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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
HANiPDEN-sIDNEY.
Literary Societies Forfunate-Pro-
grnmme for the 22d.

Literary sOcictteH IoTtuh"ht-ti ~
gramme for the 22d.
HAAIPDEN-SIDNEY, VA, February
15.-(Special.) THE literary societies Of
the college have been fortunate in Sc
curing Professor +. II. Smith. of the
University, as their orator for the next
commencement, and his address is looked
forward to with pleasure.
Professor Smith has been prominently
connected with the college for many
years. through his students. The earliest
OF these was the late Professor Il. Il.
Holiday, who held the Chair OF Physi-
cal Science from 1855 till his lamented
death. In 1891. and always regarded his
University preceptor with the highest
honor The incumbent Of the chair Dr.
j. II. c. Bagby. is also one OF Profess
sor Smiths men, and one Of the Uni
versity's most distinguished graduates
A. NJ, c. e., and Phi. D.-and by his
accurate and broad culture, coupled with
a forceful and incisive method OF in
struction, is earning a splendid reputa-
ton.
The Glee Club of the college, aided by
the musical talent of the seminary and
the community, win give concert next
Saturday night Tor the benefit or the
Young Mems Christian Association.
The 22d instant will be observed as
college holiday. In the afternoon OF
that day Mr.. w. +. Bull, Instructor IN
physical culture, and his class Will give
a gynnastic exhibition I'm the Memorial
chapel. and at night the intermediate
celebration of the literary societies will
be held, at which orations by members
Of the senior and junior classes will be
delivered. a number OF young ladies
from Richmond and other places are eX-
pected to be present
Ii is reported that Rev. A. X. Poole,
of Concord n. c., a recent student OF
the Union Theological Seminary. and
member OF Concord Presbytery. under
appointment as a missionary TO China,
has. abandoned the Protestant faith, with
a view of uniting with the Catholic
Church.
The Homiletical Society Of the Union
Theological Seminary at its last meeting
had for its subject OF discussion. "Bap-
tism-Sprinkllng VS.. Immersion" which
was debated with much ability on both
sides The chief speakers were: Mr. w.
A w. GiIlon, OF Concord, ~. c., and Mr..
III. w. Smith, Of Greensboro. n. c., each
of whom made a fine speech and ac-
Quilted himself with much credit The
decision of the judges as TO the weight of
argument in discussion was in behalf OF
immersion.
The following sentence, from a distin-
guished author. may catch the eye OF
some stray reader, and set him a-think-
ing. IAN artisan. or an artist or a
writer, who does not do his best is not
only an inferior workman. but bad
man. "-"Muirhead's Elements OF Ethics"
II Is true as Gospel. but how few realize
and live up TO its truth
Professor Walter Blair and family ex-
pect to leave here tomorrow for Rich
mond, en- route for New York. whence
they sail on Saturday for Southern Eu-
rope. They will be absent until next fall.
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THE LAST LETTER FROM HIM.
Telegram of Richmond Bar Associ"-
ton Acknowledged.

ton Acknowledged.
The Virginia Bar Association will take
action al its forthcoming meeting on the
death Of Hon. John Randolph Tucker,
a member Of the association. and will
adopt resolutions OF regret and condo
lence.
A meeting OF the Richmond Bar AS
ISOLATION has not yet been called, and
BIZ is unlikely that this body viii take
any action as an organization, though
many OF its members have announced
their intention OF attending the funeral
Mr. Roosevelt Page. yice-president OF the
Richmond Bar Association, has received
the following letter from Mr.. IL. ST.
George Tucker, acknowledging the mes
sage autographed 10 Mr.. tucker by the
association assembled in annual session.
d few days before his death;
Lexington, Va. February r. 1897.
Roosevelt. Page, Esq, Nice-P'resldent
Richmond Bar Association;
My Dear Slr,-I have Just read 10 my
father the beautiful message OF SYM
pathy Of your association. lie was visi-
bly, touched by il, and showed the
greatest appreciation OF It, and asked
me 10 express 10 you and the asSocla-
ton his grateful thanks for your thought
OF him al this time, to which l beg 10
add my own warm appreciation OF your
graceful and kindly action.
with feelings Of warm personal re-
gard, 1 am truly, your friend,
II. ST. GEORGE TUCKER.
There Is no change ia his condition
to-day"
Acknowledgement Charles j. Anderson
and Colonel Charles II. Winso, quarter
aIHIaF a
On the 2l5 train over the Chesapeake ana
Ohio route for Winchester, where
they Will represent Governor OFerrali
al the funeral which takes place al
o'clock this afternoon.
Dir. Fred. MOynihan. son OF the Well
known sculptor. also left yesterday 10
take cast Of Mr.. fuckers features.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Laid Up for Repairs.

NORFOLK, VA, February 15.-(Spe-
ciaL)-The torpedo-boat Cushing has ar
rived at this yard and she will be put
out OF commission tomorrow. The
Raleigh will be put into dock on the same
day, and as this will leave no place for
the Cushing. she will probably be hauled
out on the ways to receive such repairs
as are needed TO her bottom. She will
be here for several weeks. which Will
prelude any possibility OF her participat-
ing in the evolutions at Charleston.
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A. DOUBLE SUICIDE.
A Man and His Wife Found Drown
ed I'm the UoIston River.

BRISTOL, TENN, February 15.-(Spe-
cial)-A double suicide was revealed in
Hawkins county Tenn, by the finding Of
the bodies of Miller Ripley, aged %, and
missing since Saturday night, when it
appears that they burned the residence Of
Harry Sutherland, brother Of Mrs.
Ripley's. From her brothers home they
went TO the Holston river and drowned
themselves. A note found in Ripley's
coat-pocket requested that the two be
buried I'm the same coffin. and the re-
quest will be complied with.
The cause OF their act is supposed to
have been ill-feeling between Ripley and
the Sutherland family Ripley was high
Nv connected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Silks.

Glaze Taffetas. all the richest iridescent
effects. extra values, Is and Sc.
Printed Surahs, iridescent effects
choice patterns, 81 and N25.
Tafeta Silks. White ground. dainty pin
stripes. Sc.
Figured and Striped Taffetas. all the
newest colors and most exclusive pat
terms 75c., 81. N.25, $50, and S.75.
BrOcaded Moire Velour, in the newest
patterns, sl.50 yl75, and 81.
MORE Velour, extra values, 75c., 81, s1.25
and $40.
Black Brocade Franchise, newest and
most attractive patterns, 81, Sl.10. SIS,
and $3.50.
Black Satin Duchess. high lustre, every
quality, a splendid value, 81, 49, $50
sl.75. and &.
Black Peau de Sole, best weaves and
finishes. 81, H.15. Sl.25. $50, and 81.
Silk Grenadines, Black or White ground
with colored satin stripes. 81.
MORE Yelours, for evening and street
wear, $l.2j.
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conducting the meeting. but expects for
eign assistance next week.
A severe hail-storfn passed over THU
section yesterday morning about II
O'clock. For about twenty minutes the
hail fell in torrents.
In the County Court yesterday In the
case OF Hall VS.. Bowman. appealed from
Justices decision. the jury rendered
Judgment ia favor OF the plaintiff for 50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
In Memory of Professor Harris.

LYNCHBURG, VA. February 10
Especial. I'm the First Baptist church yes
terday afternoon special services were
held in memory of the late Professor Har-
ris After the singing of hymn, Rev.
+. p. Robinson, pastor Of Cabell-SIeet
Baptist church, made short address,
confined chiefly 10 what he knew OF Pro-
lessor Harris personally.
DIR Mcconnell followed Mr.. Robertson,
and said that when he was in Richmond
al the funeral services he felt all the time
that although the speeches were grand,
vet they seemed small in comparison TO
the great subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
WILLIAM E. BoIssEAU.
Death of This Prominent Citizen of
DnnViiIe.

DANVILLE, VA, February l5.-(spe-
ciaL)-Danyille has lost another promi-
nent citizen by death-another victim Of
pneumonia--captain William Il. Bois-
soau. Commissioner q the Revenue Of
tbs city. who died OF A. M. to-day
az hs home, on Grove street. A few
months ago Mr. Boisseau's daughter
died a fortnight ago Mrs. Boisseau's
brother, John IA. Cosby. died, and last
wednesday Mr.. Boisseau became III ana
never rallied.
William y. Boisseau was born In DIM
"iddie county, fifty-six years ago. lie
came 10 this city In 1858 and became
clerk Ia a store. afterwards engaging
IN mercantile business for himself
AZ the outbreak Of the war he promptly
Volunteered, but owing 70 pulmonary
~A-knass be was compelled TO renn-
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Grass Linens.
PAYING OFF.
The Norfolk and Western Road
Railway photographers.

ROANOKE, VA, February 15.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Norfolk and Western pay
car, after paying the employees OF the
road In the yards here this morning, left
for Hagerstown. where it will start in
this direction, paying as it goes, until
all the employees on the main line and
branches have received their monthly
wages.
Dan. Kelly manager of the Danville
team of tho new Virginia League, VINO
has been here for some days comforting
with Manager Mitchell, left to-day for
I.ynchburg TO meet Paul Hines, manager
Of the team of that city, and John Hay
den, manager of the Winston On. CO
team. Manager Mitchell says he has
signed all the members OF the Roanoke
team and pronounces the prospects OF
the league as very promising.
RAILWAY TELEGRAPHERS
Edward Davis and George b. Fried
rich grand division representatives OF
the Order OF Railroad Photographers, left
tonight for Knoxville, Tenn, after as
sisting Roanoke Division in electing offi-
GERS and delegates to the Grand Lodge,
which meets at Peoria, H., in May. The
officers elected were: c. T.. Layman,
CHIEF ana general CHAIRMAN, ana L. IL.
Landlord, secretary and treasurer. The
delegates were A. r. Hume, j. b. Burk
and c. b. Layman.
Hyram Tyree, whose back was broken
at Martinville, about month ago, by
being dragged In a trestle by an unruly
team. passed through here to-day, ac-
companied by w. /. owen, and his daugh-
ter. en- route TO the home of his brothers
at New Bedford, Ind He was carried
about on a stretcher, but seemed hope
full.
THE SOCIAL CLUBS.
Commonwealth s-Attorney Lyle has
served notice on the social clubs of this
city that he will ask the Hastings Court
TO revoke their charters at the May
term of the court. Most of them have
stopped business, although their charters
are on record. The list is as follows:
Magic City Club, Belmont Club, Eureka
Club, Roanoke Social Club, Arlington
Club, Piedmont Social Club, Home Club,
and Westmoreland Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
F,ucraIof Archibald Lyle.

LEXINGTON, February l5.-(Speciai)-
The funeral of Mr.. Archibald Lyle, bro
Their Of Professor D. c. Lyle Of Nc
Donough, Nd. took place to-day He was
inferred in the family burying-ground at
Timber Ridge. The deceased was a we'll
to-do and well-known farmer Of ROCK
bridge county, and was aged Ga years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Change of Richmond Steamers.

BALTIMORE MD. February l5.-
Especially THE steamer Virginia OF the
old Bay Line. will be withdrawn, from
the James-river route to Richmond this
week for a complete OVERLAPPING, Her
place will be taken by the steamboat
shnnecock. of New York. The SHINE
cock arrived to-day. She win go into
service Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16

The domestic canary Is from Ia o
inches long the spread Of the wings ~
dom exceeding 10 inches. The canary q
delicate bird. extremely subject to die
eases caused by chsils and drafts. and ~
dom lives more than eight years. thouGo
Instances have been known where cas-
ries have st5sined thA extreme sse g =
years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
WILLIAMSBURG.
College NOTES.-The Compete-To En-
terrain a Fraternity.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February H.
,s,eciaI)-At a meeting OF the Phoenix
y .,srarv Society, Of the college. held
T., the,r hall Saturday night, after
.horn contest. Mr.. John H. Parker, OF
portsmouth. was elected editor-in-chier
of the william and Mary College Montn-
,,.vosburx: A. L. q. Stevenson, OF Scott.
and G. III. Lambert. of Rockingham. were
anooInted TO appear before the faculty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Lava for a Monument at Hampso.

NEW YORK. February i5.-The Bftist
,roopship Captain Fritz, from Honoiaie
arrived last night She brings q npk'
block OF lava. Weighing seven and nav
tons, whieh 10 intended 70 be set In m
Hampton (va.) Cemetery as monuinsn
70 General Armstrong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
NEW YORK MONEY.
ITS PROPOSED INVESTMENT AT
VIRGINIA BEACH.
What Was Learned About IL in
PetersburR-Sad and Sudden Death.
Personal and General.

PETERSBURG, VA, February 10
(special.)-A number Of New York CAPT
talists and railroad officials passed
through this city from Norfolk last night
on their way back North The party
represented n large amount in capital,
and it is said their visit TO Virginia was
to look into the proposed development
of the Virginia Beach property, in which
they are largely interested. 1t was
given out last night that at a conference
Of these gentlemen, held at Virginia
Beach on Saturday it was determined
to make such desirable improvements Of
the property as 10 attract visitors from
all sections OF the Union. The narrow
gauge railroad running from Norfolk 10
the Beach is to be widened to the
standard gauge. The hotel is to be inn
proved, and a large sum is to be ex
pended TO make the Beach attractive.
The party consisted Of Messrs. John
Corsenton, comptroller of the New York
Central railroad. and secretary and trea
surer of the Norfolk and Virginia Beach
railroad; G. w. Bradley, general super
intendent OF the West Shore railroad;
w. Buchanan, superintendent OF motive
power Of the New York Central; Mr..
Pollock. auditor OF the New York Cen
trail; Theodore Butterield, general pas
senger agent OF the Rome, Watertown,
and Ogdensburg railroad; c. Il. Lambert,
general passenger agent Of the West
Shore railroad; George II. Daniels. gene
raj passenger agent of the New York
Central; and Messrs. Foster, Of New
York, and a. T. Leftwich and W. c. Sed-
don. of Baltimore.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A LADY.
Mrs. Elizabeth Aldridge, wife OF Mr..
Frederick Aldrdge, died very suddenly
on Sunday at her home, on Washington
street. She had been sick for several
days, but her condition was not such as
TO excite serious apprehension, She
was up Sunday morning, and conversed
cheerfully with her husband. A short
time afterwards. when he returned 20
her room, he was shocked to find her
dead, sitting in her chair Deceased was
a member of the West-End Baptist
church. a consistent Christian lady, and
greatly beloved by all who knew her.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIA-
TON.
The regular meeting of the Baptist Sun
day-School Association was held Sun
day afternoon at the First church. and
a crowded assemblage witnessed and en-
joyed the ceremonies. There was some
fine vocal music rendered by Mrs.
Charles F. Collier, of this city; Mr.. Had
don S. Watkins. of Richmond, and the
l.. S. b. S. Quartette, of this city. The
reports Of the several superintendent
show the following statistics:
II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
RuChings.

An old favorte bids again for popular
favor: our assortment Of Black and White
Ruchings will satisfy the most fastidious
Prices range from % 10 75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16

RAID ON CRAP-PLAYERS.
About 3 o'clock Sunday morning Lieu
tenant Chandler and other officers raided
an establishment on Gill street. and ar
rested twenty-five negro men who were
engaged IN the enticing game Of craps.
The appearance Of the police caused the
utmost connection among the players,
but they had no recourse except 10 sur
render and make the best OF the mat
ter. In the Mayors Court this morn
ing most Of the parties were fined 80
and costs. each.
Personal AND GENERAL.
Colonel James ID. Brady, who has been
quite sick for some days. is much bet
ter to-day.
Mr.. William Henry Mann went up 70
Church Roads to-day TO look after the
interests of Mr.. S. +. Epes In the depo-
sjtions in the congressional contested
election case; and Mr.. James p. Brady
went up TO Farmville 70 look after the
interests OF Mr.. Il. II. Thorp.
Some thirty-five or forty new converts
connected themselves with the High
street Methodist Episcopal church yes
terdav. They were baptized by Rev. II.
NJ Hone. These converts were brought
20 repentance by the preaching OF Rev.
w r. Holcombe. the boy Evangelist"
Mr.. Holcombe preached his last sermon
AZ High-Street church last night. He
Was disturbed during his discourse by
come talking In the congregation. and
~ naused from his theme TO administer
severa rebuke 10 the person guilty OF
4, His comments caused some excite
,,ant subsequently the party to whom
~ remarks were addressed called upon
ne Young preacher and apoiogized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Danask Cloths,
Muslin Underwear.


BY
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DECEMBER,
UNDER Law
COMMONWEALTH
LAWS OF VIRGINIA
COMPANY.
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A.
Secretary CHARLES c. WHITNEY
he In A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16

Wool Checks, in Blue. Brown, Black
Green, and Heliotrope, 5Oc.
SS-inch Fancy Mohair Suitings, zoe.
3S-inch All-Wool Checked Suitings, Toe.
4O-lnch Check SILK and Wool Suitings. 81.
Mixed Dlagonals, in all the fashionable
colors, a15.
Etamlnes, in Navy and Brown. s5c.
and 81
4S-inch Mozamblques, in all the fash
ionable shades. Sl2.
zS-inch Fancy Suitings. for tabernacle
suits, in all the fashionable shades. Sl.25.
Whip Cords. for tailor-made suits, all
the popular mixtures. $40.
Broadcloths, covert mixtures, all the
popular colorings, $50.
Grenadine Suit Patterns, new and
handsome effects, SIS suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Linens.

Our Linen Department Is brimfui OF
choice values In Table and Bed Linens.
6S-inch Scotch. Irish. and German DAM
ask, rs and Sc.
72-inch Scotch. Irish. and German DAM
asks. 81. sl.25. $50, and Sc.
Attractive values in SIS and "a Napkins.
81, si25, $50. 81. $780, and 50.
All-Linen Hemmed Huck Towels. extra
value, $50. 81. and $40.
All-rAnen Hems.itched Huck Towels,
$3.50. 50, 81. and Sc.
% 1-2xS6 Al-Linen Hemstitched Pillow
Cases, 81. si.e5 $50. and 81 pair.
q 1-2x76 All-Linen Hemstiiched Bolster
Cases, $3.50 and N-75.
i-2x2 s-t Hemstitched All Linen
Sheets. sL75. $3.50, s.. and $50 pair.
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Wash Goods.

Wash Goods.
New Lappets and Lawns, all new pat
terms y l-2c
Solid Lawns. for Innings. all the popular
shades, y 1-2c-
Imported DirnIties, the choicest patterns
and most dainty colorings, 25c.
Dotted Swisses and Dimity Dots, all
the popular evening shades, 25c.
French Organizes, only the newest and
choicest patterns and the most dainty
colOrings.
Lattice Grenadines, the seasons
novelty. new and choice patterns, 4Oc.
Scotch Lappets, handsome patterns, 4Oc.
Grass Linens.
Grass Linen Batiste, the proper weave
and the right color, l6 2-3, %, and S0c.
silk Striped and Plaid Grass Linens,
only the newest patterns, 81 lie.
Ribbons.
We are showing the newest effects In
Ribbons, in Gauze and Grass Linen.
Trimmings.
Jet and Braid Bolero Jackets. Jet and
Chiffon Passementerie. newest patterns,
all widths.
widths
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
EmbrOideries.

In our Embroidery Department we
have never shown daintier patterns, or
offered better values-Nainsook and
Cambria Edges in all widths. in wide
range OF new patterns, &c. to Sl.20 yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
RAID on CRAP-PLAYERs.

lOkdlS sssss'.s'sf'' o'f Wv
The collections in the schools during
the past month amounted 10 S67S7.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16

PuBLsHED By AUTHORITY OF rHE PUBLIC
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The amount Of capital stOck-NOne mutual company
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-16
Collars and Cuffs.
COIOred Dress Goods.

We are showing all the newest shapes
In Ladies' Linen Collars and Cuffs.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-01-28
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

La Tertulia Idiomatica meets with the
Misses Manderfield Friday afternoon ut
2:30 O'Clock.
Abel Tafoya, of this city, will wed Miss
Lena M. Crosby, at Santa Fe, next Mon
day morning. LAS Vegas Optic.
u. S. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico: Light local showers, partly
cloudy weather tonight, probably fair
Friday; warmer tonight.
The scholars of st. MichaePs college
visited both houses of the Legislature this
forenoon. The boys wanted to see the
practical operation of legislative assem-
bly,.
Mrs. T. p. Gable has kindly offered the
use Of her parlors this evening to the
Christian Endeavorers who have arranged
to give most enjoyable social. Every
body invited and they desire to state that
there will be no admission fee or collec.
tion taken up.
The employees are happy. A Joint reso
luton, prepared by the joint conference
committee, appropriating the sum Of
$4,000, $1,000 for each house, for contin
gent ex penses of the session, passed both
houses. There will be no opposition &c
this, as it is universally acknowledged tt
be necessary for the proper conduct o
the business of the session.