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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

A new preparation for the cure of
catarrh has attracted much attention III
the PAST few months and has met with
great favor from the medical protes-
sion. not only because 1T Is remarkably
successful i'll the cure OF catarrh, but
also because it is not a secret patent
medicine; any one using 1t knows just
what he is taking into his system.
II is composed of blood root, which
acts; on the blood and mucous Nom
hrane hy,irastin for same purpose 10
clear the mucous from head and throat
and red gum of eucalyptus tree, TO de-
stroy csltarrh germs In the blood.
All of these antiseptio remedies are
com biued IN the form OF a pleasant
tasting tablet or Iozensc, and are sold
ty druggists under name OF Stuart's
.Catarrh Tablets, and many recent tests
in chronic csltarrh cases haze estao-
lished its merit beyond question.
Dr Sebrins states that he has dis
carded inhalers. sprays, and washes and
depends entirely upon Stuarts Catarrh
rabIet4 in treating nasal catarrh. fte
saws: IT have had patients who had lost
the sense Of smell entirely. and whose
hearing was also impaired from nasal
cat,rrh recover completely after a few
1,1asrs, NO of Stuarrs Cararrh Tablets,
havs been equally successful with ti,s
-arnodv in catarrh of the throat and
.atarrb of stomach / can only explain
i on the principle that catarrh is a con
stitntional disease. and that the anti
ssntio properties in these tablets drives
the catarrhal poison completely out OF
the system"
DIR. odeli says. have cured many
cases of catarrh of stomach In past four
nontfis by the use OF Stuart,s Catarrh
Tablcts alone. without the use OF any
other remedy and without dieting Tire
tablets are especially useful In nasa,
caturrtt and catarrh or the throat, clear
ing the membranes and overcoming tha5
continual hawking. coughing and ex-
pectoratins. So disgusting and annoying
10 catarrh sufferers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
AFFAIRS IN NELSON.
Farmers ID Fine Spirits and are Only Waiting
for Coed Weather.
lsarcinl Dispatch 10 The Tlmes.l


ELLINGTON, VA. Feb. 22-The snow
and ica is nearly as deep and thick as
at this time three years ago. The roads
are rough and covered with ice, and but
ETH, travel or business is done.
Mr.. c. II. Stewart and family, VINO
removed a year ago to 1ilberene, havs
moved back here to their old home. Mr..
stewart is nearly ninety years old and
very feebIe in mind and body
Mr.. William Johnson, of West Nir-
einia, is on visit to his father, Mr.
Robert Johnson, who is now eighty years
old and very feeble.
Rev. M. A. Davidson preached here
Sunday and says the weather and roads
have made it almost impossible TO meet
his appointments.
Mr.. ]. G. eHenderson has been shipping
quite a quantity of lumber, but owing TO
the weather has had to suspend saving
for several weeks.
Mr.. John Johnson, who has been criti-
cally i'll for some time. grows worse,
with no hope of recovery.
Mr.. X. j. Warwick has Just purchased
;, small tract of land from Mr. w. Il.
Perkins at s. per acre.
Mr.. r. n. Bryant, depot agent of the
Southern Railway Company near Alex
anf,ria is here at his mothers quite sick
The farmers are shipping their tobacco
ranitllv to Lynchburg, and arc Wen
pleased with the sales OF the low grace.
hut good leaf is selling low
Wheat never looked worse Operation
ON the farms Is entirely stopped. Ho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
GLADSTONE GLEANINGS.
New Track aud Large Y Laid-Marricd
Couples Oh Tour
Special Dispatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Timcsl
GLADSTONE, VA, Feb. 22.-Ehe Cfies-
apeake and Ohio has put in a considerable
amount Of new track here. Including u
large Y, on Which to turn the very lars,
engines
Mr.. c. y Pillou. one OF Ciladstone.a
popular young men. was married d few
days since in Richmond. ard will. after
an extended bridal tour, return here to re-
side
A1r. &. L. Phaup, a valued employees
of the Chesapeake and Ohio, is away on
his wedding tour He and his bride arc
expected in a few days, and will make
this their home.
The little Misses Waller. OF Richmond.
were the guests last week of their uncle.
Mr. T. l.. Waller at tire Hotel Gladstona
The Y. NJ C. ~ secretary here, Mr. r,
CT. Harnes and wife are in Staunton att
tending the Y NJ c. y convention.
Mrs. j. O. Wallace and little daughter.
Mary Paul. are visiting at the home of
Mr.. James Walker, near Lexington
Mrs. S. G. Pa%ne. is the guest of Rev.
Mrs Berrman, of Manchester
CAPTAIN j. O. Wallace has been quite
sick. but is out again.
Jack I'yree, coIored an aged and faith,
fui employee Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
died at his humble little cottage near
here. February 10. He Tad been in the ser
vice of the Chesapeake and Ctio mary
years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

the rabbi, accompanied by all present
in the Russian language and prayer
by all, turning their faces to the wall;
and then the ceremony belng ended the
whole party joined in dance, music
being rendered by q. band brought from
the city. A large number of friends
were present from various parts, coming
largely by the Richmond and Petersburg
Electric Railway, and made quite q scene
as they passed through this village in the
snow on.foot
a beautiful wedding supper was had
and people from the hedges and high
ways" were Compelled to come In and
feast and dance till the broad day
light and went home with the girls in
the morning.
"Air. and Mrs. Arenson'' were tho re-
cipients the day previous their marriage
Of seventeen congra tulatory kilograms,
many Of them novel and amusing, as well
as poetical, which were read publicly to
the guests during the feast.
Mr.. f. c. Mcqueen, Of the Equitable
Life of Richmond, was made happy
this week by the appearance Of another
life" in his family-a daughter being
born unto them on Wednesday morning
at this place. Mr.. Mcqueen and wife
are natives of Texas
Miss z. w. Lecato, principal, and Miss
school here, have resumed their duties
again, after few days of Snow
bound
Mrs. Firth and Miss Hewlett, her sis
ter, from Chesterfield Courthouse, took
the electric cars at Centralia yesterday
for Richmond and returned by the same
route in the afternoon.
Mrs. C. c. Blankenship also visited
Richmond by the same line.
u-l nh; Of
very low rate, attend school daily at
Kingshead Creek over the electric road.
Mrs. ]. E. Perdue, the wife of the post
master at this place, went to the Old Do
minion Hospital yesterday to be treated
by DR.. George Ben. Johnson and expects
to remain there for a few days Mrs.
Perdue has been suffering from spinal
trouble for a long while.
Mrs E. D. Archer, who has been in
poor health ever since the death of her
husband, is; somewhat improved.
The cars on all the roads are running
through, but the travel has been serious
ly interrupted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
.CHESAPE FAKE AND
WESTERN SURVEY
The Engineers Find the Grade
Very Favorable.
ENGINEERS AT MT. CRAWFORD
Perry Cox, the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Wonder,
Has Broken Down in HeaItt-Organ-
alton of au Auti>salooa
Lcasus-Pretty Wedding
AT MT. CRAWFORD
(sneci.1 pispatch to The Timcs.)


STANTON VA, Feb. "..--EnStnecr
ErvinS and his corps of assistants VINO
arc surveying a route for new saiirGdd
between the Chesapeake Western, Bridge
water and Shendun, this week reached
Mt Crawford. The line is to run close 10
Crawford crossing from the property or
w III, Tutwiier across the farm OF MIS-
Mary J. Kiser The chief engineer IS
much pleased with Inc grace in that sec
ton, as it is ut NC place over two feet.
The route passes through the farms OF
Mrs Kiser and j. S. Craun, damaging
them both very seriously.
The judge of the Circuit Court mas
granted a charter to the Basic Drug Com
pany to do business in Basic City. With
a capital of from five to ten thousand
dollars. r. W. Crowder, Basic City's
progressive young lawyer, is president;
James NJ. Coyner, vice-president' and
w. w. Glass, Jr, secretary and treasurer
DEAF MUTE WONDER
Perry Cox, the little deaf-dumb and
blind boy who lives In Grsyson county,
and who made such wonderful progress
this session at the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
institution, was sent home last Tues
DAY on account of his bad health 1t Is
hoped that he will soon recover sufficient
~ to return to school,
Sergeant DAILY, recruiting officer for the
United States artillery, this week sent
Howard, Hicks and Arthur HUFF, Of Staun-
ton, and William Singleton, of Charleston,
w Va, to join the United States army.
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE.
A meeting of the members of the anti
saloon league to effect a local organiza-
ton was held in the Baptist Church Tues
day night. On motion Rev. |. w. Can
ter, pastor Of the Methodist Church, was
elected chairman, ard Preston a Ross
secretary. The chairman read the model
constitution for the Information of the
meeting which was adopted. Nearly two
hundred have already signed applica-
lions for membership.
4 suggestion was made that frequent
public meetings be held, that the cause
may be kept before the people, and that
its work may be thoroughly understood
and appreciated
COOk-RODGERS.
a pretty wedding took place at the
residence of j. W. Cook, of this city, at 3
o clock Wednesday night, when Walter
E. Cook, son of J. Wesley Cook. and Miss
Minnie Rodgers, of Spottswood, were
united in marriage. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. II. L. Wood. pas
tor OF the Baptist Church Mrs. Leonard
Gregory, sister of the groom, was dame
of honor and Leonard Gregory best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook will make their home
in Stanton.
Leonard II. Newman, son of the late
j. a. Newman, died at his home IN TINS
city Wednesday of consumption Mr.
Newman was % years old, and leaves
wife and one small child Mr.. Newman
was a Woodworking and worthy young
man. and a faithful working Christian
and member of the Baptist Church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Table Damask.

You'll find nothing wanting either
IN the appearance or wear of the
Table Linen advertised to-day.
Particularly so is our Irish Da-
mask at S1.50. It's not only very
heavy, but remember it's III yards
wide.
Look at it tomorrow morning.
SOC for Mercerized Damask, satin finish,
good width, as fine as CSC linen num-
Der.
SOC for German Damask silver bleach
ed, all pure linen, large, pretty designs,
worth CSC.
z9c for German Damask, extra heavy
satin finish, silver bleached, would be
cheap at 9Oc.
S1.oo' for Scotch Damask, two yards
vide, SMALL neat designs, fine satin
finish, great value.
s..25 for Irish Damasl, IL inches wide,
extra heavy, designs dots, tleur de lis,
geraniums and peoples.
S1.5O for Irish Damask, 2z
yards wide, extra heavy, entirely
new designs special bargain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

Seven years ago the State of Illinois granted
TO the PhySlctanS Institute of Chicago q charter.
There was need of something above the ordl-
nary method of treatment for chronic diseases,
something more than any one specialist or any
number OF specialists acting independently
could do. so the State itacf, under the powers
granted it BY its general laws, gave the power to
the Physicians Institute to furnish to the sick
such help as would make them well and strong.
Ever since its establishment this Institute has
endeavoced in every possible way to carry out
the original purposes of its establishment under
the benefcient laws of the State.
Three years ago, the Physicians Institute,
realizing the value of electricity in the treatment
of certain phases of disease. created under the
superintendent of its staff OF specialists an
electric belt, and this belt has been proved to be
Of great value as curative agent. From time
to time 1t has been improved until 1t reached
that stage of perfection which warranted Its
present name OF Supreme"
This belt is the most effective OF all agents In tho
cure of rheumatism, lrmbago. lame back. nerv-
Gus exhaustion, weakened or lost vital functions,
varicocele, kidney disorders and many other
complaints.
This Supreme Electric Belt'' IS made In one
grade only-1OO guage-there is no better electric
belt made and no better belt can be made. You
have only to write to the Physicians Institute
and one of these belts will be sent you absolutely
free. It not sent on trial, 1t is yours to keep
forever without the payment Of one cent. This
generous offer may be withdrawn at any time, SO
you should write to-day for this free Supreme
Electric Belt" to The Physicians Institute,
20s6 Masonic Temple. Chicago, Ills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Silk Waists.

All-Silk Taffeta Waist, tucked
back and front, made with new col
lar and new sleeve, $3.50.
Jap Silk Waist, in evening shades;
also black and white, tucked to, bust
line, finished with hemstitching. The
best waist we have ever been able to
offer at so moderate price-S2.98.
All-Sillt Taffeta, entire front tucked
and hemstitched, trimmed in small but
tons, large flared sleeve and bands OF
self material, S5.e8.
All-Silk Taffeta, tucked to bust
line, finished in hemstitched braid,
small buttons tucked collar and
back, flared cuff and Bishop sleeve.
These waists come black with white.
white with black, and turquoise
with black-S4.6o.
The Gibson Waist, in nice quail
ity Pea de Sole. narrow hemstitch-
ing and tucked effects, finished with
tie and loops. These waists come
in white, black and turquoise, S5.98.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Little More Than Half the To
bacco Crop Marketed.
FOR WATER AND SEWERAGE
Virginia Wagon Company Doubles Its Stock.
A Corn Mill to Be Bun by Electric
power-An Interesting Revival.
Personal Mention.
81
Especial Dispatch to The Ttmes.


SOUTH BOSTON, VA, Feb. Elm
spite of the very cold weather and about
inches Of snow covering the ground,
tho tobacco sales have held UP well and
tho prices continue good The dealers es-
innate that a little more than half OF the
crop in this county has been marketed.
AT a recent meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Virginia Wagon Company, OF
" hich Mr.. John c.. Harris is manager,
the business of the company was shown
to be increasing so rapidly that the capi-
tai stock was doubled This enterprise
has been in operation only a. little more
than two years. and its success has been
very gratifying.
SEWERAGE AND WATER
The work of surveying the town for
the purpose Of installing a complete
sewerage system and supply Of pure
water to supersede the present supply,
which is pumped from Dan River, is be-
ing pushed forward under the super
vision of Civil Engineer Henry u. Knox,
Jr., Of Charlotte, N. c., whose plan is to
sink one or more Artesian wells just out
side Of the corporate limits OF the town.
The Cooley Mill Company. formerly OF
Hillsboro, N. c., has purchased a site on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad, and
will in a short time begin the construc-
ton of a large corn-nlill, which will be
operated by electricity, the power to DO
supplied by tho South Boston, Electric
Light and Power Company.
OWEN-FICKLIN.
Mr.. Rufus Owen, of Black Walnut, and
Miss Belle F'icklin were married yester-
DAY at the homo OF the brides parents,
rear Fredericksburg, and after a south
ern trip will reside at Mr.. Owens de-.
lightful home at Black Walnut.
Mrs. Sallie c.. Walker, wife Of Mr.. p.
Frank Walker, Of the wholesale and re-
tail grocery firm of Blackwell &Walker,
is extremely ILL., and there is very little
hope Of her recovery. She has been III
bad health for some time, and expected
tt. leave in g. few days to spend the re-
mainder Of the winter in Florida.
Mrs John w. Hodges, Of this county,
died in Lynch burg few days ago, where
she went to d hospital to undergo an
opera ton, which she did not survive She
was the wife of MI. John w. Hodges
and the mother Of Mr.. T. i. Hodges,
both Of whom arc engaged in the to-
bacco business here.
Mr.. John j. Owen, representative IN
the House Of Delegates of Prince Ed
ward county, was a svisitor here this
week. He was formerly a resident oil
South Boston.
VISITORS.
Miss Emma Watkins, of Buffalo Lithia
Springs, virginia daughter Of MIR.
Charles s. Watkins, is visiting at the
home Of her uncle Mr.. H. ]. Watkins.
Miss Susie Darlington, of Clarksvilie,
Va is spending some time with her sis.
ter, Mrs. Samuel c. Morton, Jr.
A most interesting revival meeting is
in progress at the Baptist Church, CON
Quoted by the pastor, Rev.. j. w. Wild
man. assisted by Rev. L. Is. Johnston,
Of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev.
John Williams. of BroolSneal, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Some New Innings.

You want the best Innings, of
course, for your new spring garb.
Its dressy appearance depends
much on these very important adj
juncts.
To-day we want to tell you little
about two or three kinds that we be-
lieve will be just what you'll like.
The Crinette is a shrunk water
proof elastic innerlin.ng, very light
in weight. We have it in white,
tan, gray and black at 15c per yard.
a very desirable lining for eta.
mines is an Opalescent Silk with a
beetle finish. This lining is in fast
black and also in colors. zoe a
yard.
A nercerized fabric that has such
an appearance Of silk that the name
Awanna Silk has been given to it, is
of light weight and soft finish. In
all the new and popular shades, Csc
a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
LIGHT SNOWFALL IN SCOTT.
Cats City Has an Epidemic OF hlumps-A
SOmbre Hollow.
Especial Dispatch to The Times


CATE, CITY. Va, Feb 22-The snow
fall here this winter has been very llsht.
compared to some parts of Virginia.
Farmers would glady welcome a heavy
fall just ow, as it would help save the
wheat crop. The winter here has been
quite a mild one, and only one time could
ice have been harvested
Typhoid fever, which has prevailed here
for several months. is thought to be dying
out No deaths have occurred from it.
Gate City is suffering from an epidemic
of mumps.
Ciodsey5 & Bro have moved their plan
Mug mill to Bristol. Tenn, and Will re-
side there in the future.
Attorney Fl. c. T.. Richmond, accompani-
ed by his little daughter. Kathleen. left
for Richmond Va, to visit his father
and mother, Colonel and Mrs. J. e. E.ich
mond.
Just on the outskirts of Gate City is a
seuuestered spot worthy of note called
"Pate Hollow.
About forty-.hree years ago a man by
the name of Pate, in a fit of drunken
ness, Killed a fellowman ut a hotel here.
now the Boatw1ight House and shortly
afterwards expiated his crime on the gal
lows in that lonely hollow, As the
hanging; was public, a large crowd was in
attendance, and many persons living
now in Scott county witnessed it
One lady. then girl of fourteen, went
out of mere curiosity, and recalls the
terrible scerewith d feeling of regret and
horror II is a claiming dell. surround
ed on three sides by hills, and through
messy banks and grey boulard5 Il spark
ling stream OF water plays HIDE and
seek I;ii. IN spite of all it's attractive
ness a. spirit Of gloom seems To haunt the
place where once stood Il Sallows. 1t
is now used as s1aughter-pen by the
butchers OF Gate City.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Suits.
Atwood suits, made OF black cfeviot,
colarless Eton, Romano lined, skirt
made with a deep tlounce, SS.9S.

Atwood suits, made OF black cfeviot,
colarless Eton, Romano lined, skirt
made with deep tlounoe, S8.98.
a Basket Weave Cloth Suit, made
with vest front, bloused Elton Ro-
maine lined. new full flounced skirt.
These come in colorings, solid black,
blue, brown and green mixtures,
$1,000.
Navy and Black Strictly ATWOOD
Cheviot Suits, low cut Eton Jackets.
lined with nice taffeta, skirts flounced
and stitched. Perfectly tailored in every
detail, $3.50.
a handsome Collarless Elton
Suit, made of lightweight, home
spun. The Elton being trimmed
with navy black and white taffeta
cording. The skirt strictly tailor
made. Every seam finished with
rows of stitching; graduated flounce
at bottom, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
A NOVEL WEDDING
EVERYBODY Feasted and Danced to Their
Hearts Content.
Especial Dispatch to Tie Times


CHESTER, VA, Feb. 22.-Social life in
this village has been at a standsun for
the past week, most of the citizens be-
ing shut UP on account of the snow. and
sleet. The principal feature OF the
week i'll this community was the mar
riage of Mr.. Arenson and Miss Rebecca
Blaclzer. Mr.. Arenson is said to be a
..well-to-do' man Of Danville. and Miss
Blacker, is the daughter Of Mr.. L. Black
err, who conducts a store and bar on the
turnpike, about two miles east of this
place.
The marriage, which was c&etrased ac-
ccrding to the Jewish faith was a very
novel and S.'swelP' affair. The bride and
groom for about an hour sat opposite
each other in the wedding room, looking
intentIy at each other. Will the as
senlbled guests sat in silence: after which
the groom arose and crossed the room.
lifted tie veil and kissed his betrothed.
Then four beautiful girls with slaves.
held aloft a velvet canopy, under which
the couple took their stand, and the
rabbi commenced the ceremony in q for
s;En tongue. al terna tihg by song fro from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
Bath County News.
Special Dispatch to Tho Tiues.)

WARM SPRINGS. Va, Feb. 2a-The
cold for the past three weeks has been
extre1nel The ground of the entire county
of Bath has been covered With sheet
Of ice about two inches thick, and Monday
snow covered it and the mercury has
registered at zero ever since.
The youngest son of ME-. Charley KEEL
lar. Of Aillboco, broke his arm yester-
day while coastinE.
The roof. of Bath countys court
house, which was recently blown off, is
being replaced.
Mr.. Brown M. Trainer. of Eurnsvillc.
has scld his large farm to Mr.. George
C. Burns, of Bolar, for the sum of $. 200
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23
FARMERS FROZEN in
Prult Culture Being Fast Enlarged-1he
Rockfish Valley.
lSneclal Disnatch to- The Times.

CROZET, VA, Feb. 22.-Crozet Is
wrapped in snow. ice, and sleet The
trees are bending low. Every limb is
entirely enveloped i'll ice. Should these
conditions last long enough, mllch dam
age will be done to the fruit trees, bend
ing under this load Of ice. For one
month there has been continued winter
weather-icc, snow, and sleet. In con-
sequence Of these conditions, business
Of all sorts is dull and depressed.
Farming operations are at a standstlll.
Nothing can be done save prepare tobacco
for market, feed cattle, and set fire.
wood The enterprising farmer is chat
ing under these depressing hindrances,
but must take them philosophically and
look to the coming spring for weather
suitable for his general farm work.
The outlook for wheat in this section
is very poor. The drought last fall pre-
vented the young plants getting well
rooted, and the severe winter has we'll
nigh killed the stunted plants, and farm
ers of wide experience say the crop will
be a failure.
While fruit culture is the main In
dustry here, yet some farmers depend
on wheat as a money crop, and a failure
means not only a loss OF time and LABOR
and seed, which is very considerable In
wheat culture. but usually large fer
tilizer bill must be met from the pro-
ceedS Of some other crop
Fortunately the wise farmer OF TINS
section diversifies; when his wheat fails
his tobacco is a success, and vice versa.
and the majority have orchards, and are
annually increasing the fruit acreage,
knowing that lie cannot compete with
the great West in grain production, and
in fruit culture here he stands single
and alone and above coinpeutloH, IN
adaptabiiity of soil and climate.
Crozet needs railroad into the Rock
fish Valley. This road would extend
Iventy-fiye miles into one of the finest
sections Of Virginia, rich In minerals,
hardwood timber. and a very fine fruit
and general farming country. 1t would
prove a great feeder to the Chesapeake
and Ohio and be valuable to Richmond,
Baltimore, and Lynchburg, get vast
trade from this section via the Southern
road. which would all go to Richmond
should this road be built to Crozet