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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
ALEXANDRIA READY.
Post F Meets and Prepares to Re
ceive the Visitors.
rspecinl3to The Tir,cs-Disnotch

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May G.-At a
meeting of Post + of the Travellers yro-
tective Association tonight ull plans
were completed for the entertainment Of
the delegates to tho sixteenth annual con-
vention, which will convene here Friday
for a two-days session.
The entertainment of the visitors will
be one Of the most elaborate affairs ever
rendered convention In this city. The
convention, which will be attended by $50
delegates will be held in tho Opera
House. yrc,5y
Alexandria will greet the visitors with
open arms, and exceedingly low rates
have been secured from the hotels and
boarding houses, The program as adopted
tonight is as follows:
FRIDAY, MAY NTH.
Convention ~llled to order at 10 A. NJ
by Mr.. j. Y. Williams. Address OF vel
come BY Mayor Fred. J. Paff. Response
to welcome, President c. E. Herbert, OF
Norfolk. Organization Of convention unt
reports of committees and officers. Ad'
journment Of morning session.
g. p. M.-Vist to points OF interest
followed by reception and buffet luncheon
1920 2. M.--Thcatre party, Washington
II p. M.--Reception and buffet luncheon
SATURDAY., MAY 18TH.
Convention convenes at 8 a. NJ. Elcc
ton of officers ana national delegates
committeeman. Next place Of meeting.
1880 2. M.-Trolley trips to tomb Q
George washington, Mount Vernon an
home of Robert u. Lee, Arlington. Ad
| iournmcnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
MANY CANDIDATES.
Retirement Of Captain Patteson
Complicates Political Matters.

t~<ecial to Tho Times-Dispatch.]
BUCKINGHAM, VA, May G.-The an
nouncemcnt that Captain Camm Pate
son would not run for the State Senate
again cams as a surprise to his friends
hero, although 1t was known that his
health was far from good, and In his
card declining to re-enter tho race lie
gives this as his reason for so doing.
Judge A. S. Hall and Judge J. r. Moss
are opposing candidates for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Legislature.
The Republicans have nominated Mr.
Flppen, OF Cumberland.
Messrs. G. ID. McCraw and p. A. Grlgg
are out in q card. declaring themselves
to be Independent candidates for the
position Of sheriff and deputy sheriff
Mr.. McCarw is now deputy for Mr.
VIM. Williams, sheriff. and Mr.. Grige
Is chairman of the board Of super:
vlsors. The Democrats expect to elect
the ticket they put in the field by the
usual majority. ,
The Democratic candidates for Sen.
ate and Legislature Will be called or
to declare themselves on the l!qNol
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
MAN s ESCAPE FROM
DEATH MARVELLOUS
Caught. in. Burning Building,
Jumps, Catching Window Be
low with Legs.
THE SUSPENSE WAS AWFUL
Throngs Of People OH Grount
Turn Their Faces Away to
Avoid Sickening Sight.
Especial to Tho rimcs.Disputch.]

NORFOLK, VA. May 6.-Fnc, starting
at 1o:45 o'clock this morning, practically
destroyed the big flve-story furniture
store OF John s. Crawford, on High
Street. Portsmouth. A Ahrong Of people
in the street witnessed tho marvellous cs-
cape OF William c. Banks, on employc
OF the store.
The fire started Ia tho front OF the
fourth story, and MIR. Banks attempted
to extinguish It, but the light goods kept
on that floor burned l!ke finder, and be-
fore he could escape the flames and
heavy volumes OF smoke poured from the
front windows. confining Mr.. Banks, his
only alternative being leap from tho
fourth-story window, with a. brick pave
ment forty feet below.
There was no time for hesitation, how
ever, and Banks was seen crawling
through the open window, fire and smoke
making background.
Look Of Agony.
With look OF agony on his face, he
measured the distance to the next win
dow. that being his only hope. and then
dropped. Tho crowd in the streets held
It's breath, and as Bnnks's body shot
through space many turned their heads
to avoid tho horrible sight. but an instant
lat there was yell from the crowd. as
Banks, with q doubling OF his body, shot
] his feet crushing through the big glass
OF the third-hoor window, whore he hung
head doWnwards for minute. Plumbing
inspector Walter (Tink) Bennett and DR..
Hugh Parrish were on that floor. and
| were just In time to pull the man through
| tho window. The presence Of DR.. Par
rish was timely, as Ranks was bleeding
from twenty cuts on his head and body
caused by contact with broken glass
and needed the physician's services.
Call on Entire Department.
| BY this time the Hook and Ladder
Company had raised ladder to. thu
burning building, and Police Detective
James NJ. Broughton. OF the risk OF hi
4 life directed a stream OF water Into tn
burning building. which WAS followed y
/ a short time by two other streams, thu
entire fire department having been called
into service
The value of the Crawford stock wa
about $4,000. and nearly the whole Q
1t is badly damaged by fire and water
It is not known how the fire started, a
it was burning fIercely when discovered
Mr.. Crawford's loss is covered by In
surance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
Guard Your Health
DIR. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS a BOON
TO ALL WOMEN.
Used to Keep tho Blood l,icl, anl
Pure They Will Prevent Mich
Suffering and Misery.

AS O woman approaches tho age Of
forty or thereabouts, sllo should pay
particular attention to her health. Tho
hard work, which she may hnve boon
accustomed to do and the worry and
excitement Of hor daily life should DO
lessoned or avoided as much rs possi
bic. AS her health after she passes
this time will depend In u largo meas
uro upon It,, every woman owes 1t to
herself to build up her strength during
these years. For this purpose DR.. WILL
yllains' Pink Pills have been recognized
as tho standard medicine, because Of
their grent blood and tonic properties
Mrs. Hannah A. Lozier, Of 1151 Mich-
tgnn Ave, Detroit Mich, says:
began taking DR.. Willinms' Pink
5Fllls about four years ago, aftor / had
been suffering for some years from
dizzy spells and nervousness which
wero brought on by overworls. I tried
several medicines without help md all
tho time became moro irritable, nervous
and weak. At times 1 had no appetite
and could eat nothing. At intervals Of
every two or three days, my heart
seemed to rise up In my throat and
would have to lie down until the fcol-
ing passed away. I also had dull ach-
Ing pains under my right shoulder and
across my back. When ! looked UP
would see black spots. Occasionally I
steady myself to keep from falling.
7 decided. to try DR.. Williams Pink
Pills and after had taken them u
short time the dizzy spells became less
frequent and finally stopped Much
sooner than had expected or hoped
was entirely we'll and I now feel like
a new person altogether"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills nre adapted
for diseases due to impure blood and
shattered nerves. They arc invnlun-
BILE in anaemia, rheumatism. after ef-
headaches, dizziness, nervousness, neu-
r1nlgia, and even partial paralysis and
loconotor ataxia.
| a valuable booklet entitled "Plain
Talks to Women will be sent free, in
q sealed envelope upon request, to any
| woman Interested.
| DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or sent, postpaid. on re.
ceipt of price. so cents per box. SIX
boxes for $3.50. by the DR.. Williams
Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
a - . KILLS THE GERMS
y 20 a1o OF sCROFULA

Through the blood diseases carried
Parents transmit them to their and SO goes on down the family
ca this Of scroua for disease that is re the bone
and unless the blood purified and of the trouble
miserable disease finally undermine the entire health
life its victim The usual symptoms enlarged glands
weak caah the head throat skin Diseases etc. The trouble
being firmly renhe in the blood attacks the resulting
White Swelling or lip disease while palld Of the skim
loss OF strength and often Affections that the disease
senrey destroying the bright red eousc and rich nutye
circulation builds
strengthens system long denied the
strength and nouhmnt should received the blood S. S.
Of all blood purifiers and the Of ton and is therefore
ns and posos gives and ygor the blood and
that signs Of seen again. and ptsr started out LIE
while thorough gentle its action and the healing vegetable ingredients
snd medical adve Tree free The SWIFT Specific CO. ATLAnTA GA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
RAGLAND GOES DOWN.
Admits Forging Ticket and Is
Sent to Penitentiary.

Especial to Tho Times Dispntch.l
NORFOLK. VA May "a H. Rag
land. OF San Antonio. and conductor
formerly employed on several large
railways of the South, pleaded guilty
to tho charge OF putting forged rail-
way ticket before Judge Ha3ckel OF.
the Corporation Court, to-day, and was
sentenced to serve two years In tho
State penitentiary.
RaglRnd scratched the name "Suf-
folk" from u ticket sold by the Norfolk
and Western ana inserted Columbus,
O.. in It's place. The ticket, good be-
tween Norfolk and Suffolk. was pur-
chased for fifty cents, and Ragland sod
1t for $3.50. When the officers searched
Ragland's room on Bank Street they
found an OUTFIT, Consisting OF five ticket
punchers. several blank tickets and
rubber stamps. together with fifty
other tickets OF Northern railroads
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
.MANYD|SFRANCH|SED;;
POLL TAX NOT PAID
About Half Of Lyncllburg's Vot-
ing Population Thus
Debarred.
FEW NEGROES CAN VOTE
Less Than Five Hundred in Eli
tire City on Registration
Books.
-.
Especial to Tho rim % Dispat ch.]

Especial to Tho Times Dispntch.1
LYNCHBURG, VA, May Gas the
result of their failure to pay poll taxes
assessed against them on or before last
Saturday evening, 2,40S persons In Lynch
burg Will be dobnrrcd from taking part
in tho election next fall. Many Of these,
of course would also be dlsfrnnchiscd
under other provisions Of tho Constltu-
ton OF the State, but If they were othcr-
wise qualified they could not vote bo-
cause OF their failure to pay their cap-
itations six months prior to the election
When the office OF. City Treasurer Adj
ans closed Saturday evening. 2,295 whites
and All negroes. making Il total Of 2,742
paid their taxes due under the assess
ment for 1906. The total number assessed
was 5,240.
b Last year the number who paid thei,
capitations six months before the date
for the election were 2,O92 whites anG
i42 negroes. total Of 1884. This shows
an increase Of EOS this year over 1906,
DR.. Barr Comes in June.
Rev. DR., William A. Barr, Of Norfolk
who recently accepted the call OF the st
Pauls Episcopal Church, of this city, tc
become it's rector on July LIST, has advised
the vestry Of tho church that he has per.
fected arrangements that will permit hin
to take up his work here on June list
instead Of July list as was Originally in:
tended.
DR.. Barr writes that he will go to til,
annual meeting Of the council of the
church at staunton, which meets or
May Goth, and that he will come here
upon the adjournment of that body.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
MARRIED AGAIN.
Woman Twice Divorced from
Same Man Now WEEDS Another

Especial to The Times Dlspatcll.]
f DANVILLE. VA, May 6.-Aftcr be-
ing twice divorced from the same hus-
band. Mrs. Bette Thacker Boswell
daughter of Mrs. B. l.. Thacleer, Of
this city, and former wife of j. L..
Boswell. a harness maker. OF this city,
will try welded life again, She was
united iri. marriage at Pelham. N. c.,
the famous GrGtna Green of this sec
ton. to Philip Patterson, yesterday.
The woman was first married to
Boswell in 1898 in Danvillc, but after
short time sued for 4 divorce on
the grounds of desertion. After a brief
courtship, in which Boswell made
promises to be n better husband If
given another chance, she again be-
came his bride in Richmond in 1905.
later removing to this city. Another
divorce was granted at the January
term Of the Corporation Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
KEEPS ON MARRYING.
Bristol Parson Does Not Let
,SickneSs Interfere

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.
t. BRISTOL, VA, May 6.-Although the
Rev. A. II. Burroughs, the wizard pnrson
OF Bristol's matrimonial Mecca, was sick
during the past week and Unable to leave
his room, he did not lack for business
at MS Mecca. 1t was carnival week
among the young people Of Virginia who
had determined on clipping to the Gretna
Green. Parson burroughs married twelve
couples during the week, including two
double weddings. The veteran marrying
parson, at the present rate. will, before
many months, have married 5000 couples.
He passed the 1000 mark some time ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
POLITICAL FIGHTS.
Chairman Wilson, Of Board Of
Supervisors, Out for Senate.

: -7---- SpecInI to THO Tllncs-DlspatCh.I
CHATHAM, VA, May 6.-The political
fight for both branches Of the General
Assembly from Pittsylvania county is
warming up, and some new candidates
have begun their canvass Supervisor
w. T. Wilson, of Dan River District,
and for several years chairman of the
Board Of Supervisors, has announced for
mally his candidacy for Senator from
,Pittsylvania, and says that he is in the
fight to the finish, and is very much In
favor of q primary.
Mr.. Wilson was a member of the lower
branch OF the General Assembly during
the session Of 1S07-'9S. In 1889 he was
elected to the Board OF Supervisors from
his home district. and was similarly hon
ored four years later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
WANT SUNDAY TRAINS.
People Of Winchester Will Get to
Work at Once.

Especial to Tho es-Dispatchl
WINCHESTER. VA, May G.--President
w. II. Baker, OF the City Council, who
was chairman OF n recent mass mcetinE
held to agtate the matter Of Sunday
passenger trains In and out Of Winches-
ter, to-day appointed committees which
will endcavor to bring influence to bear
on the Baltimore and Ohio and the Cum
bcr!and Valley roads to accomplish the
object OF the meeting.
Both roads viii be asked to run Sun
day trains regularly, and the Baltimore
and Ohio In particular will be petitioned
10 improve its present service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07

MIR. Jones was invited here by tho
management Of the High School to
rrencll sermon especially to the
pupils Of tho school. Several selections
wero sung by tho music c'nsscs In o.
way that did credit to their training
a prize Of $25 has been offered FOR
inc best map of Buckingham drawn by
pupil OF the public schools, and a
committee viewed tho work lonc along
this line to-day, and announcement
will BIO made on the 9th instant ns TO
who Is tho prize winner.
The closing exercises OF the High
school VIII DO held on the 9Th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
HAVE NEW OFFICE.
Supervisors of Amelia Decide on
This, and Plans Will Be Solicited.
Especial TO The Times

Especial to Tho Times-Dlspatch.1
AMELIA, VA, May 6.-Thc Board of
Supervisors OF, Amelia met Saturday
and decided to build a new clerks Of
flee. MIR. II. G. Southall was continued
as committee on plans and construe-
and building material. The plants
have not yet been definitely deter
mined.
The road machine. which was to have
been tried, did not arrive.
Two very fine mich cows were killed
on the railroad here last evening just
before dark. One OF them belonged to
Mr.. G. H. southall. the postmaster;
tho other to Mr.. b. I. Griggs. The
COWS were killed by n freight engine.
drawing one car and ruElning at very
high rate Of speed. fhe loss Is q
heavy one to both parties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
KING GETS TEN YEARS.
White Man Convicted on Charge
of Burglary.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispntch.1
FRONT ROYAL, VA, May 0.-The
first case on docket in the regular term
Of the Circuit Court, Judge Thomas w
Harrison presiding, was the Common.
wealth VS.. Frank King (white) for burg
larry The store of w. L. Lake, at Happy
Creek, Va, was entered on the night OF
March 18th and King was detected anc
resisted the entrance Of Messrs. Lake anG
Lackey. King fired a shotgun at Mr.
Lake, but before he could offer furthe,
resistance he was subdued. King was
sentenced to ten years Imprisonment.
Tho next case on docket Is Common.
wealth vs.. Branch Henry, for the murder
of his son, Dent Henry on October 22t
last during a drunken row.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
Jury OF LAWYERS.
Every Juror Was Lawyer and
Plaintiff Gets Heavy Damages.

ISDecaI 70 TIC s'DIsputcN.I
ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 6,-Seven
lawyers. composed a jury In the Circuit
Court for this city this morning that
awarded a verdict-which was prncti-
cally a compromise-of $4,000 to ]. Har-
ny Simpson, administrator OF John u.
Wesh. who was killed while at work
for the Southern Railway Company,
January 18th last. Some time ago Mr..
Simpson. Us administrator, entered
quit to recover damages In tho sum of
$4,000.
This is tho first time In tho history
Of the local courts that a jury. has
been composed exclusively of lawyers
and tho affair created considerable com.
ment l.s iill--I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
TWO BOYS GET BAIL.
Lads Charged With Murder Of
Negro Woman.
nnclnl hi rha TImcs-pisnntch.

Especial to The Tlmes-D!spntch.]
DANVILL1, VA. May 6,---In tho
Corporation Court to-day Judge A. NJ.
Aiken, presiding. Joe Baugh and John
Talbot, two Of tho white boys charged
with the murder OF ellen elliott, q
negro woman, were granted bail IN
sum OF a 81, 900 each. and released from
custody until tho June term of court.
Tom Walker and Oscar Neatherly. the
other two boys, We're unable to furnish
the bond required. Tho boys will enter
n plea of self-defense.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
AFTER FIFTY-FIVE YEARS.
William K. Hicks, Brother o
Ira Hicks, Home Again.

Special to The mes-DspRtch.I
BRISTOL, VA, May 6.--Willinm x.
Hicks, of Big Sandy, In West Tennessee,
is visiting the scenes OF his childhood
here and In this county. He is a native
Of Sullivan county, Tenn. and is a
brother Of, Ira r. Hicks, the weather
prognosticutor OF ST. Louis. The Hickses
and Professor Dick Garner. the noted
student of the monkey language, who
spends much OF his time In the jungles
of Africa. were all born and reared in
this county, near the town Of Blountville
William II. Hicks left this county fifty
five years ago, and this is his first time
TO return. He has been all The while a,
Paris and Big Sandy, Tenn and during
one OF Clcveland's terms as Prcsiden,
served as postmaster at Big Sandy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
INCREASE LIQUOR TAX.
Aldermen Concur in Making
$2so.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
PETERSBURG, VA. May G.-The Hard
of Aldermen this afternoon concurred unani-
mousy In the Councils passage Of a second
city license tax ordinance. Increasing the
tax of liquor dealers from s125 to $3.50. and
lowering tho tax on peddlers from $500 to
$50. this to be paid on each vehicle used for
peddling purposes. These were the most
important changes made by tho Council
after tho Mayors veto of the first measure
tho grounds that the liquor and pool
room taxes were Inadequate and the ped
der's tax prohibit{Vc.
Aldermen defeated q motion to make the
liquor tax $1,000 this afternoon by vote
of six to two
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
LADY FOUND DEAD.
Was in Usual Health Few Hours
Before She Expired.
nec,al to Tho Times Dispntc

ISDeCInI -IISPUtcH'J
FRED ERlCK SBURG, VA, May g.
Mrs. Leslie Il. Iearsley, widow
Samuel G.. Kearslcy, of this city
was found dead in her room here yes
terday afternoon. She was In her usual
spirits Sunday morning, but not ap-
pearing later in the day, friend went
to her room. She was found lying on
the bed dressed for church, with a
prayer book by her side. Heart dis
case was the cause Of her death. Mrs.
Mearsley was seventy-siX years old.
and was sister Of Rev. John II. Thorn
son, who has for fifty years been 4
missionary In China, and IL now arch
deacon Of China. She is also survived
by three nephews, none OF whom re-
side here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
FIRST ILLNESS FATAL.
Mrs. De Jarnette Was Sick Only
Once in Seventy-Eight Years.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.
NORTOLIS. VA, May G.---After hay
ing lived seventy eight years without
an attack of llnoss, except her last,
Mrs. Margaret G. De Jarnette died this
morning at her home. No. 234 Fairfax
Avenue She died OF meningitis. which
seized her last Saturday.
SHE was tho widow Of Robert y. De
Jarnettc, and had lived here for thirty
four years. having come here from
Caroline county, Va. She was well
known here. and beloved by many
friends. She Is survived by one son,
j. w. DE Jarnette. of Norfolk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
MANY MORE VOTERS.
Political Interest in Alexandra
Causes Heavy Registration.

Especial to The Times. Dspatch,l
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, May 6.-The
number Of registered votes pollcd in
this city when the books closed Sat-
urday night was 1.643. a big Increase
over any previous year. In the county
fully 700 paid their cnpltation tax,
which is also big increase. The ma
jcrity of those who have paid their
tax will, 1t Is expected, participate in
the congressional primary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
DICKSON WILL RETURN.
Went Away, He Writes, to Avoie
the NOtorietv
Especial to The Times-Dispa tch

Especial TO The TImes-DIspatch.1
FREDERICKSBU VA. May c.
Letters have been received here by
employees of Robert S. Dickson, who
was accused of abducting Madeline
Dempsey, in which he states that he
left Fredericksburg on account OF the
notoriety forced upon him by the nc.-
cusation, as he became an object of
curiosity to the pubi.c. This he found
dlstasteful and embarrassing. lie gave
Instructions as TO the conduct of the
business here, asserts his innocence, and
charges that the whole matter is trump
ed up with the object of getting money
out OF him. He says as soon as he Is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
KICKS COUPLING.
Young Railroad Man Has Foot
Crushed to 1elly.

IFpeclaI 70 Tho TImes' DIspatch.1
GREENSBORO, N. c.. May c.
Charles Alexander. an employe of tho
Southern Railway, while kicking Il
coupling Of two cars together With his
foot got 1t caught by the dog bars
closing together The foot was crushed
10 Il jelly, necessitating amputation.
Latest reports from the hospital arc
not rcassuring as to his condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
NAMES COLONEL COLE.
Will Be Member Of General
Bolling's Staff for Parade.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, VA, May g.
Colonel Il. d. Cole, of this city, has been
appointed by General Stith Boiling chief
marshal as member of his staff to
assist In the grand parade ut the re-
union Of the United Confederate Veterans
In Richmond June Sd.
Congressman w. a. Jones has returned
to his home in the Northern Neck from
trip to Cuba, taken for the benefit OF
his health. and was greatly benefited.
Herring and Hale, of Prince William
county, have sold to party in Now
York a pair Of handsome horses for
$1,000.
II. w. Herring has purchased the King
tract of land, near Nokesville, $40 acres
for the sum of $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-07
MEDICAL COLLEGES.
Mr.. Miller Attends Meeting
Association in WASHINGTON.

Association N washington.
Mr.. William r.. Miller spent yester-
dny In Washington, where, az repre-
sentative of the University College of
Medicine. he attended Il session of tho
association of American Medical Coll
ltges. Several fine papers were read.
but no matters OF general public in
terest were discussed.
This association was to meet in
Richmond in March, but the plans
were changed, and Washington was
selected. SO as to allow the members
to attend meetings OF certain other
bodies in session In that city at the
same time.