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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
PRETTY WEDDING IN HANOVER.
Miss Nay Dacre Gregory Becomes
the Bride OF Mr.. j.. Blair Farrnr.

Miss Nay Dacre Gregory Becomes
the Bride OF Mr.. J. Blair Farrnr.
The marriage of str. James Blair Far
rar. OF this city. and Miss May Dacre
Gregory was solemrized yesterday after
noon at "Courtiandts," the beautiful home
OF Mrs. Sallie Winston. aunt OF the bride,
In Hanover county. Rev. Mr.. Hepburn,
pastor OF the Hanover Episcopal church,
performed the ceremony in an impressive
manner.
Palms and potted plants decorated the
handsome pariors. and large piano lamps,
with var-hued shades. and pretty cam
delabra shed soft rays OF light upon the
beautiful tableaux marriage scene. The
bride was exquisitsy sowned in white
and carried BRIDES roses. The maid OF
honor, Miss Mabel Vaughan, OF Rich
mond, was charming in white organdle
over white taffeta. Messrs. Andrew s..
Martin, OF Norfolk, Va, and Minetree
Folkes, OF Richmond, acted as groomsmen.
The bride was given away by her bro
. Their, Mr.. Baylor Hill, OF Richmond. she
is the daughter Of the late Fenton Gre
CORY, OF King William county Mr.. Far
rar is well known in Richmond, and has
been valued employee of the Powers
Taylor Drug Company for number or
years.
After the ceremony the bridal party
and the large number OF friends present
were rendered an informal reception by
DR.. and Mrs. b. l.. Winston. Mr.. and
Mrs. Farrar left on the north-bound train
amid a shower OF congratulations and
best wishes from their friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

The most critical period in woman $
lie NAV be properly called Blossofning
Time " II i the period VIXEN she blossoms
CON rirlhood into womanhood
Al this momentous time the best medi-
zinc for a woman 10 take is Dr. Pierce's
Favoli.e Prescription. II acts direcfiv ND.
on the delicate and important organs that
arc 70 bear the burdens of wifchood and
motherhood. II makes them strong,
healthy and vigorous. II corrects ali
irregularities and displacemcnts aud stops
e,hausting drains. Taken during the ne
nod Of expectant maternity, IL banishes
the usual annoysuces aud makes baby's
coming easy and almost painless. II in.
srres the new coner's health and an ample
supply Of nourishment II transforms
Uesk. sickly, nervous, complaining wo.
sands Of women have told over their own
signatures, the story of the marvellous
merits Of this great medicine An hon
ct dealer will not try 10 persuade YOU
10 take something different from what You
ak for for the sake of few pennies ad-
ded pfoht
Mrs. Anna Ulrich, Of Film Creek. Buffalo
q Neb writes Il was under doctors care
f9r two years with uterine disease was 50
weak that could sit up in bed only few mo-
menis / commenced taking DR.. Pierce's Pa
yontc Prescription and when had taken one
half dozen bottles was mp and going wherever
Ip'esscd and have been very strong ever since
that was two years and half ago"
The only constipatiou-cR,e that never
causes discomfort - DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. At all medicine stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
THE SONS OF VETERANS.
They Get Down to Busincss-"Los
Causeo Never Lost.

Cause" Never Lost.
ATLANTA. GA. July 20.-The Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, who have been
coming into town in attachments for two
days. got together this afternoon for their
first business session. Mr.. II. n. Ran
dolph, commander of the Georgia Di-
vision, called the gathering to order. Adj
dresses of welcome on the part of the
State and city were delivered. to which
Hon. Jesse W. Sparks responded.
To-days session was not OF vital i'm
portance, but there are many matters OF
interest to be considered when the or
ganization gets down to business.
A committee was appointed 20 revise
the constitution, which was formulated
in Richmond three years ago, and they
will report in a day or two.
The speech of the afternoon was de-
livered by Mr.. r. l. d. McAllister.
THE LOST CAUSE.
His subject was "The,L Cause" Mr..
McAllister claimed that the cause was
never lost. 1t was not a question OF
secession which was settled, but a Ques-
ton of expediency. said the speaker. II
the question was right them 1t is right
now. Never" said Mr.. McAllister. in
closing, "as long as we have the names
of Lee. Jackson. aud Davis. will the cause
be lost" .tfriS
The election OF officers will be held
Friday.
The Sons as body favor Charleston for
the next encampment Of the veterans and
the Sons Of Confederate Veterans. From
Commander-in-Chief Smyth down every
man is working hard for Charleston, and
their hopes tonight are high.
President Samuel w. Wilkes, of the
Fulton Club. will entertain the Sons and
their friends at the club tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
--~-~----~--
VIRGINIAS BILL GOES IN,
She Advanced Uncle Sam $4,000
Military News Notes.

Actin northumberland 10 Lane Stern
has forwarded to the War Department at
Washington a detailed statement OF the
various articles which Virginia furnished
the soldiers. and the Governors contln-
gent fund, which was drawn on for the
soldier boys, will be reimbursed by the
Federal Government Altogether. the State
expended $4,000 on the boys-sl 900 before
they were mustered in and the other s, 600
after they became Uncle Sans proteges.
In statement sent out from Washing
ton Virginia Is credited with having fur
nishcd bu, 2si Of the 800 men required of
her on the second call. and thereby a
great injustice Is done this state. Colonel
Stern has received resorts from five OF
the nine recruiting officers, as follows:
Captain Magruder. 104; Captain Willard,
70: Lieutenant Richardson. 90: Lieutenant
Klein, 81; Captain BossIeux, 81. Total, ABS.
II has been some time since the report
was received from Captain willard. II
the four officers yet to report have done
as we'll as those who have been heard
from the Virginia regiments are recruited
up nearly TO the maximum.
Mr.. s. V. Fulkerson, formerly OF this
city has organized a company of soldiers
I'm Tennessee, and has just been mustered
I'm as captain, under a commission given
him by Governor Taylor, OF Tennessee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

Charles and Lottie Fremont. who fur
nish one OF the top lines on this weeks
programme at Main-Street Vaudeville
Park, In their stage picture of the great
East Side OF New York. are certainly
equal 20 the task which thes undertake.
and last night they were favored with
several recalls By the largest audience OF
the season without exception The Cle-
r,se Sisters. in their varied instrument4l
and vocal selections. were also quite 40
popular as ever. and curdy and Leslie
with a medley or iaughable comedy
psrodies. and topical songs; tho Sisters
Bernard. IN character songs and new
dances. and last, though nrst on the pro-
grnmme. dainty Miss Annie Lloyd, .
really capable as weh as charming serio-
comic were all stu the prime favorites
whiob they made thepseles tn0m ne
stasG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
9 cows KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Belonged TO Messrs. seny d Bianf"n-
Colonel Bigger's Narrow Escape.

During the thunderstorm on TUESDAY
evening Messrs. Seay & Blanton, dairy
men, whose farm is near Yellow Tavern
I'm Henrico county. had three Of their finest
cows killed by lightning. curious CO.
incidence Is the fact that about year
ago the firm lost cow under similar cir
cumstances near tho self-same spot
Colonel Bigger anu his aide, OF the SOL
diers' Home, had a very narrow escape
during the same storm. They were SIT
ting on the veranda which runs along the
east side OF the Office when the lightning
struck the telephone wire, which runs TO
the wall. about yard away from where
they were seated. and did some little
damage TO the brickwork, scattering
chips i'm all directions. The telephone was
rendered useless. tha connections being
entirely burned out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
Polk Miller I'm Atlanta.

The Atlanta Constitution of Tuesday
says:
"a large number of visitors attended
the meeting OF Atlanta Camp No 10y,
United Confederate veterans. last night,
and It was the largest session the camp
has ever held. Mr.. Polk Miller was pres
ent during the first part Of the meeting
and gave some of his excellent BANJO
playing and singing, which greatly pleased
the veterans.
HE had TO depart early on account or
the rehearsal for the MINISTRIES which is
20 be given for the benefit OF the camp
tonight at the Columbia Theatre. Cap
tain Tip Harrison sung the camp a song
as a sample of what he will do at the
Ministries. The show promises TO be
magnificent success, from the samples
furnished by these two participants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Great Damage Done I'm Parts of
Frederick County.


Frederick County.
WINCHESTER, VA, July 2C.-(Spe-
cial)-The terrific storm which passed
over this section yesterday afternoon did
more damage than was at first supposed.
Reports from the country are TO the ef-
feet that a genuine cyclone was developed
in various sections. Tho storm came
from the southwest, and in its narrow
path wrought destruction. Fences were
blown down, crops ievelled, and trees
stripped of their branches by the gale
were uprooted and thrown away. The
most serious damage done was on the
farm OF Edward III. Grove. at NeilPs
dam. Mr. Grove resides in the Oldest
ana largest brick building In Frederick
county. He was with his family at din
ncr when the storm started. Developing
the fury OF a tornado. IL struck the south
ern portion of the house. completely de-
molshing over half OF the strong struc-
ture. The furniture from the attic to
The kitchen was hurled in every direction,
and the building fell, and falling on the
stove, causing the structure TO be set on
iTe The occupants escaped unhurt. The
Two large barns on the farm were wreck
"a. and wagon loaded with hay was
moved forward by the wind. turned around,
ana upset. Trees. crops, and fences in
a narrow path through the farm are all
down. while on adjoining farms practical
g no damage was done. Other portions
OF the county were similarly visited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

Their, and DR.. Moses d. Hoge. Jr., had
thought of GOING UP yesterday. but re-
ceived long and cheerful letter from
DIR. Hose. saying that It was not at all
necessary for him to come. DR.. Hoge
wrote that he felt much better, and
hoped to soon ba well enough to come
home.
DR.. Hoge has during his sickness re-
ceived hundreds of letters from friends
all over the country. who have been re-
joiced at the intelligence OF his improve
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
LUXFORD-TERRY.
a Richmond Groom and stanton
Bride.

STANTON. VA, July 2O.-(Special)--
AZ Trinity Episcopal church to-day the
"edding-bells chimed merrily. when Miss
Elizabeth Eleanor Terry. youngest daugh-
icr Of Mr. and Mrs. benjamin Franklin
Terry, was married 70 Mr.. o. Clay Lux
lord. Of Richmond. Down the left aisle
o. The handsome old church went the
oHdal party, Messrs. Thomas w. Akin
son Robert n. Blackford, John BALDWIN
Adnson, and Wilson w. Tlmbcrlake, the
ushers In the lead Miss Carrie Terry,
ue brides sister. her maid OF honor. pre-
.oled the bride, who entered leaning on
ner fathers arm. After the solemniza-
uon Of the ceremony by the Rev. Walter
y Hulihen, the bridal party, In reverse
oioef left The church. Miss Carrie Ter
- wore white and carried large oou-
Yoet OF sweet peas. The bride wore
say goine-away gown. She carried
aonasome bouquet Of brides roses. Ihe
oloe and groom left shortly after the
seoremony FOR Richmond the srooWs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
MANUFACTURERS OF pLOws.
They Are Meeting ut the Jefferson
Yesterday and To-Day.

A number OF the plow-men, represen-
tatiyes Of that business throughout the
South, are meeting at the Jefferson for
the purpose of discussing the outlook in
their line OF business.
There are sixteen In all representing
pillow manufacturing houses in all parts
of the South. Mr.. r. w. Whitehurst, OF
Il. w. Whitehurst & Co, Norfolk, Va, Is
chairman, and Mr.. George A. Blackmore
is secretary.
Three sessions we're held yesterday. and
three more are to be held to-day. adjourn
ing tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
DID NOT CONSOLIDATE.
stockholders Met, Bat Did Not Dis
cuss This Question.

The meetings OF the stockholders of the
Richmond and Petersburg and the Peters
burg Railroad companies, held yesterday
for the purpose of considering PROPOSE
ton looking to the consolidation of the
two roads, amounted to but little. The
question of consolidation was not taken
up by the Richmond and Petersburg
stockholders, and their meeting adjourned
without date, after the transaction of
routine business.
A law was enacted 1T the last session OF
the Legislature permitting these two
companies-one OF which runs from Rich
mond to Petersburg. and the other from
the Cockade City TO Weldon, N. C~-to
consolidate under one management, and
it is thought that this will be done, soon
er or later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
Dr lambeth Gone TO Norfolk.

DIR. w. A. Lambeth, OF the University
OF Virginia, who has been here severai
4 : interesting the alumni OF the ohi-
veT-''- In the question or athietics' Feit
vest.ly for Norfolk, and thence he
will go to Lynchburg. He hopes 10 WORK
nm considerable enthusiasm throughout
the State in the interest Of the old uni
XerSity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
THE CITY BY THE SEA
TROOPS FOR PORTO RICO EXPECT
ED AT NORFOLK.
THE HARVARD AND TIE GLOUCESTER
Hampton Roads Mines Not to De
Removed Xet-Tbe Renson-The
Question of DisinfectinR and De-
tanning ships.

NORFOLK, VA, July 20-(SpeciaL).-It
Is stated that a number Of troops from
Chickamauga Will embark for the front
from this city within few days The
auxiliary cruiser Harvard Is reported in
the-capes Her destination was not stated
but she may possibly have arrived to
transport the troops southwark The lit
tie yacht Gloucester, which made such
gallant fight Off Santiago. sinking the two
Spanish torpedo-boat destroyers, passed
out the Virginia capes this afternoon.
Where she came from and whittier she is
bound no one seems TO know. The Glou-
ccster after leaving the capes, went
south. and when abreast Of the coast Sig
nal station showed her numbers.
HAMPTON ROADS MINES.
The mines in Hampton Roads are not
to be removed at present. The engineer
officer Of the port has recommended to
the department that they be allowed to
remain, for it IS pointed out that the
swift tidal currents and great depth of
the lower Chesapeake would render it
next TO impossible to replace them in
case or sudden attack.
Quite a number Of the auxiliary vessels
Of the navy are expected in here in the
next few days. on their way from patrol
duty on the northern coast to blockade
service in Cuban waters. Several of the
war vessels now on the blockade are to
be relieved for the Porto Rican expedi-
ton.
INFECTED SHIPS.
The Board Of Health of this city, which
recently addressed the surgeon-general
on the subject of infected ships bringing
wounded here from Cuba, has received
the following letter, relative TO disinfec-
ton and detention of vessels arriving in
Hampton Roads.
This matter has been receiving my
very careful attention, and the medical
officer at Cape Charles quarantine and
Hampton Roads has fun instructions, and
IS giving close attention to the matter.
You will observe that the Seneca, on
which Notwithstanding Pettus
discovered some suspicious cases, was not
allowed 10 land at Norfolk, but was or
dered further north TO New York"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
A Marble Cross I'm His Front Yard.

Professor John M. Doggett has In the
front yard of his residence, No. 1903 west
Grace street, a marble cross. on when
are inscribed the words: "Al one.' and
the cross has created much interest IN
passers-by. Professor Dogsett explained
10 a reporter who called on him that
the idea of placing a cross in the front
lot was common in Germany, and had
pleased him to such an extent that he
had decided to emulate his Teutonic
friends. The inscription was OF his own
SELECTION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
MIR, Yost Withdraws.

STAUNTON. July 2o.-(S2ecial)-Hon.
Jacob Yost is out to-day in a card with
drawing his candidacy for the Republican
denomination for Congress in this lthc
Tenth district. When his term expires,
Mr.. Yost will have served four years in
Congress, he having previously repre-
scented the district In the eighties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
Total value of all property. .s54,O4, S23 4

Tax TO State ................S 222, Ill OIL
The highest assessment of any property
Is on the Richmond Traction Company.
It Is assessed at $4,000 per mile in Rich
fnond, and $4,000 per mile in Henrico. In
1897 the company was assessed $4,000 and
900 respectively.
The Richmond Railway and Electric
Company is assessed $4,000 per mile in
Richmond: $4,000 in Barton Heights;
$4,000 In Tuckahoe District, Henrico, and
5000 in Brooklsnd District, Henrico.
The Richmond and Manchester Railway
Company IS assessed $4,000 per mile IN
Richmond and Manchester, and 5000 in
Chesterfield and Henrico.
The Manchester Railway and Improve
ment Company is assessed SO 900 per mile
In Richmond and Manchester, and 5000
In Henrico.
THE TWO YEARS COMPARED.
The following statement shows the
amount Of tax assessed against each
company last year and this:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

The address OF Willie Jaspar uhtii s'Sp
o'clock this morning VIII De the SECOND
Police Station. care OF captain angie
william was arrested yesterday by De-
tective Gibson and Policeman wren tor
stealing ~ from William Allen. Both citi-
ems are OF the most coiored variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

The Chief Burgess OF Milesburg. Pa.
saws DeW!tt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills he ever used In his family du-
ring forty years OF housekeeping. They
cure constipation, sick headache, and
stomach and liver troublcl kpau "
size. but great In results
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

Polly Giles and Pearl Flournoy, two
gentle and amiable females Of the darker
sort. INDUCED in luxurious fight on the
street Yesterday evening and were arrest
ed. They are the game OF Oificers VIII
Iiams and Foster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
For Dyspepsia
Take Horsford's acid Phosphate.

DIR. T. II. Andrews. late Of Jefferson
Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa, says:
"a wonderful remedy which gave me
most gratifying ress,ts'in tAc worst forms
of Dyspepsia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
m aOGB REPORTED BETTER.

He IL Improving, and Writes
Cheerful Letter to His Son.
Advices received from the White Sui
phur yesterday as to the condition OF
Rev. DIR. Hoge were very gratifying. he
was said to be decidedly improved.
Miss Bessie Hoge went up to the White
Sulphur on Tuesday 70 be with her Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
9||SNseNelA
6sHsE lIa
EVERYTHING FOR eVERYB0on
Are going to take trip II So here things
in this Inventory Sale to interest you at great saving.

Ladies' suits ready-made, lust tho
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ladies' Black Blouse Suits. made OF
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former price 'lT-co. inventory 81. 90
Black REFER suits. made Of Ladys
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Black Serge Blouse Suits, jacket lined
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

The Tartarian alphabet contains 2o2 let
tiers. being the longest In the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

Mr.. Robert 7. Murray and Miss BesA
sic q. Avis were married last night at
O'clock Mt the nome OF the brides
parents, on Semmes street. The cere<
mony was performed by Rev. w. Re
Haight, pastor OF Clopton-Street Bap-
list church. After the ceremony a de-
lightful reception was rendered the young
people and their friends and the fes--
tiyitles were continued far into tho night.
Mr.. and Mrs Murray Will reside In
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21

Total tax paid. .SlS,ss6 80 SZzZ'hl VI
Amount assessed this year In excess OF
last S,714n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
Welded LAST NIGHT.

tlon on. subject to the approval Of the
other people. 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-21
TO PAY MORE TAXES.
INCREASE IN RECEIPTS FROM
RAILROAD AND CANAL co.'s.
FOR The TWO YEARS.
Comparative Statement Showing the
Amounts Assessed Against the
Various Lines Last Year and This
The Street Railways.

Under the assessment recently made by
the Board Of Public Works, the railroad,
canal. and street railway companies OF
Virginia will pay S.7ltn more taxes into
the State Treasury this year than they
did I'm 1897.
Some of the railroads had their assess
ments increased, while others secured
reductions. The same is true of the street
railway lines. the change in no one case
having been very great. The Richmond
Railway and Electric Company and the
Richmond Traction Company. both pay
rather more this year.
THE GENERAL FIGURES.
These are the aggregate figures OF the
new assessment:
No. Of miles assessed ............3, COZ 25-l00
Value roadway and track go. .s3S, 2s6, 40 90
Value depot property ....,..... 3,O6S,3S5 GO
Value real estate, other than
roadway, track, and depots.. 1,737,976 90
Value Of rolling stock, such as
engines, cars, &c. ............. 10, 40 047 20
Value supplies ................. 29o115 90
Value telegraph lines ....... 47,704 81
Value bonds of other compa-
MES owned ......... .......... i62, 800 90
Value miscellaneous property 1885 90
Total value of all property. .s5i, OS4, s23 IS