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TEACHERS OF ACCOMAC Fifth Annual Meeting of Edu? cational Association Held at Onancock. PROGRAMME IS PRACTICAL Harry St. G. Tucker and Prof. FiUhugh, of University of Vir? ginia, Among Speakers. '* (Special to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch,) ONANCOCK, VA., Doc. 1.?Tho fifth annual meeting of tho Accnmac Educa? tional Association was held hero on tho 26th and 27th Instant, with tho result of an Inoreaso of Interest on tho purl of ilio teachers. About ono hundred teucli/ore ?wore prosont. The programmo was purposely mado ns practical us possible, und included not only Interesting discussione of real prob? lems, but such ns will undoubtedly bo ' tho means of lho solution of somo of tlio problems. Papors woro read on thu grad? ing of the rural school, und thu question *o discussed that a course of study by grades was adopted for tho purpose of malting tho first stop towards a uniform gradation for all of the schools In tlio county. This courso Is to bo placed In tho hands of every teacher, and is to bo tested in Its actual working, in the schools and undsr ovory condition. Another Important topic was the effi? ciency of tho books now prescribed by law for use In tho public schools, After an Interesting nnd practical discussion, written votos woro taken on each book in use as regards the satlsfaclorlnoss of tho rosults obtained by tho teachers in Its use. Thoso ballots were placed In tho Hands of a pormanont committee, who will mako recommendations to the State Board of Education, both as regards the Htandlng of tho booas from tho point of utility und with a view to suggesting other books In tho placo of those that were voted unsatisfactory, Tbo repre? sentatives of .several of tho leading pub llshlng houses wore present, and wore accorded tho prlvih?go of tho floor In tho discussions. On Thursday evening a scholarly and ? holpful paper was road by Professor Jones, head of tho department of educa? tion In the State Fornaio Xormal School at Farmvllle, emphasizing'tho Industrial Bide of education. Mr. Jones was active In becoming acquainted with the teach? ers, and . many of them expressed the appreciation of his help and suggestions. On the same evening a lecture was deliv? ered by Dr. Vf. S. Currell, professor of literature in Washington and Leo Uni? versity, on Education and tho Higher Life, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. Dr. Currell has In tho two times that ho has lectured on the Eastern Shoro become a favorite not only with tho teachers, but also among the peopl??. On Friday evening splendid addresses were delivered by Harry St G. Tucker, agent of the Southern Education Board, and Professor Thomas Fltzhugh, of the chair of Latin In th?} University of Vir? ginia. Mr. Tucker spoko on the necessity of - supporting ""and "fostering the" public" schools as tho main hope for the Indus? trial advancement of the State, dealing with local conditions in a telling manner, laying emphasis on the low salary of female teachers. Mr. Fltzhugh encour? aged the fostering of a system of public tchols that would more easily give to the Virginia youth the opportunities for high school and university education. The addresses by the visitors and the papers and discussions of tho teachers tr.emelves were distinctly uplifting, but perhaps nothing was of moro practical good to them than tho educational ex? hibit that was held. This consisted -of the work of the pupils In almost all of the schools, and the teachers In session were divided Into committees for the? pur. pose of Judging the work and aw-ardlng certificates of merit to those pupils who had sent in the best and second bcsl in each kind of work. In this way a stimulus was given to the pupils them? selves, and an opportunity was afforded the teachors for examining Into each other's methods and thus tor tho gaining of new Ideas for their own work. Tho officers of the association wero Professor Edgar Sydenstrlcker, of tho Onancook High School, president, and Mr. John D. Grant. Jr., secretary. For th? following year Professor A. L. Bur? ger, of the Pungotoaguo District High School, and G. Vf, Glllesple, of tho Chin? coteague Graded School, wore elected president and secretary. Under the ener? getic and careful supervision of County Superintendent Joynes, the schools have made great progress during tho last few years. The consolidation of tho smaller schools Is balng pushed forward, and public Mntlmont In favor of good schools is steadily growing. Tho schools arc? all run on schedule time, and the dally schedules filed in the superintendent's offlce. so that ho can know what every pupil In tho whole county is doing at any time. A close supervision Is thus made possible. MATHEWS COUNTY. Rev. Dr. George H. Ray's New Iyines Fall in Pleasant Places, (Special tr The Tlmeo-Dlipateh., PORT HAYWOOD VA., Dec. l.-Rev. C. D. Crawley, who has served the Mathews' charge for severa) years past, and who ha? the highest respocf of nil the people, Is moving t? the up country tor health considerations, and his suc? cessor, Rev. John O. Moss, a substantial nnd effective man has moved to his new held. ! Rev. George H. Ray, D. D., having served tho Franktown charge for four ' ??tUl??-!. 'V * "Name en JEoerj/ f>t?e?." jov/js?Eyis Chocolate Ml I MI? I ?????? ?s? Bonbons **???*?????????????????????????.......? Every Package Warranted t If you buy Lowney's Candies in .the original sealed packages you will find them In perfect condition, or money refunded. ?Special" Assortoli , t lb.'inc.; J4 lb. 86c, "SoilTCnlr" . . . , ? lb. floe. ; y, Ib. 3?c. "?nifi-Iran nrautle?" ? Ib.fiOc; >? Ib. 8?c. ?"I'ltiku," ?l'anni???" | ,, so . ,, lh no or''Hnr<iot.mD.n?jt?"| ' m.60c., }? ib.auc. ??nlfera".? Ib. 60c.? % ib. 30c. "Colonial ?am??". . ? Ib. 60c. ; ?,; Ib. ?10c. "Clincfilate I'eppermlnU" 10c. and 26c. ''Chocolate Almond?" . 16c, UQc. and U?)c. Lownesj's Package? are Full Weight._I jears past and moved by law limit, reached East Mathews, bio now Held, lust week, und preached to largt? congre ?utlons last Sunday; He mot tho twenty eight stewards of his chamo to-day, who n.ado a generous provision for his sup? port, and appointed a commlttoo to proviso a houso and furniture, and Dr. ftny will move In next week. The oyster season has opened with grout briskness, and tho Horn Harbor oysters are bringing $1.60 per bushel on the landings. There are but two smaller counties In Die State than this, it having only 100 I Oliare miles und a population of 8,239. Tha lands hi this county rango in price from ?20 lo ftOO per nero, and the People here have tho finest and most productivo oyster grounds in tho State. TAKES NO SOLID FOOD. Wealthy Farmer Has Throat Disease That Baffles Doctors. (Special to The V ..ice-Dispatch.) WINCHESTER, VA., Dec, L?Brondell Bennett, a prominent and wealthy farmer of Bloomery, W, Va., Is at tho' Win? chester Hospital suffering from, a pecu? liar disease of the throat, which h.aa thus far baffled tbe efforts of tbo doc? tors. Ho has not taken solid food for six months and no nourishment of any kind has he taken for nearly ninety hours. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND BLED TO DEATH (Special to Tbo Ttmes-Dttpatcb.) WALKERTON, VA., Deo. 1.?Henry Von Rubinnko, a -sailor, on the vessel _Ljdla. MlddLoton. Ixjng.a^th.0..whari_aear. Walkerton, accidentally ?hot himself in the shoulder Sunday night, November ?f-lh, and bled to death before medicai aid could bo obtained. This was his second trip on the vessel. He waa considered a good man, and.pop? ular with the crew, ? ' Charles City Notes. (Special to Tho Times-Dispatch.) MALVER'N HILL, VA? Dec. 1.?Rev. u. C. Martin, o? Pittsburg, Pa., wtho ha? ueen spending some weeks at Edgefleld, ..?Is farm near Ki.ko. spent ?v few da-yu "With Mr. J. A. Clark, of "Hardens." Miss Anne Leo, Miss Dolly ?Lee- and ~*iss Prances Sparr'ow, of Richmond, are {spending several days at Shirley, the nome of Mrs. Robert Carter. Messrs. Thomas Leigh and James Fish? er of Richmond, aro visiting Mr. Hill ?.?.-trier, of High Hills. ..... Mr. H. S. Saunders, of Upper Shirley, is conlined to bed with neuralgia. Vaughan?Bloxton. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.) . WJH^lAilSBURG, VA., Dec. l.?At tho residence of the bride's mother. Miss C1L. E. Bloxton. o'f Wllllamsburg. and .Mr. L. D. Vaughan of Fauquler county, va., were married at four o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. W. J. King, of tho fresbyterlan Church, performed the cere? mony. Owing to'-"tho fSccnt Illness of the cride, the marriago was very quiet, only a few of tholr most intimate friends being present. Record Weather. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) WYTHE VILLE, VA.. Deo. l.-Last night was the coldest November night which baa been known since record of weather began to bo kept here forty three years ago. Tho government ther? mometer reached two degres bolow zero, four degrees colder than at any timo last winter, Killed by Engine. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.) CLIPTON FORGE, VA.', Dec. l.-Moses Carter, a colored man from' Richmond, was Instantly killed on the Chesapeake and Ohio yard here this morning by a shifter engine while crossing the track near tho freight depot.. a ?. ? Training Ships Sail. (Snecial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)? -.?, - NEWPORT NEWS, VA., Deo. l.-rThQ training ships Essex and Hartford, the latter Adlmlral Farragiiet's old flagship at the battle of Mobile Bay, passed'out the Virginia Capea to-day for an extended cruise with western landsmen aboard. ... CUT THIS OUT ... and mail it to the Interstate "Chemical Company, Baltimore, Mel,, before December 5th, with 5 Coupons from QUAKER 0ELATINE and we will sond you free a beautiful ... CHRISTMAS PRESENT. ?. We will also count it as 25 Coupons in tho $200.00 Cash Prizes offered to the children of iUohmoml and Manchester sending in the largest number of Quakor Golatino Coupons by Decem? ber, 19th, 1003. KELLEY ?c QWJOm&Y? Solo Agents, Richmond, Vq, t.d. WANT HELP OF RAILROADS Jamestown People Seele to Have Transportation Company Sub? scribe to Stock. WORKMAN SERIOUSLY HURT Threw Wet Brasses Into Molt un Mass and Suffered Conse? quences, Which May be Fatal. (Special to Tho Tlmes-Dlepatoh?) NORFOLK, VA?, Dec. 1.?The James twon Exposition Company Is seeking the co-operation df the Insurance as well ns the transportation . Interests In Its ef? forts to complete the million dollar suh scrlptlon to tho Jamestown Exposition stock before January 1st Tho seventcon companies located hero aro considering a subscription of $100,000. ? letter from Representative Folkes, explaining tho status occupied by Ills bill amending the Mann liquor law, was ad? mitted as evidence In tho Corporation Court to-day in the case of McFctrldgo. His application for a liquor license at a place, whoso former proprietor was con? victed of selling to minors, was opposed by Commonwealth Attorney Tllton on the ground that tho Mann law prohibited forever the salo of liquor on premisos whoro tho law against Sunday selling or salo to minors has been violated. Mr. Folkes wrote that he hae sought to havo an explicit provision of this kind Inserted In the Mann bill, but without success. The Legislature, ho held, appeared to tie willing to leave this to, tho courts. Tho caso was taken under advisement. Tho stockholders of tho Chesapeake Transient Company to-day decided to In? crease the capital stock of the company to ono million dollars, instead of two. Tho road will Immediately bo douhlo tracked from Norfolk to Cape Henry and Virginia Beach. The ladles of Norfolk have sold to date $12,600 of Jamestown Exposition stock, Assistant District Attorney Hugh Miller returned to-day from a Northern trip. He declaros that the North .will assist the project at tho proper timo, as Is shown by the lettor of ex-President Cleve? land addressed to him. WAS BADLY INJURED. S. O. Dlxon, of Norfolk, wae seriously Injured by an explosion of solid and molten brass at the navy yard to-day. His thigh was fractured, he was burned and received Internal Injuries from throwing wet engine brasses from the receiving ship Franklin's dismantled en? gines Into a vat of molten brass. Realizing the danger to the prospects of the Democratic party In Portsmouth of having lees than the full registered voto on the poll books, the Domacratlc City Executive Comrnltteo haa issued a strong appoal to the voters, to pay their poll taxes at once and avoid the danger of any combination ot hostile elements, which might be formed to defeat the city Demacracy. Tho force of trained sailors and lands? men at the navy yard In this city was dra^vn-^ a>pon .this morning . for ; ??at,?? three.l??r?dred men t?-make up the efew of the new battleship Missouri, which, two years behind her contract time, was placed In commission at the yards of her. builders, the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, this morning. Tho men to make up the crew of th? big battleship were ail taken from tne receiv? ing ship Franklin, and they were sent to Newport News aboard a navy yard tug. Captain C?wles, detached from the Bu? reau of Navigation at Washington, to take command of the- Missouri, is brother-in-law of the President His com? mand of the new ship is regarded as-an orivlablo billet. The commanding officer and most of his? staff have arrived at Newport News, along with sixty petty ofllcers, who will command the various squads of enlisted men. Lieutenant Kenneth R, Castloman, who has been stationed aboard the receiving ship Frankln, for some months past. Is one of tho officers assigned to tho new fighter. STRANGE SUICIDE. Man Wealthy and Enjoying All Comforts of Life Kills Himself. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.. NEWCASTLE. VA., Dec. 1.?After hav? ing spent an eventful Ufo in singleness and luxury Paris O. Reynolds, ono of tho most respectable citizens of the Sinking Creek Valley. In Craig county, ended his life last evening about 6 o'clock by blowing his brains out with a pistol. Mr. Reynolds was never married, and spent his life with his two sisters, who loved and cared for him as sisters only do, and with these devoted companions he se?m to spend a happy life In his palatial country home. If fine lands, a beautiful.home and plenty of money make life worth living, the deceased had no occasion to commit the rash act. Nothing unusual was seen to his con? duct, and no reason can be assigned, but only conjecture, temporary insanity. He I was once prominent In tho politics of ? this his native county, once having filled the office of superintendent of schools, and his Intelligent opinion on many Im? portant questions wa? much valued by his neighbors and many friends. His sad end Is much deplored, and his rela? tives, who are numerous In this section, have the sympathy of all who knew him. SOUTHSIDE DOCTORS. Prominent Citizen Comes Here for Pasteur Treatment. (Special to Tbe Tlaiea-Plepiitcb.) WAVERLY, VA? Deo, l.-The South sido Virginia Medical Association met In the Town Hall at this place to-day. Dr, O, C, Wright, of Jarratto, presided o\er the meeting, and Dr. Lof tin, of Em? porta, acted as secretary. Dr. Joel Crawford, of Yale, read an able paper, upon tho subjoet, "Pnoumonla," Mr. George A. Harrison, a prominent citizen of Sussex, who was blUen by a mad dog about ono woeh ago, loft for tho Pasteur Institute, in Richmond, this af? ternoon, In company with Hon. ?. H. Llrdsong, where ho will receive treat? ment. Prospective Society Wedding, (Spoetai to Tlio Tllflf?.D|jp?ttli,, BCOTTSBURO, VA., Deo. 1.?The mar? riage of tho Hon. Win. Wheeler Clark, of Banister Lodse, only two miles distant, will bo one of tho most notod evouta of tho season In thle part of Southsldo Vir? ginia? Tho ceremony will take placo in Trinity Church, South Boston, Va? on Tuesday, Docember 16th, at half-past l o'clock, Mlsn Clark is ono of tho near descend? ant of tho ram?n? Patrick Henry and In one of tho most accomplished young ladles of thla section. Hundreds of Invitations have gone out to friends, the county ovei1. Mr. und Mrs. Joseph W. Martin re? turned this afternoon to tholr home, As? pen Hill, after having taken an extended wedding tour. Mrs. H. C Beckett ha? spent a small part of tho fall and a large part of the winter with special Wends In Favmvillo, V*:: ;..,.'..,.... CEYLON ARE THE PUREST AND BEST, BEINO ABSOLU?ELY WHOLESOME AND HVaiENIC. AT ALL GROCERS' BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECT PROFESSOR Abram P. Staples Succeeds Pro ? icssor Vance at Washing? ton and Lcc. (Special to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch.) LEXINGTON, VA., Dec. l.-Tho board of trustees of Washington and Leo Uni? versity last night elected Mr. Abram P. Staples, of Roanoko, to tho professorship of law, made vacant by tho resignation of Professor W. R. Vaneo. Mr. Staples Is a nephew of the late Judge Waller R. Staples, of tho Virginia Court ot Appeals. Ho was educated at Richmond Coltego, taking A. B. and B. L. degreos, and has had a successful law practice in Roan? oko as a member of tho firm of Scott & Staples, l-lo had strong endorsements from tho judges of the Virginia Supremo Court, rrorn many circuit Judges, and from the bare of Richmond, Lynchburg and Roanoke. Ho will begin his duties hero January 1st. Ho Is aged about forty-five yoars and Is married. Tho board adopted plans for the pro? posed dormitory building, and the build? ing commission waa authorized to select lho sito and make othor arrangements tor tho building. ? Professor A. L. Nelson, in recognition of his fifty years' service In tho Unl ?'?erslty, was mado dean'of tho academic faculty. Professor D. C. Humphreys was made dean of tho wigl fleering faculty?. Ten of tho fifteen members of tho board were pre&ant, as follows; Tho rector, Dr. G. B. Strlckler; Attorney-General W. A. Anderson, and Mrs, J. S. Munce, of Richmond; Dr. R. H. Fleming, of Lynch? burg; Rev. A. H. Hamilton, of Augusta county; Mr. L. H. Cocke, of Roanoke, and Judge. W. P. Houston, Messrs. W. A. Glasgow and A. T. Barclay, of Lexing? ton. PORTSMOUTH COUNCIL OPPOSE BLAND BILL (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.) NORFOLK, VA., Dec. 1.?Tho City Council of Portsmouth' to-night ' took drastic' action in opposition to Delegate Eland's bill to take from tho body the election of Important city officers. A committee headed by Chairman Brlnson will Immediately leave for Richmond to oppose Blartd's bill. ?; .;,' NAnti-Tru?t?Bill.^Tprda'. - -. The Senate Committee on ?General Laws will at 10 A-lM. to-day take.up the-Barks? dale anti-trust bill. A hearing will be givfen to any who .desire it Mr. Braksdale Is himself chairman of the committee which will consider the bill. The measure is along the lines of anti-trust laws In other States, and Is drastlo in its terms. D. W. West Dead. (By Associated Press.) NEW ORLEANS, LA., Deo. 1.?D. W. West, formerly manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company office, in this city, and an' old time operator and one of the best electricians in the South, died Iti Mobile to-night of pneumonia. CONDUCTOR LEFT BY HIS TRAIN Saw It Rushing on to Destruc? tion and Was Helpless to Prevent It; (Special to The Timos-Dlspatch,) BLUEFIELD, W. VA.. Dec. 1.?Ono ot the most frightful wrecks in tho history of the Norfolk and Western Is reported from the kenova Division. About 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning two freight trains collided head-on near the little station, Lenore, and the result was two killed, while a third trainman sus? tained such fearful Injuries that ho is re? ported as having died since, and the fourth and last victim of the disaster is said to bo fatally hurt. The original orders of the eastbound freight called for a stop at Canterbury, where the crew were to receive further orders. When Canterbury was reached Engineer Flser brought the train to a standstill, and the conductor alighted and went Into the telegraph office. Coming out a mo? ment or two later with his new orders, which wero to wait at that place (Can? terbury) until the westbound freight passed, the conductor was horrified to see his train fast pulling out and already beyond recall. He made desperate ef? forts to attract tho attention of the engineer or some member of he crew, but to no aval!, and a3 It was then too late to accomplish anything by telegraphing ahead, could only stand helpless and torror-strloken and watch his train rush on,to certain destruction. The ill-fated train had gone probably flvo miles, when, without a moment's warning, tlio headlight of tho westbound '. freight flashed In the oyos of tho unsus? pecting engineer and fireman. Thoro was no time to apply the brakes or reverse tho lever before tho two engines Intel 'crashed together. Both engines wero literally torn to plecas and about twenty cars were piled In ? heap. Under this mass of wreckugo Engineer Charley Mitchell, of the west? bound trulli, was burled, nnd It Is sulcl that it was fully two hours before hla body could be recovered. When finally gotten out ho wus, of course, dead, uiui it Is not thought that lie lived a moment after tho crush came, Frank Sullivan, llroman on tho west? bound train, was killed Instantly his body being badly mangled. Brakomiin linger, also of tho west? bound trulli, had both lugs cut off. Ho was brought to Williamson, and It la ronortod that lie died thero Jato ?Sunday ovenlng. Tho llreman on the eastbound train, whoso namo could not be learned, is said to havo been fatally Injured. Ho was brought to Williamson, whero ho Is re? ceiving surgical attention, but little hopo of saving his Ufo W entertained. Engineer Flser escaped serous Injury, ? All of tho victims wero Kenova Division men, and resided at P.or|smouth. 1 Engineer Mitchell was a nativo of Bot etourt county. Va., and hi* romains will he pake? to Buchanan, in that county, fov |r,ter,iner>t, passili? through, h?ro o? Wo. 4 this morning. THEY BRING MONEY HOME Negroes Who Work at the North During the Summer Spend Earnings Freely at Home. NEW KIND OF CORN SHUCKING The Girts and the Red Ear Cut no Figure, But the Occasion Was Much Enjoyed. Bpoclol to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch.) CARTERSVILLE, VA? Dec, L-.Mueh Northern monoy Is now being put Into tht? cash drawers hero In Cnrtorsvlllo, Each train brings somo of tho colored population who havo beon working In th(? North for a season and tho cold weather has made thorn turn their faces homeward. Ail corno back with plenty of money, which they, spend liberally, and they say It Is well earned. They say thoy havo to work hard for ovory penny. Ro',, W. R. Wlngftcld, tho now pastor en ,'h" Cartersvllle Circuit, returned from Amelia Thursday, bringing with him his wife and three llttlo boys. Thoy nro now comfortably settled In tho parsonago, nnd are fast winning their way Into tho hearts of tho people. Mr. Wlngfleld preachod nt Hopowoll Church on Sunday. You havo heard of tho old-fashioned "corn shucking" whon lads and lassies gathered In tho odorous barns, and when the finding ot a rod oar moant so much to both. There seems to. bo a now-fash toned "corn shucking" now, and In tho make-lip, tho girls havo beon loft out. Such an enjoyablo occasion drow many young and old men to tho home of Mr. T. J. Harrison last Friday night. Until 12 o'clock the party strlppod tho shucks from tho oar, amid merry Jest. Then all repaired to the dining hall, where a bountiful supper was waiting to be served by tho host. MUSICAL MELANGE. After tho supper, tho guests filled tho parlors and with delightful music by Mr. Eugene Davis, of Richmond, with his banjo, and Messrs. Madison Trico and Junius Floraming, with violin and ac cordlonl Tho feature of the evening was tho banjo music and humorous stories of Mr. Eugene Davis, who entertained the crowd until after 3 o'clock, when each man re? turned to his homo thoroughly pleased with the happenings of the evening. Dr. James, a Prosbyte?lan evangelist, of Frederlcksburg, Va., has held a . series of meetings In the Presbyterian Church here during the past week. On Sunday he filled .the pulpit of Dr. J. E. Gwatkln, who was In North Carolina on that day. CHILD BURNED. A llttlo child of Mr. Guthrle, the miller for Mr. A. F. Moon, at Tamworth, Va? barely escaped a horrible death last Fri? day night The mother, It seems, had left the children for a while, while 6ha attended to some work out of doors, and the little one's dress, caught tire from ar> open . fireplace. The . body was badly burned and.the child's suffering Intense, hut It ts reported as being somewhat moro comfortable to-day. NEW ABUTMENTS. Much Opposition to Reported Ghange of Postmasters. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlsnatch.) UHEBTBR, VA., Dec. 1.?Rev. J. T. ?feweil and family left here at noon yes? terday for his new appointment at Lynch ourg, and Rev. A. C. Jordan and family took tho parsonage at the same hour, to servo the people here. A large committee oi the members of the church and friends ..ere attended the departing pastor to the ?.ram, and gave a hearty welcome and reception to tho Incoming pastor and amlly. After a bounteous reception tho new pastor and family wero loft In full possession of the large and commodious, an newly painted rectory. Tho concerte abutmenos to the Fami? glile and Powhatan Railroad bridge wero completed here to-day, and Mr. John aosoy. who had charge of the sarno, dis? missed his forco of hands, and left by tho evening electric car for his home and *ork In Richmond, where his employes uri? engaged on tho now Catholic Catho ??ral. It Is rumored hero to-day that tho post ?flice at this placo has been taken from ?Mr, John TS. Perdue, who has served tho people most acceptably tor several years, and given to another, but if such be truo, ?nero will bo a howl mado to the depart? ment, as the patrons of all political affiliations will doubtless protest against both the change of postmaster and loca? tion, as tho office Is now centrally lo? cated,, and best located, both for tho f.ovemmcnt and the business of the placo, as well as the general satisfaction with tho present postmaster, JOHN W. GATES IS TO HUNT IN VIRGINIA (Special to The 'Hmos-Dlspatch,) NORFOLK, VA., Dec. L?John W. Gates and Dr. Emraerson, of Baltimore. arrived here to-day on a week's hunting trip. Hallr-Packett. fSp?cial to The Tlme?-DI?patch.) HEA'i.iovlLLix!, VA., Doc. ?.-Mr. John Hall and Miss Mamie packett were un ted In marriage Friday at the Me ho li t Church. Irvlngton, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. M. Anderson. The church was beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe, in front of the chan? cel was a large uroh with curved latier? ais on each e de, under whloh tne ce ? mony was performed. . Messrs. Charlie Califs and Ernest Meeklne acted as ush? ers, The groomsmen were ?Mr. G. ?. ? w eth, Mr. William Benson and ?Mr. Clay Lankford, while Miss Lillian Row?.', Misa O??. Doggett and Lillian Nowbl.l acted hs bridesmaids. The wedding march ?vas beautifully rendered by Mrs, W. J. New bill, After tho wedding a reception was given at the homo of the bride. Miss Pnckett In tlio daughter of Mr. George Ft. Packett, one of tbo most prominent citizens of weems, whllo Mr. Hall, ll?j groom, Is one of the best known young men of Irvlngioii, Ilo Is conn clod with the. oyster business of C.iliourno Bros, & Howeth, of Lancaster county. Ransone?Ketnor. (Special to The Timen.Dispatch.) llEAIliav'ILLb). VA., Dec. 1.?A pretty ceremony woe performed last week at tho. ICilmarr.ock Hotel, tlio contraotliig parti s being Mr. John Runsouo and M ss Dora M'tiior, both of Carrotomnn, The cere? mony WiiH performed In the parlor of the hoiul liv Uov. L. It. Combs. Both of tlio young peoplo mo well known nnd wry popular throughout Lancaster county. QINCE the WAR SbsiSl00?384" Now oven 40 ??????ANP LiKtUV TO Remain the only real cure .for RheuiTiatism ?no ?-? biqod relation?, At ?.niggiwa. 7??. Botti?. Postal bringe bootttet Wu. ?. Muu.?e, t!n.T?rfUy Places ?ew Vork. b This is the time to make tbe hearts o? the home people glad by tbo purchase of a fine |%l ? ??? ?^or ^10 World's Best Makes, and VI JaIuIIh *'1? mosfc c"*>* cal experts acknowledge I I?1|IWm the truth of our claim. ij W MlllUIIIIUj lllllllk.W) reprosent all the improvements of the modern Piano. The reputation of these factories stands at the tup of tho list, and the greatest satisfaction follows your purchase. Our prices are lowest, and OUR TERMS ARE MADE TO fUiT THE PURCHASER. Bring the.neglected Piano into use by buying a PIANOLA. With its aid you can play all the music you wish to hear, and especially the most difficult compositions?all the popular operas, cake walks, dances, rag times, sacred music, &c. A clergyman writes tts: "I had no idea my VICTOR TALKING would prove such a source of pleasure. I wouldn't be with? out it." So it will be with you. Come and hear them?they are wonderful entertainers. Prices From S15.00 Up, A prominent west-end lady says : " I use my REGINA MUSIC BOX constantly, and it often aids me in entertain?'ng callers. Every one remarks upon .its sweel?. tone." Hee if they will not do the same for you. , Always in tune and in good order. ? Prices From $9.00 Up. &G0? Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. UNPOPULAR CHANGE OF BOAT SCHEDULE Poll Taxes Being Paid at a ' Great Rate?Telephone Dividend. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.) FKt?OKRlCKSBUBG. VA., Dec. 1?The merchants of this city are greatly exer? cised over the change of schedule of the steamer Tourist, of the People's L/lno, Wulch formerly left hero at. 11? o'clock ?.. M., and now leave? at 6:30 A.. M. As uie steamer does not reach, hero until 'trom flvo to seven o'clock tho evening be ???, ? does not givo tho people of the ?appa?iannock Valley, who have largely patronized this lino, sutilcient timo In .?hlch to malto their purchases. This ?.earner under the old schedule was a iHfgo factor in bringing trade trom the nappanontiock River, which naturally be? longs to this city, but which had been diverted to Baltiinoro and other points. The merchants say that with tho cnange of schedule tho facilities will bo no botter than before tho People's Line was stab ?"Siied, and that trade will be lost to i' redoncksburg. Tho matter was dis? cussed at a meeting? of- the Business Men s Association last night, -.and the public interest Committee of the organl ir.Vlon was Instructed to hold ? conferonao with Mr. ??. D. Carter president of the iompany, and report what etapa would be nocessaiy to effect ..le restoration of the old schedule, The people here have become thorough? ly aroused to the fact that unless thoy pay their poll tjix they will be dlsquall ned trom voting In the next election, and the result Is there has been a steady stream of taxpayers pouring Into tho treasurer's ofllce. it was announced that these taxes would have to bo paid before tho llrst of Decomber? but it lias now been ascertained that the time for paying In order to voto does- not- expino uniti ueoember.l2th. .?...? ..?.. .'. >?<-. stockholders "pf. tho" Spotsylvanla Telepnone Company have declared a di? vidend of- W ' -per ? cent.? -on ?'? stock, and ciected. the .'.following...officers, for 1001: .president,- James =*-. Turnley;? Treasu.er, T. A. htarrla;.Secretary.?W.B. Warren; ousTneSs Manager,M. F. Walte; Boaid of Directors, Dr. J, p. Pu.lliam ?. A. Carnor, 13. D.Cole.C. R. Gole-man,?J. 11, Blscoe, T. W. Dow and L. K. Colbert. A mass meeting of cltl?ens of Spotsyl? vanla county will be held at Spotayl vnnla Courthouse on Monday next, court day to diseuse ?ooa roads, at which It It understood that road commissioner's will be appointed. Miss Cfirrlo Belle Qulnn, daughter of Captain S. J. Qmnn, of this city and Mr. ?..liver Eaetburn Mor lson, soil Of Mr. T. K. Morrison, of'Spotsylvanlu county, wer? man-led here last night at the residence of the brido I-lev. Dr. T. S. Duna way, of the Baptist Church, officiating. The att?n? uants wero Mr. S. IS. lOastbum nnd Mies iMatt.o D. Quinti, Mr. S. B. Qulnn and i\.Mr3 Grace Morrison. Mr. and Mra. Mor? rison left on the night train Cor a North? ern trip. CLUBS AND LIQUOR. A Plan by Which Bona Fide Ones Can be Protected. Senator Mollwaliio and Delegate Lassi? 1er, of Petersburg unit Delegato \V. D. Curdwell, of (innover, were ?liting In the Penato Ohainbcr yeatoiday afternoon when tho conversation -drifted, Jo the ? proportion to require club.i to pay reali? ! lar bur-room license. All agreed thnt tin? j would bo a hardship fur the reputable tona ildo suolai clubs, und each begun Biiipllng nrouiiil In his ?ray matter fir I nome suggestion of a device by which lim cliiby might be saved. Finally nil agreed that tho clubs could agree to buy liquor In such quantity as they desired nini lo Charge no profit "? U, bin to dispense It at exact cost. Only those who drink will pay for the liquor. ? ticket la umile iiKalust tho man, and when the supply Is exhausted thos? who luivo introniteli lho buffet divido the cost Of tho liquor uniong themselves pro rata. All tliroo gentlemen agreed Mint thin would not be a ?<ulu und that there wns Ho law which could touch a club under thla plan. It was, thoy .-aia. just as If u man kept a decanter on his sideboard. < unii Invited his uuests lo drink, lie paid I for it Just at-the cost of tho liquor |n I quantity. The gentlemen admitted thut thi? would not reach the mushroom club, but they wero not responsible tor that, | can be relied on to;ctire quickly'' head, throat or chest colds. Stops'; all achea and palne Immediately. PRICE, ! Oc PER BOX. Sold by Reliable Druggists. Neuralgia Tablets will euro any form of headache or neuralgia.within ten minutes. Pre? pared only by ? J. M. BUNKS, Tho Prescription Druggist, Hancock and Clay Streets, and Bev " erly and Handolph Streets, RICHMOND, VA. msamtsmajmEEmwrn L J. Hayden Manufacturer ol ? ' ??USE I?. uteuutt Uwiw. o? li? MuK.UV ???a???. v-ui'uo un ?ju.cu?k? ur nu Unit?, I curt m ?Unutieo? Wui lue kiwwu tu Uiu uuuiau ree? or uu cum?u, uu mutter wbiit your uueuae, .let? iit-o?, ur uuucUuu 'way Uu. ??uu reaiurt? yuu (a Uul'lflCL OuuiLu. 1 cut? Ilio tulluniutl oUtwaci; ln-ui-l lIUou?, CuUauIUuUo?,- .Jluou. iMuutf, Liu-r. iliucidur. I'll?? lu. uuy lor m. ?uru.'o, ?4uui>>. am??? ?-?oui, uuu?a. ??yupcusiu, luuiy?*. iiuu. Cuuotliiatu.u. Uhuuiuulluiu lu any lore, l'allia, uui? Acuca ot i?uy lilutl. ?Julila.?licuucuul liuuule?, ?ol'eb, SlflU Ulai-uaoa. ?11 Itclnu?? tt?? ?llt.UUa. Lu UNI?,?), or l'ui.uiuoula. L kef?. G?f? uilueics, lioiia, Luurar. lb? worst (uruia, with? oui mu uso ot kniie ur Instruments; i-caep.?, ? I'llui?.?? on tuce unii ????? ; IJluliotfi ..f Klilui-yn, or llrislii's Pluvnw ut Ills Kl.luaT?. I cure uuj ul?oa??'. no matter ot ??'Out uature. Mu?lela, ?rut lu une imKIivs!. t?y BXproi.ii. Kor lull pur. s ticuliir? hciii) 4 ?????????? ?tanni far ?newer Brauch llore. Nu. 404 We? nruail SJri'?t. R|i?hmi>ni? ??? MUST HAVE AN EARLY ELECTION Judge Wood's Response to Pe? tition From Many Voters, (Special to Tho Times-Dispatch.) HOANOK... VA., Dec?. 1.-Judge John \V", Woods, of the Hustings Conn, Issued u writ this morning ordering, u local op lion election on December 31st. Tho dry peoplo presented him a peti? tion, signed by -i'H voters, who had voted In tho lust election, at which l.CUO votes wem tust. The tiri? expect to hold tito election later, but found, upon Invetuigu lion, Huit owlns to'the cmiMtltutioual pro? visions, thoy would not bu abi??? to havo an election until after nest June. Will Make an Inquiry, (By Associated G???*,.) WASHINGTON, Doc. 1.-Senator Mori. tau t?-Uay introduced resolutions author-" Ulna the Committee on tntw-0?.e?.nlu Canals to investigate tho part alleftd to ha vu been taken by the Tr?%n8-Cont1neip.?l. Rullroarta tn the Isthmian Canal ma'.ie.?, and aUo to Inquire into the pUp? ci Lb? Intci.Oceunlc Canal ^emuliselo?