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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

The terrapin season has just opened in
alive with these testudineous quadrupeds,
which will be sold by thousands to the
epicurean class that can afford to eat
them. The terrapin-that is, the real
thing" or diamond-back fellows to-day
the mllionaires dish, and only the
wealthy can afford to enjoy his meat.
Years ago the negro slaves of Maryland
raised their voices in loud complaint be-
cause their masters insisted upon serving
them diamond-back terrapin. instead OF
pork. These unfortunates did not know a
good thing when they saw it. and now
not one in fifty would have the means to
satisfy his appetite with the diet against
which he once protested.
In recent years terrapins have been
very hard TO procure. and 1t is said that
they are fast dying out. The best birds"
are obtained in the Chesapeake Bay,
though thousands are raised in pounds
and carefully nurtured.
a real Chesapeake Bay terrapin. by
which is meant the diamond-back aristo-
crat commands on the market n figure
Of which he might be proud Specimens
only six inches long are sold at s36 a
dozen, while the eight-inch Counts" as
they are pompously called. bring $50 a
dozen.
We should he much gratified If the cpl
curean appetite could be whetted TO the
point of buying Virginia's liberal stock
of mud turkles," which bask on the sun
warmed banks of the old canal and fritz
ter away their idle summer hours in aim
less, useless slothfulness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
The ROss-Parr Fight.

DANVILLE, VA, November 3.-(Spe-
cial.) -Particulars have reached here Of
the personal encounter in Patrick county
several days ago between Edmund Parr,
Republican candidate for Congress in this
district, and DIR. Ross chairman of the
Democratic Committee of Patrick county.
No weapons were used, but lively fist
and skull set-to is reported. DR.. Ross, in
last weeks issue of the Stuart Enterprise,
had a column article under the signature
Dreamer" in which Parr was severely
handled. Parr did not like this, and on
meeting DIR. Ross asked the latter why he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
SHOT HIS FRIEND.
4 Distressing Hunting Accident
Near DanvilIe.

DANVILLE, VA. November 3.-(Spe-
cial)-A very distressing accident occur
red about noon to-day, eight miles from
town. when DIR. n. W. LumplIin, we'll
known veterinary surgeon, was shot just
above the right knee by his friend, Mr..
H II. Barksdale. The two gentlemen,
who reside in this city, together with
Mayor Harry Wooding, were out bird
hunting. One of the dogs set a bird, and
DR.. Lumpkin had just fired, when Mr..
Barksdale two or three yards to his
right stepped into a depression in the
ground, causing his finger to press hard
against the trigger of his hammerless
gun. 4 full charge Of shot, without
spreading. and including the wadding,
struck DR. Lumpkin. Physicians wero
summoned from Danville, and responded
as promptly as possible. They found the
wounded man suffering intensely, and ex-
animation disclosed that large hole had
been torn in the leg and the femur frac-
tured. Fortunately. the artery was not
severed. DIR. Lumpkin was brought 10 his
home. in this city, tonight.
The physicians pronounce his injury Sc
rious. but are Of the opinion that he viii
recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
DEMOCRATIC CANVASS.
Appointments for Public Speaking
in This state.

in This state.
State Democratic Committee
Room So, Chamber OF Commerce Bldg,
Richmond. Va
The following appointments for public
speaking are announced:
HON. THOMAS s. MARTIN.
Charlotte (ccurO. November 18th.
HON. SYDNEY P. EPEs.
Greenesville (courO. November 9Th.
HON. JAMES HAY.
rlottesvile. November eth (courD.
HON. II. d. FLOOD.
Ola 1stone, Nelson county. November
5th might.
Powhatan Court, November It'll.
HON. JOHN LAMB.
Greenesvlle Court. November eth.
The following dates for speaking were
arranged for Captain John Lamb In Han
over county: h ckville, November Ist.
3 p NJ; Montpelier, November lst. 73O =.
NJ; Joness X-Roads, November %. II A.
NJ; Beaver Dam. November %. $3.50 =. NJ:
divers. November ID. 100 p. M; Ash
land. November Sd. z. NJ; Independence
School House. November Sd. II NJ.
HON. WILLIAM p. BARKSDALE.
Charlotte Court, November eth.
HON N. b. EARLY. JR.
waynesboro, November 9Th mighD.
Albemarle Court, November 7tn.
HON. THOMAS N. WILLIAMS.
Greenesville Court. November 18th.
HON. A. J. MONTAGUE.
Lexington (courO, November 7th.
HON c. NJ. WALLACE. JR.
King and Queen Court. November Sd.
j. JGE ]. NJ. QUARLES
Greenvile, Augusta county, November
4th (afternoon).
Middlebrook, Augusta county, Novem-
Der 4th might
Stuarts Draft. Augusta county, Novem-
Der 5th afternoon.
Fishersviile. Augusta county. November
9Th might.
Sherando, Augusta county. November
9TH afternoon.
Basic City, Augusta county. November
7th might.
HON. JOHN F. RIXEY.
Rectortown. November 9Th (afternoon)
Prince william Court, November nth
]. TAYLOR ELLYSON. Chairman
Joseph Button. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
Religious Services mt the Soldiers
Home.
CFor the Dlspatch.)


The veterans of the Soldiers Home en-
joyed a rare treat again to-day in
stirring sermon from Rev. X. b. Collier
who came out and conducted the noon
day services and preached the living
word TO the old soldiers, swing II I'm that
plain, terse way which could not fail 10
deeply interest and feed these old men,
who are earnestly seeking the way TO
1.-THE rock which is higher than l. which.
by the way. was the text. And the MIN
lister so handled It that he led his hearers
not only to the way. but 10 realize the
vital importance of ascending TO that
Rock, Christ Jesus
These monday services In the chapel
OF the Soldiers Home have been going
on daily for over fifteen months and are
greatly improving the life I'm and through
out the institution, and IL Is encouraging
to note that many OF the ablest ministers
in this section OF the State are now Civ
ing their earnest support 10 these rel-
gious EFFORTS. which originated with the
old veterans, who are seeking 10 make the
home a real haven OF rest and veritable
gateway to Heaven for the aged soldiers
assembling here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
had written ''those Hes" about him. DIR.
Ross resented this language and the hight
ensued
GIlIiRm-Gillinm.

DARLINGTON HEIGHTS. VA. No
vember 3.-(Speciai)- Miss Saille May Gil
liam was married TO Mr.. Wiley Elmer
Gillian at Spring-Creek church at |
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The church
was beautifully decorated. Miss Fannie
Gillian, the brides sister, was brides
maid. and II. T. Terry was the best man.
The wedding march was rendered by Miss
George A. Terry. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. II. Couch. a large
crowd attended the marriage, and all
wished the bride and groom much happi-
ness and long life.
There were many presents given by
friends. After the marriage the couple
went TO Mrs. George Singletor's, where
they will live in the future. The bride
was dressed in brown travelling suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
The Latest from Paree.

cleveland Leader)
They have gone upon another jamboree
In Paree:
They are raising Cain again, with a big c.,
In Pareei
They have got their ministers upon the
run,
More FOSTERING and rioting's begun,
And they look upon this sort OF thing as
fun,
In Paree.
There's naught on which they ever can
agree,
In Paree:
They are happy only when they're on a
spree,
In pareei
IL there's no outsider that they dare 20
fight,
They contend among themselves with all
their might,
And they keep the devil busy day and
night,
In Parep
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE RICHMOND
AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD


Notice is hereby given that the Bo1rd
OF Directors OF the RICHMOND AND ~,
TERSBURG RAILROAD COMPANl
have called a special meeting 81 the stock,
holders OF said company, and that the said
meeting will be held az the office Of me
company. I'm the city Of Richmond. at u
O'clock a. NJ, on MONDAY, the 2lst DAY
of November. 1898, and that the said meet
ing is called for the purpose Oh eoi,,slde.,
inS and acting upon the consolidation of
The petersburg Railroad Company Win
The Richmond and Petersburg Railroad
Company, under an act Of the Genera.
Assembly, Of virginia entitled an p, ss.
In authorize the consolidation OF the kch.
,nond and Petersburg Railroad Company
and the Petersburg Railroad Company
and 10 authorize the consolidated com
pany 10 change as name r, 70 % ,1e an
psNy or VIRGINIA" Approved March
,ses w. r.. JONES.
oc lJ-td o'ei N...- -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
Shall We Keep the PhiIippiness

Public opinion is divided as to the wis
dom OF keeping the Philippines. Wise
statesmen are found on both sides OF the
question Public opinion. however. Is all
one way in regard 10 the wisdom of
everybody keeping their health. For this
purpose Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
widely used. This medicine is both pre-
ventive and cure for malarial fevers
stomach disorders. torpid liver. and i'm
pure blood. II Is agreeable TO weak sto-
machs and soothing 10 the nerves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

This is the day for the evacuation of
Crete by the Turkish forces and the &C.
cupation of the island by troops OF the
allied Powers. The fact suggests the
similarity of situation just now between
the islands Of Crete and Cuba, so widely
separated in point Of space.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

The children of Admiral Schley. we see
1t stated. are Scott a physician in New
York; Virginia, wife OF Mr.. Wortley, an
English gentleman. nephew of the Earl
of Wortley. and Frank, an officer in the
United States army. The AdmiraPs
patriotism is again shown by the fact that
he has Virginia In the family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

Friends of the Dispatch would do US
a favor by informing us promptly Of any
failure on the part of newsdealers. or
pewsboys on railroad trains. to meet the
nublie demand for copies Of this paper.
Information is also desired by us OF the
delinquency of any carrier of ours IN
Richmond. Manchester, or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
70 report to us whenever their papers
come late or irregularly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
And Always VIII He.
(Ohio State Joursal.l

VVIIIV
These hero-kissing woman are simply
looking for a new sensation"
They won't find 1t. The sensation pro-
duced by a kiss has been the same since
the beginning OF time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
In Paree.
Never a Serious Affair.
(yonkers Statesman.)

(Yonkers Statesman)
Mrs. Wabash: She never takes man
seriously.
Mrs. Dearborn: Indeedl
YES; she's giggled on every wedding
day she ever had"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

II can at least be said that the Maria
Teresa is safer now than she ever was
before. since she Is making her .--"sent
voyage under the American flag.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

NOTICE.
THE ANNUAL MEETING or ms
crocKUOLDERS OF the PALMEIIp
RAILWAY CONAN VIII c De neg R,i 4.
w, Ia Company. In Raleigh. y. G.. On
THIrRsDAY, November 10 1886 az
o'clock noon. JOhN H. sIiAn,5
oc l5-td iie"'1'@-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

An advance in envelopes is reported II
the envelopes are pay envelopes there
will be no objection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
An Easy Conquest.

Baltimore Life

Married.: I think that young minister rs
lust splendid. He Is man after my own
heart.
Marie: Then I suppose he will get H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

Uptown OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. $40 EASE t'f'oAD
STREET. ,, ,.oo x,rr,J.
MANCHESTER OFFICE lSo HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

All letters recommending candidates
Cor Office must be paid for 10 insure 'he'r
nus,,cation. This is long standing RUE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4, 1898.

PERSONS DESIRING TO SEE THE
FILL. ELECTION RETURNS SHOULD
SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISPATCH I'M
ciEDIATELY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

All letters and kilograms must De au-
rr.sssd 20 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
rejected communications Will not De
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

Resolutions OF respect 10 ose
members passed by societles' 1910.
.,ons will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
ADVERTISING RATES
HALF INCH OR LESS

Wanted situation. psyaUIe III q
vance Q5 words or less - a.
Above rates are for every gay
,,,,,sements running consecutiveiy'
Reading notices in reading matte, 80
az. lines or less. 81; in nonpnriel. ieaoeo'
1--WE lines or less. 70 cents.
Card of rates for more space iu''''s"''
an appiIcation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
sIEETINGs.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
HOLDERS of THE PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY

SPECIAL MEETING OF TIE SlOlh'
HOLDERS OF THE PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice Is hereby given that the Bodrl
OF Directors of the PETERSEN no
RAILROAD COMPANY have called
special meeting OF the stockholders
OF said company. and that the said
meeting will be held at the office Of me
company In the city OF Richmond. no Y
o'clock NJ on MONDAY. the 2ist day
OF November. 1898, and that the said meet
ing Is called for the purpose Of consider.
ing and acting upon the consolidation OK
the Petersburg Railroad Company Win
the Richmond ann Petersburg Railroad
Company, under an act Of the General
Assembly, OF Virginia. entitled An act
10 authorize the consolidation OF the kicn-
mond and Petersburg Railroad Company
and the Petersburg Railroad Company
and TO authorize the consolidated COM
pany 10 change its name 10 the AT
LANTIC-COAST LINE RAILROAD con-
PANY OF VIRGINIA" Approved March
/. 1888 w. II. JONES.
oc l5-td Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.


ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 1896
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
WM. III. VESTS
Formerly Primrose e Vest
BIG MINSTREL JUBILEE,
including
CARROLL JOHNSON.
r. J. JOSE, TOM LEWIS.
and
FIFTY-OTHERS.-
FAMED FOR YEARS PAST rs MIN.
STREL CELEBRITIES!
William II. Vests Spectacular Feature
REMEMBER THE MAINE
Prices: 81. Is. 50. and % cents
Seats now on sale. no 4-F&TuT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
One Large Scar
Is All That Remains of Great
SCrOfula Sores
Neieibors Could Not Bear to Look
Upon der-A Grand, Complete
Cure oy Hoods sarsapariIIa
After Others Failed.

al wss taken with neuralgia in my
head and eyes. Not long after THE, a
scrofula sore appeared on my left cheek,
extending from my upper lip to my eye.
Other sores came on my neck and on my
right arm and one Of my limbs. They
were very troublesome and painful and
soon became great running sores. My
face looked so bad that some OF my
neighbors could not bear to look at me
and advised me to wear bandage, but
feared this would irritate the sore and
make il worse. Sol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
Could Not Hide the Sores.

My niece, who was familiar with a case
similar to mine, which had been cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, urged me to try it.
Finally was persuaded to do so, and in
q short time l saw it was helping me.
The sores began to heal and the neu-
ralgia in my head was better. In q few
months the sores on my arms and limbs
ali healed; those on my neck gradually
disappeared and now they are all gone.
have never had any symptom of scrofula
since. One large scar on my right arm is
all the sign that remains OF my terrible
affection. The neuralgia is also cured"
MRS. J. NJ. HATCH, Etna, New Hampshire.
Hoods si ps;iiis
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills s xst III So SS, gIs 70 tass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1895.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-04
JACKETS AND CAPES.

Fine Black Beaver Cloth Jackets
new round corners. double-breasted
satin-lined, and handsomely stitched
at S..
Pretty Tan. Blue, Green, and Black
|. Kersey Cloth Jackets, with fiy-front
!, and double silk-lined. all
; $3.50
Handsome Kersey Cloth Jackets, In
!, Black, Blue. Green, Brown, and Tan
; with fly front and cutaway strapped
, seams. and lined throughout with tat
feta silk, at So
We show a handsome line OF Jackets
; IN all the new shades. double breasted
: cutaway, and beautifully lined with
plaid or plain taffeta silks. at SIS.
I Handsome line of Children's Coats
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
THE BISHOP ESTATE.
Chas. X. Bishop Resigns and =. M.
Damon Is Made Trustee.

chas. II. Bishop Resigns and $. M.
Damon is Made Trustee.
Chas. r. Bishop has resigned as
one of the trustees of the Bishop
Estate, as will more fully appear
from the following letter to the
other trustees:
"Desr Sirs:-It being impor-
tant and desirable that the trus-
tees of the estate of Mrs. Der
nice Pauahi Bishop should be re-
sidents of Honolulu, and "a 1 am
now a permanent resident of this
city of San Francisco, 1 hereby
tender my resignation as trus-
tee under the will of the late Mrs.
Bernice Pauahi Bishop, with the
hope that it will be &C
cepted and the vacancy
filled at an early date. I am ready
to execute the conveyance which
may be necessary in order to
complete the change.
with grateful appreciation OF
the valuable services of my CO.
trustees and their kindness to me,
yours most sincerely,
"CHARLEs II. BISHOP"
In accordance with the above
request Samuel M. Damon was
nominated to fill the vacancy and
his appointment confirmed by the
Supreme Court this morning.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
Assignee Notice.

The undersigned, the Assignee in
Bankruptcy of the Estate Of Yokodoki
Of Waimea, Kauai, gives notice that
he has filed in the Circuit Court, First
Circuit, Hawaiian Islands his accounts
as assignee and has asked for settle
ment of the same and discharge and
that hearing on the same has been set
for Tuesday, January Is, 1898, at 10
o'clock a. m. p. A. DIAS,
Assignee.
Honolulu, II. l., January 8, 1898.
Snf-tl
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
Children Relish 1t.

The price is low, a bottle con-
tanning many doses at rs cent?.
You cannot afford to be without it.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11

Chicken dinner at Occidental
tomorrow.
Butter is very high. 1t is now
selling for 81 per roll.
A. s. Wilcox and w. III. Rice
go to Kauai on the w. G.. Hall to-
night,
Joe Lucca, Hotel stables, has a
brannew hack with rubber!tire
wheels.
Walter Epgle of Paia, Maui,
will attend Moody's school at
Mortified, Mass.
Wall, Nichols Co. have tickets
for the Hawaiian concert on Sat
urday evening next.
Senior Canavarro called at the
Foreign Office this morning on
incidental business.
Two companies Of American
bluejackets had drill on Brewers
wharf this forenoon.
1t is not too late to mail your
friends an Hawaiian Scenic Cal
endar. Golden Rule Bazaar, 3l6
Fort street.
A. j. Butterfield will build the
new dressing room and lockers
for the Y. M. @. A. at toe Makiki
athletic park.
T. b. Murray has the "incor-
poration fever" His blacksmith
establishment on King street will
be incorporated.
The Kamehameha Seminary
will take part in the concert that
will be given Saturday night at
Kaumakapili church.
III. M. Won Holt and wife, Miss
Nicholson, Miss Tillie Hart and
j. N. Wright are booked by the
Kauai for Makaweli tonight.
Davey will take fashlight
photo of the Sharpshooters COM
pany during the dinner at the
Hawaiian hotel on Saturday even
ing.
s. 9. Allen is sustaining an
other attack of asthma. He is in
quite a bad way this afternoon,
though his condition is not con-
sidered critical.
Mecnanics' Home, corner Hotel
and Nuuanu streets, lodging by
day, week or month. Terms: rs
and 80 cents per night. 81, and
81 26 DER week.
For lowest prices, best quail
ties, polite attention and prompt
delivery, try the New Grocery
Store, j. Hutchings, 627 Fort
street. Tel. 1858.
Rev. J. M. Lydgate, pastor of
the Linus Foreign church, Kauai,
will sail by the Australia tomor-
row for a visit to the States. He
will be accompanied by his wife.
The rubber tire, which Gus
Schuman is agent for, has a
patent wire fastening in the
shape of two steel wires running
through the entire length of the
rubber which makes it impossible
for the tire to come off. See his
adj.
All the students and enquirers
into Theosophy are invited to
hear the address of Miss M. A.
Walsh, to the members of the
Aloha Branch, on "The Three
Evolutions." Harmony Hall,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
Prominent Haw.iians Dead.

Word comes from Kauai of the
death of two prominent Hawaiians.
The Rev. A. Kaukau of Waimea
died at that place on the first of
the month, and on the 9th inst.
G.. b. Meheula, a former district
magistrate, died in Anahola.
Both were scholars and wellknown
persons on the island of Kauai.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
Meeting Notice.

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Peoples Ice and Refri-
ge,ating Co. will be held I'm the Off
ces of the Bank of Hawaii, ut 10
o'clock a. M, on THURSDAY, the
10th day of January, 1898.
ARTHUR b. WOOD,
SO7 At Secretary.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
Wanted.

A First-class Stenographer can find
permanent employment in the Law
Office Of
A. S. HUMPHREYS,
Corner King and Bethel streets.
S07 ct
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-01-11
Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Henry NJ. Benson and Geo. w.
Smith & Co. has been dissolved by mu-
tual consent, as Of Dec. 81, 1897, Henry
NJ. Benson retiring. S04 lw