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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
How to Get Rid of sorre1.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
VIII you please tell me how to get
rid of the weed, known as sour grass"
sheep sorrel" / have a lot, that is
almost covered with II. and l am anxious
TO destroy it / would be glad of any In
formation you or any of your readers
can give on the subject I. X. b.
SpainVile, Va,
Sorsel is propagated by perennial run
ming root-stocks, but more extensively
by seeds. which are produced from June
to November. 1t is usually most abund-
ant during dry seasons when clover and
grass do not grow well. II abundant
at other times, It is probably due to some
OF the following causes: Sorrel seed
may be abundant in the clover seed sown.
This is often the case, as sorrel seed is
one of the most frequent impurities found
in clover seed. Sorrel seed may be In
the soil. The clover seed may be Of poor
quality, or 1t may not be sown thick
or the texture of the soil may not be
such as to produce a heavy growth of
clover and grass. All Of these causes
suggest remedies.
Sorrel thrives under almost any con-
dition when not crowded by other plants.
but its growth is often increased. or the
growth Of other plants decreased,
by certain conditions of the SOIL Worn
out soils, or those deficient in one or more
elements necessary to the growth OF
grasses or clovers. are likely to support
a good crop of sorrel. Soils deficient in
lime or potash are especially liable to be
overrun with the weed.
A dressing OF lime and wood ashes has
in many instances proved effective in rid
ding the fields OF sorrel. Near the coast,
shell-lime is usually cheaper. and is as
good or even better for this purpose
than stone lime. The lime will tend TO
disintegrate hard clay Soils but in many
places it should be aided by deep blowing
and thorough cultivation so as to give
and opportunity for the deeper feeding
clover-roots to develop. Well cultivated
hoed crops should be grown for two. or
three years In succession on land that is
well seeded to sorrel so as to induce the
termination and consequent destruction
OF the seeds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
The bond Issue.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch;
claims that the coming issue OF
United States bonds will be sold, and the
money resulting from their sale Will be
loaned 10 Wall street. and that the dill
ference of interest. which will be in IA
vor of the government will be applied
to war expenses. He also claims that the
holders Of United States bonds VIII be
required to pay interest on such BONDS.
e claims that the United States does not
lend out money to any one and that
the holder OF a United States bond mas
no interest to pay; that the United States
Government. like an individual, pays an
annual interest on its bonds. tells h
to stick a peg right there, and he VIII
find that he Cd is right. E says ne VIII
stick the peg, but might find that is
wrong. WHICH Is right? Answer through
your weekly columns. JESSIE
Ruckersville. Va.
In the language Of Josh Billings, is
talking sarcastic" e is right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
(my 13-eod13t)
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE,
VA.

LEXINGTON, VA.
The Board of Visitors at their annual
meeting on the 10th day of next June
will appoint STATE CADETS TO fill
vacancies in the Third. Seventh. Eighth,
Fifteenth, Nineteenth. Twentieth. Twen-
ty-second Twenty-sixth, Thirtythird,
and Thirty-fourth Senatorial Districts
and two vacancies at large. These APP
pointments carry free board and tuition.
Applications should be addressed to the
undersigned on or before June 10th proXi-
mo. on forms that will be sent upon re-
quest. SCOTT SHIFT,
my 1-Su&W4w superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15

CkPT. CHARLES KING, U. 3. A., THE
NOVELIST, AND HIS PUBLISHERS.
he PRONUNCIATION OF DEWEY.
The Coming United States Bond
Issue-How to Wash Gold-How to
Get Rid of Sorrel-Water-Mete
Questionable.
% thu Editor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dispatch;
VIII you please tell Of what State Cap
tain Charles King. United States navy.
novelist, is a native, and what place Is his
present home. and who are his publishersY
Respectfully, BLANCHE.
Captain Charles King. retired, was born
in New York State. and was appointed
to the Military Academy from Wisconsin.
His address is Box As. Milwaukee, Wis.
The Lippincott Company. Of Philadel-
phia, are his publishers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
Public school Question.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Has the teacher Of a public school On
counting the daily average Of pupils) the
right to count any and all pupils on the
roll, regardless of the fact that many OF
them are not then present. nor have been
so present for weeks or months? And if
this be lawful please give the law.
Albemarle county, Va A. b c.
Our answer is that the teacher has no
such right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
Pronunciation of Dewey.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
What is the proper pronunciation OF the
name of Commodore Dewey?
Duke, Va SuBSCRlBEh
Dew-y, we presume.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
Office Superintendent OF Public Charities
City Almshouse,

Richmond, Va. May 10. 1885,
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived at this Office Groom 5, City HalD
until 70 NJ. on Monday. May l6. 1888,
for furnishing the City Almshouse with
supplies Qor the quarter ending hu&vst 81.
1888. OF FRESH BEEF. FRESH LAMB.
BACON, FLOUR. COFFEE, SUGAR,
RICE. LARD pure), SOAP. HERRING.
SALT MOLASSES, BUTTER. POTA-
TOES, OAK-FLAKEs, CANNED To-
MATOES, HAY, OATS, CORN, STRAW,
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING. HATS,
SHOES, and MEDICINES. supplies 70 be
delivered at the almshouse at such times
and in such quantities as the Superin-
tendent may direct.
The Committee for the Relief OF the
Poor reserves the right 10 reject any or
all proposals offered. and of giving the
contract for each article required TO the
lowest responsible bidder.
Forms OF proposals can De obtained at
the almshouss, or at this office.
GEORGE B. DAVIS.
my ii-w TIL, F&Suft City Almskcuse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

81 Niiss @-4s Law I-a-~ I - 1ES
UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.
18th Summer. July to Sept. l, $50. hGvs proved
especially profitable TO beginners; 70 candidates
for admission TO the bar. TO young practitioners
lacking systematic instruction. and to older prac-
tittoners desiring to combine recreation with q
review Of elementary principles. For catalogue al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
against
]. Spottswood Crenshaw, ct ais.

PIalNuUS,
against
]. Spottswood Crenshaw, ct ais.
Defendants
On Chancery)
The object of this suit is to petition the
real estate Of which the late Joseph II.
Crenshaw died seized and possessed
amongst his children and their assigns,
or TO sell the same for division amongst
said parties.
And affidavit having been made and
filed that A. L. Crenshaw, r. Dabney
Crenshaw, Henry G. Crenshaw, A. J..
Webb & Sons. Corning & Co., W: w.
Johnson & Co, Frieburg & Workum,
Rheinstrum Brothers, and William
Rodgers are non-residents of the State
of Virginia, they are required to appear
here within fifteen days after due publ
cation hereof and do what is necessary
to protect their interests herein.
A copy-Teste: -
p. p. WINSTON, Clerk.
Alexander Coke. p. q. ap 24-SulaW4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15

Monday will reveal the clima1
Never before were such values given.
WE WILL SELL MONDAY
NEW SPRING AND SUMNER DRESS
GOODS
FROM 80 TO so PER CENT. LESS
THAN EVER BEFORE.
All the balance Of our 25c. Dress uooos'
10 lie.
SOC. Dress Goods go at 25c.
75c. Dress Goods go at 33c.
All of our High-Class Dress Patterns
at 33 per cent. less than cost.
SIS Dress Patterns So.
so Dress Patterns. s3.Os.
EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICES WILL
CHARACTERIZE OUR
BLACK GOODS SELLING MONDAY.
FOR MONDAY ONLY.
75c Atwood Crepon, 4oc.
75c Reversible SILK Mohair, 40.
Mohair Brocade, the 40c. quality, zoe.
WRAPPERS.
This is the season for a cool, comforta-
BILE Wrapper, we can give you ons at
less than you have TO pay for the making.
English Percale Wrappers, separate
waist lining, very wide skirt, light and
medium shades, perfect fitting, worth 81,
4Sc.
SPECIAL FOR MONDAY.
Ladies' Percale Suits, consisting OF Skirt
and Shirt-Waist, trimmed in braid on
yoke and belt, at Csc.
TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS IN
SILKS.
3-inch All Pure Silk Black Satin
Duchess, worth 81, soc.
Fine Black Al-Silk Velour, worth 49,
a new lot Of Checks and Plaids at 4oc.
Printed Foulards. zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
MzM1EA9spe

stands on It's merits. II is the pure extract
OF malt. refreshing. Strengthening. non-in-
toxicating. Malt-Nutrine Is prepared by
the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing AS
ISOLATION. which fact guarantees ths
purity. excellence, and merit claimed for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
PROPOSALS.
Office Superintendent of Public Charities.

ONCE Superintendent OF Public Charities'
City Almshouse,
Richmond, Va. May TO- 1898.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived at this office Groom 8, basement
City HalD until IL NJ. on Monday, May
l6, 1885, for furnishing the City Almshouse
with PURE MILK for one year from
June /, 1888, the milk to be delivered at
the City Almshouse at such times and
in such quantity as the superintendent
may direct.
The Committee for the Relief of the
Poor reserve the right TO reject any or
all bids. GEORGE Is. DAVE,
nv Inv TIL F&Su4t Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
water-Meter Question.

raj of your patrons of the East End.
the new law recently passed by the
Council in regard to the rates charged
for water. My bill Cor this month is
slOl; and reads as follows:
Quantity Of water used. 22ii gallons. "a
Advanced rate, 4,50o gallons.......... .ei
Total. at Is cents per 1000 gallons. 81. Of
Please be so kind as to explain what
the advanced rate means-whether or not
the city intends to charge its patrons for
more water than they use, when the
bill plainly states that the water Is fur-
nished at 10 cents per 1000 gallons. 1 put
my meter in several years ago. NOW,
can the city tax me TO pay for other citi-
zen's meters?
Is such q law constitutional? Please
answer in your Queries and Answers.
Yours sincerely, AAA.
The amount Of "a cents In the bill mem
toned is for the water consumed in
the month Of April, the amount 81 cents
is in advance for the month OF May.
Total bill, s1.01. The ordinance passed
by the Council April 18th fixes for each
premise having a hydrant and closet the
minimum quantity Of water per month
at 4500 gallons, and the charge for same,
payable in advance at CT cents. This APP
plies to all premises having these fix
lures. The ordinance is a long one. and
has many other provisions. 1t will take
too much space to quote 1t in full. It
was published in the Dispatch of April
10Th.
The Dispatch has published the ordi-
nance in full several times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. LARGE QUANTITY OF
sELECTED CLASSIC MUSIC; latest
songs. soprano and tenor; Schirmer's edit
uoh as good as new; at very low price.
Aodress T. b.. this ONCE. my i5-it
FOR SALE. AT MRS H. s. SHORTS
Isrm, Cismont Albemarle county, Va,
tainpnell station. one large, sound pair
or MULES; several weli-bred HORSES.
broke young. For further information call
81 the soose-nsmed place. my il,lws
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
j. A. GRIGG SHOE co.,
III East Broad Street.
S. c. WEiSiGER, Sec'y & Treas.
lmy s-Su, WIT
1sos plCxCLEs DOWN TO 81.

MEN 1870 MODEL LADIES AND
CkNTLEMEN BICYCLES are now being
soiu on easy conditions as low as -.
1T 1925 and $3.50. TO be paid for after
received. IL you Will cut this notice out
and send TO SEARS. ROEBUCK e. CO,
Chicago, they will SEND you their 1888
Bicycle Catalogue and full particulars.
an ISIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
Merchants Licenses.

VIII you please give us tho law as to
merchants. and, explain It to US. ~ the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
Shoes Hard to
Find Elsewhere,

Ladies Tender-Feet Shoes, fit
from the start.
Infants Feather-Edge Sole
Boots and Low Shoes.
Infants Soft-Sole Boots and
Low Shoes.
Children's Weak-Ankle Shoes.
Children's and Misses Boots,
made as nicely as the ladies'.
Boys and Youths Black and
Tan Welted Shoes.
Mems $3.50 Blacks and Tans,
on all the lasts, b to I.
Old Ladies Cloth and Kid Bus
kins, the very best.
PRICE RiGHTl FIT RIGHT!
LOOK RiGRT! AND ALRIGHT !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
COURT ORDERS.

VIRGINIA-IN THE LAW AND EQUITY
COURT or THE CITY OF RICH
MOND, THE 10Th DAY OF APRIL,
1895:
TIC Gnttschalk Company. ct ais.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-15
MITTELDORFER'S.

e are determined to reduce our Stock
prices that will do it.
Imported Organizes, fOc.
Fine Dimties. in a lovely variety OF
styles and colorings. &c
A new line Of Figured and Corded
Piques. II f-2c.
SPECIAL FOR MONDAY.
5-4 TABLE oIL-cLoTa, DC. A YARD.
Shades. with best rollers and fixtures.
complete &c. each.
MATTINGs! MATTyxGsu
Now Is the time to buy your Mating.
You want a cool and pleasant room for
summer Nothing will add as much 10
your comfort as a nice Mating on your
floor, and you can get IL at such small
cost.
Heavy China Mattires. y I-2c.
Extra-heavy Seamless China Mattings.
Japanese Mattings. handsomer than
ever
Linen-warp Inlaid Seamless japanese
Mattings. 13 lie.
1t is a well-established fact
MrrTELDoRFER's is THE PLACE TO
BUY YOUR
MUsLINs AND sHEETINGs.
Tho quantities we sell prove the fact
that we sell them at less than any other
house in the city.
al Rleached Cotton, no starch, l-fc.
Androscoggin "A Bleach, &c.
Barker ~ Bleach. DC.
Fruit of the Loom &c
"A Unbleached Cotton s-sc-
6-inch Pillow Cotton, &C.
1914 Bleached Sheeting. A2c.
1914 Unbleached Sheettng, lie
Towelling Crash. &c.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

Ye editor met with a slight mishap
Tuesday, which at present incapacitates
him for duties in the mechanical depart
ment Of the Graphic office. He went to
neighbor's house about noon, and in
returning to his "den," slipped and fell
with considerable force upon the frozen
ground in such manner us to break or
dislocate the little finger on his left
hand. Now, so far as the public is con-
cerned, this little accident has no signifi
cance, but to ye scribe Individually it is
matter of great importance-a very
painful impo, rance-and is the direct
cause for the lack of local news in this
issue. However, through the kim; Of
fees and skill of DR.. Van Dyke we have
that digit yet, but we can't really see OF
what practical use it is, nor why Nature
ever placed it on the hand, unless as an
ornament-and very useless one at
that.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

The flags displayed by the weather
bureau yesterday indicated tie approach
of another "Norther' and more snow.
NJ T. Van Norman of Chicago, repre-
senting the liye stock commission firm Of
Shuttuck, Paxson & Co., was in the city
two or three days this week. Mr.. Van
Norman has been visiting a few of the
principal stockmen OF this section, in
company with JOS. Stroud, with view
of soliciting consignments.
proposed entertainment to be given by
the y. P. S. G.. E. has been postponed
til! April 18th, on which date one Of the
most pleaaing performances ever given
in Willston will be rendered, which
will be followed the succeeding week by
most beautiful and thrilling drama en-
titled "Hhe Miler's Daughter"
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the NJ. E.
church met this week at the home Of
Mrs. B. L. Hardaway. After spending
q pleasant afternoon, and partaking of
the hospitality of Mrs. Hardaway, they
returned home well pleased with their
trip. The ladies are going to have a
supper and sale of useful and fancy urti-
cles on the Stl' of April, Of which further
announcement will be made.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

miles back into the interior. on the
worst roads that ever were. We are all
busy now hauling over an ice glacier,
which is some twenty miles to the top
and twelve miles down the other side,
and then we must haul all our supplies
l2O miles before we reach the Copper
river, which is the place all are aiming
to reach.
One hundred and fifty pounds is a load
for man on the best Of the roads, and
fifty pounds, in most places, is a good
load for a man. The snow is seven feet
deep here now, but packs so the trail is
good only while it is showing. Game is
scarce here, all but fish, which is very
plentiful. The weather here is much
warmer than at Juneau, which registered
4e below-the coldest this winter. We
work bare handed, and in shirt sleeves,
all day, and have ever since we came
here.
If we can only get the gold, all is we'll;
if not, it is very hard and expensive
trip to all who come. Our campis COM
posed Of men from all parts of the states.
Ny advice is, not to come until there is
more known of the prospects ahead, as
this season will tell whether there is
gold for all-which I hope there is. l
would. advise those who intend coming,
to come in May or June, as then they
can travel better in TINS country, on ac-
cOunt Of water and snow
Now, I have given it as it looks to me.
| Let none of my old friends think l am
discouraged in the least, for I am not,
for I am as anxious as ever l was, and
only hope l may find what allsare look
ing for-the yellow gold.
We shall leave here in a couple o'
days more and go up the glacier and
across to the Copper river. There is nc
mail here, and little news would be
very acceptable to us all. With kindest
regards to al old friends in Dakota,
am yours, Very respectfully,
GEO. H. MCKAY.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

No war vet. The board of inquiry
hasn't made its report yet, though it's
expected in a few days. But Uncle
Sam is forging ahead just the same with
his pre- parations for All emergency.
There will be a 'Grand Ball' given
~bv the WiIliston Cornet Band, on the
evening of the 3lst Of March,. Come
everybody and have good time. lick
cts, including clap supper" Sl.00.
The ball given by the Wiliiston cornet
band on Thursday night Of last week,
did not prove a financial success, but the
music furnished for the occasion was the
best ever given in the town. The band
p]ayed for all the round dances, and
rendered their parts most admirably.
Everybody present spoke III the highest
terms of the band boys, and Of the pro-
gresss they haye made in the past two
months.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25
PORT NALDIEs. ALASKA, !
March Sth, 1898.

FRIEND CoPELAND: Thinking few
lines from this part might be Of some
benefit to those coming to Alaska this
spring, 1 will picture it as it looks to
me- In the first place, 1 will advise
people not to come here, as it now over
done, and every day brings more men
and provisions. We have been here 10
there was only small camp, and now
there are nearly one thousand people
and every day brings more-aIl coming
here with the same determination, of
getting rich in the gold fields. Every
fifteen hundred pounds of provisions,
and must haul it on sleds some $50 to 800
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25
FOR SALE-Hay and horses, by
II. G.. GAINES.
Williston, N. D., March 1G, 1898.
Mock Senate, at the Literary tonight.

Mock Senate, at the Literary tonight.
J.F. Woodley has just flushed paint
ing large canvas sign for $. j. Macker-
sle's meat market. The sign is about
6x12 feet in size, and for artistic taste
and design is 4 No. l.
The Band boys are going to give an
other dance next Thursday night. Now,
gentlemen, turn out, and show the boys
that you appreciate their efforts TO give
Williston-a first class band.
The Literary tonight will be "Mock
Senate" in which the question OF war
with Spain will be generally discussed.
Some eight or ten speakers will oe pres
ent and participate in the debate.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25
Notice!

The Board Of County Commissioners
will meet in regular session on Monday,
visOrs, fire wardens and assessors, ap-
pointed at the last session OF the board
are requested to be present at the April
meeting and receive their Instructions
ter their appearance on that date.
BY order of the Board.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25
LOCAL ROUND-OP Z.

John Mercer, jr, was down from Bu"
ford yesterday.
H. A. Nelson vas transactlng business
in the city last Friday.
Bro. Dean was up from "DeanV1iie
several days the past week.
Postmaster LoughIand was up from
Nesson on business last Saturday.
During the first week in April the
Williston schools Will give vacation.
Joe. Stroud was in the. city Tuesday,
enroute home from trip to the ranches
west of us.
Clint. Hedderich returned tins week
from the Twin Cities after all absence OF
about ten days.
&c. Palmer was engaged this week
in surveying off the ground on when
the now Methodist church Is to be
located.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25
Beatty's Pianos $*?Ss; $SSo.oo siR1 SRe
Painters wanted. Address or call, Danlel L.
Beatty Washington, New Jersey.

The Board of Education have decided
to construct second story to the present
frame building, and have advertised for
sealed bids.
Billy Mckay and yankee" Robinson
spent seve raj days last week south OF
the RIVER in the vicinity of the Stroud
settlement.
The family Of S. j. Mackersie, who
have been living on the farm for the
past four or five months, have moved
back into town.
The late storm is reported as having
been the worst of the season III Mon
tana, the snow in that state having fal-
len to a depth of over two feet.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-03-25

Both sections of the Methodist church
have been moved to place near the
railroad, where every preparation is be-
Ing made to transfer them over the
track. LATEa-One section has Leen
moved up, and we expect that, by the
time the public reads this notice, it will
6e placed on the church grounds.