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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

hSlders IN no other companies enjoy.
There is 0 further advantage In having oil
the citizens interested Ia tho success OF
this enterprise, and they have selected from
tho bankers. judges, and other prominent
businessmen Of the place such officers as
guarantee vice end honest management
IL the management simply did nothing the
city from it, natural growth would make
the stakeholder good dividends and double
the principal invested for il must grow
upon the companY's lands which surround
u. But the management OF the company
by active and progressive measures will
advance the growth of the city on It's
property; Will construct proper streets
extend street-ratlways and water, gas, and
eiectric-iiRht privileges. az far as desirable;
it win devote its energies and capital to
the location Of new plants and industries
on its premises. The railroads which
centre here are actively engaged in further
ing the development. and give substantial
aid to factories locating in the city.
There Is every prospect OF doubling the
population again IN very short time. To
show the entire confidence OF the people
ia the success OF the company parties who
own nine hundred acres of the best lands
acquired by the company accepted pay
ment in full for the same in stock, and
since the books have been opened over
$925.000 have been subscribed, mostly by
home people.
The officers OF this company are Presi-
dent, Thomas s. Martin: Vice-President
and Manager, Micajah Woods; Secretary,
Judge John nj. White, and Treasurer:
Frank A Massie-all gentlemen well
known in Virginia for their high standing
and bnsiness capacity. The lots and pro-
pertiss OF the company have been sold IN
large numbers IN the past two months TO
boad-fde investors and settlers: new fac
torres are being built and new homes con-
structed in large numbers. Lots have
never sold at \" boom prices ct Charlottes-
vile, hence those who invest are on safe
and solid basis. as values are increasing
instead of diminishing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
DO NOT BE FOOLED.

When we tell you we are nanufac-
turerS we mean that tCe make every arti-
Gle of Ready-Made Clothing that we
offer for sale. This is another of the
reasons why we can sell goods at such
Lou Prices, for it saves us and you at
the same time the extra cost that is put
on by the middle man or jobber from
whom ordinary dealers are compelled to
buy. 1t also gives US chance to know
exactly what is put into each article, and
We can assure you of the fact no shoddy
is used. The goods are carefully select
ed, and all that our long experience can
bring to bear is placed in the stock to
make them the most stylish clothes to
be found on the market, and we are con-
fident that no Better, no Finer, nor
more Correct-FItting Clothes can be pro-
duced by any one, it matters not who or
where.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
DOUBLE MURDER IN WINSTON.
The Tragic Result Of n Drunken Broil Be-
tween Men of Questionable Character.


WINSTON. N. c., June pa double muir
der wound up the debauch of some WINS
ton roughs on the first watch of the Sab
bath. The eoroner's jury sat nearly all
day Yesterday, doctors lost their rest in
autopsIes, and crowds of curious people to
whom the mystery of murder is @ delight
stood, sweated, and scrouged all the after
noon to learn some new detail OF the terri
BILE tragedy. r,
OF course there is woman in it. This
time she is one of the corpses.
DRUNKEN BRoIL.
One of the reasonable accounts of it
runs this course Four or five men OF
characters more or less damaged, after
fluids that discredit even the name OF
whiskey, repaired TO disreputable house
on the hills beyond the city reservoir.
There the regulation row began. Two
of the men, John Smith and Walker. left
and went off, or we're driven off. They
proceel led to the house of negro woman
and asked for a drink of water. She
promised it as soon as she could partially
dress. t..-..-
THE WOMAN KILLED.
She opened the door and as she did so
the parties to the broil who had followed
Smith and his companion rushed upon
IutIH anu DOuICu NOiAOg VI BAobCi-ohpbo
into the cabin door. The woman fell dead,
shot through.the neck, splitting the jugular
and breaking the neck. In the mel ee
Walker shot Smith, as he claims, thinking
he was shooting the murderer.
FIVE BALLS IN HIS HEART.
Whatever may have been his ideas, his
aim was true enough, as he planted five
balls in his heart, and had no mere for his
companions.
The woman's husband introduces a small
man with white hat whom he. cannot
identify, and the complication is made
more interesting by jealousy between
Walker and Smith over the murdered
woman,
wINsToN's MoDICUM.
The horrible affair is much regretted.
Winston has its modicum of small felonies
and misdemeanors that disfgure her float
ing and ignorant people. but a murder
is most unusual, and its foulness disturbs
the community.
THE VERDICT.
The verdict of the jury finds that Wilmer
Walker is to be held for trial, and that the
principal slayer is non est inueratus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

read from Hon. John e. Massey, State
superintendent; Rev. J. r. Huts6n. the
noted evangelist State-Socretary MctlI-
vray, Judge w. II. Homes. Colonel w. y.
Atkins. and many others. The presents
were ali OF silver and were numerous, eie-
CANT, and appropriate.
THE WHEAT HARVEST.
Farmers are busily engaged in the wheat
harvest and report the crop fair. One
farmer informed me that he made fourteen
bushels 20 one seeded. Tobacco is grow
ing of finely.
DR.. Samuel Goode Harriss, prominent
physician Of this county. died few days
ago at his residence in Boydton.
MAKE Hra SENATOR SCOTT.
Ex-united States Marshal Thomas w.
Scott, Of Charlotte county, is generally
conceded TO be the most suitable candi-
date for the State Senate 70 fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of Hon. w.
II. Woods. A large barbecue was given at
brakes Branch, in Charlotte. last Satur-
day. at which resolutions were adopted ex-
pressing confidence in Colonel Scott for a
leader and urging his nomination by the
Democracy. Mecklenburg comedies to
Charlotte the privilege of naming the can
didate.
COMING MARRIAGEs.
Cards of invitation are out for the mar
rage on the 9th instant of Mr.. William
Dabbs Blanks. q prominent tobacconist OF
GAINESVILLE. to Miss julia Antoinette,
daughter of Charles Baskerville Watkins,
ESQ, Of near Buffalo Lithia Springs. An
extensive bridal tour is contemplated.
Announcement Is also made OF the mar
rage on the 25th instant of Nr. John A..
Roberts. of Charlotte county, TO Miss Ger
trude Hayes, daughter of Nicholas 4.
Hayes, Esq, Of this county. and one Of
the most lovely and accomplished bellies OF
Mecklenburg.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Considerable improvements have been
made this year at the Carlsbad of this
county. the Buffalo LithIa Springs, aud
the patronage this season promises to ex-
ceed any ever heretofore known of TINS
noted and celebrated watering-place. The
value of these waters does not diminish as
q remedial agent, and their potential medi--
cinal ingredients now rival the tar-famed
and older springs of Bohemia. Shipments
continue 20 increase in this and foreign
countries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
AMERICAN GIRLS WAISTS.
A Physician Says They Are Too Small for
Healthy Physical Development.
Commercial Advertiser.l

tCpmueFclal AuNertlSeT'J
DR.. j. @. Kellogg. of Battle Creek. Mich,
spoke at the Washington High School TO
the girls of the school during his visit
recently.
He opened his remarks by announcing
that he was going TO say some very un-
pleasant things about young ladies:
Notwithstanding their good looking faces,
he said, most Of them are crippled and de-
formed
The Doctor has devoted fifteen years to
the study of the human figure. He has
made measurements of the Mexicans, the
Italian, German, and French peasants, and
compared the size of their waists with
those Of American girls, and has come to
the conclusion that the average American
woman is deformed, that her waist is too
small for her body. He had compared the
waist measurement with the height. and,
as a result of 200 measurements, found
that the average waist measurements only
80 per cent. of the height. The average
waist of the American woman is 24.6 inches
The waist of the Venus dc Milo is AZ per
cent. OF the height. With such waist
as that woman could draw good, bug
breath.
The waist of woman. he said, ought to be
larger than q mans, because her liver is
larger. He said "smaller heart but
larger liver but not pleasing, the young
LAult9 Uy Lnlb IeludThs uc hdOtos OhAy ~
quantity; in quality il is otherwise"
The Doctor said that those organs which
should be above the waist-line are so
pressed down by tight clothing as to make
women deformed.
lie called particular attention to the fact
that although woman doubled in weight
the measurement of her waist didn't in
crease at ALL
While in Washington the last few days
Dr. Kellogg has measured the waists of
Twelve little girls IN private school and
found the smallest waist was 20 inches.
The average was "A inches, one was 25H
inches, and one 2elx inches, and those
waists, he said, would become smaller rs
the girls grow older.
These restrictions Of the waist cause
many other deformities. such as hollow
chests; dropping and ronnd shoulders.
Ut. heliogg did not see any reason why
women shouldn't be as strong as men. The
Doctor spoke Of the Swiss women who
carry heavy burdens on their shoulders up
snd down hills, and said that they are
among the heaithiest women in the world.
He showed by diagrams that the same
eyiis Qccaslonsd in women by tight clothes
were TO be found in men who wore belts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
DoUBLE-DYsD VlLLAlNY.
The scoundrel Unmssked by the Dazzling
GwendolIne.
fCane Cod Item.l


Gwendoline Iphigenia Broughne sat in
her exquisitely furnished boudoir receiving
the finishing touches which her own maid
was bestowing on her elaborate toilet.
Gwendoline was beauty OF the most be-
witching type, with a superb form and a
fAultlessly featured face. q complexion OF
milk and cherries. eyes as blue rs Heaven 9
own azure. mouth like O rosebud. and
hair like the tasseis of corn when 1T Is made
luminous with the golden sunshine that
issues from the portals of the morning.
Somewhat impatiently tapping the rich
Persian carpet with satin slipper which
encased tiny foot, smaller than that OF
the head wife of Chinese mandarin, she
said:
Marie"
"Oui, mademoiselle"
"Who sent those howers2"
lord NoZoo."
now. Am I ready ~
"0pi, mademoiselle."
Lord Nozoo sprang from the rich fau-
teuill on which be had been. sitting as
Gwendoline in all the pride of her. regal
loneliness swept into the room, and with
outstretched hands end eager light in his
eye dsrted forward to meet her.
"Stopi" she said, with command
Ing gesture.
He stopped.
"Who are you 2" she asked.
lord Hozoo," he replied.
lyon have no right to the title" she
said; at has been discovered that you are
an ifnpostor, bogus lord. And to think
that / gave up John Smith for you BY
assuming title you thought to marry me
and obtain possession Of my wealth. Your
villainy is unmasked."
1.-THE games up, them" he said, with
sigh of resignation.
TT is. What IS your real name?"
II decline TO reveal it."
~ know what it is," she said as she
turned to leave the apartment.
"What is ii? he asked with blanched
checks.
Sweeping out of the room with the same
regal air that she entered it she turned
her head and casting upon him whitening
look said in tones in which scorn and in
dignation were blended:
"Your name is Dennis"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
SAD ACCIDENT AT ALEXANDRIA.
A Runaway Results in the Mortal Injury
of Colonel Basil Brawner.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, June ga runaway
near the Fayette and KiEg-street crossing
this morning led to the mortal injury OF
Colonel Basil Brawner and the serious
bruising of Mr. w. @. Richards. Mr.. Rich
ards was driving his wagon on King street
about o. clock this morning when q pass
ing train on the Washington Southern rail-
way frightened his horse, which ran upon
the sidewalk between Fayette and Payne
street and struck thevenerable Mr.. Drawn
err, who was lettering along the sidewalk.
Mr.. Brawner's head was driven against the
wall and his skull fractured.
Mr.. Richards was struck by stove
which was in the wagon and seriously but
not fatally hurt.
Colonel Basil Brawner was about ninety
years of age. He had in other days been q
prominent man in Virginia. having repre-
sented Prince William county IN the Legis-
lature and filed many other public sta
tions. Since the war he has resided here,
and his venerable figure, bent with age,
has been familiar sight on the principal
streets of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
AN IMPERIAL PAGEANT.
The Circus Parade Which the Emperor eff
China Headed Going to Worship.

tGalgnani Messenger.l
We commend the following story of the
Emperor of China offering his annual
sacrifice to the Temple of Heaven, to the
attention of enterprisiDg managers on the
lookout for q good spectacular pageant, 1t
appears that before the gorgeous function
came off an imperial edict ordered the
princes and ministers TO fast. We are not
tod, however, whether the Emperor in-
cluded himself in this edlct The show
must really have been very grand. Here
is part of what in the irreverant language
of to-day we should call the programme:
1.-The Emperor started from the Chung
tsen Palace, in the palace gardens. and
stepped into his chair, which was carried
by sixteen Ruardsmen dressed In red satin
uniforms. When the imperial procession
arrived at Wu-men (the main gate). q
crowd of princes and ministers in full
court costumes, who were not TO accom-
pany the Emperor, knelt TO receive him
and afterwards the procession passed on to
the Temple of Heaven.
First came q guard of soldiers armed
with swords and whips, and then the ban
nermen, Behind these rode the captain
and officers of the Imperial Guard, to the
number of 200 or more. Immediately fol-
lowing was an enormous elephant carrying
q sacred vase, surrounded by speGrmen,
bowman, and swordsmen. Three large
banners with troop of cavalry equipped
with swords, bows, and arrows appeared
next, and then, walking in measured space,
were eight splendidan fne-looking horses
decked with gold saddles, jade stirrups,
and yellow silken reins, q groom holding
each by the bride.
Following these were golden incense
burners smoking with fragrance. The im-
perial chair was then seen, preceded by q
LARGO umbrella of valloW satin embroidered
with nine dragons sporting in the clouds.
the umbrella having a curved handle. On
each side of the chair several ministers
wearing buttons of precious stones, en-
broidered garments, and swords rode on
horseback"
This imperial splendor must make Prince
Victor's mouth water. 1t is not likely,
however. that the son of g Plon-Plon will
ever lead a caValeade of this kind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
OUR STOCK A VARIED ONE.

In addition TO Ready-Made Clothes in
great variety it comprisesa fine selection
of the most fashionable articles in GEN
TLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS, &C., all Of which are offered to
the public at the Uery IoaOest prices,
which are plainly marked on each arti-
Gle. One mans money is as good 10 us
as another's, and the corps OF polite
clerks are always willing to show goods
to those who wish to make an examine
ton. Come in and be convinced that we
have the cheapest and best goods that
are offered on the market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
AN UNSATISFACTORY GAME.
The 'Yarsities Refuse to Finish and tho
Athletics Score with %.
TSDecial teIegram To the Disnatchl


UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, June 22.-Rai1
prevented the game between the Univerity
of Virginia and the Columbia Athletics OF
Washington, ID. c., being commenced un.
til after 5 o'clock. 1t proved to be very
uninteresting one throughout, the grounds
being in very bad condition. Neither
team played with any snap the 'Varsities
seeming to take little interest. The game
was without special feature except at the
end of the seventh inning. The home
team desired the game to be called on ac-
count of darkness. This the umpire re-
fused to do. Some of the 'Varsities left
the grounds and the game was decided Q to
0 in favor of the visitors, the score stand
ing at the end of the seventh inning TO |
in favor of the University. The latter
team was not in batting order. Following
is the score of the seven innings:
Il. BIB. Z.
'Varsities... ........0 S0010O4 6 2
Athletics. o 0001-1 10
Batteries-McGuire and Greenway /;
Leach and Wright. Umpire, Mr.. Catch
ings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
HE DIED OF TYPHoID-FEVER.
Interment by the Odd-Feilows-Cabbag
Huckteberries. and Peaches.

lutcTmcht ny tho Ouu-A OAiSWs-boDDakCs
Huckieberries. and Peaches.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
SCOTLAND NECK, N. O., June 22.-Mr. Moses
Pitt, highly-respected mechanic and ma
chinist, died here Saturday of typhoid
fever. He was unmarried and tor many
years he had lived in the home of Hon. w.
H. Kitchen, his uncle. Hewas about thirty
years old, and died without leaving a
known enemy. He was member of the
Odd-Fellows, and was buried under the
auspices of the order yesterday at $50 p.
NJ. This was the first funeral conducted
by the Odd-Fellows since their reorganiza-
tion here some weeks ago.
TRUCKING CROPS.
The trucking interest seems TO have
been very good here this season. AS fine
cabbage have been sold from the gardens
lions. The first huckleberries were
brought in Saturday. Some very fine
peaches. have been brought into market
from the orchards at home.
An express-ofice has been opened at
Meals, station near the river on the
Norfolk and Carolina railroad.
The rains have been quite heavy here
during the past few days, and farmers say
that the grass is pushing them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

There is no factor in trade more potent
than Cash nor anything which humili-
ates profits so quickly and completely.
We have made this feature of our
business, and the public has been quick
to appreciate the fact that we are offer
ing Inducements the like OF which were
never before seen in Richmond. That
we make profit is beyond question, but
We have shaved it doWn to such q margin
that it is not o burden TO the buyer. We
recognize the fact that it is best to turn
our capital over in hurry, so that we
may give our customers the freshest
goods that are put on the market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

LcApe Cod item.l
The world would be much better than Il
= Il men would live up TO THAR obituary
notices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
A CRIMINAL Nunsr.

A colored child eleven months old was
killed this afternoon by falling from the
arms OF ITS nurse while the lattor was sky
iarking with another girl. Its head struck
almost instantaneous. The nurse left and
the dead child was carried 10 lis mother
BY the girl with whom the nurse was play
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
TRUCKING CROPS,
meckLENsuRe COUNTY COURT.
Seven Democrats to One Republican
Professor smiths silver Wedding.

frOfessor Sh1tths silver Wedding.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHASE Cry, Va, June 22.-County Court
was largely attended this week. great
deal OF business disposed OF, and all the
county officers qualified by furnishing
good bonds. The Board of Supervisors
stands seven Democrats and one Republi-
can. .
Judge b. A. Hancock win hold special
term of the Circuit Court for this county
this week for Judge Irving, who is too
feeble to try controyerted cases. The most
important matter 10 como before the Court,
at least one exciting more interest. is on an
appeal from the county Judge refusing an
application for liquor license at this place !;
Turnbuil Il Bell and 4. ID. Jeffress repre-
sent the appellents and Finch & Atkins the
appellees.
HIS SILVER WEDDING.
Professor Thomas w. Smith, superin-
tendent of public schools for Mecklen-
burg, celebrated his silver wedding at his
residence near here on Thursday. Re in
yited all the school trustees and white
teachers of the county. Extensive prepa.
ratIons had been made and magnificent
feast spread for the guests. The enter
tainment in all its appointments eclipsed
any ever before given by any one individual
in the county. After tho banquet music
and speeches followed. Letters regretting
absence and expressing good wishes were
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
Observation-Disclosures

Why are we so troubled blythe recent.
" prevailing intense beat II is unusual
and il is severe. Why will the sub
tropical man bear il all and more with
far less complaint ? Simply because he Is
organized for it. Organization is the anti
dote of heat or cold. Food and clothes
need careful adiustmenttot the conditions,
and then comforts US to help you meet
these conditions. The hints OF the day all
point that way. In Mems summer gar
ments there is no house in this city that
can show the varieties in Coats and
Vests, consisting Of Alpaca, Mohair,
Serges, Pongees, Silk, Mohair, and Elan
mel, in fact everything that is pertain
able to GOODNESS, from tho Office coat to
the finest street apparel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
$3.50.

At this price We give you the pick OF
a handsome line OF Mems Suiting in
Sacks or Getaways, made equal to Gus
tom made, which cannot be detected
from any $3.50 suit in this city, for
$3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

Old newspapers for sale at this oiiics !;
price,25 cents Per hzndrsds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
THE coLoRED PORTER THE MAN.
Alleged to Have Stolen s3oo-A coIored
Nurse Careiessly Kills an Infant.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

DANyILLE, Va, June 22.-Tom Oliver
(oolored(, porter in the store of Messrs.
OVERLY A Swanson, has been arrested and
jailed on the charge of committing last
Thursday nights robbery by which the
firm lost over $500. None OF the money
was found on his person. but il is believed
he has il hid away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
BUSINESS WANTS.

NE1ANTED, BOARDERS FOR THE
w summer. Delightful neighborhogl' na9
water, daily mail, Episcopal church near ty' AL
depot two miles of. Also, practiring tay-cA'
In the house. References exchanged for ~
ticulars apply 10 Mrs. DR.. ROBERT SliAl AZ
FORD, Bowlesyille near CObbam', Chc,ApeaA'
and Ohio railway, Albemarlo county. Va.
je 2LTg6rhH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

In this line we are offering the choice
OF all Suits that have been advertised to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23

In order that the Development OF
Shariottesyiile, already 50 auspiciously
begun, shall be seconded by an adequate
organized effort. the citizens have formed
. company known as the Charlottesville
Land Company, which now owns about
i,2oc, acres and controls by option several
hundred acres OF land which belts the
CITY. me property. Of the company lies
Tor ife purposes, and in many instances is
weeeed almost into the heart Of the city.
and IN no case Is more thar twenty
minutes walk from that point. These
inucs we're purchased for tho stockholders
Tor iess than two hundred dollars an acre.
kpd over some Of them gas, watar. aud
eleciric-lights have already been conveyed.
!. The Stockholders IN this company are
ne promoters. aud are thus on the ground
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-23
$3.50.

The fluctuations of the weather can be
easily condensed by wearing one Of our
Fast Color Saline Shirts in black or fancy
coloring at 4sc., intrinsic value 75c.