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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
THE EASTERN SHORE.
The Tramp Nuisance-The Oyster
Trade-PersOnaI

ONANCOCK, VA, March 13.-(Speclal)
Tramps are said TO be more plentiful
than ever before in these parts. One
night this week there were twenty of
them at Tasley Station and the follow
ing day eight of them went over to Ac-
comac Courthouse on a foraging eXpedi-
ton. One of these knights of the road
entered the village on crutches, and after
gathering all the nickels and dimes he
could from kind-hearted people, took his
departure with his crutches on his Shout
der. Three of them met two ladies
riding in a top-buggy between the Court
house and the station, and tried to stop
their horse, but the ladies put on a bold
front and ordered them TO clear the road,
which they promptly did All Of them are
rough-looking customers, and their pre-
sence in the neighborhood has caused
much anxiety among some people.
OYSTER TRADE.
Forty thousand barrels of oysters have
been shipped from Chincoteague Island
since the LIST day of last October, being
the largest shipment ever made In one
season from that island, and If March
and April shall be favorable, many more
will be shipped. Nearly all these oysters
have been taken from planted grounds.
and as a rule, good prices have been OBJ
tanned.
Ii is said that there is not a vacant
dwelling or business-house on Chinco-
league Island, and that the supply is far
short of the demand as many persons
have gone there recently but could find
no houses to rent.
A remnant of the "Sanctified Band"still
fingers there. and there are occasional
indications Of a disposition on their part
to revive their peculiar religious rites and
customs but the people keep sharp eye
on them, being ever ready to suppress
anything like the former practices OF this
peculiar sect. 1t is said that the 'sancu-
fed remnant on Chincoteague will soon
sell their property there and go to join
their brethren in North Carolina.
BRIEFS.
The public schools i'm four out OF the
five districts in this county closed to-
day. The schools in Atlantic District. by
reason Of the Sanford school fund, will
run month longer.
Chesapeake Lodge Of Masons held their
stated communication here last night.
with a large attendance Of the craft.
Several petitions for initiation were re-
ceived, and one candidate was raised
TO the sublime degree of Master Mason.
the work being done with great accuracy.
Hon. n. Is. Wescott, late Democratic
elector from this district, was In Oman
cock this week. He has a sublime faith
In the final triumph Of blmetallism, OF
which he is an able and enthusiastic adyo-
cate.
Miss May Matthews. OF Temperance
vile. Is visiting relatives In this town.
The heaviest rain Of the season foil
here Thursday night. The weather II
clear aud pleasant again.
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NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH.
Prominent Young Man Dead-Acci-
dentuIly shot


. NORFOLK, VA, March 1S.-(Special.)-
Mr.. Frank T. Grandy, one Of the best
known citizens of Norfolk, died at st.
Vincent's Hospital to-day, after an ILL
ness Of only about two weeks. He leaves
a wife and three children, the Oldest II
wears of age. He WIS only 80 years OF
age. and a son of the late c. w. Grandy,
and a brother Of Messrs. c.. W. Grandy,
Albert II. Grandy, and Mrs. W. W.
Hunter. Of Norfolk, and Mrs. A. e. Tay-
Tor of oxford, n. c. Mr.. Grandy car
ried on a large feed-and-grain business
on Roanoke dock. He was also an ex-
porter Of grain on an extensive scale.
He was a member Of the Business Mems
Association. and of the Benevolent, Pro-
tective order Of Elks. Mr.. Thomas II.
Wilcox. president Of the Business-Men's
Association, has appointed committee
70 attend the funeral. which will take
Mace at 4 o'clock F. NJ. tomorrow. from
St. Luke's Episcopal church
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
At Bonny's Post-Ofice, in Princess
Anne county. to-day, boy. named
charley Freeman, aged Is. accidentally
shot and killed David Smith. aged 10
Freeman saws he was handing a shot
gun TO his companion. when 1t was dis
charged, with the result stated. No one
saw the affair. Freeman has not been
arrested
The tug Viking was libelled to-day by
John L. Hanson. master, to recover
damages for 200. claimed due from in
iuries received in a collision.
ARGUMENT ON INJUNCTION.
Judge Watts. OF the Hastings Court, OF
Portsmouth, heard argument to-day on
an injunction, restraining the trustee
from selling the property of the Southern
Electrical Supply Company which failed
some time ago. This company sold a
great many electrical appliances in this
CITY and Portsmouth. and agreed TO fur
nish the necessary motive-power for
them for two years, but failed in one
wear. The injunction is sought by pur-
chasers OF fans. who claim the sale of
the property would prevent a fulnlment
Of the contract. The Court reserved its
decision.
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HOW'S This =?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY * CO., Proprietors.
Toledo, o..
We. the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last fifteen years and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable In all bust
ness transactions and financially able 10
carry out any obligation made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. q.
WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, %.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimo-
nais free.
Halls family Pills are the best.
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You Can Get the brownies Now.

We have an ample supply of Brownie
Primers on hand now So all the little
ones can enjoy Palmer Cox's feast OF
reason and flow Of soul" We wish to
notify subscribers that we viii only run
this first set during this week. and that
beginning with Monday, March 22d, we
in your orders for the children In time.
To get the little books. cut out coupon
and advertisement. and send or bring
with 10 cents. Address
BOOK DEPARTMENT.
The Dispatch Company.
Richmond, Va.
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wARRENTON.
Return of the Horsemen--An Enter
tainment

WARRENTON, VA, March l3.--(Spe-
cial. with the good weather. there is
a return OF horsemen TO Fauquier, and
some very good sales are being made.
Mr.. J. w. Maddox shipped his famous
hunter, DR.. Farley. yesterday, TO a gem
aleman in Philadelphia, who paid the
goodly price of 81 900 for him.
Mr. and Mrs. II. c. Sinclair. Of Chi
cago, who spent several months here in
the early winter. WIFI return this week.
10 make their home with Us.
DR. Morton Douglas. OF lower Fauquier,
a recent graduate OF the University OF
Maryland has taken an office In War
renton, and Will locate here TO practice
his profession.
Mr.. G. NJ. White and several other
lovers OF shooting have procured 100
partridges and turned them out In this
vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barker gave
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Basement.

Bright, catchy bargains are
here for the people of a money
saving turn of mind. Each item
a mOneY-saVer.
The Latest Improved Pillow sham
Holder, real value. S9c.; sIscial. 25c.
l0c Japanned Cuspadorey banded. spe-
cial, sc. each.
Sc. bottle Household Ammonia, special
&C. bottle
SC. package Real Tissue Toilet-Paper.
packages for 25c.
Sc package Crystal Pepsin Chewing
Gum. special, 2 packs for Sc.
l5c. Japan Lunch-Baskets, special 'N
each.
&C. size Chicago Laundry Soap. special
lie. a cake.
&C. size Fairbanks Fairy Floating soap
good as Ivory, special &C. cake.
Surprise Whip-beats any Egg
Whip on the market-specal. lie. each.
lOc Gray Steel Enamelled Ware DRINK
ing-Cups. special. Sc. each.
10 and 25c. Gray Steel-Ename.led war;
Wash Basins special, lec. each.
CSC. Gray Steel Enamelled Buckets
1-quart size. special. llc. each.
SPECIAL IN STATIONERY.
one pound Cream wove Commercial.
Note-Paper c'New York MlllsD rear
value. l5c. a pound; special, Toe. pound
One pound Royal Crown Cream LAW
Elegant Quality Commercial Note-Pages'
value. 19c: special. l2c. = pound
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SUFFOLK.
Religious Matters-Funeral OF n
Lady-PersonaI.


SUFFOLK. VA, March 13.-(Specal.)-
Rev. w. B. Holcomb. of Richmond. will
commence a series OF meetings at the
Main-Street Methodist church. of Suf
folk, tomorrow Sunday. preaching his
first sermon at II o'clock A. NJ.
Mrs. L. NJ. Tebo. who died In Norfolk
last Wednesday night, was buried here
this afternoon, the funeral services be-
ing conducted by Rev. W. w. Staley
ID. D., at the Christian church, OF which
the deceased lady had been member
for many years Mrs. TebO was Il years
of age. and was born In Suffolk. where
she lived up TO about a year ago, when
her husband removed his family TO Nor
folk. She was a daughter OF Mr. Syl-
vester Oliver, the oldest citizen OF Suf-
folk. who is In his Goth year. and his
grief at the loss Of his daughter was
very pathetic.
Rev. j. Il. Hutson. OF Richmond, the
celebrated Baptist evangelist, has been
conducting a very interesting and sue
cessful meeting at Windsor, services be-
ing held twice daily.
Rev. III. C. Moore left Suffolk this
week for Alabama. having accepted a
call 10 two churches In the Southern
Alabama Presbytery. near Montgomery
Mr.. John Wilkinson. OF Sarnia, Ont.
a brother OF Mrs. z. L. Folk. OF Suffolk.
is here on visit to his relatives. and re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

EMPORIA, VA, March 13.-(Special)--
In the past few months several northern
and western men have settled in our
section.
The Clerk Of the Court issued this
morning a license for the marriage OF
Mr.. c. c. Carpenter and Miss Nettie
Hobbs. The groom-to-be is q years old:
the prospective bride Is %. Both are
residents of this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Davis, OF Denard.
were In town to-day.
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FREDERICKSBURG.
Opcrn-Housc Leased-Fishing sea-
son-PersonnI Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March b.
(special.)-The Rev. T. r. Sampson, OF
the Collegiate Institute, will deliver
lecture March 18th, at Union chapel
this county, for the benefit of the church'
The opera-house here has been leased
20 Colonel w. a. Baker. Of Washington
for one year. Mr.. Baker promises the
the near future
Several wagons from the Valley of Vir-
ginia have passed through here in the
last few days. en- route for the Potomac,
for their years supply of fish. This IS
earlier than usual. While herring ana
shad are not being caught in any con-
siderable quantities, the run of rock Is
unprecedented, and many loads are
brought here every day. Herring and
shad are being caught at Falmouth, In
the traps and seines. All signs point to
a. profitable season for the fishermen
REAL ESTATE SALES.
Messrs. Decker & Ostrich have bought
of Mr.. l.. b. Doggett the three houses
and lots on Commerce and Prince Ed
ward streets. Price paid, $500.
Rev. +. S. Stickney. pastor or Monu-
mental church. in Richmond spoke at
st. Georges Episcopal church Thursday
night. his theme being 1.-THE Brotherhood
of st. Andrew" There was large and
appreciative audience present.
Miss Noble Palmlegh was the hostess
at delightful tea last evening. at her
home. The following young ladies' were
nresent: Misses Annie Fleming. Alice
Cannon. and Belle Ficklen, of Fall
mouth; Lizzie Darlington, and Isabelle
Taylor, of Ashland.
PERSONALS.
Mr. w. w. Wilcox and wife. OF Mid
dletown. Conn, registered here, at the
Exchange Hotel last night. Mrs. VIII
cox is one of the directors OF the Mary
washington Monument Association, and
was instrumental In securing generous
contributions for the work.
II IS said that more clover IS being
seeded by our farmers this season than
ever before and that the prospects TOT
a good stand were never more favorable.
The condition Of General Ruggles con-
tinues unchanged He is very feeble,
without suffering much pain.
Rev. IT. s. Runaway delivered highly
entertaining lecture Friday evening at
his church. on Foreign Missionary
work in Japan" a large audience was
present.
n paw to-day the large store-house,
on Commerce street, for $3.50.
Mr. Julian McWhirt had his right arm
hadlv broken Just below the elbow this
morning while currying fractions horse
I'm his stable.
The remains of Mr.. John Snellings,
former well known resident Of Stafford,
were brought here to-day from Balu-
more. where he died yesterday. He will
be buried tomorrow at his old home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

breakfast Thursday to the Hunt Club.
There were present: Mr.. and Mrs Port
man. Mrs Charrington, Mr.. and Mrs. u.
r. w. Barker; Messrs. Ashley Cooper,
John Stone, Shirley Carter, John Hicks,
James Maddox, Isham Keith, --- Dan
das. John Hooe, John Gaines, Norman
Bevan, Utly Benner, Ernest Hays, and
George Nelson.
Miss Belle Vass, a very popular
young lady from Danville. is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Peace, Of this place.
Rev. G.. w. Nelson is holding regular
afternoon services every day during
Lent and giving very interesting series
of lectures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
Silk Waists,
Entire Suits, and
Separate Skirts.

A bright, spic and span, care
fully chosen gathering of the sea-
sons richest products from
dozens of the best tailors-at
lower prices than are quoted on
auction stuff lseWhere.
SILK WAIsTs-Ladles' Black China
Silk Waist, new sleeves. gathered back
lined throughout. regular $3.50 Value'
opening price S21S.
Black China silk Dress and Shirt
Waists, with white standing detached
collar, also fancy wing collar attached,
with grdle to match, regular SZ.sS ana
1888 value, opening price $2.6s and $Z''o
each
Fancy Figured China Silk Waist, also
Plain TarYeta, white detached collar, new
sleeves, regular $3.50 value, opening price
S29S
Ladies' PLAN Black Tafteta and Fancy
Black Brocaded Silk Waist, full pun
front. fancy wing collar, regular 81
value, opening price 1898.
Ladies' Changeable Taffeta SILK waist.
with white detached collar, full pleated
back, I'm Red and Green, Navy and
Green. and many more new spring
shades. very swell, regular - value
opening price &.4S.
silk Waist. fancy figured china, shirred
front. new sleeves, lined throughout,
pleated back. fancy wing collar, regular
$3.50 value, opening price A75.
Plain Black China Waist, full shirred
front, finished with china silk rufhe,
fancy girdle, 3 inches wide, to match
star-point wing collar. also Plain
ChangeabIe Taffeta silk, full line Of
colors, white standing, rundown, de-
tached collar. turn-back cuffs, regular
1918 value, opening price s49S
Black Taffeta Silk Waist, full pun
front with pleated lapels over shoulder,
edged with fine quality black lace, very
swell regular 81 value, opening price
$5iS.
Ladies' Fancy Navy and White FIG
ured silk Waist, fancy box-pleated 'front.'
4-wing collar, deep girdle. finished with
white Val. lace, regular $40 value, open
ing price H.9s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
Dress Goods and Silks

Bewildering assortments-sur-
prisingly low prices. These two
essentials form a combination
that makes our Dress Goods and
Silk Departments famous.
CoLoRED GOODS.
S4-lnch Silk-and-Wool Mixtures. In an
the new colors for spring, very pretty
and attractive combinations, and the
best ever offered FOR the price-35c per
yard.
S4-inch All-Wool Shepherd Checks. in
a styfish-size check and pretty colors-
such as Myrtle and White. Olive Brown.
and White. Black and White, etc.. all
good, at 25c. the yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14
SEPARATE SKIRTS.


NAVY Serge. full yards wide, fell seams,
percaline-lined, regular - Vdlue' OPEN
ing price, S1.4S each
Fancy Black, Large-Figured Brillian-
time also the latest fad; Black and
White Green and White, Garnet, and
white Checks; rustle-lined, velvet-bound;
regular $3.50 value; opening price, N.75
ladies', Plain Black. All-Wool Serge,
also Fancy-Figured Brilliantine, extra
good quality; regular 50 value; opening
Fancy Black Figured Brillantine
skirts. 7-gored. elegant patterns: regu-
lar $3.50 quality; opening price $3.50.
Ladies' Fancy Mixed Novelty Suiting,
skirt full yards wide, percaline-lined,
velveteen- bound, regular $3.50 value;
opening price 2%.
Ladies' Plain Black Serge. strictly all
wool. 7-gored, nicely finished; also fancy
Novelty Suitings. new shades OF Green
and Brown mixed; regular $3.50 value;
opening price S.B.
Large Brocaded Figured Sician skirts,
with fancy-striped percaline, lined
throughout. 7-gored; regular $ value,
opening price, 1853
Ladies' Plain Black Mohair Skirts. fn-
ished seams, 4 Ii yards wide; regular s.
value; opening price. S.9S.
Ladies' Skirts, brocaded china silk,
large figures, full 7-gored, nicely finished,
regular Sc value; opening price. a98
Ladies' Large-Figured Brocaded Fine
Gros-Grain Silk Skirts. full 9-gored fin
ished seams. $40 value; opening price
s5.4s
Ladies' SIX Skirts, large. brocaded
figures, extra-fne quality; regular sl2
value; opening price. s..
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ENTIRE SUITS.

Strictly All-Wool Serge, in Navy and
Black. Elton effect, finished with fancy
black braid. skirt full yards wide, regu-
lar 81 value. opening price $.9S.
Fancy Mixed Novelty Suitings, double
breasted. REFER Jacket skirt full yards
wide. also plain black serge, strictly all
Wool, regular S. value, opening price
$685.
Strictly ATWOOD Navy Serge. Refer
Effect Suits: also, Fancy Green and
Brown Mixed Novelty Suiting, silk lined
throughout. skirt full yards wide, regu-
lar so value, opening price $S79
Ladies' Suits choice styles Tailor
Made Suits to select from, REFER effect,
single and double-breasted, IN Green
and Brown mixed cheviot, Navy ana
Black storm serge. fancy mixed covert
cloth. some silk-lined throughout extra
wide skirts, regular Sl2 value. opening
price $9.4S. p, -.
Ladies' Elton Suits. I'm Navy-Blue bas-
ket cloth. Jacket lined with fancy figured
manageable taffeta silk, finished off with
fancv black braid. skirt full l~2 yards
wide, regular SIS value. opening price $40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

Fine Cambria. good width. very cheas
at S1-3c. for 8 1-4c.
Extra-Heayy Bleached Jeans. our re-
gular S1-Sc. value, for 61-ic.
Unbleached Sheetings. 21-4 yards vide
a bargain at 15c.. for II 1-2c
Bleached Sheetings. 21-2 yards vida
equally as good as Utica, 1sc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-04
RHEUMATISM.
Torture and Agony are its Attendants, IN
Addition to this, the Fear Of
Sudden Death.

Rheumatism, as is we'll known, is caused by
kcids existing in the blood, due to poisonous
secretions from some of the great life centres
carried off increases from day to day, causing
the sufferer endless pain, until the disease
finally reaches the heart, where, by a sudden
cure for this terrible affection is in every
instance Kickapoo Indian Sagwa. It acts
directly on the stomach liver and kidneys,
promoting perfect action of these organs. In
addition 1t purifes the blood, which thus
enriched, dispels oil poisonous secretions and
performs its natural function of nourishing the
body. One of many instances where it has
been benefit is tho case of Mrs. Jennie Cham
bers, Of Ridgway, California, who writes: 81
was great sufferer from Rheumatism and
Dropsy. had been afflicted for years, and
tried all our local doctors and many medicines,
but could get no relief. My limbs were so
badly swollen could not stand. ! commenced
using thee kickapoo Indian Remedies, and in
seven days the pains were all gone. The
Dropsv was cured, and thank the good Lord
for the day l commenced using kickapoo
Indian Sagwa. You may use my name if You
wish. Everyone in this county knows me-"
Sufferers everywhere should follow Mrs.
Chambers example. Use Kickapoo Indian
Oil for external application; it relieves the
local pain, while the kickapoo Indian Sagwa
is removing the cause of the trouble from the
system. The kickapoo Indian Remedies are
absolutely harmless, and may be obtained at
oil druggists. Kickapoo Indian Oil, 25 cents
0 bottle. Kickapoo Indian Sagwa, $l.00 .
bottle; bottles for $500.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-04
Moisture of the Soil.

Narrowing to save moisture is thus
treated in bulletin No. 120 Of the New
York experiment station. THE har-
row, besides pulverizing and fining the
soil for the seed-bed, is most efficient
in furnishing a soil mulch. The
spring-tooth harrow is in reality Gull
tivator and its action is similar to that
of the cultivator. When used as an in
strument to conserve moisture, the
teeth should penetrate to the depth of
about three inches, and to produce the
best effect the ridges left by it should
be leveled off by a smoother which can
now be purchased as an attachment to
the harrow. The tillage Of orchards
by the harrow is now practiced extern
sively and nothing short OF irrigation
will so nearly meet the demands OF
trees for moisture, particularly upon
the heavier soils. A harrow having
plow-like action of its blades serves to
pulverize the surface soil, to spread the
loose mulch evenly. and it leaves a
most excellent seed-bed. The cut
away or disc harrow may be beneficial
or of absolute injury. If the discs are
so set that they cover but portion Of
the surface with the mulch, they leave
a ridge exposed to the action of the
wind and sun and the rate Of evapora-
ton is greatly increased. The discs
should be set at such an angle that the
whole surface shall be stirred or COW
cred. Their chief value lies in their
cutting and pulverizing action on clay
Soils but as conservers of moisture
they are inferior to the harrow with
plow-like action or the spring tooth.
Soils which need the disc narrower
should generally be gone over again
with some shallower tool. The mel
lower the soil the lighter should be the
work done by the harrow. On most
heavy orchard soils it will be found
necessary to use the heavy tools like
the spring-tooth and disc harrows in
the spring, but if the land is properly
handled it should be in such condition
as to allow the use Of spike-tooth or
smoothing harrow during summer.
This light summer narrowing should
be sufficient to keep down the weeds
and it preserves the soil mulch in most
excellent condition. With such a tool
and on land in good filth man can
harrow ten or more acres a day.
Shaded Ground.-The shade of the
forest tends to preserve moisture, and
this is the all-important condition Of
the soil necessary to promote growth
The roots penetrating the earth in all
directions to great depths preserve q
mellow condition Of soil, and these two
conditions are the essentials of plant
growth. and they invariably promote
growth to the greatest possible extent.
FIX.