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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
Highes Of ali in Leavening P0werlast S Cow Report
Highest Of all in Leavening PowerLaest u Govt Report
R&>!a:l!l! &c. &C.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

formed by Rev. w. w. Staley. ID. d., anu
at its conclusion the bridal party issued
from the church through the ceh'IA,
aisle. the bride and groom being follower
By the best man and maid of honor
THE ATTENDANTS.
The attendants were: Miss Annie ser
nard with Mr.. James Shepherd; MisS
Martha b. White. of Philadelphia VII"
MIR. Daniel Brothers; Miss Carrie shep-
herd. with Mr.. r. ]. Norfieet; MISS irene
smith. of New Berne, N. c., with Mr.. n
NJ. Urquhart. Messrs. II. Il. JACOBS - .sa
Cohoon. and Fred Sheppard were inc
ushers. ,ot,.ad
Many valuable presents were recv's-r
by the bride, the grooms being 'nech
OF liberal proportions. A handsome recsp-
Sion took Mace at the residence of the
brides mother. on Morgan street, rom
$50 to 10 o'clock p. NJ, and at lO;io Mr;
and Mrs Richie left on the MOTIONS GU" .-,,
western train for an extended hor'n rim,
tour M the conclusion Of which they VIII
reside in Suffolk. temporarily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
APPROVED by THE GOVERNOR.
bills That Have Been Signed and
Thus Become Laws.

Governor O'Ferrall has signed the FOL
lowing additional bills passed by the two
houses of the General Assembly:
To amend and re-enact section 2Sii OF
the Code OF Virginia, as amended ana re-
enacted by an act entitled an act 10
amend section 28ii of the Code OF virginia,
i'm. relation TO public holidays, approved
February 2S, 1890. as amended and re-
enacted by an act entitled an act 10
amend and re-enact section 2SA Of the
Code of Virginia, as amended and re-
enacted by an act TO amend section 2S4i
of the Code of Virginia, in relation TO
public holidays, approved February 5. 1872.
To protect rabbits or hares and deer in
the county Of Chesterfield
To prevent the determination OF game
In Clarke county.
To protect pheasants and wild turkeys
in the county of Montgomery.
For the protection of game and song
birds in the counties Of buckingham and
Cumberland.
For the permanent Improvement OF
roads In Strawberry Magisterial District
of Culpeper county. and in such other
districts as may adopt the same.
To regulate the Issue and sale or the
bonds of the town Of Pulaski.
To dispense with formal warrants in
certain cases before the police justices
and justices Of the peace.
To allow Z. w. Maxwell. Treasurer of
Wise county. and his deputies power OF
levy and distress TO collect certain UNI
collected tax tickets now in his hands.
To amend and re-enact section SIS OF
the Code OF Virginia. 1851, in relation TO
the salary OF the Superintendent of the
Poor I'm buckingham county.
To constitute capstaton tax a lien upon
real estate owned by the person at the
time such capitation tax is assessed.
Empowering the Board Of Supervisors
of Dickinson county to increase the salary
of the Judge of the County Court Of said
county.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act to prevent the erection of siaugh-
ter-houses within haf OF a mile OF the
city of Norfolk; approved March l. 1873.
To allow Luke c. Lewis to erect a wharf
on Chincoteague Bay, In Accomac county.
To amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act, authorizing the Board OF Super
visors Of Pittsylvania county TO issue the
bonds OF said county for the purpose OF
raising money to pay off bonds OF said
county. approved February Z. 1894. as
amended and re-enacted by an act APP
proved December 30, 1895.
To authorize the city of Staunton 10
condemn the rights of way through the
grounds of the Virginia Female 1nsti-
tute. in said city Of Staunton, for the
extension Of Baldwin street
To incorporate the Colonial Beach Ag-
ricultural and Industrial Association.
To authorize the Coun II of the city OF
Norfolk TO issue bonds for sewerage and
other purposes IN the Fifth. or Bramb. e.
ton, ward OF said city, and TO submit the
same to vote Of the electors Of said city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
QUITE ACTIVE.
FREDERICKSBURG.
Getting CoIdcr-Thrown from q
Wngon and Hurt.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
2O-(Special)-It is getting very cold here
and the promise of colder weather from
Washington will certainly be verified. n
high wind has prevailed all day, and the
binding clouds Of dust have kept every
one in doors, except those compelled to
be out.
Mr.. Luke white returned home to-day
from an extended visit 20 Thomasville.
y. c., where he had been In attendance
on the field-trials, so popular In THAI sec
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Mitchell. Of this
county, while returning home late yester-
day evening, were thrown from their We
hicle just beyond the top OF Fall Hill
and both were painfully hurt. The wagon
was so badly wrecked as TO be useless,
and Nj Mitchell. after getting his wife
TO the house OF friend, living near the
scene of the accident, borrowed wagon,
and got home some time in the night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
NEARLY A HUNDRED.
WILL REACH THAT AGE MARCH
THIRTEENTH. NEXT.
Mrs. Lydia Price Peyton-A sketch
of Her Life-stili Quite Active
Her Many Descendants-A Remark
able Record.

ORANGE. VA, February 2o.-(SpeciaL)
Mrs. Lydia Price Peyton (nee Snyder Will
be 100 years old on March Is, 1896, having
been born March 10. 1896. In Madison
county, Va, near the historic old Luthe-
ran church. which is located three miles
northeast OF Madison Courthouse. Her
parents-Michael and Martha CStigler)
snyder-were among the early settlers Of
Madison county. In her 18th year the
subject OF this sketch was married to Mr..
John Peyton. OF Orange county. and the
couple resided for two years at Spots
wood & Taliaferro's mill-now Holla-
day's-Rapidan Station. In 1916 they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
MARION.
The Rye-vaIIey Observation-Disclosures
and Business Notes.


MARION. VA. February 2O.-(special)-
Work is being prosecuted on the Marion
and Rye Valley railroad, and 1t Is hopen
the road will be completed In very
short time. This road will open up very
fine deposits OF iron and manganese.
The Mathason Alkai Works, OK SAT-
vile. have contracted with parties mere
for large quantities OF lime and marble
stone. The requirements Of the plant are
several hundred tons daily.
The beautiful, clear waters or the hol-
ston now resemble mud, as the washing
OF iron ore at Atkins five miles east or
here. has ruined the stream. Stock can
not drink the water, fish are destroyed
and many families deprived Of water FOR
domestic uses.
Messrs. Venable & Co., who made an
assignment in October last, have settled
with their creditors, and are again In
business. being Largely engaged in hand
ling lime, marble-rock, lumber, and tan
bark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
Not General Fitz Lees Nephew

LYNCHBURG, VA February 90
Especial THE Dispatch correspondent
saw General Fitzhugh Lee this after
noon. and called his attention to the spe-
cial sent out from New York, an
nouncing the tlopement of Fitzhugh Lee
Carter and Miss Dugil, from Indianapo-
lis. the former being represented as a
nephew OF General Lee. The General
denies any relationship with the young
man, and says he knows no one by
that name
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
a STORES FOR RENT.
FOR RENT,

THE HOIEL DODSON,
located in the business centre OF the city.
and facing the Capitol Square. IL con-
tains sixty-eight bedrooms. besides par
lors, dining-room. bar. Office. and kitchen.
Possession May |. 1896 or sooner, II de-
sired. Satisfactory arrangements can be
made with the present occupant for the
purchase of the furniture and nNtures.
III. SELDOM TAYLOR & SON,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
f. 2iy&26
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
PAGE COUNTY.
DwelIing-House Burned-Suit for
Damages.

9 LURAY. VA, February 20.-(Special)-
The dwelling OF Henry c. Shenk,
located about two miles north or
I.uray, was totally destroyed by fire this
morning The fire was accidental There
was no insurance. The loss is about
500.
Circuit Court has been In session this
week, and tomorrow will be engaged In
the trial of the case OF Thomas A. Chap
man. of Madison county, VS.. Lee Long.
of this county--a suit growing out OF
the arrest of the former on a charge OF
trespass on Longs land. The damages
are laid at $1,000
The weather here Is intensely cold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21

STAUNTON. VA. February o.-(Spe-
ai)--The past twenty-four hours have
undoubtedly been the coolest OF the win
ter here. and the mercury all the time
has lowered about 6 degrees above zero.
AZ the ground has no coverlet OF snow
Il Is feared that wheat viii suffer from
the freeze.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
TWELVE CHILDREN.

She was the mother Of twelve children
six sons and six daughters-all of whom
reached maturity. and of which number
eight are now living. as follows: William
s., her Oldest child, who celebrated his
18th birthday on December 4. 1895. and
who has been the railroad agent at
Rapidan Station for forty-three years
John s.. residing in Pittsylvanis county;
Ann ID. and Mary Jane. who live with
their mother. Mrs. G. L. Robinson and
Captain Il. j. Peyton, Orange Court
house; Mrs. j. A. wilkins, Orange coun-
ty, and Mrs. John Chauncey. Alexandria.
QUITE ACTIVE.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren now living number nearly one hum
dred. She has never eaten but two meals
a day. always abstainng from supper
and has never worn a corset. She is still
quite active. has several teeth, and her
eyesight is quite good. though her hear
ing IS somewhat impaired. She is a men,
Der Of the Presbyterian Church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
LOST, sTRAYED. AND FOUND.

DOG. a suitable reward will be paid for
his return 10 i03 north Eighth street.
fe 2l-ltp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
WANTED.

GREEN. SALTED. AND DRY HIDES,
also. Calf and Sheep Skins, Tallow, etc.
Prompt returns.
a. L. SHOTWELL & co. Tanners.
Box 40; Manchester, Va.
de c7-F, Su&Tu2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21

MRS. LYDIA PRICE PEYTON.
moved to Dade's mill-now Peyton's
Ford-about three miles from the town OF
Orange. on the Rapidan river, where Mrs.
Peyton has ever since resided. Her hus-
band died in 1862. and she has never re-
ma
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
RADIANT AND HANDSOME.

The bride, radiant and handsome. was
attired in white silk. and carried white
Bride roses. She was attended By her
brother, Mr.. S. S. Fell, who gave her
away Miss Estelle Giles. Of Williams
port, Pa, was maid OF honor. All the
lady attendants wore white organize
and carried white roses. The groom was
accompanied by his best man. Mr.. j. r..
Franklin, OF Suffolk. The gentlemen at
tendants were artired in the conventional
evening dress. The ceremony was per-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED,

TO SELL A BUGGY MARE. SIDE-BAR
Buggy, and Harness. Apply at No. II
east Main street. Re 2l-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
FOR RENT,

BROAD STREET PHARMACY; ALSO.
Elegant Large, Sunny Office-ROOm suit
able for doctor or lawyer. Possession II
once. Corner Fifth and Broad streets.
Full particulars Newest Discovery
Dental Association Parlors. corner Fifth
AMI Broad streets. Re lS-lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
WANTED,

TO INVEST 5000 IN SOME SAFE
profitable business. Give particulars anC
address FINANCIAL, care Post-Oflic'
Box BIC, city. fe H-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
A SUFFOLK WEDDING.
Miss Fell becomes the Bride of Mr..
Richie.

SUFFOLK, VA, February 2o.--(Special)
Al 8 o'clock this evening the Christian
church here was the scene OF pretty
marriage ceremony. The principals were
Miss Laura Lee Fell. daughter of Mrs.
Caroline c. Fell. of Suffolk. and Mt.
Frank NJ. Richie, of Doylestown. Pa. To
the strains Of a wedding-march. rendered
by Miss Mary easier, the church organist.
the lady attendants marched up the left
aisle to the altar, while the gentlemen
came in via the right aisle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
WANTED,

TO SELL NEW AND SECONDHAND
Cooking Stoves. Gasoline and Kerosene
Stoves. Stove Bricks, ard Repairs for I'll
kinds OF stoves. Gasoline. per gallon, l5c.
at LEIDY'S STOVE-HOUSE, 1909 east
Franklin street Phone 1865. Goods de-
livered. de 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
WANTED,

A RESPONSIBLE MAN TO ACT AS
general agent for the best selling article
in the market. But little capital required.
For particulars address r. BOUGHTON,
Post-Ohice Box 426, Philadelphia, Pa.
fe lD-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

By Pollard & Bagby.
Real Estate Auctioneers,
Nos. and z north eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

A YOUNG MAN AS BOOK-KEEPER
Salary TO begin with not TO exceed 81
per month. Reference. and address IL
own handwriting. Address A. h. c.. carr
Dispatch fe 2l-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-21

BY A YOUNG COLORED MAN, a
Position as Porter or Driver. Can give
good references. Address II, care Dis
patch office. fe 21-lt'
Evening star., 1896-07-09
Worse Than the Chicago Fire.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Tha Ghica1a fire tXantY-fiYe wears g

From the Philadelphia Press.
The Chicago fire twenty-five years ago
swept the city, destroyed tens OF mil
lions of dollars and left its inhabitants
homeless. but Industry, enterprise. hon.
esty and thrift were left untouched and
the city rose again from its ashes and
grew richer and more prosperous than
ever.
The fire which the democratic free$silver
convention is setting in Chicago is worse.
II the platform Of the convention were
to prevail at the polls the whole country
would be swept with something worse
than fire. Values will be destroyed. half
of every debt will be repudiated and half
of every savings bank deposit, building.
association share and life insurance pol
icy will be swept away Ruin, disaster
and bankruptcy will cover the land.
What Is worse. saving. thrift. industry
and enterprise will be destroyed. WHY
should men toll or save or work when
half the value OF all they have Is swept
away in a day by free silver coinage?
The Chicago convention, If it were to sue
ceed in its plundering platform, would be
n.illioa-fold worse than the Chicago fire.
Evening star., 1896-07-09

The electrical companies cannot fairly
find fault with the anti-extension opinion
rendered by the attorney for the District
and accepted by the Commissioners AS
a matter of fact the authorities have dealt
too literally with the electrical corpora
tions in constituting the law to permit the
renewal of poles and wires which, through
length of service. have become dangerous
or useless. Mr.. Thomas admits that
there can be doubt that the policy of
Congress IS to ultimately abolish overhead
wires.'' yet he declares that the con-
gressional prohibition of additional wires
does not deprive the companies of their
right to renew their existing poles and
wires as they wear out or are destroyed.
If this policy prevails. when will the ad-
mitted prohibition really prohibit? This
question has evidently occurred to the at
torney, for he calls the attention OF the
Commissioners to the fact that the per-
mission to renew wires lis very liberal
construction of the law of 1885," Mr..
Thomas might safely have gone further
and have informed the Commissioners that
such breadth 81 construction is illogical
and advetse to the public interest. No
one who is informed to the debate which
preceded the passage of the wire-prohibit-
Ing law will contend that Congress con-
teHlpidtcu unreaSOndOle Oeldy IN making
the statute effective, and the delay is
surely unreasonable when the electrical
companies are permitted to keep on re-
newing their outdoor equipment just as
they used to do before any anti-overhead-
wire law was ever heard Of The ap-
parent purpose Of the law was instant pro-
hioltion as to extensions and gradual ex-
tinction of the system then being operated;
poles ana wires. they became useless
from wear and tear, being succeeded by
wires within conduits. The attorneys state
ment shows clearly that the law has been
enforced only in part. We should perhaps be
grateful for this 5emi-enforcement, and for
the common-sense opinion which advises
against the indefinite extension of the
overhead system through "reloca ton of
existing wires. but the people of Washing
ton will never be satisfied until the law Is
construed on both points in the public in
terest and enforced. The electrical COM
PanieS make mistake in calling attention
to the strained construction in their favor
of the anti-overhead-wires law and in de-
manding a further stretching of the law.
even to the breaking point, in their behalf.
Evening star., 1896-07-09
The Administrations Attitud

BY the refusal of the platform committee
to TESTIFY TO the honesty. courage, and
fidelity" of the administration the repudia-
ton of Mr. Cleveland by his party at Chi
cago stands complete The committees ac-
tiJn. considered il connection with the at
tending circumstances. is the most unique
chapter in the history OF American politics
The man who offered the resolution is the
same man wnc four years ago warned his
party against Mr.. Cleveland. predicting dis
appointment and disaster In case he was
taken. He now came forward to break
ths fall Of tine discredlted leader. 1t was
n grim service to perform. and fuller of
politics than Of gene rosity. The men who
rejected the resolution are some OF them
Tie same men who took Mr.. Cleveland for
Evening star., 1896-07-09

leader In spite Of all adverse prediction and
who insisted on installing him in the White
House for second term. By their action
now they confess to q present belief in
unWisdom on their part then, and for the
second time they reject the advice of q man
whom they are crowning by that act as a
prophet. Would 1t not have been wiser for
the committee to have needed Mr.. Hill on
this point yesterday?
The administration must count for some
thing in this fight. 1t Is not of course to be
expected that it will be converted into a
political machine to be used in drumming
up voters for the polls but 1t stands for
the public credit and its influence will be
felt 1t has not only been repudiated but
defied 1t has been as good as told to
take itself into the republican camp with
all of it's friends, and give its support and
theirs to the republican ticket. Will this
step. in effect. be taken?
There is much talk at Chicago now
among the gold men about party fealty,
and all that sort Of thing. The politicians
are looking out for their records Men with
presidential aspirations are thinking of
13OO. and later. But when the campaign
gets fairly under way the issue must rise
above all personal and mere party consid-
initiative in disregarding party lines. 1t
caters to the disaffected republicans in this
plank. and to the populists in that plank,
and proposes a coalition with little that Is
democratic about it but the name. Will
not this in itself release the gold men in
the democratic party, and Justify them in
voting. not democrats, for the republican
ticket. but as citizens solicitous for main
tanning a sound financial policy and with
no other means Of doing so?
So far as Mr.. Cleveland and the members
of his cabinet are concerned the matter
of personal pride will be added to their
of public duty. The success at the
polls of the Chicago platform is something
that would affect them individually as we'll
as their party and the country. The dem
The country is asked to join with the coali-
ton in repudating them. They cannot be
expected to be passive or listiess under this.
Why should they be? What more natural
than that they should desire the success of
the other side? So far as the money ques-
ton is concerned. the st. Louis platform.
barring the status Of the greenbacks. Is in
perfect accord with the record and the
contention Of the administration. With
party lines oblteraed by the Chicago con-
vention, may not the President and his ad-
visors give not only their sympathy but
their assistance to the platform Of their
personal choice?
Evening star., 1896-07-09

In formally welcoming the delegates to
the Christian Endeavor convention, Presi-
dent John W-.Ross of the Board of Com
rnissioners took commendable advantage
OF niS opportunity to make plain the rela-
tlons OF the EndeaTorers to the National
Capital and of the National Capital to the
general government. 1t was good work
Well done 1t was seed planted in fertile
soil, and likely 10 produce beneficial and
lasting results. The demagogue who de-
pendS upon the unfortunate insufficiency
of public Information as to the true status
of Washington and Washingtonians may.
To his sorrow. discover that in his audience
are several people who will not be deceived
ana VINO Will be ayerse to the deception of
others; whose interest in the center of our
government commenced to be when Com
missioner Ross distributed wholesome facts
TO the Christian Endeavor convention of
96 1t Is much TO be desired that the visit
ing Endeavorers who are citizens of the
United States shall look closely into
the material conditions at the National
capital: it is their capital; they have undis-
puted proprietary rights that should not
De permitted to become rusty through lack
OF use; their active concern would be moth
ing more than the principles of good citizen
snip practically applied. NoteleSs Washing
ton looks to the Endeavorers-and is not
not likely to look in vain-for sympathetic
interest that means something; that will he
more than mere language; that will discour
age the cheap ward-politician who for
"hoiy selfish purposes wants to cut some
thing of figure in national politics. If tho
voters wo.ld only send their best men to
Congress this country would move ahead
with marvellous rapidity, and In a remark
a6Iy brief time we would be what we ought
10 pe-the worlds greatest power In eyerv
essential respect. Some day in the future
when t.ndeavor precepts and practices are
subscribed 10 by the majority-the repubI,c
VIII achieve the position toward which
'here IS now 50 much of earnest striving.
ana "heh that Tune comes Washington will
De As nearly as possible the ideal CITY Lot
every Endeavorer to do his part ,o tho er5
that our ration may become the vor,d,s
exempar.
Evening star., 1896-07-09
Suit Depart tment.

q Tan Grass Lawn Dresses. neat waist wide
plain skirt. Sizes 81, Is and 20. Reduced from
So to 81 9s each.
Tan Linen Suits, blazer Jacket, plain skirt
Sizes 81, 30 and ~. Reduced frcm $500 to 81 30
each
Novelty Figured Cotton Crepon Wrappers velvet
and lace trimmed Sizes 81, IS and 40 Reduced
from $500 TO 81 80 each
70 Fine Striped Percale Shirt Waists Sizes 90
AZ and A.. Reducei from 81 25 o 5sc each
~ Red and White Striped Combinnt ion Percale
Waists. Sizes 52, "a and 38 Reduced from 81 30
to BE each.
Evening star., 1896-07-09
Girls Clothing Dent.

10 Plaid Wash Gingham Frocks braid trimmed.
Sizes g. and IA years. Reduced from sl.o to
ta,c each.
Imported Novelty Challie Frock, Val lace and
ribbon trimmed. Size . years. Reduced from
$3.50 to 81. 15.
Blue Duck Suit Size le years. Reduced from
$3.50 10 Sl.oo.
) Checked Madras and Striped Dimity Dresses
Sizes 4. and IL years. Reduced from 81 75 and
$500 to 81 ..;5 each.
] All-wooi Twp ppiece Dress, braid trimmed waist
Size ii years. Reduced from s.. 10 to 81. 80.
t3d floor. ST bldg
Evening star., 1896-07-09
WOmem's Underwear DENT

pairs Muslin Drawers, rIfie of embroidery. in
serton above, yoke band. Reduced from 80 TO 3Sc.
per pair.
10 pairs Dmity Drawers. tucked ruffie, tucks
above, yoke band. Reduced from IS 10 45c. per
pair.
Striped Linen Skirts umbrella style. deep ruffie
put with cord. tape at waist. Reduced from
81 10 to 81 .25 each.
,cd floor 10th st bldgl