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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
SEASON OF
FINALS HERE
Every Stage in the Land Sur
rendered to Collegian or
Sweet Girl Graduate.
ABLE SPEAKERS EXPECTED
Richmond College and Randolph
Macon Will Bring Men OF
Unusual Power Here.

H Tho commencement season OF the coll
leges, female semlnaries and schools OF
the land will soon be Mt hand. and from
!ower-embowered platforms the young
collegian will make his Grafton or the
charming girl graduate read her be-
ribboned essay to large and appreciative
audiences.
college finals the end of the sessions
work. and the beginning OF vacation
spent In the homes from which the
pupils have SO long been absent.
1t is a season OF intense interest to
fond parents, whose hopes are centered
in tho boy or girl whose education is
often tho result OF parental pride in the
child and sacrifice for him or her. The
enthusiasm OF the young men and the
young women Is contagious. extending
through ties OF kinship and friendship
TO whole communities Usually only
those who have been successful In their
studies and have attained promotions,
II not proficiency or diplomas. medals
or scholarships. remain to the closing
exercises Hence the occasion Is without
exception a happy one, the disappointed
and tho unsuccessful either absentlns
themselves or subordinatlng their dis
appointnIant In the qualification at the
success of associates. This. perhaps. eS-
plains why there are only bright faces
among the thousands In the land VINO
take the stage at this season.
SEASON MEANS MUCH.
To many commencement means rare
we'll forever to school and college, ana
admission to the sterner school or en-
perlencei the entrance upon greater
and more momentous struggle, ana one
which usually continues as long asHlife
lasts. 10 all 1t means the end OF q
year OF work and worry and study ana
home-golng to parents and friends so
that II the achievements OF the past
are not such as to make the collegians
happy, the outlook for the future Is
compensatng, and all are In measure
| happy,
The man or woman immune to the
enthusiasm OF commencement. when once
exposed to the infection, Is rare indeed
for tho season sails UP memories or the
past that BILE one to 1--we over AGAIN
happy days and pleasant associations
Then there are the pretty girls IN their
illmy robes of white or pink. and with
ribbons and laces flutterlng In the breezes
created by their dainty white fans, hair
hidden behind entertainments Of flowers
There Is music. with Its uplifting and on
liyening effect upon all, and the exer-
cIses themselves, all breathing hope and
anticipation for the future. Or there are
young men CARRIED In their best for this
suspicious occasion, and pardonably proud
of their prominence In the eyes of an
Admirtng audience. thrilled py sAe1s elo-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
THE SPRING.
CATARRH
REMEDY.
strong and Vigorous at tha AGO o.
Eighty Eight
GaH. i N. parknr. I1tlcn. NJ. ~.

Rev u N. ParRer. Ulca. ~. Iy
writes: M
"1n June. loot. I lost my sense OF hear.
ing entirely My hearing had been sor11e-
what Impaired for several years. bit not
so much effected but that I could hold
converse with my friends but In June.
1901. my sense of hearing left me so that
/ could hear no sound whatever. I was
nlso troubled with severe rheumatic palms
In my limbs. I commenced taking PERU
ma and now my hearing Is restored as
good as It was prior to June, 1901. MY
rheumatic pains arc all gone cannot
speak too highly OK Peruna and now
when SO years old can say 1t has invigo-
rated my whole system cannot but
think dear Doctor that you must feel
very thankful to the all loving Father
that you have been permitted to live. and
BY your skill be such blessing ms you
have been to suffering humanity" Rev.
j. N. Parker
A Pastor's Endorsement.
Rev II. w. Tate, No. A South Eleventh
street. Columbus o.. writes:
FOR several years have been troubled
with n peculiar spasmodc affection OF
the throat. 1t would sieze me suddenly.
and for a few minutes would be TIN
able to speak audiby, and my breath
would be greatly interfered with. would
be obliged to gasp for breath.
~ finally concluded that 1t was some
catarrhal affection which probably ex-
cited tho spasm, 1t interfered with my
vocation as preacher, attacking me oc-
casionally In the pulpit had heard
so much about Per,,na as catnrrh rem
edy that determined to try It. After
taking two bottles my trouble has dis
appeared H. w. Tate.
"Pe.ru.na Is the Best Medicine In the
I'LL a World"
Rev. H. steubenvoll, Of Elkhorn. Wis.,
Ia pastor Of the Evangelical Lutheran
st. Johns Church of that place. Rev.
Steubenvoll is the possessor Of two
Bibles presented to him by Emperor VIII
liam OF Germany Upon the fly leaf Of
one Of tile Bibles the Emperor has writ
ten In his own handwriting n text.
This honored pastor, in a recent letter
to The Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus
Ohio. says: l8i
Gentlcmen.--'T had hemo,rhages OF tho
lungs for long time and all despaired
or me. took Peruna and was cured.
Ii gave me strength and courage and
made healthy. pure blood. 1t Increased
my weight, gave me a healthy color. and
feel well. 1t is the best medicine in the
world. If everyone kept Peruna In the
house it would save many from death
every year."-Rev H. Steubenvoll.
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Fine Work of the Nurses.

The nurses Of the Instructive Visiting
Nurse Association report that during
the month ending April Both they paid
5as visits; had 40 new calls and a new
natients; loaned clothing In 8 ana
medicines and utensils In 90: have issued
milk tickets In IA cases. The nurses re.
ferred patient to Lee Camp Soldiers
Home and to the Little Sisters OF the
Poor; sent 8 patients to hospitals ana
20 disnensaries for treatment. They OBJ
aimed doctors services for S and sup
nlied caretakers for s. They have re-
caived gallon of alcohol and simple
drugs from Powers-Taylor Drug Cons
many, clothing for loan closet from tho
Guilds of Holy Trinity and All Saints.
and $50 for car fare. patients Easter
Offering,
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Presbyterian Pastor
Praises Perurla

Sr<fIr5 DAY was when men OF proriln-
ence hesltatcd to give their testl-
monnls 10 proprietary medicines LOT pup
licationA
This remains true to-day OF most pro
y prictary medicines. "a j.
But Per,ina has become 30 justly ~
nous, its merits are known 70 80 IN at"m :,
ono hesitates To see his name IN print
recommending Pertina.
Tho hiuhest men In our nation nave
given perunA q strOns endorsement. H ,ch
ef eli classes and stations are equally re-
prrented.
A dlgnihcd representative OF the Pres
& bytcrian Church In the person Or Kev.
If %. 4; SMITH does not hesitate to- state
publicly that he has used Perunh ~ his
family and found II cured when other
rom,dles failed. In this statement tho
sev. smith is supported BY an elder IN
Ills church.
The Pastors Letter.
rev. n. q. Smith. pastor OF the Pres
bytcrIan Church OF Greensboro, Ca,
writes
"Ifnyng used Peruna In my family
for some time, 1t gives mo pleasure 70
testify to Its true worth.
"hfy little boy seven years OF age had
4 been suffering for some time with ca
farrh AZ tho lower bowels. Other RENE
dies had failed. but after taking two bot
lies OF I,erunn the trouble almost entirely
disappeared. For this special malady.
y consi,.cr II we'll nigh epeclfic.
as tonic for weak and worn-out
I, people It has n few or no equals. Rev.
FL G. Smith
/ An Elder In Rev. Smiths Church Has
Used Pe.ru.na With Success
Mr. M. j. Rossman. n prominent mrr-
4 ei,n pf ufnr n n
In the Presbyterian Church. OF that
place. has used Peruna and In recent
i letter to thu Peruna Medicine Co. Of
\ Columbus, o.. writes MS follows:
For a long time I Was troubled with
4 catarrh OF the kidneys and tried many
/ remedies. all OF which gave me no relief.
4 1'eruna was recommended to me by sew
4 eral friends. and after using a few bot.
ties am plrnaed 10 aay that the long
looked for relief was found and am now
enjoying better health than ] have for
years. and can heartily recommend Pc.
runa to all similarly afflicted. 1t is GER
tniniy a grand medIcine."-M. J. Ross
Catarrh OF the Stomach
Rabbi David Klein, no. 52s East Main
Street. Columbus. o. writes the follow
ing to Dr. Hartman, regarding Peruna:
1T affords mo great pleasure to tes-
4 tify to the curative merits OF your medi-
cine. Peruna Is O. well-tried and widely
used remedy. Especially aa specific for
catarrh OF the stomach It cannot be ex-
celled Pcruna will do all that IL claim
cd for It.
Peruna has among Its friends many Of
(! the leading temperance workers in this
/! country who give It unstintCd praise and
! do not hesitate to endorse II by the use
! OF the most cxtravagant language.
Free Advice.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna,
/ write at once to DIR. Hartman. giving
full statement Nof your case and ne will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. president OF the
Hartman Sanitar!um. Columbus. Ohio.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
KILLED BY FALLING
ROCK in A TUNNEL
The Remains Of George +. Hol-
man Laid to Rest at
New Canton.

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.)
Z BREMO. VA, May 4.-George P. Hol-
man was accidentally killed by the fall
ing of rock in a tunnel at Boxley. W. Va.
Thursday morning. His remains We're
brought here to-day, accompanied by his
brother James, and the funeral took
place at New Canton Church this after
noon.
Mr. Holman was thirty years OF age.
being the Oldest son OF the late Judge
William II. Holman. of this county. HIS
death comes as great shock to his wid-
owed mother whom he had left rev
weeks previously In perfect heath. Inc
funeral was preached by pr. =. r. S 1'ssl
Of Fork Union who made most APP
propriate address.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
A FOOT RACE.
M,JnIster VS.. Boy,


Facts are facts. and stubborn things
indeed" says a Michigan clergyman. VINO
had a memorable food experience
.'The fact Is when man gets all out
of sorts physically because OF derange-
ment OF the stomach, so that his heart
action Is bad, is very nervous owing to
physlcal organs impaired and nothing he
can eat of an ordinary kind Will properly
asslmilate, 1t is time to call halt, Such
was my case two years ago last March,
when commenced using Grape-Nuts
according to directions, and have con-
tinued their use UP to the present time
with the result that am In better health
physically and mentally than have been
for many years. having passed my sixty
third year.
ITO demonstrate this fact l proposed
foot race with my eleven-yenr-old boy
who was very fleet on foot, and he being
barefoot imagined he could outrun MS
pa; but ! was besting him until a slip
or my foot on muddy place caused mo
to stumble, and | found myself rolling
in the mud In the. road, l soon found
my footing again unchanged and had
to Join In good. hearty laugh with my
wife and daughter,
why should / not recommend Grape
Nuts to my friends When the food has
done so much for me, for am confident
ttlul Huu ~ Hot uSeH wv WIS iiS'P t'iio
excellent food supplied would to-day
have been past recovery. Instead of
growing old now, feel younger than
hava for years. with more mental
strength as we'll as physical, and can
preach better sermons than ever before"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Greek,
Mich.
Grape Nuts makes far healthier, keen
er brains A dull. wornout brain can be
,hi phpra'g
Look in each package for the famous
little book. 1.-THE Road to MELVILLE.
Worlds Fair exhibit, Space LOB, Agrl'
cultural Building.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
To Buckinghans on Horseback,

Mr.. rlummer f. Jones, who was FOR
merly a newspaper man Of Richmond. IN
which connection he made many irlehus
and Who last Wednesday graduated,
magma cum laude, at tho Union Theo-
logical Seminary. will leave the city to-
morrow for his home, "Keswick, at New
store, in buckingham county, he WIZ
travel through the country on horsepa9k'
riding his young Kentucky horse, Charllo
a. After a stay of few weeks at
home nc will take charge OF the Presps-
terrain churches at Arvonin ana sco''s-
,,tl1a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15

on improve the Digestion Increase the tone and Wgor
his whole system needed The only remedy capable
meeting all these Indications found to be Perunn In
letter to Dr. Hartman he states: sls
"my attention was called some time ago to your med.
rheumatic troubles Mr. Cook, old reliable
druggist this city. and take pleasure saying that
tried them and found them good. It Is my opinion
Peruna Is Justly entitled TO the fame which
throughout the United stateo.'
STRONG Endorsement the
the National Prohibition Voters League.
Independent Voters League, Louis Mo.
r he Feruna Medicine Co., Columbus Ohio:
Ccntismen,-'l cannot think Of words that Will
wonderful remedy Peruna lit beyond
wonderful that
find 2
from this dread disease twenty
years only Induced to try remedy against
having spent hundreds of dollars In possible
channel seeking relief some OF my Intimate friends had
cured by X.
pleased tell you that am to-day perfectly
help but praise this manufacturers for the
everlasting benefit I have received from remedy.
''WIth hopes for your great success, am,
"Sincereiy, yours to command,
l. 3, POLSTONn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
An old pn.tor Has Used pe.ru-na.

No man fl .he capital city q the state OF Ohio Is better
lnown the REV. poirdeser For many years
the successful pastor OF the Second Baptist
Church of lint city Every day his venerable figure and
kindly may the streets Of the city where he
for 40 many years What history OF benevo-
lence and self saorice might written by simply giving
the az the every day life Of this faithful pastor and
clottent preacher. 35
But old age comes the best Of men, The rheumntics
peculiar to advanced had already begun It's nsduos
necessary to find remedy X pos
sbe that his days OF usefulness might not be shortened
An efficient nerve tonic that would stimulate the circua-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
vFM WHO owe STRENGTH AND health TO PERU ma
pa tor Christian church.

rev A. r.. Adams. Pastor Christian Church of Fairfield
iowa. writes t 8se
al was troubled with seeplessness and nervousness Tor
period Of nearly year also with catarrhal troubles
brother minister advised try Peruna and after taking
two bottles my trouble entirely Disappeared.
III am sutsed that Peuna has wrought complete cure
IA my and viii advise others similarly afflicted to try
IRIS remedy An deare to help the sick and afflicted
prompts me to write this testimonial
Catarr essentially the wherever located pena
cures catairh wherever located
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
The Lady Maccabees.

richmond Hive, No 3, Lady Maccabees,
viii hold II regular review at Murphy
Assembly Hall Tuesday. O'Clock r. NJ
Members of the class o! MAY 80 are
urged to make a speelal elio'' 80 70
nresent as important business will be
fra n sa Cted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
Mr. Snellines Here.

Mr.. William Snellngs. we'll known here
as former proprietor Of the commercial
Club. is In the city, and Is being warmly
received by his old friends,
Nh snellinps is now a resident of
Knoxville, Tenn, and is visiting his old
acquaintapces In this city. $3.50 .---------
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
Colored Y, M, C. A. To-day,

Rev. II. a, Green, pastor of the Third
Street Methodist Church (colored), Will
address the men to-day Mt $3.50 p, NJ, mt
the True Reformers Hall under the
auspices of the colored T. M, G. a, Sub
feet: Society and Its Influence Solos
Will bo sung by Messrs. Joseph Wolfork
and w. II. Skipwith. All men are IN
Nited
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
HON. 10 treat a spraIned Ankle.

sprained ankle as usually treated.
viii disable a man for three OF four
weeks. This Is an unnecessary loss OF
time. for many cases have recovered IN
less than one weeks time when Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm was promptly and
freely applied, 1t allays the pain and
soreness and quickly restores the part
to a healthy condition. For sale by all
druggists.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
THE ELECTION JUNE 14TH

Cities and Towns Elect Mayors
and Councils-As to Poll Tax.
There seems to be great dou bit and con-
fusion in the public mind as to the uuali-
iicatiols of voters In the election of
June and November, this year. and even
as to the date of the June election for
mayors and councilmen in cities and
towns In this connection 1T may be,
stated that any person who has paid his
State capitation or poll tax for the year
1905 will not have to pay his tax for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
Governor in Powhatan.

Governor Montague LEFT for Powhatan
county yesterday afternoon, where ne
and DR.. Joseph W southall spoke at an
educational rally. The Governor VIII re-
.1urn to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15

virlle and forceful men in the Southern
Methodist Church.
On Thursday night the class day exer-
cises will be had. together with the award
OF medals. diplomas and honors. This is
usually the social feature OF the COM
mencement.
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Reasons Why Pe-ru-na Has Become The
STANDARD Catarrh Remedy Of the World


practice the Be-
Because contains no wsksy Daney Or
Because has been endorsed by me n,os pron
I'm
In
runa worlds c7tarrh
whho substitute
surey s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15

extend through several weeks. IN soWe
cases tho complete programmes have not
yet been announced. but the dates and
thu order OF exercises generally have
been.
RICHMOND COLLEGE.
Richmond College. an institution of
wh;ch tho city is proud. will begin its
finals with the baccalaureate sermon on
June 18th. The sermon will be preached
this year In the college chapel on Sunday
evening, June 18th. at S:l5 by Rev. w. O..
Carter. D. D., of the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary Louisville The
prea cher Is an aluu!nus of Richmond
College, and Is well known in this city
He is one of the prominent young men
OF the denomination.
On Monday evening, June 18TH. the grad
uating class and the Mu Sigma Rho and
Pltlologian Literary Societies will have
their celebrations In the college chapel.
Addresses will be delivered by the honor
graduates and by representatives OF the
two societies.
On TUESDAY evening the annual meet
ing OF the Alumni Society Will be had.
with addresses by prominent Alumni
followed by banquet at one OF the
hotels or clubs of the city.
On Wednesday morning, June loth' the
announcement of class standing promo
tions and certificates OF proficiency VIII
be made.
on "Wednesday evening the commence
ment proner will be had. AT this time
degrees will be conferred on graduates
In the various departments. and the
award OF medals and honors VIII ne
made. The board of trustees VIII make
announcements of the conferment OF nom
orary degrees.
RANDOLPH-MA MACON.
CLOSELY associated with Richmond by
reason OF Its proximity and the large
number OF Richmonders educated there'
is the Randolph Macon college at ASH
land. The commencement exercises there
viii begin on Sunday, June 9Th, with the
haccaIaureate sermon. preached by
Rishop Alpheus w. Wilson. of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South, The an
mai sermon to the College Young Mems
Christian Association will be- preached on
sunday evening by Bishop Wilson, who
a. recognized as one Of the most pro-
found men in the Methodist Church.
The annual meeting of the board OF
trustees Of the college Will be held on
Tuesday morning. June TN. ana an
.nouncements will be mace as TO the
fac,lty and other arrangements for the
next session. on, ~
annual address before the Society of
Alumni will be made by Rev, z. H.
rawlings, an honored graduate to- Of +, the 1e
college. Mr.. Rawlings Is now located IN
nanvlle. but was recently stationed IN
this city. A number OF Richmond alumni
viii viii attend these exercises. The ANIMAL
meeting Of the alumni !, viii be %d had a.
.ha contest for the sutherlin medal for
o ora will be had in the college chapel,
There are several contestants for this
''I an Wednesday evening the final cele
hratIon of the washington and Franklin
Jaterary Societies will be had, The adj
dress before tho two societies s,a., VIII VII, b b
, ,,,a ,s ,,,,,ania. member of Congress, and
an nh honor graduate and medalst Of th'
anl,eee' Other addresses will be made by
Of the s sWo s9' eoon III,
oddress to the college students Will bs
delivered deu by Bishop g, y, Galloway O
mississippi, one Of the most profound
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15

Every great is sure to make enemies Perlna IS
great success through jealousy much has
calculated to prejudice the public against It,
But taken Peruna know better The vast
multitude of people OF catarh in
form by Perna will to praise Peruna for the
hene IFS receive . 4 III . + E I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15
RICHMOND woslAN's COLLEGE.

The commencement exercises Of the
Woman's College of Richmond will be
held, beginning June 4th, and ending
June 1th The annual sermon win be
preached OH June 9TH The programme
of the commencement exercises has not
yet been made up not even the dates
for the several exercises being definitely
announced at this time. The school has
had The most prosperous year In It's
history and has done excellent work in
every line of educational effort and IN
maintaining the high standard 1t has at
tained. The number of pupils is as great
as could be accommodated.
The closing exercises of McGuire's
School, the widely known university pre-
paratory school of this city. will be had
on June 18TH This is the close Of the
thirty-ninth annual session, and it has
been one of the most successful In the
history OF the school, the attendance OF
boys and youths aggregatins l0, The
exercises will consist of the award OF
honors and the distribution of diplomas
and presentation OF prizes and an address
by the principal
The final examination In Nolley's School,
will close Friday, June 10TH The closing
exercises will be had al the school ouse
on Wednesday. June 18th. This schoo. IS
widely known as one of the best prepar-
atory schools In the South for boys, and
has made n successful session. The pro-
pramme for commencement has not yet
been fully made up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-15

t4owITzERs' ExcuRss!oM'
Go With the Howitzers to West Point
whit Monday, May %, 1904. Round trip,
N cents. Boating, Fishing and Dancing.
Train leaves Southern depot Q 4, M. Re-
turning. leaves West Point R;4Q =. N.