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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
POINTS OF EXCELLENCE.
4 Few Reasons Which are iapIdly
MukInSa New C.tsurri: ture Famous

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, the new Ca
tarrh cure, has the following advantages
over other catargh remedies:
I'irst-These tablets contain no cocaine,
morphine or any other injurious drug and
as safe and beneficial for children as
for adults; this is an important point
when it is recalled that many catarrh
remedies do contain these very obJec-
tional Ingredients
Next-Beins in tablet form this remedy
does not deteriorate with age, or an eN-
posure to the air as liquid preparations
Invariably do.
Next-The tablet form not only pre-
serves the medicinal properties out 1t Is
so far more convenient TO carry ana 10
use at any time that it is only a ques-
ton OF time when the tablet VIII entire
~ supersede liquid medicines as 1t has
already done in the medical department
OF the United States army.
Next-No secret is made OF the COM
position Of Stuarts Catarrh Iaolets; they
contain the active principle OF Eucalyptus
bark, red gum blood root ana Hydrastln,
all harmless antiseptics which. however,
are death to catarrhal germs wherever
found, because they eliminate them from
the blood.
Next-You cannot cure catarrh by local
applications TO the nose ana throat, be-
cause these are simply local symptoms
and such treatment cannot possibly reach
the real seat Of catarrhal disease which
is the Blood for this reason, lnhalers.
douches. sprays and powders never really
cure catarrh, but simply give temporary
relief which dose or pam salt and
water will do just as Wei
Catarrh must be driven out of the sys-
tenn, out of the blood. by an Internal rem
edy because an internal remedy is the
only kind which can be asslmilated into
the blood.
stuart's Catarrh Tablets do this better
than the old form of treatment because
they contain every safe specific known to
modern science in the antiSeptic treat
ment of the disease.
Next-The use of inhalers.. and spraying
apnaratuses, besides belns 'heffecttve and
disappointing. is expensive, while a com.
plete treatment of stuart,s catarrh Tab.
lets can be :==1 et e~y GE1s store ii me
United States aud Canada FOR so cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
Gray-Bryant.
.ial Dispatch TO The Times.)

Especial Dispatch co The Itmes)
BOYkINS, VA, Dec 13.-OIr. Ohio Wells
Gray. the senior member Of the firm of
0. w. Gray and Bro, erterDrsnS and
popular firm of this place. lei u the
altar yesterday Miss Cora McNina bryant,
the eldest daughter of Mr.. Jonas z.
Bryant.
The marriage took place at the Zap
fist Church, which had been tastHfully
decorated for the occasion. :lev. X. II.
Burris, the pastor, otti:iated the ushers
were Messrs. r. NJ. Knight, w. j. Be
lcatch. W. NJ. Beaton. Jr. and James
Ra!clay. The attendants were Misses
Nellie Bryant. Mary Bette D. ewrE. ,,annie
Drewry, Kate Weston, Belle NestbroOk
Mamie Gray. May Joyaer and Gertrude
Persons and Messrs. Joseoh Sykes. Water
Gray, Reuben Bryant. Arthur Bryant,
Benjamin Britt Floyd Sewell, j. D. Gard
ner, G. T. Dougftie. The maid Of honor
was Miss Rosa Gay, of Franklin. and the
best man was Mr.. E. X. Bryant. Miss
Hattie D-ewry presided at the organ, and
rendered in fine style Lohensrin as a pro-
cessional and Mendeissohn as a recess
sional. During the ceremony she played
very sweetiy "Oh Promise Me
The bride and groom are very popular
ad excellent young people of Boykins.
They left for a bridal tour and will be
at home after the 20th. inst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
A Mysterious Murder.
lsnoeial Dispatch to The Times. /,

rr.oyD. VA. Dec. 12.-Mr George w
Akers, well-to-do farmer, who lives
about nine miles south OF here, was found
an Unconscious condition. He had a
friehtful cash in the back part of his
head and the authorities think there has
M NJ Akers attended County Court yes
terdav and left town about 5 O'Clock in
the afternoon with the fathsr Mr. Ennis
NJ, i,a was found by Mr.. Booth and Mr.
RI "a ~, at 10 o'clock last night, lying on
ID DR. patton has administered a powerful
restorative, but Mr.. SAkeEs IS still uncon-
sc There is not the slightest clue to the
nr rlel Apparently he had no enemies,
4o ly s he was very quiet, peaceable citizen.
LOT ~ I,ere is no evidence of robbery.
anu ~ tight Bob Edwards (colored) fell
80 I. f :9.s5aat OF seaes n tAs c<=a.-Fs.::;sz~'
80, hall and fractured his skull. DR., Dali
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
STAY WITH CHRIST CHURCH.
Rev. Mr.. Nash VIII Not Become City
MisSiouary-CIurC News.

Rev. Preston Nash who was q
short time ago appointed city missionary
of the Episcopal Church, Will not accept
1llc position, but viii continue his good
WORK as rector of Christ church. He will
make known his determination 10 his
people at the service tomorrow morn
ing. and there is hardly a shadow OF a
doubt that his decision viii be as stated
above
Upon The appointment OF Mir. Nash as
.-itN- missionary and his acceptance of the
position. his congregation Immediately
took steps To induce him TO remain, and
50 urgent are the requests that have been
brought 10 bear upon him that. il is said,
lie can pursue no Other course.
At Sroaddus-Memorial Baptist Church
tomorrow morning Rev. &. 7. Stealcy
VIII preach on Expansion, and at p.
NJ his theme viii be. The Intermediate
State OF the Dead.
There was a most gratifying event
Thursday evening i'll connection with the
meeting of the Epworth League of Hasker
Memorial Methodist Church, of which
Rev. Il. i. Beadles is pastor
II Was a contribution of a large box
Of groceries for the poor, contributed by
the "street-corner" boys
The gift WAS highly appreciated and 4
resolution OF thanks 10 the donors was
adopted.
The Mornlons Will hold a conference in
the Monticello Hall, between Sixth and
Seventh. on Broad Street, tomorrow
There NH be services from 70 to u NJ.
and > TO / p NJ Ben L. Rich Ai'ostgei
C0wley and other leading speakers are
expected
Al the First Presbyterian Church DR..
Kerr viii preach Tomorrow morning and
night HIS subject at night viii be What
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
PROF. ABEL INJURED.
Explosion Sends Johns Hopkins
Teacher to the Hospital.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 13.-Dr. John j.
Abel. professor of pharrnacoiogy IN the
Johns Hopkins University, was paint.i's
injured on Tuesday night by an explosion.
He is now confined to the Johns Hopkins
Hospital and there is grave concern about
his eyes.
DR.. Abel was working, with a diminished
pressure apparatus. used for the purpose
of securing a partial vacuum IL 5
ttough. that a sudden influx OF gas into
the chamber caused a sufficiently heavy
perssure to burst it. The Tying rag
ments injured DR.. Abel
DR.. Randolph, one of; the opthaimoios'-
cal staff of the university. VAS teasps
rber the accident happened. and has at
tended DR.. Abel ever since. The iaJurles
to the professors face are superficial a,l,'
WIN leave no marks, bat there IS cot,c IT,
felt at the hospital for his eyes. tAs ~.
ahars discomfort and pain are only tenn
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
FAMOUS CLUB.
Windy Pointers TO Enjoy 4 Banquet
on Watch Night.

The event OF the holiday season in
Richmond will be the banquet of the
Covers will De laid for sixty persons.
This is likely 10 be one OF the most mem
ura.be banquets ever given by the club.
Hons. j. Taylor Ellyson, A j. Montague,
Edward Ech0ls, Il. c. Marshall and
Claude A Swanson. the five candidates
for the Democratic nomination for Gov
crnor. Will not only be invited, but they
Will be urged TO attend
Among other invited guests will be Rev.
Dr.. John Harmon and Rev. George II.
Spooner. No liquors will be served on
this occasion.
Windy Point Club. 10 be given on
December 3lst at Taylor's Hall.
This is one of the famous clubs of the
country. similar TO the Pianoa Club
Capt, John a. Curtis. the president Of the
club, has held the position since its organ
cation, scVcnty-eight years ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
BOARD OF FISHERIES.
IL VIII Hold 4 Regular Mcctin. Next
Wednesday,

There will nc a meeting of the State
Board OF Fisheries at Murphey's Hotel on
"Wednesday, Dec. 10Th, which will be the
final one Tor the year On this
occasion the annual report to the Cover
nor for the fiscal year ended September 80,
1900, viii be considered
The Board has reason 10 be proud of
what it has accomplished. During the
thirty months since the Board assumed
direction of the fish and oyster industries
OF the State. about $4,000 over and above
expenses have been turned into the State
Treasury. This sum does not include
what has been received since the Soth
of last September.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
HEARD ON CAPITOL HILL.
Quiet Day About the Offices OF the

STATE.
Very little of interest went on about
the State offices yesterday.
The Governor has recei,ed the thirteenth
annual report of the Central State Hos
rital. which shows the institution to be
in fine condition.
The Supreme Court adjourned yesterday
and fixed Tuesday. January Sth, as the
date for the converting of the January
term.
Rev George Braxton Taylor. d. D.. Of
West AppomattoX, was caller at the
Department of Agriculture yesterday.
Mes.9rs. ]. NJ. Curtis, treasurer of New
port News: James NJ Booth, treasurer OF
Northumberland; W. II. Purluns, treas
urer of NIiddlesex; George P. Cowherd.
treasurer Of Goochland, called on the Au-
d.tor of Public Accounts.
The following case was argued yester-
day in the Supreme Court of Appeals Of
Virginia:
Fitzgerald's executrix Us. Irby ct ais.
Argued by Daniel CiI'innan for appellant
and Bev. r Crump for appellee and sub
mitted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
atGrove Avenue

The Grovc-Avenue Church and ccngreSa-
ton Will worship tomorrow morning at
Richmond College Chapel. Or. Hawthorne
will preach both morning and night AT
the morning service his theme will be
'.National Household and Church Hospi-
talities.'' The evening subject will be
The Duty of Churches and Christians to
the Young Men of Our Cities
At the morning service the church will
be presented with a new and beautiful
communion service. the gift Of some
friends of the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
PROPOSED RAILROAD EXTENSION
Atlantic and .Nortl, Carolina Directors
To Submit it to Legislature.
fS,r.cial Dispatch to The Times.

(Sircial DlsF-tVh [" nc i11'eS'1
COIUleRORO. N &C.. Dec 1.-THE Board
of Directors of the Atlantic ana Noroa
Carolina Railroad, which met here To-
dav TO consider the question OF extenol,s
the road from LAGRANGE to sncwhill. "e-
cded to submit the matter to the state
Legislature for acton
The State owns controlling 1htefeSt ~
the line. The net earnings sno" si''VV, -.
axcess Of its earnings at this time last
wear.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
Fell From (, Car.

Mr.. Luther p. Vim. a brakeman on the
Southern Railroad, fell from a car near
the Warner Moore mills yesterday after
noon, and was painfully cut above the
eye. He was treated by DR.. Merchant. OF
Manchester. the co1npanys surgeon, and
carried TO his home on Church HUI The
wound IS not q dangerous one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
id and rendered the nee

ton was summoned and rendered the nee
essary medical aid.
The Odd-Fellows' new hall is almost
completed, and will be dedicated IN jan
uary. y
celebrated its first anniversary last Sep
ternber. and is In a very hourishing con-
dition. constantly enrolling new members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
Burned TO Death.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Tlmes.l
IV.AN1OE, VA, Dec. 14.-Pearl Halo
way, a negro girl about years Old, caught
fire yesterday morning and was burned
TO a crisp No one was i'll the house at
the time. Her mother was out. SO it IS
NOT known just how the sad affair &C.
CURED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
The Record Received.

The transcript Of the record in the case
of the Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton Company, claimant of the steamship
Howard, vs.. T. j. Hopkins and VIM H.
Mcclure. owners of the schooner Kate
Darlington. was filed in the clerks office
of the United States Circuit Court Of APP
peals yesterday.
This case Mas Appealed from the United
States District Court. at Norfolk
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
An Eariy Appointment.

Ii is thought that Captain Asa Rogers
will be appointed Collector of Internal Rev
enue within the next few days. There are
reasons why it would be desirable for him
To qualify and beg II his term on the first
of January
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
UNDERGROUND SYSTEM.

City Attorney May Recommend its
Use on Main street.
An ordinance is being prepared by City
Attorney Pollard, which he will present
to The Committee on Streets next Mon
day, providing for the institution of the
underground system on Main Street from
Lombardy TO Twenty-eighth Streets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-15
The WElIse Mans But del.

can be named in the single word-ars-
bebsia. 1t is the one disease, which more
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-12
Racing Camels.

OF all animals the camel would seem
to be the least likely to distinguish it.
self at q race. yet camel races are held
regularly in the south Of Algeria, " here
valuable prizes are offered for the en-
couragement Of the breed of racers;
and as much interest is taken in their
preparation and performances as In
that Of race horses at Latonia. The rae
ing camels are the result of very care
full breeding through many generations.
and in size, temper and appearance
they are SO different from the ordinary
beast of burden that they might almost
be considered a different race of ami
mails. Perhaps the most conspicuous
characteristic of the ordinary camel is
its extreme slowness- Nothing on earth
viii ever induce it to hurry. Twenty
five dollars will buy very fair speci-
men. but for a mehart, or racing camel,
five or ten times that sum Is paid. The
racer. however. can be depended on for
nine or ten miles an hour, kept up for
sixteen or seventeen hours almost with
out a stop. The pace In a camel race is
generally fast and furious at the begin
ming, when all the animals are together
and seem to realize that a contest Is In
progress.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-12
An African Giantecs.

Abomah, a superb specimen of the
African negress, who enjoys the dis
tinctiOn Of being the tallest woman liv-
Ing. is black as ebony, and endowed
with great physical strength. com
bined with q symmetrically nodded fig
ure, Is now on her way to Liverpool
She was formerly one Of the attend
ants and body guard Of the barbaric
King of DahOmey. whose Amazonian
warriors have been famous alike for
their prowess and cruelty. Trained for
her bloodthirsty calling from early
childhood, she was Injured to hardship
and pain. Her stature increasing out
OF proportion to her years, she became
a particular favorite OF the monarch.
and led his army. This extraordinary
woman stands over eight feet in height.
and can easily support the weight Of 4
man ON her outstretched hand. The
dusky beauty. having recently evinced
a strong desire to travel. and particu-
larly to visit England, will no doubt
soon pay q visit to some Of our princi-
nal cities.-LondOn Tit-Bits.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-12

ntoxicatsdr' suggested her compan-
lon, interrogatively.
"Yes. very much 90; he actually took
me for q school girl, and had the impu-
dence to try to kiss me under the mistle-
toe" growing rather red. and speaking
very fast.
"Confounded cad!" muttered Miles.
looking over IN the direction Of Mr.. Mad
den with q countenance now the reverse
Of indulsent OF sympathetic.
Il suppose" said he, looking round,
that you are - great q stranger to all
these people q I am, and you don't know
anyone from Adamr'
mot quite % bad as all that" respond
ed Esme. with q smile; "some of the
Maxton and Byford people are here.
There. you see that nice-looking lady over
there In the white lace shawl, she is MIR.
Bells sister. and between you and me
that is Mrs. Bells shawl!' lowering her
voice to q whisper.
'Oh. and the girl near her in the swell
dressT s-.--.
'-That il q bride-and the old gentle
man with the bald head, holding her fan.
10 her husband. She is his fourth wife"
"Oh, come now" in a tone Of amused
expostulation.
'She is!' Indignantly.
"She il q courageous woman! ejacu-
lated Miles.
"How do you do, Miss BrabazonT said
4 tall, plain girl in q pink dress, accost-
ing Esme In the tea room, while Miles
was procuring her q cup Of coffee, ad-
dressing her with such warmth that she
felt quite taken aback, for she had only
met Miss Courtenay Green at one or two
garden parties, and then she had barely
deigned to notice her save by a few tepid
monosyllables and q 6shlike clasp Of the
hand.
your first ball. suppose1 hope you
are enjoying It," eying Esme's dress, a.
she spoke. with an air Of critical insDec
ton, looking at 1t sideways ana 'front.'
ways, and evidently not merely apprais-
ing its value, but taking the pattern in
her eyes, as she drawled forth remarks
about the band, the floor and the lights,
in an distracted manner. ''Is that your
cousin Captain Brabazonw she asked,
having at length summed up Esme's ball
costume; "the dark young man who was
dancing with your lowering her voice
mysteriously.
YES"
The one who has come In for such
heaps Of money!" with still greater ami
nation. "Very good looking, too. You
may introduce him to me when he comes
back. Here he is," eagerly. "Now,"
with a sharp nudge from a still sharper
elbow.
Miles," said Esme. In the innocence
Of her heart, what ages you haze been
getting this coffee. Miss Courtenay Green
wishes you to be introduced to her."
Miss Courtenay Green beameds and
bowed with laudable presence Of mind,
but felt at the moment that she would
have been almost justified In having Miss
Brabazon's life. However. Miles duly
begged leave to inscribe his name on hel
rather empty program and led his part
| ner once more back to the ball room.
Ito be continuedJ
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-12
How He Managed.

Absent-minded persons are the easy
prey of the unscrupulous. A noted
German chess-playing professor had
lost three overcOats at Il cafe while en-
gagged at his favOrite pasume. He was
at loss to know how to prevent a
fourth from going astray. when all at
once a brilliant idea occurred to him.
Immediately before sitting down to a
game he took his brand-new garment
hung 1t over the back Of his chair, leant
against 1t, and said to himself with
grateful feeling of perfect security.
Now it must be safe" He soon be-
came deeply engrOssed in his game.
when a ight-fingered gentleman ap-
preached. and apparently became
greatly interested. At a critical mo-
ment he tapped the professor on the
shoulder, exclaiming, Excuse me-"
Don't mention it." returned the alb
sorbed player bending forward. Like
lightning, the thief withdrew the coat
from the chair. and a moment later had
disappeared into the street.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-12

On earthT exclaimed Mildred, and
'Dearie' will think 30, teo.'
Il sincerely hope go" earnestly re-
spOnded Tomi 'but where II mammaT
We'll she's over there in that ham
mock under the apple tree. and IL she
Isn't reading she is asleep. and II she's
asleep you must not wake her up."
mot for the world" gallantly cried
Tom. But let's 60 softly and see.
think know your 'Dearie.'
On tiptoe. over the lawn. Tom hold
ing Mildred's hand, they approached
the hammock. "Dearie" certainly was
asleep, and with a dainty handkerchief
covering her pretty face.
Nov, don't you scare her." cautioned
Mildred in a hoarse whisper. raising a
warning finger. Isn't she sweetr'
"Lovely!" whispered Tom In reply.
quietly sitting down ON the grass by
the hammock and drawing Mildred be-
side him. Thus. with a hand of the lit
tie one in his own, he sat and gazed un-
til he broke the silence with Thank
Godv which made the child start.
Are you prayingT she asked.
hoarsely. in establishment
Maybe I was, DEAR" he replied. un-
der his breath, but, hush!"
Mrs. Wells stirred. Mildred could
stand 1t no longer. She bounded - the
side Of the hammock. snatched the bit
of lace from "Dearie's" face, and, be.
fore her bewildered mother could pro-
test, kissed her and shouted. disregard
Ing grammatical rules:
Hes came, 'Dearie,' he's came
again.
"Who, Mildred? What are you talk
Ing about" asked Mrs. Wells, rubbing
her eyes.
But before Mildred could reply, Tom
answered for her:
Its Tom, Laura" he said, quietly,
as he rose to extend his hand. II hope
you are glad to see me-"
It was all so sudden that perhaps
"Dearie" was excusable for making no
response other than to turn and bury
her face In the hammock cushion.
Tom waited and Mildred looked on In
wonderment. In moment. however, a
rufflcd voice and a sort Of gulp came
from the cushion.
| TON, can you forgive meF"
Could he7 1t looked as II he did
when ten seconds later Mildred danced
| up and down as Tom. kneeiing at
"Dearie's" side. brought the pretty
head around and then gave proof In
such a way that Mildred excitedly
shouted:
| That's right! Kiss her! She can't
help herself. Amt he lovely. 'DearteY
Now, you go get your camera and
make your pictures" said Tom to Mil
dred, as he settled himself In the ham
mock by "Dearie's'' side. wen be
here for half an hour" And although
Mildred's alacrity brought her back In
less than ten minutes, Tom managed to
Isay SO much before her return that
|"Dearie's" heart was lighter than II
had been in years. And. of course. Tom
stayed to dinner and far into the moon
lit night and took a long walk with
I"Dearie" and they talked 1t all over.
When fifteen years previously Laura
Tale. to please her parents, had refused
to marry Tom Gillespie and became the
wife of Willis Wells. Tom, nearly
heartbroken. had left her side to hope
and wait. believing that her love was
still for him. a then almost pennies.
lawyer. Then their paths drifted apar,
until Toms fishing rod and Mildred's
camera brought them together.-Buf
Ifalo Enquirer.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-12
Numbering Country Houses.

Out In California they are urging the
adoption Of a system Of numbering
country residences. reckoning from the
county seat as a center, and thus rem
der the location of point in the rural
sections as simple as within city limits.
The plan is to name every road In the
county, first arranging them in as long
lens this as can well be done. Then d.
vi0e each mile into ten parts or blocks
of the same length, and number them
u new number to each frontage.