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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
WANTS LLAMAs FOR RANCH
Man Visits Zoo and Asks Many Cues
tons Concerning the South
American Animal.

A visitor TO the geological garden
few days ago made so many and so per
tinent inquiries about the llamas kept
there that the curiosity of the keeper
In charge OF that particular part OF the
garden was aroused. says the Philadel-
phia Press. He finally asked why the
questions were being asked. The man.
who refused TO give his name, said that,
II he could get the animals at anything
like a reasonable figure, he thought Of
making the experiment of stocking his
ranch IN the west with them. From let
tiers written 20 South American friends
ne said. be had learned that he could
probably get a sufficient number for the
experiment al a cost OF not more than
$50 each. AS they are fairly good wool
growers, he said that there ought 10 be
more profit In them az this price than
the same number OF sheep. In his opin-
ion the fleece Of the llama is as good as
that Of the camel for manufacturing
purposes
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
GRAPES FRESH ALL WINTER
French Device Preserves Them for
the Palate Of the Epieure
ia This Line.

A clever French process by which
vine growers in France are able 20
market fresh outdoor grapes all
through the winter is thus described.
punches OF the finest grapes when ripe
in autumn are cut in such a way that
10 each bunch a piece OF the vine five
or six inches long remains attached
From this piece the stems OF the
bunch hang. an arrangement vitality
necessary 10 the success of the opera
ton. 4 large number of wide-mouth
bottles. filled with water. is ranged
in a cellar and in the open end of each
is inserted the pieces OF vine stem the
punches of grapes hanging outside
The grapes do not touch the water.
but are thus supplied with moisture
through the vine stem. which is i'm
mersed IN water. BY this process
choice varieties OF table grapes are
kept in perfect condition for the whole
winter. The temperature OF the cellar
is uniform and moderately low and
care is taken daily 20 supply the bot
Ties with the water lost by evaporation.
Fruit thus carefully tended is some
what costly. but there are many pa
irons who willingly pay two dollars a
bunch for the delicacy Of fresh grapes
IN mfdwinter.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28

one OF the greatest artistic marvels OF
the world is TO be seen in the museum at
Harvard university. This curiosity con
sists OF hundreds Of specimens Of flowers
and plants formed OF glass. but with such
exquisite fidelity &c nature that they APP
pear 20 be real, every tint and marking.
every tiniest detail. being faithfully re-
produced. They are made by a secret
process. the artists being a father and
son in Germany. who. II is said. may let
their secret die with them. AS an in
stance OF the wonderful workmanship
it may be mentioned that the very hairs
which appear on the stems on certain
plants are reproduced on the glass i'm
itations
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
ALL WOMEN MARKET THERE
Average Housekeeper OF Paris Does
Her Own Buying. Declares
French Writer.

Almost every woman in France does
her own marketing and ladies take
their maid or cook along 10 carry
home their purchases. writes Jeanne
C0nstentin. in Good Housekeeping
am speaking of the average household;
rich or very chic people leave the mar
ketinE 90 the cook. who deals in stores
which have regular deliveries. while
in very wealthy households. that ALL
important persOnGco. the chef would
not hear Of anyone interfering with
his preroEative 90 selecting and order
ing everything and this able creator
OF sauces. OF things savory. steaming
or jellied. may even have his own
coupe 10 take him 20 the Hallos. the
huge market that each day provides
the provisions for an of Paris and it's
suburbs Servants love 20 20 90 mar
ket for 81 is a custom with almost
every storekeeper go give them one
cent on every fran, spent SO You will
find IL next 90 an impossibiity 20 make
your cook deal whore she does not re-
ceivo her sou DC franc. and in enEag-
ing a servant many viii ask YOU.
Does madame 90 her own market
ing2"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
HIS STEAK WAS ALL READY
Sarcasm OF the Wife Not Wasted on
the Delinquent and 1mbib-
ing Husband.

Sarcasm loses nothing by awaiting
the psychological moment for its ut
tersnce. remarks the New York Tri-
hume. Also Il oftentimeS is most
fraught with the sharpness OF a two
edged sword when f. is contained in a
simple statement Of fact A husband
given TO periodical looks upon the
cocktail when il contains a cherry. his
glance at such times dwelling thereon
for two or three successive days with
out interruption arose one morning re-
Gently with a head out OF all proper
ton 20 his hat measure and a throat
that felt like a hmek,ln. No explana-
ton WAS needed when he told his wife
he was going out COZ moment TO get
rid Of the olive green taste in his
mouth; he would be back right away.
All she said was. Bring a steak
home with you for breakfast" He
went 10 a cocktail dispensary and got
his brace. AS he was going out he met
a friend. who told MIN he would feel
better IL he had another. lie did feel
better. SO much better that he was
prevailed on further to improve the
state OF his physical and mental being
Ivy third diving after a cherry. He
di0 not see his home for two days
Again. one morning ne awoke with
iron bands pressing into his head and
his tongue cleaving 20 the roof OF his
mouth His wife heard him stirring
and went 20 the door. Your steak is
i.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
Names Of the Sultan

The sultan OF Turkey. who has gained
for himself among European countries
20 many uncOmplimentary titles. is ad-
dressed by the Turkish journals as The
Pearl OF the Nations. - The Nombril OF
the World The Gate OF Justice. The
Prince o. Camels." The Master of Mas
tiers" and The Shadow OF God" On the
other hand. the Macedonians. the AT
menians and the young Turkish or native
revolutionary party stigmauze him as
Abdul Hamid. the Red Beast
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28

In some interesting notes on the re-
searches OF DIT. David a Swiss naturalist.
10 the Kongo forest, there preference 10
4 find made by him Of an armadillo four
feet long. closely resembling its con-
rener OF the pampas Il frequently as
sumes an erect attitude. supporting it.
self on its tail and holding 10 the tree
trunks with its powerful fore claws.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
ohtnined - Elerhants, -.

Obtnined t-ou Elephants Graves.
lis stated that q large percentage Of
.he supply q ivory ls obtained from
elephant cemeteries spots met with
acre and there BOB The jungle. where ele-
plants have resortel for centuries 20 die.
A scientist however. points out that
very feV % these spots seem 20 have
been discovered by travellers. and scarce
IS any record Of them is 20 be found II
books O. travel
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
Brooks
General Insurance Agent .

General Insurance Agent
Representing the following
fiirst-class Companies:
Va. Fire & Marine and Va
State, Richmond. Virginia.
Home. of n. Y; Hamburg
bremen, Norwich Union
Pennsylvania Fire and Fire
Association, of Philadelphia.
l also represent the Fidel-
ity 4 Deposit Co., ofMd. and
the Fidelity and Casualty
Co. of n. Y.
All business entrusted,
whether fire insurance bond
or of indemnity on officials
or employees will receive
prompt attention.
Office Over Spencer Bros. Store,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-01-28
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY.
Shor Line 70 Principal Cities Of the
South and Southwest, FlorIds,s
Texas, and Mexico.
SCHEDULE IN sFFEcT JAN. 10
1904.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAlv
STREET STATION DAILY.


STREET STATION DAILY
1925 p. m.-Seaboard Florida Limited
composed exclusely of 9uliman's most
improved dining car, double drawing
room sleeping cars, compartment car
and observation car. 20 Raleigh, South
ern Pines, Hamlet, Camden. Columbia,
savannah, Jacksonville and ST. Angus
tine.
fla p. m.-Seaboard Mail, composed CT
latest day coaches, pullman sleeper
pullman paTlor car and cafe car, tc
henderson, Raleigh, Southern Pires
hamlst, rinehurst. Atlanta, Camden.
Soiumoia' savannah. Jacksonville, ST.
Augustine and Tampa.
100 p. m.-Seaboard EXPRESS. e,7,,,
posed OF day coaches. pullman cars
70 Atlanta, Jacksonville and Tampa.
cafe cars south of Hamlet, pullman
sleepiny cars between Washington and
Piuehurst, TO Henderson, Raleigh
Southern Pines, Hamlet, Binehurst
Atlanta, Camden, Columbia. Savan.
nah. Jacksonville, St. Augustine
Tampa ana New Orleans
9.1O.a m.-Local for Noriina. HamIrr
and Charlotte
| TRAINS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND
DAILY.
Gas a. Mo. 34--From;Florids
| Clio a. Mo. 5O-From Florida A,
lanta aad the Southwest.
!. 80 p. Mo. 66-From Florida. At
lanta and the Southwest.
$50 p. MO. 56--From Norlina and
local points.
II. $. LEARD.
District Passenger Agent
No. $50 East Main ;
Richmond. Va.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
sIia 500 for a eresor,ntlon.

The largest sum ever paid for a pre-
scrlption, changed hands in San Fran
cisco, Aug. 30, 1901. The transfer in.
volved in coin and stock s112,5OO.OO and
was paid by party of business men for
specific for Bright's Disease and Dia-
betes, hitherto incursble diseases.
They commenced the serious inyesti
cation Of the specific Nov. 15, 1900.
They interviewed scores of the cured
and tried it out on its merits by putting
over three dozen cases on the treatment
and watching them. They also got ply
sicians to name chronic, incurable cases,
and administered it with the physicians
for judges. Up to Aug. 25, elghty-seven
per cent OF the test cases were either
well or progressing favorably.
There being but thirteen per cent of
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceedings
OF the Investigating committee and the
clinical reports of the test cases were
published and will be mailed free on ap-
plication. Address JOHN ]. FuLroN
COMPANY, 42O Montgomery st. San Fran
oiaCo Gal
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

| sWe have closed a contract with the
publishers of the Los Angeles. Times
which Is of the greatest importance,
as 1t enables us to offer our readers
our paper and the Illustrated Weekly
Magazine issued by them at figure
far below their regular subscription
price and only slightly in excess of
the charge we make for paper.
We wish to direct the readers at
tention to the publishers announce
ment which appears in this issue and
request that after investigating the Of
fer we make you write at once for
sample copies, which will be mailed
Tree of charge. request written on
postal card. giving name and ad-
dress. is all that is necessary, and the
application carries with 1t no obliga-
tion to become a subscriber 1t is
practically certain, however, that IL
you inquire into the merits of our
proposition you will gladly avail your
self of the opportunity to obtain such
vast amount of good reading lat
ter as our offer permits.
The Times Magazine consists of 2S
to 32 large pages which, If made into
the magazine of average size, would
require 120 pages. The contents is the
work of the brightest writer's in the
newspaper profession and the articles
embrace every subject likely to il
terest those who appreciate all that
Is good in journalism. The pictures
are in keeping with the text and the
political cartoons reproduced from all
the large newspapers are eloquent
stories in themselves. The magazine
Is published each week and can be OBJ
tained by subscribers of this paper at
price that barely covers the cost Of
mailing, and when the fact is borne
In mind that the regular charge for
the magazine is $3.50 per year, the
favorable contract we have made with
the publishers becomes apparent Our
arrangement makes it possible for US
to offer you our paper and The Times
Magazine at less than you could buy
the illustrated Weekly II you sub
scribed direct Read the announce
ment, osend for a sample copy, then
let us hear from you.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
ATouohInR Story,

is the saving from death, Of the baby
girl Of Geo. A. Eyler, Cumberlain, Nd.
He writes: AT the age Of eleven months
our little girl was in declining health,
with serious throat trouble, and two
physicians gave her up. We were al
most in despair. when we resolved to try
Dr.Kings' New Discovery for Consump-
tion, coughs and colds. The first bottle
gave relief; after taking four bottles she
or cold. At all drug stores, price SOC and
q bottle, guaranteed. Trial bottle
frAA
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
wRsTBouSD. EAST bound.

No. l is California express and makes Local
stops between Lamar and La Jnnta.
No. IN Denver express, stops flag at Las
Animhs Carries free chair and Pullmans
No. 7 is the Mex leo and California exprsss.
No. and No. both carry tourist and Pullman
Shoppers. NO, connects at LsJunta for Pueblo
Colorado Springs and Denver.
ads, a5sin NO. ss runs to La Junt. and will accom-
No. is through California eIpress and CON
meets at La Junta with a train from Denver ca r.
rios passenger through to Chicago without
change. Has Pullman and tourist sleepers
No. Is Denver express and runs through to
Chicago without change. Carries free chair
car and Pullman sleeper.
No: is local passenger aud makes all stops
Carries chair car and Pullman sleeper. Runs
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheer
inliy answered- Descri ptive literature and
time tables folders free by applying to
G.J. GARvIN, Agent
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

There Is no way to maintain the health
and strength of mind and body except
by nourishment There is no way to
nourish except through the stomach.
Te stomach must be kept healthy, pure
and sweet or the strength will let down
and disease will set up. No appet,te,
loss Of strength, nervousness, headache,
constipation, dyspepsia aud all stomach
troubles that are Durable are quickly
cured by the use of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure Sold by ]. H. Myers,
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Public 10 Aroused.

The public is aroused to knowledge
icinal tonic, Electric Bitters, for sick
stomach, liver and kidneys. Mary H.
Walters. Of SAG St. Clair Ave-, Colum-
bus, O.. writes: "F0r several months, l
was gwen up to die. had fever and
ague. my nerves were wrecked; could
not sleep, and my stomach was 20 week
from useless doctors drugs, that could
not eat. Soon after beginning to take
Electric Bittsrs, obtained relief, and
in = short time was entirely cured"
Guaranteed at all drug stores; price SOC.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Tho Proceeds Of an Iowa '0id Line
Insurance Policy Exempt
from Execution

There arc many uncertainties connect
ed with business. A man may die SOL
vent, but complications may arise, and
by the time all claims are paid his fam.
lily is left penniless; or he labors during
the productive period OF his life to pro-
vide comfortable estate for old age,
but about the time when the eye gro ws
dim and the arm weak, some unforeseen
calamity may come and sweep away tho
accumulstions of many years. By the
insurance laws of Iowa, an insurance
policy Is protected against all debts and
there is no safer investment fof the pro-
lection Of the home or support of old
age. Do bnsiness with the Cen.
tral Life OF Iowa.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Nothing on the Market Equal to
chambeTiain's Collie, Cholera
and OiaTThoeA Rem edv.

This fact IL we'll known to druggists
everywhere, and nine out of ten will
give their customers this preparation
when the best is asked for. Mr.. Obe
Wilmer. q prominent druggist of Joplin
Mo-, in circular to his customers, says:
"There is nothing on the market in the
way Of patent medicine which equals
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and Dis-
rrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
We sell and recommend this prepare
tion." For sale by all druggIsts.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

Never In the way, no trouble to carry,
easy TO take, pleasant and never failing
IN results are DeWitt's Farley RIssrs.
These famous little pills are a certain
guarantee against headache, biiiousness
torpid liver and all Of the ills resulting
strengthen the liver, Sold by 1. h.
Myers.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

The pills that act as tonic. and not
e drastic purge, are DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. They cure headache, con-
stipation, biliousness, jaundice, etc.
Early Risers are small and easy to take
and easy to act. For sale by /. H.
Myers.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

After hearty meal dose of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will prevent an attack
OF indigestion. Kodol is q thorough di
gestant and guaranteed cure for indi-
gestion, dyspepsia. gas on the stomach,
weak heart, sour risinRs, bad breath and
all stomach troubles. Sold by 1. II.
Myers.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Fisndlsh SunorIng.

is often caused by sores, ulcers and can.
Gers, that eat away your skin. VIM.
Bedell, Of Flat Rock, Mich, says: II
have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve for
ulcers, sores and cancers. 1t is the best
healing dressing ever found" Soothes
and heals cuts, burns and scslds. Only
25c. At all drugQista.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
PssulIar Disappearance.

]. D. Runvan, Of Butlervills, O., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his pain
full symptoms, of Indigestion and bill
BUSINESS, to DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
He says:"They are q perfect remedy for
dizziness, sour stomach, headache, con-
stipation, ETC." Guaranteed at all drug
gista, price 25c.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
They Appeal to Our sympathIss

The bilious and dyspspti0 are constant
sufferers and appeal to our sympathies.
There is not one of them, however, who
may not be brought back to health and
happiness by the use Of Chambsrlain's g
Stomach and Liver Tablets. These
tablets inyigorate the stomach and liver
and strengthen the digestion. They
also regulate the bowels. For sale by all
druRRlsts,
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

The sslve that heals without soar is
DsWltt's Witch Hszel Salve. No rom
sdy effects such speedy relief. 1t draws
out Inflammation, soothes, cools and
heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A
sure cure for piles and skin diseases.
DsWltt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Sslve. Beware Of counterfeits,
they are dangerous. Sold by l. H
Myers.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
For sunburn, tstter and all skin an,

For sunburn, tstter and all skin and
scalp diseases, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve has no equal. 1t is certain cure
for blind, bleeding, itching and protrud-
ing piles. 1t will draw the tire out of
. burn and heal without leaving scar.
Boils, old sores, carbuncles, ETC., are
quioklsy cured by the use OF tho genu-
Inc DsWitt's Witch Hazel Sale. Accept
no substitute as they are often danger
Gus and uncertain. Sold byI. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

A little forethought may save you no
end of trouble. Anyone who makes it a
rule to keep Chambsrlain's Collie, Cholera
and Disrrhoea Remedy at hand knows
this 10 be q fact For sale by all drug
0iata
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

Sick headache rssulta from disorder
81 condition Of the stomach and is
quickly cured bv Chsmbsrlain's . Stomach
and Livsr Tablets. For sale by all drug
gists,
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

FoR SALE-A team of horses. En-
quire OF Ds. ]. 8. Hssty,
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02

For cheap town lots sec q. B
Thoman.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
R.I.P-A.N Ms Tabules
Doctors find
A good prescription
For mankind

The scent packet is enough for usual occasions
The family bottle (6O cents) contains a supply
for year All druggists sell them.
The Lamar register., 1905-08-02
Postomce Tinne Table

The following time table will be Of
fective on and after Nov. IS, 1904: Mails
close going east, l2:40 p. M, going cas-,
and west 6:3O. Mails due from west
l2'O6, a. M, los p, M, 3:O2 a. M; from
east 2:35 q. m., 9:l3 p. M. SOS a. m
Office open, a. IN. to 6:3O p. m. Sun
days 8 to a. m. Money orders and
registry 8 to 6, except on Sunday.
ID. f. COOPER, p. M.
Buy ths genuine Bromo .Quinins a
McLeans Drug Store 25c.
For cheap town lots sec q. B
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

enemy. He stepped in front of her and pro-
duced gold piece
Are you Maria Petrovna?" he said.
Eyes. What if l be-"
The poor fellows who are wounded within need
your help. They tried to serve me. Let me show
you that l reward all such"
Here was a generous patron. The Snakhdrkd
changed her opinions with the thoroughness and
speed of Captain Dalgetty whose sword flashed last
for those who paid him latest.
Il am old" she whined, and my eyes are apt to
deceive me in the dark else l would be you
have the line of good luck across your forehead
She fastened off; but Natushka remained.
Why you not sleeping?" she demanded
The groans of the injured disturbed me, and I
cannot breathe the air which the others seem to
thrive. Moreover it is fortunate that have met
you, Natushka. Will you not persuade Ivan
Stephanovitch to send the English girl to Bannofka
If he wants hostage, let him keep until she and
her relatives out of the country"
"Alasi" she murmured he will not listen to me-
And if could assist you it would be to my own loss
There is none SO miserably placed as 1. Sometimes
look you | could dash myself down into the valley
beneath. will do that l think rather than endure
much
Armstrong touched by the Circassan's pas
sonate outburst He sighed. Here was a mad
game of cross-purposes with and women as
counters Rich and pocr. noble and lowy born
were tossed about like helpless wreckage in an angry
sea- Prince Melnikof bound to a diving and
manned woman, whom he loved with all the
ardor of hot youth Natushka afianced TO him in
childhood and loathng his very maine though ready
to bestow her charms on a huge ugly visionary
Ermyntrude the spoiled child of fortune casting a
prince from her because of a shattered ideal and
blissfuy entering on Irritation with a man who
worshiped her yet knew that their union
social ipapossibity-what medley it all was
There was touch of comedy in it too By this
time the equity Earl of Valletort and his son would
be wondering what lunacy had possessed him.
Frank Armstrong, to be in alliance with crowd of