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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-22

S~S@N a
Sage hollow, the scene of theAexe-
cution, is a little depression inlthe
fats about three miles north of
Woodruff. All about is a cherries
waste, with here and there a low
hill that scarcely breaks the monot-
ony of the view. To the north a
couple of miles is q spur of the Wa
satch mountains, at the base of
which ripples the Bear river. In the
middle of the hollow the chair of
execution was placed, facing the
east. The chair was q common oak
affair, with rounded arms. It's legs
were fastened to stakes driven deep
ly into the ground, while its back
was supported by two heavy planks.
Thirty feet from the chair was the
riflemen's tent, at the west side of
which were five apertures, just be-
low the junction point of the roof
and the side wall. The most south
erly of the apertures was directly
OpDOSllO LILO Snd1A, luC ICllulA0cE
being at slightly varying angles to
the northward.
Two hours before the hour fixed
for the execution by Sheriff Dickson
the early arrivals at Sage Hollow
began. Those first upon the ground
were Deputy Sheriff Calverly of
Evanston, Wy, and the five men Sc
lected by him to do the actual work
of inaicting the death penalty. At
$50 o'clock they arrived. Before
the coming of the next quota, Cal
verly's men had practiced several
times the duty they were to per-
form. From that time they remain
ed within the little tent that had
been erected. Who they were none
knew, and none sought to learn.
After the crowd had dispersed the
quintet of sharpshooters emerged
from their canvas tent, unknown
and unseen.-Ev (Wy.) Cor.
Salt Lake Tribune.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-22

There are always two sides to
every question-our side, and the
wrong side.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-22

Short Form Warranty DEEDS 70: 1ale O
JOURNAL Office
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-22

AS it the next CUB
Test would be practi-
before the present year
hing G. duBignon, of
eems to be the choice of
y class. -Darien Gazette.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-22
Harper's Weekly
IN 1897 o.

e Ks3f4 IL
Il With the end of 1896 HARPER'S WEEKIYV
willhave lived forty years. In that time it has
participated with all the zeal and power at its
command in the great political events of the most
interesting and important period in the history
of the country, and it has spread before its read
ers the accomplishments of science, arts and let
tiers for the instruction of the human mind ana 4
the amelioration of human conditions and AZ
manners. Ne ~
What the WEEKLY has beensfn its spirit ana Z
purpose as These b4xe been manifested prncipal =
ly in its.editorial pages. It will continue to be-
1t is impossible 70 announce with precision all
that the WEEKLY willcontafn during the year =
1897. 1T were as easy to amp ounce what Is about
to happen in the world, W.T. triumphs for good y
government areto be won, what advances Of the q.
people are to be made, whatisto be the outcome !
OF the continuous struggle betweelth the spirits of
war and peace, what is.fe happen IN the far East
what is to be the state of Europe twelve months
hence, what new marvels Of science are to be- RI z
vealeds or what are to be TIE achievements of arts
and letters, for the WEEKLY is to be aspictorsls
of all this. II IA
Cartoons will continue to be feature bese =
Serial Stories. New England story by Mss
Mary E. wilkins, will be begun in January. An
tale OF Greek uprising against the Turks, by
Mr.. Z. +. Benson the author of "Dodon will fol-
low. sequel to "The House. Boat on the Styx.n
by Mr.: John Kendrick Bangs, illustrated by Mr..
Peter Newell. 4
More short stories will appear in the WEEKLY n
than IL mas been possible to publish during 1896
departments: Mr.. w. D. Howell,
Letters" have been among the md IS
features OF periodical literature; Mr..
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-04-22

anu ULHUIS VIII CONUfl0llH2
is going on in ''This Sd
Sport" will remain the
ment of its kind in the I
The WEEKLY will coh3
readers the worlds nd
Americans, to maize inf
the literary and artkstN
for itself the leading place
nalism of the world.
Newspapers are not to G
without the EXPRESS order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
News from the ArmOry.

The competitive drill of Company b,
First Regiment. for the Russell medal,
lately presented by Lieutenant Russell,
will take place in the AfAory next We'd
nesday night, and the public are invited
to attend
The basketball teams of the regiment
and the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton will contest for honors on January
9th. Much interest is being evinced in
the contest. which. is TO form Il part
of a most interesting entertainment,
which will be given Fl the benefit of the
uniform fund of Company Il. The other
interesting features of the programme
upon this occasion will be tug of war,
and a drill by the team Of little girls
affiliated 20 Company b. which includes
the following: Lillian Epps, Lula Harris,
Annie Traylor, Lola Gary, Lula Floyd,
Ethel Harris Pauline Leiss. Alice Ford,
Lois Cole, Hannah Gasser. Bertha Epps'
Maude Beck. Ehie Elliott, Madeline
Kratz Isabella Camp, Lottie Gasser,
Gladys Cole, Volina Clay. Pauline Meyer
Josephene Meyer. Nettle Luck, Bessie
Luck, Lula Southall, Virgie Clark, Annie
Glazebrook, Florence Dyson, Mary Har-
ris, Lille Harris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION.
First Meeting of the Richmond
Branch.

The Society of the Children Of the
Revolution held their first meeting In
the rooms of the Virginia Historical
Society yesterday Afternoon. large
number of boys and girls enrolled their
names as members of the society.
Miss Mary Lewis, vice-president of
the Richmond Chapter, presided over
the meeting. Miss Bell Perkins, State
director, or State regent, of the Chill
drens Society, gave the children talk
on American history and the objects
of the society which they had Joined.
The children decided TO make the Mount
Vernon fund the object of their work
the coming year.
There will be meeting two weeks
hence. and a notice will be given through
the newspapers of the day of the meet
ing. Each chapter will have junior
secretary. treasurer, and registrar. and
the children will be instructed how to
conduct meetings. The membership fee
the first year will be 80 cents; second
year. % cents. All children are invited
to Join who are lineally descended from
an ancestor who rendered service in
the War of the American Independence
There will be chapters formed all over
the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
The PhiIoIogians' Debate.

Friday was the evening Of the annual
debate of the Philologian Literary So
cety of Richmond College.
The exercises, interesting throughout
were attended by a large audience In
the college chapel. The programme was
as follows:
DEMONSTRATION J. w. T. McNiel.
clamation-"Claudius and Scynthia,
w. NJ. Seay, Virginia.
Readlng-"Yorktown and Appomat-
tox," w. f. Rudd. Virginia.
Questions: Resolved, That heredity Is
more influential in the intellectual and
moral development of man than environ
ment.
First affirmative: Samuel p. DeVault,
Tennessee.
First negative: James r. Stafford, Vir-
ginia.
Second affirmative: K. Wolsey Cav
thon, Georgia.
Second negatives: James u. Gwalthey
Virginia.
Closing Remarks-President.
Unfortunately, the first speaker on the
negative, was unable to be present. on
account of indisposition, but with this
exception the programme was executed
without a break in it's chain Of interest,
and with marked credit TO all its partici-
pants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
LITTER FROM MRS. LEE.
Written to Mrs. Wood. Who Gave
Six Sons TO the Confcdcracy.

six Sons TO the Confedcrncy.
one of the latest and most interest
ing additions to the Confederate Mu-
scum is an autograph letter from Mrs.
Lee 10 Mrs. Henry Wood, who sent six
valiant sons to fight for the Southern
Cause, not one of whom returned. The
letter was accompanied by little book
also deposited In the Museum, entitled
"My Times Are I'm Gods Hand" written
by Octavius Winslow, ID. D., and pub
lished i'm the year 1863.
The fly-leaf of the book bears the fol-
lowing inscriptions:
For Mrs Henry Wood,
From her friend,
NJ G. Lee.
Bremo October u, 1864.
The text OF the very characteristic let
ter Is as follows:
"Bremo. October y. 1864
"Mv Dear Mrs. Wood was very
nucn gratihed that you should so kind
IN care for my comfort while suffering
under such heavy trials yourself. /
pray that the God of Mercy may send
you His heavenly consolation, and re-
store 10 you in safety the brave sons
now In the hands of the enemy. we
know that no harm can happen to those
we love, except by His permission, ana
that He Is a God who heareth prayer.
| send you a little book that 1 thought
might afford you some comfort. ana
also a likeness of General Lee. IL was
one of the last taken. and is very good.
1t may interest you. as you have fur
nished so many of your family 10 our
noble army. | will send your jar back
to Mrs. bowman, as all those things
are very scarce now. 1t contents VIII
be most valuable TO me. Should ! be
able TO visit Fluvanna another season.
1 hope to be well enough 10 ride over
and see you. / am so helpless and suf-
fering now, that / rarely get out of the
house. Yours most truly.
an c. LEE"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
MANY COMMITTEES CHOSEN.
They VIII Conduct the Affairs OF the
Confederate Memorial Society.

At meeting Of the Confederate Memo
rial Literary Society, held in the Museum
last Friday, the following committees were
appointed for the ensuing year:
Reception Committee-Mrs. l.. d. jan
ney chairman, Miss Anna Boykin, Mrs.
d. A. Brown, Mrs. II. A. Brander Mrs.
Clinton Boudar Mrs. Charles G.. Bosher,
Miss Ruby Bodeker, Mrs. James Caskie'
Mrs. Parker Dashiell, Mrs. DR.. Deas,
Mrs. W. II. Fitzgerald, Miss Sallie Gait,
Mrs. Gwathmey, Miss Christine Harris,
Mrs. j. Il. Hill, Mrs Z. ID. Jeffreys, Miss
l.. NJ. Knox, Miss Mary Morrison, Miss
Virginia Mason, Miss Mary Il. Warren
Miss Mary l. Quarles, Mrs. w. ID. Muir
ray, Mrs Neimeyer Mrs. Robert l.. Tray
Ior and Miss Lucy Temple.
Ways and Means Committee-Mesdame
e. c. Minor (chairman), f.. ID. Hotchkis
Edgar Taylor. George NJ. West, b. ]
Purcell T. d. Neal, James r. Gordoi
Enders Robinson, r. l.. Norris. NJ. NJ. Gil
liam. James II. Capers, 7. II. beary, :
ID. BEDFORD. william c. Bentley. EdmunD
Strudwick, W. Benjamin Palmer, and y
d. Werth.
House ommittee-Mesdames Ann F..
Grant (chairmau). f.. c. Minor, II. T..
Christian. !. W. White, X. y. North
ern. G. w. Mayo. e. A. Ezekiel, j. b.
Purcell; Misses Bentley, Nina Randolph
Minnie Baughman, - Dimmock, Bet
tie Ellyson.
Membership Commlttee-Mesdame NJ.
l.. Van Doren chairman. James +.
Smith. James Sutton r. w. Powers.
l.. NJ. Hart, Misses Ella Thomas. lsaDel
Hill. - Rosenheim. Mrs. Kate 5.
VIM
Publication Committee-Mrs. j. ID.
Crump chairman, Miss Gillie Cary
Mrs. II. w. Rountree, Mrs. Anna Back
man Hyde, Miss Mary Crenshaw, Mrs.
Everett Waddey.
Finance Committee Mesdames RAJ
leigh r. Colston, James r. Werth. Hun
ter Mcclure p. G. Bagby. NJ. $. Smith.
Grounds ommittee-Mesdames' Il.
Hotchkiss. George J.. Christian; Misses
Isoline Moses May Baughman.
Memorial COmmittee-Mrs. James r.
Werth (chairman). other members to be
appointed. r,
Souvenir Committee-Mrs. II. T. Ely
son. Mrs. S. Ruggles Nelson.
Chestnut Hill Aid -Mesdames
A. l.. Ruffin chairman, Garland Clarke
T. A. Cary. NJ. y. Leonard.
Barton Heights Committee-Mesdame
II. c. wilkins chairman, 7. {. Redd.
Ashland Aid Committee-Mrs. Or. Henry
c. Scott, chairman.
Manchester Aid Committee-Mrs. Evans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
HOLD-UP IN DEAD EARNEST.
A Gentleman in Manchester Robbed
nv Unknown Negro Men.

by Unknown negro Men,
Mr.. Ernest Qsarles, a gentleman So
years of age, was held up last night on
semmes and Fifteenth streets. Manches-
Ter. by two negro men. and his pockets
rihed.
Mr.. Quarles lives in Chesterfield coun-
". and yesterday afternoon had come TO
Swansboro, on the way 10 visit his son,
who lives on Semmes street lie re-
NAMED in Swansboro til late IN the
evening. when he started for mis- sons
home. and had not gone far before he
became aware that two men were shad-
owing him. This, naturally, made him
uneasy, and he quickened his pace as
much as possible. without attracting the
attention of the men. They kept at a
respectable and safe distance, unSil,
reaching Fifteenth street on Semmcs.
when they swooped on their prey with
all the vehemence and daring of eagles.
Mr.. Quarles was made TO hold up bis
hands and stand quietly while their
ficndsh, black fingers went through his
pockets This he would not do without
being first overpowered. and the noise
OF the scuffie reached the ears Of his
son. who resided near by. The son was
soon on the scene OF action, and had
hardly time 10 announce himself when
be was knocked down by one of the ne
eroes Then both assailants fed. one
leaving his new hat. precious memento
OF the unpleasant episode.
Sir. Quarles was not at all hurt. and.
fortunately, had but little money on his
person at the time. There is no clcw
10 the assailants. besides the new hat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
MIR. LEATH HEARTILY ENDORSED
The Two Theatrical Exchanges Pay
Tributes to His Management.

In view of the fact that this field has
lately been explored by Mr.. Allen. OF
washington, with view 70 ascertaining
what prospects would wait upon the erec-
ton of a new playhouse, the substance
Of letters received by Mr.. Thomas u.
I.eath. of the Academy of Music, from
the only theatrical exchanges, which can
send attractions in this direction, will be
interesting.
Mr.. w. b. Seeskind, of the American
Theatrical Exchange, says: Il have hearu
some remarks regarding certain Mr.
Allen paradlng your town, announcing
that a new house will be built there. II
such was the case, where in the world
could this man secure attractions from?
This exchange has always been and VIII
always be with you. You have always
treated attractions splentidly, ana we
want to do no business with any one else
in Richmond as long as you are able 10
manage a house"
Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger say: our re-
Iations have always been so pleasant thaS
we feel that just as long as we are con-
nected with the theatrical business and
control the southern situation. as we do,
no other theatre in Richmond could exist
against you; but even If IL was buit, Just
as long az you are interested In the
theatrical business in Richmond you shali
have our support and all the attractions
that play with us In the South and else
where will play with you"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
THE COMMONWEALTH ELECTS.
Mr.. Ashton Starke Becomes Presf-
dent of the CIub-AnnuaI Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Common
wealth Club took place last night. and
was one of the most joyous events in the
history Of that institution. There was an
unusually large attendance. and the bust
ness session lasted for several hours.
Retiring President Frank W. Christian
filled the chair, and a quantity of bust
ness was transacted. The annual reports
of the retiring officers were read, and
were considered most gratifying.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year was gone into with the following
results:
President-Mr. Ashton Starke.
e-President-Captain William II. AL
lison.
Secretary-Mr. Levin Joynes.
Treasurer-Mr. j. Spotswood Crenshaw.
New members of the Board of Cover
nors-Messrs. Ashton Starke. w. Waller
Morton, Warner Moore. William G. Fer
gusson. f. r. Archer. w. II. Parrish. and
A. Randolph Holiday.
After the meeting the members enjoyed
a bounteous repast, which had been pro-
vided for the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
The Proposed Ciotning-Factory.

II is not improbable that Richmond will
have i'm the near future a big clothing
factory--one which viii give work 10 much
OF the city's unemployed labor. and send
throughout the South and West new
product OF the capital OF the Old Domin-
ion
Mr.. Ambrose Undertake, OF the firm OF
Undertake Miller & Brown. proprietors
OF the Buena Vista Cashmere Mills. was
in the city for several days last week, and
while here took time 10 look into the
movement for establishing a clothing
mandatory. lie was pleased with the
progress the promoters OF the enterprise
have made and went away confident that
the project would be carried out.
Speaking of the proposed csothing-fac-
tory for Richmond, Mr.. Timberlake said:
II consider that Richmond Is admirably
located for a clothing-factory. II has the
advantage of splendid shipping facilities
I'm all directions. There are nov hnt few
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
THE STILL WAS IN FULL BLAST
Successful Raid Made, hut the
Owner Did Not Come.

Information was received at the office
of Internal Revenue in this city re-
Gently that family living in Louisa
county near Jackson Post-Office was
conducting an Illicit distilery In ac-
cordance with this information, an official
was detailed to raid the premises, and, if
the circumstances warranted it, 20 bring
the guilty parties to justice.
The official was successful in his raid,
and discovered the still in full blast. The
apparatus was. however, too weighty 10
be removed bodily in the conveyance in
which the official had reached his desti,
nation, so ne was compelled 10 leave
it behind. He extracted promise fron
the man who was conducting the distil-
lery to come to Richmond last Monday,
and answer the charges.
The distiller has, up 10 the present.
neglected TO fulfil his promise, and
as he is almost a week overdue, no san
guine expectations are entertained that
he will ever put in an appearance TO re-
lieve the anxiety of the official.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
Shall the Babies Suferf

The ladies in charge of the Kindergar-
ten and Day-Dursery, where some forty
or more little children are cared for, are
encouraged TO hope that the chartably-
disposed people of Richmond will come to
their aid in this. the hour of their press
ing need The institution is entirely
without funds, and unless contributions
come in its work must stop. The Dis
patch had the pleasure last night of
sending one of the lady managers a
check that had been left at this office by
a merchant, who saw the appeal printed
Yesterday. Others will doubtless follow
this worthy example. Donations of sup
plies may be sent to the nursery, second
door from Franklin and Twentieth
streets. and contributions OF money. to
Mrs. George A. Lyon, No. 1923 south Third
street. or Mrs. G.. =. Walford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
City~UaII News Items.

The Water Committee, which was to
have met last evening at 1870 o'clock,
failed to get quorum.
There will be a regular session OF the
Committee on Relief of the Poor at the
City Almshouse tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock.
The case OF +. IT. Cloves against the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
for $4,000 damages for injuries sustained
by being thrown from one Of the COM
pany's trains between here and Newport
News is still on trial in the City Circuit
Court The argument will begin to-mor-
row morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17

Miss Marie Curtis entertained party
OF friends at card-party. given Tues
day evening IN honor Of her cousin, Miss
Laura Dobbins, OF Hampton, va Those
present were: Misses Dobbins. Scott.
Cunningham, French, Bossieux, McKevit,
Curtis. and Mrs. John Charleton;
Messrs. Weisiger. Whitehead. Cherry
Baker, Folkes, Coleman, Mahoney,
Kinds. and Curtis. After delightful
repast, Miss Dobbins presided at the
piano. and the sweet music rendered by
her contributed no little TO the pleasure
of the evening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
A Word to Di.pntch Subscribers.

We would earnestly call the attention
of our subscribers to the offer. which
the Dispatch is still holding out to them
in that artistic souvenir. 1.-THE Lost
Cause" Don't fail to have 1t in your
households. 1t will grow in interest as
time goes on. and will Instruct your
children.
Cut out three coupons OF different date
and bring them with 10 cents TO our
counter. or send them with 10 cents ano
a 2-cent postage stamp. X you wish them
mailed to any address. In the lat'eI
event. address
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The Dispatch Company
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
dressed in their regulation uni

Hospital. dressed in their regulation UNI
form.
The students contributed Handsomely
and to their energy Is due the very SUE
cessful financial outcome OF the unoer
taking.
The programme contained the foiiowins
interesting features: Quartette; SOLO. Cnp-
tain Cunningham: Old Dominion Sexte',e
violin solo. DR. Eiseman, OF New iorh'
mandolin solo. Dr. Morris; quartette; SOLO
DR.. Rucker; violin solo. DR.. Eisemah
solo. DR.. w. Ralph Clements; solo dia-
lect. Mr. w. T. Reddy. solo. Dr. Franz
Cunningham. Jr.: solo Captain cunning
ham: college chorus. DR.. Frank cunning
ham. NJ. c. V, accompanist Dr. Iuh-
ningham played. by request. his own COM
position. 1.-THE Slumber Song
The ball team will play during the com
ing season the teams from the various
colleges Of the State. and have ALREADY
scheduled several games.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17

TO be sent TO Rev. J. J. Gravatt. OF the
Holy Trinity Episcopal church. for the
delightful and instructive sermon deliver
ed 10 the Travellers Protective Associa-
ton at that church on the 90 instant.
Several letters OF approval OF certain
resolutions presented by this post to Viz
ginia's representatives in Congress were
read. and II these measures become laws
they will be of value to the commercial
men and their employees
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
A locomotives Wonderful Record

The Richmond Locomotive-Worksh have
Just issued, in most attractive form, a
record Of the performance OF a loco
motive built by that company for the
Seaboard Airline. which made the phe-
nomenal record of 1913 miles in 81 IL
minutes. while hauling the Directors
Special train, composed of two heavy,
officers -cars and one regular coach. be-
tween Weldon, n. c., and Portsmouth,
Va.
This engine was one OF seven Quilt
10 designs furnished by Mr.. w. L. Reed,
superintendent of motive-power of the
Seaboard system, and delivered to the
railway company in July, 1895.
The pamphlet. which is from the
presses of the ]. i. Hill company. is a
beautiful specimen of the typographer's
art. and Is well illustrated. The design
of the cover is unusually attractive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-17
A HOMEOPATHIC DIsPENSARY.
Movement Inaugurate6 for Estab-
Ifshment of Such an Institution.

For some time past plan has been
on foot TO inaugurate a free dlspensary
for the dispensing of homeopathic RENE
dies to the poor of the city. The move
merit is headed by the homeopathic ply
sicians Of the city. who are being ener-
getically supported in the scheme by a
committee of ladies. who are Influential
and prominent in social circles.
A board of twenty-five ladies, of which
Mrs. Joseph Bryan is president, and Mrs.
S. II. Halves vice-Dresident, is already in
existence to further this object, and a
most interesting meeting Of this board
will be held next Thursday afternoon, at
which plans will be formulated, and car
ried into effect almost Immediately.