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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

the Senate before the session ends
Though this is his first experience as a
legislator, he has been a lawyer with n
large practice for a number Of years, and
is an incisve. clear-cut speaker He has
participated in many Of the debates al
ready. and has made a highly favorable
impression.
Mr.. Letcher IS a son OF Governor Letch-
er and an elder brother of Hon. Greenlee
ID. Letcher. for two sessions a member
Of the House Of Delegates from Rock
bridge county.
Mr.. Letcher was at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute while his father was in
the Executive Mansion in this city. and
was with the cadet corps when 1t made
the memorable charge at Newmarket
After the burning OF the institute. in 1854.
he served in Maryland and the Valley
under General Early. until the cadets
were again called into service and posted
in the trenches below Richmond. IN
December. 1854. he received a lieutenant S
commission in the provisional army of
the COnfederacy, and was attached to
General Robert Prestons Brigade, in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

YOUR LAST CHANtEs
saturday, JAM aga, VIII Positively
he the Last Day.

The Great Bankrupt Assignee Clothing
sale. which is now going on In the large
building. No. e01 east Main street. south
east corner OF Ninth. Richmond VIII
positiveiy close on Saturday, January
22d The entire balance OF $5I,6V wnoie-
sale bankrupt stock OF Fine Tailor-Made
ClothIng must be sold In the next six
DAVIS. Prices cut TO less than cost oil
material.
READ THIS CAREFULLY.
cents buys Knee Pants. q cents buys
wool Knee Pants. 81 cents buys Cordu-
row Knee Pants 81 cents buys Children
Knee Pants Suits, SO cents buys Mems
Good Pants. cost $50 to manufacture,
81 81 buys Mems Good, serviceable SUIT
or Overcoat, cost $3.50 to manufacture,
81 IS buys Boys LongPants Suits, cost
50 to manufacture; $1.43 buys Children
Refer Goats. cost 50 to manufacture;
"a go buys Youths Fine Dress Suits or
Overcoats. cost $3.50 to manufacture; S.os
buys Mems Dressy Suits or Overcoats,
cost IS to manufacture; A95 buys your
choice of Fine Suits or Overcoats, cost
1850 TO manufacture; N,S9 buys Men
Heavy Corduroy Pants; 9S cents buys
Mems Heavy Pants. cost 81 to manu-
facture: A39 buys Mems Heavy storm
Overcoats; $3.50 buys Mems Fine Top
Overcoats in different colors, cost ~ 10
make; 1916 buys your choice or Men
Fine Custom-Made Suits or Oyercoats
cost SIS to manufacture; slo.95 buys the
Finest Custom-Made Suits or Overcoats'
cost s25 and $50 to manufacture. There
are thousands of other bargains to nume-
rous to mention. so call and see for your
self. We call your attention TO the fact
that the entire stock Is all Tailor MADE
Clothing. and that this sale will positively
close next Saturday, January 22d-no
longer. Be sure you are in the right
place. Look for large red signs-Bank-
rupt Assignee Clothing Sale, 9Ol east Main
street, southeast corner Of Ninth street.
Car fare paid to all out-of-town Gus
toners buying s. or over. Store closes
az p NJ. SATURDAYS. 10 =. VI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
New and Novel Picture Machine.

Wonders never cease, and IN no Ihe
or branch of business is this more ap-
parent than in photography. There are
kodaks. cameras, camerettes. and host
OF others of different names. Now comes
a machine that works automatically,
takes your picture, develops. fixes
washes-in fact, does the entire work
completes it by electric process and cleo
trio light. and all in less than one minute.
It is worth ones time to watch this In
terestlng process and study the advance
that has been made in the art Of photo
graphy. II seems hardly credible that
an inanimate machine can do the WORK
i'm one minute that formerly took an
artist three or four days to accomplish.
This machine will be on exhibition a rev
days longer at the Cohen Company
store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

the senatorial district that he was capa-
Die Of good work as a lawmaker. and
though his opponent was a prominent
lawyer. and a nephew of General James
a. Walker. the farmer Democrat was
elected by a majority of-1,200 in a dis
trct which had gone Republican the
year before by nearly 800 majority.
Captain Tate is not a frequent debater'
and spends much Of his time in writing
letters or cracking jokes with his neigh
Dog, Captain Opie. but let him hear a
speaker mention one Of the counties OF
bis district, and he is at once all ears,
and 30 measure Of a character likely 10
affect his people one way or another Is
SONG 10 pass without his closest scrutiny.
CAPTAIN JOHN OPIE.
Captain John Ople, Of stanton, on
CAPTAIN Tate's left. is a lawyer and also
an old soldier. though he says he is not
one Of those who "never ran away for
sometimes his earnest wish 10 live TO
faint another day" made this a neces-
s-y. But nobody who knows him will be-
leye that running from the enemy-tede-
raj ilo0ps or What-nOt-has ever Deen OF
very frequent occurrence IN the Ire OF
Captain Opic
tie is a fighter. His strong point IS MS
ability TO oppose. BE can advocate
measure better by fighting something else
han by speaking praise FOR mat Dill
that Is to accomplish the end he seeks.
DE is an ideal member Of the opposition
ultir.ng. unainching. relentless. lie Is Oh
tha kind that die in the LAST uilch'
Captain Opie has served IN the House
Of Delegates, 80 that while inns 10 Ms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
$40 GraphOpOne Talking Machines,
Walter D. Moses & Co., 1905 Main street.
Opp. p. o.
New York and Florida Special.

In addition TO the double daily service
OF the Atlantic-Coast Line. the famous
New York and Florida Special, composed
exclusively Of Pullman sleeping, dining,
library. and observation-cars, heated by
steam and lighted by electricity, will be
put in service, leaving Richmond at 10 p.
NJ. on January 18th. and Will run daily,
except Sunday, arriving at Charleston at
7:i5 A. NJ. Savannah. 9:O1 A. NJ; Jack
sonviIle, ITO p. NJ, and st. Augustine
2:20 =. NJ
North-bound train will arrive Richmond
daily, except Monday, at 1855 a. M. No
extra charge made on this train, except
regular Pullman fare.
c. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent
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CAPTAIN TOM TATE.


u.s. mon who take important PARTS in
shaping legislation.
CAPTAIN TOM TATE.
one Of the most interesting members
az This trio is Captain Thomas Tate. who
has spent the fifty years of his life as
soldier. merchant. and farmer and Is
now serving his apprenticeship as law
maker. He was only II years OF age
when the war between the States began,
but he entered the Virginia Military In
-tfuta next year. and in the spring Of
1854 left the Confederate West Point 20
enter the Army of the Southwest, where
re served under General Early and Gene
ral Breckinridge, with the rank OF Cap
fain. He enjoys the distinction Of having
been perhaps the youngest commissioned
officer IN the Confederate service-only
j. years of age.
At the close Of the war Captain Tate
engaged in mercantile business. and spent
twenty years of his life as a commercial
traveller and ne retains much Of the
hustle and push. as well as hearty jOvi-
atty. OF the knights of the road Al
though he has lived twenty years in Bal
tmore and Philadelphia. Captain Tate
IS now a farmer and seems TO take to
agricultural. and. indeed. senatorial life,
readily as 10 soldering and merchan-
lz.ng. In other words, you can't lose
him." and one feels the appropriateness
M this bit Of slang after a very brief con-
tersation. he owns now q fine stock
farm in Diapers Valley, Pulaski county
and the fat cattle he annually sends TO
market are his pride and JOY.
The general versatility Of TON" Tate
seems to have convinced the people Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

One OF the greatest features of the OPEN
ing Of Meyers new store in February
will be the Muslin Underwear Depart
ment, which will occupy the greater por-
ton Of the second floor OF that establish
ment The contracts were placed with
one firm, and aggregate over ten thou
sand garments. This announcement Is
made so that intending purchasers may
know they have indeed something to wait
70
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Card of Thanks.

The Board Of Managers and children OF
st. Paurs Church Home, gratefully ac-
knowledge donations at Christmas from
kind and thoughtful friends-viz.: Mr..
George Bull. Mr.. J. Blliey, Mr.. j. Morris,
Mr.. r. L. Christian, Mr.. L. Bromm, Dr.
w. w. Parker. Mrs. Moesta, and others.
A. II. REYNOLDS, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
A Place of Beauty.

Amorys greenhouses are Indeed
a place OF rare beauty. and almost in
toxicating fragrance. Never were his
flowers more varied or luxuriant. MIR.
Amory was reared in the florist bust
ness, and adds to experience enthusiasm
I'm cultivating flowers. Moreover. he has
studied them with view to artistic eff
fects and combinations, and cannot be
exceled in disposing them in decorations
and working them up in designs. Some
OF his recent designs are exquisite pro-
ductiOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Finest Table Butter.

We are now receiving the Finest
Creamery Butter We have seen for some
time, and have reduced the price to %
cents per pound.
GEORGE A. HUNDLEY,
Fancy Grocer and Wine Merchant.
Phone $780, 52S east Broad street.
Bernard A. Gaines, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

quently this session. perhaps, than any
other new member He has some very
cleariy-dehncd Ideas regarding the ur-
gent necessity OF cutting down expenses
and later on. when retrcnchment mea-
sures are before the Senate, he Is going
TO express them in a way that will cause
them to be remembered. 20 say the least.
MR.. S. II. LETCHER.
senator 5. Houston Letcher, OF Rock
prdge, VIII become a prominent figure In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Get one Of our new complete Price
Lists; It's great money-saver-a regular
eye-opener. 5. Ullman's Son. uptown
store, sos east Marshall street-old and
new phone, "a; downtown stores, ls2O-
1922 east Main street-old phone Sl6, new
'phOne 500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Now Grapbophonc Records

iust received. Ask to hear the funny
minstrel records. Large assortment OF
band and song records. VIII mt phono-
graphs. Walter d. Moses Il Co., IOVo
Main street. tOpp. p. o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Sfeinwny Pianos,

Hardman Pianos, Kimball Pianos, and
many others in every style of case Prices
the lowest. Easy terms. Walter ID.
Moses e. Co., 1905 Main street. (Opp. +.
o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Sterling silver.

The Nowlan Company are this week Offering
O special discount on Solid silver Spoons, Forks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Upright Fischer Piano, S175.
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY.

Carolina Rice. 4c. pound; Best Noun
tain Roll Butter, l5c., at 5. Ullmans
Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Attend the great reduction sale at ).
Ullmans Sons, both stores. You never
bought such bargains as they are OFFER
ing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Ten pounds New Virginia Buckwheat
for Csc; Vanilla Syrup, 25c. gallon, at 3.
Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

New Raisins. &C.; New Currants, &C.;
Citron, l2c.; Figs, &C.; Dates, &C., at 5.
Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

The Nowlan Company are this week onerins
special discount on elegant Diamond Rings
Pendants, and Pins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

The Nowian Company ara this week Offering
a special discoun. on Fine Gold Watches Jew
| airy. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Don't fall TO examine the bargains Of
fered this week at Mitteldorfer's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Mrs. browning on Marriage.
Harner,s Bazar.l

The romance OF Elizabeth Barrett
Rrowning's elopement and marriage Is
told more fully in her recently published
letters than ever before. and there Is no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Mitteldorfer's Dry-Goods House are
opening great bargains in Cloaks. White
Goods, Dress Goods, Black Goods, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
yioIets. Cut-FIowers, and Designs.

Fresh Violets every day, 81 per 100. M
A. Whitty's. 900 east Main street and 10
east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Patent Family Flour, 3Sc. bag; Meal,
12c. peck, at $. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Four-pound box Washing Powders, loc.
Cedar Buckets, 10c., at s. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Blackberry Wine, 1Oc. quart; Lemons,
1Oc. dozen; Gelatine. &C.. at s. Ullman's
Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

n you want bargains this week In Dry
Goods, &C., go TO Mitteldorfer's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Three large cans Table Peaches for sc.
at S. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Imported Jams. l0c. can; California Ma
val Oranges, 2ic. dozen. at 5. Uilman's
Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Virginia Comb Honey. loc. pound; Sour
Pickles, l5c. gallon, at S. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Two bars Octagon Shape Soap for &c.
best Lump Starch. &c., at 8. Ullman's
Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Best Tomatoes and Corn. &c. can. at
S. Ullman's Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
20 Square Pianos

at your own price and terms.
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
Upright Kingsbury Piano, $225.


Only slightly used; In perfect condition
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY.
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Southwest Virginia, where he served IN
til the close of the war. When the in
stitute was rebuilt he re-entered as a
cadet. and graduated in 1863. He subse-
quently studied law and has practiced at
Lexington ever since.
Mr.. Letcher has been for a number of
years president OF the Board of Visitors
OF the institute, and takes great interest
in the welfare of his Alma Mater. in
appearance he IS probably the most sol
derly Of any man in the Senate-taH,
sparely built. straight as an Indian, with
an eve that. II is easy TO emagine, kindled
by the fire Of fight. He has never before
held q political Office and never sought
one. though he was elected to the Sen
ate by an overwhelming majority. He
will become a prominent legislator.
TWO QUIET MEMBERS.
Two Of the ouietest members Of the
Senate are Mr.. d. G.. Eggleston, Of Char
lotte. and Mr.. r. r. Hartley, Of Sussex.
They are serving their first session, and
have. as yet. taken little part in sena-
torial proceedings.
Mr.. Eggleston is a prominent young
lawyer and businessman Of Charlotte
and takes a deep interest in pending legis-
lation. He is a jealous committee work
or. and several measures designed to
benefit his constituents have alreadY Deen
placed upon the statute books through
his efforts.
"A farmer and merchant is the way
Mr.. Hartley answered the reporter when
asked as to his occupation. He has
been a successful cutivator Of Virginia
peanuts. and is one of the men, appa-
rently scarce in these days, who have
found farming successful.
Mr.. Hartley is a. young man. being only
40 years of age. and is exceedingly pom-
lar with his constituents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16
AMAZON DIAMONDS.

THE LATEST DIscovERY-AMAzoN
DIAMONDS. The nearest approach 20
the genuine vet discovered standing ali
tests. Experts pronounce them equal 10
the genuine. One-carat gem ana Illus
trated catalogue postpaid for 10 cents.
INGERSOI.L g. CO.
IA is-lt 1f2 Clark street. chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-16

Old papers for sale at the pispatcn
Office.
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making their influence felt, and by The
time the session ends will be recognized
.s men who take important parts In
.l.n-rE legislation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

pcfoes have enough power 10 travel 4 mile or 10.
and the first part OF the trip Is made at the rate OF
from = 10 = miles an hour They have automatic
-udders. which keep them submerged 10 the pre-
scrbcd depth and keep them straight on their
course when they have been once launched
The original theory OF torpedo warfare that
It 10 be conducted for purposes % defence and
was 20 be directed against invaders ships For this
and other reasons II was deemed wise build boats
which were quito small and adapted only 10 com
parativcly smooth water TO engage In his form %
attack. But In order TO insure qIickncss OF opera
ton their models and engines were designed with n
view to high speed. Few big vessels. until nve
years ago could make twenty knots an hour. But
torpedo boats designed to travel from twenty 10
twenty five. In sze at first. they vldcd into
three groups. 1rst-class torpedo boat displaced
about 70 or 100 tons few years ago: OF the
second class. 20 or 60 TONS OF the third class
from Is To 2, tons thirdclass torpedo boat could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

from dynamo on shore In the latter Case con
nection Is had by OF the wires OF the cable.
Comfortable torpedoes have been designed which
from 20 to 40 feet long. Is to - inches in d.
ameter at the middle. and Weighing from 1000 to
800 pounds. Very few OF this style OF torpedo.
though. have into actual us-.
The hsh torpedo is rarely more than I, feet long.
It's diameter seldom exceeds II inches and Il weighs
from 800 to 900 pounds Ono OF the best known
rietics OF this type designed by Robert Whitehead
and first publicly tested In 1874 contains tank OF
compressed air and li;tlc engine that is driven
thereby. Another invented by Rear Admiral How
ellis. OF tho United States Navy in 1871. 10 provided
Qnsdc) with a very heavy fywhecl. the axle OF
which projects through tho shell just before the
torpedo Is launched power is applied from The out
side In such a manner to set the nywhcci spin
ming al a tremendous velocity ny means % gear
ing motion Is impaired 10 the propeller shaft Of tho
torpedo. Both the Whitehead and the IIowes tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
GENERAL VIEW OF WHITEHEAD TORPEDO.

Of cjecting the torpedo are employed small
charge OF powder. Jet OF water or a little com
pressed air Will DO the work Powder Is the favor
Ito agent IN American practice.
Tho torpedo boa, delivers It's attack at night and
by stealth. Pains are taken TO suppress all sparks
from the smokcstacks No lights are shown any
where The little vessel Is painted AZ near the
color OF the sea possible. To avoid detection II
possible. she comes within an eighth OF n mile OF
her enemy before launching n torpedo and then
darts away In hurry. In anticipation OF such an
attempt big war vessel at might when a,
anchor. employs powerful searchlights In her look
out Defence by means OF wire netting stretched
around the ship r. no longer attempted The
device IS not proof against torpcdoes
Iattery new type OF boat has como into ex-
istcnce Tho torpedo boat destroyer" or torpedo
cruiser" or "torpcdo- boat catcher" ls s,anch
enough to cross tho ocean. She has engines that
give her speed OF from 20 to - knots she carries
powerful searchllghts and. though she may haye
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01

easily be carried on tho deck OF big cruiser IL
will be shown in a moment that larger ones are no"
constructed
II Is customary equip a torpedo boat with
two. three O four Launching tubcs for torpcooes
OF the automobile type These tubes arc usually
nxed In the frame Of the boat and open out d.
rectly forward directly astern. below tho water
line Sometimes however. they are mounted on
deck Occasionally. too. they arc arranged 80 that
they may be swung about 20 be aimed within me
last few years II has been customary 70 supple
ment IN. armament OF cruisers and battle-ships
with two or three torpedo tubes. In such cases
they are generally placed amidships. above me
water-ine. and point 10 ono side
An expulsion tube FOR torpedoes need not DO as
heavy as a cannon. II is thin OF even thickness.
and OF only the necessary length FOR tho torpedo
This is put IN AZ the breech. And. as the torpedo
Is smaller a; the ends than In the middle. a light
wooden framework IL built around Il 20 keep II
aimed correctly. Three or four different methods
Evening star., 1898-10-08
A Chapter on Plaids.
n the Philadelphia Press.

It Is undeniably a plaid season; the
spring proved the fact that piaids are pop
ular. and now for a month plaids will
again hold sway in great brilliancy.
1.-The plaid season. said a very fashion
able Paris dressmaker, lis from April 10
to June l and from Sept tember Is to No
vember l."
1t is true that during the six weeks of the
plaid season plaids are brought out and
fairly iaunted in the breeze. You see gaudy
plaid vests and no less gaudy plaid coats
You behold scarlet plaid ribbon upon
mixed plaid straw toque and you see house
bodices plaided until the wearer is a grand
mixture of color.
The favorite and the showiest bit of plaid
which one can wear in ones costume is
the plaid vest, which for the next six weeks
takes the place of the muslin shirt waist
The vest is made sleeveless with a silk
back and "a plaid cloth front. The back
may be of taffeta and the front of Scotch
suiting. The buttons may be of pearl ard
the lining of the lapelS of bright silk.
The plaid coat is of a heavier grade of
cloth and 1t hangs loose in the front, very
much like an English hunting coat 1t is
trin med down the front with large pearl
butons, which do not, however, do the real
work. The coat is firmly hooked and the
buttons are merely for ornament.
The popular Few coat collar is one which
flares all the way around. 1t has heavy
stitching and Is something like a Medici
collar, only not quite tall. The coat
has modified sleeves, whicn are, however,
large enough to slip over silk waist, and
it is lined with thin silk to make it pull
on easily.
Plaid ribbons make very jaupty little
hats for fall. The ribbon is tied in a very
upright bow knot, and the bow knot IS
then stood upon the front of the hat with
it's loops proudly erect. The plaid in the
fiji ss tn q sssS, ha lot
the Jacket and thus the fail woman looks
very much like a piece Of novelty goods
as she saliies forth on the first brisk day
in her gay plaid
Piaids for house waists are decidedly nov
ell Some of them are figured. One OF the
prettiest was very thin ,,lo-h plaid fig
ured with violets. The vio.ets were scat
tered all over the goods. Another was fig
ured with small punches of roses So that
the plaid goods was made very gay with
flowers.