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The record-union., 1898-12-15
Paris Peace Commissioners.

PARIS, Dec. 14.-The United States
Peace Commissioners, presented by the
American ambassador, General Hor-
ace Porter, and the Spanish Peace
Commissioners, presented by the EN-
bassador of Spain, Senior Castillo, for
mally called upon President Faure and
the Minister of Foreign Affairs to-day
to thank them for the kindness extend
ed to the Peace Commissioners while al
the French Capital.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

Split, single and double imported zephyrs in
full line of colors 25c lap.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

to soc.
Embroidered handkerchiefs, 64c, 1oc, up to
The record-union., 1898-12-15

Make your little boy happy by getting hin
one Of the navy blue cloth military caps with bras
cross guns. They much in demand and alway
please young soldiers. Price 2oc, at the Hat De
partInent counters.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

Santa Claus with his genial smile and bag full
to IL o'clock
The record-union., 1898-12-15
MAJOR CRIQUI.

The Major had chapped lips yesterday and
abstained from the cornet He says, however, thai
he expects to make up for lost time on Thursday
So this should be the day for the music loving
public to visit him.
The record-union., 1898-12-15
HandkerChiefs for Gifts.

HOI1udy HdHuKtr-
chiefs Of all kinds and
by the thousand are
here. In wonen's
handkerchiefs every
width of border from
quarter = inch hem
stitched edges up to
two inches, and in all
grades from heavy to
The record-union., 1898-12-15
Stationery Stands.

Gilded bamboo stands decorated in marine,
hand painted Compartments for stamps, pens,
paper and envelopes. A useful holiday novelty
Ask for them at embroidery counters. Price, ST
The record-union., 1898-12-15

Ask S. P. Co. Agents for more com.
plote information.
The record-union., 1898-12-15

Full particulars of this interesting sale are
,iven in the current number of "Store News and
viii also appear in to-morrow's Record Union"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
THE COCKADE CITY.
sunday-ScbOOI Anniyersary-Ofiice
EIected-Small Fire-PersOnaI

PETERSBURG. VA, May 16,-(Special)
The thirty-second annual meeting of the
Methodist Sunday-School Association Of
this city was held yesterday afternoon
at the Washington-Stree church. the
president, Mr.. r.. Il. Gill, presiding. All
OF the seven Sunday schools comprising
the association were fully represented.
The annual report OF TIE president says
that the past year was the most pros
porous In the history of the association.
AS compared with 1897, the present or
ganiZation shows an increase of IA. Du-
ring the past year there were 2ll CONVEX
sions among the scholars, and the total
number of conversions since the forma-
tion of the ssocidtion-3. 4S0-is nearly
double the present organization. The
church members in the seven schools
aggregate 1,07l, or about 5S per cent. of
the total register The remaining AZ per
cent. includes the primary department.
The collections during the year for school
purposes amounted to $l369.22.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Presiden., Williar-
Henry Mann; Secretary, T. w. Tucker;
Assistant Secretary. Il. j. Clark; Urea
surer G.. Il. Eanes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO. THE COHEN CO.

ed through and around this city Saturday
night and last night. going South. These
trains averaged twelve or fourteen ears
each. long train. loaded with provi-
sions, also went through last night
personal AND GENERAL.
About 2:30 o'clock this afternoon the
fine brick stable belonging to Mr.. r. p.
Barham, on Union street, was destroyed
by fire, with a considerable quantity of
hay and other provendeI. How the fire
originated is not known. 1t was first
discovered by some of the children of the
High School, on the adjoining rot, while
at their lessons. The horses and vehicles
belonging to Mr.. Barham were fortunate
ly saved. Loss partially covered by in
surance.
The announcement Of the death of Ma
jor f. r. Scott was received here with
sincere regret by large circle of friends
and acquaintance. Major Scot. was the
president of the Petersburg Savings and
Insurance Company Bank, spent many
of the years of his early manhood in this
city, and was often seen on our streets.
Mr.. s. 5. Bridges, an old and we'll
known citizen, and for many years
prominent merchant, is critically i'll.
Three hundred and fifty of our citizens
went over 10 Camp Lee yesterday TO
visit their soldier relatives and friends,
paying regular railroad fare The round
trip rates fom Lynchburg and Norfolk
We're the same as from Petersburg.
The Old Petersburg Grays. organized
in 1928, is the second oldest military or
ganizatior in the State. In 1881 it helped
to put down the NAT. Turner insurrec-
ton; in lS47 many OF its members vol
unteered for the Mexican war; in 1859 the
company went to Harper's Ferry 10 help
In the suppression OF the John Brown
raid; in 1861 ii went into the war between
the States and fought for four years, and
now the company goes in for the war
against Spain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17

| noon. The only damage of any conse-
! quence done was to the new house of
! Mr.. Parke Jones, in the west end which
was badly wrenched and moved several
Inches off its foundation walls.
Information was received here yester
day that Mr.. Edward d. Spencer, for
merly of this place, and Miss Eta Wan
namaker. of New York, would be mar
RED June 9Th. Mr.. Spencer is the gem
eral agent ar New York OF the Great
Northern Railroad and Steamship Com
pany, and Miss Wannamaker is the niece
of Hon. John Wannamaker, of New York
and Philadelphia
Mrs V. II. Dickinson, who moved from
here TO Barton Heights. Richmond, has
returned, and will engage in the mercan-
tile business at her old stand, Main
street
Allen Morris, the only son of Mr. and
Mrs. Millard Morris. IL dangerously i'll
at his home, on College avenue, with
spinal meningitis.
The condition Of M. c. p Armistead
steward at the hospital, Is causing his
family and friends much uneasiness. Mr..
Armistead has kept up for some time. at
tending to his duties, but was too I'M
well to-day to come up to his office
Mr. ana Mrs. Charles j. Person have
as their guests their relatives Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hill, from Hazleton. Pa.
Mr. Hill is here for his health. and hopes
to be benefite by our mild climate.
Mrs. William G.. Jones has gotten home
from a visit TO Richmond.
Professor Charles Edward Bishop. OF
the college faculty, will sail for Europe
early in June, 10 be gone about five
months. Mrs. Bishop and all their chill
dren will also make the trip.
Rev. w. S. Dorsett. a former pastor of
the Baptist church here, who has been
on visit TO relatives. left to-day for
his home. In Summerville s. G..
Miss jeanne Mercer leaves in a few DAYS
Tor Durham, N. c., TO attend the mar
rage OF her cousin. Miss Mart Stuart
wall, eldest daughter OF Mr.. William l..
Wall, formerly of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
Is CHOSEN CAPTAIN.
LIEUTENANT MAsURIER ELECTED
TO LEAD COMPANY VI.
YOUNGEST COMMANDANT IN STATE.
Captain Mills Made Inspector of
Rifle Practice-Prcscnted With "a
Medal-WaIker Light Guard I'm
Camp-Blues to Go Thursday.

Company +. of the First Virginia Regi-
ment. from which Captain Morgan r.
Mills recently resigned, and which, when
mustered into service, will be Company
NJ. Of the Third Regiment, held a bust
ness meeting last night and unanimously
elected as his successor Ffrst-Lieutenant
X. l.. Masurier. Second Lieutenant V. S.
Hardwicke was chosen first lieutenant,
and First-Sergeant j. A. Masurier second
lieutenant.
After his election Captain Masurier APP
pointed Corporal W. Il. Thompson first
sergeant and Corporal j. II. Stone fifth
sergeant. and the following privates to
be corporals: w. w. Hutcheson, w. A.
Smith, r. f. Norvell. C. c. Duke. George
Waller, and w. II. Tolls. The other ser
geants OF the company ranking in the
order named, are c. IT. Marley, w. c.
Boisseau. and w Ii. Mallory. and Quar-
ermaster-Sergeant A. IL. Hamilton.
Following the election the entire COM
pany marched to Zimmermann Hotel,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
WILLIAMSBURG.
Circuit Court--A Violent Storm-Per-
sOnal Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, May l6.-(Spe-
cial)-The regular term OF the Circuit
Court begins tomorrow, Judge j. w. G..
Blackstone presiding. The docket has
been made up. and contains ten common
law and sixty chancery suits. which will,
no doubt. detain him here the remainder
OF the week. ONO OF the principal suits,
and one that VIII take up considerable
time. Is that OF John a. w. Jones against
the city for injuries sustained frNm :
bicycle ridden on the sidewalk
A special meeting OF the Board OF Direc-
tors Of the Eastern State Hospital has
been called 10 meet on next Thursday
morning at II o'clock. The board will.
no doubt, elect a matron at this meeting
TO succeed Mrs. Ella b. Epps, whose
resignation takes effect the LIST OF June.
violent wind and rain-storm. with
hail. swept over this place yesterday at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
WANTED,

ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE
by giving us your orders for High-Grada
Road and Racing Wheels which We bull
to order on short notice. All kinds Repal
Work done nj our factory, No. 1872 TO 1876
west Main street.
THE BRANNAN CIRCLE CYCLE co.
fe G Su, TUE FITS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17

where. as the guests Of their newly
made captain, they were entertained in
an informal manner
INSPECTOR OF RIFLE PRACTICE.
Captain Morgan r. Mills has been ap-
| pointed Inspector of Rifle Practice, with
the rank of captain. AS a mark of their
respect and esteem, the men of his old
command presented him with a handsome
gold medal. Captain Masurier made the
presentation address, and Captain Mills
briefly acknowledged the compliment.
YOUNGEST CAPTAIN IN VIRGINIA.
Captain Masurler, by his election, has
the distinction Of being the youngest cap
tain in Virginia. The company has 104
men on its rolls. all armed. uniformed.
and equipped. and ready to respond at any
moment Captain Masurer said last
night that an effort was being made to
have his company drawn into the Sc
cond Regiment and it may be that this
change of assignment will yet be made.
Company will meet for it's usual drill
tonight, and a special incident of the
occasion will be the presentation to IT.
on behalf of a number of prominent clti-
zens, of a beautiful silk Stars and Stripes
as mark Of esteem and admiration.
COMPANY b CALLED OUT.
Orders were issued yesterday morning
calling out Company r, which. when mus
tered into service, will be Company NJ.
of the Second Virginia Regiment. and its
members assembled at the Armory last
night with ninety men answering to the
roll-caL. The men were quartered at
the Armory, but expect to be mustered
in to-day al Camp Lee.
Several squads from Companies A and
r were drilling at the Blues Armory last
night, and both Captains Wyatt and
Mayo, who were present. notified those
OF their commands present that they
would be ordered out or Thursday morn
ing, and would go into temporary quar-
ters at their Armory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17

WANTED.
CANVASSERS WANTED EVERY
where for the latest War Souvenirs
Genuine photographs of Admiral Dewey
and General Fitzhueh Lee. mounted i'm
our Star Magnifying Photograph Frames
decorated by hand in national coors. and
exceedingly patriotic. We guarantee
these goods to sell or money refunded.
Send for samples at once. price 30 cents
each. THE STAR NOVELTY COM
PANY, 2S Marine Bank Building. Balti-
more, Nd. my l7-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
From Switzerland.
The Large St. Gall
Embroidery House
AT WORK AGAIN.

ToCohen's direct $4,000 yards OF
Embroidery, of every conceivable
description-about one half the
lot in lengths from 81 to 5 yards.
The entire lot to be sold at price
that calls for prompt coming or
get left" There is price mys-
terry.
EMBROIDERIES AT 1c. A YARD, that
cost and &C. generally.
EMBROIDERIES AT 4c. YARD, that
cost TO u lie. ordinarily.
EMBROIDERIES AT &c. A YARD, that
cost up 10 2Oc. ~.
EMDROIDERIES AT &C., that cost up
IMBRoIDERIEs AT Il 1-2c.. that cost
EMBRoIDERIEs AT 10 2-3c., that cost
EIBRoIDERIEs AT l9c.. that cost up
EsiBRoIDERIEs AT 25c.,, THAT COST
UP TO Coo.
DEALINGS WITH WHITE GOODS
come to us by the fifty-case lots. When
The STORE opens to-day the prices in these
finest and most desirable Of all White
Goods will have moved from every com
mercial price recognition. A few for the
detail:
The usual best and 10c. White India
Linons are i-2c. yard.
$50 pieces Book-Fold Best - 1-2c India
Linon. sheer or heavy grades, SC.
yard.
Sheer White India Linon. very fine. the
best made 10 retail at 2oc., mere
II 1-2c. a yard
81 and 4c. grade White Indi& Linon
and Didaccas, Is CSC. a yard
III tra- Heavy White Corded Wells, tie
always best l6 and zoe. ones are
o lie a yard.
Imported White Seed Dotted Swiss,
cost 29c. ordinarily. here l6 2-Sc a |
2-Yard-wide Very Sheer Fine White
French Organdies 4OI. grade, 2oc. a |
yard
White Plaid Wrapper and Apron Lawns, |
the sort you always paid 10 and IL lie. |
for here 3-4c. a yard.
zoe. Fine White Dotted Dimities, the |
correct shrt-waist fabric, 93-4c. a
satin-FTgured White Brlliants. for
waists, &c, fine, soft-inished, II lie. |
a yard.
Sc. White Pajama Checks for SC.
yard.
plain Sheer White India Linon, the
6l-4c grade for 2 SIC. yard.
THE NEWEST AND PRETTIEsT
COTTON WASH FABRICS
are here at prices that mean an i'm
pending ruin to some one. Like getting
away from the actual facts and dealing
in chimeras. You'll not understand how
we sell them at such figures.
2.42O yards of Liner Crash for ladies'
dresses. &c, 1Sc. quality. lie.
40-inch Madras-Finished PercaleS, cost |
17c. to make, 43-4c. a yard.
All The 35 TO SOC. Imported Organizes |
in large floral and brilliant plaid COM
binations for zoe.
Al Cambria Finished Long Cloth. the |
kind that usually sells for y 1-2c.
l-4c. a yard
Swiss Null, fine and sheer. with pretty
cOlored embroidered designs. Sac, |
instead of l9c.
IL 1-2 and Is 2-3c SOld-Black Lawn, |
fine and sheer, lac.
CSC. Imported Chambrays, full yard
wide. any shade. for 15c.
Handsome Plaid Organizes, 16 2-3c. kind,
for 3-4c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
WANTED,

TWO OR THREE GOOD ICE-WAGON
Drivers; reliable and polite. Apply to
ICE BUSINESS. care Dispatch. nv 17-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED.-AiURAT HAL
stead's Great YEARBOOK. "Our Country
coast-defences, Maine disaster. n Subs
war with Spain. and relations with for
eign nations. Nearly COO pages. All writ
ten since Maine disaster. Magnificent
colored illustrations. Agents making SO
10 $50 per day. No experience necessary.
Most liberal terms guaranteed. twenty
days credit price low freight paid.
Handsome outfit free. Send nine 2-cent
stamps TO pay postage. EDUCATIONAL
UNION. ga Dearborn street. Chicago.
INV Ia IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
BUSINESS WANTS.


But while | am away just re-
member business will be carried
on at the old stand with renewed
yigor and the biggest stock of
goods that has ever been offered on
this market.
1Oe0O barrels of the Finest Family orC
Flour. per bag ........ ............. OCS
5000 bushels Water Ground Meal.
100 frkins OF the very finest Culpeper
| Creamery Butter, something superla-
lively fine, in any quantity, per rrc
! pound ..........- ..................,. o.
| 5000 dozen cans Finest Mackerel. go
per can observation-disclosures. ~
| 1000 gallons Old Virginia Mountain IOc
Dew Whiskey, per quart .......... fOS
500 bags Dunlop Patent Family Flour
at cost.
1000 old Smithfeld Hams.
5000 bales Finest Hay
10000 dozen 3-pound cans Finest Abe
marie Pippin Apples. You can yOr
get all you need, cans for......
5000 cans, pounds, Pie Peaches. W.
Rock Candy Syrup. from pure graduated
sugar, clear as spring water, per 1OC
gallon .......... ...................... ~
Finest Sugar-Cured Hams.......... W.
Essence Vanilla. in pint bottles.... o.
5000 pounds Honeysuckle Smoking oOC
Tobacco, per pound ................
Choice Nsw irish Potatoes neck 23C
30 dozen pints Extract of Lemon. u
$1,000 pounds Pure Lard, made at &c
nome ........ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
White Mackerel, fine fat, and juicy
fresh goods just received by EC
steamer-per dozen ................- D.
500 large bottles OF Celery Sauce. make
your mouth water just 10 see it, cC
per bottle .................. ........ D.
800 large bottles Swee. Pickles, 70
home made .......... .............. D.
Home Made Blackberry Brandy, rrc
per quart Observation-Disclosures. %
Gibs0n's Old Rye Whiskey, per -rc
quart ............ ........-........... TO-
Rock-Candy Syrup, pure sugar oOC
goods, per gallon .................. OO~
5000 dozen cans Thistle Tomatoes. 6c
per can ................-.......... w
f tity. pen tmP Gozea Beer. any guam soc
100 dozen Finest Sugar Conn.,. w
100 dozen Small June Peas. fresh UoC
goods '........... ....................
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
ORGANIZATION.
PASTORAL CALL DECLINED

fASlOi1Al4 CALL DECLINED.
Rev w. Y. Quesenberry, who had re-
Gently been extended a call to the pas
toral charge Of the Second Baptist
church, in this city. preached at that
church Sunday morning and night After
the night service Mr.. Quesenberry ex-
pressed his cordial appreciation OF the
call given him by the church. and stated
that. having accepted the cali 10 church
in Alabama montgomery, he was
obliged 20 decline the charge here. The
congregation greatly hoped TO secure the
services of Mr.. Quesenberry. ana were
much disappointed at his dociinatlon.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GRAND RE
GENT.
Grand-Regent Sol. Bloomberg Of The
hoyai Arcanum has appointed r. w.
hruse, OF Sycamore Council. and q e.
Daii. OF southside Council. District
Deputy Grand Regents for this district.
aho hr. James p Banks. OF this city
~ a member OF the Finance Committee
VI the Grand Council.
RUSHING TROOPS.
T"teen trains. loaded with troops. pass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
BY c. II. oliver, Auctioneer.
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN.
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID Pro
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
TENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
StnuntOp for QunrIc9.

STANTON. VA, May 16.-(Special)-
Democratic ward-meetings held tonight
to nominate delegates to the congress
sional convention. at Covington. June 22d
resulted in a solid delegation OF seven
votes for Judge J. NJ. Quarles, of this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17

AN ACTIVE PARTNER. WITH 5000
or $500, 10 take one-half interest in we'll
established retail lumber and manufac-
turing business, doing over 100000 worth
per year. Large planing-mill plant on
premises In full operation. only two
Object. to increase business. Location
in seaport city. Virginia. References re-
quired and given. Address LUMBER"
care Dispatch, Richmond, Va. my l3-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
NO GAMES IN THE LEAGUE.
Observation-Disclosures Contest STONED
by Rain in the Third Inniu.

The Atlantic League Jared badly YES
terday the elements being against IL.
Not a game was played in the circuit.
Richmond was TO have played In Pater-
son. and the game there was started
Two and a half innings were PLAYED he
fore the game was broken up, but NOT a
run had been scored on either side
Schmidt was in 10 toss for Richmond
and three hits had been made off him
while the Blueblrds got only one hit of
of South Paw Jones. who twrled for
Paterson.
The game at Hartford was broken IN
In the fourth inning and that, at Lam
caster In the second. The Reading-New-
ark game was not begun.
II ranaua fha coior- agtfo c,.-.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
WANTED.

WAR SOUVENIRS. MATTED PIC
lures of the Maine. Philadelphia. and New
York, size 15x20, 81 per dozen. So per 100.
Steel Engravings of Fitzhugh Lee and
Admiral Dewey, matted. size 10 1-2xl2 1-2.
same prices. United States Flags, emboss-
ed and matted. size 10 l-2x12 1-2, Is cents
per dozen. s. per 100. Lots of money I'm
them. They go like wildhre Samples. ex-
press paid. 25c. each. CARRAINE d
SLIGO, 9lS Fflbert Philadelphia Pa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
BOARDERS WANTED.

GOOD BOARD AND NICELY-FUR-
nished rooms to be had by applying 10
Mrs. NJ. A. HERBERT, 4O3 east Main.
Also, table and transient boarders
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17
EXCURSIONS.
EXCURSION 10 WASHINGTON Avn
MI. VERNON

VIA RICHMOND FREDERIcKsRrrpc
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD,
WHIT-MONDAY. MAY 30. 1895
under direction Of Mrs. j. r. Gil suner-
intendent Male orphan Asylum. Train
leaves Broad and Hancock streets Mon
day. May Goth. at 3 A. M; returnine
leaves Washington Tuesday. May Sist
at Il. NJ. sharp. Round-trip fare Rich
mond 10 Washington. $50 For tickefs
and information inquire of Mrs. + ~
Gil, or j. NJ. Thompson. % west Broad
will assist in the management OF This e~I
cursion. NV I-SnST,, 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17

Forty-seven large cases of goods that came too la
Who would have Thought years ago that this great st
floor space to buyers9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-17

THE MEMBERS OF FRATEp
NAL LODGE. No. 50, A. +. and ~
A. NJ, are requested to attend a ~
called communication of their Iodva
THIS CTuesday EVENING. Nav I7th
sister lodges and transient brerhren aya
invited.
BY order OF the Worshipful Master
h. BOTTICHEIMER
my IL Secretary