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The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

4 mans favOriie oIsh ts tic the bis wife thinks too much of to throw at hIm.
 he three days, grace allowed on & promissorv note may save three mouths disgrace,
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
4 Rinans Tal,ulc

Comes now the claim of NJ. 0 Jepson for over pail taxes. Allowed $l 40 Mrs. Miller. washing for prisoners s2 50.
 Antonio Duran. rent of room 3 days Grand Jury. $G.O0 l.. iue matter finsuring the Record. or's office. the proposals are hereby re. j"cted.
 In the matter of application being male th lease School ..and by Jesus Baeea, and Henry B,rrett. is hereby ordered laid over.
 In the matter of Adam Greenwood. as Constable. sends in his resignation which is hereby accepted.
 In the matter of claim of 4. F. Pot. ter. for fees refunded t0 Conniy is here. by laid over until December meeting. There being no further business be. fore the Board they now adjourn until the 27th of December, 1899.
 J. T. Patterson. A. V. Gibbons,
 Clerk. Chairman.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21

During the winter of 1897 Mr- lanes RPe''. one of ,he the leading rifizsns and merchants "i Claw. Clay Co W
 Va. strnrk his leg against 4 cake 0f ics in snrh manner aS to h. nT-e is severe ". Ii heramr very murh sEolren ansf paine' him so had tfat he eoalI noe walk wiIh"n, the aid of rrulrhe-- Ia was treated bv phySirians. aESo uSe1 sex- Pral kinds 9f Iiniment ard two ard R half gallons oi whisky in bathiag if. bus nothing gave any relisf until ne began nRing Chamherlains Pain Balm This brought almost complete cure is e weeks time and he helse~ss that had he not nSed this remedy hi> leg wouli have had [" he Hmpuiatcd. P4iR Balm h uu- equaled for sprnins. bruises and sheu- matism. For sale hy l. Johns DruxCo-
The St. Johns herald., 1899-10-21
WABASH CATTLE COMPANY

C. O. HowE. MASAsxn- Principal business sfire at LaganspnEs. Ind. Ranch a'Isiresss Narsio Springs. Arizona.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
THE C0CKADE CITY.
IN SEARCH OF HEIRS OF ST.
LOUIS MAN,
POLITICS IN DIKWIDDIE COUNTY
very Warm Fight for the Clerk
shiu-The VIII of DIR. Budd-Tbe
Home for the Sick Remenbereu-
other Items.
other Items.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 2O-(SpeciaL)
A letter was received here to-day by the
Clerk of the courts from st. Louis, re-
ouesting information about the heirs Of
Isaac Harris, who died In that city some
twerty y, ars ago. The writer represep'f
that ain only sister Of Harris's lived ID
Petersburg many years ago, and the nope
is expressed that some Of her heirs may
still be residing here, or in this state
The sisters name was Elizabeth Begole.
II any Of her representatives, are awe
information Of interest awaits them.
4 political contest of unusual warmth
and interest is going on in DinWiddie
county for the Office OF County Treasurer.
The candidates are Mr.. John \. Harris
the Democratic incumbent. and Mr. ;. \.
Gillian. Independent Republican. Mr..
Harris Is the only man on the Demo-
cratic ticket who has opposition. Inc
interest shown in the contest Will cause
a large vote to be polled. and 1t seems 10
he conceded on both sides that the re-
suit will be close.
In his WILL just admitted TO PROBATE
Dr. G. w. Budd bequeaths 10 the Home
for the Sick. in which institution he al
WAYS manifested great Interest ms Nalu-
abla medical library, ms SuTSlcil IHSlI u
ments. and electrical batteries, and the
sum of $500. TO be expended for the Dene-
fiji Of the home. The rest of his estate IS
left TO his nephews and nlcces.
The annual meeting and election OF OIL
fcors of the Methodist Sunday-School A.
sociation will be held Sunday afternoon
AT the Market-Street Methodist EplscO-
nal church tomorrow morning, children's-
dov exercises will be held in lieu OF the
regular services
II is understood that as soon as the
proper arrangements have been maze
,be couthsjde Crate and Basket Factory
an South street, lately partially destroyed
b, fire. will be rebuilt. Also, the plan
ing-mil Of G. b. Eanes & Co., just across
Campbelfs bridge. -,
some four or five citizens, whose busl-
moss il conducted on the instalment plal'
and who are supposed 10 solicit orders
from consumers at their private houses
we're before the Mayor this morning 10
answer the charge of violating the license
tax law. They claim 70 represent hllns
in other states. and therefore, under inc
interstate commerce law, are exempt
from license tax here. The sectioh VI
,be ordinance under which these citizehS
onnear is a new one, having only gone
into effect on the 1st Of May. Inc case
was set for a hearing on next SatuIu"S'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
Old Capital Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May '2O.-(spe-
cial)-AIr. J. Keen Britton. of Petersburg.
who has been connected with the Virginia
Gazette. has accepted a position In the
Newport News dry-dock. and will leave
in "A few days for his new field of labor.
Mr.. Walter Burns. who has been quite
sick for some time Is much better, and
was out for a short time to-day.
Mr. Walter Saunders who has been
visiting here, the home of his ancestors,
has returned TO Philadelphia, accom-
panled by his friend. Mr. Clifford p. Cray
son. Mr.. Grayson IL in charge OF the art
department OF the DrcXel Institute, In
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Hugh Cumming, who has been
visiting her parents at Carriers Grove,
will soon leave for Sapello. on the coast
az Georgia. where he. husband has been
ordered.
rev. Zobulon Farland. rector OF ST.
Johns church. Portsmouth, with Mrs.
garland. after a charming visit to DR..
and Mrs. j. l.. Hall, left FOX home yes
terday evening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
4 Big DeaI-.Fire in Elizabeth City
The Loss.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May 2O.-(Spe-
cial)--Mrs =. W. Rodgers widow Of j.
W. Rodgers, who was MORALLY injured IN
the colOrcd Opera-House catastrophe of
October q. 1873. and died shortly after
ward. has entered suit in the Corporation
Court for $4,000 against Contractor
Thomas Il. Stage. Of Richmond.
4 telegram received here to-day from
Captain c. G. Berkeley, commanding Com
pany *. Fourth United States Immunes,
which haye just returned from Manza-
Milo, and are now at Camp Meade, Pa,
states that his company will be mustered
out about June 9TH. The ladies OF the
city are making elaborate arrangements
TO welcome the returning soldiers.
II is stated here that the Boutell Trans
portaton and Towing Company Of Ciey e.
isnd 6ilI also tng3atf 81 ihe Ccastwiat
coal trade between Newport News and the
Moth. This Is the second lake concern
10 announce It's intention ~ coming TO
the coast, the Gilchrist Company berg
the other.
The deaf for the purchase of the val
liable elevator property. comprising TWEEN
ay lots I'm the heart Of the business sec
ton. was consumml-ci to-day. Council
man T.. /. Ford purcha,e1 tie property
from the Chesapeake ana Ohio Elevator
Company for $4,000 on a thirty-day OPP
ton.
The barn and out-buidings OF Mr.. JEFF.
CrandaH a wealthy farmer of Elizabeth
county, were burned with all Of their con-
tents at an early hour this morning. The
barn was well stocked. Several animals
were burned 10 death. The loss viii as-
gregate about $500. The fire is believed
TO have been Of incendiary origin
The United States training ships Essex
and. Alliance arrived at old Point tonight
from Habana. Both ships carry num-
Der Of boys who have been on the water
now for six months.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
SCOTTSSILIE.
CooI Wcather-rhe Crop prospect
The Coming Election.

Y
sCOTTSVUI.E. VA. May O.-'Speclai)
The cool weather has come again. IL
checks the growing crops and gives the
cpt-worm and the hea-bug an "under-
hold" which they never fail to "cctch
on" 20 Farmers are working uncommon
- hard this spring, and are getting ahead
rc,larlably well Tobacco plants have
had a poor chance this season. and II
will be late before the crop is pitched.
sheep cattle and stock generally seem
10 be in a fourishng condition. Mr.. Cay
Drewry son OF Major Drewry, IS maklnS
his mark as Il high-grade farmer, ana iS
so regarded i'm this section His Iarln'
four miles above town, now looks very
much like large truck farm. IL being
I'm such a high state OF cultivation. Eaiy
vybeat mas headed out beautifully, ana
bids fair TO De good yield.
Mr.. NJ. l. Dunn and family OF Mi"""y
Mills. have moved back 10 Scottsville'
The main excitement at our election 20
come off next Thursday Will be over the
Mace of Supervisor Mr.. ID. II. Pitts, IN
cumbent. f. the Democratic nominee ana
Mr. Andrew Rhodes, of Woodbridge, is be-
ing nut forward by the Republicans. IL
+ highly important that Democrats
should come out and vote or tho Repub-
ucans may spring a surprise on them.
The Democrats here are therefore DONG
ali they can 20 get Democratic voters out
10 the polls Mr. Pitts has made one OF
the most efficient members OF the Board
of Supervisors.
Mr.. s. II. Gault our postmaster. has
lust returned from Richmond, where he
attended as delegate the annual Diocese
Council of the Episcopal Church for THIS
diocese. He had most enjoyable time.
Miss Louise Iorsley, Of Warminster'
ia here for several weeks visit TO her
grandparents. Mr. aud Mrs. n. Lee Gill;
MGR. She arrived by yesterdays train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21

DIR. GEORGE POSS,
! president southern Railway Association)
"rhe cause ana Treatment OF Ununited
Fractures" by Surgeon 5. r. Miller.
Knoxville. Tenn; Cases of Delayed
Union and Ununited Fractures" by Sur
geon f. ID. Grim, Hot Springs. n. c.; 1.-TWO
Extraordinary Cases of Emersent Rail-
way Surgery" by Surgeon Desassure
Ford. Augusta, Ga; Contrast Between
Shock and Feigned Injuries" by Surgeon
c. \. league, GraniteVille, : {.
Evening session-Address, by DR.. Willis
+. Westmoreland. Atlanta. Ga.-subject,
The Diagnosis and Treatment Of Surgical
Shock
Tuesday morning session, . o'clock
Election OF Ohicers; Selection Of Place and
Time for Next Annual Meeting; The
Railway Surgeon and the Lawyer" by
Surgeon w. *. Vance, Bristol, Tenn. /;
"Medico-Legal Suggestions" by Surgeon
Thomas Ii. Hancock, Atlanta Ga; Ad-
dress, by DR.. Hugh NJ. Taylor, Richmond,
Va.-subject. Diagnosis and Treatment
Of Commissions with Nisceral Lessons; ;
"Importance Of Railway Hospitals" by
Surgeon j. NJ. Thomas Griffin, Ga. AT
titude Of Accident Insurance Companies
Towards Railway Surgeons" By Surgeon
". c. Day Danvillc. Va; indications
and indications for Surgical In
reference in Railway Surgery" by Sur
geon W. NJ. Tunstall, Montreal, Va.
Afternoon Conservative Sur
gerry Of the Hand" 10y Surgeon y. ID.
Walker, Cochran, Ca. The Conservative
Surgery OF the Upper Extremity" by
Surgeon II. G. Chance. razewen, Tenn;
Conservatism in the Treatment Of Con-
fused and Lacerated Wounds Of the
Hands and Feet" by Surgeon Hugh Bur-
ford, Brunswick, Ga; Conservatism in
the Management Of Confused and Lace
rated Wounds OF the ENtremities," by
Surgeon r. 5. TOombs, Grecnvlle, Miss. !;
Dry Hot Air as a Therapeutic Agent"
by Surgeon J. c. walton, Rcidsville y. G.. 4;
Address. by Or. Stuart Mcclure, Rich
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
SMALLPOX AT MoRGANToN, n. G..
Fourteen Cases Discovercd--royyn
Considerably Excited

RALEIGH, n. c.. May pa special to
the News and Observer from Morgan
ton, " c.. says: Our town has small.
pox. Fourteen cases were examined and
passed or By DR.. Long. the State small.
pox expert. to-day. He says il Is con-
fluent smallpox. The Board of Alder
men have ordered compulsory vaccination
after Wednesday. May oath. and shot
gun quarantine has been established
around all cases. SO far. two deaths have
resulted. both white. The town Is con-
siderably excited. All cases so far are
confined to the suburbs. The authori-
ties hope TO keep the disease under con-
troll. a pest-hcc5c has been opened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
RALEIGH'S BUDGET.
4 state HOIidny-A Powerful Negro
Ih. pharnInrisiH.

RALEIGH, y. g., May 2).-(Special)-
To-day NIecklenburg Declaraton-Day)
was "a State holiday. The flags were dis
played on the Capitol and the doors were
closed, but work went on as usual. In
fact, the 10Th. though a State holiday, is
never fully observed save at Charlotte.
The banks here were closed.
The deputy sherins who brought the
negroes Elijah Joyner and Cophas Lang
ley. Of Pitt county here to save them
from lynching. returned this morning.
Early next month the men will be tried.
Langley protests his innocence, but
Joyner makes a full confession. Joyner
is one OF the most powerful men ever
seen i'm the jail here. 1T is said he can
walk with a burden of COO pounds.
The Kings Daughters Of this State
meet at Southern Pines June 1st to I'd.
Mrs. Isabella Davis OF New York, the
publisher Of the Silver Cross will be pres
ent. The Kings Daughters at Southern
Pines are preparing hearty welcome for
the visiting members from all parts Of
the State.
The state Pharmaceutical Association
has elected the following officers: Presi-
dent. j. H. Smith. Of Lexington; Vice
Presidents-R. II. Jordan. f.. W. O'Han-
lon, Henry Il. Hicks Secretary. =. w.
Vaughan, Of Durham; Treasurer \. J.
Cook. Hal. Rabbit of Raleigh. is recon-
mended as q member Of the State Board
Of Pharmacy The latter board grants
license TO the following pharmacists: c..
+. Green; Wilmington; r. W. Kendrick.
Shelly; T. l.. Lanqust, Salem r. G. Ja-
cocks. Windsor; j. G. QuiclLe. Lin
colnton; A. s. Johnson Raleigh; j. T.
Brooks Hendersonyillo; 9. II. Smith,
Greensboro; J. c. Brantloy, Marshyille;
IL
lington. Chapel Hin; ~ W. ThOrmann,
Ashcvlle; c. ID. 'cruver Stroudsburg.
The site for the Methodist orphanage
here was purchased yesterday, and Mon
day the deed to the Methodist Conference
will be made.
The Insane Asylum here has bought an
ice-making and cold-storage plant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21

hosiery, while the International Associa-
ton Will meet in the Grand-LOdge room
at the Masonic Temple. The session Of
the Southern Railway Surgeons will begin
on the 29th instant and Will extend over
two days. and on the 3lst the larger body
Will assemble, and remain in session three
days. The physicians of Richmond and
vicinity are invited tosattend the sessions
Of both associations, and take part in all
discussions.
Both organizations include among their
membership some of the most prominent
surgeons in American, and, therefore,
much interest attaches TO their meetings.
Or. George Ross is president Of the South
ern Railway Association, and ex-president
OF the International Association. and il
is largely, II not entirely. due TO him that
the two bodies meet here. At the meeting
Of the larger body. IN Toronto last
July, he extended an invitation for the
surgeons TO hold their next annual session
in this city and the invitation was ac-
copied. Realizing the benefit that would
be derived by the surgeons Of :he Southern
railway in rubbing elbows with the sur
gcons Of the most important railways in
America, Dr.. Ross called that organiza-
ton TO meet IN this city at about the same
time the larger body meets. so that the
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auv absent themselves from the ordi-
nances. but TO act in the premises.
From Albemarle: As TO the substitu-
ton Of alternates for principals after the
court has been organized and proceeded
to business.
From Upper Missouri: Asking that the
assembly raise a relief fund equivalent
to 2l-2 per cent. Of the salary paid 10
pastors.
From Fayetteville: Praying for the APP
pointmcnt Of a judicial and influential
committee 20 prepare a communication
on worldly amuscments. with particulag
reference 10 dancing card-playing. and
theatre going, the communication 20 be
read from every pulpit in the Southern
Church.
From Pee Dee: Proposing a certain
change in the form of government.
4 communication was received from
Rev. W. /. synod. of North Alabama Pres
bytery. asking that no change shall be
made in the formula OF baptism.
\ communication was received from
Mr.. Clifford p. Bowles, asking the assem-
bly, 70 adopt a certain form for reports or
Sabbath schools.
SOME SPECIAL ORDERS.
On motion. It was decided to make the
first order Of business on Wednesday the
reception OF the report OIL foreign mis-
sions.
On motion of DR.. Kerr it was deter
mined to make a special order for j.
O'Clock on Monday the hearing Of al
dresses by the four missionaries In at
tendance upon the assembly.
DR. Scott moved that n public meeting
should be held on Tuesday evening at S:i5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
THE MORNING SESSION.
Greetings To ana From other As
scmolics--Christian Education.

NFffNHG~ % anu FROM Otncr ~
scmolics--Christian Education.
I. ming session opened with de-
t vercises. conducted by Rev. 5.
D. Chester ID. D. The following com
we're enrolled: From the Pres
..F o. uontgomery-Rcv =. Is. Price;
4 I.-bytery of Eastern Texas
.l-.lI,r }. n. Grant; from Presby-
,.- . Observation-Disclosures ". b..
Murphy.
Ia- Committee on Foreign Core pond
. submitted the following resolutions,
..A were approved and ordered 10 be
.t 10 the bodies indicated:
tho General Assembly Of the Cumber-
md Church. Denver. Col q:
The General Assembly Of the Prosby-
au Church i'm the United States sends
Hearty God-speod and prays That our
ed Saviour may crown all your labors
.-. success. Read Philippians w.. 10.
fH- General Assembly Of the Presby-
tean Church in the United States Of
america Minneapolis, Mimi:
Accept sincere. cordial, and fraternal
..ues from the General Assembly Of
. Presbyterian Church in the United
sHtes May Gods richest bcnediction
' upon YOU and your Church. Read
A..s XN.. -. EpheSians vi. %. q.
4 mmuu.caton was received from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
Sweet Girl Grnslnates.

WINSTON, \. O., Nay 1.--(SpcciaLl-
The niroty-seventa annual commences
rlent exercises OF salem Female College
opened tonight with 4 grand concert. in
which more than one hundred pupils took
part. The baccalEreate sermon wil be
preached IN the Old Mosaylan Home
church tomorrow morning by Rev. Dr.
Egbert Smith OF Greensboro. Thirty
nine young ladies', who represent many
Southern ard several Northern s.escs.
compose this years graduating class.
Visitors are coming IA on every train TO
attend the commencement exercises.
which Will not BE- concluded Until nsxt
'sNags.sSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
LOOK AFTER INJURED
The RAILWAY SURGEONS OF AME-
RIGA TO ASSEMBLE HERE.
TWO CONVENTIONS NEXT WEEK.
The southern's Association to Hold
Its Annual Meeting, Followed by
That of the international Associa-
ton.

In about ten days now Richmond will
be invaded b. small army Of the most
prominent medical men of this country,
Mexico and Canada. The occasion viii
he the annual meetings OF the Inter-
no tlonal Association of Railway Surgeons,
Southern Railway.
Both bodies will have their headquarters
at the jefferson, the latter body holding
its sessions in the assembly hall of that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
to withdraw from che international sun

20 withdraw from The International Sun
day School Committee.
From Abingdon: Asking the General
Assembly 10 take into consideration the
proposition OF the Century Company In
regard 20 n new hymn-book.
From Western Texas: Touching the
right OF petition 20 the civil Common
wealth in cases extraordinary.
From Arkansas: As 20 Signalling the
advent of the twentieth century by rails
ing $4,000 for foreign missions.
From Paris Asking delverance from
necessity 10 report members who habitu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
COIOREp EVANGELIzATION.

COIDRED ENANGELIZATION.
The report on colored cyangelzation
v,as the next order o. business. The work
entrusted TO this committee has the
widest range Of any Of the departments
az church work ii includes the entering
of q mission-dold. tho erection Of church
es and manses establishing ana maintain
ins, schools, ;hc support Of evanSelists
and Dastors. and the selection and training
of a ministry. During the year ten sun
dav schools have been established.
The sum of s. ~ has been paid to color
cd ministers and churches; all debts have
heen maid and the WORK has been main
,sincd I'm all It's departments. the year
cIoscs with g. 900 in bank. which VIII Keep
tho work going until December. Between
forty and hfty men are sustained by me
institute. c,...o,
Tho report Of the Standing Committee
ON Education was. on motion, maue 'he
first order of business on Tuesday
4 communication from X. j. Lee amp
inviting the commissioners TO Vist Inc
nortrait gallery. was received ana ac-
knowlcdgcd. ,c...oo.
The report Of the Board OF trustees
showed total receipts for the year w
0t9s0 and expenditures TO an elu"i
amount co,,,,-
The report OF the directors Of co'uh-
bia Thcological Seminary showed twenty
fo,,r students in the institution. The
plant Is valued at $4,000, the Income IS
,con,crrrDED ON SEvnnTE pAcE1
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o'clock in the interest Of home missions.
DR.. Scott also moved that the second or
der of the day on Wednesday be made
the hearing of reports on home missions.
DR.. Campbell moved that the first order
for Thursday evening be made the hear
ing of the report on cOlored evangelical
ton. to be followed by a public meeting
The order for Wednesday evening was
made a public meeting in the interest OF
the foreign missions.
ASSEMBLY HOME AID SCHOOL.
The sixth annual report Of the Board of
Trustees Of the assemblies nome and
school at Fredericksburg was submitted.
The report states that the inmates have
been most carefully provided for, physi-
caly and mentally, in spite Of limited re-
sources. The Indebtedness Of the institu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21

RI, i'.E. IR. JAMES HOGE MALI.
southern bytcrian. and Pas
Tor n New Orleaas)
Home fof lncurablcs, extending
a'D to the commissioners 90 visit
o.. 'IoH and asking for the pray
'' of '.. assembly. me Invitation was
..
SOME MORE OYERTUREs.
d.. OWING oyeltures were received:
a. ,,.,'. ..'. .a'nDng Iresbytcry: Asking II
rs-,... DE- j1stinabie in performing the
be,., ceremony when both parties.
axe ~ w. manageable age are under the
70 b,.,..-' ana The minister has reason
me ,a. 'hat ;ho marriage IS without
O. m. 'i the parents OF one or other
Efo, .,fiie. 20 the contract.
"e sumo. Asking the assembly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21

IUuIIU IItIt.J
yesterday was the report of the Commit
church and Christian Education.
report sets forth a constitution OF
r t-erian Church schools, and sub
.s plan Of organization for syste-
cflort throughout the Church.
report has been made the special
~ for tomorrow. and some of the
It powerful speeches Of the assembly
%. it is expected be delivered on this
lsion.
last night the assembly was present at
..eption given IN their honor by the
..r.ranteIs' societies Of this vicinity.