Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-03

demonstrate the truth of his as
serton. The others shook their heads
solemnly and hoped that he might be
right, but they did not believe It.
OF BUSINESS INTEREST.
Mr. NJ 4. Harrison. the proprietor Of
the Bedford Democrat, purchased some
time since the book and job outfit Of the
Quick Printing Company, formerly ope-
rated by Mr.. j. h. March, who has re-
moved TO Roanoke To-day it has been
removed to the office of the Democrat
and both will now be conducted in the
same building,
The drugstore recently purchased by
Mr.. G. w. II. Kern, of Roanoke, has been
opened, after a process Of renovation.
DR.. +. i. Steere, of Petersburg, has
accepted a position at the Kern store,
and has arrived with his family. Mrs.
Steere, who was Miss Cora Blumire,
very popular young lady Of this place, is
gladly welcomed back by her many
friends.
The vital question Of the probability Of
a war IS so paramount a subject on all
sides that everything else sinks into in
significance. The majority, especially
among the young men, think the Presi-
dent is too tardy in his measures, and
are willing to sacrifice all Of their able
bodied relations Immediately for the re-
lief Of Cuba and the honor OF the great
nation.
Other and more conservative elements
are hopeful that war may be averted
without the compromise Of national honor
or prestige, and approve the recent care
full deliberateness Of the Chief Executive.
All are restless and anXiously await the
developments Of the next few days.
80. 49,. l..
been offered this week, realizing very
satisfactory prices, but the imminence Of
war has been felt even here, in
less animated bidding by the manufac-
turers-a very faint evidence Of what
actual war would mean TO the returning
prosperity of the South.
Amid all the structures passed upon
men in prominent positions in this crisis,
there is only one who everywhere re-
ceives universal words Of admiration and
approval for his course of wisdom and
courage and that is General Lee, whom
all Virginians are proud to honor as one
of their State. He has many admirers
here.
THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.
Chicken farming has become quite a
"fad" among the gentlemen as recrea-
ton, and not to emulate the Spaniards
in a minor degree in their bull fights, by
tournaments. y pouluy-yard IS
added to the premises of many, and |
choice breeds-Minorcas, buff Cochins, |
Leghorns, and other varietes-are Sc
lected. The daily record Of eggs or broods |
Of little chickens excite the envy of the |
listener according TO the amount OF sue |
cess.
And tho downy. fluffy chicks that |
dream Of the fate that awaits them when |
they shall have arrived at the dignity of |
frying size"
There are rumors in the air Of many |
alliances that will be cele-
brated during the spring and early sum-
mer, but which have not yet been OIL
cally announced. BY one OF thess mar
rages, at least, this place VIII lose one
Of its loveliest daughters.
Hon. John Goode has returned from
for a business visit.
Mrs +. NJ. Shirley and children, OF Blue
field, w. Va, are guests or their parents,
DR.. and Mrs. II. II. Halves.
Miss Mary Lyons Hutter, of Lynchburg,
was this week the guest Of Miss Stanard
Griffin.
Rev. J. A. Davis and wife have returned
rom South Boston, where for some tlme
hey have resided, and located at thelf
I'D home, here. At one time Mr.. Davis
VAS the pastor OF the Baptist church, and
has many friends.
Miss Lizzie Phelps. of Cave Spring.
Roanoke who has been visiting her Sis
er. Mrs. j. II. Walker, has returned
rome, accompanied by Mrs. Walker.
The friends Of Captain J. 5. Shcer OF
iontvals. who some weeks ago went 10
he Johns Hopkins Hospital, at Baiti-
more, for treatment. VIII regret 10 near
hat the latest reports OF his condition
re not favorable.
Miss Lucy Clayton has returned to her .
chool. near Washington.
Mr. Willie Holt has left for Dakota.
Mrs. Julia r. Work, Of the Indiana
,rphans' Home, arrived here this week
Win seven children from that institution,
( ages ranging from TO - years, both
oys and girls, and readily secured homes !
or them in families in the country.
1t was. indeed, pathetic, to see these
oor little ornhan waits at so tender an |