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The evening world., 1903-04-28
Saved rom a Consumptve's Grave
How This Brooklyn Lady Vas Cured.

II was in the last stage of consumption.
! spit blood. had chilla and fever and those
terrible night sweats Of consumpt on,
coughed continually and violently and was
rapidly approaching n consumptive's death.
Two brothers. two sisters and my mother
had died of consumption.
No medicine seemed to benefit me. !
finally became so low that the night watch
ers at my bedside had TO give me every fe%
m nutes n whiskey stimulant to keep me
alive. and they thought that every par
oXysm OF coughing would carry me away,
My family physician said l could live but
two days more.
My family determined to make one last
effort TO save my life. and finally ordered
tho Koch inhalation Treatment, OF 30 West
GOD St, New York. to be sent to our home.
81 breathed these oily vapors into my
lungs and air tubes. In a short time the
heal ng vapors opened up my bronchial
tubes, and nearly a pint Of matter was
thrown out. which gave me the frst relief I
had had In many months.
''In four months ] was discharged by the
Koch Lung Cure, OF so West ed ST., New
York, completely cured Of my consumption.
Not n trace OF the disease Is left, my lungs
are healed, and l breathe normally and
know that I am permanently cured. My
family physician. who had given me up 10
die. Is most enthusiastic in his praise Of the
Koch treatment.
"I sclemnly assert that every word OF this
statement Is true. and Invite any one inter
osted to call upon me or to ask my neigh
bors and friends. all Of whom marvel at my
MRS. JOSEPH NOLAN,
362 18th St. Brooklyn.
The evening world., 1903-04-28
M'CURK AGAIN IS
FORCED TO MOVE
Divekeeper Who Was Driven Out
of "Suicide HaIP' Now Has to
Give Up the Notorious Oxford,
at BOWery and First Street.

Having been driven out OF Suicide
Hail. some months age. John McGurk,
tn. notorious divekeeper. hns now been
driven from tho oxford Hotel. corner
Bowery and First street.
The ending Of McGurk's reign on the
Bc'wery is scheduled to take place on
May /. On that date ne will close the
Oxford. which he ran while and since
he ran Suicide Hall. The driving OF
McGurk from the Oxford Is due to In
spector Sehmittberger, who since he
was promoted from captain has a
things so unpleasant for h divekeeper
that he has decided to get out of busi-
ness for good.
With the closing Of the Oxford the
worst Block in tho city Of New York
will be the deadest. On this block q
few years ago was Suicide Hall. run
by McGurk: the Tivoli, run by Eat
'Em-Up jack the Germania, protect
ed by a political pull that permitted II
TO be a pool-room in the day and a
-house and dance hall In the
night. and The Oxford. on the corner.
Two Suicides n Might.
NtHtH tulIi6S WOW tattAhA
days gone by the average was a coupe
OF suicides a night, n the records
show that in one night six women de-
clded to die between Houston and First
streets. on the east side Of the bowery,
either in or in front Of these resorts,
and the block became known as sui
eide block"
While McGurk has been driven from
various places he ran on the Bowery
several times, he never let 30 of the
oxford. The proprietor. he delegated
the running OF IL to others and was
content to remain in the background,
When his Suicide Hall was under the
ban the trade was diverted to the OK
ford, and the profits from his illegal
business went steadily along.
When Schmittberger was made an In
spector he started in TO mako life Iun,
pleasant for McGurk. The oxford had
TO obey the law. and Its ightP had 70
be out at ! o'clock. and the Key that
had been thrown away when the place
opened had TO be found and the doors
Had 10 Close Up.
A few months Of this business, and
With no prospect of things becoming
better. convinced the veteran dive
keeper that there was only n thane
10 do, and that vas TO give up tbs
place. His lease expires on the hrst OF
Nay and bis licenae is due. To-day hi
sent out word thai from the LIST on the
| place would be closed,
'"There Amt a chance on earth to gel
10 any one" said McGurk. I'm doH !
| and out. and | don't propose to take
n more chances OF the island fol
mlne. II a guy like Adams can be sent
away With a million, what would they
do with me, who, after paying a lawyer
| wouldn't have enough for a meal ticket
4 Look at the block from Houston stree
IN. I'm wise enough 10 know when
get enough. I'm not ANXIOUS to b.
| pounded"
The evening world., 1903-04-28
OLD JERRY FALVEY
DEAD BY FLY BOOK.
Ex-President's Tlpster on Rod-Fish-
Ing Found Llfeisss In His
Downtown ROM. .

Old Jerry Falvey, who gave ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland many q valuable tip on
hshinE, ID dead. His body was found
yesterday In his room at No. i6l Fulton
street. Near him. u II no had been az
Amtning them before he died, were a
number Of salmon and trout rods and
. book Of hies.
Jerry wes seven4y-two years old. Hs
came here nifty years ago from Ken,
more, County Kerry, Ireland. In hii
youth no caught salmon and trout ir
The lakos OF Killarney.
Ex-Presldent Cleveland was a warm
TREND o. Jerry. and he Is said TO have
frequently sought the old mans ad,
Vice on casting. ~
The evening world., 1903-04-28

We force Hair ON the Bald and Beard on the Beardiess in 20
to ~ days and 2 to 9 days,
Many persons, old and young, all aver the world may thank US for a large powerful
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upted ststes TSs price ia sisS o Ordinary vigor, which force hair
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Your money positively retnrned IL Ii "rtelc Ia MOT n represented.
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certain conditions for the preparations nd on account OF a certain secret In thu manuae-
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American win be gontened with q miserable poor and infmdent substitute as long as
the genuine old MOotcy can be had a easily We need therefore. only call aaen
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2,O00 ydS. Cotton
Pillow Cord, heavy
quality, worth &C.,
In p h I cry
department. 10
per yard, ~
The evening world., 1903-04-28

5000 G o c h Q D..
plain. covered in
good grade hg-
ured velours,
fringe all A IN
around, "SU
The evening world., 1903-04-28
FOURTEEN DROWNED
IN CHANNEL WRECKS.
Two Fishing smaeks Foundered
on French Coast and Members
Of the Crews Lost.

CALAIS. France. April 2S,-The fishing
smacks ST. Thomas and ST. Gustave
have foundered In the channel. Four
teen men are reported TO have been
drowned.
The evening world., 1903-04-28

E||I|. April Nf-NfgF. y. Y. Rocker.
.|.,f peorotaFy Of the Aposto.,e
.NnA 4 Waahlnston. D. O.. VINO
|||||<I teri Tor hi1 coneaoratlon a.
Ho1ta caeflp4. HhIsspplne
The evening world., 1903-04-28
NEW YORK TROOPS IN FRISCO
r.vsnty-third Infaatry Ready for
Aaother Trip 90 Philippines.

sAN FRANCISCO. April 2s.Jrhe
T~rsaiy-thira lnfenpy Reglmept nam
arrived from New YORK state and viii
Eail With other troops on the transpoS.f
Thomas aext Friday for Manila. 49,
The nAgiment was once before IN the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
MOVE CHURCH
DOWN TOWN
Christian Scientists Fix Up
Nicely a Room at No. 700
East Main Street.

The Christian Scientists Of Richmond.
known as the First Church Of. Christ.
Scientists. who have been holding SER
vices regularly at No. 1901 Grove Avenue,
have removed their seat OF worship to
No. 100 East Main Street. which has been
leased for two years. part OF the
building has been fitted UP appropriately
for religious services and the other part
furnished and equipped for reading
room. This reading room will be kept
open every dav from 10 4. NJ. until
p. NJ, with some one in charge all the
time.
The store which has been secured, has
been renovated. painted. carpeted and
papered and a ,rostum. put in in the au-
ditorium. In the reading room are two
desks OF ouartered oak and a handsome ne
comfortable chairs. The reading room
has besides the reading table handsome
upholstered furniture and Is open to
the public.
This church has only about thirty-odd
members. and an attendance of about six
ty on the average. The congregation was
established two years ago, through the
efforts Of Mrs Alice Bernard. former
" Of Savannah, Ga, and has grown stead
lily. Considering the number OF men,
bers the church is very handsome one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
STRIKE PASSES
FROM THE BOARDS
No Longer the Engrossing
Topic in the City. Car
Men GETTING Work.

The street car strike has ceased TO be
the engrossing topic in the city, and out
eide of the strikers circle and the friends
and acquaintances of the men has al
most ceased to be talked about. One by
one the walkers are beginning to ride,
some only to and from their work others
only occasionally, but great number OF
them are riding who formerly walked.
The company has now settled down to
tho usual routine of work, and Is endeaV-
o.lng to rccoup itself for the serious losses
of patronage incident to the strike and
tho cost OF breaking 1t. Just what the
cost has been or approximately, has been
brought out In the trial OF the Fulton
cases.
No disturbances of any kind are report
ed. and affairs have about settled down
tn the usual status. Not during the week
has there been any noteworthy disorder
or attacks on the cars, and the dynamite
explosion of the previous week has been
about forgotten. The perpetrator OF that
las not been apprehendcd, and propapiy'
never will be.
The strikers held we'll attended meet
ing Yesterday morning In the meeting
nail nearly two hundred being present.
Interest in the meeting seems TO nave
been stimulated by the trial Of the ful-
ton cases. There Is now little Tor the
men to do but meet and discuss tho situ-
alton informally and receive Whatever
funds are reported Money Is still COM
ing in, though not so frequently as sew
eral weeks ago nor In such substantial
sums. Occasionally some speaker is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
SOCIETY AT ASHEVILLE
A Gard Party in Honor Of Mrs. Perrin.
of Richmond.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
ASHEVILLE. N. c.. August s.-Mrs. f.
c. Laird entertained at card party on
Tuesday morning at the Battery Park
Hotel to honor Mrs, Perrin, of Richmond,
who Is here.
The guests numbered thirty-two, play
ing euchre at eight tables After close
game, Mrs. Ransom, OF Atlanta, and Mrs.
Ferrall, of Chicago, tied for the first
prize: Mrs. Drew, of Houston, Texas.
won the second. and Mrs. Denim, of Ken
lucky, the third. Mrs. Ransom and Mrs.
Ferran cut for first. Mrs Ransom win
ming
Mrs. Laird's guests were Mrs Perrin,
Mrs. Foy. of Atlanta: Mrs. CASTOR, Miss
Baskerville. Mrs. Jones, Mrs, Drew of
Houston, Texas; Mrs. Sarah Seihels and
Mrs. John Seibels. OF Columbia; Mrs.
Persons, Mrs, Ellis. Mrs. Jackson. Miss
Bailey, Miss Doe. Mrs. Ferrnll, Miss Fer
rail-, Mrs, Arkwrght, Mrs, CRADLES, Mrs.
Thomas Settle, Mrs. A. D. Martin Miss
Merrlck Mrs. A. S. Barnard, Miss Annie
Williams, Miss Carter. of Ashevllle.
A party of young people went to Over
look Tuesday evening for picnic. Among
those going We're Miss Langhorne. Miss
Taunteroy, Miss Mead. of Virginia; Mr..
and Mrs Alfred S. Barnard, Mr.. and Mrs,
j. E. Rumbough, Mr. II. +. Addickes.
Mrs, j. N. Sluder and Mr., II. D. Child,
Miss Langhorne and Miss Fauntleroy
left on Friday for their home In Vir-
ginia. They have been the admired guests
of Mrs. T, r. Hewitt for the past month.
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A CONFEDERATE REUNION
Seven Thousand Attend Gathering a
Maxton,
Especial to The Tires-Dispatch.)

. lopSCldI W no
FAYETTEVILLE N. c.. August s.
Tho annual reunion yesterday of Ryan
Camp Confederate Veterans, at Maxton,
was one Of the largest gatherings wit
MESSED and enjoyed In this section in
many years, AT II o'clock Captain W.
II. McLaurin, Of 14aurinburg, formed
the procession on North Patterson Street,
headed by the MaXton Guards, Captain
A. J. McIljnnon commanding, and reach
ing when on the march about one mile.
A striking feature of the parade was a
beautifully decorated foat driven by Mr..
N. Mckinnon, Jr., and drawn by six
white horses in white harness, and con-
tanning the sponsor OF Camp Ryan, Miss
Annie L. McRae, and the maids of honor,
Misses Morrison, McI1achern, Harner,
Watson, Currie. Many handsome trade
floats and gayly adorned vehicles were In
line, ana the whole pretty town of Max
ton was gay In flags and bunting, with
its doors thrown wide open.
About two hundred Confederate veter-
ans were in line and as many more in
carriages, and here and there an old
faded Confederate uniform and battle
flag were seen. At Patterson Grove the
exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. j, S. O. Curtis. of the Baptist
Church, followed by Major Thomas Nc
Bryde in a presentation of regalias to
ehe sponsor and maids of honor. with
response in behalf of the sponsor and
maids of honor by Mr.. M. McKinnon.
Hon. G. p. Patterson Congressman for
the Sixth District, made an eloquent nd
dress of welcome, and introduced Mr..
j. III. Myrorer, of Fayetteville. who spoke
in delineation of the qualities of the
plain tntrepid Confederate soldier. Much
regret was expressed at the absence of
Hon. O. Fl. Dockery, of Rockingham.
whom illness prevented from attending.
The crowd in attendance numbered at
least 1000. all of whom were bounhfully
fed from an immense table set out in
the grove By the hospitality of Maxton
and The surrounding country. The man.
agement was admirable s,,y with no disorder
At night in the aud9F dIaaa Of the the graded
tias graced by the pretty women OF
Robeson. Richmond SCOTLAND and Cum
berlsnd counties, and led by Mr.. ], II,
Cook.
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The sons seemed to have had an early
disposition for roaming abroad, Tor we
find James, the eldest, with his W'le ana
child emigrated 10 Virginia IN I'LL, fc,-
fling in Henrico county; aaron uiea III
ireland 1859; Peter graduated IN law
III. bit decided on being ralnister
and was Ordained in London lib. and
eoniprated with his wife to Virginia In
171G, Moses became an enEraver. settling
3r london 17l0 Francis also became
a minister OF tho Church Of England, and,
with his wife enigrated to virginia about
1T1o, settling in King William county,
John, though the youngest OF the sons,
was the first to emIgrnte to the New
World. leaving his young vile IN Eng.
land. She landed In Massachusetts, l1la.
After viewing the country as far as VIZ
r,nia he decided ito return to England,
which he did 17l9, becoming watch
maker and settling in London. Mary
Ann, the eldest daughter OF James Eoh-
taine, of Ireland, married In lilo hathe"
Maury, of Castel Gascony France. ,Tho
came to virginia first in III, and then,
returning to England, brought over his
wife nnts infant son in 1719, with the fam-
ily of the Rev. Francis Fontalns.
This younger son afterwards became
tho celebrated Rev. James MaurS. .Est
pastor Of old Walkers Chuch (now Grace,
OF Albcmarlc, and the progenitor or tho
Maury family in Virginia.
II was no doubt tributable to the glow
ing description Of Virginia by John Fon-
tainelI tho youngest OF the brothers. wh;ch
induced so many OF tho Fontaines to
come over: yet it was strange that he
should have sold out all Of mis- lands N
King william to his brother, James,
and returned to England.
Perhaps to the Rev. Peter Fontaine,
Of Westovcr Parish. James River, the
early settlement was indebted more, than
to any one man for the paclficatlon OF the
settlers during their many troubles with
the Indians. as we'll as their many dis
putes and contentious among themselves.
He was one Of the first to advocate the
intermarriage OF tho whites with the IN
dams as n specific for peace. but which
was denounced In England. 1t was this
Peter Fonta.ne, too, who though opposing
slavery in the colony. yet said, TO live IN
Virginia without slaves was morally J m
possible" TO him also Is attributed the
keeping the colony loyal TO the king as
long as possible and resisting the efforts
OF Patrick Henry In defense OF the dissen-
ters but he did not live to see the glo-
rlous results Of that powerful voice. or
else he too. would have been patriot,
vet ne was intensely an advocate both IN
tho pulpit and out. for resistance to the
ercroaching French and Indians winch
led to tho Braddock war.
The Rev. Peter Fontaine had two chill
dren by his first ~ife-a son, Peter, Jr.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
ARMS DE LA FONTATNE.
1900.

Doubtless there Is no family in Virginia
around which clusters 80 much OF ro-
nance and historic interest that Of
Fontaine, which eprang from the mar
tyred Huguenot Jean de-la-Fontaine,
who was born in the province of Maine.
Franco. near the borders OF Normandy,
about the year 1860. Coming TO Virginia
early in the eighteenth century and in
termarrying with such prominent families
as Spotswood, Maury, Winston, Claiborne
and many others, their history Is Intimate
Is woven with the exciting events OF the
period just previous to the Revolution.
The original name, Fountain" was evil
dontly one Of location: that is, jean de-
la-Fountain. or John of the Fountain,
living, rs Is supposed. near some noted
fountain in the province: but the "de-la'
~ sign Of nobility, so we find him In
the kings service during the reigns Of
Francis l.. Henry II. and Francis H.,
until Charles TX, when he resigned The
della" however. was retained until
about 1893 when 1t was dropped by his
grand son James from motives OF huMil-
1ty under the prosecutions.
This Jean de-la- Fontaine had two sons,
James and Abraham. James died In 1873,
leaving .on, James. born 1923, who
also left son. James. born 1865. and lived
at Jcnonville, France. This James be-
came Protestant preacher, and being
prosecuted for his faith, escaped from
Frav:e. landing in England in 1855. He
married in 1856 Elizabeth Boursiquot, and
settled at Br!dgewater England, but
eventually moved to Dublin Ireland.
where he died. James Fonta!ne left six
sons-James, Aaron, Peter. Moses, Fran
els and John-and two daughters-Mary
Cor "Molly") Ann and Elizabeth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
NOTION SALE
AT CLEARING PRICES

AT CEERHINd f7lScos
1oc. Eagle Sewing Machine OH, 30.
bottle.
steel Thimbles. 100. kind. To-
100 Good Hairpins &c.
Needle Case. 4 pairs assorted sizes
and lot extra, Csc. value, &c.
Large package Toilet Paper, l0c.
kind &c.
Toothpicks, &c. box.
Large spool Linen Thread, &c.
King Cotton, only black. spools
for 1c.
furniture Braid. &c. yard
williams Glue. guaranteed to hold
wood and glass, 15c. bottle for &c.
1oc. box Shoe Backing. &c.
Muscilage, 4c.
Best Black Ink, &C.
Mating Tacks, 8 packages for %.
Picture Hooks. brass; special loo'
dozen.
set breaking at side. 25c kind, loc.
INFANTS sAcouEs.
worsted Sacques-Wih nave spe-
cial sale tomorrow at CSC. and 6oc.;
are big values.
BED SPREADS.
81 90 White Bed Spreads, 69c'
LINEN LAP ROBES.
800 Linen Buggy Robes, Zoe.
LIGHTWEIGHT cAPEs.
Ladies' Brown. Blue and Tan Cloth
Capes, sold for $500 and $3.50; clear
ing price. SOC.
UMBRELLAS.
81 90 Ladies' Umbrellas. some with
fancy handles; clearing price. 69c,
WHITE OXFORD.
CSC. quality, 15c.
MEMS SHIRTS.
500 and $l.25 Mems Madras
Shirts, CSC,
TABLE DAMAsk.
75c, Bleached Table Damask; spe-
CHIFFON YoklNa.
s1.25 Chiffon Toking. fancy and
lavender: clearing price. SOC. yard
Embroidery Chiffon Edge. 6oc.
kind 6Ac. yard.
chiffon Beading. &c. yard
$3.50 Embroidery and Pleated Chif-
Ton; clearing price, soc.
LACE CURTAINS,
81 pairs OF Lace Curtains. ODD
nairs some soiled, are to be sold for
half OF tho manufacturers price
cLUNY INSERTING.
1sc, Inserting, new designs; special.
12Gc, yard.
VEILiNGS,
New Chiffon Veilings, sold for 25c.
yard; clearing price. 15c.
soc. Fancy Yelling, 2bc.
Special sale OF Mourning Wells.
DRESS SHIELDS.
15c,s and zoo. Dress Shields. ny
specked &c, pair,
FANCY PARAsoLs.
$500 and $500 kind to be sold for
5000 ro
ss.75 and $500 kind for $3.50
s2lS kind for 800.
BOYS BLOUSE.
500 Boys Blouse. large sailor coll
lar, trimmed In Swiss edge. good
muslin, 25c,
s1S0 grade for 800
DOOR PANELS.
$500 and $3.50 Lace Applique Door
Panels. sl,9s.
GENTLEMEN's UNDERWEAR.
csc. Colored Underwear; clearing
price, 15c.
soc. Gents Underwear; clearing
sale price. s5c.
Gents Pepperel Jeans Drawers, to
close, Csc.
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THE FONLAlNE FAMILY
\ @FfIYgy7llll[EEAy4 q q IEE{4glIll "a ysFz

1 and daughter, who married Isaac VIM
! ston, the emIgrant OF that noted fanny.
BY his second wife he left five children.
Moses, Sarah Elizabeth, Joseph ana
Aaron-who married and scattered over
the state, many Of their descendants be-
ing with us TO this day. Peter Fon-
tame. .Jr., became a noted surveyor. set
Ting In Lunenburg, on the borders OF
North Carolina. He has left one OF tho
earliest maps of that section of the state,
| which, 1t IS said greatly aided JEFFERSON
and Fry In the preparation OF their val
liable map Of Southwest Virginia. Aaron
Fontaine, the youngest son Of Rev. Peter
Fontaine's sons, settled in Louisa county,
an we ind him mentioned there In early
records as Captain Aaron Fontaine dur
Ing the year 1897; his son was Colonel
Fontaine, one OF the first presidents OF
the Virginia Central Railroad. now part
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio system. Col
onel Fontanes daughter, Molly bore
the same name that had descended dur
ing every generation Of the family from
the first molly" Ann Fontainc, Of Ire
land.
Tho children Of the Rev. Francis Fon-
taine moved early TO Newberne, n. ca.
where many of their descendants are yet
TO be found ono Of whom was the Rev
Edward Fontane. who moved 20 MIS-
sissippi, becoming quite noted as an
author his work, How the World was
Pcopled," being quite original and inge-
nicus.
The Fontaines have been celebrated
from tho earliest times for their high
literary culture, many becoming minis
ters, authors and professors OF science
and art; and none have exerted more IN
fluence for the good and welfare OF the
state than this fearless and patriotic
family.
The arms Of the De La Fontaine family
as brought over by the Rev. Potter Fon-
| ;aine. are given at the head OF this arti-
Gle, being the same as found In the Her
AIDS College. England. which are ornate
and described as follows: Argent, n
! Jesse embattled between two elephants
heads, erased, with tusks depressed IN
chief In base, three mastei Snip. with
calls and pennant spread. The crest is:
| an elephants head, erased, with tusks
| dc pressed"
| All the descendants Of Jean dc la Fon-
taine now living in Virginia are entitled
! to these arms, which are TO be found
emblazoned on the ancient family silver.
| That there is no reason why they should
| not be displayed, even in this Demo-
cratic American age, we have the au-
thority OF Mr. Jefferson himself, the head
of democracy. who. when asked why he
used a crest, said. There is no reason
why man should seek to hide the stock
from which he sprung" and certainly
there is no nobler stock than that OF
Fontaine. Il. I. M.