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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16

Death Of q venerable Lady-Presens-
ed with n Chalice.

PETERSBURG, VA. August f5.-(Spe'
cial.>-Mrs. Mary Ann shortt, veneer
able and greatly respected lady oil
Ettrick, died Sunday afternoon at the
residence of her son, Mr.. Charles shortt
In that village. She was In the 9Oth year
OF her age. and had been In declining
health sor some time.
EMPLOYEES and worltmen OF the Rich
mond, Petersburg and Carolina Railroad
Company were paid Off I'm full on Satur-
day. Mr.. Chapman Is experimenting the
work of building the road for the Con-
struction Company.
Rev. w. A. Twynham. OF this city. has
accepted call TO the pastoral charge Of
the Prospect Christian church, in Din
widdie county.
Efforts are being made to secure fine,
new organ for st. Josephs Catholic
church, and also one for the Hebrew
Synagogue, on Union street.
Mr.. Edward Fowler, the young man
who was beaten Saturday night on the
railroad near Battersea. is getting on all
right.
Thieves broke into the dyeing and clean
ing shop Of Junius Parham, on Sc
cond street, Saturday night, and stole
a suit of clothes, underwear. and other
goods.
Robert Morton, the condemned MUIR
derer, who is to hang October It'll, main
tains the same stolid Indifference shown
by him during his trial. He has nothing
to say as to his fate, and sleeps a great
deal. He has been visited by several
colored ministers and other friends.
Mrs. c. Fl. Hall and daughter left this
morning to visit friends in Boydton.
beautiful gold chalice was presented
to Rev. Father David F. Coleman yester-
day by his old friends and school,
mates in this city. Father Coleman was
also the recipient of other presents from
friends, which will be Of use to him as a
Miss Annie Traylor has returned home,
after a pleasant visit to friends in Rich
mond.
Misses Nora Baxter and Daisy Burk-
hart have gone to visit friends In Nor
folk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Treasurer SettIex-PersonaIs and
Briefs.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, August l5.-
(special)-Mr. Wynne, our County Urea
surer, is here to-day, and was engaged in
settling with the Finance Committee OF
the Council preparatory to the laying of
the levy in a few days.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman, Of Baltimore,
Is here, visiting her daughter, Mrs. NJ. +.
Morris.
DIR. John d. Turner, of New Kent. was
here yesterday visiting his daughter, Mrs.
n. l.. Henley.
Mr. Frank Henley, of Newport News.
was here yesterday visiting his brother,
Mr. r. l.. Henley who is quite sick.
Mrs. John b. Spencer and Master
Peachy Spencer will leave tomorrow for
quite an extended visit to Virginia Beach,
Mr.. Herbert Proctor returned yesterday
from Blacksburg, S. c., where he has been
as musical director at a great religious
revival recently held there.
Misses Lula and Estelle Barlow, after
a very pleasant visit to relatives in Rich
mond, returned home this morning.
Miss Florence Sweeney is back home
again after a delightful visit to relatives
in Richmond and Hanover county.
Mr. A. c. Peachy. of Newport News,
spent Sunday here with relatives
Mr.. Ewell Dnugan and Mr.. Custis Hans
ford who are employed at Newport News,
spent the day at home here yesterday.
Mr.. Ro. l.. Griffin, after a very plea
SAINT visit 10 friends in Norfolk, is back
in the old burg again.
Mr.. William 7. Moss, Of Newport News
native of this city, was here yesterday.
and was gave a cordial greeting by his
old friends.
Mr.. William Badkins. after a pleasant
visit TO Buckroe Beach, returned home
today.
Mr.. Len Gillian. recently employed at
the hospital, has accepted position at
the Newport News ship-yard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
The French Antilles.
Translated for the Dispatch from

TRANSLATED for the Dispatch from the
Courier des Etats-Unis)
Several of our Paris contemporaries are
concerning themselves about some infor-
nation which has appeared in a New
York paper leading to the belief that the
Americans. encouraged by their success
are disposed TO cast covetous eyes unon
the French Colonies OF Martinique and
Guadalupe This rumor, being naturally
dsquieting TO the public. reporter from
the Matin went TO ask NJ. Isaac. Senator
from Guadalupe. his opinion upon the
subject. NJ. Isaac. who. since the begin
ming Of hostilities between the United
States and Spain. has carefully studied
the probable effects upon the French An
TILES. readily gave his opinion:
The Colonies owned by us in that re-
gion are outside OF the influence Of the
United States" he said. "GeographicaIIv
they are connected rather with South
America. and. unless we are To believe
that the Monroe doctrine will tend IN
draw the whole of the New World under
our predominant government, they are
safe from the covetousness of the North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
HRALYHPUL DRINKING.
Beneficial Influence Of Hires Root
beer Upon Health Due to the Roots,
Herbs, and Barks Contained I'm IT
Skill Used I'm Selecting the lpgredi-
ents.

Happy Is the man who has learned how
| TO live In hot weather. He will live
longer. enjoy life better. and accomplish
more than the man who Is careless Oh
reckless.
In drinking. the liability to error and
injury to health is especially great during
hot weather. Many persons have re-
course TO impure. Injurious decoctions OF
the fountain; or. worse than an
add oil 10 the flames by pouring aicho-
holic beverages into their systems. Inc
only summer beverage that is better than
spring water, or water moderately iceu'
Is Hires Rootbeer, which Is better, De-
cause II contains extracts from roots
which, while entirely harmless In any
quantity. constitute natural tonic which
cools the system not only by the low
temperature of the beverage itself, but
also by the action OF its ingredients upon
the blood.
In everything the very best is culled
out from the markets OF the world for
making Hires Rootbeer, and the list or
its ingredients gives a hint to those Ia
miliar with herbs as to why Hires is so
well adapted 10 its purpose as hot
weather beverage. OF sarsaparilla IL con-
tains more than many of the sarsapariiia
mixtures sold as blood purifiers, and it
likewise contains spikcnard and winter
green or pipsissewa, both famous tonics
and diuretics: dog-grass, imported from
Germany where il is used as diureuc
drink and forms the chief ingredient OF
many kidney cures; juniper berries, from
Italy used also for their health-giving
action on the kidneys; and birch bark,
very valuable astripgent Hops and gin
ger are also used, and these ingredients.
with others. are blended with high de-
gree of skill. producing the uniform, pail
atabe beverage which, though used
mostly as a mild tonic and refreshing
beverage, has proved Of great value In
relieving dyspepsia, quoting the nerves,
purifying the blood, benefiting the kid
neys, and curing insomnia.
Hires Rootbeer is the only preparation
Of the kind taxed. because OF its medici-
nal properties. Artificial preparations ma
vored to initiate and sold as rootbeer
are exempt.
One of the secrets OF hot-weather living,
then, has been mastered by those who
rely upon Hires Rootbeer. Those who
know it's value and appreciate its high
reputation exercise care In purchasing
It so as to avoid the worthless concoc-
tons that are put up in imitation of
Hires, and which are easily detected by
any one who takes the trouble to exam
inc the wrapper for the name-Hires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16

passed third reading In the House OF
Commons. which IL equivalent to its
final passage by that body and g possible
Endorsement by the House Of Lords. inc
trainers Of the bill have inserted In 1t
conscience clause allowing each indi-
vidual TO Judge for himself as to the adj
visibility of vaccination. and under the
proposed act all that Is necessary to
escape vaccination is statement from
the interested party satisfactory to
justice of the peace that he conscienti-
orsly believes that vaccination would be
prejudicial to his health or to that OF his
children. From the standpoint OF the
average Englishman the question Is not
discussed so much on its purely scientific
merit as a measure of public safety as
upon the basis Of dearly cherished
right OF resisting restraints on his per-
sonal liberty. And In this fact lies the
secret OF the strength developed by the
anti-vaccinationists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
Care of Cnnnries.
(Scotsman.)

The best Of food for young canaries Is
hard boiled egg mixed with little wheat
bread. Cut up the egg fine and adj 10
it a part of a roll that has been soaked
In water for few minutes, and then
squeeze dry. Great care must be taken
that the food be fresh, for If 1t be the
least sour it will kill the birds.
The young ones are nearly always fed
by the male bird. but in about two weeks
they will feed themselves. When they
are month old put them In cage Ny
themselves. Feed them on the egg and
bread. mixed with some of the seed that
you give the old birds. and having con-
tinued this diet for four or five weeks.
you may treat them as you do the old
ones.
Keep your cage perfectly clean. give
the birds plenty Of light and fresh air,
and keep them out of draughts Sudden
changes of temperature will be sure to
make them sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
Stand by the Third.

| To the Editor of the Dispatch:
| AS an eX-member of the Richmond
| Howitzers for several years, and having
during that time come in contact with
a great many companies of the Third
Virginia Regiment. in their armories, on
parades, and also in service during the
Pocahontas coal strike of 1895, I chal-
lenge any man 10 show me a finer volun-
teer regiment anywhere in our sunny
Southland. In familiarity with tactics
and strict performance of duty in every
respect they are as near perfection as
it is possible for volunteer regiment
to be.
Every one in Virginia-yes, l am sure
every one with any knowledge of volun
teer militia, except General NJ. c. Butler
will acknowledge the Third TO be one OF
the crack regiments at Camp Alger. Cen
eral Butler, before his unfortunate and
thoughtless action, and after a review
and inspection of 2l,C00 troops, frankly
Acknowledged the Third Virginia Regi-
ment one of the finest he had ever seen
outside of regulars
General Butler acted hastily and very
unJustly, without question. The evidence
of his own officers i'm the first DAYS in
vestigation proves this but had General
Butler acknowledged his error and harsh
action in making go men stand in the
rain and mud for days and nights, the
whole matter might have ended salts
factorily. But instead. he goes on the
stand in the first days proceedings and
adds insult TO injury by his overbearing
manner of giving evidence.
What General Buffers ideas were in
acting as he has remains to be seen; but
one thing is certain, instead Of besmirch.
ing the record of the gallant Third. he
has gained friends for them and put him
self ''in hole"
All join with Colonel Wertenbaker in
three cheers for the Third"
"HOWITZEp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
AFTERMATH OF THE WAR,

The unenviable record made at Santa
go by the Seventy-first New York Regi-
ment has been the cause of a disturbance
| in one of our camps near San Francisco.
| There are encamped there a number OF
commands from New York and other
| States. The trouble began on Friday
night by party of Kansas and Tennes-
see soldiers arraying themselves in haver-
hack headdresses, upon which was in
scribed "seventy-frst New York." and
marching about the grounds.
These merrymakers were Joined by an
Ohio freak band" and the grotesque
procession marched around in great glee.
Before they came into contact with the
New Workers a Kansas major ordered
out such troops of his as were at hand,
and blocked the road to the New Workers
tents. During the disorder that occurred
several men were injured.
The Washington correspondent of the
will certainly be one Of our commission
ers in connection with the evacuation of
Cuba. He is also informed that If Lee
is not appointed Military Governor Of the
island he will certainly be put in COM
mand ot the province of Habana. There
are some indications that the correspond
ent speaks by the card.
The talk is that Secretary-ofSt State Day
will be made one of the commissioners 10
draw up the treaty of peace with Spain.
and that he will be succeeded at Washing
ton by Colonel John Hay. The names of
Levi L. Morton, Chauncey Depew, and
Whitelaw Reid are mentioned in connec-
ton with the mission to England. which
Mr.. Hay will vacate.
The Rev. Kerr Boyce Upper, of the
First Baptist church in Philadelphia,
claims to have been instrumental in the
conversion OF Captain Philip, of the
Texas. He preached in Brooklyn last
summer from the text BE born again,
and the Captain was one of his hearers.
After, the services were over the Cap
tain came up to Mr.. Upper and intro
duced himself. Several interviews on the
subject of religion followed. Soon after
the ship sailed the Captain called his men
on deck and announced his conversion.
The New York Herald's dispatch-boat |
Moran, was permitted to enter Habana
harbor on Sunday. 1t was the first vessel |
flying the United States flag that has en-
tered the port since General Lees de- |
parture.
General Wheeler. Colonel Roosevelt, and |
tauk Point, n. Y.-the great camp estab- |
lished for recruiting the health of our |
troops that have been in cuba.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
They Had Ii.
Norwich August

II want copy of Victor Hugo's master
piece" said the lady who had entered the
booksellers shop.
She expressed herself thus vaguely be-
cause she was nervous about her French
Il don't think we have any book OF that
name" responded the youth behind the
counter.
THAT is not the name Of the work. II
merely describes It," rejoined the Gus
toner.
published lately. ma ann"
1T was published many years ago.
Surely you have Victor Hugo's greatest
work.
II don't know whether We have or not.
What's the name of it?'
Lay Nee Say Rabble," replied the lady,
desperately.
"Oh, you mean Less Mizzerables.'
Yes'm, we've got it."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
Isle OF Wight Republicans.

WINDSOR STATION, VA, August IL
(Special.)-At mass-meeting of the Re-
publican party for the county OF Isle
OF Wight. held at the courthouse TO-
day, the following delegates were elected
to the Republican Congressional Conven-
ton, to be held in Norfolk, Va. on the
7th day OF September, 1898: George w.
Parke. j. c. Harrison, Il. f. Bowden, p.
c. Wrenn, Peter F. Blount. William s.
Holland, Henry Cawson. l.. r. White
and George a. Gwattney. The delegates
were unanimously instructed TO vote in
the convention for William s. Holland
for Congress.
]. T. Hines was elected county chair
man OF the party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
MAINS RECT
VAUDEVILLE.

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ONLY HIGH-CLASS ATTRACTIONS.
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE
AT S:S O'CLOCK.
GATES OPEN ONE HOUR EARLlEh
SATURDAY MATINEE i:30 y. 81.
WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY, AUGUST STH.
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Comedy Sketch. "Childhood's Happy
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The Charming Little Song and Dance
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CUNNINGHAM AND GRANT,
KnockabOu Comedians.
MISS FLORENCE MOORE
The Australian soprano,
ard
The Only and Original
TIDDLEWINKS.
and
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Americas Greatest Juvenile Comedians,
Singers. and Dancers.
ADMISSION 10 CENTS.
Seats in private stalls and chairs on
orchestra-noor extra. Saturday matinee,
10 ladies and children, 5 cents. All ears
Main street and Clay street lines run
direct 10 park without transfer.
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The Men Who Know.

Yonkers Statesman,)
Our statesman are in trouble;
They don't appear TO know
What ought to be done with the Philip
pine Archipelago;
'Tis a question that perplexes
The men who run affairs;
Shall we give the islands back to Spain,
or farm them out on shares?
The men who planned great battles
On the land and on the sea.
Who knew just how to lay the ropes
For setting Cuba free,
Are divided on the subject
They don't appear TO know
Whether 10 keep the Philippines
Or let the old things go.
But the people who drive wagons,
Or hammer iron bars
The hucksters in the markets.
And the men In the crowded cars
They know all about the matter
They know exactly what
Should be done with far-off Philippines.
And can tell you. on the spot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
EiIPORIA,
Very IlI-Religious Meetings-A Good
Memory,

Memory.
EMPORIA. VA. August 15.-(Special)-
Mrs. S. W. Reeses condition is very
much worse, and little or no hope Is en-
tertained of her recovery.
This is the month for protracted meet
ings. Next Sunday one will commence
at Oak Grove church, and the Sunday
following one at the celebrated Spring
church. which is known far and wide in
this section.
Miss BERTHE Burruss. OF Fredericks-
burg. is visiting Miss Efile Baker.
Town-Sergoant 5. ID. Goodwin spent
Sunday in Suffolk.
There have been several northern
parties in our county recently looking
after land.
Mr.. NJ. G. Mason has returned, after
a business trip.
Mrs. Fannie Mason Cooke Is on a visit
to the Buffalo Lithia Springs.
To show the fine memory Of Senator
Ransom. when he was here Saturday
gentleman OF this county. who had been
one of his headquarters guards during
the war between the States, came up to
renew his acquaintance, and the General
ar once recognized him. and most plea
sanity renewed his acquaintance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Sad News-Heavy Rains-Trains De-
Iayed.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, August I5.-
Gspecial.)-News has reached this city OF
the death at Greenville, s. c., of Mrs. Ann
Abel, wife of the late A. p. Abel, at one
time a prominent businessman OF this
city. Mrs. Abel died at o'clock yester-
day afternoon at the residence Of her SON.
in-law Mr.. r. S. Morgan, himself once a
resident here. The body is expected TO
arrive here at $40 tomorrow, TO be in
TERED in MaplewOod Cemetery.
The rain Sunday morning was Of great
violence here. Streets and stores were
flooded, and one Of the walls Of Maple
wood Cemetery was undermined and pros
trated. A trestle on the Chesapeake and
Ohio east of this city was undermined,
delaying the +. +. V. CNo. 3, from New
York TO CincinnatD, and other trains. The
passengers of No. We're transferred TO a
train made up on the west side OF the
trestle, and thus only about three hours
were lost. Repairing was prompt and the
road was in use generally in twelve hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
CAPE CHARLES.
Chesapeake Fair AssociatiOn-The
Potato Crops.


Potato Crops.
CAPE CHARLES. VA, August 15.-(Spe-
cial)-The eleventh annual meeting Of the
Chesapeake Agricultural Fair Association
will begin next Tuesday, the 10th, and con-
tinue for four days. The managers of the
association have made extensive prepara-
tons for this meeting, and from present
prospects it promises to be a successful
one in every respect. DIR. Austin Brock
enborough the secretary, has been I'M
firing in his efforts to add many new at
fractions and in arranging TO improve the
racing by inducing the owners Of fast
horses in this State, as wei, as many
from Baltimore and the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland, to make entries for the races.
The Irish potato crop, which is about
dug, was the largest and most profitable
one TO the farmers ever known on this
Peninsula. The crop exceeded last sea-
sons by several thousand barrels, and the
average prices realized more than dou-
bed that OF any previous years. Some
OF the farmers in this county cleared from
5000 to $4,000 or their crops
The sweet potato crop, which has Just
begun to come in promises TO be equally
as profitable as the Irish potato crop was.
as the prices paid FOR shipments of the
week will average from 81 to $3.50 per bar
rel against 81 10 $3.50 this time last year.
The yield OF sweet potatoes will be about
the same as last season, which was a
very satisfactory one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
Two Factors Missing.
Chicago Daily News.)

Hattie: / wonder why your brother
Charlie doesn't marry?
Ella: Oh he says he can't afford 1t.
Hattie: Can't a1ford it? Why, he and
his wife could live on bread and cheese
and kisses" couldn't they?
Ella: Well. they might; but l guess
Charlie hasn't been able to find any girl
willing to provide the necessary bread
and cheese.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16

date for Congress for the Sixth District
Salem District, Henry Stevens and Ander-
son Williams; Cave Springs District, j. I.
Haley and J. r. Graham; Big Lick Dis
trict, c. F.. Barnes and Jesse Oliver; Ca
tawba District. II. II. Brilliant Dele
gate at Large, w. Lee Brand. The dele
gates were instructed TO vote as unit.
w. Lee Brand was reelected county
chairman. which position he has filled for
eleven years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
A Delightful Party.

WASHINGTON. VA. August 15.-(Spe-
ciall-Mr. and Mrs. w. S. keyser gave
n most delightful party this evening I'm
honor OF Miss Eva Tyler. Miss Tyler
is q sister Of Governor Tylers. and has
a great many friends in this section.
Among those present from a distance
were Miss Johns. of Washington. ID. c..
and Mr.. Waller. of Front Royal.