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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-02

sna dancing was continued untn 0v0ooss
whom supper was served q
ON Sunday morning Rev. DR.. Fair, OF
Richmond. preached to q large consre-
ration. ana in the evening Rev. Mr.. Ar.
thur Kinsoivins. Of BROOKLYN. preached
At the Central Hotel. Both OF these gen.
tlemsn delivered splendid sermons
Mrs. Robert q. Cabell VIII leave TINS
week for Richmond. much to the regret
OF her man, friends. Mrs. Caoen has
taken a fat at No. lis east Franklin. and
viii be located there after October LIST.
CAKE-wALK.
The servants had q "cake-walk" on
Thursday evening. which Was witnessed
by several hundred guests OF the springs.
II was a novel entertainment to very
many. and afforded much amusement.
Carti-parties are at their height. The
regular subscription euchre party on Tues
day evening was the largest which has
yet been given. There were eighteen
tables. The prizes were very handsome.
and the supper most excellent.
Mrs Ryan, Of Washington, gave
beautiful card-party at the Grand Ho' y
on Wednesday evening. There were
tables. with blue and gold colors.
prizes were awarded-the first v,
handsome silver shoe horn, to Mrs. Ca
bell: the second, lovely sleeve-buttons,
to Major Ludlow. Ices and other re-
freshments were served, and the evening
was very enjoyable.
TABLEAUX.
On Wednesday evening tableaux, OF
rather living pictures, were given at 'he
Grand Hotel. and they were great sue
cess The programme included some new
ones, which delighted the audience-"The
Heavenly Twins" after the Ball,
PUT Me In My little Bed" and others
RICHMONDERs.
Among the Richmond people, notice
to-day some newcomers: Mrs. Robert
Powers Miss Powers. Mr.. and MIS-
Brydon Tenant. DR.. Robert G. Cabeil'
Henry Cabell, Isaac May, DR.. Fair, MI
Marlborough. and others from Richmond,
who have been here for some time ana
will remain are the following: Mrs. John
Lottler. Mrs. James A. WEIGH, Mrs. Jun-
son watkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Wat
klns. Mr.. and Mrs. Poindexter. Mrs. VIII
Ham Rovall and family. Judge WaddeIi
and family, Mrs. John Enders, Mrs u
c. McPhail. Mrs. Berrian. Miss virginia
Rerrian. Miss Estelle Courtney. MISS Eva
Rowe. Messrs Bowe. Lieutenant carter
Mr. Hableston, Mrs. Robert G.. Cabel'
Messrs Cabell. Dr. and Mrs. James
SouthalI. Mrs. George II. McAdams anu
family. Mrs. Charles i. Lathrop. Johh
Scott. DR.. Clements, Miss Daisey iar-
borough. Rev. Mr. Calisch and wife, MT
Frank Crenshaw, Mr.. James Dunn, MIS-
Cardoza.
Mrs. George Crutchfield and daughter
left to-day for Alton.
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RADFORD'S REVELATIONS.
Opening of the German Club Rooms-semi'
Centennial Celebration.

EAST RADFORD. VA, September l.
Especial. THE Radford German Clup
opened their new rooms In the Wharton
Block with one Of the most elegant ger
mans ever given by this popular ciuo'
The attendance was large. many visitors
from Washington philadelphia, and Rlch-
mond being among the number. MT
Radford Adams with Miss Anna kender-
dine, led in a graceful manner. MISS
Grace Altschu. of Washington, a singer
of talent, assisted with the music. Among
the visitors were Miss Mary Kessler,
Richmond: Miss Homer Philadelphia;
Miss Mollie Mortimer. Philadelphia; Mrs.
Shober Birmingham; Miss Grace Altschu,
Washington, ID. c.: Fred. w. Hagedorn.
New York, and others.
William Rosenfeld. who has been sum-
mering in Chicago, has returned to Rad
ford.
Mr.. George w. Tyler and wife are
visiting relatives in Pittsylvania county.
j. Gusts Peter. book-keeper for the
Radrord Pipe and Foundry Company. is
visiting his home in Orange county.
Miss Ada Osborne, of Philadelphia, who
has been visiting relatives in Radford, re-
turned home yesterday.
Rev. DR.. Il. H. Barnett. of Atlanta,
Ga, will deliver his famous lecture on
Jerusalem" here this week.
Rev. Or. Osborne. of Kenton. o.. has
been here for the past few days visiting
his brother. Superintendent J. G.. Os-
borne, of the Norfolk and Western rail-
road.
SEMI
The seIni-centennial of Bell Spring Pres
byteUan church was held last Sunday,
and large congregation was present.
Rev. Isaac n. Naaf the Oldest surviving
pastor, preached the sermon, and gave a
history OF the organization. The church
was organized August II, 1914. with seven
teen members. Rev. W. p. Hickman was
the first pastor, preaching regularly for
twenty years. He was followed by Rev.
DR.. d. h. Ewing for a period Of five
trick one year: Rev. Isaac n. Naff.
eleven years; Rev. B. W. Mebane, five
years; Rev. s. r. Martin, two years;
Rev 3. w. Mebane, the present pastor,
two years. Among the preachers present
were Rev. DIR. T.. II. Barnett. OF Atlanta
Rev. John o. Sullivan, Shelbyville, KY.
Rev. s. II. Cannon. of Brazil; Rev. J.
II. Alexander, of Wytheville; Rev. Mr.
Cook. Of Tennessee. and Rev. 4. r. Hoge,
of Rockbridge. The different ministers
and elders present read memorials and
paid tributes 10 the memory of three of
the pastors, Revs. Hickman. Ewing, and
Kirkpatrick Rev. s. r. Cannon, mis-
sionary to Brazil, delivered an interesting
lecture.
Hon. r. r. James and wife. Of Danville,
are spending the summer here.
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WYTHEVILLE'S REPUTATION.
Last Weeks Events Sustain 1t as Charm
ing summer Resort.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, September L.
Especial 1.-THE happenings Of this week
sustain the reputation OF Wytheville as
gay and charming summer resort The
week was but half gone when three hand
some germans were registered among its
social events. On Monday night Miss
jamie Gibboney gave a fancy dress ball
to her guests and their friends. Her
house Is a large one. but not too large
for the happy crowd that filled 1t win
gayety and mirth until the early hours
OF morning,
On Tuesday night Major George r.
Dunn threw open his spacious residence
to the young people OF the town, ''tii
resident and visiting, and the impromptu
german thus inaugurated was none the
less enjoyable by reason OF the infor-
mality observed. and every one present
voted Major Dunn and his charming
daughter, Miss Sallie, models as host ana
hostess, because Of the ease with which
they made every one feel comfortable
about them.
Wednesday night the young ladies
capped the climax by giving the most
ENJOYABLE german Of the season at Boyd 8
Hotel. over thirty couples took part in
the dancing, and equally as many guests
were present as lockers on. The Italian
band" discoursed the sweet music or
the evening. and "all went merry as o
marriage bell"
Every afternoon sees hacks and car
rages going to Chimney Rocks. the flsh
Hatchery, Stony Fork. and other favor
tie resorts for evening pic-nics and
basket parties,
Last Sunday night Rev. DIR. Coleman
Iectured at the Methodist church to a
large and appreciative audience on the
subject of the Holy Land " The subject
is an 5td one. but the Doctor has the
CAPACITY to clothe 1t with new charms.
ELECTRICITY.
On Tuesday night the Town Council
conferred the franchise on Mr.. A. h.
Coulter for supplying the town with cleo
trio lights and q street railway to be
run by electricity. The town already has
An electric-light plant. but they Will turn
IL over to Mr.. Coulter at an agreed price.
and he is to furnish the lights to the
citizens at a reasonable price. The plant
will be run by water
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NEWS SAMPLES FROM SALEM.
An Orphanage Donation and n Visit
I. O, q, r, Lodge-An 1860 Ticket

SALEM, VA. September 1.--(Special.)-
Mr.. Arthur Adkins of this place, had a
very exciting encounter with his guard
dog, which was suddenly afflicted with
rabies. He opened fire upon the mad
brute, giving him the contents OF both
barrels, but ito make assurance doubly
sure" he reloaded, and gave him another
round OF lead.
A movement is on foot to get the Salem
and Roanoke Electrician Company eX-
tend their line up College avenue and Main
street to Lake Spring, in the extreme
west end offthe town. II Is believed that
they will readily do so II the franchise
can be secured.
The Baptist Orphanage was the re-
ciplent of a very unique donation one day
recently the gift Of friend in one OF the
Western States. II consisted OF lot of
provisions, mostly vegetables, OF the value
OF si0l5 on which there was express
charges OF 1910 to be paid. The genial
superintendent. though Rev. Mr.. Hob
day. SAYS: Small favors are thankfully
received; larger ones In proportion"
Salem Lodge, No. 100. l. o. o. F., re-
ceived an Official visit Tuesday night from
Grand Master j. V. Grinstead, OF Lexing-
ton and Grand-Conductor c. d. Fox. OF
Roanoke. They both made addresses In
which they expressed themselves as
greatly gratified with tht( fine showing and
PROSPEROUS condition of\he local lodge.
A II Magee. who has so ably and ac-
ceptably discharged the duties Of district
deputy grand master. rendered his resig-
nation, and J. A. Thomson was APP
pointed in his stead.
Mr. Edward McCauley, OF this place,
has In his possession an interesting his
torical relic. IT Is the presidential ticket
voted in 1860 by the late William VI. Utz,
OF this county. The candidates were John
c. Breckenridge. Of Kentucky, for Presi-
dent and Joseph Lane. OF Oregon. Tor
Vice. President. Mr. UtZ's signature ap-
pears on the back of the ticket, as was
the custom in that day. The ticket Is
well preserved, and bears on its face the
portraits of the candidates
PROMISING OUTLOOK.
President Allemony, of the Salem I'm
provement Company, reports that they are
receiving frequent inquiries about lots,
in many cases the inquirer stating that
he desires 10 purchase and build. Lot
owners are also paying UP past-due notes.
and the company is greatly encouraged at
the promising outlook.
Desirable dwelling houses are in great
demand here now. and new families are
constantly moving in: all OF these facts
are indsputable evidences Of material
prosperity, and the people are very proud
OF their fine showing, especially 80 in this
season Of general financial depression and
business inactivity.
Or. w. w. Smith, president Of Randolph
Macon College was In Salem on Monday.
the guest of Mr. Joseph Chalmers. presi-
dent Farmers National Bank Monday
night he made an interesting talk to the
Epworth League, of the Methodist church.
Captain J. c. Langhorne and family
after a three-months' absence are back
again at Hotel Duval for the winter.
Rev. j. NJ Harlowe left this week for
Covlngton, Tenn. where he has accepted
a call TO the pastorate Of Baptist charge.
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attractive children Of the former, have
Just returned from Atlantic CITY,
Major j. Ii. Hall and. family are BACK
after trip Of ten days in the North. !.
Miss Mamie Duncan has been eiecteo
principal OF a large female Institute j"
Arkansas. She goes there In September.
Miss Helen Macmurio win part WIN
her family and friends about OCTOBER is'
and 20 TO California. where she VIII to
side With her brother.
DAVID Whitehead, Esq, OF u. "adoy
a Co.. Richmond, has spent the pao'
month here, with his parents.
The woodson Hotel has the foiiow'ns
guests: Mr.. Edward Alvey, wife, ana
children. Mr.. George Pace ana Iamny'
Mr.. Robert Leftwich and family. Mr:
Charles straus and family, Mr.. Lewis anu
family, the Misses Myers.
The Misses stesar. daughters OF FRANK
stegar, Esq. Of Bon Ar. ieft LOT nome
this week, after a pleasant WISH 10 hei'
aunt. Mrs. A. l.. Elicit Jr.
Professor Alexander Brown IL IN NOT
folk. ~
Captain John II. Macmurdo and Mrs
Macmurdo are back. after little WIS.,"
10 Clifton Forge and the virginia spr.Hss
Mrs. II. T.. Blackwell and MISS Eppie
have returneu lfOfh NhSh'"
nm Carter. Esq. Is able to walk about
again. after en- illness OF three months.
Afessrs. T. r. Cox, 8. ]. boswell. and
Leslie Ellis say the girls at Atlantic City.
N. J.. "are real nice"
Thursday evening the German Club had
one OF It's dances. 1t was led by j. j..
Leake, Esq, and proved TO be, as usual.
very enjoyable. Among those present we
note the following: Misses Meade. Burrell,
and Cook, OF Richmond: Clair and Lizzie
Beirne. Maggie and Mamie Jones. Emily
Addison, Roberta Brander, Richmond /;
Louise Page. Alice Lcfebore. Mrs. John II.
Addison chaperoned the party. The gen.
tlemen were ]. J. Leake, s. J. boswell,
Branch Lewis, Henry and Sam Carter.
Ray Buchanan. Paul Blincoe. J. b. Cren-
shaw. Joe Slime, Severn and Charles Hep
bron. Meade Addison. Charles Scott.
James Bradley. and Knox Wilson. This
club has regular meetings every week.
and while the gatherings are not large.
they furnish much pleasure to its men,
bers.
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COSHEN'S GAY ALLECHANY.
Excursion Parties to Noted Places-Prom-
inent People Present

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)
GOSHEN, VA, August I.-As my stay
at this delightful and restfui place draws
regrets that | must exchange existing
pleasures for the trials of sturdy work.
At this moment comes 'buss filled
to OVERLOOKING with new visitors. among
whom the gentlemen predominant, 10
swell the number OF admirers or our
bellies.
EXCURSION PARTIES.
A bright excursion party left yester-
day on "A two-days' trip. taking in Lex
ington, the Natural Bridge, Goshen Pass,
and Panther's Gap.
Consisting OF such appreciative people
as Messrs. Wilkinson and French, with
Misses Goldman and Burwell and Miss
Wilkinson IL cannot be other than a
success.
Among our most agreeable women du-
ring the present season are Miss Will
kinson and her sister, Mrs. Burwell, OF
Charlotte. n. C.. who. together with their
venerable father, would give dignity to
any resort.
Mrs. Daniel and Miss Phinizy. OF Au-
gusta, Ca. Mrs. Purcell. and Mrs. Nora
Leary, of Richmond; Commander and
Mrs Jewell, Of Washington city, are
among the recent arrivals, who will help
to make September all that can be de-
sired. Allegheny Is the poorer this week
for the loss of Mr.. and Mrs Younger.
with their charming little daughter. Cora,
who is possessed of much more than
ordinary versatility OF talent. j would be
truly delinquent were 1 to omit the names
OF Rev. Calvin Stewart and his sister.
typical representatives Of Virginia refine
ment, OF manners and tastes; also, the
Misses Berry. OF Richmond, whom Ito
know is TO love"
Many excursions are mapped for the
coming week one being to the Rockbridge
Baths and Lexington. on horseback. the
young participants proposing TO make
the Journey Of twenty-one miles and re-
turn in a day.
ADIEU.
The mantle OF the present writer Will
have fallen on another when the next
letter is written. May II DO worn with a
grace worthy OF Allegheny.
Into my exile. l shall carry best wishes
and kindliest recollections Of Mr.. Lee, his
accomplished clerk, Mr.. Gathright, and
all of his subordinates, even to the little
bell-boys, Charlie and Isaac.
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ASHLAND AS A SUMNER RESORT.

Rural Gsyeties of Our Pretty Suburban
Acknowledgements German.
ASHLAND. VA. September L. Especially
Hay-rides. germans. watermelon cuttings.
brunswick stews. and. ere long. corn
shuckings. have been and will BE- the
order OF the day IN this vicinity during
the heated term. A coon-hunt every row
and then has helped 10 keep the Young
and active man hard at work during the
later hours Of the night and early morn
In. Ashland has had many strangers
during the summer. and they are oil well
pleased with the place.
Mrs. c. h. Walden and Miss Mamie are
n philadelphia. on their way home from
cape May and Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Palmer Gordon and
Miss Tinsley. with the two young and
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER ?. 1894.

sewed up the wound after spending six
hours with him.
But for the timely dodge Of Wheeler
his head would have been split OPEN
The negro dropped his hat and axe ana
fed across the mountains. The authors
ties are using every EFFORT to capture
him.
SAD ACCIDENT
Gordon Cunningham, the S-year-oid son
OF Mr.. George E. Cunningham, fell from
the attic Of his fathers stable, and Struck
his head against the corner OF the Manager
The accident was not thought to De
serious. but after some minutes he became
suddenly worse. Drs. Meriwether ana
Massie were summoned. and found. on
examination, that the fall had fractured
the skull. In less than an hour, In spite
of all that could be done. he died. The
remains were taken across the mountains
to Amherst county, to the old Family
burying place for interment
Mr., James Coleman, farmer from
near Oronoco, came TO town with
yoke of oxen, which he sold for twenty
dollars. While vending his way nome
ward along the lonely road cary In the
day two negroes stepped out Of the bushes
and held him Up. One OF the negroes
in order to inAmidate him. made -four
pants. while the other brandished a re-
volver. They forced him to dismount,
and. after relieving him Of his two tens
allowed him to go on.
AT a meeting Of the City Council held
this week Mr. Thomas ID. Bailie was
reelected chief OF the Fire Department.
Mr.. Battle was unanimously endorsed by
the department.
Mrs. George Foster Of Pedlar Milis'
died very unexpectedly at her home Mon
day morning. She had been Ill but a very
few hours.
Mr.. Reuben Rhodes. an old citizen OF
Pedlar. died on Tuesday last.
Our townsman. Mr.. ]. r. McGuffin. has
been very Ill with innammatory rneuma-
tism.
Buena Vista Is almost ready for a poom
During the past three weeks ntty-eight
deeds have been recorded on our Corpora
ton Court deed books. This Is not oad
for an old boom town.
The young ladies' college VIII open
September 4th
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In Honor of Miss Pierce.

HICKS WHARF, VA. August 81
Especial. )-There was quite a pleasant
gathering few evenings since at oak
land. the country home OF Mr.. William
Miller, the occasion being an entertain
ment given IN honor OF Miss Pierce. OF
Richmond. Dai cling was engaged In until
supper was announced. after which the
company retired to the piazzas. Among
the guests present were Misses Pierce.
Miller. Hunley. Booz. Mr.. and Mrs MI
Ter, Mrs. Boos. Messrs. Haskell, Miller,
Hunley, Adams, Foster and Libby.
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No. e makes all local stops. Connects
at Raleigh with Piedmont Airline for
Ashevllle. n. c., and al intermediate
points on the Western North Carolina
railroad.
No. 403, "Vestibuled Limited Train"
Buffet Sleepers Richmond TO Atlanta.
Close connections at Atlanta for New
Orleans and all points South and South
west, and at New Orleans. with the
Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific
railroads to all Texas points. No extra
charge on "Vestibuled Trains"
ARRIVE RICHMOND.
No. i02 Atlanta Special Vestibuled
Limited Train" $40 A. NJ, daily.
No. IS, Mall and Express. 6:i3 2. NJ,
daily, except Sunday.
For tickets, Pullman reservations, etc,
apply at ticket-oiiice, Byrd-Street Sta
ton; Richmond Transfer Companys. S0i
east Main street. and company's office.
$50 east Main street.
JOHN H. WJNDER,
General Manager.
T. J. ANDERSON,
General Passenger Agent
Fl. NJ. BOYKIN, City Passenger Agent
&c east Main street. ap q
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DESPERATE ASSAULT BY A NEGRO.
White Boy Struck Oh the Head With an
Axe-A Fatal Accident.


BUENA VISTA. VA. September l.
(Special.)--On Monday last about 6 o'clock
In the afternoon Alex. Wheeler, a l7-year.
old white boy. was struck on the head
with an axe welded by q negro named
John Glasgow.
Ii seems that small negro boy has
been giving the people in the upper end
of the city great deal Of trouble by
abusing and cursing the children when
ever they would 60 from their homes.
Monday evening young Wheeler walked
over 70 the Iron Spring. and there met
this boy. who began. TO abuse him,
whereupon young Wheeler knocked him
down. The cries of this boy soon brought
the negro Glasgow to the scene, with axe
Ia hand, and before An explanation could
Be made. struck young Wheeler, who
dodead to one side. but received the blade
OF the axe upon the lsft side Of his head.
laying Il open fully four inches long.
Wheeler was carried home, and Dg. Nsri-
weber Was hastily summoned. and he
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How JOllyi

kh Who said that! The answer u - prompt
a. tho question from the dear chsppie Who has
checkmated the rh~rmatism with Hcssetter's
stomach Bitter. III . iusiIed - well for jys-
pepsia. iiver compliant. inactivity OF the bowels
OF kidneys. nsrvousnsss, lack OF vitality. Ape.
lite. or sleep. Use the srest tonic aud Jon wIll
90 ultimately happy n now afnisssd,
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oWHs ~. ~ tsot ~ VII hsus
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JUNE 81. 1884,
LEAVE RICHMOND. BYRD-SrREEr
STATION.
500 A. II. Dapy-iiielmoad and Norfolk
VESTIbULE LIMlrED-Ar-
rive Norfolk IL rs A. 81 stops
only at Petersburg. Wayerly.
and Suffolk. Second-class
tickets not accepted for pas
sage on this train.
s:05 A. NJ. Daily, THE CHICAGO EN-
PRESS" for LynchDurs, koa-
noke. Blueheld, Pocahonlas.
kenova, Colunbus. and Chi
cago. Pullman Buffet Sleeper
Roanoke To Columbus without
change. also. for kadford.
Bristol. Knoxville. chattanoo-
ga. and intermediate points.
Pullman Sleeper Radford TO
SO p. NJ. Daily. sor Norfolk. Suffolk.
and intermediate stations. Ar
rive Norfolk $50 L. NJ.
II 80 r. NJ. Daily. for Roanoke. Radford.
Pulaski and Bristol. Con-
meets at Roanoke !:l0 A. NJ.
with Washington and Shatia-
nooga Limited. Pullman
Sleepers Roanoke 10 Memphis
and New Orleans. Dining car
attached. Also, for Bluefeld.
and Pocahontasi also. for
Rocky Mount and all stations
Winston Salem Division.
tween RIcHMoND and LYNcHBUkd
Pullman Sleeper Petersburg 10 Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from Lynch.
burg and the West daily go A. NJ. and
FOO p. NJ From Norfolk and the East.
LOS 4. NJ. and vestihuled Limited ~
r., w. COURTNEY.
District PsiSssnSSsEE y 4ASfnt
.t General Passenger Aren't.
General once Roanoke Va apa
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YORK.RIVER LINE,wgs.
THE FAvoRTTr no ~- ,.
LEAVE RICHMOND

BALTIMOkh LiiltIf
Sunday, FOR West P4iat
iork-river steamer fr
which point cOuaegi.u.
rail lines for Wash'n. l.-
New York, &c.
TRAIN No. A.. 3Itl
LOCAL EAIkfS5,
day. Stops AZ 80 staDo.s
nor connects ".tA sA,
also. at West Pom
steamers for BaitM r-
Steamers leaAr hafr r-
daily except sunday
Trains from West Point .r.
mOnd at 9n 4 ~ g.
daily, except sunday
$50 p. NJ. daily "Ne-rt
TRAIN 30. Is.
LOCAL AIALD, 4.45
leaves IwenIy-laI4 -l.-.t
ana intermediate pIA.
Ticket-oGice at stai Oh. t..
street. open ,hltly H....
departure Of al trains.
City ticket-ollce " zoe.
J. NJ. CT LIP,
Traffic Manager. Gene.
". Ii. GREEN. Ge...u.
]. Is. B. THpNpSJN.
JOHN VI. BEALL. Tr
ger agent. 80 easi "
u
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ROCK ALUM AT TOP NOTCH.
Gaycties Crowd Upon Each Other-Sep.
tember an Enjoyable Month.


Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA,
September 1.-The season here is still at
the top notch. Entertainments are crowd
ed one upon another. and the gaities
promise TO extend until the last Of
September. The hufit3men from the
North have found their way here. The
weather Is fine. and game Is very plenti-
full. Wild turkeys, pheasants, and many
partridge who strutted complacently
among the stubble. with all the !inicky
coxcombry of youth. and many an older
one, who watch his levity out Of his little
round eye. with the contemptuous air
OF a bird OF wisdom and experience. are
alike unconscious OF their approaching
doom.
PHANTOM BALL
The most notable event OF the past
week was the phantom ball on Tuesday
evening. The hotels were fllled with WISH
tors from the surrounding sprfngs. be-
slices the crowd already here. At 8
o'clock the ballroom was thrown open.
and the seats were soon occupied. The
orchestra played the grand march and
the procession began. About one hum
dred and nifty masked participants en-
tered. being led by Lieutenant Paxton.
United States army. and Miss Jennie
Miliady, Of Norfoik-a beauty and belle.
The costumes were both iudicrous and
handsome. At II o'clock all unmnsked.
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