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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
whitaker-Harey Tobacco Company

Especial Dispatch 10 The T1mrs.o
& NINSTON-SALEAf,N n. c.. April l1.-W.
A Whitaker and ". L. Earve:, have ar
ranged to organize the Whitakcr-Ha rvey
Tobacco CoInpan:.. The two gentlemen
have been IN the tobacco business for
many years. The company will be incor-
po~ated and it is understood that Mr..
Whitaker will be president, Mr. Harvey
vice-presiuent and general manager, ana
Thomas Rucker. who has been associated
with Mr. Whitaker for number OF years,
treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
SUED FOR HIS WAGES.
A Street Car Conductor Takes Action
Against Norfolk Railway and Light Co.
lSnecial uIsnu,ch ta rnr ..,,urs. !

(Specis Dispatch 10 The iilncs.)
NORFOLK. VA, April Nv. w. Wall,
a noa-ullion conductor, left the Norfolk
Railway comDany's service recently. When
he asked for his pay he was asked TO sign
a receip; for SS.5S sin payment for az: ser
vices and other claims against the COM
pany." Now Wall was, he alleges, i'll q
recent accident upon the line, SO hurt
as to be incapacitated for duty. He.
therefore. refused to sign the receipt, anu
by his counsel, Mr.. Daniel Coleman, sued
tho company III Justice Seneca's court
for $S5S. A sequel is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
INCENDlARY FIRE.
Fine Horse and Stables Burned-Fire-
mems Hard Fight.
lspecial Dispatch to- The Times.l .

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
WINCHESTER, VA, April n.-An in
cendiary fire shortly after o'clock to-
night destroyed large stable in the rear
of the residence Of S. II. Hansbrough, to-
sether with a thoroughbred mare valued
at $500, trap and large amount OF
feed. "A strong west wind caused the
sparks to fly as driven snow, and the resi-
dences of Thomas Cover, the wealthy
leather dealer; DR.. VIM Miller, Mr.. Hans
brough and others were in imminent dam
ger, but We're saved from injury after a
desperate battle by the firemen.
The total loss is about $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
FAT CATTLE IN HANOVER.
Great Interest in the Proposed Electric
Line in the County.
lsnecial nisnatch to The Times

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
OLD CHURCH, VA, April Ia large
number of beef cattle have been fattened
in this section by the import stock
r;,isers this winter, and those that have
sold have realized better prices than
even before Still there are some who
are holding back for higher prices, know
ing that the stock on hand is not sutfl-
Gent to meet immediate demands.
The people here of all classes are highly
clated at the thought of an electric line
to be constructed to Mechanicsville,
and believe if it can be gotten that faI
in the country that there will be great
inducement offered by the farmers and
capitalists to extend it to this place, the
garden SPOT of Hanover.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
YIELDS A SHARP Ak.

Millions marvel at the multitude of mall
aides cut off by DR.. Kings New Life
Pills-the most distressing, too Stomach
Liver and BowC Troubles, Dyspepsia,
Loss of Appetite, Jaundice, Biliousness.
Fever, Malaria, all fall before these Won
der workers. o5c. at Owens and Minor
.Druc.- COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
GLOUCESTER CIRCUIT COURT.
Many Options Taken at GIouceste
Point and Lands Sold.
Especial Dispatch to The Times

GLOUCESTER C. H.. VA, April IL
Circuit Court is in session with Judge
Wright on the bench. Among the law
yers present from a distance are Messrs.
Marquis Jones, of Newport News; VIC. l..
Taliaferro, Of Hampton; Boyd Seers. OF
Mathews; and Herbert Lewis, OF West
Point.
The railroad through Gloucester is al
most in sight. Options continue to be
taken, and many acres of land. near Glou-
zcester Point have changed hands since
last week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Looking fora Sailor.

Mr.. z. *. Victor. the German consul
in this city, has been requested to sascer-
tain the whereabouts of sailor named
Bernhard Frederick August Bremen,
from barrow. AIecklenburg. in Germany.
Any Information concerning the man
will be gratefully received .$s
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
a NEARLY FATAL RUNAWAY

Started a horrible ulcer on the leg OF
J. b. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill, which
defied doctors and all remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Just as good for Boils, Burns,
Bruises, Cuts, Corns, Scalds, Skin Erup-a
lions and Piles. 25c. at Owens and
Minor Drug Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
j. o. U. a. M. ANNUAL COhyEN.
TON
Norfolk, Va, April 18th. Round Trip
S3.6O via Norfolk 81 Western nv.

Tickets will be sold April 18th. 18th and
~ 1902. Three daily trains each way
Leave Richmond at 0 A NJ. 2 d.: and
7:23 P NJ. Returning, leave .Norfolk- &c
further information apply to Richmond
transfer Company. Ticket Agent, Byrd
Street Station. John E. Wagner. City
G., II. BOSLEY, Dis. Pass Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
THE GREAT DISMAL SWAMP

OF Virginia is a breeding ground Of
Malaria germs. So is low, wet or marshy
ground everywhere These germs cause
weakness, chills and fever, aches in the
bones and muscles, and may induce dan
serous naladies. But Electric Bitters
never fail to destroy them and cure ma;
larial troubles. They will surely prevent
typhoid. ..We tried many remedies Tor
Malaria and stomach and Liver trou-
bles.n writes John Charleston, Of Byes-
vile. O.. ..but never found anything as
GOOD as Electric Bitters.' = Try them. Only
Soc. owens and Minor Drug Company
r,,a rantee satisfaction. &
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
SECRE7A AIRY GLEASON =
Of The Woman's Catholic Order Of.
Forresters, Chicago,
st. Francis Xavier Court No. l74, Endorses Lydia
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound

women are i-elcss in their the
they laugh sing and happy
left at utterly unable make
effort hearted and respondent
complaints she is by that
to and only to be left alone
don't know ~ this that iyda ~ 5
certainly certainly as the
VIII Mrs. Gleason
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

CA7kRRH
NEURALGIA
BURNS, PILES NE
TIRED feet
ERUPTI0KS >

Lynchburg firms will care to go in is
another ma litter.
81 think, continued Mr.. Barker, that
this consolidation will have a tendency
to place goods with the dealer and tho
consumer for less money than formerly,
and IN this it is unlike a manufacturing
combine. The consolidation will not
manufacture anything, but will simply
act as distributors between the manu-
facturer and dealer. I feel sure that it
will be more likely to lower prices to the
consumer rather than to advance them. :"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Toombs-Graninger.

fSrscial ntsnateh 70 The Times,
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. April H.,
Mr.. j. II. Toombs and Miss Mary Granin-
GER both OF this city, were married here
last night at the residence of Mr.. Thomas
Toonlbs. Rev. I. I. Chestnut officiating.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
BIG OIL STEAMER.
Third Contract for Newport News liz
T,.,o
Two Months.

Especial Dispatch 10 The Timrs.l
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 1.-The
Newport News snip yard has closed u
contract TO build an ocean-soing oil steam
er for Ine Saginaw Steel Steamship Com
pany. The vessel is 10 be ten thousand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Longshoreman's Long Fall:

Especial DISPATCH 20 TIC IiFseS.1 80
f NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April lid
win Hawkins, longshoreman. was knock
cd into the hold of The Virginia liner Al
leghany this afternoon, sustaining inter-
nal injuries, which may prove fatal,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Drowned in Tug River.

fsrecial Dispatch to The Times
BLUEFIELD. w. V "A, April 11.-John
sPendleton, of Oakvale, near here, was
drowned Wednesdays In Tug River while
attempting to cross. He was nineteen
years OF age and had been married only
ono week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Goyernmr,ent Depository.

Especial Dispatch To The Tlncs.l
WINCHESTER. VA, April 1.-THE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
has been designated as a United States
Government depository to the amount Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
THE HARDWARE COMBINE.
Richmond is in it, but So Far Lynch
burg is Not.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
LTNCHBURG, VA, April lin dis
cussing the consolidation of the hard
ware jobbing interests of the country,
Mr.. o. Il. Barker, Of the Barker-Jen-
1ings Hardware Company, stated this
yGorning that SO far no LynchburG firm
has vet Joined Richmond is included,
having been chosen as a central distrib-
uting point, and later the consolidation
may offcr,to take Lynchburg in, mas
much as it is Of sufficient Importance as
a distributing point, but whether or not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

tons, four hundred feet long, 1tty 1eet
beam, and twenty feet drausht.
,rhis is the third contract the yard has
secured in two months. the other two
being for lumber and passenger steam
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
GETS ROANOKE ACADEMY.
A Car Load of Horses Purchased for
the English Government.

Especial DISPATCH 10 The Ilmts.J
ROANOKE, VA, April n.-Jake Wells
to-day leased the Academy of Music
one of the largest and best theatres In
the State, for FIVE years.
Smyth Brothers, Of Norfolk, bought a
car load Of horses here to-day for the
English Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
DISSATISFIED WITH CHARTER.
of Windsor VIII Secure ar
Injunction Against it.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times,

ISVeCIa1 JJISl1HtCEI
WINDSOR. VA, April 1.-THE citizens
who are opposing the clause in Windsor's
new charter. which empowers the town
TO borrow money to buy land, and build
a new public school. will get an injunc-
ton restraining privilege of this clause.
They say that the charter was doctored
after it was read for ratification by the
citizens
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

GERMS OF.DISEASE should be prompt
s1y' exnelled from the blood This is time
When the system is especially susceptible
to them. G ct rid of all IMPURITIES in the
HOOD nv taking Hoods Sarsap arilla, and
thus fortieysyour5 whole body and prevent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
owEsT RATES NOR tn AND WE 81

Before you travel to any point North
west or Southwest. consult your inter.
est promote comfort and save money By
communicating with ARTHUR G.E LEWIS
A.. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
s1Royal Blue Line), No. 81 Cranky Street,
Withers Building. Norfolk. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
plscoNTINUANcE OF "NEw YORK;
AND FLORIDA SPECIAL"

The New York and Florida Special, ovaQ
the Atlantic Coast Line, will leave Rich
mond on its last trip this season. south
hound, Friday. April nth. and on
last trip. northbound. Tuesday. apr
c. S. CAMPBELI>
Division Passenger Agent.
S:S East Main IL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Two More Sufferers Cured.

"DEAE Mrs. PINKEAM:-I SUI
fered daily from backache and stom-
ach ache. Menstruation was sup
pressed for six months, and then
appeared again, but very painful and
irregular. Instead OF consulting a
doctor I thought would try LYDIA
Il. Pinl1ham's Vegetable COM
pound. now feel as we'll ana
Strong as ever did, and since taking
it I have given birth to little boy;
and we do bless your medicine: l
will advise all sick women to use IT.
MIS-. IDA Peterson, Box 90, AM
asa. Mich. March 1, 1901.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

every that Lydia T. Inl1ams Vegetable
Compound been untold value large number women OF
that it has cured the most dls
tressing diseases pelvic organs falling Of the womb ovarian
troubles painful nenuaton There is no question IN the Wor
butt
self and know whereofI speak truly Mrs NJ GLEAso 554
West Taylor St, Chicago"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
De,;yer an Address.

The Rev. s. Swatz will deliver . 81.
dress tomorrow afternoon snt ofclodD
at the Sir Moses Monteforc SyraesUuA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
sEABoARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.

Discontinuance of Special Winter Ser.
vice in Connection With Florida u
Metropolitan Limited Trains Nos. 81
and 90, Between New York and St.
Augustine, Fla.
It has now been arranged to discon-
time this service with train 81 leayin0
New York April 18th, and train 81 leav.
ing ST. Augustine April -, 1902. aftea
which dates trains will continue in oper.
alton between New York and Jackson
Vile, with Pullman Sleeping Car ana
Cafe Car service.
Coaches will be operated between NeW
york and Washington and between WasAp
inSton and Jacksonville
- >-N.~- u. P. SMITH.
District Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12
Cream sc Olive.r.

will cure the most aggravated catarrhal
affection: allays the inflammation Of fever.
zblistcrs. burns, pimples, bunions, cors;s.-
tired feet, insect bites and slandular
sWellings Endorsed BY the ablest rectal
specialist as a cure for piles. Harmless.
effective and pleasant. Use MASON'S55
CREAM OF OLIVES. Cures Catarrh,s
Group, Pimples, Neuralgia, Eczema,
Burns and Piles. Safe and Sure" 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

$4,000. The only other depository in the
Valley is the Valley National Bank at
Stanton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-12

ldnotp
medicine
PnSham you are
OF letters from
Of Inedlclne
al t-ta ukhanlN
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
CURES ALL KIDNEY DISEASES,

has been the Standard Remedy for all Kid
ney and Bladder Troubles tor over 50 wears;
It is the only known remedy for Brieht's
for "Female Weakness" Leucouhcea, In
tlammation of the Womb Ovarie>, etc
Price $I 90 per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
UNITED STATES FARM PRODUCTS
Report Issued by the Census Bureau
on Cereal Statistics.


Washington, April 9.-A report is-
sued by the census bureau on statis-
tics of the most important cereals
shows that 2,053 912 farms in the Unit
ed States during the census year 1900
produced 65S .534.252 bushels of wheat
of farm value of 1869 945, 1920. This
wheat was raised on 52.5S8,574 acres.
OF the 5,739, 657 farms in the nation
272,91 raised barley cultivating A.
All, 228 acres, upon which were pro.
duced l19 632,S27 bushels, of farm
value cf $41 $50 ,S45.
Two hundred and nine thousand
four hundred and sixty farms culti-
waited S07, 1876 acres OF buckwheat, pro-
ducing 11.237005 bushels, of farm
value of $5,74S,371.
Four million six hundred and ninety
seven thousand seven hundred and
ninety-nine farms cultivated 94.916,-
S66 acres of corn, producing 1885, ,43S.-
279 bushels. of farm value of $SsSS6osz57. :
726, ard 2,144.559 farms cultivated 49,
539 597 acres of oats, producing there
from 943, 1878 bushels, of farm
value OF $217,09S,5S4
Two hundred and ninety-five thou
sand one hundred and eight farms cul-
tivated 2,0542G9 acres of rye. produc-
ing therefrom 25570, $50 bushels. of q
farm value of $12,291 ,25S. The bureau
estimates that the total wheat export
ed, kept for seed and ground in flour
and grist mills aggregated 666, ,436, ,141
bushels.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
PHILIPPINE COMMERCE.
Comparative Statement by InsuIar Dl.
vision of War Department.

Comparative Statement by InsuIar Dl'
vision of War Department.
Washington, April 9.-The insular
division OF the war department t--.4hffs .4hffs-
prepared for publication a statement
giving in comparative form the com.
merce Of the Philippine islands for the
eleven months ended Nov. 80, 1901,
and 1900.
1t is shown that the total value of
merchandise imported during the IL
months ended Nov. 80, 1901, was $27,-
249 813, against $22,432. .474 for the cor.
responding time OF 1909. The exports
of merchandise during the IL months
ended Nov. 80 1901, amounted to $23,.
266,180, against $21 069 ,566 for the
same period of 1900. These figures
show an increase of 81 per cent in the
imports and 10 per cent in the ex.
ports.
The value of the merchandise com.
ing from the United States for the IL
months ended Nov. 30,1901, was $3
100 975, an increase of 81 ,199. .597 over
the corresponding period of 1900, while
the exports for the period of 1901
amounted to $4,181, 407, an increase
OF $1,76S,748.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
CLAIMS NEW DISCOVERY.
j. r. Lille Says He Can Telephone
Without Use of Wires,

Stockton, Cal, April 9.-While con-
structing a barbed wire telephone sys-
tenn for the farmers in the northern
part of the county j. p. Lille, a tele-
phone employe of Lodi. claims that he
discovered a new system for telephon-
ing without wires
Lille. who has charge of the Sunset,
or Pacific States Telephone business
in Lodi, has been constructing a Sc
ries of lines for the farmers in the
northern part of the counties and two
of these systems were about miles
apart. While testing one wire Lille
heard some one talking on the indie
pendent line more than miles away
He studied out the situation and
found that he had wireless tele-
phone which is entirely different from
anything ever reported heretofore. He
promises that he will reveal the secret
he has discovered in a short time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
PRESIDENTS DAY
AT THE IVORY CITY
Grand Procession Through
Charleston's Streets.
SWORD PRESENTED TO JENKINS
Besides the President Many Distin-
guished Visitors, Army and Navy
Men, solciets aal Civilians, Took
Part In the Ceremonies Of the Cay.

Part In the Ceremonies Of the Cay.
Charleston, S. G.. April 9-This is
presidents day Il, the exposition. The
events ii lhr day iau .>.4,n a srU,nd
procession through the streets OF
Charleston and afterwards there were
speeches in the eXpOsit.uG aUl.toi iGm
the presentation of a sword by the
president to Major aH"ah Jcnkn3, a
luncheon at tie Woman'a building and
inspection of the grounds and build
ings.
The parade was the NEST important
tnat Charleston has ever seen. Be
sides The president and distn., u.shel
visitors, United States artillerymen
United States marines and tackles,
there were soldiers from various states
and ca lets from two military alade-
mics. The procession moved from the
ST. John hotel promptly at 10 O'Clock
and proceeded up Meeting street to
Calhoun. thl ough Calhoun to Eutledge
avenue, thence northward to Grove
street and to the exposition gates The
march was continued through the
Court of Palaces.
The presidential party was driven
directly to the exposition auditorium,
where the president reviewed the
troops from a platform erected at
that point. The presidents salute of
Nv he
tillery on the entrance of the president
to the exposition grounds. AT noon
the president proceeded to the audito-
rum. where the formal ceremonies oc-
Cured. Addresses were made by Cap
tain F. w. Wagener president of the
South Carolina Interstate and West In
dian Exposition company; Governor
McSweeney. of South Carolina; Gov
ernOr AycOck, of North Carolina; May
or Smyth, of Charleston, and the pres
ident OF the United States.
Immediately after the addresses a
handsome sword was presented to Ma
jor Micah Jenkins, the presentation be-
ing made by President Roosevelt.
The sword was handed to the pres
ident by Ex-Governor Hugh S. Thomp-
son.
With the conclusion of the exercises
at the auditorium the presidential par
ty was escorted to the West Indian
building. From there they went to the
South Carolina building and made "a
tour of the great buildings in the
Court of Palaces
Guard duty during the time of the
presidents visit was done entirely by
the men of the United States marine
corps from Camp Hayward under Cap
tain Leonard, United States navy.
At II o'clock the president and par
ty were taken to the Woman's build
ing, where a luncheon was served by
the woman's board
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
sHAFTER NOT A CANDIDATE.
General Says He Is Not After caIifor.
MIA Governorship.

Bakersfield, Cal, April 9.-Refer-
ring to the rumor that he will be a
candidate for governor of California
before the coming Republican conven-
ton, Major General Shafter said:
Il have no intention of trying for
the office or the nomination This
has all come about through a letter
written to me by one of my old army
friends stating that | was talked of as
a candidate for the nomination. While
| appreciate the kindness of my
friends | can state positively that my
name will not be used in the list of
probable nominees, nor will | try to
obtain the nomination or permit my
name to be presented.
Many of my army friends would be
glad to see me in the gubernatorial
chair, but | must disappoint them |
would not relinQuish my position on
the retired list to accept the governor
ship"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
ANSWERS LAST CALL.
Veteran Of Three Wars Passes Away
ct Brunswick, Ga.

e4- @i OitSNiSNB @cs
Brunswick, Ca, April 9.-Captain
Charles e. Flanders, veteran of three
wars and one of the most highly es-
teemed citizens in this section, died at
his home in this city at an early hour
yesterday morning.
Captain Flanders military expert
ence has been notable in many ways,
and during three bloody contests in
the last sixty years he had been close
ly in touch with its most stirring
scenes. lie first saw military life in
the famous Mexican war and during
the period held many positions Of
trust in the army service of his coun-
try, and up to his death was receiving
pensions for gallant service in that
conflict During that war he served
In the Floyd Rifles, of Macon, Ga.
Later, when the war cry was sounded
again and the Union was called upon
to defend itself against the Indians,
he responded promptly and rendered
gallant service. .--s4.------~'
He removed to Brunswick from Ma
con III the early ffties, and a few
years later for the third time he took
up arms and marched away to Vir.
ginia as second lieutenant in the
Brunswick Rifemen. In this war he
was signally honored, ana at one time
was detached from his regular com
mand by Colonel John Scriven for the
purpose of assisting in the construc
tion OF the confederate navy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
Trouble over Missing Funds

Jackson, Miss, April Sword
reaches here from Franklin county of
a controversy that has developed over
missing funds belonging to the county
and which arose over a settlement
made between Tax Collector PROXY
and Treasurer Butler. The amount
involved is $4,000, and the county
treasurer claims the sum was not paid
over to him, although the sheriff as.
serts that he holds a receipt therefor
and exhibits same. The inCIdent, fol-
lowing closely upon the heels of a
shortage in the accounts of ex-Treas.
urer Oliver, who was supposedly rob.
bed by safeblowers, has created much
excitement in the county
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-04-10
WILL PRESERVE DEAD FOR AGES
Wonderful Fluid Discovered for EN-.
balming Purposes.

Battle Greek, Mich. April 9.-The
body of John L. Eek, an aged negro
who died six months ago, and which
was turned over to an undertaken in
order that he might test a new en-
halming fluid, has been exhumed
The body has the consBtency of vul.
canized rubber and might readily pass
for a statue of black marble. as the
petrified flesh is hard enough to take a
polish. There is not the slightest trace
of decomposition or wasting, the fea,
lures retaining their fullness.
The experimenter says the fluid will
preserve the body for centuries. 1t
was recently discovered by an east
ern chemical company, and this test
on the body of an unclaimed county
hospital corpse is the first made