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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
KO.N0RECLARE|'S0DA
UNCLE SAM DOWN on .ssOFT''
DRINKS WITH a stsT1cky. MEN.
TAKE. OUT LIQUOR FL cENsE.
Druggists, sConfcctioncrs,an ana Others
Prohibited from FInvoring Drinks.
with Distilled Liquors Unless They
Pay liquor Retail Dealers srecl:a,'ll..
Tax Under Revenue Laws.

Druggists, confsctioners, and others
who sell soda-water and other soft
drinks with stick. in it, will be cur
tailed of this privilege on and after tie
first day Of the new year. unless they are
prepared to take out with Uncfe Samsa
license for the business Of selling .aico-
holic spirits, the same as a reLaH Hti0ooI
dealer.
The old ruling OF the Commissioners OF
Internal Revenue prohibited the sale OF
any mixture favored with aicohonc
spirits to the slightest extent. during y,
department, soft drink dealers were
allowed to use one sixteenth claret or
other spirituous liquors to the mixture
of a "claret soda or other similar drinks
But apparently the privilege was
to the conclusion that the principles a
wrong one, possibly for more reasons
than one. and he has issued INSTRUCTIONS
to the collectors Of internal revenu .so ano
to all concerned, and q great many deal
ers in Richmond, as elsewhere, are. at
fected by the ruling that on and after
January l, 1908, druggists and others VINO
sell saltwater drinks or similar beVe-
RACES to which any distilled spirits. wine.
or any compounds thereof are added are
required to pay special tax as retail
liquor dealers under the Internal revenue
laws. Soft drink dealers will, there
= :
themselves accordingly.
COMMISSIONERS RULING.
Collector of United States Internal
Revenue Asa Rogers has received Com
missioner Yerlies's instructions for dis
Summation, which are as follows: es4s
IAN examination Of facts in cases
which this office has recently had under
consideration leads to the conclusion that
Il more stringent ruling is demanded in
regard to the sale by druggists and others
of beverages called 'Claret soda, and
other drinks sold at SODA fountains con-
tanning small portions OF distilled spirits
or wine or compounds thereof.
Each collector is, therefore. directed
to give immediate notice to druggists,
confectionerS, and other persons concern
ed, in his district, that on and after jan
uary. 1, 1903. the special tax of retail
liquor dealer is required to be paid by
every person who sells or offers for sale,
to which is added distilled spirits or wine
(the fern,ented juice of small fruiD or
any compound thereof
That part Of ruling No. 223 in Treasury
Decisions. 1900 =(Volume g. page 31O), in
which it is held that where an alcoholic
into a glass of soda-water quantity so
small as to merely give a flavor TO the
water. the special tax of a liquor dealer
is not required to be paid for the sale
of such beverage, is hereby revoked, as
well as every other ruling heretofore
COLLECTORS are directed to furnish a
copy of this circular to the proprietor
or manager of every drugstore, confec-
tionery, or other place where spirits or
beverages Of this character may be sold,
and to see that on and after January l.
tions herein contained are reported to
this Office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
THOUGHT IT WAS CANDY.
what Happened to the clifton Forg

What Hammered to the Clifton Forge
Child, Who Bit Il Dynamite Cracker.
CLIFTON FORGE, VA, December 20
(Special)-The little daughter Of Captain
C. w. Golliday came near being seriously
injured recently. She picked up q dyna-
mite firecracl1er. and, thinking it a piece
of candy. put it into her mouth Fortu-
nateIy she bit it before taking the whole
thing into her mouth, and in the explo-
sion that followed. only her lips were
much injured. AS she is quite a small
child it is hoped her face will not be dis
figured.
Mr. George Killinger. of Marion, Va,
spent Christmas with his sister, Miss RAJ
chella Killinger, the art teacher of the
Master E. ". Smith, Jr. of Norfolk.
is visiting his sister, who is a pupil lat
the seminary.
r. Y. Van Horn. of this place, and Miss
Kathryne Mahala Hahn. of Winchester.
The wedding will take place on December
31st and the ceremony will be performed
hyE Rev. J. r. Van Horn, Of Hinton, ia
ther Of the groom.
The unusually cold weather, with the
continued high price of coal. is very hard
on the poor Of Clifton Forge. many of
whom had to be helped by those more
fortunate. -. $3.50
Mrs. w A. Bonavita ana family are
spending the holidays with friends in
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
THE YORK PEOPLE DISCUSSED.
Christmas Was Devoid of Incident
Good Price for Peanuts.

YORKTOWN. VA, December 29.-(Spe-
cfaL)-The holiday season, now rapidly
drawing TO a close. has been very quiet
and devoid Of anything unusual. The
yenal Virginian OF this section has had a
dull Christmas. The several county
churches Of the neighborhood have indulg-
ed in Christmas trees. and Santa Claus
has been on hand to distribute the pres
ents. Family reunions and dinners. fox
chases and hunting expeditions have been
the order of the week. Several dances
have also been given.
The most delightful affairof the kina
was the hop given by Mr.. L. ]. Smith
and B. M. Hardy. Of Warwick Court
house, in honor of two friends of the fam
lily visiting them-Msses Julia Plummer
and Ida Friend, of Petersburg. The dance
was very much enjoyed. and was well at
tended by a large number of the young
people of the neighborhood. Among those
present were Misses Beulah and Chloe
Jockey. of Jockey, Va. Ida Smith OF
York, Walter Harris and Walter Smith.
OF Ashland, T. NJ. Curtis, and W. Fl.
Walker, of Denbigh, and Messrs. Poindex-
ter. Sergeant Wynne, and Perdum, Of lie:
Hall
There is a move on hand among the
several local telephone companies Of this
vicinity to combine and merge their CAPT
tai stock with the Southern States Tcle-
| phone Company. The Chesapeake and
| Tidewa ter Companies which do all the
business of this section, are heartily III
favor of the consultations. This is an
anti-Bell or independent move.
One OF the largest dealers in cord wood
and timber in this section. informs your
correspondent that wood. both pine and
oak, is bringing extra high figures, witt,
the heaviest demand ever known in years.
forf 1.i q
enough to possess it, have been made this
season.
Messrs. J. w. Clements & Son, of the
| thriving little village Of Lee Hall. report
the best business III twenty years. These
gentlemen, who handle. the bulk of the
peanut crop of this part Of the county,
| also report fine crops and excellent prices
| for the nuts. A few days since they paid
| Mr. c.. D. Lee. of Grove, $3.50 for the
output of an eight-acre field, and con
sidered the figure quite reasonable. The
cultivation Of the peanut on the peninsula
! is becoming larger ana larger every year.
The Misses Cruikshank entertained a
select party of young friends at their
| residence, the old Nelson mansion, few
nights ago. Delightful refreshments were
served, and all the popular games OF the
season INDUCED in. Among those present.
were: Mr.. and Mrs r. c. Maitland and
Richard Wagner, OF Newport News, Mr.
T. M. Cruikshank and L. O. Powell. OF
Baltimore: Mr. and Mrs j. l. Wainwright
and Angelina Powell, of Grafton; Clinton
Hogge. of Richmond; Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Crooks, Miss Pattie Shield, Miss Clara
Chandler, E. F. Matthews, and Kenneth
Hudgins Of the town. -
Mr.. Wilbur Smith, now at home for
the holidays, from the Gloucester7Acsd-
envy. is quite sick at his fathers residence
q It Warwick Courthouse.
Rev r. w. Crooks, who has been con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
CHRISTMAS IN WYTHE.
The Poor Were Not Forgotten-Per-
sonnI md SociaI Nc1ys.

sonnf and Social News.
WYTHEVILLE. VA. december 90
cial.)-From business standpoint,
the holiday season was most satisfactory
to the merchants of this section, but So
cially it has been very quiet, indeed So
Tar, the entertainments given have been
mostly those of a charitable nature
Christmas trees. principally. The tree for.
the Methodist Sabbath school was given
Christmas night, and those at the Tresby.
terrain and Episcopal churches We're mad,
public Friday afternoon. OF course, all
of these entertainments were well at
tended.
Another tree was given short distance
east Of town. Friday afternoon, for the
poor children of that locality, and about
seventy-fiye Of the little unfortunates
were made glad by, the donations OF some
thoughtful people Of Wythevile. These
same good citizens sent out Santa
Claus to the poor children OF Wythe-
vile on Christmas night. From seventy
five to hundred little ones We're thus
supplied with Christmas sweets and toys.
This noble work., which has been going
on for some eight or ten years. had its
origin in a small way. but has since
grown to considerable proportions. i was
the intention of the promoters to give 3
tree to fifty poor children at Little Creek
near the Wythe- Bland line to day, but
the extreme cold weather will cause the
affair to be postponed until next week
This movement on the part Of some OF
our thoughtful people is in no way 2
church work, but is aided and managed
regardless of creed.
Miss Helen Huffard entertained the AT
ternoon Euchre Club on Thursday.
Miss Bland Dew entertained few nf
her friends on Thursday night. in honor
Of y, l. Ing of f,1n h in
Springs who is her guest.
There was a small ire at the residence
Of Mr.. r. P. johnson, on Main street.
Christmas night. Fortunately. it was dis.
covered and extingushed before any great
damage was done. A defective fiue was
the cause of the fire.
Mr.. Robert Reed is spending the holi-
days with his mother. Mrs. Josie Read. at
Ingleside.
day for Manchester, where they will visit
Mrs Ben Dennis.
Miss Willie Withers will leave Tuesday
for Richmond. to spend the winter with
her sister. Mrs. Putney.
Mr.. James Gibboney, of this place, has
resigned his position at Blacksburg Col
lege, and has accepted one with the Rye
Valley railroad, at Marion.
Miss Billie Moore has returned after q
lengthy stay in Wheeling, w. Va.
1t is reported that there will be sew.
eral weddings in Wytheville in the nen,
future.
Wythe is now in the midst of the cold
est spell of the year, and prospects point
to good ice for this section by Monday.
Among the college boys spending theis
holidays at home here. are Messrs. Rob-
ert and Samuel Williams. Gus Henser
Neuton Otey, Frank and Don Sptller
Stuart Campbell, James. Frank and Henry
Gibboney, and Joseph c. Shaffer.
Misses Ellen Logan and Mary Powell
are at home from the Woman's College
in Lynchburg.
Mrs. Kemp Grayson is visiting her
aunt, AIRS. Samuel Williams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
Fugitives Captured.

ROANOKE. VA, December 29.-(Spe-
ciaD.-Elias Brown, George White, Rorer
Rockfield and George Clark. the young
men who had escaped from the Lancaster
Ohio. reformatory and We're captured nv
Detective j. j. Harris. of this city. and
who afterwards cut out of the Vinton
TAIL, were re- ptured to-day at Buchan-
an Detectives Harris and Ferguson, who
had communicated with the refornaa tory,
left Immediately for Lancaster with
their prisoners In charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
ANOTHER CHILD A VICTIM
OF CARELESSNESS.
Little Negro, Left IN a House With
out Adult Companions, Hurned
to Death in Roanoke.

ROANOKE. VA. December 2e.-(spe-
zciaD.-To-day the small child OF Henry
Coles, colored. was burned to death. Inc
father was at work ana the mother was
doing laundry worissnt Hollins' Insti-
.tute., near where they live. Three small
children were left at home. and IN some
way the house caught fire. Two Of the
little ones escaped, bpt the third was
burned to death.
William A. Coles died yesterday at
his home three miles south Of thes city.
aged 50 years. Death was due to con-
sumption. He leaves q wife and several
.clssildrsn Mt. Cole was Ia. 81 aEom!nent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
THE MOVEMENT OF COAL.
L. e. johnson, of the \. q W., Has &
Plan to Accelerate 1t.

ROANOKE. VA, December z9.-(Spe-
cial)-The difficulty in securing the move
ment Of coal from the fields to the con,
sumers that has existed and congested
the operations in the southwest for more
than six months. seems at last to be
near a dissolution through the ingenuity
of General Manager l.. p. johnson, OF the
Norfolk and Western. who has issued an
invitation TO all the prominent operators
and their agents to meet him to-mor-
row, when he will propose some plan to
alleviate the strain under which both
sides have been laboring since the strike.
Already many of the operators and sales
men are in the city. Iney are registered
at the hotels. but when approached re-
sarding their proposition at the meeting
lAey are reticent about divulginG any in
formation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
VICTIM OF LOcKJAW.
CHARLES Il. MORRIS. OF NoRFoLK.
DIES FROM A PAINFUL WOUND.
BLANK CARTRIDGE CAUSED IT.
yessn Wa. Celebrating christina.
when Injured : Fight sxain,,
pi,oss Association : Death. I'm
rortsmouth-oenduc chasti.ed
for rs,nE Bad Lnnsnnse.
BLANK CARTRIDGE CAUSED IT.
Youth Wa. Celebrating Christmas
for Using Bad LnnsunEe.

NORFOLK. VA, Dec ea.-fspeciaio-
Charles Turne!, Morris. a boy in his
fourteenth year. and son of Captain and
Mrs Albert T. Morris. OF West Nor
IoIk died at the home of his parents
al o'clock this morning. from lock-
Jaw.
The youth while firing a blank cart
ridge pistol on Christmas Day. shot
himself in his hand, and although the
wound was n very painful one fatal re-
snlts were not anticipated until lock-
jaw set in. when death rapidly followed
Mr.. Branch b. Jordan. of Portsmouth.
died last night of typhoid pneumonia. He
was 80 years old and q car inspector for
the Seshoard AIRLINE railroad.
Mrs Mildred Hull. OF Portsmouth, died
)sst night as the result OF a stroke Of
paralysis. sustained Friday. She was the
widow OF Jacob Hull. and was 81 years
cid. Two daughters survive her.
FIGHTING THE PILOTS
Judge Marlin heard argument upon de-
rlurrers by the defendants in the eases
Of Messrs. Darden and Standworth. ot the
virginia Pilots Association, against the
masters Of the two schooners who refused
10 pay the compulsory pilotage charged
by the Virginia pilots against ali vessels
antering The Virginia Capes for Virginia,
points. The defendants claim that the
pilots charges are unconstitutional ana
his was the point argued by counsel to-
day. Judge Marlin reserved his decision.
The piiotage act is in the balance.
WHY Mr.. GRONER FOUGHT.
Mrs. ). a. Campbell Groner wife of the
gcnerair manager OF the Bay Shore Ter
Fuinal Company, and Miss Carrie Well
man. her visitor, appeared witnesses
IN the Police Court to-day. Mr.. Groner,
who chastised a street car conductor for
language used in the presence OF the
Iudies. was fined s.. while Conductor VIII
la1ns was fined SO for provoking the as
sault. The latter appealed.
DAN McGUE BADLY CUT.
Dan McGue a nac!linist at the Etna
Iron Works, was badly cut to-day by the
bursting OF an emory wheel, and is now
al St Nincents Hospital.
The United States torpedo boat Dale
went out on her trial trip to-day Hugh
Gordon Miller went as an especially in
vited guest of the naval officials who
came down from Washington for the trip
on the Dale.
Mr.. Miller said to-day that Major p.
G. Banks will not be reappointed collec-
Tor for the port OF Norfolk and Ports
mouth. and that j. Hampton Hoge. of
he said the plum viii likely be given to
one whose name has not been publicly
mentioned in connection with the appoint
Who this one is. however. Miller would
not say. The matter is being kept a
secret.
The naval collier Sterling. is overdue at
Cape Henry. She is bound back from Gu
LIBRA for coal for the feet. No fears are
fGlt for her safety
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
DR.. w. II. Fox Very III.

# ASHLAND. VA. December 29.-fSpe-.
cial DIR. w. n. Fox, he Oldest practic-
ing physician in Ashland and a gentleman
loved by every one III this section is very
i'll at his home here. He 3 has been in
failing health for some months, but only
in the past few days has his. condi ton
been such as to excite grave fears. His
age-77--is against his recovery, and the
worst may come at no distant day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30
consul HUBBARD Smith better.

WASHINGTON D. c.; Decembe b.
The state department. has received @advss
vices from Cairo Consul y.
bard H Smith; who I, has been III With
Rrio1,t.s 1dfsaaSes Is irnncoYlnR. sf8s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-30

Mrs. w. A. Bonavita and family are
spending the holidays with friends In
Richmond.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-02-15
Farming implements.

2two-horsc farm wagons. in good order,
family carriage | good top-huggy. / spindle
WAGON; two-horsc dearborn, with pole, and
shafts, horse cart, and harness, ! 'sborne
binder, In good ordcr, D"cring mower CIT
cut. used one season, 7 Mccormick, mower
Ait. cut. Osborne steel tCddcr. nearly new.
Tiger h0rs" rake, superior wheat drll,
hcnch z horse cutivator. nearly new ? hand
Gu tiNators. Osborne spring tooth harrow, |
Rawlings spring lever harrow, lspikc har
row, | Jog roller. 2 syracuse two horse plows,
! reversible clipper pillow, new last spring, .
hay flats, one 1871, the other 1sft, Strahorn
make. corn shelter grindstones, wheel bar
row, double harpoon hay fork. 125 feet rope
and pulleys, moving scythes and sheds, cross
cut saw, Farm bell, lot of double and single
trees. AZ gal. farmers boiler, cider and vine
gar barrels; forks, shoveIs, hoes. COW chains
grain bags, chicken coOps. hog troughs. post
axe, foot adZe, and many other articles
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-02-15
A SUSPICIOUS BILL.

y
duccd in the Legislature en-
Il titled AN Act to amend the
Charter of the Elkton Improve
nent Company of Cecil county. changing
its name. cnlarging the powers thereof
and comforting certain privileges. con-
tainS snake in the opinion Of the best
lawyers of Elkton. and in many places
its seeming desire to foster agriculture
and advance the best interests of Cecil
county is in reality an intent to secure
certain powers that would eventually al
low of the Elkton Fair Grounds again
being turned into II second Gloucester.
We do not claim that the present man
ayers of the Elkton Improvement Com
pany as far as they are known, would
put the grounds to this purpose, but it
would be in their power to make Il sale
of the property to racing syndicate
which could carry out such a program.
The bill is published in its entirety On
the first page of this ISSUE 50 that the
people of Cecil can run and read. Al
ready Il strong sentiment has developed
against the paSsng" of the bill, and
prominent business and professional men
are strong in their dcnuncation of TN"
measure. In Section >. the hill goes on
to say that it shall be lawful for the Elk
ton Improvement Company. to hold cX
hibitionS of agricultural and horicul
tural products, live stock trials of speed
between horses. athletic sports and
GAMES. Let MS ask what kind of
Games 1t would also give ii the power
within the grounds now owned. or which
shall be owned by said Company. during
an exhibition TO exhibit Any Games.
athletic sports. trials "f speed between
horses. shows or performances within
its grounds during amy such exhibitions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of amy
general or special law To the contrary"
We again a%k-Whut kind of Games is
meant by ANY Games. and why. if
this Improvement Company desires only
to conduct Il legitimate county fair.
should it ask the State of Maryland to
grant ii franchise to Ice carried out
Notwithstanding the provisions of any
general or special law to tn" contrary
Whether or not this exemption would
allow the sale of liquor on the grounds
is an open question. Another striking
feature of the bill is the naming of the
constnbulary which would be by the Off
GERS of the Company. The reader ut
once thinks that disorder must be looked
for 10 II great degree from the space
given this subject. and why should the
Company have sole power in the matter
of appointment. discharge etc. Is it be-
cause they would name men who would
not see too much: At the present time
rs far as the public knows, the Elkton
Improvement Company is entirely made
up of men of standing. but in the event
of their disposal of the grounds to Il rae
ing syndicate (Which would then assume
the corporate namcD, it is not difficult to
surmise what would naturally be the re-
suit
The bill certainly asks extraordinary
power and should not he passed.
The Cecil Wing" will lend its every
help toward the advancement of any legi-
innate enterprise taken up by the Elkton
Improvement Company. but it feels call
ed upon to condemn such measure as
the bill referred to.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-02-15
ELKTON, Md, FEB. Is, 1902.
CLEAN THE PAVEMENTS.

A PROMINENT citizen of Elkton
IA has called the attention of the
Il n Cecil Whi@" to the fact that
many citizen, of the town neg
Icct cleaning their paycmcnts after th"
fall of snow. whereby walking upon them
is dangerous. He suggested that this
paper mention the matter, and advis"
that the Town Council make it urgent
upon the residents to observe the "rdin-
ancc requiring them to clean their pave
mcntS promptly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-02-15

Jersey Cow, very fine, coming 3 years, with
calf by her side, Holstein Cow, coming 4
years; Jersey Heller, years; 2 yearling Jer-
sey Heifers, yearing Hefer half Jersey and
half Holstein, 5 Heifers. 5 to 6 months; Dur
ham Bull, years. This is a fine lot of heif-
ers, bred from choice stock; all our own
raising.
Hogs
10 head OF Shoats, weight from soto rs lbs,
Poland China stock; 2 Poland China Brood
Sows, will farrow early in March.
Harness
8 sets lead, set creamery and set single car
riage, set Of we'll made double carriage,
nickle mounted; sets work and sets car
riage fly nets, siX-horse lead line and check,
collars names and traces, 6 head halters and
odd brides, &c.
Wagons
Four horse iron axle wagon, carry 5000,
very easy running wagon, made by Hall Il
RitteDhouse, Zion; high rack for hauling
live stock fit above wagon; 2-horse wagon,
carry $500, all in good repair; creamery
wagon, top buggy, extension top surrey, all
In good repair; 2 carriage poles, one can be
made to fit any carriage.
Farm Implements
Osborne binder. good IA new, used 2 years,
never been off the farm; Osborne mowers,
Tiger horserake, hay tedder, spring tooth
and spike tooth harrows. 2 hand and Planet
Jr cuItivators, 2 No. 40 Oliver chilled plows,
American wheel cultvator. land roller, land
rubber, Pennsy lvania grain drill. hay zig
gings. 16 and IS feet; hay skids, 20 #. long,
good as new, with patent roller attached,
will carry $500; Van Wrinkle grain fan good
one. corn marker. corn shelter, grindstone,
medium weight bob sled, a dandy. made 10y
Watson; good basket sleigh and balls. corn
covorer; 2.horse spreader single az! double.
trees, maui and wedges hay ear aud blocks
and lot of rope; log breast and COW chains,
grain cratle, scythes, hoes. forks, rakes,
shoVels, spirit level and lot Of good tools,
cross-cut saw. small thresher for threshiug
fodder, makes a splendid shredder.
Dairy Fixtures
Six s-gallon creamery cans, 10 gal churn,
butter print and bowls, milk pans and strainer,
sgt. Gem ice cream freezer.
Household and Kitchen Furniture
Clough & Warren organ. good condition; 3
bedsteRds. single cot, feather bed and pillows
3 coal stoves. coal oil stove, Apollo No. 8
kitchen range, kitchen dish table, leaf table
kitchen chairs, 2 Perfect washing machines,
lawn mower. loyal. copper sauce kettle aud
spider. 2 brass preserving kettles and stirrer,
ham boiler, rs gals. excellent cider vinegar
lard cans, sausage suffer, benches and cook
ing utensils.
PrOvender
Oats and potatoes by bushel, corn by Dbl.
Very many other articles too numerous to
mention will be hunted up by day of sale.
TERMS-All sums of $40 and under cash
all over that amount a credit of months will
be given, purchaser giving bankable note
with approved security
GEO. W. CLIFFORD Il son.
J. o. Hindman, auct.
E. ID. Carhart, clerk. Feb. 15-2wBs.