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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

Annie Brown a white woman, quite
pretty. and dressed in a brown, tailor
made suit, drove up TO the almshouse in
q cab carly yesterday morning. The
cabman ran up the steps, rang the bell.
and aroused the hallkeeper. The cabby
said that he was hailed on the street by
the woman, who directed him to drive
her to the almshouse. She said she had
taken poison and wanted to die.
DR.. Lyme was called. and upon ex-
animation found that the woman had
taken some laudanum, but more whiskey.
Emetics soon brought relief and she
entered the waiting cab and was driven
aWaV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

given the supervision of the track from
Radford to Blueheld. with headquarters
az Radford.
c. IL. Hicks, chief dispatcher of the
Lynchburg Division, has been promoted
TO the position OF assistant train-master
on the Radford Division. with turisdic-
ton over the Roanoke yards. and head
quarters IN this city. After April 18th
there will be only one car-inspector, in
stead Of two as heretofore. the lucky
man being w. X. Carr. while Mr.. Med
dagh, the other inspector. will be trans
ferrej to the Roanoke machine-shops az
general foreman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
Shooting scrape In Hanover.

A telegram from Ashland dated yes
terday says: There was shooting scrape
near Wickham's to-day. David TunstalL
a colored farmer, has In his employ a
colored boy named Joe Ragland. THIS
morning he whipped Joe. The boy be-
came very much enraged. and, securing
a shotgun from the house, fired at Tun-
stall, and a part Of the load entered Tun-
stalls face. Tunstall came here to con-
suit DR.. Jones. He is quite badly hurt,
and will probably lose the sight of one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
SusniciOuS Characters.

Detective John Il. Han arrested Nat.
Wallace, a negro who runs store at
122 Eighteenth street, yesterday morning
for being suspicious character. Messrs.
Ullman's Sons have been losing groceries
from their store. and the detective was
put to work on the case He found 200
pounds of sugar In an original package
in Wallaces place. Jim Lewis, a colored
boy employed at Ullman's, and a boy
named Watkins, are supposed TO be the
thieves. They are also under arrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

Coroner William II. Taylor returned
last night from Nartinsville. Henry coun-
ty where he went as an expert witness In
the celebrated Lester poisoning case The
chemist made an analysis OF part OF the
stomach Of the person alleged to have
been murdered by poison. The case. which
has been on the docket row over year.
was again continued. and will not come
up until July.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

American Long-Distance Telephone and
Telegraph Company till the May meet
ing OF the Council. It's final passage is
regarded as practically assured. though
opposition to it is intense, by reason OF
the ordinance not fixing a maximum
rate for local business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
Fell From the Porch.

Yesterday found little Miss Elizabeth
w. Cardoza. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward :. Cardoza, who on Monday al
ternoon fell over the railing OF the front
porch TO the basement below, distance
OF ten feet. much improved. The child.
In some way toppled over the railing, and
the fall hurt her very severely. bruising
the shoulders badly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
Death of nm Old Physician.

PAMPLIN CITY. VA, April 13.-(Spe-
cial.)-Dr. Nathaniel J. Terry died at his
home. near Buffalo Church. this morning
He leaves a wife and six sons and two
daughters. Or. Terry's health had been
such as to debar him from the practice
of his profession for many years. He was
widely known and largely esteemed as
an upright. Christian gentleman. He was
about rs years of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
nroad-street League Meetings.

Rev DR. W. g. Starr VIII preach spe-
cial sermon 10 Epworth Leagues al
proad-Street Methodist church tonight
There viii be a special song service. ana
Interesting meetings will follow on Thurs
day. Friday. and Monday nights. under
the auspices Of the league. The public Is
cordially invited 10 attend these meet
ings A revival service will follow, com
mencing Tuesday night, led by the sue
cessfsl Evangelist. Rev. George H. whey
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
c.,u,u Re.dy for MemoriaI-Dny.

The session OF Oakwood- Memorial AS
ISOLATION yesterday morning IN the lee
ture-room of St. Johns church was un-
usually largely attended. AZ this meeting
the association's quota Of tickets to the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
p..,,oued Final Action.

NORFOLK. VA. April b-tSpecial.)-
The select branch OF the City Council.
after a lengthy session tonight. de-
cIded to postpone final action on the or
dinance granting franchise TO the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
Hollywood Association Meeting.

There will be meeting OF the Holy
wood Memorial Association tomorrow
afternoon at the Confederate Museum al
4 o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14
Ricbmonder, in New York

NEW YORK, April 13.-tSpecial) -R. S.
Archer. Fifth-Avenue; III. T. Jackson,
Broadway Central.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

Hand-Palnted Glass Frames, double
Leatherette. Celluloid, Silver, and Gilt
Miniature and Jewelled Frames, choice
Toe; worth Csc. each.
PERFORATED ROLL TOILET-PA-
PER. fc. ROLL.
JEWELRY EASTER OFFERINGS.
Heaviest Engraved ana Bead-Pattern
Sterling Silver Manicure and Enbroid.
i-2-inch-long cut-GIass and Sterling
Gold ined-Top Vinaigrettes, $3.50.
Long Sterling Handle Stamp MoistenerS,
for milady's writing desk, SOC.
Long Sterling Handled Call-BelIs, 81.
Heavy Sterling Tie Holders, in Fleur
do Lis, scroll, and other artistic de-
signs csc.
Real calf.Leather and Sterling. Silver
Bicycle Tags. on which to engrave
Elegant Engraved Violet Holders. ster-
ling silver out and out, 25c.
Large Sterling Handle Hair-Curiers. 4yc.
Extra Long, Satin-Finish. Bead Edge
Sterling Files and Buttoners, 75c.
Massive Repousse Sterling Stationery
Seals 81
Ladies' Sterling Silver Pocket-Knives
and File attached, Csc;
Gentlemen's Large. Sterling, Bead-Edge
Clothes-Brushes. -.
i-2-inch-long sterIing-Handle Bonnet
Brushes. 81. 80
Long Sterling Bead-Edge-Handle Nall
Finishes. 81.
Large size Sterling Mounted Dressing
Combs, SOC.
Sterling Manicure Sets, OF File, Cuticle-
Knife and Buttoner. SOC.
Heaviest sterling Engraved Shirt
Waist Sets, complete. with PATENT
hack studs, link buttons, md COL
Iar-buttons, actual value zoe. for
25c.
Genuine Sterling Lock and Chain
Bracelets for Misses ana babies,
80 value for S5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14


EASTER DRESS GOODS.
N.25 Seeded Etamine. 50 inches wide,
very desirable fabric for spring wear
soc. yard.
81 genuine Camel's-Hair Serge, Jet
Black, imported, guarantee, a DO
zoe. Heavy Vale Serge, 20 inches Wide'
all wool, soc. - ~
81 Check Etamine, 1-2 yards wiae' al
soc. Ail-Wooi Diagonal Stripe. 80 inches
wide, all WOOL at 3Oc. yard.
75c. quality Diagonal stripe. all wool.
elegant thing for separate skirts or
entire suit. soc. yard. ~ ala
&c Diagonal Mohair Serge, doupie-ioiu'
perfect Black. guaranteed as 10 quar-
ty, II lie. yard.
15c. Wool Cable Serge, Fast dye,
z lie. yard.
SOC. quality Biretz Cloth full So inches
wide jet Black. makes n genteei as
well as a durable dress. for foc. yard.
45-inch Lupin French Serges, best
Crow-BIack, and extra-fine, Toe
cloth for SOC. yard.
Newest i'm Easter Cards ut low
prices.
Real Hand-Panted Celluloid Easter
Cards, tokens of joyous Easter tidings,
from SC. to So.
Painted Easter-Eggs, &c. enrh.
Nests containing - Ghster-Esgs, oS'
Large CSC. Nests for Zoe.
Large Satin Fringed Easter Caros,
worth 81 for s1.25.
$3.50 value Easter Cards $3.50.
81 value Easter Cards, 100
sl.25 value Easter Cards, 81.
81 value Easter Cards. soc.
Each put up in nice LacedFringed
Boxes. all OF the finest workmanship.
and latest styles.
2sc. Four-Corner Miniature Leather
Frames, loo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

irving and on sale, commencing to-
Easter Flowers for Hats.

kinds I'm the the thOus
single the
particular, Silk Volets for Toe
anna punches Flower
display visit,
buying. Sale in centre AISLE
Six different los-1O, 80, bunch,
not n double ordinary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

Old papers for sale at the Dispatch
once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-14

Novelty Boleroes. Gold Embroidered on
Linen, 81 and 1.25.
Handsome-Cut Jet-Beaded Boleroes,
made on White Mousseline de Sole
imported to sell for $3.50, for $3.50.
Combination Jet Sets, comprising but
tons and buckles, for 45c. set.
zoe. Cut Jet-Beaded Buckles, round and
obong shapes, 1gc. each.
a full and complete line Of Novelty
Buttons. in pearl. miniature. cut steel,
and jewels, at prices heretofore I'M
heard of for such fine goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

days could be prophesied from the caien-
dor. so the nelghbors about there thought.
and gardens or framework attended 10
from the reading.
Tho antiquity OF the almanac ~ pc
vond a peradyenture, but II was probably
based upon some such crude design. To
this belief ancient texts refer Sanscrit
proverb. running thus: THE twelve
nights are an image OF the year. An
other text. from the Same sources, EVIL
IDENTIFY. refers TO the Same period.
''rho Rhibhus storm demons) sleep for
twelve nights and days In the house OF
tho sur-god, Savitar." like opinion ex-
isted in England. and very old writer
in LEO records the current notion In his
dav. that these twelve days served as an
index 10 the coming years weather.
In tho Book OF Presidents Grece-
dents). 1914, January Sd. tth, ard 9TH are
SET down as unlucky days. Another
chronicle says: January -. OF this
frat month. the opening day, and seventh
ike a sword will slay."
There IS also an ancient superstition,
sometimes told Of here. that II bands OF
straw are taken 10 the orchards any day
OF The twelve after New Year comes In,
a fun crop OF fruit is thereby Insured
for the next year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WARRENTON.
Sale OF n Farm-Personal and Gene
raj Notes.

WARRENTON, VA, January 9.-(Spe-
cial.)-AIr. A. i. Dundas, one of the most
popular Englishmen in this vicinity, has
lust bought q Iarm OF Mr.. Sidney Hut
ton. about two miles from town. He will
build upon It, and. with his wife. who
IS nearly related to prominent families
in Scotland, will be a valuable addition
to Warrenton society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry st. Clair, Of Chi
/ cago. who have been spending several
months ut Mrs. GREEN'S, left US yester-
day. They will return in the spring TO
purchase a home here.
Judge and Mrs. Thomas Smith are here
for the winter.
Mr.. Leslie Miller is spending few
days with his sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. Il. Slater have gone
TO Kentucky for a few weeks Mr.. Slater
is looking after his interests In the oil
and coal region Of that state.
The week of-prayer services have been
largely attended.
Mr. Isham Keith. Jr., sold this week 70
Mr.. Edward VAIN, OF Chestnut Hill
farm four horses for drivers and hunt
ers for which he received a very fair
price.
recent serious illness.
Mr. Isham Keith, whose health has
been for a long time in precarious con-
dition, is improving.
Miss Matte Payne left this morning
for New Orleans. where she viii be the
euest Of Judge Thomas Semmes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
MR. BEER STILL MISSING.
Wandered Away from Homo and
Cannot Be Found.

Mr.. John A. Beier, who lives with his
brother-in-law, Dir. Jacob Reinhardt, at
No. u east Grace street, Left his home
at 10 o'clock Friday morning, and has
not since been heard from.
Mr.. BEERS relatives are greatly
alarmed at his prolonged absence. as
he has been seriously Ill with mental
affection for some time, and Is alto
gether irresponsible. IL had recently
been found necessary to place Mr.. Beier
In the care OF trained nurse, as he
was quite incapable OF looking utter HIM
self. and II was while his nurse was
sleeping that Mr.. Beier left his room
and the house.
As soon as his absence was discovered
the matter was reported to tho police
and search was made far and wide by
Mr. Beier's friends.
Mr.. Beier Is As years old; about five
feet inches In height. and heavily built.
He was dressed, when he left the house.
In a gray suit OF clothes, with blue
chinchilla overcoat, and wore a black
Fedora hat, with a rather wfde brim. lie
had s. in his possession when he LETT
home. He was recognized on Broad and
Cary streets by friends on Friday morn
ing, but all attempts to locate him nave
proved futile.
Mr. Beier appears 10 have entirely
avoided the places with which he was
familiar since his disappearance. Owing
TO his affiiction, he II not able to articu-
late clearly, and can scarcely make him
self understood. even to those who are
constantly with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
THE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
Meeting of the Executive Committee
10 10 Held on Friday Next.

meeting OF the Executive Committee
Of the Virginia State Bar Association has
been called by its chairman, Mr.. Jackson
Guy. to take place in this city on the
18th instant.
II IS the duty of this committee 70
select some lawyer OF prominence, not
resident OF this State. to make an adj
dress before the association at Its next
annual meeting upon some subject OF MS
own selection; and the committee Is also
required TO select not more than hVe
members OF the association to prepare
and read papers at the next annual meet
ing upon subjects 10 be chosen by them
or suggested by the committee. The com
nittee IL also charged with the duty
of selecting a place for the next annual
meeting, and all necessary arrangements
for that event are TO be made under us
supervision.
The eighth annual meeting was held
last July at the Hygela Hotel, Old Point
Comfort. Va, and was attended by lbz
members Of the association, together
with members OF their families and many
OF their friends. IL has been customary
10 alternate between the seashore ana
the mountains, and the next meeting WIZ
he held at some popular resort IN the
Alleghanies. Every alternate meeting
has heretofore been held at the White
Sulphur Springs. IN West Virginia put
this famous resort now has formidable
competitor in the Hot Springs or virginia.
II Is understood that the managers OF
these resorts have both offered induce
ments 70 secure the patronage or the
association. and II is not doubted that the
selection will fall upon one or the other
OF them.
The association has issued nine volumes
of its reports, and the last, which con-
tains the proceedings Of the eighth an
nual meeting. is adorned by several pho
tographs and is rendered interesting and
valuable by the splendid addresses with
which II is filed. This publication mas
received many compliments, and we ars
permitted to make an extract from
letter recently written on this SUBJECT
by Hon. James II. hatheny' secretary
and treasurer OF the Illinois State Bar
Association. in which he says: IT have
received the proceedings of your eightn
annual meeting 1t was the
brightest report that has come TO me
since I have been secretary OF the llli-
nois Association, the address or Judge
Rose, In particular, being one OF the
richest things I have read In the line
of legal literature" The Executive Com
n,ittee consists OF Messrs. Jackson Guy
(chairman), OF this city; John G. VIII
Iiams. Esq, Of Orange Courthouse; Hon.
William A. Lntlat Jr, secAetarN OF
Fredericksburg: w. d. McIlwaine, ESD,
of Petersburg; Judge George l.. Christian,
of this city and Captain Thomas ID. Ran
son. of stanton, all Of whom have signi-
fed their intention to be present. The
president, Hon.. William Writ Henry OF
this. city, and the secretary and trea-
surer. Mr.. Eugene c. Massie, VIII also
attend the meeting OF the committee, as
is customary.
The association now has on It's rolls 40
active and 80 honorary members. This
number is likely 10 be largely increased
before the next annual meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
BERRYNILLE.
Bank Officers Eiected-A Mario"
Escnpc-Driefs.

Escape-Driefs.
BFE oYVLLE. VA, January s-CSpe-
cial)-.Ar. ]. w. Lloyd died at his resi-
dence. m this county. this week; aged es
wars His death was the result of para
lvsis. with which he was stricken about
a month ago He served CALAMITY as
Confederate soldier and was member
Of the famous Stonewall Brigade.
The Bank Of Clarke County mas ue-
clared a seml-annual dividend OF per
cent, and the Same was placed TO the
credit of the stockholders on January %.
The regular annual meeting Of tho stock
holders OF the bank was held on Thurs
day. I'm the directors room. at the bank
Ouite a large majority OF the stock was
represented either In person or by proxy
The report OF the Board OF Directors
was presented 10 the meeting by Mr. A.
Moore. Jr., president. The report SHOWS
the affairs OF the bank to be In flourish
ing condition, and was very satisfactory
I'm every way. The following were elect
ed directors Of the bank for the ensuing
year: 4. Moore, Jr., J. II. Barnett
Thomas D. Cold Daniel T. Wood Nj L.
Jones, MaIshall Mccormick, and John
y. Nell. At a meeting Of the Board OF
directors. held Immediately after the adj
iournment of the stockholders meeting
Mr.. A. Moore, Jr., was unanimously
chosen president Of the bank for the en-
suing year.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Colonel U. L. Boyce had narrow es-
cane from being killed at the Norfolk
and western depot. in Berryvllle. Tues
day night. In attempting to board the
south-bound passenger train, due here
at els. he missed his footing. and, after
having been dragged some distance. was
thrown between the cars. with both legs
across the track. Fortunately the en-
gineer happened, In looking out OF the
cab-window, 10 see Colonel Boyce's pre-
carious situation, and. putting on the air
brakes. succeeded in stopping the train,
when the wheels OF the car were almost
upon him.
Charming Carroll, the young man who
in October last shot and killed Robert
Tapscott. q clerk i'm the store Of Peter
McJohnson, at Powers. in this county,
was arrested and brought before Justice
Joseph II. Hardesty on Friday. The
Justice, after hearing the evidence in
the case. sent Carroll on for the action
Of the grand jury, and admitted him 10
bail.
PERSONAL.
Rev Edward Watt paid a flying visit
to washington this week.
Hon. Marshall Mccormick has been IN
| New York all week on business.
Mr.. Philip Aflick, Of Washington, spent
several days this week with his parents
| here.
Mr.. Edwin Lee has returned 70 college,
/ in Baltimore.
Miss May Wall is visiting friends in
| Washington.
Mr.. Joseph Thompson left this week
! for Durham, n. c., having accepted po-
| stion with a leading tobacconist there.
Mr.. II. c. Hopewerl, OF Chillicothe. o.,
IS visiting Mr.. w. =. Claggett. at
"Sprineheld."
Misses Thomas. Of Adamtown. Md,
visited Miss Burnie Crown this week.
Mr.. Douglas Page is visiting friends in
Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Progressive Euchre Party.

Misses Emma and Jessie McDauchlin
gave to their friends on Friday evening
very pleasant progressive euchre party
Those present were Misses May Holmes
sallle Cunningham, Marie Curtis. Laura
Dobbins, Maria Kellam, Emma, Mary
and Jessie McLauchlan; Messrs. Harry
N,on. Minetree Folkes, Joe Faherty,
Elijah Baker, Dudley Whitehead. i. w.
Allen. Guy Cherry. DR.. and Mrs. II. v.
Dosoortes Miss Sallie Cunningham and
Mr.. Harry Moon were the fortunate ones,
winning the first prizes. Miss Curtis and
Mr. Folkes receiving the BOBBY prizes.
After the game a delightful collation. was
served. Misses Whitehead and McLauch-
Ian presiding at the punch bowl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

The bill itself is printed in good style
and form. on thick, pink paper, and
hears evidence Of clerkly finish. or
course me presentation Of the bill ma
turallv supposes a contract, and right
here is the mystery. Who applied 10
this mental healer for his-or her-ser-
vices? / did not. is mental healing
fluid. or vapor; pills, powders, or plasters
Overdue six months, and no ARRANGEMENT
made for the payment! shuuuer 10
think what direct consequences might
~. - been wrought 10 me by
this generous creditor, If Of malign
Sisnosition. Six months waiting for its
iust dues Of mental healing from a news
writer speaks well for the profession; IL
does indeed. And ] wonder II my lame
for financial protity had gone so far
that this healer" knew his debt was
good? Perhaps, though, 1t may be that
they work only upon safe lines, ana I'M
press the weakest point! This meiital
healing must be a good tnlng-Detter IMAM
Christian science, and cheaper. once
knew a woman-but, as klphng says
that's another story"
One dollar and a half for three months
treatment. with the patient 5JO miles
away Is reasonable-very. l dont De-
ueve DR.. Mcclure would do 1t.
em irving to recall-alas! Vainiy-any
unusual leu desprits Of thought or brli-
liant inspirations given me by this men'ai
doctor In those fateful three months.
THEY CAME BACK.
A,vbov if remember, the editorial
fraternity didn't seem 10 recognize at
That time that / was under special
course of mental surgery, with my BRAN
effusions fresh from the fountain-head OF
eeniusl No. My sonnets and ronde!s ana
rhymes came back just the same. nave
for a long while been conscious that some
thing like this mental healing business
would be n good thing for my friends
There are several for whom ! shall order
tboroueh treatment, and just as soon as
the desired effect is noticed will pay the
whole bill-gladly. one Of my "resoiu-
lions" for this happy New Year Is TO
diagnose each case separately and send
II right on.
The year 1897 came in on time. Of course
The twelve days ending January eth, tnat
have long been thought 10 prognosticate
the weather of the twelve months during
the following year were. for the most
part, clear and bracing. Sunday and Mon
day last II raned. which would give us a
dry spring and summer and wet au-
tumn.
ms hlnu VI diiuaiiaS VIC h"' A"eHti
reverse. but by old-time. country people
il is thought to be generally reliable.
This belief Of foretellins the weather was
probably brought here from Germany.
An old dame. who came from the Fa-
therland, and settled beyond Ennis
mountain. near Batesville. used to make
her almanac on the back OF the kitchen
door with chalk. There were twelve
large squares, sub-divided into four parts.
and these into seven spaces. Even cloudy