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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

nrobablv a majority Of the regiment,
were DESTROYS OF seeing TINS mOues' al
hrave man wearing two stars. These ueiI-
cate marks OF self-abnegauon ana pIIuo,
a., securing the best material TOT the So
90 tho command, show the caVaner spi.''
ond the instincts Of the gentleman III the
rude and rough days Of war. ~
A kind Providence spared "olh Ci '"e
livcs Of these splendid soldiers-ohe an
eminent lawyer residing IN buckihsh ,.ii
county. Va. respected and ioNei by hi'
countrymen: the other, CHRISTIAN pa
troll and chivalrous soidier "or'Aily
representing the Richmond people IN inc
halls Of Congress. e,
The other incident was striking IL
Iustration OF the sublime in Christian
character. Thomas Adams, private IN
Company G.. Third Virginia Cavalry, was
the man. whose act under the circum-
stances was the loveliest deed in the an
nails Of war. After one Of those running
fights. in which tho glorious JeD. stuart Ii.'
cot the BOYS involved on the return 'iiP
towards our camp, a wounded r eue e., al
soldier was lying near the rOau. 4HS
command was moving ON. IL was
drcarv chilly day. raining part vi NV
time and every one was intent on TAXING
core of himself. When Adams got OPpo-
site this man. taking in the situatloh' ne
turned his horse from the ranks anu
stouped beside his enemy. lie tehdeIIy
adjusted the suffering man In the Des'
position he could. took his only blanket
from around his shoulders, ana wrapped
the wounded soldier in it; quietly gol
hack in ranks. and never spoke OF the
act unless some one mentioned IT, III
the chronicle Of sublime deeds this act
of a private soldier is well worthy OIL
being placed alongside the DEEDS ana 90
ings Of his peerless commander, the I'M
mortal Lee.
This quiet and loving man came TO a
premature death by falling off the oupola
of some tall building in Austin, Tex lie
was an architect by profession.
The unrivaled courage and dash OF the
cavalry Of Jeb. Stuart has never been
appreciated by writer's of the war Eisto-
ries The materials that composed inns
command were soldiers the Ike of whlch
the world will never see again, while the
environments that produced them can
never be duplicated.
JAMES L. CLARKE.
Private. Company G, Third Va. Cavalry
sunnyside. August 26, 1899.
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"NIouumental" virginia.

Wilmington O.. c. Messenger0
Conversing with Rev a. ID. Mcclure
lately. the highly esteemed and able pas
Tor OF ST. Andrews Presbyterian
church. of his recent visit of some weeks
TO Richmond. Va, the city Of some
$1,000 inhabitants, that We would prefer
10 live i'm above any Of the larger cities
I'm the South, ne spoke admiringly of its
progressiyeness. its large church-goins
population, of its public spirit, its fidel-
ity TO the cause Of the South and its be-
coming pride in building monuments.
we endorsed his agreeable view, and
believe that Virginia, rs well as Its
chief city. once the capital Of the South
ern COnfcdCracy. and so often threatened
bv northern armies, is deserving of all
praise and to be held in highest honor.
Virginia not only produces great men
patriots, statesmen, scholars, orators,
aud soldlers-Who are
con Fame's eternal bead-roll worthy
to be fled
but she cherishes their memories with
maternal fondness and devotion and pride,
and freely employs the sculpt0rs art and
the painters skill 10 perpetuate their
form and linamcnts. She really seems TO
realize the grandeur Cf virtue. and that
is memorial sis immortal because II is
known with God and with men"-that
when il is present, men take example
az fl, and when it is gone they desire it,"
one of her patriotic and motherly deeds
was TO put her native sculptor l.. Y. Val
cntine. to work nearly thirty years ago
upon a recumbent statue of Robert Ed
ward Lee, and which was completed in
1875. We never saw it, but have often
eazed upon a fine picture OF II. Those who
have studied It regard II as Of exquisite
design and artistic workmanship, and the
likeness excellent. 1t is at Lexington,
where the most iilustrOus Southron
taught after so faithfully and so splen-
dldiy serving his people through four
years Of terrible. of exhausting war.
IL is mounted upon sarcophasds
which rests in turn upon granite base
course OF three members. and STANDS
within a tasteful Gothic mausoeum 80
feet long by IS feet wide. In that quiet
Nlrefnian town a seat OF learning Tor
Ingenious youth where that other great
Confederate captain. General "StonewaiI
jackson. lived, taught, and Is buried, III
the Mecca OF The South. that statue VIII
stand for ages TO come TO tell unborn
generations Of him. TIE knightiest OF
KNIGHTS. the great soldier with the STAIN
less sword who 'weareth crown ana
Is triumphant forever. having gotten the
victory striving for undehled rewards
Rest in peace grandest noblest, honest
est. gentlest soldier OF all the ages. SO
long "a virtue. and honor. and courage.
and fidelity. and purity, and nobility OF
soul are reckoned among the highest be-
stowments OF Heaven. thy memory Will
be green.
"Victrx causa Dis piacuit. sed victa
Catoni."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

uond'5 electric railways seemed gloomy .
indeed in August, 1889 Mr. tynn dIeu'
I'm October of that year Mr. George H.
Fisher came to Richmond to represent
the interests of Dir. Flynn's widow. WIN
whom lie had been brought In touch by
DIR John p Mum, who was the family
physician of the late JAY Gould, and VINO
had also attended Mr.. Flynn in his last
illness.
Mr.. Fisher found the properties IN bad
shape The tracks had been laid by con-
tractors. and without careful supervision,
and were in extremely bad order; the
machinery both at the power-house ana
i'm the cars. was insufficient. and the en-
tire property was at the lowest ebb. Not
q day passed az that time without FREE
quent and serious interference with the
schedules. owing 20 the break down Of
cars and other constantly recurring trout
bles. When Mr. FISHER took charge Mr.
c. +. Dabney was appointed superntend-
ent of the horse-car line; Mr. r. W.
Traylor was made superintendent Of the
Clay-street line. and such improvements
were made as were possible on short no.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

Every one is now after their
summers outing, and we have
been laying in a stock OF choice
foods from every land under the
sun for their delectation, all fresh,
pure, and wholesome, and put up
in both Staple and Fancy Groce-
ries to suit the demands of high
class family trade. If you can't
be suited in both price and qua
lily here Just give it up for a bad
job.
Try our old Smithfeld Hams,
125c. 10.
Try our Mountain Roll Butter,
15c. lb.-fresh every day.
Bushel sacks Fine Dairy Salt,
4Oc.
Fresh Lemon Crackers, sc. 10.
Imported ST. Julien Claret
Wine, 25c bottle.
Imported Sherry and Port
Wine, 25c. bottle.
Picking Spices, 20c. pound,
Imported Macaroni and Spa
ghetti, 4 ponds for 25c.
Economy Roasted Coffee, l
pound papers, 4 for 25c.
Large Glass Mixed Mustard, DC.
Cedar Tubs, 30c.
White A Sugar, DC. pound.
Fat Mackerel, 3 for Zoe.
1-pound box Birdseed, &c.
Best Oats, zoe. bushel; best
corn, 45c. busheI.
Shoe Polish, all colors, sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
TWO TOUCHING INCIDENTS.
A Confederate Private Tells of Pa
trIOtism and UnseIfishuess.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
Seeing the article OF your correspondent
from Cumberland Courthouse, in the Dis
count Of the reunion Of the veterans OF
the Cumberland Troop and the merited
tribute offered by Colonel Robert r.
Hubbard 20 the worth OF Captain John
Lamb. Of Charles City Troop. now the
trusted and honored representative Of
the metropolitan district in the United
States Congress. has brought 10 mind two
Incidents which / shah write off for
your Confederate column
In the fierce cavalry battle at IreVl-
fans Depot. In Louisa county, Lieutenant
Colonel Carter. of the Third Virginia
cavalry was MORALLY wounded. and this
writer lost his only brother in the fight.
Colonel Thomas owen, DESTROYS of
making his regiment even more effective,
aud 10 be the pride OF the brigade, told
Adjutant Robert r. Hubbard (his rank
was first Lieutenant he was arranging TO
have him appointed Northumberland
OF the organization. This. of course, would
have been advancing this splendid soldier
over the heads of worthy ofiicers-the
senior captains and squadron command
ers Of the regiment. Adjutant Hubbard.
therefore. magnanlmously declined the
pronored honor, expressing his thanks IN
most gracious terms for this mark of dis
tlnguished preference on the part Of his
colonel. and gave such cogent reasons as
satisfied the Colonel,
About the same time this vacancy of
the brave Carter was being filed, Captain
John Lamb. near the position OF senior
captain. went 20 Colonel owens and
urged that Adjutant Hubbard be advanced
10 second I'm command Of the regiment,
ignoring. from his view point, his own
position to secure for his regiment this
aashing cavalier. At the same time Cap
tain Lambs men and his squadron, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
MR.. DAVIS IN PRISON
A STAFF OFFICER GIVES SUM"
uEcOLLECTIONs OF HIM.
THE QUESTION OF STATES RIGHTS.
rho Confederate President Confident
our Views ON This Matter were
corrcct--A Courngeous New Jersey
Senator.


NV first visit to Mir. Davis IN prison
was very short and under the eye Of the
officer and the sentry, and / could only
Introduce myself and express my sympa-
INV for him. on my next visit this vigil
lance was somewhat relaxed, and / was
Ell with him while the doctor went his
uck rounds. and the sentry was outside
he closed door. We at once commenced
talking OF HIS condition and trial ana ne
iald: Captain, II we can force the ques-
ton Of States Rights into the case 1
will never be tried because the govern
ufnt knows we can prove that We were
right. by the Constitution and the laws.
He seemed very much pleased with
speech which had just been made at
Fanuen Hail. Boston. by Senator Wall, OF
New Jersey and as l was going North
that day. In his interest, asked me TO
.all on the ex-senator at his home ana
say 10 him: 1.-THE line Of his Fanueil Hall
speech was the line for the friends Of the
South 10 take"
When / reached Burlington, n. j., L
was very kindly received by Senator
Wall. delivered Nhe message from Mr.,
Davis, took dinner with the Senator and
his family. and in the afternoon he es-
corted me to the train.
While waiting for 1t nearly fifty or the
citizens OF Burlington had collected at
the station, and the Senator. who seem
ed a very bold and aggressive man, COM
menced talking to them. lie said: when
[ was arrested during the war ! advised
you then to stand up for the rights Of
your State but you said it would be time
enough after the war was over. Now the
war is a thing Of the past, and what
rights are now left 20 Tho States?'
At this moment the train arrived, and,
saying farewell 10 the brave Senator, l
boarded IL for Philadelphia. When, the
next morning, on Chestnut street, l saw
an angry crowd Of men and boys with
some thing in their midst, and heard the
words: Yes, the very dog that ate our
Union prisoners al Castle Thunder in
Richmond" SO I stepped up into the
door Of a closed store. and in this way
could sec the big dog, which / remember
Cd as having belonged TO Mrs. Bailey on
Franklin street. 1 also remembered her
telling me how much relieved she had
been by Captain Alexander's having Of
fered 10 take them there were two OF
them, ] think 10 Castle Thunder, where
he could give them plenty of bones. But
] do not think the kind old lady thought,
or Captain Alexander intended, that these
should De Union bones. What Mr.. Da-
Wis said 20 me and the Doctor on my next
visit / will write IN another letter.
A STAFF OFFICER, G.. $. \.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

la the county of Escambia in Alabama
is the little town of Flomston ard there
lives Mrs Mollie Grimes. She was 4
good wife and mother but several years
ago she found her health slipping away
from her. She realized that this meant
the inevitable nervousness and irritability
that would surely lose for her tho affec-
ton of her children and husband, and
that as her health declined discord and
misery would appear in her home. She
was filled with the loving motherly i'll
stinct, but two miscarriages in succession
almost broke her heart. She had almost
lost hope when the clouds rolled away
and the light Of health and happiness
returned.
She tells her story in these words:
was almost heart -broken to think gould
not raise any more children aud had 10 suffer %
! did. had lost two children By uiiscarriages
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
COMPANY II, 18TH VA. CAVALRY.
A CarefuIIy-Prepnred List of Mem
bers of the Organization.


This roster of Company X, Thirteenth
Virginia Cavalry CIV. II. f. Lees, after
wards Chamblis's, Brigade, A. n. v, is
made from memory and old memoranda
by w. w. Parsons. orderly sergeant. 1t
begins with the organization OF the COM
pany and regiment in May, lSoz, ana III
cludes the intervening years TO 1865. Some
few names may be unintentionally omit
ted. but it is well-nsh complete:
Captain. Samuel ii. Burt
First Lieutenant, George S. Rives
Second Lieutenant. L. a. Madeira.
Third Lieutenant, j. a. Deal.
First Sergeant. William W. Parsons.
Second Sergeant, w. NJ Cotton.
Third Sergeant, II. 0. Gill
Fourth Sergeant, r. V. Foster.
Fifth Sergeant, Richard II. Scott.
First Corporal. r. +. Maynard.
Second Corporal, j. II. Austin.
Third Corporal, j. T.. Guerrant.
Fourth Corporal, W. f. Madeira.
Privates-Peter Ashburn, T. II. Apple
white Allan c. Barham, c. II. Brock,
Mathew Bulls, John j.. Burt, d. r. Breed
love. Walton G. Bagnall, --- Brummel,
r. w. Cocks. j. ". Coles, w. Chatter
buck. C. r. Daniels. Robert Emmory, }.
II. Ellis, l.. w. Fitz, r. b. Frazier, l..
Crimes. J. A. Gault. S. c. Gwaltney'
Ephram Grammer, James e. Heath, a.
H. Hobbs. John II. Hart, r. a. Holloway,
W. +. Hamburger, w. c. Harris. Corne-
Illus Han. j. j. Holloway, Norman Hines,
b. Harry. b. A. Hatchett, j. L. Jeter
John r. Loughridge, r. c. Lovelace,
George Mason. George w. Milby George
Morrow j. G. Morris, j. w. Mills, l.. K.
cakes, f. J. Oliver, J. 4. Priddy, d. NJ.
Price, w. j. Parr ~ r. Robertson, j. 5.
Robertson, r. X. Riddick, w. c. Reid,
Samuel w. Snead - Saddler j. w,
Satterheld, j. j. Turnkey John IL. Under
wood. John w. Wrenn, George W. VIII
son. j. r. Wingheld, George Walker,
James ". woodward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

yolved the country prior 10 the presi-
dental election Of 1886, whilst the road
was under construction, they made an
investment here Of between $1,000 and
81 10000 giving regular employment %
between one hundred and two hundred
men. They pay 90 the city IN taxes an
amount about sufficient 20 pay every
year the interest on 10000 Of Richmond
per cent. bonds. In this aspect tho con-
strt Ctiou Of the company. besides 7i1nt-
ing here between 5000 and 81 10000 %
new property gives the city an add
tional asset. which. capitalized az per
cent. would amount TO about 800 go. Tho
Traction Company built what has been
promised a model road. and has always
given splendid service The system IS
now being thoroughly repaired
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

| Large, Juicy Lemons, IOc. dOZ'
Standard GRADUATED Sugar, sc.
pound.
Small bales best No. l Timothy
Hay, 75c. cwt.
Mill Feed, 75c. cwt.
Ivory Starch, 4c. package.
Large bottles Ammonia. &c. bot
tie.
! Reliable Hams, Sc. pound.
Home-Made Blackberry and
Catawba Wine, Toe. quart or 4Oc.
gallon.
Try cur Orange County Cream
cry Butter, 15c. pound.
Pure Mixed Spices for picking
in quarter-pound packages, sc.
Try our Celebrated Roasted
Eagle Coffee OTIS superior to any
zoe. coffee on the market, only 2
pounds for 25c.
Wash Boards, Sc. apiece.
Whole Grain Carolina Rice, sc.
pound.
Broiled Macierel, in tomato
sauce, Zoe. can.
Economy Coffee, roasted, lib.
papers, 4 for Doc.
Small Sour Pickles, lsc. gal.
lib. cans Good Luck Powders,
&c.; lib. cans Good Luck Pow
ders, &c.
Root Beer, Sc. bottle-males
five gallons.
Large bottles Shoe Polish, Sc.
Mason's Improved Jars-quarts,
Ace. doz. half gallons, soc doz.
Try our Snowflake Patent Fami-
" Flour, 81 barrel, or 25c. bag.
It's fine.
The best Flour sold is our Sill
Yer King at SA35 barrel or Csc
bag.
Harvest Rye Whiskey, S1.25 gal.
Freezing Salt, Zoe. peck.
Quart Mason Jars French Mus
tard, Toe.
Small Lamp Chimneys, &C.; me-
dium Lamp Chimneys, 4c. large
Lamp Chimneys, &c.
Preserving Jars, SC. gallon.
0Ur Complete New Price
List mailed On application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

In the true happen
ings III the every
day life OF everyday
people ere materials
FOR most thrilling
novels. There are
every day stories of
heroisin, suffering
and the final tri-
umph Of good over
evil - of happiness
finally browning en-
deayor. Here IS a
case in point :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

and I fully expected 10
lose another when. in
August 1877, I learned Of
and began taking DR..
Pierce's Pavorite Pre-
scrip,ion and took Il uu-
I'll after baby was born
in November. With my
other children ! had SUI
Fred everything that
hesh could suffer but this
time ! was in perfect
health aud had a very
easy time l was la labor
only a short time. / can
not praise Or. P,erce's
medicines enough for I
believe they certainly
saved my baby's life and
maybe my owl life as
well. ! took the Favor
lie pr~4rrlDffln aud ala
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
street Railways in Richmond.
c. V. MEREDITH.
City Attorney.

StFFtt HHfF WI , u -
Richmond was the only city IN Nlr-
ginla operating a line Of street-ears oe-
fore the war, and the first city IN 'he
world TO establish a successful electric
street-car system.
The history OF the street-railway SER
vice in Richmond IS known To lew per-
sons. and the development OF electric ira
vel here makes an interesting study.
Early IN the '50's the city commenced 10
feel the wantof transportation on the
streets from the east and west ENDS, ana
TO meet this want line or omnibuses'
similar 10 those which are used by
hotels AT the present time. was put on
Main street between Tweniy-eighth and
Ninth streets.
Some time in is5s or 1889 a lire OF street
railway was built from Twenty eighth 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money IL u falls 10
cure p. W Groves signature is on each
box. % cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
THE 2 r. & e. co.

In 1850 the present Richmond Railway
and Electric Company was organized by
the consolidation OF an the electrical
companies iu the city. Including both of
the lines then in operation and the Flee
tric-Iight and Power Company Dr. John
T. Mum becoming president; Mr. +. j.
Craigie secretary. and Mr. George T.
Fisher treasurer and the company began
the permanent Improvement OF AN its
properties. The whole manner of prOpul-
sion OF cars by electricity underwent
radical change and the motors which
We're only about 7-horse power. were
replaced by larger and more powerful
machines, varying In efficiency from 90 20
l00-hOrse power. The rails We're gradual
~ replaced BY girding rails, with a great
deal Of concrete foundation and substau-
tial railroad beds. The trolley wires were
replaced by others o. four times their
size, and supply wires. or conductors.
We're provided with ample carrying ca
pacity. In the past eight or nine years
the following companies have come UNI
der control OF the Richmond Railway and
Electric Company: Richmond and Man
chester Railway COMPANY Manchester
Railway and Improvement Company.
Paramount Traction Company, Rivery1ew
Railway Company. Seven Pines Railway
Company Brookland Land and Improve
ment Company, besides a number OF
smaller corporations. The present COM
pany has built during hat time many
miles Of street railway In this city, and
extended its FIrst-stroet line 10 Barton
Heights. and thence TO Lakeside Park.
In the last year or two however the SER
vice and equipment have been such "A 10
cause a good deal OF friction between the
company and the Council.
THE TRACTION COMPANY.
The Richmond Traction Company -
IN construction aud equipment an ideal
road. occupying physically an Ideal loca-
ton. When the gentlemen 10 whom The
city owes this excellent street-car sys-
tenn appeared before the City Council Ia
August, 1885, asking Tor the franchise.
they promised TO give the city splendid
street-car service. and they have made
good their promise. Notwithstanding ihe
acute financial disturbances which IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

There is no argument 50 good as an alb
solute, plain, truthful statement Of fact.
There is nothing 50 interesting as fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
81 have taken eight bottles of Lydia

81 have taken eight bottles of Lydia
2. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and used two packages Of your Sana-
tive Wash, also some of the Liver Pills,
and can say that your remedies will
do all that you claim for them. Before
taking your remedies | was very bad
with womb trouble, was nervous, had
no ambition, could not sleep, and my
food seemed to do me no good. Now |
am well, and your medicine has cured
me. wll gladly recommend your med
icinc 10 every one wherever 20. -
Mrs. NJ. J.. SHEARS, Gus MARSH, MICH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

a New Woman Of Mrs. Kuhn:
80, 70 rgs rryrHAx NO. 6a,4oal


"DFAR Mrs. PINKBAM-I think IL IS
nv duty to write to you expressing
INV sincere gratitude for the wonder
ful relief have experienced by the use
OF Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. / tried different doctors, also
different kinds of medicine. / would
feel better at times, then would be
as bad as ever.
"For eight years was great SUI,
ferer. I had falling OF the womb ana
was in such misery at my monthly
periods l could not work but niue
before would have to lie down. your
medicine has made new woman OF me.
| can now work all day and not ge'
tired. ] thank you for what you nave
done for me. ! shall always praise
YOUR medicine to all suffering women. "
-MRs. %. L. KUHN, GERMASo, ONO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03

lite Prescription aud also the Pleasant Felicia
The Pleasant Pellets act like a charm"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-07-08
Literary Note.

The Midsummer Fiction-Art number OF
FRANK LESLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY,
published July Goth, bids fair to be the
most brilliant magazine production of the
season. Within an artistic cover by
Wenzell. will be gathered such contribu-
tions as An illustrated poem by w. d.
Howells short stories by Ruth McEnery
Stuart, Joel Chandler Harris, Edgar Faw-
cett, Eta w. Pierce, and Larkin g.
Mead golfing extravaganza, by Van
Tassel Sutphen; "a Day of President
McKinley's Life" by Mrs. John A. Lo-
Ian; and reproductions of four Of Hop
kinson Smiths most beautiful water-col-
or paintings, with comment by Perriton
Maxwell. The fiction features in the
above enumeration are illustrated by the
following well-known artists: Albert B.
Wenzell, Howard Chandler Christy, F.
Luis Mora, w. Granville Smith, Clifford
Carleton, Hugh NJ. Eaton, Charles Grun-
wald, H. c. Edwards, Frank Adams, and
George r. Brill.
July s. 1t