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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
An American Classic.
as a Present

The publication of the Vir-
qinia edition of The Works
Of Edgar Allan Poe :" is i'm
portant because il gives what
is probably the best attain
able text Of the prose and
verse Of one of the foremost
American writer's. NO pains
have been spared 10 iind out
precisely what Poe wrote and
10 present it in a very con-
ven,ent form. Professor Har-
rison, Of the University of
Virginia, accompanies t h
edition with a biography
which is a model of frank
ness and sympathetic inter
pre,ation. The story of the
poets confused career is told
without evasion or conceal
ment, and yet with a true
insight into the causes Of the
tragedy which shortened his
life and obscured his reputa-
ton. These facts having
been stated with thorough~
going candor. there ought
new 10 be an end OF the long
controversy and a new APP
probation Of genius for
literature and of permanent
achievement Of a unique
kind. For Poe was poet Of
magical gifts, who has left a
small group Of poems which
have won for him & place
beside Hawthorne and Emer-
son as American writer's of
The first rank. He wrote a
large group Of short stories
which belong in the first rank
Of fiction writing. And he
was one of the first critics in
our literary history to ex-
pose and condemn sham,
unreal, sentimental and in
ferior literary work. and to
educate the taste Of the coun-
try.--Homnton w. Mable, in
LADIES' Home -Jou,naL.
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the General Assembly do not take kindly
to the suggestion to remove the head
quarters of the Department OF Agricul-
tIre from the State Library to the base
inent Of the Capitol in order to make
room for the Corporation Commission
1t was stated yesterday that the farmers
would line up solidly against the propo-
siiiou.
Whether there will be an encampment
fund provided for the State militia next
year now remains with the Legislature,
and the measure pending is being watched
by the members of the militia and the
commanders very closely. 1t is calcu-
lated that about $4,000 will be necessary
to defray the EXPENSES for one week for
the Seventeen and Seventy-lrst Regi-
ments. Colonel George Wayne Anderson
has the bills in charge and will push
them as speedily as possible in the Sen
ate.
Hon. L. P. Stearnes, OF Newport News,
who is one of the most enterprising mem
bers of the House, offered in that body
yesterday a bill designed to amend the
law in relation to persons owning and
operating slot machines and to prohibit
the keeping or being interested in the
keeping or exhibiting Of such devices.
The bill went to the Committee on Gen
eral Laws.
Hon. c. Conway Baker, of Westmore-
land. has made arrangements for the
packing and shipping OF the portrait of
William Pitt Earl, of Chatham. which
now hangs on the wall OF the House OF
Delegates, and expects to have the same
removed and shipped TO Westmoreiand
county when the House adjourns for the
Christmas holidays.
Major James II. Davis. OF Pulaski. and
High Constable John A. Mallory, OF Pc
tcrsburg, were on the floor OF the House
yesterday.
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Gas LEAK STILL
MUCH OF MYSTERY.
Difference Of Opinion Between
Hsaos Of City Departments.
MRS. CAY IS IMPROVED
Plumbing Inspector and Light Super
intendent Say That the Gas Comes
from sewtr-C.ty E. gineer
Claims 7 hat it Does Not.

Mrs. F. D. Gay still lies at the point
of death in the Franklin Hotel as re-
suit of partial asphyxiauon by gas-illu-
nlinating or sewer. The heads of two.
city departments are making every effort
to establish Just which kind OF gas it is.
Large forces Of hands have been put to
work in the vicinity Of the place In the
hope of discovering leak in the mains
of the light department or ascertaininE
from what sewer the gas may be escap-
ing into the large hotel.
Superintendent Knowles Of the light
department. maintains most strenuouSiy
that the gas which is SO noticeable III tho
vicinity of Franklin and Governor Streets
ard to which the probable fatal illness OF
Mrs. Gay is due, is not coming from the
mains Of the department over which he
has charge. He states positively that tho
i,uiG is not Illuminating gas, and says
that it is coming from a sewer In the
reighborhood. lie is OF the opinion that
the gas which is SO prevalent in the
hotel is being conveyed into the place by
means of plumbing connections.
THINKS IT SEWER GAS.
Plumbing Inspector Landers is equally
as positive as is Mr.. Knowles that the
fluid is sewer and not Illuminating gas.
tIe is unable to understand how, even II
it were from the mains Of the lighting
department. it could possibly get into the
hotel, as the place has not used gas tor
;lIumina ting or cooking purposes for over
a wear. He thinks. like MIR. Knowles,
,f1al the gas is being conveyed into the
house from a dead sewer in the vicinity
! by means of the plumbing connections.
But in the face of the opinion OF both
the officials, Acting City Engineer Jack
son Bolton says that the gas is not COM
ing from sewer but will eventually oe
/ traced to a leak In one Of the mains OF
The lighting department. However ne
has joined hands with superintendent.
Knowles. and both are making a great
effort to locate the trouble the street
has been torn up in the vicinity for sew
| eral DAYS, but as yet the source from
which the gas is getting into the house
has not been located.
/ The condition of Mrs. Gay last night
was somewhat improved. but owing to her
| n,I age little hope is entertained for her
| recovery.
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HEALTH IS WEALTH.


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George Il. Richardson is Selected
by the President-It Coca
sions Some Surprise.
Special Dispatcl tc The Times.)

FARMvILLE, VA. December 5.-Mr.
George II. Richardson has been APP
pointed postmaster for FarmviIe by
the President to succeed Mr.. S. II. Bliss.
The appointment came as a surprise to
many of the people of the town. who.
while knowing Mr.. Bliss would be re-
moved, did not look for immediate
change.
The applicants for the position were
Mr.. ]. E. Harris. Jr.. now assistant
postmaster, and Mr.. c. II Bliss. Both
of these gentlemen were highly recon-
mended by the patrons OF the Office, but
it turned out that something more than
local assistant was required to lift one
into the easy chair OF postmaster OF
Farrville.
Mr.. Richardson had not only many
endorsations from the people of the
town. but was backed by some of the
most prominent and leading Republic
cans of the State hence his speedy APP
pointnent. air. Sam Bliss, the outgo-
ing postmaster, held the office over one
half the customary term.
Mr. Richardson was formerly post
master of the town, during which time
the patrons were faithfully and eff
GENTLY served. He promises equally as
good. if not better. service than was
ever before given the public here and
will. if necessary. devote his entire
time to the duties Of the Office He does
not expect to take charge of the office
before the first of :ae year.
a report comes from the lower end Of
Prince Edward county that the negroes
in that section are doing all in their
power to raise money to fight the Vir-
ginia Constitution in the United States
Court. They are forming clubs and So
cieties in order to raise money for John
S. Wise.
nearing completion, and the contractors,
Messrs. Petyjohn & Company, of Lynch
burg expect to turn same over to the
railroad by the first Of the year. The
unfayorable weather OF late has delayed
work on the new depot. but in spite Of
this the new station is expected to be
ready to receive going and incoming
passengers by the LIST of January. The
shed. which will only be tire hundred
feet instead of four hundred feet. as
reported. is rapidly assuming shape.
The platforr, viii! be of select brick
and work has commenced on laying
them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
A CAUSE OF HEADACHE.
One Very Common Cause Generally
Oyriooked.

Headache is a symptom, an indication
OF derangen7e or disease in some organ
and the cause of the headache is difficult
to locate because so many diseases have
heaaache as a prominent symptom; de-
raagement Of the stomach and liver
heart trouble, kidney disease, lung trou-
bile. eye strain or i'll fitting glasses Will
produce headaches, and if we could al
ways locate the organ VIII ch is at fault,
the cure OF obstinate headaches would be
much simpler matter
However, 70. that form of headache
called frontal headache, pain back OF the
ewes and in forehead, the cause is now
known to be catarrh OF the head, and
throat: when the headache is located In
back of head and neck il is often caused
from catarrh OF the stomach or liver
Al any rate catarrh is the most com
mon cause of such headaches, and the
cure of the catarrh causes a prompt dis
appeararce OF the headaches.
There is at p. esent no treatment for
catarrh so convenient and effective as
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, a new internal
remedy in tablet form, composed of an
tiseutics like RED gum. blood root which
oc+ uoou the blood and calse the elmina-
tin, Of the catarrhal poison from the
system through the natural channels
Miss Cora -Ainsley, prominent school
tea cher in one OF our no, maj schools,
sr.a,s of her experience with catarrhal
headaches and eulosizes Stuart's Catarrh
Tahlsts as a cure for them. She says:
II suffered daily from severe frontal
headache and pain in an back of the
ewes. at times SO intensely as to incapa-
ci,ate me in my daily duties. I had
suffered from catarrh. more or less for
ye,.hs but never thought it was the
cause Of my headaches. but finally be-
came convinced that such was the case
because the headaches were always
worse whenever / had a cold or fresh
attack OF catarrh.
,.Stuart's Catarrh Tablets We're highly
recommended to me as a safe and pleas
ant catarlh cure. and after using a few
fifty cent boxes which procured from
my druggists ! was surprised and de-
lighted to find that both the catarrh and
headaches had gone for good
Stuart's Catairh Tablets are sold by
druggists at fifty cents per package. un-
der the guarantee of the proprietors that
they contain absolutely no cocaine found
in so many catarrh cures) no opium ESQ
common in cheap cough cures) nor any
harmful drug. They contain simply the
wholesome antiseptics necessary to de-
stroy and drive from the system the
germs Of catarrhal dissasA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
CEyEHACTEREsTgC OF THS
SOUTH.

tits a we'll established fact that South
ern smokers are particularly careful in
their choice of tobacco. They know the
quality of the tobacco that grows from
the soil where they were raised, and they
know that that tobacco is, good tobacco.
That is W Piedmont Cigarettes have
gained such stronghold in the hearts OF
Southern smokers. They know the
tobacco in Piedmonts comes from the
famous Piedmont section of the South,
and that it makes good cigarettes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
MRS. JOHNSON DEAD.

MRS. JOHNSON DEAD.
Mrs Margaret Selan Johnson, wife OF
Mr. C. Nj. Johnson. aged thi ty-three
years, died at l2:aU o clock " eunesoay
night al her home. No. 3lo west Sc, en-
Street, after being sick only few days.
In charge of Undertaken Morrisette. the
remains VIII be shipped to Wakefield.
Surly county. her old home. this moi nil &
at s:35 clock. and :nterment will be
made in the family Blu. ying ground.
A CHILD DEAD.
Herbert Eugene, the three-year-old
son of MIR and Mrs. T. ]. Wood, of NO.
1919 Decatur street. died yeste4 day morn
ing at o'c.ock. The funeral will lie
from the house this afternoon at 5
o clock and interment Will be made III
Many Cemetery. Rev. Benjamin Denniz
VIII officiate.
TROUBLES "A FEW.
Willie Driver and Willie Dubbins for
fighting in the street paid $3.50 each.
a dwelling was entered anu robbed
" ednesday night near the CO. ner of
Tenth and Stockton Streets. and a money
box containing about one dollar taken
away by the thieves.
Car No. 1876. in charge OF Motorman
Clements and Conductor Ferguson. struck
a wagon of Mr.. c. L. Council. OF Rich
mond, commission merchant. yesterday
morning and completely wrecked it. The
accident happened on Seventh st eet
near Porter and for while blocked the
street and caused some excitement. It
aus th,t the wagon drove out rapidly
from behind another wagon and dashed
into the approaching car with the
natural result.
PEAsUNtLs AND BRIEFS.
Dr. T. p. Mathews was reported bet
ter last night than he has been for sew
eral days. He was able to take little
food yesterday.
Mr.. a. J. Garter, clerk for Mr.. D. L.
Toney, who has been sick, is able to
Mr, kenneth Smith, a well-known
trainman. residing in this city, is to be
one Of the directors il: the new national
bank.
There will be several committee meet
ings Monday night, in order to al
ow the reports 10 go before the City
Assembly.
Mayor Maurice is suffering somewhat
from severe cold. He Is so hoarsc
that he talks with difficulty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
RIGHT LINZ:
Between Richmond and Norfolk
Old Dominion Steam ship Com
pany's New Steamers Bran
don and Berkeley.

leave Richmond nightly from company's
wharf, Water Street. at o'clock for
Norfolk Fare one way. $3.50; round trip,
$3.50. including state-room berth, arriving
at Norfolk at A. NJ. there ira nsferring
to New York steamer. daily, except Sun
day. On and after December LIST these
steamers will stop at Newport News in
both directions for passengers only.
JOHN F. MAYER, Agent
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TRAGIC DEATH
Minister Buck Fell Sudde " and ex>
pred Without Groan.

{By Associated fteos.)
YOKOHAMA, Dec. paralysis OF the
heart caused the death Of United States
Minister Alfred E. Buck, which oc-
Cured yesterday. The end was tras-
ically sudden. Mr.. BUCK was the guest
M the Emperor in a duck hunt on the
shjnhama preserves. y bird had been
netted and the minister, with a jocular
remark, started to reset the net. Sud-
denly he fell and without word or
yroan, expired instantly. He had suf-
led from a weak heart for some time.
Mrs Buck was not with the party.
Mr.. Buck was held in high esteem In
Japan and the flags on government
buildings have been placed at half-mast.
The funeral has been set for Monday
next. Secretary J. NJ. Ferguson is in
charge OF the legation.
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Polk Miller al Ashland.
lsnecial DISPATCH TO The

Especial Dispatch TO The Timesl
ASHLAND, VA, Dec. POLK Miller
viii give an entertainment tomorrow
evening the chapel hall OF the Randolph
Macon College FOR the benefit of college
athletics
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

the Mayor dismissed Mr.. Dobbins, hold
Ing that The matter should nave been
attended to before the house was eiecl,d
ana not after 1t had been nearly COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

Tuesday next will be big day in
LEGISLATIVE clrcies. The Whitehead oOd-
va u-LaMDe-n-Bibb contest for seats IN
the muse wl.i come DeIure Inc EIections
Committee Of that body and the CORE
spending committee OF the Senate Will
a. the same time be considering the
Earksdale pure elections measure.
Ii the morning, at III O'Clock. the Coun-
ties, Cities and Towns Committee of the
house will have up the great subject re-
latlng TO the MODE Oh choosing commits
sicEers % the revenue, and all these
matters will cause big fights.
The bill Of Hon. E. c. Foll1es. provid-
ins for serni-monthly settlements OF la
tc.ers at mines and factories, as amended
by Hon. W. w. Baker. of Chesterfield,
Will almost surely pass the House to-day.
The opposition has been rather unfur-
tunate in the management Of their fight,
while the sturdy patro has carried on
bis battle with his wonted vigor and
de1terity. 1t is the prevailing opinion
In legislative circles that the bill will
pass.
The Capitol Commission held meet
ms: in the Senate Chamber yesterday af-
Ter Governor Montague presided,
and had Architect holland present to
law the proposed plans for repairs before
tho House and Senate Finance Commit
tees. which bodies sat Jointly with the
commission No action was taken. and
ths Commission will meet again at $50
.,.clock this morning In the Governors
Office.
r. 6, .a,d that the farmer n,emhers of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06
MILLINERY.

IL 1l1i'iA> A3As / Z
= WILL FOR THE NEXT THIRTY
DAYS sell my stock OF MILLINERY at
and below cost In order to change place
IF business. Mrs. NJ. y. NVORTHAM. 30
North Sixth Street between Grace and
Broad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WORK OF ANY KIND RC WHITE
man, well acquainted in the city; 5000
references; shippiHg clerk or coilect-
Building.
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PERSONALS.

ctcso CABINET GRAND PIANO" USED
less than a year: will Sell for less than
one-half cost. Address HURRY, care
Ladder Office. Z
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PATENTS.


PATENTs-PROTECT YOUR IDEAS.
No allowance no fee: consultation free.
Est. 1854 MILO 3. STEVENS e CO.,
81 Fourteenth Street, Washington.
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HELP WANTED-MALE.

YOUTH Is 70 IL YEARS:
to make himself useful In and OUT OF
store Address in own handWritinS
with references VIM. Jonas. Rlch-
mond, Va.
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-To RAISE SOME MONEY
quickly will sell a fine Upright PIANO
for one-fourth first cost. Address
"KNABE,', care this Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

PARTY WITH IL YEARS E&PERI Enc
in grocery business would like employ
ment of some kind; can give reference:
T. w. MINOR. Third Avenue. chestnut
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED-A LADY DESIRES A POSI-
ton as stenographer and typewriter
has had office experience and can fur
nish fIrst-class references. Address
..WORKER." care this Office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. POSITION AS STEEOG IA
pher and typewriter by .oung lday with
best references. Address G. NJ. T.. care
This office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. WORK By A LADY WHO
is experienced in hotel work or good
houseEeeper. or TO sew or clerk In a
store; terms reasonable Address SUS-
SIZE, care OF this office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

FOR SALE-A FINE BAY HORSE.
full of spirit. but not afraid OF any
thing; trained to stand anywhere; per-.
fectly sound. Can be seen at COS
BY'S STABLES. North Fifth Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. FOR u. S. ARMY: ABLE.
bodied. unmarried men, between ages OF
q and IS, citizens OF United States, OF
good character and temperate habits. VINO
can speak read and write English. t'or
information apply to RECRUITING Of
FICER, 10 East Broad. Richmond, va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. EMPLOYMENT OF SOME
kind: have had experience in mercan-
tile line and office work; could give
first-class reference as to qualifications.
etc. Address BUSINESS. Room q. this
office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

THE GREATEST PIANO AND ORGAN
sale ever attempted In this city Is now
going on at the Cable Co. s. II you
haven't the ready money. your credit
is good.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

GREATEST VALUES IN RENTED
niauos. Get the best from the Gable.
Co. No. 213 East Broad Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

1 WANT TO SELL QUICKLY ONE
lady's handsome PHAETON and one
beautiful Mahogany Cabinet Upright
PIANO, both In fine order and as good
as new; having no use for either. wilt
sell on long time IL desired. Address
LADY" care this office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD WITH THE
cable Co. Get one of those 300 pianos
and organs at cost Don't miss this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. POSITION AS COMPANION
or to teach in private family; qualiti-
cations-usual English branches. French
and Mathematics; references exchanged.
Address Miss MARY LEE HALL, War
saw Richmond county va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

A REFINED AND TRUSTWORTHY
lady wishes to obtain a position as
housekeepei or com panion to Invalid
lady; good references given: no objec-
ton to leaving city: Address COMPAN-
ION Care Postmaster. Station A. city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

SOMETHING NEW-MUSlCAL cABI-,
nets, art site design and finish. The
Cable Co.
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HARNESS MANUFACTURERS.

WANTED, BY A REFINED LADY OF
IS years Of age. position as matron In
some linen department in hotel or some
public institution; companion tor lazy or
solicited Address Box Is. Charlotte
Courthouse. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. a POSITION TO TEACH
small children. Address Miss f., Box
s.. F.D.SNo. - Cha tham.-Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

work The Sunday or Daily Times will
advertise 1t for you Cut out the FREQ
Coupon, good for Is words. Everybody
reads the Sunday and Daily Times want
ads.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

GUITARS. BANJOs, MANDOLINS,
violins. Zith:rs, etc.. must so below
cost to make -oon Cor large stock of
phonogra phs. Come early and get your
choice. The Cable Co.. No. 23 East
Broad Street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

SITUATIONS wAxr1D-1rnA11.

WANTED. By a MIDDLE-AGED AND
capable lady. e position a. compansap
to an elderly lady or invalid: best red
erences given. Address C. w. c., case
Postmaster, Manchester, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

WANTED. A POSITION AS coMPAN-
ion or to nurse sick or invalid lady:
have had some experience In hospital
nursing and caring for invaiids: can
show certificates from Richmond doc
tors. Address L. NJ c.. Carrier No.. s.
Nurse. Nurses Settlement Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

In ten days or TWO Weeks THESE gen
tIemen who constitute the Revision
Committee of House Roads and Internal
Navigation Committee. but with power
and authority from the General Com
r7ittee to originate and submit for the
acceptance OF the conr'ittce generally
srch measures as they deem proven. will
hand in their report in the shane of
bill covering the broad and important
field set out above.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-06

BUY NO OTHER UNTIL YOU SEE
and hear the wonderful zonophone ard
Edison photograph. the acknowledged
leaders of talking machines. Special
holiday prices at the Cable Co.. No. 210
East Broad Street.