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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
TO REIMBURSE:
VIRGIVlANS.
For Depredations by U. S. Amy
During The Spanish War.
NEW POsTMAsTERs APPOINTED.
JndSc Ervaris' Nomination Again Re
ported Adversely by Senate Sub
Committee on Judiciary, Judge
Phillips MISUNDERSTANDING
Washington Bureau. The Times.
SIS Fourteenth street.


WASHINGTON. Feb 2G-Special.-The
Secretary Of War to-day transmitted to
Congress, in response 10 a resolution, a
list OF the claims of citizens of Virginia
for damages. TO property By the army of
the United States during the war with
Spain, principally While encamped or
travelling The communications shows
that one hundred claims have been flied
by Eirginians, aggreEating S14555.72.
An effort has been made TO have these
claims paid under an existing law, nut
the Acknowledgement has rendered an
opinion which he declares no such right
mas ever been vested by Congress. The
Secretary of War, in view Of this. SUBJ
1nits a draft OF q bin. which is designed
10 cover all claims ,of this character
that have been filed by claimants from
sections of The country where depreda-
lions were committed during the period
of the Spanish war. 1t is probable that
Congress will adopt the bin submitted
by the Secretary of War. The number
OF claims filed TO date by residents OF
Southern States is 800, and The amount
claimed for damages amounts to $780,.
.G5.
House Committee on Claims has re-
ported favorably the bin 10 reimburse
John C. Mosley for a quantity of tobac-
co seized by Federal troops in Richmond
in 1865
Representative Bcllamy, of North
Carolina, introduced a bill to-day au-
rhoydzinE the Buffers Lumber Company
to construct and maintain a bridge
across Lumber river. between the towns
OF Boardman and Fair Bluff, in Column
bus county, North Carolina
ADVERSE REPORT.
Senate Committee on Military Affairs
has reported adversely Senator PIitch-
ards bill for the construction Of a drive
way and approaches to the National
cemetery. at Salisbury, N. C.
Virginia and North Carolina. postmas-
tiers have been appointed as follows:
Virginia-Luke Il. nlinehart. Lacey
Spring: c. NJ. Long, Liberty Furnace;
G. f. Elliott, Massey; A IS. Nar1ly, Well
Wafer. North Carolinl-R. p. Caldwell.
Newton; NJ. r. Hyatt, 1ulberson: S. II.
Darden. Little River Academy; June w.
Little, Holton and William IL Holt, Gra-
ham.
Postoffices have been established at
Gooleemee. Davie county, and Lillian.
Wake county, n. C.
Harvey w. Scyphus, of Burnley Gap.
Va, has been appointed a railway rail
clerk.
Senate subcommittee on Judiciary has
again reported adversely to the full COM
mittee the nomination Of Judge Ewart
of North Carolina. The committee Will
determine at its next meeting what dis
position is TO be made of this ease
The name OF Judge Jesse Phillips, Of
the Supreme Court of Illinois, is being
prominently mentioned here as the DEM
ocratc nominee for Vice-President
Judge Phillips is said to be noted cam
paigner and an able man. he recently
rendered the decision against the Asso-
ciated Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
Revival ut Leigh Street.

These meetings grow steadily in in
terest. Last night large congregation
assembled. and DR.. Carter Helm Jones
preached from the text The spirit and
the bride say came And let him that
heareth say come. And whosoever Will
let him come and take of the water
of life freely There was deep feeling,
ana probably fifteen confessions of faith
in Christ The meetings go on with
preaching by DR.. Jones at o'clock p.
NJ Dr. Jones is preaching at Richmond
College at 1880 A. NJ. every day.
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Almost .ruzer

Mr. S. II. Gaylord was almost frozen in
his bed ait No 1922 east Main street Sun
day night. He did not go to work. and
several of his friends, thinking it strange.
went to his room at lunch hour, and,
finding the door locked. forced il. They
found Gaylord lying on his bed almost
frozen. The ambulance, in charge OF
DIR. Parker, was called, and he was re-
moved ITO the City Hospital.
He was critically III last night, and
his chances for recovery were thought to
be bad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
HEAVY SEAS.
The Guyandutle Experienced Heavy
GNle on the Trim South

Gale on the Trip South.
The Guyandotte. the large and commo-
dius steamer OF the Old Dominion line,
reached her wharf. in Fulton. about 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. several
hours overdue. covered with q heavy
coat of ice.
The passengers and crew reported a
rough trip from New York to This city.
This steamer IS the largest liner that
runs to this city.
Saturday night. while in nid-ocean,
the storm was severe and the breakers
rolled upon the main deck. There We're
a number of ladies among the cabin
passengers. and they were considerably
frightened.
Captain Hitler was in charge of the
steamer. lie is one of the most reliable
seamcn IN the service of this line.
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$500. as against the valuation Of $3.50,
made by the appraisers.
This is the first time that this ques-
ton has ever been passed on by this
court Miss O'keefe was represented
by Messrs. Z. NJ. Roscher. H. c. Glenn
and p A l.. Smith; the company by
Beverly r. Crump. Esq.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

S The rooms Of the Woman 81 Club were
filed Ito overfowing yesterday a ternoon;
and the H our in Finland - was q most
delightful one. Mr. iona thanSBryan4to ld;
his Impressions OF that country and gave;
his hearers a deep insight In to the GUS
toms; manners. literature and histor Y OF
tina { people. Mr. Bryan spoke most inter-;
estingly of the recent trouble between!
Russia and Finland, and closed wi III law.
fish expressions of praise for Finland and
herr people. s. s
Mrs Won Weissenberg, of Finland, then;
spoke of their ..Educat ton Of W omen ana
Home Life That higher education does
prevail among the women OF tiniand
could have no better illustration than IN ~
Mrs Won Weissenberg herself. She told
of the Schools the sports. the Ill enects
of higher education on the home cli .ei
and said thatzno hut, however, IVA IS WIN tn.
out the newspaper.
After the literary programme tea was
served by Mrs ] ohm c. Freeman, assisted
by Mrs Beverly Crump, Mrs. BENJAMIN
Valentine and Mrs. John Hunter.
The guests of the club were MI anu
Mrs. Joseph Bryan, Mrs. Gillis, MISS
Alice Lancaster, Miss Mera, MISS % iiie
Gray and MIR. j. Stewart Bryan.
The last of the Monday germans was
danced last evening at Masonic Temple
and was, as always, a brllllant alsalr.
Colonel 10 Lane Stern led,
Among the dancers wore: MI. and Mrs.
Echols, Mr. and Mrs. c. z. Buck, Mr. and
Mrs. Allan Potts, Mr.. and Mrs G. NJ An
derson. Mr.. and Mrs. T. n. Garter, w. ].
walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Starke. Mr.. and
Mrs. Levin Joynes,. Mr.. and Mrs. w
Waller Morton Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Mare.
Misses Page, of Clarke county; Thorn, Of
California; Elizabeth Lee, of Aiexan-
dria: Madeline English. Mamie Jennings,
Eda Atkinson, Edna Forbes, Lilly Urqu-
hart, Kate and Marion Harris, Edyth
White, Annie Lee Alfriend, Emily Jen-
nings Evelyn Gordon, Marguerite War
wick, Maria Williams, Liza Bierne, An
ME and Leila Gray, Sophie Meredith.
Lucy Hayes, Kate Meredith. Eleanor
Bosher, Mary Hill, Bessie Watkins. Elsie
Cameron, Claire Bierne and Messrs. G.
J. Anderson Granville Gray, c. B. An
trim, E. c. Mayo, Q. E. McCabe, j. T.
Anderson, J. l.. Antrim, G. K. Lee, w
P Gray. George NJ. Reid. Jr., S. L. Car
ter, w. S. P. Mayo. ]. r. j. Anderson, D.
Mcdonald, T. y. Davenport, J. B. Young.
r. II. Gaines, w. H. Blair, Otis NJ Al
friend, John P. George, S. Hobson, 4. B.
Campbell John Currie, George =. Gibson,
D. Currie, w. r. tombstone, ]. G. Walker,
L. Il. Page, ]. J. Leake, X. Mitchell,
c. S. stringfeliow, c. W. Branch, "A.
c. Mckinney, Percy Bosher, E. T. Rob-
ertson. Julian Hill. Carl II. Noting.
Frank X Blankenship, Edwin L. Hob<
son, William R. NIassie. Arthur L. Peas
ants, w. o. Young, D. r. F. Williams,
T. w. Graves, Jonathan Brya:l, Ben 2.
Claiborne, Jr., J. T. Patterson, W. Eller-
son. J. S. Bryan. w. S. Grant Jr.. Dec.
Hobson, e. V. Williams. w. Donslns,
Gordon. John P. Lea, Julien Binford, Ed.
V. Harrison.
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y. d L % e
Mrs. James o. Winston, nee Harrison.
will spend the spring months IN R1ch-
mond. She is expected to arrive in the
CITY on Thursday and will be the guest
of Mrs. John Sunmerville for fe"
days.
Miss Louise Dabney is the guest OF
Miss Sara Harvie-
Mrs, Isaiah White will entertain at
cards this evening.
Miss Josie Robertson, Of Lexington. is
the guest of the Misses Hill, Il west
Grace street.
Miss Barbara Kean, of Goochland. VINO
has been spending part of the winter
in the city, is now the guest or MISS
Gretchen Lewis, of Highland Park. Two
eucnre parties will be given in her hohor
this week.
Miss Annie Drewry is the guest of Miss
Mary Osborne. of Petersburg
I Mrs. Al. A. Gregory, of Suffolk nus
been In the city this week visiting hef
daughter, Miss Mary Gregory, VINO IS at
tending the Woman's College
Miss Edwards has returned to the city
after pleasant visit to King WiiiiaHh
and West Point
Miss Cattle Hardy left on Wednesaas
for Eutaw. Ala. to visit her Uncle. tae
Rev. William Stith Hardy, she VIII pe
gone several weeks.
Miss Clyde Durvin, of Fairmount Pa.h.
returned from Selma. Ala, wnere sne
has been. spending a very pleasant tit'ie
for the past month
"A. number of Richmonders Went 20
Petersburg to attend german fs.o is,s
evening. Among them were Misses Benz
and Sue Tyler. AlIehe stokes. ah'ite
Drewry, and Mr.. E. Warner Mceaoe.
Miss Grange. who has been the guest
Of Mrs. Allen Lyon. has returned 70 ne
home in Philadelphia
There will be meeting of the ooasa
of the Belle Bryan Day Nursery anu
Free kindergarten. at the kinde , ee.1'
Wednesday. the 18th. at O'Clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
aInch Iic,p Nccdc..

The Citizens Relief Association has
nearly drained its treasury in efforts to
relieve the suffering poor of Richmond
During the past few days suffering has
been great. and any help will be crate
fully received.
Any one disposed to aid In relieving the
misery in question can send donations to
Messrs. Ro. A. Lancaster. 1107 east Main:
Lewis ". Burweil, 1913 east Main. or
Henry Lee Valentine p. o. Box 2i7.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Why Dent Ven % Il 2

Disease is . calamity. It comes soms-
times by slow approaches. sometimes
settles upon us as the result Of an acute 2
attack. Nervous, and chronic diseases
IRE beyond the power Of ordinary FAM (
ily physicians. and the sufferer who 4
uses only ordinary treatment does
. what he calls everything" and then
= despairs. These chronic su1Ierers
= should consult DR.. Greene. which can 4
= be done without charge. and receive
= his advice and counsel FREQ. No ply 4
4 sician in the world has the record OF
= curing diseases that DR.. Greene has.
4 His great remedy. DR.. Greene's Ecr-
= vura. Is the most famous cure OF the
century. but is only ono Of the many
= marrellouslT curative remedies he has 3
4 discovered for different diseases DR..
= Greene's experience and skill ore un-
equal]ed. and every. sufferer should Gall 4
q at his office. IS w 18th Street. New
York City. or write to him. describing 3
the case, and Get the advice OF this 4
most successful specialist Lyon have q
= tried everything and are discouraged. =
tell or write your.. troubles to DR.
Greene and you viii soon be on the q
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
Ga Hnrkct Hall.

Rev. r. IT. Bennett, Rev. George. II
Wiley and half dozen others el' l1s nis
short talks at the mission service IN w
slslarket Hall Sunday afternoori- I nc
biting wind did not keep BACK ,n =
largest crowd which has yet atteno 'es1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
annoi,,fctls1I MFR. II. Ice.

Governor Tyler has appointed MIR.
q. Lee, OF King William county. mem
hor OF the Board of Visitors OF the Me ,
ca, College OF: Virginia. NIL Lee !! y = 3
son OF General Robert E.. Lee.5 and IS
one OF the most successful farmer IN IN
Virginia He succeeds the late ~. y =
Nassie. OF Dauvtlle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

One of the musical treats of the season
was the violin and song recital given at
the Jefferson last evening by Miss
Blanche Lorraine Rueckert and Mr.. j..
Frederick Ruecl<ert. of Washington. as
sisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Cloves. Mr.. Lob
man. Miss Fannie Mera. and Mr.. Jacob
Reinhardt, accompanies. Miss Rue
ckert's voice was never heard to better
advantage. and the following programme
was beautifully rendered.
/. Greig, Sonata, op. s. Allegro Con
Brio Allegre.to Quasi Andantino. ALLIE
gro Motto Vivace-
.. Wagner Iohengrin). Elsie's Dream,
Rossini GBarbieri Di Sevislia), Cavatina.
3. David's CBunte Reihe) Kinder!ied,
Tarantelle, Corelli, 1858. Sarabanda, Ga
volta.
4. Schumann. Du Bistwie Fine Blume,
Widmung. Weber DER Freischutz), T;ec;t
and Aria.
5. David, Thema, and Var.
G. Kucken, Heaven Hath Shed Tear.
Violin Obligato.
!. Rigoletto. Bella Figlia Dell Amore,
Quartette.
Pickett Camp Auxiliary met yesterday.
afternoon at O'clock in the interest
of the coming bazaar. The name of Con
federate Street Fair which had been
given to the bazaar, was changed to
Confederate Carnival" in consideration
of the coming Richmond Street Fair
The ladies are receiving most generous
donations and are much encouraged as
to the success of the carnival.
DR.. Robert F. Williams, who attended
the Medical Convention at Charleston. S.
c., last week, has returned to the city.
Mrs. Junius A. Morris gave delightful
little card party yesterday afternoon to
twelve young ladies in honor of Misses
Randolph and Miss Edmunds, of Fau-
duier.
Judge F. W. Sims, Of Louisa, and Mr..
James o. Winston, of Chicago, are the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

An informal tea was given by the
Misses Blankenship on Saturday after
noon Mrs. W. Meade Clarke. Mrs. Dog
getr of Buffalo, and Miss Ashley Miller
assisted in receiving. Mrs. Thomas At
kins served punch, Mrs. Parker D":heil
poured chocolate, and Mrs. Robert B'rk-
ship tea. Decorations were in white aao
green. Among the callers were Mesdanaes
Shields, f. D. Williams. Wal!.l:e, Tan
ner, Glover. Tomlinson. Bentley. Misses
Annie and Leila Gray, Flor:nce A.ci:e
neg. Lizzie Townes, Bessie and Leila
Hill, and Helen Lee of Wasa:nS:,n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

Miss Katherine Niche entertained a
few friends very delightfully."- Friday af-
ternoon at chafng-dish party Among
the invited guests were Misses Gray.
Gordon L. FILL. Wilson. Jackson OF
Charlottesville. and Messrs. Young, Fiar-
ris, Hill, N1cCabe, Niche, Treviliian and
Watson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

The Citizens Relief Association re-
specially ask the people of Richmond
not to give mendicants applying at their
doors. but send all such TO their office.
1913 east Main street.
Any funds may be sent to r. A. Ian
caster, Jr., treasurer. 1101 east Main
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
APPRAlSEMENT SET ASIDE.
Virginia Fire aud Marine Insurance

Virginia Tire aud Marine Insurance
Company LOSE Casr
The suit Of Katie O'keefe VS.. the yir-
giia Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
tried yesterday in the Law and Equity
Court, was a very important suit In that
the defendant company relied upon an
a;,praisaent which, under the restrictions
OF the court. the jury set aside and
awarded the full value of the properly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

Miss May Poindexter, VINO has been
quite sick at her home, on Beividefe
street, is now very much improved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
E w. GATES & SON Co. Exclusive wholesale Agent

guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Summer
Vile, on south Third street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27
IGlti-f.lv Lady Hu,t

Quite a painful accident happened to
Mrs. Martha Hampton. of No. 200 Denny
street. on Sunday night. She siiirned on
the ice on Fourth and Denny streets and
was rendered unconscious by striking her
head upon a Sas-lamp as she fell. She
was helped to her residence near by. and
her family physician was called in. Upon
examination he found that no bones were
broken. Mrs. Hampton. who Is an elderly
lady g no.m getting along cute nicely
------------ ----->--------
i'.sI.,, 3 80. 9 3,5,
g. q. Saunders and wife to; John T.
Barlow, 80 feet on south side Nicholson
street. 100 feet west from west side Full
ton street, $500.
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Relief ASSOCIATION.

At the regular meeting of the Citizens
Relief Association, held yesterday after
noon. the following appropriations We're
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

Total s.. sos IA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

There will be meeting of the ooa.a
of the Belle Bryan Day Nursery ..inu
Free kindergarten. at the kinderessas ee1i'
Wednesday. the 18th. at o.ciSck-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

Miss Grange who has been me sues .ss
Of Mrs Allen Lyon. has returned - .lst
home in philadelphia s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

"A. number Of Richmonders Went 20
Petersburg to attend a german rs. 1is,,
evening Among them were MISSES
and-Sna TYLER AlIetle Stokes. Annie
Drewrv and Mr.. f.. Warner McCabe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

Miss Clyde Durvin, of Fairmount Parh.
returned from Selma. Ala. Wnere siis
has been spending a very pleasant etiiie
for the past month
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

4. Schumann. Du Bistwe Fine Blume,
Widmung. Weber DER Freischutz), I;ecst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-27

Miss Cattle Hardy left on Wednes a..
for Eutaw. Ala. to visit her uncle. N
Rev. William Stith Hardy, she VIII
gone several weeks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
AUGUST WALDAUER'S WILL.
Property Divided Among Relatives
Charitable BeOuests.

The will of August waldauer was fled
tor probate yesterday. He divided his es-
tate as follows: Mary and Clara Schneider
OF Berlin. Germany. relatives of his
widow. receive $3.50 each: his nephew.
Alfred Naldauer. and his niece. Ruth Wal
dauer. property at No. 90S I.aSalle street,
property on Seventh street and One-half of
lestators one-half interest in the Beet
hoven Conservatory, in equal interests; the
other half OF testator's interest in the
beethoven Conservatory going in equal in
terests to Minnie and Kate Christman:
Alfred and Ruth Waldauer are also left,
in equal interests. $50 shares of stock in
the Granite Mountain Mining Company.
three shares of stock in the North Ameri-
in the st. Louis Copper Company. one-halt
of the Empire and Monarch mines in Colo
rado. twenty lone shares of stock in the
Gflsonite Asphalt Company. ten shares OF
stock N ;he Gilsonite Roofing and Paving
Company.
Mrs. Anna g. Christman is left property
on Olive street and the contents of the
house at ec3 La Sale street. so shares of
Metallic Company and one-half Of testator's
stock in the st. Louis Copper Company
Mrs. SUSIE Adler of Uniontown. Pa, and
Mrs. Isaac Ohreans of Mannheim. Ger
the Ri-Metal!ic company. Ernst A. Hill
fenbrandt. who is made executor of the VIII
without bond. is left testatOr'S watch He
left bis violin and bow to Minnie Christ
man. and his diamond ring and other jewel
~ to Anna G. Christman. one share in an
Austrian bond Ia left to Alfred and Ruth
Waldauer. one share to Anna g. Christman:
one share to Nina and Kate Christman ana
one share to Anna Bollack. He left so
each to the Memorial Home. the Home OF
the Friendess. the Hebrew Home for The
Iniirm and Aged and the St Louis Alfen-
helm. He requested that Doctor Emil Pree-
tOriOus speak at his funeral. The VIII Is
dated July % 1900. and was witnessed by
e. o. Baxter and l.. Wagner.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
Ahree Eases VIII Likely he brought
Before Next AssemhIx

AT least three contests for seats in tho
Legislature are likely to engross rho az
tention OF the members at the opeu,nr. az tha
session, In jackson County 1t IS UNDER
stood mat former Senator Lyons will con-
test the seat of the Republican member
Jesse Jewell. In Cole County Doctor Lamp.
KIN Will contest the seat of J. L. Porth and
in Greene County +. NJ. Wolfe p,mocra,
may contest the seat OF r. T. Norris
In the Cole County contest J. y por;b
the Repubiican candidate. received less
than a dozen votes majority over Doctor
Lampkin. The charge has been made that
students at Lincoln Institute at jefferson
City were permitted to vote. The cole
County Grand Jury returned indictments
against these students II the case is rot
settled in the courts before the session of
the LEGISLATURE the contest probacly VIII
ne pushed by Decor Iampkin. In Greere
county the court has already ordered a re-
count OF the ballots in the case Of Wolfe
against e Il. Norris. The charge was
made that many fraudulent ballots were
cast. 1t is also averred ny the friends of
Wolfe that Norris's taxes were not paid .t
the time of his election and that for This
reason he is ineligible.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
WALKED OUT.
On Food, After Being Given Up.

Lack of knowledge regarding the kind
valids frequently causes much distress.
kind of food to give to quickly rebuild the
brain and nerve centers. that knowledge
can be made use of.
young Chicago woman says: Other
instances of the wonderful qualities pos
sessed by Grape-Nuts food are shown in
my grandmother's and mothers cases.
Grandmother'S entire left side became
totally paralyzed. from ruptured capi!.
larry of the brain. The doctor said II
would be impossible for her to live a
week. She could not take ordinary food
and We put her on Grape-Nuts, in an
effort to do all for her We could.
ITO the astonishment of the doctor and
the delight of all of us. she slowly rallied
and recovered. 1t was pronounced the
first case of the kind on record. The
doctor said nothing could have produced
this result but food.
I'VE had been led to Use Grape-Nuts be-
cause of the effect on mother. She has
been troubled with n weak stomach all
her life. and the last few years been
gradually losing weight and strength. She
has tried everything. almost. that has
been recommended by good authority, and
until she used Grape-Nuts food. nothing
seemed to do her any good. Since taking
up Grape-Nuts she has been constantly i'm
proving. until now she is free from any of
the stomach troubles, and is strong and
well. Please do not publish my name" e"
Name can be given by Postum Cereal Co
Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-13
HEARING ON SUBURBAN BILL.
Council Railroad Committee TO
Meet Week From To Morrow.

The Committee on Railroads of the CITY
council will hold a public hearing a week
from Tomorrow at 3 o'clock in the after
noon IN the Council committee-room rels-
tive to the Suburban Railway bill Chair
man Virgins states that his committee Is
anxious that all features OF the measure, BE-.
explained fully. and for this reaso,, ample
opportunity will be offered 10 ali who may
te interested ia it,
Action on the measure has been deferred
from week TO week because two members
"i the committee were also members of the
Meier Investigation COMMITTEES. and conse-
quently were busy with a matter of i'm
portance that had precedence. The first
attention accorded the bill was rendered
yesterday afternoon. when attorneys and
officials OF the Suburban Railway and City
Counselor Schnurmacher appeared before
tie committee.
The session was executive After the con-
ference Mr.. Virgins announced that the
pablic hearing would be held. 1t is said
that a difference of opinion exists regard
Ing legal phases concerning clauses in the
bill. and that the committee has requested
advice from Mr.. Schnurmi cher. Prior 10
the hearing no action will be taken.