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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
THE OLD HOMESTEAD.
Denman ThOmpson's Famous fi"y
Enthusiastically Received.

The romantic aspect of American Ire
IS worthy OF all the consideration that
can be bestowed upon 1t, and the success
Of such plays as 1.-The Old Homestead
is an suspicious prelude TO the emancipa-
tIon Of the American theatre from the in
cubus OF imbecility that has been laid
upon II by theatrical traders, whose pesti-
lent industry has almost crushed out the
true life OF the stage. The old play was
revived al the Academy last night
and was once again greeted by crowded
house with much enthusiasm.
Mr. John Barker. who played the part
OF Joshua Whitcomb. entered into the
soul OF the character and made 1t hu-
morous and ovable reality. The other
parts were all " sustained. There Will
be matinee and evening performances TO-
day.
Americas greatest comedian, MI.
Joseph jefferson. comes 10 the Academy
OF Music next Tuesday and Wednesday.
on the opening night of the engagement
he will appear i'm RIP Van Wrinkle ana
on the latter night in a double bill. which
includes THE Cricket on the Hearth
and Lend Me Two Shillings." Seats will
be on sale next Thursday morning. and
the prices will be the lowest at which the
veteran actor has ever played here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
THE F0URQUREAN-PR|(E company

satisfies shrewdest shoppers. From stand
point Of prices-from the view of values the
store stands the test of the shrewdest
shoppers judgment /. Dispatch readers
will find in this news story of the stores
stock almost unprecedented values in every
department-entirelys so in many :. Dollars
and cents welded a greater influence
a truth thatapples to MILLINERY, DRESS
GOODS, CARPETS, HOUSEFURNISH-
'INGS particularly, and to the entire store
generally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
ASHLAND AND WATER.
Proposition TO Erect "a Tower
x-Ray Experiments.

ASHLAND. VA, April 5.-(Special)-
Mr.. A. j. Bradley, representing a COM
pany OF capitalists. appeared before the
Town Council this afternoon, with a pro-
position to erect a water-works plant In
this town. His plan was to erect water
tower. He was accompanied by Mr..
Blair Mosby. who Is the civil engineer OF
the company. The Council heard the gem
tIeman. and referred the matter TO a spe-
ciaI committee OF three--Captain Richard
Irby and Messrs. J. T.. Cox and ;. j. DOS
well-who will look inte 1t and report at
a called meeting.
Major r. q. d. Meyers communicated
with the Council In reference TO the
grading OF the upper end Of Railroad ave-
nue.. He will meet the Council at day
10 be fixed next week.
DIR. A. c. Wsghtman. In charge OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Nav Be r1attingS

or Carpets-the store stands an able help
lust at a time OF year when every home
has some need in either or both Herere
Carpet and Mating bargains that would
be downright bargains regardless OF
business conditions, but with an increased
tariff duty staring us in the face, these
bargains are double bargains-half OF the
prices they'll be another moon.
Brussels Carpets. in room and hall and
stair patterns. that always sell at 20
and Sc. a yard, and will cost 81 under
the new tariff. .........................
Brussels Carpets that always sell at
soc. and 81 a yard. ...................'''." "c.
Hartford. Lowell. and Bigelow BODY
Brussels. best made. ....................'.'S
Hartford and Bigelow Administer car
pets. in light and medium patterns, sold
everywhere at $3.50 and A.75 yard....si.
All-wool Ingram Carpets, regular price
zoe. a yard, or..............''.''''''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
I,ouest in Aimee smith Case.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The inquest into
,be death of Aimee Smith, the youne
church organist of Hackensack,, n. J.,
t vitu' was found dying on March Sth IN the
Victor Hotel where she had been with
NoIson M Weeks, a Hackensack sun
i>aV,..--~enooi superintendent. was held this
u,,o"S,nine The jury returned verdict
NJ Aimee Smith died from acute cere-
b 1ilsI congestion. and carbolic acid poison
- odnsinistered by some person or per-
iIt, nnknoyyn and that the solution
sybicb caused death was compounded by
w. M Weeks. The Coroner there
I'm held Weeks IN $3.50 bali to await
he action of the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Two Accidents at the Locomotive
Works

There were two accidents al the kicn-
mond Locomotive-Works yesterday both
Of which were of a serious nature, ana
one almost fatality.
The first was caused by the bursting OF
an air-pump, and Mr.. Walter Bryan, VINO
was working near IL at the time. was
blown some distance into the air. and
had an ugly wound inflicted on his lert
hip by a piece Of metal. He was treated
at the almshouse.
Shortly afterwards another employee
had his hand badly lacerated in some ma
ghinery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH A NEGRO
PoIice-Omcer Stabbed Five Times
Desperate Wounded.

. CHARLESTON. S. c.. April 5.-Private
Wings. Of the local police force, had a
desperate encounter with a negro named
stephen Robinson here to-day. The Off
Ger had been directed 10 arrest the negro
for throwing rocks at a citizen. and did
50. While waiting for the patrol-wagon
the negro began an attempt TO escape.
4 fight ensued The negro drew knife.
with which he stabbed Wings twice IN
the back. twice in the dead. and once
in the throat The officer drew his pistol
and shot the man three times, striking
him In the legs. The negro ran into a
house. which was guarded by the wound
ed officer until assistance came and the
desperate was arrested. Both men Will
recover from their injuries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
The Fourqurean-PriCe CO.

Chair of Biology at Randolph-Macon Col
lege has secured and put into active use
an Xray apparatus. The machine ~ on
the finest make. On Saturday night last
the Professor located bullet Ia the hand
OF Mr.. Thomas Porter, young mar
living here. Some months ago Porter ac'
cidentally shot himself and the ball. was
not removed. BY the new machine u Was
plainly seen. and ere long the young man
viii submit TO an operation. when II will
be- removed. Or. Wlghtman IL one OF
zne new-school men. very bright ana
energetic. He has done much valuable
work for the institution. w.,
The storehouss Of Mr.. Peleg Vincent
WAS entered late Saturday night and rob.
bed OF several small pieces OF lswelry.
some clothes. and an umbrella Iramps
are supposed 10 be the guilty parties.
Henry Clay Council. Royal Arcsnun.
will have a large meeting on Tuesday.
Aori, 18th, at which the grand oneers OF
the State viii be present.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
WAS HE MURDERED:
Body Found in French broad River.
Had Deem EObbed.

ASHEVILLE, y. c.. April 5.-The body
of am unknown man was found to-day in
the French Broad river near Alexander.
The man had apparently been murdered.
The skull had been fractured for dis
lance of eight inches, the fracture ex-
tending across the top of the head, and
the crown of the head was crushed in.
The b ows had been dealt while the man
was living. as was shown by. clotted
blood. The body had been robbed. 4
memorand n book was found in an in
side pockec of the vest. on one page is
the name in pencil. "Afr. William Vestal,
Anterior, Ind" Further on In the book
are the names civilian l.. Mercer. Plea
SAINT View. KY" and Esq. Gray, Jellico,
Tern." The body was buried near Alex
ander.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Special Sale
English SuitingS.

We have decided to close out our stock
of Imported Scotch and English Suitinga
They come Ia and 3l2 yards In
pattern, for Mems Suits and. Ladies'
Bicycle Suits. The regular price was
$3.50. $40. sl2. SIS, and SIG pattern-your
chsice for.............. ....................s5.
Fine Atwood Mems Pants Patterns.
all imported goods that sold at s. and 81 a
pattern, choice......... ................S2.oO
.NOTE-OwinB to the low price we
sell these goods. we cannot send them
on appreciation or take them back.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Death of Mrs. v. v. Warinner.

Mrs. Verde ~. wife of Mr.. w. H. War
inner. died shortly after midnight at her
home. No s17 east Leigh street. after an
illness of three months. Mrs. MARINERS
condition was not regarded as serious
until about two weeks ago, and her death
will come as a great surprise and shock
TO her many friends.
Deceased was the niece and adopted
daughter of Rev. A. r. Wilson, of Pc
tersburg She is survived " her husband,
two sisters-Mrs. Grady. and Miss Nora
Wilson-and one brother-Mr. Lloyd Will
son.
The funeral arrangements have not yet
boen COMPLETED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
DEATHS.

DONAHOE.-Died,a at the residence Of
her parents, 1888 west Clay street, Miss
MARY c. CKATIE) DONAHOE, in the
9th year Of her age.
Funeral notice later.
MCLUNG.-Died, at Covington, va,
Mrs. MARY f. MCLUNG. in the 55th
year of her age.
Funeral took place at Covington, Va,
on the afternoon of Sunday. April 4th.
TURNER.-Died, April 9Th. at l o'clock
A. NJ, at his residence. No. 39i2 VIII
liamsturg avenue, W. WILSON TUR-
NER. aged 80 years.
Funeral from Denny-Street Methodist
church TO-DAY at 1880 o'clock.
WARINNER.-Ded. at No. 6l7 east
Leigh street. Tuesday, April 9Th, YER
DIE WILSON, wife of w. +. Warinner
Funeral notice later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

Ex-Governor Frank Brown, Of Mary
land, is at the jefferson with a party or
ladies. He arrived here Saturday from
Old Point, and will leave for Baltimore
to-day TO prepare for a trip abroad, on
which he will start about May LIST. The
Governor is in excellent spirits, and en-
Toying the best. of health. He conversed
last night. and the conversation drifting
to political questions. he expressed great
regret that Maryland had left the Demo,
cratic column, but asserte4 II as his behet
that a Democratic majority would be
rolled up there next fall, and that the
State would not thereafter go against the
party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
RENEWED FLOOD DAMAGE.
Kentucky Farmers Unable to Plant
for n Month

LOUISVILLE. KY. April 5.-Heavy
rains I'm the mountains have caused the
Big Sandy and Kentucky rivers TO over
flow their banks. ana sweep away all
repairs to the damage inflicted by the
recent flood. Harlan, Perry, Bel. and
Letcher counties report heavy losses, and
farmers will be unable 10 plant for a
month The situation is equally as bad
across the line I'm Tennessee.
THE CUMBERLAND UP AGAIN.
NASHVILLE, TENN, April 5.-The
Cumberland river is on another BOOM
and the danger-line will be passed to-
morrow. Reports from above indicate
sufficient water to make the river con-
tinue rising for five days. The Weather
Bureau predicts that the rise will 20 five
feet above tho danger-line. Should the
river attain that height. many families
will be rendered homeless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Black Goods.

The reputation OF our Black Goods is
well known. Black that will stay Black
is the only kind that can find room here.
This week we shall offer some OF tho
greatest values in Black Goods ever
shown in this city-vaiues that you will
be surprised TO find.
5O-inch Black Mohair. for Skirts, good
weight and good lustre. You have never
seen its equal at the price e.. .35c. 4 yard.
46-inch Black Imperial Serge. There's
plenty OF SOC. Serge offered you. but
when you see this you will say with Va.
it is as good as any 75c. Black Serge 10
be found anywhere. and only Doc. yard.
5O-inch Diagonal Serge. very fine. and
light weight. and a great SOc.
Ndlue. ...ss-.sss.s ssssss.ss.ssss WV.
50-inch Black Diagonal Granite Cloth.
stylish Black Fabric for spring, 9oc. Is
the price most everywhere. ............7oc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Don't Miss the
Great April Sale
in Houseware Department All goods advertised IN Sun
davis paper will be on sale to-day

dy.
Best Quality Maple Pastry Boards.
large size. 25c.
FULL-SIZE LARGE ROLLS OF PER-
FORATED TOILET PAPER. SPECIAL
FOR TO-DAY, &c.
% Toilet Sets, new, under-glaze deco
rations, l2 pieces, with full-sIze Slop-Jar,
special for this sale. 1855, complete.
NO ONE SHALL SELL BABY-CAR-
RIAGES CHEAPER THAN THE FOUR
QUREAN-PRICE COMPANY.
The famous Wakefield" Carriages at
these prices.
- nicely upholstered Carriages. with
parasol and brake. for $3.50
$40 Wakefield Carriages, nicely uphol-
stored for 1875.
sli Carriages. upholstered In Silk-Plush.
best wire wheels, for $3.50.
So Wakefield Best Rattan Carriages,
upholstered in finest SAX Damask, for
SIS.
WE ARE THE SOLE AGENTS FOR
THE FAMOUS GURNEY REFRIGERA-
TORS AND ICE-CHEsTs. TWO CAR
LOADS ON SALE TO-DAY AT sPE-
CIAL, PRICES.
We earnestly invite comparison With
any and I'll other houses In the city.
Prices as low as inferior makes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
4 FORTUNE REFUSED.
Priest Declines to Accept II Request
of 100000.

LONDON, April 5.-The Westminstel
Gazette saws that Father. Smullen the
Roman Catholic priest. the friend and
iegatee of Isabel Murphy, of California
who died from alcoholism on March 24tn
has refused 10 accept the fortune OF toy,
and has requested that a former Will
dividing the money among Miss Murphy
relatives, be acted upon.
Miss Murphy was daughter OF the
late Daniel Murphy, of San Francisco
and a sister OF Lady Wolsley, and OF the
wife OF Don Florencio j. Dominique
,irst secretary of the Argentine legation
in London. She lived in the same house
with Father Smullen, who seemed to be
her only friend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
General Lee Doesn't Believe II.

HABANA, April 5.-When S ions
r news var report that General Julio San
i,,,iIiy recently pardoned by the Spanish
Hoyernment and barished from Cuba.
was about TO return to the island ana as
9i,"r del Rio. succeeding General Ruis
pivera. General Lee quickly said: Il do
~, beiieye il. because such an act would
he a violation of General Sangulily
oScred pledge 10 Spain, as well as or his
written pledge 10 me
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

Checks, and 50-inch Atwood Crepons.
regular price Sc. and 81 yard, sale
price,. ................. ....s..'...s''s.ov
Fine Imported Novelty Suitings, regu-
lar price, $50 a yard, sale price. ......N.
Etamine Grenadines. the newest novel;
ty, and most popular spring fabric. regu-
lar price, Sis, sale price. ID.
silk and Wool High Novelty Dress
Goods all imported fabrics, and In ex-
qulsite shadings and colorings. regular
price, 50. s2.75, and $3.50 yard, all al
one price for this sale. ................Sl.o Do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
REFORMS FOR CUBA.
Alleged Negotiations for the Resto-
rattan Of Peace

MADRID. April 5.-The government has
cabled Captain-General Weyler, instruct
tne, him TO Introduce into the administra-
,ior ~ affairs i'm Cuba the reforms which
the Cabinet recently agreed TO institute
The Epoca, a semi-oficial organ, says
49, negotia lions for the restoration OF
10. in Cuba are in progress. with every
pprosoect of "A successful conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Separate Skirts.

Plain and Brocaded Mohair Skirts.
lined throughout with percaline, a s.
value. for. .,........ .......................S-
Ladies' Plaid Skirts. cut full size. and
lined with percaline. regular N.75 value.
tOrs......ss.. 81 ~
Ladies' All-Wool Checked skirts, regu-
lar price. 81. now..................... 25.
Ladies' Tan Wool Skirts. lined with
taffeta silk. regular price. $40. to-mor-
rou .---- .............. 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Wool Dress Fabrics.

A sale that will be noted for its ex-
traordinary and unusual values.
Imported Checks. silk and Wool Novel
ties. and French Cheviot Tweeds; goods
that sell regularly at 90 and Toe. yard
sale price........... ........'''...''''o'
silk and Wool Mixtures, Fine Basket
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Millinery.

The fragrance of Easter Lilies Is In
the air. Eastertide suggestions per-
wade the store. The story iS-dantiest'
quaintiest conceits in TRIMMED
HATS and BONNETS ever conceived.
There's a separate story of Untrimmed
Millinery-FL Each complete in
81 lnnnn ndal of them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
THE KENTUCKY CONTEST.
only Remaining Chance for Election
of n Senator.

FRANKFORT, KY. April 5.-Forty-odd
members, paired and impaired. were alb
sent from to-day's joint session, and by
agreement only one vote was cast for
each candidate for senator. An adjourn
ment was then taken.
The only remaining chance for a
senatorial election lies in the peaceful
withdrawal Of Hunter, to be followed by
the nomination Of ex-ChiefJustice w. II.
Holt or Congressman Walter Evans, one
of whom would certainly get the prize.
Six Republicans who have been voting
for Hunter right along are said TO have
pledged themselves never to permit his
election. They have been voting for him
in the hope that they would be In better
position to secure his withdrawal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Deatb of Miss Donaboe.

Miss Mary c. Okatie) Donahoe deid at
$40 o'clock this morning. at the residence
of her parents, 1888 west Clay street, af-
ter a lingering illness. Deceased was
the daughter of J. X. and Annie f..
Donahoe.
The funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Mr. Poitiaux Extremely III.

Mr.. b. T.. Poitiaux, Sr., who has been
an for several weeks at his home. 100
west Clay street was thought 10 be IN
nxfrernis late last night, ana ii was
feared he would not live until morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Wash Fabrics.

An assortment greater than we ever
before have shown. and an aggregation
OF values unequalled for quality and
nrice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
NJ ceoree Hen. stacy I'm Extremis.

The condition OF MT. Ge3ffe ben' stdcy
grows steadily worse. apd II Is not De
u ~ has been sinking gradually since last
Eridav when. in addition to the attack
81 rheumatism OF the heart, he suffered
a stroke Of paralysis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Pattern Suits.

Fine Wool Suits. interviewer with tlnsel,
very stylish. regular price. $50 pat
tern. sale price. ........................ .s"oo.
Novelty Check Pattern Suits. regular
price, ]lV, lOf..-......
Fine Etamine Dress-Patterns. former
price sos a pattern. sale price. .........siO.
Chene Patterns, former price.
$3.50 a pattern, sale price 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
ChemisetteS.

/ lot White Chemisettes. that have be-
come little soiled from handling, sizes.
ID to IL. regular price. DC. sale
price. ........... ......... ................
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

All perfect goods and all new TINS
season.
Fine Warp Mattings, IN va
riety Of patterns, imported TO sell at 2oc.
yard. and Il good value at that
price. ...... ........... .s.......s.s.sss.' '"N'
Heavy China Jointless Mating regu-
lar price. DOC n yard for..........,...l1c
Fine 35c Cotton-Warp Mattings for zoe.
Mating Rugs, woven whole, size ixo
yards. regular price. $50, for............S".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Black Silks.

2i-inch Black Surah silk, regular S5c
value, sale price..........,...:.:..''.;:.;ooc
2l-inch Black Figured MORE Velour
81 % quality for...............'.'''''' ''ooc'
22-inch Black Armure Royal. an extra
2l-inch Black Peau de Soie' special
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
MARRIAGES.

MEWEN-BASS.-Ma in Wash
ington, d. c., April ;. 1887. by Rev. DR..
+. d. Power, Miss +. ESTELLE
MEWEN TO Mr.. ROBERT n. BASS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
COiOred Silks.

Brocaded Evening Silks and Striped
Japanese silks, regular price, % ana ioc.
a yard. sale e..................'..'''tS c'
Checked Taffeta Silks and White FIG
ured silks. regular 81 value. sale
Plaid Taffeta Silks and Colored satin
Duchess. regular price. 81 and N25 a
yard. sale .................''...'"c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. APRIL 8
(By telegraph)
ARRIVED.
Ship Cambrian King. Norfolk.
Steamship Saturn, Boston.
Bark Washington, Baltimore.
Schooner ]. c. May, Providence.
Schooner 4. y. Phillips, Boston.
Schooner w. =. Hood. Providence.
Barge Macauley, Boston.
SAILED.
Steamship Benrath, New Orleans.
Schooner Kate y. Ogden, Fall River.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
DR.. David's IOdO-Ferrated
Sarsaparilla.

1T WILL GIVE TONE TO YOUR SYS-
TEN;
PURIFY YOUR BLOOD;
MAKE YOUR FOOD PROPERLY
ASSIMILATE,
-.-,,r t1rALTH AND STRENGTH TO
III yOITR WHOLE BODY.
,,,,, claim what DR.. Davids is guar
,,,aed to do-SPEEDlLf CURE.
mont waste time and money on cheap
"a rr tons. for II Is worse than use
pr 10 take other than the best-Dr
iT,.,d's Iodo-Ferrated Sarsaparilla.
paod what DIR. j. w. Smith says OF H.:
Peidsvllle. n. c., October H. 1893
ovens q Minor Drug Company, Rich
H. sirs.-PIease send me three dozen
Da,,id's Iodo- Ferrated Sarsaparilla. |
- entirely sold out the last lot. l re-
nj vour Dr. Davids lodo-Ferrated
ss"sororiIIa as the best Alternative pre-
90. that I have ever come in con-
l, .,,,h during period OF many years
y, .a0 ,ha drug business and in the practice
III adtcIne IL sells better than any
- article that ] handle. and | fire.
'an,,y nrescribe IL In cases where In
gl.na,aS and always with the best re-
suits. wv c,,tr,y =,
Physician and Druggist.
Price. 81 a Bottle.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO..
,sw-F su&Tu Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
MattingS.

Ski yards, sl5 kind, or.............."..S
AKA yards. so kind, or.................$l1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Ingram Art Squares.
Japanese Woven Rugs.

21-2x3 yards. .......''''.'...
9vl yards So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
CUTTING AFFRAY.

During a difficulty at Centre Market
Saturday evening, Thomas Thweatt.
well known colored butcher. was painfully
cut i'm the arm by negro named
Yates. The latter fed. and the police
nave not yet been able TO find him.
While passing along the street Mrs. ID.
=. Dean had her pocket-boOk. containing
ST in money, snatched from her hand by
TWO negro boys named Charles Bland
and Montgomery Davis. The culprits
promptly fed. but they were subsequently
captured, and this morning were sent TO
jail each for thirty days by the Mayor
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NOTES.
Mother Mariana. superior Of the Sis
ters of Charity of the United States,
paid an official visit 10 the Sisters OF ST.
Josephs School, in this city, on Satur-
day. She expressed herself as greatly
pleased with the condition and conduct
of the school, Sister Augustine, now OF
Emmittsburg, Nd. but formerly superior
of the school here. accompanied the
Mother Superior OH her visit.
There were nine conversions among the
children of the Sunday school OF Market
street Methodist Episcopal church Sum
day morning. The revival meetings at
this church and at the Washington
street and First Baptist churches WIZ
continue this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
HOW ARE YOU?

Are you at times weak, listless, and
indifferent TO what Is going on around
Won: easily tired, and don't know what
,ue Won? II so, take
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