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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
A MOTHER TELLS How She SAVED HIRE
LITTLE DAUGHpER's LIFE.

I am the mother of eight children
and Lave had a g. eat deal OF experience
with IN, dicines. Last summe' my
little daughter had the dysentery in its
worst form. We thought she would
die. 1 tried every thing l could think
Of, but nothing seemed to do her any
pool. l saw by an advertisement 10
our paper that Cbamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhc ca Remedy was
highly recommen led and sent and got
a bottle ut once. 1t proved to be one
of the very best medicines we ever had
N the house. 1t saved my little
dauphters life. Ian anxious Tor every
mother to know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had l known ltat flrs'
if would have slved me great deal o.
anxiety and my tie daughter mucl
sniff, ring.-Youls truly, Mrs. GEO. Il
BuRpIcK, Libe1ty, r. l. For sale b.
B. Fl. GoIrel', Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
COLD STEEL OR DEATH.

"There is but one small chance to
save your lie and that is through an
operation" was the awful prospect set
before Mrs. l. B. Hunt, of Lime Ridge,
Wis, by her doctor after vainly trying
to cure her Of frightful case OF sto-
mach trouble and yellow Jaundice. dc
didn't count on the marvellous power Of
Electric Bitters to cure Stomach and
Liver troubles, but she heard Of it
took seven bottles, was wholly cured
avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
more and feels bet er than ever III
positively guaranteed to cure Stomach
Liver aud Kidney troubles and neve
disappcints. Price SOC at all drug
gists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm OF r.
J. CHENEY & Co., doing business IN the
CITY of Toledo, County and State atore-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
Tor each and every case of Catlrrh that
cannot he cured by the use OF HALL s
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in nv presenre, this 9th day OF Deem
Ter, A. D., 1886. n.oon,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the D!ooo
and mucuous surfaces OF the system
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, rs.
Halls Family Pills are the test.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

During the civil war, as well as in
our late war with Spain, diarrhoea was
one of The most troublesome diseases
the army had to contend with. In
many instances it became chronic and
the old soldiers still suffer: from it.
Mr.. David Taylor, of Wind Ridge,
Greene county, Pa, is one OF these.
He uses Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera
and D;alrhoea Remedy and says he
never found anything that would give
him such quick relief. 1t is for sale
by B. Fl. Gorrell, Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
GILMORE MILLS.

According to Roosevelts view our
Southern Democratic boys are getting
thanks from the Republican party for
their patriotism during the Spanish
war. Just such stamp Of men as he
and Shaw will help wonderfully to
cement the n, nth and South? Solid,
but like rotten straw.
Wonder how much "Beef' Armour
will furnish for the Republican bar
becue?
Miss Laura Oakley, a charming
Young lady, who has been the guest OF
Mrs. w. H. Chilts for several weeks,
returned to Eer home in Glen Wilton
Monday.
Mrs. C. w. Bowen, of Richmond, is
visiting her friend Mrs. H. P. Shafer,
of our vicinity.
Among our citizens who attended
the dedication of the Union church al
Solitude Sunday we find Mr.. E. N
ChiIes. Miss Hope Chiles, Miss Oakley
Mr.. E. u. Ogden, Mr., and Mrs. D. ID
Swartz, and Misses Rosa, Ressle, Mary
Edith and Master Henry Swartz.
Mrs. Cynthia Burks has returned
bono from visiting her sister, Mrs
Rucker, at Alpine,
We are glad to note TIE improved
condition OF Mr.. W. 3. McNair ant
Miss Mabel Probst, of Greenlee, VIII
have been OIL the SICK list for severa
days. 49,
Mr.. William Sh lfer and Mr.. Georg
Barger were in Lynchburg Sunday.
MIR. Fl. p. Shafer visited friends
Clifton For. @ Sunday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
SDRYeG00DS.sl

No matter What you 1OGpt
in Dry Goods, White Goods,
Mattin6s or Carpets 0l10ays
come to see me and I 1Ottt be
sure to sell you something
that will eiUe you entire sat-
iSfaction.
IF you hare any trade for
sale Sjve me u chance at Ut.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN ENDEAV-
ORERS.

The tenth annual convention of the
Virginia Christian Endeavor Union will
be held at Winchester, August 2Slh
Goth and 3Oth. The State Unicn il
composed of about $50 societies scat
tered throughout Virginia, and these
will be represented by over two hund
red delegates. The officers Of the Stat
Union are: President, r. E. Huttor
Lexington; secretary, Miss Lula D
Philips, Richmond; treasurer, Fl. W
Lowe, Falls Church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
Briefs.
Next Monday is court day.

Next Monday is couT uay'
Homegrown watermelons were on
sale in the local market Saturday.
Buena Vista Advocate: Rev. b. h.
Dement,, formerly Of this city, but now
of Louisville, KY, will preach at the
Baptist church the first and second
Sundays in August.
G, A. Rhodes has been awarded the
contract to furnish the Virginia Mill
tary Institute with fresh mea DUNG
the next session. William Washington
was awarded the contract to furnish
milk for the same period,
SUPERINTENDENT of Schools j. S. Say
lille held the annual examinations Tor
white teachers for kocKbrldg county
in the public school building Monday
and Tuesday. Sixty-one teachers, SIX
of whom are males, took the examina-
ton.
The early morning train on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad now leaves
Lexiug' on at 4:1O instead of 4:15. The
evening train which formerly arrived
here at 5:26 does not arrive now until
6:26 The other trains run the same
as usual except the freight which ar
riyes at 1851 instead of 1921.
The Buena Fire Department now
has two fine horses to pull it hose
wagon. Buena Vista is also after an
electric fire alarm system. 1t seems
that Collierstown, Brownsburg, Fair
field and the other villages in the coun-
ty are to have an alarm system before
Lexington has one.
A dispatch from Washington says
A lott from General Fitzhugh Lee
to Captain W. Fl. Fowle, in this city
states that the General is in e1cellen
health, and that he contemplates com
ing to this country in September next
if not prevented by his duties as com
mander of the Western Department o
Cuba.
A dispatch from Monterey, Va, says
Mrs. Lucy Randolph Fleming, wife Q
R II. Fleming, D. D., was paralyze
Thursday morning ct the residence c
DIR. Fleming's sister, Mrs. j. A. Jones
near Hightown. at which place ID
Fleming, wife and daughter have bse
visiting. Later advices announce tn
death of Mrs. Fleming, which occurre
Tuesday evening, and the remains wer
laid to rest in the Fleming famiI
burying ground near Monterey.
The celebrated Indian Rock lime
kiln, situated FIVE mile east of Buchar
an, was totally destroyed by fire Frida
night about IL o'clock. The fire starte
in one of the sheds and in less tina
an hour the once splendid plant of tn
prosperous company was scene
desolation. Several railroad cars wei
also burned. The loss is estimate
from $4,000 t, $4,000; no insuranc
The company will rebuild at once.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

w. E. PERSON.
A FRLGHTFUL BLUNDER

will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth. Only rs cents q box
Cure guaranteed. Sold by all drug
gists.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
RHEUMATISM

IL quickly relieved and promptly cured by
DR. Drummonds lightning Remedies The
internaI remedy is pleasant to take, acts
immediately, does not disturb digestion.
and Ia for rheumatism only in all its tor
tnrin0 forms. The external preparation re-
stores stiff Joints drawn cords and hardened
muscles. II your druggist has not these
remedies in stock, do not take any thing
else Send SIS to the Drummond Medicine
Co.. New York, and the full treatment Of
two large bottles will be sent to your ad-
dress. Agents wanted
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
IN A P K ! n Sd

IhaUe sold in the past year
oUer one hundred dozen OF
one kind of Linen Napkins,
1t is all linen, good size, and
sells at$1.OO. TITS real good
Uazue for the money, and o10-
inc to advances, 1 can not
hone to continue its safe ut
this price much longer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
\ TRUNKS. y

There is al1OayS u den'0n0
for q reliable Trunk. L h@n@-
ze the Roller Tray H1t716, &C.
hnotc1edged to be the most
Convenient trunk on the
market. .AJody can get at its
contents easily 10itho1tt DIS
t,vbing everything else IN
the trunk and Uith0ut the
labor of lifting heavy trayS.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

You q sumo no risk when you buy
CHARACTERISTICS Collie, Cholera and Diar
lhoeas Remedy. B. H. Gorrell will re-
fund your money If you are not salts
fed after using it. 1t is everywhere
admitted TO be the most successful
remedy in use for bowel complaints
and the only one that never fails. II
isl pleasant, afe and reliable,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

The soothing and healing prop rites
Of Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and perma-
nent cures, have madeita great favorite
with the people everywhere. For sale
by B, d, Gorrell, Druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

II your children are fretful. peevish,
and cross, mother the same, ditto the
boss, it would seem proper to give 'em
all Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c. Ask
your druggist.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
TINTED STATES OF AMERICA,
" WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, 3. 8.
In the United States District Court in and
for said district.

In the matter Of } No. Al, in bankruptcy.
Bankrupt. Petition for discharge.
To the Honorable John Paul, Judge Of the
District Court OF the United States for
Western District Of Virginia
L. p. DAVIS, Of GOSHEN, In the
county OF Rockbridgo and State OF Virginia,
In said district, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day of April, last past, he
was duly adjudged bankrupt under the acts
of Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property and has fully complied
with all the requirements OF said acts and Of
the orders Of the court touching his bank
ruptcy
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed
by the court to have fun discharge frsm
all debts provable against his estate under
said bankrupt acts, except such debts as
are excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day Of July, A. ID. 1900.
L. p. DAVIS, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, s. S.
On this 30th day OF July, 1900. on read
ing the foregoing petition it is ordered by
the court, that a hearing De had upon the
same on the 9th day OF September A. ID. 1900.
before said court. at Harrisonburg, in said
district at ten o'clock in the forenoon; and
that notice thereof be published in the LEX
INGToN GAZETTE a newspaper printed In
said district, and that all known creditors
and other persons in interest may appear at
the said time and place and show cause, II
any they have, why the prayer Of the said
petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered blythe court that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors copies Of said petition and this
order addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
Witness tho Honorable John Paul, Judge
Of the said court, and the seal thereof, at
Hsrisonburg, in said district, on the Goth
day Of July, A. d. 1900
| [sEAL OF COURT Atteste:
A. X. FLETCHER. CLERK,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

Tae Sunday school of Trinity Meth
odist church yesterday enjoved their
annual picnic by an outing to McCluer s
Sulphur Springs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

ITOR RENT.-A dwelling Of six rooma
l. IN good condition; adjoining my resi-.
dence on Main street. For terms, etc, an
ply to E. II. BARCLAY, Lexington, Va,
may % II
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
20 ] ILT 5 p

If you need anything in
White Quilts I have just re-
cetUed tUo excellent numbers
one at 75c. and the other at
800. These are better UUIUe
than you generally find for
the money.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect or
Ger by the occasional use OF
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
ulate the bowels and produce
Il Vigorous Body:
For sick headache, malaria, bill
iousness, constipation and kim
dred diseases, anabsolute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
PEABODY NORMAL
CLOSING EXERCISES

The closing exercises Of the summer
normal school were held in The Uni
versity chapel al 4:3o o'clock Friday
evening last. DR.. c. II. Winston pre-
sided. After the singing OF hymn
by the school, the following resolutions
adopted by the school were read
The undersigned, committee, ap-
pointed by the faculty and students OF
the Lexington Peabody Normal School
to express for the school its gratitude
and appreciation of the cordial welcome
and pleasant hospitality extended tine
school by the citizens of Lexington,
offer the following
Resolved, That the thanks of the
school are hereby poured out in full
measure to our genial local manager,
Superintendent j. S. Saville, for his
untiriug zeal and devotion to the in
terest of the school and its comfort.
Resolved, That the authorities OF
Washington and Lee University and
the Virginia Military Institute have
proven their devotion TO the cause OF
public educa ion, by the many hospl-
talities extended us, and our thanks sre
especially due the authorities OF Wash
ington and Lee University fer the free
use of their chapel, lecture rooms and
spacious grounds.
Resolved, That our sincere thanks
are hereby given Professors Quarles,
Humphreys, Campbell, Hogue, Howe.
and Stevens, of the University, Colonel
Mari, of the Institute, and Captain
Morton, of Staunton, for the delightful
evening lectures, which contributed SO
much to the Instruction and entertain
ment of the school.
Resolved, That the citizens OF Lex
ington are not strangers to the exercise
OF old Virginia hospitality, and we
shall carry away with us many grateful
recollections of the hour spent in their
homes.
Resolved, That the school returns
it's thanks to the repi esentatives OF the
press in Lexington for many courtesles
and for valuatle aid rendered The
school in making Its work known ano
appreciated.
[Signed:J
D. NJ. Brown, PETERSBURG,
Miss N. Maghee, Richmond,
" Anita Sambol, Warwick,
" Louise Warwick, Bath,
Bette II. Parr. Amherst,
Eugenia Bumgardner, Au
| gusta,
Ellie r. Hensnaw, Madison
Nellie Unroh, Westmoreland
Alice NJ. Evans, Middlesex,
Rebeccl Treadway, Pittsyl
vania,
| Martha E. Allen, DinwidIiC
SallieE Z. Morris, Portsmouth
Emma W. Fitchett, Nortl
/ ampton,
Fannie S. Walker, Prince Ed
ward,
Lucy Fishback, Rockingham
Kate Flynn, Danvllle,
Susia p. Travis, Caroline,
e. Lila NJ. NIillstead, Fairfax,
" Edith Maddox, Charlotte'
II Vile,
Eta X. Saunders, Louisa.
q" Lillian Higinbothqm, Bee
q ford,
" Mary L. Smith, Rockbridg
Nm. Shackeford, Fauquier.
In response to the resolutions, sho
addresses were made by the followir
gentlemen: ]. r. Crenshaw, Esq, D
J. S. Hall, DR.. G. H. Winston, CO
W. Poague, e. D. Letcher, J. S. Savill
| ~ IL. IIrof Hnrun on / h,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01
R11s5i1 Curtains

The lady 1OhO desires can
purchase of me, if she comes
no1O, o. nice Muslin Curtain,
g 1-2 yards long BY Sc inches
vide at 81. 90; q better quail
ity of same, 42 inches 1Dtde
By 3 yards long at $3.50
The patterns are attractive
and tile material good.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-01

In response to the resolutions, short
addresses were made by the following
gentlemen. ]. r. Crenshaw, Esq, Dr.
J. S. Hall, DR.. G. H. Winston, Col.
W. Poague, &. D. Letcher, J. S. Saville,
Prof Hogue, Prof. Howe AMI g. ii.
Barclay. Mrs. NJ. S. Moffett made a
beautiful address on behalf OF the
ladies attending the school.
The exercises were concluded by the
singing of hymn, and the Summer
N rmal of Lexington became thing
of the past.
The Delawarean., 1900-05-02
FREDERICK.

James Kelly is in the Quaker City
this week.
Miss Alice Grier was Milford Wis
itor on Thursday.
VIM. G. Salmons, of Milford, was in
town on Tuesday.
Miss Elma Brown spent Friday with
Miss Clara Mason.
Miss Emma Downs returned from
Wilmington this week
Nathan Spurry, Jr., was Philadel-
phia visitor last week.
Miss Name Maxson lis visiting Mrs.
John Tomlinson, of Drawbridge
Levin A. Melvin of Seaford, is visit
ing his brother, E. F. Melvin.
Mrs. 7. V. Cahall has returned from
a visit with New York relatives
Sheriff John B. Wharton of Dover,
was Frederica visitor on Thursday.
Misses Elma Brown and Elizabeth
Lank were Milford visitors on Tuesday.
Dr. Thomas Brown and Miss ELIZA
beth Brown were in Milford on Wed
nesday.
Elias Roach. who had slight stroke
of paralysis two weeks ago, is improv-
ing slowly.
Charles Meredith of Camden, n. j.,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
parents.
Mrs. Edward Baker of Dover, has
been visiting her parents.
Miss Rue Virden and niece, of Dover,
were guests of Frederica friends on
Wednesday,
Mrs. George Palmer lis visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nehemiah Kim
mey, near FELTON,.
Mrs. Charles Luff and daughter, Fan
ME, of Wyoming, were the guests of
the Misses Brown on Sunday.
Miss May Clark went to Smyrna on
Tuesday to spend some time with her
niece, Mrs. William Hudson.
During the past two weeks the young
folks and children have been daily Wis
itors to the nearby woods in search of
the fragrant trailing arbutus, which is
so highly priced by them.
B. f. Burton and son commenced
improvements on their property on
Market street.
The Delawarean., 1900-05-02
BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

United States Senator R. R. Kenney
spent Sunday here.
Mrs. George Il. Krebs of Frederick,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Krebs in
Philadelphia for a few days.
The young people of Dover gave a
dance in Culbreth's Hall on Monday
and Tuesday evenings.
Morgan Gum, Esq, of FranIkford,
Del, was in town to-day and made the
Delawarean IA pleasant call.
Mrs. Harry f. Kingsbury and daugh-
ter, Elva, and Mrs. Ellen Waller have
gone to Atlantic City for the summer.
Mr.. Victor Maag and wife of Phila-
delphia, who were married last week,
spent their honeymoon in Dover.
G. Davis Brown, one of the editors
of the Smyrna Call, was in town yes
terday and made a pleasant call at this
office.
Mrs. E. P. Stacey was in Philadelphia
yesterday.
Mr.. G. w. Anderson, OF FELTON,, was
visitor to "The Delawarean" Office
ON Monday.
The Delawarean., 1900-05-02
daily. sDaily except Sunday.


"a" Stops to leave passengers from Wilmington
and points north, or take passengers for points
''f'' Stops only on notice to conductor or AGENT
or on signal.
II Stops OF leave passengers from Middletown
and points south.
p" Stops to leave passengers from points south
of Delmar, or take passengers from Wilmington
and points north.
~ Stops to let off passenges from points south Of
Harrington
New Castle Accommodation Trains-Leave Wa
mngton 813. am. 2;35. 4:27 and So p. m.
week days. Leave New Castle 1881, 946, l1:O4 q
m and 6;S7 pm, week days.
Express train ram leaving Harrington SO' am. and
arriving at s:S3 IN week days, run through solid
to and from Baltimore via Porter and Newark.
BRANCH ROADS.
,Delware, Maryland & Virginia r. R.-Leave
@ and pr 1 WeeR days y afS %aS rSn
days.
Leave Franklin City for chincoteague tvia
Chincoteague 452 m week days
Leave Harrington for Georgetown and Lewes at
lO.SSa m, 6S7 m week days. Returning, leave
Leave Harrington for Berlin l0.SS m and G. 81
m week days. Returning, leave Berlin 7.02 q N
and 2.S p IN week days.
Queen Anne & Kent r. R.-Leav Townsend
for Centreyile aud way stations 92l a m and s. 81
p m week. days. Returning, leave Centreville .36
m and 2. 81 p N week days.
Delaware & Chesapeake r R.-Leave Clayton
for Oxford and way stations 9, 3S m and SAT p m
week days. Returning leave Oxford Gas m and
Las p IN week days.
Cambridge and Seaford R. R.-Leave Seaford
for Cambridge and intermediate stations II, II m
and Is p m. week days Returning leave Cam
bridge 100 IN and 9 IN wee days.
Connection-At Porters, with Newark and Dell
aware City Railroad; at Townsend with Queen
Anne and Kent Railroad at Clayton, with Della
ware and Chesapeake Railroad and Baltimore and
Delaware Bay Railroad; at Harrington. with
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Railroad at
Seaford. with Cambridge and Seaford Railroad
at Demar. with New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk. Wicomco and Pocomoke and Peninsular
Railroads.
J. .B. HUTCHINSON. Gen. Manager
]. r. Wood Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Delawarean., 1900-05-02
HAZLETTVILLE.

Mr. W. A. Cosden is spending several
days in Easton, Md.
Misses Kate and Annie Downs called
on their friend, Miss Mary E. Caulk
on Sunday evening
Miss Sadie Cooper of Frederica, is
visiting Mr., and Mrs Charles Marvel
of near Union Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Cosden spent
Sunday with their mother. Mrs. Amos
Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. Avery Draper and son,
Avery, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Arlon ON Sunday
Last Sunday the Union Church was
crowded after Sunday school, when
Mrs. Lila Aaron and Miss Ida NJ
Downs gave the report of what took
place at the Wilmington Sunday school
convention, and they were highly COM
plimented for their good returns.
The Union Epworth League met at
Mrs. Aarons ON Thursday afternoon,
they have quite large number of
members, but not many men present,
as they are busy planting corn and
setting out onions.
John Melvin is very busy at his shop
this week making up lot of harrows
and cultivators for the farmers.
Mr.. David d. Marvel, who has been
visiting his son, Luthur Marvel of neal
Oak Point school, has returned to his
home in Dover.
Hazlettville Del, April 3d. 1900.