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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
entage from consumption:

These figures include both the peni
Tertiary and the State Farm.
! The number of prisoners confined in the
penitentiary (and for the last five or six
years at the State FARM. was as fol
lows: 1881. GAS; 1882, 959; 1886, 1,OS1; 1857
| 1909; 1888, go; 1889, 1893; 1890. 1,1SO; 1881
LIZA; 1892 LISP; 1898, 1913; 1894. 1875; 1895,
1854; 1886, 1876; 1897. 1852; 1895. 1903
From these figures it will be seen that
| it is true there has been steady increase
| of the number and percentage Of deaths
| from consumption. Roughly stated, we
gather that in the eighties the average
percentage Of deaths from consumption
was about II. while in the nineties it has
been about 80. This is an awful exhibit,
for we must remember that many pri-
soners who live out their terms go to
their homes soon TO die.
SO far as our prison here is concerned,
the increase in deaths from consumption
must be charged TO overcrowded cells
and of late years 10 the prevalence OF
grip, which has often been followed by
consumption. At first blush, it would APP
pear that the establishment of the State
Farm has done no good as a sanitary
measure; but that is not the proper view
to take. We should rather ask If con-
sumption has been so fatal among our
prison population, with 800 men at the
farm, what would it have been If those
900 had been kept within the walls, crowd
ing the already overcrowded cells to that
extent?
Within the past year or two the hospi-
tai accommodations at the penitentiary
and at the farm both, have been doubled.
At thesfarm, where most Of the invalids
are sent, there is now a ward in the
hospital devoted exclusively to consump-
tives. Perhaps the good effect Of that
may be seen hereafter.
SO far as food, clothing, and medical
attendance go, it is the opinion of the
Dispatch that our prison population, as a
whole, are as well off as they were ever
in their lives; but the cells in the peniten-
tiary here are most shockingly crowded.
The way that men are packed in them
is an outrage upon health and decency,
and a reproach TO our State.
The evil effect OF this overcrowding is
not to be seen in its entirety from an ex-
animation of the mortuary statistics for.
as we have said, there can be no doubt
that many prisoners so out of the prison
incurably sickened by diseases contracted
in the small, ill-ventilated, and over
crowded cells, many of which have been
in continuous use for nearly a hundred
years. Since it is now held that con-
is an infectious disease, where
would one be more likely to contract it
than in the cells, despite the vigorous
efforts the management makes to keep |
them clean? 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
GOVERNOR OGLE,s rABLECLOTH.
Presented by Miss Lewis to the
Colonial Danes.
0altimore AmericanO

Miss Virginia Tayloe Lewis. 81 east
lonial Danes tablecloth owned by Gov
ernor Ogle, whose daughter, Ann, married
John Tayloe, Of England. the wedding
having taken place at the Governor $
house. at Annapolis. when the bride was
but 16 years of age; and also a picture
Of Fielding Lewis and his wives, Cath
crime and Betty Lewis, cousins, the latter
being Washington's sister, and great
grandmother of Miss Lewis.
Miss Lewis is also the possesso-, by in
heritance. of one of Washington's swords
kept for safety in the vaults of the Mer-
camille Trust and Deposit Company, and
which it is proposed shall be acquired. by
purchase. by the General Government.
Miss Lewis is a cousin of the present
Governor of Maryland.
A number Of other interesting relics are
now on exhibition at the rooms of the
Colonial Danes having been loaned for
the purpose by Miss Lewis. Miss Lewis,
by the way, is the great-granddaught
OF Governor Samuel Ogle, of Maryland,
and granddaughter of Colonel Fielding
Lewis. brother-in-law of General George
Washington.
In the collection is a medallion portrait
by Peel of Ann Ogle Tayloe Lewis, wife
Of Henry Howell Lewis, United States
navy; fan, formerly owned by Mrs.
Governor Ogle, 1T6; Chinese and Japanese
handkerchiefs and needle-case presented
by Lady Bannerman to Mrs. II. II. Lewis
in Prince Edward Island; locket contain
ing hair of the Tayloe family, from Eng
land formerly belonging to Mrs. John
Tayloe, Of the Octagon House, Washing
ton, ID. c., and given by her to her grand
daughter. Miss Virginia Tayloe Lewis;
hair Of General Robert +. Lee, I'm gold
locket. and medallion likness of Miss
Lewis. taken in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
ApriI.


ernest McGaffey in the April Woman's
Home COmpanion.)
The bluebird's whistle clear and sweet
Came lightly from the slope;
Borne upward by the breeZe's fleet,
The bluebird's whistle sounded sweet,
AS If 1t told OF hope.
/ saw CLINT OF bluest sky
Beyond the orchard wall,
Like lilies when they stillest lie
In some lone pool where shadows die
With twilight for a pail.
In many a branch OF sombre hue,
And many n tree-trunk brown.
Soft and silent as the dew,
Mid hidden arteries winding through,
The sap came creeping down.
The grass grew green and stretched away
Embillowed as the sea;
The little willow-brds were gray,
And hidden in the thickets lay
The pale anemone
There was no sign OF aught on earth
save buds and bOssoming;
Nor touch nor trace OF winters dearfh
But rippling streams OF jocund mirth
AND messengers of Spring.
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Shirt-WaiStS.

A DISTINCTIVE SHOWING. I'M
usual patterns, sterling materials, new
cuts. stylishly and substantially made,
some kinds and values as follows:
PERCALE-Black and White. deep
pointed yoke, attached cuffs, detach-
ed collar, stripes of different widths
and figures. all sizes. Csc. each.
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lar and cuffs, pointed yoke. plated
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fgurings, cuffs OF same, linen collars,
light and exquisitely cool, sl.15 each.
LAWN-White. with front OF bonds
of Hamburg insertion, bayadere, linen
collar and cuffs. a very swell waist,
sl25 each.
LAWN-White, with entire front OF
bayadere tucks, linen collar and
cuffs, handsome pearl buttons, s.5o
each.
MADRAS-White, with stripes OF
Blue. Pink, or Black, collar and cuifs
OF same, plated back and front, S.Oo
each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Wasn't Honor.

When Miss Adeane. now Mrs. Mallet,
was appointed a maid of honor. a we'll
known man of the world, whose guest
she was, said TO her:
What an interesting diary you will be
able to keep"
Miss Adeane replied:
mo, that is impossible. The Queen
makes it a condition that we should not
keep diaries when we are at court"
"Oh," said the host, II think l should
keep a very secret one, all the same"
Then L am afraid you would not be a
maid Of honor" was the happy retort
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

According to the statement OF Mr. Will
liam Waldorf Astor, he is an American
but not for taxable purposes. He owns
about 100000 worth of taxable personal
property. and IL the Tax Commissioners
of New York take his view of the case
and declare him exempt. he will save
about $4,000 per annum. He has been a
resident of London since 1896, but had
paid his taxes In New York until the
assessment thereon was prodigiously in
creased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
n3 EAST BROAD STREET.
Gauze Underwear.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A .LITTLE EARLY. PERHAPS. but
the values are too good to hold back.
this will be emphasized when you
look critically into the merits OF the
few we mention below:
LADIES BLEACHED Isle
VESTS-Low neck, no sleeves. finish
ed with silk tape. at l9c. each.
LADIES' WHITE Isle VESTS
Low neck. no sleeves, silk tape finish
ed. extra fine 25r each.
LADIES WHITE Isle GAUZE
VESTS-Tow neck, no sleeves. silk
tape finished, extra fine. Doc. each.
LADIES WHITE Isle GAUZE
VESTS-Low neck. no sleeves. Val.
lace and silk tape fnishings, exquisite
texture 7jc. each.
LADIES' SILK AND Isle VESTS.
Low neck and no sleeves, cool and
comfort-giving, 75c. each.
LADIES' SILK AND Isle VESTS.
Low neck, no sleeves, soft texture,
extra fine, Soc. each.
LADIES' ALL-SII.K VESTS-I.ow
neck and no sleeves. a rich, lustrous
silk. delightful 10 the touch and very
lasting, without a duplicate, at 81
each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
CoNvICTs AND CONSUMPTION.

| We learn from the New York Evening
| Post that at the meeting of the Prison
| Congress, recently held at New Orleans.
| DR.. Blake, Physician Inspector at the
| Alabama penitentiary, called attention TO
| the fact that consumption Is greatly on
the increase in prisons in the South
Taking his own State he quoted statistics
TO show that in sixteen years the per-
centage of convicts 10 die from cOnsump-
ton had risen from II per cent. TO nearly
81 per cent while during one year-that
of 1885, 'S6--above so per cent of the deaths
in the pententiary had been from that
disease DR.. Blake quoted figures from
Mississippi, Texas. Georgia. Virginia, and
other States, going to show, that con-
sumption has steadily increased among
the prison populations. In Texas. in 1896.
two thirds of the total number of deaths
Of convicts were caused by consumption.
The trouble, according to DR.. Blake, lies
in the fact that tuberculous and nom
tuberculous convicts are herded together.
Especially is the herding marked in the
winter months, when the greater number
Of convicts are crowded into the smallest
possible space, in order to economic fuel
and blankets.
Through DR.. Benjamin Harrison, the
surgeon of the Virginia penitentiary, the
Dispatch has obtained a statement show
ing the number Of deaths Of convicts here
from consumption from 1881 to 1855. incu-
ho 40
column showing the year, the second the
total number of deaths, the third the
number of deaths due to consumption,
and the fourth, and last, giving the per-
conf 90 from cnnSnmnfion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph, in its issue
Of Monday. double leads and puts at the
head of its editorial columns an extract
from letter OF the Dispatches Alton cor
respondent on the subject of the old-time
pone OF corn-bread. The Telegraph Is en-
gagged In an effort TO induce the southern
planters to grow less cotton and more
corn. and finds material help in our cor
respondents praise of the corn-pone. and
suggestion that king Corn should be
crowned again"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

The reported suggestion of the people
Of ST. kits that the United States SWAP
part or the whole of the PHILIPPINES fol-
the British West Indies is not a bad idea,
provided, of course. we have the right to
code. belong TO us, which. we must still
think. is debatable, at least, and provided
also that the people In all the British
West Indies concerned desire TO become a
part or an appanage of this great and glo-
TO appear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
GhouIish Enterprise That Failed.
(NIObile Register.

Libby Prison. which was taken from its
site in Richmond, Va, to Chicago. there
to be used as a show for curiosity-seek-
ers. is TO be turned over 10 the wreckers,
who will tear it down and dispose Of the
brick and timber to the highest bidder.
AS a money-maker, this ghoulish enter
prise was for a time a success, but of
later years the expense has grown great
er than the receipts. and so the building
makes way for something that will pay
better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

Not the fine Italian. but the gross, plu-
tocratic, revengeful hand of Hanna is 10
be seen in the result Of the Cleveland. o.,
municipal election. though Democrat
has been chosen to be Mayor Of the city
referred TO. 1t Is understood that the
power behind the present administration
brought about the defeat OF McKisson.
the Republican nominee for Mayor. be-
cause Of the fight McKisson made against
she scandslous means by which the Re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Remarkable Cure of rheumatism.

Kenna, Jackson county. w. Va.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack OF rheumatism. which confined her
10 her bed for over month and rendered
her unable to walk step without as
sstance, her limbs being swollen to dou-
BILE their normal size. Mr. S. Maddox in
sisted on my using Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. L purchased a 50-cent bottle and
used Il according TO the directions. and
the next morning she walked to break
fast without assistance in any manner,
ard she has not had a similar attack
since.-A. b. Parsons. For sale by all
druggists. Sa. Sun&W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Hosiery.

IT'S A FAyORITE LINE WITH Ia
ana It's always a strong one; Just now
however, It's particularly So the ar
rival OF n number OF extra values d.
chronicfed below, the intrinsic worth
or which should interest everybody.
BOYS BLACK RIBBED HOSE
Double knees. heels. soles, and toes
fast-Black, fine gauge, l5c. pair
CHlLDREN'S Isle THREAD
HOSE-Double knees and toes, h.rh
spiiced soles. pc. pair.
TAN HOSE. CHILDREN'S Spr
ClAI~One lot assorted shades. alb
sizes. prices were Is and 35c., now 90.
per pair.
LADIES' BLACK Isle HOSE
onyx aye, high spliced heels ana don.
bic soles, extra line gauzc, an extra
value. at 25c. pair.
LADIES' BLACK GAUGE LIcLr
HOSE-Nery fine and light, an ldosi
summer weight. 35c. pair
DROPPED STITCH HOSEA beau
tiful assortment OF all new patterns
prices 3d. 30. Sc. and 81 pair
FANCY HOSE-High colors. soln
plaids. checks, p0lka-dots, and striros
zoe. TO sl.25 per pair.
LADIES' OUTSIDE HOSE-Special
line, prices 30 to SOC. pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Different Sort of Game.

"Whoop" calculated the young man
with the unsteady gait and generally
dishevelled appearance; I'm loaded to
the muzzle! 'Forbear my friend. for
bear" said the thin, tall man, with the
long face and long coat deprecatingly.
"Nopep' retorted the young man in tones
Of vigorous denial. Nope! Not for bear.
for sosh'bility"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
kfnIinx'a Gaad IucE

The first story that Kipling writes after
his illness will bring a fabulous price
IT will be sought as eagerly by progress
sive publishers Hostetter's stomach
Bitters Is by all who suffer from stoma CHI
Ills or any nature. No matter whether
IL be Indigestion. constipation, bilious
ness. nervousness. stubborn liver, or over
worked kidneys. Hostetters Stomach
Bitters will cure II. II Is an uneoualled
spring medicine, curing and preventing
malaria, fever. and ague, and all ills re-
sultiny from q rundown system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Not Quite Certain.
cleveland Plain Dealer)

IIItNtIdUu IIdIn DtdIerD
Eyes, Eddie was slightly wounded in the
first fight. We have a letter from the
regimental surgeon" where was he
wounded 1--WE are not quite sure. The
surgeon mentioned the place. but we don't
know whether it is an anatomical phrase
or Filipino town"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
The Oracle is silent.


Chicago Tribune)
The differences of opinion that exist IN
Boston concerning the abatement OF the
English-sparrow nuisance arise mainly
from the fact that there is nothing in the
writings of Emerson TO show what
ought to be done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

Referring TO the above, would stat,
that l have bought out the interest u
William Reinheimer. and will cOntinus
at the same old stand, and under ne
same firm name. b. j. Bear will continue
as my manager.
Very respectfully,
an 5-ft & READ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Art Criticism.

philadelphia Record)
Hoax: They say that D'Aubers pictures
of animals are very lifelike.
Joax: That's fact; 1 saw one or two,
and they were beastly, sure enough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Not Yet.
(Brooklyn Life.)

Miss Pruyn: Have you become accus-
toned TO hearing Mr.. Younglove speak OF
you as my wife" yet?
Mrs. Younglove with decision):
should hope not! Why, II he should call
mo anything but Birdie" 1 should cry
my eyes outl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
open daily from 10 A. NJ. 10 4. NJ.
Admission, - cents. Free on Saturdays.
de l3-ly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

UPTOWN OFFICE, BROAD-STREET
PHARMACY. 5ls EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

All letters and kilograms must be al
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

Resolutions OF respect 10 deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
tions. associations, or other organ!za-
tions. will be charged for as Advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

All letters recommending candidates for
Office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is long-standing rule
Of ours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Fourqmean, Temple & Co. fourqmean Temple Co.
Personal.

April 3 l14
HAVING BOUGHT OUT THE coz.
Germ OF j. A. Morris, 525 east Broad
street. | have this day Withdrawn my
interest i'm the Bear Jewelry Company.
Very respectfully,
WILLIAM REINHEINFR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

modus vivendi seems to have been
reached in the Samoan matter, and the
modus kilendi continues in the Phllip-
pines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Henrico County. Va. January Is. 1870.
MIR " HECHI,ER Jr.

MIR. V. HECHLER, Jr.:
Dear Sir.-Since seeing you. / don't
think il will be altogether honorable Tor
me TO consent for you 10 use my name AZ
your deputy in the event you are elected
My relations with Mr.. Brauer. as sole
deputy during his entire terra Of Office as
Treasurer Of Henrico county have been
most pleasant and satisfactory, and
cannot at this time permit any weight
that comes TO me from my friends ID
be thrown in favor Of any one but Mr.
Brauer. l shall give him my hearty loyal.
and cordial support, and shall request my
friends TO do the same Yours truly.
NH l9-cOdSt JOHN X. JETER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OR LESS.

vance 70 WUrus OF It"s7'
Above rates are for every dey OF au'
vertisemcnts running consecutiveiy.
Reading notices In reading matter type
Hve lines or less, 81; in nonpariel, lead
ed. 1--WE lines or less. rs cents.
Card OF rates for more space furnished
on applicafion.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND ENTERTAINMENT,
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL
ST. STEPHENS CLUB.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST HALL,

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST HALL
north First street..
THURSDAY EVENING. April, 6. 1900
The ladies Of St. Stephens Club have
always fully satisfied the select patronage
heretofore granted their dramatic per-
formances, and feel certain the present
one will be appreciated by all.
Doors open =. NJ. Performance punct-
uaIly at +. NJ. = ap SGT
GRAND BALL,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOCIETA
III BENEVO1.ENIA IL FRATELLANZA
ITALIANA at Saenger Halle WEDNES-
DAY. April 8, 1899. Grand march at $50
j. M Tickets admitting gentleman and
ladies. 80 cents.
l.. Marchetti. f.. Lebolo. and G.. Carni-
cielll. committee. ap 5-ltS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
Wherein EriendshipI Lies

(Puck.)
10 woman is ever quite so old as her
rest friend says she is.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
4 CARD.

Richmond. Va. March g. lNq
WE HAVE THIS DAY PURCHASED
from NJ. j. GARNENS and j. NJ GAR
VEINS. his Wife, doing business under his
nrm-name OF Bartlett Garvens < Co..
all the STOCK. FIXTURES, AND GOOD
WILL Of said firm. We VIII conduct fhe
business under the same name. az the Oil
stand Thanking the public for past
favors. and hoping we shall have their
continued patronage, We beg 10 remain.
Respectfully,
w. FRANK POWERS.
ap 4-2t' ROBERT T.. ANDERSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05

TENTH NUMBER OF STAR COURSE.
FREMONT MALE QUARTETTE. OF
BOSTON. assisted by Miss Nellie Ames
Horn, Reader
FRIDAY. APRIL 7. 1899.
Reserved ceats now on sale.
NH 3lAp2 5&7-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
The Confederate Museum,

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS. .
open daily from 10 A. NJ. 10 5 T. NJ
Admission % cents. Free on Saturdays
NH Ally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-05
TAX NOTICE.
CITY LICENSE TAXES
FOR THE YEAR 1900

have been placed in my hands for collec.
ton, and are due now. as follows:
sasfsr.s
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-10-21

The boy is there, a barefooted, free
killed., backwoods lad, whose age might
be anywhere from 8 to 10, fishing pole
in hand. There are bramble scratches
on his bare brown legs, like the marks
of a wildcats claws, while patches of
sunburn show rosy red through the
opening of his cotton shirt. A single
suspender and a brim torn straw hat
complete the tout ensemble, if we may
except a yellow, switch tailed cur, with
one ear slit and a sinister cast in an
eye, sitting close at the fisher lads back.
But sunburn, scratches and t~atters,
even the dog, are all forgotten as the
boy watches breathlessly the wabbling
cork that buoys his fishing line. A
kingfisher utters its harsh, rasping pro-
test against this invasion of its vested
rights; a squirrel chatters Historically
just out of reach of the owner of the
switch tail, who dares not resent the
intrusion. Outing.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1899-10-21
An Imnious Retort.

civilian and Mary" says a corre-
spondent of the Chicago Record, sis
the Oldest college in America, although
Harvard graduated a class first. In 1885
the Rev. James Blair was sent over to
Virginia to act as a sort of deputy for
the bishop of London, who had e%cclesi-
astical jurisdiction we the colonial
churches. They called him a commits
sary.' In 1891 he returned to England
to represent to the king and the bishop
the necessity for an institution for
higher education. He was kindly re-
ceived by his sovereign and by the cler'
gy, and in February, 1899, the king
granted him a charter and gave him
60, 900 in cash and the revenues of GER
tain crown lands.
Seymour, the attorney general, hav-
ing received the royal command to draw
up the documents, demonstrated. He
saw no need of a college in Virginia.
The patient Mr.. Blair explained that it
was needed to educate young men fol
the ministry and begged the honorable
attorney general to remember that the
colonists had souls to be saved as well
as the people of England.
Blank your soulsl' exclaimed the
impious Seymour. Make tobaccol'