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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

Those who think that the mementoes
and relics of the war have all disappeared
should see the piles of letters we are getting
with respect to the sale of Confederate
postage stamps.
Recently we unluckily copied para
graph from the New York Star stating that
certain blue Confederate stamps are worth
from $2.6O to 50 apiece.
1t is not so.
Confederate stamps range In price from
s to Is cents, though there are certain rare
"local stamps stamps printed ndissued
by postmasters before the Confederate
Government had gotten its stamps out
that are very valuable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

In Farmers Alliance circles throughout
this State there seems to be general de-
mand for railroad law which will remedy
some of the evils complained of by the
agricultural community and afford to all
manner Of shippers more equitable rates
and greater conveniences than are now
possessed.
From all we can learn it is not unlikely
that this will be one Of the foremost issues
upon which the farmers will seek to elect
their candidates this fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

Colonel JOHN w. BAcRELDER, Govern
ment historian of the battlefield of Get
tysburg, is in Washington in the interest of
the billappropriating S125, 900 to commence
the work of opening the avenues along the
lines of battle of the Army of Northern
Virginia and marking the position of the
troops with plain and enduring tablets.
The bill has passed the Senate and it is ex-
pected will pass the House this session
unless it is side-tracked to make way for
more important business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
EXCESSIVE RAINs-sAD ROADS.
MartinsvllIo's Steady Progress-The Al
lance Disappointed.

lance Disappointed.
tco-respoudence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
M.nT1SsyufE, Va, February 1.-THE
rain continues, and in fact is becoming
verv serious. The country roads are oil
Int impassable. Every day brings large
Quantities of leaf tobacco to our market.
1'he farmers saw they get here by Flooding
aIono the best they can and prizlng out OF
tbe mud holes now and then. Little or no
,lsnt land has been burned, and the farm
ers are az a standstill except for stripping
and marketing the weed.
A large force of convicts are at work
grading the streets OF our town. They run
Ont between showers and are doing good
work, although the rain greatly impedesit'
WILL ON PAPER.
We have inst had printed 1000 maps of
our beautiful and growing town. We show
mn we'll ON paper, but equally as we'll on
terrn Sraa. But in the spring we will bios
som like the rose and forge TO the front
with the leading towns in the State.
STRONG.
The Farmers Alliance was considerably
disannointed that their lecturer, Mr.. Vena-
HE failed 10 keep his engagement Satur-
day. The Alliance is astrong organization
in this county and is managed and con-
trolled by some of the best and most con-
seryatiye men in the county.
This community was greatly shocked to-
dav by n telegram from Winston, N. u,
sayinS that Young Edmund Redd was dead.
He was a most promising and sprlghtjy
vonno man. and the only son of our
esteened fellow-eitizen. Captain w. ;.
1.Spott'') Redd. His remains will reach
here tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
A State Fair-When ?

The organization of the Virginia Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society has now
been nearly perfected, and it only remains
to negotiate loan to pay of the floating
debt. That this can be done. and will be
done soon, there can be no doubt. Time,
however, is rapidly passing, and II
many more weeks are allowed to elapse ii
will be difficult TO make suitable prepare
tions for fair this fall.
PROMPT action is very desirable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

As we CLEAN from the northern papers
General SHERMAN died possessed of for.
tune estimated at between $4,000 and
$500, 900. He bought real estate in growing
cities in the West and cleared good deal
of money. Although tolerably good
liver General SHERMAN did not spend all
of the SIS, 500 salary received by him from
the Government for many years, and hi;
savings he invested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

The Religious Herald of this week con-
tains letter from Rev. GEORGE B. TAYLOR,
ID. D., dated Rome, Italy, IN which he
speaks very tenderly of the late Mr.. HENRY
X. RLnysoN and relates some incidents Illus
trative Of the deceased's strength of cha
racter and devotion to church work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
REMOVING LAWYERS oFFIcss.
The Preservation OF County Records-Th'
spring Elections Royal Arch Chapter.

The Preservation OF County Records-The
spring Elections-R Royal Arch Chapter.
fcorrespondsncs OF ths Richmond Dispssca.l
ExroRIs, February 17.--There il q little
chance Of the weather clearing to-day.
For q number OF years q few lawyers
offices have been located on our court
house square. At a meeting of the Board
OF Supervisors held last November It was
decided 10 have all these Offices removed
and TO allow no others 10 be put up. Tho
object Of the order was that as the square
was small. the wooden buildings endan-
gered the public property, records, &c.
By the way. speaking Of public records,
the Board OF Supervisors In every county
should be required to erect hreproof clerks
Offices. The records here are very com.
plete, running back 10 February %, 17si.
AspmAsTs FoR OFFICES.
The spring elections are bringing 10
the 'front.' many eepirants. The most
eoyeted ot7ice seems TO DO that OF Oommis-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

ut is hoped" that West Virginia viii
appropriate 100000 to have the State pro-
perly represented at the Chicago EXPOSE
ton.
While 1t is rather improbable that she
will vote this sum it is certain she will
spend considerable amount for the pur-
nose,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

Statistics are being published to show
that while it is certain the McKIsLRY bill
has raised the prices of many goods, wages
have not been increased; that, on the con-
trary. in many notable instances, they have
been decreased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

The Boston Herald says the friends Of
"the Senator Governor of New York recall
with glee the fact that ex-P President HAYES
served as Governor Of Ohio until two or
three days before he was sworn into the
higher Office
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
BIG SALE OF PlPPlN LAND.
Ninety.six Acres for Five Thousand Dol
Iars-An Alliance Market-House.

Ninety.sIx Acres for Five Thousand Dol
Iars-An Alliance Market-House.
Icorro,pondenoe Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHARLorrEsvnLE, Va, February 49,
Mrs. Blackburn has sold ninety-six acres
of mountain land near Orozet, this county,
for 81, 700 cash. This is a portion OF the
Blair-Park tract, specially noted for grow
ING the celebrated Albemarle pippin.
Mr.. Cooke, of Fluvanna county. will at
an early day establish brick plant here
with capacity to turn out 10000 brick q
day. II Is said the capital stock OF the
company will be $4,000.
LoNa-FELT WANT.
It Is rumored that the Farmers Alliance
are endeayoring to have o market-house
established in Charlottesville. A meeting
of the Alliance will be held at an early day
to discuss the matter.
Several meetings of the City Council
have been held recently to discuss the adj
visibility of establishing system or
sewerage for the city. Several estimates
action has been taken in the matter. 1t is
only matter of time before we are to
have sewers,
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Hill wingfeld lcolored), an employee ON
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, was
caught between the bumpers Of two
freight-cars at Mediums river yesterday
and very seriously mashed about the
shoulders and arms He was brought to
Charlottesville and taken TO the Piedmont
Hospital.
The programme for the Farmers Insti-
tute, which meets in this city February
oath and 25th, has been published and Is
quite interesting.
A VERY GRAVE CHARGE.
A suit has boon brought against Nat.
Thompson for $1,000 by Mr.. @. II. Wise.
man for the alleged abduction of his four.
teen-year-old daughter. The defendant
denies the charge.
The many friends of Mr.. z. J. Blakey,
who has been confined to bis room for the
past three months with rheumatism, are
pleased to know that he is improving and
able to be out for short while ocoa-
sionally.
MIR. j. @. Mckenzie has rendered TO the
City Council his resignation as street CON-
missioner, TO take effect April LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
FIsHEnMRN,s suPpLIEs
moons. sTATTONERY. Ae.

HISTORY OF ST. GEORGES
Ii PARISH. IN shs county Of spo'ssl,ani,
SLAUGHTER, ID. D., late historisFapher cf ths
DIOCESE, edited by II A. Brock, win . biography
and portrait OF the author, and contifuellon,
emsrAcinR the History Of 81 Georges and Trim
tains lisf a me publications OF Dr. slsuRhter
small t-so. p4por. 81 n Roam. -. n Iuztsxs So
Mailed prepaid on recaips q ptsc& 49,.
do tl-d&4 Hichmend. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
kfsmet.
Bonneville (Mass.l Journal

Never we're kisses 30 sweet az hers,
Never we're words 80 tender,
Never we're eyes 80 fulof hghL
Never waist 80 slender.
Never again will her lips meet mine,
Forever We two are parted
oh, how miss her-my love l-to-nighl
As sit here broken-hearted!
IL
Only q trifie wrought my woe,
Only fato malicious,
Only a thouRhtless word or two,
Only an answer vicious,
Only a suiphurous little scene
When We both turned green and yellow
And now, by lingo, she's been and gone
And married another fellow ]
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

II isworshy Of remark that the number Of
cures reported Is in infnitesimal proper
ton 10 the number Of cases treated by
KocH's process.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
ARRESTED FOR lNcENDlARlsM.

The Halifax-County Offices Sought by Can
didates-warriors Change Their Minds.
tCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
SourH BosToN, Va, February 1S.--Not
long ago the smoke-house of MIR. j. j. Law
son was burned and the fire was thought
to have been caused by incendlaries. A
few weeks ago MIR. Lawson discovered
what appeared to be an unsuccessful at
tempt to burn his. residence. Without
making the matter public detective was
secured, and last week he arrested Henry
and Jennie Coleman (colored) for the
crime. They were sent on to the grand
jury.
Interest in the county election next May
| is beginning to be manifested. The chler
Offices to be filed are those OF treasurer,
sheriff, and Commonwealth attorney
Mr.. A. r. Green, who has been treasurer
| for many years, has decided not TO be O
Candidate. Mr.. w. b. Chandler, of Scots
burg. and DR.. J.V. Brooks. Of South Bos-
| ton have announced themselves as candi-
Mr.. @. @. Darlington, present incumbent,
and Mr.. J. d. Hsnkius are after the sher-
| iffalty.
Major J. W. Rely will doubtless not have
| any opposition for Commonwealth's attor-
ney.
| YOUNG WARRIORS.
| Two young boys hardly in their teens
| named Peters and Sneed left their homes
| here last week, accompanied by double
barrelled shotgun. 1t was presumed they
| had gone to fight the wild red man, but on
reaching Charlotte, N. O., they decided to
return to their families, and arrived here
| last Sunday safe and sound, and, 1t Is
| hoped, WISER and better boys.
| BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mr.. Joseph M. Fourqurean. the we'll
4 known Richmond merchant, stopped IN
South Boston last week on his return
home from the New Orleans MardI Gras 70
| visit his relatives here.
Mr.. G.. w. Kernahan, dapper young
man representing Roanoke building and
loan company, spent two weeks at the Par
rish Hotel in this town and departed with
out settling his board bill.
Rev. George w. Beale, former beloved
pastor of several Baptist churches in this
county, paid a short visit TO South Boston
and Halifax Courthouse last week.
Notwithstanding the terrible condition
of the country roads, there have been large
receipts OF tobacco at all our warehouses
this week. Prices continue high and very
satisfactory to farmers.
Rev. j. L. DeShazo, pastor OF the Metho
dist church, assisted by Rev. MIR. Gum, L
conducting protracted meeting here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

Judging by the diligence which the Gov
eminent is displaying in putting storm
doors TO the post-office building we may
yet expect good deal of cold weather this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
,oner OF tho Revenue. IL is not known
ri whether conventions win be held or
rHr MANS cAsE.

THE MARKS GAZE.
Much credit Is due the Judge for clear
i,g mn the docket. The case OF the Com
moonwealth vs. Carleton II. Marks. with
which your readers are doubtless familiar,
which was tried nj our County Court IN
December last, and the prisoner sentenced
70 ten years and eight months in the pen penn;
,sas taken. Sentence was suspended until
March 2. 1891. Up TO this. writing the pc
tition for appeal has not been presented;
The record has been prepared for several
weeks.
There Is a fiourishine tribe of Red Men
located in brunswick. There u some talk
Of organizing Royal Arch chapter mere
and later on q commandery:. We hope for
sh her = but fear that they win not come.
On account Of bad weather the farmers
have made but little Roadway towards
their crops for this year.
MANY are suffering from bad colds, but
no case of Ia grippe reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
SPECLAL.

THE WEIR,
i eOf AND 9Os EAST BROAD STREET.
SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR THURSDAY.
Another case OF those ELEGANT GIHGHAhs
TO go at &C. worth l2Ssc. -----...---.--
Great bargains in DRESS GOODS. All the
new and fashionable spring styles being re-
ceiyed daily. -----
1 case Of FINE BLEACHBD COTTON, 40 inches
vide, soft, and no dressing. sc. --
/ case OF FINE sATTERNs in dress patterns.
regular price IKE and 1876. 70 be sold as SIC.
100 dozen GENTLEMES'S PURE-LlNEN-
BOSOM SHIRTS, reinforced back aud ront'
1000 yards OF REMNANTS OF OUTINGS, cult
able for shir-walets, childrens dresses, &C.,
at SIC. -
ToRCHoN LACEs at 10, 1g11, IS, 20, and S5c.
per dozen yards.
BABY-CARRIAGEs. elegantly made and hand
somely upholstered, from % 70 $40. -
1000 yards REMNANTS OF MATrINGS to sell
cheap.
CARPETS made and laid on your door free OIL
charge, and we guarantee our prices Pow.
CAssIMRREs at Is, S7JS, and Soc, suitable for
men and boys.
FLOOR oIL-CLoTH, IS, 80, 3S. As 50, and exc.
| per yard, from one TO two yards VIDE.
The very best MERRIMAcK LIGHT PRINT
at6c. .--
DOuOis-wIdIl GRAY DEBKIGE at AYE.
large and well-selected stock OF CHI
| DREH'S KEEPERS and BLAZER JAChEls'
They will be all the style for spring wear.
LADIES' SPRING WRAPS, BLAZERS. sc.
LACE CURTAINS, LACB CURTAINS,
from SOC. 10 $40 window.
WINDOW-sHADRs, spriug rollers, %, S1S,
and Soc, full six feet long, with fringe.
LADIES' UNDRRWEAR-see our show-windoW.
| CHILDREN'S REGULAR-MADR HOSE. 6K TO
81, at l2hc "
LADIES' BALBRIGGAN HOSE, 8 pair for CSC.
TRUNKS at factory prices, any style and size
| you may desire.
/ lot OF fne ILL WOOL PURITAN CHkVloTS
| Al inches wide, at Soc, In ian aud grsys
JULIUS SYCLE & SON,
POI AND 2Os EAST BROAD STREET.
| lfe 1920
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

NEWPORT NEWS, HAMPTON
~ AND OLD POINT DEVELOPMENT COM
PANY. RICHMOND. VA, January 80, lsoj.-A
general meeting OF tho stockholders OF this COM
pany will DO held on MARCH 2, 1891, at ~
O'Clock noon at the ofioe Of the company, S2i
east Main street, Richmond, Va, 10 adopt by
laws, consider the question Of purchase OF such
lands on which the company has options, and 70
Ok date for drawing Of lots.
By order Of the Board Of Directors
ia 3O-td 4 s. RLAM, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

NOR SALE. TWO FINE PER- On
E cHERoN sTALLIoNH; bay sad <r1l
gray sound and kind. Terms reasonable Tor
fEnEYBkcKEz. lavtiia- Va 70 ls-7r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

Ia grippe has been very deadly in New
Orleans and Atlanta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
Never Leaves It Alien

The man on whom the habit has grown
OF drinking sometimes forsakes u
But the man who scan take or leave II
alone
'Tis noticed inysriably takes II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
MEETINGS.

A STATED CONvOCATION lEES.1
| IA of LAFAYETTE ROYAL ARCH FyAN7
CHAPrR No. 43, viii be held at their 0zBze
tabernacle In St. Adams Hall, corner Third and
Main streets, THIS Thursday EVENING, Feb
rusry 18TH, at 2 O'Clock. All Royal Arch hasons
| in good standing are invited 70 attend.
BY order OF the NJ. X. High Priest
70 l9-lt q. b. JACOBS, Secretary,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19
Still ADJOINING.

STILL ADJOINING.
Cu Aeat VA.
tss-Damage Sas
continues toletke
taxi Of Tie tom.
hey eabtec5ate
.ukat a Genuine
6atgais II - 10
make selections
.Aon a Stock Of
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AAden, 3
ahMmg
al he bsiceo at
u4Mck ute ale 4eM-
mgtkems. Ueoan.
notoayko~ msaok
hnges Mta aaIe
uiW comNnue---o
teneueo( Of The
hot ten day1 de-
monA---and M
dago ate mumbet-
3D. Better buy
guic< {" you'll
haze let 1A1 an
anAedeemalA OBJ
bo4tanitg.
nTTF DOOTOM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-19

Hyslsis, and ssl.s dlssasss n ~ n~seu, sys-
Tan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21

He Presents Valuable Books TO the Me.
chanics' Benevolent Association.

PETERSBURG. Va. May 2O.-[Special. Me.
jor John Page, delegate from st. Martins
parish, Hanover county, to the Episcopal
council now in session here, to-day turned
over to the Petersburg Mechanics Benevolent
Association several books which he took from
the library of the association on the I'd day
of April 1865. When Petersburg..was evacuated
Major Page carried these books with him to
AppomattOx Courthouse, and had them nj the
time Of the surrender. They have been in
his possession ever since.
The negro Walter Johnson, who is 10 be
hanged III the jail yard of this city on Friday
next for criminal assault on lady in MOTTO
way county, still claims that he is innocent Of
the crime for which he is TO suner. lie stated
10 his spiritual adviser. Rev. Mr. Brawley,
who called on him this morning, that at the
time of the ofIense of which he was convict
ed he was at work in Richmond, and gave the
name OF the gentleman 10 whom he was en-
ployed. Rev. Brawley went over TO Rich
mond this morning TO inquire into the truth
of Johnson's statement
The condemn ed man is in excellent spirits
and does not seem 10 realize the awful fate
that awaits him. Mr.. w. j. Chappell. by
whom the scafiold was made, and one or two
other men came very near being seriously
injured this morning by the trap door falling
upon them.
This city was visited this afternoon by a
severe electric storm and copious rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
REPORT or THE WORK DONE.
DIR. EDJyARDS' WILL.
Full Text of the Request of the Distinguished
acknowledgements Exercises.

LYNCHBURG. VA, May 90 Especial In
the Corporation Court to-day the last will and
testament of the late John Z. Edwards, ID. d.,
the beloved and lamented pastor of Court
street Methodist Episcopal church, was adj
mitted to record. 1t was wholly in his own
handwriting, with not blot and but one IN
terlineation and was approved by the oaths
of John W. fvey and richard Pollard.
Rev. William K. Edwards son of the de-
ceased. qualified as administrator, with the
will annexed, and executed his bond in the
penalty of 81 1000
Following is a verbatim copy of the will
J. John +. Edwards, on the Sd day OF Jan
uary in the year eighteen hundred and
ninety-one, do hereby make this my last will
and testimony, that is to say, after the follow
ing special requests ! will and bequeath 10
my wife, Elizabeth A. Edwards, all the
money, bonds. stocks lots-in word every
thing of which may possess, for her sole use
and benefit. and by hey TO be disposed Of by
will or bequest. as she may deem advisable
and proper
Special bequest give to my son. Leroy S.
Edwards, my gold-headed cane, giyer to me
by my friend John p. Branch on the occa-
sion of my golden wedding, May l, 1888.
TO my son, Rev. William +. Edwards ID. d.,
give my theological library and all my manu-
scripts. give my son. Landon b. Edwards,
my gold watch and chain give to my grand
son, Ellis W. Edwards, my small gold-headed
cane. 1t is my will and desire that my wife
shall, at such time as she deem proper, give
to my granddaughter. Ida NJ. Edwards, one
thousand dollars, and to each of my grand
children not named above the sum of twenty
dollars each on their arrival at the age of
twenty-one years. OF the above spe-
cial requests / give and bequeath las
above stated, after the payment of my
funeral expenses and my just debts. every
thing of which / may die possessed of that
may come tonne by bequest or otherwise, 10
have and to hold for her personal use and
benefit. and TO be disposed of by her at her
death as she may deem proper. In testimony
whereof | hereuntO set my hand and seal
hereby revoking all other wills heretofore
made by me- Written by my own hand, as
can be proved by my family and friends.
Date above written.
Seal. JOHN +. EDWARDS.
Across the top of the page the name John
Z. Edwards is twice written The writing is
small. uniform and almost as legible as print
The Ladies Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton will celebrate the memory of the dead
here day after tomorrow, and much prepare
ton has been made for the occasion. All the
military will turn out, and Ex-Governor Fitz.
Lee and other distinguished citizens have
promised to be present
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-21
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.
Their Graves Made Affairs Crowned With
Flowers In Danyiiie.

DAxv11rE. VA, May 2O-lSpecial.l-The
celebration of Confederate Memorial day
here to-day was successful in every respect,
although there were April showers falling in
May large crowd, overlooking the
Academy Of Music. assembled by O'clock
and the floral offerings were immense, The
exercises were very interesting. consisting of
music, PRAYER and orations. Captain Harry
Wooding of this city, was the orator OF the
day. and delivered a magnificent address.
After the exercises at the Academy, pro-
cession, headed by the local military was
formed and marched to Green Hill ceme-
terry, where the graves of Confederate soldiers
were strewn with flowers.
The funeral of Mrs. j. /. Hagan. whose
tragic death was reported last night. took
place from the Presbyterian church at $3.50
this afternoon.
Mr.. William 0. Lyles, one of the best-known
young business men of this city. a member of
the firm Of Salzman & Lyles. jewellers. died
at an early hour this morning. Mr.. Lyles was
married in October last TO Miss Maggie Price,
daughter of Robert NJ. Price. Esq.