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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
TO BEGIN THE NEW BUSINESS.
saI.s & Co. VIII Open Their whole
snle business Within 80 Days.

BEFORE the 1st of July. Messrs. y.
Saks 4 Co. Richmond's enterprslns
clothiers. will have put into operation
tbeir wholesale clothing house. which
tbov have decided 70 inaugurate In this
citv at the request OF the Chamber OF
Cormerce and the Travellers PrOtcollFe
Nerocistion. and their drummers VIII De
put TO work in a few weeks.
5r Jacob Cans. Saks x CO.'S manager,
who has charge OF their present house
I'm This CITY. will also have charge or the
wholesale establishment and ne nad con-
temUatcd leaving Tor New noIk seteIdl
davs ago TO arrange the details ana get
matters I'm shape TOT the new DuslI!esS;
but he has been detained on account OF
sickness. and will not leave until to-mor-
In an interview yesterday Mr.. Cans said
that for the present the irm VIII use TOT
their wholesale trade the third floor OF
tboir nreseut establishment. the fine build
ing. corner of Eleventh and Main streets.
So wen known TO the retail trade. This
third floor however. ls 35%ll3 rect IN size,
and exceedingly well lighted and suitable
i'm every way for the purpose TOT WHICH
Virelnia West Virginia. North Carolina,
and South Carolina will be the principal
States which the firm WEI work for trade,
but 10 is the intention or Messrs. Saks &
co. Mr.. Cans said. 20 make the whole
sale mouse as thOrOugH in every way Tor
tbis field as their rct1h houses are. The
establishment Of the wholesale clothing
mouse will undoubtedly bring many thou
sands of dollars TO Richmond which have
hitherto been going 10 Baltimore. as many
of tho southern merchants iu the smaller
towns have not come TO Richmond 10
buv their provisions, etc. because they
would have been compelled 20 have gone
to baltimore TO buy their mems and bovs'
clothing This. however, viii now be
changed and keepers OF general stores
vvil be able 10 buy not only their gro
cerios dry-goods, shoes, hats, hardware.
medicines, etc, here, but also their cloth
ing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29

Gratis two. The Democrats elected hye
Constables and the Republicans three.
vided.
The county gave about 10 for a con-
vention and about $500 against.
SHENANDOAH
Woodstock: The election in this county
yesterday was attended by more than
ordinary interest. and the contest was
spirited one in many localities. In three
districts party lines were drawn on the
candidates Tor Supervisor, and the Demo-
Gratis were successful In all. The next
board will be Democrats and / Republi-
can. The Democrats gain number
Of minor offices whore contests were
made.
SOUTHAMPTON.
Courtland: OF the eleven precincts IN
Southampton. seven have been heard
from. and give a majority Of 276 for a
convention.
Franklin: Full returns from Southamp-
ton county show that all the Democratic
nominees were elected by large majori-
ties. except one overseer of the poor.
There IS a majority of 3O5 in favor OF a
constitutional convention.
SPOTSYLVANIA.
Fredericksburg: There was a small vote
polled throughout the county. The vote
against a convention was over % 70 l.
sURRY.
Surry Courthouse: There was a very
small vote polled i'm this county But few
Republicans voted, and a great many
Democrats did not vote. ON the consti-
tutional convention question, l think, not
more than one eighth of the pOled vote
was for it. Very little interest was taken
r. the election. a great many did not
know an election was 10 be held.
WASHINGTON.
Abingdon: Washington county elected
six Democrats and one Republican for
supervisors. The vote on the cOnsttu-
tional convention was $3.50 against, and
29o for
WYTHE.
Wytheville Fourteen of the sixteen pre-
cincts In the county have been heard
from. and they give S2i majority against
a constitutional convention. The other
precincts will doubtless ncrease ii 20
i.OCO. The four wards i'm Wytheville give
"a majority of 50 against a convention. For
the first time In many years the Demo
Gratis have elected a majority OF the
Board of Supervisors. The new board
consists of James H. McGavOck, OF Max
Meadows: Thomas Shrader, of Wythe-
ville NJ H. Jackson, of Foster Falls (who
are Democrats); ID. H. Porter of Crock
etts. and John A. Bourne, OF Speedwell
who are Republicans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
where Shall 7 spend My sundays for
Needed Rest. Pheasant hecrentions
and COMFORT.

II should not take YOU long TO decide
this II you are informed as TO the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Sunday outings.
A special fast vestibule train leaves
Richmond every Sunday at $50 A. NJ.
from Chesapeake and Ohio Broad-Street
statIon. for which tickets are sold 20
either old Point. Ocean View. or Norfolk
FOR ONE DOLLAR.
nv this train and for this money you
can spend either six hours at Norfolk.
Zen hours at Ocean View, or eight
horrs AZ Old Point Norfolk and Ocean
View passengers take steamer Endeavor
from old Point, connecting ON opposite
side of Hampton Roads with electric cars
Cor ocean view and Norfolk. This COM
bJnstion OF rides makes up most de-
iIehtful outing. Those desiring TO 20 20
Vircinia Beach will make connection at
Norfolk. The rate TO Virginia Beach Is
:, n for the round-trip from Richmond.
For patrons OF these outings; dinners at
Chon,berlln. Hygela, or Princess Anne,
:, cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
MnETrNG OF rmn covEvANrEns.
hoy Companies of Presbyterian
Churches Have Interesting Session.


Churches Have Interesting session.
Last night was an occasion long TO be
remembered by the Presbyterian boys OF
this city. II was a union meeting or me
Covenanters at the Second Presbyterian
church.
This is an organization Of the younger
boys of the various churches. and has
only been formed q short time. but IL l5
growing rapidly IN numbers and interest.
There are now five companies or theLi-
one IN each Of the following churcnes;
The First and Second churches and the
Church OF the Covenant, OF TINS c.ty'
Tabb-Strcct church. Petersburg. and the
Presbyterian church I'm Durham. y. {.
An of these companlcs were present lh
fun force except the Durham company.
Master Willie Smith. cf Company NO.
T. presided in "a very grac lul and d'gnl-
fed manner and after the oDening eNer-
ciscs introduced the speaker OF the eve
ming. Rev. j. W. RoseDrO. d. D., OF Pt-
tersburQ. who had come over With a
strong body-guard from Company No. 3
DR. Rosebro said: Nothing does my
heart more good than 10 see these boys
gathered here, and 10 know that they
ave enlisted In the service OF our Mas
ter" He then contrastcd the present
ter Is the present IN many ways, and
especially in opportunities offered by
which the boys could engage In church
lie then reviewed the origin and his
tory Of the COVenantcrs OF Scotland. from
whom this organization took its name,
and gave interesting incidents 10 show
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
LEE CAMP's WEEKLY MEETING.
for the Nashville Re
union Pcrfected-Other Matters.


r. Z. Lee Camp. no. l, c. v, held their
regular meeting last night, Commander
John VI. Warren presiding A letter was
received from Major John Sullivan, Of
Boston. Mass. stating that ne had
pochet-casc of instruments taken from
Confederate surgeons tent at Fairfax
Courthouse early in 1851, which he was
anxious To return TO the owner. and
sought. through the medium OF Lee Camr,
information of the owner
The minutes of the last meeting Of
the United Confederate Veterans. held
IN this city, I'm which was contained q
high compliment TO Captain ID. A. Brown.
Jr.. Quartermastcr OF Lee Camp, for
his efficient discharge of duty, as commits
sary on that occasion. was received. y
circular in reference TO the ccIUucale
of membership IN the United Confederate
Veterans was referred To- the fOAoUins
committee for report. William Il. Smllh.
James r.. FcrritCr ANA George w. Libby
circular from the headquarters Of the
United Confederate Veterans commend
ing the patriotic care bestowed upOn the
graves of the Confederate dead at Camp
Chase. Ohio, was read and, on motion OF
Mr. Thomas W. Sydnor. the camp voted
tlc sum of $40 ana ordered the same TO
be sent to Colonel William II. knauss.
Columbus Ohio letter was received
from LomaX Camp Montgomery. Ala.
asking about the United Confederate Nete-
IAN meeting, stating tntl thdl Dodl WOulU
put Montgomery i'm nomination for the
next place of meeting.
The camp was ordered to meet at its
han tomorrow night at 7.30 O'Clock 10
attend services at GraCe-5trcCt church
and on Monday evening. at $3.50 o'clock
20 attend the parade of the Hollywood
Memorial Association
Mr. Pegram Dargan was introduced and
made an interesting speech, which was
loudly applaudcd.
The following delegates were appointed
TO the United Confederate Veteran re-
union. which meets i'm Nashville. June
pa. 23d. and 2ith: John NJ. Warren, John
q. Lauchton, Jr.. Charles y. Turner. A.
g.. Peay j. r. Ferrfer John Murphy
Rev. James =. Smith, T.. c. Minor Charles
j. Anderson, John y. Cary. ID. a. Brown
Jr. j. Taylor Ellyson. G. II. Bauehman
y. Y. Randolph. John Cussons. George f..
Christian Joseph W. Thomas James w.
Peeram. Judge +. i. FaIrar, ID. G. Rich
ardsOn. and II. u. Pollard. Altcrnatos-
John r. Hughes. George a. Smith. c. B.
Tennant. f. w Martin j. Henry Kracke
F H. Bahm a. G.. Evans. James Nc
Graw. Jo Lane Stern, RO. J. Flemming
w. II. Freeman. John w. Gordon. -.
Hardy Pyle, Gus +. Delarue, John r. Nc
Kcnna. II. G. Adams a. JEFF. Vaughan.
Charles r. Winston. B. y. Angle. James
J.. Phillips and =. II NJ. Harrison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
, Great Lot sale In Newport News.

There viii be. sale OF one hundred
Building Lots in Newport News on
Thursday. the 80 Of June. beginning at
o'clock T. NJ.
Powell Brothers & King. who will con-
duet the sale. say: This Is the fourth biz
sale of lots We have conducted OF late,
In Newport News. and al who have
bought are well satisfied. Many Of them
are now selling at % to 100 per cent. over
purchase price IL you wish a paying
investment 1t may be well for you 10 at
tend this great sale next Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29

the character. not only Of the men who
signed the covenant In old Greyfriar5
churchyard. in Scotland. but Of the boys
al that time as well, and urged the
Lo,s TO whom he was speaking TO emu
iafe the noble example set by the cary
Ccvonanters.
The address was very much enjoyed by
the boys ard also by their friends VINO
Eeuorts were presented from each COM
r9nv showing that the boys are actively
- work and are much interested In their
organization. ,.,,.,.
appropriate poem. written especially lot
ths Covcnanters by one OF Richmond
Gifted poets. This was done IN an "i-
mirable manner. and was much ehJo5 eu
by the audience.
The following general officers were
elected for tine ensuing year: Master
George Montague. secretary, and Master
Willie Lynch, treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
Suffering with Broken Leg.

lanes Whittet. Jr.. the little son OF
Mr. LANES Whittet, whose leg was broken
iThurglav evening in being stepped upon
by horse under which he had fallen;
H. resting as easily as circumstances VIII
hermit. He is just beginning 10 rlde
ficvcle and with his parents was prac-
ttcino on the Grove road. He was riding
. short distance in front Of the Older
riders. and in endeavoring TO avoid a
trap ran into a wagon. ana was knoched sec.
ovT 9nlfs oI2eady stated. The child stood the
shock remarkably well. Or. II. 5; Nc
I'm was summoned, and the injured limb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
DRAMA AND ART RECEPTION.
Opening Feature az commencement
Exercises at WOman's College.

The opening programme of the COM
rcncement festivities at the Woman's
College was presented last night in the
hall of that institution, which was crowd
ed almost to excess. Many late comers
were not able to gain entrance to the
building. so great was the interest
cvinced I'm the occasion.
a comedy in three acts, entitled Ihe
Chaperon." was the particular attraction.
II is a bright little trifle, developing an
ingenious story through many whimsical
situations The account given OF the play
bv those into whose hands the various
parts were placed was really excellent.
Inaemuch as the programme did not m
clude the names OF the participants, the
pleasure is denied Of giving credit WheIe
credit is due. There We're two clever
character sketches Of a French tedcher
and an Irisn ladys maid. A gypsy ana
p little waif were bOth well done, ana
the principal Of the school and lady OF
fashion were admirably portrayed.
Following the play an art reception was
held and the work Of the students IN the
arr school was exhibited. Most OF the
work is Of a very high order Of merit.
Tine contest for the Tanner gQiq medal
presented for the greatest proficiency IN
piano playing. will take place this eve
ming. There are three candidates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
wps. PICKETT APPEARS TONIGHT.
She VIII Give Two short Sketches
nt the FestivaI-Other Features.

The great feature Of the Confederate
festival tonight viii be the appearance
of Mrs. Pickett. wife OF General George
Il. Pickett, TO lecture on behalf of the
GOOD cause Tor which the bazaar was
devised. Her subject will be "The Last
Review o. Pickctts Men" She viii also
recite a character sketch. entitled JACK
Other features OF the proeramme VIII De
musical selections by Misses Anna c.
Martin. Ellen Charters Ellen Taylor,
Nessrs Haddon $. Watkins. oscar Lob
man. and the Tony Miller SeXtette.
There will be bubblc-blOwine contest
this afternoon from 70 4 for children.
The voting contest for the toy stove at
the ice-cream booth Will close tonight.
Those Immediately interested are Misses
Ethel Yeamln Oracle Woods. Rosslyl
johnson, Mabel Traylor, and Nellie Eel
lows.
omen until next Wednesday,. Donations
are stiH pouring I'm from all directions.
and the supply Of beautiful and useful
articles stu 10 bc sold Is very large.
MIR. Pickett viii be presented with q
souvenir OF her visit tonight by The
ladies Of The Festival Committee. The
ureecntation address VIII probably be
made by Colonel John Bell Bigger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
Files, Flies, Flies.

Oh, what boon to housekeepers is
POLK MILLER's ITALIAN INSECT
POWDER" BY it's use those insects 10
troublesome at this season OF the year
are effectually destroyed. The GENUINE
POWDER only sold in bottles at 10. %.
and SOC. AND NOT IN BULK. Accept
no other Can be found at leading drug
and grocery stores.
POLK MILLER DRUG COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
ROAD RACE THIS AFTERNOON.
Bicycle Messengers 10 Contest Over
n Tcn-MiIc Course.

DicycIc Messengers 10 Contest over
Tcn-MiIe Course.
This afternoon the ten-mile road race
between the mounted messengers Of the
western Union and the Postal Telesraph
companies viii be ridden. and great pre-
variations are making therefor, many Of
the bows having spent hours yesterday. ~
speeding over the track, conditioning
themselves for the event.
The start viii be made. from the reser,
voir at $50 o'clock. and the following VIII
participate i'm the race:
0|S-Nlinutcs Class-J. NJ. Atkinson, Z.
Winbourn II. r. Calls. and f. Hayes.
Two-Mnute Class-FlOyd Waldrop Il.
L. Hitter. i. ". Burnett, r. L. Fearman'
and j. T.. Woodall.
Three-Minute Class-H. NJ. Carter,
James Fiuean, Jr, W. r. Hamilton, ana
Four-Minute Class-Ed. Allen, J.; =.
Naelesman. X. c. Moore, J. Robertson, -
Lyon. J. Dyer +. $. Murry j. NcBrad-
ioV. A. ID. Brown, Jr.. and =. L. Depriest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
wo, the Debnters' Medal.

The annual dcbaters contest or the
phiiologian Literary Society OF Richmond
college was held yesterday. afternoon.
There were three contestants. ana the
efforts were al highly creditabie. Mr.
A. j. Hall. OF Culpeper. won the medai.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
PATHWAY AUDITORS Al OLD POINT.
Ip.pccted ship-Yards at Newport
NcYs-GOiug Home.

A enecial train of par.or cars. rendered
lv the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Compauv to the members of the Amer-
can Association of Railway Accounting
OGiccrs. left here for Old Point yesterday
morninC. carrying about one hundred OF
The auditors and the ladies who had ac-
companied them to this city for TRIP 10
The seaside. A stop was made az New
mort News. where the ship-yards were
insnected. and at Old Point luncheoh
was served at the Chamberlin.
The party returned TO this city AT s:5V
CnioVable time. All viii leave for their
respectiye homes this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
MURDERED HIS WIFE.

, Terrible Domestic Tragedy at old
Church.
OLD CHURCH, HANOVER, May D.
fsnecial1-Last night William Coleman
and wife (colored) had a quarrel regard
ing their supper, when Coleman. be-
coming enraged. seized a gun and shot
the woman, killing her instantly. lie es-
co ned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29

baseball To-Day.
Catholic University
~.
Richmond College.
Broad-street PARK. Game eaiied at faA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29
THE oRDINATIoN.

His ordination took place on Wednes-
day morning. May lG. 1894 at Moau-
mental church The ceremony. which is
tho most imposing Of all the rites OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church, was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-29

The death scene of bishop Newton was
especially pathetic. lie had retired
About ID o'clock on Thurgday night. per-
'octiy we'll TO AN appearances and az
o'clock yesterday morning aroused his
wife tclliug her that be was an ill man.
Physicians were summoned and Bishop
Newton died at five minutes after 4
o'clock Around the death-bod We're ali
he members Of his family who were In
he city
Bishop Newton's last public labor was
A. Monumental church on Sunday when
ao assisted the rector Rev Mr. Stickney.
u the morning service. Since his cOnso-
grafton as Assistant-Bishop Of the Do
ccse Of Virginia he had been exceeding
ly active and jealous. and had confirmed
many persons and brought them within
he fold Of Christ
THE ORDINATION.
His ordination took place on Wednes-
day morning. May lG, 1894 AT Moau-
rrEr.faT rlf.r4I fnI. afr,YrQpy "a hleb fe
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-25
ANOTHER BOUND
AIRY LINE DISPUTE
Gold Miners on Oak Point island
Make Claims AOalnSt canuda.
ISLAND PART OF MINNESOTA
Accofdlna to Treaty Of Cheat. bni According
to Geological Surveys Il Ia caaadlaa
Territory Mach Excitement

H. LouiH, juno gi~A special 20 the
Globe. Democrat from Duluth. MINI.
aays.
dold has boon discovered on oak Point
island In Rainy lake. which viii undoubt.
edly lead TO an International boundary
dispute between urcat britain and the
United states, According 90 maps OF the
geological survey. tho island Ia In Cana
dian territory. bu, according 10 the word.
Ing of the treaty OF uhent the island II
a part OF the state or Minnesota. Canada
has lpaued patents to several valuable
mining locations ON tho ISLAND. ana Wig
otous protests are beinE s0Lt 90 Washing
Ton by American prpapprtors rhc miners
throughout the Rainy lake district are
greatly wrought up oyer tho matter and
thcro IL probability OF trouble unlrhH
something 10 done. The way things now
stand. the United atatea loaoa entire con.
troll even OF her waters In Rainy lake. as
according "a the geological survey the
United States cannot sut boat into
ltainy lake without Hrs, going through
Canadian waters. This Is direct yio.
iation OF the trraty, The ;hrro hundred
island boundary dlapale a OF minor I'm.
poftAnec compared 90 this.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-25
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

strai, OF Juan dc Fuca. Washington.
Notice Is hereby given that the Point
Wilson buoy No. G, rcd nrst-olaSa nun.
has gone adrit, from It's position OF tho
foul ground on Point Wilson
Also that ,he Partridge bank buoy No.
/. black hrst-class can. has gone adrift
from It's position on the southoas, side
OF thick kelp on Partridge bank near
the Fourteen Foot rock.
These buoys will be replaced as soon as
practicable.
This notice affects the list OF bcacons
and buoys. Pacific coaAt. 1850 page 6i.
By order OF the lighthouse board
JNo. T.. MERRELL.
Commander L. =. Navy. inspector 18th
Lighthouse District
onicu OF Inspector 18th Lighthouse Dis
trict. Portland. or. June q, lSH.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-25
The FaVOTlte Home RemedQ.

For all diseases caused by arrangement
Of the Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach. q
Keep It always In the house and you
will save time and Doctors Bills, and
have at hand an active, harmless and per
fectly safe purgatlve, Alternative and tonic.
lfyoufeel dull, debllltated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appe-
tte and tongue coated, you are suffering
from torpid liver or blliouSness, and SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR will cure you.
II you have eaten anything hard to
digest, or feel heavy after meals or sleep
less at night, dose of SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR will relieve you and bring
pleasant sleep.
If at any time you feel your system
needs cleansing and regulating without
violent purging, take SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR.
}. II. zeilin g. Co, Philadelphia
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-06-25
O. r. PARKERs STOCK SOLD.

J.F ID. Wrinkle has now purchased
q. Il. Parkers stock VI general mercban-
dire ai great sRcrihcr. and IL handling
II In connection with the Cohen stock oi
dry goods which WIS olso secured At n
tremendous discount. The two stocks
have been turned iutn one store, IN the
FlRyel brick. which from this time until
the close of the sale. will be- prominently
the place 10 Astoria for bargains. There
are no other stocks IN Astoria Sbich
have been purchased nj such an 0dyan-
iage IN these. and this advantage IA 10
be shared wiih the customers.
These nre hard times. and II pays buy
ers 10 HRnrc even on small savings. We
are offering more than you expect. at
lower prices. and just the things that are
necessary 10 every household.
Call while the stock Is complete, IN
order 10 secure The choicest.
J. +. -. Wrinkle.
Agent FOR the purchaser Of the stocks
of q. f. Parker ami |, Cohen.
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rance Of his very pronounced success In
his field Of work.
Though there II no admission foe charR-
cd, tho door is carefully guarded by an
efficient keeper. 10 prevent the entrance
OF any improper characters or nnseemly
eonduo, by small boys on the outside.
Tho Syndicate win establish permanent
Offices here under this direction OF a
located physician, and Dr. Macclaire
states, most positively that the syndicate
has no travelling doctors. always arrhng.
ing with located pbycislana 20 do tho
praotlclng though the syndicate builds
hospitals and furnishes physiclnns with
all tho latest Improvements and valuable
discoveries In surgical ns well ~ med.
teal science,
Tho lectures will continue until July
int (eyery nighD. and Dr. Marclalre will
bo pleased 20 meet All ladies and gentle
men interested IN human development,
physical and mental, nt his offices over
the lecture hall