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ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOUR GIRLS
ADVERTISEMENTS
Restored to Health by Lydia e.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Compound.
Read IUAss 1Asv r~,.

Miss Lillian r oss. $50
East S4th Street, New
York. writes: " Lydia
E. Pinkham's veeeta-
Bile Compound over
came irregularities, pc
riodic suffering, and
nervous headaches.
after everything else
had failed to help me,
and 1 feel it a duty to
let others know of it."
KatharineC Craig. 1855
Lafayette ST., Denver,
Col, writes: Thanks
to Lydia E. Pinkhsm $
Vegetable Compound I
am well, after suffering
for months from ner-
vous prostration. /"
Miss Marie Stoltz-
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writes: "Iwas inarun-
downcondition andsuf-
fered from suppression,
indigestion, and poor
circulation. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
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Miss Ellen NJ. Olson,
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vance, H., says: " Ly-
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table Compound cured
me of backache, side
ache, and established
my periods. after the
best local doctors had
failed to help me-"
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mfnifal.
Tested And Proven.
There is a Heap Of soIacs in Being Able
to Depend Upon a WelI.Earnsd
Reputation.
Mtoieai.

Mrs. George W. Day, living ON Shore
Road, two miles from Ellsworth, Me-,
says: "six years ago made statement
for publication recommending Doan's
as follows; II had a misera BILE backache
and almost every movement / made
brought severe twinges OF pain. could
not rest at night, for no position assumed
was comfortable, and in the morning ]
arose tired and unrefreshed. A physician
said had kidney disease, as the symptoms
showed it plainly. took many remedies,
but only received temporary relief, and
finally just before used Deans Kidney
Pills, / suffered from an attack which
almost Frustrated me. Not having much
faith left in medicines. was rather skep-
tical when Doan's Kidney Pills were rec
commended to me, but bought box,
because knew something had to be done.
l procured them at Z. G. Moors's drug
store. They acted directly upon the kid
neys, and in a sh2rt time I was greatly re-
lieved. l have even more confidence in
them to-day than / had at that time,
because have used few doses since, and
they have never failed to bring the mos
beneficial results. l recommend Deans
Kidney Pills very earnestly"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an and take
no other.
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The Empire State Convention.

This is the sticker that is being
used to tell all the world that the 1900
societies Of New York state are to
have their next convention in the cap
ital city next October.
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moonlight on the water was very pretty last
night. Love to ali from SISTER Z.
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BIBLE READINGS,

Deut vi, 60; Elk. xviii, 1921; lisa. lii.
Z; Prov. xxi, 1-6; Nah. /, 10; Matt.
xviii. 10, 20; Ps. Ii. II, 10; John xiv,
26, 81; Col Iii, 1926.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
GOVERNOR SIGNS
TEACHERS BILL
Young Women Who Lobbied the
Measure Through Witness
the Ceremony.


Governor Swanson spent nearly all
of yesterday signing bills enacted by
the General Assembly, and he has a
large number yet to pass upon He
affixed his signature to a large batch
during the day. but their titles and the
exact number could not be secured. as
the Governor locked them in his safe
and will rot return them to the enroll
ing clerk until tomorrow.
One or the interesting measures
which the Governor signed is that
creating a fund for pensioning school
teachers. which was lobbed through
by the smiles and gentle words of
many far teachers. Several of them
We're present yesterday to see that
their bill was really signed. The Gov
very important words Claude A.
the young women one of these pens,
and reserved one for Mrs. Aarons. who
took special interest in getting the
bill through. Those who received pens
yesterday were Misses Mary Webb,
Nellie w. Blrdsong, Leisa Archer. Cor
nela Adair. Mary e. Frayser and Cor
nelia S. Taylor. AT the request of the
teachers, the Governor attached his
to cards for each, containing
pictures OF the State flag.
Other important measures signed by
the Governor during the day were the
general appropriation bill and the bill
offered by Captain w. w. Baker, of
approprlating 100000 to
create a State Board Of Health. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Governor gave9captain Baker the-pen
used in signing the bill,
Brief Capitol Notes.

Charles a. Thurman. who has been
here trying to help his brother. Leo
G. Thurman. who is to hang In Nor
folk for murder on March eth has
returned TO Paducah, Ky, to look up
evidence upon which to base an appeal
for further executive interference.
Thurman is expected to return here
this week. -
The State Board of Education will,
meet some time during the latter part
of March to take up the question of
selecting. textbooks for the public
schools. AS stated heretofore, it looks
as If the single-list principle will be
followed. and as If the contract will be
for seven instead of four years, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the
new law making this optional with
the board.
Governor Swanson said yesterday
that work on the new wing to the
State Library Building would be short
ly commenced, and he hoped to get 1T
completed within year. The work
will be done under the supervision of
a Joint commission, of which the Cow
ernor is ex-ofiicio chairman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
q session. Besides. it bad nothing but

ed session. Besides. 1t had nothing but
pubic morality to recommend 1t.
me biii to prohibit newspapers from
publishing the kind OF matter which
others might consider unclean was al
iowed TO lansuish and vanish. Press
icensorins has never been popular in
this state. and the patrons of news
papers. as we'll as the general public.
are quite competent to take care of
themselves upon that question.
Many bills dealing with corporations
went by the board. The rolling stock
Dill go pcrsistently advocated for three
sessions. Was the most conspicuous.
me Dill to tax mining companies upon
their output. the bill to lessen the ef-
fectiveness of the defense of contribu-
tory negligence, the bills requiring tel
ephone companies to give better con-
nections-all of them measures which
had been urged at previous sessions
failed of enactment.
Where 1t Fell Short.
In justice to the Legislature of 1908
1t must be said that, considering the
vast amount of work 1t accomplish ed,
in spite of many distractions and ham
dicaps, it would have been Impossible
for 1t to have fairly considered all the
matters which have been mentioned
Yet some of them at least should have
been dealt with. even at the sacrifice OF
other bills Without being extreme to
mark deficiencies. it is yet true that,
In some important respects, the Legis-
lature fell short of its full duty to the
State
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
BUTLER ASKS HEARING

Name Having Been Mentioned He
Wishes to Appear.
= WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE spe-
.cial committee appointed by Speaker
Cannon to Investigate the charges
made by Representative Lilley, Of
Connecticut. CONCERNING alleged efforts
TO Influence Legislation by the Electric
Boat Company, has summoned a num-
per or witnesses to appear before IL
ton will be resumed. subpoenas we're
issued to-day for Marion Butler, former
senator from North Carolina; NJ. c.
e hnt1e1r, former Senator from South
-: E, B. Sands and DIR. w. r. Kerr. ali
OF this city: Frank Z. Marlborough.
Say city, Mich, and w. d. Gordon.
Midland, Mich. The subpoenas duces
mittee to Mr.. Lilley for President Rice
and other officials Of the Electric Boat
Company have not yet been served.
The name Of former Senator Butler,
of South Carolina. was not in the list
Of witnesses handed the committee by
Mr.. Lilley Mr.. Buffers name, how
ever, had been mentioned BY Mr..
5Lilley before the Committee on Rules,
Bsoutell, requesting that he be heard.
The committee granted his request.
Replying. to Chairman Boutells state
ment, published to-day that Mr.. Lilley
had retraoted before the special COM
nittee charges which he had made be-
fore the Rules Committee concerning
members of the House. Mr.. Lilley says:
MIR. Boutell says told the Com
mlttee on Rules that i expected to
prove that large sums OF money were
contributed to campaign funds OF po-
littcal parties in congressional dis
tricts, hut that before the Inves-
tigating Committee: | said that 1 did
not charge corruption of any .member
OF the House. Now 1t is we'll known
that contributions to campaign funds
ileretofore have been the common prac-
lice and are not legally corrupt, j do
eXpect to prove, If the committee will
give my attorneys an opportunity to
90 ot SO, that the Electric Boat Company,
through Its agents, has contributed to
.campalgn funds of both parties. y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15

ent City Hall as unsafe and in very
bad condition, one saying, that lie would
not put in n bid to repair the same. as
he did not think anything could be
done with the present building. On
these reports the Board of Aldermen
decided to see what could be done to-
ward building a new City Hall
in the present location or, II possible.
to find a better location, and q COM
mittee- was appointed to investigate
the matter and report as soon as pos
jsible.
Fire. about noon on Tuesday. de-
stroyed; a house in Shutdown and
damaged two others nearby. No one
was at home, In the burned house, and
the loss was complete. amounting to
some $500 or more. The houses be-
;longed to Isaac H. Smith.
The sale of the property of the old
night Waterman. Anderson, the hermit
who died some weeks ago. was con-
Quoted Yesterday by the. public adj
ministrator. A little of almost every-
thing was sold and good prices were
paid. The attendance was large. many
attending through curiosity. Thus far
no claimant has been found to the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
When Other Remedies Failed
Pe.ru-na Proved Efficacious. Il

Hon. Geo. w. Honey. National Chaps;
lain. U. Y. IT,. Chaplain 18th Wis.,
consin Cavalry. ex-Treas. state of Wis
eonsin and x-Quarterinaster-G General
State of Texas O.. A. r., writes from
100 First Street n. r., waahIngto
ID. Gu as follows:
~ cannot too highly recommend
your preparation for the relief of ca
tarrhai troubles in their various
forms.
Some members of our own family
have used It with most gratifying re- re-
suits.
When other remedies failed. Perunas
proved most cfiicacious. and cheer
fully certify to its curative excellence."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15

Geo. II. Crowell. of5the8
city schools. says that High Point is
two years ahead" on the matter OF
safe guarding the pupils in case OK
fire. Two years ago the school in
stituted the fire drill, and at the same
time had all the doors changed, to
open on the outside. regardless of-the
looks of the building. safety of the
lives of the children being the first
considerations. The school children are.
often drilled, and can clear tile build
Ing In two minutes, and there are.
about 1850 of tham,- s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Pc-ru-na a Standard Treatment
for Catarrhal Diseases. N

Mr.. John G. Nelson. Dayton, Tenn
geologist and mining engineer, while
a captain in the Federal Army during
the Civil War. contracted case Of
rheumatism This malady was constant
and persistent, inducing the detelop--f
ment of other ailments, which also
became chronic After taking a COURSE
of Peruna, Captain Nelson writes:
Having been painfully afflicted with
ohronic rheumatism and the adjunc-
tive complications for many years, and
after having received many general
and special treatments with only tenn
porai'y relief. read your scientific
treatise on catarrhal diseases.
..At my request you prescribed 81
special course of the Peruna remedies.
which closely followed, and am happy
Ito report that my rheumatism and
complicated ailments are subdued, and
| L feel young again at the age OF sixty:
nine years. IS
Reason will accept your classifca-
| ton of catarrhal diseases as scientific
and true, and the Peruna remedies as
a standard treatment for thems y
thank you heartily for your skilled and
| logical advice" fi7.i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
SULLIVAN IS COMMENDED
FOk DISPLAY OF GALLANTRY

yYAsHINGToN,s d. G.. March l4.--The
Secretary OF the Navy has written a
Letter e.. 7, to s, Lawrence Sullivan, boat
swans ~ mate, SECOND class, on the Pres
ldents yacht Mayflower, commencing
him for his 'gallantrY In jumping over s
board from q float alongsideItIe May
f lover sunday morning March Sth.
While me vessel was a t Norfolk, and
eer rmly seaman; who 1ad Ace taentally
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Regained Health and Strength.

- I-te 49,.
Mr.. Fred p. Allen. Special Agent. for
Fidelity and Casualty Co., 900 Hiber-:
MIA. Bank Building, New Orleans. La,
writes:
About two years ago was troubled
with bronchitic asthma, and was
treated by the best physicians incur
CITY, hut receiving no benefit from
them. began to despair lest I should
not recover. fs
II wrote to DR.. Hartman and he pre-
scribed for me. BY faithfuiiy"f following
his directions, in six lnonths was
cured of the asthma and the cougltshad
Disappeared entirely.I regained my
health and strength, and the twenty
five pounds which had lost. and: am
thankful to say that l am MS well m
ever"
For free book of testimonials adj
dress The Perana Drug Manufacturing
Company, Columbus, Ohio
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Prominent People Recon-.
mend the Remedy,
Pe-ru-na.
DR.. Hartman's World Re.
nowned Catarrh Medicine.
"A Remedy for the Grip.

Gen. w. II. Parsons. 925 II ST, N. W..
Washington. ID. c.. writes as follows:
Upon the accommodation OF per-
sonal friends and many strong testi-
monials to the efficacy of Peruna in
the treatment OF the numerous sytnp-
tens OF the grip with which ] have
been afflicted for four months past.
have been induced to undergo a treat
ment Of this Justly celebrated for
mula.
II feel decided change for the bet
ter by its use for one week only espe-
cially In toning up the stomach. and a
CONSEQUENT decided effect upon my APP
petite.
II therefore feel much encouraged
that am on the road to complete res
toration.
My numerous friends in Texas.
where have had the honor to com
mand brigade OF her veteran cavalry
in four-year war, may accept this
voluntary testimonial 10 the merit OF
.Pernna from sense OF obligation for
its wonderful efficacy,
/. F
Pe.ru-na Good Tonic.
Gen. NJ. c. Butler, OF South Carolina.
lows: - 90
Il can recommend Peruna for dys-
pepsia and stomach trouble.
have been using your medicine for
short period, and feel very much
relieved
IT is indeed wonderful medicine,
and besides good tonic"
Colds in the Head and Throat.
chas w. Bowman, LIST Lieut.. and
Adjt. 4th NJ. S. NJ. Cav. Vols. writes
from Lanham. Nd, as follows:
though somewhat averse to patent
medicines, and still more averse to be-
ccming professional affidavit man. IL
seems only a plain duty in the present
instance 10 add my experience TO the
coiumns already written concerning
the curative powers of Peruna.
have been particularly benefited
by its use for colds in the head and
throat. ~
II have been able to fully cure N.Y.
self of most severe attack in FORTY
eight hours by its use according to
directions.
i use 1t as preventive whenever
lnIea.otcd with an attack.
Members of my family also use 1t
for like ailments.
We are recommending it to our
friends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Indigestion and Nervousness.

property, ard the proceeds will go to
the State University.
The Congdon house on Graves street.
which was burned some time ago. Is
being torn oown and a modern resi-
,dence will be erected in its place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
FIVE ENDED THEIR LIVES
Strange Story Told by Young Girl,
Whose Companions Are All Dead.

Strange Story Told by Young Girl,
Whose Companions Are All Dead.
4 NEW YORK, March ia startling
story of how five young girls, who came
to New York from ST. Paul little more
than a year ago. died, each by her own
hand, was told by l1-year-old Helen BaN-
ter. after she had made n vain effort to
end her own life. Helen said she was
one of the party of six girls who came
to New York to make their way in the
world, after receiving course of train
ing In a business school in the Mime
sofa city. She turned on the gas in her
room last night,l but was found this morn
ing in time for her life to he saved
When asked why she had tried To
end her life the girl astonlshed the am
bulance surgeon and others who had
crowded around her by her story Of the
fate Of her, friends Why Should not
be, allowed ito die?' she asked. MY five
girl friends who left st. Paul with me
committed suicide. ] want to die as they
died and join them" Was 1t a suicide
pact? she was asked My friends are
all dead and they died as they chose"
was her reply The girl refused to give
the names of any OF her girl friends A
short time after their arrival In New
York she said one of the girls married,
She did not live happily With her hus-f
band, however, and killed herself few
months afterwards. ii r
In the meantime another girl had, been
seeking employment without success. She
sought death and found 1T by the same
means her friend had used, The next to
go in the same way, according to Helen's
story was one of the girls who Ind
fallen victim to a mans false friend
ship, With three of their, companions
dead the three that remained Worried
constantly, and when hard times came
and employment was hard to find two
OF three voluntarily followed their friends
To the grave. That left Helen alone
Then a man came into her life. The man
was represented to her as Immensely
wealthy. she said. and for a time she was
happy. He suddenly sailed for Europe.
She had nothing more to live for after
that. she said and decided to Join her
Ave friends in death. Helen said her
father is dead, but her mother still lives
In ST. Paul She refused to give her
mothers address When 1t was found
that the girl would recover She was taken
to n police station and locked up, charged
with attempted suicide, In the girls
room was found several picture postal
cards from southbend, Ind, and one from
REEVE, Mass
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CITY HALL DECLARED UNSAFE.
New bern Aldermen Consider Matter q
building u New One.
.ADst. T,l. .A-r II u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
is YOUR BLOOD BAD Z.

Its cure will depend upon the medl-
cine you take.s That Hoods sarsapa-
@rilla is the right remedy is shown by
Its thousands of cures Of pimples, boils,
eczema, scrofnla. psoriasis. and all
other forms and conditions of blood
disease. A medicine that has made
such mighty cures must be the medl-
cine for you. M
Makes Weak strong.-.'Ir. give
S. bottle for Hoods Sarsaparilla IL
a could s,a not buy, II for less, Il is the
weak strong. Albert a. Jagnow,
+ ponglastown, N. Y. +
Worn OHt.--''My son took Hoods Sar-
"a tired, lwornEout feeling, and it has
cured him.. believe Hoods has no
4 equal as a tonic and blood puriher".--
Mrs. John Woolly,i Spartas Wis. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
HOARD FAILING TO AGREE,
OFFICER WILL. BE, RESTORED
4 special 10 The Times 1oispatch.l

y I SpeCf.iI II11ts-I1ISFitNt1'I fl7
NORFOLK. VA. March 14.--Patrol
man o. w. Edwards. charged with
neglect of duty in that he left q
hospital room. allowing Nathan la
ing fatnl Injuries. and about which
the Board of Control disagreed and
failed to reach verdict, was to-day
restored TO duty on the opinion of City
Attorney Duncan that failure to
agree meant that the officer had not
been found guilty. and therefore could
not be punished pending Il decision.
TWO YEARS AHEAD ON
SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE
Especial to Tho Times DIspatch.1
HIGH POINT, N. c.. March 14.-su-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Used Pe-ru-na Satisfied as to Its Merits
Recommends Ii to All Sufferers.
For Kidney Trouble, Coughs,
Colds and Catarrh.

Gen. A. f. Hawley. 1886 cath St. N.
w. Washington. d. G., writes:
II have used Peruna and find 1t very
beneficial for kidney trouble, and espe-
c.ally good for coughs, colds and ca
tarrhal trouble
Indigestion and Nervousness.
Gen. George b. Williams. whose
Washington address is 21s1 Bancroft
Place, writes: II have been for many
years a great friend of Peruna. 1t has
always helped me wonderfully. ] can
recommend it for indigestion and ner-
vousness without any qualifications. |
am always in possession of supply of
this medicine. and when required. free
lY use It,"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
DEAFNESS CAUSED BY CATARRH-.-
RELIEVED BY PE-RU-NA.

Gen Iegg Washington.
(
endorsing the recommendations have heard
of
remedies that
havee the
7 way,a ANDY e as a them
cures and n
little being relieved caused
advising afflicted
$3.50 Il ( 4 <. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
,Ir,. Hitler Here.

Mrs. w. II. Litter, of Washington;
N. c., who has been in Baltimore and
New York, is now visiting Mrs. Mamie
10th, of No. 210 West Clay Street. h
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Pe.ru.na in Tablet Form.

Some people prefer to take tablets
rather than to take medicine in a
fluid form. Such people can obtain
Peruna tablets. which represent the
medicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average dose
Of Peruna.
For Catarrh Of the Stomach.
Gen. w. w. Dufheld, Washington. D.
c.. writes:
II have used Peruna in my family.
and have found II valuable medicine.
and take pleasure in recommending it
10 all who suffer from catarrh of the
stomach or who require a tonic Of
prompt efficacy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-15
Recommend. Pe-ru-na
to the Afflicted.

Brig. Gen. d. T. Kirby.
Washington, d. c.. writes
concerning Peruna, as
follows:
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1908-09-10
$3.50 WORTH Of TRUNKS BAGS AND SUIT CASES BOUGHT FOR $500

thedoIa the todal marked
average third the ordinary retail and
Ions Bag Trunk spankn
bemsh them This purchase of the
ordinarily sells
onyto thewh eand it
land GENUINE ALLIGATOR club bag $3.50 steel
COWfIDE either dark light leather
r$5O 34inchAt hard malable
will anything n this line
THIS is CERTAINLY YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1908-10-23
Bryan Begins Long Tour.

Lincoln, Neb, Oct. 19.-W. J.
Bryan's final swing around the coun-
try, which will carry him to the At
lantic Coast, was begun here yester-
day, when he left for st. Louis,
where early this morning he made
an extended speech before crossing
the Mississippi and speaking to the
employees of the National Stockyards
The Democratic candidate concluded
his Nebraska and Colorado trip here
yesterday morning and devoted six
hours stay at Fairview to making
preparations for his long journey,
which calls for an almost limitless
number of speeches.
From East st. Louis Mr.. Bryan
and party will travel in a special car
for the remainder of the trip, which
will conclude at Lincoln on the night
of November 2. Accompanying him
are Mrs. Bryan, Private Secretary
Rose. Mayor Brown, of Lincoln, and
four correspondents.
In speaking of Judge Taft's inva-
sion of the South, Mr.. Bryan said:
THE trip of Judge Taft through
the South will have no effect what
ever on the voters of that section. |
do not feel the least apprehension as
to how the states will vote"