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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

lie officer. or officer Of a court. or
any fduciary or any attorney-at-law. for
money collected.
4. For a lawful claim for any taxes.
Ievies. or assessments accruing after the
frst day Of June 1866.
3. For rent hereafter accrung.
6. For the legal, or taxable, fees of any
public officer, or officers of a court. here
after accruing.
SO a housekeeper. or head Of family.
may hold against any debt except such
as are mentioned in the preceding six
clauses.
In addition to this there is what is
commonly called a "poor-debtor's Jaw"
(see section 1850 Of the Code, page $50,
which entities the debtor to hold, exempt
from levy or distress, the following arti-
cles: The family Bible, pictures, seat or
pew in house OF public worship. lot in
battle-ground, all necessary wearing ap-
parel of the debtor and his family, all
beds, bedsteads. and bedding, all stoves
and appendages mot exceeding three a
cow and her calf until year old. and a
large number Of articles mentioned on
page SIC Of the Code.
These articles he can hold against all
debts even such as are secured by deed
Of trust. except taxes, or rent, or the
purchase-price Of the goods; that is, any
of these articles may be levied upon for
taxes, or for the money due for the pur-
chase Of them, or for rent.
The law applies to towns. cities. and
counties alike.
1t is easy for n poor debtor to find
out what his privileges are under this
last act. Let him turn to the act and
see, or the sheriff or constable. who has
the execution to levy, will turn to the
statute, and see for him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
FranciscO-The Huguenots.
, the Editor OF tho Dispatch:

~ 'Ht A%uitOi VI plSidttHs
l. should like to know the name of
tho author OF a book or pamphlet which
was published some years ago by Rich
mond firm, outlining the career OF Peter
Francisco, the Revolutionary patriot Can
you tell me? Where can the book now be
obtained and at what price?
2 l should also like 10 know whether or
not any other book than DIR. Foote's His
tory has been written on the Virginia
Huguenots-their settlements, hardshps
habits, traits, sc. Perhaps you can give
me the information. Very truly J.
The book was q brief account of the
career OF Francisco. by Miss Mamie H..
Winston. and sold for % cents. 1t can
doubtless be readily procured Of any
bookseller here. The Virginia Historical
Society issued In 1896 its fifth volume OF
collections" documents. chiefly unpub
lished, relating to the Huguenot emigra-
ton To Virginia and to the settlement at
Manakin Town, with an appendix Of
Genealogies. presenting data Of the
Fontaine. Maury. Dupuy. Forbue, Marye,
Chastaine. Cooke. and other families
Edited by X. A. Brock. Esq. This is
quite compendium OF what is known
regarding the Huguenots In Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
| Please inform me who IS Paul Leicester
Ford. and what Is his age, nationality
and occupation.
Wildwood, Clarke county, Va.
Mr.. Ford Is an author of more than ma
tiohal reputation: was born in Brooklyn,
n. Y. in 1855; private education; extern
sive traveller over North and South
America and Europe; edited writings OF
Thomas jefferson 90 volumes), writings
OF John Dickinson g volumes). and other
works relating to American history and
photography; author of The Honorable
Peter Stirling; The Great X. and A. Rob-
berry; The Story of an Untold Love; The
True George Washington; Honors Are
Easy comedy, staged by Charles From
mani; Life Of Franklin (serially In the
Century. 1880; A Collection of Short
Stories. and Janice Meredith. His address
is 81 Clark street. Brooklyn.
Mr.. Ford is cripple in body but re-
markable man in intellect. He IS bro
ther OF Worthngton c. Ford, who was
head of the Bureau of Statistics Of the
Treasury, but was turned out by the
present Secretary of the Treasury, ana
is now head Of the Bureau of Statistics
of the public library in Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
"Ben Hur, Dramatized.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Kindly tell be If ben Hur' has ever
been produced on the stage before this
season.
Please notice the accompanying clipping.
which reads: "The dramatization of Ben
Hur,' as produced for the first time at the
Broadway Theatre tonight" &c
Respectfully, READER.
Charlotte, n. c.
Ben Hur'' has never been produced on
the stage before this season. Its drama
tization has been widely discussed by the
newspapers. whose dramatic critics feared
IL might trench on sacred subjects. Cen
eral Lew Wallace, the author was very
careful to avoid this, however and con-
stantly supervised the work of William
Young. the playwright.
The lines you quote from the clipping
are, undoubtedly. misleading, but they re-
fer to the initial performance of ben
Hur," not only at the Broadway Theatre.
but elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

TO ask whether the key that opened the
door was the regulation pattern or not. II
IL opened the door, that is enough. Thou
sands of women who are sick and suffering
might speedily be made strong and well
again If il was not for an unreasonable pre-
iudice against any but so-called "regula-
ton" methods.
"Three years ago I was almost gone with
Fergusson's Wharf. Isle Of Wight Co, Va, in
letter TO DR.. r v Pierce, OF Buffalo. n. Y. Il
tried MANY different medicines and got no bet
ter until / tried Dr. Perce's medicines. The
first bottle gave me ease. have taken SIX bot
ties and feel as well as ever in my life.
My doctor did not have any faith in patent
medicines but he says S0m>fhfyR has done you
good | know If I had not taken Dr. Pierce's
medicine could not have lived long as was
nothing but skeleton i was so thin IN mesh
that IL hurt me to lie down. Now am well,
and can work hard all day and do as fnucn
walking as ever did, and sleep well al night.
can never be thankful enough 10Y the sooo Ut
Pierces medicines did me.
Dr Pierce is a regular graduated and
educated physician. He has had more
practical life long experience with all
forms of womeu's diseases than any other
doctor in this country. His Favorite
Prescription for female complaints is the
most marvelously effective remedy for this
purpose in the world
Suffering women need not hesitate to
write to him All letters are held sacredly
confidential and free advice will be sent by
mail i'll plain sealed envelope.
Constipation is a little illness that If
neglected builds big one. Or. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Nashington's paper shows profound re
search. and q deep knowledge Of our ear
~ constitutional history.
Another valuable contribution. 90 be fol-
lowed by later additions along the same
line, IS an article entitled "The First Ten
Secretaries Of State by Sallie r.. Mar
shall Hardy. This is beautifully illus
trated. and most attractiyely written, in a
pleasing biographical way.
II is impossible for as within the space
accorded us. to mention the other features
OF this months Green Bag, though the
whole number may Just. be described as
pleasing, instructive, and well-prepared.
THE CHRONICLES or AUNT MINER
Wy ANN. by Joel Chandler Harris. IL
lustrated by A. b. Frost l2mo. pages.
PIC New York: Charles Scrbner's Sons.
For sale by the Bell Book and Station
cry Company, Richmond, Va, Price,
$50.
This story by Mr.. Joel Chandler Harris
Is a typical one II is cleyerly written.
with occasional Wit and unfailing bright
ness. The characters are almost awe.
and, take It all round. II Is really one of
the best things Mr.. Harris has yet done.
The tale is ingeuiOusiy devised, and ar
ranged with conspicuous skill, and all the
characters are individual. Aunt Miuervy
Ann, an Old-time dsrky, Is a delightful
creation. and her influence over Major
Perdue' is really humorous. BY "humor-
ous' We DO not mean merely funny. There
is 40 grinning through a'hOrso-collar here
NO inexpensive antics OF the clown. none
OF your facile verbal qups The writins
throughout is dignhcd. and everywhere
are abundant evidences that Mr. Harris Is
a humorist not a buffoon who scribbles
The volume is admirably illustrated IN
half-tOne.
SONS OF STRENGTH. a Romance OF
the Kansas Border Wars. BY William
II. Lighton; limo: pages. 2i2. New York
Doubleday < Mcclure Company FoI
sale by the Ben Book and Stationery
Company. Richmond, Va. Price N.2J.
The settlement OF the United States IS
a favorite background for many OF the ro-
mances OF tie present day. and Nj. Iigh-
ton has blended love-story with the his
tory OF the settlement OK Kansas in a
most felicitOus way.
The interest Ia the story Is strong from
the start The first chapter opens bright
~ and winningly and already In the SEE
cond We are brought upon a mystery, and
there Is nothing that your reader loves 80
much as mystery. soon there begins 20
appear an inciplent loye-story but both
the mystery ana the love afair are 80
dexterously handled that not until the end
does the reader know what the end tx 10
be. H. is a story Of distinction and
charm. The plot Is absorbing; II has lit
tie dialect. and an unusual grace OF style
Great success may safely be predicted fol
this novel
THE HOME-STrDY CIRCLE. Edited
by Seymour Eaton. First Course In
Mathematics-Mechan Bids and Esti.
mates. Mensuration for Beginners. Easy
Lessons la Gcometrical Drawing Eie.
mentary Algebra \ First Course In Ge-
ometry. From he Chicago Record New
York: The Doubleday 4 Mcclure Com,
pany. 1882 Price. 81. net VIM bs
sent postpaid 10 any address on APPROX
al, to be paid for II satisfactory. or C
b" returned II net wGrted
! This book presents such selections from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
The SauirrcI-PoIe Question AS"h"'

| To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
II seems 10 me that It is time the
'.sauirrel-pole" question, which mas been
| discussed so much in your paper, Is
! brought to a close. Any one with nan
thought can see that the difficulty OF the
question lies entirely in the eXpressioH'
''Go around" and is similar to thousands
of other questions fOolishy debated
wherever people speak and think.
believe you contend that the man
does not go around the squirrel. Your
definition, then, of going around would
| suppose. be something like this: GO
around-to pass about an object or thlhg
so as to complete circle in passing the
object or thing remaining within TINS
circle immovable. or, if moving. not NOV
ing with the person passing about IT.
| have always maintained that a per-
son under the circumstances so much dis
cussed does go around the squirrel, and,
consequently my definition would be as
follows: eco around-to pass about an
object or thing so as to complete regu-
lar or irregular circle in passing, the OBJ
ject or thing remaining within the circle,
1t being immaterial whether the object or
thing moves or remains mOtionless, 50
long as it remains within this circle
In nine-tenths Of the questions debated
the whole difficulty lies in the definition
Of the question itself There is no limit
to the arguments that might be produced
on each side, and no possibility of reach
ing a conclusion when one person debates
with one idea in his mind and the other
person with another.
A question similar to the one mention
cd above is that Of the tree which falls
in a wilderness without a living being
within miles of it and producing. or not
producing sound. If we hold the deiini-
ton of sound TO be merely sound
waves in the air, regardless Of the in
strument which they must play upon
there IS sound" there. On the other
hand, if we define sound as the sound
waves" in the air falling upon the deli
cate auricular organs Of some living be-
ing, then there is, of course no sound
! hope that the ideas which / have adj
vanced Will help TO bring this matter 10
a conclusion, but if they do not / should
like to join In further debate regarding
the matter. A READER.
New Store, Va.
We adhere to our original statement,
that as the man always remains on the
same side of the squirrel he does not go
around the squirrel; he goes around the
circle passed over by the squirrel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
To Soften Well Water
,e Editor of the DISPATCH:

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you kindly inform me, through
your columns. how TO make hard we'll
water softer? Although in low sec
ton. the water from my well is very much
like limestone water. and terrible for the
hands and complexion. by giving me
some remedy for this you will greatly
oblige. A READER.
Water can be softened by boiling it, or
by stirring lime in IT. These methods
must. in some cases. be helped by adding
washing-soda. The amount of lime, or
soda. necessary for the purpose can be
found by few trials. The sediment is
allowed to settle, and the clear water
poured off for use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
ar.
lly, T.. s. ANDERSON.
DOuglas-Lamb.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
If you can do so. please put me upon
the track Of a republication, made some
months ago from the file of the Norfolk
Argus. giving the answers OF the Hon.
Stephen A. Douglas. when candidate for
President. to certain questions put TO him
by Colonel Lamb. Of Norfolk. in the
Southern Argus W. DECEY.
our impression is that we have seen the
republication referred TO, or else some
MS on the subject. but when or where we
cannot recollect. Amy reader of ours who
could put us upon the track of the article
In question would confer a favor by doing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
The Tvventieth Century.
70 the Editor Of the Dispatch:

70 the Editor OF the Dispatch
wall you kindly allow me a word in
regard to, the disputed question as TO
when the twentieth century begins? The
nrst twelve months after the birth OF
Christ was year 10" A. ID ; the second
twelve months was year 90: the end OF
year Il" was the end of the second year
after Christ: then. the end of year 1889
will be the end of the ,9o0th year after
Christ. The twentieth century begins
Immediately after IL o'clock on the morn
ing OF January !, 1890. Respectfully,
j. VERNON HILL.
Marion. Va
A. ID. stands for "Anno Domini." which
u translated I'm the year OF our Lord -
Christ was In His LIST year before He was
Year old: In His second year when He
was year old and something more but
leSs IMAM year Nineteen hundred A.
D. means In the isooth year OF our Lord
eao lie n in His isOoth year (Which Is 1899
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
To Launder shirts.

TO tho Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII YOU be so kind as TO give re-
CENT in your Query column for starching
and ironing collars and cuffs as ii is done
by steam laundry? ii. III.
Forksville. Va.
We are unable to do so. but perhaps
some reader of ours can furnish us with
the information.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

years and something more. but less than
year.. til the end OF the lsooth year.
which Is 10 NJ. January /, 1901. which Is
the beginning OF the twentieth century.
This view Is taken In the Standard Die
tionary and in other dictionaries.
so. We say man is In his 18th year
when he Is "a years old. and something
more, but less than year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In your next please give me the name
and address OF the president of the
Daughters of the Confederacy, and oblige
q subscriber.
Yours truly, Il. 5. ANDERSON.
Halfway PostOfiice, Va.
Mrs Edwin q. Weed (wife Of Bishop e.
G. Weed president of the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy. Jacksonville, Fla.
Mrs. S. Thomas Mccullough, president
cf the Grand Division of Virginia. Staun-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
QUERIES T. ANSWERS.
ouR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION AND
room DEBTORS LAWS.
HOW TO SOFTEN HARD WELL WATER
The Decentralization OF "Ben Hur'-
Peter Francfsco-virginia Hugue-
nots-The ola "Twenticth Century
Question Up Again.


To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please publish in your Sundays issue
the correct pronunciation OF conduit.
which Is a subject OF interest 20 the com
munity at this thine. and oblige
A CONSTANT READER
The correct pronunciation Of conduit
IS con-dit, accent on first SYLLABLE 81
lent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
THE DISCOVERY OF THE BACILLUS OF CONSUMPTION

the of
medca
Tered g TO
II
only be reache Ca
Of the LIQUID germcdes these
bronchial
moisture kind Sprays and every 1i
in OF
.
IN
IN iced ! ID ia
drstc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
The Nautical Knot.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch.
How much is a knot? We say snip
makes so many knots an hour.
Clear Fork. Va. j. ~ d.
One-six,eenth Of a degree. or 6.oS0H
feet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
IEanSfOrd.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please tell me in your paper where l
can oct the book 'Hansford: a Tale OF
Racon's Rebellion" Yours.
ROBERT WHEATLEY.
Danville, Va.
Give your order to one of the Richmond
booksellers, and he will get the book for
you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets
Druggists refund money IL fans 10 's 49,
l.. ". Groves signature on each ooA' -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
THE DISCOVERY OF THE BACILL


another valuable but this bacillus could only be reached through The
when Bhrng discovered The andoyn OF dphher that o
successfully
anuoxne directly into the blood has had marked
dphtheri
lamp out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
CONSUMPTION WAS CURED.

Mrs Smith Of Holyoke Mass being assed by her phye " @ h
noted
brought to Boston and placed room where only Hem could be inhaled IN
the inhaler for five months This was three years ago she now m robust
healh
could be found after the first months treatment This was The hrt case
ever
To-day city in the United states where Hyom has
sed a
con.umn..n ln Oh. pas. L-. ... ... !. b .o N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS
in MEDICAL HISTORY
DURING THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
THE TRUE VALUE OF EACH NEW DISCOVERY
AS A PREVENTIVE OF DISEASE.

1916 DISCOVERY OF ETHER AS AN ANAsSTHETIC
1860 DISCOVERY OF COCAINE
1870 DISCOVERY OF THE BACILLUS OF TYPHOID FEVER
1882 DISCOVERY OF THE BACILLUS OF CONSUMPTION
1888 DISCOVERY OF THE BACILLUS Ole DIPHTHERIA
1892 BEHRING'S DISCOVERY OF ANTIToXINE OF DIpH
THERIA
1906 DISCOVERY OF HYOMEI.
1890 FIRST CASE OF CONSUMPTION CURED BY HYOMEI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

The discovery the ether cocaine
and
THE DISCOVERY OF THE BACILLUS OF TYPHOID FEVER,
physicians t
from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10
NUMBER OF coNsUnPTVEs CURED

value Of the discovery but rather in is prevention
Of
from
and O
benfou
the of
OF short To prevent fur
ther :
NECESSARY TO REMEMBER
toxne for diphtlera
diseases guaranteed
C4U70N-Bera,s Of limitations Of hEomei Containing Rooros
ingredients.
Hyome Is Of " a druggists by mail
THE r T. PANY. ITHACA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-10

Washngton's paper shows profound re
search. and q deep knowledge Of our ear
ly constitutional history.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-28

Mr.. Littlefeld said that Aguinad do
and his followers proposed to confscats
the property Of thu Catholic friars; bu
that property was protected By the terms
of the treaty as we'll as by the traditions
OF this county, which were opposed to
oppression on account Of religion. The
Bilipinos by their treatment of the
friars, burning, and hacking them TO
pieces, showed that they were barbariAns.
Assassi nation and outrage were the
methods of AguinaIdo and his followers.
1t wns this that made 1t the duty of this
country to remain there to keep order.
After the instruction should be quelled
he shoul d be in favor Of giving those peo-
d 10 SO much liberty as they could use
and enjoy. The Republican proposition
was that wherever the nag went there
also should 60 liberty and iuktice. GAP
p'aus,) Wherever the flag has been
aised In honor 1t should never be low
cred In djshonor. (Applaufe)
Mr.. Littieneld said that behind the
old secession movement was the fallacious
heresy that all Just government rests
upon the consent of the governed. That
had been brushed aw ay by the rebellion.
MIR. Littleield closed amid much ap-
pIauss.
Following Mr.. Littleaeld, and at late
hour, came speeches by Colonel Stanley
Plummer Of Dexter. Chairman W Il.
Chapman Of the district committee. and
President II. X. Virgin of the Lincoln
club.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-28

other man for q term or two on account
of his great knowledge of public questions
and public men.
There was every thing to encourage the
Republicans in this campaign. He had
lately been in Ohio campaigning. They
burn much soft coal in their industries,
and with prosperity great clouds OF
smoke from the tall chimueys obscure the
Atmosphere. Speaker to- be- Henderson
one Of his Ohio audiences that their. pro s.
perity was SO great that he had been OBJ
liged to have three shirts day since
coming into the state.
There was but QUE question in this
campaign that could cause difference OF
opinion among kepzDlicans. This was
as to whether the psople proIo to
stand by the administration In enforcing
the authority of the nation In the Philip
pines. Before the treaty Of peace was
ratified, there were questions as to which
there might be an honest difference Of
opinion. There might bs such questions
again when the present instruction In
LuLUu buOuio 70 4uo3AeHs 1h' 'sSsAS -
those questions were before us now. The
simple question now WAS one on which
thoughtful people must agree. The ques-
tions of expansion and Imperialism were
now history. The results Of the Spanish
war were now history. Billy Mason had
declared that he should resign and appeal
to the people OF Illinois against the policy
Of William Mckinley. He should remsm :
Der that Roscoe Conkling tried that once
and his state sustained the administra-
tion of President Garfield. Now the treaty
Of peace stood before the country as the
united action Of Republicans and Dem o.
Gratis. william J. Bryan as well AS VIII
liam p. Frye had favored the ratification
If that treaty. A treaty under the Con-
stitution-which 10 as good authority as
any Of us-is the supreme law OF the
land. That law of treaty gives us the
Philippines, with all the ooncomitant
o bligations to protect life and property,
the United States exists In the Philippine
archipelago; and all that the President is
doing Ii to exercise that authority. Our
government Is one of law ana not Of men.
All there is about the Philippines Is
whether William Mckinley shall main
tain our authority there. And who can
say that he should notf
Mr.. Littlefield went on to speak Of the
nature Of the so-called Philippine repub-
licAn and Aguiraido, whom he depleted a.
an adventurer and would-be dictator.