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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

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when I retired from the contract
ing business a short time ago. said
well known man. relates the New
York sun. IT had number of
horses tina. I was anxious 10 dispose
of: amo- 2 them was one named Jerry.
which for several years had been used
TO working on the drum. In such
work a horse becomes accustomed 10
fting his feet high 20 avoid striking
ae hoisting ropes When the horses
we're ut under the hammer Jerry
went 70 a Harlem grocer.
About a week later the purchaser
os Jerry called az my house snd told
me he bad lot Of trouble with the
horse. Re said that Jerry worid 81
short distance when he would sfog
short and lift his feet high. and after
Going this would go a little furthcl
only to repeat IL again told ths
grocer why the horse stopped short
and lifted his feet and also adyises
him 70 look up some contractor ans
sell the animal TO him for hoiStin5
purposes He did SO. otifying m,
that he received a larger price thar
he paid me for the horse"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
Questions Answered.

Yes. August Flower still has the larg-
est sale of any medicine in the civilized
world. Your mothers and grandmoth-
ers never thought OF using anything else
for Indigestion or Biliousness. Doc
tors were scarce. and they seldom heard
OF Appendicitis. Nervous Prostitution or
Heart failure. ETC. They used August
Flower IN clean out the system and stop
fermentation of undigested TODD. regu
late the action of the liver. stimulate
the nervous and organic action Of tn
system. and that is all they took when
feeling dull and Dad with headaches
and other aches. You only need few
doses of Green's August Flower, in
liquid torn, TO make you snusded there
10 nothing serious the matter with you.
Fer ssls By Leonard Hsalsy,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
\ Painful Accident.

Mr. Russell Binns. clerk ia the L. W
Lane x son store, was quite painful
injured about the shoulder Sunday Will
attending services az Lebanon church
Warwick county Mr. Binus was hold
ing fractions horse which iu some man
ucr struck or jerked the young ma,
causing the injury. lie is doing we
under the treatment of Or. W +. HOY
Mr.. c.. T. Lutman. who owns Spring
held, was kicked ON the right hand D.
one of his horses. Several homes were
broken. but the injury l. not serious.
Capt {. b. Trcvilian. Supervisor al
the Hospital. who was injured ahou
the shoulder. while playiully scutllinl
with an attendant is getting along yer,
well and is attending 60 his duties "a
usual
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
Church Notes.

Rev. ". r. KeeEe. OF Poquosin, preached
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
and night.
The congregation of the Baptist church
has given their pastor, Rev. l. ;. Boyles.
a months vacation. Mr.. Boyles is an
indeiatigable worker, and will spend
his vacation in preaching at various
churches.
Rev. ]. c. Granbery is spending his
vacation in Chautauqua, y. Y. but win
return here this month.
Rev. w ]. King, of the Presbyterian
church, is expected home this month
from Toronto, Can. where he has been
on a visit.
Rev. Chas. E. Elmore, pastor of Leba,
non and Poquosin Christian churches
| viii begin a Protraeted meeting in the
| Baptist church here next Monday night
August 9th. Everybody is invited C
| attend these services which will continue
for about ten DAYS
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
4 Big Backyard.

We recently visited the new brickyard
established 10y Mr. ". l.. Jones in Dclks
ON College creek. Mr.. Jones has per
formed a herculean task IN preparing q
yard for his business Tie has placed H.
the ward a plant with a capacity oi
10000 per day, and he hopes 10 soon
get down TO business.
Ne were greatly impressed with the
immense amount Of fine brick clay on
Dclks, and this, combined with excellent
water transportation, viii make that
section a great brick centre Mr.. Jones
and his son. Mr.. l.. Henley Jones. ar,
enthusiastic over their new enterprise
which ought 10 be very successful. TIA,
business viii employ a large forc~ %
hands.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Interesting News From Our Next
Door Ncighbors.

TOANO. VA. Aug. 2--The storm here
Yesterday was terrible. Large trees
were blown up by the roots. Lightning
struck a fine mare owned by Henry Ruff
fan. a coiored man living at Yarmouth.
killing her Instantly. At Barhamsvilie,
in New Kent county, a large barn be
longing TO a western man was struck
and burned entirely up.
Miss Annie Goddin. OF New Kent. is
the guest of Mrs ID. w. Marston.
Mrs. X. Claiming Turner, of Hamp-
ton. is visiting MIR. and Mrs. K. E.
TAYLOR.
Mr.. E. w. warburton and Miss Lefty
warburton were guests of Mrs. Z. NJ
Ware this week.
Miss Bessie Lamb. who has been visit
friends in Williamsburg. has returned
home.
Miss Winnie Richardson. who has been
visiting the Misses Gatewood returned,
20 her home in Hampton Thursday,
mush TO the regret to her many friends
here
Hotel Felix has changed hands and
Mr.. A. W. Jennings will now run the
hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings are boti
very popular here. and we are quite sur,
everything will he in first class style.
Miss Helen Smith and Miss Grac,
Welsh. of Richmond, are guests of Mis-
Hannah Wilkinson.
Prof Frank Simpson is the guest O
Mr.. Branch Martin.
One OF the most enjoyable lawn partic
ever given here was the orc given Tue,
day night by MIR. J. f. Farthiug at hi
beautiful residence near here. Anon
those present were Miss Caum Wynn,
Of Newport News. Miss Susie Ice. ,
Baltimore. Miss Blanch Taylor. of Ricl
mond; Miss Aby Curtis. oft NcwpoI
News; Miss Kittic Taylor. Miss Mir
Carlson. Miss Bessie Lamb. Miss Mis-
ME TAYLOR: Miss Helen Smith. of Rici
mond Miss Hannah Wilkinson. Nils
Mamie Wright. Miss Fannie MarStoi
Miss Mary Farthing. Miss Louise Tyre,
Miss Gay Booker, of Richmond; Nj:
Bessie Richardson. Miss Alice Hawkin:
Messrs. ]. b. Lamb, ID. Warren Marstoi
A. {. Wright. X. Kembcr Taylor. A.
D Johnson. r. T. Wright, ". ". Ware,
p. Walden. ]. L. Farthing. A. Bank
Clyde Barnes. A. Carlson. Geo HanlSin
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

After many nitric tie exper iments,
scientists have dis 'ovesed methods for
obtaining all the natural digcstants.
These have been combined in the pro-
portion found IN the human body and
united with substances that buIid up
the q digestive organs, making com-
pound called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
IL digests what you eat aud allows all
dyspeptics to eat plenty Of nourishing
food while the stomach trouble are be-
ing radically cured by the medicinal
agents IL contains. II Is pleasant % take
and win give quick rs!iet.-L, Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
Mrs. ellis. Excursion.

Mrs. ]. X. Gill, Superintendent of the
Male Orphan Asylum, will run an excur-
kion to Old Point on Tuesday. August
(ps. Train leaves Williamsburg at Q a.
= m Fare from williamsburg adults,
30 cents; children, % cents. To Buck
roc, 10 cents extra; to Ocean View, 20
)rents extra. This viii be one of the
most delightful outings of the season,
'and rs it is for noble cause, as many OF
our people as possible should go with
Mrs. Gill
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Special Officer 81. laiie Is expected
here early next week with Topeka J ,e
Work ON the knitting mill Is progres.
ing rapidly The worKmen are nj the
second story.
Willie Richardson. who last May. "a Is
alleged, stole "A PISTOL from Speaccr Bros
~to C, was arrested this morning ano
tired today
Treasurer Wynue saws that the New.
port News authorities have captured the
man Jordan. who muTderousiy aSsaultc,
colored woman there. and who is sup
posed To- De the one wanted for attempt.
ing TO assault Hiss Nina Wynne
Several white men are IN Jail. cha &c,
with stealing watermelo-ls at Toano
Two of them are charged with placing
iron on the railroad track. ith intent
10 wreck a train. One of ,hci Is a boz
Of Il. who claims Richmond as his home
They were arrested by Detective Duke
of the {. & O. R'y
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
The Government Of China.

Each Of the IS provinces OF the
celestial empire Is ruled by a gov
ernor or governor general. who II re-
sponsible 20 the emperor for the en-
ire administration. political. judicial.
military and fiscal. Each province l.
undivided into departments ruled by
projects. and each department into
districts. each with n district ruler
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

The law holds both maker and circu-
latOr of counterfeit equally guilty
The dealer who sells you a dangerous
counterfeit of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve risks your lite 90 MAKE little
larger profit. You can not trust him
DeWitt's is the only genuine and origi
nal Witch Hazel Salve. well known
cure for piles and all skin diseases.
See that your dealer gives you Witt 5
Salve. Il. Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

A gentleman recently cured of dys.
bepsis gave the following appropriate
rendering of Burns famous blessing:
+ Some have meat and can not eat, and
kome have none that want it but we
have meat and we can eat.--Kodol
b, spepsis Cure be taanEed." This
preparation will digest what you eat. II
Insfsntly relieyss and radically cures
IudiRestiop and al stomach disorderr-
!. Hspley,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
g - - To 7I a.
Bears the =, The knd You Hare Nways BSug
''s' - E<HZzIZ1<

Through the months Of June and Ju
ly our baby was teething an took a
running OF of the bowels and sIcknts>
of the stomach, says o. Z. Holiday
OF Demiug, Ind. His O)wefs would
move from i've to eight times 4 day
had bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera aud Diarrhcea Remedy In the
house and gave him tour drops in tea
spoonful of water and he got bett Al
once" For sale by L. Henley. druggist
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

The laws of health require that the
bowels move once each day and one OF
the penalties for violating this law l.
piles. Keep your bowels regular 10y
taking IA dose Of Chambcrlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets when necessary
and you will never have that severe pun
ishment inflicted upon you Price csc.
For sale 10y Leonard Henley. Jr.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

hat most people want is something
mild and gentle. when IN recd OF a
physlc. Cbauberlain's stomach ami
Liver Tablets till the bill 20 a C. They
are easy to take and pleasant in shecy
For sale by L. Henley. druggist
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

One MIMI Cough Cure is the only
harmless remedy that produces imme-
dIate results. Try it. denley
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
IN. suI.an want. univer.str.

4 university for the study Of the arts
and sciences j. 70 be founded at Con
stantinople by order OF the sultan.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Advertisements under this bead. when ave
lines or less. 70 cents per issue. over I'VE
lines cents per line. Cash with Copy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Wants. For Sale, For Rent. LOST. Etc.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

FOR SALE-A lot OF thoroughbred
Berkshire boars. Price. So each. Can
on or address,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
EAST PROVIDENCE.

There Is an opportunity at the East
Providence posfofffcc for few citizens OF
the state to enter the employ of the gov
ernment and applications for the same
must be filed with Miss s. NJ. Motto.
secretary OF the Postal Board on or be-
fore Saturday evening next at 7:ao The
examination will he held I'm the rooms OF
the East Providence Business Mems As.
sociation. Wednesday. Sept. 26. at 3
O'Clock
The Epworth League will have a moon
light excursion this evening leaving from
Frasier. wharf and win sail around Pru-
dcnce Island.
There was reported Co Superintendent
of Health Mason u. Wood this morning
mild case OF dlphtheria on Cole street
near Leonard avenue.
Mr.. Wood has taken the necessary pre-
caution against the spread Of the disease.
Judge Bliss furnished The attaches of
the town hall with generous amount of
delicious pears this morning.
The town council will meet Wednesday
afternoon
Two persons. ono Of whom was q WON
an. were nDed s. and costs each I'm court
this msning for being drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
CASE CONTINUED,
Equity Suit of Sullivan VS.,
Potter and Dodge Goes
Over For a Few Days.

The equity cause of James and Mary A.
osuIliyan against Louis H., Potter and
Charles Ill Dodge OF Warwick was to
have been heard in the appellate division
OF the supreme court today, on COMPLAIN
ants motion for temporary injunction
BY agreement of counsel the hearing on
the motion went over 90 the 10th inst.
The compainants in their bill say that
they were indebted 20 Potter and Dodge.
who required security for the indebted
ness. The security asked for was the
transfer of certain real estate owned by
the o'Sullivans.
The respondents accepted deed which
had been drawn with the understanding
IL is alleged that respondents were "a
sign memorandum of the conditions
under which the deed was to be given. II
Is alleged that respondents refused TO
sign such an agreement.
The more serious charge too is made
that the respondents substituted another
statement of conditions under which the
deeds was given. Also that there were
certain clauses in this statement OF con-
ditions that did not fairly state the ideas
OF complainants. When the complainants
round out the difference they asked, ne
respondents to sign statement similar
to the original. IL is claimed.
ihis request was refused. the complain
ants say IL Is further alleged that Potter
ana Dodge have kept no account OF prof.
its from the property and have refused ia
deliver any account
Though IL is claimed by the osullivans.
that there has been a tender of nj, ,n-
debtedness due, Potter and Dodge have
refused TO reconvey the property. The
respondents are declared 10 hold the
property In trust and complainants want
an accounting and reconveyance order.
| ed by the court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
CURTAIL
OR WILL !
REDUCE
Nothing viii Be Definitely
Known in Fall River Until
Directors Hold Meeting.

Fall River Mass, Sept. 4.-There Is
strong opposition among the manufac-
turers against what is known as the
Brayton interests. who have been working
TO bring about a reduction.
Every possible influence is being
brought TO induce them to change their
mind and adopt curtailment policy.
As II now appears the curtailment VIII
be extended. This will not be definitely
known for two or three days, until the
boards OF directors and trustees hold
their meetings.
The directors OF the Wampanoag and
Robeson mills have voted that a reduc-
ton Of wages Is inexpedient at this time
The officers OF the Spinners' union have
asked that a three or four days week
curtailment plan be adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
Their HOLIDAY
ENDED IN GRIEF.
Sad Accident to Pupils Of SoCkanoSSet
School for Boys by Use Of Dyna-
va~n s' . =. :, nm,
mite Found in the Woods.

One OF the saddest outcomes of Labor
DAY was an accident 10 two young boys
at the Sockanosset school at Cranston.
whereby one lost the ends OF two fingers
and the other is in danger of losing the
sight of one eye.
The unfortunates are Peter Finnigan.
aged u, of Providence. and stephen
Thompson, IS years old. of woonsocket.
A aitroglycerine cartridge, such as is
used for blasting purposes, was the inno-
cent cause.
Yesterday being a holiday. the inmates
Of this model Institution were accorded
extra privileges. and the occasion was
hailed with delight by the 3S2 boys in the
school
Among the various measures planned
by Deputy Superintendent Butterfield.
acting under Or. Keene's direction, for
she deiectation OF the pupils were walks
IN the fields and woods under the careful
supervision OF the teachers.
Little reckoning what might happen,
Miss Maddocks, one OF the Oldest and
ablest teachers i'm the school. started out
with her little flock, among whom were
The Finnfgan and Thompson boys, to seek
Ieaf mold I'm the woods To use upon some
plants.
The lads were as happy and free az the
oirds In the trees and wandered about
almost at VIII. playing and laughing
gaily. ~
IL had been long time since they had
had quite SO much freedom and they
made the most OF A.
During their gambols they came across
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
Prize AWARDS.
A Very Large Attendance To-day
at the Big Newport Horse
Show.

Newport, r. l., Sept 4.-Thc Newport
horse show was continued this morning,
but the large attendance of spectators
was absent. II being fashionable to go
only in the afternoon.
Several classes were judged including
local delivery wagons and heavy
draught teams. Eben ID. Jordan won first
prize, and In the carriage pony, first and
second In, the hackney class, with Maxi
milan and Lord Tom Toddy, and first in
the class OF ponies under saddle with
scarlet letter.
one of the remaining class of the
morning was for dealers only, and Mr..
Jordan did not compete, the special prize
being won by Fashion Coach company
team Happy Times and Happy Days.
In the class for hunters, Howard Will
lett's Heatherblown was first William
Woodwards Tatterdemolion second, Rob-
ert l.. Gerry's Lord Claremont third and
n. Roger Williams Jack OF Hearts
fourth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
five SUFFERERS
Severely Burned by an Explo.
sion From a Plumbers Fire
Pot in MedfOrd.

Medford. Mass, Sept. Alive persons
were severely burned here today by the
explosion of a plumbers fire pot The
accident happened at the residence of
Blair Wheaton, The hallway of the house
was set on fire and during the confusion
which followed, the six-year-old son OF
MIR. Wheaton was seriously burned by his
clothes igniting. 1t is feared he may not
recover.
Mrs. Wheaton went 10 the aid of her
son, but the fire caught In her clothing
She rushed through bed room, setting
fire to several articles and at one time
the house was threatened with destruc-
ton. Mrs. Bliss Wheaton, a sister-in-law.
rushed TO the aid of her relative and with
some difficulty she threw her TO the moor
and smothered the flames,
Mrs. Bliss Whea ton had her left hand
burned. Emile Arondaglo plumber
was burned about face and hands and his
helper, George bingham. was badly burn
ed about the head.
The fire was put out with damage 10
the house of about $50 Mrs. Blair Wheat
on's clothing had nearly been burned on
and her injuries are regarded as serious,
but II Is thought she may recover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
HOME TO Be SOLD
Residence Of the Late Fanny
Davenport Is In the Real
Estate Market.

South Duxbury. Mass. Sept i.--Mel-
bourne Hall. the home of the late Fanny
Davenport, is TO be sold. She died in this
house two years ago, in room in the
tower overlooking the Atlantic.
Miss Davenport spent $4,000 i'm beauti-
flying the house and bequeathed IL 10 her
husband. Melbourne MacDowell He has
never lived I'm IL.
Mrs. William Seymour, Miss Daven-'
ports sister, who is conducting the sale.
probably will not receive more that $4,000
for the villa. A buyer must spend $4,000
on the place TO make IL tenantable.
This is the last Of Fanny Davenport s
treasures TO pass into the hands OF
strangers. BY years OF toll and sacri-
fees. she acquired the American rights
OF Sardou's plays Cleopatra" LA
Tosca." Fedora and "Gismonds." Mac
Dowell received the plays as legacy,
They to-. have been sold. and stranger
this year Is staging them for the smaller
theatres.
Her jewels were sold to Blanche Walsh.
who played with MacDowell until last
spring. Miss Davenport fairly worshipped
the Jewels. One OF the necklaces was
bougit with the profits OF her first star
ring tour. In La Tosca" she wore belt
auoises. Two large medallions found
the clasp.
They are composed of seven heart sha p
ed settings I'm diamonds, with a large
pearl In the centre OF each. the whole be-
ing surrounded with diamonds and pearls
In the middle of each medallion. and set
high. were formerly the magnificent EN-
erads of which Miss Davenport became
the possessor when the jewels OF the
French Empress were sold. These stones
were replaced by large turquoises and the
medallions were worn as ornaments In
"Gismonda." ts
In the collection were necklaces OF
pearls. diamond tiara and a dozen mag
nifcent rings. She valued them at $780,
o0o Blanche Walsh paid MacDowell $40, 600
for the lot
Her two yachts were sold TO Boston
yachtsmen and her books and art treas
ures scattered among dealers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04
KUM ukUWNINC.
Two Young Men Have a Mar.
row Escape While Canoe
Ing on the Bay.

Two men whose names were not ascer-
tanned were rescued from watery grave
yesterday, by the prompt and skilfui ac-
don OF the crew OF the oyster boat, Baby
Ruth,
The boat steamed down the bay as us
ual. and had reached point Off Bullock $
Cove when frantic cries for help were
heard by the crew.
A close Investigation of the water in the
Immediate neighborhood revealed the fact
that canoe containing two young men
had been overturned and that the men
were then struggling In the water.
Prompt measures were at once taken
10 rescue them from their perilous posi-
ton and they were hauled aboard In an
exhausted condition.
The credit OF the rescue belongs To Capt
sutton Engineer James McAvoy and
Fireman James Grant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04

the cartridge. They had never seen one
before, but. boylike. they thought they
would take II along with them and. also
boylike, they concluded TO keep their find
a secret.
Shortly after dinner. the two young
sters got into "A corner OF the school
yard by themselves. and began to- inves-
tigate Seeing at one end what looked as
III there was hole, they took "A pin TO
dig IL out
They succeeded so well that there was
a report that startled the entire estab-
lishment and the end OF Peters thumb
and the end Of his first finger on the left
hand went sailing into space. while the
flash from the deadly missile practically
blew the Thompson boys left eye out
The cries OF the urchins brought every
body TO the spot and one of the doctors
OF the school immediately took them in
hand.
are gone for good, but he Is quite COM
Portable today.
1t was stated at the institution today
that. while the Thompson boy could see
little with his injured eye last night, II
cannot be determined whether he will
ultimately regain the sight or lose IL for
ever.
IL was also stated az the school that no
body but the boys was TO blame.
The Finnigan boys father is James
Finnigan on No. 10 Boyd street, this city
The boy entered the school January H.
1880.
The Thompson boys father is Adelbert
Thompson OF No. 212 Front street Woon-
socket. Ne was sent to the school May
le of this year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-04

ried with ice carnvals held In the skat-
ing rinks, which were made by flooding
the tennis courts in the legation grounds
and housing them over with sheds Of
bamboo mating.
Ever since the outbreak of the Japan
csc war the moving armies of Chinese
soldiers from provinces where foreigners
were unknown began to make IL danger
GUS to wander about the city as the le-
cation people had formerly done. W
There have been secret treaties, waves
of reform, and great reactions, riots, be-
headings. hurried flights, rumors OF up
rising, abdications. the coming and going
OF legation guards, and now. at last, the
delugc.