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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
CARS READY TO SHIP.

Notice has been received that their
magnificent new cars are ready for ship
ment. Broad street will have changed
appearance when the new line. with the
finest equipment In this country, Is put
into operation. Every effort is being
put forward to have the cars running by
the middle OF May.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
Venable-street extension to lakewood
Cemetery and also on the extension via
Robinson street TO the Reservoir Park.
In a few days the company purposes
commencing the construction OF line
to Hollywood via the Linden Market.
The new Broad-street line Is four miles
long, containing eight miles Of track, OF
a 95-pound girder rail, laid in concrete
bed The Robinson-street extension Will
contain one mile Of double track, 6o-pound
IT rail, or two miles OF single track;
while the Hollywood branch. out Madi-
son street, will be of a 95-pound girder-
rail. and will embrace total single track
age of two miles. The Venable-street
branch, commencing at Eighteenth and
Broad, running out Venable street to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

lakewood. will contain one and one
fourth miles OF double track. equal
TO two and one half miles OF single track.
OF s5-pound girder rail-, and one hail
mile. 60-pound T rail, or one mile OF
single track.
Work is about to be commenced on tho
car-house. or barn. which Is to be u
brick-and-steel structure. 50 feet wide by
ga feet iorrg, and VIII hold hfty-six cars.
The various branches Of the work or
the Richmond Traction Company have
largely been under the supervision OF
Mr.. w. NJ. Habliston. the vice-president
and general manager. hive ana ener-
Getic Petersburger who came 70 Hieh-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
Christian laterature Exchange.

The semi-annual business meeting Of
the Christian Literature Exchange will
be held Monday at T.. NJ, In the par
lor OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. Officers are to be elected, and
other business transacted. Members and
an feeling an interest In our work are
invited TO be present
The sem-annual rally will take
place at Centenary Methodist Episcopal
church Tuesday. April 2ist, at S:15 O'clock
sharp. Rev. J. A. Morehead win deliver
the address. on ''Unbelief In Current
Llterature; An Argument For the Dis
tribution OF Christian Literature"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
WsTHEvILLE.
A Very Pretty neutrality-suspicious.
Special Commisstoner.

Special Commissioned.
WYTHEYILLE. VA, April B-'spe-
cial.)-There was very pretty wedding
indeed at the suburban home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. William Huaard Wednesday after
noon at 5 O'clock. the marriage Of theh
granddaughter. Miss Carrie. daughter o.
DIR. Hufard, OF Tazswell Courthouse %
Mr.. w. G. Groseclose. OF Ceres, Bian'
county. The wedding was a quiet one'
only the immediate relatives and lew
special friends being present
The ceremony was performed by re-
James A. Huffard. OF Pulaski, cousin q
the bride. Rev. -Ir. Garden. Of the Ms
thodist church here, assisting. Miss PC,
lie Huffard. sister OF the bride was MAJ
OF honor, and DR.. Peery OF Rural Retreas
was best man. After the ceremony
most bountiful and sumptuous supper wa
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Groseclose ttt -
the northern-bound train 20 visit h'"'
mond, Baltimore, and New York
COMMISSIONER APPOINTED.
Judge Samuel w. Williams has appoint
ed Colonel Robert l.. Withers. OF W.
Vile, special commissioner for the
teenth judicial Circuit. consisting o. .p-s
counties Of Wythe. Bland. TazeTen, D a,os
z llaski. and Carroll. The new apPo',s' srs
gave bond In the County Sout ' VI 81
In the sum OF 5000, with Mr. william"
Splller. OF this place, as security IA
Mrs Lettie Goodwin and daughter ~
have been visiting In Richmond Tor ''
months. have returned homs mere. ,h,,
From the heat which has V'si'rs I ore
entire section FOR the past few dsys d.t
would imagine that we were N th7 ''''
OF summer. IL Is unusual. -. -
Mrs. Queenteil. OF New Orleans, n ara
turned 10 Wytheville for the summer,
is boarding with Mrs. Mamie
Brown. on Fourth avenue a, the
Forest-fires have been rasins An. fcr
mountains northwest Of wytheysns,,
some days. - special camage 's'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

r. e. Lee Camp. No. 1. Confederate
Veterans. has appointed the following
aides TO the chief marshal on the occasion
OF the celebration OF the lakewood Me-
mortal Association. May 9th; Comrades
A. l.. Crouch, John NJ. Warren. Geryas
storrs, Lewis II. Stern. Charles 3. Ten
nant, j. Henry Krake. John Murphy,
and A. N. Gill. They will report TO
Chief Ne rshal John r. HuxhsA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
ROCKBRuDGE COUNTY.
Lexington Locals - Educational
Looking for Ore-Briefs.

Looking for Ore-brieis'
LEXINGTON, VA. April B.-(Spe-
clal)-Mrs. j. Lewis Howe, Is visiting
friends in Louisville. Ky.
Miss Garnett, of Newport News, is the
guest OF Miss Rosa Brooke.
Mrs. Helm Bruce. OF Louisville, KY,
Is visiting her mother. Mrs. James ].
White.
Miss Kean and Miss Katie Gordon, OF
Lynchburg, are the guests OF Mrs. VII
liam Patton. :.
Miss Pattie Myers Is visiting the family
Of Dr. John IL. Myers at Hunting
ton. w. Va.
Mrs. w. S. Forester. OF Louisville, KY,
is the guest OF her parents. Professor and
Mrs. A. L. Nelson.
Mss Sallie Sloan. OF Washington city.
Martha Jordon.
Mr.. william II. Wilson. who left this
county in 1862, and settled in the West.
Is visiting friends in Rockbridge.
Mr.. e. p. Tompklns. of Natural Bridge.
who Is a student at the Virginia Medical
College, Is at his home. spending vacation.
Mr.. Edmund p Coles is here visiting
his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Coles. He has
just returned from Caracas. Venezuela,
where he has been engaged in putting In
an electric-light plant for the General
Electric Company. OF New York.
Roland q. Mitchell and Henry ".
McCorkle have been granted certificates
TO apply for license TO practice law by
the County Court
Mrs. Belle Rawlings. daughter Of Cap
tain z. II. Rawlings and wife OF X. Il.
Rawlings. died at her home. at Vesuvius'
this week after an illness OF nine days.
with pneumonia.
There win be no summer law school
at the Washington and Lee University
this summer, but II will be resumed 10
the summer OF 1897. In all probability.
LOOKING FOR ORE.
A force OF hands under the superin-
kau1o,n> ~ Nfafop II VI Catlett. OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
THE TRACTION COMP ANY,s powER.HousE.

Electric Companys make, and OF the
latest and most approved design. They
are already here A force is busy putting
up the boilers, and the immense stack is
being erected. The work is being pushed
fory ard with dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
l5Il[GEGl lElZlslalGlelaa

Miller iron properties. near Goshen Us
county.
The annual catalogue OF the Virgina
Military Institute for the session q
lso5-ls96 is out. and shows an enrolineI.
of 205 cadets. The number from this state
is 40 and the rest represent nine
teen other States. the District OF Co.lm-
bla, and South America. The fronispiecs
shows the west wing OF barracks and
Jackson-Memorial Hall.
Colonel Edward w. Nichols. professor
OF mathematics at the above school. VII
conduct summer school at tho Virginia
Military Institute this summer. Colonel
Nichols is an instructor Of high repuie-
ton. and he has published several text
books. the most prominent OF which 3
his treatise on analytical geometry.
The cadets OF the Virginia Military In
stitute are getting out a beautifully Illus
trated annual OF the present session
The barn OF Robert Montgomery. %
Collierstown, was burned few days ago
tho loss being $3.50. The barn was IN
sured in the Rockbrldge Mutual Insunncs
Company for $3.50 and the contents for
SOC. The origin OF the IRE is unknown
POLITICAL
nc VI Ahfo NNAAAAF
getting together. and are making prepa'
rations 10 turn out in full force az no
district and State conventions In Staun'
ton next week.
At recent meeting OF the Board OF
Supervisors OF this county steps were
taken 10 receive plans from architects fof
the new courthouse ard clerks Office.
The County Court has appointed Colonel
J. X. Edmondson. c. A. Brady. Professor
David c. Humphreys, and Colonel Robert
Catlett commissioners TO receive BIDS for
the erection Of a new iron bridge over
Buffalo creek. near the Edmonds0n farm.
Tha Board OF Supervisors certified 20 tas
court their approval Of an expenditure o.
SLIGO for this bridge.
Since Saturday last the mercury has
reached daily maximim Of about
degrees. and the minimum at nigh, has
been about 60 degrees. and only last week
there was snow-storm. The spring
season Is about two weeks late, but nov
the Wild flowers and trees Of all kinds are
budding and blooming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company win be given prompt Attentions.
and the style Of work and prices wiz be
sure 10 please you \
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
LOOKING FOR ORE.

A force OF hands under the superin-
tendencs OF Major II. II. catlett, OF
stanton. Is prospecting for ore on the
Estalsne. Packer and Bell catlest and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

it's lines, In every direction. In this city
and Manchester, so that for one fare a
passenger can travel for fifteen miles.
Passengers are also being transferred 20
the Seven Pines railway without extra
fares, and are carried about half the
distance to the battle-felds. The man.
agement has under consideration the
question OF reduction In the price or
fares. and Il is not unlikely that re-
duction OF from to cents on the cleo
trio lines. and to 8 cents on the horse
car-lines. including all the privileges OF
transfers, may be announced at any
time.
AMUSEMENT FEATURES
The company has added materially TO
the acreage of Forest Hill Park. and has
purchased a large amount OF property
at the terminus OF the Seven Pines rail-
way, In the county, where 1t will provide
a number Of amusements-sucha as switch
backs, merry-go -rounds. etc.-for the en-
tertainment OF It's patrons. From time
10 time during the summer months the
company will. IL possible to make the
arrangements, provide fireworks exhibi-
lions at nights in different directions.
The company has also fitted up three
trolley-party cars, having all the latest
improvements, conveniences, and attach
ments, decorated with large number OF
small variagated colored electric-lamps,
which, as was done last season. VIII be
chartered for trolley parties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19

Mann At WORK.

OLD COMPANY HARD AZ WOH-
While tho new company has been pro-
scouting Its several lines. the hicnmohd
Railway and Electric Company mas net
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

"The emperor had selected Prince Dati
and military staff, of which then a
lieutenant general-was member, as a
deputation to welcome the distinguished
visitor. The japanese man-of-war Kango,
commanded by Captain Ito, was ordered to
accompany the royal barge and fire salutes
from her guns. The moment the famous
American soldier stepped on board the barge
from the steamer Richmond the guns of
the Kango thundered out a salute of many
reports. The American ensign was displayed
on the flagstaffs Of the forts, the guns OF
which also kept up steady firing for some
time. The barge carried the guest into the
inner harbor and the party landed with mill
tary ceremony. On arriving at the first pub
lie square the general and his escort were
met by the governor, His Excelency Ut
sunni Tadakatsu and stan. A grand han
quet was given in General Grants honor by
his excellency, the governor, at which all
the prominent personages OF the city, for
eigners and natives, were present. Ii was
served in French style in a manner that
quite surprised the guest who advanced
many complimentary remarks on the order
OF the menu.
During his stay in Nagasak General
Grant was the special guest OF the state
having apartments in the palace OF the gov
ernor and the use OF its servants. 1t es-
peeially pleased me to see the Kindness he
displayed In giving orders to the servants,
through his interpreter, OF course, and also
that on leaving tho palace he made each OF
those who attended his suite a small present
as a remembrance This kind action was
keenly observed by every one present. and
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

colors. The gunboats fired the first signals
and the forts along the coast repeated them.
The arrival Of the distinguished guest was
proclaimed throughout Toxic and Yokohama,
and the people fiocked to the piers to see the
hero OF the American nation.
"A battalion Of soldiers including Sc
lected company Of the imperial cavalry, was
at the wharf waiting to escort the general
to the quarters prepared for his reception
In the suite of the imperial family. The
famous American saw the streets decorated
with lanterns and flags, in numerous arches
and strung along the sides of the thorough
fares. Everywhere the stars and stripes
the barge onto the wharf burst OF applause
came from the people who had gathered to
welcome him.
THE ex-presldent and eminent statesman
OF the United States was royalty received
by the emperor. No European or oriental
monarch could have been shown more
honor. The emperor made an ad-
dress OF welcome In which he in
formed the imperial guest that he and his
court had long felt a desire TO see and be
able to converse with him. The general
was cordially thanked for his kindness to
the Japanese in America while president OF
the United States, and especially for some
fayors extended to our Ambassador Iwakura,
who represented japan at Washington during
General Grants holding of the high ONCE
OF chief executive. The emperor presented
his distinguished guest with the use OF the
Imperial summer palace, which IL known
as the EURO kwan, during his visit.
In responding to the enperors address,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
LITTLE ROSIANCEs.
Two Wheels with but Single
Thought OyerhnuIed by IA Tandem.

Two Wheels with but a Single
Thought OyerhnuIed by IA Tandem.
The old man was thoughtful, relates the
Chicago Post.
you say Maria has run away?" he said
"She's eloped with Bill Jones and they've
started for town"
"Hosses?" inquired the old man
mo; bicycles" replied his wife
zone or twOY
"Two-one for each"
THAT settles IT," said the old man. Eve
can catch them before they get to the par
sons"
They're both good riders" suggested his
wife"
That's so," admitted the old man, "and
they could beat either one of us alone; but
we're a powerful team when we get together
Hannah. Can you leave your bakin' for a
little whle?"
'Tf anythin' burns I can bake again" she
said sententously, but II Maria gifts away
with Bill Jones she's gone for good"
"Git on your boomers in a hurry, then"
exclaimed the old man. 'Ill be glttin' the
tandem wheel out Of the woodshed mean
while and II We don't make those two
scorchers think there's a whlrlwind after
them it'll be funny"
do you s'pose they forgot about the tan
dem?"
Maybe they thought we'd forgotten how
to ride It," replied the old man grimly, as
he made his back into the form OF an arc
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
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down to the ground, while a hood entirely
covered her head and face. In the course
of the morning the bridegroom sent some OF
his friends to seek out the bride. Arrived
at her fathers house, they found the door
locked and before they could be admitted
they had to rec!te some poetry. Sometimes
the fair lady's whims and caprces made the
delay in unlocking the door very long. When
the door was open the bride was still to be
found.
She had taken refuge in some obscure cor
ner CT the house where she was crouching
out o: sight. completely covered with her
long cloak This game of hide-and-seek was
sometimes so prolonged that when the bride
was found it was too late to be married that
day. but this did not happen often. When
the bride was really found there was a great
mounting of horses; she, in her modest cloak,
was seated behind her father, and all the
company set off as fast as their steeds could
go-all except the brides mother, who sell
DOM il ever, attended her daughters we'd
ding.
Up hill and down dale, over smooth and
rough ground, the mountain ponies galloped,
and shame on the bridegroom If he and his
friends did not reach the church before the
bride Service over, the bridegroom had still
to keep guard over his wife, for in one coun-
try parish, II not in many, 1t was the custom
of friends Of the young man to wait outside
the church until the service was over. When
the happy couple appeared the bride was
seized and placed behind one Of the men,
who galloped OF with her.
Naturally, she was hotly pursued by the
bridegroom, who of course, after an exciting
chase, eventually captured her. When at
last the wife was secured; she TOOK her seat
behind her husband, and on his own horse,
and the company rode off again to the brides
old home. Arrived at the house, all the
party drank the health of bride and bride-
groom out of the same pewter.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
Exciting welsh Weddings.

A wedding, as 1t was customarily arranged
In Wales some fifty years ago, was an inter,
estng AFFAIR, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
In those days as soon as the young people
had made up their own minds, before they
could speak Of wedding, the consent Of the
brides parents had to be obtained. This ar
rangemert, or rather consent, was called the
Gofyn-y-ferch, aud could by no means be
done by letter, written document being
considered very bad taste.
good deal OF formalIty surrounded the
Gofyn-y-ferch, and 1t was not to be omitted
even when the parents we're known to be
willing. The accepted lover had many anx-
ietes, and among them (the necessity Of
which will be seen by and by) was the pace
Of his best horse, and the pace and mettle
OF his friends horses.
Al last the wedding day dswned. The
bride Was dressed early, but over her fneTy
she wore q long cloak, butt0ned all tue NAY
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
OUR LAMP DEPART MENT.

They nre of every grade of mn
terinI ana pattern, graceful, strong
and rich i'm good points.
Bases OF onyx, brass trimmed. for
piano and hall Lamps, brass or fine
glass for banquet, bed room, library
or night lamps. Finest shades ana
greatest diversity of material ever
scen-sill<, satin, chiffon, gnuze. cni-
brOfdcrcd tulle and nct-nIl sizes and
colOrs. In fact our shades are spccinl-
ties with us. Globes of plain ground,
illuminated or c0lOred glass, decor
nted in old Holbein or Delft blue.
gold, dragon, butterfly, cupid and
flower decorations. We keep nnd sell
everything in this line, from wick
and common chimney TO the grand
est standing Piano Lamp; also great
Quantities of Students Drop Lights
and wrought iron Hanging Stand
ing Lamps, CnndeInhrns, coIorcd fancy
Lanterns for country houses, etc.
Write If you cannot call In person,
and we can and will please you.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
Enoch Arden, with Variations.


After almost thirty-fve years of absence
from one another, during which time each
thought the other dead, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Davs, formerly of Glen Head, L. L. were
reunited ga left for Cleveland, o., one day
last Week
When the civil war began James Davis
enlisted in Ellsworth's Zouaves, and, with
several hundred other men, was taken pris-
oner and confined in Libby prison. When
he got out again he went to Glen Head to
hnd his wife, but she had disappeared and
he could find no trace of her. He returned
to the war, and in the battle of Bucklan
Mills was seriously wounded and taken to
plantat on owned by Mrs. Parker a rich
widow, Davis and Mrs. Parker became en-
amOred and were married. They remained
In South Carolina until peace had been de-
clared and then removed to Cleveland, where
she purchased a plant for the manufacture
of leather and placed him in charge of the
business. They lived in Cleveland twenty
years and amassed a small fortune, when
Mrs. Davis the second died and willed her
husband all the property Last week Davis
decided to visit Long Island, and last
Wednesday arrived in Glen Head. He met
one of his former schOOlmates, who said they
had thought him dead for thirty years.
Within twenty-four hours there was a re-
union of husband and wife, friends bringing
them together.
After hearing that her husband had been
killed in the first battle in which he was en-
gagged, Mrs Fleming said she had again
married and moved to Pennsylvania. They
remained there only few years and re-
turned to Glen Head, where they had ever
since lived. She had three sons by the sec
ond marriage, and the second husband came
to an amicable understanding with the first.
Mr.. Davis and his wife agreed to resume
marital relations and the second husband,
Mr.. Fleming, consented to the arrangement,
and in addition accompanied them to Cleve-
land TO accept position in the factory oper-
ated by Mr.. Davis.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
@<-9@>Q@S1g.0D$
GENERAL GRANT In JAPAN
Field Marshal Yamagata's Recollections of
the American Captains Visit.
MANY CONFERENCES WITH THE EmPcR 0
Much of the FIowery Kingdoms Adj
vancement Attributed to influence
of Grant-Honors Paid Him by
Government and People.

Copyright. 1896 by the Author)
The warm reception rendered to Field Mar
shal Yamagata in this country recalls the
visit Of General Grant to Japan seventeen
years ago; and the presence here of the
distinguished visitor who was one of the
deputation chosen to escort Grant during
his stay in the Flowery Kingdom, has al
forded an opportunity to obtain a detailed
account OF the hospitaties extended to our
honored countryman by the Japanese
Ihe marquis explained that he had re-
luctantly excused himself to many inter-
viewers Since his arrival in this country.
because of his inability to make himself
understood in English except through an
Interpreter. An opportunity to talk on
Grant. however. proved too much of an
attraction for the oriental nobleman, who is
known TO hold the generals name in high
reverence.
I'm the first place" said the marquis
through his interpreter, Mr.. Isudzuki, you
must know that General Grant has long been
to my countrymen the IDEAL hero of civilized
warfare and s held up as an example by
our sclileIs. Many of his military sayings
nave hecolne proverbs In the ranks.
HIS SERVICE TO JAPAN.
AT the time General Grant visited us.
IKE his country, our land was Just re-
covering from great civil disturbance
and the great warrior seeing our position
volunteered to lend us any assistance Ia
hio power We were then reorganizing all
the government systems, and his advice was
often sought and freely given at all times
Never was a foreigner so warmly welcomed
or so universally admired as was General
Grant. My personal recolectlons of his
excellent character will never be forgotten.
II mi thas NahtI tIA he
German merchant ship broke our quaran-
tine laws by entering a closed harbor. dis
regarding our protest. The general said we
should have been perfectly justified had we
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10

just to satisfy himself that he had not for
gotten how TO do it,
And that night as Bill Jones looked long
ngly up at the window of the room where
he knew his fair one was confined, he bit
terly reproached himself for his foolishness
in thinking that a single wheel could get
away from tandem, and he swore to himself
that when next he tried to take the maid
away he would have seXtuplet, fully
attachment.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-10
HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES.

J a Few of Our Leading Spe:iaIties.
I'm our mammoth basement are the
numerous departments devoted to
pure household effects, which house
keepers can and will appreciate upon
sight.
Convenient, easy of access. all under
plain view. visit here will greatly
simplify the mntter of shopping.
To begin with
Clothes Horses CSyOodcm........ gle
Ironing Boards ................ :.Ic
Wicker Waste Basket ......... I9c
Pint Tin Cup. .................. Ic
STHtcrS &c
Tunnels .................. Be
Chair Seats lie
Cedar Tubs 3ic
Tin Basin ............. ......... Re
brcuu rams bc
I:snS sc
Pudding Pans ................ 4c
Cake MOuldS &c
Preserving Kettles .......... Zoe
Dish Pans ................... 1Gc
Iron Pot Covers. 1c
RE fiutes ic
aIincinG ROWS ................ &c
iron Kettles 49,. -. ~. .ss..'. 1Sc