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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-10

wARRENToN-Trains Nos. 8, To- 80,
connect daily for Warrenton. No. 40 daily
except Sunday Nos. "A. 10 and SO daily.
and is daily except Sunday, from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIYISION-Leaye Rocky
Mount daily except Sunday 90 a. M, ar
rive Franklin Junction 5 90 p. m.
Leave Franklin Junction daily except Sun
day 4:40 p m; arrive Rocky Mount $40
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STEAMERS.
NTASHINGToN STEAMBOAT CON.
w PANY (LGMITED.
EEPpN SCNEDrrI I


On and after December 9th. 1898, and III.
til further notice the following ferry sch~i-
ule will be in force.
Leave Alexandria, foot Of King street q:
go, 7 so, : 80, 80, 10 80 and 1l5D
3. M, - so, l 30, 80, 3 30 4 80, 5 80
and 8 80 0. m.
Leave Washington, foot of 18th street,
at 30, : so 80, 0 80. 10 80 and II 80
a. H.. - 80, 80. . 80. 3 30. 4 80, 5 30
and s 30 p. m. y. B. Same schedule Sundays.
commencing 80 &. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS STEAM.
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at : 90 a IN. and Alexandria al : 90
a. m, for landings rs far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours ior
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
C. ". RIDLEY, General Manager
JOHN B. PADGE1yr. Agent.
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Additional local trains, 10 and is leave
Washington daily 40 p. H., arrive Char
ottesville S % p, IN. Returning leave Char
ottesville 40 q. M, arrive Washington
) 40 a. H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-10

We wish to cell your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND ITS ADVANTAGES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-10

HAVING PURCHASED the entire inter-
AZ est in the firm of VIM. DEMAINE <
SON, will hereafter conduct the UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS under the same firm
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MANASSAS BRANCH.

.... .... Dam Ar. Washing. lie IS pm...........
......... Is am Ar. Alcxa. ar. 0j pm...........
4 O0rm l6 am Ar. Manss. ar. 6 Il pm Sam
S Siam ID an Ar. Fl. Roy. ar. S 81 PIN 55pm
S00am - am Ar. Rivertn ar. 81 pm i5pm
Z 0OArn so nn, I.v. Strasbg. az. 900 pm 20pm
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All persons having claims against the late
firm will present the same for settlement and
those indebted are requested to make imme-
mediate PAYMENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-10
COPARTNERSHPS.
DIssoLUTIoN OF PARTNERSHIP.

The partnership business heretofore carried
on By j. E. Cowling and Julian Fogg under
the firm name OF COWLING & FOGG, at No.
115 north Pitt street, in the city OF Alexan-
dria Va, has this day been dissolved by mu-
tual consent, and the said j. K. Cowling. who
will carry on the business hereafter on his
own account, is authorized to collect all
moneys due the said firm of Cowling & Fogg,
and will pay all debts due by the said firm.
Thanking the public for their patronage in
the past and he asks a continuance in the flu
tnre.
Dated at Alexandria, Va, May 9TH. 1894.
JNO. r. COWLING,
LII IL Y EGGC,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-05-10

Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, dag
or night.
Each is heard in his own recognized voice,
aud business is transacted with the utmost
Communication IS also had with Washing.
ten. Baltimore. Philadelphia New York and
many other points, thus annibilating distance
and time
Loc Rates.
The expense is but few cents day
many cases very much less than the serv''
performed IS worth 10 the subscribers.
More than forty classes of business are TO be
found among our subscribers.
If your namc is not enrolled consult your
own interest by subscribing at once. Call on
the manager or send him word by postal OF
telephone, and he viii call CT you.
P.H. SULLIVAN, Manager.
C. Z McCLUEG.
Distric; Sppt., Richmond, Va.
Banks.
Burke < Norbert. First National Bank,
Citizens National Bank.
Railroads.
Washington Southern Office and Depot,
vMRW Co, Superintendent Office,
Local Freight Office,
Union Street Office,
Freight aud Transportation OF
fec.
w&oRRco, Freight Office and Depot.
Electric Rajlray Companies.
The W A & MI Vernon Electric Railroad.
Steamboat Companies.
Washington Steamboat Company (limited), j
5. Padgett, Agent;
Potomac Steamboat Company, P i Hooe.
agent;
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TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

"ELLO! BELLO
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The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
road is seriously, considering using oil
on its engines if the miners strike con-
times
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Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, dag
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
VIRGINIA ODD-FELLOWS.
The Grand Lodge VIII Meet at Alexandria
To-Day-Rcccption Exercises.


ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 9-(SpeciaD
Several hundred Odd-Fellows from all sec
tons OF the Commonwealth are gathering
here to-day, the occasion being the annual
meeting OF the Grand Lodge OF the inue-
pendent order OF Odd-Feilows. Delegates
come from every city and town, ana
from many OF the counties OF the 'oil-
monWealth. They have been heartly Wei
coined here. where Odd-Fellowshlp was
established as early as 1872, ana mas
been permanent since 1879. Inc rectptioh
exercises took place at Lannon's opera
House I'm the presence of great tnfoms.
Rev. DIR. McAllister. of Trinity Methou's'
church. opened the exercises win
never after which Mayor Strauss de-
,i,'arod an address This was followed by
an address by Mr.. Leonard Marbury III
r'b,If ~ the local Odd-Fcllows. to whlcn
,bo Grand Master OF the order. I. y.
t..,dier resDouded. Addresses were also
made bv DR. T. !. Jones, grand maTshai
NJ the District Of Columbia; II. {. HAZARD.
,eet Grand master of the District OF
roIumbia. Hon. J. \. -. Richards oil
Ohio. Hon. James G.. McGuiTe, sTdhu re-
cnrder. of California; i. +. CFahsha",
past grand master OF the plS''Ct 20
columbia. Rev. r. &. Easton; Mr.. {. r.
NIilIar of Washington; Mr.. +. y. Stier'
e,rand recorder OF the District OF CO.
IrnhIa and Mr. X :. Greenway. the
music was rendered by the AleAanufl"
Mandolin club. The following Is the COM
rnittee of Arrangements: Sarepta Lodge
.. H. Hopkins secretary, =. y. 'di
nett. W. -. Zimmerman. NJ W. Garrett
and Henry Sampson from Potomac
Lodge. H. X. Stansbury (chairmahl'
George s. Finch. William NJ. DAVIS, tred'
Klaus. and r. Il. l.. Tyler.
There are three organizations or odu-
Fellows in lexandria-POtomac ana 81
rcpta lodges. and Marley's Encampmeht-
and Alexandria's degree teams are equai
TO any In the State.
DIRECT TO COURT.
All Alexandr!ans who wish to sell lauor
must apply 10 the Corporation Court, IN"
Arril term Of which commences on the
oth Of this month. the law providing that
dealers in liquor must first apply TO the
prard of Excise Commissioners having
b.cn repcaled and so hereafter all VINO
desire 10 deal in liquor must 50 direct
to the court.
The Fairfax Teachers Association h'iu
their quarterly meeting AT Peabody han
in this city. on Saturday last Sup-i'h-
taudent Han. OF that county, being pres
ont and making an address, as did also
SUPERINTENDENT Kemper. of this city.
Many subjects interesting 10 the todci'eI'
were then discussed
Mrs. Virginia Baggott whose death was
chroniclcd in the Dispatch. vas buritu
this morning from st. Mary's Catholic
church. on Royal street. here. Rev
Father Cutler conducted the services. ana
The pupils Of her school attended in
IodV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
JURORS CLAMORlNC FOR PAY.
Memorial Baptist Church Dedicated OH
Sunday-Raising a Wreck.

NORFOLK, VA. April 9.-CSpecial)-
The jurors who have recently served in
the United States Court here are clamor-
ing for their money, but owing TO a de-
pletion of funds at the department in
Washington there can be no help for
the delay.
The remains of Robert Norfleet Ridley,
VINO died in Portsmouth on Saturday
night, were taken to Rock Springs. South
ampton county, this morning for inter-
ment
Rev T. NJ. McWhnney. d. D.. OF Ma
rion. Ind. will preach the dedicatory SER
mon at the new Union Christian church
in this city on the first Sunday in May.
The Southern Christian Convention meets
in the same church on May 18th.
The New Burrow" Memorial Baptist
church at Lambert Point was formally
dedicated yesterday afternoon.
Captain Mordcai left this evening for
Laurel 20 take a boy TO the reformatory
The Merritt Wrecking Company here
to-day succeeded in raising the steamer
Ida, burned and sunk at Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
AMHERST ITEMS.
Farm Houses Burned-Death of j. VI. Mill
ner-Personals, &c.

ner-fersonals, &c.
AMHERST. VA, April 9.-(Special)-
destructive fire recently swept over the
farm of Mr. Varland Richeson, by
which he lost a tobacco house full of
tobacco. several out-houses, and con-
siderable quantity of fencing. The wind
was very high. and at the time 1t
seemed az II his dwelling house, stable,
and everything would so. The fire was
communicated to his premises from
those OF d neighbor who had been
burning a new ground"
sir. James NJ Millner. much-re-
spected and prominent citizen OF the
Atwood neighborhood. died at his resi-
dence last week. For many years he
conducted the mercantile business at
Miners Store as IL was then called
NOW Atwood. and served for several
terms supervisor OF Pediar District
lie was a high-toned honorable Chris
tian gentleman. While in good health
he was an active citizen OF Amherst.
and took deep interest IN all that con-
cerned the county and It's people. For
many years he had been In feeble health.
which had withdrawn him from active
association with those with whom he
was thrown In earlier life. He was
two sons-Messrs. jesse l.. Millner and
james X. AfllDer-the latter a prominent
merchant or Lynchburg, survive him.
Rev. s. Il. Massie, who resides near
Lowesyilie. lost his stable. together with
q large quantity Of corn. food, &c, by
fire last week. Mr. Massie was away
from home at the time and Mrs. Massie.
In attempting TO assist In getting the
horses out OF the stable. was severely
burned and barely escaped with her life.
Mrs Mabel Corbett. wife OF Captain
Frank corbett, formerly of the English
army, who has been Ill here for several
months. was taken to Baltimore yester-
day. where 1t is hoped expert treatment
may result in restoring her to health.
Since December she has bsen desperately
M and her life despaired of time and
again. but contrary TO the expectation
II all she rallied. She Is daughter OF
Judge Tracy, OF Kenslngeon. Eng, form
MY judicial Commissioners of India. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
FIRE AND RABIES.
a Dwelling Burned-Alleced Mad-Dog at
LARGE.

WOODSTOCK, VA. April S.-(Special)-
a dwelling belonging 10 q. II. +. Linda
mood situated in the southern part Of
this place was destroyed by fire yester-
day morning about half-past { o'clock.
When the fire was discovered. 1t had
made considerable Roadway and it was
with much difficulty that the effects OF
the tenants in the house were saved
The loss is fully covered by Insurance.
The oriiIn of the fire Is unknown.
4 rabid dog made its appearance at
Toms Broom, q small place six miles
north Of here Saturday and attacked MISS
Sall!e Crabill Of that place, tut was re-
pulsed without injury to the lady. After
wards the dog attacked the s-year-old
son of Mrs. John Bauserman laceratins
his arm fearfully
The boy was brought 10 Woodstock
and his wounds were cauterizc1 After
biting a horse and a large number oil
other dogs the rabid dog made his escape
with a number OF persons pursuing him.
Frank Thomas a popular young man
anu llquor dealer Of Newmarket in tins
county committed suicide Friday night
about ten o'clock by taking laudanum. lie
leaves a widow and two children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
YORK-RIVER LlNE,vn WEST POINT
THE FAVORITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.

TRAIN No. ~. +:i5 4. M.
BALTIMORE LIMITED, daily except
Sunday, for West Point, connecting win
York-river steamers for Baltimore, at
which point connections are made with
rail lines for Washington. Philadelphia,
New York, sc.
TRAIN No. 10. $40 p. NJ.
LOCAL EMPRESS. daily. Stops al
nil stations. AT Lester Manor con-
meets with stage for Walkerton:
also al west Point with YORK river
steamers for Baltimore.
steamers leave Baltimore At L. NJ.
daily except Sunday.
Train: from Nest Point arrive at Rich.
mond at 800 a. NJ, 1910 A. NJ, aud %
~ NJ daily. except Sunday.
TRAIN No. ~. 7:i5 A. NJ.
LOCAL MIXED. daily except Sunday.
leaves Twenty-thrd street for West Pvint
and intermediate points.
Ticket-ofiice. at station, foot OF Virginia
street. open A. NJ. to 9 T.. NJ. and frpm
SP. NJ. 10 " so A. NJ.
City ticket-office-9o east Main street.
SOL. HAAS, W. A. TURK.
Traffic. Manager. General Passenger
I'll. GREEN, General Manager.
s. ID. THOMPSON, superintendent
John NJ BEAl.L- Travelling Passenger
Agent, 30 east Main street, Richmond.
Va. ap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
THREE HORSES BURNED TO DEATH
DIR. Moses ID. Hoge Greeted by Large
Audicnces-Dr. Turpin Returned.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, April g
(Special)-A stable on the place Of Mr..
Edgar y. Cox. at the Monticello Soap
stone Slate Works, near Overton, this
county, was destroyed by fire about .
O'Clock Sunday morning. Three horses.
two Of them valuable, a calf, wagon,
buggy, and lot of harness were burned.
Loss about $500; no insurance.
Charles Wheeler. son Of the late Robert
Wheeler, aged about % years, died at
the residence Of Mr.. Walker Maury. near
Charlottesville Saturday afternoon His
funeral and burial took place yesterday.
Large and Interested audiences greeted
DR.. Moses -. Hoge yesterday at the uni
versity At night he preach.d the last
of the series Of sermons on THE Evil
dences of Christianity" before vast
audience His sermon. which occupied
over an hour in its delivery, was listened
10 with marked attention.
DR.. John b. Turpin, of the Baptist
church. occupied the pulpit Of the Baptist
church yesterday morning for the first
time in many weeks. He has just re-
turned from southern trip, which he
took on &C count of i'll health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
A CHILD KILLED BY TAKING LYE.
Died of Observation-Disclosures Child
Breaks His Arm.

SURRY. VA, April 9-(Special "A lit
tie l9-months-old child OF Mrs. John
Wright died on yesterday evening at
about O'Clock from the effects of drink
ing lye. There was a box OF I've in the
house that was in use, and had been
misplaced The little one found II and
got some OF IL in its mouth. and swal-
lowed It, This was on Saturday night,
and death took place on yesterday eve
ming from strangulaion. Mrs. Wright
has been visiting her mother at this place
for some time. Mr.. Wright was in At
lanta, Ca, and was telegraphed for at
once He arrived here to-day.
Wilbur Maury. the little 6-year-old son
OF /. l.. Maury, Of CORTLAND. Va, who
with his mother is visiting relatives at
this place. broke his arm on yesterday
evening. He was riding In n little wagon
and fell out. His arm was dressed at
once. and he is doing well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
THE "UNLOkDEO" PISTOL.
Mrs. Theodore Beckton Dangerously, But
Accidentally Wounded by Lad.

WILSON, n. c., April 9.-(Special y
Quite n distressing and probably a fatal
accident occurred at Fremont. about
twelve miles from here Saturday eve
ming. a lad about u years OF age acct
dentally shot Mrs. Theo. Beckton with 4
pistol. 1t appears that the boy had an
old pistol in his hand. presumably unload
ed. and came into the room where Mrs.
Beckton. Mrs. Mayo. and possibly some
others were sitting. Mrs. Mayo, who IS
usually full of life. tried playfully 10 take
the pistol from his hand. In the scufle
that followed for the possession Of the
weapon IL Unexpectedly exploded. the ball
striking Mrs. Beckton in the side and
ranging near the lung. 1t inflicted most
dangerous wound. and fears are entertain
ed of her recovery.
Another object-lesson is thus given
namely, that pistols are dangerous. even
when they are thought to be unloaded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10

with her husband and two little Children
had resided here for two years past.
Rev. J. I. Lloyd. Of Grace Memorial
church, Lynchburg. and Rev. DR.. Lacy.
evangelist OF the Diocese OF Southern Vir-
xinia. will hold a mission In the Episco-
pal church here in few weeks, to which
the community Is looking forward with
interest.
The recent cold weather had most
disastrous effect on fruit. gardens. and
vegetation generally all through this Sec
ton IL is not thought there Will be any
fruit at all, except possibly few late
apples.
Circuit Court convenes here next week.
IL IN thought Il will be n short and unfn-
teresting session. as there In nothing TO
come up Of public interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
An Assignment at Winston.

WINSTON. n. c., April 9.--(Special)-
John l.. Beard. who conducts "a cheap
John store made an assignment to-day
naming j. $. Gragan as trustee. The
preferred credits amount TO about s. 900
Among those preferred are Stokes &
Summons. Richmond. 1926. and Motion
Brothers, Baltimore. Si0i3s. Assets com
prise stock and fixtures value not stated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
'varsitIrs Defeat ver,nonter..

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. April g.
6peciai.)-ln the second game between
the University Of Vermont and the Uni
versity Of Virginia. played here this
afternoon. the Virginlans won by scose
OF II 10 s. The vermonters captured five
OF their runs In the hast half OF the ninth
inning. The visitors twice batted the
ball over the fence at times when the
bases were empty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
RAILROAD LINES.
DICHMOND. FREDERTCKsBURU

DICHMOND, FREDERICK5 B UR0
~ AND POrOaAC schedule
evals..OAcais JA.s Us.t.A 20, i0JL t.sss'
ern standard time:
" daily Except sunday. Stops
at Eibd and local stations
Arrives NJ Washington at IzOl
T.. NJ: baltimore. iii l.. ~.
philadelphia, 3a1 l.. NJ; New
York, o:Zi L.. NJ. Buffet Par
ior-Car t. Washington.
SO A. ~, New YORK ana Florida Sps'
ciai, all Pullman yestipuied'
cars, leaves Byrd-street sta
ton daily. except Monday 10
extra charge other than usual
Il 90 noon. leaves ByrI Street Station
daily. stops at h,ba: Ashland.
boswell. Milford. Frederichs-
burg. Brooke, and Wldewate..
Arrives at Washington At 3.p
u. NJ. BGitim)r 5a y. ~
I'hiladeiphla, 7:ie L. NJ: New
York. loss p. NJ Also con-
meets at Washington with
The Congressional limited (all
pullman parOrscars a n q
fenEsyivaniu railroad dining
carr. leaving at =. VI. daily.
arriving AZ B Gilmore. 20 y.
NJ. and New York 90S T. NJ.
716 p. NJ. leaves ByriStreet station
daily Sieepiny-cars klcn-
mond 10 New York and WASH
ington TO Phil ,delphia. stops
~ Elba, Ashland Dosweli.
Brook. and whitewater. stops
at other stations on sundays,
Arrives at Washington at y 10
=. NJ baltimore. 1888 a. N.
Philadelphia. 3:ij a. NJ; New
sO5A ~. arrive arr y; N a, Gyrd-street Station
1 Yors stops ,SS1sr at Whitewater,
Brooke Fredericksburs,, MI;
ford. boswell. Ashland. an
Eihu Gfpna other ktd-
lions on Sundays. Leaves
Washington .. 400 a. VI.
daily, except SUNDAY. STOPS
NJ Whitewater, Brooke, Fred,n,'
ricksburg. Milford. boswell.
Ashland and Elba. Leaves
Washing ton 1867 A. NJ. bur
fet PsrlorCar from Washlhs-
7l5 p. NJ. arrives at Byrd-street station
daily stops. at Frederlcksg,
burg. Milford. and DOsWeli
Pullman-cars from New YORK
ard Washingonton,. Leaye,S
Washington at 3:b 4. ~
Does not stop at Elba.
$50 =. NJ, arrives at Byrd Street Station
daily. Leaves Washington aI
452 r. NJ. Stops at Elti ana
local stations Pullman-Ca ar
s:2o p. NJ. New York and Florida spe;;
cial. all Pullman Nestibulea
cars, arrives at Byrd-StreeI
Station daily. except sunday.
No extra charge. other than
usual Pullman fare.
FREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMODA-
TON.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
400 Z. ~. leaves Byrd-Street station:
Arrives at Fredericksburg AT
6.33 T.. II. O..
SIS A, NJ, arrives at Byrd-Street sta
ton. Leaves Fredericksburg
at 80 a NJ
ASfiI 4 Nh TRAINS.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
6:4S A. NJ, leaves EIDa. Arrives AZ ASH
land at 7:39 a. NJ.
600 u. NJ. leaves Elba. Arrives at ASH
land AT 1901 p NJ.
GAS A. NJ, arrives at Elba. Leaves ASH
land at COS 4. NJ.
60; =. NJ. arrives at Elba. Leaves Ash
land AT Sis u. VI.
C. A. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
II. r ID. MYERS. General Supt
A TLANTIC COAST LINE.
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAIL
ROAD TINE TABLE.
Convincing SUNDAY. January p lsyi,
mt 1880 r. NJ. trains on this road VIII
run as follows: ,.,..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10

No one by that name lives in town, and
inquiries are being made to learn If any
such "A person lives in this vicinity.
The Peoples party of Halifax county
held their meeting Saturday for the pur-
pose Of organizing. II was a failure.
Only about 100 members were present.
The Populists had made the assertion
that 500 or coo would attend. The Demo-
Gratis now feel that the county will be
safely Democratic in the next election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10
SUPPOSED VOICE FROM THE DEAD.
No Such Person in Weldon or Vicinity
Peoples Party Organization.

WELDON, y. c., April 9.-(Special)-
Mary Tillery, colored woman at James
vile, on the Roanoke river, picked up a
bottle a few days ago which had been
washed ashore. She broke the bottle and
found II contained a paper. She could
not read, so she took the writing to the
postmaster al that place, who forwarded
il to our postmaster. II is supposed to be
voice from the dead, and reads as fol-
lows:
'To whom may find this bottle: ] Will
end my troubles by throwing myself in
the river. ! am out Of work, and have
no friends or money, 50 ] am tired OF
life. Please send this 10 my mother at
Weldon. y. c. | know this is cowardly
but ! cannot live any longer the way
have been living. 90 good Rye.
"HENEY ROXBERRY."
"To Mrs. Bettie Robbery, Weldon. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10

We are now showing the largest stock
Of New Wash Goods ever brought to
Richmond An immense variety OF
everything new, ranging in price from
l2,c. to SIC. per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10


M O'Clock 4. IA. AAn4lgss >syse1 VAs
SIaasosr, lel.t .scn York ttom fI.f
., Str KiVer Tor kllgIaON4 every
WEDNESDAY and SAIS ibAl Al &.
u arriving Ia Richmond AONDAl ala
FRIDAY AlORNiNho. , a
passenyer Recommendations unsurpassed
Cabin fare 10 New York Oncludms
meals and bertm Ma James-ii'ef .,
Round-trip tickets, limlted u 'hitV 90,
days after date ot ISSUE 49, ~
Storage fare, With subsistence 800 ~
Sfssras. fare without subsistence: y
Cabin fare VIA Chesapeake ani
ONO railway and Richmond anu
Petersburg reilroad tickets Nht' "A
ed TO four days. ..........-ss..tt Nv
Round-,rip tickets dimlted 10 lhiiS "a,
Tickets GAN be obtained a, kichnloai
Transfer Company 5. sol east MAin street
rhaasneake and Ohio and Richmond ani
petersburg depots, ana az she cOmlshl
a,t,ce. lsOl Main street. and wharf hocA'
FreIgat forwarded and through eilis ot
lading issued .or points beyond Ne"
Freight received daily until p. u
passengers leaving Richmond on MON
DAYS TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS,
THuRSnAYS, and SATURDAYS by TIE
Chesapeake and Ohio railway via New
mort News) at y. NJ, and by the kleh-
mond and Petersburg Railway Company
(yame days) at 4. VI. VII make eonpee-
ton az Norfolk with steamer leaving
'"' GEO. W. ALLEN & co. Agents.
No 1901 Main street.
APPS and company's wharf. HoeketA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10

New arrival of Fancy Dress and Shirt
Waist Silks-some entirely new effects
i'll figured and striped satin and tatteta.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-10

Novelty Dress Patterns. ranging in
price from s. to Sij pattern.