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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
PROVISIONS GO UP.
Owing to Government Purchases
Prices OF Groceries Have Advanced.
(New York Herald)

(New York Herald)
Government purchases f,r the militia
and regular army now in camp have
raised the price of almost every article
dealt in by both the retail and wholesale
grocer, and the market in provisions has
been steadily rising during the last two
or three weeks. The increases are:
Timed meats. from Is to 50 per cent.
Beans, marrow and larger, IS cents a
bushel.
Beans medium, 80 cents a bushel.
Rice, finest grade. 25 per cent.
Rice, cheaper grade. l TO IL cents a
pound.
Lard, 2-pound cans, cents a can. .
Lard, 5-pound cans. cents can.
Lard. l0-pound cans. 10 cents can.
Lard, loose, cent a pound.
Corned beef. 1-pound cans, cents a
can.
Corned beef, 2-pound cans. cents 9
can.
Corned beef, 4-pound cans. Is cents a
can.
Sugar. cut. 7-pound packages. cents q
package.
Sugar. powdered. 7-pound packages. 8
cents package.
Sugar, graduated, 7-pound packages. 2
cents n package.
Sugar, A, 7-pound packages, 2 cents a
package.
Beans and peas, very slight.
Tomatoes. canned, attributable 10 crop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
ON THE PENINSULA.
Filed n Deed of Assignmeht--oi"
CnuitaI Mention.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May A.-oSpe-
cialO-Mr. c. X. Himmelwright, VINO re-
sides at Capahosic, on York river ana
who has been conducting farm anu
saw-mill, fled a deed OF assignment III
the Clerks office at Yorktown YESTERDAY
TO r. ID. Peachy, trustee. Inc na u, ~
are nlaced AT e 800. and assets at Sl,SOO ,
Mr.. Allen Morris, the son OF MI. anu
Mrs Willard Morris, who had very u;r,
Icate surgical operation perfprmed on MN
bv Drs. Dunn of Richmond, Henry OF
Wise. and George II. Hankins, Oh thiS
place, is getting along very nicely. -
Mr.. G. y. Armistead, the chairman oi
the CITY School Board, was not SO wen
to-day Mr.. Armistead has now been IN
bed going on two weeks. His family anu
friends are very uneasy about MIN. -,
Mrs Edwin Lamb and chlldren VIII
leave i'm a few days for Asheville, N. c.
where they will spend most OF the sum
mer. x-,...,,,,, ,,os-
terday on important legal pusihesS WIN
the County Clerk.
Miss Jeanie Mercer leaves in few days
for Durham, n. c., to attend the wedding
of her cousin, Miss Mary Stuart Wall.
Mrs. Barton II. Wise. from Rlcnmona,
accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. HenIy
Cohen. Of Augusta; Mrs: no. a. CapelI'
of Richmond, were among the arrivals
here to-day. There is quite a NUMBER Oh
Richmond people here at the hotels.
Mrs. Lizzie Harrison is expected 70 re-
turn i'm a few days from a visit 10 Judge
and Mrs. Hagner. at Washington.
owing to the delay In the ARRIVAL "
material. work on the bank and post
office building has been suspended, ana a
number of the workmen have returheo ~
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
THE TROPHIES, AGAIN.

CONGRESSMAN Hay, of Virginia, has
written 10 the commander of the Confedc-
rate Camp of Virginia, asking whether or
not he shall, as a member OF the House
Military Committee, support the resolu-
ton for the return of the Confederate
flags. He looks upon the resolution UNI
fayorably. in view of its introduction
under existing conditions, but will favor
it If 1t meets the appreciation of the eX-
Confederates of his State.-Washington
correspondence of the Alexandria
Gazette.
Ii seems to us that 1t would be we'll
10 leave our Yankee friends to take
what action they will on this subject.
If they agree among themselves, and
in a generous spirit, that the flags should
be returned to the South. no doubt the
State authorities and the camps of Con-
federate Veterans will arrange to re-
ceive them and deposit them with be-
coming honors in appropriate places But
the initiative ought to be taken by those
who wore the blue.
The success OF this movement, which
we understand to be in the interest or
more complete reconciliation between the
North and South, depends very largely
wholly, indeed-upon the gracefuness
with which 1t Is made. If 1t represents
the general wish of the northern people,
and is carried out without any patronizing
speeches or airs of forgiveness, IL may re-
suit beneficially; but if a different course
is adopted, nothing but harm may be ex-
pected from it.
The success of the thing will depend
upon the heartness and unanimity with
which the movement is supported In the
North, especially by the members of the
Grand Army of the Republic and other
ex-Union soldiers
The flags in question have naught but a
sentimental value-and many OF them
have not even that, as they were cap
tured In towns where they were never
used except for decorative purposes--and
unless they are sent back to their former
owners with an unbroken chorus of plea
SAINT words, they would better be allowed
10 rot ia the War Department and IN
the state Captols, where they are now
stored.
Our purpose is not TO discourage the I'M
dertaking, but t. point out the only wayt
make 1t a success; the only way TO
make IL surely promotiye or concord
rather than of discord.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
THE cAMp LEE SOLDIERS.

Governor Tyler n 10 be congratulated
upon his success In persuading the sec
rotary of War to allow our regiments 10
remain In camp here until after Memorial
Day. Nor can the government be put TO
any disadvaptage by holding these troops
in Richmond for awhile. Many OF the
companies are IN need Of uniforms, arms,
and camp equipage, and they can be as
we'll supplied and drilled here as they
could be at Tampa. II the General Gov
eminent Is In condition TO do Its part
fully. our three regiments may be put IN
tip-top condition by June LIST, before
which time they will not be required 10
move, unless the present military situa-
ton be greatly altered.
Owing to the fact that orders were
daily expected for our men TO march,
Camp Lee has not been made as tidy ana
comfortable as II would have been other-
wise: but now that longer stay here is
promised. we doubt not that more work
will be done there.
The eastern part of the ten ID ield
should be drained by bitches three or
four feet deep. With this done, 1t would be
found that the grounds would be made
much dryer than they are at present.
The pools of water that now linger in
spots after every shower would then
rapidly disappear.
There are other changes In the interest
of hygienics which we are quite sure have
already commended themselves TO the at
tentlon Of the officers of the camp. We
find also that the grounds are by no
means beautified by the great quantity OF
paper-trash that is scattered around.
AS for the camp fare, 1t is now quite
good and it is daily improving. The COM
pany kitchens that have been established
are giving great satisfaction. What with
the army rations they draw and the boxes
of good things" they get from home,
the boys are faring very well indeed.
There is better food and better service also
i'm the general mess-hall, where those COM
panies that have not yet been furnished
with cooking-stoves take their meals.
Altogether, life at Camp Lee is more in
viting than formerly, and we doubt not
that further improvements VIII be made.
Meanwhile, the men are being exercised
in SQUAD, company, and battalion drills
and are getting down 10 work In good
style.
In short, we feel sure that when our
three regiments (Which include six com
panies from RichmonO leave here they
will do Virginia credit in line Of battle
or on dress-parade, or wherever else duty
calls them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
A COMPLICATED CASE
IN THE LAW AND CHANCERf
COURT AT NORFOLK.
a Double Attucbment-Ander the
Olive PecLer Murderer-Thc Pur-
chase of the Rhoetia-The Peanut
Market-Prices Advancing.

NORFOLK, VA, May A-(Special.)-
The Court of Law and Chancery was en-
gagged to-day in very complicated case,
involving a considerable sum. A firm
in North Carolina shipped number of
bales of cotton to Vaughan & Barnes,
of Norfolk, which McCleary & McClennan,
horse-dealers, attached, claiming to have
a bill against the North Carolina firm.
Now a Tarboro' bank says it owns the
cotton, and has attached it.
Mr.. George Mcintosh, counsel for
murderer John Andersen, who is awaiting
resentencing for killing Mate Saunders OF
the schooner Olive Pecker, has returned
from Washington. where he presented to
the Supreme Court petition for new
trial for his client. He expects to hear
from it in a few days, and is confident OF
securing what is asked for. If, however,
the court decides adversely, it is very
probable President Mckinley will be ap-
pealed TO to exercise executive clemency.
The German ship Rhoetia, purchased by
the government for use as a collier. was
built in Hamburg, and was owned by
II. Bazel & Co., Of that city. 1t is a fact
worthy of note that this is the first Ger
man vessel purchased by the United
States during this trouble. 1t is under
stood about 100000 was the purchase
price.
Unusual activity prevails in peanut cir
ces. From several reliable sources in
formation was gained of the development.
of very strong demand for nuts, and
consequently enhancing prices. There
appears every prospect OF further adj
vances in the near future. These, how
ever. will probably be Of little advantage
to Virginians, since ii is understood that
there are no considerable stocks hold in
the State. 1t is believed by dealers that
there is no large accumulation of nuts
anywhere; that the consumption has
about caught up with the production, and
that the advance is caused by a good
demand and short supply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
A Youth in BOtetourt COunty-Heid
I'm and Robbed.

FINCASTLE, VA, May 4.-(Speciai)-
Sunday evening during a severe thunder
storm, three of Mr.. Marshall Cronices
sons were standing in the back porch OF
their dwelling, when the Oldest one
about 20 years of age, who happened to
be Immediately under the end of wire
extending from the porch to the farm
bell, was struck by lightning and IN
stantly killed. The two other boys,
though close by, escaped without injury
on last Saturday evening a boy was
sent to town by Mr.. Ed. Britt to collect
some money, and was returning home In
a buggy. When he was only short dis
lance from town he was attacked by two
negroes. who presented pistols and de-
manded his money. The boy had $40 in
one pocket and s25 in the other. He gave
IN the contents of the pocket which con-
tanned the smaller sum, and the ROBBERS
thinking they had all, left and made their
escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
RecOnnpense.

Ella Walton in Ottawa Free Press)
Is there ever an hour Of night
That bringeth not closer the dayT
Is there ever a step in the path
That leadeth not nearer the WayI
Or ever a dream of the heart
That is doomed 10 be unfulflled?
Is there ever a cherished hope
That has not been wished Tor ana
willed!
Is there ever one wee flower,
That lies hidden under the SOD,
That pushes not into the sunlight,
Its faith, and its deep trust in God!
Is there ever rock or a ruin
That maketh not bird safe nest,
Or even a care or a trial
That is not from Wisdom the best?
Is there ever a prison key
That unlocks not its own release?
Is there ever conquered fault
That bringeth no feeling OF peace?
Ever a wild mountains torrent
That finds not its bed in the sea!
Or ever one pang of defeat
That helps not TO make us more free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH
BIZ THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

s gnc DAILY DISPATCH Ia delivered to
.uhscrshers at FIFTY CENTS per
month, payable to the carrier weekly or
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Tho WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per
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The SUNDAY DISPATCH at sl-So per
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oziice. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
NemorinI-Day at Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA,, May 24-(Special) --Con-
federate Nemorial-Day was observed here
bv narade of veterans. civic organizations,
and a portion OF the Fire Department
this afternoon. The graves of the Con-
federate dead in the cemeteries were
strewn with flowers and interesting eXer-
cises were held at the Appomattox statue
on washington street. Addresses were
delivered by Commander Perry. OF Lee
Camp: Rev. John McGill, and others, and
appropriate musical selections were rem
dered by a choir of fifty voices. Earlier
in the day marble headstone3 were placed
i'm the various cemeteries at the I'M
marked graves of those who laid down
their lives for the Lost Cause. rms
labor of love was performed through the
untiring efforts of the Ladies Auxiliary
to Lee Camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Health of Roanoke.
(ROanOke WOrId.D

The health Of the city Just now Is very
good. All traces of spinal meningitis
have disappeared while the efforts Of
the sanitary inspector in cleaning out
cutters and low places, aided by the re-
cent heavy rains, have contributed very
enectually towards a complete cleansing
of the city. Lime has been literally APP
piled, but much of it has been washed
away by the rains, which may render 1t
necessary to make another application
in some places. This, however, will not
involve much labor and expense, and as
1t will put the city in very good po-
sition for the beginning of summer, II
will no doubt be looked after by the
health officers. Altogether, the general
condition of the city from the standpoint
of health is excellent, and as the patron
age Of the summer resorts in the noun
tains of this section promises to be as
liberal as usual. Roanoke viii continue
to derive considerable benefit from the
trade and travel of those looking for
health and comfort at those places.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

island. he was informed that It was time
enough TO talk about crossing bridge
when Il was reached. The Journal OF
Commerce says that. as matter OF fact'
we are at the bridge already. We agree
with our contemporary. and say let
s,atesmanship--that statesmanship which
is inseparabie from strict regard ior
plighted public fa!th-guide US in cross
ing H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
BRIDGE WENT DOWN.
Narrow Escape OF Two Lndies-Ash-
land MemoriaI-Day.

ASHLAND, VA. May 2i-(speclal)-
Misses Olivia and Sally Taylor. living
near Hanover Academy. while driving
Saturday evening. and crossing Snead's
bridge back % the academy and over
Little river, had what was almost q
miraculous escape from death. The
bridge is a suspension one and was held
by a king post The fastenings Of the
post gave way while the team and ladies
were at the centre OF the structure and
the team and Miss Olivia were suddenly
precipitated a distance OF eight feet 70
the river. In the fall the king post
struck one OF the horses. killing him al
most instantly. The other broke loose
and swan down the river. Miss DIVA
was helped TO a place Of safety BY her
sister. Help from the academy was
hastily summoned in the person Of Rev.
DR.. Hepburn and his son, Lloyd. The
latter jumped in the stream and swan
the horse TO low bank. when he was
rescued The ladies experienced severe
nervous shock, but were otherwise IN
harmed The bridge had keen in use for
years, but was considered in perfect
shape.
Rev. r. ID. Garland. OF Keysyile. viii
begin a protracted meeting at the Baptlst
church at this place Sunday morning
The Ladies' Memorial Association have
set Thursday next as the time for the
regular annual services at Woodland
Cemetary. The graves OF the 40 IN
known Confederate dead there VIII &c
dressed with flowers at $50 Z. NJ.
Regular examinations at Randolph
Macon College are now under way. ms
year number OF the students ana al
the faculty will go 10 Lynchburg' whete
n joint commencement or all the NAN
dolph-M Macon system will be held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Next

time YOU have touch of rheumatism try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One applica-
ton relieves the pain. Mr.. J. II. Lopez,
a well-known druggist OF Des MONIES Ia,
had been troubled with rheumatism IA
his shoulder for over six months. AZ
times il panied MIN so much that ne
could not raise his arm. lie finally con
tluded to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and was greatly pleased with the proniP'
relief which il afforded A few applica-
cions effected complete cure:
my Is-W, s&Ssnf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
THE STRAINS OF WAX
They Are Tremendous and Few People KenlA~
Reaching They rlay be.

The strains of upon in field but on the friends "
homa
Wonykm
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hobaebe
hxhaustr
radyHey awar
aPraoAoB sM
delrelob e dupont D"
Blu Iamwen 20"
dwncu ayby
mouto hynmnsof Warmers
sfo this m0"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
commissioned in the Marine Corps.

WINSTON, n. c., May A.-(Special)-
w. b. Lemly. business manager OF the
Winston Republican, and son OF Presl-
dent Lemly, OF the Wachovia National
Rank here, has been appointed second
lieutenant I'm United States Marine Corps.
He will go TO Washington Thursday night
10 report for duty. The directors OF
the Republican are called TO meet to-
morrow 70 elect business manager, and
also a successor TO Editor w. j. Ellis,
who has resigned on account of duties de-
yolving upon him as assistant postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Funeral of Young Barbee.

DURHAM, ". c., May A.-(Special.)-
The remains OF Private w. NJ. Barbee,
killed in the collision south OF Savannah.
arrived here last night. and were buried
This afternoon. Our city is in mourning
ON account of the death of this excellent
young man. He was an active member
If the First Baptist church and a valuable
.eacher In the Sabbath school.
]. w. Colclough is dangerously hurt,
End is in the Watts Hospital for treat
nent Very little hopes are entertained
Cor his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
WEDNESDAY,. .........MAY 20, 1898

FRIENDS or THE DISPATCH
nvo1,y,D DO US A FAVOR BY INFORM
INC us OF ANY FAILURE ON THE
PART OF NEwSDEALERS, OR NEWS
BOYS ON RAILROAD TRAINS 10
MEET THE PUBLIC DEMAND FOR
COPIES OF THIS PAPER. INFoRMA-
TIoN IS ALSO DESIRED BY US OF
TIVE DELINQUENCY OF ANY CAR
RIER OF OURS IN RICHMOND, MAN
ruEsTER. OR ELSEWHERE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

Our leisurely war-board will probably
be walked up sooner or later by even the
sleepy Spanish, or else by public indiSna-
ton In this country at some loss due to
administrative dilly-dallying. The war
board should be retired and the courtry's
soldiers and sailors be permitted to do
the fighting that Is now demanded in the
interest of an early peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Emporia Notes.

EMPORIA, VA, May 24.-(Special.)-On
next Tuesday the Board of Supervisors
will meet and ratify the sale OF the poor
house property. The board will also pass
upon the fence question. So far as Ia az
fects Belfield Magisterial District. IL is
knotty question that the board has 10
determine, and much interest is manifest
ed in the decision.
The election for municipal officers will
take place in our town on Thursday
There are two or three candidates for
Mayor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
The Leading Malt Extract.

Malt-Nutrine Is the only really great
extract OF malt offered on the market.
other so-called extracts being nothing
better than strong black beer with a
large percentage OF alcohol and very
small one of extractiye matter. Such
extracts should not be given or recon-
mended TO conyalescents or strength-seek-
ing people. since their merits are al on
the label and not In the bottle. Malt
Murine liz prepared by the famous An
heuser- Busch Brewing Association. which
fact guarantees the purity, excellence,
aad merit claimed for IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Make Them Comfortable.
NEWPORT News Commercially

his heart. especially II he lives on camp
fare and has his own cooking 10 at
tend 10. Our soldier boys now at Rich
mond can shoot much better than they
can cook. we haven't the slightest doubt.
At any rate, II would make them feel
warm about the heart and more comfort
able in another important part OF their
physiognomy II 'our folks at home
would surprise them frequently with good
things TO eat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
They All Read Papers.

WINSTON, n. c., May 24-(Special.)-
This was Senior's-Day in connection
with the ninety-ffth annual commence
ment of Salem Female College. The num-
Der of visitors Is unusually large. The
class is composed of thirty-eight young
ladies, and each read a paper. The SUBJ
iects were up to date.
Tomorrow will be alumnae day, when
officers will be elected, papers and reports
read,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Horrors.


Cincinnati Encuirer)
First Pioneer: Amt 1t awful, the way
them Cubane has been treated?
Second Pioneer: Awful Is no name for
It. wy, / wouldn't treat lot Of Injuns
any worse than that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Temple, PembertOn, COrdeS & Co.

gressional nomination, and authorized
by an overwhelming majority TO name
the delegates and alternates from Flu
wanna They go instructed for Petit,
first, last, and all the time, and no second
choicp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

So Merritt has one triumph to his credit
even before he starts for the red field of
war. He has conquered the heart OF a
Chicago belle. Merit wins. indeed. 1t Is
said, every time. We trust II will be so
with the Merritt OF our story In the
Philinnines
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

To-morrow the Democrats OF North
Carolina hold their State convention. at
Raleigh. and the question OF fusion and
confusion comes up again. What viii
they do with It?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

uptown OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
puARMAcY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET. .,
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

PALMYRA. VA. May 24-(speciai)--
The Democratic mass-meeting called for
yesterday to appoint delegates from this
county to the Covington convention was
largely attended. Hon. Pembroke Petit
was enthusiastically endorsed for the con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
HefrIOOns.

Detroit Free Press)
Isabel wants TO sell her grandfathers
dock"
lis she in reduced circumstances"
mo; she has bought an older one"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
1sas nIcycr.es DOWN TO 81.

NEW 1895 MODEL LADIES' AMI
Gentlemen's Bicycles are nov being sosa
on easy conditions as low as -. vs ,1s m
outright al Sass, and high grade at 49,
and xs2 40. 10 be paid for after reeve
IN vou win cut this notice out ard Sc
"a SEARS, RoEBUck & CO. ChlcsI
they will send you their 1888 Bicycle 81
pgue and full particulars. my
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

Now look out for Cerveras turning up
at Cadiz-and our naval strategy 90
board, oh where, in such case, will that
be?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25
Drawing a Risk.
0.hicago Record. J

(ChIcagO KtCOTu.J
az told you ] would not marry you;
why do Won keep on asking me::'
II want you to understand that I'm
not afraid of your changing your mind"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

/. RESOLUTIONS OF respect to deceased
members passed by societes' ooipol !"
lions associations, or other orsan' "a.
,lons win be charged for as advertising
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-25

All letters recommending Candidates
for ofYsce must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long standing RUE
~ onrs