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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
THOSE RAISED NOTES.
Another Chapter I'm the Williams
burg Case-Tvo Arrests.


WILLIAMSBURG. VA, June S.-(Spe-
cial.)-It will no doubt be recollected that
several weeks ago Mrs. Braithwaite, of
this place, had passed on her two 81
notes that had been raised to s. and SO
respectively. She placed the notes in the
hands of our City Sergeant, who exhibit
ed them to all the merchants of the
town, and no more was heard of the
matter until yesterday, when a deputy
United States marshal came 10 town,
hired a buggy and drove to Lee Hail.
1t seems that Mrs. Braithwaite had in
formed the Federal authorities of the
matter, and that a week or so ago an
agent of the secret service was here,
who spotted the guilty person, and then
wired for the Marshal. who yesterday
near Lee Hail. arrested Charles Patter-
son (coloredD and his wife. They were
brought here and put in jail TO await
such action as the United States officers
may take. The woman admits passing
the raised NOES. but fails TO give a sat
isfactory account of her possession of
them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
No Note of Adverse Criticism.

The course of the Forest-Hill vaude-
villes has been remarkably smooth
hitherto, with promise of better bills to
come. Not a discordant note of criticism
has been uttered hitherto. and the artists
have been voted one Of the best all
round combinations that have appeared
here. The show is in perfect good taste
from rise to fall of the curtain, and Is
thoroughly deserving of the extensive
patronage it has received There will be
matinee and evening performances to-
DIV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
TEA AT THE SOLDIERS HOME.
A Delightful Entertainment Under
Auspices of the Memorial society.


The tea given at the Soldiers Home
yesterday afternoon BY the Hollywood
Memorial Association fulfilled the expec-
tations OF all the ladies taking part
Japanese lanterns were strung all along
the lawn, while beneath were arranged
the refreshment tables. covered with
white cloths, and decorated with white
and yellow flowers The central table
had a bowl of lilies Of the valley sur
rounded by oranges and bananas and
scattered daisies. STEMS Band played
Dixie" the washington Post" march.
THE Last Rose of summer" and other
old favortes throughout the evening.
while groups Of visitors stood here and
there, or wandered about under the old
oaks around the home. The soldiers
were very hospitable hosts. Froio in
the afternoon until late at night they
were indefatigable In their efforts to add
to the pleasures of the occasion. Re-
freshments were served by number OF
lovely young girls, among whom were
Misses Sophie White. Josephine Put
ney, Connie Knox. Lima and sue
Spillman, Margaret Shields, Miss With
ers, OF Suffolk: Nora Leary, and Addie
Bowe. The committee having the enter
tainment In charge were Mrs. James -.
Pace, chairman: Mrs. J. Taylor Eliyson.
Mrs. r. d. Hotchkiss. Mrs. Stephen Put
ney, Mrs. Angle. Mrs. Biglow Miss Bet
tie Ellyson. Mrs. j. A. Grigg. and Mrs.
Benjamin Purcell.
An the evening there was very pleas
ant dance in the mess hall. A number
OF parties came out from Richr,ond for
the occasion. The young girls who had
served at the tea were chaperoned by
Mrs. Y. d. Hotchklss and Mrs. Putney.
and joined by friends from Richmond.
spent delightful evening In the perty
were Messrs. Randolph Cardcza: Rich
ard Bayly. from San F'rancisco: Mr..
McBain. George Keezee. Frank Dicker-
SON. Joseph Peasants II. T. White.
Thomas Leary. David L.eary, Thomas
Purcell. Wilbur and Henry Jones.
Some OF the guests who came to the
tea were Rev. Dr. j. William Jones:
Judge Farrar. OF Amelia: Mrs r. III.
starke. Mrs. Warner Mccabe. Mr., and
Mrs. Allan Donnan. Mrs. John n. pur-
CELL Mrs. Joseph s. White. Mrs. john
Miller. Mrs. T. A. Miller. Misses sallD
and Kathleen Anderson. Mr.. J. Taylor
Ellyson, Major Randolph. Mrs. Howard
Hoge. Miss Angie. Mr., and Mrs. James
Patton. and Mrs. Rogers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
Winchester Mention.

WINCHESTER, VA, June 3.-(Special)
The funeral OF George Il. Bushnell, who
died suddenly early Wednesday morning,
took place this afternoon from his resi-
dence. Rev. w. l.. Seabrook, of Grace
Lutheran church. officiated, assisted by
Rev. DIR. j. =. Hyde, of the Valley Fee
male College. and Rev. DR.. S. X. Cox, OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Harry l.. Wood, well-known young
businessman and a member OF the firm
of Wood & Lentz, quietly wed Miss Min
ME Boyd Bowen, daughter Of Mrs. Ella
Bowen, at the residence of the bride, on
south Braddock street. at 9 o'clock last
night. Rev. e. B. Jackson Of the Bap-
fist church. OBLIGATED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04

parties were Mr.. Ollie ]. Oakley. of
Henrico county, and Miss Nora w. Tyler.
OF Rchmond, Va. The church was filled
with the friends OF the happy couple.
and the bridal party filed down the aisle
10 the strains OF Mendelssohn's wedding
march, played by the organist, Mrs. C.
y. Collier. and Rev. II. h. Collier pro-
nounced them man and wife. The guests
immediately repaired TO the home OF the
groom where a most elegant supper was
enjoyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
EASTERN SHORE.
Death-A Marriage-Murder Trial
Postponed.

oNANCOCK, VA. June s.-(special.)-
Mrs. Susie Fletcher, wife of Douglas
Fletcher and daughter Of the Hon. John
w. Parker, died at her home, on Oman
cock creek. on yesterday; aged about 4s
years. Mrs. Fletcher was a most esti-
mable lady
Mr.. Frank Hudson. a prosperous mer-
chant of Atlantic, and Miss Linda w.
Green, daughter of Captain William II.
Green, OF Red Bank, a retired sea cap
tain, were married at Conquest chapel,
IN Temperanceville, by the Rev. Mr.. Gar
ner, on Wednesday last.
The trial of Ernest Snead for the muir
der OF George Waters in March last,
which was set for Thursday in Judge
Ross court, was postponed until the
June term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
READY TO VOLUNTEER,
But Not to Recruit the Other Regi-
ments.

WINSTON, n. c., June 3-(Special) y
The Twin City Light Infantry is ready to
volunteer for the new regiment, but the
boys are opposed to being divided in order
to recruit the First and Second regiments.
They will only offer their services as a
company-not to be divided.
w. II. Turner made application to the
Acknowledgement few days ago for per-
mission to organize a company OF voIUn-
teers composed entirely OF members of
the Junior Order OF American Mechanics
throughout the State. The Adjutant-
General replied that he could not take
another company now, but would accept
the application when another call for
volunteers vas made. Mr.. Turner has
sent out circular letters to all the Junior
councils in the State. notifying them OF
his plans and requesting those who would
like to join to notify him at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04

men. An officer said last night they
would get their required number and then
ask the Governor TO put them in active
service
New South Council, Junior o. U. A. NJ.
had very interesting meeting last night.
There was one initiation.
The closing performance OF the Merry
Milkmaids" was given at Leader Hall
last night, and another success was
registered. Much credit Is due Mrs. A..
c. Harding for the two excellent rendi-
tions given this pretty operetta and to the
young ladies and gentlemen who took
part as well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
THE FIRST COMPANY
For the Fredericksburg Cnmp-A
Barn Burned.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June a.
Especial. 1.-The first company Of the regi-
ment TO rendezvous here will arrive TO-
morrow. Rank and file, II will number
eighty-hve men. and will be In command
of Captain George s. Broome, who was
formerly captain of the First Regiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF figs

Is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only. knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA Fro SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts ON the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Gal
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, ny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
Popular with the Ladies'.

A Tampa special says: General Fitz
Lee has a soldier at his headquarters who
is great favorite with all, especially the
ladies. He is a handsome young fellow,
parts his hair in the middle, and has
sophomore look, yet he is every inch
soldier and is held in high esteem by Cen
eral Lee. His name is Lewis w. Brander,
color-sergeant, of Richmond, Va, and his
father was a major in the Confederate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
The Boat Races To-Day.

The annual spring regatta Of the Vir-
ginia Boat Club will take place at Mayo's
Island this afternoon at o'clock. Quite
a large number Of invitations have been
issued. and the event will be quite So
cial festivity. A good race-card has been
arranged, and some exciting sport is ex-
pected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
Arrested for Passing Raised Money.

Charles and Edna Patterson, colored
couple, living about fifteen miles below
Williamsburg, were arrested yesterday
by Deputy Marshal Benefit and brought
here to answer the charge of passing
raised money on Mrs. Braithwaite, who
keeps a store in Williamsburg. The case
was worked up by Mr.. George o. Bar
ker, a secret-service officer. who went
down on Thursday TO look into the mat
ter. The accused will be before Commits
sioner Peasants to-day at noon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
Decorated President Davis's Grave.

Mrs. +. c. Pendleton and Mrs. Mamie
Werth yesterday visited Hollywood and
decorated the grave of ex-President JEFF
ferson Davis A handsome floral design,
representing the Confederate flag. was
placed at the head Of the grave, and
massive cross was placed at the foot. Car
nations and sweet peas We're strewn over
Mr.. Davis's grave and the others in the
section
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
Marriage at Highland Springs

A beautiful home wedding took place
Wednesday evening at Mr.. Martin Wack-
erlys. Mr.. Charles A. Wacker, of Rich
mond. and Miss Annie c. Wackerly. of
Highland Springs being the contracting
parties. Rev. II. b. Collier performed
the ceremony
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
SENT ON
On a Charge of Forgery-A Rig PIant
Sold.

ROANOKE, VA, June 3.-(Special. AT
a preliminary trial given to f. S. Bur
dette to-day on the charge of forging the
name of L. f. Johnson, superintendent of
the Norfolk and Western railway, to an
order on jeweller for a watch, the young
man was sent on to the grand jury. Bur-
dette implicated a man named T. ]. Nor
rigan in the forgery, and a warrant was
issued for Morrigans arrest.
The plant Of the Norwich Lock Com
pany was sold to-day at public auction.
and was purchased by S. Hamilton Graves
for $500 The original cost Of he plant
was $4,000. II is in splendid shape. and
1t Is thought operations will be resumed
in q short time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
They Were Kicked Out.

Mr.. Goodman Davis and Mr. Jacob
Bloch met with quite a serious accident on
Wednesday afternoon while out driving
on Church Hill. The horse commenced to
kick. and completely demolished the front
OF the buggy. Both gentlemen were thrown
from the vehicle. and both were painfully,
though not seriously, hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
LEE CAMPS WEEKLY MEETING.
Veterans VIII Escort Volunteers 4,
the DepOt-Roufine Work.

a meeting of Lee Camp was held last
night, and it being stated that the Third
and Fourth regiments were under orders
to leave, the camp decided to turn out
with them as escort to the depot Colo
mel w. b. Palmer was elected on the
Portrait-Gallery Committee. The ques-
ton of having the oil portraits in the
hail was discussed and referred to Com
mander Laughton.
The following committee was appointed
to recommend to the camp delegates and
alternates 10 the United Confederate
Veterans Convention, at Atlanta, Ga.
July Goth TO Ath: A. c. Peay, James r.
Ferriter, William p. Smith. ID. Smith
BEDFORD, and ]. Taylor Stratton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
Death of a Venerable Citizen.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, June g.
Especial MIR. Thomas Clark died at IL
o'clock last night at the residence of his
son-in-law. Mr.. James II. Ballew, near
Crozet Mr.. Clark was IS years OF age.
Ten children survive him. He was
buried near Crozet this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
sIXTY-FIvE VOLUNTEERED.
Company organizing I'm Wise
County-Fine Material

BIG STONE GAP, VA, June 3-(Spe-
cial)-About sixty-hve men from Wise
county met here last night and organized
a militia company. Hon. r. T. Irvine was
elected captain and John w. Chalkley and
Il. f.. Herrold lieutenants. The company
expects 10 recruit up to log men next
week, and hopes to get in under the last
call for volunteers. 1t is composed OF a
fine body Of young men. and will be
known as Southwest Rifles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
A Faulty Diagnosis.

cleveland Plain Dealer)
Charlie Flutter came up TO tell me the
doctor said he couldn't CO." What's the
matter with him." Ills heart is weak"
"Pooh, it's his knees"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
The Yale mt Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 3.-The
auxiliary cruiser Yale arrived here to-
night. She came for coal. 1t is thought
that the Yale will be here a week or more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04

Late to bed and early TO rise prepares
a man for his home in the skies. Early
10 bed and Little Early Riser, the pill
that makes life longer and better and
wiser.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
welded a. sewbrtdse Church.

A very pretty marriage was solemn
lied Wednesday night IN Newbridge Bap-
lei church al o O'clock. The contracting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04

WASHINGTON. juno S,--The Senate to-
day confirmed the nomination OF Emily u.
whittemcre 10 BE- postmaster 81 Sumter.
s. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-04
The Sale of These Pants

starts here this morning. of the
rants 1t
ever been pleasure
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08
The Astute Lion.

One day toothless lion, whose mus
Giles were unstrung by age, lay in a
shady place by the streamlet side
He set up a dismal groaning. which
soon drew a crowd of hyenas around
him.
What is the natter" they asked.
He explained to them that the days
of his kingship were over, and with
tears pouring down his face protested
that he was unable to defend himself
against even the weakest of his enemies
On learning this the hypocritical
sympathy before shown by the hyenas
changed at once to open malice. They
threw themselves upon the PROSTATE
monarch and worried him with their
teeth.
Inside of five minutes they all lay
rigid in death
"Golly," chuckled the lion, "I'm
glad l took the precaution to dust my
hide with strychnine before ! tested the
kindness of these good friends. A fell
low learns something by having been
in politics. -
So saying he calmly went to sleep.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08
Sheridan at the Milliner's.

General Sheridan as he became older
conquered his shyness. At the time of
the commune he was in Paris with his
aid-de camp There was also stopping
at the same hotel a charming American
woman with whom he was slightly ac-
quainted. The prisoners had been liber-
ated and were rushing madly through
the streets. The order had also been
given that all windows and shutters
must be kept closed Shut up in her
dark room and hearing the noisy rabble
below, the woman became greatly
alarmed
There is but one thing for me to
do, " she cried, "to insure safety. will
put myself under the care of the Ameri
can general.
She therefore sent her card to Sheri-
dan who at once called and offered his
services He also advised that she should
join his party in the morning and get
away to London. Still she appeared dis
tressed Finally she cried: 1t is my
bonnets at Nirot's. They were to have
been down today How can | go and
leave them?''
The general grasped the situation and
offered his arm to escort her to the mil
liners. Happily it was not far off
Ever afterward he delighted to tell of
his pleasure at seeing such an array of
dainty headgear He had never been at
a milliner' s before. New York Sun
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08

1t Is somewhat remarkable that the
only known maps of the Valley Forge
encampment during the winter of
TITS were made known to an Amer.
lean as late as last summer, when Judge
Pennypacker discovered them in Am
sterdam, and that, presented before the
Sons of the Revolution on their visit to
Valley Forge Saturday, they will only
become known TO the American public
when published in the society 5 year
book The series of maps now in Judge
Pennypacker S possession and made
originally by a French engineer with the
American army include not only care
tul drawings of the Valley Forge en-
campment, but plans also of the battle
fields of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
1t is understood that the plot of he
Valley Forge encampment modifies ma
terially the traditions cLncerning the
camp, showing the location of troops
where heretofore no troops have been
supposed to have had their encampment
The careful Hollander who contributed
SO heartily to the American cause APP
pears to have contributed the last chap
ter to the history Of rhe cause 10y pre-
serving these maps until they fell into
the right hands
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08

colonel was, she wrote back. Here, I've
got her letter in my pocket She says
'You are going to serve under Yank
who was your grandfather prisoner Of
war In 1868. Thank God that it can be
SO. Then she tells me a perfect little
romance and wants me to go and intro.
duce myself.
why didn't your"
1T isn't good discipline for an enlist
ed man, you know"
81 think it's lovely Come to tea to-
morrow afternoon, will YOU
How about military discipline, Miss
Bascome?"
Obey my orders, " said Nelly severe
ly. And with that she marched away.
But she said not one word to her IA
ther about her discovery, although she
knew what was puzzling him when he
sat pulling his mustache in the tent aft
er evening parade.
Next afternoon, as Nelly and one or
two girl friends whom she had invited
out to camp were arranging things for
her afternoon tea, the lieutenant colo
l.
Dad, I've invited only one man to tea
this afterno0n-an enlisted man. "
THE deuce you havel'
Just so Private Lee Shepherd
Company F."
THAT lad spoke to yesterday
1.-The same.
And just at that moment the orderly
reported Private Shepherd, Company +
I'm here by order. sir " said Lee,
saluting
The lieutenant colonel looked hard at
the enlisted man for moment or two,
and then burst out: by jingo 1t was
no hallucination after all Didn't you
tell me you lived in this state?"
Yes, sir. But you didn't ask me
where l was born. I'm from North Car
DINA, and they say look very much
like my grandfather, General Good
lowe.
But Nelly didn't hint to her father
that she knew anything of his civil war
romance until week later, when the
regiment was on the eve of its departure
for the front.
Then she said, taking his arm affec-
tionately: dad, I'm glad you married
my mamma I'm glad you didn t marry
General Goodlowe's daughter. :"
Tut, tut, child What are you talk
ing about?"
Well, you know, all that cribbage
and all might have ended in that way "
She was laughing, as the lieutenant colo
mel thought, very impertinently. Then
she went on: II mean it would-it' j
better that Lee Shepherd isn't my
brother. | mean to say if he were
should have both father and brother
leaving me to go and fight those Span
iards That would be quite too much. !"
But the fact that Lee Shepherd was
not her brother did not seem to alleviate
Nelly's sadness in the least degree when
the regiment started for the front next
morning
The end of the story in fact, cannot
be told until the present war ends and
Company f gets home. EVEN Mac
pherson in New York World.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Btters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulent to the liver and kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
constipation, headache, fainting spells,
sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed Only SOC. bottle at
C. W. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08
The Safety of Railway Travel.

Last year on American railways one
passenger WAS killed in accidents out OF
every 2,S27 ,474 passengers carried. That
i 10 say, that you can take train q
S27 474 times before, on the law of
averages, your turn comes to be killed.
You will have to travel T2,093 1853 miles
on the cars before that turn comes, and
4,54l ,945 miles before you are injured.
1t you travel 20 miles every day for 300
days in the year, you can keep on at it
for 75S years before your turn comes to
be hurt. IT there had been railways
when our saviour WAS born and you had
begun To travel on the first day of the
year a. ID. |, and had Travelled 100 miles
in every month of every year since then,
YOU would still have Gin this year 1899
nearly three million miles yet to travel
before your turn came to be killed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-08
STATE OF MAINE.
TREAsURER's OFFICE,

Augusta, Aug. 81 lsse,
Pursuant to chap. 6, sec. -, of the Revised
Statutes, will at the State Treasurers office at
Augusta, on the twentyeighth day of Septem-
Der next, at II O'Clock, a. me- sell and convey by
deed TO the highest bidder. all the interest of the
State in the tracts of land hereinafter described,
lying in unincorporated townships, said tracts
having been forfeited to the State for State
taxes. and county taxes certified to the Treasur
er of State Tor the year 1896. The sale and con-
veyance of each tract will be made subject to a
right in the owner or part owner whose rights
have be en- forfeited, to redeem the same at any
time within one year after the sale, by paying or
rendering to the purchaser his proportion of
what the purchaser paid therefor at the sale,
with interest at the rate of twenty per cent per
annum from the time of sale, and one dollar for
release or such owl, er may redeem his interest
by paying as aforesaid to the Treasurer of State,
as provided in chap. 6, sec. 20 of the Revised
Statutes.
No tract, however, will be sold at price less
than the full amount due thereon for such I'M
paid State and county taxes interest and cost,
as described in the following schedule