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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

the founders of Pickett Camp. Confede-
rate Veterans, which was formed mainly
through his efforts on June ii, 1883 He
was bound up in the progress and devel-
opment Of this organization. and it was a
very deep grief In his life that his health
did not permit him to attend its weekly
sessions. He was one OF it's first COM
manders, and held office for two years
declining reelection when 1t was offered.
Deceased was a member of DIR. Hoges
church for thirty years. He vas a man
Of deep religious sensibilities, and OF
exemplary life and character.
His tender solicitude for the feelings
OF others, especially of those near and
dear TO him, cannot be more clearly en-
phasized than by stating the fact that
though he had known for two years that
he was the victim of an incurable dis
ease, he never betrayed that knowledge,
fearing, lest IL might weigh heavily upon
the hearts of his wife and daughters.
THE FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON.
The funeral will take place from the
Second Presbyterian church this after
noon at 4:3O o'clock. Rev. Donald Guth-
RE will conduct the service, assisted by
Rev. Landon r. Mason. The burial will
be with Masonic honors, and Dove Lodge
will have charge Of the ceremonies. The
lodge will meet at the Masonic Temple at
half-past 3 o'clock for the purpose of pay
ing the last sad tribute of respect TO the
memory OF the deceased.
Owing 10 the fact that the funeral of
Captain Reeve takes place so soon after
his death. ii has been found impossible
TO reach all the members OF Pickett Camp
with an order 10 turn out in a
body to attend the obsequies. Com
mander Gibbs will, however. appoint a
detail to represent the camp. This de-
tail is not yet made up. but the follow
ing gentlemen are upon the list as far
as II has gone: Commander Gibbs. Lieu
Maury. Messrs, r. n.
Northen, Upshur Bass, and Alexander
Jennings.
Captain Reeves comrades. the survi
vors of the "Old First" met Yesterday
morning, and gave expression to their
feelings of sorrow and regret in a resolu-
ton, which reviews Captain Reeves army
record ard pays a tribute to his bravery
and gallantry in nearly every engagement
Of the Army Of Northern Virginia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
War Poet as We Find Him.
ATLANTA Journal)


Atlanta. never behind the other cities OF
the country in anything. has. OF course.
her full quota OF war poets We hesitate
TO discriminate among these, but We cam
not resist the temptation 70 give our
readers the following gem. which has
been kindly contributed 10 the Journal:
The flynn squadron's lit
Down on Sandy Dago Bay.
And it's ct the Spinach up,
Or, so the papers say.
IT has knocked old Fort Socapper
Right into cooked hat;
It's knocked Fort Tomorro into next day.
Or day after that.
For Winfield Scott is "develsh Sehley"
On Sandy Dago Bay.
And he's ct the Spinach up.
Down In Cubeb. so they say
URA ROGERS.
The author OF these lines modestly re-
Trains from telling us anything about
himself. We are not able 20 say whether
he is a confirmed poet OF long standing or
has broken loose for the first time under
the inspiration of the war However,
this uncertainty makes no difference.
We must take this poet as We md him;
his poem Is the thing. not his personality
or his past, and his poem speaks. or
rather. sings. for itself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Wheat Yield Finc--LarRe Fruit Crop.
Tobacco Well Advanced.
correspondence OF the Dispatch)
SolHh Boston Va June O 1909

South Boston, Va, June 8. 1898
Reports from the various portions OF
this section indicate the best wheat croI
we have had ia many years Harvesting
has begun. and 1t IS thought the yield
viii be far In excess of the usual ave.
rage.
Winter oats are in excellent condition.
and promise magnificent yield. Spring
seeding Is looking well, but the need OF
rain is Beginning TO be felt
The fruit crop, especially apples and
peaches. will doubtless be the largest for
several years. The season has been most
propitious. The gardens are luxuriant,
and vegetables OF all kinds are plentiful.
Owing TO the good seasons and an
abundance Of plants, the tobacco crop
Is well advanced. II VIII only be a
short time ere the farmers commence
what is termed topping"
The past good prices and the present
encouraging outlook have aroused the
energy OF the farmers and consequently
the crop has been exceedingly well
worked. The war seems 20 have had no
effect upon the sale OF leaf tobacco. AS
al desirable types bring as good prices
as they did before there was any decla-
ration OF hostiiitles Good wrappers sold
to-day al az Several farmers averaged
t1s per hundred for their entire loads.
There IL apparent among the tillers
OF the soil much more encouraged ana
cneeffui disposition than has been evil
danced for many years.
feopie are meeting their pecuniary OBJ
hsauons promptly AT all the business
<s'fes IN the county. and an air OF
hns neial prosperity seems 10 prevail.
q 'f. t.@,rd Of Danviila- has hean
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
CAPT. REEVE'SDEATH
PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY AFTER
WEEKS OF PAINFUL ILLNESS.
SKETCH OF HIS INTERESTING LIFE
A Gallant Confederate, and One of
the Heroes of Gettysburg-His Ex-
ceIIent War Record-Business, Ma
sonic, and Public Life.

Captain Z. p. Reeve died early yester.
day morning at his residence, No. 4Os l..
north Eighth street, after a long and pa
tent struggle against an affliction that
left him without hope of recovery.
Two years. ago the first symptoms OF
Brights disease were manifested, but he
struggled painfully on until he was COM
PEELED, about four weeks ago. to take To
his bed, and passed away peacefully and
resignedly, surrounded by the members
OF his family. He was conscious almost
TO the last, but 1t is a matter of thank
fulness that the last days of his illness
were marked by no trace of suffering.
No man stood higher in public estima-
ton than Captain Reeve. His long ca
reer had been marked by devoted public
service, and by an integrity and mlen
that no breath Of scandal could assafl
or besmirch. Whatever he undertook to
do was well done. He was a brave and
fearless soldier, an upright public SER
want. and his private life was serene and
lovely.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Captat- Edward Payson Reeve was
born in Hanover county in 1892
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
The Price OF Bread.
Washington Post.A

The decline in the price Of -four TO
something nearer the figures that pre-
vailed some time ago has caused a tight
by the public for the former prices Of
bread in the big cities" said Mr.. j. D..
Ready. OF Pittsburg, a. the National.
This is only Just demand, for
though flour has not yet got back 10 500
barrel, we can reasonably expect it 70
touch that mark in the near future. when
IL cost that sum the bakers and biscuit
companies certainly made high profits.
Az the highest point reached since the
rise there was still good margin OF
profit on the side OF the bread-makers,
for in most places they promptly reduced
the size Of the loaf.
1t may seem small matter 10 people
u means whether a loaf sells for or .
cents, but the difference Of ] cent Is an
item of serious importance 10 the poor
workingman who has a family 10 support
out Of his slender earnings. Bread IS the
one thing that is a prime necessity and
when its cost Is advanced by the fraction
OF penny the reason for IL should be
clearly and Enthusiastically valid. else
grievous wrong has been inflicted on that
portion OF humanity which is least able 70
protect itself"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
WAS POISONED BY ICE-CREAM.
Young Negro Nearly Dies from a
New and Deadly Chemical.

young negro man was found lin ar
unconscious state in the Third-street
alley between Main and Franklin yester-
day afternoon. about 345 o'clock. No
one seemed TO know anything about him
and the ambulance was called. The van
responded, with DR.. A. G. Brown, Jr.. in
charge. DR.. Brown concluded as soon
as he saw his patient that he had been
poisoned. and having him put in the am
bulance. drove rapidly to the City Hos
pital. Here he used heroic measures 10
revive the fast-sinkng man. His pulse
was very weak, as was his heart action.
His breathing was so slight as 10 be
scarcely noticeable.
DR.. Brown worked on him for a half
hour. and by this time had so far brought
him around that he could talk He gave
his name as Robert Yancey, of No. IH4
north Third street. and said he had $50
yesterday morning. and had spent the
morning. going from saloon TO saloon eat
ing ice-cream as long as his money held
out. DR.. Brown then understood the
case. The negro had been poisoned by
tyrotoxican, a chemical compound formed
of the ingredients OF ice-cream and the
acids OF the stomach, and a fatal poison
unless antidotes are Immediately given.
The negro was doing we'll at a late
hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

Cooke. L. F. Kurtz. T. s. Russell. H. 81.
George Tucker, and John B. Brown
(colored. For deacons orders: Flour
noy Bouldin. r. E. Boykin John r.
Burks. w. 3. Capers. J. II. Dickinson.
l.. f. KurtZ, w. f. Rollins and G. l.
Southern, w. B. Perry. and Scott Wood
Che last three colored), and for presby-
ter's orders. Revs. f. 5. Gowsou. T.. p.
Thomas. and John c. Dennis (co.ored).
1t took four ballots to decide on depu-
ties to the General Convention, which
meets in Washington in October. Those
finally selected were: Clergy-Reys. B..
Dallas Tucker, ]. j. Floyd, r. j. Nc
Bryde, and Mercer Logan. Laymen-W.
w. Old, R. e. Withers, W. b. Martin,
and C. NJ. Blackford.
w. w. Old, of Norfolk. was made do
cesar chancellor, Fortesque Whitte.
treasurer. and r. S. Thomas. historian.
Permission was given for the forma-
ton of a new church-St. George sat
Neapolis, heretofore a part OF Epiphany
church. Danville, and Danville was see
lected as the place for next years coun-
ell. Leave was granted for the 3rganl-
cation of ST. Thomass church, in tho
parish of Montgomery.
The debate on revision OF canons was
In progress when adjournment for the
day was made.
Tonight Layman r. S. Thomas read
an instructive paper on the history OF
the Church In Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
THE QUEEN OF. TABLE WATERs."

conducting religious services at the Pres
byterian church every night this week
and has attracted large and attentive
congregations. He has greatly endeare'
himself TO the people of South Boston
and his earnest and eloquent discourse!
are being productive OF much good botl
mentally AMI spiritually.
The community is saddened at the
death OF Mr.. r. S. Bruce. of Black Wal
nut, who died Tuesday night, and was
buried at his home-place this afternoon.
Mr.. Bruce was one of the Oldest and
most esteemed citizens of the county.
lie had been a great sufferer for many
months.
Mr.. Samuel NJ Glenn, a prominent to-
bacconist of South Boston, who has been
confined to his room for several weeks,
IS reported 10 be ccI,vaIescing.
Lieutenant John NJ Jordan. one of the
bravest Confederate soldiers who ever
lead charge. has been suffering several
days from an attack of fever.
Mr.. Joseph Stebbins. Jr.. the efficient
attorney for sthe city, will leave next
week for a brief recreation. He will
attend the commencement exercises at
the University of Virginia, Of which
honored institution he is an alumnus,
after which he will, visit several summer
resorts ere his return TO active duties.
Mr.. II. j. Watkins, Jr., who has been
visiting his parents in this town, has
left for his home. Mayberry w. Va,
where he holds a responsible position
with a large mining company.
Messrs. J. David Norwood and E.
Sampson Slate, who have been attend
ing the commencement at their Alma
Mater. Trinity College, Durham, N. c.,
returned home to-day.
Miss Bessie Morton. of GAINESVILLE, is
visiting Miss NJ. Douglass Early.
Miss Mamie Fry. who has been visit
ing relatives in Richmond, and Newport
News has returned home.
Miss Ruth Horseley. of Nelson county,
s visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ. c. Easley,
At Black Walnut
Mrs. j. j. Lawson, Mrs. Joseph Steb-
bins. and Miss Laura Mae Stebbins. are
listing Chase City. where they hope to
eceive benefit from the mineral waters.
Mrs w. C. Slate returned yesterday
rom West Virginia, where she had been
or her health. She was much improved
~ the visit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
The Hero of To-Day.
Charleston News and Courier)

The soldier who gives up his home
comforts, domestic life, and business to-
day. 10 enter the army" says the Selma
(Ala) Journal, lis a hero deserving of ali
praise, and he is worthy OF the highest
admiration and gratitude OF his country
men, for he is actuated by the noblest
impulses OF patriotism. II Is this allah
sorbing and -predominating spirit thar
has raised the Anglo-Saxon race 10 lis
present eminence. Ii is the spirit that
gained American independence and has
added glory to the American name since
the formation Of the government. IL rs
spirit that should be encouraged and
honored In the most positive. emphatic.
and appreciative manner All hail 10 the
noble volunteer To which is 10 be
added the very pertinent reflection that
sucn noble volunteers" cannot properly
or safely be treated as mercenaries. or
hired servants, or roustabouts, when they
nave once enlisted. A gentleman in ranks
Is still gentleman, and Is entitled 10 be
treated as one-in the volunteer army. at
least
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

COLONEL j. +. F1TZGEkALD.
ohm Patterson Fitzgerald was born
an the county of Nottoway sixty-one
years ago OF honored parents of Scotch
Irish descent. He graduated from
han1pden-Sidney in 1851. attended the
University OF Virginia. where he ably
ntted himself for the profession of law.
and at once took a prominent position
az the bar Of Prince Edward and the ad-
joining counties. This, he held uninter-
ruptedly, except during the civil war.
until his death. Soon after beginning the
practice of law he married a daughter of
the distinguished Cabell Flournoy. whom
older citizens remember as one of the
most brilliant and forcible criminal law
yeTs IN MS day In Virginia. His wife
survives him without children. Her
mother Mrs. Flournoy, has long resided
with them, and in her old age is a noble
~ell-preserved, vigorous mother in Israel
IN thls connection il may be said thar
while Colonel and Mrs. Fitzgerald were
cnildless. yet their charming home had
never been without one or more young
people to be reared and educated by
them.
MILITARY RECORD.
with the commencement of hostilities
the young lawyer organized a company.
going out as captain in the regiment of
General Taliaferro then colonel Only
Tor few mouths did the latter. TO whom
ne was very warmly attached. precede
MIN In crossing the river and resting
under the shade of the trees Captain
fitzgerald, by gallant and DISTINGUISHED
service during the war rose to the rank
OF colonel. and by honorable service until
the surrender won the reputation he
had ever borne as a brave, unfinching
conscientious Christian soldier and man.
for nearly forty years he was connected
with the Presbyterian church. and was
long an elder ans his voice was often
heard in presbytery and synod. The
nelghboring institutions-Union Theolo-
gical Seminary and Hampden- Sidney Col,
lege-iong profted by his counsels and
active effort as trustee, while for many
years past he had been secretary and
treasurer Of both, lie had been the
president OF the Board Of Trustees of
the State Female Normal School since the
death Of General Taliaferro.
Perhaps Colonel Fitzgerald was better
known in the remote sections of the State
from his prominence in Masonic circles
than liz any other relation. lie served
his brethren for two years with marked
ability and acceptance in the office of |
Grand Master.
a4 IN POLITICS.
In the frequent political crises through
which. this country has passed Colonel |
Fitzgerald had ever acted well his part.
AS Mayor or councilman OF his town he
had ever been safely relied on for his
wise legal advice and carefully
opinions and papers. '8
His funeral will occur Sunday afternoon
al haif-past o'clock. Prominent Masons
are expected 70 be present at the inter-
mcnt in our town cemetery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
COL. ]. P. FITZGERALD
DEATH OF THIS WELL-KNoyvN
LAWYER. tff ll@
Passes Away ut His Home in Farm
viIle--Hfs Career as n Soldier and
Lawycr--in Poiitics-The Fuaerai
Arrangements.

FARMvILLE. VA, June j0.-(Special.,
Colonel J. p. Fitzgerald died NJ his home
In this place. this morning at 7 o'clock
For many months past this honored citi-
zen had been observed by his host OF
friends TO be in failing health. but only
for ten days had his condition been
deemed critical. For day or more he
had been made aware that his end was
near, and yet In all those hours he
calmly spoke with clear assurance of
seeing soon the King in his glory. There
was no thought Of fear in the prospect Of
death. Thus have passed away within
few weeks of one another. three of our
most prominent lawyers and valued citi-
zens-R. NJ. Dickinson. Esq, Judge
Samuel f. Coleman, and the man whom
all Glasses to-day mourn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

Inc pdy-r Oh the department amount
Ing TO N,466.75, and bills amounting to
N,ls6.5S We're approved and ordered to be
paid.
On motion of Mr. Williams. the presl-
dent OF the Board of Health was author
lied TO purchase horse for the depart
ment work, at cost not exceeding $780,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
HEALTH COMMITTEE MEETS
Financial Exhibit of the Depart-
ment-ROutine Business

The Council Committee on Health met
in Room No. IL in the City Hall last night
at o'clock. Present were Messrs. Hob
son (charman), Cutchins, Burton. Moore.
Snead. and Williams.
The Clerk of the Committee reported the
financial condition of the department TO
June l, 1898, as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

The Cuban question and political issues
siik into !nsignificance with the man who
suffers from piles. What he most desires
is relief. DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve
cures piler
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.
~ >e-f.s~s~s
EXCURSION To THE sEAsHORE.

Mrs. GILL WILL RUN ONE or HER
SELECT EXCURSIONS
TO
OLD POINT AND VIRGINIA BEACH,
TUESDAY. JUNE asst
Train leaves Chesapeake and Ohio De-
pot at $50 A. M; returning. leaves Old
Point at s T.. NJ.
Round trip. 81. Be sure 10 go
Ce l-lu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
Rim. and he win be long and tenderly

him. and he viii be long and tenderly
| mourned
Captain Reeve was candidate for thu
chief magistracy OF the city on two oc
casions. In the campaign of 1885 he rar
| against Mayor Taylor. and was only beat
en- by narrow majority, although he nae
devoted but little time TO canvassing. The
large vote he received was very fiatter-
ing proof OF the high esteem in which he
was held, and he so recognized 1t.
He entered the race again at the begin
ming Of the last campaign, but was COM
PEELED to withdraw on account OF his
health. for about that time he broke
down under the strain Of the terrible
disease from which he suffered.
A DEVOTED MASON.
Captain Reeve was a devoted Mason,
and up to the time OF his last sickness
was a most active and jealous member OF
the craft. and in his daily walk and lie
the teachings of this ancient and honor
able order shone forth with conspicuous
beauty. He Joined the Ashland Lodge du-
ring the war, taking the first three de-
grees on the same night. He was past
master OF Dove Lodge No. 81, and at the
time OF his death was the treasurer of the
lodge, the duties of which position he had
discharged with much acceptability for a
great many years. During the term OF
office Of Grand-Master Alfred r. Court
ney Captain Reeve was a member of the
Grand Working Committee. Captain
Reeve took a great deal of interest in the
Masonic Home of Virginia, and no heart
ever beat with kindlier feelings of tender
love and friendship for the orphan chill
dren of that noble institution than did
his. He was life-menber of the home.
A DEVOTED CONFEDERATE.
Captain Reeve was devoted TO the cause
of the Confederacy, and took lively in
terest in all movements designed 10 per-
petuate its memory, honor those who
yielded up their lives in its defence. or to
alleviate the want and suffering OF those
who had sacrificed their all. He was one
OF the leading spirits in the organization
Of the Pickett Division Association, which
erected the monument to General Pickett
In Hollywood Cemetery, and was one of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
The LOW-Price Banner N|
WAVES OVER W.
EVERY DEPARTMENT.

Prices being reorganzed all the house The higher
grades the gaps left by the constant selling
of the lower GRADES Never have GARMENTS OF STANDARD
MANUFACTURE BEEN SACRIFICED AT SUCH EXTREMELY Low
PRICES opportunities present themselves every
hour in the dav No here buy odds
old-stvle garments THE PRICE-SLASHINd IS GENERAL.
Refer Goods for Less Money Than Any Other Store
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11
$3.50

FOR MEMS SUITS. Of high-grade Wool.
lens and Worsteds, Suits of superior
make, finished with the utmost care,
large. long. short. and regular sizes
and more STYLES TO select from than
YOU will see anywhere in the city.
This lot includes Suits worth up TO SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

The standing committee. through Or.
carson, reported that these had been
recommended for holy orders: Henry T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-11

OUR ENTIRE LINE OF SUITS. that sold
for $3.50, g. $780, matters not what
color, quality. or size. at the uniform
price OF S79. Every Suit made with
double seats and knees, patent bands
and buttons, hip pockets, nobby pat
terms. Sl79.
Daily camera., 1898-01-28
WON'T INTERFERE.
Accusations Against the Industrial School
are not Well Enongh Substautiated.

Accusations Against the Industrial School
are not Well Enongh Substantiated.
Governor Adams has decided not to
interfere in any manner in the industrial
school trouble now in progress in Den
yer, believing that the matter will be
righted by the board of control. In
speaking to reporter of a Denver paper
he said yesterday:
II shall take no action in the matter at
the State Industrial School tor Girls, as
am convinced that the board of control
is competent to deal with it, and shall
not interfere with them. Especially, |
would not do so in the face of the unjust
attacks that have been made upon them
and know that they are absolutely un-
called for and untrue. While | might
not agree with all of the methods of the
board, nevertheless | believe that with
what they have to work with they have
done we'll, and should be praised rather
than blamed for the work they have
done. The situation out there, as far as
| know, remains the same, and the board
will take action when they have fully
considered the matter"