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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
THE ESSEN STORM.
FOur Houses Blown Down-Hurt by
IN Failing Chimney

CHAMPLAIN, VA, June 2-(Special)-
The destruction caused by the late hail
storm is even greater than at first sup
posed -Four houses were blown down
at THE Forest" owned by Misses NJ. T.
and A. 3. Hunter the inmates Of one
barely escaping alive. Mr.. James Henry
Mundies' house was blown down, but
his family was rescued without serious
injury. Mr.. Callawn, near Tappahan-
mock, was injured by a chimney falling
upon him Mr.. p. Is. Baerman, a pOpu-
lar salesman for j. A. Edmondson & Son,
of Baltimore, was caught where the
storm ragged severest, near Mt. Landing,
and had his horse 10 run away, and got
himself peIted and bruised In some
places the desolation is indescribable.
and the total damage to property Of all
kinds will amount to many thousands of
dollars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

Invasion. and permit the invading army
to so to the interior OF the island, as IL
Is believed that should the Americans
succeed in moblllzIng a great army In
Cuba. 1t viii arouse the Spanish army to
the point OF making a more effective re-
sistance when the final clash comes The
special states further that for this reason
Spanish generals believe the Invasion sbd
landing should be facilitated, rather than
resisted and they think that the more
Americans to come, the worse 1t will be
for them.
This is very, very funny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
Everything Explained.
Chicago Tribune)

'I see II stated" remarked the man
with the italic nose, that the United
States wants Hawaii for a coaling sta
ton. or something of that kind. Hawaii
is a tropical country. How does any
body know there's coal there, anyway
"Hay-way-eye has got volcanoes, haint
it?" sharply replied the man with the
cinnamon beard. Where theys vol
canoes they's birthstone, amt they? And
don't it stand TO reason that where
they's birthstone they's likely TO be
coal 90
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
The Hetort Courteous.
HIarlem IifeA

I4IINT
Robinson was a bit unsteady the other
evening when he arrived at his house
His wife greeted him with frowns as he
came upstairs with his lighted candle
fiickering unsteadily, and upbraided him
with his bad habits and his general in
feriority TO her. Just then the candle
fell out of his hands. "See, my dear.
he exclaimed with deprecatory smile,
IL can't even hold a candle TO you"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
Permitted to Sail.

NORFOLK, VA, June 2.-(Special.) 1.-The
Norwegian steamship Bratsberg sailed
this afternoon for Kingston. jamaica
She was permitted to sail only after her
Captain had sworn that her cargo OF coal
was not for the use OF the Spaniards.
The department then telegraphed Col
lector Bowden to permit her 10 sail. The
United States GOLFERS Pompey and Leoni-
das. with coal for the fleet in Cuban
waters, also sailed to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

thrives on good food and sunshine. with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. II her system
needs the cleansing action OF a laxative
remedy she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup of Figs, made by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
LADIES' KNOX AND OTHER SHAPE
WHITE SAILORS.
Inst Received Yesterday.

SPECIALS dozen Ladies' Finest Split
Straw Sailors, in four of the latest shapes,
with crowns high or low, brims wide, me-
dunn or narrow.
Extra-Fine Quality Split Straw Sailors,
with black bands, for tO-day's sale ONLY
81 80.
Other grades. not TO be equaled in
CENTS and 81 20.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
LADIES' TRIMMED SUMMER HATS.
Note These Prices.

Ladies' Stylish Rough or Mixed straw
Summer Hats, trimmed with chiffon, I'D
hons. and flowers, S225 worth. for $i:@o
Ladies Beautiful White straw HATS
trimmed with silk velvet, SILK tdiIeta I'D
hon. and roses. $2.4S Hats, for Si.oo
Ladies' Beautiful Mourning Hats, TRIM
med with silk taffeta ribbons and mourn
ing flowers, excellent 50 Mourning HATS
for $i.7J.
Hats. trimmed with white wings RID
bons. flowers, and chiffon, good IS and SSoo
value, for $1.OS.
Ladies' Finest Quality Leghorn HATS,
shepherdess shape back trimmed Win
lots of American Beauty roses, folAse,
and silk MORE taffeta ribbon, finest S5's0
and $3.50 values, for $3.50.
Ladies' Choice White Hats, with hne
fancy straw edges, eiaborately trimmed
with flowers. foliage. silk MORE taifeta
ribbons and silk null, perfect $3.50 value
for 1915.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

1t having been decided that the Of
ficers of the Twenty-second New York
Regiment would take rank according TO
seniority of service in the United States
Volunteer army, and many officers having
been mustered in simultaneously, it was
ordered that the questions as TO rank be
decided by lot. Accordingly, several draw
ings were arranged, and thirty-nine Of
ficers' names were put into the several
pools. The result was that each man
drew exactly the relative position he was
entitled to in the service of the National
Guard. Every man was satisfied The
New York Sun says it is understood that
the young officers who managed the draw
ing had had much experience with rafiies
at church fairs and knew exactly how TO
give to each man the very prize he wished
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
Sa&wumyC2
MILLINERY! MILLINERY! MILLINERY F.!
lie Of SUMMER MILLINERY that will cap

sale of SUMMER MILLINERY that will cap the climax Of
value-gving.
proes e Lowest ever quoted There leftover STYLES
but all new creations of unsurpassed workrooms in
ideas and effects together with arrivals OF Exquisite
Summer Creations from Paris
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

The mississippi Exposition was
duly opened at Omaha on Wednesday.
The noise Of the war has prevented its
being much heard about. 1t emphasizes
the fact, among other things, that
Omaha, though founded less than fifty
years ago. is now city with nearly
100000 inhabitants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

Gustave Walter. the founder of vaude-
VILE on the Pacific coast. died last week.
He was born in Germany, ana was only
20 years Of age. He leaves widow and
a fortune estimated at $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
New Jersey Regiment Going south

NORFOLK, VA, June 2-(Special.)-
The Second New Jersey Regiment Of vol
untters. numbering ffty-one officers and
$50 men. passed South over the Seaboard
Airline to-day for Jacksonville. The
start was made from Harrisburg Pa. at
8 o'clock last night, the route being
through Washington and Weldon. The
regiment carried fifteen horses and it's en-
tire camp equipment. The Seaboard has
several movements in view similar 10 the
one now in progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
FRIDAY........".........JUNE3 3, 1898.

FRIENDS or THE DISPATCH
WOULD DO US A FAVOR BY INFORM
ING rs OF ANY FAILURE ON THE
PART OF NEWSDEALERS, OR NEWS
BOYS on RAILROAD TRAINS, TO
MEET THE PUBLIC DEMAND FOR
COPIES or THIS PAPER. INFORMA-
TION Is ALSO DESIRED BY Us OF
THE DELINQUENCY OF ANY CAR
RTER or OURS IN RICHMOND, MAN.
CHESTER, OR ELSEWHERE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

All letters and kilograms must be ad
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not b
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

So Schley has proceeded to smash the
bottle! The Cubans will save the pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

On to Santiago, Habana, or San Juan
de Porto Rico is the Key Weston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

York city police on Wednesday, 400 men
were in line.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

All letters recommending candidates
for office mast be paid for to insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
HAPPINESS VS.. MISERY.

DIR. cHARCoTs TONIC TABLETS.
the great Partisan remedy, Is guarsh'
Nervousness and Melancholy caused "
oyer-Induigence. IL destroys the ap-
petite for alcoholic and all ieioN eauhs
beverages, and leaves man as ne snoyio
be. III can be administered without tn9
knowledge OF the patient where heSs2
sary Send for pamphlet. POLK Allr
LER DRUG COMPANY. Ninth and nain'
Richmond. Va. mn h-P -'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

Resolutions Of respect 20 deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tions, associations. or other organize
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

Miles is a poser. He carries with him
to the war, 1t IS said, not only a bath
tub. but a photographer. What he will
do with the tub IS not clear, in view Of
his Fort Monroe record touching Mr..
Daviss changes of linen. The photo
grapher, of course. will take pictures Of
the General and his staff early and often.
That's where the posing comes in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH or LESS.

vance 25 words or les9........''''' %
Above rates are for every day or ad-
vertisements running consecutivey.
Reading notices in reading-matter type
five lines or less, 81; in nonpariel, loaded
five lines or less. 70 cents.
Card of rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. $40 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-03
MEMS SUITS.

All-Wool Cheviot, in Gray colors and
neat effects $, AS
Six styles Mems Suits. In Plaids,
Checks, and Chevots; bargains, only
S4SS.
Mems Atwood Suits for dress wear,
in Black and Blue Cheviots, Checks
Plaids, and also the genuine Indigo-Blue.
MiddleseX flannel for .................S5O
CHILDREN's SUITS.
30 Bows Atwood Suits, in sizes to
II years, two different styles and pat
terms ss.s-.ss.ss 81 "a
So Boys All-Wool Suits. same sizes as
above, in four assorted styles and pat
terms, worth 50; 90 this sale al .....S Las
100 Boys Suits, all wool, and all sizes,
sl9S, $24S s29S, s3.4S. $685. Si4S and s..
Every suit In lot has been redlsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
starS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Now.

To have chrysanthemuins in the fall.
Theodore Snook, Titusville, says: Sc
cure your plants of some reliable firm
in the spring and plant shert in small
pots, water well and place them where
they will get plenty of sun from the
time it comes up until it sets if posi-
bic. When the small pots are full Of
roots, change to pots about two sizes
larger and make soil very rich with
we'll rotted manure and keep porous
and sweet with old plaster broken up
fine, and after placing something in the
bottom of pots for drainage put some Of
the soil in and ram it down hard with
O stick. Continue to Go SO until when
you place the plants in the top OF the
root will come about ali inch from the
top of the pots, then pack the soil
around the roots and side Of the pots.
using the stick again.
This prevents the roots from reaching
the side and bottom Of the pots too soon.
as they are great feeders and roots
grow very fast, and if they reach the
side or bottom of the pots before they
should be- changed they are apt to be-
come injured and the vitality cf the
plants hurt. They need great deal of
water and should never be allowed to
become dry at any time. In hot, dry
weather I wet my plants by placing
them in a tub Of water and letting them
become thoroughly soaked. AS the pots
become filed with roots move them to
larger pots They should be in their
blooming pots at least by the latter
part of June. These may he from an s
to l2 inch pot, according to the size
of the plants, and some may require
even larger.
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some good work early in the season, is
in high state of efficiency, and the
farmers are pulling the heaviest loads
over it. This road was almost impassa-
BILE for heavily laden wagons until this
year. We are fully satisfied with the
work we did and shall continue on the
same lines this season and reconstruct
many miles of the principal highways
in the county,
The new method calls for the use Of
a 10 horsepower grader which is used
for removing the earth from the sides
of the roadway and pili9g it up in the
center. AS fast as it is deposited there
it is spread out and thoroughly puiver-
lied by slender toothed harrow.
which is followed by roller weighing
several tons. The loose earth is put on
in layers of only about an inch III thick
ness, each subjected to repeated rolling.
In this way roadway, often several
feet in thickness, is built up, firmly
compacted from top to bottom. The sur
face has an oval form which sheds the
water readily. Formerly in the public
highways short distance from the city
there was only one narrow roadway
where all of the vehicles Travelled, turn
ing out only to pass each other. On the
new roadways surface Of from 20 to
40 feet is used.
The roadmaking committee in the
county board announces that the same
general plans Of last year will be fol-
lowed this year and that all of the taxes
realized from the l mill levy in the
general road fund Of the county will be
devoted to the work. This fund has
yielded about $40, 900 year for many
years, and it has been the practice here
tofore to apportion it to the several
townships and permit it to be used un-
der the direction of the township road
supervisors. who have expended it, to-
gether with the additional township
levy, to defray the cost of annually
blowing up the roads. The board will
endeavor to induce the city to consent
this year to the REIMBURSEMENT of its
share of this fund to be used i'll making
permanent roads in the immediate vi
cinity of town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Periods of Roadmaking.

In an interesting article on "Ancient
and Modern Highways, y by G. L. Whit
tie, in The New England Magazine, the
writer divides the history of roadbuild-
ing, as affected by various uses, into
three periods: First, during the reign
of the Egyptian and Assyrian kings;
second, beginning with the rise OF
Carthage and continuing through the
rise and fall of the Roman empire; third,
beginning in France with the roads
Conceived by Napoleon and executed
by Tresaguet, then By Macada1n and
Telford in England, afterward on the
continent, and now in the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Road Maintenance.

The only way by which a macadam
roadway can be kept firm and compact
and preserved through summer heat is
to moisten it regularly If macadam is
worth paying for, it is WORTH caring for.
But this is done only in spots, where
private parties bear the expense, and,
instead of keeping the roads always
good and firm, it is customary to wait
until the sun has disrupted the surface
and then to spread on quantity OF
earth, stones and sod to "prorect' it
Exchange.
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FRvlT. IS ( LE9SY.iERS
.a~SSs g S. ssf3ssss sf'sssas''sssN
JAPAN lRIs.
Directions For Culture and List Of De-
sirable Varieties.

Directions For Culture and List of De-
sirable Varieties.
The Japan iris q. l,sempferi) makes
D handsome feature and Will flourish in
the ordinary soil Of good garden. II
regard to culture and desirable varieties
Rural New Yorker has the following to
say: Although they like moisture, there
is no need for damp situation, other
surroundings being favorable. The roots
are planted in early spring, before
growth starts, the top Of the root being
Just about level with the surface Of the
soil We have seen thenl growing finely
in a sandy loam of moderate fertility,
where no extra moisture was supplied,
but they will be all the better for water
ing. An expedient sometimes resorted
to where the iris bed is not very large
is strip Of galvanized iron about four
inches deep stuck into the soil SO as to
surround the bed and thus retain water.
Daily foodings were given, to the great
advantage of the plants
In Japan great fields Of this iris are
SEOWu, uIahluS A1tsSA1AN0Ao oASoo
when in bloom, and similar sight may
be seen among the large growers on
Long Island.
A list Of fine named varieties would
include the following. Daibutz, deep
indigo, semideuble, dwarf; Emperor of
Japan, deep maroon; Empress Of Japan,
tall, lavender and white; ichibau, red
dish purple and white, double, dwarf;
Minister Mori, white laced with pink
ish mauve. early, very beautiful; NJ.
Buchanan, pale indigo, yellow eye,
double, fine; M. Chotars, light. blue,
striped with white, tall, early; muru-
saki, purple. wavy petals; otentosana,
light purple and whire, early; Pearl,
pure white; Perfection white, mottled
purple, early; Robert Buist, deep indigo,
yellow eye, double; virginalis, beauti-
full double white Unnamed seedlings
Of mixed sorts, which often include
some very handsome kinds, are sold
cheap and will be satisfactory where 6
large number are required.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
MACHINE ROADWAYS.
THEY RECEIVE A PRACTICAL TEST IN
NEBRASKA.

Successfully withstand F-osts of Winter
and Thaws of Spring = Smooth, Hard
Roads Take the Place oS Mudholes.
Method of Construction.
The members Of the board of county
supervisors are taking deep interest
in The public road work that was done
last summer en- several Of the maln
county highways and have started
systematic inquiry with a view Of as
certaining how the roadbeds have with
stood the spring thaw, says the Omaha
Bee. Colonel Baker has perhaps taken
more interest in this work than almost
any ether member of the board. He
says:
"We have every reason to congraSu-
late ourselves and the people of the
county who use the roads that the effort
to construct modern highways was be-
gun last summer. Of the "a miles of
roadway we constructed last summer
our reports do not show mile that is
not in good passable condition. In
many places where at this time last
year the mud was axle deep to the We
hicles that attempted to traverse the
public highways Immediately after the
frost left the earth we now have firm,
dry roadbeds over which heavy loads
can be hauled. There has been more
rain this season than last. The work
we did has certainly demonstrated the
wisdom of the board in investing con-
siderable sum Of money in the road
making machinery we purchased and
put into operation. We were considera-
bly, handicapped duringa portion of the
season on account of the excessive dry
ness of the soil, which could not be per-
fectly compacted by our system of har-
rowing and rolling.
cat all points where the new road
ways are not up to the standard it will be
found that the work was done when the
ground was powder dry. Wherever we
had moist earth to work upon we gave
nfm and solid basis. for the road that
has not been affected by the weather.
The old Chautauoua road, where we did
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
REMEMBER.

Remember me when am gone away.
Gone far away into tie silent land,
When you can no more hold me by the hand.
Nor half turn to go. yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
Ycu tell me Of our future that you planned
i Only remember me. You understand.
It viii be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet If yor should forget me FOR awhile
And afterward remember do not grieye,
! For n the darkness and corruption leave
: a vestige Of the thoughts that once had.
Better by Bar you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Christina Rossetti.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Herbaceors Pconies.

Herabceous peonies are those yarie-
ties that die down to the roots in tho
winter in distinction from the tree
peonies (Paonia moutan and its varie-
ties), which are shrubs. The herhaceous
class may be put in three divisions
oficinalis and its varieties, paradoxa
and the Chinese peonies. The first two
classes are of European origin, bloom
ing in May. The Chinese sorts bloom
through June and July All are hardy
healthy and free from, insects, doing
we'll i'll any good garden soil. There are
great many varieties to choose from.
The Chinese section, blooming later
than the foregoing, offers wider range
of choice because hybridizers are con-
stantly working upon them, especially
the French growers. rs.-Rural New York
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
A Eo,fE RocE>ERY.

ted manure with sandy loam, say to six
inches. The exposure is northern one,
and the rockery is shaded by chestnut
and maple trees.
Cannas and ferns did well in it. In
moving ferns they should be taken up
when the fronds begin to appear. # the
operation is too long delayed, they will
not do so we'll. Other wood plants can
also be used.
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TRAINS GOING NoRTE.
,ai,p tnailz e1cart Sunday.

spsiIy. tDaily except Sunday.
No. 53 rrns Though to Charleston, : 9 !,
yis Central 2. R., srcirias &enr.ns e.7 2
IT,. Laocs 43 Pm. Charleston 9 IS ?. % :.
Tra;rs on Convay 2rsrch leave Csec'
bourr, II 43 a. IA, srr:ve Ct Coc~Ss
vas l 4o e., returning iea7e Convey st
245 n m. i've Chcahou.o s Is ?. H.
,ea.- Chsa oourn IS H., srrive at suh as
c Is ;. &C.. returns. = leave H1s 9 IS q. n
arrive at Ctadborrn 20 90 s. u. Ea'.g ex
cept Sunday
fDaily except Sunday.
]. K. KENLY, Gen'l Manager.
TN EMERSON Traffic Manager
q. NJ. ENER SON. Geu'l Pass. Agent
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TRAINS GOING SopY.

rra,r.- he,ueeo Mil!s7d and S.. Paul leave
Nilard ~ Is a Ii and 3 As 2 NJ, arriving
81 Paul o 2a "a and IS u. Retrra'se
;eave ST. Peui lc 35 10 and 10 20, ato
,rriva Mllard lo IS g n and 20 p e oa'-
L; except Sunday
sGeily ezcer' Sunday.
orede.ert
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A ROcEerY.

A rockery pictured and described in
American Gardening is built Of rough
cobblestones held together with Port
land cement. At the bottom is we'll rot
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11

A hotel keeper in Brussels was oblig-
ed the other Day to buy 80 pairs of shoes
for his guests The porter had decamped
with that number placed in his charge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
A Good Roads Minister.

A progressive Baptist minister on
Long Island read q notice lately from
his pulpit, announcing good roads
meeting to be held that week and that
good singing would be a feature Of it.
He expressed the belief that better roads
would make better Christians.
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No. So runs through from Charleston wa
Central r. R., leaving Charleston I 8. NJ.
Lanes 80 q. M, Haunin 08 q. n.