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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

Editor Her0id.-I have no idea Of
taking part in the discussion now go
ing on in your valuable paper between
II. Of b., Al TRUST and Mother, but ]
do ask for a little corner in which To-
warn against the use Of stimulants a.
a beverage. After 20 years Of varied
experience on that line am prepared
to pronounce the daily use Of iutoXi-
cants a dismal failure. To brush aside
the moral side Of the question and only
deal with man as a mere animal, "A
physical compound made up Of brain,
nerves and stomach, whiskey drinking
is a mistake. The moderate topper after
a time destroys digestion, weakens the
system and exposes the body 90 prema-
ture decay. The men who think clear
~, work successfully, enjoy eating and
sleeping are generally not only tenn
perate but total abstainers.
/ never in all my experience met
with an old man who had been in the
habit Of drinking regularly who did
not say, / would have been better of
without IT,
The most cheerful people ever saw
were freest from the use Of strong drink.
Spring water Is an infinite improve
ment on the best brandy, and even
branch water is more Of a friend TO the
human system than is the output of the
still.
An evening in the parlor may be
"jewelled with joyn without the intro
duction Of the conventional punch
bowl The young man or young wo-
man who looks to sparkling wine for
wit is leaning upon broken reed. The
young man in search OF employment
would hardly add to the list Of his
qualifications the capacity for drinking
liquor. Let's all quit, church mem
Der, moderate drinker, everybody, and
then II. Of b., Al TRUST and Mother
need not write more on the subject,
and they do write well and entertain
ingly. TEroTuM
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
Adele Account.
ADELE, PR. Ed. Co., VA,
JulV 4. 1903

ADELLks fk. Ed. 20, VA,
July Z, 1903 I
Although we are in the depths Of the
country, 20 to speak, we beg to keep In
touch with the times. We sometimes
find it hard to furnish an interesting
item or so, but We take pleasure in con-
tributing our mite to the columns Of
the Herald whenever we can.
No cause Of complaint can be found
as to the weather being too cool for the
crops, for July was ushered in by some
exceedingly warm days and they seem
here to stay for some time.
Mr.. Willie Brightwell was a guest in
the pleasant home Of Mr.. w. r. Gun
ningham on Sunday.
The glorious Fourth was celebrated
in this neighborhood by a delightful
picnic given on the spacious lawn Of
Woodland Cottage the home Of Mr..
b. F. Hunt, from 80 to lOSOp. m.
In the afternoon the clouds were
dark and lowering, but they soon pass
ed oyer and the "silyer lining" appear
ed, and those who had anticipated
much pleasure were not disappointed.
The usual picnic delicacies were served
and last but not least, was served de-
lighlful cream, followed by gay chatter
and merry laughter and games, and
then came the good nights accOmpa-
MED by many thanks for a pleasant
evening to the host and hostess.
Little Miss Alma Turnes returned sew
eral days ago from AppOmattox where
she has been visiting friends aud rel
atives.
Mrs. w. A. Oates, Miss Minnie Oates
and Mr.. w al,er Oates, Of Louisville,
Ga, are visiting in the home Of Mr.. b.
r. Hunt.
Prof. /. C. Hunt, who has been teach
ing in an academy in Kentucky for
the past term, is now in the neighbor-
hood visiting his parents.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. +. T.
Rice is so indisposed but hope that she
will soon be restored to her usual
health.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
.Sysge:ssE1a
Shennards Shots.

SHEPPARDs, VA, July :, '03.
It's too hot and dry to write, and
there is nothing to write about either
The candidates are moving around
but in a mighty slow sud lazy way
some Of 'em will get left If they don't
hustle.
Everybody at work on the farm clay
ing by" corn this week. The wheat
crop is an utter failure with most OF
Us and very few farmers will get back
the bare seed and expenses.
Tobacco looks fairly well, so far, but
needs rain.
We had preaching at Smyrna on
sunday morning by Mr.. Bell. and at
night by Rev. Leroy Phaup. The at
tendance was large at both services.
The Sunday school reunion at Pros
pect, on the 18th and the Holiness
camp meeting near Andersonyille,
18th 10 18th will each draw large
crowds July and August are the
favorite months for religious gatherings
in the country, and | suppose rightly
so for the roads are good then and the
weather pleasant.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

Editor Herdid.-The vail Of your
correspondent II Of b in your paper
Of June %, is same as that Of every old
darkey you meet, who when you rec
monstrate with him for buying so much
liquor, says "bleeged 20 have 10, Boss JOB
case Of sickness"
We are grieyed for the lady 10 Apo
mattox-not because she did not pro-
cure whiskey. but because She did not
have a doctor who would prescribe O
remedy which would be far superior 90
whiskey in building up health and
strength. Alcohol may have place
in medicine as stimulant, as in the
case oil reviving one from drowning or
a sudden shock, but its use is followed
by such depression throughout the
whole system, that il cannot be a satis-
factory tonic. The lady named should
consult a good Christian doctor for %
remedy which will build up and
strengthen and not only give moment
airy stimulation.
TO quote :"Alcohol is injurious TO all
the functions Of body and mind -
DAVID. alcohol has mo- place in the
healthy system" William Parker, NJ
d. Hob, boasts OF his ability to
use liquor daily without harm. Does
he not believe that "The steady drink
ing Of alcoholics. cider and beer, as
well as wine spirits, is more often the
cause Of permanent disease than oc-
casional alcoholic debanches John
$ Cutter b $, NJ. d. And what viii
he say to this,-"The heredity ofchronic
alcoholism is certain; insanity, idiocy,
instability Of mind, weakness Of will,
and acraving for alcoholics occur more
frequently in the offspring Of the in
temperate than in those Of water drink
ers. The children OF inebriates live on
the border land Of inebriety."-lC ro-
Tiers.
II these statements from medical
authorities are correct, truly II. Of b.
leaves his sons "a good Inheritance
It has been often stated that the
moderate drinker" does more to lead
others astray than the drunkard. His
children and others seeing him drink
"like a gentleman" have not the same
disgust Of liquor as those who see the
real drunkard in his disgraceful con-
ditions. Again, II. Of B. charges his
Almighty God with having unwisely
placed alcohol in the grains and fruits .
The grains and fruits as God gives
them TO us are pure and good 10 is on
ly after man has put them through the
harmful process Of fermentation and
distillation that they become unfit for
human use.
our beloved President, VIM McKin-
ley, was murdered by an assas,in's bull
let. Would II. Of j.. accuse his maker
Of the murder. because in his country
he placed in the earth the lead Of
which the bullet was formed
a. :. J..
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

RICE VA, July $, 1903.
Miss Bernice Bradshaw has returned
home from South Boston where she
had been visiting friends
Miss Pollard, Of Danyille, is the
charming guest Of her cousin, Miss
Lena Marshall.
Mr.. Jasper Wilson, Of Dublin, spent
Saturday and Sunday in the home Of
his parents.
Miss Matte Bass and little niece,
Melva Carter, returned to their homes
last Friday after quite a long visit TO
relatives in Richmond.
While Mr.. George Frank was pass
ing through a gate last Saturday after
noon his horse became frightened and
ran against the hinge Of the gate cut
ting a severe cash in mis- side. 1t is a
very fine horse and We hope It is not
seriously injured.
Mr.. Walter Carter and children, aud
DR.. r. f. Bass spent Sunday with Mr
B. II. Carter.
There will be a lawn party at Plsgall
Baptist church Friday night, July TO-
Come one, come all, and have good
time.
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Abilene Account.
Abilene. Va, July S, Is

Abilene, Va, July S, 1903.
There was a pleasant surprise last
Saturday night when Mr.. and Mrs. I.
w. Roberts and four little children
reached her fathers, Mr.. J. T. Frank
I'm. where they spent several DAYS.
We are glad to know that our new
church at this place is now going up
very fast. The carpenters are from
Chase City, Mr.. Mead, Mr.. Washe, Mr..
Mullen. They say it shall be ready for
use the 26th. We trust that it may for
we are needing a church so very bad
Miss Mollie Womack, Of New Jersey,
is now visiting her brother, Of this
place.
Miss Matte Franklin returned home
from Lynchburg last Sunday. All OF
her old friends are glad to have her
back in the neighbOrhOod again.
We are all very much saddened IN
this neighborhOOd over one Of our old
school teachers, Mrs. Capt Robson
who was laid to rest last Wednesday,
July !. She died June 80
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

ACTION, Va, July S, 1908.
Miss Lula Franklin will come to the
neighborhood next Sunday to spend a
few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Roberts
Mr.. John Kittenger, Of Richmond,
has returned to the city with his little
sister, Bessie, after spending few days
with friends.
Mr. Tom Roberts, Of Action, attend
ed Charlotte court Monday, where he
spent a pleasant day with his friends.
Mrs. Roberts and children spent a
few days with her mother and friends,
Of Abiline.
Miss Mollie Womack, Of Elizabeth
City, n. j., will spend a month with
her friends and relatives in Virginia.
Miss Florine Franklin is spending
this week with her sister, Mr~. G.. W.
st. John, Of Capitola.
There will be a grand time with the
children at old Douglas next Saturday.
They will have chldren's day and a
picnic combined.
Miss Eva Baker, Of Hampden-Sid-
ney, has returned to her country home
from Lynchburg.
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The New WAY.

A Buckingham farmer at one time
raised tobacco, was always busy to
the brim" and said he made no money.
He no longer raises tobacco but every
time he comes TO town brings some
thing to sell, sells at profit always
and takes some money home with him.
1t may look like a small business to be
selling few dozen eggs, or few
pounds of butter or honey, but kept
up through the year in the end 1t
means something. Many farmers
ought 10 grow tobacco because in grow
ing IT they make money, but others
ought not because they lose money.
There is big room in this section for
truckers, and there is money ia it.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
THROUGH THE STAFF
Recent Happenings Of Interest in
Virginia.

Tuesday at Roanoke, Russell klwood
Sims, foreman Of the stock department
Of the West End furnace fell from the
cupola Of the furnace, a distanceof over
a hundred feet, and was instantly kill
ed
Ella Gee ,colored) was killed by light
ming near Lunenburg Courthouse Mon
day. A valuable mule was also killed at
the same time.
The grand jury Of the hustings court
Of Ronoake brought an indictment
against Halle Taylor, a crippled negro,
charging him with attempting TO
criminally assault Edith May Jones, a
lO-year.old white girl.
Mrs. Edward DisharOom, Of Bayview,
Northampton county, accidentally shot
and severely wounded herself Tuesday
afternoon.
At a meeting Of the Crater Biyouac,
in Portsmouth, Tuesday, Colonel W.
II. Stewart was elected president, aud
the resolution was adopted 10 have the
Bivouacs Of Richmond. Petersburg and
other cities, representing the survivors
Of the Crater, prepare Tor reunion on
the battlefield next fall.
At Fredericksburg Monday night
Mr.. Reibert Mcbride shot himself with
a pistol while on the bridge across the
Rapppanock river, and then either
jumped or fell into the river aud was
drowned.
John a. Lee Dye, a well-knoWn
farmer Of Wythe county, died sudden
ly Tuesday. In the morning be was
stacking wheat, when be was Affected
by the heat and died within few
hours. He was about - years Of age.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
darlington Heights Dot.
Darlington Heights, Va,
July Is. 1908.

+a 20 -'
After a severe hot week, we had a
fine rain Saturday
We have a very interesting sunday
school at Spring Creek. Scholars num-
Der 50, but no preacher yet, but hope
to have one soon.
Quite a number Of the Darlington
Heights crowd expect to take the ex-
cursion to Norfolk on the 22nd.
Mr.. y. T. Dillon has the finest crop of
corn and tobacco on Spring creek, all
well worked and looking fine. Mrs.
n. T. Dillon has a fine lot Of turkeys
and chickens also which make things
look cheerful.
Mr.. Jim Shackleton, Of Meherrin,
was around Sunday looking after his
best girl, and was the guest Of y. =.
Dillon.
Miss Maud Carter returned home
Sunday from Lynchburg. Many sad
hearts we're left behind. Miss Matte
Franklin also returned home from
Lynchburg.
Miss Evie Baker, who has been visit
ing relatives in Evergreen, returned
home Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
ThrOck TinklingS.


II hblhs A. July - A"''f
During the storm Saturday night,
Mr.. Willie p. Priddy had barn blown
down and lot Of the farmers oats
were destroyed. The wind and rain
was terrible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts are visiting
their mother near Throck.
Miss Maryetta Bell, Of Kleinburg
Institute, has returned home. Her
many friends are glad to have her with
them again.
Mrs. Allen is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Bell, near Putneys.
The children's day exercises will be
held at Douglas Saturday at eleven
O'Clock.
Mr.. Frank Bell visited at his grand
mothers Sunday.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
Union Services.

The first Of the series Of the union
services to be held during the months
Of July and August was inangurated on
last Sunday evening, when the Rev.
DR.. Hersman, Of the faculty Of Union
Theological Seminary, preached the ser
mon. lie was assisted by Rev
Mr.. Thompson, and Drs. Potts and
Sears. Owing, we presume, to. the
threatening weather. the audience was
not large one. The next meeting Will
be at the Methodist church and DR..
Potts will preach the sermon.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
4 Snrgical Operation

is always dangerous-do not submit to
the surgeons knife until you have tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. IL VIII
cure when everything else fails-it has
done this in thousands Of cases. Here
is one OF them: ! suffered from bleed
ing and protruding piles for twenty
years. Was treated by different
specialists and used many remedies,
but obtained no relief until l used
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye. Two
boxes Of this salve cured me eighteen
months ago and have not had a touch
of the piles since.-H. A. Tisdale, sum
merton. :. G.. For Blind, Bleeding,
Itching and Protruding Piles no re-
medy equals DeWitt's Witch Hazel
>alye. Sold by The Winston Drug Co
Have just fitted up a neat dining
apartment in the rear OF my store.
Meals furnished at all hours at reason
able prices. Armour's steaks and other
products speciality. Give us a trial.
J. AsHBY ARMisTEAD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

The Planters Bank has declared its
regular semi-annual dividend Of six
per. cent This is high tribute to the
wise and prudent management Of this
stalwart financial institution. No
wonder that its progress Is marked and
upward
Farmville banks like Caesars wife
live above suspicion.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

Norfolk and Western Railway. At
lantic City via Shenandoah Valley
route. July 18th and 30th, August IL
and 81. september 18th. Tickets limit
ed sixteen days. Very low rates and
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Old Point
Comfort. The mountain resorts IN
Southwest Virginia, Luray Caverns.
Natural Bridge and the Shenandoah
Valley resorts. Tickets sold from
principal points till September Both
limited 10 Oct. 81, 1903.
W. b. BEvrLL q. p. A.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
Charity at Home.

Editor Herald:-I hope the county
Of Prince Edward isn't 50 tied to that
railroad kite that refuses to leave the
ground as not to be permitted to sane
ton a scheme for public veal that has
some "gon IN it. II We were able To
pledge fifty thousand dollar assistance
to the building Of railroad and the
amount is not called for let US proceed
to devote it to. our Town roads, That's
best investment after all. +.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
Eight Days On His Back

and cured with two applications OF Dixie
Nerve and Bone Eminent. 10 viii cure YOU
Owens & Minor Drug CO.,
Richmond. Virginia,
GcntIemen.-I have been using your Nerve
and Bone Liniment on my back and ma u
acts like a charm. FOR eight GAYS na9
heen On my back and could not move and
after two applications am now out and 70
business.
Very truly yours,
T.. G.. OGRURS, NOrth View, Va.
sold hy White & Co. and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
4 Dog Story.

Mr.. George II. Morris has a hound,
name not known, who invaded the
porch Of Mr.. c. F. Bugg, seized a pitch
er filled with milk by the handle aud
deliberately carried it oyer to his mas
ters home. There it was taken from
him and returned to the owner with
out the loss Of a drop. True to the
letter.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
venner YOleings.

VENNER, Pr. Ed. Co, July :, 'O3.
The farmers are busy laying by corn
and working tobacco. Crops are look
ing exceedingly well.
Mrs. DR.. f. +. Walker and little
daughter, jess lie Maye, Of Pamplin, were
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

Husband-The breeze fairly takes
my breath away.
Wife-You are mistaken, my dear.
I can smell the cloves quite distinctly.
Chicago American.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

He-My darling, when will you be
mine?
She-Neyer. But I'll be a wife to
yorktown Topics.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

A.R. Bass, OF Morgantown, Ind, had
to get up ten or twelve times in the
night and had severe backache and
pairs in the Kidneys. Was cured 10y
Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by II. G.
Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
Good Advice.

Johnson-He said was On addle-
pated jackass. What do you advise NE
10 do about st.?
Jackson-See a good veterinary
Judge.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

II thought Miss Millions might
marry into the nobility. She knows
several members Of it very we'll"
perhaps that's why she didn't
puclc
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

did you ever hear Miss Hammerton
play the piano?"
she--No; but I've seen her work at
it.-Chicago Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
Excursion 10 Norfolk July 22nd 1908.

On above date the Norfolk and Wes-
tern Railway will run a personally
conducted Excursion to Norfolk, leav-
ing Farmville Y :52 a. m; rate 80.
No stops east Of Blackstone. DO not
miss the opportunity to spend two de-
lightful days at the Sea Shore. For
further information call on ;. Baxter
Davis at depot or write,
w. b. Bevill, }. A. Pack,
q. Z. A. Excursion Agent.
Roanoke, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

From lst Sept. dwelling Of six rooms,
good garden and OrchaN-terms rea-
s0nable. Apply TO
w II. RICHARDSON,
iv2-9m Farmyille.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
stop, The Cough and Works of the Cold.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure, No
pay. Price, % cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle Of GrOye'S
TaSteleSS Chill Tonic. IL is simply Iron
and Quinine in "a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Price, soc.
Wigg -Sillicus acts like perfect fool.
Wagg -lIumph that ISN'T acting.
"Yes but he won't be long, replied
the Simple Mug.
The Sanitary Conference 10 be held
IN Paris has been fixed for October 10.
a cable road at best is bur wire
pulling affair
Some men are too slow TO make sue
cessful pall-bearers.
Money certainly talks when it is put
up a. a guaranty.
When Other Medicines have Failed
Take Folcy's Kidney Cure. II has
cured when everything else has dis
appointed. Sold by n. G.. Crute.
Herald and \. Y. World, Sl.6O.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10
humping NJ a ConcIu.ion.

Miss Antique-Mr. Gayboy tried to
kiss me last night.
Miss Sharpe-Dear mel so he has
taken 10 drinking again.--Town Topics.
No man can add TO his greatness
by trying TO belittle others.
There Is always room az the top Of
ball costume for more costume.
What some men need j. a curb 10
keep them from butting in
It's never too late TO spend il you've
got IT,
CWhy should one feel proud i'm pos.
session Of more money than he needs
Some of the shirt waist make bathing
suits look very modest
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

Go.Carts are call the gon for going
babies. Doyne can please you IN price
aud style.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

For Sale.-Ten Jersey cows. Reason.
able prices. Some fresh TO pale. Call
ON or address
c. NJ. BASS, Rice, Va.
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njxie Nerye and Bone Imminent

hest on earth for rheumatism, strains
sprains and all pains. Unequalled for bOtn
man and beast Large bottle - Genus, al
White & Co. and Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-10

Herald and y. Y. World, $l.6O.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-06
STATE DENTAL BOARD.
NOW HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING
AT CHARLESTON.
DR.. W. v. mtnghini, OF This city, a
Member. Left "wednesday Night 90
Attend Sessions.

The State Dental board convened In
Charleston Wednesday, and will re.
main in session for the remainder OF
the week. A large number Of appli.
cants for Diplomas to practice dental
surgery in West Virginia will be ex.
amined and the session will be busy
one. The State Dental board has been
in existence since 1896 and Is one OF
the important adjuncts of the State
government. Since the law creating
it was passed. the standard in that
profession in tins State has been con.
siderably raised.
The board is composed OF the follow.
ing: DR.. J. +. Butts, of Charleston,
president; DIR. W. A. Williams, OF
Huntington. secretary DR.. Charles Fl.
Bartlett, Of Parkersburg; DR.. J. II.
Srrathers. of Sistersyille; DR.. w. Il.
Minghini. of MartinsburC.
The Parkersburg News prints a
group picture Of the members of the
board. DIR. Minghini expects to leave
for Charleston tonight to be present
at the sessions of the board.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-06-06
SEARCHING FOR RELATIVES.
Cumberland OmcisIs Unable to Locat.
Friends Of Arthur Young.

Cumberland OniciaIs Unable 20 Locate
Friends Of Arthur Young.
Chief Of Police Mcdonald. Of Cum
berland. has received information
which led him to believe that some
knowledge OF the home relatives OF
Arthur Young. the unfortunate young
man who died several days ago in
the Emergencv Hospital, at Cum
berland, an account of whose death
was contained in The Evening World
ON Friday last. could be had in AL
toona. Pa. The officials OF that city
were telerraphed and a description
of the Young man was requested
Chief Mcdonald at once wired des-
scription and forwarded by mail a pic
ture of Mr.. Young.
When Young was first stricken he
refused to disclose his home or that Of
any Of his relatives aud preferred it
seems to die comparatively unknown.
Every effort will be made to locate
the relatives OF the dead man and in
form them Of his death.