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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
CONVICT CANDIDATE FOR BAPTISM
Happy Results Following In the Cos
mel wagons Wake.

Sunday was busy and profitable day
for Rev. George +. Williams and his
Gospel-wagon, and good results were the
fruit OF it's peregrinations.
Rev. Mr.. Williams, assisted by Rev.
]. II. Belts. conducted the mems service
at the pententiary Sunday morning at
o'clock One colored man came forward
as a candidate for baptism, and the holy
ordinance will be In short while adj
minstered in the yard Of the big prison.
Mr.. Williams says the pools there are
we'll adapted for the purpose.
AT 10 o'clock the women's service was
held. and considerable interest manifested
among the female criminals.
Three services were conducted from the
Gospel-wagon in the afternoon, Mr.. VIII
liams speaking each time. The service
at the Old Market was attended by the
conversion Of one negro man. In this
case, as in others. Mr.. Williams found
out where the man lived, and gave his
name and the number of his residence to
the pastor of the colored church nearest
TO his home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Last Week at Forest Hill.

This is the last week of the vaudeville
at Forest Hill Park, and Manager Leatn
has gathered together number or ex-
cellent artists in a long and varied pro-
gramme that is interesting from COM
mencement to finish. A large audience
was present last evening, and they APP
plauded and encorded every turn. oscar
Sisson and Ester Wallace have returned
after a short absence, and their APP
pearance was greeted with hearty APP
plause. Hart and Irving have quick
change -of- costume act that Is bewilder-
ing. Reynard is a clever ventriioquist,
with large amount of original humor,
and Payne and Craypo amused the
audience in a one act society sketch.
They both have excellent dramatic abili-
ties that they make a good display OF.
Miss Jessie Cole, who was re-ongaged
from last week, sings number OF new
songs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
A Chuia Merchant Injured.

Advices were received here yesterday
that Mr. d. Gregory, a merchant at
Chula Depot, on the Southern road. had
been quite badly injured Sunday evening
in a peculiar manner. His horse was
tethered TO fence. and when he at
tempted to take the bride on the ami
NAL wheeled and dashed from him. Mr..
Gregory then attempted to stop the
horse by catching him by the name, but
the horse wheeled so suddenly that he
threw Mr.. Gregory TO the ground and
ran over him, spraining his arm and
bruising him some, but not seriously.
He was resting quietly yesterday and
hopes to be out IN few days. The
buggy 10 which the horse was attached
was literally torn to pieces.
Mr.. Gregory had not succeeded In find
ing his horse at I o'clock yesterday
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Vaudeville ut the Auditorium.

Hereafter the performances OF the
vaudeviles lately given at Broad-Street
Park will take place in the Auditorium
building at the Exposition-Grounds. This
change will be welcomed by the many
patrons of the vaudeville, as the night
air has grown chill, and the interior OF
the Auditorium is comfortable. "A
spacious stage has been fitted up ana the
artists will have all proper accessories
for their comfort and the amusement OF
their audiences.
This weeks list Of performers includes
Forester and Floyd, comedy sketch ar
lists; Alvino, marvellous european Jug
gIer. Mile. Rostelle, French coincidence;
McCloude and Melville, harpists and
change artists; Melrose, the wonderful
club swinger, and the Misses Melrose
and Elmer, in refined and artistic songs
and dances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

!. ~ss,s-~
Lucy Carr. organist: Miss Matte r''''"s
ton. assistant organist. - j..
The object of this association 10 70
promote early piety In the young ana
train them up In works OF cnarity an"
help.
Judge b. A. Hancock. superintenoen'
of Clopton-Street Baptist Sunday schooi,
was present at the school Sunday anu
occupied his accustomed position. ow'ns
to sickness, he has been preventeu iIoi'
being present at the school for three
months, and all were more than Siad 10
welcome him back with cheerful hanus
and warm hearts.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Maggie Kahl left yesterday morn
ing for Fredericksburg to visit irienus.
Miss Mary Franklin has returned from
a pleasant visit to Midlothian.
Mrs. II. j. Bolton, OF Swansboro'' mas
returned from a visit to relatives III
South Boston.
Councilman II. C. Nelson will leave Tor
Halifax county. N. c.. to-day 10 'is''
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Samuel Wicks left YESTERDAY Ior
the seashore, where she will spend seve-
raj weeks.
Mrs. A.. T. AtweN and two children and
her sister. Miss Mamie Lithgow, nave
returned from a pleasant visit TO Green
Bay.
Mr.. william Topham. of Pinner's POINT,
Is the guest OF his aunt, Mrs. Samuei
Owens, on Porter street.
Mr.. T. C. d. Farmer, who has been
quite sick with blood poison, is somewhat
improved though he is yet In quite
feeble state.
Captain w. G. Gillian left Sunday night
70 attend the convention OF post-oince
clerks, which is in session in baltimore
He represents Branch No. III. OF this
city.
The many friends of Mr.. James ID.
Craig In this city will be pleased 10 learn
of his improvement in health.
The Board OF Directors of the Manches-
tor Methodist Sunday-School Union VIII
hold its regular monthly meeting at Firth
Street Methodist Episcopal church this
evening at SI5 o'clock.
A lawn party viii be given at Mrs.
Norris's. on Ninth between Bainbridge
and Porter streets, every night this week,
for the benefit of Fifth-Street and Stock.
ton-Street churches.
Mrs. III. ]. Bolton and family have re-
turned home, after spending several
weeks with Mr.. r. II. Beazley, South
Boston.
An infant child of Mr.. B. b. Sammon's
died at 4O7 Maury street Sunday morn
ing. The burial service took place at the
grave yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. S. Il. Robertson, of savannah. Ga,
who has been very i'll, Is somewhat I'M
proyed. His many friends in this city
will be glad to learn of his Improvement
in health.
MIR. C. s. Wells left yesterday morning
for Philadelphia to attend the Great
Council Of the United States of the I'M
proved Order of Red Men. He goes as
the representative of Indianola Tribe, OF
this city, and the Grand Tribe of Virginia
An interesting union meeting OF Man.
chester and Richmond Methodist churches
was held at Fifth-Street Methodist
church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Short
addresses were made and interesting SER
vices held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
GRANITE CHIPS.
A Bank Man Goes Fishfng-BIcycie
parndes.

GRANITE, September 6-(Special.)-A
numerous party OF gentlemen passed
pleasant and necessarily quiet morning
here to-day fishing In the waters
in this vicinity. Among them was gen.
tleman whose daily labor Is to attend the
safety-boxes at well-known bank In
Richmond He thought to vary the mo-
notony OF his arduous duties by throwing
the fly for the artful bass. After much
coquetting he hooked fine one. which
he said weighed eight pounds. But as
there Is many slip 'twixt the cup and
the lip, so is there many q slip 'twixt the
man and the fish. The bass slipped the
hook, and one of the finny tribe told US
on the quiet that by the scales on his
back the escaped only weighed three
pounds.
We of Granite and vicinity are often
treated 10 a bicycle parade The sylvan
shades Of this neighborhood and the very
good roads are attracting any number OF
the lovers of the wheel to this place. ana
IL is not an unusual sight to see dozens
of silent steeds pass swiftly by, the
riders perspiring in laborious enjoyment
Riders make great mistake In going to
Bon Air by way OF Beaufort Iithia
Springs. That cut is shorter. II is true,
but the route is less enjoyable than the
one by way OF Granite.
IL Is rumored here that a colored asso-
citation has bought the Westham farm.
to be used as a home for aged coiored
people. The farm consists OF 600 acres,
and is said to have sold for $4,000.
This is the dryest season ever expe-
rienced here The river Is very low. and
parties are being daily made to explore
the river bed, many rocks Of curious for
nation being seen. One can almost cross
10 the Henrico side upon the rocks.
DR.. Matthews Is attending Mrs. Mary
Catogni, who Is very i'll with nervous
prostration and bilious-fever.
Little Robert Dolby is also III. II is
feared he has pieurisy.
Misses Mettie and Vennie Jones are
shnmering In Amelia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

delayed in delivering. The reason they
bring suit for 800 IL because tho sta
tute in Virginia allows that amount
for damages for delays in the
transmitting and receiving OF mes
sages by telegraph companies, where
greater actual damage cannot be
proved. The last suit against the West
ern Union Telegraph Company was In
1880 seventeen years ago, when Rey-
nolds & Co., cotton brokers, asked 5000
damages for delay In transmitting ca
bic to Liverpool regarding the price OF
cotton. They got verdict for 1890,
and on appeal the Judgment Of the lower
court was sustained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Europenn Crop situation.

LONDON, September 6.-The Mark
Lane Express. reviewing the crop stu
alton, says to-day: THE weather mas
been adverse to the completion OF the
harvest. and the quantity of grain still
out is considerable. In Austria Hungary
the crop is stated to be 100000
quarters. If this is true, it adds greatly
to the gravity Of the situation. Inc
American crop is reckoned by careful
iudees TO be eS 100000 quarters, or an
il 100000 quarters Improvement to of
set the decline of 100000 quarters in
Russia, and 100000 to 100000 quarters
in France.
"All the figures point, therefore, to a
deficjeucy in the worlds supply OF A.
OOO,OOO quarters. Should the demand be
actually as large as this, crisis OF great
seriousness will only be prevented by
generally good prospects for the spring
Of 1888. we are not. however. entitled
to argue that such prospects will be more
than an average"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Rev. MIR. Garrison's Successful Mis-
sion.

The morning service at Marshall-Street
Christian church Sunday was conducted
by Rev. John A. Dearborn in the absence
of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Garrison. Mr..
Garrison was expected back Sunday. and,
indeed, did return Saturday. but he has
been holding a revival in Warwick coun-
~. which has resulted In so many con-
versions that the people down there in
duced him TO return, and So after
hasty consultation with his deacons, he
FASTENED to continue the good work. He
will be in his pulpit next Sunday to begin
regularly his fall and winter pastoral
work
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
pr,.on-M.de Goods Prohibited.

OTTAWA. ONT, September s.-The
customs department here has been ad-
v,sed that a firm In Jackson. Mich, has
been shipping hoes, forks. and rakes
made by prison labor into Canada This
class of goods is prohibited under the
new tariff.
advised 10 permit all goods from countries
entitled to preferential treatment to get
the benefit OF the reciprocal clause, whe-
Their shipped direct or otherwise; me
order does not apply to the United
States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
yoYAGERs FOR THE KLONDIKE.
Hundreds Eating Supplies They Ex-
pected to Use In Yukon Country.

JUNEAU. September 6.-(Speciai Cor
respondence OF the Associated Press.)--
The steamers City OF Kingston. Farrell
lon, Rosalie. and Queen have brought up
wards OF 800 people from the Sound ports
and San Francisco during the past few
days. Those landed at Dyea are getting
over the Chilcoot Pass all right. but none
as yet have gone over the White Pass at
skaguay. Many horses have been ruined
by the mlre. and the men know they
cannot get through. so that many have
had their goods carried around to Dyea,
hut Il Is expensive. and a large portion
OF the army OF travellers have no money
for such purposes. They are now eating
supplies which they expected to use IN
the yukon country. Juneau merchants
have sent up a stock OF goods TO sell at
skaguay. and a small amount Of lumber
has gone up.
ALIEN LABOR LAW.
VICTORIA. Il. c.. September GA let
ter received here states that there IL an
agitation at Sksguay In favor Of enforce
ment OF the alien labor law and the de-
porting OF men who went from here to
work for the Britain Yukon Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

The c. f.. Sauer Company. of this
city. viii tonight give a moonlight sx-
cursion free on the steamer Pocahontas.
the boat leaving the wharf mt 7:30 O'clock.
All can 60 who hold a sufficient number OF
coupons Of Old Dominion Baking Powder.
manufactured by the c. f. Sauer
Company. Children under IL years OF
age will be carried for two coupons. la
dies for four. and gentlemen for ten
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Services at the Covenant Church.

The services at the Church of the
Covenant Sunday morning and night
were conducted by Rev. Or. A. =. Saun-
ders, Of Fredericksburg. The congrega-
lions at each appointment were unusually
good. and it evinced the fact that Rich
mond is becoming again the object point
Of the travel of Richmond people. The
Doctor made fine impression upon the
people of the Covenant. Rev. j. Calvin
Stewart, pastor Of the church. returns
this week, and will be In his pulpit next
Sunday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

The two negroes-Jim Deadwood ana
Charles Johnson-who were arrested mere
as suspicious characters by oihcer
Ogelvie on last Friday, were taken 10
New Kent yesterday morning py Sherhl
woodward, of that county, whefe 'hey
are wanted for robbing the store Vi
Ntessrs richardson & Harrison, at
ouinton. Mr.. Harrison accompanied the
Sheriff and identified the goods whicn
the negroes had with them when placed
under arrest as OF the quantity taken
from his store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

Rev. Charles X. Hyde, who has been
absent from his pulpit, at the Third Pres
byterian church. returned Saturday. and
preached to large congregations Sunday
morning and night. His many friends
whom he has won during his brief resi-
dence in Richmond, and especially his
congregation, are glad TO again welcome
him to their midst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

NORFOLK. VA, September 6--(spe-
c,ai,-To-day, for the first time In
seventeen years, u suit was brought In
the courts of this city against the West
ern Union Telegraph Company. In, the
Court Of Law and Chancery J. ID. Ad-
dington & Co., merchandise brokers.
brought an action against the company
for SEQ. On August 18th a message d.
rected 10 the firm was received from
Detroit. Mich. which they allege was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
MAYORALTY CONTEST.
s.,,.nc- Of Anarchist BsrriIi.

BARCELONA, September e.--lhe r,o',
eutor at the court-martihi yes.e'os, 10
Bnrrin. the Anarchist. who a,'snnp"o "A
n ssassinafe Chief-of-Poiiee foisAs -
Asslstant-Chsef Toixidor, on s'uay eir.
ming last. as they were iea'ins "w.ars'
Gus, asked that sentence OF WV od-
sns,.risonment be imposed upon the y,
soner. The defence urged that ten ~ .s.
,mprisonment would be adequate pun
msnt OF the accused
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07

NEW YORK. September 6-The Pro-
hibition city convention to-day nominated
xv,iI,am II Wardwell for Mayor OF the
Greater New York; Alfred II. Walker for
comntroller. and Thomas Crawford Tor
President OF the Council. Wardwell ID
treasurer OF the STANDARD OH Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
LAyMEx PREACH AT LEiGn-sr.
DIR. wright Has Returned. Hut Was
Too III to Ofhciate,

Leixh-street Baptist church was filed
TO the last pews Sunday morning with
an eager and expectant congregation.
which had assembled to hear the beloved
pastor. DIR. w. l.. Wright. who had re-
turned 70 the city 10 take up his pastoral
duties However. they we're disappointed
In their hope. lie had expected to preach
when ne retired saturday night. but was
quite sick, and while not seriously ill.
his friends prevailed upon him not TO go
1pto tho pulpit.
Mr.. w. Y Abraham. though not now In
- Aatiya ministry but at the head Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
Mex, censu. superintendent.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., September e.
The Evening Star to-day says:It Is stated
that Mr.. 5. N. ID. North, OK Boston, mas
been selected as the superintendent OF the
next census. and that MS appointment
will be made as soon as 'ne necessary
hesitation can be enacted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-07
cor CoupciI TO Meet Tonight.

There was to have been a regular SEES
sion of the Common Council last night,
but that body failed to get a quorum
probably owing to the fact that yester..
dav was Labor Day" and number OF
the City Fathers were out Of the city.
The meeting will be held tonight, COM
r,apcino Mt O'clock.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-01
BONNETS AND GOWNS.
THE STYLES DISCLOSED BY MopIsTes
AND IMPORTERS.

Trimmed skirts Have Come TO stay-shoui.
der Seams Are Gradually Lensthenins.
Accordion Plating Revived-Novel Shirt
Waists and Houses Millinery.
As the season advances the incoming
fashions for late spring and summer are
disclosed and doubts set at rest con-
Cerning some of the graver problems
that vex women's souls earlier in the
season. 1t is certain now that trimmed
skirts will prevail, especially in thin
materials. While the new dress skirts
show differences in cut and decoration,
the changes are not so radical as to
greatly distress provident women with
old gowns to make over. Many will be
glad to learn that the popular bell shape,
falling full at the back and close fitting
over the hips, is retained ON the list for
the spring of 1897.
All sensible women dread any turn
in fashions wheel which brings to the
top sloping shoulder effects, but the YER
dict has gone forth, and an effort is be-
ing made to lengthen the shoulder
seams. Sleeves are smaller, and many
are made ornate with shirring and tuck
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-01


ing. A small puff or epaulet still ap-
pears as a finish for the top of the
sleeves
Shirt waists and blouses remain, and a
genuine blessing these are, the one bring
ing comfort on hot days and the other a
dressy effect in conjunction with,a black
satin skirt. The modern blouse may be
as simple as shirt waist or as elaborate
as the bodice Of an evening gown. It
may bewell to explain in this connection
that many of the shirt waists now pre-
pairing for the summer campaign are de-
cidedly fanciful, being frilled, shirred
and lace edged until they are many re-
moves from the original article with its
stiff linen collar.
A pleasing revival is that Of accordion
plating, which appears in gowns. wraps
and hat trimmings.
In illustration of the new styles may
be described two imported costumes.
One. in electric green china silk, has a
bodice, epaulets and collar In coarse
black guipure, harmonizing with the
trimming on the lower part Of the skirt.
The bodice opens over full front in
white muslin. The draped belt is in
black satin merveilleuse, shot with red.
The second dress has skirt in cream
colored canvas. The blouse bodice is a
good representation of the up to date
blouse. 1t is made of fowered yelling
and is set off with bolero vest in black
velvet trellis work. The belt is Of black
velvet. Jeweled buckles adorn the col
lar and belt. This style of bodice would
look well in variety of materials and
colors and is very fashionable.
Many Of the new tailor made gowns
are decidedly smart. Indeed, the pros
pect is xnat plain tailor gowns will be
in the minority. The ubiquitous bolero
has invaded this department. A charm
ing example Is in violet tinted cloth.
The short bolero bodice is fastened by a
jeweled button over full yoke and
vest of narcissus green silk and swathed
at the waist by folds Of dark violet
colored satin. The narcissus green is
again employed as q groundwork to a
fine applique embroidery of iridescent
metal cord, this serving as a border to
the foot Of the skirt and as an outline
to the revers, yoke and cuffs of the bo-
lero. The hat is Of finely plated straw
in q biscuit shade and has scarfs Of
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-06-01
To Let.

Cottage on Magazine street In good
order. Large grounds well planted
with fruit and ornamental trees. Ex
cellent heDnerv, etc. Apply, tele
phone either 205 or S08, 10
584-u JAMES LYLE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
SUCCESSFUL RANCH OWNER.

Mrs. Hill, of Southern California, is
o. most successful ranch owner. When
she was left widow she had three
little children and o small ranch,
which Was covered with a mortgage OF
sl400. She first took boarders; then,
when she could afford the time and
money, she raised chickens for mar
ket. This was followed by working
the ranch in q general way. When
the debt was paid off she added to her
possessions. until now her ranch H.
cludes four hundred acres. Two hun"
dred acres she plants now with pyreth'
rum. The blossom of this plant is
dried and ground into powder used TO
kill insects. The water mill. where
the grinding is done, Mrs. Hill built
Upon the rest Of her ranch she grows
flowers and fruits and nuts. She en-
ploys nearly one hundred workers.
Including mon, women and children.
Her children are highly educated
Mrs. Hills property is valued at more
than half million dollars. New
York Journal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-04-03
History Of the Inauguration Ball.

The inauguration ball dates from
the very beginning. There was ball
when Washington was inaugurated in
New York, but owing to the pressure
of other demands upon his time, it did
not take place till che evening OF
March 7. Washington attended and
performed minuet with Miss Van
Zandt, aud danced cotillious with Mrs.
Peter Van Brus,h Livingston, Mrs.
Maxwell aua Others. There was no
ball ct his second Inauguration be-.
cause Of it's extremely quiet character,
and there was mono when Mr.. Adams
came in because Of tho general grief
over Washington's departure. l can
find no mention OF q ball when Jeffer'
son was inau,urated, but there was
one when Madison came IN, and since
then there has been no break in the
custom. There were two when Fol!
was inauguratcd, and two when Taylor
succeeded him-an administration end
| m opposition ball on each occasion,
both very we'll attended. The crush
was 90 great at the Taylor adminlstra
ton ball that many persons Narrowly
escaped injury, and there we1o loai
complaints because of the inadequate
supply Of refreshments. Century.