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FEW PEOPLE REALIZE
The Danger in That Common Disease,
Catsrrh

The Danger in That Common Disease,
Catarrh
Because catarrhal diseases are so common
and because catarrh IS nor rapidly fatal.
people TOO often overlook and neglect il
until some incurable ailmeut develops as
a rosul, OF the neglect
The lnnamcd condition Of the membrane
Of the nose and throat makes % fer.lie soil
for the germs Of Pneumonia and Consump-
uon, 10 Iact catarrhal pneumonia and ca
tauhal consumption are the moSi common
forms al these dreaded disease which al-
uually cause more than One,quHrter % Tue
dcnths Id this country.
Remcdie, for catarrh are almost as mum.
erOus as cutHrrh sufferers bur trry few
have any actual merit as cure he only
good derived being simply temporary
relief
There Is. however. very effective rem.
edy recently discovered which rs rapidI.
becoming famous for Its great value In
relieving and permanently curing all forms
Of catarrhal diseases, whether located I'm
the head throat, lungs or stomach.
This new Catarrh cure Is principally
composed nf n gum derived from the En-.
calyptus tree. and this gum possesses exc
trpordinary healing and antiseptlc prop.
critics II Is taken internally 10 the form
Of A lozenge OF tablet pleasant To the
taste aud SO harmless that little children
nike them with safety and benehi
Eucalyptus oil ana tue Dark are some
times used but nre not so convenient nor
so nalatahle as the gum
T-ndoubtedly the best quality Is fOnnd
i, stuart's Catarrh Tablets, which may
he fo,pd In my drug store and any cd
,srrb Sufferer who has tried douches Co.
halers and liquid medicines. win be sur
ised A. the rapid Improvement after n
ipW DAYS Use az STUART Cat8rrh Tablets.
which are composed of the gum Of Eu-
,oivntus tree, rouihInpd with otael am
tis,5tics which dcsfroy the germs ~ cl.
tarrb iu the blood ana oXpel the catarrhal
noleon from the system,
or Ramsdel IN speaking of Cntarrh and
its cure says After many experiments J
have given up the idea OF curing clt1rrh
az me use ~ inhacrs, washes salvcs or
Uouid medicines ] have always lad the
i,est results from Silnrt's catarrh Iahlels:
mo rod gum and 0iher valuable antisep les
-Nrtnippd I'm these tablets make thom.
In mn opinion. fnr superior "a any o. the
numerous catarFh remedies 80 eAtensi Wly
advertised The fact that stuurts tat9frh
Tablets are sold IN drug stores, under pro
fectlon OF q trade marx. should not preiu
dira eonscicntous physicians against them
because their nndOubted merit and harm.
loss character make them 9 remedy whlCl
every catarrh sufferer mas use VITA per
feet safety md the prospect of perma
For eolds in the head. for congns en-
tnrrhal deafness and eatarrh of the stomach
ana liver peopie vino have tried them say
TINT stuarfs cstatrh Tablets are a house.
hold necessity.
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A CROSSING COLLISION.

Fireman Was Badly Hurt in a snashup
at Sherman
sherman. Texas, December 7.-rnrine
l'' was cap,iaed and Fireman Lem Gooch
S'i''nSlN hurt In q crossing collision az
,H' union pm isepeer station this morning
an eastbound Texas ana Pacific freight
li[a.n strnck a horthbound Houston and
i'AdS central eight When discovered
H"VuA, lhe fireman. was several Yards
non. he wrecked engine. where hc hnd
tt1"ie9 lie was at once taken to tho
en- ml hotel where he was seen by th,
company PHYSICIANS Roth train crews feel
sure they haa tho rIshf to Tho eros Sim,
% which the accident occurred and thnt
toe} were implicitly obeyiue the rules
oi .hr.r respective companies aud have
made their reports.
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SAN ANTONIO POLITICS.

TICKS W,i Not Run for Congress, but
Harris Has Announced.
san Antonio. Texas. December Mayor
Mofshaii Hicks Of his city, who has been
regarded as probable candidate for the
democratic congressional nomination in the
NV Fourteenth district today announced
'ne' ne would NOT be in the race
Ah"'her Development was the announce
uent 81 the candidacy Of Hon rheo Har.
~ present State senator. Who claims
i,NNt,s ~ support sufficient 10 insure his
S5JSS " this county over Congressman
lcSilCs heie '''V
Tue other .arowed candidates IN the dis
", Hrc Judge NJ. II Slator OF Iauo ana
state senator Yeti OF Burnet county Siav'
u,h supporters say his fences are In good
ttYumull'n but admit that the candidacy Of
ii"'I'a coInphcates the situation.
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SPANISH MAR VETERANS.

a State Meeting 10 Be Called for San
Antonio for Next April
san Antonio. TcXHs, December THE
Spanish War Veteran association nf San
Antonio has decided 10 call reunion Of
all Spanish war veterans In Texas 20 he
held iu san Antonio during April. 1902, ~
the same time the hattlc Of flowers Is held
The business MEMS club al q regular
meeting tonight voted $500 towards dcfray-
Ing The eRnfnsea Of Tie reunion.
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under his eve. got straight IN behind them
and succeeding In locating and getting back
the stones There hive been several other
minor stealnEs IN which me victims were
not so lucky, but one Instance of very huc
fortune was that OF Miss Matte phNips.
who lost a watch on The grounds and had
n returned hy Santa We nreman, Mr.. O..
vs.. Estes, who picked II up.
The Red Men held grand council lest
night M which the uuwrtiUn secret work
waE oremplAed hv Grand Sacacm George
j. Grlggs Of Houston. Long talk. were
made hV Great Senior Sycamore w {.
Henderson Of Brennan, Grand Keeper of
Records Slnwson ~ Bartlett feast FOL-
lowed 10 which some $50 covers were laid
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sohool tIouss a salon.

Greenvlle. Texas, December The
school house at Salem, i've miles northwest
Of the city, was destroyed by IRE ar an
early hour yesterday morning The blaze
had gained such headway before II was
discovered that Il was Impossible TO check
the Gre and the building seats and other
furnishings were a total loss including
few books belonging 70 pupils. It Is pre-,
gumed that the FIRE originated from q de-
fetiye hue. The house was valued az
$500, with no Insurance..
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FrIlstmente Are sIoM.

Galveston. Texas. December 7. william
G.. Foster Of Rochester s.. Y, has ap-
piled for enlistment IN the Infantry SER
Vice az the recruiting oface Of the United
states army here. Tie has been received
ON probation and win regularly enlist next
Tuesday when tho recruiting officer for
the southern district Of Texas VIII be here
for that purpose This Is the only man
who has applied for enlistment Thus far
this month Last month there were four
enlistments 90 the local recruiting ofhcc,
one NJ whom was the rc-enllstment Of Cor
poral l'ratcrt who is zoo charge OF the Of.
nee The men enlisted here now are being
sent directly e. san frnucisco, where they
emhnrk for Tho PnIIIpplnns.
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District Court.

beaumont. Texas, December The reFu-
lar December term Of the distfcr couIt
will convene on Monday at o'clock oW'
ing to the fact thlt the Federal court VIII
be occupJlg IN, district court room Oh
Monday and perhaps on Tuesday he Omen
lug sessions Of the district court VIII he
hrid in tbe county .outt room tie use
II which Judge OBrlen has tenlared 20
ne nroernm Of business will be car
ried ont as originally planned.
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AssInnment Il san Antonio.

San Antonio, Texas, December led
Kneeland, doins a retail grocery business
under the firm name Of Kneeland & Co, 20.
day executed q general assignment for the
benefit OF creditors y. r. Nicholson was
appointed assignee. Assets and liabilities
NOT given In deed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08
nEArA PeNALTY FoR RAPE.

sam Woodley Given the Utmost Limit
OF the Law.
In Grange, Texas Deren.ber . 9F'n
uood,ev. colorod, was tried IN district court
,,,d,, Tor the onensa NJ rape. eommit'ea
unon little white school girl about u
,tars old near Winchester some time ago
49,, ,,,rr ,tter helne ont ahont ten Iniu
- hrouahf In n verdict II guilty ana NJ
scsscd The punishment n deaip
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Federal Court

Beaumont, Texas, December ''-"u"E'
Bryant said this afternoon that he eS'
pcctcd to hold court IN this city on MOD
day end possibly on Tuesday as all DIST
ness which has been brought 10 me al
teutlou of the court Inns not been nnlshel,
had bean dcne but ihnt one or Two lul !
n ore would be necessary before the Nus"
l{.,t, IA AMI
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Galveston. Texas December AT reg
ular convention Of Island chg Lodge No.
rs held lAst night the following officers
we're elected far the ensuing term. !, r.
Rooth chHncoiiqr commanders james r.
pis,ndt gaat. viec chancellor. Johu r. Wheel
m probate; RNN Sculps muster ~ work F.
J. n Roafh, Keeper of records aud seal.
Dan Kahn, niasffr ~ tinance; g. 4 VOL
stru. master IN rNchequcr: r. o. WOlley
master at nrnis. James McNcai. inner
guard: William Roam outer guard; a. j.
Compton. representative 20 the grand lodge
Alien 4 Cameron, trustee. Or George T.
Delaney. lodge physician.
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Excess q san Causes caneer.

New York. December 7.--Accordlne to
the London correspondent Of the Herald
the Lancet this week publlshes a long
article by DR.. James Rraithwaite, adyanc,
ing the theory that excess OF salt ia ones
cancer.
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Nouhaed nine miles east Of Luling ycstef-
Gag evening The Young lhon IN Rtfempt-
~ 70 get into Wagon pistol he had
XIV aud. Striking the wagon wheel wuS
uiseharged, the hail entering the groin aud
tuulng ont near the small ~ the back The
10y was still alive mis- morning but the
pns slclanS attending him say there Is no
chance for his recovery.
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g.. - u efeenville Estlmated.

Gfeenvllle, Texas December 7--Neil r.
Anderson & Bro, estimate their loss by
ore and water 70 be about $500 from the
blaze in the cotton storage room a. their
giu Thursday afternoon.
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IL prIrters, soeIaI cInb.

Galveston. Texas. December The
PRINTERS Social clue Of this cIty win en-
tertaln the printers of Houston tomorrow
afternoon with 40 oyster roas az Nicks
All the arrangements have been m6de 70
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Death from Cancer,

Galveston. Texas December z Dennis
sullivan. aged 80 years. died AZ an early
hour ihls morning az the John sealy hos
pitnl from the effects Of cancer The
deceased was a shoemaker and resided nj
Tuirty seventh and Church streets. lie
leaves a family consisting Of q wife ana
seYeral children
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eov FatalIy Wounded

Lining. Texas. December 7.-Dayid Bra
sbcsrs the i5.year old son ~ W q BRA
shssrs Of this city, was shot and fataly
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Teekhart Texas, December 1T. w
declared haRkTrpt IN the Federal court
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erIekIaYers LaYIna On.

Beaumont, Texas, December IAN brick
layers in Beaumont with the exception OF
a few odd Jobs quit work today pending
a settlement for a new scale Of wages
which has been asked for by the Master
Builders association. a few Of the union
men began work this morning but at NOON
every member of the Beaumont union
stopped work and meeting Of the union
was held this morning and another this
afternoon at O'Clock.
On December the Master Builders as
ISOLATION held a meeting and adopted
resolution fixing the scale Of wages for
brick masons at 62l9c au eour to become
effective today.
The position Of the brlcklayers is that
they have not had time tu act upon the
resolution OF the contractors.
The scale ~ wages which was paid hy
the contractors up 10 this time has been
40 cents per hour and men have been
difficult to obtain In sufficient number at
The substance Of the situation Is that
the men were forced - suspend Work
this morning and while the suspension np-
pears IN the nature Of a strike u IS not
really so much that as it is simply a lay
of 10 give the men an opportunity 10 ho.d
a meeting and reach some sort Of nm agree
Tneut.
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Galveston rrNas. December g. There
win bc meeting of the football players
of This aly tomorrow morning at the
park Ola Rosenberg avenue aud Avenue %
for iHe purpose o. organizing seam TO
play Houston Christmas Bob o'Brteu s
tle lsHdDr no the movement, lul bo has
invited every ul. who cum play founun,
COR who hWks nc can pay fnptball to
meet aI tha park tomorrow. There VIII
VIII ho chosen to challenge Houston. lt
w,N br remembered that tho Houston team
PLAYED bore Thanksgiving p0y aud badly
selected tomorrow win be much stronger
u every respect than the "nr iha' lhoy
met Dn Thanksgiving Dry IL 10 can be
arranged thrre VIII hp game 80 Houston
christmas Day and return game here
Now Year Dly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

his arrival in thisScountry: He scored
another brilliant success. 1t is quite
certain that this artist will appear here,
as the subscription lists. which have been
placed at w. D. Moses & Co and at the
Academy box Office give strong evidence
that the big guarantee will be raised.
The subscription lists willfbe closed next
Saturday and subscribers will select their
seats the following Monday at ". p
Moses & Co.'S. =.
The New York Sun of November 18th
SAYS of.sFofman s. latest appearance in
that city:
5Hofman's 81 programme was an oddly
assorted though likable one. 1t t,egahl
with tho Brahms variations on a Handel
theme and ended with LISTS ''Mephisto
Walzer.' Encores were added, OF course
Incthe List n.---:1-$ his tremendous tech
meal abilities We're exhibited inAa glow
ing light: Balakiref's whirling dervish
fantasy. known as the ''Islamey,' and
among the irreverent as Echoes from
Sheol, was Something to be remembered.
He played the Lists Chopin Polish SONGS
with rare. delicacy and his, own cloud
caprice ...Durch die WoliSen daintily. I.
AZ large! and ia shionable audience was
present. ~. j IS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01
WEDDINGS AND
OT.HERH|4APPENINGS
The W.T. ., olfL Fl. David 'Kayser Be-,
-1gqueaths F arm to Joseph
d 81 ahShirkey.
Especial Dispatch 10 The. Tiuet.)s

- STAlJNTOE.s VA, Nov. 29:-The, mem
bers of Stanton Lodge, No. 351. Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Eks, under
the management OF II H.. Scheee chair
man OF the memorial services, have pre-
pared an interesting programme to be car
ried out in the Opera House Sundayfeve-
ming: a t. three o'clock. 81 :
The will of the late David A. ISayser
was read Yesterday in the presence of.
friends and witnesses. Mr. Eayser be-
qleaths to Joseph Shirley, for life. and
then to his wife and children, the beau
tiful farm near this city OIL which is To-
Gated .2the we'll known lithia springs.
The farm is fully stocked. -
TWO WEDDINGS
On "Wednesday morning last Thinking
Spring Church, was he scene of a beau
tiful and stylish wedding, when Miss
Mary Edna Hanger Of tile county. be
came the bride of; Samuel Moore Donald
The church was prettily decorated with
evergreens. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Geo..fW. Finley, pastor
of the church. =
The bride is a handsome Young lady
and very popular. and is sis
ter of Dr. F. NJ. Hanger, of this city.
and daughter of the late Dr. David
Hanger, of Fisllersville. The groom was
at one time door-keeper of ( the state
Senate The bride and groom left on The,
morning train for northern cities, after.
which they will spend some time il,
Richmond and then will make their home
in Stanton 49,
Harry c. Gregory. of his city, and.
Miss Susie Reynolds were united in mar
riage at the home of the bride. one mile!
west of1the city, on last Wednesday. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T. O.
Brick or ma stol-. of he Unit Cd Fro tbrep
Church.
LECTURE ON. JACKSON.
Rev. Charles a. Crane, the brilliant
speaker. of Boston; Mass. has. accepted
an invitation from the StonewalI Jack
son Camp, Confederate Veterans, to de-
liver. a.lecture upon StoneWall Jackson.
The lecture will be: delivered in the Au-
ditoriun on Wednesday, December 1lth
and on the following night DR.. Crane
will, deliver q, lecture on Modern De
lusions.''
Frank BARLEY, Wilson Hoover and Roy
c.. Sheets, of Staunton; James Push. Of
Basic City, and Howard. Ross of Church.
viles have enlisted here for the United
States heavy artillery at Fort Washing
ton.
Deputy Sheriff D. 3. Ealgleman brought
to Jail this week, from Amherst. a negro
boy named Howard Willis, who stole a
horse from a. Mr.. Wine, at Waynesboro.
David Baylor, employed at Blackburn
& Stewards planing-mill,; had one OF his
hands badly cut by a circular saw Tues
day.
About seventy:five Of Staunton:s young
men went down to Richmond Thanks
givingeto witness the game of football
between the University Of Virginia. and
Sewanee.
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DON |
Be Al. HARMED!

Although We had a severe Biz
zard in 1890, and most of tho
coal yards of this city were
closed curing the same Gas far :.
as deliveries were concerneD,
we remained. open and took care
of our own, customers and !
great many customers Of other
dealers.
We may have a. repetition OF
that Blizzard at any time. Pre-
pare yourselves before it comes
on and before the price of Fuel
is advanced.
Send your orders promptly for
= any KIND of Fuel to us: we will
look after you: and while we
charge. the regular price for all
our. Fuel and sell to all alike. we
, sell clean. dry and first-class
Fuel and deliver it when you
want it.
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He IS
O. atefllI.

Richmond. Va, July l., 1901
The Powhatan MedicineE Co. :: -Fit7 49,
Sirs,-Gratitude for the relief afforded
me by the use Of your Primo Pile Prepa-
ration causes me to write and thank you
public a salVe that not only relieved. but
I believe permanently cured me of an ag-
gravated case OF Piles, and candi01y be-
Iieye 1t will cure any one who tries It,.
Respectfully,
The Wh,tlock Branch. The American
Cigar Co.
Price Csc. For. Sale by-All Druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

Mr.. Harden's headquarters are at Raj tai
eigt. where he is wintering Rubico
a2::92s Ia, by Pamlico; J. S.. 2:24 IA, pacing
by Happy King, dam Gretna Green. by
Aberdeen; Sweet Rector by Director, dam
by 4Alcazar, and other well-bred trotters
s and PAGERS.
Joseph Lassiter, of the Richmond Horse
Bazaar, is wintering the brown stallion.
Robert Ransom, 2:29 3-4, here, and the
big. handsome son of Gambetta looks ut
to compete for honors in the showing.
Mr.. r. C. Rroaddus, Manchester, Va.
has bred the bay filly Maud Alpine, ), py
Egwood. 2:1S IL, dam Lucy Alpine, by
Clan Alpine, son of Aberdeen, to, Whaie-
bone, 1872. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

tho new City Drug Store. Nc LII East
Main Street, corner OF Fifteenth. wfere
will be- found everything usually keptSin
afrst-class drug store. wholesale and re-
tail. "A nice line Of fine Candies. Cigars.
Tobacco. setc. Remember the place
CITY DRUG STORE.
No, s1444 East Main Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

A law! prevails in Norway. to aid the
people in securing land The govern
ment provides a sum of 100000 which
is lent to Industrious farmere to enable
them to buy farms.
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LOST


and
I9NAI @ OF e the
With fo 1n
hesitate the
the
IANGDoN .yvHoIHsALE DRuGG1sTs
~
notice the
fast
5
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MR.. j. ID. TAYLOR
A well known citizen Of Eichmond, va.

says:
rheumatism by two bottles of L; J, Hay
denis wonderful Indian Herb Msalelhss
after suffering a long time with II n,d the
hand or foot, and after I had taken three
doses Of the medicine I was able to ger
out of my. bed and walk across the hq o. .
and only two bottles of the medicines mas
spect. I cannot give .lLr. Z. s.. HAYDEN
too much nraise for what he has done
for me- have sent many other sunerlns
ones s 10 him and they. have. also srtten
cured My daughter was also cured OF
rheumatism and indigestion by Z: y.
Hayden's s. Heb Medicines at NO. 4of " :
Broad Street. Richmond. Va. recon-
mend Mr.. Il. J. Hayden as one OF the
greatest healers os the sick on earth
Respectfully.
241e z. Grace street. Richmond. "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

The Baptists of the city achieved ar, ar
tistic and financial success at the Opera
House last night. The building was
crowded, the audience was highly pleased
with the entertainment and over $50 was
realized for the church.
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HOFFMAN, in NEW YORK.
This Popular Artist Scores Another Brilliant
Success

Josef Hoffman, the great Polish pianist,
Who is to appear at the academy. in
ME city. ona Thursday December. 18th,
Waved in New York "Wednesday,
that being his third concert there since
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New. Steamer for James River.

on and after Monday, December Cd.
there will be a new steamer, the Lake
wood" on James river. to run from
Richmond up the Chickah ominys river.It
Will arrive here at 3 p. NJ, enabling pas
sengsrs to attend to business and shop
ping and leave here the next morning at
s O'Clock. The 'LaksWood is 9. comfort
able little steamer ard is fitted up for
beth pass engers; and freight: She She, VIII
make. tri-weekly trips, leaving here on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8
o'clock in the morning and will make all
the James River landings between Rich-
mond and Claremont. Mr.. F. VT Archer.
late oisthe steamer Dumont, is the ssel-
/ eral mana Ser,of the new line. ~ -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-01

| ut Is stated that during the last year
40 tons of cigarettes were exported from
Algeria, and there promises sto be q
largely increasing trade.
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.Hl)Gzk'lLL |.
TINE IN COUNTRY
MI. Cobb VIII Rebuild His Fine
House in Caroline.
SNOWFALL AT FR B . D {: R G; I'.E'
Rev. Or, Dill Lectures to Pine Audience on
Lights aud Shadows Donation Day at
Martha Washington Hospital.
Fine Entertainment.
SNOWFALL AT FREDERICKSBURG
S(special Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial DlsQatCQ 10 i ne lluSS.)
FREDERICKsBUR VA, Nov. 30
Hog killing time has set in generally
through this section. and some; fine pork
ers are being: brought into ma from
the surrounding counties. Mr.. g NJ
Henderson. Of. King George county:
slaughtered two six months old pigs thiS
week which weighed over $50 pounds
each: remarka bic weights for the ages;
and Mr.. J. w. Carver, of the same corn-
ty, Killed three young hogs which weigh
ed over 900 pounds for the three.
Delegates w. L. Cobb. of Caroline coun-
ty, who lost his fine residence a few
weeks ago will rebuild. Besides being a.
farmer and a. thrifty business man gen
orally, Mr.. Cobb is an extensive lumber
dealer and his new home will be model
with all modern improvements and con-
veniences Mr.. Cobb7is 4. member OF the
Constitutional Convention.
DR.. DILL LECTURES.
Rev DR.. j. S. Dill. OF this city deliv-
cred his lecture. Lights and Shadows.
to- a large crowd at Massaponax aBa ptist
Church, lin Spotsylvania county, for the
benefit Of the church. and a.. handsome
sum was realized. Messrs. J. w. Adams,
sum was realized. Messrs., NV. Adams.
w. H. Br1llle, w. T. Smith and +. a.
Solan, Of this city participated In the
musical features OF the programme.
Alright snow fell here yesterday, the first
ofEthe season.
Col. f. D.ECole has purchased of Mr..
6. w. Sheperd a handsome lot on ASH
ington Avenue adjoining his residence
property.
DONATION DAY.
IL. At, hi ION,