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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
ODD-FELLOWs' BUILDING
To he Dedicated i'm Pefersburg-The
Ieaf-TobnccO Trade.

PETERSBURG, VA, April 1S-(Spe
ciaI)-The handsome Odd-fellows' build
ing here will be dedicated on Saturday
next. the 22d instant, with the formal and
impressive ceremonies Of the order. The
building is one Of the largest ana finest
on sycamore street. The dedication Will
occur in connection with the ceremonies
appropriate TO the observance OF the
anniversary\{ the introduction of odd
Fellowship in the United states.
Cain Perkins. the negro who was re-
Gently shot by an officer while the latter
was pursuing and shooting at another
man. IS reported to-day by his physician
as being in much better condition. Ohly
slight local peritonitis mas deFelOp ~
with no serious symptoms The DOCTOR
thinks that everything is favorable 10
the mans recovery.
The leaf-tObacco dealers here are more
or less affected Icy the recent ruling OF
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue
relative TO their business in handling anu
selling leaf tobacco They are WorkihS
under a system which has been III vogue
for "A great many years.
No additional facts have been developed
I'm regard to the murdered stranger whose
body was lOullu eNN'idA H"y 40" "~'
the track Of the Coast-Line road, near
Coleman's Crossing, i'm Chesterheln
county. and the probability Is That the
mystery will forever remain unsolVeI.
The body lies buried on the company $
property. near the scene of the murder.
The Traction Company is arranging ior
the active work of construction OF the
new street electric railway Iroliey-
nolcs were to-day distributed all along
the Washington-street line, and the de-
1ivery of ties has also commenced.
MIR. W. s. Hawkins left tonight for
Danyille TO accept a position i'm the West
moreland Hotel i'm that city. lie is an old
and experienced man in the hotel bust
ness.
The Street Committee. II IS understood
to-day. desire further time TO make their
renort TO the Council in the matter Ct
the bids for street-pavng, and Of course
their request will be granted. The IL
cense-tax ordinance was the main SUD-
iect for action before the Council 10
night. an,
Complaint IS made that the condition
Of our river below the harbor Is very
unfavorable for navigation, as one or
the results of the late heavy freshets,
and that the channel is sadly In need OF
dredging The heavy and constantly
increasing shipments Of lumber, cOnse-
ouent upon the opening of the Rlchmond'
Petersburg and Carolina railroad, ana the
necessity for commercial facilities III thai
direction. will doubtless attract the at
tention of the Council to the present con-
dition Of affairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Personals and Briefs.

Mrs. NJ. Ashby Jones. who has been
quite sick AT her home No. POO east
Grace street. Is convalescing.
The semi-monthly meeting Of the Ger
man Aid Society was held al Sanger Hall
last night. Only routine business was
transacted.
Mr. Ralph ROthchild. who had a serious
operation performed on him by Dr.
Charles Labenbutg several weeks ago, Is
able TO be out again.
Mr.. Y. y. Powell. a well-known printer
who. since he left Richmond some years
ago. has held position on the New York
Journal Of Commerce, Is here on visit
TO friends.
Major Il. W. lynn. late Superintendent
Of the Virginia Pententiary. who is now
in business here. VIII in the course Of
few weeks return % LOudoun. where he
has nice farm, upon which he VIII re-
side.
The devotional exercises OF the Central
WOman's Christian Temperance Union at
their regular meeting this "wednesday
afternoon will be conducted by the Rev.
MIR. Moslin. a full attendance OF the
members is earnestly desired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
WILLIAMSBURG.
An Approaching observation-disclosures
and General Notes.

ana
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April 1s.-(Spe-
cial.) Lizards Of invitation to the marriage
of Miss Annie Maude Walthall, of this
place. TO Mr.. John Goode Rogers. son Of
Mr.. J. w. Rogers, OF Yorktown, have been
received here by their many friends. The
wedding is to take place at the Baptist
church the evening OF the oath at 4:30
o'clock.
Rev. w. J. King. pastor Of the Presby-
terrain church left this evening for Bay
View. Northampton county 10 attend the
sessions Of the Norfolk Presbytery. which
meets at Holiness church. Mr.. King will
return Saturday evening to meet Rev. DR..
r. X. English. of the Union Theological
Seminary, Richmond. who Will occupy his
pulpit Sunday night. the I'D.
Mr.. w. &. Johnston, OF the Gazette. will
leave Sunday FOR visit 20 his old home,
Wheelersburg, o., and VIII also visit Gin
cinnati before returning.
Mrs. TazeweH HUBBARD. of Norfolk. is
visiting Mrs. and Miss Lee on east Gl0u-
cester street
Mrs w. r. Roberts returned last eve
ming from Richmond. where she has been
for several days with her little son, Saun-
ders. who Is AT the Old Dominion Uospi-
tai for treatment.
Mrs Foster. wife Of the Superintendent
OF the State Hospital here. left for
Mathews yesterday evening TO make her
arrangements 10 move over by the LIST OF
May.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Brown. from Old
Point. are guests at Bassctt Hall. where
they will remain until the 81 OF MAY.
when they will go To New York TO live.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
THE TRIAL OF MRS. GEORGE.
Testimony for Defence May BE Fin
Ished Ihix Merk.

CANTON. o., April ls--The defence IN
the trial OF Mrs. George spent the FIST
half Of to-day In reading dispositions re-
garding her trip to South Dakota, to get
divorce from Sample George. her life
while there. and the visits SaXton paid to
her.. The remainder Of the day was oc-
cupied in examining Witnesses on matters
connected directly with the homicide and
In answer 10 the testimony Introduced on
the part OF the state The attorneys for
the defence now talk OF finishing their
testimony this week. but say ii they do SO
they will not call all OF the one hundred
or more witnesses subpoenaed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
10 Arrange for Germuu-Day.

The following committee has been an
pointed 10 arrange for the celebration
by the German-American Association of
German-Day i'm October: AlessTs VIII
liam H. Zimmerman chairman. NJ. r.
lindner, John Sminke A. Inebert. ana
\. +. Sauerwald.
The association is endeaYOring TO in
crease its membership. It's especial OBJ
jcct Is the relief Of INDECENT Germans.
A letter has recently been received by
the association from Hon. Carl Scnurz.
thanking ii FOR "A telegram OF coneratula .
ton sent him ON the occasion OF his re-
cent celebration OF his 10Th birthday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Lieut.. Lewis Brander at Home.

Lieutenant Lewis W. Brander, of the
Third lmmunes, reached here yesterday
from Habana, and will spend several
days at home before joining his regiment
nj Macon, Ga, where IL will be mustered
out.
Lieutenant Brander entered the service
last spring as General Lees color SER
geant. Later he was commissioned in
the Third lmmunes by President Mcbin-
ley. He has recently been on detached
STAFF duty. He was accompanied back
90 this country by Captain SartOris. Of
General Lees staff.
Lieutenant Brander is in fine health.
His furlOugh Is 10 last seven days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Arthur l.. Peasants,
GENERAL AGENT FOR VIRGINIA,
III4 East nain Street, Richmond, Va
Sun4(
The greatest care should be vi,..
to any little sore, pimple or sc 2,eS
which shows no disposition 10 M

ferlng with severe cold and
symptoms OF fever. WAS to-day taken "
the general hospital in Savannah
Private &. r.. Ridgway. OF + CONF
was sent 90 the general hospital 'i
10 receive surgical attention 90 hs lt-
MonotOny al rogimcntal hcldll
has been considerably relieved of .Hi
the presence OF Miss Blanche Eds
the attractive daughter of Lieut.
Colonel Edwards. Miss Edwards ls I
ping with friends iu savannah aut
away SPARE hours with thc Fourth
ginia. very acccptably films the ilnt
tant post which has been vacant h.iN. '''
that OF Daughter OF the Regiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
New Rush for Pensions.

tDes MOnes Reglstcrl
officials OF the Pension Once report l".,
the department Is almost 0yer"h.
with applications FOR pensions no"
filed by soldiers who served m the 't,r
sh-American war. In the Thirty ,..
Michigan the number % apphca.N ..
far received Is three hundred ana
or over one-fourth OF The enlisted '.',s
OF the regiment Every soldier d.''. "a
4 pension should have one Qua /,
three hundred and eighty men ".' il
regiment ask for goyernmeni n.'. I, ,lle
evident that some one has siarirA ~
"A free horse ia sleuti.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
The Austin Trial.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April iS.-
Especial. THE second trial OF Colonel
Austin. charged with criminal assault ON
Bertha Tappin was opened to-day. The
entire day was consumed in securing jury
men
Bueler Ben Bates. of Battery +. Sixth
United States Artillery. was indicted to-
day on the charge of shooting Nard-COn-
ductor {. u. WilkersOn. of the Chesapeake
and Ohio. who died sunday morning in
Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Fourth Virginia Personals.

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
CAMP ONWARD SAVANNAH. GA.
April N-Priyate Timothy Everett. OF
Company, was accidentally shot
through the thigh yesterday by one OF
the other members OF his company. and
painfully. though not seriously. wounded.
As usual. the pistol was ''unloaded.'
Captain L. 81. J. Wilson. who has been
confined to quarters for several days. snf-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
struck by "a Locomotive.

cial.)-Mrs. NJ. j. Mccall while attempt
Ing TO cross the tracks OF the Southern
railroad at Ninth street. stepped from
one track To avoid local train. and was
struck bV the sOuth-bound Nesiibule. She
was thrown some distance by the pilot
of the engine. IL rs not known whe her
her injuries will be fatal. as they are
internal. She IS now In 81. Peters Hos
rital
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Richmonders In New York

NEW YORK. April lS.-tSpeclal.)-G
Millhiser. Gilsey; J. y. Goriman. ". X
Scott, Broadway Central; J. b. Arents. J
IL. Young, Waldorf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
THANKFUL TO MRS. PINKHAM.
Have Been Relieved Of Backach
M Pnkhen Warns Against Neglect.

Mrs PKHAMI have been thankful thousand times since wrote
Vegetable followed
feel troubles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
Tragedy ip Duluth.

DULUTH. MINI, April Is. Pennies,
behind in her rent, and hopeless Of the
future. Georgiana DW0rschak widow,
aged % shot herself and her TWO chil-
dram last night The three bodies were
found this afternoon. The children were
4 and 6 years OF age. respectively.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

ache, headache, nervous tired
feeling, painful menstruation and
leucorrhGa.
/ took four bottles of Vegetable
Compound, one box of Liver
Pills, and used one package of
Sanative Wash, and am now well.
/ thank you again for the good
you have done for me.-ELLA T..
BBESNER, East Rochester, Ohio.
Great numbers of such letters as
the above are constantly being re-
ceived by Mrs. Pinkham from wo-
men who owe their health and hap
piness TO her advice and medicine.
Mrs. Pinkham's address Is
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is Of
fered free to all suffering women
who are puzzled about themselves.
If you have backache don'tneg-
lect It or try heroically to "workit
down, "you must reach the root OF
the trouble, and nothing will do
this so safely and surely as Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
.o,rd Raclrache ie accOmpanied
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
i'rOgrexs.

Pills makes Them better than other liver
pills. That is all. Price, 10 and y cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19

sensations they nearly always
distressing things
Mrs S. SWANSON of Gibson City, Ill., tells her
perience in the following letter:
using medicine was troubled with head
could Your medicine the best 1have
troubles and feel like
% Lydia f. Pnkham.
wherever great reever of pain
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-19
ROYAL BLUE
SERGE SUITS
FOR MEN.

We offer TO-DAY 100
Suits at

ROY II BLUE SERGE is
made hv the well-known
peacedale Mills, whose re-
mutation for honest-wear-
inc merchandise is known
a | over the country. The
workmanship and ut OF
these garments are perfect.
lftheN we're not We would
have 10 room for them on
eur counters. Your choice
Of half or full lined. double
or single-breasted. We
would suggest an early
call: 100 Suits takes in all
we will offer at this price.
and you know how quickly
we can get rid of that
number.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28

prairie rose hui. afterwards transferred
to the Washington coBservatories, was
all that could be desired. Her art con-
sists of a certain infantile charm of voice
and manner and her action is consistent
and invested with artistic touches.
Miss Paldi as Mrs. Major Campbell, and
Miss Wynne as the orphan from the In
dians, met the requirements OF their
roles and in the male cast mention Is
due MIR. Sears, who played his part with
ease, and Mr.. Charles II. Stevens as
Brassy Gall, "a member of the third house,
showed the effrontery which his name
suggests. will II. Bray, the original
Minister to Dahomey. acted with his
old time finish. and the subordinate
members of the cast did efficient work.
Ia very notable feature was the Bison
City quartette. who sang their Southern
melodies with sweetness and all in all
the entertainment was worthy OF the lib
erai patronage 1t received.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
OBITUARY..
ELLA S. KNIGHT.

Tbe funeral services of Mrs. Ella S.,
wife of Turner Ii. Knight, were held Wed
nesday afternoon at her late residence
on the Saco road, North Scarboro, and
was largely attended by ths RELATIVE
and neighbors of the family.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Harmon of the South Gorham
Baptist church. who spoke feelingly to
the husband and six motherless children,
the youngest being but two years old.
Husbands ere this have lost devoted
wife and children loving mother, and
will yet again, but no husband was ever
called upon TO part. with more faith
full companion, or children with a more
affectionate, devoted and self sacrificing
mother.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
PLANS FOR CAPE THEATRE.

Mr. hartley MoCullum will arrive here
on Tuesday and after talking over the
plans for the Cape theatre with the man
seer of the Portland railroad, will go to
New York On Friday. The season at the
Cape will probably open up on June 6th
The only members of last years compa-
ny who will come here will be Miss In
graham and Mr.. Bankson, and there is
still some doubt whether they will come
here or not.
Yesterday the Portland Railroad COM
pany commenced hauling sleepers for
the Meeting Houss hill extension of the
Cape road. 1t is understood that Mr..
Hodges who has built all the track of the
Portland railroad will come here to con-
struct this extension.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28

There vas meeting Of the board of
engineers of the tire department last eve
ming, but it was stated that there would
be nothing made public concerning the
deliberations.
The meeting of the city government
occurs Monday evening at which time
the appropriation bill comes up.
The Elks held social session last eve
ming and had for their guests some of the
theatrical people in the city. 1t was a
very enjoyable affair.
There will be stockholders meeting
Of the Jefferson theatre this afternoon to
slect a board of directors and transact
other business.
The following Maine people were regis.
tered ut the Prebie yesterday: o. III.
Nash and wife. Harrington. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Blair, Nobleboro; L. 5. Newell,
Madison; Mrs. ii. +. Libby. Mrs. A. )
Miiliken, W. NJ. Prilay, Pittsfeld; +. H..
Blake, Presque Isle; X. X. Robinson,
Waterville; Frank kittrsdgs, Halloweil;
Geo. NJ. Fogg, Auburn; ". Bishop,
Bangor.
II. q. Foster aud wife of Waterville
we're registered at the Congress Square
hotel last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
A Story of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.


DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Two years
ago | began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrh9a. took
patent medicines and consulted a ply
stefan, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and followed the directions
faithfully, and derived SO much benefit
that l cannot praise Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
i now find myself pregnant and have
begun its use again. l cannot praise
it enough. "-MRs. CORA gibson, YATES,
MANIsTEE, MICH.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
DEAF Ms.

Mrs. Ann Maria MAJ tin. aged 81 years and
8 months.
Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, from
121 WestDrook street.
In Augusta. April 20, Charles o. Wallace
aged 81 years.
Funeral service at Evergreen Chapel Friday
forenoon at II O'clock.
In Bath, April 81. Mrs. Abigail c, Witham
aged 90 years.
In Denmark, Aril ID. Susan, widow OF FL
bridge McKus agad about So years.
In Dedham April II. Susan ii wife OF Chas
o. Brewster. aged 80 years.
In Hampden. April 10, Mrs. Elizabeth Lehman
VIE Of the late Martin Lehman. AGED II years
In Clifton. April II, Edwin Archer. aged AZ
years 3 months.
In Bridatoh. AprH 10, Martha G.. widow OF
Simoa C. Walker. of Lowell. aged n years.
In Chelsea. April 81, Henry Collins, aged 81
years.
In East Brownfeld, April TO- William Ord
way, aged AZ years.
In Togus, April 20, Lew A. Dow, aged GO yrs
In Togus, April 20, Gragory King, aged 0z
years.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
MARRIAGES.

In this city. April 26. by Rev. w. T. Phelail,
william II. Church aud Mrs, Rebeccs Cumber,
both OF Portland
In Bath. April 20. George Albert Dickinson
and Miss Catharne Landers.
In Orono, April 40. Peter Tibdo OF Montana
nd Mrs. Annie Pnllbrook.
10 South Gardiner. April IL. John w. Fisk
and Miss l.. Annie Morrill,.
In North Norway, April 15, Irving Z. Symcnds
and Florence NJ. Meservey.
In Belfast Adril IL, Bertrand L. Davis aud
Miss Mary r. Smalley.
In Bucksport, George 7. Wardwell AID Miss
Blanche A. Redman.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
TROUBLE IN DRINK.

Many highly organized persons cannot
digest even oAe cup of coffee day.
The trouble may not show directly in
stomach, but indirectly In bowels, liver,
nerves. headache, or in some other organ.
Stop for 10 days and see If you have I'M
covered the cause of your trouble. Take
Postum Food Coffee. 1t furnishes a
pleasant morning cup, and contains the
selected food elements which quickly re
store the nerves and structure OF body 10
normal state. Demonstratable ia CT
try it. Gresers furnish at Is and %
ceRta
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
STEARNS' new BALL BEARING
LAWN MOWERS!

hatnc the sen ample
of The StanS with its improvements
absolutely the finest and running world The
Mcromee Gagged Balls revolving be-
tween accurately adjusted ground 1t practically
from quality be exled
in, $500 Is inl 500
We also carry Philadelphia Mowers
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
NEW DROP CURTAIN.

MIR. Max Alexander VINO was the scenic
al tist of the Gem theatre, at Peaks ISL
and last summer, was in town yesterday.
He has submitted designs for a new
drop curtain for the Gem theatre, which
are now being considered. Mir. Alexander
will return to Portland this summer and
resume his position as scenic artist at
the Gem.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
"Your Medicine worried wonder...

81 had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. had falling of womb,
leucorrh9a, pains in back and legs;
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the stomach. Now l have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me. MRS. S. BARNHART, NEW CASTLE,
PA
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
PEPPINA ARRIVES
After n Passage of Ninety-hve Days
from Italy.

The Italian bark Peppina from Tropani.
Italy, arrived yesterday. after passage
of ninety five days. She was reported
of Charleston, 5. Carolina, April l3.
She Is loaded with salt.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
ADMsNlsrRArRIxs NOTICE.

THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives n0llce tlat She
has been duly appointed ADMINISTRATIVE OF
the estate OF
IA The Couuiy ot Cumberland, deceased and
given bonds a. the law directs. All pers sons
having demands against the estate OF said
deceased are desired IL present the same Tor
settement and all indebted thereto are request
ed to make payment Immediately.
SARAH A, NORTON.
Portland, April Is, 1893. ap21diaw3wF.
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
Summer Towering Bulbs.

We Bulbs,
Golden Band
Lie Caadum Escunum elephants Earl and
and Cinnamon lines
OF be surpassed we
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Champion England Albany Cevends Eclipse Philadelphia
Extra Early and many other splendid varieties
The Portland daily press., 1899-04-28
HAVE
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For Suffering with Coughs, Colds, Catarrh, Bronchitis
HYonEI CURES THESE DISEASES OR MONEY is REFUNDED.
Messrs
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cured of bronchitis another Of deafness You
It a aluable fully
Your
enter the tronch
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a
a
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oil ingredients
for With Hyom
will on receipt price,