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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28

charming and winsome little actress. and
claims TO have made q host OF friends
wherever she has appeared. Her support
ing company is reputed TO DO GOOD one.
The engagement is for three nights.
FRANK MAYO.
This well-known actor will appear at the
Theatre in three performances, CON-
rnencinc Friday evening. He will be seen
in HIS own romantic drama, Nordeck, and
his idvl OF the backwoods, Davy
Crockett" Both author and plays are
known here, and on previous occasions
have merited much praise. Nordeck is q
well.told story of Prussian-Polsnd In the
early part of the eighteenth century. at
which time political antagonism was pro-
ductiye OF many family teuds Mr.. Mavo's
Davy Crockett stands alone in its strength,
as does the Rip Van Wrinkle of jefferson.
ANY one VINO can find pleasure in Mr..
Jeiierson's RIP" will surely do so in Mr..
Mayo's Dayy Crockett. Nordeck will be
given on FRIDAY evening. and Davy
Crockett at the matinee and evening per-
Torrance on Saturday. Mr.. Mayo always
has a good company. The scenery for the
production is carried by tho management.
Sale of seats for any Of Mr.. MayO's per-
formanccs will begin Thursday morning
at the box office of the Theatre.
AMozARr cHoEUs.
Invitations have been issued by the No
Fart Association for the formation Of o
chorus of about sixty voices, which will
appear occasionally at tho musiodies. The
new organization will have the best wishes
of music-lovers.
The plan is to limit the number Of the
permanent chorus, that most effectual
work may be accomplished, while for spe-
cial occasions it may be augmented to any
desired size
Rehearsals commence this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
LIE LURE.
Gravesend Deep In Mud-Thc Latoh""
Oncning at Cincinnati.
By telegraph TO the Dlspatch.l

fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
NV YORK, September 27.-The Grave
send track was deep IN mud.
First race-Sweepstakes for beateh
horses. 81 900 added. six iurlongs-1anner
won: Aurania second, Sorrento tnrd'
Time. i:1S1a. -,
Second race-Handicap sweepstakes
Il 900 added one mile and q sixteenth
Reporter won; Sluggard second, Now or
Never third. Time. l:jli5.
Third race-Seabreeze stakes for three
vear-olds, - 200 added. one mile aud a
sixteenth-Chosapeake won; 81. james
second, Anne Boleyn (gelding) third'
Time. l:511E.
Fourth race-second special, for three
wear olds. g, 500 added-Los Angeles won
Eon second, Prince Royal third. Ilme'
1897.
Fifth race-two-year-o sweepstakes
8 600 added. five and half iurlongsII
The Flutter (filly) won; Stratagem seconu'
Alronoun third. Time, Ill.
Sixth receive eighths Of a mile. three
year-olds, selling sweepstakes, $1,000 add
ed-IIouston won; RancOcas second. Ma
ME d. third. Time, l:03l5.
LAToNIA FALL MEETING Al CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI. ONO September 27.-Open-
ing of the fall meeting of the Latohia
Jockey Club.
First race-one mile-Sportsman won
Catalpa second, Flitaway third. lime
La 2-5 ~
Second receive furlongs-Berdella
won: Miss Hawkins second, Eugenia third.
Time. 1904 A..
Third race-onemile and seventy yards
Major Tom won; Tenacity second, ROBIN
third. Time, l:50 2-5.
Fourth race-one and one quarter miles
Al Aorf,v, ~ caanpI IA
milla third. Time. PIP Is.
Fifth receive aud one half furlongs-
Valera won: Boseton second, Dungarayan
third. Time, Ill 2-5.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
Fire in Ciarksvfiie, Tenn.
NY tAIeeranh 70 the Dispatch

CLAnEsvIr.LE, lynn, September "a
fire broke out in the cellar OF McGhee,
Brothers grocery store this morning ana
spread TO The adjoining store, which IS oc-
cupied by the same firm as a dry-goods
store. The back Of the dry goods store OF y.
Rosenfeld Il Sons, next door to the burning
building. caught FIRE, causing damage
10 the stock by Water and smoke. Inc
$s5.Ooo stock OF McGhee Brothers her .o - o.; an
surance. Rosenfelds loss is covered by
insurance. as is also that of Roberts. FUR
niture-dealer. The loss on the buildings
occupied by McGhee Brothers is $5:Ooo.
sbout one third OF which Is covered py
insuraucs. The total loss by tho frs -
$4,000. Two young men had narrow o.
cApss for their lives
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
THE EX-MAYOR BURIED.
The Remains of Colonel Darlington In
TERED in HOLLYWOOD.

All that was mortal of Colonel William
G. Darlington was consigned TO tine dusl
in tine new portion OF Hollywood cemetery
yesterday.
The remains reached here at 1880 O'Clock
in the forenoon from Williamsburg. They
were met at the depot 10y all OF the city
officers with the exception of Mayor Ely
son. who was unavoldaDly out of the city,
"A large number of the members OF Lee
Camp. committees from Hines Lodge. n.
T.: lraterull Lodge, 4. +. and A. NJ, and
Leo Lodge, h. Of H.. and a large number
Of policemen and citizens generally.
The ca~kct was opened on the platform
nj the depot In order that the Knights OF
Honor might identity their dead brother,
which Is one Of the requirements OF their
order.
The procession was quite long one and
moved in tuo following order: Il. J.. Lee
Camp iu carriages honorary pal!-bcarers,
active pall-bearers city officials; knights
ot Honor: Knights of Pythias; Masonic
committee: hearse containing remains
family OF the deceased; friends aud cltl-
zen, generally.
Al The grave Rev. DR.. Lambeth read the
Methodist burial-seryice aud prayers were
offered by Rev. l.. a. Cutler, Of the Disci-
plc- and Rev. ). c. Clopton, of the Baptist
Jhurchc-.
The Pytbians. Knights Of Honor, and
Masons closed the exercises with their
services.
There were many handsome floral offer
incs, one of which was sent by Mayor Ely
ION. Ii WIS made Ia the shape Of harp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
THE NEWS or MANCHESTER.
Personal and Other Items of Interest from
Across the James.

A negro man giving the name Of William
| Taylor was lodged in the city iail yester-
/ day morning, and when taken before the
MAYORS Court tomorrow he will have TO
answer the charge OF stealing COW be-
l longing to Mrs. II. ID. Atkins. IL was
abOut o'clock in the morning that Oficer
Moles learned that the accused was offer
: 'ng 70 sell a COW to Mr.. stein very cheaply.
He was arrested and about noon the AMI
nal was identified as the property of Mrs.
Atkins. who lives at the corner OF Lighth
and Everett streets.
The Old Dominion Cotton-Mills. which
had been idle for q considerable while, par
italy resumed operations few days ago,
and il is expected that they will start out
tomorrow morning with full force OF
operatives. Several hundred persons,
chiefly women and girls. are employed at
this factory and il is a source OF congratu-
lation that they Will be given employment
again.
II is understood that on the second Mon
dav in October (court-day) conference or
mass-meeting of Chesterfield Republicans
will be held to talk over the situation.
One prominent Manchester Republican IS
of the opinion that Sheriff Southwark, OF
Henrlco, will be endorsed by Republican
mass-meetings throughout. the district IL
no Republican convention ls neld.
/ he EONifl Ultti4llp W Ot AAtlL ~ lf'RNtN
Hall this afternoon at o'clock under the
auspices of the railroad branch OF the
Young Mems Christian Association pro-
misses to be of unusual interest. There
will be speeches by Key. !. j. Spencer, of
the Missionary weekly, Mr.. II. o. Williams,
State secretary. and perhaps others. A
large choir will furnish the music.
A meeting of ladies Will be held at the
Balnbridoe-Street Baptist church at
Il ~ IN hn M n
missions. Mrs. William f. Hatcher Will
be present and deliver an address.
Hands have been engaged for the last
two or three DAYS connecting the tracks
of the Southside Street-Car Line with
those of the Richmond and Manchester
railway at the corner OF Seventh and Perry
streets.
Rev. c. C. Wertenbakcr. of Laurel-Street
Methodist church, in Richmond, will
preach at the Central Methodist church
this morning.
William Bronaugh. son of Treasurer
BronGugh, has gone TO Ber-yvllle to attend
the military school there, and Bransf0rd
Cox. son Of Mr.. William Cox, has left for
Blacksburg College.
The funeral Of the infant daughter of
Mr.. W. Y. Bradshaw took place yesterday
morning. MIR. Bradshaw, who was at work
in Birmingham at the time Of the child $
death. reached home in time for the ser
vices.
DR.. L. r. Chiles. of Princess Anne
county, who was called here 10y the illness
of his sister, Mrs. V. +. Snellngs, has re-
turned home. Mrs. Snellings continues
quite sick.
MIR. Frank Fitzgerald, of South Carolina,
formerly of this city. is here on visit.
There will be an interesting missionary
meeting at the Clopton-Street Baptist
church this afternoon.
Miss May Bronaugh will leave in a few
days tor West Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
POLITICAL CANVASS.
A CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE WHO
NEVER VOTED IN VIRGINIA.
George T. Mills, OF Pennsylvania, Repub-
can Stsndard-Bearer in the Ninth
Observation-Disclosures Canvass.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ABINGDON. Va. September 20. 1890.
The congressional canvass is warming up
in the Ninth district. The Republicans
have in the field George 7. Mills. of Penn
sylyania. who Is man OF considerable
means and will spend his money freely
He has never voted in Virginia, but has
always held his citizenship in the Twenty
third Ward OF Philadelphia. The follow
ing conversation took place on our streets
between two Republicans the day after the
convention.
Citizen: Who was nominated"
Delegate MIR. Mills, of Pennsylvania
oh, of Pulaski"
Citizen Carpet bagger?"
INFLUENCE AND DOODLE.
This sentiment generally prevails
amongst the better element of the Rcpub-
lican party, and although every influence,
will be brought TO bear and boOule
freely used to bring all of them in, many
who have cut loose from the party Will
vote for Mr.. Buchanan.
POWERFUL CANVASS.
Mr.. Buchanan is in his district canvass
ing, and his powerful speeches are having
the desired effect. Judge Z. i. Hutton,
one Of our ablest political sneakers, has
also taken the stump. He speaks at Glade
Spring. this county, Saturday night.
The Federal building is completed and -
the handsomest structure In southwest
Virginia, costing $500
FLoUBIHIYG SCHOOLS.
Never before have our schools for young
ladies-the Martha Washington College
and the Stonewall Jackson Institute been
in such a fourishng condition. Both are
crowded to their utmost capacity. and each
is constructing $4,000 additions TO its re-
spective building Our other schools have
opened with an unusually large attendance.
Abingdon is rapidly becoming a great edu-
cational centre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
HOW STRAW HATS ARE MADE.
An Establishment Hero Where Raw Ma
teriAI IL Converted Into Headgear.

teFiAl - NouNtTtFu AhtO tittukehNs
Nessrs. Stokes & Simmons have estab-
h,hed in connection with their business q
factory for the manufacture Of lower
grades OF straw hats. THIS establishment
70 almost the only one Of the kind in the
South and employs large number OF ope-
ntlyes. including a dozen girls, who are
quite skilful.
but few people have any idea how hats
er- manufactured, and a visit TO this es-
'4ullshmcnt is interesting and instructive.
lie straw ~ shipped from nearly every
garj of the world. but principally from
jaYau. From tins country II comes most
r4feiully packed and generally wrapped in
large sheets of paper with Japanese writing
avon 10. When shipped the straw comes
20 long strips. and this upon reaching the
factory 10 sewed together by the girls en-
loved and then moulded over steel and
plaster casts into the desired shapes.
The straw before being thus moulded
rutergOes O steaming process, which rem
ders II phable and easy 10 be shaped. Al
tcI being thus moulded the straw-or en-
tryo lat, as IL may be more properly call
-uudergoes several other processes bg
which its shape is gradually improved. II
). then painted over with gluey sub
''-nce, which gives stiffness, and after be-
;Lg dried the band and lining are added.
Nrs.rs. Stokes 4 Simmons expect TO add
- their force Of hands and manufacture
much finer grade OF goods when they
get their plant in successful operation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
To Advertise Our Advantages Abroad.
RICHMOND, VA. September "a. 1890.

To the Editor of The Disraicb:
In your report of the meeting of the
State Board Of Aericultureli is stated that,
acting upon the report, OF the Committee
bnpdred comics per month of the Southern
T Pianitr, at cost Of fifty dollars, for distrI-
bntion In England, Scotland. and Ireland.
This is incorrect, and in Justice t to or the
board ought to be, set right. Inc order
was for five hundred copies per month OF "a
SPECIAL immigration edition of the Planter,
bound up with the ordinary monthly issue
OF the Journal, such edition to contain I
official information on Immigration mat mat
tiers TO be furnished by. the Commissioner
of immigration. In this way intending
immigrants will have brought before them
reliable information and general know
ledge of the agricultural position OF the
State in a much fuller form than could oe
conveyed in any advertisement unless OF
very lengthy and costly character,
Yours truly, j. +. JACKSON, Editor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
TWENTY DEAD.
Result of "A Wreck on the Union Pacific
Telescope.
/ nv telegraph 10 the Dispatch.


WAIIA-WALLA, WASH, September a.
Through gentleman from Pendleton news
was received this morning OF railroad
disaster at " aucanza, eight miles east OF
Shoshone. on the Oregon Short Line, at
o'clock Friday morning.
The station is the passing. point, Tor the
Union Pacific fast mail trains. Inc east
time and side-tracked. A minute later the
west-bound train ran in. The switch to
the main track was closed and it ran ahead
on into the east bound train. telescoping
the train and wrecking both engines.
The informant says the passenger cars
were all smashed; when ne lef' that twen-
~ dead bodies had been taken out, and IL
was thought there were more in the wreck.
Fridays trains were all abandoned. Pas
sengers from all points this side were de-
layed, as there was no train run OUT from
Huntington that day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
Roancke's Commercial Club.

ROANOKE, Va. September 27-The Com
mercial Club was inaugurated here to-
night with over seventy members. IL oc-
cupies an extensive suite i'll the Exchange
Building and promises TO be an important
factor in the commercial development OF
the city.
Speeches were made by Hinton Helper,
Colonel A. Pope. OF the Norfolk and west,
ern Railroad Company: Major Pardee, OF
the Manufacturers Record Colonel Garner,
II. J. Browne, ex-editOr Of the Times, and
Of hers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28

lege in 1860, went into the Union army o. .
sergeant in 1861, and was mustered out ~
1868 as q colonel. For several years no
was captain of the First Troop. Philadei-
phia cavalry, but resigned abouta year
ago. He was the Republican candidate 10.
Governor Of New Jersey last year and was
defeated by Leon Albeit.
Edwin Hurd Conger was born in Illinois
in 1913. He went into the Union army IS
a private and came out major. de was
graduated at the Albany Law School III
1865 and went to Iowa in 1868. He has been
State Treasurer of Iowa and has served IN
the Forty-ninth. Fiftieth, and Fifty-hrss
Congresses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28

At Sidney Lodge Friday night the usual
candidates and applications for member
ship were among the features of the eve
ming. Visitors from Soldiers Home and
jefferson Lodges participated in the plea
sures of the evening. Mrs. J. Is. Wood
made an interesting report of her work in
the Juvenile Temple. ItDumbers 16G, and
Is one of the greatest institutions extant
for the oncomIng generations. Under
good Of the order" interesting remarks
were made by Mr.. W. Hall Crewe and
Others. On Wednesday night Sidney will
officer and entertain Soldiers Home. A
nice programme has been prepared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
struck Him with the Box.

While Policeman Lampkin was at the
Union depot Yesterday awaiting the arrival
Of the 1850 train his attention was at
tracted by cries for police On respond
ing he found v Nide, fruit-vender, with
an ugly cash on his forehead, which he
SAID had been Inflicted by John Epps, a
boot-black. VINO struck him with MS box.
The ambulance was called, and Nide's
wound was sewed up by DR.. Holman, the
physician IN charge.
Epps when pointed out to the 'ficer
made an attonpt to IS ape, but WI cap
tured by Officer Lampkin and taken TO the
First police station and locked up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
ACADEMY AND THEATRE.
Little tycoon at the Former; Minnie Sc
ward and MAYO at the Latter.

Al the Academy of Music, commencing
next "Wednesday night and continuing Tor
tlo remainder of tho week with Satur-
Gay matinee, will be revived under ex-
coedlngly favorable conditions William
Sponsors bright opera The Little ~
cOou." Since this pleasing work was hrst
produced N this city many comic operas
nave been brought from abroad ana pre-
fented IN America. and yet The Little
Tycoon" has outliyed them all. II caught
The full measure OF popular favor Ut the
start and has retained IL ever since. Inc
present production is under the personal
direction Of the author, Dir. Spenser, and
n order 20 give high Interpretation OF II
10 aas brought together d most excellent
organization. included in which are such
well-known names as J. III. kyley, Made
line Lucette, Laura Willard, j. Aldrich
LIBBY Alice Hosmer Joseph Mealy. Emma
Lawrence, Neil OBrien, RAYMOND Hitch
cock, John Mullholland, and chorus OF
forty voices. IL will in all probability be
the strongest company ever seen in the
opera here. The chorus work Is said to be
exceptionally fine. The scenery and cos
tunes will be new and Of the most elabo-
rate character. and the orchestra will DO
greatly augmented. Tickets will 90 on
sale tomorrow morning.
TRK THEAfRR.
Miss Minnie Seward, who opens ct tho
Theatre tomorrow night. y said to ~ :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28

A large excursion party who have been
visiting Gettysburg, Natural Bridge, lu-
ray. and other places Of interest through
ont the country reached the CITY yesterday
RIA the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Thev will remain over to-day and leave Tor
Old Point Monday. There are some fifty
in the party, including many ladies. Yes
terdav afternoon they drove through the
eastern part of tho city. visiting st. Johns
church and other points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28

Already with the story Of frosts In the North
west and the naples hero aud there throwing
out branch OF scarlet, tho world besins 70
think OF the coming season and tho feminine
half OF 1t 70 consider where withal IL shall be
clothed.
Even when the days are warm enough Tor tho
thin, light gowns OF summer there comes
chill into the evening air that demands some-
thing more In the liue Of protection. Naturally
one turns to the BLAZER JACKET a. the most
comfortable aud convenient OF oil the gar
ments The Jackets will retain all their popu-
larity during the season to come that they have
enjoyed during the past. and they are oven now
more 1snnty and becoming than before.
KAUFMAN a co. have Just received large
quantity OF these garments In all the latest
styles OF SMOOTH CLOTHS, CHEVIors. and
MARROW and WIDE VALE DIAGoNALs.
come made perfectly plain and othsrs trimmed
in velvet, plush, and Astrachsn trimming, which
Is very effective.
IT'S impossible to convey an idea OF the vsrie-
~ OF styles We arc showing.
We also show largo assortment OF sHoUL~
DEK-CAPEs In plush. Assrschan. seal. and
monkey which were purchased with partica'
lar view OF meeting the early autumn trade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
AN AGGRESSIVE CANVASS.
DESERVING BROWNE.
CANDIDATE j. F. EPES,
As He Is Spoken OF and Regarded on
His Native Heath.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
BLACKSTONE. Va, September 26, 1880.
The people of Nottoway are reloiced
over the nomination of James +. kPes for
Congress. Combining as he docs lntellec-
tual and social prestige Of high rank, there
Is no doubt he will conduct ssplendld can
vass. and we feel confident will and must
carry the election against Langston. His
native county will certainly cast a majority
for HIM, and no man could have been
named in the district with stronger follow
ing or more devoted friends.
In no single community of the South
have the white people when solidly united
ever failed to accomplish their ends. and
now that the lines are drawn IN the south
Side We teel confident OF the ABILITY OF our
people TO take care of themselves.
Mr. Epes is a man of ability and strong
personality. The mantle OF Dromgoole
and Kidder Meade and Roger Pryor has
descended upon worthy shoulders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
The National Prison Congress-

CINCINNATI. o., September 27.-Ihe Ma
tional Prison Congress held but one ses-
SION to-day. at which areport OF the stand
ing Prison Committee was read by oharIes
j.: FELTON,, of Chicago, on the ponce force
OF cities. A number of delegates accepted
an invitation of the members OF the far'
don Board to visit the Ohio penitentiary
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
Mnsic. Fruit. and Prizes.

On Tuesday night the Venable-Street
Benevolent Society will give musical
entertainment in the basement OF the
church. Several popular vocalists have
consented to sing. and the occasion will he
a very pleasant one. In connection with
the musical feature there Will he breaking
of fruit-banks and the announcement of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. September 27.-The senate
confirmed the nomination of Samuel Null
len TO be postmaster at Bessemer, Ala. OF
=. Burd Grub, OF New Jersey, to DO MIN;
lister TO spain. and Of Edwin II. Conger' Oh
Iowa, to be Minister TO Brazil. =,
MT. Grubb was born In Burlington, AZ
- IN lSal, Graduated ct Burlington COL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
ANNA, visit to the Governor.

W. A. Brady. chief of the Pamunkey
tribe of Indians, who live on the York
River railroad. made his annual visit yes
terday 10 the "Great Father" as his PEG
ple call the Governor of Virginia. 1t IS the
custom OF the Chief TO present his Excel
lencv with some tribute, and Yesterday he
broneht him fine bunch of sora.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-28
Ayers
Sarsaparilla

"For several years, in the spring months.
! used 10 be troubled with n droWsy. tired
feeling and a dull pain in the small Of my
back. SO bad, at times. az TO prevent my
being able 10 walk. the least sudden motion
causing me severe distress. Frequently.
bOils and rashes would break ont on various
parts Of the body. BY the advice Of friends
and my family physician, began the use Of
Ayers Sarsaparla and continued IL TIL the
poison IN my blood was thoroughly cradica-
ted."-L. W. English, Montgomery City. Mo.
"My system was all run down; my skin
rough and Of yeliowish hue tried various
remedies. and while some Of them gave me
temporary relief none Of them did any per-
manent good. At last | began 10 take
Ayers Sarsaparilla. continuing il exclusive
" for considerable time, and am pleased
10 say that II completely