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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

32-ineh Half-Linen Ginghams, 33c.
s7-inch Clitheroe Zephyrs, 1896.
36-inch Madras, newest waist fabric,
I2Hc
2S-inch Barnaby Magras, I2%c.
Toile Du Nord Ginghams, Ioc.
Sea Island Zephyr Ginghams, Sc.
36-inch Fine Percales. S7sc.
36-inch Sea Island Percales, I2Hc.
32-inch Madras. I7Hc.
3o-inch Covert Cloth, I2Hc.
3o-inch Crash Suitings. Ioc.
3o-inch Boot Linen Crash Suiting,
T2Hc.
27-inch Galatea Cloth, nc.
2o-inch Dotted Crash Suiting, Ioc.
2S-inch All-Linen Grenadine Suiting,
25c.
27-inch Brentford Suiting, 2Sc
27-inch American Batiste, &c.
2S-inch Lace-Stripe Batiste, sc.
3o-inch Organdie D'Orleans, &c.
3o-inch Organdie Imperial, Sc.
3o-inch Organdie Etoile, lace stripe,
Ioc.
29-inch Indian Dimity, Ioc.
3o-inch Wanda Lace Stripe, Ioc.
2o-inch Empress Jaconet, SC.
3o-inch Dairy Pringle Cloth. Ioc.
32-inch Organdie Lisse, I2Hc.
3o-inch Barge Raye, I2Hc.
3o-inch French Dimity, I2Hc.
3o-inch Organize Rave Saline, 12Hc.
3o-inch +. O. Checks, I2Hc.
3o-inch Broderie D'Paris, I2Hc.
32-inch Rivera Batiste, I2Hc.
3oinch Imported Dotted Swiss Null,
IS
3oinch Imported Organize Sublime,
rs
5o-inch Imported Raye Stripe Organ
die, 25c.
3o-inch Imported Rave Organize, CSC.
3o-inch French Plaid Organdie, $50.
2S-inch Silk-Figured DJalmottas,
25c.
3o-inch Satin Plaid French Organ
die, 45c.
3o-inch Satin Stripe French Organ
die, size.
3o-inch French Organdie Raye, I9c.
3o-inch Imported Black Dotted Swiss,
IrC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25
Mr. NJ. w. Gals pies suadep,y.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. February a.
Mr.. NJ. w. Gait, widely known as the
leading jeweller IN Washington. died sud-
denly last night. lie was over 70 years
OF age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25
PAUNCEFOTE-DE LONE LETTERCO
sennte's Rejection of Arbitration
Treaty.

Treaty.
LONDON. February A.-The Daily Mail
says that attempts have been made by
newspapers in London and New York TO
obtain some letter that the British Am
bassador to the United States, Sir Julian
Pauncefote. is supposed TO have written.
containing strong expressions regarding
the American Senates rejection Of the
arbitration treaty.
The idea. according to the Daily Mail,
was 10 compel Sir Julian TO follow Senior
Dupuy de LONE.
The paper adds: THE campaign failed
but IT IS evident that Sir Julian Paunce-
fote will have to tread warily."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

The widow OF Henry George Il snlug
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tor
5000 damages for injuries received at the
station IN Philadelphia IL 1874
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

Many of the early novelties
are here now-the styles that
only a few stores in America
will have-many that no other
store will carry.
Printed and Foulard Silks, in Bay
adore and Fancy Effects, this seasons
choicest designs, full p inches wide,
csc. the yard.
Fancy Lucille Silks, in handsome
changeable effects, three and four CO.
lored patterns, in rich evening and
street shades, p inches wide, 81 so the
yard.
Black Silk, Wool, and Mohair Gre
pons, in the richest French effects, large
and small figures, especially adapted
for separate skirts, 40 inches wide,
81. so the yard.
Black Fancy Mohairs, in figured and
bayadere designs, all pure Mohair, ex-
ira bright figures and lustre, AZ inches
wide, SI.25 the yard.
Genuine French Broadcloth, Black
and all staple colors, sponged and
shrunk, for tailor-made gowns, 81
inches wide, F. the yard.
Pointella Suitings, in changeable
colorings-one of the prettiest of this
seasons novelties Eight good color
effects, Al inches wide, s9c. the yard.
The EmbrOi= Miles and
---- miles of neat,
derleS. new pattern,
fine ia brio
Edges and Insertings, Swiss
Nainsook, and Cambria.
Those of you who have
bought mbroideries here know
that they cost you from a quar-
ter to a third less than they
are actually worth.
White Hemstitched Swiss Skirting,
splendid range of patterns, usual soc.
grade. Price I2c. the yard
1000 yards of Openwork Cambria and
Swiss Edge. The &c. kind. Price &c.
the yard
Regular 75c. Nainsook Ail-Over En-
broidery. Price soc. the yard.
Red on White, Blue on White Cam
brio Edge. Price &c. the yard.
Main floor, first cross aisle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25
Sterling
Silver,
Pure.
..I...IIII

anteed 9c5-iooo fine.
You'll see lots of sterling sill.
yer just as pure as ours, but
the thickness is lacking.
Engravers cannot truthfully
tell you Meyers Sterling No
velties are too thin to engrave."
They're not.
This we assert: They're as
thick as you can buy in any ex-
elusive jewelry store anywhere,
and priced far lower.
1000 Sterling Silver Pocket-Knives.
3 inches long, with ?, 3, and blades.
Regular 75c Knives. Price 2sc.
Coin Silver Match-Bcxes, 100 styles
to choose from. Were made to sell
wholesale at two three dollars. Price
csc.
Sterling Silver Scissors, inches
long. An excellent value. Real value
81. Price 39c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

Long be-
fore
spring it.
self
thought
of awak-
enlng
from its
slunber
of many
months
we we're
in touch
with eve
ny Silk
and
Dress
Goods
mart of
on
both
heni-
spheres.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

Old papers Tor sale st tAs DISPATCH
Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

DOfueStiCS. You shall
------- know more of
Linens. good values
here than you'd
expect. It's a comprehensive
stock that you shall become
better acquainted with from
day to day. Your linen and
household wants will be better
supplied here, and at smaller
cost than you've ever imagined
possible.
Fringed Damask Cloths, az yards
long, all linen, handsome colored Dor
ders, 81 each You'd guess them
higher.
Large size Hemstitched Linen Huck
Towels. An extra good towel and very
fairly priced roc. each.
Blue and Brown Check Apron Cling
hams. Price &C. yard.
Full size Standard Cotton Double
Bed Sheets, Numbered, ready for use,
29c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25
Ladies'
Puff Ties.


there's nothing more popular,
or snapper than the mannish
Puff Ties.
We tell of Ladies' Pique Puff
Ties, plain colors, White, Check
ed, and Striped---some lined
and edged with Blue, Red,
Maize, and Pink.
They should be priced SIC. They're
worth it, We pass them to you at I9c.
Pompadour Collarettes, satin trim
med, ribbon ends. They're a good
dollars worth. Price SOC.
| Gather An introduction.
We bow to the la
Goods. dies of Richmond
and hereabout. We
intend that this shall be your
Leather Goods store. The two
items that we mention are not
specials or "leaders." They
are specimens of what you
shall find here always.
Combination Pocket-B Books, genuine
seal and alligator, with sterling silver
corners, channels lined coin pocket
It's a fair 81 value. Price 45c.
rs dozen Handbags, real leather
handles, draw-string tops, a regular
half-dollar bag. Price 25c
Main floor, second cross aisle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25
AT EIGHT CENTS THE YARD.
name and price the following:

LundbOrg's Complete line
of the most
Extracts. ia hionable
scents of the
day. Sweet Installations. Es-
thetic extracts Of great richness
and power. Aristocratic con-
servatory suggestions.
Twenty-Five cents the ounce.
We furnish the bottle.
Have your 'kerchief scented
free at the counter.
Jasmine,
Swiss Lilac,
NADIA Rose
Heliotrope,
Bridal Bouquet
White Rose,
Lily of the Valley.
Edenia,
Stephanotis,
Violet,
Jockey Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-25

AT once the best
assorted gathering
of Sterling No
velties in Rich
mond.
Every item guar
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14

Witch Batting in New Mexico Pueblo.
Some nine months ago the princess
of the Zuni We-Wa died after q ling
ering illness, and an old squaw of the
town was accused of killing her by
some spell. She was tried by the
priests, the Governor of the tribe and
the most prominent peopls and sen.
fenced to death.
In order first to determine her guilt
she was carried to one of the roofs Of
the city and cast of. The theory Of
the priests was that If she were o
witch she would unfurl her wings and
fly away, and if she we're innocent she
would exonerate herself by being
killed. The old woman was not killed
by the fall, and she was then taken to
a post and strung up by the thumbs.
When she could no longer endure the
agony she confessed to having killed
the Queen.
The witch Of Zuni found friend,
however, in q missionary in that re-
gion, who cared for her and reported
the affair at Washington. When the
troops arrived they found two Of the
priests in the hands of the Sheriff.
On being tried each of the four was
held in $4,000 bail to appear at the
February term of the Grand Jury. In
default Of bail the holy men are con.
fined in prison, and they will proba-
bly, be convicted and sent to the peni.
Tertiary for ten years.-New York
journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
CHAPTER XVI.
EDGAR APPEALS IN VAIN.


Edgar Arden returned from a vain
quest from Miss Dellamere, with spent
horse and the assurance that no runa-
way couple had left by any of the neigh
boring railway stations.
He found note from Mrs. Dellamere
conveying the welcome news that her
daughter was safe. and the earnest re-
quest that he would come to her that
day, as she wished to consult him upon
painful subject
"Richard Accrington again." thought
Edgar, with rising wrath. Beware,
Sir Diplomatist, that you do not go too
far, for | may feel obliged to unmask
you"
Having rested and refreshed himself.
Edgar inquired where he might find Lord
Inch ape He was conducted to a room
which went by the name of @My Lady's
Chamber" he had been told long ago
that Lord Inchcape's beautiful second
wife had arranged it according to her
own taste. and had loved it in her tine;
also, that Lord Inchcape had never en-
tered it since he lost her.
Signing the servant to leave him at
the door, Edgar knocked and spoke, that
my lord might know his visitor in time
to receive or refuse him, as he desired.
aCome in. Edgar, / want you." called
the earl, aud Edgar ente- cd, and found
10th his hands instantly gfesped by Lord
1pchcape. whose APPEARANCE Indicated
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
The Pope,s diversions.

1t may not generally be known that
the Pope has q collection Of birds Of
which he is very fond, especially Of
his gaudy colored parrots; and q col
lection Of animals pelicans, sstriches
and fawns. These also receive his
frequent attention. He has vine
yard, which il so much the object Of
his care that he may almost be called
its cultivator. Such, with super
vision of the direction. in every re-
spect, are his diversions in the gar
dens, where there are many things Of
beauty, though it is not ssgay and
prim, after the fashion Of English
gardens, but abounding in wild nat
uralness of half-rustic park. In
deed, it is for the greater part E
park, and not a garden, but it has
large tracts laid ont with care, for the
continuance of which the Pope Is
largely responsible, the care Of his
gardens forming his Chief diversion. -
81 james 0AlStts,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
Benefits OF olive OH.


Medical authorities are generally
agreed as to the value of olive oil
incidentally, finding itsalso potent
agent for any defects of the excretory
ducts, especially the skin; eczema has
rapidly disappeared upon discon-
tinuance of starch foods and the SUBJ
stitution of diet of fresh and dried
fruits, milk, eggs and olive oil. The
beneficial effects of the latter, when
thus taken in conjunction with fruit
diet, have frequently been remarked
in respect to the hair, nails and scalp,
quickly clearing the latter of scurf.
and supplying to the sebaceous glands
the oily substance which they secrete
when in healthy condition, and the
absence Of which is the cause of de-
bility Of the hair, frequently ending
in badness. It has long been OBJ
served that those who. treat olive oil
as q common article Of food, and use
it as such, are generally healthier
and in. better condition than those
who do not, and its therapeutic and
prophylactic properties are very favor
ably regarded by medical men. 1t is
known to be destructive to certain
forms of micro-organic life, and for
the eradication of such from the sys-
tenn it's internal use has been success
fully resorted to. New York Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
An AIbino d eer.

The geological manuals will tell one
that the deer of the Rocky Mountains
is red in summer and gray in the late
fall and winter. They will say moth
ing of white deer, with pink nose and
pink eyes-albino deer. Yet such
deer have been seen from time to time
in the western part Of Colorado, and,
at last, one Of the taxidermists of the
city is going to mount one.
The deer in question will be shipped
in few days to Hugo Todenwarth's,
opposite the City Hall. It was killed
last winter, on Pieance Creek, in the
White River country, just before
Christmas, by F. s.. Wells, the son Of
the Wells, OF Wells Ranch, known
throughout the country. tits three
year-old, with every hair white, ex-
cept parts Of the legs. The nose was
pink when the animal lived, but has
faded now to pale brown. The parts
OF the legs not white are q grayish
brown, passing gradually into white
nbove the knees. Post.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
Professor Latta, Of the Purdue Uni

Professor Latta, of the Purdue uni
versity, Lafayette, Ind, estimates
that the annual loss from bad roads in
Jefferson County, Kentucky, in which
Louisville is situated, is fully 81 an
acre. This means an annual loss Of
$3.50, 900. The loss for one year due
to bad roads would pike every mile OF
road in the county.
In attempting to convince the farm
ers who are opposed to large expend-
lures for roads, President Latta gives
the following as some of the good
effects of good roads:
~ Economic time and force in
transportation between farm and mar
ket;
(2) Enable the farmer to take adj
vantage Of market fluctuations in buy
ing and selling;
(3) Permit transportation Of farm
products and purchased commodities
during times of comparative leisure;
(4) Reduce the wear and tear on
horses, harness and vehicles
(5) Enhance the market value Of
real estate.
President Latta says of the in
creased value of land from road i'm
provements:
Gas already stated, this increase is
estimated by the farmers consulted at
SO per acre. This would enhance the
value of each section Of land $500,
which is more than double the esti-
mated cost ($2292) Of the two miles Of
improved highv ay, which constitute
the quota for the section. just here
the objection may be raised that the
improved roads would not increase the
productive capacity of the land, while
the enhanced commercial value would
increase the taxes. Let us, for the
sake of argument, grant this plausible
but fallacious objection, and then find
what it amounts to. Let us suppose
the increase in appraisement for taxa
ton to be 81 per acre and the tax rate
la per cent. This would mean an.
annual increase in taxes of five cents
per acre, or IS per hundred acres.
Would not our objector, after enjoying
the benefits of good roads, be very
willing to give therefor the extra S.,
if necessary? Would he keep the
money and go back to the thraldom Of
mud roads? If so, he has the option
of selling his farm at an advance, &C.
cording to the average estimates ofhia
brother farmers, that will more than
doubly reimburse him for his expendi-
ture on highway Improvement; and he
can then remove to some native wild
whose quiet waters have not been
troubled by the spirit of progress. !"
The gospel of good roads is being
preached by newspapers in every State
and in almost every county. Let the
good work go on.-Atlanta (Ga. Jour-
nal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14

One of the most taxing of the bee
industries is the making. of wax.
Bees gorge themselves with honey,
then hang themselves up in festoons
or curtains to the hive, and remain
quiescent for hours; after time wax
scales appear, forced out from the wax
pockets. The bees remove these scales
with their, natural forceps, carry the
wax to the mouth, and chew it for
time, thus changing it chemically.
Thus it may be seen that wax-making
is great expense to the colony, for it
costs not only the time of the workers,
but it is estimated that twenty-one
pounds of honey are required to make
one pound of wax.-The Chautarquan.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14

An educated Arapahoe Indian, speak.
ing recently of the wholesale arraign.
ment of the Indians by the whites, as
''lazy and dirty" and that tent life
was not conducive to cleanliness; that
he himself had often watched white
people when they were camping in the
summer, and he was positive that af-
ter even-two weeks of it they emerged
far less immaculate than when they
went in. ''How were your own ances-
tors of Gaul, Britain or Germany?"
said he, warming to his subject.
"Think OF them and realize that the
Indian is not the only dirty, lazy one,
even in the United States, and the
white people are in advance of the In
dian in having soap. Trenton IN. J.)
American.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14

There are records of elephants that
have lived for 200 years, and an age
of $50 years is not regarded as SO very
old for this animal. 1t takes about
quarter of century to get the ele-
plant to full maturity
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14

THE telephone between Paris and
London has proved to be great sue
cess, the circuit working clearly and
perfectly. The tariff Is 90 for three
minutes use Of the wire
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
GOOD ROADS NOTES.
Iz9|(szsIzsA ZsZYzsEAz7g
Keep the Mud or.

They are making an effort to keep
mud off the new macadam roads in
Pennsylvania by paving for fifty feet
or more each side road or lane that
Joins the stone roads. Mud soon rolls
off wagon wheels when they strike a
hard surface, and the intention is to
have wagons get rid of it before the
main roads are reached.-L. A. w.
Bulletin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
The Value Of Good Roads.

There is all over the country deep
and growing interest in the subject Of
good roads. The people generally
have learned that good roads pay and
that bad roads are terribly expensive.
There is not a State in the Union
which has not done moro good road
work in the past five years than ii
ever did before in an equal period Of
time. Some of them have done ten
times as much.
The roads Of Georgia are in better
condition than they ever were before.
Last year saw wonderful improve
ment in cur roads. Many miles Of
roadway were reconstructed and built
in q substantial manner. Fulton
County made a fine record In road
work aud will do as well OF better TIL.
yeal,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
Why Business is stagnated.

'sThe worst drawback of this Sec
ton of country" says the Clifton (Ill.)
Comet, eat the present time, is the
exceedingly bad roads we must con-
tend with at wet seasons Of the year.
AS has been the case the past few
days, farmers cannot market their
products, and on this account they do
little buying of the merchants, and
business is stagnated at the very sea-
son when it should be the iyeliest of
any season of the year."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14

The people of Jefferson County.
Kentucky, are asking for an election
to decide on the question of free
turnpikes, which may be secured in
the following way:
The roads can be either leased,
given to the public, or purchased.
The magistrates and the county Judge
are the officials to appoint appraisers
to value the respective roads; these
appraisers must be residents and
property owners on the road to be
valued by them. Bonds may be is
sued for the purchase of the roads at
the price agreed on by the appraisers.
These bonds will be spread over q
term of thirty years.
All taxes, which cannot exceed
twenty-five cents on each 500 worth
of taxable property, must be used to
keep the roads-turnpike, gravel aud
all others-in good repair; to pay in
terest on the bonds issued, and to
provide a sinking-fund for the re-
demption of the bonds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
Broad-Tired wagons.

Some of the leading citizens Of this
country are agitating the feasibility of
introducing the broad-tired wagon for
the protection and benefit of the coun-
ty roads. The subject of good roads
is attracting more than ordinary at
tention in all parts of the county.
There are several bills ON the subject
to be brought before the Maryland
legislature at its present session.
Most of these schemes, while un-
doubleday good, would probably in
volve more or less expense, while If the
broad tire is universally adopted the
cost would be very light, and it would
be decided step along the way of
improvement. All the roads can be
rounded into fine shape by road
scrapers properly used, but can never
be kept so as long as heavy loads are
being continuously hauled over them
on narrow ties. The broad tires will
roll and pack and continually improve
them.
Mr.. E. E. Goslin, in the lower part
of this county, is making a practical
test of the broad-tire wagon. He has
q new iron wheel O little over four
inch tread which is working admira-
bly,. Its advantage over the narrow
tire is apparent when the wagon can
pass over the road several times with
out the tracks being disturbed by other
vehicles. It is estimated that there
are about 800 heavy wagons in this
county. Now, unless the majority of
these contained broad tires it would be
almost impossible to realize the adj
vantage in the way of Improvement,
from the fact that the broad tires
would have to break a new track with
every load. If the broad tire were
universally used, however, there would
be solid roadbeds, and the deep ruts
now made on the county roads by the
narrow tire would disappear. Green's
boro (Md-) special to Baltimore
American.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-05-14
A Suggestion.

Tax bicycles to help pay for good
roads. This would be only fair. BIZ
cycles are largely used by the people
who are most vociferous in demand
ing good roads. Now while such
roads will benefit the farmers and
rural residents, these people are al
ready taxed out of proportion to sup
port road and other public institu-
tions. There is no reason why BIZ
cycles should not be taxed, nor any
good reason why income from such
tax should not be specially set aside
for road construction. In Massachus-
etts bicycles are assessed for taxation
the same as other property and pay
the same rate. IF the average rate Of
taxation is SIS per thousand, this
would be seventy-five cents per wheel
on an average assessment of $50 each.
In a State like New York, where there
are probably upward of 800, 900
wheels, this would yield an income Of
nearly $400, 1000. On general princi-
Piles we thoroughly indorse the good
roads movement and believe that good
roads are one of the best investments
for farmers. The great point is to see
that the farmers do not pay an undue
proportion of the cost of this improve
ment.-American Agricultural.