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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

this matter the desire for pelf acts upon
the Virginia Republican leader pretty
much as an excessive diet OF blackber-
ries acts upon some children. 1t incites
eruption. Therefore, In view Of tho fact
that a congressional election is just
ahead OF us. only what might have been
expected has happened. Indeed. when
we remember that should the Republic
can party triumph throughout the coun-
try in that election there will be afford
ed an unusual opportunity for Repub!i-
can notwithstanding. the wonder Is that
the "recrudescence" has not been more
pronounced. Indeed. we shall not be as
tcnished II It shall prove moro pro-
nouncad before the campaign is over.
At the same time. we would remind
our Democratic friends that il Is not at
all likely that It will materially debili-
tate the State Republican forces. 1t is
not likely to prove so irritating az to
prevent the rank and file Of the Eepubn-
can party from getting together in the
end. Aside from the consideration that
the trouble pretty generally runs its
course before election-day. IT is under
the treatment of a most skilful physi-
cian--a specialist in such cases.
This physician, DR.. Hanna, took hold
of the case when the first symptom Of
"recrudescence" appeared, and there is
reason TO believe that he has been quiet
iy, but faithfully, working upon 1t
ever since. DR.. Hanna not only believes
in local application TO his own party Of
a powerful emolient, but In the trans
fusion of new blood to that party. Ac-
cording to all accounts, DIR. Hanna and
his staff experimental very extensively
along this latter line during the presi-
Dental campaign Of 1896, even establish
ing for the purpose on election day
emergency hospitals on the byways and
the highways leading TO the polls. And
while his methods were condemned as
not being consistent with high standard
of ethics and as diffusing the virus of
''debauchng OF the electorate" there is |
good reason for assuming that In the |
present instance the old practice Will con-
scale than ever before. So we say, that |
there is nothing in the 'recrudescence"
20 encourage the Virginia Democrats. |
II, however. they would profit by expe-
fence. there is a good deal IN II to warn |
hem
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bodies. but no harns was done, ana very
few left the building until tho services
were over. After the service examination
disclosed the fact that large sycamore
tree in the yard, 40 feet from the church'
had been struck by a heavy bolt, which
shattered limbs, skinned the trunk, and
tore up the ground in several places about
the roots The broken glass resulted part
ly from the shock OF the conclusion, ana
partly from fragments Of bark and limbs
hurled against the windows by the force
Of the lightning.
A REMARKABLE FACT.
II is a remarkable fact, vouched for by
residents. that lightning has struck some
where within a radius of half mile or
this church every summer for ten years.
1t is remarkable, and must be viewed, as
a mercinIl dispensation Of Providence.
that the bolt last night struck the tree
and not the steeple Of the church, as had
the building been struck Ii Is practically
certain that death would have resulted.
and owing to the crowded condition OF
the edifice, the casualties would no doubt
have been numerous.
The examination of teachers for the pub
lie schools occurred here yesterday in the
court house, and quite a number Of ladies
and some gentlemen took the examina-
ton.
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Middle District Association.

MOSELEY JUNCTION, VA, August IL.
Special 1.-THE Middle District Baptist
Association has just concluded its 10th
annual session, which was held at Skin
quarter church, in Chesterfield county,
some five miles distant Large crowds
were in attendance from the regions
round about. The Introductory sermon
was, preached by Rev. j. W. Reynolds.
Judge b. A. Hancock was elected mode
rator and j. Haskins Hobsop clerk. The
letters from the various churches indi-
Gated an encouraging state Of things.
The various objects OF Christian beneyo-
lence were considered and discussed.
Among those who spoke were Hon. w.
w. Baker. Hon j. Taylor Ellyson, Rev.
DIR. w. T.. Hatcher, Rev. DIR. j. Is. Taylor.
Rev. Alfred Bagby. Rev. DR.. James Mel
son. Rev. DR.. Pitcher. Rev. Dr. j. Il.
Bagby. Rev. II. H. Winfree Rev. c. h.
Hening. Rev. r. II. Rudd, Messrs X. a.
Justis. w. Il. Carter, and others. The
subjects OF state and Home Missions"
Richmond College and Education,
The Orphanage," Foreign Missions"
Ministers Relief" Sunday School and
Bible Work" and Systematic Benefit
cence" were all brought before the body.
The hospitality OF the community was
unbounded. The pastor, Rev. j. b. Will
liams. and his people did all In their
power for the entertainment OF their
guests. The reputation Of Chesterfield for
good cheer was fully maintained.
The next session OF this venerable body
will be held with the Clopton-Street Bap-
fist church. In Manchester.
The crops In this section are looking
finely. owing to the abundant and re-
freshing rains.
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A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Orange Horse Exhibition-Mnny
Prizes.

ORANGE, VA, August l1.-(Special)-
The Orange Horsemen's Association
closed its two days exhibition this eve
ming. The day was fine and an immense
throng was present. The prizes were nu-
merous. Messrs. Bywaters. Of Culpeper
and Hurkamp, of Fredericksburg, had fine
horses on the ground. which took some
OF the leading prizes. The exhibition
proved a grand success in every respect.
Dr. Frank b. Perry. secretary and trea-
surer of the association, was especially
untiring In his efforts, and worked ener-
getically to make sure success. Every
body seemed highly pleased and spoke
well Of the management, and all wish for
another horse-show Of this character a
year hence.
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TIRE DISCIPLES.
Third Day of the Underwater Associ-
ation-Addresses.

MATHEWS COURTHOUSE, VA, Au-
gust 11.-(Special. 1.-The third days ses-
sion of the Tidewater Christian Conven-
ton was called to order at 10 o'clock TINS
morning. After brief devotional exer-
else, Rev. Peter Ainslie, OF Baltimore.
made a short talk 10 the children and the
Junior Endeavor. Professor Charles A.
Young, of Chicago, made a very earnest
and forcible address on the Importance OF
Bible instruction in the State universe
ties After this the usual reports or COM
mittees were read and acted upon. OH
GERS Of the District Board for the coming
year are j. l.. Hill, president, and .. Ii.
Hawkins, secretary and treasurer. The
time OF the next convention Is August 9Th
10 1lth. and the place Independence
church, Hanover county
The convention reassembled at 2:SO p.
NJ, and r. j. hamper, of Toronto, Can
ada, led the devotional exercises. Il. Il.
Bagby, Of Washington, ID. c., made
short but telling address in behalf of the
educational fund. after which general
Offering was made to this good work. L.
NJ. Omer presented briefly the claims or
the Virginia State missionary work.
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BUTLER's HARsHNEss.

The Dispatch said yesterday that Cen
eral Butler had treated the Virginia vol
unteers at Camp Ager more harshly
than any regular officer would have treat
ed regular soldiers under like circum-
stances. Others seem 10 be of the same
opinion. The following appears in the
editorial columns of the Alexandria Ga
zette:
When a regiment OF negro troops, COM
manded by northern white men, storm a
Jail in the South. and release a negro
soldier confined for the murder of a
white citizen, the affair is passed over as
one of little or no consequence, but when
some white Virginia soldiers, against
their officers orders and protests, whip
negro teamster. who assaulted and Sc
riously injured one Of their comrades,
their whole regiment is put under guard,
and all OF its members implicated in the
disturbance threatened with dishonora-
bile discharge, and an investigation i'm
mediately set on foot TO find out who they
are But there Is a great deal OF differ
ence between tweedledum and tweedle-
dee, provided one of them comes from the
South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

A SPECIALIST AT wORIe.

A 'reerudescence" of the trouble be-
tween the rwo factions OF the Republi-
can party In Virginia has been reported
from various sections OF the State re-
Gently. There is. however. nothing sur
prising In that. The trouble has existed
for many years. Specifically, II may be
best described as an itch for spoils,"
and TO certain extent II has become
chronic. For long periods between cleo
tions II Is dormant. but the simmer OF the
nesh-pots over the campaign fires never
siss 70 cause II to break out afresh. In
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THE QUILLIN TRIAL.
Conflicting TestimOny-The Weather
in ScOtt-PersOnaI.

GATE CITY. VA. August 1.-(Spe-
cial.)-The trial Of Press Quillin, charged
with the murder Of Hop Frazier, is in
progress in the County Court here, having
begun Monday. The evidence is very con-
dieting, the commemorative witnesses
testifying that Quillin was advancing on
Frazier, while the Witnesses for the de-
fence assert that Quillin was backing.
The argument of the case will begin this
evening or Tomorrow morning.
Quillin and Frazier, both young men or
good standing in their community, got
into a difficulty on the 18th OF last Feb
ruary. which terminated in the murder.
Quilin made his escape, and was ar
rested in Illinois a few weeks ago, and
brought back here on a requisition.
1t rained hard here all last night, and
Is raining still. The waters are rising
rapidly, and a very high tide is expected.
The examination OF teachers for Scott
county is being held In Shoemaker Col
lege. The schools will open the I'D or
August
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WILLIAMSBURG.
A Delightful and Needed RnIn-Per.
sonnI Notes.

sOnHI Noies.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, August H.
Special "A delightful rain fell here last
night, which not only cooled the atmos-
phere, but did a vast amount OF good to
the crops, which had begun to suffer very
much.
The friends Of Mr.. C. p. Armistead are
pleased 10 learn that he writes from the
Red Sulphur that his health has improved
very much recently.
Mrs. l.. W. Lane. Jr., and children left
yesterday for visit to relatives in Smith
field, where they will remain some time.
DR.. James d. Moncure and family, who
have been spending some time at Virginia
Beach. returned home this afternoon.
Mr.. John Gayle, of Mathews county. is
here visiting his brother. DR.. Marcus
Gayle. physician at the State Hospital.
Professor l.. b. Wharton and sister are
in Bedford City, where they will remain
during the heated term.
Miss Hortense Saunders and Miss Cora
Newman returned this morning. after
very brief stay at Millboro' Springs.
Mr.. W. Monte Brooks, of Richmond,
who has been here for few days visiting
his mother and other relatives, returned
home yesterday.
Miss Jean Mercer, after a very pleasant
visit to friends in Fauquer county, has
returned home.
Mr.. Elmore Dickinson. who last session
was principal OF the graded school at
Crewe, is here visiting his mother, Mrs.
V. II. Dickinson.
Mr. William Tilledge who has been here
for several days, somewhat indisposed
has returned TO his business in Newport
News.
Miss Alma Owens, OF Manchester, is
here visiting her aunt, Mrs. j. II. Top
ham, on Francis street.
Mr.. William II. Burke. who for the past
few days has been visiting his parents
here, has returned to Hampton, where he
is engaged in business.
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THE COCKADE CITY.
Paying Taxes-POIitfcnI-Per
Srddeu Death.

PETERSBURG, VA, August u.-(Spe-
clal)-Yesterday was the last day on
which the first half Of our city taxes
could be paid without the addition of
penalty and interest, and during the week
over $4,000 was paid TO the Collector.
Mr.. William Malone will enter upon
his duties as Collector of Customs on
Monday next, the 18th instant. It is not
yet announced who his deputy will be,
and It is not known whether the store
keepers at the bonded warehouse will
be affected by the change in the Collec-
tors Office.
1t is announced that a number Of the
young members Of the Petersburg Bar
will take an active part in the approach
Ing Democratic campaign in this congress
sional district. The District Committee
will meet at an early day to arrange
plans for the campaign, which, 1t is I'M
derstood, will be prosecuted with great
vigor.
Robert Morton, the convicted murderer,
will be hanged with the rope that was
purchased by the City Sergeant about
one year ago with which to hang Doc.
Jones, the negro wife murderer. Just be-
fore the time for the execution of Jones.
ment for life. The rope is made of fine
hemp, and cost s25. 1t Is not thought any
effort will be made to secure executive
clemency for Morton.
Sergeant Conrad. OF Woods Rough
Riders, passed through the city this
morning en- route to ST. Louis, where he
will spend his furlough OF thirty days.
The Sergeant did not go to Santiago,
having been left at Tampa with one OF
the companies Of his regiment.
Clerk Gillian to-day issued a marriage
license to Caesar II. Lavelle and Miss
Mary E. Totty, both of this city.
Mary Ellis, a colored woman while
going up Market street about o'clock
this afternoon, from her work at Dun
lop's factory, was taken suddenly Ill, and
sat down in the shade 10 rest She had
hardly taken her seat when she fell over
and expired. Death was caused by heart
disease
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We have scanned in vain the editorial
columns of the Washington Post for some
evidence of a disposition on the part Of
that paper to make the amende honorable
to the Third Virginia Regiment, which
has been so cruelty misrepresented in its
news columns. Considering the kindly
tone that has of late characterized the
Post in treating of things Virginian and
southern, its editorial silence in respect
to the matter referred to is a painful sur
prise to us
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12
TAPPAHANNOCK.
Business Enterprises-A COngrega-
tiOn Shocked by Lightning.

TAPPAHANNOCK, VA. August H.
Special 1.-The talk Of a possible railroad
connection with the State capital has
stimulated enterprise in our town anew,
in spite Of the stringency Of the times
and the disasters which have overtaken
the crops of the farmers in this section
the present season. A Disbursements as
ISOLATION was formed a few weeks ago,
for the express purpose OF securing united
action among our citizens in the direction
OF general improvements and the upbuild-
ing OF business enterprises. One tangible
result has been the formation Of cor
poration with a capital Of $500 for the
purpose of building and owning City
Hall, or place OF assembly and amuse-
ment capable OF accommodating larger
audiences than the courthouse and fitted
UP with a stage and other appurtenances
and accessories usual in such buildings
The capital has been subscribed and part
ly paid in. and work has begun on the
building. which will be an ornament to
the town.
The refractory and steam laundry,
which are under contemplation as indi-
vidual enterprises, are likely to material
ize In the near future under the fostering
care of the Business-M Mems Association.
CONGREGATION SHOCKED BY LIGHT
MING.
Mr.. ]. r. Mathews. of Oxford. Eng,
was preaching TO large congregation In
st. Johns Episcopal church here last
night. when a severe storm broke over
the town and vicinity. The lightning was
vivid and incessant for few minutes
when there came lull. and Mr.. Mathews
had warmed up to his discourse and held
the undivided attention OF his audience.
Suddenly there came flash. accompanied
by deafenins report drowning the voice
and stopping the utterance OF the preach
err. Every one sat mute. while glass tin
killed. down the windows in various parts
OF the house. and the building shook
throughout The rector rose and an
nounced a prayer. after which a hymn
was sung. and the preaching was re-
sumed. Several persons were slightly
shocked. feeling the tingling sensation OF
an alsctric shock In various parts Of their
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-12

The present condition OF James river
holds out but a poor promise for clear
water. But when II does clear We hope
our Water Department will be in readi-
ness to deliver a supply to consumers
forthwith.
1t is In the interest OF public health
that cur people should cease using water
from the wells and springs here. nearly
all of which are contaminated with sew
age. Most persons are so very glad
TO get clear water they ignore the fact
that clear water is not necessarily pure
water. Better by far use alum In James
river water Three grains to gallon
will do the work Of Qualification in . few
hours
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Mngic City Mention.

ROANOKE, VA, August u.-(Speciai.)
The City Council tonight elected Harry
NJ. Darnall 10 fill the unexpired term OF
the late Maury Coleman. as a member
Of the body from the Second Ward. The
Council also voted to retire $1,000 OF s
per cent. bonds by using the surplus
money of the sinking fund.
j. II. Body, a private in the regular
army, who was wounded in the first skir-
mish at FL Caney, arrived In Roanoke
this morning from the Marine Hospital.
on a months furlough.
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FRIDAY. ............AUGUST II, 1898.

Friends OF the Dispatch would do us
q favor by informing us promptly OF any
failure on the part Of newsdealers, or
newsboys on railroad trains. TO meet the
public demand for copies Of this paper
Information is also desired by us OF the
delinquency Of any carrier Of ours in
Richmond, Manchester. or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
to report TO us whenever their papers
come late or irregularlY.
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MAINS Rect
VAUDEVILLE.

PARK CORNER MAIN AND VINE SITS.
NEW BILL ENTIRE. EACH WEEK.
ONLY HIGH-CLAss ATTRACTIONS
NIGHTLY PERFORMANCE
AT SIS O'CLOCK.
GATES OPEN ONE HOUR EARLIER.
SATURDAY MATINEE ESQ Z. H.
WEEK COMMENCING
MONDAY, AUGUST STH.
Return OF Favorites,
CHARLES 4. WALTON AND MAJOR
JAMES d. DOYLE.
The Long and Short and Grolesque Come
dams
MISS EMMA XRAUSS,
High-Class Soprano.
COAKLEY AND Hustled.
In Comedy Sketch. Introducing TheH
Famous Trick Dog.
MISS AMY NELSON,
Serio Comic.
and
EARNEST NIZARRAS
and
LEONI BONNIE,
World Renowned Flying Ring Performers
ADMISSION 10 CENTS.
Seats In private stalls and chairs
orchestra-ioOr extra. Saturday mauhs..
20 ladies and children. cents. All car
Main street and Clay street lines run
direct TO park without transfer.
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Rations,
washington Starr

Nv dSHIfIBtVH otdTD
isn't he man of rather luxurious
tastes?" said one girl.
Yes. I'm afraid ne will never make
a soldier" answered che other.
I'm sure he wouldn't quail at the
enemy's fire.
mo. indeed: but I don't believe he
could face salt pork as calmly as he
could saltpetre."
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EXCLUSION TO ON POINT.

TUESDAY, AUGUST, 10Th.
Leaves Chesapeake and Ohio Depot
A. NJ; stops at Williamsburg each way.
Reduced rates TO Ocean View or Norfolk
Given by ladies' of Union-Station and
Venable-Street churches.
Round trip for Old Point..................A
au 9-d5t&Blt
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Sometimes Not Then.
Undlanapolis Journal)

81 wonder said the garrulous boarder.
why they speak OF truth being at the
bottom OF a weli?'
Because" said the Cheerful idiot. ut
IT often can be got at only by long pump
Ing"
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Plainly Impossible.
Detroit Free Press.)

Detroit Free Press.)
do you know. Mr.. Giiley," said Miss
Sears, enthusiastically, that i have rid
den a century,
"Oh! come. now. Miss Sears" replied
Mr.. Gilley you cawn't have done that,
doncher know, because bicycles haven't
been invented that long, aw.'
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How II Happened.

Cincinnati Enqulrer.)
She: Did you let him kiss you before you
were engaged?
She: Yes. That's how we happen to be
engaged. Papa came along.
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tons, associations. or other organiza-
lions Will be charged for as advertising
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Rejected communications will not lie
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publication. This Is long standing rule
Of ourg.
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UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5ls EAST BROAD
STREET,
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
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S&a;&w~mYCa2
Millinery and
Shirt-WaiSt Sale.

The final clearance of every dollars worth Of
goods that in any way appertains to the summer
season. Nothing will be carried over if ABSURDLY
LOW PRICES will sell them
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Skaters Plain Duty.

Washington Post)
In order 10 avoid future unpseasantne's.
General Shafter should provide hifnsei'
with engraved invitations TO the sur
renders.
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old paper. for sale At the Dispatch
ONCE
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Millinery.
ALL HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE.

Here are bargains that must be
seen quickly if at all. They'll
have owners at double-quick time.
The New Volunteer Hats, for now and
early fall wear. in Pearl-Gray, Caster,
and Black with fine silk ribbon bands,
the extra-fne quality, for. .0S CENTS.
The New Yale Felt Hats, for bicycling
and golfng, made of soft, fine felt, in
Brown. Gray, or mixed combinations,
regular sl.25 value, for. 80 CENTS.
Ladies' Stylish Black Turbans, made of
rough straw and trimmed with net and
handsome quilts, $3.50 value. now for
$3.50 and 50 Trimmed Hats go to-day
and tomorrow for. ..............I.oo
81 Hats reduced tO...................SIO
s. and So Hats now for..............s2oo
All our fine Imported Pattern Hats
will be sold for LESS THAN HALF
THE ACTUAL COST.
Children's Trimmed Hats
Never So Cheap Before.
1898 and SOS Childrens Nicey-Trim-
med reduced TO ...... ........eo CENTS.
$3.50 and g Trimmed Hats reduced
to ........ .............. 'st'oN
$3.50 and 81 ones reduced to........s1.0s
Untrimmed Hats.
Ladies' Black Straw Untrimmed Hats
and Shapes. worth up to 90 cents now
choice for .......................io GEMS