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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
FRITZ AT THE FAIR.
HIS COLuMBlAN-ExPoSlTIoN DAY A
BRILLIANT SUCCESS.
lie Furnishes the Largest Crowd the
White city Has Yet Welcomed
How He Celebrated.
[By telegraph to mo Dlspa.ch.l

Chicago, June 15.-" German-Day" at
the exposition needed but the presence of
Emperor William TO make the success OF
the Teutonic season OF fcstlvity complete
ia every detail The weather was glorious.
the crowds were immense, and the enthu-
sIasn was most marked. From noon until
late IN the evening German bands aud
drum-corps at the head OF bands of shout
Ing Teutons marched through all parts OF
the park. and the colors of the United
States. intermingled with the tri-color and
eagle Of Germany. floated from every
building In addition to the Germans
jolliticetion, Arkansas and lndianaentered
the Columbian union of cOmmonwealthS
by defeating their buildings. and these
events drew out crowds to the different
parts Of the grounds.
THRIVING BUsISEss.
The masses were everywhere. all the
buildings were crowded, the different
streets about the grounds were thIonged
oil day. and the electric-launches and
gondolas did thriving business. All the
balconies and prOmenades on top OF the
buildings held crowds constantly during
the day and evening, and when the multi
tude went ho lie tonight after witnessing
the fireworks the gates closed on the
largest crowd that has yet visited the fair
III one day.
The DAYS oRATORY.
Tho orator of the dav was Carl SchurZ,
VINO was enthusiastically greeted. ChIca-
gos Mayor. Carter II. Harrison. welcomed
the Germans, in German, on behalf OF the
city and Herr Won HOlleben, the German
Ambassador at Washington. then conveyed
GeImany's greeting TO Americans. the
Worlds Pair. the German-Americans and
the visiting Germans. His speech was ap-
piuded vocIferOusy.
ATINE PARADE.
CHICAGo. June lj.-Jhe parade through
the downtown portion OF this city by
local and visiting German societies and
orders this morning IN honor OF German
Day at the far grounds was a magnificent
success. II was over 10000 strong, under
the leadership Of ChefMarshal Frank
Wenter, and divided into eight divisions,
each OF winch was accompanied by mag
mnceut floats depicting some event or
character prominent IN the history OF the
Fatherland. America. the land OF adop-
ton. was not overlooked. In the first
DIVISION were four floats portraying
Coum Dia. the Revolutionary war. tho war
between the States. and Germantown, tho
FIRST German settlement IN Pennsylvania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
School Prize. In Mindeor.
lcore.pondenee Of tho Richmond d

(IOFre spOndence OF mo hItnnDuI UI5DaVCH'I
WINDSOR, y. c., June l5.-Protcssor i. Il.
Bocgs'- school is closed aud the commencement
exercises we're held III the courthouse Monday
AMI ucsday nights. The house was filled. Tho
pupils acquitted themselves very we'll Prizes
We're given 10 Hiss MOela Rice and Joseph skull
on penmanghip and TO Mss Oracle Dan
on acholarship. Misses Willie Gillian, Moela
Rec, Gracie Dali, Amelia Boher, and Julla
Stokes performed tnoir paris very weH ana
wore considered by The audience 20 DO the post
performors among the young ladies. The best
performers among the boys were: j. c. MizeIl,
W. I. King. Jr., and Thomas Austin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
WASHINGTON MINOR MENTION.
John Lyon. of Virginia, "A Land Clerk in
the Interior Department.
by telegraph TO the Dspatch.l

WAsHlNGTON, b. G., June lJ.-AppOintments
IN tho of,icc of the Assistant Attorney-General
for tho Interior Department have been made as
follows. Emmett Womack. of Georgia, reporter
of land do-lsiuus: william n. Byrd ~ Alabama
Flhort ". Kuckcr Jr.. oi south carolina, aud
Joun Lyon ~ Virginia land CLERKS
Tho names Of Thomas T. tritendcn. 'oD' u
G~nerai gt tho Citv q Mexico, and OF judge
Srcci. both 90 Kentucky. are said 70 be under
consideration in come ZION with the appoint
furut ~ a successor u j. IL. Blount, Of Georgia,
n- Unite-i Statos Minister to the Hawaiian
IsIard- Gossip hne % mat ono Of them Will be
CHOSEN, but there !. no agreement a. ~ which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
uome Wedding In Alexandria.

Correspondence Of the Richmond DisDst;h.l
ALEXANDRIA. VA, Juno 15.-Miss Allie hamll-
ton OF Fredericksburg and Mr. John Corso,
wel-known young Alexandrian. were married
bv the Rev. Dr. Rice, OF The Second Presbyterian
church at the residence Of the brides sister,
Mrs. Charles Mandors. on WOlfa street, in THIS
CITY. Yesterday eveDlng- IL was a beautiful
home wedding aud was attended by mnuy ot Tue
friends or The brido and groom. The happy
couple left last night Tor honeymoon al Old
pntuf and Norfolk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16

For fen dIvs only we offer our entire
stock of elegant AMI superb Diamonds.
Watches. Jewelry, Clocks. Silver, and Sill
verplated Ware at a reduction OF IS per
cent. from REGUL,R PRIcEs. All goods
marked in plain figures. Terms are posi-
tlyely c,sa. Goods sold on credit will be
at regular prices. Call early and secure
bargains. II. Nj. NosEs ComANY,
920 Main street.
Everything 25 per cent. off for casa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
A Pleasant AFFAIR.

worry pleasant time was spent on Wednef :
cav night last, the occasion being hay-ride
gwen by Mr.. charles Walter ana several 81 his
friends These presen, woro Misses Kate, Jss-
rie, and Lula Walker, Salio Williams, Berkley
Ellyson, Mamie Beasley, Mary Perkins, Lizlie
Laughton, benjamin horsnan. Wilson WOOD.
Richard McCurdy, Harry CardOzl. samuel Big
ger. James Valentine, Douglas and Roy Lacy,
Canrles Walter, Eddie Burch, Louis Courtney,
and James Weisiger. ChaperODs, Mrs James
Meisger and Mrs. Malker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
CLEARINGHOUSE CERTIFICATES.
The New York Associated Banks Decide
to Issue Them.
[By teIegraph 10 the DIspatch. ]

10y lclckftpu W tilo biHpAtNh'l
NEW YORK. Juuc 15.-The Clearing-llouss
Association this afternoon adopted the following
resolution:
Eesoired, That committee Of hvo be ap-
pointed by the chairman. with the president 10
receive from the banks, members Of the associa-
ton, bills receivable and other securities, 10 be
approved by said committee, who shall Do
authorized to issue therefor % such deposlting
bank loan certificates bearing per cent III
terest per annum, and such loan certificate.
shall not be III excess OF - per cent of the
market value oil tho securities or bills re-
cervable 90 deposited, and such certificates shall
be received and paid IN settlement OF balances
at the clearinghouse. and all rules ani regala-
tions heretofore adopted IN the issue OF sucn
god certificates shall Do in force Ia the present
issue.
No clearinghouse certificates have yet teen
applied for. The Loan Committee Ot the assc-
-iation, or which President Frederick ID. Tappeu,
OF the Gallatin National Bank, Is chairman, VIII
meet tomorrow 10 receive applications. Tho
certificates will be supplied in denominations OF
$4,000. $4,000. and $4,000. Tho previous
occasions on which certificates were issued ani
the amounts were: 1873 s2J,1OO'UOO; 1854,
s25, 900, 900, and 1890, sl6,JOO.OOO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
Mnrriace-License-Acciden,aiIy Killed.

lCorrcspondenoe OF the Richmsni osspatch.l
RsroRIa. VA, June l5.-The Clark OF the
Court issued on Yesterday n license Tor the mar
riage OF Mr. 4. Ii. Turner to hiss Annie L. Gar
ris5.
George Powell. worthy coiored man Q, TINS
county. wss Killed In railroad accident at
Franklin, Va, ON the Atlantic and Danvlle rail-
road yesterday.
Mr.. {. w. Alcott OF New York, prominent
lumber merchant, Is here on business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
today as messenger in the Interior De-
parment Coon Carter. of Scott county.
VIRGINIA VISITORS.

Major II. g. Burrows, OF Culpeper. was
among tho visiting Nireinians TO-DAY.
Mcssrs w. A. Moorman, of Danville. and
John Stanley. OF Henry. both prominent
businessmen. arc IN the city.
congressman Jones. after spending seve-
rai days hero aud accomplishing much for
bis constituents. has gone home.
Colonel Grenville Gaines. Of Warrenton,
was here to-day.
Mr. John G.. Miller. OF Danville. who is
an applicant for the position of bank ex-
sminor. IA in the city.
W. X. Holt. Of Chase City. Va, to-day
filed an application at the Treasury De
partmont for the position Of Inspector of
public buildings.
There have been no applications from
North Carolina for several DAYS.
Representative Epes is still IN the city
and has been dong all In his power 10 have
additional changes made IN postmasters IN
hiS district
Mr.. William w. Degge. editor Of the
Norfolk ACns and Coarler. is again IN the
city. Nearly all the Democrats who came
here from the Norfolk district are urging
general cleaning out OF the Republicans
at the navy-yard. and they also want work
commenced on their post-Office building
Secretary Herbert IL rather two cousorya-
tive 10 please the pilgrims from Norfolk,
but IN tlino It Ia hoped no will commence
the long-deservcd decapItauon.
APPOINTMENTS.
Among fOurth-class pOstmasters mp
pointed TO-DAY werc:
north Cnroiinn-Derr, Lincoln county, Laura
5. ballard vco James Mullen, removed; Ivy,
NalifOn county, ". N. CiOusc vice j. I. Hor-
gan, resigned l.isk, Rowan county. James A.
Lsk vice II, ". McAlistcr. removed: plymouth,
Washington county, Lew j. Pagan vice Fannie
o. Nelson, removed; Tyron, Polk county. Co
lumbus NJ, Mills vice Judson W. Whitney, re-
novel
Virginia -Ailsonia, Pulaski county, J, c.
Hurst VICE ". NJ. Taylor, removed Head
Waters, Highland county. Ehzsbcth a. Marshall
/ wee Jacob Crun4metL- removed. HC. Muis,
Page county, 7. V. \iAnds vice Albert Pres
GrAvcs. removed; Plain View. KING and Queen
county, Forrest j. Leigh VICE Warner l.. kOane,
Resigned; Randopn, Charlotte county, Harper
:. Smith vice Nathan -. D,cscrson, removed;
Ryan, Loudo1n county. i. d. Lambert vice James
V Alex tnder. resigned.
Tho V0st-Osice ~ SANDY Marsh, Buncombe
county. y. C.. has been orIe ci removed three
fourtns Of q mile east OF tho old location.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
MONKS CHARGED WITH SACRlLEGE.
Many of Them wnn Probably Go to sibe-
ria for Life.

fBy Anglo-Amer,can cable TO tho Dispatch.l
ST. PETERSBURG, June l5.-The church OF the
Chudow monastery which is within the walls of
tho Kremn, was recently robbed OF vast
amount OF plate, mon.y, and gems. The plate
had iust been used In the ceremonies attendant
upon the reception Of the Car and had not been
and money taken amounted in value 70 oe-
tween ., 800, 900 and 5000. 900 rouoles The
polce patiently investigated tho case. with the
result that all the monks belonging to the mo-
na.tery were arrested. Secretod Ia the monks
colls were found gems which had been torn
from their settings, holy robes, and the missing
holy vessels made u precious metals.
Acharge Of sacrilege has been made against
the monks, and probably many of them viii so
10 Sibcria for life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
PANAMA DEFENDANTS FREE.
Indictments Against De Lesseps, Eihel.
Fontaue. and Cottu Quashed.

fBy Anglo American cable 70 the Dispctch.l
PARIS, June 15.-Copsiierable excitement
has been caused by the decisio.. Of the Court OF
Clssation on the appeal of Charles De Lesseps
nnd the other defendants convicted OF fraud In
with the Panama Canal Company
The court handed down its decision To- lay
quashins the sentences on the ground thai the
statute oi limitations covers the offences charged
aud tnat the ind lctment on which the prisoners
was tired wac irregulaE Ia consequence of this
decision N. Eifel Was nj on,e liberated IRON
prison and n. Charles De Lfsieps, who IS IN the
81. Louis Hospital Suffering with Al seute attack
OF dyspepsia, was Informed that he was a. ND
erty. but was 100 IA TO leave the hospital. There
were nve defendants convicted IN the trial,
which ended February 9th last These we're
Ferdinand Do Lesscps, his son Charles, Aarius
Fontane, Henri Cottu, aud Gustav EineL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
liquid laxative, Syrup OF. Figs. under all
conditions makes It their favonte remedy.
10 get the true and genuine article, look
for the name OF .the California Fig-Syrup
Company, printed near the bottom Of the
package.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
GOVERNMENT CLERKS DISCHARGED.
Tho Action ObIigatory-Poiitics Play No
Part In the Matter.
(By telegraph 10 the Dispatch. !


WASHINGTON, y. c., June lj.-To-day the
names Of sxty-seven clerks were dropped from
the rolls Of the General Land Onlce. OF this
number six were OF Glass I (Sl,SO0 per annum).
nineteen Of Class 3 $1,000, sixteen OF Class =
fsl 400, ten Of Glass | lS 200, oight of the
900 class, aud eight o. Tho copyist class
(tgOO). In making this reduction. which WAS
recommended by tho former Commissioner OF
the General Land ONCE and made obligatory
by the Legislative Appropriation bill passed ny
the last Congress, Secretary smith has been
guided by desire to raise the standard of the
service. and 10 that end politics have not been
permitted to enter into the question OF VINO
should be dismissed and who retained IL Is
known that clerks without any political support
whatever have beea retained, while Others
having tho personal friendship ana influence OF
prominent Democratic senators end members
Of the House aud othors high ia Oniclel iito have
been dismissed The strict rulo OF efficiency,
ehaded now and then by a desire not 10 intict
too grioyous hardship, has b0en the controlling
force in making all the removals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
The EirrtiOn tn.ss.

There was no session Of tho United states
Circuit Court yesterday. Both Of the judges,
COT and Hughes, lott the city last Eight. The
latter will, however, return on saturday 10 hear
argument on motion to quash tue indictment
fOuu1 IN Norfolk m the cases % several cItizens
OF RlcnmOnd charged win violating the ele,-
ton laws at tho last elections The deio ndHnts
will be represented by Messcs. {. '. Meredith,
james Lyons, 5. D. L. Patteson, aud A. H.
GutgOu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

GEORGE s. yAsH0N. JR.. p. NJ. executors
sale of store aud dwelling en- Broad stress
between Monroe and Madison streets; also,
store and dwelling on Broad street between
Henry and smith stEeoss.
surroy a CO, q p. ~, trustees sale Of two
lots on Marshall street between Thirty
second AID Ihirty-third streets, with somo
frame buildings thereon.
j. THOMPSON BROWN & CO. 51s +. ~. court
resale OF tho Richmond Theatre, corner
Broad and seventh streets
WILLIAM JESkn;s 8 son. i:ts =. NJ, lsmons.
oranges, lines, and bananA>
J. II. VALENTINE, 1880 A. n. household tar.
insure. mating. carpets. snoss. &c
A. n POLLARD, 1890 A. u. houpnhold furnks
turs. carpets, mating. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16

tho Cincinnati Law School with vory high
average q few evenings since.
Lieutenant Hine II virgfnisn by birth and
graduated with high hoDors at West Po.Dt-
When tho First Regiment of Infantry was Ia
camp at Wrightsviilc. y. C.. he acted ~ milt-
tsry instructor for tho musketecrs AMI won
hosts OF friends among the officers and privatcs.
A few weeks after the return u tho reglm eat no
Was presented with handsome sword by tho
members Of the ORGANIZATIONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16

election, although dispatches from 120 electoral
districts Indicated that the Socialists bal Sc
cured thirty OF them, and tho Conservatives
Rtchterists, Radical Peoples party, aud Lieber
Clericals had divided the other ninety among
them.
The Socialists Displayed more activity than
any other OF tho political groups. women
seemed TO be as deeply interested In the success
of the Social Democratic candidates rs were the
men OF the party, and they labored In every way
10 aid the cause.
BERLIN, June I6.-At Q O'Clock this morning
returns from seventy districts indicate that
tnirty-six have been carried ny parties opposed
20 the army bill, fifteen hsye been carried by
parties fsvoring the bill, and nineteen are In
DOUBT between the government and the opposi-
ton parties. with tho chances in a majority OF
them strongly in favor OF tho government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
Professor Edwin w. Fay Succeeds Profes-
sor Harris at WashingtOn-Lee.
lSpecial telegram 70 the DIspatch.I

LEXINGTON, Va, juno l5.-Pro'essor Edwin W.
Fay, Ph. d.. Of the University oi Texas was
elected 10 the chair OF Latin OF tho Washington
and Lee University ana mas accepted. me va
'ancy vas caused by the retirement OF Professor
Carter }. Harris "a emeritus professor OF te
post-graduate course. Professor Ray ~ an NJ. y;
OF the Southwestern Presbyterian University OF
Tennessee. Pm. ID. OF Johns Hopkins Chl'oIsiY'
and studied in Lelpzig, Germany. lie is a native
80 L0sisiena and a son OF Hon. Edwin II. Fay late
superintendent OF Education of LOUISIANA. lie
wn- instructor OF Latin AMI Greek IN the UnlVor-
sity OF Michigan. 49,,
". q. Preston, ESD, OF Richmond, and MAJOR
X. f. Dennis were appointed fun trustees OF 'ne
university aud Governor William AcCorkle, OF
West Virginia, associate trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
ANOTHER RATCHET FOUND.
1t May Prove Important Evidence In the
Borden Case.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.


NEW BEDFORD. MASS. June l5.- A large crowd
WAS in attendauco at the Borden trial to-day.
Miss Borden was oyervhelmed with iorai offor-
ings and appeared in excellent Spirits de-
spite the seeming disneartehlng slsn'ucAnce
OF Yesterdays proceed ngs.
several witnesses were called 20 show the at-
tempted purchase Of prussic acid. After con-
sultatiOn tho Justices at 1O:'.O announced that
the preliminary evidence did not come up 70
proof and excluded the evidence OF an at
tempted purchase of prussir acid.
After the introduction Of exhibits, at lO:Ho,
the Commonwealth rested its case and recess
was takeE.
Another conference then began between conn-
sci and court, at the conclusion OF which Gov
ernor Robinson asked Tor ten minutes IN which
10 arrange matters FOR tho opening OF the de-
fence II being understood that tho prosecItiOn
would tako moro time.
At1O.5O the Jury fled into their places again
Counsel tor the defence we're all ready 10 begin
tho presentation Of their eide Of the case, and
Mr. Jonnlngs became their spokesman.
The prisoner sat with her face bur'ed IN hcr
handkerchief during hr. jennings plea.
Mr.. Jennings closed at ll:3O, anu testimony
for the defence was Introduced
THE NEW HATCuEr.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Juno lj.-lt IA reported
on good authority that n hatchet was found un-
dor Crowo's barn. near the Borden premises,
Yesterday and that tho pose have IL IN their
possession, but will not talk abou~e5e matter nj
present. The story goes that boy was hunting
for a ball and found the hatchet. Those VINO re-
port the story think 10 may prove important eyl-
dence in the Borden case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
Cot a Medal for ,IlnI.

Sergeant Alexander VI. TomlinsOn purchased
a medal yesterday for Jim. tho police dog u
cat-killing tame. The officer thinks great deaf
Of the dog and says he does not want 20 see him
killei. The animal is a great fayOrite with the
police aud his only tad habit. II such II can be
called, IL that Of killing cats. Captain GulgOn.
Of the society for the Prevention " Cruelty %
Animals, wrote letter 10 MAJOR Poe yesterday
saying that tho society would he willing "a care
for the dog until IL could be given to some one
ouf ~ taxn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
A Worthy Comp,iment-Death.

Correspondence OF the Richmond DisDatch.l
PETERSBURG, Va, June 1J-Thc election OF
Colonel lluSn l.. smith. OF this. c;ty, as coui-
mander Of the Grand Camp OF Confederate
Veterans ~ worthy compliment TO good
MAJ "A gallant soldier, and TO \. r. Hin Camp.
Information has been received here OF the
death in Montgomery City, Mo-, Of MI. James h.
Aiken, native Of Petersburg and gentle
man Of high character. lie has brother ana
sister ana many near relatives III Petersburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
T,. N,c,,. .Two-Ounce Bag. &c.

Tho very best Smoking-Tobacco made.
A trial will convince YOU.
We are situated IN the centre OF tho
Golden Belt, wher0 tho 6nest-tezturo
and best favored tobaccOs are grown. Wo
guarantee our tobacco not % Dite tho
tongue: 10 be- free from dirt and stems.
Manufactured By the Niche Tobacco
Company. Henderson. n. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
InriOhf Piano Iror.

Hume.Minor Company. on Ninth street,
is gong 10 give away another beautiful
Grand Upright Piano free. IL you cOntem-
plate purchasing piano, an organ. music.
book. or ANYTHING in the music line, or II
You have q piano and II needs tuning or
repairing, see Hume-Slnor Company hrst.
and you may get the beautiful piano tfeo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
Death Of DIR. Lsndrum's Amt.

Rev. DIR. W. ". Landrum was called 10 Dnr-
ham, \. C., yesterday by a telegram Announcing
the sudden death ot bis aunt and requesting bin
20 come and accompany the romans OF the de-
ce4sed To her home. IN Savannah, Ga. Dt. Lam
drum WAS 20 have Irsaehe1 tho taccala1resto
sermon at tho Agricultural and Me e'banical Col
lege. NJ Blacksburg. on sunday, but upon the re-
ceipt OF tnis sad message he telegraphsd cancel
ling his engagement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
The President Indisposed.
fBy telegraph 70 the Dispatcn.l

WASHINGTON, juno 15.-The President IS In
disposed. not seriously 10 II Is said but still SUI
fciently so % make /. desirable that he should
remain at hs country residence instead ~ en-
cIuntering the heat and turmoil ~ the city and
the ofice-seekers. He hopes to be able to visit
tho White House tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16

In calling attention to our celebrated
Roller Tray. which n the most convenient
and strongest trunk made and which -
made In every way superior to all otaer
trunks. We beg to say thnt We warrant 10
the best and that We will do auy necessary
repairs to them free Of charge.
Very respectfully.
IL. W. RoUSIRrE II BRoTHEs.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
lSHAFT DEDICATED.
THE MONUMENT TO THE CONFeDE-
RATE DEAD IN PORTSMOUTH.
Bronze Statues to the -Four Arms of Ser
yice-Inscriptiops-P Cere-
monies. and Address.s-Unveiiin
tCorresponaence Of tho Richmone pl.pa,ch.l

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispa,ch.I
PORTSMOUTH. June 15.-To.day was OBJ
served IA Memorabilia and the occasion
for dedicating the recently. Con-
foderate monument in the city of Ports
mouth. The presence and participation of
the Grand Camp of Virginia made tho
event doubly interesting.
Tho monument is granite shaft about
55 feet high. On the shaft just above the
basc-block on the north and south sides is
inscribed in raised lettering:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16

The great give-awsy sale Of lots on the
Hermitage road by Messrs. Bowe aud Cstlin
TO take place on the I'D OF June will doubt
less attract large and spirited crowd.
The depressed money market makes this
opportunity for those wanting much pro-
perty for little money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-16
mr. w,,,i.ms Had to s,o, Preaching.

Rev. NJ. b. Williams, the evangelist, who has
been conducting II series OF reyivals In tho tent
at the corner Of lwenty-third and Marshall
streets was forced TO quit preaching Tuesday
night on accoun. OF his voice, which has becomc
very weak from the constant strain VI speaking.
Mr.. Williams has returned 20 his home, N At
lanta, where he will take much-needed rost,
alter which he Will resume his oyangelistlc
WORK.