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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
ROANOKE.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

ts4aH (SpeCldl " uc l)dtCuJ
ROANOKE, VA, Dec. LIT Is COM
mon remark that this has been SO far
the dulest social season In the history
OF Roanoke. Up to the present time
there has been only one society event Of
any Importance, not including the we'd
dings, and there has really been very
few marriages that could be classed as
"socIety'' affairs. This was the first
week for many months that the Academy
of Music was ''dark." Tascn's band was
booked for Saturday night, but 1t can
celled. The choral society recently or
ganized has commenced to rehearse THE
Holy City, and no doubt will give an
entertainment some time during the Win
ter. Nearly all OF the musical people
arc members of the society.
The Uniformed Rank Of Pyth!ans VIII
begin a bazaar on Monday, at Assembly
Hall, that Is to run for a week.
Mrs. DR.. G. B. VOCAL entertained the
children Of the Lutheran Orphanage OF
Salem, at he rhospltabe home, on+south
Jefferson street. ut an elegant dinner.
Thursday afternoon. lrlfty-sovcn little
orphans were made very happy y
Each child was presented with = nice
present-n bag of candy and frult--by
Mrs. Vogel.
Several prizes wore givcn--a book to
NiiC WIG 6aS.SoA''S t'6NN ''''''NN'' Nf',N
q doll to the one guessing tho name, IT
would be Impossible to find healthier,
better looking lot of children at any place.
At the home OF Mrs, Charles Hoclken-
berry, No. COL Iiimball Avenue, N, r.,
Tuesday night, u most enjoyable dance
took place. Among those who partici-
pated were, Misses Emerson, Lane. linn-
cock, Funk, Wilmington, Layman, Lakes
Boley, Leader, Richardson. Angelo, Mer-
Ger, Thompson, Anderson; Messrs ttais-
lln. Carrot, Hawthorn, I.aymnn, Turchuln
Metcalf. Dudley. Swink. Mr.. and MIS-
Richardson, Refreshments were served,
Music was furnished by Messrs, Carrot
and Haisllp,
Miss Lula Terry entertained tho Young
Ladies' Social Club at her home. Terry
Place, Thursday afternoon, Cards were
played.
Miss Ann Davant gave a dinner at
her handsome home. Friday night, In
honor Of Mrs. Charles Il. Fishbourne
Marshall.
Tho third German Of the l1lks German
Club took place last night at the home
on Jefferson street, and was q most en-
Joyable affair.
The annual Christmas tree OF the
Roanoke Eks for tho benefit Of tho poor
children of the city will take place at
Assembly Hall Christmas day at 2
o'clock, There will bs q big dinner fter
which every child Will be given 9 Skss,
elt, Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
Colonel MOnrOe'S Doctrine
The Three Wise Men Of Lncolnvile Go in Search OF
Statesman, but Fail to Find One.

ICO0OASS~'S~1~S ~ ~ 53fa
kBY FREDERICK UPHAA1 ADAMso
who is tbs greatest statesman tsN IN tl's
'untry?" asked Postmaster jenkins.
ming first at Colonel Monroe, VINO
,de no answer. and then at judge saw
The greatest statesman" repeated the
'1ge, wrinkiing his brow ~ thousht.
he greatest statesman Really. Friend
k,kins, / have not the slightest idea
. X the Colonel
enkins turned again to Colonel Mon
You might as we'll ask me to tell you
,ere to find the largest living masto-
M replied Colonel Monroe. The mas
Ion is extinct. So Is the statesman.
Tom Reed defined statesman as
ld politician observed the judge.
His saying so did not make 1t So de-
|lred tho other with some warmth.
| he modern politician Is tho elected or
tained representative OF some COM
,rclal or financial interest, and his life
death Is a matter which most directly
ID those who profit by his employment.
dead politician is q dead nol Ea1 3ost
|NNhnt Is J statesman: asked i'oSt'
lister Jenkins. co,, uo,,
B. rs one who has breadth OF y!s!on'
|enness Of mind. Il mastery OF history,
intimate knowledge OF the preseht; ~
Rnestness of purpose, an llilemse t a,n'
So which lmLels him to devote al OF
ese traits to the belteyncnt OF his peo-
and OF the world lie has no inter-
gher tnan %he w1lttteh s q ~ Iae s s' and
me survive them. Such men i've TO-
y but all the world ~ money-hunl-
and cares neither to heed nor listen
them, but man is not q statesman
is able to attract and command an
3cctiye following, For such reasons !
that craftsmanship Ia extinct. But
,haps am too particulars POSSIBLY
i can name. a statesman Juuge' or sew
confess CO that cannot recall one who
forms to youl h ael,ni,loh auti5ru
y have est he N ability ii to lead seem com
ests; az n9t undeI;stan d % ylE, m some
Int, 1'he people would follow him" /.
/ don't knew whether they would Hn,i 90 Or
do is"I against existing conditions, but
Oh men arc born not Qftener. than once
a century. nae nmbltia11.t q ne ,s,, aver tIs
Etem1 Which has made a Rockefeller
IEslbie, but to climb to the financial
ght Of tas L.l!99naEss and r. II then nte !9p-
lis is tho fine spirit Of American indie
hdence of which we hear SO much;
9 principal Of our grammar school
q me RECENTLY that lie privately gques-
King them whcso career they intended
Initiate, and il posslhle.S excol, Twelve
them named Rockafeller, seven looked
gie and ,ne to lhonas Edison. and one
fTracy, the departed desperate, It Is
lon such. ambitions that the future
Lac By the boys were perfectly ma tural
cs. 1t has been Taught to them IN
Dir school books, IN the, papers, BOOKS
ID magazines they read, and IN the
II NJ y . y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
FREDERlCKS HALL.
! To The Times Dispatch.J

-5-- 1SptcIHI 70 TIC TTlhles-DispAtch.J9 N.
FREDERICK HALL. VA, Dec. Ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel T. Atkinson and
their little son. Ashby Terrell. are guests
at ''Woodley." the home OF Dr.. y. A.
Terrell, & {s
Mr.. and Mrs. j., B, Woody have res
turned from trip to the CITY on tho
Jeems."{
Mr. T. G. Meredith has accepted a POI
slton as night telegraph operator at this
place.
in the upper end Of the county. There
Is much Activity In the real estate mar
ket in this county OF late, several north-
ern parties have been In this community
looking after Virginia lands,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
CHANGING SENTIMENT.
Newbro's Herpclde Destroys the Pestlfe'
rous Cause OF Annoying Dandruff.

Goldsmith In his "peserted Village"
spoke Of certain chapel where those
Who "went to scoff, remained to pray,
So In life ono often laughs at what no
does not understand and later, when no
does understand, his laugh turns to praise.
There were some who doubted the mer-
Its Of Newbro's "Herpiclde," the scalp
germicIde and hair-dressing; but since
they have tried it, they are now among
its best friends and strongest endorsers,
Herplolie kills the germ that eats the
hair off at the root, and the hair then
grows again, AS q hair dressing It Is
uncomfortable. Try II. Sold by leading
Pie to The Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich,
Owens 8 Minor Drug Co., special agent
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-13
BY
BILLY BURGUNDY.
Copyrighted. 1903. by
STEVE FLOYD.

hooves me to play the rest Of my hand
out with Rufus Hasson. 55
{, Moral: You cannot win on hand
that has once Ecen played. IN
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
MATTHEW KINNERNEY's DEATH.
It Is Thought He Was the Victim of Murderous Assault.

It Is Thought He Was the Victim of
 Murderous Assault.
 With the death of Matthew Kenner- ney at the Bridgeport hospital yes terday morning appears to be lost all possibility of direct testimony as to how the injuries which caused his death were inflicted.
 Coroner Doten is convinced that death was not the result of fall from an electric car.
 The theory disposed of, that Kenner- ney met his death by fall from a car, leaves the inference: that he was the victim of a murderous assault. Kennerney had a watch chain dang ling from his vest pocket when he was picked up. This chain was broken off at the end as though his watch had been wrenched from the chain. Not cent of money was found upon his person. His clothing was good and he had the appearance of being fairly well to do working man, and one not likely to be travelling without at least a small sum of money in his pockets.
 Then there was the blow by which the left eye was badly bruised and swollen. It was just such wound as would have been made by the heavy blow of mans fist. The fracture of the skull, the medical examiner says, was made by some blunt instrument. A fall upon the ground from the car would have done it or a fall from a There is no evidence of his having fal- len from wagon, and no wagon was seen to have passed the spot at that hour of the morning when the injury was to all appearances inflicted. Med ical Examiner Downs said last night that blow of sandbag would have produced just such results and would have left no laceration of the scalp. He said he considered significant the broken watch chain, the missing watch and the absence of money upon the mans person.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
A MiIk Epidemic.

Of the typhoid epidemics traced td milk, one of the most typical was that at Springfield, Mass, where, in July and August of 1892, 150 cases occurred concentrated in one of the most beau- tiful suburban districts of that city. The investigation, by Prof. W. T. Sedg- wick, showed that the path of the pestilence was coincident with the route of certain milkman. It was next found that portion of his product came from farm where sev- era1 cases of typhoid fever had oc- cured during the preceding summer. Shortly before the outbreak of the epidemic the discharges from the pa- tients were spread upon tobacco field. Manure from this field, carried on the boots of the farm hands, was obvious about and in well near by. On the bottom of this we'll, and sub- merged-in leaky cans-stood the milk to be cooled before it was sent to Springfield. The chain of evidence was thus complete.-C. E. A. Winslow, in Atlantic
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

The rooms of the Brooklyn Attn letic club are being altered and re- paired.
 will attend o'clock mass and re- ceive in a body.
 Miss Kittie Cassin of Bank street has accepted position as clerk in Morgan's bakery on North Main street.
 A. O.. Walker, the druggist, has a number of fountain syringes that are slightly shopworn but guaranteed to be in perfect order that he will sell at half price. Remember, these are practically just as good as new, for you don't want them as ornaments for your parlor. Also remember that the supply is limited, and first come, first served. +
 Frederick Lasher of Ansonia and Miss Mamie Cunningham of 36 South Leonard street, popular member of St Patrick's parish were married yes terday morning at St Patrick's church by the Rev Father Gleeson. The cere- mony was witnessed by a large num- Der of friends. Eugene Heffernan was best man and Miss Alice Cunningham was maid of honor. The bride was atired in a beautiful blue .zibeline dress trimmed with duchess lace and mink fur, while the maid of honor's costume was of muslin de soie and vel vet. MT and Mrs Lasher left on the 6:35 train for wedding tour to Balti- more and Washington. They were re- membered with many beautiful gifts form their friends, among which were a silver set from the employees of Frank Ogden's room at the American Ring shop, where the bride was high ly esteemed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
sCOvGLL HMPLoYps.
Crowded City Hall Last Night at Third
 Annual

One may be safe in saying that neve. mas larger crowd been in tha City nall than the audience which was pres ent last evening at the rnrrd annual en. tertalnment, sociabIe and dance given under the auspices of the ScoyiII Aid soclely, consisting of employees of the ScoVlll Manufacturing Go. About B. ooo people were cramped in somewhere in the hall. Before 9 o'clock it was impossible to reach the head of the stars leading to the gallery, so great was Ine concourSe of people. Tba same condition prevailed down stairs. Many persons purchased tickets who were unable to get further than the mead of the stairs. About 9:3O Sheriff Mcdonald ordered that the sale of tickets should be stopped. This o@der should have been given at S:3O, an hour earlier. The city sheriff examined tba premises and found them unsafe. He protested against the overcrowding of the building and said that those in charge were likely to sacrifice many lives. He ordered two men to station themselves at the two fire exits so as to have everything ready in case of ar emergency.
 The entertainment was decideiy picaslHg An overture. Dolly Var den" by John Lines. was well reu. dered. Moving pictures by the Brandon Novelty Co were much enjoyed. while Leo Race made. a hit by his rendition of two illustrated songs. 9TH be With You When the Roses Bloom Agains and "The City of Signs and Tears.A Miss Anna Whalen. who appeared frl black-face and darkey costume and sang coon songs, was just as much a. favorite as ever. A violin selection by George Ira TompIzins and violin duet by George and Merritt Tompkins was one of the features of the entertain ment. George A. King gave an exhibi- tion which pronounced him a clever magician, while tsTed" Biggerstaff pleased everybody with his singing. Al great big hit was made by the Floro- dora double sextet. which. under the direction of Robert Herr. sang with beautiful effect 9sTelll Me. Pretty Maid- en-" Those who took 'part were the Misses Rose Roberge, Mamie Morgan, Stella Mccarthy. Clara MacGuvre Ag- nes swartz and Christina Mccarthy; also Robert Herr. Robert Stone. Fred erick Porter. Charles Holman, Charles Clark and pr George Lynch. Miss HameI was accompanist. After the en- tertainment dancing was enjoyed until late hour.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
POLICE COURT DoINGs
Man Fined s2o for Carrying Concealed
 Weapons.

Weapons.
 Tn the city court to-day Timoth, Ryan and his friend, Martin Grady, clerk at the Earle house, were befor Judge Burpee, charged with intoxica tion. Grady was also charged witt carrying concealed weapons. Attorne, Hunt appeared for Grady. He sait there were nothing about the weapon that was concealed. On the contrar, the young men made great fuss witt the weapons. Had they been sobe they would not have conducted them selevs so. Judge Burpee said it was bad time for anybody to go abou armed and he fined Grady $20 ant costs and Ryan $5 and costs. Thi weapons were two revolvers whic1 Grady has just bought and loaded, Fl, was leaving the store with the weaponi in his hip pockets when the police ar rested him.
 Alexander Flegan was charged witt stealing 1Oo pounds of coal from tht cars of the Consolidated Railroad Go He pleaded guilty. William O'Donnell Watchman for the company, said hi found the man in the act of filling a' bag with coal. Flegan said he is em ployed at Holmes, Booth & Haydens and from the windows where he worki he saw number of boys take quanti titles of coal from the cars. It wal soft coal; but it was better than nons and FIegan thought ne would have Whack at 1t. His coal bin was empt, and his wife and two small chiIdre1 needed warmth. He was willing ts buy coal, but he could find none to buy With his means. Judge Burpee said that in view of the condition of tho coal market he would suspend sentenct for thirty days. He warned the mar not to be found in court again. Jus then F1egan's friend arose and said. sI take an appeal to the high court" Ht misunderstood the court, and eyerv body laughed.
 John -.rennan, Henry Mcclure ana Flossie West were charged with IasciyL ous carriage. They pleaded not guiItv and Attorney McGrath was anpointed guardian over the last named two. Ths complainant was David Sweeten wha Keeps "roomers" at 163 East Main street. He did not like the looks ol 1ne woman's visitors and had them ar rested. The men were fined S1O ana costs and the woman $7 and costs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
T,he whaler,s Fine Voyage.

tThat reminds me" said Congress- man Littlefie1d, of Maine, ssof story they tell on an old whaler of New Bedford. He was gone for two years cruise after whales in the South Atlantic. Finally one day the ship was seen coming up the bay, and the owner rushed down to the pier to be the first to greet the captain and ascertain the result of his ven-| ture.
 ss How many whales did you get27 shouted the owner.
 < Marry a whale,' was the reply. sna-t we had an awful fine sail ''--. Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Our Great Ice. Rivers.

One hears a great deal about the glaciers of Alaska, and it is satisfac- tory to know that Uncle Sam possesses a few more important ice rivers of his own. But few people are aware that there are in Montana some of the fines, glaciers in the world, even rivaling those of the Alps.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Entirely Pe,aceahIe.

Lady (not liking the look of her new servant)-Did you have any words with your late mistress as you were leaving your lastplace?
 The domestic (encouragingly)-Not in the least, mum. I locked her in the bathroom, and took all my things and slipped out as quiet as you !-Stray Stories.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
As the stork Sees It.

First Stork-I just left baby at that millionaire's house.
 Second Stork-Funny things these human beings. I've just delivered three to one woman in tenement, and her husbands out of work and they haven't a cent.-Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17


 Every housekeeper in Water bury should call to-day for a copy of the most popular magazine of the day, ''The Pilgrim,'' which the Hampson-SelleW Furniture Com pany is giving away. By calling at their temporary store, Al Grand street, your name will be entered for a years subscription free of charge. Do not delay giving in your name as the num- Der, though large, will soon be taken up. There is absolutely no expense to you, but one of the most interesting magazines for the asking. The Hampson-Sellew Company extend a most cordial invitation to all housekeepers to call for it. It is edited by Willis J. Abbot. whose name is known throughout the United States as one of the best writers of the day. Subscriptions will only be given out to adults.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Foot Ease.

Now is the time to try Fitzpatrick s Corn Cure and Foot-E Half price to walkers only while the strike lasts. Fitzpatrick's Pharmacy, corner Wall and East Main streets. Call up 63-4.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17
Hing Cut from Diamond.

One of the most skilful lapidaries of Antwerp, has succeeded, after sev- eral unsuccessful attempts and three years of patient work, in cutting a perfect finger ring out of a single Sliamond.-J Jewelers' Journal
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-17

Spanish Girls Fight Bulls. It is becoming quite usual for girls to take part in the bull fights in Spanish cities.-N. Y. Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-01-29
VOTE NO.

Waterman readers, rally at the
polls on Tuesday, February 3, and
vote ono" on the proposition to put
the license act in force on the fir st
Tuesday in March.
Assist in getting to the polls your
neighbors who are opposed to the open
saloon and who have no teams or
other means to take them to the vot-
ing place.
If the day is cold, or stormy, or
otherwise unfavorable, redoubled
your efforts to get out the opposing
vote.
1t is supreme crisis in the tenn
perance cause. The battle lost on
Tuesday may be lost for a generation.
Be up and doing, every opposing
voter
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-01-29

law; and the city provided two cap
able liquor inspectors and a sufficient
appropriation of money for such
roper enforcement The licenses
were 33 in number, paying $500 each,
the license rate being put high to pre-
vent irresponsible parties from apply
ing for licenses.
In the results the city treasury APP
parently gained about SAB, 600; but
believe that it is pretty generally
agreed that it cost the city and county
more than 100000 in extra expenses
of enforcing the law, in increased cost
of conducting the city and county
courts, and in losses that could be ac-
curately measured to merchants and
landlords. The records of the local
police court showed an increase Of
about 100 per cents in arrests, prlnci-
pally, of course, in arrests for drunk
enness. but shared. also, by other and
more serious crimes. The ledg-
ers of the merchants and landlords
showed an enormous increase in cred
its, and, for several years, they COM
planned of poor collections, From
my acquaintance with them l think
that their Judgment in such matters
is pretty sure to be keen and reliable.
a body of merchants who have shown
steadily increasing ability to hold
the country trade as far away as Cape
Cod, in competition with the great
stores Of Boston, but twenty miles
away, cannot fairly be accused of mar
row prejudices or provincialism
In spite of the prospect of "A return
to the annoyances of the foolish Fax
on law, and in spite of a glorious year
for the everlastingly thirsty, the city
stuod up at the fall elections and fair
ly shouted that she had obtained all
the experience of high license that
she cared to have Even such of
the drunkards as had sense enough
to regret their lack of power to resist
went to the voting booth by scores to
vote to remove temptation from their
doors Over $500 voters changed their
votes from license to prohibition.
Nor have they been moved to retul n
to the delights of high license in the
succeeding years.
From personal observation of the
strict enforcement of no-license in
Brockton, with it's As, coo inhabitants,
and i'll Cambridge with its 100, 900
people (many of them employed in
factories and stockyards) / have not
the highest respect for those town
and city officials in the small towns
and cities in Vermont who profess
that no-license or prohibitory law
cannot be thoroughly and decently
enforced in localities where the man
ufacturing and foreign element is
comparatively small, and the great
body of the people have an unusual
respect for the law, as in good old
Vermont.
G.. G. King
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-01-29
Is There a Weak Spot That Is Like
y TO Develop Disease?
Paine's CeIery
Compound
Quickly Reaches the Affected Parts,
FOhiflGS Them and Imparls New
Life to the Blood.

Are you conscious of weak spot in
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in the small of the back. You per-
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Any of these symptoms point to kid
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Is your liver doing it's work proper
ly? If you have vomiting, nausea.
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Is the net work of the muscular
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dltion, or are the nerves weak, irri
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these troubles are forerunners of suf-
ering and ill health.
Does vour blood as it courses to all
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Eminent medical men and the tens
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