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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16

Cal. she .says:-A1y husband was hard
drlnlier. There never was n doubt in my
mind but what liquor had so worked up
on his nerves as to actually control luis
appetite. Like most men who NIX he
was kind and generous when sober. but
the rum demon usually had the better OF
him and his wife had TO suffer. One day
concluded 10 try remedy called Golden
Specific which it was said would cure the
liQuor habit secretly. SO l mixed some
OF it with Mr.. Lynch's food for a few
days, and put a little in his coffee
could scarcely conceal my agitation and
fear less he should suspicion Inc for he
had suddenly taken dislike TO liquor.
said he dcsoiscd the stun, and was the
most remarkably changed man YOU ever
saw. l kept bravely at it. determined TO
not wavcr in my attempt to cure HIM
and 1 soon found out that my mission
was a complete success and that Golden
S2ec.fc had wrought almos; "A miracle
for me. i want other women to profit by
my example and am glad To learn thu,
Or. Ilaines. who discovered Golden Speci-
hc. Will generously send free trial pack
age to every woman who writes for il,
Send your name and address to DR. ]
W. Haines. 3l6 Glenn Bldg. Cincinnati
Ohio. and If you wish YOU are at liberty
TO refer to me as having told you about
this marvellous remedy. apis, 80 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
PETERSBURG.
Policeman on Trial For Shooting
Negro.
Hearing "A Adjourned 10 n Future Dnto
Death or Venerable md Ke-
spectcd Citizcn-Fuucrai or n uas
Mia IicrO-PoItfcnI,

Petersburg. Va, April 15.-PolIce Of
fcer John Coleman was before the
Mayor yesterday to answer for the
shooting and wounding of Cain Perkins,
a negro, on Gill street, at a late hour
last night. Perkins and another negro
named f. a. jackson had some words
about Il woman, when it is alleged that
Perkins fired at Jackson with a pistol.
Jackson ran out of the house into the
street. pursued by Perkins, who con-
tinued to fire at him.
officer Coleman, who appeared upon
the scene. ordered Perkins to halt, but
he refesudeto obey. and Coleman fired
at him. the ball entering the back and
INJECTING what may prove Il fatal
wound. The Mayor, after hearing the
testimony of Coleman himself and that
of Chief of Police Ragland continued
the case to the 25th instant.
DEATH OF TWO CITIZENS.
Mr. Jacob p. II. Davis, a. venerable
and highly respected citizen, died this
morning at his home. on Old street He
was about 90 years Of age, and leaves
several children, honorcd citizens OF the
community. Mr. Davis was actively and
industriously engaged in work until
about two years ago. when partial
Of a~o forcnd ~, az da..;nt iii''i iii''ieS
MIR. William Gill died at his residence
lone bncn onrn,,od in thn etnno a,,tt i;s,u
business. He leaves Il family and manV
friends.
FUNERAL OF MANILA HERO.
Tho remains NJ C,o,oro, 1yT;u,, -
Smith. comn,nndino tho IS;rct ,ranmnssoc
Regiment who dind 81 ononInx,, a., 49, ;
of his regiment Curinr tho 10 ~ oi - ;
Manila viii ra.,ch Nash,.;iio ~. 81.
next for interment Cnntoin 1J,rI, ID
smith. OF This CITY y hrntho,. of IT, do
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16

Vermont turkeys. are said to have n
mayor peculiar TO themselves.
Ground chcstnuts and corn meal are
mixed and used in the fatteninE process
The combination of grain used in max
ing 4 mash from which to distill the
q @. Taylor Wh.skics is the result of
much experiment and study. The flavor
OF this Whiskey is one of ripcness and
maturity as applied by Connoisseurs TO
For medicinal use nothing equals
q O. T." which Is the abbreviation APP
Piled a, by the trade where Il is well known
ASK the average Physician about the
medicinal worth ard he will tell you he
believes in It's purity, ana nine times out
OF ten he will say: II believe
G.. O. Taylor Whistles
are all they arc represented to be
PURE If by chance he should be the
te Doctor. who hadn't personl knowl-
can have samples without money and
without price. through his Druggist.
These WHISTLES have been bottled by ,1s
s snd MA May; 1873. and are the original
Refuse substitutes. Ask for and insist
on on having g. o. Taylor" whistles bot
Gied by the only Proprietora in Boston.
Il StatssrDR II, GRAVES q SONS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
ROANOKE.
REAL ESTATE is ADVANCING IN
PRICE

Roanoke, Va. April 15.-Some import
ant real estate deals have been con-
summated in Roanoke within the past
three days. Colonel John Thomas Glib
son, OF Charlestown, w. Va, purchased
business property on jefferson street
amounting to $4,000. and one three
story business house on Campbell ave-
nue.. paying $500. He also made some
other purchases. the whole aggrcgating
about $4,000. paying the cash down in
every instance.
To-day Junius B. Fishburne. of the
National Exchange Bank, of this city.
purchased for S2S,000 the Nicholas and
woodward building known as the Mer-
chants Hotel.
Real estate sales have been more oc-
tive this spring than at any time since
me collapse of the boom in 1892 ana
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16

lowing topics: Forgotten Benefac-
tors and Wider Empire" There will
be salo in the forenoon and in the
evening duet by Miss Florence Har-
vey and Mr.. w. w. Ballard.
FISHING AT LAKE DRUNfMOND.
The season at the historic Lake of the
Dismal Swamp will soon open in earn
est. There are only two months In the
year when Lake Drummond is at it's
best. They are the next two. Justice
a. S. Eley and MIR. II. L. Smith re-
turned to-day from a short trip. They
caught plenty of fish.
A FEW PERSONALS.
Mr.. e. S. Ferguson, of Winchester.
Va, registered at the Commercial Ho-
tel to-day.
Isaac A. Luke to-day conveyed by
land in Holy Neck district: considera-
ton, S435.
Captain r. B. Britt. of the Democrat
ic Executive Committee. having finish
ed his duties towards the primary cleo
ton, went off fishing to-day
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Tanner, OF
Richmond. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
John ID. Primer, on Brooklyn Heights
President William H. Bosley, of the
Suffolk and Carolina Railroad. arrived
in Suffolk to-day for a business visit
Miss Lizzie Channel is i'll at the
Stuart House.
Mr.. John w. Eley. commercial man.
of Baltimore, is visiting his family in
Suffolk.
Mr.. Frank A. Bennett. of Norfolk.
came this afternoon to visit his wife at
the home of her parents
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16

nus one, but, tits believed,
lst partially settled. The
Invention made the con-
S meeting. Nothing was
cDa delegates were to be
low chosen. The signers
5ahly had no idea the at
nd be SO great as now
III immense number OF let
om prominent men all
: sa announcing their inten-
3ffl6is the conference, led
sNaIne that there would
= NAN ton od adopted to
PUG ag too large.
= ], MISSION.
SveC Congressman
sTdA several
9he conclusion
Il 81 on cards OBJ
. ~ ~ = III this city. He
< ! ne plan. 1t is
= X !, 8 8 4, .i. 10 : me eA
) 3ndaY to elect dele
renee. will be very
In other counties.
& OF course, be adj
Il Is s VII WI eca nan re,, ~ =
i y u + e n, !. : f 80. I. o..
Z Vii '.s,s ~ dia,a,,,t,, =,
81 81 ss,s ,n;i s,fss,.af,,, adnnt,o,,
XII N L ,so NJ Is !, Z X, ,.sn,,
l;;5s I ;,ssess. !, M, ~ tha do,,,.
M Ss5iat AZ &c 70 N,h,,,hn.
4 &, 4, Z NM l,,ara =, onn mnes''e =
4 81 =, 1 AZ Z IA ), opposeu ~
III Z IN IN I * ,;5sdn tas ,,,n,,,a az ~
u STATED that they will not
~ was made to embrace
y$emocrats who believed in
k}# Senators by the people.
IN II. JfjT, r,ANbIDATE
A34, 1. q
sie On Lie part OIL the
ia slaovement 10 exclude
ay SqIl1g the election of
cenuadate, IL has been
~ that the conference is
crest or q principle. and
4 Senator Martin, how
y regard the conference
candidacy of the junior
rginia. For this reason,
s arity OF them. 1t seems.
he c conference. 1t seems
Sf Mr.. Martins leaders
81 among his followers
ppular election of Sena :
".
3 q E,pEe. Arnrr,,D,
= a l oLE'
Ct one of the warm
y IA u or Marlin mas In Vir-
s !, soI 5e 70 'lill as TO DE re-
y s,0 !. YES LOT NM was In
s sliI lIia eApressed himself
IS for3 i,i'osi'toh 10 the
|. I .ss y a.e Courier. which wa
SoscefaAnd edited by mo y
81 las the first nelyspone,
s GASf3eaItf to advocate the
= OF Ifrs byit the people. and j
# epeSlyieWs I then express
s less over lend myself to n
|7slae e popularity with tho
6rvSA of to disguise the
In sg politicians. No man
j IS III sirnple as not TO I'M
18RIJSTy,Ehole thing is direct
Essued d; of Senator Martin
El,ot Secured the CO.
5rrcsalllant Harry Tucker
551ea in Congress. and
( Ind out Of season for
the narrow lines
promoters of the
the harmony which
= ,,,is o.a.e'
So ~ y, p w ANSoN.
yanson. member OF
I3ixth District, was
day, and in even
PR. Epes condemn
1r Swanson is as
lis Is Mr.. Epes. He
opportunity voted
lators by the peo-
I ~ ,Ynt ngth ha s. Of the the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
I,0i MEMS Si2 Suits go for Sc.

We shall make an extraordinary Offer
irc ~ Mems suits tomorrow. We shall Lest
lot 81 All-WQO! ChcViOt and Cashmere
S1cl, Suits. either or +-button styles. 20
~ s.. winch by r.ght should IL. Sl2
Perhaps forty styles i'm checks. ulGils and
stylish IN 1turcs IN dark or l:Eht colors.
body lining or Italian cloth. wide French
l4c!ngs, saUn pipcd edges with vests cut
trousers cut TO sui, You. S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
Special in Boys Department.

~ cents for Little Boys Blue Denim
brownie" ovoralls IN sizes TO lC-;he
same as sell FOR Slc. about town.
Neat Cheek Knee Pants. witch You SEE
about town ut Soc.
q cents-flr Boys' Colorcd Lawn Blouse
Waists. with deep rufrcd sailor collars
and fancy rufnod fronts. such as sell for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
ID QUESTION.

hB QUESTION.
candidate? This
answered. The
In unite in pre-
pe Many of the
E the conference
Will represent
conference will
3 predict what
sst1stic men as
es 20 the con-
Indicted that the
he largest the
seen in re-
re pouring In
azqrphy's
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16

+. +. Hale, treasurer. may be adj
dressed relative to the Diamond Light
Company. which has begun operations
at Syracuse. n. Y. 1t will manufac-
ture a special gar burner. employing
about $50 men.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
Blue Serge Suits and
Black ChGViOt Suits.

Tho warm spell has nut YOU in mind OF
lighter weights and '"lhe iiub' answers
the suggestion by telling you OF Its
s-lcndid Eluc Serge Suits ana ;ts ell
giant Black Croded C'hcviot SUITS al $50
IN ~ former season has sUch values ass
are IN this lot ta7,p offered for from top
to bottom they are $40 suits. You have
Tho ch5.cc OF single or Loublc-Ireil,tcd
enects with uants cut II suit your
t.sin.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
4
||l|alN||D| NEWS
& IND GOSSIP
s1alolrial Conference an
's|:;gssIblng Topic
/ Isl WORKED OUT
WORKED OUT
i u I'm the lntssast or n
and Not q Canaida,e-
Of congressman Epc.
'isnson-An Uuaasvycrab,c
Pleased with NorroIls,.
osarvss.
10 sYirginian. Pllot.A

,fIL4l ". N - Q m 10 - = : tIVC.J
INA, April 15.As the time
Ing Of the Senatorial con-
IIaihy 10Th draws near, and
]t5the subject becomes more
probable lines along which
Siice will viii work become
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
TWO BALL GAMES.

There We're two amateur games of
pasebail this afternoon. The Eagles
won from the Stars and Stripes by a
score of To at the Nellons Street
Park. Batteries: Woodward and
Moore; ltiddicll and Pnner
Ihc baltimore colored team. which
mas been making a good record this
season. met the dust at the hands of
the Downtown Sideabouts. The score
was is In 10. Batteries: Taylor and
watkins: Ta:c and Holloman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-16
CURE DRUNK ARDS
ELOQUENT WORDS FROM A WIFE
WHO RESCUED HER HUSBAND
FROM A TERRIBLE HABIT.
Secretly Gave Him Remedy in
His Coffee and He Now
RejoiceS With Her.

Who can doubt that there is n. cure for
drunkenness when We have such an .la-
quent and emphatic statement from Mrs
Katie Lynch. S23 Ellis ST.. san Francisco.
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might use II for the purpose Of altering the natora
proportions Of her figure was debatabe srounu
upon which a fierce battle was waged by the hoiN-
ers OF opposing opinions on the subject.
In 1914 The English Woman's Domestic masa
zne' threw open its columns for a discussion oi
The problem and most interesting series OF letters
was the result They attracted much attention
al the time. and to-day they make extremely
curious and interesting reading. Most OF the
writer's were IN favor OF tight lacng' ana many
advocated II in It's most extreme FORM IheS
maintained that the practice caused the victim
no inconvenience. Quite the contrary-lt was OK
uemely pleasant" They used such expressions as
lhe luxury Of tightness" and the 'deilghtul SEN
salion produced by extreme tight lacing' ana
spoke OF themselves as enthusiasts ana mis-
sionaries' in the cause" They proved 10 use
their own language. that tight lacing couId not
possibly injure the health. and adduced cases III
which II had proved beneficial corseuefe oe-
elared that the opponents Of the lace were not
worthy word in reply. They were clotheu IN
an armor OF proof-their own ignorance. She
mad never seen any injury TO the health result
from tight lacing and could have filed volume
With accounts OF the remarkable cases or waist
reduction that had come within her observation
Even physicians testified 10 the same effect. one
medical man felt perfectly justified in saying 'ha'
ladies' who were content with moderate apphcs-
"0n OF the corset might secure that most elegant
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M 62aM.=-d7!ldlA.2g, .l5yzz5
mSs' @sWS%es.
GIRL NINE OWNERS.

Miss Abbie Eastman. Of Phoenix. Arz., three
years ago inherited five copper claims. ana has
been busy ever since working in hotels In California
and Arizona in order TO the money required to
hold them until they could be developed and sold.
She had always been obliged TO work for n living.
but with the sight of a fortune before her she
worked harder than ever. She persevered. and one
claim was sold not long ago for $4,000.
Miss Florence Florman found her fortune herself.
She is a native of Dakota, and has lived with her
family I'm the Black Hills all her life She is. there
fore thoroughly posted upon all mining and pros
pecting subjects and has been from child. Nheh
she moved TO the Klondke with the rest or her
family and located at Rapid City II was perfectly
natural for her start out prospecting on her own
hook She soon discovered a rich quartz vein OF
ore in the Atlin mining district An expert exam,
ined the quartz brought in by Miss FLORENCE ana
Immediately pronounced II rich vein lie I'M
mediately bonded II for $20O.0~ MISS FIorman mas
since met her fate however. In Frank BAKER a riSi
mine owner Of the Kondike, who appeared on the
scene soon after the find. They were married, and
are now making their home in Dawson city. Mrs.
Bakers father. Robert Florman was a promlnent
mine owner in the Black Hills for years ana Is
now an authority I'm the klondKe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-19

both is by studying the past and accepting in s
gifts and lessons to extend an open Hii'u anu ''f
ne hand TO the present and future. TO-, = mar.
It il perhaps natural that we e en0uh acense our
narent organization has worked for u 90
Thesa veterans have shown as wen the eo. ,hSo
nd value OF living for II, ana IL Is que W IT. ,bn
that the flag floats over every schoo'"o"'e " Wv
there is not child here who dos e. , hos MANY
s"I You have parents that do not speak Ehgsn,
o., 20 Uou are American born. Let that mean io,e
ou' ~ than anv word OF any language inle1 /,
woven az these colors are with me rb}ch binds
,hortv fhey are also the sacred Tie winch o'"u'
our country together.
The flag was accepted by Miss Williams on be-
half Of the Settlement ,.a
In response to the resolutions recen,y 'o"' -
% Admiral Dewey from the Daughters OF la
.oat,o post the following acknowledgment mas
been received from the Admiral
have much pleasure in aeknC" tbe BEAUTIFULLY
LIN, NJ vour letter transmltthB 'ito "a b,, Tho
eept ossed copy OF resolutions adopteu Us ' re
Danghiers Of Lafayette Post r'ea cas- gyeat honor
y yOua me- me Very truly yours, GEORGE Db"hi'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-19

are are not the exception in the land Of tight lacing
Notwithstanding the extreme compression caused
the English women enjoy good health they are
indeiatgable walters and. to sum up. they are
senerally strong, from the quantity OF exercise
they take. The greater number become excellent
mothers. and don't annoy the doctors much.
This letter provoked a reply and an indignant
denial from a physician, who declared himself
willing to believe that great numbers OF his
trywomen would be guilty OF such insensate folly.
or that the principals of English schools would
encourage H. An Englishman wrote that 'the
idiotic mania for cutting themselves In two was
almost entirely a middle class weakness. but
young baronet" professed admiration for the
hourglass shape and had apparently been accus-
TONED to seeing II in women Of his own class.
A correspondent using the nom de plume Science
and Art was much pleased with the Frenchman's
letter. and wrote that IT satisfactory TO know
the French were beginning the value of
training the waist" In thing. however.
Science and Art" thohght the French women
ahead OF the English; namely. in the matter Of
boots. 1t delightful In Paris to see so many
women tripping prettily along two and three
inch heels. Science and Art had observed
heels exceeding this In height and could no
reason why they might be to half the
length Of the foot provided part OF the height
were put inside by means OF an interior heel.
Some of the correspondents professed to have
been converted by the discussion to a belief in tight
laclng One using a masculine pseudonyme ex-
pressed the opinion that no one reading the letters
in an unprejudiced spirit could remain unconvinced
OF the Innocence. the comfort and the becoming
ness OF tight lacing" one woman wrote:
The controversy has evidently been argued out on
one side theoretical principles, and on the other
by bringing forward the results OF personal ex,
| perence. II IL not difficult decide which will
carry most weight with unprecedented women. Had
any OF the opponents Of the corset come forward
| and shown that their health had been permanently
injured by tight lacing they would have done more
| 20 prove their than they have done by argu-
ing against the practice on principle ! must con-
TESS previous to the discussion on tight lacing In
your columns l thought II very dangerous
/ practice; now that your numerous correspondents
| have given the benefit Of their experiences |
| have considerably altered my opinion. i always
regarded-and think most women do the same-a
| small. tapering and well rounded waist as most
elegant and in perfect accordance with our modern
costumes, and ] glad to see II so conclusively
| proved that an elegant figure Is easily attaInabe
| without in any way interfering with the health.
Another woman. however. declared that she had
| been Mortified, well Disguised. by the argu-
ments Of the tight acers. and hoped that the whole
| sex would be judged by the "nonsensical
buzzing Of the swarm Of woud-be wasps."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-19
AT A. A. vANTINE & CO.'S. NO. ST BROAD
WAY.

In all New-York there can be no more fascinat-
ing place in which TO while away leisure
hour than A. A. Vantine's transplanted Orient liz
desires to revel I'm beauty of color, texture and
design, there three vast floors devoted 10 rugs
all from the Orient and all the best Of their various
kinds.
The fifth floor is called the gem room" for II
contains the finest examples of rug making to be
found, and every one is a gem. Many are OF pure
silk and have the indescribab.e sheen and deicacy
that make silk Persian rugs almost too lovely Tor
use One would as willingly step on piece OF ex-
quistely embroidered velvet.
The second floor has collection Of sofa cush-
ions that would make. In their variety. richness ana
beauty sybarte turn green with envy. Some are
absolutely unique those with masks for instance,
with the queerest of faces embroidered Win rhe
vgor and expressiyeness OF fine painting Inc
kimonos are bewitching things OF SILK crepe en-,
broidered painted. silk and satin embroidered
wadded silk or crepe. The pretty japanese gar
ment Is becoming more and more popular as a
negigee. and the prices range from low 10 mgn
There several mandarin robes in the collecuon,
whose genuine antiquity is attested by their RACED
Innings and the inimltable, soft harmony OF color
that only age can produce. 80
on this noor too. are delicate crepes ana silks
for evening gowns. novelty is silk Jersey cloth.
with color and gloss delicate the heart or a
she'll Superbly embroidered draperes catch the
eve on wall and shelf and invite lingering. bed
'waterscape" embroidered design Of huer de lis
growing at the edge of a pond is an enchanting
'rro oNr-mirr little tearoom the first floor is
open again and popular ever, and the visitor
,... .anucrtu dIuund looking at the marvel
lous embroidered paintings, the fine bronZes ana
worries and the quaint jewelry ends II delightful
place for rest and refreshment
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A
THAN FOURTEEN INCHES WAS CoNsID-
Erred ALMOST A DEFORMITY.
Only last week Miss L. Marguerite Lindley, the
chairman Of the department of physical economies
OF the International Health Protective League,
came out strongly against the evils of the modern
corset OF all dress reforms she indorses most
emphatically that Of doing away with the corset,
always provided Of course. substitute is fur
nished in the form Of a health waist A health
waist 10 deserve the name has three essentials
no steels in front Il must be fastened with rubber
laces and have straps over 1he shoulders"
Corsets she declares. check circulation by re-
striction. prevent proper respiration crowd the
vital organs out Of place and bring pressure and
strain on the kidneys. by COMPRISING the spine
thew cause pressure upon the spinal nerves and
so irpair the vital power Of the human machine.
The fact that eighteen corset manufacturers
have formed a combination, with a capital Of
tNO00O augurs badly for the efforts Of these
arch enemies Of that much discussed article of
dress
For the last fifty years and more women have
been deyotees Of the corset but It has been only
recently that women have begun to manufacture
these articles Of dress and try TO bring about a
more sensible and healthy garment.
The first woman to wear corset was Catherine
de Medici who introduced IL to the French women.
This was a modification however. Of the ancient
Greek zone or grdle although almost as much Of
an instrument of torture, for it was fashioned
after the style of a knights cuIass and the frame
work was entirely Of iron. The velvet which deco
rated the exterior only served to hide a frghtful
and cumbersome torturing wise. The women Of
the Court Immediately adopted these corsets and
laced themselves frightfully, wearing them night
and day In their effort to obtain what they con-
sidered a perfect figure
In these days when there is much discussion re-
garding the effect Of the corset upon feminine
health It is somewhat surprising TO find what a
different form the controversy once assumed.
Thirty years ago there was as much difference
OF opinion regarding this much abused garment
as there is to-day. but the question then was not
Of or no corset. but Of lacing or not
acng. 1t appears 70 have been taken for granted
for the most part that every woman did and
must wear a corset. but the extent to which she