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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08
A R G. AIN S f.

One case of Mems All Wool Fleeced Backed
Camels' Hair Undershirts and Drawers.
Price 81. Cur price SOC. We only use the
word Bargain" when We can show an article
worth about double the price asked. So
many merchants advertise every article bar
gain. If we wish to divert the trade from
purchasing in Washington city we must use
words clothed in the dress Of truthfulness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford Ruddell's, Ill, suffered for
eight years from dyspepsia and chronic cou-
sipation and WAS finally cured by using De-
Wits Little Ea,ly issrs the famous little
pills for all stomach and liver troubles
charles G. L-nnon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08
DRY GOODS. DRY GOODS.
@ UR LINE n ST 0CK
Is Very Complete and Values are Excellent

72-inch cream damask all linen, soc.
In rs damasks have large range of extra Values both
as to patterns and qualities and goods ST. At least
dozen different patterns very choice design and quality
g Napkins at ST. sI.25, $3.50, s1.5o and 81.
"a Napkins at from 81 to S.
Fr1nged Dolies at 75c 81, $1.25, $3.50 and 81.
After rePeishng your linen closet you may need some
housefunlshngs Towels large variety all bought the
from $3.50 to Sc per dozen.
Our o8c white spreads still the best values obainable
An excellent line of bed wear Real wool Blankets 1914
$3.50; 114 81 1874 S. Fine line of comtortabes with
choice Saline coverings and filled with clean cotton special
value in Eiderdown quilts at S..
Don't fail to inspect cloak stock The values we offer
in jackets and capes have brought in large sales
you dress are still selling all wool goods at old
prices as long as stock lasts.
Our 49c and soc Serges values that will soon be thing
Of the past Splendid assortment of pads and fancy dress
goods.
fine assortment of silks Fancy plaid silks Roman stripes
in silks handsome brocade sans satin Duchess cooed and
black tafeta silks
If you need jacket cape our stock will be found very
full of values that you will find it difficult to duplicate
special in Underwear. dozen Mems Wool Camels
Hair Shirts, sizes SO a. Were considered bargain
75c put out to close the lot soc each.
Our large trade Rugs and Carpets this
dence of the excellent values have offered and stock is
still in first class shape Some specially attractive things in
the Mating stock that have proved good sellers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

.,ruy8 rIoBABILlTIEs.-For this
y - n,Tt : c.ondy and slightly warmer
';.. .5.- Tonight and Thursday; southerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08
LOCAL MATTERS.

.;.cs tomorrow at 7:24 and sets at
sIu 1iob water at 7:49 a. m. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

Small pill, safe pill, best pill DeWites
Little Early Risers cure biliousness, constlpa'
ton. sick headache Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va. was
fripbtfully burned on the face and neck. Pain
was instantly relieved by DeWitts Witch
Hszsl Salve, which healed the injury without
leaving scar. 1t is the famous pile remsdy.
Charlns G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08
Xmas Backing Cases.

Every man shopll own complete Shoe
Backing Outfit. 1t is both convenient and
economical. Make excellent Xmas gifts.
We offer strongly mado Wooden Backing
Cases, covered with fine carpet, with foot
rest, ETC., ana complete with good shoe brush,
dauber, box and blsckirg, at tic low price OF
$1.39 Complete.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

All new goods now opening for the great
Christmas trade. Ladies' Hosiery, Ladies'
Warm Underwear, Ladies' handkerchief,
Mems Neckwear Shirts, Collars and Cuffs in
large variety of new patterns. Children's
Warm Underwear for cold, raw weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

THE PENSION BILL.-The sub com,
mittee on pensions of the House COM
mittee on appropriations agreed upon
the pension appropriation bill yester-
day and will report to the full commit
tee to day. The bill carries toial OF
S141, 21S, $50. 1t gives $40, 900 for
the payment OF pensions proper, these
figures being Identical with the esti
mates submitted by the Secretary of the
Interior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

v1vE RoXEs CHOICE LEMONS Just re-
H caiYed by - VI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

The North American Review for De
cember has been received from its pub.
fishers in New York. It's contents are
Why Homicide has Increased in the
United States, by Professor Lombroso;
Psychology of Golf, by DR.. Louis Rob
inson; The Census of 1900, by Robert
P. Porter; Edmund Burke and His
Abiding Influence, by j. O'Conner Pow
er; Fog lands Absorption of Egypt, by
Frederick G. Penfeld, late o. S. agent
in Egypt; The Dream of Navigators,
by Capt. a. S. Crowninshield, U. S. Nj
Teunyson in the Isle of Wight, by vii,
liam H. Rideing; The Engineer and
His War Engine, by Prof. r. II. Thurs
ton; Officers in the French Army, by
Albert H. Vandam; The National Gov
eminent and the Public Health, by
Drs. Girdner. Doty, and Drake; The
Legality of Progressive Taxation, by
Max West; How to Reform Our t'lnan
cial System, by G. B. Farwell; and Ad-
vantages of Hawaiian Annexation, by
A, G.. James.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-08

Questions for grain remain unchanged
with light offerings Country Produce is also
quiet with little doing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
80, 900 YARDS EMBROIDERIEs.

will demonstrate this stores
goodness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
A ContortiOnist's Trick.

ROANOKE VA. August 3.-(Special.)-
On June 2lst a man. who claimed that
his name is w. A. Raymond, fell at the
Union Depot. in this city. and il was
thought was severely injured. He had
been here for four weeks. and claimed to
be a member OF the Government Secret
Service Bureau. He was taken to Hotel
Roanoke, where Drs. Fry and Gale,
railroad surgeons. were called. and pro-
nounced his injuries to be a fracture OF
the hip. Trained nurses were employed,
and every effort was made TO alleviate
his sufferings. For three weeks he lay
helpless with his hip in spints and dis
played a powerful fortitude for suffer-
ing. His actions prior to his fall were
noted by several parties. and they at
once set on foot an investigation, which
resulted In the matter being placed in
the hands OF Detective Baldwin He
found that the mans name was not
Raymond. but w. A. Rippey. and that
he had had a similar accident to happen
him In Indiana on the Big Four railroad.
which he compromised by receiving 81 200
damages. 1t now transplres that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04

THE COHEN CO
CANDIDATES FOR ARCHBISHOP.
Bishop keanc and the New Orleans
Nacancy.


Nacancy.
Special Dispatch to the st. Louis Globe
Democrat)
BALTIMORE, MD, July A.-rhe three
names selected by the bishops Of the
province Of New Orleans. from which one
will be named as successor to Most Rev
Francis Janssens, the late Archbishop OF
New Orleans, have been sent TO Rome
The prelates whose names have been Sc
lected are Archbishop John j. heane'
former rector Of the Catholic University
now bishop assistant TO the pontlhclal
throne member Of the Congregation or
studies and Canon Of st. John Lateran
at Rome Bishop Camillus +. Macs Oh
Covington. Ky. and Bishop ThOmas
Hestin. Of Natchez, Miss
Archbishop Keane would undoubtedly
secure the appointment but for the oppo-
sition Of Mgr. Joseph Schroeder, PROBES
sor of Dogmatlc Theology at the Cathohc
University. and the recognized leader OF
tho conservative element Mgr. Schroeder
ts now in Rome, where he has many
friends nj the Vatican. Shortly before
sailing for Rome he said that ne would
not favor the appointment OF Archbishop
Keane TO the vacant archbishoDrlc Oil
the contrary. he stated. he might 1eel
himself compelled to oppose the appoint
ment of Archbishop Keane, VINO has beeh
prominently spoken Of as Archbishop
Tanssens's successor since the death OF
,bot prelate. Should Mgr. Schroeder en-
Ter any formal protest to the appointment
90 Archbishop Keane, it is thought he
u,iu favor the selection of Bishop Macs,
who Is a native Of Belgium
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
HER CREW AT BOSTON.
British Steamer Fuertor Abandoned
I'm n sinking Condition.

BOSTON, August 3.-The British steam
er Sycamore arrived from Liverpool to-
day with the entire crew of twenty-one
men of the British tramp steamer Fuer-
tor. which was abandoned on July 9th,
in a sinking condition, latitude so degrees
50 minutes north. and longitude 80 de-
grees west. The Puertor was in COM
mand Of Captain j. d. jenkins, and
sailed from West Bay, n. s.. June sd,
with cargo of coal for Barry, Wales.
On July 18th she ran into an iceberg. and
was forced to put into st. Johns for re-
pairs.
on July 25th a strong southerly gale
sprang up. and the ship soon sprang
aleak. The water gained gradually. but
the crew remained on board until 80
o'clock on the morning of the 9th, when,
fearing the steamer might founder at
any minutes, four boats were lowered.
fire was started on the deck of the
steamer TO attract the attention of any
passing vessel, and soon the Fuertor was
in flames The crew then put of in the
boats, which were kept near the steamer
for forty eight hours. when the Saga
more sighted them and took the crew on
board. The Fuertor was built in 1889 at
Stockholm. and was owned by j. Holmes
& Sons. OF London. She was formerly
the Lyndale. She was of l,i0i tons net.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
The Senatorial and House Conven'
tions-PersonuI Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, August
.S.-(Special)-A convention 10 nominate
a senator for this district viii be held
at Stanardsville, Greene county, on Tues
day, September 9TH.
The convention 10 nominate two candi-
dates for the House of Delegates VIII be
held in Charlottesville on Thursday
September 9Th.
The county will hold its primaries TO
elect delegates 10 both Of these con-
ventions on Saturday, September 4th, at
o'clock.
The city Of Charlottesville has not yet
fixed the time for holding its primaries
Greene county holds its primaries on
Saturday, August 18th.
Mr.. j. Il. Mcdonald, who, with his
family, has been spending the heated
term with Mr.. James T. Woods, re-
ceived a telegram last night announcing
the death Of his father, at Pappins-
vile, Mo.
The annual examination of applicants
for positions as teachers in the public
schools Of the county is being held at
Midway School-buiiding to-day, conduct
ed by Mr. Isaac II. Barksdale, County
Superintendent of Schools. There is an
unusually large number of applicants
fifty-five.
John Barbour (colored) was indicted
by the grand jury yesterday for the
murder Of David Barbour. near Green
wood, on the night of the 26th of July.
Mr.. II. Clay Marchant, superintendent
Of the Charlottesville woollen-mills, is
quite sick at his home, near the city.
Mr.. Andrew NJ. BrecIine left this af-
ternoon for Virginia Beach, to attend
the annual meeting Of the Virginia Book
Sellers Association.
Miss f. Carrie Sweet, instructor in
Elocution and Physical Culture at the
Albemarle College for Young Ladies, left
to-day for Stephensville, n. Y, where
she will visit friends.
Mr. c. b. Mckenzie left to-day for
Philadelphia, TO attend the national
meet of the League Of American Wheel
men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
WILLIAMSBURG
A Residence soId-Pcrsonni M" "e"-
erai Notes Of Interest.


WILLIAMSBURG, VA. August o.
,special. 1.-THE beautiful residences anO
large lot adjoining, belonging 10 MI
Iobn Dahn. fronting the courthouse
groom. was sold yesterday privately ps
Mr.. Dahn to MIR. Edward Warourton' %
James City, for s3,5Oo-a consideraDie po'
tion Of which will be cash. Mr.. Warpur-
TON with his Children, Will move III
shortly. rho,,as
Mrs. wilcox. the wife of Hon. Ihomas
II. Wilcox. OF Norfolk, was mere
day to visit her father, Rev. l. NJ Am
bier. h,or Mic.
Mrs. Ro. J. wilkins and daughter, M,ss
Sadie. are just back from VisiI W ie'"'
tives in Petersburg. o,d
Mrs. Cornelia Sweeney. with her grand
daughter, Miss Garnet Sweeney. left last
evening for Newport News and Norlolk.
rev. G. p. Williamson and wife, IRON
Atlanta who have been spending a pot
tion of the summer here with Mt. II
Iiamson's sister, Mrs. Harrison ielt .nls
,norning. ACCOMPANIED by their son, Mr
Clarence Williamson, for Bowling Green
Car. zine. They expect to remain theie
until cool weather
Miss Mamie Fletcher. from Richmond
is at Locust Grove" the old spencer
homestead. near here, visiting her father
MIR. ]. II. Fletcher, well known citizen
Of the county.
Colonel c. II. Bovee. Of Coldwater
Mich. general excursion agent OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio will arrive her.
Tomorrow evening with large party OF
bome-seekers. They will be driven to tht
Kings Mill Col/y to look over that
growing town.
DIR. j. w. Rawlins. who came here IRON
Washington several years ago ana To-
Gated in our town, has just returned from
a delightful visit TO his old home, Phila-
delphia, and Cape May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04

pn,ladelphia Times)

tfNllduelDhi~ 4N"|
The solomon Islands are a group IN
the Melanesian archipelago to the north
east of Australia. lying between New
Guinea and New Hebrides. Those near
est New Guinea arc German and the
others are English and the act or AN
nexation" reported in the dispatches Is
merely the formal Incorporation OF one
or two Of the smaller Islands In the
British colonial system. IL can interest
no other Power except Germany. that
holds the northern Islands In the group
or perhaps, France, that holds the
groups 10 the southeast. but their respec-
tive spheres OF influence seem 10 De
fairly well defined. All OF these ISLANDS
are far beyond the limit OF the western
Hemisphere. so that II IS not necessary
for us TO be excited about H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
BY Pollard g. Bagby,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
4 OF
ONE THIRD INTEREST IN AND TO
No. 500 NORTH TWENTY-FIVE
STREET

BY virtue OF a deed of trust from
joseph J. Hart and wife, dated March 49,
1897 duly recorded IN Richmond Chance
~ Court, Deadlock 100 b, page 102. | Will
sell by auction. on the premises. on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1897,
at o'clock p. NJ. one undivided one
third interest, subject to a life estate.
in and TO the TWO-STORY BRICK
AND FRAME DWELLING No. 509 on
the east line of Twenty-ffth street be-
tween Clay and Leigh streets. Lot 40xl30
to alley.
TERMS: Enough IN cash TO pay cost or
sale. a note for $3.50 with interest from
23d instant; the residue a. 1 and years,
credit payments TO be evidenced by notes.
with interest added. and secured by trust
deed. III. II. POLLARD JR.
~ - Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
In THE OLD BURG.
DEATH or A MucB-pELovEn
LADY.
A CoIsrcd Preacher ON the ""'
Crimc--lIc Does Not M'hcc
,.r.-py.in words 10 His Race
other Mention.

rprnrpIcKsDuRG. VA, August b.
,s,,c,o,,-Nrs. s. J. Quinn, whose 'e'
rlbe Incident by burning was repo''''
IN the Dispatch. died at her nome az -,
sar.v hour this morning. Inc dea' -.
80. ,oos communicate OF the bap''s'
-, and an earnest worker III 'S
sa,so no death that has occurred "''
for wears has occasionod more p'ol'''
sorrow among all classes. Mrs' Q''"~
,oayes 70 mourn their irreparaDie loss :"
husband and six children es,o,
pew ! r.. Brown. pastor OF the oni'o'
,a,,,s, church .(colored), preacheu
memorable sermon 10 his consres @.'o '''
here sunday. taking for his text ~
,,,overbs 'Thc Way Of the 1ranse'
cor ,s Hard" In forcible language ~
,oid NJ the usual crime" ana aiio"s
other things said: I'll,
-, 49,, k,ovv whether all of you WIZ
he in fun sympathy with me- put "i'''"t
Won do or not, feel IL my duty u Sp'''
ont on this subject. 1t IS my guy ~
Ss,hor 10 my children. my duty 10 n's
go and as n citizen 20 condemn suOi,
,nfamous crimes against virtue -
.ahraiitv II Ia my opinion that iuleheS
a. The cause Of so much mlschiel. an1
that many who might ma eihp,VS M, -
ore not willing TO Work. An iu i' 49,
A. the DEVILS workshop. 1he DeE" So,
,be work. furnishes the tools WIN wiz ~
10 work. and then pays the wages ",I,S
IS death a continuation OF MS
Mn cause the alienation OF irlehds oi
both races. and possibly pring Oh SUN a
a calamity as civil war May uou
60, snch calamity. and may the day
never come when a powerful race mum
herring G0OOO. 900. find 1t necessary 10 raise
sbeir hand against a weak and heipless
race numbering only about S.0OVo. Inc
xvav many of the low and brutal meihOelS
~ our race are acting has given rise W
a serious question i'm the minds OF many
as 10 whether thirty years OF freedom
and twenty-five years Of educatonal
privileges have been a benefit TO the
masses Of our race"
The entire congregation were IN sym
pathy with the preacher. ana the OF
ficers of the church gathered around the
pastor. congratulating him and assuring
him OF their hearty approval OF what
had been said. Browns effort has peeh
the cause of much talk among the col
ored people, and they are unahlihous ~
their condemnation of the usual crime
At a meeting Of the Baptist sunday
school after last Sundays services quite
81 sum was raised to repair the schooi-
room.
Judge Thomas n. Welch, OF Caroiine'
has written the Hon. j. Horace Lacy the
following letter which will be supple
mented at a later date by a more Voiu-
minous story
"Welch, Va, July 3lst.
'1Hon. J. Horace Lacy:
Dear Sir.-I had nearly completed
statement as to the Hampton ROADS
matter when your letter was written 10
me. The night you spent with Mr.. Hunt
or I spent with Mr.. stephens AFTER
wards 1 spent several days with MT
Hunter. Both Messrs. Stephens and Hunt
or told me substantially what you as
sert. Your irlehu.
THOMAS n. WEIGH"
Rev. II. NJ. j. Martin has gone 10
Lexington to fiji DIR. McBride's pulpit Tor
three weeks while the latter is taking a
vacation in Europe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
Richmond Excursionists Tied Up.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, August B.
Especial -Three hundred excursionlsts
from Richmond are tied up in this city
because Of freight wreck at Morrison s.
a station about seven miles out on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. A part
of a trestle gave away as an outbound
freight was passing, and as result
seven cars are piled up in heap. The
Richmond excursionists left that city at
o'clock this morning, arriving at Old
Point Comfort at about IL o'clock. They
started on their return trip at p. NJ,
but when this city was reached their
train came to a stop. and they were in
formed that there was no possibility OF
their leaving before midnight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
po,,ficiau I'm Trouble.

HENDERSON, n. c.. August 5'-.Spe-
c,al1-Dr. John X. Moss. hepupi'.'s'
chairman OF the Board OF comihlss'o''.o
OF Vance county, was bounu osei ,,O
court in bond OF soOo chaIeeu 49,.
offering TO take bride 10 iSsue ~. al
licenses. TIE preliminary trial lasted all
dav and AT times was very exciting.
NO licenses were issued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
rourth-Ciass Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. August S.-Tho follow
inc fourth-class postmasters were APP
pointed to-day
ylrginia-Lee Mont, +. N. Lewis;
Rapps Mil. W. NJ Ackerly
North Carolina-Big Ridge, Il. M.
Hooper; Busky Fork. A. l.. Bradsher;
Gibsonville. j. n. Roney; Marlville, j..
]. Lucas; Cheeks. NJ. o. Lowdermiik;
Roaring River, j. II. Foote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
high CONSTABLE'S SALE.

l will sell at public auction, on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST t. 1897,
at II o'clock 4. NJ. az Chamber OF Com
merce. Room %. the following PROPER
TY to satisfy distress warrant I'm my
hands i'm favor Of Chamber Of Commerce
vs.. T.. Beverly Slater:
/ Office Desk,
1 Revolving Chair:
4 Cane-Seat Chairs;
l Carpet.
l Bookcase:
/ WaSte-Basketj
! DroDlight.
TERMS: Cash: T.. c. GARRISON.
au High Constable City Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
n.,,roaa rnx Rcduccd.

RALEIGH. N. C.. August S.--.spe-
o,a,S-Tbe Railway Commission reduces
the tax valuation per mile of the ios-
, Il'S railways s5oo: Georgia, Caro-
lima and Northern Western. North caro-.
H. between Round Knob and Pant
Rock. and the Atlanta and Charlotte .'.,.
Air Line. thus making the valuations
respectlyely 5000. $500, and sn,Soo per
mile
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04

man was not injured at all. put Wa a.. |"
contortio1ist. and had the powe. ~ ,hs
locating his hip at Will maxins ne
bones creak together as though tney Wiz MIR
fractured When conirohteo 49,
the fact that his game o.
known as well as his past history ~
confessed to being an imposter' nc va
threatened with arrest but inc ohi.'a's
reconsidered the matter, anu ne w.
allowed TO depart in peace. Inc ma -
was hushed up. and an eiio,t , o.,
quiet 1t, but In some way IL ie'n ,s,,. o..
Rppey left on Sunday, presumably A0
Indiana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
ASHLAND.
The Fire ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tor
Teachers' Licenses.

ASHLAND. VA, August 3.-(Spe-
ciaI)-The Council of Ashland tonight
at its regular monthly meeting, elected
T. b. Trevillian Chief Engineer OF the
Fire Department. and Messrs. Nat. Ian
caster. w. b. Walton, Lorenzo Lain
and Professor L. Il. Blackwell, IRE
wardens.
Superintendent OF Schools w. IL.
Campbell. examiner, to-day examined
nineteen applicants for teachers certih-
Gates for the white free schools. The
examination papers were far above the
average.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
A HANDKERCHIEF DAY.
HOUSEWARES

alone every year. A touch Of few:
25c. Imitation Cut-Glass Fruit Bowls for
Sc each.
Tin-Top Jelly Tumblers. 1c. each.
Mason's Fruit Jars, half-gallon size, 4c.
each.
Quick-Grind Conee-Mills, with iron
hopper that were 25c.. for l2c. each.
1000 feet OF Garden Hose to close &c.
a foot.
so and 75c. Massachusetts, for 15c.
choice.
Domestic Securing Soap, &c. a bar.
25c. cans of Enamel Paint, all colors,
for &C.
Fancy oak Easels that were S1.2j, to
close, &c each.
The famous One-Minute and Paris Cof-
fee-Pots that were upwards Of N.5O,
to close SOC. choice.
were upwards of 40c., TO close lSc.
choice.
100 Gas-Stoves that were 25c., TO close,
&c. each.
Fancy Decorated Plates that were %
and 35c., TO close l0c. choice.
Fancy China Cream Pitchers, &c. each.
Sl2 Toilet Sets, including slop-jars to
close $4S9.
CLOSING SALE OF SCREEN DOORS.
100 Screen Doors that were 75c., 10
close. 35c. each.
Fancy Screen Doors, that were sl.Zo to
close 75c. each.
zoe. Screen Windows for 25c. each.
2Jc Screen Windows for lOc. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
Cruiser for Naval Militia.

WASHINGTON. August S.-Orders
have been sent 10 the commander OF the
cruiser Montgomery to take the Louis
lana naval militia aboard on the 10Th
for n sea-drill. She was to have come
north Immediately, but will now remain
on the Florida station until relieved by
the Helena. The militia Will board the
MONTGOMERY at Ship Island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
PRESENTED WITH A CANE.
Greensboro Honors a Retiring on
cer--The Speakers.

GREENSBORO. n. c.. August 3.-tSpe-
cial.) "A reception was rendered Mr.. h.
w. Cobb, the retiring president Of the
Industrial and immigration Association,
last night by the association. Mr.. II. w.
Cobb has been a remarkably efficient OFF,
Ger, and an immense amount Of good has
been done for Greensboro through mis-
influence On behalf Of the association.
Judge Robert w. Douglas presented Mr.
"H'aA with = handsome go.d-headed cane.