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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
Prices Much Reduced on Hats.

Dress hats, street hats, outing hats,
all sharply cut in price to sell out for
the season. Ladies furnishings also
at lower prices.
Misses O'Brien, Bridge st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

la6 down-sst In o chair day and night
and had e be drawn from one room to
another. BY my doctors orders went
south and staid several r1onths but re-
ceivsd no benefit. At last Brazilian
Balm was recommended to me so highly
] decided TO try 1t. Inside of a week I
could sleep in my bed. Now ! am out
doors every day. tending to everything.
resume my old occupation, foreman Of
the Eddy Electric Mfg. Co., of Windsoe
G. Most gratefully yours, " /,
WHf. II. Wo0n
TysouOauds % doctors prescribe 6rszillan
0aiU In Cstarrh, Asthma, Pieurisy and Grippe.
only thing known that removes all the aftcg
effects OF Grippe Ia Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Etc.
50 cts. and 800 bottle at druggists. With the
el.0o bottle you get months treatment FREE
a ToxscoLA TABLETS. the hest Tonic. Strength
o.u[ldef In the world. r.. JACKSON & Co
AAuutasturing Cheinis,' Indianapolis. And.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
FOUR DOCTORS FALL
is B months in a chair.
. Specialist also fails to even rellsvS
q bad case Of Asthma.
Vie BRAZILIAN BALM Instantly 70;
eCwes and effects a Radical Cure.


Brazilian Balm
has done W on.
ders for me, aftsR
suffering Q yea
with Asthma =
received :.o help
from four of ouG
local physicians,
and a specialist
in Hartford, who
Is at the head 81
the hospital and
receives all tt1s
critical cases In
th e adjoin IN {
counties For "a
snouths I aevo1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-oN WENDELL ST, Two
family house; Is rooms; improvements;
furnace; rents Ss4; price 5000 Q. L;
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-ON IRVING AVE. MEAN
all improvements: furnace; shade and
fruit trees price $500 q. L. & III. j.
GROSS Managers OF Estates, Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN ARD
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full information
az TO local and through train service may
he obtained at Providence station and
stations below:
Train Service from Providence.
Corrected to Oct. 20, 1903
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
prw.. fall Rlysr O. Nswuu, stsambo,, ca

FOR NEwPORT-week days only, 4
D. m stop Prudence Mondays and Sat
urdays: return. s:s a. m. Stop Conani-
cut Mondays only.
FOR FALL RIVER-Bristol and Bristol
Ferry. Z. m. Return. a. m. week
davs only. fare 70 cents.
" RrfFFtTM. Supt Transnortation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WASHINGTON PARK. JACKSON
Park, Lincoln Park. Jefferson Park Oak.
hurst, etc. etc. ISAAC T.. GOFF co.
Managers. III Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

IF YoU WISH TO DISPOSE OF YOUR
property by auction. we guarantee per
feet satisfaction. ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

ALL WE REQUIRE FOR A cosy
home is a small cash deposit. Tn. hal.
ance is paid for like rent. ISAAC T..
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WANTED FURNISHED OR UN-
Furnished apartment Of about s rooms
and bath. within ten minutes walk of
Park Theatre. Best references required
and given. State terms G-A News Of
fee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE--ON CoLFAx ST. 4
family house with all improvements. WI
be SOLD for $500. ISAAC l.. GOFF 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

HOMES FOR HOME LOVERS s,o
down: balance same as rent We wa M
you 10 see US about them. ISAAC l.
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

A BRAND NEW .a-FAMILY HOUSE
sell on easy terms. ISAAC L. GOFF co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR SALEM RIVERSIDE. TWO
cottages and a store for 1880. Would YOU
like 10 see them? ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR SALE-oN WILLARD AVE. A
2-family house. II rooms Rents $40 month,
Price, $1,000. Inquire OF ISAAC L. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
ROOMS AND 0OARp.

THE ALLEN, II GREENE STREET
Providencs. n. L. much improved. thor
epshiy renovated; few rooms yacact: n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

IF YoU LOVE YOUR HOME AM
your family you should investigate a
once our method OF selling homes on cas-
terms. ISAAC l. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-JUsT OFF BROAD ST A
new cottage OF rooms with con
v-niences. for $500 Terms easy IsAAC
l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR SALE--AN 8-ROOM COTTAGE
and 5000 50. II. OF land In East Providenc,
for $500. See US at once. ISAAC Z
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

ROOMS TO LET-IN GERMAN FAM
iiy; with OF without board; men only.
Rooms nicely furnished. Apply Max
Endruhn, al Pine street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sAI,E--A 2-FAMILY HOUSE OF
IA rooms on Potters avenue; has steam
heat and all improvements. ISAAC T..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

A HOUSE LOT ON OUR SUBURBAN
plat given absolutely free to Intending
builders and a cosy home built on eas,
terms. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-oN RUGBY STREET. A
OF land. Price. $500. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-GRAND INVESTMENT
1890. Price. $500. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

If YOU HAVE ANYTHING IN THE
real estate and insurance line and want
solid satisfaction see ISAAC l.. GOFE
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR SALE-A 3-FAMILY HOUSE OF
20 rooms. every convenience near Broad
street. Price reasonable. ISAAC l.. GOFF
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

HALL BEDROOM TO LET WITH OF
without board sto Friendship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

IN A SHORT TIME IL WILL BE Too
late to take advantage of the opportunit,
We offer to invest In our $40 house lots a
Oakhurst. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

1T STANDS TO REASON. WE HAVE
satisfied hundreds of home seekers. Why
can't we satisfy youg ISAAC l.. GOFf
CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR SALE-INvEsTMEN PROP.
houses; recently built: all improvements;
steam heat: alec stores: rents for Slsf
month; more than half OF purchase car
remain on mortgage q. l.. q n. j,
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WHEN WE TELL YoU THE LOT,
at Oakhurst are sure to double In o fev
years, you can't doubt IL. The facts ar
too plain. ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

As AN INCENTIVE FOR PEoPLn
oI limited means to own a house We vi
nve nee desirable building lot on the
ouukirts. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

HoMDCREST IS LOCATED WITHIN
10 minutes walk of the centre OF the
city and near all the large manufacturing
plants. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR RENT - sEvEN-nooM FLAT,
steam heat; modern; attic rooms. II de-
sired Apply At = Halsey street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WE PROPOSE A NOVEL METHOD
OF selling homes. To give absolutely free
suiiS in1ise Sos Socns s 10. on the %, ortints snd
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WHEN RENT DAY COMES ALONG
we want you TO call TO mind that oui
cosy homes are sold on terms the same
as rent ISAAC l.. 0OFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

wANTED-LADIES OF, GENTLEMEN
Who need temporary loan on personal
property 70 call on me. or write J. W.
Lander. 81 Westminster Dt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

A MODEL MODERN HOME OF
rooms, containing every convenience, vii
be sold the same as rent. ISAAC L
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

DECIDE AT ONCE. WE HAVE JUST
complsted an excellent artistic one fam
lily house In a splendid location. 500 dowr
secures Il. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

wANTED-To PURCHASE COTTAGE
or small house, central. willing to pay
about SIS a month. no,hing down. Ad-
dress P-l1, News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WE BEG TO REPEAT-wE pEvEL-
oped .Washington Park" Keep your sye
on Homecrest" ISAAC L. GOFF co.
III Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

DON'T FORGET WHAT WE HAVE
done and what we intend TO do with
Hor1ecrest. II ought to interest you.
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

TO GIVE ABSOLUTELY FRED A LOT
in the suburbs and build homo TO be
paid for on terms the same as rent y the
GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
REAL ESTATE.

WANTED : PROPERTY ON EAST
Side. value from 5000 TO 5000 Must be
on good street and centrally located. Any
and tel particulars. and state Just where
said property is located that II may be
seen. Address -. News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

It's fact You can make no mistake
| IN buying one of our 30 house lots. Terms,
u down. soc a week. ISAAC l. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

DO YoU WANT 10 BUT THIS
house7 An s-room cottage. with steam
by Pro. o ssv'%sa sgsS Tss%s ssss. fsH1c l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-oN BENEFIT ST, TWO
tsamiiy house; Is rooms; all improvements;
Z. a II. J. GROSS, Managers of Estates.
Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR saloon ouoNsET POINT
Road North Kingston. farm OF t25 acres
ments: furnace, barn. ice house. wind
mill land runs 10 Narragsnsett Bay; will
let $1,000 remain on mortgage. @. l.. ~
n J. GROSS, Managers Of Estates. Union
Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

VALUABLE LOCATIONS FOR IN
veetments in lots At Oakhurst Don't YOU
think you had better see them? ISAAC
l. GOFF Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

wANTED-THOeD paJRINd TO
build summer eottaees. Special induce
nents offered. MassAsoit Real Estate
Co.. 90 ExchanRe plaoA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WE SAY WITH PR{pE-wE DEvEL,; i;;
for us on Hcmecrest ISAAC l.. yooFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-oN ARLINGTON ST.
Lakewood. cottage Of 10 rooms all i'm
barn: price 5000 q. L. a II. ]. GROSS
Managers Of Estates. Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
BOSTON T:rm.4nssAl 4,sA s.s.Ios e, O. g

Corrected to Oct. 20. 1903.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

Ing locality a modern cottage, containing
All convenienoes on terms the same ~
rent ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

WE HAVE DEVELOPED MANY
large plats of land. yielding irnmenss
pronts TO early buyers and cosy homes TO
| rent payers Think about US. ISAAC
J.. GOEE co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

REM EN- r WE DEVELOPED
your eye on Homecrest ISAAC L. 0oFS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

vestment property, renting for over 500
year; l6 rooms; several tenements; price.
HS9; owner closing out his real estate
- l.. d IL. ]. GROSS. Managers OF Es-
tstes. Union Trust Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE-AT BAYsIDE. ON HIGH
land- overlooking water, s-room cottage;
furnace, three open flreplsces, large
piazza stabls. one acre land; price very
low. @. l.. a. II. j. GROSS, Managers Of
Estates, Union Trust Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

CTfTE ENDD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sALE--oN ARCH ct. TWO
FAMILY house and barn; is rooms. Inn
provementsi steam; Lot contains $50 90
II: rents for IS month; sell for neal
ts1ed value: g. l.. 4 II. ]. GROSS. Man
e6ors OF Estates, Union Trust Bldg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

cosy. up-to-date horss for 200 down;
ceianee same as rent. ISAAC L. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR sAI.E-AT COTTAGE CITY
large n-room summer house; 10 minutes
price. sl250. q. L. & RI. j. GROSS. Man
ayers OF Estates, Union Trust Bldg
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

TUTORING-BY A YOUNG LADY,
lgtudent at Normal 6chooD In commor
English studies .or few hours daily
AdSre-s G-5. News once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

wANTEo-MIscELI
wANTED-A pHoNoGRAPH RE-
producer. model y. Address News"
P-7
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

IF you ARE A RENT PAYER WE
want You TO give us call. A heart 70
heart talk Is required to convince You OF
the folly Of paying rent. ISAAC l.. GoFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13

FOR 81 DOWN AND SOC. A WEEK WE
viii sell high. dry and level BUILDING
! lot In rapidly Increasing section. ISAAC
/. GOFF co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09

bookkeeping is n mercantile term, used
20 denote the method of keeping accounts
OF any kind In such manner that q
person may ut any time know the exact
state of his affairs. In this practical age
few, indeed, are the men lax enough to
trust their pecuniary affairs to memory.
Not only do large and enterprising firms
s,ave their system of bookkeeping. but
also every up-to-date farmer, mechanic
and day laborer keep an account WITH
every person with whom they transact
t,rsjness. It has become an established
nnstom to teach ok-keeping In AL pub
,,o schools, and besides there are basi-
ness colleges on every hand, where both
hove and girls may learn the principles
of this business in a few months
We no longer marvel at the man! ana
varied occupations In which the women
~ to-day are engaged be they CONNER
cial. financial, literary or domestic. Nhcn
we read that some women are nrchitects
and some civil engineers, 1t seems per
iectly legitimate that girls of eighteen
and twenty years of age should possess
sufficient mathematical ability to Keep
The books of large manufacturing ana
other mercantile establishments. Not SO
many wears ago, however. 1t was beyond
+he skill of the average woman to keep
even her household accounts In order.
..1 always found" said a white-hnred
old lady Of the ante-belum period, That
at the end OF the month. according 10
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09

nav tribute to the wealthy men who were
able to purchase the natural rock.
A BIG INDUSTRY.
The oyster and clam industries nave
assumed enormous proportions In Vir-
rinia. There are many large fortunes
made made from oysters. But 1t is remark
able fact that few men who take the
oysters and clans from the water become
rich The fortunes are made by those
who buy from the oystermen or the
clam digger, and sell in the markets OF
the larger cities
The people Of the Eastern Shore are
not asking for means and encouragement
20 make fortunes They are DESTROYS, pitt
fully DESTROYS, Of the continuance Of
means wherewith to keep the wolf from
the door. He will do moro than howl In
the front yard If the State oyster rocks
are sold to the highest bidders.
WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09

NV housekeeping book. had cash
balance OF from Ave to fifteen dollars, but
| no cash and so | fell into the habit or
| writing as the last entry of the month
.sunciries and opposite this the amount
| OF the cash balance, This was the oniy
way in which l could bring things out
even" Imagine the practical house.
keeper Of to-day CLOSING over such CHS
crepancy in such a manner.
Naturally enough. when women enter
any new department Of business lie
question arises, is she success? Records
show that few, indeed, arc the positions
which she has been adjudged inadequate
to flll For number of years her sue
cess as a book-keeper has been assured
and yet inherently she possesses as llttle
talent for this work as any she mas ever
yet attempted. 1t Is easily seen that pre-
cisIon. neatness mathematical ABILITY
and method are essential qualities OF a
book keeper. Save neatness, "nicn OF
these belong elementary to the feminine
mind? Not precision, since to do the
s.r,o thing In the same way an lnnumer-
nble number of times is gall ana worm
wood to the average woman. MOI ii'a.hs
matjcal genius. for women are acKho"l-
edged by the majority to possess inc Up
posite of the reasoning mina' unu Is
.,ir1, not method. for to act from I'M
Muse has always been her prerogat've'
What. then. accounts for her success
/, this business? Mainly educational
training. Girls are no longer superllcialiy
educated, but just as boys are trained II,
grammar and high schools. to meet ana
cope with the great life problems so
are the girls. Add to this the necessity
Of self-suport q logged perseverance,
and a willingness to work for less than
n man, and you will have the key to her
success, not only in bookkeeping put
5lso In many other occupations
For the girl who can do the work thore
1s no moro desirable position than that OF
bookkeeper for any of several reasons
It is clean. private, renumerative' nte,-
lectunl. 1t Is clean, no position IN "hc.
she cannot keep herself looking trim ana anu
neat commends itself to woman. IL tnls
be vanity, then vanity has ceased 10 DC
a vice. Clearly there is nothing 10 pre-
vent the bookkeeper from being the VerS
acme Of neatness. The work Is compare
lively private. Every really modest girl
shrinks from publicity OF any Kind, ana
so it is with delight that the girl, VINO
must work. secures a position IN "hlcn
she is, in measure, sheltered from the
gaze Of the idle. Work which requires
special preparations. Justly commands
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
MR.. dROsEcLOsE SHOCKED
He Was in the Office Of the Man As
sauIted by Jett and White.
Especial to The Times-DispatcE

BRISTOL, TENN, AUG. s,-Mr, T. a.
Groseclose, who for quite while was
located in Breathitt county, KY, as
stenographer, recently graduated from the
law department of the University OF VIZ
ginia and has since BEEN licensed pY Ing ine
Supreme Court of Virginia to Prac s.s,
Whtin In Kentucky Mr. Groseclose was
connected with the office of Attorney
Marcllrn who was later assasslnated ana
for whose murder Jet and White have
boon on trial for their lives,
MIR. Groscclose says that MT. Marcuin
was a clever gentleman and good !a .,s,,
the uniform Kindness of the people OF
Breathitt county during his stay a ANON;
them He says that they We're Wtn1o ont
exception very kind to, him. and the laet
that there has since that time been SO
much nloodshed In the county, Is a great
there vas an interesting family re-
union Mt the home of Mr., and MIS-. =,
j, Thomas, in Holston Valley. tnls Mudnn|
when the aged couple We're surron}hu n'
by all their children and grandcnlluTen'
who came from several different States.
Dr w S. Neighbors. pastor of state
Street Methodist Church, Is Ill OF TYPHOID
fever
Mr. Charles Yonce, OF Richmond, Va,
has been the guest OF his. parents. Mr..
and Mrs, G. Yoncre. here this week, ~.
Miss Embrey, the popular stenosraplsr
in the. office OF the clerk of the courts
here, is spending her summer vacation
with relatives in FauGuler county. VIZ
gnia-
: Hon, Stuart II. Lindsey and family are
at home after visit among relatives
in the Yalle2 of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Primitive Baptist A ssociation-The Hal
Storms Damage Crops.

|
CHATHAM, VA. August s.-rhe Meth
odist Conference of this district met with
! Mt. Zion Church in Eastern Franklin
| Circuit on Wednesday and continued
| through Friday. Messrs G. w. Cannon
and j. Lawson Carter were delegates
from this place. On account OF Illness
Of Rev. Whitmore's daughter he was un-
able to attend
The Primitive Baptist Association met
with Pckaway Church Friday to con-
| tinue through Sunday. These assoca-
tons always attract large crowds. which
was very much augmented this time by
the large number of candidates present.
who are very anxious to serve the dear
people" In the various county offices.
Condition Of growing crops is very hne.
especially corn and tobacco, which has
improved very much since the recent
rains. Digging Irish potatoes and SOW
Ing turnips are now In full swing. The
wheat and oat crops as whole was quite
n failure, and very much so in some
sections than in others. Few tomatoes
are coming in but will not be enough to
give the cannery steady work for several
days yet
Rev james Arthur OF this place. this
week closed a series Of meetings at
Spring Garden Church.
The Roanoke Baptist Association, COM
posed of fOrty-two churches, nearly all
of which are in Pittsylvania county. Will
meet with Shockoe Church on Tuesday,
August 18th, In It's one hundred and thlr-
tenth meeting.
Extensive preparations have been made
to accommodate the large crowd which
has always attended this association.
Misses Beulah Ponton and Margaret
Williams, who have been guests OF Miss
Blanche Fitzgerald. loft this week. tho
former returning to her home in Danville
and the other visiting friends In Lynch
burg and Roanoke.
Miss Linda White returned this week
from Il very pleasant visit to friends in
Charlotte county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marshall were on
Tuesday made the happy parents of an
other heir.
DR.. w. T. Canada left on Wednesday
for BUFFALO Ridge Springs to remain three
weeks recuperating his health.
Recent hailstorms In the county, about
twelve miles west of this place, Nlvo
damaged tobacco very much In some To-
calities. Some few were protected by
the Virginia Hail Insurance Company
which has done very large business IN
this county. ~
elder p. D. Gold. editor of 'zon's
landmark" Wilson, n. G., preached at
the Presbyterian Church Friday night,
Mr.. Gold was en- route to the Prlmlt7e
Baptist Association. which met Win
Pickaway Church Friday,
The fight for county treasurer ana
county clerk Is waxing warmer AZ the
primary draws near. which is to ne held
on Saturday, August 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09

try, or they would not for an instant al
low the serious consideration of a pro-
position to sell the State oyster rocks
continued Captain Rowley.
Then he proceeded at considerable
length to discuss the entire subject. l
have never heard 1t more clearly explain
ed. -
the rock contained with tho Baylor sur
vey. is the property Of the STATE e,, It Is tna
lines of the survey may be taken by any
citizen OF Virginia upon payment Of a
license fixed BY the General Assembly.
Thousands Of poor men manage to Buy
n boat and raise the money for the license.
and then they are in position TO support
themselves and their families taking ii 6, oy s.
they will be purchased by men of means
and by corporations. The purchasers Will
not take the oysters. They will rent the
lands to the oystermen. who Will buy
what IS taken from the waters. Tho
oystermen will have to give half or a
third Of the price received per pushel
as rent of the beds on which the oys-
tiers We're taken.
In effect the oystermen would have to