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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
THE ApPOMATTOx BApTlSTS.
Second DAYS Session at Kcysville-stste
md Foreign Missions-

rcorrespondencc Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
EYvsvrtry. Va. August 19.-The second
day OF the Appomattox Baptist Associa-
ton was simply immense. Lunenourg.
charlotte. and Prince Edward had emptled
Themselves. and the woods were literally
The good teams, handsome equipages.
we'll fed and clad and contented people
give evidence of more than average pros
perity. .,oa
ceeded at once TO the discussion of reso-
linton OF cooperation with an adjoining
body in the maintenance of several high
schools T.. L. Rice, Of Farmville, created
a little stir by calling attention TO the secu-
larizatiun of our ministry. some hVe or SIX
clergymen connected with schools being
present.
roBEIGy MISSIONS.
The foreign mission report elected eio-
ouent remarks from Rev. A. Bagby, Pro-
lessor Edmund Harrison, Professor Luns-
ford. of Danville, and DR.. George L. BagDy,
of Farmville.
The collections for the foreign work were
reported much larger than any former
year. ~ W.,
The address of the dag was by Mr: Will
liam Ellyson, of Richmond, the eihcient
secretary of the State Mission Board.
Many saw IN II the hre ana enlnusiaoin VI
his lamented father, Ii. X. Eilyson, and
were glad.
This board is giving efficient aid to some
weak points in the neighborhoods OF Char-
lotte Courthouse and brakes branch.
EVENING SESSION.
The hours of the afternoon were chiefly
devoted TO digest Of the letters of the
churches and q nearer insight into their
needs and workings. This was conducted
by DR.. Winston, of the Central Commit
tie. in pointed, practical questions, adj
dressed to the delegates of each church re-
lative TO pastoral support, increase OF men,
bersbip contributions to boards and spir-
itual outlook. The educational interests
of the denomination are well on the alert.
Tho College and Female Institute OF Rich
mond. the schools at Burkeville, south
Boston Chase City, and Chester were well
represented.
OTHER NOTES.
DR.. James Nelson, for ten years men,
Der of this body. was joyfully greeted
everywhere, and his southern Nassar VIII
not be forgotten.
The KeysvIlle people are greatly con-
cerned about the early completion OF the
Farmyille and Keysyille railroad. The
GAINESVILLE connection has largely pro-
noted their growth.
The sumac trade ID better here than any
where ia the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21

In the caso before us the people Of Virginia
would surely take the bit between their TEEN
and proceed 10 run away with the debt. SUD
nit to the popular vote the question, " VIII you
pay this debt or get rid OF II forever y and the
majority for reputation would be overwhelming
For 10 su bnit such question 10 the people IL 70
tell them that they have as good right 10 Vole
on one side OF IL rs on the other. III the voters
have the right 10 repudiate tho State debt they
will repudiate 1t. II they have not this right,
then do not 20 through the form of submitting It
to their Observation-Disclosures Dispdfch.
The Inder-Appeal never proposed to submit
the question Of reputation TO the popular vote,
because to do 80 would be foolish and impracti-
ble.-IRdex-Appedt.
We misunderstood the proposition of
our Petersburg contemporary and so give
that paper the benefit Of its denial.
We cannot agree that it would be wise
TO submit any plan of settling the State
debt to the popular vote. Demagogues
would find to any plan that could be sub
mitted objections enough to insure its de-
feat. In q word, to submit such ques-
ton to the popular judgment would be to
insure its condemnation. Where is the
candidate who would stake his chances of
election upon the popularity of any mea-
sure for settling the State debt which has
ever been submitted since the Council of
Foreign Bondholders entered the ring I"
as the friends of the States creditors?
Reputation will follow tho rejection Of
any new scheme to settle the State debt !;
and rejection will follow the submission
to the people of the question of approving
any scheme now before the public. Dan
ger lies that way" We are sure. Repudia-
ton has no charms for Us. Would that 1t
could be remanded ITO the rear"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-21
A SINGING AND WHISTLlNG TOWN.
AIexandria's Varied Accomplishments
An Abundant Fruit Yield.

Correspondence of the Richmond Disp atch.l
ALEXANDRIA, August 20.-If there is one
thing that the colored people OF Alexandria
can do well it is to sing, at least that Is
what is said by those who attended last
night the complimentary concert rendered
by the colored people OF this place TO the
visiting teachers in attendance on the col
ored State Normal Institute now in session
here.
The concert was given in LannOn Opera
House, and was attended by quite large
number of white people. A weil-arranged
programme of thirty numbers was excel
lently rendered by local talent and gained
much praise. The singing was interspersed
with recitations, one of which was gwen
by Miss Alice ID. Waites of Norfolk. The
musical part of the programme was under
the management of Messrs. Z. II. Lump
kins and George II. Burke. and Miss Alice
Sayles. and Messrs. John +. Parker, +. NJ.
Murray, A. b. Hopkins, and 7. IL. Lump
kins were the committee of helocal teach
ers who arranged and managed the con-
cert.
On Tuesday night next complimentary
banquet will be rendered the colored
teachers in the Arnory Hall.
ABUNDANT FRUIT.
This has been great fruit year in this
portion of the State, and the apple,
beach, and pear-trees are literally groan-
ing under their burdens Of rich. luscious
fruit. All through Fairfax and Alexandria
counties the orchards look like. fairy
gardens with their fruit of the colors OF
the rainbow, and the farmers who are for
tunate enough to have orchards will make
considerable money from the sale or their
fruit in this city and Washington.
WILLING TO SERVE.
Mr.. William III. May has announced him.
self as candidate for the Democratic
MIR. MAY il the first candidate 10 publicly
announce the fact, although there are a
number of others known to be looking
after their fences before they make public
their desire to represent this CITY and
county in the next State Legislature.
BAILED.
8. +. Ioughborough. OF New Mexico.
was Yesterday bailed by Justice Whittlesey
to appear before the next term OF the
United States Court to answer charge of
violating the postal regulations OF the
United States. The prisoner was indicted
last February and was brought from his
homo in New Mexico to this place 10
answer the charge.
RAILROAD rELEGRAPHHBs.
A division Of the Railroad Telegraphers'
order has been formed here with some
eighty. five knights Of ticking instruments
as members. n. L. Floyd is the chief
teiegrapher. and J. @. Beckley secretary
and treasurer of the new organization.
Ali the railroad telegraphers on the lines
running out Of this city arc members Of
this branch.
PERSONAL.
Mayor Strauss has returned from his
summer outing at the Greenbricr White
Sulphur and presided nj the Mayors
Court. capturing nearly $50 in fines from
lsw-breakers Yesterday.
James l.. O'KeeTe of Richmond. lie here
on q visit 20 friends.
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THE BOY oBeYEo INSTRUCTIONS.
lie Blazed Away and Shot His Father and
Friend.

Hc Blszed Away and Shot His Father and
Friend.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PErERsBURa, Va, August 2o.-It is related
of q gentleman Of this city VINO has n small
farm near the city and whose watermelon
patch has recently been visited by thieves,
that be gave his little son instructions to
fire upon any persons whom ne might DIS
cover among the melons. Late III the af-
ternoon the gentleman himself went into
the patch with some friends. but failed to
notify his son of bis intention. When the
youth discovered the supposed invasion
Of the melon-patch he followed instruc-
tons and blazed away ct the party. The
father was struck by several of the shot
and one Of the visitors was also stung.
Fortunately the shot were small and did
not hurt much.
Mr.. James Z. Grub, OF this city. Is men,
toned as the probable successor of the
late Hugh Cousins "a general secretary of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
GOOD SHOWING.
The taxable property Of Petersburg this
year Is valued at little less than ton mil
lions of dollars-an increase of about one
million dollars in the last three years.
The friends Of MIR. Joseph A. West, q
weli-known citizen of Sussex county, and
formerly United States gauger in this city.
are panied to hear that no is seriously Ill
in Richmond, where he went on visit
several days ago.
THE NEW BorLKR-Horsr.
Ground was broke at the Centrsl Asy lum
yesterday Tor tho large new boiler-honss
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AsFarmer to Farmers.

We would not presume TO write for pub
lication such letter ~ the following, but
coming from tho source II does It cannot
be refused o place in our columns. The
writer Of it evidently speaks feelingly and
from personal experience and knowledge.
His object is the welfare of the class for
whom his letter seems TO be particularly
intended. We leave il 20 each reader to
Judge for himself what lesson he ought to
learn from "CARoLSE's" facts. Here Is
the letter:
NORFOLK, VA. August 10, 1891.
TO ne Editor Of the Dispatch:
Permit an old acquaintance to express his
great apprehension OF the evils which will befail
the farmers OF Virginia II tho Alliance now In
session In your city adopt some OF tho ysgaries
OF their brethren In other States
Tho writer FOR twenty years after the war was
farmer and o country doctor, as well "a MEM
Der OF the Patrons Of Husbantry organization.
His experience and observation enabled him
20 arrive at the following positive conclusions;
1. That not a single farmer who borrowed
money 20 carry on bis farming operations sue
ceedcd; but, on the oihor hand all who borrowed
or bought on credit failed utterly and hopeless
ly-l among them.
e. know only very few farmers 70 succeed,
and they worked hard, iudciously, and with
some special object-buying nothing for whiIi
they did not pay cash. We're the sub-Treasury
scheme adopted and carried into operation In
fve years there would not be farmer IN VIZ
gInia who used IL worth one cent.
3. Everybody lays his faults and failures on
somebody else. The farmers-and one among
them-used 70 blame the railroads for their iaii-
ures, and now want 10 keep oil who know any
thing about railroads out Of the Legislature and
put some old farmers In 10 make laws Tor run
ming the railroads. The management OF rail-
road is q much moro difficult and complicated
Job than tho management OF the farm. And II
our good old farmers can't manage their own
business how can they manage other peoples'
IL they take charge OF the railroads In five years
they will have to send their produce to market
In carts, wheelbarrows, and head-baskets.
q. The President says "tbe DOCTORS &c, &C..
will all 20 with the Alliance II they should
will be sorry for them. For 70 soon IA they be-
gin 10 borrow from the Government what little
they make and what little or much land they
have will go by the board, and where win the
poor doctor be?
8. Notwithstanding the abuse OF politicians
and rairond-men by my old farmer friend, 81
will wedge" as Billy Buchanan used TO say, that
the best OF them would take an Office on rail-
road or q seat In tho political synagogue at the
dropping Of a hat.
would suggest that the doctors go for the bill to
pension all the ex-slayes, and another TO pension
every farmer who does not make enough money
tc pay his doctors bills, especially In my native
old county CAR0LlSE.
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which IL TO be erected there. The cost OF
,ha hoiler and house will be about s., 900.
The i'u chimney will be ninety feet IN height;
The addition Of the new boiler is rendered
na a.. by the large addition to the
asvlum building which is to be heated by
steam. The work will be completed by the
fall. .,,, ~
yarka. and High streets. lost a fine mule
and al a morse to-day from lock:iaw. The
mule had stuck nail in one OF his feet,
and the horse the hook of q trace-chain.
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Electric Railroads.

The success Of the electric lines Of cars
10 Boston and elsewhere has made our
contemporary Of the Lynchburg YvyinicR
an enthusiast ia favor OF that mode Of
Transporting passengers. That paper says
that in thm matter OF electric traction "
Boston makes the best showing. In st.
Paul and Minneapolis Q steam line has
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AN AGREEABLE ALLIANCE TICKET.
Gov. Smiths Old Home Now n Military
Academy-As Summer Resort.

Academy--As Summer Resort.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
WABEENroS, Va. August 19.-The ALI
ance in the lower end of this county advo-
cate the nomination Of Major John Scott
and Theod ore Pitcher for the Legislature,
ticket which will certainly be most
agreeable to the majority OF people III
Fauquier.
The old home of Governor Smith has
South Warrenton Military Academy. II is
beautiful situation for school, being
lust on the outskirts of the town, and
having "A fine. large, old, brick house with
an extensive lawn around 1t. Messrs.
Miles and Gilmore, of West Virginia. have
taken charge Of this institution. and with
the assistance of another teacher, which
they propose to employ, we feel sure that
they will establish frst-rate school. q
thing that might have been started here
wears age. They have already twenty
boarders engaged for the ensuing session,
and there is little doubt but that the peo-
pie OF Warrenton will show their appreci-
alton of the advantages offered them.
LOCAL FEATURES.
A very successful bazaar was held last
night at the Town Hall for the benefit of
the Episcopal church.
Mr.. f. Boiling Robertson has invited
several Warrentonlans TO q Gtag party
given at his home near The PlainS TO night.
Miss Lena Payne gave a swell tea on her
lawn on Monday evening.
Strangers are still seeking Warrenton az
O summer resort, and every day we hear of
new arrivals. Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Mas
tury, Of Alexandria: Miss Foley and Mrs.
G. G. Schriver, of Baltimore, have re-
Gently made their appearance in our
midst. Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Nj. Nelson. OF
Clarke county, are spending the remainder
OF August here.
A PRIVATE GERMAN.
On Tuesday night private german at
the Springs was given by the young ladies
out there. Tha favors were numerous as
we'll as pretty. and OF II o'clock an elegant
supper was served.
Mr. Thomas w. Page, Of Keswick school.
paid a short visit 10 the home OF Mr. Percy
w. Charrington last week.
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SUDDEN DEATH Or JOHN O. ADAMS.
His Body Found ia q Fence
of art-Disease-Personnl.

His Body Found In Fence Corner-Died
of Heart-Dlsesse-Perso
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispetch.l
ScorIsyLLE. VA, August 20.-News to-
day from Lower lluvanna states that MIR.
John Q. Adams. living about four miles
north OF Wilmington, died suddenly at his
home under the following circumstances:
During the day he had been cutting down
shade-trees around his tobacco-felds and
about p. u. went to the house, and after
resting until about concluded he would
go out again and chop more trees whils it
was cool. as it had been very hot day.
He did not return that night, but no one
took particular notice of it, as they
thought he might have gone over to some
neighbours house.
HIS cody FOUND.
But next morning search was made and
his axe was found sticking through the
fence, and few panels further his body
was found lying in the corner of the
fence. II is thought he died from heart
disease. He was about forty years old and
q bachelor, good aud an industrious
man, ana splendid citizen.
Mr.. William Beal. of Beal Brothers. of
this place. returned from Salem yesterday.
and to-day his brother. Jackson Beal, left
for Salem, going ria Charlottesville. to
take III the stock sale, Mr.. ID. H. Pitts &C
companying him.
II 10 raining again.
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SOCIETY AT EUREKA MILLS.
Politics In Charlotte County-Bapti.

Politics IN Charlotte COunty-Baptist
Meeting CIosed-Pcrsonsi Mention.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
EUREKA Mills. CHARLOTTE COUNTY. Va,
August 2O.-The wheel Of society" has
been revolving rapidly during the summer
season at this pleasant place, and II has
taxed the young folks to their utmost ca
pacity TO keep pace with the various rounds
of pleasure that each day and night would
bring forth. Germans, high teas. etc..
have been in order.
POLITICAL.
Just now politics seasoned with hard
cider and stews" is the order of the day.
The contest for senatorial honors is wax
ing hot. The names most prominently
mentioned in this connection are those Of
Captain +. w. Scott and DR.. A. s. Priddy.
Both are making an active canvass for the
nomination. Major X. V. Gaines is men,
toned as a probable Alliance candidate
For the House of Delegates. Mr.. j. ID.
Shepperson. present incumbent. Is opposed
by Messrs. John Dunnavant and Abner
Ford, the latter being the ladies' candi-
date.
SESSION CLOSED.
The Baptist Association, which has been
in session ut Ash Camp church for several
days, closes to-day. II was largely at
tended.
News of the sad death of Mrs. John b.
Fari will be received with sorrow by many
in your city. as she once lived in Rich
mond.
Misses Lulie and Jennie Watkins, Of
North Car9lna, who have been summer
ing with friends here, have returned TO
their home.
Mr. j. N. White was in Petersburg last
week to sell tobacco.
Messrs. c. Il. Watkins. j. f. Morton, and
Lee W. Morton have returned from trip
to North Carolina.
Mr.. W. w. Watkins. Jr.. and family, of
Danyile. are stopping with relatives here.
Miss Bessie White is visiting her uncle
in Prince Edward.
Professor Adams and DIR. Porter, of
FarmvilIe. are visiting DIR. J. IL. Wool.
Miss Ole Griffin. Of Clarksyille. is visit
ing Miss Mamie Averett.
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HARMLESS.
70 ASSIST NATURE N nnA0y WING

TO ASSIST NATURE P Pc ~ns'f from
the body is the great mission OF SWlFTS
SPECIFIC. Microbi cannot exist in the
blood when oI p,epI hsy ' an sn ai
cures the patient. 1t has relieved thousands
in few days who had suffered for years.
Mr.. +. z. NELSON, O prominent and
wealthy citizen Of Fremont, Nebraska,
suffered for years with sCROFULA, and
/. continued to grow worse in spite of all
treatment Finally, Four Bottles OF
10 lcured him. He writes: "Words
skhsa4aare inadequate to express my
gratitude and favorable opinion Of
SWIFTS SPECIFIC.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO..
Drawer Atlanta, Ga
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THE TOWER.
CORNER SECOND AND BROAD STREETS.

>.
The great BARGAIN sale still progressing
Many lots left which have been reduced lower.
Great bargains in BLEACHED CANTON
FLANNEL rem NANIS, from three 10 five yards
in piece, worth l2ls and 1915, at sIsc. Now
is the time 10 buy II you want bargain in CAN
TON FLANNEL.
REMNANTS OF DRESS GINGHAAs, five to ten
24-inch COTTON DIAPER, soc.
27-inch COTI on DIAPER, eJc.
One lot c ALLIES 10 close. 3lSc.
Elegant DRESS LAWNS reduced from 5I5 to
4c.
one lot CoLORED HAMBURG EDGE reduced
from l2l2 10 &c.
30 pieces elegant BLACK sATTEEN only
l2Isc.
Wool DRESS GOoDs-an colors-22 inches
New shades FALL DRESS GOODS, 80 inches
wide. In Plain Colors Plaid, and Striped, 25c.
Remnants OF fine WHITE INDIA LINEN, ga
CARPETS, RUGS. DRUGGETs, oIL-CLoTH,
MATTlNGS, DOOk-MAFS, &C., in great variety.
Our prices are the lowest.
BLUE FLANNEL, "a inches wide, Soc
LADIES' BLAZER JACKETS reduced TO 20.
MEMS OUTING-SHlRTS 37l6c.
LADIES SHIRT WAISTS, soc.
LADIES' SILK WAISTS In Colored and Black.
Special prices In LADIES' AND MISSES
HOSIERY all the way from loo. up.
SIMPSONS BEST BLACK CALICO, DC.
SIMPSONS GRAY CALlC0Es, &c.
LACECUkrAiNS at great sacrifice to close
out an odd lot.
MEMS MEDIUM-WEIGHT LAMBs-woOL
SHIRTS for fan wear, a..
WOOL CHALLlEs reduced from 90 TO l21[c.
BABY-CARRIAGES at half price.
All colors SILK NELFErS, $50.
MEMS SEAMLESS MIXED SOCKS. Toe.
MEMS FULL REGULAR BALBRIGGAN
SOCKS, l2lec.
PALM SOAP, &c. a cake.
JULIUS SYCLE & son,
ao1 AND 2O3 EAST BROAD STREET.
Tau 20-2tl
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VIRGINIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

LEXINGTON, Va. 53d year State Mill
tary, Scientific, and Technical School Tho
rough courses in general aai apS lied Chemistry
and Ia Engineering. Confers degree Of graiu-
ate in Academic Course, also degrees u Bache-
Tor Of Science aud Civil Engineer in Technical
Courses All expenses, including clothing and
inciten,als. provided at the rate OF $3.50 per
month as an average for the foIr years, ex-
elusive OF Outlt. GENERAL SCOTT SHIP,
iy l5-eOdIot slperintcudeut
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Umbrellas and
.PdraSOLS.

Onr last effort Of the season to close
this stock ont.
SILK Gloria 26-inch Umbrellas, natural
wood handles, for 95c., worth Sl.5O.
Those fine moss-agate handle Gloria
Silk Umbrellas Sl.69, from $3.50.
Paragon Felled-Seamed Gloria Silk
Umbrellas, natural wood handle, tipped
with silver, Sl.39.
All of our Parasols thrown out at SOC.
on the dollar.
One case Pineapple
I. Troe,,oe Tissues, dark grounds,
4 0'''"'''' colored effects, &c.
You ought to just see tho REDUC-
TIONS we have made in
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Kisnet.

bonneville Journal
In her brown eyes her womans soul
Shines radiant az the dawn,
II wo but meet, myself-control
Is gone.
Her low, sweet brow, her soft, brown hair.
Her beauty make complete.
When che comes near the very air
Seems sweet.
She has a gentle, tender voice
That pleases every ear;
Whene or she speaks, mems hearts rejoice
To hear.
And yet, her road TO happiness
Ii barred with iron doors,
Because her little brother says.
She snores
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House FURNISHINGS.


One dollar will buy about 81 worth of
goods.
Four-Fold Clothes Horses-superior
finish-were S1.50. now 81 smaller size
for 75c; Flour Paiis-large size-worth
75c. for 49c. Maplewood Bread Trays
worth 59c. for 39c. l-pound Family
Tea Scales at s8c. worth $l.25 supe-
rior quality Coffee Mills at 49c. Polished
Rolling Pins for &c. Revolving Handle
Rolling-PiI for &c. 15-inch Wash
Boards, &c. Cedar Tubs at 49c. worth
roc. JapannedWater Coolers were 81. rs,
81, and 1923. now 81 choice 2-quart
Ice-Cream Freezers were Sl.4S (Bliz
zard), now 81.
Doll Cabs at 81 worth $3.50. SPE-
CIAL PRICES on all Doll Babies.
Mich lie !Re1rieerator g saH;,
than New York cost.
SO Baby-Carriages for Sl2.
$l2 Baby Carriages for $3.50.
ii to II east Broad street.