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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
HOUSE AND MONEY BURNED.
A Residence In AIbemarle Destroyed.
Looking After Fences.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, March g.
tspec,ai. 1.-THE residence of Stephen d.
Mayo, at Buckeyeland, Albemarle county,
was destroyed by fire last night. together
with all it's contents. including $500 in
money. Mr.. Mayo. who is quite an old
man. is reported as being very i'll. The
origin of the fire is a mystery.
Hon. Smith Turner. member Of Congress
from this district. and State Senator
james Hay. both candidates for Con-
eress. were In town to-day looking after
their interests
A murderous assault was made upon
James Edmonds. a colored merchant.
here Saturday. and he was badly cut with
a razor. HIS assailant. George Brown, is
In iaii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

PETERSBURG, VA. March 2-(Spe-
cial) -sheriff e. w. Milstead. Of New
port News. receiver OF the j. b. Bochen
Lumber Company. cold the property of
that company In Chesterfield county this
evening The property consisted or q
saw-mili humber. and mill equipments. 1t
h understood that the property was pur-
chased very cheaply by northern men,
who will ut once make all necessary re-
pairs and operate the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

FINCASTLE, VA, March 2-(Special.)-
A mad-dog was killed yesterday morn
ing at the home of DR.. Thomas Miller.
who lives two miles west OF Fincastle.
The dog was discovered In the Kitchen,
and Dr. Miller's son. who Is grown, went
In TO drive him out In the attempt he
was bitten on the wrist AS remedies
were at once applied. 1t is hoped that
the poison was extracted. and no serious
results will follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
The Henry sIysfery.

MARTINsvILLE, VA, March g.
tspecial)-The officer In charge of Wade
Lester whose arrest grew out OF the
eea'h OF young Davis. brought him 10
,own to-day. Testers counsel at once
haa Their client appear before the Coup-
~ Court. Judge II. @. Mullins. and moved
'he Court TO quash the warrant and
grant tail Judge Mullins quashed the
warrant. but refused ball, and ordered
'he prisoner committed TO Jail. A new
warrant was issued. returnable on the
tiA Counsel at once appealed 10 the
circuit Court. Judge s. g. White. and
he has set tomorrow at 8 o'clock for the
hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

days he would have been 50 years old.
Though a widower and childless. he was
one OF the most hospitable hosts In the
county. He was ever friend to deserv-
ing young men and materially aided a
number of them. He left a handsome
property. which, by the provisions OF his
will, goes to his nieces and nephew His
burial took place at his home near Blacks
burg to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
on THE DAN.
Chicken-Thteves Convicted - Ola
Citizen of NeapOIis Dead.

DANVILLE. VA, March 2-(Special)-
For many weeks Danville people have
suffered greatly by having their hen
neries robbed and valuable fowls carried
off. On February 18th several colored men
were arrested for bouse-breaking and
hen-house robbery the stolen goods being
found in their possession. To-day, two
OF the parties--Caesar Daniels and George
Evans--were tried In the Corporation
Court, and the former given two and the
latter three years in the penitentiary.
Harrison Scott. also colored. for felonious
assault. was ralroaded for two years.
Rev. c. w. Maxwell. who has filled the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian church
for more than year past, and who re-
signed some months ago, left for his home
in Davidson, n. c.. this. evening.
Mr.. Nathan b. Harvey. an aged citizen
OF Neapolis, died yesterday and was
buried this afternoon. He was born I'M
Charlotte county sixty-six years ago, and
came to Neapolis, then North Danville,
in 1871.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
The Pari. Docked.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March a.
(Specisl.)-The steamship Paris was dock
ed at high tide about midnight last
night. She viii be In the dry-dock about
ten days. Her boilers are to be repaired.
some OF her furnaces replaced, and her
starboard shaft overhauied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
Frederickshurs Sots..

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March a.
Special)--Mr. Benjamin Lee. OF Stafford
reported In the Dispatch. is improving
nlore rapidly than WAS thought possible
a. the time Of the accident
Aisses Alice Pierce and ssllie Tapscott
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

II II said that the State Republican
comm,ttee aid not consider the matter OF
the troubles In the party N hicnmona ~
srSa crmmitfee has abandoned the idea Of
hoIdinr 4 meeting in Richmond next
wednesday. .-..-- = = =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
winston Tobacco Sales.

WINSTON. N c., March 2.-(Special)-
Winston sold 22ss.590 pounds of leaf to-
bacco during February This Is an in
crease of 1851 pounds over the same
month of last year. The sales since last
October aggregate s62l,lsS pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
AIhemnrle RAhuhlicans.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. March a.
Special. THE Republicans held secret
meeting here to-day. presumably. for the
purpose OF agreeing upon some one for
Congress from this district. Colonel j.
Snowden Woods, OF Albemarle, Is spoken
of as q probable candidate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

GATE CITY, VA. March 2.-tSpecial.)-
A falling tree on the mountain. nifty miles
south OF here, killed q man named Jen-
nines and his little son and the horse they
were riding Saturday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

u.,.eord,s ActA Phosphate.

Use Horsferd's Acid Phosphate.
DIR. A. MonteIro, Richmond. va, says:
ssThe exhaustion Of vitality 20 prevaaens
N chronic alcoholism. has been bcnented
by it, use IN every case" 81. -4---@---s---
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

We are Offering some excellent values in
24-inch-wide All-Sllk Satin Duchess at
81, sl.25, and $3.50 per yard-these are
about one third less than regular
values.
Handsome designs in New Brocaded
Gros-Grain Silks. large. elegant satin
designs on gros-grain ground, prices
range from 81 to 81 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Best erades OF Striped japanese Wash
Silks, In a beautiful selection oil
colors. 25c. per yard.
Plain. Illuminated. and Fancy Tafeta
Silks, for Innings, superb line OF ef-
fects, rs, Sc. and 81 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

BLACKsnURd, va. March 2--(spe-
cisl.)-Mr. John Mcdonald. one OF the
most prominent men In the county. died
on the evening Of March 1st In . fsw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Our Black Tafseta Silks have we'll merited
the reputation for wear they have
gained-none superior-S5c. and 81 pei
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Our buyer has given his best efforts to
make this one OF the leading depart
ments In our store. To more fully In
troduce our stock OF Hosiery to our
friends and the public we are Offering
some very special Inducements. So
give this department a trial before you
buy your spring stockings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
Chameleon MOhairS.

Plain Cloths, In new dark and light en-
fects. and all the staple weaves, rang
ing IN price from zoe. to IS per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
Figured Black Taneta. all new designs

Some very new effects in Black and
White and White and Black Silks.
Our stock Of Staple Silks-such as Satin,
Taseta, Plain China, India, and Japa-
nese Silks-includes all the newest
and most effective colorings
Black Peau de Sole from 81 to $3.50 per
ward
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Sunrise.
MARY Thacher Higginson In the lnde-
pendent)
Dear heart" they said. the sun Is hign'
Noon came while you were sieePlhg',
"Ah. no. the dawn creeps up the SKY,
He said. nor heard their weeping.
Again he asked the hour OF day
When dusk was slowly falling;
"It cannot be, for far away
/ hear the robins calling.
And last he said, II must arise.
For now the morn is breaking.
Then closed once more his weary eyes,
And knew no earthly waking.
"All through that day his mind was dim,
They sadly thought; unknowlng
That while he fingered here. for him
Annther dawn was glowing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
EmbrOideries.


Take a look at this department before
you purchase your spring supply. We
can give you the best goods and pat
terms and save you money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

PORT of RICHMOND. MARCH 2. 1896
ARRIVED.
staamshjp Old Dominion, Brakeman,
New York. merchandise and passengers;
George w. Allen * c., agents
SAILED.
Steamship Old Dominion, Brakeman.
New York, merchandise and passengers;
George w. Allen Co.. agents.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. Norfolk:
Virginia Navigation Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. MICH 30.
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
limited States cruiser Cincinnati. Hamp-
u United States steamer Montgomery.
HAMPTON Roads.
British steamship Iberia. New Orleans
BRITISH British steamship Cedar Branch. New
Orleans, Ritson.
British steamship Nymphea. New York.
b british steamship Niagara. Galveston
British stsamship BenledL New Or
British steamship Redruth. New York,
barge Imperial. Boston.
Schooner H. H. Hanscoms Fan River.
SAILED.
United States battIeship Indiana. Hamp-
'y British steamship Cedar branch. HAM
burg.
Steamship Nymphee fefnand'nA
ssssmship Bsnisdi. Hsmburs
6feamnhip Nsnhanges, Afverpool
6iesmskip Massasoit, London. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
TEMPLE, PEMBERTON,
CORDES & COMP ANY.
mocccocccccoococccccccccc~ IS
OPENING OF SPRING NOVELTIES.

Never before were we well prepared patrons
with the choicest of this productions this spring
Everything desirable produced by either foreign or domestic looms
and relations with first hands
both Europe place in position to give our pa
irons the best of everything at the very lowest prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Warp-Printed Effects in Japanese ant
Turcoman Silks, full q inches wide
Toe. and 81 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

New jacquard Striped Taffetas. all the
leading and desirable shadings, Toe. TO
sl.65 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03

Elegant assortment OF the New Warp
Print Taffetas. in dark, light, and me-
dunn colorings. Every piece a work OF
art. Prices range from 81 to $50 per
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-03
Wash Goods.

VVOSuu VVVuOs
Our efforts to present to our patrons the
best and most varied stock OF Wash
Goods ever brought to Richmond have
been more than crowned with success.
Every shading pattern material that
Is produced that Is desirable We are
able TO supply our patrons with. To
enumerate the many fabrics would
take more space than the present au-
yertisement All we can say, the
choicest Domestic and Foreign Goods
can be found at our house, and IN .
range OF prices to put them In the
reach of all-12 Ia to 6oc. per yard.
EmbrOideries.
This department is store of itself. Here
you will find everything needed for
trimming either dress or underwear.
New and dainty patterns in Cambria
Nainsooks and Swiss Edgings and In
settings. linen effects, seif-coloreds
and In all the latest combinations OF
colors, ranging In width from the
narrowest to IS inches wide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-13
The One Man Barras Praises,

Almost the only man who is praised
throughout the book (Barras' memoirsl
Is man who by universal assent de-
served the praise that he receives-Mar-
shall Lefebvre, Due de Dantzick, the
husband in the well known play lal-
though perhaps not i'll real life) of
Mime. Sans-Gene. Barras never
names him without speaking of his
courtesy, real goodness and perfect up
righteousness of character, and this even
at time when he was holding the high
est offices under Napoleon. and faith
fully serving one who TO Barras was not
only the usurper, but the deadly personal
foe. Barras had much occasion for graf
itude to I1efebvre, and with so bad q
man as Barras this might have been ex-
pected TO secure his hatred had he
thought Lefebvre worth il, but the Due
de Dantzick, as is well known. was not
an eagle, and he had the tact never to
write TO Barras without telling him how
much he continued 10 feel the invariable
kindness which in the days of the direc-
torate he himself had received from the
director.-London Athenaum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-13
THE S.SoE OF MARS.
What We Know to an Absolute Certainty
About the Planet.

ABOUT the flAEet.
We know that the years Of Mars. al.
most twice as long as ours, are composed
of Csc days, 90 hours. 80 minutes and
Al seconds, and surely nothing need be
more precise. We know also that the
duration Of day and night, or, to sneak
more exactly, that Of the durnal rota-
ton, is "a hours, 81 minutes, % seconds
and 65 hundredths of a second. We
know further that, since the inclination
Of its axis of rotation is ~ degrees 30
minutes, the seasons there are sensibly
OF the same intensity as upon our planet.
Besides, with our own eyes we See the
polar SHOWS melt during the summer
and reappear in the winter.
Furthermore, we know very exactly
the geography Of this neighborine
globe, and in this respect there is hard
ly any more mystery for US than in its
Calendar We have observations aut;
detailed drawings Of its continents, its
Seas, its streams, its islands, its capes.
the mouths Of its great rivers and its
canals-there is not, one might saw. q
single point upon the surface of Mars
which has not been the object Of per
petual study on the part of various OBJ.
servers.
Still further. we know also the dem
sity of this globe as well as the intensity
Of gravity upon its surface, and these
are two dominating elements in the or
ganization of its living residents. The
whole globe Of Mars, which has a Gi,
ameter Of about half that Of the eartl,
(52S thousandths-6,1 2S kilometers or
4,2S1 miles) weighs only los thous.
andths of our globe, or 625, 5S4 Guintil.
lions of Kilograms. The density of the
materials which compose Mars is infer
Tor to that of the substances which COM
pose the earth i'll the proportion Of I'll
to loo. If we compare this density
with that Of water, for example, we find
that the mean density of the earth is 5 l.,
times Co., 0) greater than that of water,
or, III other words, our globe weighs
3 y times US much as globe of water
OF the same dimensions. But Mars
weighs not quite 1 times (3.9l) rs much
as globe Of water Of its dimensions.
Its component substances are, then, less
dense than ours.
Once more, gravity there is much less
powerful than upon the earth. i'll the
proportion Of SO to 1,OOO-that is to
say that mass of LOCO pounds trans
ported TO Mars and there weighed by a
spring balance would weigh only SO
pounds, and that a man wcighin. lGC
pounds upon the earth would wei-l:
only 60 pounds upon the surface Of the
nelShboring globe. Here we have abso-
lutte data, demonstrated mathematically
and indisputable-data with which i'm.
agination has nothing whatever to do
North American Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-13
The Largest Neyyspsper.

The largest newspaperever published
in this or any other country was The
Illuminated Quadruple Constellation,
which was issued in New York city on
July 4, 1859. 1t was 90. 900 edition,
and was sold at so cents per copy. The
size of the page Of this sheet was 20 by
100 inches. or almost 40 square feet
1t was an eight page paper, ID columns
to the page, or a total of 104 columns,
each As inches in length. 1t was illus
trated with good portraits of President
Buchanan, Edward Everett, Henry
Ward Beecher. n. p Banks, Z. H.
Chaplin, Horace Greeley, Elizabeth Bar
rett Browning, Alexander Won Hum
boldt. James G. Bennett, and several
Others. The paper contained SO different
poems entire, one of them having AS
many as "a eight line verses. Among
other articles Of special note was the
celebrated Moon Hoax" taken from a
copy of the New York Sun, published
IN 1888. 1t required the work of 40 per-
sons ten hours per day for eight weeks
TO get out" this mammoth paper
Newspaperdom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-13
A Norwegian Farmhouse,

The furniture consists Of bare table /;
. sort of wooden sleeping box, feet 4
inches long, filled with straw; an un-
vanished wooden chair and q low bench
fixed to the wall round two sides of the
room. On it are the gayly painted boxes
of the family, each member apparently
having his or her private chest bearing
the name, place Of abode and date of
birth Of its owner, along with some
more or less barbaric design. On a row
Of pegs placed not far from the ceiling
and extending nearly round the apart
ment hang the Sunday clothes of the
family, a suit TO each peg, the trousers
legs dangling down, and, late on i'll the
dusk, looking as If some unfortunate
people had hung themselves in a row.
There is no carpet, no wall paper, no
lath or plaster. All is good honest
wood; above, below and all around; no
varnish, no polish, no stain, no paint
not even on the furniture. No twopenny-
haifpenny inch weather boarding or
half inch match boards as we use in
England, but great solid planks and
boards which will stand the wear and
tear of centuries. On the windows and
doors alone is little paint-a kind Of
white enamel. In corner of the room
Stands 4 very old kettledrum, and how
and why such an instrument of warfare
has place i'll this peaceful dwelling is
for the time beyond my comprehension.
There arc two big windows, in one of
which "a pane Of glass is wanting, and
II. e
ly concerned thereat; ON my account be
il understood, for much ventilation is
deemed an evil thing out here An oval
rusty teatray is leaning against the
wall. 1t fits the window, so far rs tops
and sides are concerned, leaving ample
room for fresh air at the corners, SO the
matter is soon settled.-Chamber
Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-13
PRECEDENCE QUESTION.
1t Was q Matter of Importance and An
noyaCce In the Past.

The precedence due to guests was q
matter of vast Importance in the seven.
tenth century, which the gentleman
usher at Berkeley castle was expected
TO have at his fingers ends. 1t had he.
come very complicated under the com.
monwo&ith. There were peers created
by the king over the water. not rcco.-
ni2od at home. There We're the mem
hers, not peers, of Cromwell's upper
house, and titles Of his granting which
the Toyalists shifted at.
Mrs. Isham writes feelingH Of the
trials of hOstesses when etiquette was
reviving q little. Neighbors are $50 dis
oontcnted about you for phase as they
be never to be rcconciled againe; this is
thinge l doe much hate. ANY one
shall gOe before me as will, and if Sir
Harry Blunte axed Earroles (Heralds)
before he came downes, my Thinkcs
hearc is SO many buriells aboute, as none
shoulge thinkc of Phase She is very
proud of a new page. lyon he to see
the fust of my small officer. l thinke lit
may be pretty site to see him Il Horse
backe, and in Boots, for since he nevora
had Boots on before; he is 10 call AT Lee
for 4 Letter, SO he is not to stay longe
with you. This boy as we nave is good
for nothing but his Boots, and that
pleases Pannye, and SO becase ne is
pleased l am pleased. You Will be a
weary with reading these scribled Lines,
SO l reste your ever Lovinge Ante, L.
1sham. '-Longman's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-13
Publication Notice.
10 the circui, court OF said county. at the Sep,
Der term, 1896.

In the circa, court OF said county at the Sept en-
Der term, 1896.
Caroline Southerd. Diana Irwin, Emmslin,
S:oothof vs.. Mary LaForge, Andrew J. II. IN,
Joseph Light, Mary Willard. Emma HartweIl. a.
Light, Lonisa odcingtnn. Lucinda Hodkin-
son, Charles A. Light, John b. L,ght, Marth /,
Light Rehecca Schulz. William F. Light, Rob, ri
\. L'ght Annie Light, Sarah NJ. Deal, Jane
saunders. Emma Root, 3. q. Light. Anna l. Tai
bolt. Florence light. waite E. Light, jaw W
Light, Nillism Dnsinherry and William Dusln
b-rry, administrator of the estate Of Jo.epb
Light. deceased.
Affidavit Of non residence OF Mary LaForse,
Andrew ). Light, Joseph Light. Mary Willard.
Emma Hartwel,.C ". Light. Louise Coading-
ton. Lucinda Hodkinson, John LIGHT, Robe RI
Light. Mineola Ande son. Charlie. A. Light, John
b Light: Rebeccs Schulz. William f. Light,
Rob ri A. light. Annie Light, Sarah ". Deal
Jane saur ders. Emma Root, X. G. Light AIMS
Talbot, Florence Light, Matte E Light, jaw
VI. Light. the above defendants having been filed
in the clerks Office OF the circuit court OF eaid
county, notice rs hereby given 10 the said nom
resident defendants that the complainant filed
their bill OF complaint in said court on the char
Gerry side thereof, On the eSth day Of May 1896 and
that therenpon summons Issued out of said
court, wherein said suit il now pending returna-
bic on the fret Monday in the month Of Septem Der
next as is by law required. Now, unless Won
the said nonresident defendants above named
shall personally be and appear before the said
thereof, TO be holden al Rock Island in ard
Tor the said county,, on the first Monday in
september next, and plead, answer or demur to
the said complaiIant's bill 0! complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken confessed, and a
decree entered against YOU according 70 the
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clern.
Rock Island, ILL.,. NY l.. 1885.
WILLIAM McEYIRY.
Complainanfs Solicitor.