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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-07-07

active as a kitten. Her theatrical COM
pany owes almost all Of its success to
her clever dancing and exquisite act
ing. Mrs. Drew is to the young actress
the inspiration which rare old Joe JEFF
terson is to the actor.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher is one of
the most delightful of all of the famous
widows She is eighty-fOur years of
age. but so pleasing in face and man
ner. so young in heart and thought.
that lie is hard to realize that she has
passed so many milestOnes of a way
sometimes weary and rough to tread.
She lives in q pretty apartment sur
rounded by pictures, books. and all
sorts of remembrances of her distin-
guished husband. All of her faculties
are unimpaired, and she is thoroughly
informed on all of the questions of the
day. and prepared and delighted to dis
CuSS them.
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson was once
the first lady of the land. when her
uncle. James Buchanan, was President,
and she was charming, gracious Har-
riet Lane. After the death of her hus-
band Henry Elliott Johnson, she went
back TO Washington to live She was
one of the haudsOmest residences in the
capital and goes q great deal into So
ciety.
GENERAL GRANTS WIDOW.
General Grants widow, Mrs Julia
Dent Grant. divides her time between
New York and Washington. She has
not vet decided in which place she viii
buy her future home Mrs. Grant real
lied almost 100000 from the memorial
of her husband. and the government
allows her q pension OF $4,000 year
She is quite well-to-do. She has four
children and twelve grandchilren, who
make her life a very full and pleasant
one.
Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, the only
girl of the Grant family, was bride OF
the White House twenty years ago.
She married a young Englishman and
went abroad TO live. Since the death OF
her husband the rich young widow
has spest all Of her time in Washing
ton. She has a pretty home on r street
and her two young daughters live with
her. The only son is at school i'm Eng
Mrs. William H. Vanderbilt is inter
| esting aside from her charming person
atty. by reason Of being the widow Of
the richest man in America. No CAPT
taHst has YET come up to the S2OOOO0.-
/ 600 which Nr. Vanderbilt left at his
death. She lives nearly all the year
round i'm her palace on Fifth avenue.
! AN around her on the beautiful avenue.
are her children, her grandchildren and
the little greatgrandsOn, who is now
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-07-07

- Tor e0od since the death OF
ceI husband. and she Will 5000
house iu Washington and make
-- her home.
- St0uewall Jackson. widow Of the
,.o Of the Confederacy. lives i'm Char
" e. with her sister the widow
e General ID n Hill She has been
r,- ENGAGED for several wears Inn
-.rc. +t. Iffa NJ r,-. f4rous husband.
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so -.Eor cf love Two H+fla grand
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-07-07


h.. fuanc.er. She ha. greatly at
Just now the success. or Risbop
s University She has promised
S1Uf.0l1 f1r this institution
Uarrieu Baecher Stowe. one of
famous widows who made their
r themselves. is alive and strong
ne old age OF cighty-rhree. Tn
..y from oEerw0rk. she has
mentally Co % great extent during
t.V years.
one has heard of Mrs. Eliza
@ stanton but not everybody
Hr She is eighty-two years.
quietly i'm % pretty little apart
-re West Side I'm New York.
She has lately learned to- write
Nnowritiug machine She is
-..r Interested i'm Che Woman's
Of the Bible and hopes t0 live
tho completion of the work she
Isabella Beecher. Hooker. a sis
Harriet Beecher Stowe. is past
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-07-07
rAIR EVIDENCE.

Shirlock Holmes see that our
friend DIR. Watson has recently employ
ed a blond typewriter
Altheney lonesome more OF your
theorizing, l suppose.
Shirlock Holmes-"Why, II Is as
plain as day. He has commenced
wearing a snUff-colored coat so that ner
fair hairs will not show on the lapel. -
\. Y. Herald.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-07-07
FAMOUS WIDOWS
Of FAMOUS MEN.
r # Them Social Leaders in All
Parts Of the Country.

Their Headquarters.
, 5-onewau JacksOn's Quiet
-st~ North CarOlina-Mrs. JEFF
-- Davis q New YOrker-Mrs
r. w. Chlds in Retirement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
MIR. II. T.. RICHARDSON DEAD
lie IL stricken with Ap"p'eA' INV
soon Passes Away.

Mr. Robert Il. Richardson died suddenly
1T his residence. No. lOi west Nam
street. yesterday morning at n:S' c'oon'
Death resulted from apoplexy' which
was superinduced by excitement incident
10 the knowledge that his eldest son nau
hen ordered to Pocahontas with th'
tfogltzers lie had been In Ieeoie main an.
for some time. and his death, though hot
altogether unexpected, was s'ea' S""
20 Ills family and friends. -,
Mr.. Richardson was on the street fi'
Nav afternoon. and seemed to be In gooa
.pirlts lie was very much dls'uipeo
xyh4n the order came for his son, VINO u
a member OF the Howl,zers. 10 report ioi
,Iu,v at the armory, and became greatly
excited after the young man oepaItuie
from the house. so much So tAat the Idt-
Ter was sent for and returned hoine'
Carly Yesterday morning he was strlckeh
win apoplsxy. and paralysis soon SET IN.
PHYSICIANS were quickly SUMMONED p"'
Ieath followed in few hours.
Mr. Richardson was for twenty-five
raars I'm the service Of the Virginia State
Insurance Company. and for about hlteen
years was secretary Of the company. rms
pos!tlon he gave w. about nine months
AGO. and since that time he had beeh III
Failing health. The Deceased was IN MS
Joth year. and leaves widow-a sister OF
the late Rev. Dr. u. \. Peterson-and
-Four children-Archer. Robert T., Jr., LIZ
.ie and Louise Besides these he Is sur
ylyed by two brothers-Mcssrs. George r
md Abner NJ. Richardson-both OF this
atty.
IL. Richardson enjoyed wide acluaint-
,ncc. and his amiable disposition ana
pleasant manner drew 10 him many
,,ierds He took an active interest In
Masonry. was past master OF Henrico
Union Lodge. No. $50; member
II Lodge OF Strict Observance NO.
ef. and past, eminent commander OF
Richmond Commandery, No. 2. Knights
Tsnnlar Mr. Richardson had been for
many years a member OF Centenary
Methodist church. from which the funeral
Ulu take place tomorrow at noon. The
pall-bearers will be Messrs. +. Il. Hudgins,
,harlss II. Hasker. l.. +. Mason, James
z. Elan. A. NJ. Lyon. u. G. richardson
General Peyton Wise. Colonel John W.
Eofdon. Charles X. Wills. and William
Eeck.er.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05

HERD Is A MANSION OF 2.soo square
feet OF floor space. arranged TO make
every room desirable. and 10 feet square.
Win n grand reception hall 1oxis. We
have only eight lots suitable TO put u
on at so per front foot. They are Just
beyond the Soldiers Home. higher located
than the top Of the New reservoir. on
Graded streets Paw cash for one. and
The house is yours for 1850. on six years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
announcements at Lnwrcncevilie.

LAVRENCEVILLE, VA. May 4-(sps-
c,ol)-An event OF public interest has
lust ,ranspired here. As heretofore TOO
in the DISPATCH. the workshops or inc
Atlantic and Danville railway locate
here ore rapidly approaching compile
ton. Mr.. Newgass, president OF N.
road. and really its owner, very weaithy
Enelishman, and our leading bhs'-
ness-men, Judge Heely, Or. \. I. Lewis,
L. J. Bostick. l.. II. kaney' am
c. T. May. representing the Lawrence
vile Land and Improvement Company
bov. had meeting, at which II Wa
agreed that thirty houses should be at
once built In the town and $4,000 eX-
pended. L.,
Mr.. Newgass seemed very much I'M
pressed by this place, and in an inter
view with the writer spoke warmly OF It's
prospects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
rIaIr Name Legion.

ASHLAND. VA. May 4-(special)-,it
looks from the list of entries ior ,ne
spring elections as If a large pe'cei'-
axe OF the voters Of Hanover are s'so
.a 80 BOARD told me tonight he had
t,,st recelved the list of those VINO are
candidates. and that IT numbers sixty
FIVE. Treasurer William p: Shelton Is t h
orlv oalce-holder who is running by
MIR. 4. G. Brown, instructor In nhysi-
cal culture at neutrality-suspicious., tod me
This afternoon that the field-day entries
for Tuesday, May IN. were all IN, Shu
that many of the contests would pe
spirited and interesting.
on Monday ST. Johns College, OF An
nanolls. Md. will play the college team
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
BY J. II. Elan 4 Co..
Real Estate Auctioneers.
Ills Main street.

TRUSTEES a. AUCTION SALE
THAT wELL~IocArEp AND VERY
DESIRABLE DETACHED Two
STORY BRICK DWELLING:
NO. Az NORTH TwENTY-THIRD
STREET.. ,.ry
ON THE Fast EAST s sIpE r, OF TWENTY
BETWEEN MARSHALL AND CLAY
STREETS.
In execution OF a certain deed OF trust.
bearing date April q, 1894. recorded N
Chancery Court. default having been
made in the debt secured, and being re-
CURED so 10 do by the benefriary. tns
undersigned trustee VIII sell by pubic
auction, on the premises. on
MONDAY. MAY c. 1875.
at 9 o'clock p. NJ, the REAL ESTATE.
named VERY DESIRABLE DETACHED
BRICK DWELLING of two stories ana
basement containing nine rooms, range,
hot and cold water. baths, closets, gas;
and the usual modern converi.nces, ana
being spacious. substantial. well,arranged.
and in good order. the lot fronting 70 feet,
more or less. and running back within
parallel lines 100 feet.
This property IL a very complete ana
desirable home, conveniently and pleas
antly situated. and home-seekers ana IN
vestors are urged to attend this sale.
TERMS: Cash, as to expenses or SAFE,
any deIinouent taxes. and the sum OF
81. 500 and interest thereon from April
27. 1895: and as to the residue. upon such
terms as the gr3ntor or the trustee IN
said deed shall direct. and as will be an
rounced at time OF sale 1t Is probable.
however. that very liberal terms VIII be
agreed upon and announced az sale;
j. b. ELAN,
Trustee.
JB. Elam e. Co., Auctioneers. ap 80
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
The virginia sterographcr'

'The Virginia Stenographer 10 w
tile of a monthly published under the
auspices Of the Richmond Stenographers
Association, the first issue of when mau 1,,
I've anuearance yesterday. Its object VIII
be 10 raise the standard o. TIE sue,
nographic profession In this STATE anu
10 protect it's interests at all tunes anu
under all circumstances.
Mr.. w. MacJones is editor M'ss mu,S
rais,r associate editor, and Mr.. o. Ray
,,,r,d brown business manager OF the
naner the initial No. OF which rshects
credit uron .them all. and is filled with
matter Of interest TO the profession "a
,1,,nr from petersburg calls attention to
the fact that one Of the law hrms OF
This cltv have their Shorthand WORK
done by a negro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
MIR. TIBDITTs'S DEPARTURE.
He VIII Remain Here Until July
I.f-Bis Cincinnati Gail.

Secretary George F. 1fbbitts, OF 'he
Young Mems Christian Association VIII
leave here about July 1st-at least, thal
ia the tim, he has decided TO sever his
connection with the local association. lie
mas not, however determined where ne
will go. IN,
Secretary Tibbitts has. by his splendid
management OF the Young Mems Chrls-
tan Association here, made rpiehdld
reputation for himself, and several iarse
cities are after him. lie has considered
carefully the calls rendered hinl' espe-
cially that to the Cincinnati ASSOCIATION,
but has not been able to make up NE
"a a.. "a which Is the best field for him
TO enter. . ,.,hs.
He expects to take a couple OF months
resi- after surrenderirg his work mere
before taking up his duties anywhe'e
else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
Packet Picked at the Races

A gentleman who is well known IN
,sga1 circles here had his pockot pickeu
While standing in the betting enclosure
Of the race-track yesterday afternoon
and s9S in currency distracted. Feeling
that curlously light touch OF tho pich'
nocket the gentleman turned hastil.
round and seized two young men Apou'
II years old, who were stahuihs n' "a.
him-one OF whom Is connecIeu WIN q"
,nsurance company IN this city-and gave
,ho,, In charge. The boys asked TO %
searched for the missing money, ana
IIanrico constable went through theli
oio,hee without discovering any trace
az narticle even Of the missing money
They were released.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
A. NOTE FROM MISS TRAyLoR.
she Hnd Nothing 20 DO with Miss
fuckers Leaving Nome.

IeNfbhA
The following letter explains itself:
PETERSBURG. VA. Nay 4. 1895.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
There appeared in the Richmond State
OF May LIST and the Dispatch of May
2l an account Of an alleged attempt by
| Miss Johnnie Tucker 20 run away from
home As my name wass used In con-
nectlon you Will please allow me 10 deny
everything contained In the articles re-
| ferred to associating me with the episode.
save bare acquaintance with the young
| lady, whom ] met In March last at my
| cousins on Clay street. do not know.
nor have I ever written 10 or net Mrs.
Phillips The only intimation | had Of
Miss fuckers intended visit was tele-
phone message received from Richmond
Tuesday afternoon requesting that i meet
her at the depot l regret having 10 ask
for n correction. but some one has done
me (unccnsciously perhaps) an injustice.
Respectfully, MISS TRAYLOR.
Letter from Mrs. Lautcrbach.
PETERSBURG. VA. May 4. 1895.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In your issue of May Cd appeared an
article with reference to Miss Johnnie
Tucker. who. you allege. took " in her
pretty l4-year-old head 10 run away TO
Petersburg and live with Mrs. Lauter-
back and Miss Traylor" Allow me 10 say
that ] have only casual Acquaintance
with Miss Tucker having met the young
lady only once, while visiting In Rich
mond, and not on boat. as stated l
do not know. nor have / ever seen or
written 20. Mrs W. Phillips. the cnlid
adopted mother. / have never written
10 Miss Tucker. and know absolutely no
IN me. | feel that an injustice has been
done me by the publication referred to,
and request that you deny the statement
made concerning me with the affair.
Respectfully. c,>
Mrs. a. r LAUTERBACK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05

Willie received a handsome gift from
each OK her little friends. After spending
Z" very pleasant afternoon they returned
to their hon,es.
Tue guests were Misses Mamie Drake,
jessie Barfoot, Minnie Wade. Minnie
bsansford, Oracle Carter. JcnBette Daw-
icy. Mary Lizzie Crsamer. Nellie Barnes
Mabel Drake. Anna u. Creamcr. Maggie
Drake. lathcllIne Tillor. Anna May Ailey'
Maude sherman. Master Russell White
and Master James Dreamer
The party was chapcroned by Mrs. W.
L. Dawioy and Mrs. Anna Alley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
AMONG THE BICYCLiSTs.
Tho Richmond Club Dtsbands-otner
Matters of Interest to Whcelers'

fiatfers Oh W
. There Is stil profound interest in Rich
rnond in all matters pertaining TO the
bicycle.
The heavy rains Of the past TWO weeks
suspended riding for that time. but yes
terdsy was fair and bright, and many
wheelmen and wheelwomen were OUT.
Several Of those noticed upon their cycieS
were new riders.
The Richmond Cycle Club oisoandeu
On Thursday, and gave up tneir spiendIu
puarfers ON Grace street next TO the o''
FLalre Hotel. A number OF the members
nj this organization are endeavoring 10
form themselves into the Dixie club. 10
take charge or the house at ielow
Tavern and conform 1t into comfortaoie
quarters for such an institution.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Club did not have its run last evening.
on account OF wet roads. II VIII take
place Tuesday evening.
II Is no~ contemplated by the Owl
'Cycle Club to take In lady members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
PROPOSALS..
)yFI.E OF THE TREASURER OF
rIIE CITY OF PETERSBURG,

OgFltE OF The lnEAS1ht<ts w
THE CITY OF PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG. VA, April y, 10.
Proposals VIII be received az ms ONCE
up TO IL o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY,.
the 18Th day O. Msy ,SS, iSr r M PIX;
EONDS OF the city OK PEfEESBURC.
bearing interest a, the rat. Of per cent,
nayabie haif-yesr.y. on the lat day OK
April and ist day Of October. and ma.
turing u forty years from the iss gay OF
Tnsse bonds ere issued by and under
authority OF section L.. chapter !, OF the
charter OF the city Of PETERSBURG.
wnich was passed and approved by tho
Of March. 1916. and are entitled. South
side railroad Renswai Bcnts." Issued 70
refund q city loan maturing On the lns
dav. al Angus. 1876. fst similar amount:
racn proposition must be. sealed and
directed to the Treasurer Of the C:ty .!
and marked. Proposal for Loan."
and the right. : reserved to rss
iart any and all bids. should
il be deemed necessary 70 do % 70 pig
,ect the interests ef the cit. q PETEks-
BURG. G. A. SLAuQhTEk:
~ Ss-$St
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
ELI<s' BAZAAR LAST NIGHT.
Growing Interest I'm the Big F"ir-
To-Norrow Nights Attraction.

Crox,inr Interest I'm the Big Fair
To-Morrow Nights Attraction
The Elks' bazaar drew good-sized
crowd last night. and the shekels con-
tinued to pour In. Several OF the con-
4ests were concluded, and the handsome
umbrella and walking-cane combined
were won by Mr. Schuman. OF New
York. while Mr.. Everett II. Redford, OF
the police force. rolled away the beauu'
hi baby-carriage donated 10 Mrs.
Angles booth by Messrs. Rothert Il co.
Tomorrow night the CHIEF attraction
will be the repetition OF Justice Johh
Court" when the cases continued IRON,
Las, week will be heard. Mr.. Sol. Wen
vii represent Hans steifensch%aar
German pedier, who cannot speak Eng
lsh. Mr. julius straus will act a. Hans
Interpreter. $1,000.
Miss sizer's class Of little girl singers
will also be on hand, and spienoiu
entertainment IL promised. Inc oa@a~'
will close wednesday night
Little Miss pasIey's birthday Fassv'
Miss willie Ruth Dawiey. No. eis soutn
Pine street. entertained q nice eo"pany
| OF little people yesterday afternoon iloni
% 20 CSC O'clock, II being her 81 pirtn-
May. Games and music we're very muoS
Enjoyed by all until 5 O'Clock. Of when
Dime they were called 70 the dinine-Foo".
md all did Justice to the delicacies tnat
Mrs. DawIsy had prepared for thsm' A''s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
Nos 3l2 AND Nt NORTH TWENTY
COMBINING BaEAuTY. COMFORT.
AND STABILITY.


BY request OF the owner we will sell
BY public auction, on the premises,
THURSDAY. MAY 9TH, nj NJ
those attractive BuENA-VISTA-STON u
FRONT DWELLINGS on west sice OF
Twenty-ffth street between Broad and
Marshall streets. The attractive ana
substantial character OF these houses. to-
gether with the architectural taste dis
played in their construction, catches the
eve and draws forth the admiration OF
all beholders. They would do credit to
our most fashionable thoroughfare. They
contain seven rooms each. with modern
improvements. complete with ranges.
handsome gas-dxtures, &c. The lots are
good size. rear yard paved with Belgian
blocks, and entire premises In perfect
order. These houses were built by Mr..
James Motherhood. which Is a guarantee
OF their quality. II you want home
OF which you would be proud. or an in
vestment that will pay. HERE TT Is.
TERMS: Very liberal. and announced
j. THOMPSON BROWN & CO..
my5 Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05

BY ]. II. Valentine. Auctioneer.
1896 east Main street.
TRADE sALEo :, g1.!s IoSIs. OF GEN.
BY direction Of Mr.. II. F. Waidrop.
who Is declining business. Will sell at
store. 7O1 west Cary street.
WEDNESDAY,, MAY 8. 1896.
commencing at 1890 A. NJ, VERY
DESIRABLE STOCK OF GOODS. con-
consisting OF
About 800 pairs OF Shoes.
About 6 dozen Hats.
90 dozen Shirts and Drawers. assorted
styles and quality.
An assortment OF Pants Goods.
Domestics and Calicoes.
Ladies' and Children's Hosiery.
80 dozen Collars and Guns; saleable,
good (E. * la.
1 Case Spool SILK. containing about loo
spools.
Towels and Suspenders.
Large quantity OF Buttons.
Table Oil-Cloth.
Fancy Showcase.
] Shoe Buttoner.
Also. Fixtures to store. such as Desk
Counters. Shelving. Stove. etc.
The stock all fresh and saleable, and
will be sold In lots to the trade without
limit or reserve.
TERMS. Cash.
]. II. VALENTINE.
my 5-Su&W2t Auctloneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-05
SWIFT CREEK COTTON Mill,

when the sale Of that property viii take
place.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.
LOCATION; Two aud one hall mites from
Petersburg. Va
LAND: About l25 acfes-cieared. level, and
mora or iese under cultivation.
BUILDINGS; About 20, 900 square feet,
and In addition TO mill buildings there are =
superintendent's house aud 81 operatives
house,.
SHIPPING FACILI1fES, Atlantic Coast
Line railroad runs through the property
POWER, 100-horse water power. owned ~
the company: utilized by Turbine Meter wheel.
under Is feet OF fall
MACHINERY: l02 Looms, win Necessary
preparatory machinery for MAKING bcown COZ.
tons Of about No. ~ yarn.
TERMS OF SALE.
Old Dominion Cotton Mills, $1,000 cash.
The Swift Creek Cotton Mil. $500 cash I;
balance, In both cases. upon a credit ~
six and twelve months. the purchaser %
give negotiable notes. with 8 per cent.
added. and secured by deed u trust
on the property.
Circular with fun Information can 10
obtained from the Offices Of the compa-
MES, from the auctioncers CA Royali
a Co, Manchester. Va, or +. Defolest
Shelton q Co., specialists In manufac-
turing property, New York
sp 23.20,esMyi,5.s,i2-T
BY N. ". Bowe