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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02
LOUDOUN COUNTY.
Denths-The ENTHUSIASTICALLY of Lees
burg-PersOnn1.

LEESBURG, VA, January 1.-(Spe-
cial.)-Great sorrow is felt here this
morning at the death Of Mrs Mary Fad
ley, the young and devoted wife Of
Mr.. Henry J. Fadley, one of our proml-
nent businessmen. She had recently
lost her sister, who died at her house.
Owing to fatigue and care, she also was
stricken with the disease. typhoid-fever,
and though considered rather better yes
terday. at o'clock this morning she
suddenly expired Coming here from
Washington years ago, she made very
many friends. She leaves husband
and five children, the youngest but a
few months old.
News was received here this morning
of the critical condition of Mr.. Phil.
Minis, of this place, in Washington. He
is i'll of typhoidfever, and there is but
little hope of his recovery.
The new year opens with bright and
cold weather, promising fee. A few ice
houses have been filled this week.
Great interest is taken here In the
filing of the vacant postmastership,
there being six or seven candidates. with
nothing as yet to indicate the probable
victor The sureties OF the late post
master. Frank Norris. have appointed
Mr.. Charles z. McCabe, a former incum-
bent under the Harrison administration,
to conduct the Office till an appointment
has been made by the President.
The week of prayer. appointed by the
Evangelical Alliance, will be observed
here by meetings in the different church.
es during the coming week.
Mr.. f. b. White, son Of Colonel Lige
White, of Confederate fame who is a
successful grain-dealer In st. Louis,
visited his home there this week. and
invested a part Of his gains in the pur-
chase Of the farm Of the late Captain
Oscar Braden, in the Hamilton neighbor-
hood. 1t contains 300 acres of first-rate
quality OF land. and IS in fine condition.
The price paid was $40 per acre. This
is the second farm lately bought here by
Mr.. White, the other being 1000 acres,
Selma" the property Of the late
Thomas Swami, of Baltimore.
Mr. p c. Saunders has been appointed
a member Of the Leesburg School Board,
to succeed f. l.. Peasants.
Messrs. George and Walter Schultz, OF
Richmond, but who went from Leesburg
spent a few days here this week, re-
celving a hearty welcome from their
Many friends.
Jonathan Moore, aged s. years, for
merly of this place. died in Frederick
City, Md, last week.
Samuel Ryan. good Confederate SOL
died, of the Eighth Virginia, died at Her.
non, in the Goth year OF his age.
General r. f.. Lees birthday will be
celebrated here OF the 18th by Clinton
Hatcher Camp, Confederate Veterans,
when Private John Allen, Of Mississippi,
will speak.
Mr.. George Hoffman, Of Raspberry
Plains, his fine estate near this town,
has housed 500 barrels Of corn from fifty
eight acres Of land, part of which was In
corn also last year. This Is a. remark
able yield.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02
THE OLD BURG.
A Watch Party-Reception-O
on GOId-Mine.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, January /.
(Special. Mrs. Olivia Reaney, wife Of the
rector gave an enjoyable watch party
TO a number of her young friends at the
Trinity rectory last night. Amusements
OF various kinds were provided, and the
happy party thoroughly enjoyed the hour
lust preceding the approaching New year
Those present were Misses Mamie NC
Carty. Elite and Lillian Montague Ma
mic and Judith Shepherd, Minnie WoltZ,
Bessie Heydon and Messrs. Charles
Stump. b. c. Young, Howard Harrison,
and Willie Reaney.
The Monroe Society, of the college, gave
a sociable last night to its many friends.
A reception lasting from TO Il was at
tended by many ladies and gentlemen
from here and abroad. The coming IN
of the new year was the signal for dis
persal. when adieus and happy wishes
were interchanged.
Eastern capitalists have taken an op-
ton on the Mitchell gold mine, which Is
owned by Hon. j. IT, Powell, OF this
county. They are putting in machinery,
and agree TO give $4,000 for the mine
should it come up TO expectations.
Last night the storehouse, with con-
tents. of Mr.. Murray Bryant, of Stafford
county, was burned. The property was
uninsured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

Sydnor. Jr Recording Secretary. Mr.. s.
NJ. Woodward. The other members OF
the board are well-known and prominent
gentlemen-Mcssrs X. s. Bosher, Joseph
Bryan, ]. w. Blanton. J. i. Anderson,
II. ID. Eichelberger, w. G. West. w. c.
Camp. ID II. Mydette. and It. c. Rufiin-
The association enters the new year
with Mr.. s. X. Mckee as general secre-
tary. He is now in his third year as
secretary. and gives promise OF breaking
the record in continuity of service. The
record of his work speaks for itself. The
association was never in better condition
than to-day, nor has It ever been sur
rounded by more true and enthusiastic
friends.
Mr. Mckee came to the city with more
than ten years Of association experience.
as we'll as a business education, and IT
has been his aim TO build up work
that would command respect and sup
port; also, to see that the interests or
the young men. irrespective Of class. are
carefully looked after. and all made 10
feel at home. Mr.. Mckee Is fortunate
in having with him as assistant Mr..
James =. Stubs and Mr.. Claude III. Ham
iton.
The good humor and irrepressible smiles
of the office force are alone n sufficient
welcome to the building, whose doors are
flung open every week day from A. NJ.
to 1890 p. NJ, and on the Sabbath from
2:3O TO $50 Z. NJ. These gentlemen stand
ready at all times to extend a helping
hand and encouraging word.
One OF the greatest problems that con-
front a young man as he enters upon
city life is "where to spend his eve
nings." for companionship he will have.
To this class. as well as to those who
live in the city, the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, as an agency Of the
Church. provides a home where they may
not only find good companionship, but
also healthful recreation, mental stimu-
lous, bodily exercise, true friendship, and
wise counsel. indeed. all that is needed
to help a man be a man in the highest
sense Of the word.
The association looks forward to 1898
with increased confidence. and with as
surance that those who have witnessed
the steady progress of the work will
accord it support, and provide the means
for the maintenance of not only the pres
ent work, but also for increased useful
ness. The association is certainly forging
TO the front and deserves the united
support and sympathy of this intelligent
community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02
ARRESTED IN AUGUSTA.
On the Charge OF Completely I'm the
Nelson Murder.

STAUNTON, VA, January 1-(Spe-
cial )-Deputy-Sheriff Samuel Byers yes
terday, on a warrant issued by O. II.
Fitzpatrick, OF Rockfsh Depot, arrested
John Cook, white man some 30 years
old. The arrest was made a Stonewall.
in Augusta, Cooks home. The charge
against the prisoner is completely in the
murder of w. 5. Roberts. the Nelson
county merchant, who, a few days ago
was found dead with his pockets rifed Of
a large sum Of money.
Cook, who is usually employed about
saw-mills, denies that he has been in
Nelson for three weeks, and if this can
be shown II will be a water-tight alibi
for the accused. But, on the other hand,
a Staunton man declares he saw Cook in
Nelson but a few days ago. when he was
firing an engine. The accused was taken
to the Nelson county Jail this afternoon.
Stonewall Jackson Camp OF Confederate
Veterans has had the good fortune TO
have the Rev. Henry Alexander White,
ID. D., Professor of History at Washing
ton and Lee University. promise TO take
the star part in the annual celebration
of General Lees Birthday exercises, jan
uary 18th. DR.. White VIII take as his
theme the battle of Gettysburg elabo-
rating the story as 1t is told in his Life
of Lee" Large maps and drawings will
aid the audience TO see picturesquely the
Confederate high-tide AT Gettysburg.
These three questions DR.. White will
essay to answer: Cd Why did General
Lee deliver defensive battle at Gettys-
burg, and not defensive battle at York
Pa) or Cashtown? CD Why did Gene
raj Lees attack fail on July I'd? C) Why
did General Lees attack fail on July Sd?
After hearing DR.. White, the Stanton
people should have good idea of the
motif OF Gettysburg. for the story has
been told here before Stonewall Jackson
Camp by Senator Daniel and Mr. w. l..
Royal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02
WARM SPRINGS VALLEY.
Accidentally Shot by His son-Mar-
riage-PerSOnaI.

WARM SPRINGS, VA, January L.
Especial )-Recently, Henry Rider. living
in Bath, while hunting turkeys with his
son, was mistaken by his son for game,
and riddled with bullets. several OF them
passing through his body. He had in
formed the boy OF his intention 10 take
a certain direction, whereas. he changed
his mind, going in another direction. The
very thick underbrush gave the lad but a
partial view OF a moving object, and he
fired, dangerously wounding the man.
AS one of the bullets entered his lung
his recovery is doubtful.
A very pretty home wedding took place
Wednesday. when Miss Myrtle Brown
Williams became the wife OF Mr.. John
Criser. quite popular young man. After
the ceremony the young couple and a
number of their friends were given a
supper at the groom's home.
Mr.. Robert II. Payne returned a few
days ago from Richmond, whence he had
accompanied his daughter, Miss Iona.
for treatment
Those who spent the holidays at home
were Misses Mamie Pole, Edith McDan-
maid, and Carrie Payne, Lewisburg Fe-
male Institute; Alex. McDannald, Univer-
sity of Virginia. Ernest Payne. Hamp-
den-Sidney College, and Hunter McClin-
tic, Hoge Academy
Mr.. T.. +. Osborn. Of Cincinnati, was the
guest the latter part OF this week OF Mr..
I.anier Dunn, 'Grammercy Farm"
Harry McGuffin. living near here, is
confined to his bed with case of catar-
undergraduates. though his physician
believes he Will recover.
DIR. c. c. Conway. OF Rapidan, Va. was
called here last week on professional busi-
ness.
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visit TO the groom's old home, In Canada
after which they go to Davis, w. VA
where Mr.. Tabor is engaged In business
Our graded schools will resume their
work Monday. The principal, Mr. w. a.
Shepherd, after spending week very
pleasantly at his old home, In Staunton,
returned here Thursday.
Mr.. Hugh Hckok, after a week spent
here with his sister. at his old home.
left Thursday for Cincinnati. Via the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
Mr. Lewis Amos. a former resident OF
scottsviIle. after many years residence
in Maryland. near Baltimore. is on a
visit to friends here. and In Bucking-
ham county.
Mr.. c. Mason billiard, after spending
several days here at Chester, his old
home. in company with his friend. James
ID. Fuller. Of Norfolk. during which he
took several hunts, returned Thursday
to the City by the Sea.
Mr.. Lindsay May. farmer near Scots
Vile. has caught this season 176 "old
hares"
The party given to the Misses Heryey
at Hotel Albemarle on Thursday night
was great success.
Last night about o'clock as Mr.. W.
c. Pendleton was about leaving Hotel
Albemarle. and just as he stepped out OF
the hall door. a lamp exploded in the
hall. throwing the burning fluid over Miss
Jean Hervey and setting fire to her APP
parel. Mr.. Pendleton. hearing her scream,
sprang back through the door instantly.
Meeting Miss Mary Hervey with the ex-
ploded lamp, he snatched 1t from her
hand and threw 1t out. Then. returning,
he succeeded by throwing a blanket and
overcoat over Miss Jean, in quenching
the flames. and avoiding serious ter
mination to the accident.
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meeting has been maintained with good
results. and the Boys Gospel Army meet
ing. held regularly. shows not only in
creased interest, but also an enlarged at
tendance.
This is one of the most helpful features
of the association work. Each year,
except during the months of July, Au-
gust and September, DIR. Pell, editor of
the Bible Reader. and most competent
teacher conducts the study OF the Inter-
national sunday-School Lessons. This
study is conducted under the direct au-
spices Of the association, Is most profit
able, and open TO all students, both
ladies and gentlemen. 1t is now held
Saturday at 4:S0 T.. NJ.
Early in the summer Bible training
class was organized under the leadership
OF Secretary Mckee, and now has an
average attendance Of eleven. Two
other Bible classes for men are conduct
ed regularly; also, two classes for the
members OF the Junior Department.
Rev. DR. ]. G. Hlden. pastor OF Grove
Avenue Baptist church, has conducted
for the past three months a Bible class.
which has been considering ''The Origin
and History OF the New Testament"
This class has been exceedingly helpful
and deserves special mention. IN addi-
tion 10 the above work is. perhaps, the
most important Of ali. tho daily hand-to-
$500 aantact with the po"ne fpen- and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02
GAY MEHERRIN..
A New-Year's-Eve Dance - Those
Present.

MEHERRIN, VA, January 1.-(Special)
A delightful dance was given last night
at the happy home Of Mr.. j. Il. F'igg.
Many visiting friends joined the gay peo-
pie OF Meherrin in this most enjoyable
impromptu affair. AS the clock struck
the midnight hour the string band was
hushed by many sweet voices singing a
song Of "Good-By TO 81" and welcome
to 49," 1t was, indeed, joyful throng
and IA happy New Year to alp could
easily be seen on their bright faces. The
ladies present were Mesdames c. Z. Wall,
J. Lash, and l.. r. Tunstall; Misses
Fanny Newbill, Gertrude Ewing, Ethel
Arvin, jamie Jones, Leila Price, Celia
Cary, Zeph Garner. MARITIME Gallagher.
Jennie Haskins, Ethel Berry, Josie WALL
Maude Wall. May Priddy, Laura Fowlkes,
Elsie Baker. and Florence Womack. The
gentlemen were T. l.. Lash, NJ. $. Price
II. c. Haskins. +. j. Davis. j. c. Priddy,
Il. r. Tunstall. l.. b. Parkinson, ii. ".
]. W., and r. d. Davis, Archie Haskins,
Clifford Womack, J. s. and o. S. Shackle-
ton, X. II. Russell, j. II. Price, T. w.
Dickerson. o. A. Arvin, Russell Thomp-
son, and w. A. McCraw.
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HOME OF THE RICH MoND .Assoc1,r1o,,

TEN. While the circulation of the library
now is quite satisfactory, there is no
doubt whatever that ii will largely in
crease just as soon as the catalogue is
completed.
one Of the new features of the work
Is the senate, which was organized early
in October. Its object is to train young
men to parliamentary law and public de-
bate.
Mr. John Garland Pollard is president,
and Mr.. a. b. Caldwell. clerk. The SEN
ate meets regularly every other Saturday
night at o'clock.
SOCIAL WORK.
The work Of the social department is in
charge of the Reception Committee.
with Mr.. II. V. Lineback as chairman,
and I. Garrett Tabb, secretary.
During the coming year II Is the pur-
pose to have a committee of young
men each evening to receive and enter
tain visitors and members. This COM
mittee have already inaugurated the
members course of entertainments The
second number of the course will be
given Monday evening, January Sd, by the
Rogers Grillery Combination, harp So
loist and entertainer. To these en-
tertainments each member is entitled TO
free admission including reserved seat,
and has the privilege of bringing not
over two friends, at reduced rates The
committee will also introduce from time
TO time, through the coming year, enter
tainments and receptions Of a varied
character. This is certainly an up-to-
date movement.
GYMNASIUM AND BATHS.
Our home association has. perhaps, the
best bath equipment south of New York
city, and this department is extensively
used. The gymnasium work is in charge
Of Mr.. +. II. Merrill, physical director,
who has been with the association for
two seasons, and under whose direction
fifteen classes are conducted each week
II is the aim in this department to give
such exercise as will best fit a man for
life, bodybuilding work being emphasized.
The bowling alleys are another popular
feature Of the association.
WORK FOR THE BOYS.
The work in this department is In
charge Of the Junior Committee, with
Mr. c. h. Fairbanks as chairman, nd
including not only gymnasium work and
Bible classes, but night classes in arith-
metic, penmanship, grammar, and SPELL
ing; also, the Boys Gospel Army, enter
tainments. and receptions.
Every parent will be interested in this
work and there is no better place in the
city for boy to frequent than the Young
Mems Christian Association.
INCREASINGLY POPULAR.
The star course is now in its fifth year
and is very healthy boy, growing in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

THE PAST YEAR MOST SUCCESS
FuL ONE FOR THE INSTITUTION.
GAISS In ALL DEPARTMENTS.
The RELIGIOUS and Social Features
Of the Work Produced Especially
Gratifying Rcsuits--outiook for
1905 bright.

A retrospective glance through the
x-rays OF experience-which IS power
reveals to the friends, members, and
officers OF tho Richmond Young Mems
Christian Association condition that
IS gratifying and bids them look forward
TO the new year with Increased hope and
assurance of even better things.
Entering the year. as they did. with tho
improvements TO the building incomplete.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

the record has been a good one, and the
year has shown steady growth ana ex-
cellent progress.
The association building with its null
THORN work. stands as an inviting home
TO the young men of Richmond. also to
the stranger within our gates. While the
work the association is doing and which
may be put on paper is of great inn
portance. the most important work is
that which cannot be told through the
columns of the press or in the annual re-
ports, but which must forever remain
a secret between the officers and the
young men who have been helped out
of various sorts of trouble into better
living, and who. by prevention, have been
restrained from lives of sin. Among
the most important lines Of work are
those seldom mentioned in connection
with the associations. e., the constant
effort that is made to secure respectable
homes for the young men who come 10
Richmond, where they fnd good sur
roundings and helpful Influences; TO Sc
cure the employment. and the work Of
affording relief TO those in need, so far
as it is possible.
A RED-LETTER YEAR.
The year 1887 was, in many ways,
rsred-letter' year in the history of the
association. The celebration Of the
forty-third anniversary. by five large
meetings four of them being held at
night in four OF the our prominent
churches, was a happy thought ard
brought the work before a large number
of our citizens. Immediately preceding
this event the association was repre-
scented by twenty-three delegates AT the
Petersburg convention. The public and
members will not soon forget the mem
orable membership contest, between
fhe Turks and the Greeks, which re-
suited in victory for the Turks, nor the
many features that were introduced, such
"a basketball, baseball, "Turkish-troi-
yey-trip- traction tracks" and the great
Polk Miller concert in the association
hall. This great contest closed with Inc
moonlight excursion of July Sth, when
the Turks celebrated their victory over
the Greeks. and when the association car
,ied over ZOO excursionists on It's open
annual moonlight.
RELIGIOUS WORK.
In taking a retrospective view, the
.~owning work Of the association. e.
the religious work-shoud nave pre-
.n,nence. While the association adheres
with great loyalty, to the work aiohs
the social. physical and educational mes
DE aim Is 10 ever keep In front what us
name indicates-that is, Christian OF
ganization. az, ,-o,,,,o, r,an,s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

Whaling Fleet in Danger.

1t Is predicted that the vessels OF the
whaling fleet, most OF whose under
writer's are in San Francisco. have been
caught In the ice, and some may not
last through the siege. Danger also
threatens those who neglect what are
called "trihing' ailments. for they may
not last through the crisis. Resort to
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at once for
incipient rheumatism, malaria, constipa-
ton, nervousness. and kidney complaint.
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You have drifted along,
weather favoring, with a thin
or old suit.
Now you need a new one
it's late; you won't pay much.
Our stock of So, SO, and SIS
Suits is complete as ever; if
you pay less, you will pay too
much.
The cloth is right, work is
right, and they flor we make
them; and we say, Money
back if you want it,"
Oh, money back if not sat-
isfactory" has become a COM
mon phrase. Yes, but in most
places you'll find that the
money is satisfactory"
Full Dress suits, $50 to s3s.
Prince Albert Coats and Vests, SIS to S2".
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A Good Idea.

The Young Mems Business Association
and the Chamber of Commerce are daily
searching for the best methods TO build
no Richmond by advocating the establish
ment of new manufacturing enterprises.
why not patronize those you have? The
Home Brewing Company has plant
here that is a credit TO any city. Their
product is pure and unsurpassed. DO you
call for Home Beer?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

size and popularity. The forty-ffth en-
tertainment was given last Monday night
by the Rutgers College Glee Club, and
was greatly enjoyed by the members Of
the course and their friends. Through the
cooperation Of the members and high
er grade of attraction, the course has
become self-sustaining. Mr.. Alexander
Black, author, and editor of the Brook
lyn Times. will give his famous picture
playa Capital Courtship'-on Monday
evening. January Sd. His presentation
Of miss Jerry" last year, was, without
doubt. the most taking and satisfactory
entertainment OF the entire cburse.
The work of the stereoptionist on that
occasion. was simply marvellous. A
Capital Courtship" is said to be even
better. -
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
During the many years Of the asssocia-
tion's existence, IL has been Differed by
prominent and efficient gentlemen. some
or whom have been spared to see these
davs OF Increased usefulness of the in
stitution. for which they so zealously
labored, and which is still dear TO their
hearts. A most efficient and capable
hoard is now I'm charge of the work. and
has for its ofiicors--President. Mr.. II. NJ.
Smith: First vice-President, Mr.. w. j.
Whitehurst: Second Vice-President Mg.
c. w. Tanner; Third Vice-Presdent Mr..
II n. Newman: Treasurer. Mr.. q. B.
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the healthful atmosphere OF the associa
ton building.
THE NIGHT SCHOOLS.

the healthful atmosphere OF the associa-
ton building.
THE NIGHT SCHOOLS.
The work OF the Evening College shows
large gains over any previous year There
is now enrolled IN the schools ls5 different
individuals, a total enrolment OF nearly
500. During November there we're l07
sessions. with total attendance OF l'5So.
When Il Is remembered that the FUNDS
In the hands OF the association Tor this
purpose are exceedingly limited, the show
Ing IS a remarkable one, and sufficient
to lead some OF our more thoughtiul
citizens TO place the association In po-
sltion TO grasp enlarged opportunities,
aud TO help more youns men along edu-
cational lines.
From the reports ut hand we find S12
associations report 242O night classes,
with an enrolment OF 1853 different stu
dents. and are instructing not only in
commercial studies and the languages.
but quite number are also conducting
trade schools.
READING ROOM AND LIBRARY.
The attendance at the association read
ing-room has largely increased, while the
library. which was formerly one OF the
leading features OF the association work,
has been rearranged and classified, and
is now being catalogued on the card sys-