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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
no,Ncs OF THE SUFFOLK PEOPLE.
r,o delightful Entertainment
- t.,rrau WEEDS Miss Baker.


crrrFOIK. VA, February 26.-CSpecial)
The members of the Epworth League VI
Nrain-street Methodist church, were hand-
so,nelv entertained last night by Or. H.
w Campbsll and wife. at the residence
~ The latter's mother, Mrs. k. 3. hley'
NJ CO Main street. The reception was
oor,rlinoentary TO Miss Rosebud Camp
hell. of Ashland, sister Of DIR. Campbell
A large number of the leaguers were IN
attendance and the occasion was one
Of rare enjoyment. -. u
Last Wednesday night MISS JENNIE -
Briggs gave reception In honor Oh M.ss
Ernestine Bayne, OF Culpeper Coun'y'
who IS the guest Of Mrs. John IL. Pinner.
N,iss Ravne, who formerly resided in sur
Solk has been visiting friends here TOT
several weeks, and has been the honored
euest at numerous social functions
Judge r. II. Rawles and Lieutenant
Donoid Mcleod, of Welcome Lodge, NO.
"a knights of Pythias. attended the ses-
sion of The Grand Lodge, In Petersburg
this week. -.
Miss Jeanette Knox, OF Condersport,
pa. has accepted the position or organ
list at the Suffolk Christian church' ana
WIN enter upon her duties tomorrow.
Mrs. w. T. Graham, the leading alto
NJ the Main-Street Methodist choir. Is
visiting relatives in Washington, ID. c.
Mrs Rebecca oliver OF Baltimore. and
Mrs. Harriet Phillips. OF Petersburg. are
guests OF their nephew, Captain W. Il.
Hawkins, on Saratoga street.
Mr. w II. Jones. Jr., cashier or the
Farmers Bank. was the guest this week
OF Rev. w. W. Staley. ID. d., at his home,
al Franklnton. N. c.
HAS RETURNED FROM DENMARK.
Mr.. A. c. Larson has returned from
visit OF several months to the home OF his
birth, In Denmark. from which he had
been absent for ten years. He says the
trip across the Atlantic did not affect
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Illness of a colored Physician

DR.. Samuel II. DESMOND. the leading
colored physician of the city, is critically
i'll, and not expected to recover. He has
appendicitis, and is being attended by DR..
r. +. Jones (coloredD, with Drs. John
ston, Mathews. and Ross as consultants.
DIT. DESMOND is an unassuming man,
whose influence has been toward the ele-
walton of his people, and he has won
the respect and confidence of the physi-
clans of the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
snucc for the Goose. &c,


When rigid economy is to be practiced
in order to make a revenue measure q
success those who are TO be benefited
most should be willing TO make some
personal sacrifices. Representative Ding
ley, whose pet law has caused appropria-
tons for defences to be cut down two
thirds IN the House should not ask for
$4,000 for defences in his own con-
gressional district.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Mr.. G. w. Fellows for Auditor.

Mr.. Charles w. Fellows. who Is run
ming for the office OF City Auditor. is
one Of the strongest candidates in The
field. For sixteen years he has been the
confidential book-keeDer of julius Meyer
& Sons the large dry-goods firm, and is
recognized as an expert book-keeper, end
a shrewd financier. Mr.. Fellows is making
a very vigorous canvass. and, backed py
the large degree of popularity to which
he has attained. he should give very
good account Of himself when the crucial
time comes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
striI-ers TO Ask Aid.

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. February e..
The officers of the strike council sent out
a circular to-day. calling for a special
meeting Sunday afternoon, Ito transact
business of great Importance"
II has developed that the leaders Of
the strlka realize that the fight caEhot
be maintained without financial aid, ard
it has been decided to appeal to the
American. Federation OF Labor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

The comforts OF the elegant steama
Pocahontas make a trip 10 Norfolk. Old
Point, or Newport News by water plea.
SAINT during any season OF the year. and
then the many historic places along the
James makes trip down the river very
interesting. Tourists should avail them
selves of trip by daylight over the rich
est river in America in Colonial and war
scenery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
A Change of Rates.

The Madison Hotel Company have de-
cded to cut their rates in half, and offer
the travelling public a daily rate OF 81
and $50. instead Of 81 and g, as hereto
fore, and guarantee the same. il not bet
ter. accommodation. Travellers. stop
with us. We are better fixed to give you
more for the money than ever. We So
licit a trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
ton. soliciting risks In town and country
Some have made good success.
RAILWAY EXTENSION.

RAILWAY EXTENSION.
Tho construction OF the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina railroad, which
trayerses the eastern portion of this
county from north to south. Is confidently
expected during the present year. This
ROAD Will penetrate n section now remote
from railroad facilities and rich In forestal
and agricultural resources. This VIII
make three railroads In Mecklenburg,
and every portion Of the county Will have
advantages for travel and transportation.
In looking over the report OF the Board
of Visitors of Lee Camp Soldiers Home
for 1881, do not find the name or an OLD
soldier from this county. There are about
fifty State pensioners In the county, VINO,
with the small amount from the state
and the generous annual contribution OIL
that noble Roman, Colonel 7. i. doode'
with their own exertions, manage 10 sup
port themselves.
This has been an exceedingly dry ana
pleasant winter The farmers have founu
their lands In excellent condition Tor crop
preparedness.
our hotels have been well patronlzed al
the winter with people from the NORTH
who are completely captivated win the
climate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

nartv 20 cali convention Of the pem mo-
cratic party to say whether or no. % he he
marty desires such conVen'0" ~
held" -, .osol,tion nv
MIR. Parker amended the ,es ",,,,r,s,,od
proyldlng that the question zoe Ss Tsts vas
on the nth day of August. 700 a,rona.
agreed to, and the resolution ~,
al xvaa adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
The Charity of the Crowd.

Boston authorities, in oyerhauling the
city's beggars, found one man who re-
ceived So a day and owned a beautiful
suburban home from which ne journeyed
TO his business each morning. This
illustrates the duplicity Of the individual.
but also far more strikingly gives the lie
to the oft-repeated statement that the
passing city throng is cold and heartless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Woman Downs Trade Union.
-New Yorls HeraldD

TNGW
Mrs Turezek's bake-shop was boycOtted
by the Bohemian Bakers Union because
she employed her brOther-not a mem
BERN defiance Of that organization. She
stood by her guns. the customers stood
by her, and the boycott is a failure. The
unions are very powerful in dealing with
men. but they are overmatched when they
stack up against a woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
FIRE AT LYNCHBURG.
stamford Dye-Works Destroyed
Loss. 100000.

LYNCHBURG, VA, February 2.-The
Stamford Dye Works here were destroyed
by fire at o'clock This Sunday morning,
with the exception Of the box-sheds
LOSS, 100000; partly covered by insurance.
The property was owned by the STAN
ford Manufacturing Company, of Stam-
ford Conn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
secret-service Promotion.

WASHINGTON, February 26.-Mr. Joan
e. Wilkie, of Chicago, an officer IN the
Secret Service of the Treasury Depart
ment has been promoted to the 1eadsh'p
of the bureau vice w. p. Hazen who has
been transferred and placed in charge Of
the eerSlce at New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. IL soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. TWENTY-FIVE cents O bottle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
$40 Graphophone TaIking-MachIne.

Have you seen them? IL not, you will
find that 1t is the wonder of the age 1t
talks. sings. repr0duces all the orchestra
and brass bands, to say nothing Of iml-
tating your own voice. We carry a large
stock OF all styles, together with the best
records and supplies OF all styles, to-
gether with the best records and supplies
for all Talking Machines.
WALTER d. MOSES & Co,
1905 Main street. opposite post-ofiice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
The Hypnotic Eye.
New York Herald)

All talesmen who fancled they were vul-
nerable to the hypnotic eve' Of May
Kellard were excused from serving In her
case. IL would be consistent with the
usual representation Of Justice TO blind
fold the turymen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

In addition 20 the remarkably attrao.
tive prices OF Shoes and slippers OF every
description at our store. we also diva
trading stamps with every lOc. cash pur.
chase ana over. Buy your shoes on us
and ill your book. THE MODEL
COZ Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
The Trading stamps.
baltimore American.)

fBdltlfnOIe AIUtfiCdI.J
The American led in the opposition TO
the trading stamps as an evil innovation
i'm the legitimate business of this city.
II now reprints the opinion of the highest
court Of the District Of Columbia, WHICH
banished these speculative nuisances from
Washington. The Court of Appeals salu
that the tTading-stamp enterprise CANT
within the scope Of the statute prohioitlng
Gift ENTERPRISES The court further sald
that the company and its agents are
no. merchants engaged In business az
tn. term is commonly understood. lney
are not dealers in ordinary merchanuiSSe
engaged in a legitimate attempt 10 0Dtai,.
purchasers for their goods by oHerlns
fair and lawful inducements to trace.
Their business Is the exploitation OF IT,
thing more or less than a cunning deNlSe.
With no stock I'm trade but that deNlcS
and the necessary books and stamps, hno
so-called premiums with which TO operate
IL successfully. they have interveneu III
the legitimate business carried on IN ths
District Of Columbia between seller anu
BUYER. not for the advantage or elIheI.
but TO prey on both. They sell notht ~
TO the person TO whom they turhlsh enee
premiums They pretend simply TO dcl
for his benefit and advantage by forcing
their stamps upon a perhaps unwliilils
merchant who pays them in cash AT the
rate of g. a thousand There II no no
a shadow Of rational foundation Tor the
stamp company's claim that II corners :.
benefit upon buyers by procuring Aoi
them an actual discount" a..
we have only TO add to this opinion the
statement that so far, the trading-staihP
companies have cleared over Hliiiioi
dollars on their tolls upon legitimate DUST
ness The people who use the stamps Ply
the extra money to the schemers, anu
the merchants gain nothing by the trick:
The stamps ought to be stamped out OI
MARYLAND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
3 Upright Piano bargains.

Such bargains go quickly. II you are
looking for a good chance 10 invest in q
good Piano for little money. you Will fine
IL 10 your interest TO call
WALTER -. MOSES & CO,
1905 Main street. opposite post-offlce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Have you visited the great trustees
sale OF Fine Furniture at J. a. Giimol.
x Co.'s. No. east Broad street nevs
door 10 Meyers new store2 The stock
must be sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
senntor McCune BETTER.

A letter from Shenandoah county yes
terday stated that Senator McCune, who
has been quite i'll. Is now much improved,
and will probably recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Have you visited the great trustees
sale of Fine Furniture at ]. A. Gilmore
a. Co.'s. No. east Broad street. mex,
door TO Meyers new store? The stock
must be sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Have YOU visited the great trustees
sale OF Fine Furniture at j.. A. 1'''ho- .
A. Co.'s. No. east Broad street ~,
door to Meyers new storel The s'o'>
must be sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

good, reliable agents for the Wili.ID'
Typewriter I'm every town Of virgins,
The williams Is the easiest seller an1
the most satisfactory machine extant
HARDIN COMPANY
9i4 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

can now be found with Constable Bro
theirs. 907 east Main street. where ne can
well serve his friends In tailoring TO order.
Shirts to order and Mems Furnishings In
general, all at popular prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Try our snowflake Patent ann"
Flour. only SIS barrel: or. &c. sack.
5. ULLAfAN'S son.
Uptown store. No. 5o6 east Mars"-''
street: old and new phone. "a. Dow
rown stores. Nos. 1870 and lSz 80
Main street; old phone. ue' NV
'phone. 500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Our Ribbons and Carbon

give the best satisfaction. Mimeographs
Supplies, Secondhand Machines, etc.
Machines rented.
HARDIN COMPANY.
ga east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
sick Hendnche Cured

and its return prevented b. uslpg o.
David's Liver Pills. Best on EARN tof
biliousness. constipation. headache, ana
all liver troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Have you visited the great trustees
sale OF Fine Furniture az j. A. Gilmore
& Co.'s, No. east Broad street neti
door to Meyers new store? The stock
must be sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
For In grippe Cough,

take DR.. Davifs Cough Syrup OF pul'
pine tar. horehound, and wiid cn'ny'
BEST on earth" for cough, cold eIoNN'
bronchitis, and all throat arfd lung u0--
bles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
The Williams Typewriter

writes in sight. has ball bearings INKS
from pads. outlasts them all, and is Gov
cred by strongest guarantee.
HARDIN COMPANY,
9li east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
TO cure. 25c. The genuine has L. u. ..
on each tablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Rlchmonde-s in New Ynrl..

NEW YORK, February z6.-(speciai)-
c. NJ Terrell Marlborough; j. s. Moore,
Jr.. and wife, St. Denis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
HARBINGERs OF SPRING.
A Ball Game Played in Lexington
Yesterday.

LEXINGTON. VA, February 26.-(Spe-
cial)-The first baseball game of the
season took place this afternoon on the
Virginia Military Institute grounds, be-
tween the local nine and the cadet nine.
The game was very fast Notwithstanding
the cool weather. Scores
1234567S Or. II. E.
Lexington ........OO OOO0O-1 3 2
Cadets ..... ....2 O000"4
Batteries-Sullivan, Baker, and Baker;
Porter and Blackford. Umpire-Cadet
Blackford.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

California Raisins. &c. pound; North
Carolina Roe Herrings, loc. dozen, al }.
Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

A New Line OF Underwear
just received at very low prices az nit.
teldorfers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Best switzer Cheese, lSc. pound ca
Mackerel, l0c.. at $. Ullman's son
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
You Had BETTER

have your Spring Suit made now. Stock
all In. EWIGS, 10 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Read the great ad. Of S. Ullman's Son
in to-days paper. Special goods Tor
Lenten season; lowest prices ever Of.
fered:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

The Prettlest and Newest IN A.l.sv
Plated liberty silks and Saslns AZ Mosis,s
Sycle's. l03 east Broad street. Llght o., o,J,'
Black, Lavender. White. Corn. ana fiNN'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

california Apricots and Peaches, in ex-
tra-heavy syrup, only u l-2c. can, at $.
Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
BEST md Cheapest cIothe.

in the world can be procured al
EWIGS. 729 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

large cans Table Peaches FOR osi
Grated Pineapple. l0c. can. at S. Ullman'
Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

and all pains I'm the muscles, sides. snol..
ders. back. and all over. rub well w.
Dixie Nerve and Bone LinimenI
on earth" for man and beast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
A Lovers sIishap.

" Oh. bitter world Oh. bitter world!"
He cried i'm dark despair.
He'd kissed her shining locks and found
Much quinine tonic there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Spring Overcoats and Suits,

made up in Fifth-avenue style at Rich
mond prices. EWIGS,
729 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Wanted,

Don't fail to look at Mitteldorfer's new
line Of Underwear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Large Olives. lOc. bottle; Sweet oranges
&c. dozen. at S. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Never Sycle, l0S east Broad stree. - =
showing the New shades In SoAd-S''"'
and changeahle Taffeta silks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

canned Peas, &C.; Canned oysters 90
at ). Uilmans Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
Spring stock Is Vow Ready
II the Eaby Is Cutting Teeth

for inspection. New York styles
EWIGS, 729 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Rolled Oats. Sc. pound: 2-pound pack
age Cracked Wheat. lOc.. At S. Ullman' 5
soma.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

Mustard Sardines, &C. box; nat cans
Salmon, lOc.. at S. Ullman's Sons.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-23
TOLD By FIGURES.

BY the list of next June there viii be
completed a telephone system from San
Diego, CAL, to Nelson, B. c., distance
Of 2,225 miles. This will make a line
about twice as long as the longest line
Low in use-that from Boston to Chi
cago by the way of New York: =,
The largest block of marble ever sent
out of East Tennessee was recently
shipped by way of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad to New England. 1t was con-
signed to Norcross Bros, at East Cam
bridge, Mass, and it weighed $4,000
pounds. 1t was quarried near Knox
vile.
The number of German towns and
cities having electric railways was:
Three, in 1891; IL, in 1893; 20, in 1894;
"a III 1895; AZ, in August, 1896. At the
end of 1897 the number was about 80.
The overhead trolley is used most;
three lines have n mixed overhead and
underground system, two have over
head conductors, combined with stor-
age batteries and two have the current
supplied by accumulators only.
The United States consumed last year
2,Go6,263 tons of sugar. Of domestic
product were 2S9,G00 tons cane, Al ,347
beet, 5000 maple and 800 sorghum; of
foreign, 1,066,6S0 tons ofIcane. 616,635
raw beet and 77,2S9 refined. The con-
sumption of foreign sugars represents
the production of Is, 100000 tons $4,000
rcunds) beets, requiring 15S factories
of 100000 capacity (1,0O0 tons per day.,
Or BIG factories of $4,000 capacity $500
tons per day., or 451 factories of 5000
capacity GO tons per day.. ...
The number of submarine cables
throughout the world is 1850, of which,
however, LII are coast and river cables
belonging TO governments, and of COM
paratively small strategic value. The
total length of cable is 162.92S miles.
France commands IL cables of 1888 nau-
teal miles in European waters and 80
cables of 26,356 miles in colonial wa
tiers; while Germany controls II cables
of 3,040 nautical miles in European wa
tiers and three cables of 47O miles in CO.
lonial waters. e. ...,'s
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-23

There ID more Catarrh in this sec.
ton OF the country than all other dis.
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur
able. For great man. years doc
tors pronounced it d local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by
constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. j, Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio,
is che only constitutional cure ON the
market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful.
1t acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY g. CO., Props,
Toledo. Ohio
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-05-23

Johnny Scott came in from Mound
Valley yesterday. He reports splen-
did prospects for crops in that sec
ton.
Elegant line Of gents, youths and
children's summer suits. straw and
other latest style hats just unpacked
at Alexander's.
Two sections of No. carrying the
10th Regiment. Pennsylvania Ma
tinnal Guard, under command Of Col.
A L. Hawkins, pissed through this
Afternoon. They were a young,
sturdy lot OF men.
Dave Casper has lust received a
rew lot of samples OF Spring and
Summer Clothing which will be made
70 order from $3.50 IN.
The juvenile operatta, Little Red
Riding Hood" will be presented ut
Harris Hall on Wednesday evening.
This play always affords amusement
to old and young and the hall should
be crowded. For fr rther particulars
see the ad.
The Lovelock Tribune, edited by
{. M. Sain, formerly of the Gold
Creek News, has finally made it's APP
pearanne. 1t If handsomely gotten
up and filed with interesting matter
pertaining to that locality. Mr.. Sain
is veteran at the newspaper wheel
and will undoubtedly keep his paper in
the front rank OF Nevada journalism
New carpets, mating, rugs, foot
mats, portiers, inoleum, etc., just re-
ceived at AleXander's.