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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
The lancaster at yorktown.

YORKTOWN, VA, January 23.-(Spe-
cial.O-The United States frigate Lam
caster arrived in the harbor yesterday
evening from the .Gosport navy-yard,
and will make this her headquarters for
= month or six weeks. She carries a
crew of FIVE hundred. and is one Of the
oId-time vessels. AS compared with the
monitor Puritan. the largest vessel OF
her class in the world. the Lancaster
brings out the marked advance in naval
warfare, which this country of ours
affords. The Lancaster is an ancient
wooden hulk and is fun square rigged;
She is sent here for target practice and
The ., Puritan will probably leave here
to-day for her regular weekly trip IN
the bay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Mis-. Florence j. Duke Dead

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, jan 81
Especial miss Florence ]. Duke, sister
OF Richard w Duke. clerk Of the CORPORA
ton and circuit courts Of Characteristic
and Of Albemarle circuit died at her
brother s home. In High street, last even
Ing Of Bright's disease.
She had been a patient sufferer for
long months The burial will be to-
morrow In Riveryiew GENE terry the ser e
vices being conducted at noon at the
Duke residence By the Rev g Harry s. b
Lee, of Christ church
Miss Duke was in her sixt It'll year
She was the daughter Of the late VIII w.
liam :. Duke. and IS survived by her
mother, Mrs Emily Anderson% Duke: her:
sister, Mss Laura Duke. and the above.
mentioned brother
81 She swas firxtfcpnsino OF judge - Vss
Duke. Jr.,s OF this e ty.s and liam R.
Duke. of Albsualrl rnbersot th q
1sS4.ssss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
SEED STOCK DEGENERATINc

SEED STOCK DEGENERATING.
living 10 the destruction of the natural
oyster rocks the seed stock that a few
years ago cost the planter 10 or IL cents
oushel now costs Is cents, and It is
not half so good. being one half shells
and trash 20 =
commission men claim that one half
o. the Baylor survey, which now seems
10 be bone OF contention in the Legis-
iature, should be turned over to the pub
nc ior planting grounds. There are $4,000
acres OF this, land upon which there are
not enough oysters to justify the tong
ers working it, and there are people in
the state who would pay the rent of 81
an acre for the land
Inc revenue of the State would be
greatly Increased If the Baylor tract, or
al least part Of it, could. be rented out
to the highest bidders.
While last summer the destruction of
the natural oyster rock in MANY sections
was carried out. other people, far-seeing
enough TO guess approximately what the
future conditions will be, unless stopped
by strong hand, arc planting shells in
great quantities. This part Of the bust
ness is growing rapidly, and next sum
Ener there will be hundreds of thousands
of bushels planted. The method is to find
hard bottom at the mouth Of some of
the rivers emptying into the CheSa peake
bay and there throw In shells until the
bottom is covered to the thickness of
six inches to foot. During spawning sea-
son, which lasts from May until October
ME spat is likely to strike. and in a short
lime small oysters from the size OF
thumb nail to that of a quarter Of a
Solar appear. After about twelve months
these small oysters are about the proper
size TO be transplanted to good growing
ground, and in about two years from
that time are quite ready for the mar
ket.
WHAT COMMISSION MEN SAY.
Commission men here say that planting
is carried on more extensively in the
York river than in any other stream in
the State, and this stock is considered
about the best, although there are very
fine oyster taken from the Rappahan-
mock, Potomac, Severn. and Ware riv-
ers.
Fish men say that Is it quite remarka
bic that oysters have a standard price
IN this market. while IN the North and
West prices 1uctuate. 1t is also notice.
able that while other food products are
higher. oysters sci! here at the same fig
ures as they did ten years ago.
West Point, is. is said, is fast taking the
lead as chipping point: for oysters, and
the business there has increased over
40 per cent. in the past two or three
years. No less than 5000 bushels a day
are shocked at this point. and the busi-
ness is expected to double next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24

secretary and treasurer. These officers,
together with Mr. Henry K. McHarg,
Jr.. and Mr.. Frank Kinsey. constitute
board of directors. Invitation Commit
Kinsey. and c. G. Childress.
a dance hall has been rented in the
Ashmeade building. and piano and
other furniture will be purchased imme-
given February 9Th.
Quite large party went down to
Roanoke Wednesday to see John Drew
Bird ne Among a the nun Number ere were o Judge
A. a. Phlegar. Mr.. John B. Newton, Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Kimball. Mr.. and
Mrs A. !. Miller. Miss Laura Kimbali.
Mr.. George L. 1Simball. Misses Laura
and Mary Mac lngles. Mr.. Henry G..
Allen, and Mr. Henry K. McHarg, Jr.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. kenner Crawley, OF Farmrille.
Miss Eileen. Heron. of Tennessee, spent
Wednesday night with her aunt Mrs.
Tanning Miles. leaving Thursday for
Richmond, where she sings at ST. PauFs
church.
Captain stocton Heth was in town
this week EN- route to Washington city,
where his family are spending the win
ter.
Mr.. Arthur Stevens, who has been in
the hospital at Roanoke for the past
two weeks is as yet no better. He is
being treated for an injured knee.
Colonel J. r. Miller has accepted q
position at Fort Gay, w. Va.
Miss Pearl Resented has returned from
two months visit to New York and
Baltimore.
Miss Lula Cord was married to Mr..
Z. Caves at the home of her parents, in
North Radford. Wednesday evening. by
DIR. Z. Johnson.
The Current Events Club was enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by. Mrs. War
ner j. kenderdine.
Miss Gertrude venable will entertain
the Afternoon Idlers Saturday.
Miss Lucy Clay is the guest Of Miss
Annie CALDWELL on Eighth street.
Mr.. Fred Billiard, machinist on board
the. United States steamship Cincinnati.
sailed for Turone on. thu 10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
SEED STOCK SCARCE.
FISH COMMISSION MEN SAY THE
OYSTER INDUSTRY rs THREATENED
PIRATES DENUDE THE RIVER.
Hammers, Who arc Supposed 10 Nc
Deep in Tint Industry, Said to BE
After the Seed Oyster. in Closed
Season.

The oyster Industry is said to be se-
riously threatened. Fish commission men
aain that the seed stock is getting very
scarce. Oyster pirates. they declare. have
been rapidly denuding the James river
BEDS OF the seed stock. which is the main
supply for the Virginia planters. ostensi-
ois' eianimers, who are supposed to be in
mat Industry. are IN fact after seed ovs.
.els during the closed season. and moth
ing is done to the law-brealers.
prominent commission r,.,,..,;,
Erdas that the only way ia sion th;s
aliage is for the Board Of Fisheries 10
upoint inspectors who will carry ont
me Jaws. the oyster seasoi should he
hoFtened at least two months. and clam
ming IN James river should be stopnen
temporarily during the closed oyster sea-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Charles stebbins Dead.

COLUMBIA. VA, January 3.-(spe-
cial.1-Mr. Charles Stebbins- died at ms
home near here yesterday morning OF
1 little son Of Mr.. Burley Johnson was
so unfortunate as to fall in the fire and
burn himself very badly At present mt, ne
is doing as well as could be expected.
M and Mrs Joe Owens. of Baltimore.
are visiting Mrs, T.. r. Willard. M,
Mr.. John Adams. who resides near WI
nlington, was in town to-day on Du ss
Mr.. Frank stegar is visiting his sister,
Mrs ID. Richardson. @9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
INJURIES PROVED FATAL.
Henry g. Johns Dies from Effects
= .5tNya.hed Hand -

Henry C. J0Hns = o ~ -
of a Mashed Hand.
VA, Jan. o. -
fsrecial, )-Henry c. Johns. Chesapeake
ND Ohio railway carpenter. died yestev-
sdav# AFTERNOON at 8 o'clock OF blood pol pol!
-n,,,,,r Al his home n Rose Eull IN suburb
~ Xxi. city. he leaves wife and 8 asix
ch,,dren- fur married Bis age was SIX .l1t-
81 NJ johns. mashed his hand Hnile sas
49, III f,rsk freak. OF JanueIY aHd snsygs
the dsAd mr. -
aaas 11nG u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Roanoke,s SILK Mill.

ROANOKE VA. January es,-tSpecial)
II Kauifers representing the Valentine
Bliss six concern. of Trenton, y,
has secured a suitable location for a SIN
mill In Roanoke, and there is scarcely q
doubt that his company vii. approve ms
selection One thousand girls VAL De
employed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
LADY THROWN FROM A MULE.
4 Dfc,>enson County Lady Meet.
with Serious Accident.

OsBoRN,s GAP. VA. January o.
Special. )-Miss Lou Whit was thrown
from mule. near here ana seriously s. y.
if not fatally. hurt. One side OF her
head was badly cut, besides she sus-
tanned other injuries. The. animal be-
came affrightcd and ran, throwing the
lady against log living by the roadside
tending Miss Whit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
THE stated TRADE.
SPRING BUSINESS GOOD.
Further Expansion, Particularly. In.
MISUNDERSTANDING, Shoes, Hard
ware and Hardwood Lumber

NEW YORK, January 23.:-Bradstreet' s
Tomorrow will say:
Previously existing favorable condi-
items still rule: Spring trade shows fur
Their expansion. particularly in dry goods.
such as linens, wash fabrics, underwear.
and hosiery. Clothing. shoes, hardware.
and hardwood lumber are active and the
volume of shipments OF spring goods to
fill orders offers still another problem for
the congested transportation companies
to solve. A spell of mild weather has in
duced the beginning Of the usual clear
retailers. It has also tended to soften the
at the East, and cause lowering Of
prices. This. however is regarded as
temporary only, another seasonable cold
snap containing great possibilities in the
way of enhanced prices. The snow cover
ing on winter waeat t. is not uniform. and
is on the whole rather scant, but no un-
usual deterioration is reported.
IRON AND STEEL.
Among manufactured products the
strength of iron and steel is notable.
More inquiry for pig iron is reported
by southern furnaces Numerous orders
for ears are coming forward, and this has
created a large business for miscellaneous
steel and for yellow pine.
Textiles, particularly cotton and WOOL
len goods, OCCUPY a strong position. Raw
cotton does not show much change. Cot
ton goods are strong. feeling the effect
of the exceptionally good spring trade
already booked.
Business failures for this week number
253, against 292 in the like week in 1902.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Fifteen Hours In Jncksonville-A
New Flyer over the seaboard for
Florida and the South.

Commencing jan y, the seaboard win
inaugurateS its new trains-Nos. 81 and ST,
to esknown as the Sea board Florida
Limited outbound. and the .seaboard
New York Limit north bound. This
train vii IL stop at Henderson, Raleigh.
Southern Pines. Hamlet. Camden, Column
bia ard Savannah only, between Rich-
mond and Jacksonville. and Is positively
the fastest train tina Is will be operated
s this season between the East and Florida.
I and will be operated daily. So
The schedule will be as follows: Leave
Richmond 1928 r. NJ. (AIain- Street Sta-
toni :; arrive sHenuerson 4 20 "A. RI, arrive
Raleigh Pa A. NJ. arrive Southern Pines
IL a NJ. arrive Hamlet 4:524 A. NJ. ar
rive Camden 6:s6 p a.. arrive Columbia
E7:24 a. NJ. arrive Savannah :i5 AM,
arrive Jacksonville 20 E II. arrive st.
Augustine e 20 P.s II
8 These magnificent trains will be COM
posed entirely OF newi and up to-date
Pullman. quipment between New rk
and St.SAugu inesssas blows ~ Imam
car and observa ton car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
STATE NORMAL. FOR GIRLS.
Delegate Lion Proposes to Establish
a School for Women Teachers.

o. q School Tor WOmen sTeachers.
Delegate Thomas Il. Lion. OF Prince
William has introduced bill In the
house. proposing to establish s. a. State!
Normal school for girls at Manassas and
carrying with 1t an appropria ton Of So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
Pink Carnations

Pink Carnatlons.
etc. Bouquets, Designs, and Cut Flowers
shipped to any point.
w, A, HAMMOND,
No. 1J7 east Broad street
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

Mrs. Chas. Sims has gone to Odell,
NeSr., where she will visit her mother
for few days and will then depart
for visit with sister in Chicago.
Our band and number Of others
attended the Logan jubilee. Our
band is all right. 1t will be at the
tournament at PhillipSburg this fall.
Wheat has been coming in very
rapidly. Gil Garlic reports over sixty
loads Monday and over fifty Tuesday.
The price is about one cent a pound
Mrs. II. ?. Underwood who had the
misfortune to step on rusty nail two
or three weeks ago, has recovered 81
that she Is now able to be around
some.
Agra needs hotel. The only &C.
commodationS offered the public at
present are furnished by the restau'
rants. A large hotel would be a pay
ing investment ana lurnlSn Cne CraVel
ing public the desired Accommodations.
Several of the travelling salesm en-
have suggested to merchants the adj
visibility OF shipping goods over the
Central Branch by way Of retaliation.
The passenger service by the Rock
Island Is very unsatisfactory.
L. w. Underwood has begun the
construction Of new business block
30x60 feet, one story high, on his lots
south OF the hotel, He will move the
building now occupied by his store on
to these lots also and with the old
warerOom which formerly occupied
them, he will have one Of the best
business houses in town. The new
structure will be tire-proofed with
asbestos sheeting and iron.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
The Best Farm Implement.

The best farm implement is good,
reliable, and up-to-date live stock and
agricultural paper, one that is pub
lished by men who live in and under
stand the conditions under which you
farm. A paper that will furnish in
formation for the home as we'll as the
farm. Such paper is the Kansas
Farmer, which is now in the forty
first year OF its usefulness and which
Is published in Kansas by KanSans
and under Kansas conditions, Deal.
ing with the home problems of the
farm, the orchard, and the feed lot, 1t
contains each week from twenty-four
to thirty-twO pages Of original and up
to-date matter included under the
departments Of Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Live Stock, The Dairy, The
Poultry Yard, The Veterinarian, The
Home Circle, The Young Folks, The
Government Weather-Crop Bulletin,
the Kansas City and st. Joseph live
stock markets, and the New York
butter market. THESE departments
are edited by experts in their several
lines and each issue is worth the price
of years subscription in practical
usefulness, The farmer and live
stock breeder OF the great Southwest
which is the Kansas Farmers special
territory, demands scientific informa-
tion. and this is furnished him in
greater quantity by the "Old Rella-
ble'' Kansas Farmer than by any otner
agricultural and livestock journal.
The price Of the Kansas Farmer is
81. per year. but we have completed
arrangements by which we can send
you the Herald and the Kansas Farm
er both one year for only $3.50.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Croquet Set.

CrOquet set for the boy or girl
Given as a present for getting ten new
subscriptions for the Kansas City
Weekly Journal.
The boy or girl can find no better
fun than game of crOquet.
The set we offer consists Of four ball
and four malletS, with the necessary
wickets and stakes. The set Is well
finished throughout and presents a
nice appearance.
Our propositions; Any boy or cir
who will get TEN new subscription
for The City Weekly Journal at Is
cents each, making a total Of $3.50
and will send US list of the names to-
gether with the money, will ship to
his or her address, express charges
prepaid, this nice croquet set.
Boys and girls, here is a chance to
get a very nice present. Rustic a
little and get this crOquet SET as our
proposition only holds good until Nov.
l, 1908.
Send money by postoflice order or
draft and advise US Of the name of
Of the name OF your express office.
Address all communications to The
Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo
Send for sample copies Of the Week
ly for canvaSSing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
DR.. rlallett's Curative OIL.

For internal or external use. Cures
rheumatism, neuralgia, tooth ache,
earache, headache, sore throat, lame
back, pain in the stomach, cramp
collie, diarrhoea, dysentery, summer
complaint, cholera mOrbus, wounds,
cuts, sprains, bruises, swellings, lum-
bago, inflammation, ivy poison, bee
stlngs, stiff joints, govt, contracted
muscles, deep seated and muscular
pains, frost bites, buniOns, corns, VIC.
lent Itching Of the skin and inflama-
tion Of the kidneys. 1t is soothing
and healing, 1t is a remedy that proves
successful in almost every case II
taken I'm time. 1t will relieve the
most obstinate case, and often saves
life. There is no medicine so impor-
tant and needful ever offered TO the
public, so successful and eifectual In
relieving pain. 1t Is a true friend In
times Of aches and palms, II deals with
the disease etTectually, striking at
the very root, removing the cause. 1t
has been tested by thousands Of peO-
pie and found to perform wonders, It
may be taken by old and young Of
both sex. Good for man and beast.
Prepared only by DR.. L. +. Mallett,
PhilllpsburR, Kansas; price, 80 cents.
Sold by druggists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

Kidney Wouole.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-woFking in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles we're TO be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect OF Or. Kilmers
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures ofihe most distressing cases
and is sold on It's merits Elk~
BY all druggists in fifty AgIFE9k1 6s@@$s=Sa
cent and dollar sig
es. You may have a -=-Sssasls =. "
sample bottle BY mail Home Of swampRoo,.
free, also pamphlet telling you how to find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilmer
q Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root. Or. Kilmcr',
Swamp-Root. and the address, Binghamton,
N. Y, on every bottle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

Home grown watermelonS are now
on the market.
Charles Sims is plying his trade in
Norton this week.
II. P. Underwood has lately receiv-
ed a fine line of dry goods.
T. E. Burns and wife and j. J. AL
ford spent Sunday in Kirwin.
Bert DundaS and Everett Faubion
visited the county seat Tuesday.
Rev. Williamson has moved to Agra
and occupies the Short residence.
Let's all remember the reunion at
Phillipsburg next week and attend.
Mrs. E. NJ. Stuckey left Tuesday
evening for visit in Brighton, Iowa.
Farmers who have their wheat out
of the way have engaged in fall plow-
ing.
An Evolutionary entertainment at
the hall was billed for Tuesday even
ing.
A large number of Agraites are en-
joying the street fair at Kirwin this
week.
Our barber. Everett Faubion has
taken an assistant to accommodate his
patrons.
Mrs Arthur Underwood and Miss
Jennie, returned Sunday from a visit
In RivertOn, Nebr.
A medicine show was in town all
last week and furnished amusement
for young and old.
Mrs. Crook, of Smith Center, has
been visiting with W. d. Womer. She
returned Tuesday night.
Mrs. Thompson departed Tuesday
evening for Centeryille, Iowa, where
she will visit for sometime.
Mrs. Clark has returned from st.
Joe. where she went to select choice
stock of fall and winter millinery.
Notice the ad of j. b. ElrOd Of med
icine fame IN this issue. He will talk
to you frequently through these
columns.
Farmers seem to realize the benefit
of the shipping association to the
community and many new shares have
been subscribed.
The Blue Valley Creamery Co. re-
celveS cream at It's station In Agra on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Bert Dundas. Mgr.
Mrs. Cyrus Cradle who has been
visiting with the Halberts returned to
her home In Centralia on Monday, via
the Central Branch
j. r. Burrow, Of Smith Center, has
purchased all the vacant lots and acre
property formerly owned by the Kan
Sas Town and Land Co., in Agra.
John Beedy died Tuesday evening
at the home Of his Son-in-law, +. V.
Voyles. lie had been i'll for a long
time Of a complication OF troubles.
The members OF the Christian
church desire to express their thanks
to all of the citizens OF Agra who so
willingly threw their homes open and
assisted In entertaining the visitors
to their convention Of last week.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
Administrators Notice.

stste Of Kansas Phllllps county. -
In the matier NJ the estate n Gerrlt Dirk Weld.
man drcsated late Of Phillips County, Kansas
NOTICE is hereby given hat on the 3ist dav
~ ~ Ang. A. y iaY the undersigned was by
the Probate Cont Of Phillips County. Kansas
duly appointed and qualidsd a. administrator
With will annexed Of the estate Of tierrit Dirh
NeldmAn. late OF Phillips County. deceased
A. parties having claims against said estate
are hereby notined 70 present. them ~ allowance
10 the undersigned within one year from dafe
hereof or they mar b. exeluded from any benefit
Of ouch estate. and 10 snch claims be nat present.
81 within three YEAR, from dsie hsreaf thew shail
DO forever barred. GERRIT Ko STE
Administrator
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due 10 neglected
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-09-03
OVer-Work Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood In your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-10-03
DAIRY PRODUCTS.

There was hitch in the proceedings
Of the judges on dairy products, and no
report from them was fOrthcoming
Even the books were not left at the
s2cretary's Office and the whereabouts
of both the judges and books was a
matter OF uncertainty when The gem
eral offices closed. The difficulty when
the combination was last heard from
was caused over protest from the IT,.
l.. Griffin company of Ogden against
the judges for the reasons that they
were not experts i'm judging dairy
products from commercial stand
point The H. }. Faust company was
getting the better of the Griffin COM
pany on butter. while the Griffin COM
pany, rs stated by one of the judges,
was ahead on cheese. SO far as award
ing a prize for a general display on
dairy products. the judges said that
they were i'm doubt as to whether the
exhibits rose to the dignity of a dis
play on account Of the small number
of samples shown. The judges are
/ John Mcdonald. jr.. a salt Lake gro
Ger: 7. A. Cornwall, "A dairyman OF
Murray. and d. X. Hendry. who is en-
plOyed in a creamery at Wellsville.