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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01
RULER OF THE MATABELEs.
A Six-Foot African King Who Lords II
Over n Wnrlilke Tribe.

Lionel Dcclc has paid visit recent
ly to King 10 Bengula. the ruler of
the warlikc Matabclcs in South Africa.
He tells some interesting facts about
the potcntatc who is so greatly feared
by all the tribes around him. He says
he has formed n very complete collec-
ton of the weapons of the Matabelc,
which will be sent to the TrocadcrO
museum in Paris. He had great trou-
BILE in making his collection of assegais
aud shields. because the king Furnishes
with death any of his subjects who sell
these objects. "lmagine." Decle says,
81 man six feet in height and uncom-
monty heavy. He must weigh at
least 2So pounds. His eyes. which are
always restless, pro,rude from their
sockets. and the lower lip OF the enor-
nous mouth hangs down. In spite of
his bestal appearance he is Il man of
very remarkable Intelligence. He IS
head and shoulders above most Afri
can chiefs in ability and craf!incss.and
he is certainly one of the most power
full native rulers in Africa
When Dcclc came within forty miles
OF the kings capital, Buluwayo, he
had to send Il messenger to obtain per-
mission from the king to advance fur
Their into the country. No person is
permitted without the kings direct
authorization to approach the capital
Fifteen days elapsed before the per-
mission arrived.
The Ma,abelcs." Decle says, "arc
essentially Il military race. The men
are all soldiers. Each village has n
regiment. The towns are of two sort $
those Of the young regiments and
those Of the older regiments, which re-
ceve from the king the right to wear
the ring upon the head These older
warriors have the right to marry, but
the young men composing the other
regiments are compelled TO remain
single until they receive the king .
permission to wear the ring. Some
times this permission is long deferred.
and there are regiments that have
been in the service twenty years whose
members have not Yet been honorcd
with the ring. and consequently arc
not permitted TO have wives. The
arms are SORT of Ratchet. Il number
of asscgais or short lances.and Il shield
of oN-hide At the head of each rcgi
mcnt is an i.duna. or chief. who ha,
jurisdiction over his town in time 81
peace. Every year I.o Bengula send
an impi, or army. TO make q raid up
on one of his nci@hbors. Men. OLD
women and little children are put IL
death. The young women and chill
drcn who are able to march are i'm
prisoncd and reduced 10 slavery. They
form the booty of the warriors. Th'
| cott lr which .trr the .JjrincjDuI Object
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01
a liock Kun by "a Gcys-r.

The NEST curious and unique clock
in the United states, or in 1he world
for that nlatter. was constructed by
Amos Lane. Of Amcdce. during the
past summer. Lanes curious clock
which. by the way. is all fare. hands
and lc.er, is attached Us Il gcyser
which shoots upward an immense
column of hot water every thirty
eight seconds exactly This Spouting
never varies the tenth Ola second in
its time: therefore a clock properly
llarnessed to il cannot do otherwise
than keep correct time. The lever
mentioned above in connection with
the hands and face of the clock is sc
placed as To be fairly hit by the shoot.
| ing column OF water, and every time
| the Lever is truck it moves the hands
forward exactly thirty-eight seconds
Lanes only trouble was to propcr1.
divide these 3S-Secmnd strokes into
hours. During TIE time he wa.
employed in constructing his novelt,
it is said that lie often quietly wished
that old Dame Nature had gearct
this particular geyser so as to spou
every half minute exactly.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01
QUICK DETECTIVES.
/, Thief Who Han Morc Nerve ,.s Steal
Than SENSE.

4 lilti VINO ititl Nitft ->t.Nt A'r f"'''Ai
Than SENSE.
George I. Baglcy. messenger OF the
United States Express company on
the run between Chicago and Dubuque
left his carat Davenport at 3o'ctock
yesterday morning. He took with
him packages aggregating $50 800.
The express officials were notified BY
telegraph that I5agiey was missing
and city detectives funkctt and
WcaTcr were detailed on the case.
They aSccrtaincG That 3aglcy had a
female friend. a Mrs. Weller. Il, $50
Michigan avenue, and ttey watched
the place. Bagley arrived there last
night as the detectives anticipated
and vas arrested. He WAS taken To
the police station and confessed al.
stating that he had buried the stolen
money near Gencsce, Ill. The officers
at olcc started for that place,
received the stolen money and
returned at 2o'clock in the afternoon
The whole affair is one of the largest
and quickest pieces Of detective work
on record.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01
More Appropriate.

A new idea at dinners is photo.
graph of the hostess holding scroll
on which the bill of fare is written. A
photograph of the cook would be more
appropriate, but might take away the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01

Postmaster Roberts has sued Geo.
Mathews, the editor of the Armour
Herald, for libel, and the charges are
serious enough to send his Mathew
ship to the pen.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01

The Car OF Russia is the largest
individual land owner in the world.
The area of his possessions is far
greater than that of the entire repub-
lie of France.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01

Charles D. Young, boy of twelve,
of Denver, Colo, has built what his
friends claim to be the smallest coal
burning locomotive in the world.
The engine is said to be five feet long
and weighs 235 pounds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01

Eigce Allen was shot and killed by
Jesse Price at Alexandria, La, in a
quarrel over six ears of corn,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-12-01

Over fifty miles of pneumatic tubes
are now used in London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

Waco. Tex. Lemon OF Piedmont, Jennie
Causy Of Delaware, Estis OF panviile. GER
done of Richmond. Wright, Warrick. bal
lard of Virginia, Lillian Shepherd OK
Charleston, 4. G. Higbee OF New Orleans
Burthe. Muller, EIsom, 4. Griffin OF VIZ
GINA; Mesdames n. II. Harrison o.. New
Jersey, Moran. Julia Harrison. d.. n.
Maury, J. l.. Maury, Shepherd OF sou,h
Carolina, Elayden Of Texas, jackson OK
New Orleans. ANTHONY Of Richmond;
Maury, Coleman of Norfolk, Buckle OF
Virginia. Handy Of Delaware. Banning OF
Cincinnati, Sears of Washington, and rel
lows. =. +,
The gentlemen were: Messrs. NJ. z.
blaury, Snowden Wood, Lyons Maury'
Fishburne. Hancock, ]. s. White, Jonn-
son, Burthe, Banning, Harrison Mason
McMurdo, Davis. Murphy. Charles Woods
Morris Woods, Tuttle, Disney. X. Maury'
Davenport. Welsh, Gary. Moore, hennon,
Banton, Hopkins. Cannon, L. b. White'
Balientine. Niche. Barr, Jester, Fellows
John Howard. Radford, Banning, DILL
Abbott. Charles Jones, Buckle, T. b. b.
ker, W. l.. Cochran. and Coleman, and
Drs. Shelton, Harrison, Page. and Megru-
der.
Among those prominent at the gather
ing, in addition to those mentioned, were
the Hon. Basil Gordon, Hon. Walter a.
Watson, and Captain Ham. Shepherd
members OF the Democratic Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
A KlNG-WlLLIAM TOURNAMENT.
supper sRd Ball-Varlous West
Point Hotes-DIspatch at Brsaxfest.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.J
WEST PoIYT, Va, August 27.-There was
a grand tournament near King William
Courthouse Thursday afternoon, followed
by bail at the hotel at night. Thirteen
knights contested for the hOnors. Mr.. III.
st. John Coulter delivered the charge.
The following are the knights Louis
Croxton. s. Montague, n. II. Montague,
Straughan Robinson, j. 5. Mingheld, Willie
Gregory, T. II. Edwards. George Gregory,
Will Wilroy. w. i. Lewis. Il. &. Ganett, Is.
4. Lipscomb. and q. Is. Terry. The first four
won the honors and crowned Miss Mary
Cole Gregory. Lima Gregory, NJ. Is. Hill,
and Norma Edwards as queen and maids
ofhouor. respectively. Some ofthe knights
then rode for a saddle and bride, and Mr..
Croxton was again successful.
The coronation took place at the hotel
III the evening. Mr.. II. /. Lewis delivered
the address. After the coronation dancing
began, and 1t continued, with little inter-
mission. until the morning hours.
THOSE PRESENT.
The following are some Of the ladies
present Misses Mollie Harrison, May Hsr-
wood, Alma and Sadie Lipscomb, Norma
and Susie Edwards. and J. We're, OF Rich
mond; Miss Lucy Lane, of Memphis,
Tenn; Miss N. Taylor, of Hanover; Miss
" utHl. VI iDdibllublts -hioaNo LA't AiAAPAf
Carlton, and Mag Henley. of West Point;
Mrs. Hill, Miss Taylor, Mrs. Duyall Misses
Eva and Ada White, Eva Neale, Lila
Brooks, Maud Lewis, Eva, Louie, and
Matte Turpin. Rosa and Mamie billiard.
Susie and Hattie Warburton, Nav Cooke,
Gena, Annie, Bessie. Sue. and Lucy Ed
wards, Pattie and Maria Robins.
OF course q substantial country supper
was one of the features of the evening.
VARIOUS NOTES.
There was an excursion from King and
Queen here on Friday.
The Tourist the car which is the
home of the publication of the same
name, left here Wednesday after stay of
week
Mr.. T.. S Cottrell went TO Newport
News Thursday on important business.
The recent rains have brought relief
from the prevailing dust.
The change in the schedule of the morn
ing mail-train will take effect Sunday
morning. Our people are pleased at the
idea of having the DISPATCH for breakfast
once more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
tilLARITY AT THE HEALING.
Young and Old, Big and Little Enjoy
Themselves Mt the Healthful Resort.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dlspatch.l
HEALING SPRINGS, August 27.-This beau
tlfully-sltuated and picturesque resort has
been hOnored with large and delightful
class of intelligent guests this season.
The hotel and cottages have been filled 10
their utmost capacity the entire summer,
and many applying for rooms were forced
20 seek quarters elsewhere. Progressive
euchres donkey parties. bean-bag atches,
notwithstanding have been the order of
the day.
Mrs. Charles Ring, Of Philadelphia. and
Mrs. Shipley., of st. Louis, gave charm;
ing progressive-euchre party. The invited
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Glidden, Dir.
and Mrs. George Simpson, Mrs. ID. 5. Lis
berger. Miss Maggie Childrey, Dir. and
Mrs. DR.. Everlett. Mr. Blandy, Miss Ruth
Ring, Mr.. Remire, Miss Callahan, Mrs. Cal
lahan. Mrs. Powell. and Mr.. Robert Stimp-
son. Nr. Glidden won the first gentleman's
prize. Miss Maggie Chlldrey the lady'S.
Mrs. Lisberger and Mr.. Ring the BOBBY
prizes.
BOWLING PARTY.
Mrs. George Simpson gave O delightful
bowling party after tea on Saturday. Miss
Ellis, Hiss Mumford, Mrs. Ring, Mrs. LIS
berger. Messrs. Towards, Miss Ring. Mr..
Simpson, and Misses Gllddens were the
participants.
DONKEY PARTY.
The little folks have not been forgotten.
An amusing donkey party, gotten up by all
of the ladies and prize given to each one
OF the little folks made them happy for
some time to come. Mrs. Glidden and Mrs.
Lisberger gave bean. bag party on the
lawn to the young people last week, which
was a source of great deal OF amusement
and pleasure TO one and all. Master
Simpson and Master Sylvan Llsberger
won the first and second gentlemen's
prizes Miss Clare Ring and Miss Powell
the ladies' prizes. Refreshments were
served from a beautifully-arrsnged table,
over which Mrs. ). 5. Gerst. Mrs. Childfoy.
Mrs. Gliddens, Mrs Ring presided. Miss
Maggie Childrey's departure seems TO have
been a general regret. She won many
friends and loving hearts while here. Miss
Ellis and Miss Mumford are universal IA
vorites.
OTHER GUESTS.
Colonel Ellis, Mr.. Howard, Mr.. Charles
Whitlock and wife. Mr.. Ullmsn, and Mr..
SETTER ars here from Richmond. Mr..
Jordan Mott. the many times million
aire from New York. has been summerlng
here and is the life of the Springs.
The Warm, Hot, and Healing Springs
have had large crowds this season, and
with the improvements now going on
Warm-Sprlng Valley has brilliant future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
RsMeMeeANces FROM RAWLeY.
Rollicking Rambles Round Bail-hoom
md River Rooks-kuchre Party.

and River Rocks-Euchre Party.
fcorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
RAwLEY SPRrSgs, Va, August 27.-Thls
has been a week OF gayety, Iepiete VIII
pleasure for all. Bowling in the forenoon,
tennis In the afternoon, trout-fshing az
early morn and dewy eve, cool, lnyigorating
walks 10 Lovers Leap, Ballroom ROCK,
River Rocks, and elsewhere, and crokinole
and euchre parties are among tue recIeA-
tions and pleasures INDUCED IN by tue
guests here.
Among the guests here from Richmond
may be noted Messrs. II. p. richardson
b. w. Richardson, Irving =. Campoen'
DR.. Charles II. Chnlkley, Leslie l.. camp
bell. Mrs. w. J. Whitehurst, Mrs. Il. -.
Bentley, Miss Bentley. Miss Chaplin, Mr.
II. T. Christian and wife, Miss l.. A. B'ch-
ardson, and Miss II. II. Richardson.
soC1AL EVENT.
The most charming and brilliant affair
of the seasoI was the euchre-party gwen
by Mrs b. Berry, OF Baltimore, Tuesday
night. The ball room was tastefully deco
rated in homer OF the OCCASION. The tally
cards were exquisite end each PLAYER was
anxious TO retain their cards as Souvenirs OF
the pleasant occasion and their gracious
hostess. Mrs j. Watkins Lee assisted
Mrs. Berry in dispensing the honors OF the
evening, Inc loIloHluE WI, eno PH'
pants in the game: Mrs. A. waiter, Mrs.
W. A. Wade Baltimore; Mrs. j. H.. T..
Watts, Maryland Mrs. Lee Rawiey, Mrs.
w. J. Cote, Washington Mrs. White
hurst, Virginia; Miss Barnes, Augusta
Ga: Miss Cote. Washington; piss
Chaplin, Richmond; Miss Whltehurst,
Miss Ethel Whitehurst, Norfolk; MISS
Walter, Miss Mitchell, Baltimore; Miss
Crenshaw, Miss Annie Crenshaw, Virginia
GanrUafnurn Pa Mfgg
Smoot, Alexandria; Miss Gould, st. Ions, 4;
Miss Wilkinson, Augusta, Ga. Judge +.
NJ. Whitehurst, Norfolk; DR.. Charles ii.
Chalklev, Richmond; DR.. Duff. q. Lewis.
Rawlev: Messrs. L. j. Rotter, New York {;
u. q. and s. l.. Rotter. Columbia Uni
versity; James /. Hudson, Washington
and Lee University; L. NJ. Mitchell, VIZ
cnia Military Institute; W.. A. Wade.
Milton Walter. Baltimore, j. M. Street,
MARYLAND; Howard Neagle. Washington.
and X. L. Tucker, Alexandria.
THE PRIZES.
While the judges were deciding upon the
successful contestants delicious refresh
ments were served and enjoyed. The
lady's first prize, a handsome souuenir
spoon OF Baltimore, was won by Miss Cren-
shaw. The lady's second prize, an orna-
mental tortoise-shell comb. by Mrs. Wade.
The lady's BOBBY, an exquisite antique oak
work box silver trapplngs. by Miss Mitch
ell. The gentleman's first prize, brler
pipe. sill ger-carved covering II bowl, by
Mr. Hudson; second prize, poker set. In
plush case, by Mr. Neagle; BOBBY prize,
box key West cigars by Mr.. Wade. The
prizes were the handsomest and most APP
Dropriate we have ever seen presented on
a like occasion.
The hotel here is full and taxed to its ut
most capacity. but our genial host, Dir. >;
Watkins Lee, is equal to the occasion, ana
every ones comfort and pleasure is safe
and secure while lie is at the helm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

heart party. Ten tables were filled with
anxious maidens-~anxious TO rid them
selves OF hearts. And as this was also a
nen party, not man was near to help
them dispose OF this unnecessary article.
Miss Virgis CABOT succeeded in disposing
OF hers most successfully, and for so doing
received an exquisite souDenir spoon, It's
shape being emblematio OF the game. Miss
Newton won cribbage-board and cards,
Miss Sheppard Romsn-gold heart iocket,
and Miss Maud Stokes bon-bonniere In the
shape of heart.
BAL pouDRy.
The bal poisdre Wednesday evening was
one Of the most brilliant affairs of the sea-
son. The dancers and the chaperones
were elegantly gowned, and with snowy
bair mounted high upon the heads after
the fashion of I'VE olden days" bright-col-
ored cheeks and white skin made redder
and whittier by contrast with the black
patches. A more dazzling array Of youth
and beauty can scarcely be imagined. Mr.
Waugh led tho german as only veteran IN
the art can.
The figures were intricate. and exquisite.
Miss Grayely, Of Denville, led WITH him.
Miss Leila Gray with DIR, Bolen. Louise
MAY with Archie Payne, Miss Adams with
Mr.. Davis, Miss Frazier with Mr.: james,
Mrs. BONNER with Dir. Hicks, Mira.
Groome Helen Lea with OTIS Alfriend.
Alice Read with John Boswell, Eliza Read
with Mr.. Slicer, Lulie Lyons with Gran
VILE GRAY, BlancheMcGorney with Palmer
Gray. Yirgie CABOT with Mr.. Temple, Ellie
Williams with Mr.. Neal, and Evelyn Will
liams with Mr.. Lezelle.
The chaperons were Mesdames Stokes.
Lafierty. Alfnend. Emmerson, Cassell,
Williams, Cabot. and Estes.
Miss Kate Buford and Miss Annie Gray,
who have been on the invalid list, gladden.
the hearts of their friends by appearing IN
their midst once more. They have been
greatly missed, as they are among the most
popular here.
ARRtYALH.
Among the arrivals for the week are
Miss Lena DAVIS, MISS Lena Johnson. Mrs.
and Miss Venable, Mrs. and Miss Gary,
John Boswell, w. A. james, Garland
Vaughn. William DonnaD. Charles +:
Stokes. Palmer Tenant, Samuel Cary, and
S. w. Jameson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

turned home Wednesday after q fort
nights hard campaign in the luckanoe
end of his district.
hiiss Juliet Boyd, Of Scottsville, is visit
ing relatives In stanton.
Mrs. William Fleming. OF Alexandria, "a
here. the guest OF her sister, Mrs. William
Slater. 49,
Mr.. AlQernon Daingerfeld, OF Culpeper,
is attending the fair here this week.
Miss Jennie Evans. Of Flotence, y. o.,
who has been for q fortnight the guest o.
her cousin, Miss Lucy Lee Powell. left
Friday for Gold Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Albert J. Dabney and Mrs. i. Il.
Dabbs, have returned from the White Sui
phur.
came down from Rockbridge Alum Wed
nesdsy to take in the fair.
Captain Henry w. Holt has returned
from Union, w. Va.
Miss Sallie Grattan is in Lenoir, N. O..
the guest Of friends.
Mrs. Newton O. Watts returned from the
Cold Sulphur this week. where she has
been spending the summer.
Misses Jennie and Lizzie McCue left
Thursday for the White Sulphur.
Major Thomas @. Elder returned home
Tuesday from ten days visit TO Atlantic
CITY.
Major Marshall Hanger is back home
from the White Sulphur.
Miss Minnie Condor. of Baltimore, ~ the
guest of Miss Lizzie Hanger this week.
Miss Matte Ellison. OF Richmond. was
one of the bellies nc delightful dancing
party given by the Misses Gray Friday
evening
Miss Bessie Young has returned from
| Obautauqua. N. y.
Mr.. Baldwin Wayt is down with mild
case Of typhoid-feyer.
Mrs. George +. Wilson left for Chicago
| Tuesday to visit her sister. Miss Wilson,
in the windy city.
Rev. and Mrs. Robert A. Gibson. of Gin
| cinnat, are the guests of MIR. and Mrs.
| Alexander L. Robertson.
Professor Leslie Hull. OF William and
Mary College. with his family, is visiting
! Dir. and Mrs. Hartwell Macon.
! Mrs. b. b. Donaghe ard Miss Virginia
| Donaghe, of Richmond. are the guests OF
their cousin. Colonel James Cochran, al
"Fally Farm"
Miss Alice Johnston, of Roanoke, who
| has been the guest OF the Misses Gay fol-
some weeks, has returned TO her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Heber Ker. Jr., who have
| been visiting MIR. Ker's father here, re
turned Thursday TO their home, in Nash.
vile.
Miss Maria Cooke of Norfolk, left for
home Wednesday after visit TO Mr.. anc
| Mrs. L. r. Stribling. IN this city.
Miss Annie Iglehart. OF Annapolis, Il
| here visiting her uncle, Mr.. Edmund Berke
ley.
Mss Armat. of Richmond, is the guest
| of Miss Annie Cochran.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
wARRENToN's ENTERTAINMENTS.
Bowling and Lawn Parties-Open-AirC Con-
cert ia Casanova Distr ct-PersOnai.

cert in Casanova Distr ct-PersOnai.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
WARRENroy. Va, August 27.-The. de-
lightful showers that have visited mere
dining the last few DAYS have refreshed
the whole landscape and Gladdened the
farmers hearts. Some damage was done
the corn crop here by the drought. Inc
lower end of the county suffered more
than this vicinity, but the ram 1ell ID time
when il was most needed.
The gayeties of the past week have been
mostly small private entertainments. Yes
terdav afternoon the Misses Day gave
bowling party, to which a number OF town
people and strangers were invited. Mt.
John Hicks won the first prize-a hand
some paper knife. II is said that Miss de
Beneville, of Philadelphia, will also give
a very large bowling and lawn party III
day or two.
Miss Incz Payne has just returned fro N
the White sulphur. 80
Senator Eugene Ives, OF New YORK, WIN
his family, are IN Warrenton.
Mr.. Carroll Payne. OF Atlanta, IS visiting
his relatives here.
OTHER PERSONALS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shepperd, of Annis-
ton, Ala, are also here now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Nelson, of Clarke
bDhAANs t4N Nv VIZ Af~'' ~ 80
O week or two.
Mrs. Wilson and her daughter, Mrs.
Miles, widow of Lieutenant Miles. OF the
United States navy, of Norfolk, are at Mrs.
DAYS boarding house.
A large german was given at the Fauquier
White on Thursday night for the benefit
of Weber's Orchestra.
Mrs. Harry Morris. of Philadelphia, is
again at the Warren-Glen Hotel.
An open.alr concert was given In the
Cosonoya neighborhood last evening Tor
the benefit of Grace church. The financial
result Of the success of IT has not vet been
determined, but the enjoyment was CON-
plete 80,
Mr.. Frank Ribblo. of Wythoville, will
take charge of Grace and ST. stephens
churches the first Sunday In September.
He was appointed 10 this parish by Bishop
Randolph upon leaving the seminary IN
June.
Rev. Alexander Payne who has charge
OF church in Selma, Ga, is home now Tor
a short rest
Miss Maggie Ferguson, OF Richmond, is
in town.
Mr. Charles Caldwell and his friend. DR..
Phelps of New York are visiting the pa
rents of the former here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
ola.rime Dances at rry's spring.


CBARLorrrsyIIIE, Va. August. H.
Another delightful dance took place at the
Hotel AlbemaTle (Fry's Spring) on Tues
day night. II seems each week that tho
zenith OF pleasure has been reached, and
vet each week exceeds the former and Tar
surpasses il in gayety, The dance was
varied from the regular german to one
more on the order of the old-style, and
when the old-fashioned Dancing in the
Barn began the movement was charming.
The closing with the Virginia Reel"
which gradually wore into Sweet Home
waltz was very appropriate. On the
whole. the Albenhrle has never been the
scene Of more jolly and copgenial party.
The following ladies were present:
Misses Virginia Harrison and Annette Har-
rison OF New Jersey, Lizzie Harrison, yir-
ginia Mason, Mollie Niche. Eunice
Niche, j. Peyton. ]. Peyton. Mary Harris,
Annie Harris, Mamie Moran. Belle Moran,
v,rginia Harris OF Virginia. Banning OF
Cincinnati. Winifred Sears. Liste Sears OF
Washington. u. O.; Rena slayden. Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
TESTIMONY or Mr.. ". 7. GPPs.
A WeILKnown Richmond Merchant Tells
What Dr.. Coates Has Dcre for Him.

Mr. Epps says:
50 When l began treat
m ent IN der Dr..
Coates n few weeks
ago ! had been suffer
Ing from catafra for
i've or SIX years. Ny
symptoms we're head
ache; SO m eti m es
slight, az other times
excruciatlng. Ny n0ee
was constantly clogged
up, and hard kn OTIS
formed In IL, which !
blew ont or hagked
out with much din
Guilty. l also had mu-
Gus constantly falling
back into my thrcc,
and sometimes would
blow large scabs from
my nose. Ny throas
often got dry and stift
and sore. AT simes
there was q thick. fo1l,
yellow discharge from