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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
A TREACHEROUS SAILOR.
He Stole a Yawl aud Other Things and
Then Fled.

cyclone Samuel went to Petersburg
Wednesday and brought back prisonen
who was wanted by the Henrico authors
ties for msdeeds. Captain John l,arkln
who runs "A schooner up and down James
river had a warrant sworn out some
time ago for the arrest OF negro named
George White. who worked on the boat
IL seems that on one OF her trips the
boat stopped al Deep Bottom. some dis
tance down the river The captain wens
ashore and while he was gone the negro
made off with yawl boat valued at 80.
"A pair OF shoes. ten dozen eggs and
few other things. The negro escaped to
Petersburg where he was arrested last
Saturday. The goods were not recovered.
but the thief said he left the yawl boat
at city Point.
The case was tried before Magistrate
It p. Larus at the Henrico County Court
Yesterday. The prisoner confessed that he
stole the goods. and he was given six
months in jail. and fined $ and costs.
cyclone Samuel also arrested j. X. Pol
lard. young negro lawyer. who -
charged with practicing law IN the coun-
~ without a license. The case will be
tried shortly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
MOSQUITO FLEET TO SAIL,
Or. Culpcpcr Resigns rs Surgeon of
the Fourth Regiment

NORFOLK, VA, May 5-special-ln
compliance with orders received from
Washington. work was going forward
with dispatch upon the mosquito fleet
AT the Norfolk navy yard. It is stated
that this fleet viii sail on Saturday Tor
Key West This however, cannot be
stated as a fact since the officials az
the yard refuse 20 give out information
regarding the purpose Of the department.
stores are being placed aboard the yes
sells with unusual expedition and ap-
pearances indicate an early departure.
Another detachment of forty-four re-
cruits for the navy arrived to-day from
Chicago.
The announcement that state and city
officials who volunteer for the war va
cate their present official positions under
the laws OF Virginia. has caused the
Fourth Regiment 10 lose its surgeon,
Or. Culpeper. of Portsmouth, who being
% state official. resigned from the regi-
ment
The cruiser New Orleans IS expected
10 arrive in Hampton Roads where she,
IL has been stated, viii join the squadron
of Commodore Schley. At y o'clock to-
night. when tb. signal office closed. the
cruiser had not been sighted by the OBJ
server at Cape Henry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIAN
The Congregation Of tho Christian
Church Pound the Pastor.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, May g.
special.-Miss Caroline Hirsh, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. David Hirsh, Of this
city. who IS only ten years old. has de-
veloped a remarkable talent for music,
especially piano playing. She is a pupii
at Fredericksburg College. and last night
she gave a piano recital. consisting OF
fourteen numbers. at College Hall, which
was filed with cultured and apprecia-
tive audience and every number was en-
Enthusiastically applauded.
The members and friends Of the Chris
tian church in this city, called ON Rev
Cephus Shelburne the pastor. at his home
on Fauquicr street Wednesday night and
surprised him and his family by bringing
many packages az useful articles ana
good things for the larder. The occa-
sion was what is known as pound
ing" Refreshments were served and two
hours were spent in social intercourse.
a new bridge s. being erected over the
canal on Prince Edward street near the
National Boulevard. under the supervis-
ion Of the street Committee. Mr.. Rich
ard Shelton is the contractor
Mr.. A. Wooding and family. Of Caroline
county. have moved 90 this city. and
will make this their permanent homo.
Mr. Hugh Doggett Scott and bride. have
returned from their bridal tour 10 their
home in this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
J.P. YANCEY < CO.
GO TO THE WALL.
The First National Bank of Richmond
Asks for a Receiver.
J. {, M'KENNEY is APPOINTED.
Tho Liabilities arc Estimated at S4S,-
600. of which Amount S35.7Oi is
Owed TO the Bank-Thc Amount
Of tho Assets Is Not known.

4 deed OF assignment was filed In the
Clerks Office OF The Chancery Court yes
terday by John p. Yanccy and Julia p.
Nancey his wife. naming Mr.. J. i. Nc
Kenny as trustee. The property con-
veycd by the deed 20 the trustee is as
follows:
The house and lot az the northeast
corner OF Main and Foushce streets in
this city and all the personal property
thereon belonging 20 John z. Yancey.
except piano and other furniture which
IS he separate property of his wife Julia
7. Yanccy. AN tho right title and estate
Of Mr and Mrs. Yancey in n tract of
land containing abou, 800 acres in Abe
marie county. Va. near Greenwood
Depot on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road.
Tho property conveyed also comprises
all cash on hand and in bank TO the
credit of j. u. Nanccy or y. j. Nanccy
& Co.. also AN merchandise. furniture
ana fixtures iu the place of business OF
John II. Yancey. trading as J. +. Nancey
t Co.,. wholesale dealers In notions at
No. Governor stree, in this city; also
au bonds notes bills. open accounts and
other chooses in action belonging 10 John
j.. Nanccy AS well gs an other property
~ every kind. nature and description.
THE LIABILITIES.
out of the proceeds OF the sale Of the
property conveyed the trustee U.s. first 20
secure the costs OF the execution OF the
trust. including "a Zee OF 500 for prepaT-
ing thc deed and counsel fees The trus-
zee shall then satisfy the following
claims.
r-.... .r... r.rt, u x-,r-c,. e. -oa f-
consideration of tho release of her dover
claim iu the real estate conveyed by the
deed
second-clas-E. NJ. Bell s1l62: J. r.
Robertson S1i2I3. H. ID. Robertson.
5000 . Mccarthy e. Haynes S5. j. NJ.
FourquTcan d co.. So. Gay & Lorraine
Co. So. kaufman q Co., S2l.9i. Temple,
Puhert0u Cordes a. CO.. $50. Mrs l.. y.
Morris SIS. Taylor q Brown. Sl2, g.. +.
Gross Shoe Co.. Si3. j. u. Cary treasurer
OF AI-Sliuts church. $40
Th ITd-class-First National Bank OF
Richmond. Va. S35.l9>53 evidenced by va
ri1u- notes.
Fourth-clas--AlI other creditors are to
bc paid ratahly.
Iu ucu of "a commission the trustee IS
t1 he paid "a specific compensation OF $3.50.
THE liabilities are estimated at ti2 00O
while the value of the assets is not
given.
APPOINTED RECEIVER.
Later boo the day ana application was
made BOO the Law and Equity Court be-
fore Judge Minor for the appointment
OF tho trustee. j. T.. McKenny as re-
,siyer ~ j. r. Yanccy d co. in order
30 take charge of the affairs Of the con-
GERM The application was made on be-
haif of the First National Bank Of Rich
w1ud a- creditor 90 the amount OF
N-7H5a. being listed in the securities of
Tho flIrd-rlass.
Judge Minor granted tho application
and entered % decree 90 that effect nam
iug j. r. NIcKennv as receiver who gave
bond iu the amount Of $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
JUSTICE JOHN.
Two Young Negroes stole Whiskcy and
Went To the Grand jury.

"Lemmc git 40 'er; femme be; 1
pwncr beat en- shouted Jim Nation,
Cd wild colored man.
And Doe made rush for Mary T..
Brown.
Mary was not slow in getting out OF
his way, and Polly Martin and Lilly
Martin saw him try 20 beat Mary Ellen.
But Mary relcuted. and explained that
Jim was only fooln', and he was. ac-
corlmlly. discharged.
Conrad Daniels. Jerry Tucker. James
Elan and George Gray 81 Quartette OF
negro wanderers. were charged by ON
GERS Russell and Crump with tTcspass-
ing upon LImpkins lime kiln. but upon
agreeing 90 get out Of town at once they
were allowed 10 so.
Howard smith and While Johnson are
two youthful darkcys with lots Of trou-
Die ou their minds
They str0ued into town from North
Carolina and wanted q drink They
wanted it badly and cash was scarce. so
lt only took them q few minutes 90 break
the window of d. n. HartzeUs store
and take thereirom three bottles Oh
whiskey
Before they could indulge. however,
Officers Kuhn and lloidcraft had them
800 toW. and che Party sent them ON 20
The grand jury on the charge OF burglary.
The two individuals were well supplied
with clothing one Of them had on Iour
new shirts and two pairs of trousers. and
the other three shirts and one pair OF
trousers AN comparatively new. IN the
pocket OF one of them was found a
nickel watch and plated chain.
Willie West. c0lored, put somebody's
cum around his neck for a collar ana
went go party at Odd-Felows Han
Somebody bigger than Willie knocked
him down and kicked hiI ana every
body gave willie tae laugh.
This scared Willie and he started Tor
his home ON Chann street NJ double
quick Officer AiuTray's eagle eye saw
Willie running no FUN speed and he halted
him. but the Party saw the joke on VII
lie and turned him loose with the adj
rnOnition 10 go 90 no more parties. ana
30 cut a few inches from his collar.
cary Weeden. a C0Iorpd LothariO was
given the mltten Boy Mamie Logan.
Il luhs de grOun what's comm 10 dat
cir girl" unused Cary.
And then he went over TO argue the
question with Mamie. but Mamie couldn't
Sec things tho same way. and Cary got
excited.
Mamie wasn't ready 90 stand any fool
ishncsg, and called assistance which ar
rived bon the shape OF Officer Marion SUIT
Gary failed to produce the necessary
George Paschall and George Carroll
4vo negroes arrested in Petersburg on
euspicion % knowing something concern
a. the murder OF Omccr Austin. and
who were brought from that city by
D.tectivcs TomlinsOn and Gibson. will
be held until the 18th Instant while an
Investigation ls in progress.
Johnson Moody. colored. helped a num-
,e- ~ echooners over the bar and they
caused his head 90 swim. Tie paid $40.
rilcn Burton. a cOlored woman got un-
Iawfully belllgeTcnt and dlsofdeiiy ana
-..,,,,- charles r.. Malista when he
,..-r,f looking Tor hitting defense
les man. ellen was required 20 pay $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
MANY RICHMOND DELEGATES.
They Leave 10 Attend the Southern
Baptist Convention.

Quite large delegation from Richmond
left yesterday FOR Norfolk TO attend the
Southern Baptist Convention which Will
meet in the Freemason-Street Baptist
church IN that city to-day. and will be
in session from day 10 day until next
Tuesday. Among those who went 10
Norfolk were Rev DR.. George Cooper.
Rev DR.. william T.. Hatcher. Rev. Or.
W. r. l. Smith, Rev. Dr. J. c. Hiden,
Rev. DR.. j. Is. Hutson. Rev. DR.. j. s.
Dill Rev. Dr. r. II. Pitt Rev Ashby
Jones. Rev. II. a. Bagby. Rev. j. r..
Harrison. Rev. Or. j. William Jones.
and a large number Of lay dele
gates from the various Baptist
churches in this city Most Of the dele
gates left yesterday morning and yes
terday afternoon, but a number viii leave
this morning. and reach Norfolk shortly
after the convention Is called 10 order
by the Moderator Judge jonathan Haral-
son. OF Alabama. Rev Or r. l.. Whit
man President OF Columbian University.
washington, ID. c., will preach the con-
vention sermon.
Among those who came 20 Richmond
on Wednesday with the intention OF at
tending the convention in Norfolk was
Rev. Mr.. Russey OF South Carolina. He
had offered his services as chaplain 10
the Governor OF South Carolina some
time ago, and when he reached Rich
mond on Monday he received a telegram
telling him he had been appointed chap
lain. and ordering Rim 20 Join his regi-
ment az once lie took tho next train
South.
Rev. DR.. George b. Eager OF the First
church, Montgomery. Ala. so Well known
in Richmond was among the southern
delegates. as was also Rev. W. T. De-
Rieux, OF Spartanburg. 8. c.. for many
years the beloved rastor Of BainbridSe-
Street church. Manchester.
All OF Inc boards viii make CRAFTY ns
reports 10 the convention this year and
the session promises TO be one Of special
joyfulness on this account. The Foreign
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
REDUCED RATES TO BALTIMORE
AND RETURN VIA r., L. ANDP. II
r.. ON ACCOUNT OF QUADREN
MAI, CONFERENCE, METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH

For this occasion the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
many win sell round-trip tickets. OF iron
Glad signature. from Richmond 20 Balu-
more al rate Of $3.50 each for the round
trip Tickets on sale May 4th. 9th. 10th.
and 18th. final limit May 3lst, continuous
massage I'm each direction.
An extension Of final limit 10 June 18th
NAY be obtained II tickets are deposited
with Pennsylvania Railroad agent at
Baltimore, on or before May 18th.
q. a. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
ONE CASE ARGUED.
Proceedings of the United States Court
of ipDeals

The Circuit Court OF Appeals met at
10 o'clock yesterday with Judges Goff,
S.mouton. and Morris on the bench.
Thos r. Jacobs New Martinsyille. W.
Va. was admitted as an attorney OF the
Court.
Linda H. Johnson, the Southern Build
ing and Loan Association ct ais, APP
pellants. ". j. r. Miller, ct ais. APP
pellecs Appeal from the Circuit Court
Western District OF Virginia at Ablng-
ordered 10 be d0cketed and set for hear
Ing al this term
Noorhels. Miller a Co., appellants. VS..
VIM NJ. BlantOn, ct ais. appellces APP
peal from Circuit Court Western District
North Carolina at Asheville. Cause
argued by J. II. Merrlman FOR appellants
and Z. j. Justice for appellces. and sub
mittod.
Court adjourned until 10 o'clock this
morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
Swift, Creek Mules For Sale.

PETERSBURG. va May Especial
The swift Creek cotton bills building
iu Chesterfield county with machinery.
water rights. 125 acres Of land fourteen
tenement dwellings and other buildings
were offered for sale a. auction I'm front
Of the courthouse here nj noon to-day
for Robert stiles and w. Brydon Ten
nant. of Richmond special commission
ers. The property was taken in on bid
Of $1,000.
IL was afterwards offered for $1,000
but there was no bidder. These mills
Win machinery. cost about $4,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
CAsTORLA-.
IF THERE Is A BETTER WE DON'T
KNOW 1T,

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
JACKSON WARD TICKET.
All the Nominees for the Council are
C0IOred Men.

Republican delegates TO the convention az
Hayes Hall Wednesday night representing
both factions OF the Republicans In Jack
son Ward. headed respectively by John
Mitchell and Colin T. Payne. for the pur-
pose OF nominating a ticket for City
Council from that ward, after an all
nights session, succeeded in nominating
the following ticket. all OF whom ara
cOlored:
Board OF Aldermen.-H Henry Moore. In
cumbent.
Common Council - Ben. Vandervali,
w. 5. selden. r. j. Crane. Morton Dean,
Hezekiah Jonathan.
Magistrates.-James White, Peter
Shorts, II. 3. Howard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
\ SPRING MEDICINE

That causes the food to perfectly digest
easily assimiiate and pleasantly agree
with the stomach.
II makes the blood rich ana req ana
quickens its how through the system
and II is thus. by causing tntse Nl'ai
organs to perform perfectly their rune
lions. this great medicine gives strehg'h
TO the body and health ana vigor 10 the
weak. II cures that urea teeihs'
"fatig,,ed sensation" and makes one
feel that life is worth living and
"r,arriapo is no failure" We refer TO
,b,t wonderful spring tonic Alternative,
Dr David's Iodo-Ferrated Sarsaparilia.
Price. 81 a bottle; six bottles for s. every
where.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06

tween Canal and Byrd streets, Of apo
pleXy $780,,
lie had been employed at 4. G. VII
liams factory and worked until about IL
O'Clock when he complained OF feeling
bad ana went out 10 the point at which
De died.
Robinson lived in Ryan's alley, be-
tween Main and Cary and Twenty-hrst
and Twenty-sccond streets, and had
daughter. lie also. has brother living
at Woodville.
Coroner Taylor viewed the body and
deemed an inquest unnecessary, and the
remains were carried 20 the mans late
home 10y j. IL. Cunningham, colored
teamster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
M snriee Thanks His Friends.

nov d surIeg. left Tho cIIy ON NON
dsv "a make his future home. with his
daughter. Mrs. j. p. Perry. In Washing
ton. Ihcre viii be no change IN the
once o. the Southern Churchmnn which
vii stnl be carried on In Richmond.
Oyyina 10 his recent bereavement Or.
gprieg. was unable 10 bid good bye 10
MS many friends but takes thls oppor-
tr,ttv 40 EXPRESS his sincere gratitude
sud appreclatlon to all who have been
40 Kind and attentive 10 him and his.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
WaIL,cr-Hillard.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. May g.
special-AIr. Carlton Walker of King
George. and Miss Ida j. billiard, Of Car
ollne county. were married last evening
al Round Oak Church before large
gathering Of relations and friends.
Miss Lucy billiard was maid OF honor
and Mr.. Horace Minor best man.
The other attendants We're: Brides
maids Misses Willie Sale Mamie Walk
er. Macon Sale, Lucy BroadIss Ellen
Gouldn and Julia Grigsby. Groomsmen.
Nesgrs. James billiard. Floyd Gouidin.
Julian Garrett. elem Jordan. Robert Goul-
din and Charles Rodgers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
GeneraILee 60 Take Part.

Major-General Fitzhugh Lee. L. s. "A.
has been invited by the ladies OF Oak
wood Memorial Association TO attend
the exercises Of Memorial Day next Tues
day. and participate in the parade II
Is probable that the General will accept
the invitation, IL he is in the city at the
time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
THE SEMINARY.

result has transcribed the most sanguine
anticipation and the board is a triumph
ant success
THE SEMINARY.
The Southern Baptist Theological Sem
mary. located at Louisville. while perhaps
not quite so closely connected with the
Convention as the various boards. lies
at the foundation OF the work, and AZ
fects the very life OF the denomination.
This Is the largest and on some accounts
the most important institution for the
illogical training I'm tae world II is well
endowed, is supplied with excellent build
ings and has more than three hundred
theological students The president. DR.
William n. Whitsitt is distinguished
alike for the accuracy and breadth OF his
scholarship and for his simple, earnest
piety
Despite the financial stringency which
has made itself felt in almost every in
terest In the country. the boards and
the Seminary viii make this year the
most encouraging reports that have been
presented 20 the Convention in nearly a
decade. and this alone viii make the ap-
preaching meeting a memorable one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
CAsTORTA.
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SICK HEADACHE CURED

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Price - cents a box everywhere; five
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
Trade Excursion.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. May g.
Spocial-The first trade excursion OF the
season under the auspices of the Busi-
ness Mems Association from wharves
along the Rappahannock river brought
10 the city last night about four hundred
eXcursiOnists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
OASToRTA.
NE ia:- n ,,-
't' ':;i R1HRzzzMz " i'iis
OLD POINT c. AND o. SUNDAY
OUTING.

A large number Of Richmond people en-
ioycd the day at old Point last sunday.
The crowds At Old Point made scene
Of activity, the Flying squadron adding
no little 10 the interest Inc fast NeSH-
brle Outing Trains will leave Chcsa-
neake and Ohio Broad street Station
every Sunday az $50 \. NJ. Round trip
tickets to Old Point OF Norfolk 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06

Mission and Home Mission boards. which
we're confronted with considerable IN
debtedness last year, come up now Tree
from debt. SO does the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary. The accounts OF
the Sunday-School and Bible Board arS
likewise In gratifying condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06

oscar ELS (colored) OF Oilville. Gooeh-
land county was before United states
Commissioner Flegheimer yesterday on
the charge OF violating the internal reve-
nue. laws. lie was sent on to the grand
Jury and was baIled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
They Arc Not for War.

DR.. A. s. Priddy. OF Charlotte. was IN
the city on his way 70 Washington yes
terday lie says there is very little war
FEELING IN his part OF the state. He does
not know OF a single man who has yol<
unteered 10 g 60 the front -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
No Mine CnbIcs Ont.

NORFOLK. VA. May Especial
Rumorcd cutting OF mine cables il this
harbor to-day appears 10 have no basis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
Man Falls Dead.

Fxank Robinson. colored man ageh
.homt ATTY years. fell dead about o'clock
fysstorday afternoon on Tenth street be-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06

result has transcribed the most sanguine
and the board is a triumph
euepqgg
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-06
MISSIONS

The Home Mission Board. which is To-
Gated in Atlanta, Ca, has charge Of the
work OF sending the gospel to the des-
titute portions OF the country within the
bounds of tho Convention, especially 20
the degraded sections Of New orleans
and other great cities. and also conducts
missionary work I'm Cuba. Rev /. 7.
TichenOr. who has for many years been
the corresponding secretary Of this board,
has rendered the denomination distin-
guished service in this capacity. During
the great financial depression and other
hindrances 90 the work In the South dur
ing the last Few years. the success OF this
board has been largely due 10 his untiring
efforts.
Next to the Home Mission Board and
closely allied to II. is the Sunday School
Board. located at Nashville Tenn. under
the direction Of Rev. DR.. j. VI. Frost, who
Will be remembered as former pastor
Of Leigh Street church In this city. This
Is the youngest OF the boards. having
been organized In 1891. but under Dr.
E'rost's splendid business management thu
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-12-28

= The Chester county almshousc
gives shelter to three interesting char
actcrs. viz: A man who twenty five
years ago was worth $500 ,0GG, but,
largely by reason Of his generous ma
ture, lost it all Sulie Ebert, one of
the last of the l4enapc tribe Of Indians
chat were numerous in Chester county
years ago, and Rebecca Thomas, col
ored, said to be lob years old, and who
says she remembers seeing the town
OF Havre dc Grace, Md, burned by
the British as she stood on the porch
Of her masters house.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-12-28

- Th" Popular Science News gives
the rcasons why persons should be COW
cred when lying down. or even taking
a nap. The object is simply this ::
Nature takes the time when one is
tying down to give the heart II rest,
and that organ consequently makes
ten strokes less Il minute than when
enc is in an upright posture. Multi
plying that by 80 minutes gives 600
strokes. Therefore, in eight hours
spent i'll lying down, the heart is saved
nchrly 5000 strokes. and as the heart
pumps six ounces of blood with each
stroke it lifts 10000 ounces less of
blood Ill IL night of eight hours spent
in bed than when one is in M upright
position. As the bloed Asys NO ,nuch
more slowly through tho veins while
ono is lying down, extra coverings
must then supply the warmth usually
furnished Gy circulation.