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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
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BACK TO OLD LOVE.
HILL GOssETTE TALKS ABOUT HIS
RETURN TO RICHMOND.
UNCLE FEB, HIS BOYHOOD COMPANION
The Old Darky's "Reminiscences OF
Long Ago and JOY mt Seeing "Mars
WfIIiam',-Greatly Pleased With
the New Mode of Spelling.

Even as the advance agents OF the
greatest shows on earth have begun
once more their sleek, blithesome chat
ter, SO do / again bob up serenely TO
fill all the world with JOY and gladness.
AS the knight of the turnpike turns
his nose to the South, and "the sun
flower turns it's head. etc., etc." so
have 1 cut loose from things rural, and
again appear in the land of telephones
and trolley-cars, where the blue-coated
custodians Of the peace strut about
with all their pompous pomposity, and
the screech of the paper vender Is heard
on every street corner. and also Mr..
Cullingworth's big stone house. In
every window I see new clothes, and
soon, like a butterfly just out of its
aurelian habitation, so will l bud forth
in fashionable toggery, and the old faded
blue suit and greenish SLOUGH hat Will
know me no more. While my heart pal
pitates slightly at the thought Of leaving
the country, and irrigated several acres
of Chesterfield clay with my copious
weeping, still the pain was modified when
I remembered that the season Of berries
and fruit was about over, and realized
that feeding ten little ones would posi-
bly be easier here. Things haven't
changed SO awfully much since left
here, two years ago, and though the
sidewalks don't feel to my feet ike
broom straw fields, guess I'll get used
to 1t pretty quick. There seems to be
the usual congregation around Eleventh
- Il.
and Main streets, and the hands on the
old clock at Thirteenth street don't seem
to have moved since left. In fact, L
think I may say that everything looks
so natural and homelike that am
awfully glad to be back. and soon
shall loom up in my new and gorgeous
veneering and thankfully take In the
cigars from those who wish TO curry
favor. There Is something very sweet
in the thought of returning to those who
love us. and am reminded Of the young
man who spent his all and then returned
IN the maternal domicile, where the rat
ter calf was barbecured and spring pull
lets served on toast-only In my case the
latter part of the story don't ut.
Among the first callers upon my re-
turn TO town was Uncle Zeb, the latin
full old darby. with whom, In my chiio-
hood days, I made houses in the SAND
and divided the ginger-cakes my dear
mother gave me. In my pueriie inno-
cence. alias cussedness. old Uncle yep,
then few years my senior. was my
constant companion. We played TO-
gether in the fields and woods. and sucn
was my mothers confidence In zeb tnae
she never felt any uneasiness about me,
so long as we were together. zeb was
a darby of the old school. who knew
his place. and FOR me he had the SIN
cerest affection. We played together
ate ashcake in his old mammy's Kitchen
together and found him q spien-
aid subject. on which TO palm OF
many Of my little deeds, that wou'o
possibly have brought to me the paset !
na, blight With all this. we were =
5uyenIIe Damon and Pythias. and to-day
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HAyEMEYER HAD APPENDICITIS.
Reported to He Recovering Niceiy
After an Operation.
New York Sun. 5th.


Henry O. Hayemeyer, president OF the
American STRENGTHENING Company un-
deryent an operation for appendicitis az
his home Palmer's Hill. North Green
witch. Conn, on Monday night. 1t Is stated
that his condition. which was critical UP
to wednesday night, is now much I'M
proved.
Rumors of his sickness have been cur
rent in Wall street, but in Difference 70
the wishes Of the family, no public state
ment of his condition was made unui
Yesterday morning. when John r. 5earies,
treasurer of the American Sugar-Renning
Company. sent out this bulletin: 80,
"Mr. Havemeyer was taken III at ms
residence on Monday last. TheIe was q
consultation OF physicians, VINO p po
bounced his trouble appendicitis. An ope-
ration was performed on Monday nign..
II was entirely successful, and Mr.. have
meyer Is doing spiendidly. Tne repoi.
from his physicians this morning ~ va y, !,
nothing more favorable could De oes ,.,ro..
Mr.. Hayemeyer returned from, Europe
three weeks ago. When he was taken suu-
denly III on Monday morning Dr. A. NJ,
Hurlbutt of Stamford, was called III, ana
five doctors were summoned 10 q conoul
tation. II was decided that MT. rave
meyer had appendicitis, ana that an tn III =.
mediate operation was necessary ihis
operation was performed by DR.. Roper
Ahhe ~ IA west Fiftieth street, on Mon
day night, and was, 1t Is now thought
entirely successful. Mr.. Havemeyers con-
Si,ton was critical up TO Wednesday night,
however. and DR.. Hurlbutt was In almost
constant attendance. DR.. Able examined
the patient yesterday, ana said ms co', da-
tion was as favorable as could be ue-
sired. Upon the strength Of this assu-
rance Mr.. searies issued his bulletin.
ana Dr Hurlbutr slept at home last night
for the first time since. Monday. IL was was
said at Mr.: Havemeyers mouse ,c .Jse
Mr. SearIes said that the crisis Is no"
nassed. and that no serious result Is APP
~ahan1od
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WILLIAMSBURG
A succcssfui Cbrysnnthemum Show
Personal Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. November g.
Especial. 1.-THE chrysanthemum show at
the Maupin House tonight by the ladies
OF Bruton Episcopal church was the most
beautiful and artistically-arranged floral
eAnioition ever seen here. Chrysan-
tnemums OF all shades and varieties were
placed on tables in rows, and presented
a very attractive appearance. The flow
ers were much admired by the guests.
who bestowed high compliments upon the
iaaies In charge Of the show. Refresh
ments were served during the evening
ior very moderate prices. This feature OF
tne entertainment. as well as the flower
snow, was literally patronized. and a
handsome sum realized. This entertain
ment was given by the Ladies' Auxiliary
society" The various booths were pre-
sided over by ladies Of the society. Mrs.
Moncure presided at the Japanese booth
ana Mrs. Van +. Garrett at the booth OF
the Junior Order OF the Auxiliary. The
William and Mary booth was cared for
by Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Johnston, Mrs.
Neal, and Mrs. Norvell Hendley.
gentleman here to-day from James,
town states that the island suffered con-
siderably during the recent storm, a great
deal or the bank that was thrown up TO
protect II in storms being almost entirely
washed away by the high tides that for
several days covered much of the low
lands and the causeway connecting the
island with the mainland.
Mrs. Bathurst d. Peaohy returned this
morning from a very pleasant visit 10
Hampton and Norfolk.
Mr.. Arthur Denmead left yesterday for
Baltimore, expecting to return to-mor-
row.
Mr.. Macauley Bright, son of Captain
Robert A. Bright returned this morning
from Philadelphia, where he has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. Gustavus Cook.
Mrs. w. G. Mayo, who resides at the
Marshall residence, is in Richmond, visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Oppenhimer.
Miss Mary Waller Mercer returned
from Toano this evening after a most
delightful visit to Mrs. Mary Branch.
Miss Mercer went up 20 attend the
Branch Hammond wedding, which took
place several days ago at Olive Branch
church.
DR.. Stephenson, from James City, was
here to-day, and called on a number OF
his friends. The Doctor is well known
throughout the county and extremely
popular.
The young ladies present at the Kappa
Alpha reception last night were Misses
Emily Christian, Annie Stubs, Lucy
Stubs, Virgie Armistead, Lucy Booth,
Estelle Smith, and Mrs. Garrett The
young gentlemen were Messrs. Travis,
Stubs, Moncure. Cabell, Mason, Ander-
son, Davies, and Porterfeld.
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new mode of spelling. The correct COM
pilation of letters into words never was
my forte, and 1 could never see why
tho" wasn't just as good as though.
/ am now reliably informed that about
10000 other literary lumini have. come to
the same conclusions as myself on this
subject, and In the future, while the
printers are laughing over the humor OF
my compositions. they won't be cussing
me about my spelling. According to the
new way, all words will be spelled just
like they sound. This will no doubt be
a boon to some typewritists, and VIII be
hailed with delight by thousands OF
school children, who are daily kept in on
spelling; or, rather misspelling. OF course,
there will be some kicking on this move
ment but then, there als, people VINO
would kick II they were going TO be hung.
The school marin" won't have so many
opportunities to lick young Ananias, ana
the city editor will have one less occasion
to Jump on the poor hard-"workt' (seeU
reporters. And. then. the new way VIII sba
be less work and / can actually save inc
troubIe of writing the last two letters In
my own name. DILL pCS
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SUSSEX.
Circuit and County Court Items-Per'
sonal Notes.

WAVERLY, VA, November o.-(Spe-
ojal)--The Circuit Court of Sussex county.
which convened on Wednesday, November
Cd. adjourned yesterday afternoon. Forty
five DEGREES in chancery causes and twen-
~ common law orders were entered.
Among the visiting attorneys were r. b.
Davis George Mason. and Senator Mc-
Ilwaine. of Petersburg; NJ. q. Mason ana
w. Samuel GOODWIN, Of Emporia: Judge
Timothy Rives, of Prince George, ana
William Stands, OF Southampton; Judge
b. A. Hancock, upon the adjournment OF
his court, left for his home near Man
chester.
Judge Hancock on Thursday adjourned
mis- court for few hours, In order that
Judge West might convene the County
Court. The case OF the Commonwealth
vs.. AcauiIl Jones, charged with cutting
Elijah West and Mr.. Parkinson in Au-
gust lest, was called, and. on motion OF
the prisoner, continued until the Decem-
Der term OF the County Court.
Mr.. W. f. West. father Of the Elijah
West just referred 20. Is critically III at
his home, West View" near Sussex
Courthouse. Va.
Rev. j. w. Harrell and wife returned
home to-day from the Eastern Virginia
Christian Conference. which has been In
session near Suffolk, Va, for the past
four days.
Judge West returned home to-day from
sussex Courthouse where he has been
attending the Circuit Court and holding
the County Court OF Sussex. w
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Combination.
ACCOM- &C.
A Double wedding-A Death-Poiiti-
caI-~PersOnaI.

CRl-~PersOnal.
ONANcOCK. VA. November 6.-(Spe-
cial)-There was a double wedding at
the home of Mr., Levin ]. Nelson, near
Pastoral, last wednesday, when Mr.
LLOYD ]. winder. Of Onancock. and Mrs.
Tabitha A. DIX. and Mr.. Samuel s. Mel
con and Miss olivia w. Milliner were
united In the bonds of matrimony by
the Rev. NJ F. Sanford, OF Parksiey a
wedding supper followed, at "hicn
many Invited guests sat down.
Mfr. l.. u. Teackle Quinby, OF Atlanta,
"a and his bride, formerly Miss Lula
BeIle Bemphin, Of that city, are visit
ing the family of Mr.. Quinbys father
IN this town.
Mr.. Harry Orchard who for the past
three years has been clerk In W. l.
Wises drugstore here, has accepted
posltion in Lynehburg. and VIII leave
FOR that city in a few days.
The widow OF James b. Daily dled
at her home. near Capeville, in the
eouthern part of Northampton, last
Thursday. at ripe old age. Her nus
band. who was one of the most genial OF
men died about one year ago.
Hon s. W. Matthews. who has been
reelected without opposition TO repre-
sent Accomac in the next House OF
delegates. was in Onancock yesterday
Yetoicing with his friends, over the
Democratic victories. and grieving win
them over the defeat OF Senator COR
man in Maryland.
Ali the Masonic lodges in Accomac
have endorsed DR.. John W. Kellam tor
reappointment as district deputy grand
master for this county.
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THE MAGIC CITY.
Injunction Granted-The Noble Case
Not Guilty.

ROANOKE, VA. November s.-tspe-
cial,)-In the Hastings Court to-day Judge
woods granted an injunction 10 the
Home Building and Conveyancing Com
many and the Linwood Land Company
preventing Bristol parties from proceed
ing in their applications for property
naYned In the petition. This injunction
does not apply TO other property similarly
situated. but II is thought all other APP
n,icat,ons for injunctions on the same
grounds win be granted, and mat tney
1',,l hold good until permanent Keller can
be afforded. - aa,n-
Attempts to secure possession OF aehn-
onsnt lands under the new law. which ~
sieroa cases allows the sale OF valuable
nronerty for a song. is exciting mucn IN
ss,epation In this community. -,
fn The case OF ex-city-Auditor w "a.
Nab,e who has been on trial IN ,ne
nve,t, Court upon the charge OF ios-
naus". he fury returned verdict o. ac'
s., ,,,., under instructions from the Sour.
9s .,s art,,aIIy ends the case, as the olns'
,,, nIS rasnts against him VIII be qisn''sseo
lukltFkHN'f>~ -
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ON THE GRIDIRON.
ruE UNIVERSITY eleven BEATS
eALLAuDEr, OF wxsBrScroN.
Fears that Were Not Justiaed-
Playing with a Crippled Team
The Lfne-Up-The Approaching
Game with Sorth casoiina. ;

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Novem-
Der e-(special.) 1.-THE Virginia roote,s
we're not very sangulno to-day when the
team lined up against the team from
the Gallaudet Deaf-Muie College. and
with six positions flied by substitutes.
but their fears proved groundless, as
every man OF the team put up the fastest
playing seen here this season. Captain
Morrison. the two half-backs, Hin and
Carney Davis. and Marsh, right guard
tackle, are still on the sick list, most
OF them suffering from old bruises, but
mono from anything worse than stiffened
,oints. on account OF the hard game
with Annapolis next Saturday and the
Championship game With Carolina on
Thanksgiving-Day Il was thought best
% keep them all out of to-day's game.
Martin. the star left end. may have to
stop playing on account OF the objec-
ton OF his parents. but IL Is hoped that
they can be prevailed upon TO allow him
~ finish out the season. The team was
captained to-day by Walshe at quarter.
who ran inc team Wcht oAu pfoycx Vii
usntly in his position, his kicking being
ona OF the features OF the game. Both
IN. az backs, Wills and Johnson gain
I'd well. and Elsom. in Captain Morrlson'a
place at fun back. kicked In splendid
form. getting his kicks off quickly.
Pearce. who played tackle in place Of
Marsh. put up very strong game. play
,ne tho whole game on a sprained ankle.
cauaudet's showed UP fairly we'll, making
several gains around the ends. but mostly
through the line with her mass play.
virginia is confident of putting strong
team I'm the field against Annapolis next
saturday. Score; Virginia, 20; Gallau-
oct
Gsnaudet. Position. Virginia.
Y. Rosson. 80. go. Left end 80. Mallory
Smith
r-srd ...... lief end.... Collier
Hodges ......Left guard ......Templeman.
Apdree ..........Centre.... Wallace.
yrooks ...... Right guard ........Fulton.
Carpenter .... Right guard...... Pearce
Fister ....... Right end.......... Estes.
Geilfus Left half-back"..,. Johns on,
waters fright half-back....... Wills.
parham ..........F Full back. ......... Elsom.
Pymgardner Quarter back...... Walshe.
Referee-Garnett. of Virginia. Umpire
Richmond. Of Gallaudet Tmekeeper-
McPheters. Touch-downs-Johns z;
Wills. 2; Barham. 1. Goals-Templeman'
?. Time Of halves. 20 minutes.
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moreland and eidney Taw. The last
named was tried at this term OF the
Abingdon Court, and was given I'VE years
IN the penitentiary. Westmoreland Is
said to be a very desperate man. He
escaped from Virginia, and had been In
Missouri and North Carolina for the past
Two years. He Will be kept here until
the Danville term OF the United States
Court. which has been postponed from
November 9th TO January 18th.
AT meeting Of the Lucy Nina otey
Chapter to-day II was decided by o unani.
NOUS vote TO change the name to the
hrkwood otey Chapter. in honor of the
late Colonel kirkwood Otey. The name
Lucy Nina otey' was that of Colonel
otey's mother. who died many years
ago.
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The Little Top-KnOt Hen.
lScnffish AmerICan.l


She was a tidy-looking hen. this little
Top-knot. and all her feathers were SHINY
and smooth. When she had been muir
fling in the dust on hot morning, she
had only to give herself one smart shake
and look as bright and fine as ever. AS
for the rest of the flock. they looked
tumbled and ruffied up and dusty for an
hour.
Top-krlot had been Matched that spring,
with a large brood of great prize Cochin
fowls with long necks and still longer
legs; but she did not look the least like
any one of them. She was only an old
fashioned little black hen, with queer
sprig of a top-knot that made her wear
a very knowing look, indeed. She step
ped neatly about with the rest OF the
flock for time, and was the leader OF
all the twelve because she had quick,
bright eyes, and could see stray grain
of corn under leaf from long distance.
One day a boy and girl came into the
poultry-yard to see the little chickens,
and the woman who owned them showed
them this funny flock Of half-grown great
chickens, that all trotted meekly with
their brisk little Too-knot mate. the
mother hen had already left them, ana
the little black hen took her place. .,
She Is a bad-tempered little fowl,
said the woman, laughing. They're all
afraid of her. small as she Is. She pecks
'em and fiouts 'em; and, II they quarrel
over their com an oats, she just nies
right on their backs and down into the
middle. an, with peck 10 right and left,
she eats the corn herself before they see
what's going on. think shall put an
end to her. She's so masterful that the
rest don't get their rights" -.
"Oh, don't kill that pretty little biacK
henw said the little girl, looking quite
sad. -
'sWhy, I'll give her to you. dear, IL you
want her" said the good woman, kindly.
'.She Is so knowing that you can make
pretty pet of her, I'm sure. she'll IKE
having things all her own way
So the new owner went nome, very
nanny with the little Top-knot In a
basket: and her brother. who liked the
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HIyIEIsNnss.l a Test.
Ttstf-;2tgsl

This story Is attributed to Mr.. conan
nozzle. friend OF his had often been
told that there is skeleton In the cup
hoard of every household. no matter now
respectable that household may be. ana
ha determined to put this opinion 70
practical test. Selecting for the subject
OF his experiment venerable afsh-
deacon of the Church, against whom tne
most csnsorIous critic had nevs'
breathed word. he went to the near
est post .ofiice. and dispatched TINS te. .,
gram to the reverend gentleman; al
Is discovered Fly at once. ING
archdeacon disappeared. ana mas nesss
been heard of since.
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w1IJIAMsBURG. VA. Novemper p.
,s, ml I'm the football game here TO-
s a,','s ,'A,peen. the Columbian priversl.y
uasf y q and Mary teams. the score
a s.as "a 10 0 in favor OF the coIum.
hssD Graham Nicholl. OF washington
CITY. was umpire.
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Ia Your brain Tiress

Take HOrsf0rds Acso r"Osps~'
1t supplies the needed food for the
brain and nerves. and makes sxsrtiou
easy.
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important. salvation OIL. the . s nsn,s
cnrs on earth Tor pain, is only 70 Genus
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DIANoRA-lS cents per plus.
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root-nalI at sherwood Park.

An interesting game Of football was
PLAYED yesterday afternoon at SHERWOOD
park between the Barton Heights Hlgh
School and q combination from McCaDe
and Nolley's schools. NotTithstansd dr,s
the fact that the Barton Heights boys
are novices at the game. they put up q
good article Of ball against the the n nt
,rsvIor and OBannon, the line bucking
a. Moore and Stone, and the end running
81 Cardoza were the features. The lineup
was as fellows:
High School CoIlDlJ ma I. 1 IL
Iuitz. .,...... Centre rush -, Carter,
Coulter, Right guard 800. ,Carneal'
priges. lief guard, Warehouse,
Morton. -. Right tackle 80. .Chrisiow'
Croxton, ........Left tackle ......'.. BAR
Rache. .......Right end ......... y ones
0;Bannor. .......Left end ......... Bryan
Taylor, Right half-back ....Hotehklss
stone. o. ....Left half-back ...'.Cardoza'
stone w. -. ~. Full back ......--Moore'
pitt ....Q Quarter back 1900. Bryan.
score: Combination. y; Barton Heights,
& Touch downs-Moore, 2; CarodZa, w.
Stone. o. Stone.
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BOYS Short Pants.

10. for the choice OF 300 pairs OF
ROCu OF regular 75c. value Black
and Blue Chevlot and Fancy
Cheviot KneePants, warranted all
wool and best making. School and
dress colors and patterns. All sizes,
3 to Is.
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Mems HaberdaShery.

A case of Ribbed and Fieeced Bal
briggan Shirts and Drawers; mace
with French neck. satin facing: pearl
buttons and suspender tapes. The &c.
ouality-and once In a great while
somebody makes squirt with H.
Here's luck. enc
Tomorrow ...,........ ........C
A case of Ribbed Balbrlggan Shirts
and Drawers, made with French neck
reinforced seats, pearl buttons. ana
suspender tapes. Actual value, ti."'
For -n 0HC
Monday ......... ."...'....'~
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1897-10-22
GUNBOAT FOR YUKON
IT WILL 90 POLICE DUTY ON THE
ALASKAN RIVER.

Proposes TO Protect the Gold Country
with Naval Instead Of Military Force.
An Expert Opinion on the Extent of
AlasI1a's GoIdneIds.
San Francisco. Oct 20.-Naval men
here are much interested In proposed
scheme to put the navy in charge po-
Icing the Yukon instead of the army.
Senator Perkins and Congressman Hill
born will ask for speedy action on an
urgency appropriation OF $4,000 for
boats and equipment Of men 60 operate
on the Yukon next season. Secretary
Long, It is said, VIII incorporate the
main features Of this plan in his next
report. The secretary is now having
plans prepared for a fiat bottomed,
stern wheel gunboat of 275 tons bur-
den and a speed Of 70 knots. as well as
specifications for arctic outfits for the
marines and sailors necessary to man
the craft and the stations to be placed
along the valley. The ship viii be 125
feet long and 2S feet beam, with tubular
boilers and high pressure engines. I'm
ike ordinary river craft, she viii be
housed In completely. with quarters for
the men on the main deck as well as
on the cabin fiOOT. She will be armed
with S-pounder swivel guns and gat-
lings There viii be three launches OF
light draft and several smaller boats.
To Establish Three Stations.
The plan is to establish three stations,
with Minook and Circle City at the ex-
tren'es. At each would be placed a
launch, with 20 marines and blue
Jackets. while Is marines and 25 sailors
would make up the crew Of the gunboat
Regular posts would be established at
points selected and dog teams kept
there, 80 that a winter patrol could be
maintained by the use Of sledges.
Senator Perkins. in talking Of the
scheme. said: 1T Is necessary that
some show Of power be made in Alaska,
and think Of nothing better than 70
give the work to the navy. It win be
practically all water travel, and naval
forces are better able. TO handle boats
and themselves while afioat. To send
an infantry force to some one point
would be like putting a regiment in Ida
no to watch Arizona Indians. A steam
er VIII be necessary to patrol. In fact,
think We should have a steamer on
the Copper river as WELL"