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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Vaudeville Thi. Week.

The last week Of vaudeville at the Audi
forum began with last nights perform
ance. and the audience was large and APP
Dreciative.
Orville. the foot juggler, and the Or
villes. the daring and thrilling trapeze
performers, repeated their successes OF
last week, and Miss harrington was also
heard again with great satisfaction. The
new corners scored favor and applause as
well. They are Peters and Walters, IN
the two most amusing comedy sketches.
"Marlow's WIFE and "a Wayside Inn,
and Miss Helene Rossini whose perform
ances fully sustained her reputation as
a clever soubrette. The vitascope was
most realistic.
Tonight Miss harrington will sing Miss
Julia Hennings song, Il Long TO Hear
Her Voice Again."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

OF last month, and 80 dangerously wal
he injured that the case has been con.
tinued from time to time since then
Price Is. however. much better now.
Brown was not cut Of trouble yet. AT
the same time he fred at Andrew Price.
sr., and was charged with shooting a
pistol in a place Of public resort. Justice
Crutchield assessed him a straight siot
and costs.
In the case Of George Toller. charged
with being a vasrant, the accused was re-
quired TO give security In 800 for thirty
DAYS.
There were number Of other cases,
but of slight Importance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
or for the Buffalo Convention.

The delegates from the various chapters
of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew In
Richmond to the annual convention,
which meets in Buffalo tomorrow. left
the city last night via the Richmond.
Frederick sburg and Potomac railway Tor
Buffalo In the party were Rev. j. j.
Gravatt. rector of the Church of the Holy
Trinity; Rev. Thomas Semmes, Of st.
Andrews church; Mr.. Thomas Poindex-
Ter secretary and treasurer of the local
councN of the brotherhood and fully a
dozen regularly appointed delegates: The
delegation from Petersburg joined the
Richmond delegation here. and all of them
journeye1 along toward the seat OF CON
ycntion last night. This morning they,
v,fth the Washington contingent. VIII
take a special train over the Pennsylvania
railroad system, arriving at their destina-
ton tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
General Lee Leaves for Washington

been here with his wife and daughter for
a week or two. left Sunday night for
Washington, where he is. as shown by
the press dispatches, in conference with
the State Department officials with refer
ence TO Cuban affairs. He went TO War
renton Yesterday TO attend the funeral
Of Mrs. Eppa Hunton, Jr. General Lee
will return TO Richmond, and hopes to be
able to remaip until November. though
II may be thought best for him to return
TO Habana sooner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

business one. and will probably wind up
It's business tonight. Headquarters will
be at Murphys Hotel
There are two subordinate encampments
In Richmond Excelsior. No. 70. and Con-
cordia, No. 30 They will tender the visit-
ors banquet tonight at old Masonic
Hall. on Franklin street near Eighteenth.
The banquet will be presided over by
Mr.. YIN Montague, Chief Patriarch Of
Excelsior Encampment who has ar
ranged for a number of toasts and re-
sponses appropriate to the occasion.
which promises TO be very pleasant one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Floyd and Franklin Republicans
Nominate.

FLOYD, VA, October n.-(Special.)-
The Republican convention at High
Peak on Saturday last nominated s. T..
Turner, for the House OF Delegates for
Floyd and Franklin. Turner Is the In
cumbent and had no opposition. The
convention-that IS. the Franklin part
of ft-endorsed Wade PopulisD. who
Is opposing f. w. Saunders for the
House in Franklin county.
The convention passed the following
resolution:
Resolved That while We recognize
the authority OF State Committee In
refusing to call State convention. we
pledge our support TO the State ticket
headed by Hon. +. IL. McCaull"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
sheItcring Arms Hospital.

After a vacation of three summer
months the Board of Managers of the
Sheltering Arms Hospital met yesterday
at noon in the parlor of the institution.
Mrs. Frances Deane Williams presided.
Mrs. Williams reported the consent of the
trustees TO the erection of the proposed
wing. the deficit. after the collection of
all the pledges TO the building fund, 10 be
made up from the late bequests. and the
balance to be kept absolutely for an en-
dowment fund. not to be drawn upon in
the slightest degree for running expenses.
Work will begin early i'm the spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

Mr.. Charles Il. Graham, an employee of
the Richmond LocomotiYeWorks. who
resides at No. 25l2 east Franklin street,
made a rather unusual and uncanny dis
covery in his backyard yesterday. He
noticed, while In the enclosure the mouth
of what seemed to be a pipe extending
Just above the ground. The appearance
CATION brought to light a large shell,
with a brass cap. and also the pipe at
tached. The pipe was about a foot long.
and the whole weighed fifty or seventy
five pounds. Mr.. Graham regards his find
as a relic Of the late unpleasantness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Hebrew Cemetery Mortuary Chapel.

At the services held in Beth Ahaba
Synagogue on the Day of Atonement
Rabbi Calisch made the interesting an
nouncement that owing to the improve
ments made by the city in the vicinity
Of the Hebrew Cemetery, the foundations
of the MCrtuary chapel had been affected,
and a plan was under the consideration
OF the Board of Managers for the erection
of a new building, where the last sad
rites may be performed. This plan has al
ready taken definite shape and building
operatlons will be begun I'm short while.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
WE MAY EXPECT RAIN NOW.
The Drought Broken I'm the North.
west, and Soon VIII he Here.

Rain is indicated for this section"
This welcome announcement was made
from the Office of the United States
Weather Bureau. established in the
Chamber of Commerce. yesterday.
The weather conditions are tersely in
dicated in the following official state
ment:
"A storm area of considerable energy
is central I'M the Northwest this morning,
from which section II extends south
wards to the West Gulf region. II has
caused widespread rain area on its east
and south quadrants, and is followed by
cool weather, which has produced frosts
in Nebraska and Kansas. The tempera-
ture has risen over the lower and middle
Mississippi Valley, the Ohio Valley, and
the Lower Lake region. The weather is
generally cloudy or rainy in all districts,
except the eastern Rocky Mountain
sloDe"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Filed Notices.

ROANOKE, VA. october u.-CSpe-
cIal )-ColoneI J. w. Hartwell, Of this
civ and w. s. McClanahan, of Roa-
noke county, to-day filed notice with
the Clerk OF the Hastings Court OF their
candidacy for the House Of Delegates
from this legislative district. This ticket,
though late in the field, Is about as
strong a one AS the opponents Of the
regular Democratic nominees coulf get,
out the Democrats are confident Of sue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

Fraternal Lodge No. 3d. A: +. and "A
N at lis stated communication held al
The Masonic Temple laat night, was visit
ed officially by Most Worsnipfu,-
sred n. Courtney Quite plea.
ami evening was enjoyed by all
whose good fortune II was 70 be pres
emit speeches were made by Worshipfuls
James III. Capers. Julius Straus, MARI
S;urst n T. Morris. after which the
lodge unanimously recommended one OF
It's brightest past masters. Worshipful l.;
H. Morris. 10 the Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge for the position Of District Deputy
Grand Master of the District No. 10.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
LADIES' UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' Ribbed Merino Wool Vests and
Pants. White and Natural, zoe.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests, long and
short sleeves. 81. Sis. and sl.50.
Ladies' Ribbed Merino Pants. White
and Natural, 81.
ladies' Ribbed Merino Combination
Suits, White and Natural. 81.
Ladies' Non-Shrinking Merino Vests
and Pants, White and Natural, 81.
Ladies' Strictly Non-Shrinking Merino
Vests and Pants, sl.25. Sl.50, and g.
DIR. JAEGER'S.
We are agents for DR.. Jaeger's Cele-
brated Health Underwear, and carry a
complete line of Ladies'. Gentlemen's z,
and Chidren's, in all weights and sizes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Run Down by n bicycle.

Mr.. Ii. ID. Chalkley was rus down by
bicyclist at Fifteenth and slain streets
yesterday morning and quite painfully
injured. He thinks the wheelmqn was
riding much faster than the city ordi-
nance allows. Mr.. ChaIkley was uncon-
scious for some little time. and was cur
and bruised at several places on his
body. Two gentlemen passing at the time
took him into his Office, and he was soon
restored to consciousness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
DIR. Hiden's Lecture.

Rev. DR.. j. c. Hiden gives at the Young
Mems Christian Association tonight his
New Testament" This lecture and the
bible class which DR.. Hiden will conduct
through the winter at the Young Mems
Christian Association are open 10 both
The workings OF the Young Mems
Cbristian Association are full of life now,
and every feature and department of the
work moves ahead The sale of tickets
~ the fifth annual star course so far has
heen unprecedented. The course opens
Monday night with Remenyi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Hor.e-show pate. Announces.

Mr. John II. Mayer. agent OF the Old
Dosainion Steamship Company, has receiv-
ed telegram from New York announcing
that the horse show Will open this year
on November 18th and last until the 10Th.
instead OF November sth 10 l5th. as was
at first thought. The steamship company
date. as well as their personally onduct.
ed excursion 10 the show. In few days
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Italian Picnic at Blandon Park.

The Italian Fraternal and Benevolent
Society will celebrate the discovery OF
America at Blandon Park this afternoon.
The occasion will be a very festive one.
The afternoon will be devotei To games
and sports, and the evening TO dancing.
There will be refreshments galore. and
two handsome string and one brdss--wiil
furnish excellent musical programmes.
Messrs r. Gonnelia, G. Onesty. and T..
Leboro have charge OF all arrangements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
VISITORS FROM PINK ALLEY.
They Are Entertained by Justice
John In Elegant style.

OF the visitors 10 the realm OF Justice
John yesterday morning, Pink alley con-
tributed her share. Some twenty-odd OF
the gay fellows whom the valiant Second
Police Station officers bagged Sunday
morning early were brought to the shrine
of that Sacred Temple over which JUS
tice John is the presiding genius. and
taxed every one $50 each. Ill fortune
got them into trouble but good turn
of hers on the night OF their capture
had supplied them with the necessary
wherewithal All save one fellow went
free.
Reuben Brown (colored) was charged
with shooting Andrew Price. Jr., also
cclored. and was sent on TO the grand
Jury. The scrimmage in which young
Price was shot took place on the 9Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Annual Meetinw and Electios.

The stockholders OF the co-opeyatiys
Investment Association. of Richmonc.
held their annual meeting az the Powha-
tan Club last night at 3 o'clock. Tbs
officers elected for the ensuing year are:
Messrs. Otis II. Russell president; j. f.
Folkes. vice-presiden.; J. J. Boswell. ~.
secretary and treasurer, Directofs-ois
II. Russell. -. o. James, J. Garrison. a.
G. Quarles, and r. " Walton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
UNDERWEAR.

Infants Merino Wool Ribbed Wrap
nars omen down the front. 80 and eOc.
Infants Atwood Ribbed wrappers
open down the front. Co. 70. SOC ana o.
Misses Shrinking Merino Vests
and Pants. 70, Sc. and 81.
Misses Ribbed Merino Vests ana Pants
White and Natural. 90. CO. %, TO- ana Soc'
Children's Ribbed Merino Combination
Suits. White and Natural, N.5O, N.'o' ana
g.
BOYS Wool Shirts Pants, ana Drawers
White and Natural, SO, 60, @, and ioc'
Boys Non-Shrinking Scotch Woo'
Shirts and Drawers. 81. Sl.1O. and Sl.Zo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
sfoel..anle Hn. pneumonIa.

Otis stocksdaIe the popular pitcher OF
the Richmond Baseball Club, and a
member OF the Athletic football team. is
lying IN with pneumonia at the residence
OF Nr Louis Gissebrecht. the restau-
rateur. NJ 1874 east Main street.
Mr. Stocksdale has been sick since fri-
day. but insisted on playing In the foot
ball game Saturday. On sunday he was
forced to take to his bed. and DR.. Lewis
Kosher was called.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
The Art Club.

The second OF the regular Monday night
classes of the Art Club assembled ar the
rooms of the club last night. There were
classes at work drawing from life and
from the cast and creditable work was
done in both. 1t is expected that the mid
week water-color class will be resumed
next Wednesday. Several of tine new
members Of the club, who were present
last night. showed marked talent, and
will be decided accessions to the club.
Everything points to most successful
and useful year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Mr.. w. L.. Royal Highly Con,pii-
menfeI.

MT. William l.. Royal has been very
highly compllmented by Colonel Hender-
son-who is Professor OF Strategy AT
the English Military Institution at Sand
hurst-upon his lecture on the Battle or
Gettysburg" Colonel Henderson says IL
is the finest paper on the engagement that
he has ever seen. The lecture was repro
duced recently In the United Service Ca
zette published in London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Republican Nomination I'm Isle Of
Wight.

WINDSOR. VA, October 1i.-tSpe-
e,ai. THE Lamb faction OF Republicans
met In mass-meeting at Isle OF Wight
Courthouse to-day 10 nominate q dele
gate to represent this county In the next
General Assembly. c. J. Clark was the
choice OF the convention. r. c. Roberts
was elected county chairman,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

. Richmond had fewer deaths during tho
past summer than during the heated pc
Rod os 1896. The total nstsber OF deaths
this summer were sst-zs white ana w
Richmond 6S2 persons. l3l OF whom were
white. and ssi OF whom were colcred. Toe
largest number Of deaths we're recorded
IN June both years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

LYNCHBURG. VA, October Ii.-(spe-
cial. MAJOR Peter J. Otey and Captain
j. C. Featherston addressed large as
semblage Of voters al Campbell Court
house to-day Their discussion Of the
issues OF the campaign was received
with much enthusiasm, and they were
repeatedly appiauded SD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
rn. Musician. Did Not Understand.

Those who went 10 the New reservoir
sunday afternoon 10 hear the sacred con-
cert. which had been advertised for that
time and place, were somewhat disap-
no,nted The concert did not take place
The musicians, who had been engaged for
the afternoon, were mistaken as TO me
hour and came at $3.50 instead of $3.50
n'cIock Positive arrangements. however,
have already been made for next Sunday,
and Mir. thinner gives the assurance
that a sacred concert of a high order viii
D. .ri,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
. v.-v cr.s.fysus Rehsar.aI.

III. ,.hearsal OF the cast ana chorus
for ..Atarfha." which will be sung AZ the
farsheo,nlng opera festiyaisat the end OF
this month. took place AZ Sanger Hall
iass night. and was "A most gratifying sue
cess. The principals are already tho
ihs'choras elbows careful training.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Grand Encampment Meets To-Day

The Grand Encampment Of Virginia.
Independent order OF Odd-Fcllows, Will
hold its ffty-ffth annual session In this
city to-day. commencing at 10 A. NJ. The
meetings viii be held In Odd-Fellows'
Hall. corner OF Mayo and Franklin
streets. and will be presided over by the
aranfr Patriarch. Dr. David A. Bucher,
OF Staunton. who arrived last night, and
Is stopping al Mnrphy's.
Delegates viii be In attendance from all
parts OF the State. The body Is strictly a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
GENTLEMEN,s uNpERwEAR.

Gentlemen's Non-Shrinking Wool Shirts
and Drawers, White and Natural, 81 and
yl2
Gentiemen's Strictly Non-Shrinkna
Scotch Wool Shirts and Drawers. White
and Natural: our LEADERSHIP.
Gentlemen's Non-Shrinking Scotch Wool
Shirts and Drawers, medium and heavy
weight, White and Natural, 2, 700, ana
Ss75
LINEN-BOsOM SHIRTS.
Our stock Of Linen-Bosom Shirts are
the best values TO be had at any price,
nicely made, perfect fitting, good cottons
So 75c.. and 81.
GENTLEMEN's NIGHT ROBES.
Cambria and Cotton, Plain and Trims
med, 80, 75c., and 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12
Charged with stealing u Wagon.

W. Wells. a young white man. Is pri-
soner at the Second Police-Station,
charged with stealing a one-horse wagon
from BENJAMIN T. Crump ~ Go. Young
Wells was brought over from petersburg
Yesterday by Sergeant Tomlinson. How
ever. the theft is alleged to have been
committed in this city some time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

NEW YORK, October n.-(SpeciaI.)-
l.. 9. strause and wife Imperial; ". Nc
baum, Y. s. Myers. Hoffman; Mrs. w.
Levick, Continental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

LISA prs Ladies' FaBaek Full Regular Cotton Hose double heels n
soes and toes considered value NJ 40our acquang EJGs
600 pairs FasiBak Cotton Hose full regular made double ~
heels solos, considered extra ung price OGu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-12

wt ngquaGts ant special II
pttoine ihmnda o
To wnm n
nvandcau
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-16

Another large crowd greeted the Rev.
Mr.. Powell. at o'clock last night at
Seventh-Street Christian church. Mr..
IL. S. Watkins sang Mr.. George Minor $
beautiful song. calvary" In a very inn
presslve manner. The singing Of sucn
an immense audience is always inspiring.
and particularly so when properly ccn-
Quoted. This feature Of these meetings
is exceedingly attractive. Tomorrow
night Mr.. w W. Tribbett Will render a
solo.
Promptly at O'Clock the speaker
began the service His text was: "And
she shall bring forth a son. and thou
shalt call his name Jesus. for lie shall
save the people from their sins" Inc
sermon was eloquent and impressive.
His appeal to the unccnveried was truly
wonderfully forceful and touching. bring
ing out i'm bold relief the different WAYS
man will deal In his ideas Of honesty
towards his fellow-man. but viii deal
dishonesty with himself and his COO
in this matter OF his souls salvation.
one person made q confession Of her
faith in the Saviour.
The services will begin at 100 j. NJ.
to-day when Mr. Powell will preach on
the subject. Neglected Salvation"
At the baptismal services Sunday al
ternoon five persons were baptized.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-16

The Hospital Gets a Good LIZA Fight
Against the University.

The Hospital Gets a Good LIZA Fight
Against the University.
DURHAM. y c.. March l5.-Special.-
The carnival for the benefit Of the Watts
Hospital held the boards at the Opera
House again Saturday night. There vas
"a good crowd In attendance and the
hospital viii get one hundred and fifty
dollars or more.
1t is looked on as "a matter Of regret
here that the Trinity College faculty con-
tinue to light the University of North car
DINA In the last few days, Professor
Bassett Of the Trinity faculty has pub
lishod toraGe against G. W Toms.
heretofore principal OF the graded school
here because Of his acceptance of a
chair at the University Of North Caro-
lima.
While Durham people are proud OF
Trinity as a home institution. they great
~ dcpOre the course the management
Of that college has pursued in reference
TO the Oldest and most revcred education
al institution i'm the State. the honor
and pride Of the Old North State. the
University OF North Carolina. In sad
ness and sorrow our people view this at
tack upon the University over Professor
Toms shoulders.
IL has rained here some time during the
twentyfour hours nearly every day since
January 30th and farm work is sadly be-
hind in this section. Tobacco receipts
have been heavy with quality Of the
meancst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-16

Tho Arrangements for the Ce'eD''' ~"
Have Been Cpnpleted'

..,.. ,rr,,~ements for the Celebration
Have Been Completed.
Tho ARRANGEMENTS for the proper oo-
ser,once Of ST. Patricks Day to-morro"
have been completed. The members Oh
the different societies viii meet Wed-
uesdav morning at ST. fatilch $ scHCo'
building. Thence they VIII lndich 10 81,
Patricks church ia the order asslsneu
them by the chief marshal. ii'5' NJ p,.
,.iu he celebrated M 10 o clock by heV.
Tatber Donahoe and the pancgyrist VIII
be Rev. Father Andrew, Oh 81 MARY
Catholic church
The following nine societies viii be IN
line. Ancient order Of liioernians' Di-
vision No. /. Ancient order OF inner n'-
ans Division 80. .. McGiIs Catnohc
I-rion. St. Patricks Beneficial Society
81 Nfarv's Beneficial Society, Caihoic
penovolent Legion. West-End HenehciHl
society. Catholic Knights. no. 49, Cath-
Ollie knights of the Wcst-End.
The procession viii be IN charge OF
chief Marshal Don Leavy ana ms "iH's
as follows: Captain Charles y. layIor'
John \. Haley. fhh. S r... -, D.
l., Ncponoueh. James Dreamer.
Philip RYAN. John Blake. Thomas b..
Davis william McGovcrn. John 7. Mea-
Gle Robert Marks. Andrew Cavanaeh.
1oLp cullen. Fritz. sittcrding, j.. A.
SUNNI ana r. +. \. Burke.
Tina aides will meet the marshal az -.
patricks school tomorrow morning al
e.4s to make the final arrangements Tor
the procession. o..
The rqnquent at night viii be held in
Monticello Hail. In former years this
rathoring took rlace at Murphy li"'' j.
but since the gallant Colonel had 10 Gu,
~, bis barouetting hall into bed rooms
,ra society was compelled 20 look for
other quarters and for this reason Mon.
,icello Hall was selected where Mr. John
RvaU will be the caterer