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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
THEIR FIELD DAY.
THE VARSITY BALL TEAMS WORK
THIS YEAR.
THEIR N0RTHERH TOUR.
The yirgfnians VIII BE Royalty En-
tertnined in Boston and Elsewhere
I'm New EuSlnnd-Hard at Work
Now
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correspondence Of the Dlspatch.)
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. May l.
The annual feld-day Of the University
Will occur next Tuesday. and lectures VIII
be suspended, as is the usual custom, in
order to allow OF full list OF events.
This is one Of the three days during the
whole session that Is given as holiday
the other two being Thanksgiving-Day
and Christmas-Day. The prizes that have
been offered this year are many and very
handsome. there being handsome sill
yer cup for the first prize in each event.
while the second prizes are too numerous
to receive special mention at this time.
1t is the endeavor of the Athletic AS
ISOLATION to this year try to start afresh
the former interest that existed in these
outdoor exercises, but which has rather
fallen backward during the last few years.
THE ENTRIES.
There are quite a number OF entries,
and the manager, Mr. Winter, has been
untiring in his efforts to make the oc-
cason great success
In former years field-dav has occurred
on Jt.ltAsDI = NuQdgs WILL - NiiI A'st
Of Arrl. but so frequently has it been
found too cool at that season OF the year.
that those in charge thought IL advisable
to postpone the meeting until later date,
as fair and warm weather are so essen
tial 10 success in such contests.
THEIR NORTHERN TRIP.
On the 9th Of this month the baseball
team leaves here on their northern trip.
which includes games with most Of the
leading colleges, among them being
Princeton, Yale. Harvard, Cornell. Penn
sylvania. and Georgetown. Invitations
have been received from clubs In the diff
ferent cities Offering to entertain the
team, and the men WI undoubtedly have
good time. The Southern Club. Of
Boston. intends giving the boys a royal
reception on this, the occasion Of their
first game in that city.
The team is working hard in the en-
deavor to be in prime condition for these
games. which will be about the hardest
that they have had to play this season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
SUFFOLK DEMOCRATS.
The Official Role I'm Their Primary
Friday.

SUFFOLK. VA, May 1.-(Special)-The
official count Of the vote cast in the
Democratic primary yesterday for NUM-
cipal officers was concluded at nalf-pdst
l o'clock this morning, and verified the
report telegraphed to the Dispatch pc
fore the full result was reached. At that
time the vote for the Ninth councilman
was I'm doubt between j. {. Smith and
Or. w. ID. Wood. but the former came
in winner by twenty-four votes over the
latter. Following is the official count
For Mayor-R. l.. Brewer, Jr 256; A. 5.
Eley, 125. Brewers majority. 1Sl.
For Councilmen-Robert r. Allen, 359;
b. l.. Saunders, Sl; Junius Z. West. 33l;
H. r. Culleys Scs; w. y; MSe,Ange, SI )
~, William d. Wood. 17s; ~ r. Withers,
1873; w. 7. Rabey, Ill; w. i. Hawkins,
92; d. y. Farnell. 81; Junius 7. Parker,
A.: Charles r. Brothers. 81; benson ).
Jones, Is; G; s. +. HOLLAND, 70; Il; L. Jor-
dan, %; and Millard T. Primer, p.
Messrs. McAnge. Norfleet, and Nurney
are members OF the old Council Mr.. c..
5. 7. Holland positively declined to run
for councilman. although impOrtuned 10
do so. but as he has served four years he
concluded TO retire. Notwithstanding, he
was voted for by number of his friends
Mr.. Junius r. Parker who agreed TO run,
withdrew from the contest on Wednes-
day. The list of officials includes some
being as follows: Mayor Brewer, jeweller:
Councilmen-Allen, building materials
and hardware: Saunders, wholesale gro
Ger; West. insurance agent; Culley,
building contractor; McAnge, OYSTER
packer; Norleet, hardware merchant;
Nurney. grocer and brick manufactures;
Truitt, lumber manufacturer; Smith, gro
Ger.
The defeated list embraces three rail-
road meQ. two jewellers. two liverymen.
one dentist one confectioner, and one
grocer.
general satisfaction, and as the nomina-
ton is equivalent TO election, Mr.. Brewer
and the first nine gentlemen on the list
of councilmen Will manage Suffolk s
municipal matters for the two years be-
ginning July !, 1877.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

apples and other fruit arc as promising
as the growers can wish.
Mrs. Rebecca Harmon. relict OF Benja-
min Harmon. prominent farmer Of this
county. died at her home near Maurer-
town on Wednesday, aged s. years. Mrs.
Harmon was the Oldest member both
in yesrs and In membership. OF the
Lutheran church. of this place.
New Market Is making extensive pre-
parations for the observance OF Con-
tolerate Memor.al-Day there on May
Eth that being The anniversary of the
battle OF New Market.
The farmers I'm this section have been
compelled to stop planting their corn on
account OF the dry condition OF the
ground. No rain OF any consequence
has fallen here since the 18th ultimo.
The Shenandoah County Telephone
Company have placed a new switch
board in Their central Office. and are now
giving almost perfect service. Wood
stock is now In telephone connection
with Stanton, winchester. Berryville,
Front Royal, Seven Fountains, in
Powelrs Fort Valley. and number Of
side county lines are In course OF erection
and In contemplation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

o'clock. Mr.. Mason was native OF Buck
ingham county. ard about IS years of age
lie had held his place here about ten
years, and was very capable employees
lie leaves a wife and four chldrcn--
three sons and ore daughter-all growa
The interment VIII be tomorrow in Lake
view Cemetery.
Mrs. T. W. Sydnor. the aged widow Of
Or. T. w. Sydnor. who was IN his day
the most prominent ana beloved Baptist
minister Of this section of Virginia. lies
critically III. Little hope Is entertained
OF her rallying. DR.. sydnor. Of crewe.
Ii with her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

WHITE-GOODS STOCK,
prepared for your buying at new prices.
that will set at rest all argument as
10 where lowest prices prevail, to-
gether with a new stock now being
assorted and marked for this, the
greatest of all our sales.
Being fresh and new goods, which have
not been picked over, they are the
greatest bargains any sale ever brought
you. Were our selling space twice as
large. ii could not contain the goods
thrown out for sale.
Thousands of yards Of the best l0c.
India Linon, 3-3c. yard. Lowest
price known was 71-2c.
Is cases OF best 12c. India Linons are
stacked In the basement right In the
way OF our improvements. To get
them out OF the way the price VIII be
lie. yard.
English Long Cloth. finest quality, II
yards TO the piece, Si.oo.
French Organd.es for II lie. Never
before bought 10 you for less than 25c.
Entire stock of I5c. quality will be sold
for zoe. yard.
More than 400 pieces OF Sheer White
India Plaids are here that have been
ruined by dust, and have not sold
quickly prices put upon them are
O lie. They are the true y lie.
quality.
Beautiful. Sheer Dainty Dimities, which
you bought at all times for u l-2c., TO
be sold out for 7-Sc. yard.
4O-inch Apron Lawn at prices never
known before, but the selling Is ur-
gent, hence the price will be Use.
yard.
Exquisite Satin Plalds, large and fine,
our IS and tic. goods, for lie. yard.
Pure Soft White Cambria, of which we
bought a mills surplus stock, 10 be
sold for 1Oc. II is now in the way OF
intended improvements, so the price
will be 4 Use. yard.
Fine. Wide. Sheer India Linon, pieces
2 10 6 yards long, better than &c.
goods, in whole pieces FOR & Lie.
yard.
We're it universally known to what an
avtapt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

There Is a general tendency 20 taboo
bargain Dress Goods because one
thinks they are not stylish. but when
the newest Of new
COLORED DRESS GOODS
are TO he sold at a sacrifice simply be-
cause the necessities of making room
require IT, then II is the buying public
will claim ownership. Such an occa-
sion begins at Meyers with the open
ing OF the doors Monday. Details fol
low.
Imported French and German
Novelties, Including Twined Eta
mines, BOurettes, SILK Mixtures (ait
coIors), that were 90c., 81, $3.50, and
SI.7J, goods of this seasons Import
ing, Mt the general price OF Toe.
yard.
All-Wool Lace Grenadines. full IL
yards wide. Tan, Blue, and Green mix
lures were 75c., for 49c. yard.
Raw silk and Wool. Gray and White,
Steel and Tan Mixed Cheviots. were
Aii.Wooi Gray Clouded Debege. i'm
ported to sell at Soc. for 23c yard.
Atwood French Serge. Navy Blue, Soc.
value, for 25c.
Checked Skirting, three-toned, neat for
separate skirts. II lie. value. for DC.
yard.
At 35c.-1 1-i-yard-wide Pure Wool
Habit STUFF, daintlly marked. cross
checks on Tan, Hellotrope. and Steel
Browns, a full 60c. value.
At 25c.--An Undesirable assortment OF
Checks, Stripes, Notifies covering all
reasonable shades, rivalling the best
zoe. values.
AT 7c.-Maltese-Cross Checks. Blue
and White, Green and White. Brown
and White; cannot be told from zoe.
goods.
At 1Oc.-Shepherd and Fancy Checks.
Black and White, and coiors; regular
ALLWooL IMPORTED cHALLI. 80
INCHES WIDE. CREAM. HELLO
GROUNDS, EXCLUSIVELY MARKED
IN HIGHEST FRENCH ART M
PORTED TO SELL AT Toe. FOR Zoe.
A YARD.
At T0c.--The seasons highest Novelty
Twined Etamine, an exquisite finish,
for walking suits, or tailor effects. in
pretty. new tones, a swell Sl.59 value.
At 7Jc.-FeatherWeight Covert Cloth,
full 1-2 yards wide. Tan mixtures, an
IDEAL 81 tailor suiting.
At 75c.-A matchless array of Checks
Stripes, and Notifies, all wool. and
SIX and wool imported 81 novelties.
At 3oc.-All-Wool Cheyiots, Maltese and
Broken-Crosss Checks. SIR and Woo
Mixtures, Transparent; Two ana
Three-Toned Examines. Mohair Glaces
and other fancles; goods that sell
elsewhere at 75c
WOOL ,cHALLI,; BLACK GRoUNDS!
POLKA bf5o1Ts. VERY p sT TS Isl I
MADE TO SELL AT 25c., FOR 7-ec
A YARD.
Broadcloth. for tailor sultings. French
finish; colors, Cadet, Heliotrope Re-
seda. Steel, Tan; a full $50 value
for 81.
Engllsh-Finished Brosdeio...s. full 1 l..
yards wide, i'm all the popular colors, a
81 value, for 55c.
Habit Cloth, Gilbert make, regular
broadcloth finish, strictly first-class
article. all colors, 75c. value, for soc.
Al 73c.--English and German Fancy
Mixes of Silk and Wool, including
checks, stripes. and other hobby de-
signs, unavoidable elsewhere for less
than 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
SUDDEN DEATH
or N Norfolk and Western Rniiroad
Section Foreman.

BLACKSTONE. VA, May l.-tspeeiaiJ
Mr.. ]. A. Mason. for years section Tore
man for Blackstone section Norfolk ana
Western railway. died suddenly last night.
He was about two miles from town win
a force having just stopped Work Tor ,ne
dsx Inst as he was boarding the hand
car TO return home. he was stricken with
aportexy. DR.. w. V. Atkins brought
him to town, his death occurring about
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Tall. nv Professor Price.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. May l.
fsoeelal professor Thomas II. Price OF
Columbia College. New York city. arrived
nee from Richmond this afternoon. and
made a naost attractive talk tonight be-
fore the University Book Club. at the
home OF Professor futile. on West Lawn
HIS theme WIS student Life at Coren-
hagen," which formed most instructive.
AS well as interesting. lecture. While here
Professor Price Is the guest OF Mr.. VIII
liam Nj. Thornton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
MEYERS RIBBON STOCK

was superior to the average stock in
these parts. the entire Ribbon trade
would be centred here. TO those VINO
are unacquainted with it. an invitation
Is extended 10 partake Of the bargain
selling inaugurated for this week, a
portion Of which Is given In the de-
tails below:
Plaid Ribbons, 3 inches wide, bright
colors, sold for 29c.. now for zoe. yard.
Figured All-slk Ribbon. II inches
wide, with fancy edge. White grounds,
Just the thing for trimming organizes,
13c. yard.
Gauze Ribbon, with satin stripes, IL
inches wide. all silk, in all co!ors, 2lc.
yard.
An-sllx Taffeta Moire Ribbons. BIZ
inches wide. the heaviest quality, In
all colors, &c. yard.
All colors Velvet Ribbons. satin faced,
21-2 inches wide. all silk, worth 3sc.
yard, here for zoe. yard.
All-Snk Tinsel Betting. 2 inches wide,
all colors OF tinsel. I0c. yard.
Pure Silk Satin Ribbon, 5 inches wide,
the best quality, worth 29c., here for
L. 1-2c. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Flrc at kcsyyick.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. May l.
fSpecial)-A large Office In the yard at
East belmont the home OF Mr.. Isaac
Long at KeswlclS, was destroyed by IRE
fris morning The residence was seriously
Threatened Tho origin Of tire W. j. not
knoWL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Silks and Satins, Etc.

1JiN
No house can show styles display by this line We have
,otIe M fresh and this goods stock hand
Folard silks designs and polka dots special price 5Oc a
yard. III, .sao .oo :.
yard -. o.,, , c..- croo, a
Figures special price 25c. yard 49, -
Coored Silks Cardinal, Brown PINK, SKY Blue
and Pun special price 25c. yard
Silks, also in White special price soc yard
RlsckTa ks special prices 30 and 5Sc yard
Coored Veour Striped Checked ard Figured Silks
special price 81 yard
Black fold 45inche wide special price 81 yard
Black White Grounds with coiofed
figures from 0 80 a yard
Plain md Figured Black Net from 81 TO $3.50 yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Unmatchable PercaleS
FOR WAISTS.

More OF those Yard-Wide FaSt-Color
Percales, usually sold at l-3c.. for
3-4c.
1900 yards Fine Cambric-Finish a. Per-
Gales at ......... ............ 1913 l-5c.
1000 yards extra quality Percales at loo.
over 80 new designs OF l.. Il. AZ Cos
Fine A. Printed Cnmbrics. for waists, the
price guaranteed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
No elimination
in our sale of Black Dress Goods,
nor will there be with such values

ss-inch Pure Mohair, TO match any 4oc.
quality which We are selling at ......Zoc.
3S-inch Extra Fine Brilliantine. TO come
pare with soc. qualities we sell at. .35c.
5O-inch Heavy Sicilian, genuine sc.
grace, lot ............ ..'.....','... '''..'"vcr
ATWOOD Storm Serges, IS inches wide.
at .......s...sss 1915
Figured Mohairs, a recognizable bar
gain even II they were Soc, we sell at 3oc.
i5-inch Henrietta, silk finish and equal
TO any that can be bought for Soc, for q
few days at .......... .,.................oO cs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Cheaper Than Remnants
is what everybody says about our
stock of Wash Goods.

Genuine Jaconet Duchess never known
TO sell for less than ~ l-2c; we have
them in solid colors and new spring print
ings. at ............ ............,......S t-3c.
Pacific Cordonets. that were made 10
sell at 10c., positively fast colors, at. sc,
compete with French goods, at....lx lie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Silk Waists.

Black and Colorod China silk
Waists. separate White collars, at
s2gS
Black and Figured China Silk
Waists. separate collar and girdle. new
sleeves. and very dressy. at S.4S.
Black and White Checked Taffeta
Six Waists. separate White collar
e. s..
Black Tafeta SILK Waists, tucked
yoke separate collar at S.4S.
Fancy silk Waists. in Taffeta, Vel
vet and Lace garnituTe. very pretty
for evening wear, at SS.4s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
MattingS !! MattingS

You can't get them this way all
the time, nor can we. Here are
Fancy Chinese Mattings at 10c. per
yard.
IT.. Heavy Japanese Fancy Patterns nr
IL 1-2c.
Fine Cotton-Warp, Fancy-Seamless Mat.
tings at 15c.
Extra quality Satin-Finish Seamless
Mattings worth at least Soc. for II LIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

Iarge-Size White China Dinner
plates, at Sc. each.
Fine Imported Toilet Sets, assorted
decorations, former price si.s5. nov
CSC. set
White Granite Breakfast Platea, SOLO
ct COO. a dozen. 70 go az e. eacn;;
Sets such as Mugs, Brush-Nases, Nc.'
az &C.. each. -.
Gold Band C1ispadores AZ SC. each1
Large size White China MIX PItcn.
ers At J0c. each. ,,
Large-Size Indian CIothes Hampers
reduced from SO 10 sl.30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
COrsetS.
Millinery and Flowers.

Millinery and Flowers.
goods almost everything needed Tor Head
oeo Just supply beautiful and stylish shapes III all
Misses, Children Also Trimmed sail
ors in the latest prices below those found elsewhere
and acknowledged be the lowest we snow me o
one this week and have many Inspections
rue andt at 2 arr
Tam o
Bcte grades "a
coors at 80. and l8c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Shirt-WaiStS.

A Neat Waist. in good colors. regular
soc. grade, at SOC.
Percale and Lawn Waists, regular
IS and $50 goods at soc.
Dimity Waists. I'm neat patterns, de-
tached collars, regular price $l.oO; now
75c.
Lawn and Percale Waists, new color
irgs and designs, detached collars and
cuffs. at ST.
Lawn and Dimity Waists, perfect
beauties. detached collars and cuffs,
at Sl.25.
Many other styles and qualities to
be found here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02
Mems English Balbriggan Shirts and
f Hlsstse 1 B%s ' sst mahs 27C
SeSNSeSSSSSeSaSeSNSs

$500 for Mems All-Wool $3.50 Suits.
s.. 80 for Mems Atwood $3.50 Suits.
800 for Boys Atwood $3.50 Suits.
$500 for Boys Atwood $3.50 Suits.
S1.4S for Children's ATWOOD $3.50
Suits.
$3.50 for Children's Atwood 800
Suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-02

Up from the depths OF the surplusstock-
rooms comes the entire
WHrTE-GOODS STOCK,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
EXCURSION TO NEW Or
LEANS JUNE 2STH.

On Monday, June 2Sth, low
rate excursion will be run via the
N. o. & N. E. r. R.. Meridian to
New Orleans and return, stopping
at all stations.
Train will leave Poplarville a!
1889 p. m.
Rate from Poplarville only $1.7O
for the round trip.
This will be the CHEAPEST Elk
CURsIoN of the season, and every
one should take advantage Of the
opportunity to visit New Orleans.
Excursion will leave New Orleans
returning at S p. M, June Goth.
A, F. BARNETT G. P. A.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
QUEEN CITY BUSINESS COL.
LEGE, MERIDIAN, MISS.

BOOKKEEPING; SHORTHAND, Type
WRITING AND TELEGRAPHY.
Endorsed by the leading men, law
firms and superintendent of edu-
cation. Everything is practically
illustrated. No guess-work theo'
ries about it. The student is set
at work doing business as soon as
he enters school, and Is taught by
the best methods In use today. T.
r. fare deducted from scholarships
Graduates assisted to positions
Send at once for printed matter
Address,
j. FERGUSON, Pres,
Meridian, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
LADNER LINKS.

Mosquitoes are very numerous.
James Hester made a business
trip to 'Riceville this week.
j. N. Bell ana Sol Moody passed
here en- route to the coast with 104
head of cattle.
A. V. Hester attended court at
McHenry last Saturday.
Martin Ladner gave us a pleas
ant call to-day.
Ebb Ladner and Zinc Dedeaux
made trip to Cora this week.
II. Y. Graham and Seborn Lad
attended church at Hickory Spring
Sunday.
Rutillus Ladner passed here this
evening-he seemed to be in a
hurry.
Ano DedeauK and Perry Ladner
visited relatives at Ladner Sunday.
Abner Bond gave us a call dur
ing the week.
Mrs. julie Ladner, who has been
very sick, is improving little, but
slowly.
Prof. j. S. Allison, OF Handsboro,
gave us call this evening while ON
bis route visiting the schools of
Harrison county.
MOoNsHINE.
,Juna 10 1897
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

LULU OmC6 aI UdChSOHs hlobs,
May, IS, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the
following.named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
County at Poplarvllle, Miss, on
July 3, 1897, viz: James A. q. Smith,
of Poplarville, Miss, Homestead
No. 24,676 for the 81 net and NJ
sci sec 5 t3sr 16 W.
. He names the following Witness
es to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of. said
land, viz: John j. Amacker, Boyd
Smith, Elijah Howard, of Derby,
Msss., Samuel S. Bowen, of Poplar
vile, Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON,
Register.
80 Ct.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, !
Nav g. 1897

~ 1OOsf j
Notice Is hereby given that the
following.named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, on
June 26, 1897, viz: Sylvester. Malley,
of Orvisourg, Miss, Homestead
No. 22024 for the Cd sw4 and e3
nw4 sec Is Q s 16 W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
viz: Mathew P. Low, Samuel E. f.
Byrd, franklin Brown, Henry
Dees, all of PoplarviIle, Miss.
ROBERT E WILSON,
% 6 t. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-06-17
aopREnTEp WEEKLY.

The following schedule went ln1
70 effect Sunday, May End, 1897:
NJ 2 southbound due 1877 p. IN.
NJ NJ / southbound due 900 a, m.
NJ NJ 3 northbound due 1887 p. m.
M. 1 northbound due 1919 a. m.
M. 80 southbound due l1:3O a. m .
NJ ~ mort bound due 11:30 q. m.