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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

The law court VIII be in session unit.
Monday. On Tuesday, Justice Spear
must open the supreme court for Knox
county at Rockland, and the courts at
Skowhegan and Bath must begin the
same day. else the full bench would
remain here for several days longer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

The quarterly pensions were paid at
the soldiers Home, yesterday, and the
day before, and a large number of the
inmates are now visiting the city each
day. Many are going away on fur
loughs, though not so many as depart
at other quarterly periods, owing to the
cold weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

I'VE are in better shape, SAID r. l..
uersev. of the Boston Shoe Store, yes
terdav ito attend to the holiday trade
than we have ever been. In former
wears we have been cramped for space
hut by charging our store to dQuple
ire original size we have secured gust
what we needed" And SO 1t would
seem to the observer. Mr.. Jersey car
ries an immense line of footwear OF all
kinds. and it would appear from
pJance over the stock of shoes tnat
there was nothing in the way OF shoes
that he did not have, but nevertheless
he offers a speciality in Christmas
SINNERS that embraces some OF the
prettiest you ever saw. They are tor
both ladies and gentlemen and, are
beauties. For the LADIES' he has the
well-known DorotheaEA1A and sorosls
shoes. He also makes aospecialty OF
ruhbers of all kinds. and overshoes. IN
both of which he has Il very large STOCK
of fine qualify. His window display
is very pretty, and attracts q gre; zeal
of attention. 1t is trimmed with ever
green and has in the center unique
bouse. the handiwork of one or our
t,rench Canadian citizens. Ii is sald
IN he a model of one of the hotels IN
Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

1t is perfectly natural that they Akonld:
for the store is so brim full of ~pfefty9
things in the crockery line thae one
can hardly tell what. he desired tost.
There is everythingfin the Way of
fancy china and stapts goods thA, one
can think of, including 3.fine 4lnes of
French china fruit dishes Salad bowls.
chop plates, and bread and butteI
plates. this last named article being
quite fad at present, and there is a
great demand for them. Other articles
are Il fine line of Jardinieres and pedes-
tals, and domestic and Oriental rugs
of ali kinds and sizes. Their display
in the lamp department is complete,
and includes some of the handsOmest
lamps ever shown in the city. In adj
dition to all this, a courteous corps of
clerks materially increase the pleasure
of Il visit to this store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

a stated conclave of Trinity Com
mandery. No. Z, Knights TempIar. will
take place at the Masonic Temple. to-
morrow evening. Work will be in the
Temple and Malta degrees, and re-
ffeShments will be served,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

The county commissioners went to
Winsiow, yesterday, to view the
changes that have been made in the
highway crossing the Sebasticook riv-
er in that town caused by the destruc-
ton of the bridge by the freshet, last
December. They will be in session at
their room at the court house, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

feter berry and Bert Cross made an
exceiient catch at Dam pond, Tuesday
AFTERNOON, bringing home with them a
suang OF II as handsome pickerel as is
ever seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

MRS. wINsLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP, for
children teething, softens the gums, reduces
collie Perfectly safe in all cases We would
say TO every mother who has suffering child:
Do not let your prejudice, nor the prejudices
of others, stand between you and your suffer.
absolutely snre-to follow the use of this
mei5eine, iftimely used. Price 2Sc. . bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Inc French Naturalization Club
winch was organized, last Sunday, held
meeting, Tuesday evening, at which
tline 10 new members were added to the
organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

The ideas of New York and Boston
wood dealers regarding the price ol
waaA in Maine sometimes trenches on
tlie .rotesque. They seem TO nav az
"a that it is given away IN TINS o'a.e'
< short time ago an Augusta genhe-
49,, ra,eiyed a letter from New 1orh
m.rchant asking him to purchase a.
snca far him several hundred cofos VI
sea soned four foot hard wood at wv
dollars cer cord. The Augusta gentle
man wrote back explaining tlae me-
We're being paid that amount 10 Gu.
grnen wood in the woods. this winter
That the regular market price LOT SEQ
sonsd tour foot wood in this city IN or.
snorv times was Sc per cord and that
- ire time he wrote it was seilihs u,
,sa so,,are for IS per cord. SeVeral
DAYS later he received the ioiioM nus
telegram from his New YORK .o',e rs,
nondent: You are authorized ~ pas
So" 4 gave him up. renar lS, ' an
ansnsta man. "and made no reply An
;des az the situation here souiu oa my
neretr.ate such denseness with .ne a alt
Of surgical operation-ana ! am no
a surgeon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

several went from here to Oakland.
iast evening, to attend the presentation
OF Ihe Deacon's Tribulations" by tn
North Augusta Grange Dramatic club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

pedestrians are not having an easy
time making their way along Augusta
streets, just now. The walking is sim
ply horrible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
.6biIs A Deadly Attack.

"My wife. was so Ill that good
physician were unable to help heB3
writes NJ NJ. Austin of Winchester;
Ind. but was completely cured by Dir.
Kings Mn. Life Pills" They wePll
Wonders Neestomach and liver troubles.
Cure constipation. sick headache.
&c. at Bowditch q. Webster's drug
store. tkA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
Daily ksnnebsr journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

Inc recent delays in train arrivals
nave necessarily resulted in conse-
dueht delays in the mail delivery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

IF in the selection of their holiday
goods the II. G. Barker Co. forgot any
thing. that article is of no consequence
for it needs but a glance INTO their
store TO assure ones self of the conf
p,oteness of their stock. They have
avcrvthing in the furnishing line ina,
tho heart can wish. AS "A specially ihes
have an elegant lot of umbrellas. WIN
burnt ivory handles, hand carved IN
beautiful designes. among them one
showing a hare with two hounds IN
n,,rs,,it. Others are in the swell Lon
don club style. with gold, silver, copper
and gun metal trimmed handles. other
articles shown are pajamas and night
robes. gloves in many kinds OF tur' the
now balance brace. children anu
misses furs. swell mufllers. Auerbacks
now STYLES in silk and satin dress
s,Iit shields, mems cloth coats, fur iinea
md trimmed. and go-cart robes Tor
cb;Idren. 1t is truly an elegant assort-
p,ent of goods. and quality Is MANIFEST
in every article.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

A civil service examination will be
held at the Augusta postoffice, Jan. 20,
for the position ofsexpert' freieht-isete
at a salary of $120O per
anHA1R For information regarding
the Fhbjects included in the eXainin-
ati9S apply to the commission at
Warrington or to the secretary of the
locs beard of examiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Without doubt the richest display Of
wares to be found in jewelers. store
on the Kennebec river is that which FL.
p. Lowell of this city, is Offering for
the inspection of the gift buying public.
Mr.. I.owell's handsome store, finished
as it is, in mahogany, was specially
finished with view to the display of
goods in his line, and presents an eff
feet which cannot be equaled. This
season he has gone ahead of all pre-
vious years, and has on exhibition the
largest display of cut glass and dia-
monds that he ever showed since he
went into business. The cut glass dis
play is magnificent, and fills the be-
holder with "a longing which cam only
be stilled in one way. There aye.btMls,
vases, nappies, jugs, pitchers, punch
sets. ice cream trays, gents cigar Oars,
and other articles without number. Ehe
silver exhibit is also complete, and con-
tains a large variety of articles espec-
tally appropriate for Christmas gifts.
A very pretty novelty is the silver de-
post ware which is something new, as
are the etched brass toast tablets. In
diamond rings and brooches the stock
is without IN equal and these ever
favorte stones in their dainty settings.
present spectacle of rare beauty. Mr..
Lowell also has a fine line of candle
labras, and that his stock of fine gold
watches is up to it's usual highs md
ard, goes without saying.
Swift & Turner, the crockery men.
have 9 store full of -customerSall the
nd II fol. PIT N
holiday clerks to attend to all of them.
The firm carry large stock Of staple
goods. but just now it is supplemented
with big lot of other goods. bought
specially for the holiday trade. In
Guided in these goods is a large assert
ment of fancy china in many beautiful
shapes and colorings. They also have
a particularly good thing in the fash
ionabla old ivory china, and also in the
French and German ware. These de-
signs are running very pretty, this sea-
son, ard are great sellers. One attrac-
ton at this store is "A window full of
novelties in CHINA, covered boxes in jas
per ware, and bric-a-brac of all kinds,
including many articles in the ceiebra t.
ed Wedgewood ware. Their line Of
cutlery is an exceptionally good one,
and the carving sets range in price
from 81 to IS. In sterling silver ware,
fancy lamps in gold plate and the popu-
lar black wrought iron finish, pocket
cutlery, pocketbooks, etc, they are the
leaders. And then they have a 10-cent
counter which contains some of the
greatest bargains you ever saw. AS a
speciality they have just received a lot
of very handsome jardinieres and UNI
brella jars, which they will place on
sale. today. and if one is looking for
anything in this line, it will be good
judgment on their part to go early and
avoid the rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

The price of Reasoned hard wood
shows a tensenc4 to scar as the out
look Cor coal dSSows more dubious
Tbere was ssN exceptionally large
amount of sea;sned wood brought out
~ tho foIlS<bfd while there is still
fair amount in the woods much VI :.
will be unavailable until the setlieu
rold weather and deep SHOWS fhake II
possible TO haul in the swamps. heie
lis a fair amount of hard wood Du, =.
is commanding about the prices tna'
kyere formerly paid for seasoned WOOL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

people can't help stopping to look at
49, haautiful things in F. w. Allen &
cos. window. and after they 40 'his
they go inside. and when once they get
inside the store, they-buy something
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

BETHLEHEM LODGE. NO. IS.
4 y e A. NJ, special communication,
IN. Monday. Dee I'D, at 7.30 =. NJ, at
TX Masonic Temple. Work in +. Z.
Degree. All sojourning brethren
are invited to, attend .~cu.pn w
THOS. III. BODICE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
augusta LODGE DIRECTORY.

,,jtt<, TRINITY COMMAND
.>\\\t2I ERY. NO. Z, X. r.
N\N\nH Stated conclave. Friday,
S Dec. 10. at 100 O'Clock,
w at Masonic Temple. Work
,sDnle and Malta. Refreshments. All
~ iTsnirj.ts in the city are invited to at
tend w. G. BooTHBY, E. c.
]. T.. BLANCHARD, Rec.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Waco, Tex, Aug 9.-The recent
freshet in the Brazos river heaped a
mass OF driftwood and brush against
the piers of the Cotton Belt bridge
which gave much trouble in removing.
Dave LUXE, one Of the workmeu en-
ployed in the task, fell into the river,
which near the pier is ten feet deep.
Before he was dragged out by his
brother workmen he swallowed a CO.
pious quantity of the deep-red water.
which is thick with salt and heavily
charged with soluble mineral sub
stances, the result being that he is
very i'll. The case is a peculiar one.
Mr.. LUXE has been sent to Tyler 10
be tree ted in the Cotton Belt hospital.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
CRUELTY TO SAILORS.


DyAne fr~na Disease
Tampa. Fla. Aug. s.-Deputy Sheriff
Walker II Port Tampa came up to the
city having In charge fourteen sail-
ors from the crew OF the Spanish tramp
steamer Urguila. The ship is from an
European port and tie mea came up to
the city for the purpose of entering a
complaint with the Spanish CONSUL re-
garding the treatment thay had receiv-
ed at the hands of the captain and
other officers OF the ship during the
voyage.
They accuse the officers of the ship
with inhuman treatment claiming
that some of them had been eompeH-
ed to work forty-eight hours without
anything to eat They also stated that
during the voyage one of the cows on
the ship died, and that the animal had
been dressed and given them to eat,
and from eating the flesh of the animal
several of their number had been made
violently i'll.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Sunday Aug. 10. Subject, A Sug-
gestion in Addition. Peter l;4-9.
Song.
The Foundation of Christi an
Character Leader Mr.. Arnold.
Orchestra Selection.
Seven Items in Christian Add
ton.
Nirtue-Miss Hattie May Smith.
Knowledge-Mr. Ralph Bowling.
Temperance-Mrs. Johnson.
Miss Lucille Arnold.
Godliness-M Mrs. Wright.
Brotherly Kindness-Mr. Mat.
thews.
Charity Miss Myrtle Pridemore.
Song.
Closing.
All cordially invited.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Atlanta, Aug. AT the negro con-
gress Friday B. Y. Jones Of New Or
leans declared that the time had come
when it was not for the white man
to decide the policy Of this country.
but for the negro. IF the white man
won't help US, who win make him
1t is no longer for the white man to
say. 1t is for the negro to say. and say
be viii. If the white man does not ex-
tend to us the helping hand we will
force him to II" Jones also declared
in bitter terms that the negro in the
south was not given a fair chance.
and that he must make for himself his
position among the people,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
TO THE FAR NORTHWEST

1.-THE Burlington Northern Pacific
Express now leaves Kansas City a
6:l0 p. m, making direct connecl
tions with the early evening trains
into Kansas City. This is the
only through train from the South
to the Northwest territory in con-
nection with the Northern Pacific
road. Connecting train from Denver
at night joining this Northwest
train at Alliance, Nebraska.
Describe your trip to your nearest
ticket agent or to the undersigned
and let US advise you the least cost
and mail you publications free.
l.. w. WAKELEY, General Pass
enger Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
c. w. ANDREWS, T. p. A, 309
Scotland Bldg, Dallas, Tex
c, NJ. LENEY, General Mana
st, Louis, Mo.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
Consumption Threatened.

Twas troubled with a hacking
cough for "a year and though | had
consumption, !" says G. Uuger, 2ll
Maple St, Champaign, Ill. ~ tried
great many remedies and was
under the care of physicians for sew
eral months. / used one bottle Of
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t cured
me and / have not been troubled
since" Sold by h. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
Katy Special Rates.

Memphis, Tenn, 1896, ST. Louis
s29.75, Hannibal S3S. Is, Kansas City,
Mo. s24.75. These round trip rates
on sale during months Of August
and September. Return limit Oct,
3lst.
Hillsboro, Texas, Log Rolling,
Woodmen of the World. Firemen =
races. Rate 81 round trip. Tickets
on sale for train 33, Aug. 18th, good
to return same day.
Winsboro, Texas, Reunion, Hood,
Cranberry and Ectors' Brigades
Rate $3.50 round trip. Selling dates
Aug 18th and 18th. Return limit
Aug. 18th.
Gainesville, Texas, Baptist sun
day scho ii convention. Rate 81 80,
Aug. 10th and 2lst. Limit Aug. 20
for return.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

nation and liberation, and cures female
weakness. When these conditions are
cured, backache, headache, dizziness,
etc, are also cured.
II suffered for twelve years with female
trouble writes Mrs. Milton Grimes Of Adalr
Adair Co. Iowa which brought on other dis
eases - heart trouble Brights disease aud at
times would be nearly paraiyzed. Had ueu-
ralgia OF stomach. | can freely say your uedi-
cines tnine bottles in all, Ave Of Favorite Pre-
scr1ption. four Of Golden Medical Discovery =
and two walls of Or. Picrce's Pellets have cured
me. can work with comfort now but before
I would be tired all the time and have dizzy
headache, and my nerves would be all unsfrung
so could not sleep Now ! can sleep and do a
big days work something had not done for
over eleven years before
"Favorite Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll Accept
no substitute for the medicine which
works wonders for weak women.
Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
the most desirable laxative for delicate
women,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for ans
case OF CatarTh that cannot De cured b. Halls
Caiarrh Care.
Il, j. CHENEY 4 co, Props. Toledo, o,
We the Undersigned. have known v. j Cheney
for The last five years. and believe him perfectly
honorable In ell business transactions and tinan.
ciaily able TO carry out aay obligation made b.
their firm
West 4 rruax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. %.
walden, kinnan Il Marvin, W Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio,
Halls Catarfh Care ~ taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sarfsee VI the
system Price, 75e, per bottle, sold b. all Drag
gists. Testimonials free
E@~ Halle Family Pills are the best
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Denver. Aug 9-Brigadier General
Frederick Funston, commander Of the
department OF the Colorado. is confined
to his home by illness. having under
gone an operation for fstula His con-
dition is not at all alarming. and his
friends expect he will recover quickly.
The generals present Illness does not
result from the attack of appendicitis
for which an operation was success
fully performed at Kansas City before
he came to Colorado.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
GENERAL MEYER DEAD.
The Bosr General Dies suddenly from
His Anment at Brussels.

The Bosr General Dies suddenly from
His Anment at Brussels.
Brussels, Aug. 9.-The Petit Bleu
announces the sudden death of General
Lucas Meyer Of heart disease. General
Meyer was attacked several times with
this illness during the war in South
Africa,
General Meyer was commander of
the Orange Free State forces In the
BOer war After the conclusion of
peace he left South Africa for London.
where he was entertained In British
official circles. General Meyer. accom-
panied by his wife, left London a few
days ago for Dresden. This step was
taken upon the advice of his physi-
clans. On his way to Germany he
stopped in Holland to see former Pres
ident Kruger Of the TransvaaI
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Louisville, Aug. 9.-Pearce Bodley,
one of the best known real estate and
business men in Louisville. committed
suicide here by shooting himself In the
head at the home Of his mother-in-Iaw.
Mrs. Mary MeHenTy, on Camp street,
in this city. Ill health the cause.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
COOL MINNESOTA

10000 lakes; scores of the coolest
and best summer localities in the
country; frequent perions of low ex-
cursion tours, such as $3.50 Kansas
City to st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Burlington is the old reliable
and established line to the northern
Twin Cities
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Evansville. Aug s.-Albert 0. Dut-
hand. aged 81, the wealthiest man In
southern Indiana, is dead at his home
in this city. He once owned Vine Of
steamboats, plying between Evansville
and New Orleans. He built the first
railroad from Evansville to Nashville,
Tenn. now known as the Nashville
division Of the Louisville and Nash
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

London Aug. 9.-Premier Balfour
following committee OF inquiry into
the conduct OF the Boer war Earl of
Elgin, chairman; Sir Henry Norman
Sir John Hopkins, Lord Esher and Sir
John Edge
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Charming, Tex, Aug 9.--This place
was visited by one Of the heaviest
rains ever seen in the Panhandle coun-
try. II was about six-inch fall TWO
washouts were reported Friday on the
Fort Worth and Denver road along
the Canadian river.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09
To Eastern Resorts
VIA BURLINGTON lRou

Low rate summer circuit tours to
Michigan, Canada, St. Lawrence
Region, Atlantic Coast; rail and
lake, or all rail.
To Chicago Through first class
sleepers and train service to Chi
cago from Austin and other Texas
cities via the NJ. K. d T. road, the
Hannibal gateway and the Burling-
ton Route.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

st. Paul, Aug. 9.-TAe I'VE men ar
rested here on suspicion of being the
Burlington train robbers prove 10 be
ordinary tramps. and Chief 0ACORnor
scouts the idea they had anything 70
% with the robbery.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Port au Prince. Haiti, Aug. "a
great fire here burned down sixty
houses, causing damages estimated at
$500, 900, The people remained calm
during the progress OF the fire.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Crockett, Tex, Aug. Steve Muir
ply has been lodged in jail charged
with numbering Pete Kennedy about
II miles west OF this city The killing
occurred Aug. /, and Kennedy's body
was discovered Wednesday.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

81 had diabetes IN its worst form, 4"
writes Marion Lee of Dunreath, Ind.
. tried eight physicians without re-
lief. Only three bottles of Foley's
Kidney Cure made me "a well man
Sold by b. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

allowed. w d a (
right has she to be
dizzys +" they ask.
Women who are
suffering from dis
eases peculiarly
feminine are liable
to sudden dizziness
and faintness, and
it is only by curing
the womaniy dis
eases to which they
are subject til at
dizziness and other
ills can be entirely
relieved.
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription
m a K e s W c q K
women strong and
sick women we'll.
1t cures irregular
ity, dries disagree
a BILE, weakening
drains, heals inham-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-08-09

Goes the crockery and the waitress wiil
probably be called clumsy and careless.
Her plea Of sudden dizziness ID not