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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
HE'SA N0N0GENARIAN
CAPTAIN JOHNSON, OF ONANCOCK,
PASSES HIS GOTH BIRTHDAY.
BIDS FAIR TO PASS A CENTURY.
The Old Patriarch IL still in Full
Possession of His Strength, Ener-
giles, and FacuIties-An tnprece-
denied Burial.
denied Burial.

On Wednesday of last week, Captain
Thomas Johnson, of Onancock, the patri-
arch of the Eastern Shore of Virginia,
was 80 years old.
The venerable captain was born in Ac-
comac county on the 18th day Of Deem
Der, 1909 and has lived in his native
county all his life. At the time of his
birth James Madison had just become
President OF the United States, and
of his power, fighting battles and dream
ing dreams of universal empire. Thomas
Jefferson had just gone into honorable
and well-earned retirement at Monticello;
and three years were to elapse before our
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Of Mrs George Ben. Johnston Friday az

of Mrs. George Ben. Johnston Friday at
noon.
Dr. Donald Guthrie will be the guest or
Dr. Robert z. Kerr to-day. He will come
to Richmond to perform the ceremony or
the Williams- Watkins wedding this eve
ming.
Miss Isoline Moses, who has been visit
ing in Baltimore, has returned home.
Miss Van Week, OF New York. who has
been the guest OF the Misses Morgan. has
returned home.
Mrs Virginius Hall has presented
copy Of a portrait OF her great-sreat-
grandfather, General Robert Porter
field, of Revolutionary fame, 10 the Vir-
gnia Historical Society.
Mrs Urlwin o. Mchaels (nee Hillsman),
Of Clarksburg. w. Va. IL visiting her
parents, DR. and Mrs. John A. Hiliman,
1901 Floyd avenue.
Miss Willie Bruce Williams. who has
been visiting at "Fernwood," tho home OF
Mrs. james ID. Bagbv. near Keysville,
Va. will return 20 her home, SOC west Clay
street, this week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
The black Man in Africa.


81 was not prepared to see colored peo-
nile treated with the consideration that l
notice they receive in he United Stales,
esi5 NIr Edwin T. Goodwin, Of Cape
Colony. South Africa. Nowhere in Sou'I
Africa where the blacks preponderatt 50
greatly in numbers, are they given any
thing Ike the license and privileges ac-
corded white men, In our towns they
are not allowed TO even make their way
along The sidewalks but must walk IN
the streets. The status OF inferlolity
does not seem TO occasion them any
worry. and they accept the SITUATION as
thoueh Il were a proper thing for lne
white men to dictate. COMPARED with the
condition of the Kafiirs, Iulus' ana other
dark races I'm our part of the world your
colored people in America have much 10
boast Of FOR as well as ! can Judge' ln ,'.y
enjoy pretty much me same tsnts oF0'
here that are accorded 10 the whites
The foregoing is taken from the Wash
ington ID O. Post 1t seems that our
roiored friends would not improve mat
ters much by returning to their naive
heath
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

CARTER.-Died. at her residence, near
Atlee's Station, Hanover county, Va,
Mrs. ID. A. CARTER. In the ,5d year OF
her age.
She leaves three sons and three daugh-
tiers 10 mourn their loss.
Funeral will take place THIS CThurs-
day. MORNING at IL o'clock from Leba-
non church, in Hanover county. Friends
and acquaintance invited to attend.
RICE.-Died. December 18th. az TO y.
NJ. at No. sos east Clay street, Mrs.
NARY T. RICE, I'm the 18TH year Of her
age.
Funeral TO-DAY Thursday from the
residence at IL a. Nj.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Free Trade for Porto Rico.


We deprived poor Porto Rico OF threecs,
quarters Of her commerce by shutting Oh
her privileged trade with Spain and Cuoa.
The IMPOVERISHED ISLANDERS may Wei Won
der what aid we propose to give 'l lyar
The President and the Secretary OF a.
wisely recommended that all tariH pa'
,iers between the island and the United
states be removed but already mere e,d 10
complaint. The New York Press deciarss
maj the Presidents suggestion Is the
greatest free-trade victory in mar cen,
filrv and the thin wedge that VIII eiease
.o,,r whole commercial system. Mean
while the wellmeaning is sI,lnl Sian we1
tbsre AFRO listening for our verdict. They
can be pardoned for their curiosity: Any my
man is Justified In being anxious when nm Ms
affairs reach a point where a single e'snt
means a chance 10 earn a living OF ine
necessity Of begging aims. PORTO h,r ro
cannot prosper without trade Dlu We
annex IL for selfish reasons, or 10 slNe
IT a fair chance TO thrive? The answer p,
must come from Congress, ana the fissi-
dent. hiph protccfionist though he Is, has
outlined the only fair reply
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
News Of the City Courts.

Suit was Instituted in the City Circuit
Court yesterday by John II. Hughes,
Sheriff and receiver. against Joseph a.
Rennolds damages, 5000.
In the Law and Equity Court suit was
instituted by s. W. Rufiin against q. w.
Lambert for $50
In the Hastings Court Robert Satter-
field. the negro who fired three times at
Policeman Wyatt, was given five years.
Joseph Jeffriess. the negro who broke
into the house OF Mary Kennedy and who
stole a nickel watch, was sentenced to
three years.
William Brown alias Kneebone was
given a year for shooting Unity Ann
James.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
RENOvATE THE SECOND MARKET.
Contract Awarded to Mr. Bethel--
Other Committee News.

The Committee on Second Market met
in the City Hall last evening at o'clock
to consider proposals for painting the
market buildings, both meat and vege-
table Bids were received from A. q.
Evans. A. w. Hargrove. and W. T. Bethel.
The contract was awarded 10 w. j..
Bethel, he being the lowest bidder.
The clerk of the market was autho-
rized and instructed TO have the market
roof repaired, now glass put In. and other
repairs and improvements made OF cost
not exceeding SIS.
The Committee on Ordinances was 10
have met at o'clock in the City Hall,
but only two members-Messrs. Bloom
berg and Drewry-wcre present. and as
they did not constitute quorum no busi-
ness could be transacted
The Committee OH Health will meet In
regular session in the City Hall tonight
at 1880 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
PaderewsIsi Excites Mich Enthusi-

The enthusiasm Of P9derewskfs OPEN
ing concert which was given In New
YOrii last Tuesday, was altogether un-
exampled. lie played through ono OF tho
most difficult programmes that u Is pos
sible TO conceive. and as he played tho
excitement roso by leaps and bounds, un-
til at it's close h. was accorded most
idol OF the hour, as he was three years
ago In view OF his success IN Now York,
his appearance here next Monday night
will be looked forward 10 With even
greater delight. Paderewski plays at an
afternoon concert in Philadelphia to-day,
and will return 20 New York COR con-
cert on Saturday afternoon. He will leave
New York for Richmond on Saturday
night or Sunday morning.
Seats can now be secured at tho store
OF Messrs. Walter u. Moses e CO., on
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
THE WEAPON OF SCIENCE.

ANY disease may be deadly enough
When YOU have no adequate means
a band TO confront il. Plenty OF peo-
re dbl every day of durable diseases,
IMPLY because the stereotyped, routine,
s ess methods and remedies usually
employed are not halfway equal 10 the
occasion.
ba when truly scientific remedy like
Dr rcrce's great Golden Medical Dis
c9y,rv" is brought 10 bear upon the
Complaints which il is designed TO cure,
npene.rates the tough hide-bound armor
OF obstinate disease with the same UNI
enng accuracy and power with which a
modern rife penetrates a savage shield.
Dad been doctoring and using patent medi-
Dnt lo- about wear and a half, being unable 20
't most u the time says John l.. Cough.
.a Oi Ciensavsgc, Somerset Co. Pa.
.f aD.'of said had heart disease and iudi.
u began with a choking aud oppressed
'n tfc chest. l seemed 10 be raw from
lips clear down iuto my stomach. My
'.ir Was usually poor. and was as weak
A.' is AS though ! had been starved ont
u.f.las Ny heart kept throbbiug oontin-
'al was short Of breath.
r 'raHj wrote 20 DR.. Y. Y. Pierce. Buffalo,
i.' advice aud he informed me that had
n- 'a and torpid liver. ! did not think
H.. nos- was right. but ] ordered SIX bot
..t "f fcfce's Golden Medical Discovery
b.... tah DIS use. After using three bottles
srt IMPROVE slowly and soon went TO work
nave been working ever since"
pi- W obstinate constipation DIR. Pierce's
liant Pellets are the most perfect
. ...ul'ile ever devised. They give
k'"ph comfortable, permanent relief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Her Condition Critical.

FARMVILLE VA, December B.-(Spe-
ciaI)-The condition OF Miss Fannie Gar
nett. the young. lady who was hurt In a
runaway accident yesterday, continues
critical DR. Anderson says there is con-
cussion of the brain, but no fracture. IL
is learned to-day that in the runaway
Mr.. Garnett was first thrown from the
buggy and that Miss Fannie jumped out
when the bridge was reached The
gravest apprehension Is felt for the young
lady and deep sympathy IS everywhere
EXPRESSED for the stricken family. Miss
Garnett is a niece OF Judge J. NJ. Crute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
NORFOLk'S ACADEMY.
Great Improyements-Suit 10 Break
"a VIII.

NORFOLK, VA, December 3.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. II. d. Vanwyck. owner of the
Academy Of Music Of this city, arrived
to-day from his home at Fishkil' n. Y.
lie states that the Improvements that he
will make to this theatre will give Norfolk
a playhouse equal to New York's Knick-
erbocker
Suit was entered here to-day to break
the will of James Rumrill member OF
the Virginia Pilots Association, who died
recently, leaving some $4,000 worth OF
nroperty TO an uncle and aunt, and ig-
;--c,rine, his wife and child. Mrs. Rumrill
some time ago secured q divorce, SUISSE
ouent TO which the child was born.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Death I'm NOrtha mptOn.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. December a.
Especial -Captain Frank Roily, or near
Capeyille. Va, one OF the largest farm
ers Of this county. died yesterday. Cap
tain Rolly was "A years old. lie leaves
three sons and two daughters. His oldest
son. Captain Frank Rolly, Is keeper OF
Hog Island light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Greensboro Mention.

GREENSBORO, n. c.. December H.
Special )-Sentence was passed on T.. q.
Newcombe this afternoon by Judge Brown
for retailing liquor. The sentence was
500 fine and six months in jail.
The Southern railway Is going 20 erect
light repair shops on their yards in this
city. They viii have Il capacity OF i've
engines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Gift Ideas.

Visit Berry's for a suggestion for your
gentleman friend. handsome souvenir
free to-day 20 each lady customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Gift Ideas.

Visit Berry's for "A suggestion Tor your
gentleman friend a handsome souvenir
free to-day 20 each lady customer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be gwen prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices VIII be
sura 10 nleasa yon-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
EXECUTION OF MosBY's MEN.
cr.I Grants Responsibiiit,
Therefor-War's Cruelty

To the Editor OF the Dispatch: r.nsr.
What matter whether Custer or ,hs
or kharidan ordersd the execution" "' III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
Christmns at the westmoreIand.

The annual Christmas reunion OF ihe
WestmOrelsnd Club Will be hela Oh '"e
Eriday sISht h.foPe (ilArisArnas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
SENATE SESSION SHORT.

To-days session OF the Senate consumed
only a few minutes Some routine bust
ness was transacted. but beyond the in
PRODUCTION OF bills nothing OF Importance
was accomplished
Mr.. Gallinger, Of New Hampshire. pre-
sented bill for the codihcation of the
pension laws. II Is proposed that the COM
mission shall consist Of jurists and MEM
bers Of the Grand Army of the Republic
Al 1910 the Senate went into executive
session, and at 20 y. VI. adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

the test OF experience. no claimed. and
had proved itself the ideal standard. The
other speakers were Messrs. Robinson
OemocraO. OF Indiana; kleberg Demo
craO, OF Texas: RiXey Democrat, OF
Virginia. Kitchin DemocraD. OF North
Carolina, and Henry Democrat, of
Tcxas-all against the bill.
AT 1880 the House adjourned until II
o'clock fo-morrow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14
'NNEY's CHANGE or POSITION.

80 the nisnt session the feature was
characteristic speech by Mr.. Lnney of
Nuth Caro- la. the only Republican who
voted f.. tle Teller resolution I'm the
TItr-f0ura Congress, Boo explanation OF
i.s h.Ie. of position 20 favor of the gold
standard The gold standard had TODD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

The Junior Hollywood Memorial Asso-
citation will have an important meeting az
Lee Camp Hall this afternoon at O'CLOCK.
All the members are requested TO be
present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

Mrs. Budd, OF Petersburg, who has been
very IN al the residence OF Dr. Jacob
Michaux. was removed TO her home on
Tuesday evening. She was accompanied
bv DR.. w. W. Dunn and her two daugh-
tiers. Misses Fannie and Julia Budd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-14

The auxiliary TO the Old Dominion Hos
pital will hold a meeting at the residence
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-04-11

and had acted like tree twiGs planted
in good ground. This is an entirely
new idea in surgery. Many physicians
believe it mistaken one, but time
will tell, for DR.. llodara's cases are
well authenticated and other physi-
clans are now experimenting along the
same lines. If fsucccssful, badness need
not be dreaded by the coming genera
tions.
While so many valuable additions are
being made to the knowledge Of the
world, the present is said TO he the
first time that scientific child study has
been added to the public school sNs-
TEN in the United States. Although it
will be practically impossible to test
physically and psychically all the pn-
pills in the public schools of Chicago, as
much as possible will be done in this
direction. The principals will make
such selections as they deem mCst need
full. The tests are being made among
children when normal conditions are
supposed to exist whose parents
are neither very rich or vcrypoor Care
full measurements are taken, and when
development is found to be uneven, it
will be the duty Of the teacher to see
that the pupil is not oyertaXed. The
lungs are tested by n spiromctcr.
An ergograph is Il machine consist
ing of two parts; revolving cylinder,
around which is pasted strip of paper,
and sliding carriage, to which stylo-
graphic pen is attached, the point of
which rests upon the paper covering
the cylinder, upon which it records the
results of the test TO one end of this
carriage a weight is attached, and to
the other a wire cord. The arm of the
pupil is strapped to Il rest so that only
the fingers can be used. The second
finger is then inserted into a loop in
the wire and the child is required to
work the finger backward and forward
in time with the mctronomc. The pen
records an unbrokcn line resembling
the teeth Of saw. As the pupil be-
comes tired, the movement is less and
less, until it ceases. The idea is
that one set of muscles is an indcX
of the condition of the whole body. The
degree of fatigue the child is able to
sustain can be arrived at approximate.
ly. If the ergograph shows nervousness
and lack of muscular control, too much
school work might prove to be danger
Gus. The hearing is next tested 10y an
audiometcr. A receiver being placed nj
the ear, the intensity of sound of TIA,
instrument is varied, and it is noted
at what point it ceases to be heard
A child who has been seated at the
( back of the room who has been con.
sidercd dull" If placed in front, after
the hearing has been found 10 be de
fectiyc, may be expected to improve in
scholarship EDWARD JULIAN
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-04-11

DR.. Menahem IIodnra, of Constanti-
nople, believes tliats the hair can pro
duce the root, on tile snnIe principle
that from bitof willow iNig stuck into
moist earth roots often shoot out and,
the twig grows into tree. 1t has
not been taught tlat the huir contained,
within itself, the power TO Initiate
growth, but it hns bong been known
that il is a composite organlsni,i and
closely resembles the skin in structure,
and it has been stpposedto depend for
life and existence upon the nntrinlent
vessels supplying its follicle, The lair
follicles, under n microscopes, appear as
little pockets extending into the deeper
tissue. In the middle of each Il hair
sticks up. The hair is surrounded by
n small sheath, separating it from its
pocket. This sheath sticks to the hair
when it is pulled from the head. At
the bottom of the pocket is bit of
tissue called papilln, which is of the
same material as skin. This has been
regarded as the aren't of the hair.
DIR. Hodara, however, seems to have
demonstrated that each fragment of
hair contains the same power that eN'
lists in willow tWig, that OF prouuc-
ing cells. He first selects a bald spot
on n patients head, where microscop-
ical examination shows tlht nan Is
non-eXistent This is rendered thtor-
onghly nscptlc by Washing WIN an
hntiseptic solution. Next some OF 'ue
hair growing on the mead rs thorough-
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-04-11
DIPLOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE.
pneumonia Bacillus Discovered by Sur
geon General Sternberg)

partly by accident. Some time since
Prof. De Renzi found an anti-toXin
which is an absolute cure unless the
disease has reached its last stages.
During the last year, in the United
States, there were 06,496 deaths from
pneumonia, and by weakening the sys-
TEN it opened the way for orconsumption
and other fatal diseases in many more
cases.
1t has been proven that pneumonia is
infectious. Its microbe is found pleni-
fully in the sputum of patients suffer
ing from the diease. Thegerms swarm
in the cellular tissue of the lungs. All
matter coming from the mouth during
an attack of coughing is infectious and
should never be allowed TO dry and
drift into the atmosphere. The mouths
of pneumonia patients should be FREE
quently rinsed with an antiseptic wash
and all sputa should be Immediately
burned. The germs sometimes exist in
the mouth of n perfectly healthy per-
son who has breathed infected air and
no bad results follow because the mem
branes are in healthy condition. If,
through any cause, the membranes be
come inilamed infection is likely to take
place and pneumonia develop. Hence
we often find the disease following an
attack of measles, cold or grippe
Myrads of micrococci feed on the lung
tissues, the air cells fill up with
bloody serum and are thus rendered
incapable of holding air. Death cnsues
because the patient is unable to breathe.
The germ is called micrococcus because
it is shaped like n ball. However, tits
often called "diplococcus" because, un-
der a microscope, it is apt to appear
double, or in pairs.
This represents its method of repro
duction, each germ becoming two by
division. De Renzi's anti-toXin has
been proved as eflicacious ns that of
the Behring serum in diphtheria. tits
prepared in a similar manner and ad-
ministered by inserting the needle of
hypodermic syringe containing it
into the back of the patient below the
shoulder blade. The serum is then
forced under the skin. But little pain
attends the operation and no irritation
follows. Within an hour the patient
is relieved, and in three hours the tenn
perature is lower. Two injections are
usually given in day, one in the morn
ing and one at night The treatment
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-04-11
THE NEW CRUISERS.


The board of construction gave it's at
tcntion to the details of the six new
cruisers authorized by congress, con
tracts for which win soon he awarded.
After securing preliminary estimates
from the shiPhuilders the naval lSreau
chiefs have found that IL will be pos
sihIo to change the plans so as to call
for vessels of larger type than was at
first anticipated or than was stipulated
by congress-. The original idea was 10
have ships of about 900 tons displace-
mcnt. The new plans provide for
cruisers of about 5000 tons, generally
described rs of an improved Marble
head type. There is no proposition to
change the armament of the vessels
from that carried by the Marhchead,
and the new ships will be equipped with
ten five-inch guns The ordnance oni-
GERS say there is a decided advantage
in fitting out a ship with one cnlibrr in
its heavy guns. 1t is much easier to
handle the ammunition under such con
ditons, and it is always possible to use
up all the shell in time of action, should
IL be necessary to do so.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-04-11
Store.
Now open for your inspection.

The surprising low prices we are
making on all kinds of goods this
spring rather takes Ale conceit out of
the calamity and high price prophets.
Some goods we have never sold so
cheap some others at as low prices as
we have ever sold the same qualities
for, a few others are still lighter than
last season. II you are persuaded to
pay high prices for some of the our
goods-are-better -than-any-o -other-store
and-can't -be-sold -for-any- less price
stores, you are unfortunate, but We can
hardly let you felicitate yourself on
that belief, that, well, if did pay more
I got better goods and better styles.
For you certainly did not examine our
offerings and get our prices.
We are prepared to show you one of
the largest and best assorted stocks of
Dry Goods, Notions, Trimmings and
Innings in the city, bought from the
largest stock in the United States,
Jul W SCltCl
styles, qualities and prices. That are
not excelled anywhere. By actual
count show 600 pieces of Worsted,
Woolen and Wool and Silk Mixtures
Dress Goods, besides our stocks of
Silks, Satins, Velvets, Lawns, Cling
hams, Prints, Challies and Domestics.
All new and bought this season. We
sell the best makes of 100 yard spool
silk, all colors, at 7c a spool.
Our ribbon stock is showing the late
novelties in Shirred Corded and Fancy
Prices that will please you.
The genuine Toile Du Nord Cling
hams in neat and dress styles at SC and
SC yard. Many novelties in light
weight dress goods at A, 5, and 1Oc,
to 15c yard. Away below regular
prices. China silk at 25c a yard.
100 pieces new China and Japan
Floor Mattings at prices within the
reach of the most economical.
We have it at last-10O piece set
decorated Dinner Set of dishes for So
and $3.50, a saving of $1.5O to $500 on
a set. A new full stock of queensware
for your inspection.
We offer the new Ralston Cook
Book for 25c. Everybody has to pay
SOC in other cities. You can save the
price OF it in your kitchen every day in
cooking and in health the saving Is i'm
calcuable.
ask In grocery department.
Our Grocery Department needs very
little advertising, if we took our capac-
ity into account, but we like those who
do not patronize us to know we are
still in the business with a full stock
OF fresh, pure, reliable groceries at
prices lower than elsewhere. Give us
a trial and We will convince you.
Hundreds of bargains to show you
when you come to see us.
Don't forget we can and will save
you money on your purchases of Shoes
Clothing and Hats, which departments
are closing out.