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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

the programme by her rendition OF a
soprano solo, which proved one OF the
most enjoyable numbers OF the evening.
she was cncored twice Mis- Ieahy was
ably assisted IN the entertainment by
local talent
The relieving programme was rendered;
The Lost chord Vroctorl, Miss ieahy !;
soprano solo. "Conzonclia" meyer Hell
mund). Alise MaGec: CD "Ledle NacoD
Strauss" adams. do "Flap-Jacks and
'Lgsses" Miss i.cahy: tenor solo. The
Holy city" Captain Cunningham; piano
solo (a). In Lisongera." (b) "Papillion'
(Grceh), Miss pattec; Marriage OF the
Flowers" OYER. Miss Leahy. Part L.
Her Letter CHartc). Miss Lcahy; So
piano solo (Arial. "I1rnani'' (VerdD, Miss
Magoe. (a) "Seein' Things az Night.
lfied). o. Italian dialect. hiss Leahy;
tenor solo. Dear Little Heart tMllaroD,
Captain Cunningham; piano solo, "Iaran-
tcllc" (Nicodc). Miss Pattee; Mary
Stuart" scene VI. Schiller. Miss Leany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
LAMB VS.. BLACK WELL
A JOINT DISCUSSION AT ASHLAND
LAST NIGHT.
The Democratic Nominee Gets the
BETTER of His OppOncnt--Capfnred
The Crowd-Bryan, sewnIl, and
silver Garry the Day.

ASHLAND, VA, october TO- (special)-
Captain John Lamb met Professor r. t..
Blackwell tonight IN the Masonic Hall in
Joint debate The room was crowded. and
many persons were unable TO gain admit
lance Captain Lamb Led off in q speech
Of three quarters Of an hour. in which
he ably discussed the financial question.
1t was evident shortly after he began
that he had captured the crowd At
every point he made he was most liberal
~ applauded. His argument was full
and explicit. and his authorities were
such as to leave no doubt on his hearers
minds, that the principles he advocated
were for their best interests.
Professor Blackwell followed I'm an
hours address. His line was that disas-
ter would prevail were silver TO succeed.
His statements were more in the line If
assertion than argument. and II so struck
the crowd. He said that it was no
use for the silver people 10 hide
themselves behind the crime Of 1873 be-
cause it was obstructing the truth with
a lie. This statement seemed TO please
immensely the white gold-bugs and the
negroes. Many remarks Of like charac-
Ter were accepted by his friends as argu-
ment. but the concensus OF opinion was
that the Professor was rather getting out
OF the line OF argument. and resorting TO
asperity and was not as courteous as
was expected In the wind-up OF fifteen
minutes Captain Lamb reluted ably all
the positions Of IFS opponent The crowd
went wild, as one after another of the
supposed points of Professor Blackwell
were clearly shown TO be In favor OF sill
yer rather than of gold Silver carried
the night, and Lamb, Bryan. and SewaI
will get large majority at this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
relegraphlc Tersities.

Holland. Mich. The Michigan Turni..
! ture-FactOry caught fire, and Is totai
loss.
wilmington. Del-The Bay State Gas
Company was placed IN the hands OF re-
ceivers by the United States Court.
Washington.-The Mercantile National
Bank of New Orleans. La. capital s2OO :
900. has beer authorized to begin business
Washington. arrival OF the York
town at Cheefoo and the Michigan AT
Erie were reported 10 the Navy Depart
ment.
Houghton. Mich.--The geon-River
Lumber Company the largest concern In
the upper district, has been placed IN
charge OF trustees
Washington.-The President to-day ap.
pointed u. l. Brown, OF Rhode Island,
United States District Judge for the Dis
trict Of Rhode Island.
New York.-rhe total registration was
II Al, against 1858 in 1892. The total for
the three days is 279l6 against 2l2l72 In
1892, and 233, $50 last year.
little Falls. y. Y.-Freeman Ives x
Co. produce dealers. have assigned. Their
capital was rated at from $4,000 10 $500, =
600. Assets and Liabilities unknown.
Willimantic, Conn.-The Willimantic
Savings Institution suspended payment or
depositors requiring the four snonthS no.
tice allowed by law. 1t Is believed to be
solvent
Boulogne.-P. J. p. lyman. the alleged
Irish-American dynamtcr. started for
Paris. He viii sail from Cherbjurg for
New York tomorrow on board the
steamer Saale.
Columbia. s. C.--The South Carolina
Railroad Commission has begun a rigid
Investigation into the cause OF the recent
fearful wreck on the Florida Central and
Peninsula system
and several seriously hurt by tho prema-
ture explosion OF a dynamite blast az
Kennedys camp. on the Kansas City and
Pittsburg and Gulf road.
Atlanta, Cal. S. Turner, principal
keeper Of the State penitentiary, says that
the reported mutlny OF convicts at the
cambridge camp has evidently been queli-
Cd without serious trouble.
Washington.-AIed Director George
w. Woods has been assigned TO represent
the marine department OF the navy at the
Pan-American Medical Congress, TO be
held in the City Of Mexico November 10th
next.
London.--A dispatch from Rio de Janel-
TO says that the Chamber OF Deputies
have made a request OF the President
that he expel the Rio de Janeiro COR
respondent OF the London Times from
Brazil.
New Orleans.-The Republicans OF Lou
lsianA have harmonixed. There viii De
only one ticket out. The sugar-planterH
have agreed to take down their electors
and the regulars to withdraw their con-
gressional candidatez.
GioversvilIe, N. VA sensation was
created by the arrest OF city-cierk Frank
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
ohurch OF Joe covenant.

A reception was given last night by the
ladies' OF the Church OF the Covenant
in honor Of their beloved and esteemed
pastor. who has been absent from his
church 50 long. 10 was a delightful
AFFAIR. and the utmost sociabilty was
manifested By all present. The church
Was beautifully decorated with palms
and cut-0owers. Beautiful candela5r
shed mellow light over those present
An excellent supper served by the ladies
was enjoyed by the large number present.
among whom were Or. j. }. Gravatt
Rev. X. y. Kerr, -. D.. Rev. james T..
Fair, ID. D.. Rev Or. d. u. Sprlgg. Rev
Mr Stewart. tho pastor. Is much i'm
proved in health, and HIS people are
iejoiced 10 have him In their midst again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Death of Popular Young MAN.

NORFOLK. VA, October lG.-(speciai]
Iandon Lyon Merritt died at The home Of
MS parents In this city, tonight after q
hlief Illness lie was the son OF Rev.
Joseph b. Merritt. chaplain OF the sea
mans Bethel here, and was IN the 18th
wear of his age he graduated az Ran
1olph-NLacon College IN 1899. and from the
law department OF the University Of Nir-
plnia In 1885, Since that time he had been
Dracticing his profession in this city. lie
was recognized as man Of ability, and
was exceedingly popular Ia social circles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Last nay with DOGS and PONIES.

10 Is evident that Richmonds amuse-
ment lovers are infatuated with the per
Torrance Of Sipe Domag q Blake's trick
dogs and educated ponies. for large au-
dionces have been the rule al every per-
formance. and they are also realizing that
the present engagement of this very in
teresting and novel show Is drawing 10
q close. Last evening the big tent al
Main and Jefferson streets was crowded
90 oyeriiowing by an enthusiastic and APP
preciative audience.
The last two performances will be given
to-day. This afternoon a special effort
viii be made by the management TO care
for the children who have been unable 60
attend this show. and they vii all receive
a ride on the ponies after the PERFORM
ance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Alarm Last Evening.

Shortly before o'clock last evening an
alarm OF fire was turned In from Box 1e
corner Of Fifth and Broad streets, and
the department responding, found small
blaze IN the show-vndow or Messfs
Grieg n Cross. shoe dealers. a curtain
having been ignited from cas-iet Inc
blaze was soon extinguished, and the
dana &c was nominal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

NORFOLK. VA. October 16.-(Special)
Hon. w. a. Young Is making most ener-
getic canvass Of the entire Second Dis
trict, but has spent tie past week ia Nor
folk county, speaking every day and
night TO large crowds. He addressed an
enthusiastic crowd Of 800 people al Hick-
DRY Ground this county. to-day. and to-
night he spoke at DeeD Creek 10 almost as
many. He Is doing effective work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

Joseph Denison, one OF the fakrs who
operated at the FAIRGROUNDS. Is q pri-
soner at the Second Police-Station, havs
ing been arrested on a warrant sworn
out by Miss Braxton, OF No. "a north
Ninth street, charging him with having
attempted to defraud her of money due
for hoard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

The weekly study of the international
Sunday-school lesson will be conducted
I'm Association Hall this evening at D
O'Clock by Rev. T.. l.. Pell. This Will be
the first study conducted in the hall since
last June Everything is in nice order,
and the hall Is more comfortable than
ever II is expected that very large
audience Will be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
\ Non-sequitur.
Chicago Record.)

"Yes. Jack stared at me 80 hard / was
sure that he loved ME-" weir
Then he began TO talk in "a low. timid
tone" ''Yes-go on" And told me L
had too much powder on my nose"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Nil. Leahy,s entertainment.

Miss MaxTne Leahy, who last season
demonstrated her undoubted talent and
ability az an elocutionist and reader
isrt night opened the newly decorated
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
Win one OF her delightful entertainments
Aiiss Nagee. OF Norfolk. added much 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
THE DISPATCH SOUVENIR.
4 Growing Demand for "Our Lost
Cause

Cause"
There Is a growing demand for the
beautiful Confederate souvenir gotten out
by the Dispatch for tho benefit OF its
patrons. II IS a work OF art and when
framed, will prove a precious memento
OF OUR LOST CAUSE.
Cut out three coupons Of different dates
and bring them with 10 cents to our
counter, or send them with 10 cents and
2-cent postage stamp. IL you wish them
mailed to any address IN the latter
event, address
COUPON DEPARTMENT.,
The Dispatch Company,
Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
The Reason.

Indianapolis JOurndLl
81 wonder why fat people are so uni
versally good natured?" queried the spec
ulative boarder. For the reason"
answered the Cheerful idiot, that II
would take fat man so much longer TO
get mad clear through"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
DEATHS.

BRUcE-Died. Friday morning at 1
o'clock, at the Retreat FOR the Sick, Mrs.
SUSAN Seldom. wife of Mr.. James G.
Bruce and daughter OF the late James @.
Brooke.
Funeral will take pace TO-DAY (Satur-
day) at II A. NJ. from Monumental church.
HODGSON--Died, october 18th, 12:5o A.
NJ. al the residence OF her daughter, Mrs.
s. Il. Hughes. ll3 south Third street, Mrs.
ANN HODGSON, In the Ssth year OF her
age relict OF Joseph Hodgson.
Funeral at Columbia, Va, MONDAY.
KEPPLER. after short illness.
Thursday afternoon. October Is, 1886. az
half-past 5 o'clock, in her 18th year, AIRS.
MARY p. KEPPLER, widow OF Philip
Keppler, and daughter OF the late Peter
Farh.
.'She is free from all earth's sorrow.
Free from all earth's pain and woe;
Safe in Heaven she Is resting,
Only joy and peace shall she know"
Funeral from Grace-Street Presbyterian
church THIS AFTERNOON at 3 O'clock.
Friends and acquaintance INVITED 20 at
tend.
winchester Oa) papers please cog.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Almost
Any
Price.

Mixed Cheviot Suits in Plads Checks and indefinite patterns
rich autumn coo Double and SngB Breasted Fly Fronts
rect style pcthttng collars of the lapes and button
holes handmade by talors i'll workrooms
matchess variety Nearest to tabernacle in the city Give
look
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Turkish soldiers ncgging.

LONDON. October 16--The Chronicle
this morning publishes a dispatch from
Constantlnople saying that Turkish sol
diers whose pay In long IN arrears are
begging aims Of the foreigners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Ricbmondcrs in New York.

NEW YORK, October 16.-(SpeciaL)-
". r. Brown, Aston; D. G. Reynolds,
Waldorf; j. G. Powers and wife, Albert;
G.. Schoen. Marlborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
MARRIAGES.

G-DAVIS-Married, October
IS, 1886, in Henrico county. at the resi-
dence of Mr. Edward Herring, Mr.
LANES II. HERRING and Miss JENNLl2
DAVIS. Rev. W. II. jolly officiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Compsny viii be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices wiz BE-
ssr~ IA naass Won
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swift T rs
SI'E:( .,IF|(,

IS far ahead Of any blood remedy on tho
market, for IL does so much more. nc
sides removing impurities, and toning up
the rundown system, It cures any bioo1
disease. IL matters not how dcep-seated OF
obstinate, which other s0-called plooa
remedies fail 10 reach. 1t Is real blood
remedy for real blood diseases.
Mr. Asa Smith, If Greencastle. ind.s
writes: az had such a bad case OF Sciatic
Rheumatism that I became absolutely
helpless-unable 10 take my food or handle
myself In any way. 1 took many patens
medicines, but they did not reach ny
trouble One dozen bottles OF :. B.. ..
cured me sound and well. and now weigh
TO-"
Books on blood and skin diseases mailed ffee
by Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17
Eunernl Notice.

The funeral OF Mr.. ALEXANDER y.
WELLS will take place TO-DAY at II 20
A. NJ. from Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church.
BY request, no flowers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

Columbia. S. C.-Ihe South Carolina
Railroad Commission has begun a rigid
investigation into the cause OF the recent
fearful wreck on the Florida Central and
Peninsula system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

London.--A dispatch from Rio de Janei-
70 says that the Chamber OF Deputies
have made a request OF the President
that he expel the Rio de Janeiro COR
respondent OF the London Times from
Brazil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

Van Buren,, Ark.--Four men were killed
and several seriously hurt by tho prema-
ture explosion OF dynamite blast at
Kennedy's camp. on the Kansas city ana
Pittsburg and Gulf road
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-17

Washington.-M Director George
w. Woods has been assigned to represent
the marine department OF the navy at the
Pan-American Medical Congress, TO be
held in the City OF Mexico November 10Th
next.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
Cycling Dress.

Daisy Dean asks what Il the most
appropriate cycling dress. and Of what
should it be made. Answer: The most
sensible and becoming cycling costume
is a moderately short skirt, shirt waist,
blazer or jacket and well-ftting high
shoes, or, If low shoes are worn. pair
of trim overgaiters. a corset waist
should be worn, as, Of course. the reg
ular corset is not approved by any good
authority. One sensible wheelwoman
wears opera-length hose Of black, a
short petticoat Of black satin. moder
ately full and buttoned together In the
middle so as to give the effect Of full
trunks. The skirt and jacket are Of
rough-surfaced Priestley cravenette.
There is a vest of black satin provided
to wear with 1t, also shirt waists and
blouses. when desired. A sailor hat
and thick gloves complete what is vot-
ed as one of the most practical outfits
Of the season. One advantage Of the
material is that 1t is strictly rain
proof.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02

tl12); 5000 female authors Q5s)' ese To-
male journalists (35); 34.515 female mu-
sicians (5.735): 3,94s actresses (6s2)i 6a4
female theatrical managers 900; 31,1s6
shorthand writer's %: 64.o4s clerks.
secretaries, ETC., (s.106); :27.777 female
bookkeepers (none).
Last year 1906 women visited the
universities. Of whom "a left them as
fully trained doctors. and about dozen
respectively as lawyers. preachers and
Journalists. OF the above 1906 female
students 2s.2 per cent have married.
American women. however. DO not. az
a rule. marry till they have completed
their twentieth year. and Of these 1905
as many as ss7 were still under 20
years. OF women who hold diplomas
as doctors between rs and 80 years only
80 per cent marry: of those between 80
and 35 years the percentage OF those
who marry has risen to 43.7 per cent;
of those between IS and 40. to 4S per
cent, and OF those above 40 years. to
54.5 per cent. From this 1t becomes
evident that women who have fire.
quented universities. at least In Amer
lea, marry much later than others. 1t
is. perhaps, a natural result Of this cir
cumstance that divorces are virtually
thing unknown among those late
marrying women students.-NeW York
Presa
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
Hou..hold Hints.

The doll of the period is an interest
ing and complicated creature. She has
her toilet. her down-sitting and upris-
ing outfits. her indoor and out-of-door
equipments. her carriage and her ser
wants, and recently an ingenious de-
signer has got out full-rigged
schoolroom for dolls. There are benches
and blackboards and maps. pictures.
desks and doll school-ma' am. Nothing
is omitted. even to the bad doll who
stands In the corner In disgrace
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02

feta are much admired, and Will be
worn with dresses of almost all sum-
mer materials.
Skirts of lawn and dimity and organ
die are made up with ruffies, trimmed
with narrow Valenciennes lace. with
a scalloped edge.
Heliotrope and orange is new com
hnation. 1t is Just tolerable II the
proper shades are placed together. II
not, 1t is atrocious.
A girls hat has wide brim. peaked
over the front and faced with velvet
The Tam O'Shanter crown is OF velvet,
and there are loops and quill feathers
at the side.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02

ribbon, which goes 30 we'll with Dolly
Warden effects. Make your sleeves
tight fitting and drape over them and
the shoulders fiimsy null Of some solid
color. Then you may be prepared To
hear:
welcome. girl of 'ss. To thy sisters
has been given much. but unto you
shall be the greatest glory. To them
has the power to steal hearts only been
given. but unto you has been granted
the right to demand" Latest. In
Chicago News.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
moro kind friend, so far as
compass goes Light ones, however,

moro kind friend, so far as
compass goes. Light ones. however,
are comparatively safe when worn with
a light-colored gown. Then the con-
trast will not be 80 noticeable. The girl
with the wasp waist may wear the
white or gilt belt to her hearts salts
faction. but who would exchange with
her, for she has grown awfully passe?
A charming gown of lilac cloth. with
a rough surface, has trimmings of fins
round black cord, set on in rows The
skirt is severely plain. though full of
whirls and godets and smartly stiff
ened to set out about the feet. The
ripple Jacket opens in pointed fashion
ACROSS the front to show vest Of white
satin overlaid with closely set
rows of black cord. The lower arm OF
the sleeve is also decorated with rows
Of the cord.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
Mortality In Wars.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat While thel
are no means of ascertaining, even al
proximately, the number of lives that hay
been lost in the worlds wars, the destruy
ton almost in our own day has bee
frightful to contemplate. Mulhall estin
ates that between 1900 and the preseI
time 4,47O,OOO men perished on the battl'
field or In hospitals of wounds and di
ease, while In the same length Of tin
$16, ,235, 900, 100000 have been eXpendG.
for military purposes. OF all the enorm
debts owed by the civilized nations of
earth, nine-tenths have been incurred
account of war.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
90 Summer Girl. Hall,

What are the fair danes buying?
Linens. a great deal. The coming sea-
son will find at least one grass linen
or linen batiste gown in each ward
robe, Linen may be dull. but one
must not get the idea that these gowns
will lack any Of the gorgeousness so
rampant now. Imagine thin linen.
Beneath 1t CLEANS yellow satin. Lace
edges the gown and yellow ribbons
adorn it. On the combining color may
be blue, or green. or pink. and the Nm
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
A WINDOW MIRROR.
Transparent From the inside, But .
Looking Glass Outsids.

Looking Glass Outsids.
A transparent mirror was brought
from Germany to this country a few
months ago by a New York firm and the
perplexing properties Of the glass ex-
cited much curiosity. 1t was at once
in demand for many purposes and the
same frm Is now engaged In importing
It in large quantities. 1t is still nov
city, and some screens. made OF this
glass nave recently been placed on
sale at one of the local stores. They
are probably the first to be viewed in
this city. The coating is placed on one
side of the glass just the same as the
silvering on the mirror and has the
same properties OF rejecting the rays OF
light and color The difference. how
ever, Is that when looked at from the
back the coating Is entirely transpar-
-t~dnnra -khA -viAsp
without II not obstructed in tho least,
but q pedestrian peering into tho win
dow or doorway is greeted by his own
reflection. The glass Is used largely in
lieu of screens where privacy is de-
sired without obstruction of light from
the outside or barring the vision Of
those inside. 1t was introduced with
effect first In New York club window.
Behind 1t the chappies could sit and
,ogle the girls and view the passing
throng without being themselves OBJ
served Its use was also resorted to In
cafes. where 1t offered privacy to those
lounging inside, while the latter had
an undisturbed view OF the street.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02

waist and give dash and chic to the
figure. And now that the sleeves are
less enormous. another item in her
favor. she looks anything but "dumpy."
The waist must always be trinity
built and encircled with we'll fitting
belt, one that will tend 10 lessen the
appearance Of the natural size. instead
Of. as so many unfortunate belts do.
make 1t look much larger than 1t real
ly is. 1t is neither safe nor good taste
to wear too light-colored belt upon a
dark gown. A black belt is always the
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
When Nature

Needs assistance 1t may be best to rem
der 1t promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect reme-
dies only when needed. The best and
most simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup of Figs. manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-02
Better Than Kenned ao.d

10 bodily comfort. This unspeakable boon is
denied to many unfortunates for whose all
ments Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a
promptly helpful remedy. The dyspeptic,
tho rheunatic the nervous, persons troubled
with biIIousness or chills and fever, should
lose NO time In ayailng themselves OF this
comprehensive and genial medicine. 1t pro-
motes appetite and nightly slumber.