Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-16

4, mica from TO cents arc sold. The
stock consists of whistles, dolls, rattles.
mud almost every conceivable object cal
culatcd 60 please the youngsters. Inc
fruis cakc offered to tho person guessing
fine number of beans in jar at this tent
was drawn last night by Mas Mamie NJ.
Elivson.
ihe pretty MARYLAND tent. which has
offered 40 many attractions TO the visitors
NJ tho bazaar, is now the scene OF Lively
contest for a diamond ring. Persons de-
sr,ne to obtain the "sparkler" take their
chances by guessing tho number OF beans
in the Jar. and the one coming nearest 10
the correct figure will carry of the Prize.
A beautiful sword Ia also being voted at this
table 70 the most popular officer ia the
CITY. Tue race seems 10 Ito between Gene
raj Charles j. Anderson, CAPTAINS George
Wayne Andersen. Frank Cunningham,
GRAY Bossieux, and John A. Hutcheson..
MANY handsome articles in the way or
chiidren's clothing are sold at the Orloie-
Stale" tent Mrs. G. OBJ. Cowardin. the
chairman, Is IN receipt OF beautitui OAK
rockin2-chair from Dir. Henry Jenklns, 81
Baltimore, and generous contribution oil
cakes and crackers from the 0ld-Dominion
Cracker Works.
PRETTY ARTIcLIs YoR SALE.
Among the many useful articles for sale
EXQUISITE linen embroidery. centre pieces.
doiiies, gloVe-cases. &C.; Indian bead
work; Photographic s0icenirs OF the Sol.
diers' and Sailors Monument, General
lees Monument. General Lees residence,
ST. Paufs church (interior) showing Lees
pew, General Lee standing by Traveller,
DAVIS mansion. st. Johns church, &c, &c:
Also, fne needle-work IN the form OK
children's dresses, aprons, bonnets. shirt-
lad Ta
capes. &c.
There are also several handsome pic
tures both in crayou and water-colors,
handsome lamp-eh ades, lamps, TWO Vaiua-
bio eas.stoyes with fixtures. crOcbet-Work
of all descriptions, bedroom slippers a
specially, bundles OF light-wood; turkey
tail fans. and dolls so life-llke that one.
sent from Alabama, was purchased Dy
Mrs. Jones. the Governors VIE, ana VIII
be carried back to the State.
Among the prettiest and most artistic
articles for sale at the bazaar are the Con-
federate seals, either mounted or I'M
mounted. which ore sold a. the tennessee
table. These seals are from the original
mould. which was presented by MISS VIZ
cinia Mason, daughter OF Mr.. James
Mason, the Confederate Minister 10 Eng
land.
MEMORIAL OF CAPTAIN NEWTON.
The lew SurNlNOIb VI Oiu NOHlpH"' ~
Hanover Troop. Fourth Virginia Cavalry,
are trying to raise fund 70 be sent TO tho
bazaar as O memorial of their heroic COM
mander. Captain w. Is. Newton, who was
killed while CALAMITY leading charge at
Raccoon Ford IN October, 1863. Inc
writer of the subioined letter was despe-
rately wounded in another dashing charge
which took place at Kelly's Ford. lis
skull was split for four inches. be was
sabred in the thigh. and shot in the breast
vet while i'll that condition. and PIT
soner. he chastised one Of Sheridan's men
who was firing at him when he was on the
ground. The letter is addressed to Mr. L..
Il. Vaughan. ,eoo
CORDrR, No, April IL, 1898.
Dear Friend and Comrade,-A thousand men o.
| ries knock at the door OF my heart as ponuei
over the few lines OF your letter and reject upon
| the times which now call for recognition. can
never forget the eventful day that our gallan'
commander rode TO his death the determined
erurossiye eye rs he gave the order 10 the oid
| Fourth (fOr you will remember be COMMANDED
| the regiment that day. " Draw sabre CharRe
Ii is sweet but sad reflection that wall ever live
| with me that your humble correspondent was
one OF the four who bore his noble, bleeding
| form from the bloody field.
Enclosed please find draft for slO' TO DO up
| piled as indicated.
Truly your old cOmlade.
GEORGE b. SYDSoR, Cordor, No.