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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
White and Black Ministries.

Like a circus, a minstrel performance
has a fascination that always attracts a
crowd.
Primrose & Vests consolidated white
and black minstrel company at the Acau-
envy oi Music last evening was not an eN-
ception to the rule. for an audience that
filed the spacious auditorium from pit to
dome witnessed the performance. In their
efforts to present a form of minstrel snow
that covers both the ANTIQUE and modern
ideas of minstrelsy Mcssts. Primrose d
West have introd iced a Getrim ntal Tea
ture in the conspicuous appearance OF
negroes both In the first part and IN the
Olo.
With the exception of the march of the
grenadiers the Performance Of this con-
tingent az the company was repulsiVe.
They pleased the second gallery, and be-
yond that neighborhoOd they failed 10
please.
The white members of the company are
i'm the minority. but their singing and
dancing specialties are good. George VIII
son heads the list, and his first appear
ance was made with an ovation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
TO HELP THE ASSOCIATION.
An Address VIII he Issued to the
People in "a Few Days.


The conference held last night between
the Board of Directors Of the Young
Mems Christian Association and the Citi-
zens' COMMITTEE. which was appointed last
summer, and has never been disorsanized
was a most satisfactory one, and promises
TO be attended by good results to the as
ISOLATION. The meeting was called 10 us
cuss what means should be adopted TO
keep the Young Mems Christian Associn-
ton from closing its doors upon the young
men of the city. The income Of the asso-
citation is not sufficient 10 meet It's eN-
penses. and this fact has hung as Dlach
cloud over the institution for some time
past. 49,.
The result OF the conference was mat
a citizens committee. consisting or Dr
Hatcher, Messrs. o. S. Morton, j. Taylor
Ellyson, George l.. Christian, ana W. l.
Sydnor. was appointed 10 prepare a state
ment for publication, setting iorth the
exact financial condition OF the ass0cia-
ton. and suggesting what Is necessary 10
be done to continue its usefulness 10 the
city. This statement will be prepared In
the course OF the next few days "nen II
will be given to the press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
PROFESSOR HUNTERS LECTURE.
He Discusses the Application or
Chemistry to Arts and Industries.

n
Chemistry to Arts and Industries.
The students and friends Of Richmond
College had the pleasure last evening OF
hearing Professor Hunter discuss the
"Appllcauon Of Chemistry 20 the Arts
and Industries" The Professor said that
the object Of science was twofoid-first'
the unfolding Of facts; second. the april
cation Of these facts after they had been
ascertained Science had made pOssip'e
the solution OF other problems, besides tne
problems Of a particular science itseH:
lie smoke first Of the application OF
chemistry 10 the other sciences, such as
pharmacy. etc. and showed in this law
NAT science was one whole-one perfect
unity-and how that ana science "aA
made dependent upon another. professor
Hunter. in the second place, spoke OF tue
application OF chemistry 10 materidl pros
perity This truth was forcibiy MUS
trated by practical illustrations upon the
following points.
(a) How the application of the scien-
tiGc principle had alieviated suffering.
10 The increase of money supplies py
stricter economy in material resources
Professor Hunter performed some inter-
estlng experiments, showing some new
discoveries and their probable develop
nrent and application TO the industries
and sciences Of the future. The lecture
was intensely interesting. and enjoyed by
all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
iIr. noIcombe'a Lecture To-Night.

Rev. w. b. Holcombe, the boy preacher
who has had such success in revival meet
inrs here. will lecture al Asbury Metho-
dist church tonight on Dudes ana
Tramps." 4 musical programme VIII also
be a feature Of this occasion. Mrs. w.
Asb,Irv Christian will render
a piano selection. the Randolph-Street
Male Quartette will sing. and Mrs. {.
T. Brengie and Mr.. Roe g. Tupman VIII
contribute choice solos, accompanied by
Mr. NJ /, willis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
Fell from the Car.

The ambulance was called at o'clock
yesterday evening to the Clyde Line
steamship wharf. where a white man
named r. J. Parrish lay with a broken
ankle
Parrish is an employee OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company, and
mad fallen from a freight-car, breaking
his left ankle.
Dr. LuXford, who was in charge of the
ambulance. rendered the necessary at
tention. and left Parrish at his home,
No 2.9 north Eighteenth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20

THE COHEN co,

y pairs Ladies' Trimmed Cambria
Drawers. been 80, g.. and 7Sc. palr'
any TOR S9c .s
Q Chlldren's Percale Dresses. trimmed
sizes TO years. J0c. each; from 70.
Cnildren's WHITE Dresses, trimn -
tsonedj. sizes 2 and years, CSC. each.
SPECIAL ODDS AND ENDS OF CHINA
WARE.
iO-pece Tollet-set. with small pitcher
short. genuine 81 set. for <2ls.
Decorated English China Bowls anu
Pitchers $50 value, for VOc.
Odd Decorated Chambers. i1c. value
for 3ic each.
q White Cups and Saucers, $3.50 a dozen
value. for DC. each.
. Odd Covered Decorated lndiviual
Vegetable Dishes. would be cheap at
29c.. for l7c. each.
iarge-Sizs TurKcy-Dishes, with Carls-
bad decorations. cheap al SO Tor sc.
Il White Toothbrush Holders. 3Sc.
value, for 60. each.
1 Ful,-SlZe China Umbre.ia-Stand,
good 50 value. for SD.
II Gravy Boats white corrugated china),
&c value. for &c. each.
table OF French China Cake Rates,
handsomely decorated. regular % ana
sc Kind. Tor pc eacn.
Is Tinted and A.l-Colors Malolica Jar
dinieres, a regular SOC. value, FOR &c.
each.
Carlsbad China Tca-Set. consisting Oh
S. pieces. a genuine 81 set. for SIS.
6 Largc-Size Wooden spoons. &c. eacE,
IS Meadow Straw Shopping Bag', &c.
each: value l9c.
10 kttcnen- Knives, &c. cach.
/ lot OF Ol1 pic:Ires and Picture
Frames. ranging IN price from - 10
69c a yard. for 17c each.
2-hoop Painted Buckets. l3c. Naiue'
for SC. each.
4 Large-Size Rattan Chairs. scratched,
B25 values, Tor 81 . each.
| Solid Brass Banquet-Lamp. detachable
fount. Handsomely carved centre-dratt
burner. cheap at $50. FOR N.l2.
. Handsome OnyN-Base ana column
Banquet-Iamps. niigree fount, open
worked. detachable. a SO value, for
= each.
81 Sughtly-Damaged Dolls. dressed or
undressed. ranging IN price from is 10
39c.. for Sc. each.
z Garden-TrOwels. Sc. each.
II PotatO-Scrapers. lc. each
g Ice-Shavers. Sc each; value l9c.
II REFINED Frult-Strainers. Sc. each.
q Rest-Ouality DDpcrs &c. each.
wire POtltC-N1sncre, &c. c0ch.
Large-Slze Bread or Cocoanut-Graters.
SC. eacn.
70 Blocked-Tln y-Cake-Pans &c.
eacn.
each.
Y lO-quart Heavy Block-1'n Dlsh-Fans.
&c. eacn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
MIR. WiiIiams's shakespenrean Read


At the Young Mems Christian As9ocia-
ton Hall last evening Mr.. Hannibal y.
Williams gave dramatic reading OF
shakespeare's Henry "" before large
and highly cultivated audience.
Mr.. Williams came TO this city at me
invitation of the Woman's Club. under
whose auspices the reading was given.
His reading and acting of the various
characters OF the immortal bard's play
were impressive, and marked with keen
sense of his undertaking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
WILL REPORT TO THE COURT.
narton's Receivers to Make Up "a
Statement-a GroundIess Uumor.

Messrs. Catlln and Miller. receivers for
James ii, Barton. whose failure.
fight and indictment have attracted
such widespread interest. are making as
rapid progress as possible with their In
vestigation into the affairs OF the land
agent, and will at the earliest date pos
sloie make a report to the court. TO
all appearances the receivers. who were
made trustees under Bartons deed OF
assignment, have found abundant liza
bilities. which ara constantly increasing.
but practically no assets that can be
made available The receivers 10 making
their report 10 the court Will, in all pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
Fire Mt Judge Waddill's.

One OF the carpets in Judge Edmund
Waddllrs residence. on Park avenue
caught fire about 7 o'clock last eNenlns'
and there was great excitement III inc
neighborhood for a short while. An alarm
was sent In, and the department respohd-
"a promptly. The fire was quickly eXtin-
guished, and the damage only amounted
TO about $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
TWO OF THE PLAYERS ARRIVE.
Jefferson md Myers, Constituting
One of the Dnttcries. Get Hero.

Pitcher jefferson and Catcher Meyers.
OF New York, who have been signed 10
play baseball with the Richmond club,
are at the Lexington. They arrived here
last evening on the o'clock train, and
went at once 10 the hotel where they
met several Of the rOoters who were
looking out for them.
Meyers is quite small in stature. but
appears to be very agile. Jefferson is a
much larger man than the little catcher.
Both men retired quite early.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
Of fhe RantIst mlnlsters here. but that he

of the Baptist ministers here, but That he
refused to give her an audience.
Work on Mr.. Daugherty's new churcH
t. not progressing as rapidly rs the pas
tor would like to see it. lie had made up
his mind TO take no hand In directing the
construction OF the tabernacle, but 10 de-
vote his whole time TO the religious part
of his work. but he has probably found
that "what is everybody's business Is no
bodys business" and will now look after
the material part OK his church as wei
as the spiritual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
Followers Of Mr. Dnugherty.

Rev. John w. Daugherty has now thirty
colored persons who are firm believers in
the doctrine OF sanctifcation, as taught
by him. one OF the sisters in this little
band claims that she has a commission
from God 10 carry a message to every
minister in the city. She alleges that she
endeavored 10 carry her message 10 one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
WILL MR. GRIMES RESIGN:
His Friends Sny That lie VIII Not

DO So.
Mr.. John i. Grimes, the member OF the
Council from Marshall Ward who was
censured by the Gas-Works Investigation
Committee, stlll continues sick at his
home, on Thirtieth street.
II was stated on the street yesterday
that he purposed reslgning his seat I'm
the Common Council. and thereby putting
an end to the investigation which is TO
be gone into by that body but his friends
say there is no foundation for any such
statement. He was advised to take this
action. but he declined to do so, believing
that he would be exonerated by the Coun-
ell.
His hearing is to begin next Monday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
Reward offered for ESCAPED. u"

The Governor yesterday received
gram from Fairfax county notify "
that three prisoner Harry loA al
Thomas Henry. convicted OF r0noe'2 -
A. j. Wheaton. c0nv4eted o. ~ n,
had escaped from the county Jas. IA
Governor offered A reward OF 80 ss
for the capture - -" ~"
S7s for the huts.a..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
MARCH 90, 1895.
MILL lNERY OPENING AGAIN
TODAY.

Laughing with newness, the Mil
linery Parlors beckon you. All in
readiness again to-day. Hosts of
new things that were in New York
Wednesday and Thursday can be
ready for your wearing Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
burglary on Canal street.

The residence OF Mr. julius o.. ~
no. an east Canal street. was ei1'i'-
a thief Wednesday afternoon bet",,-
AMI o'clock who gairsa access p
back door. He ransacke4 me ie.--
ar. L. =. Cerring and departed ..
ticed. taking with HIN 0lacA
clothes. a gold watch, chain e.'aI-''
pin. Tire value OF the stolen Sfue' ~.
about ST.. The case was reported ~
detectives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20

Plenty OF IN here at your own price,
too. Must be sold.
Dresden Ribbons. IN l l-i-yard lengths
for 2Oc a piece; 10 and soc. kind.
remnant OF 5-lncn satin Ribbons, an
colors, 1 l-4-yard lengths, for lie. a
piece.
Remnant OF Fancy-WOrk Ribbons, lOc.
for remnant Of 10 yards.
Lots OF Ribbon Remnants at lc. and
% ward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
JEWELRY REMNANTS

Can be had cheap: such as Pins. Rings,
Beit-Pins. Shirt-Waist Sets, etc.
Flag-Pins for &c. each.
Between 70 and 100 Corsets, odd sizes
are thrown out on our Remnant COun-
tar. C0rsets were s. 81, N15. 81, and
aoc; now 81. 75c., SOC, 00c., DC
. boxes Of Tinted Paper 5gc. value
boxes broken, top sheets soiled; Rem
nant price &C. a box.
Il boxes Of Zoe. Paper; Remnant price
&c.
% pound packages Writlng-Paper. Ice.
value; Remnant price &c.
3 42c. Paper Bound Books, Remnant
price lie.
, Family Bibles. were sl,l9; remnant
price sec; one was S2.5; Remnant
price Sis.
% pieces Linen Fringe, ,. 2 IL. l-2, and
5-yard lengths, were L, Is. and l0c. per
piece: now 3. s. and Sc per piece.
- Tinted Art-Sduares, iJc. value; Rem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
p,chmonder.tn New York.

NEW YORK. March l9.-tSpecial)-H.
+. Smith. Everett; r! whitlock. Aibe-
marie; A. ]. Marcuse. Imperial; s. w.
Holt. ST. DeniA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
Dinner Wares.


b REAL HAVILAND CHINA iNplECE
DINNER SETS. MADE lp FOR D
PERSONS. ~ THREE Exc ISM.
DECOR ATOMS ALL HANDLES
GOLD-CLOl DED. REGULAR So
SETS. FOR $3.50
% REAL IAVIIAND CHINA -s-rIEcr
TEA SETS. ELEGANT DECORA-
TONS FOR VIII "a THIS MAKER
Is CELEBRATED. FANCY SHAPES
REGULAR :i2 SETS FOR $780,
So CHAMBER SETS, stone
porcelain, a new style, hand
painted and gold-lined. complete
with slop jars-25 sets to-day
at So.
Decorated Plate Sets, 1Jc.
Imported Cup. Saucer. and Plate. "a com.
plete 35c set, for only l5c
Chanre DISH handsomely n.ckei-pla't-
with separate. hot water pan. in.
proved alcohol stove and auuq
wrought-irou stand, worth $50 iar
sl4e
OIL BOTTLES, 4-ounce size.
in a fine imitation Of cut glass,
a regular 25c. bottle, for TO.
day sc.
Family Scales. nicely Japanncd. With tln
scoop. weighs mp 90 . pounds regular
$l.75 article pc.
Tin cup. extra strong. well made De-
Nutmeg Crater. extra stiur. .0A-
crater. lc
Wire Broilers. none better Tor i"..
Can-Openers, DO the work o, aay W.
Onc-ic.
HARD WOOD FOLDING
SEWING TABLES. 36 inches
long, measure on top, well TIM
ished, can't be made for the
money, Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
RogSfQrni5hing Department.
SOME WONDERFULLY INTE.
RESTING PRICES AS Az
OPENING ADYER-
TISEMENT.

BABY-CARRIAGES. NICELY UpHof-
SrERED WITH LACE-TiiNNE
pAkA~OL. FULL SIZE. WELL.
MADE. WORTH Sat 1886.
l. CENTS for Deep Granite Pull.Us.
Pans, worth 2ic
i9c. FOR Covered Granite Pals. worth
Csc
52c. Tor Deep Granite Stow-p3ns. anrt
SEC.
g.. for Granite Cake-Turners. worth Dr.
l3c. for Isong-Hdulle Tipped SAUCE als
worth fra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
LINING REMNANTS.

% Remnants OF Gray Corset Jeans doc.
quality, for Lie yard.
S Remnants OF Fibre Chamois, Gray,
Back, and White z yards wide), 2oc.,
quality, for &c. yard.
% Remnants OF Blackjack Figured
Suecia ana Percaline. ID 2-3c. quality
FOR lOc. "A yard.
10 Remnants OF 3b-inch Black Rustllng
Percaline. Sc. a yard. instead OF 20c.
8 Remnants OF Zi-incn Black Percaline,
DC. a yard.
10 Remnants OF Black Dress-Facings, &c.
a yard, instead or lOc.
6 Remnants Of Black and Colo. ed Velvet
Rind-ng. Be-. q ward. instead Of Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
ISAAC SYCLE & CO.,
1O3 East BrOad Street,
Extraordinary Bargains
TODAY.

81 Gold Belts. perfectly new. zoe.
1000 Shirt-Waist Sets, 25c. value. l0c set.
Il yards Fine Nalenciennes Lace for 10c.
l case 1o-4 White Spreads, zoe. value, 4sc.
each.
case IL White Spreads 80 value. 81.
90 pieces Zoe. Book Muslin. very stiff. all
colors. sc.
1900 yards Best Indiso-Blue Prints, 4c.
yard
9S7 yards A French Percale. lac.
Covert Cloth, just the thing for skirts
and suits l0c a yand-2Jc. value.
Separate skirts. m le Of Serge. very
full Csc.
Figured Mohair skirts, nicely lined, full
sweep. N29.
Figured Brlliantine Skirts. full and far
ing. velvet bound. rusting-cambric
lined. very handsome, s. value, for
$393
Atwood Navy and Black Ser.e Skirts,
yards wide. velvet bound, canvas
lined. a special bargain Tor $50.
ladies' Tailor-Made Suits made OF all
wool Navy or Black Serge, very full
skirts. Bishop sleeves. $ value, 1898.
Boys Ironclad Corduroy Pants, 50c.
pAlr-S9c. value
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
MEMS DEPARTMENT REMNANTS.

10 Solled Perfection Unlaundered White
shirts. Sc. instead OF SOC.
What's left OF Mems and Boys CheYiot
SHIRTS. 3Nc. 59c kind.
Is Slen's Laundered Negligee Shirts. 35c.;
SOC kind.
IL dozen 4-ply white Linen Collars, all
styles and sizes, for Sc.
9 pairs Unbleached Jeans Drawers, 50
ana toe. KIND, tor @ic
10 pairs Mode and Tan Socks. Sc. for
10 90 kind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20

RIRnON REMNANTs

/ lot of ladies Heavy WAKING
$40 KIND, tor .5c.
/ lot of Ladies' i-Button Giace K.s
Cloves. 75c. kind, for S5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
BLACK GOODS REMNANTS.

Price " Onders:
> YARDS - Ide- W ale RIacK French Dlago-
nal, $3.50 for the piece.
yards Black Figured Mohalr, $i-D LOT
the piece.
. - yards Black Figured Brilliantine,
SIC the piece.
Yards Black Rrocade Mohair. $50 for
the piece.
6 ~ yards Plain Mohair Lustre, N.l9
for the piece.
3 IL yards Prestley Back Crepon, R.35
Tor the piece.
yards Black Alpaca Lustre for Poe.
Lots more we can't mention.
COTORED WORSTED DRESS-G GOODS
REMNANTS BY THE HUNDREDS.
CAN'T GIVE YOU a LIST or EN-
TO-DAY. WILL BE OK SALE Al
nfGT nCsS NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
WHITE GOODS AND LINEN REM
NANTs.

90 yarCs white corded French Fque,
lengths from l % IL yards u 2-3
ana nc. grades, for &c. a yard.
90 yards Cneck NainsOok fine and me-
dlum cnecKs, lengths / IL TO Z yards,
. 3-4c yard.
l55 yards Sheer-White Victoria Lawn,
sc. a yard.
7 Remnants Linen Table Damask.
lengths l IL 10 3 IL yards, II lie.
yard tor the former Doc. grade.
Remnants Linen DamasS, lengths
to IL yards, the Soc. kind, for 20c.
yard
9 Remnants Table Damask. lengths So
10 Ia yards. 20. &c, and 81 kinds,
any for soc. yard
dozen Linen Damask Dinner Napkins,
show handling. sc. dozen.
dozen Linen Damask D.pner.N Napkins,
out or folds, so at Joc. a dozen.
AZ Colored- Bordered Linen Damask
Dolies, &c. ones: 10 close, lie. each.
80 dozen l.arge-Size Bath-Towels, fancy
borders. &c. each.
Ii soiled WHITE Crochet Bed-Spreads,
extra heavy, double-bed size. 15c.
grace Tor Ssc. eacn.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
~ LaGses Muslin Gowns (soiled), new
est cut. N.25 and $3.50 ones. for SIC.
eacn.
10 Ladies' Muslin Gowns. soiled from
handling, go at &c each
Ladies' Trimmed Cambria Corset
Covers. /. l-2c. each.
THE COHEN co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
The FOurQurean-
Price Company.
NNNNyNS
For Friday
and Saturday.

Now that you havesee all the
good things we had on exhibi.
ton during our opening days
we will offer on Friday and Sat.
urday some special values IN
SILKS, BLACK DRESS GOODS.
COLORED DRESS GOODS, and
LINENS.
The MILLINERY will also of.
fer some specials in Choice Hats.
You will want to be here these
two DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20

FRIDAY REMNANT DAY, and
it's so in every sense of the word
to-day. Hundreds of choice pick
ings from all the various depart
ments are getable to-day, perhaps
just in the quantity you desire, at
half price, and often less than that.
Whether it be Silks, Dress Stufts,
Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Wa s h
Goods, Linens, Crockery, Glass
ware, Chairs. Tables, Lamps, or
the ware that you stand in need OF,
you're most likely to find 'em here
to-day at half price. Remnant day
is the safety-vaIve that enables us
to keep clear, clean stocks.
SILK REMNANTS.-A hintonly.
Hundreds that we can't print.
"A Remnants OF Handsome Shanghai
silks, I'm Persian and Dresden desisns'
lengths from TO o l-2 yards, Toe kind'
Y Remnants OF Au-Pure SILK Plaid TAT
feta, lengths 3. 3 Il, II yards Sec.
a yard.
Remnants Of Handsome Black Satn
Duchess Brocades, lengths 81 10 ~
yards. Sll0 grade. for f0c. YARD.
Remnants Of All-Pure SILK Back Satlh'
with gros-grain figures, the regular oOc.
grade for 44c. a yard.
Remnants Of Black Satin Duchess, the
regular Sllo kind, tor Ole yafd'
lengths 5 II, 8 81 yards.
Il Remnants Of All-Pure SIX Suran'
lengths IL 10 81 yards, Il l-zc
yard
Remnants OF Check Taneta. all-pure
silk. lengths from to Z ga yards, ZJc.
yar1.
Remnants OF Corded SIX. lengths IA
TO ~ IA yards. S9c.. instead OF 0gc.
DOMESTIC REMNANTS.
Fine Checked Apron Ginghams, to
o-vard lenztns. . 5-lc a yard.
A. French Percales, 3 to 6-yard lengths,
&C. a yard.
Merrima, k Shirting-Print Remnants for
3-sc. a yard.
Remnant OF Figured Persian Lawn .or
sac. yard.
h -mnants OF Jnbleacned Jeans -oi
D lie. a yard.
Remnant OF ST Ctlca SheeunB Ut
IL DC a yard.
Remnant OF 40 AndroscoSsln BIedcheu
Cotton, 3 Lie. yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-20
REMNANTS.

bottles OF Witch Hazel Jelly. a 25c
value; Remnant price Il lie. a bottle
s japanese Tooth Brushes, 10 2-3c. sort;
Remnant price l0c each.
6 boxes OF JeWsbury * Browns Orien-
tai Paste, 25c. box, instead Of 39c.
5 cakes or zine Toilet-SOap, &c. value
for 10c a cake.
bottles Of pc. quality Bay Rum Rem
panf urfno ~ "A bOtfln
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-16
SYNOPSIS OF PROCEEDING CHAPTERS.

SYNOPSIS OF PROCEEDING CHAPTERS.
Chapters l and II-Alec Howe,
son of prosperous New York mer-
chant, leaves home in the garb of q
tramp to earn his living because of q
disagreeable stepmother. He sleeps
at farm house, but fails to get
work. III-Alec stops at Milo Ben
nett's farm and Is permitted to hoe
potatoes for his board. Hoeing
b.isters his hands and proves very
hard work for a "young city swell !"
He makes the acquaintance of Maud
Bennett. a pretty girl. Nv and v
He takes Maud Bennett to the circus
and angers her mother, who abuses
him and drives him from the house.
Penniless. he trudges on seeking
work and is amazed to find 81 bill
in his bag. He concludes that Maud
must have placed it there. vi, VII
and VIiI-Alec makes the acquain-
lance of Joe Higgins. the genial land
lord OF the Ashton Center tavern
and store. tries his hand at moving
and makes failure. The story be-
comes town property. Lofers at the
tavern ridicule him, but Joe Higgins
daughter Lizbeth befriends him. He
is much cast down and lives on
crackers and jam. TX and X-Alec
becomes Joe Higgins clerk and
works for his board. He learns hi 8
new duties and discovers that George
Marston. the blacksm loves Liz
beth. XII and XlI-Alec goes to
church and joins Marston's Sunday
school class. He finds Lizbeth
weeping in the woods and learns
that Joe Higgins has q dangerous
malady. XIII-Alec earns IS driv-
ing stranger to Pavonia, calls on
Maud Bennett during her mothers
absence and returns the 81 bill
XIV and XV-Alec discovers that
Maud has secretly given back the 81
bill and is offended. He learns that
Miss Dora Thistle, a New York So
ciety girl. is passing the summer iE
Ashton Center and wishes to cape
from his mental position. Joe Hig-
gins advises him not to work tor
hard. Miss Dora Thistle discovers
him and patronizes him. XVI and
AVII-Miss Thistle loses interest IN
the young clerk. Alec and George
Marston 90 to the mountains after
cattle. George reveals his love for
Lizbeth, and Joe Higgins dies sud
denly. Funeral of Joe Higgins
George proposes to Lizbeth and is
accepted. XVIII and XiX-.Alec con-
tinues Joe Higgins business. A
delegation from the Womau's Tenn.
perance alliance calls to stop the
sale Of cider and beer, and Alec offers
Maud positian as servant. XX-
Maud runs away from home and
walks 25 miles to Ashton Center.
Mard's interest in Alec troubles him,
nd he declaes that he will be good
friend to her, but nothing more.