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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-22
CHECKS FOR THE PREMIUMS
State Fair Secretary Pays Lucky Ones
Who Drew Prizes,

VITO DTeW PTIZcS.
Helena, Oct. 2a-Sccretary ]. w. Pace
of the state fair is today mailing checks
in payment for premiums granted during
the fair. There are about 900 different
checks and the aggregate amount will be
several thousand dollars.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-10-22

CONTINUED on Page Five.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Wealth Of General Washington.


To the Editor Of The Times.Dispatoh,
A few weeks ago. some one asked
through your query columns. what was
George Washingtons estate WORTH
notice from copy Of his will In my
possession that he estimated what he
wanted sold OF his estate, real and per-
son. exclusive OF his slaves tot which be
had great nurnber) at S5S0.ooO.
The testator directed his slaves to be
mannmitted at the death OF his wife. pro-
vidng for the feeble and helpless.
In the schedule Of the property to be-
sold, he mentions lands in Loudoun
County, Va. in Fauquier. at Berkeley, in
Frederick, In Hampshire, Gloucester,
Nansemond, Great Dismal Swamp
(shares). Little Kanawha and Great
Kanawha and lands in Maryland. In
Pennsylvanla, New York. Northwest
Territory, Kentucky; also lots In Wash-
ington. In Alexandra. In Winchester, in
Bath Or Warm Springs; also shares In tho
Potomac Company, IN the James River
Companyifin the Bank Of Columbia, In
the Bank Of Alexandria. OF horse and
mules, he had 10S; Of horned cattle, 500:
Of sheep GOO head; OF hogs, number un-
known. but he estimated his live stock at
$156S3.
As there Is no estimate OF his various
requests, or Of his slaves. there Is no
evidence from the will what he really
was WORTH but we do know. that no
was very rich man for his time.
Very Respectfully
THOMAS ]. GARDEN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

seven years ago tho State OF Illinois granted
" Ino fnyslclanS, Institute OF Chicago charter.
Inere vas need OF something above the ordi-
oary meehod OF treatment for chronic diseases,
sometnlng moro than my ono specialist or any
numDeE q specialists acting Ind epepdcntly
coulq ooi 20 the State Itself, under the powers
HsanGeo lG by Its general laws, gave tho power 70
tne tnyslclans' Institute to furnish to tho sick
ouGn nelp as would mako them we'll and strong.
Ever SINCE Its establishment this Institute has
enueayofed IN every possible way to carry out
we ollgtnAl PURPOSES OF Its establishment UNDER
tn s,i benenclent laws Of tho State.
,aHreo years ago, tho Physicians Institute,
eea!zllng the value 81 electricity tho treatment
sEper ro of its staff of specialists an
great value as curative agent, From time
!o time II has been improved until It reached
that stage Of perfection which warranted its
present name ct "Supreme."
AnlS oeit IS tho most effective ofal agents In the
cure ot rheumatism, l,lnbaso, lame back, nerV
GUS exhaustion, weakened or lost vital functions,
vSIicocele, Kidney disorders and many Other
This = Supreme Electric Belt" Is made IN one
grace on!y-lCo guage-thore Is no better electrl
ge!s made ana no bctter. belt can bo made
'Maeaeyeg IN the opinion Of our stag Of special
!sts the wonderful curative and reYitallzint
forces OF electricity Will euro you We send you
Isce Or al cost, ono OF these Supreme Electric
Belts. 1t IS not sent on trial. itls yours to keep
forever without tho payment OF one cent, This
generous Q1er may be withdrawn at any time, so
YOU should write to-day for this free "Suprepoe
Electric Belt" to the Physicians Institute,
aC 066Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ills.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Road Possession.

To the Editor OF the Tmes-Dispatoh,
Can farmer open a road by the side
of a public road that is worn down to the
clay or gully and charge the people and
make them pay 1t or mako them pay for
trespassing on his private road.
J. M.
Every mans land is posted by law In
this Common wealth and no man may go
upon It without his consent.
He. may make roads upon 1t In any
direction and anywhere and charge any
one for going upon 1t just as he may sell
the sand or clay or trees. It Is his and 1t
can only no used by the public when 1t
has been condemned and paid tor. In the
usual way prescribed by law for public
purposes.
Their Is an old law fiction however,
which stll holds good in every land that ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

10 the Editor of the Times Dispatch.
Flease publish q good method of keep
ing apples Tree from frosts and sweats.
BLITT.
Inc nome storage establis hment Is
generally either cellar or a. half-cel-
lar although by taking particular pains
IN the construction of air spaces, a build
ing entirely above ground may be made
to answer the purpose a building wholly
on the surface. however. Is more likely
TO give variable temperatures than one
which is partially under ground. An or
binary house cellar. Il 1t has good vent-
latlon and lS not too dry or too warm.
may answer very we'll for the storage of
fruit, but It is ordinarily best, both for
purposes OF storage and for health, that
inc 1rult cellar should be separate
any quantity. The requisites Of a good
storage cellar for fruit are chiefly four:
protection from frost. the ability TO Sc
cure q uniform or unvarying tempera-
ture OF 70 degrees or below, facilities for
ventilation and air which Ii moist enough
TO prevent evaporation.
The protection from frost is sec,,rea
either by sinking the building below the
surface OF the soil. or by making two
/ to four air spaces In the walls In that
portion which stands above the earth.
The ventilation should include facilities
tor removing the warm and impure air
from somewhere near the top Of the
structure. Some kind Of shaft or CHM
ney construction with a valve or shutter
when can be opened or closed as neces-
sary, Will answer this purpose. In build
inss which are above ground, It will be
OFTEN necessary to provide some means
Of taking IN the cold air near the bottom
OF tho building, especially before tho cold
weather sets In and after the warm wealth
or Of spring begins. Cold air being heav-
Ter than warm air, 1t aettles upon the
surface OF the ground In still nights and
It the floor OF the storage structure is
two or three feet below the top Of the
ground. this cold air may be drained Into
the building by means OF dues which are
standing just above the earth. s!x-inch
sewer pipes, at intervals about the build
Ing, answer this purpose admirably. In
q buildings 30 feet wide and 10 feet long,
three Of these valves along either side,
and one upon either end, are probably
sufficient for all ordinary requirements.
differentiation Is sometimes recommend
cd and may often work to good advant-
age. This is secured by running a long
pipe from near the bottom Of cellar
storage out to the surface OF the ground
six or moro rods away. This pipe has a
valve at the outer end, or at least some
protecting structure to prevent the leaves
and litter from blowing into 1t, and 1t
is ordinarily best also, to have valve
at the inner end. Inasmuoh as the earth
about this subterraneous passage is not
frozen during the winter, cold air may
be drawn In from the outside and be
warmed up above the freezing point in
Its passage through the tube. This type
Of ventilati ton has been used with sue
cess In cellars designed for the winter
ing OF bees. 1t should always be rem en,-
bored that cold air contains less moisture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
oA1ARRH CANNOT BE CURED

NTH LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
CataIrh is blood or constitutional dis.
case. and in order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken Internally. and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall s
Catarrh Cure Is not Quack medicine.
It was prescribed by one OF the best pny-
sicians in this country for years. and Is q
regular prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tonics known. combined with
the best blood purifiers. acting directly
m the mucous surface The perfect
what produces such wonderful results
Mn curing CataTh- Send for testimonials
bee.
FL. CHENEY & co., Props,
,e,, Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists, price, Bc-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Hanna's Way.

While discussing the statehood bill Sem
ator Hanna said that the pledges In the
Republican platform of 1900 were In no
sense an issue. as the Democratic plat
form contained similar promises. and
that the pledges were put In as a mat
ter of form by the Committee on Reso-
lutions. 1t seems that this head man Of
the Republican party Is willing to stand
to any Of It's contracts save those with
the people,-Galveston News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Heirs 70 English Estates.

70 the Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
If you had an intimauon that there
Rere funds, distributable to heirs In this
country. now being held for claimants
In English Chancery courts, and you
could obtain none Of the facts, what
mode Of procedure would you follow to
Jeoure any sums coming to you as an
heir Of an estate?
TIMES DISPATCH READER.
In that case we should consult shrewd
and careful lawyer here and lot him cor
respond with the proper court officials
In England
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
oity, Town. Village.

To the Editor OF the Times-Dispatch:
To settle dispute please answer the
question:: what is the technical differ
ence between a city, town and village.
J. W. T.
A city is a municipal corporation, con-
tanning population Of five thousand
or more. and having a corporation or
hustings court. (See Code OF Virginia.
1857. subdivision 1e Of section So
A town is a municipal corporation con-
tanning population Of less than Ave
thousand. (see same reference.)
village is generally understood to
be "any small assemblage of houses, for
dwellings, or business, or BOTH" which
is not incorporated. Before 1t can be
called a town. 1t must be incorporated.
Local Option and the u S. Government.
To the Editor of The Times Dispatch.
In county or district. that
has voted no license, under the Lo-
cal-Option law. has any one the legal
right to sell brandy made by himself out
of his own apples; or to sell wine made
out of his own grapes?
Does the United States Government
give him the right?
Yours respectfully,
L. A. CUTLER.
We are Officially Informed and an
swer as follows:
"A. distiller Is permitted to dispose OF his
product, having paid tax thereon, but
may do so only in the original stamped
packages the smallest allowed being five
gallons. Should such distiller be an au-
thorized retail liquor dealer also, he Is
: permitted 10 sell in quantities less than
i've gallons. but the payment OF special
tax to the United States Government for
This purpose, does not In any manner
authorize the commencement or oontln .
uance Of such business contrary to the
laws Of the State or In places prohibited
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Notice to Correspondents.

NOtlCe TO correspondents
No notice will be taken Of anonymous
communications.
In answering queries, our first atten-
ton will be given to the letters Of those
correspondents who ask but one question
each.
This column Is not an advertising me-
dunn. No query Will receive attention.
the answer to which will necessitate the
advertising OF any PERSONS business or
wares. Nor will we permit any queries
to be published. which contain attacks.
either openly or disguised. upon any one.
Nor will any attention DO gwen to long
Strings" of questions. Every week NUM-
bers OF correspondents ignore this rule
OF ours, and afterwards wonder why their
queries are not answered.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
We are overwhelmed with queries as to
the addresses of millionaire philanthropy.
lists. and cannot undertake to ans wer
them.
We cannot undertake to ascertain the
value OF old books. coins. or notes. For
that information write to some dealer in
them.
We are frequently called upon to re-
publish poems and songs but we VIII
not undertake to do SC, except where the
production called for has some historical
or peculiar literary merit, and Is not Of
easy access to the average reader.
Address Query Editor, Times-Dspatch
Office. Richmond, Va.
N. B.-We do not read unsigned letters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Slopes and Tides in River.

,A ioPcS dtlU lUES N ttIVGrs
TO tho Editor OF the Times. Dispatch.
sir,-to settle an argument will you
Klhdly. stato through your query column
OF river during tho Rising Or falling OF
the tides, = =
For example. Take a river ten miles
longs and at flood-ude would you suppose
the water at tho head OF tho river to be
hlsher than at the mouth. and proper
Eonately from head TO mouth so as 10
make a slope7
~ claims that there Is a slope; ''B'.
claims that there ID no slope. but that
the water spreads instead OF making an
incline. BY answering you Will greatly
A READER
The tidal wave in river or elsewhere
has slope front and rear. The slope
is a curve Of varying sadli.
In the James river this wave move.
from Fort Monroe to Richmond In about
eight hours. the distance say one hun
dred and eight miles, an average speed
OF about thirteen miles per hour; and a
steamer with that speed. moving west
ward. could carry high-tde depth from
one point to tho other.
AZ the interval between high tides Is
about twelve hours and City minutes
and OF low tides likewise. It follows that
whom It Is htEh-tlde at Richmond the
succeeding hlEh-tide at Fort Monroe must
nave been rising for some time. and the
intervening low tide be somewhere a
lew miles below jamestown. In long
deep river like the Amazon there are sew
eral OF these tidal waves In progress
At the same moment, and on each Is
slope front ana rear.
Although tho spaced OF the tidal wave
IN the James Is thirteen miles an hour
Ut is vastly more rapid in tho broad. deep
water OF the ocean, the current. due to
the tide, IN tho James rarely exceeds two
niles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

All chapters OF the Daughters of the
Confederaey have application blanks,
which can be had upon request for them.
# the person wishes to join the Richmond
Va. Chapter she must apply to MIS-. N. v.
Randolph, the president OF the Richmond
Chapter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

traveller finds tho public highway OBJ
strhcted or In such condition that 1t Ia
impossible for him to pass, he may With
out committing trespass turn out for
space on the adjacent land. This however
would OF hold good ir he habitually
continued to do IT., for he might 20 on
another road or see to It that the autlorl-
tcs made good tho public highway. We
repeat a mans land Is his own and cannot
DO used for public purposes except by
public process.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
An Electric
Bell rec
Send Your Application at Once To
The Physician's Institute.

Ehcy VIII Send You A bsolutely F.rco Ono
OF oIIneir 100 GuaEe Supreme Electric Bolts,
the Lelt Which Has Mnde so Many Wonder
III Ourcn-You N eedn Z Send Even q Postage
Stamp y ust Your Nalrlc an;l Addrcaa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
! How 10 Procure a copyrIght.

&C. wv W ~A'SasA ~SFy''3''
90 the Editor of the Times-Dispatch:
sir.-1n your query Column" kindly
tell me how ! can procure copyright
and cost OF same.
on ;i. ASPIRING WRllbh. 7
Write to the Librarian on Congress
and he viii send you a circular which
will give you all the information You
wish.
beyond Hampton River"
TO the Editor OF The Dispatch:
Hot,en's list OF carly em.grants. page
az. muster roll 1874, OF inhabitants Of
Elizabeth Cittis, speaks OF Beyond
Hampton River Please locate this place
beyond Hampton River" in Elizabeth
Clttie? ~ w. y. d.
criglersville. Madison County Va.
Beyond Hampton River meant the
country on the east OF Hampton River
Strawberry Banks, Buckroe and Fox
Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
To the Editor OF the Times Dispa tcb /.

To the Editor OF the Times Dispatch:
sir,--I had a dispute with some gem
tlemen the other evening and one OF
them spoke up and said James Monroe
was the "second" presto ent OF tho United
States, while another claimed II was John
Adams. OF course we all know John
Adams was the second president Of the
United States. but my friend claimed
that he had visited Hollywood Cemetery
In Richmond, Va, and that the words
on the tombstone were that Monroe was
second president Of the United States"
Is he correct? Please answer.
JOSEPH ]. MAHER,
Below is an exact copy Of the inscrip-
ton on the plate In question:
James Monroe,
Born In Westmorcland County.
18th April, 175s.
Died In the City of New York,
4th July. 1881
BY Order OF the General Assembly
His remains were removed to- this Gem
etary 9th July, 1858. AS an evidence
OF the Affection OF Virginia
For Her Good and
Eonored Son.
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Curse
l[l|F1f NIX
CURED bl
WHITE RIBBON REKEDY

No taste, no odor Can DO given In glars Of
edge.
White Ribbon Remedy vii, cure or destroy
tho diseased appetite for alcoholic stimnRnts
whether the patient is confirmed incbriatc.
possible for anyone to have an appetite for al
coholic liquors after using White Ribbon Rcr
indorued BY Members Of w. q. T. q.
Mrs. Moore. press superintendent OF Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union vortnra.
bon Remedy on vary obstinate drunkards, and
the cures have been many. In many c.ses the
s1so sessI ssnn
Members Of our Union are delighted. to nnd
~ "cohomlcnl treatment to aid us In our tom
pernnce work."
DruRglsts or BY mall. 81. Trial package free
by writing Mrs. 4. NJ. Townsend (for years
secretary OF Womnn'a Christian Temper.
nnce Unionl No. ais fremont Street, Boston.
Mass. Sold In Richmond BY tho TRAGLE
DRHG STORE No. SIT Enst Brond Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
"eevond Hampton River"
Da,lohtea,r.s of+he

Daughters ofthe ConfederacY
What must one do in order 20 belong to
1.-THE Daughters Of the Confederacy7"
~ Very Truly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

than warm air does. When very cold
air has been admitted. therefore. moisture
is rapidly taken UP. when Its temperature
rises. and the cellar may be made too
dry. It Is advisable, therefore. to raise
the temperature Of such air to nearly Its
ultimate or required degree before It en-
tiers the storage room.
Collars which are very dry cause the
fruit to shrivel. Those rooms In which
there Is natural sand or gravel bottom
ordinarily keep fruit in the best condi-
tlon. Cement bottoms are very apt to
be too dry. Running water Is very often
desirable In a fruit cellar. not only be-
cause 1t furnishes moisture to the air.
but also because 1t Is an equalizer OF the
temperature. One must be cautioned.
however. that cellar which 10 not prop
erly ventilated will cause the fruit to
mould and decay, II 1t Is wet. In general,
1t Is best to have means for supplying
fresh air. and then keep the cellar simply
moist. not wet. One should avoid drafts
In the storage cellar. for currents OF air
are very likely to cause the fruit to lose
moisture and to shrlvel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
Queries ''''''''
.,,,,,,, and Answers
by municipal law. {sec. a24s, U. s. Re

by municipal law. tsec. s24s. U. 8. Re-
vised Statutes)
THE Internal Revenue laws do not
Impose a special tax on the sale OF wine
by tho winner thereof. and permits tho
manufacturer or vintner to sell his pro.
duct at two places, viz: tho place Of man
ufacture and ono general office. hut OF
course subject to the above quoted law
Where such sale is contrary to State,
County, or Municipal law.
Foreigners and Army Enlistnoents.
Far1mvile, Va, Jan, %, 1909.
Editor OF Tilnes-Dispatch
VIII you please inform me X a young
man OF my age. weight, ETC., can join
the United States Army. am a Syrian,
aged twenty-one, and have been in this
country four years. Can read and write
In English. Weight ISL pounds, height s
feet inches, am not disslpated. don't
drink or smoke or chew tobacco
sDLEMON HANDY.
Under the law (scction 3. act Of Con-
gress, approved August l. 1890 original
enlistments In the army are confined to
persons who arc citizens Of the United
States or who have made legal declara-
ton Of their intention to become citizens
thereof. It is further requirement
that such persons must be able to speak.
read and write the English language.
There Is recruiting station at No.
ITO East Broad Street, In this city. where
enlistments are made Tor tho line of the
army-cavalry, artillery and infantry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08
How to Keep Apples.

10 the Editor of the Times Dispatch:
flease publish good method Of keep
ing apples free from frosts and sweats.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

Secretary Cyrus c. Wells. OF the Unttsd
States shtphuilding Company, tells ma
that there is no truth whatever in the
circulated report that his company has
acquired the Trigg shipbu!ld.nr MINT ~
Richmond Va: and that tho eonn,nv
has taken no steps in that direction.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-08

George r. Sheldon. who has won for
himself golden spurs rs financier, has
gone from the haunts of the bull and the
bear to shoot reed birds on southern