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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
POLITICS IN THE STATE
Getting Ready for the Elections
Next Month.
NANSEM0ND DEMOCRATS,
All the Old County 01lCialS Wtr
RenOminated.
Northumberland Elects Twelve Del
cgates to 1.-THE Amherst Pri-
THE CONFERENCE IN MAY.


SUFFOLK, VA. April 1O.-(Special)-
The Nansemond County Democratic con-
vention met here to-day 10 nominate cam
didates for the county offices to be filed
on the 18th of May. Hon. J. T.. Booker
county chairman. called the convention
TO order, and Hon. j. f. West was made
chairman, with Mr.. =. J.. Pruden as Sec
retary. All OF the old officers were re-
nominated as follows: For Common
wealth's Attorney, L. +. Holland: for
Treasurer Sidney II. Ellis, for County
Court Clerk, X. II. Smith: for Circuit
Court Clerk, A. p. Conner; for Sheriff. \.
H. Baker; for Commissioner of the Reve-
nue. District No. u. r. w. Artman; for
Commissioner OF the Revenue District
No p. w. J. Oliver The only candidates
who had opposition were Sheriff Baker
and Commissioner Artman. For Sheriff
the vote was: A. III. Baker, 50; w. A.
Wits, 10; for Commissioner: l.. W. Art
man, 65; VI. +. Lloyd, g. For the last
named Office there were three candidates.
Mr.. W. III. Jones, of the county. was
dropped on the second ballot. and his
strength was almost equally divided be-
tween the other two candidates. The
nominations are equivalent to election. A
primary election will be held in Suffolk
next Monday TO nominate candidates for
Mayor and nine councilmen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
THE PLAY \ SUCCESS.
Midsummer Nights Dream Gorgeous
A., Nounted and Well Acted.

The most graceful and charming Of the
shakespearian symphonies, "A Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" was successfully
produced upon an elaborate scale at the
Academy last night, under the auspices
~ the Association for the Preservation
Of Virginia Antiquities.
10 cav that the admirable account
given OF the play by the talented band
~ amateurs that appeared in it came as
q surprise would not be strictly correct
,rbera had been so great promise in the
aarof,,l rehearsals of the piece that per-
sa.u,ence was most confidently looked
g., ,yhen the actors came to the crucial
test. a.. ,,,,
.,o,, surnassed anything that has hitherto
noan ottempted by amateurs I'm this city.
- a,as an unique example of sumptuous
:. disnlav. The stage pictures were
conetantly attractive, and the fairy
',D'',,a., we're charming TO an eminent de-
gree.
IN THE PRINCIPAL PARTS.
pe,bons the most notable piece OF acting
,as tho puck OF Miss Blanche Morgan. 1t
is intelligent. daring, original, and shows
the true artist. Nothing more piquant or
fascinating can be imagined. and her re-
ception was cordial 10 a degree.
Miss Mayme Leahy. with her uncom-
mon eraces of person. found 1t easy to
make the scenes in which she appeared
pictorial and charming. IL was a delicate
conception, admirably and cleverly car
ried out
The Helena OF Miss Pattie K. McGehee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
CAROLINE POLITICS.
Democratic Primary Ordered-Re-
pubIicnns HarmOnize

BOWLING GREEN, VA, April 10
(Special)-The Democratic County Com
mittee met to-day and after long and
interesting session decided to hold a pri-
mary for the nomination of county off,
GERS on the I'd Of May next. The fight
practically resolved itself into a contest
between the candidates for the office or
CommOnwealth's Attorney those cand-
dates favoring regular nominations being
Mr.. W. T.. Ennis. Major X. o. Peatross,
and Mr.. ID. b. Powers, Jr., while Mr.. A.
B. Chandler the incumbent, strongly Op-
posed them. The committee also decided
upon n reorganization of the party, and
the election of new committeeman.
Shortly after the announcement Of the
committees action the two warring Re-
publican committees Of the county assem-
bled, and, following a lengthy discussion.
effected a compromise and settled their
differences by the election Of the follow
ing committee: f.. L. r. Dunn, chair
man; l.. f.. Pitts district committeeman;
John u. White. secretary; Il. NJ Cole
man, j. w. Purse, j. ID. c. Gouldin, and
Joshua Hailstalk. Whether they Will
make nominations or not is unknown. but
men prominent in their party say not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
THE MAZET INVESTIGATION.
Young Croker ON the stand-Rich"ru
Croker Friday.

NEW YORK, April l0.-Only two wit
nesses OF Importance were put on the
stand before the Mazet Legislative lnves-
tigating Committee to-day, and although
the investigation continued for number
OF hours, and into the afternoon, no par
ticularly convictipg evidence was brought
out. The investigating committee ad-
j0urned its sessions until next Friday
when the chief witness will be Richard
Croker.
FRANK CROKER.
Frank Croker. son OF Richard Croker.
was on the stand all morning. He testified
that he had paid $1,000 To enter the Roe
bling Fire-Proof Company, and was draw
ing salary of $500 from ii, ITO learn
the business" Young Croker first said he
had given for his seventeen shares OF
stock a check for the amount mentioned,
but when asked IL he would produce the
cancelled check, he gracefully worked In
an admission that the stock was paid for
in cash furnished by his father. lie told
of having been presented with 5000 worth
OF stock in the United Company, be
cause" he said, they knew we had lots
of friends in railroads and such places"
DEVERY AGAIN.
Chief-of-Police William 5. Devery was
again put upon the rack. after Frank
Croker had given his testimony. Much
of the questioning of the police captain
was similar to that of Saturday, when
he was asked TO explain the existence OF
many dsorderly resorts in the city, that
hourished at all hours OF the night. Devery
said that the Police Department had
done all it could do, with the evidence
that il had before it. to close such places.
Devery denied that he knew Of any high
official of the city who was interested in
pool-rooms.
RICHARD CROKER NEXT.
During the progress of the session, DR..
OSullivan said to the committee: "Mr.
Richard Croker desires me 10 say that
he will be at The disposal OF this inyes-
tigating committee at any time up to
April 18th. when he Is 20 sail fOr Europe"
Mr. Moss evidently took this for chal-
lenge. and he promptly informed DR..
O'Sulliyan that Mr.. Croker's presence was
desired at the very next meeting of the
committee. which would be on the coming
Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

been related. How he came TO DC WY.
found is a matter OF conjecture. IL is
thought he went to Mediums River sta
tion. three miles east of Crozet Saturoa'
night to attend patient, and was ""'Hs
ing home on the railroad when the acei-
dent occurred. He was picked up py ~"
extra freight that was running from
Charlottesville to Clifton Forge.
Dr. Iafferty leaves wife ana '"o
small children. Mrs. Lafferty and chidfe"
were on a visit in Richmond when inc
sad news OF the accident was conveyed 10
her By wire. DR.. ]. j. Lafferty. his father
was North. and as soon as found ana IN
formed OF the accident he Immediately
started for Crozet. 10 be with MS son.
but the news Of his sons death was COM
municated to him before he arrived a,
Charlottesville.
The official report Of the accident u
the railway company is as follows;
Extra No. 239. west Conductor Il. r.
Greaves. Engineman c. II. Strange, pass
ing Medium river at 6;2o this mornins'
found DR.. w. y. I.afferty, "a years OF age
residence Crozet. lying beside track with
left foot badly mashed, left arm broken
and badly cut and bruised about the head
"Dr. Lafferty was unable to make any
statement as to how he was injured. lie
was picked up and taken 10 Crozet, ms
home. and turned over to friends. Drs.
Jones. Hague, and Smith were called In.
"As far as is known at present there
were no eye-witnesses to the accident
and nothing is known of the circum-
stances connected with his injury"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
AMHERST DEMOCRATS.
The Result of the Primary Election
4 Warm Fight.

AMHERST. VA, April 1O.-(Special)-
Returns from the primary election held
on April Sth TO nominate county officers
Indicate that O. L. Evans, for Common
wealths Attorney, has carried the coun-
" by about coo majority over Il. e. payne.
\. ID. Beard is nominated for Commits
siOner of the Revenue in the First Dis
trict over r. III. Drummond, incumbent,
by 2j0 plurality. In the Second District
r. II. Eubank is renominated, distancing
all of his competitors. All Of the super
visors are renominated, except that B. Il.
Campbell is nominated over Waller in
Temperance District There was a large
vote polled. the interest centering mainly
i'm the nomination OF Commissioners OF
the Revenue and COmmonwealth's Attor-
ney for which positions there was hot
fight made. W. NJ. Sandidge was nomi-
mated for County Clerk, r.. B. McGinnis
for Circuit Clerk III. c. Joyner for Trea-
surer. and John p. Beard for Sheriff,
without opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
FINAL CEREMONY TODAY.
Exchange of Ratification of Peace
Treaty With spain.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The final GER
emony in the re-estabishment of peace
full relations between the United States
and Spain will occur at the White House
AT 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, when
the President and Ambassador Cambon,
the latter acting for Spain, will exchange
ratiiicatiOns of the treaty or peace. The
Spanish copy Of the treaty signed by the
Queen Regent and Premier Silvela, ar
rived at the French Embassy to-day. The
officials of the Embassy called on Secre-
tary Hay during the afternoon, and made
the arrangements for to-morrows cere-
mony
The treaty forwarded By Spain is hand
somelv engrossed on parchment, in Old
English script. with wide. double
columns-one in Spanish and the other in
English. It's binding. of red Morocco, is
heavily embossed in gold. which gives
the effect Of the yellow ana red cOlors
of Spain.
The United States copy Of the peace
treaty was finished to-day, and placed in
the possession OF the President at the
White House. Compared with other
treaties TO which the United States is a
party. the document is a model of SIM
plicity and neatness. The text is In par
alIeI columns, the left in English and the
right i'm Spanish and is surrounded by a
narrow border Of the national colors.
The parchment Is enclosed in cover OF
dark blue Morocco, with the colors Of the
United States upon the face, and deco
rative design in gilt.
When the exchange of ratificatiOns Oc-
cur. the Spanish copy will be handed to
President Mckinley to become the per-
manent property OF the United States.
and 10 be placed in the State Depart
ment. along with other treaties At the
same time the President will hand to Am
bassador Cambon, for Spain. the Ameri-
can COPY OF the treaty. which will be-
come the property of Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

was most effective. Its soft romance OF
tone. It's sustained energy. and its poetic
fragrance will not be forgotten.
The Ingenious and pretty wies OF the
Titania OF Miss Voss were finely har-
monious with the character, and she
gave every evidence Of marked dramatic
talent.
Mr.. Henry X. Terry. Jr.. made an ideal
Duke OF Athens. Every movement that
he makes upon the stage is clear. free,
open. firm. and Of obvious significance.
Miss Annie Wise Mayo. as Hippoita
Queen OF the Amaz0ns, was graceful and
charming
DIR. Russell Pemberton gave an adml-
rable account Of Lysander; Mr.. John
Tyler. Jr., was not less suited with the
part OF Demetrius. and Mr.. j. w. Seaver,
Jr.. as Aegeus, was exactly fitted with
his part.
A bewitching and unusually successful
Oberon was Miss Margaret Leahy. and
the parts OF first and second fairies were
well filed by Miss Jessie Webb and Miss
Nellie Lyon.
COMIC NICK BOTTOM
The lamentable comedy was most cor
daily received. Mr. Hequembourg, as
Nick Bottom, was inimtable. and brought
forth all the comic humor OF the part.
Miss Nancy Brooks, who trained the
cast. appeared TO great advantage as
Flute: Mr.. Thomas Il. McAdams made an
admirable ounce, bringing out all there
was IN that difficult part Mr.. Henry
HOtchkiss, as Snout: Mr. Joel Perrin, as
Snug, and Mr.. W. +. Gordon as Starve-
ling. each supplied some capital clown
ing.
Miss Marie Henry. as Phiostrate was
thoroughly capable and charming.
FINE MUSIC AND COSTUMES.
One OF the distinctive features of the
performance was MendessOhn's music.
written for the play, and most capably
interpreted by an orchestra Of sixteen
pieces.
The costumes were gorgeously effec-
tive. and the lime-light and other me-
chanical effects served TO greatly
heighten the interest I'm the play.
The public gain i'm the production is a
revival of interest I'm one of the most IA
nous of all comedies; a scenical pageant
that fills the eye with beauty; a touching
exemplifcation Of the art of acting. and
once again the presentment of that vast
subiect-the relation Of heart to heart,
under the dominion of love, in human
society.
one of the most attractive and delight
full features of the performance was the
dancing of the fairies. II was constantly
attractive. and reflects the highest credit
on Miss Thaw. who brought them 10 the
highest possible state of perfection.
There will be a second performance of
the play this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
DYING NEAR THE TRACK.
DIR. Walter II. Lafferty, Son of DR..
j. j. LafYerty.

CHARL VA, April 10
(SnecialO-Dr. Walter Il. Lafferty, a son
of DR.. John j. Lafferty, OF the Richmond
Christian Advocate. died at o'clock yes
ternoon. of injuries received near Me-
chum's River some time during the night
of Saturday. At 6 o'clock yesterday morn
ing he was found on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. One leg had been crushed
by a passing train, and he had suffered
other injuries. How long he had lain In
this condition Is not known. but probably
II was most of the night. He was taken
IN his fathers home, mile south Of
crozet. where his death occurred, as has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
PARTY IN NORTHUMBERLAN
County Officers Nominnted-Dele-
gates to May Conference.

HEATHSVILLE, VA, April lO.--(Spe-
cial.) 1.-The Democrats OF Northumberland
named nominees for county offices to-day
as follows: For Clerk, William +. Cralle;
for commonwealth Attorney. Lloyd II.
Smith; for Treasurer, James NJ. Booth;
for Commissioner of the Revenue, X. ).
Brent; for Sheriff. Frank Settle.
All. with the exception OF those named
for Sheriff and Commissioner of the Rev
enue, are incumbents. Twelve delegates
were elected 10 attend conference in May,
when the plan OF election of United
States senators by popular vote will be
discussed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

Just received 100 cases California three
pounds Extra-Q Quality yellow Crawford
Peaches. which we are going TO sell az
the low price Of 2 for 25c.
s. ULLMAN'S SON.
Uptown Store, No. 500 east Marshall
street; new and old phone, "a; Down
Town Stores. Nos. 12O-ls22 east Main
street; new phone, 500; old phone, BIG;
Manchester Stores, Nos. l2l2-l2li Hun
street; new phone, 1913.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Withdrawal of New York and F1Ori-
t, Snecinl via r.. T.. q T.. IL. r.

on and after Monday, April 10th South
boundD and Thursday. April 18th north
boundD. the New York and Florida spe-
clal will be withdrawn for the season.
The last trip south-bound will, there
fore. be Saturday. April sth. arriving
Richmond $50 T.. NJ. and the last trip
north-bound will be Wednesday. April
18th. leaving Richmond at 9:O5 A. II.
". 7. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
FairfaA Republicans.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE. VA. April
O.-(Special. THE Republicans OF this
county held a convention here to-day and
nominated the following candidates: VI.
f.. church. for County Treasurer; Henry
Hawxhurst, for commemorative Attor-
ney: r. w. Bestey. for Commissioner OF
the Revenue North Side); j. j. Sangster,
for Commissioners Of the Revenue South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Funeral of Justice Field.

WASHINGTON, d. Q. April l0.-The
funeral of Justice Field will take
mace at the Church Of the Epiphany, In
this city. at 1890 o'clock Thursday morn
ing Tbe members of the Supreme Court
viii be honorary pall-bearers. and Bishop
Setterlee. of the Washington Diocese.
with Dr. McKim. the rector of Epipnlny.
Will Oiliciate.
The body will then be placed IN vault
I'm Rock Greek Cemetery here, until the
rlace of interment is settled upon.
The Supreme Court to-day adjourned
out uf respect TO Justice Fields memory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
EniIed to Identify.

CREWE. VA, April l0.-tSpcciaI.)-
Sheriff Jones and Sergeant BurkhOlder
arrested and brought to Crewe sunday
Fit,gerald. and Tom Cralle (all colored).
Two of the above named We're under
strong suspicion Of having been connect
ed with the shooting OF Mr.. Brown and
the robbery Of his store in Dlnwiddie.
Who failed to identify them after which
-. xv,re turned loose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Georgia Defeated by Trinity.

ATHENS, GA, April 10.-The Univer-
sitv of Georgia baseball team was de-
feated BY Ine in ir hsrdfoasSt sHrn same this his
aS,arnoon by score of TO . McAfee
and Nicholson were the batteries for the
visitors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Recepfion to MIR. Marks.

Rev c. A. MARKS was rendered re-
ception by the congregation Of the First
English Evangelical Lutheran church last
night A short service was held IN the
church. followed by a sociable in the
cqbool-rOOm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

HARRISBURG. PA. April i0.-The
seventy-hrst ballot for United States sena-
80 to-day resulted as follows: Quay RE
n,,blican)' II: jerks DemocraD, ~; Irvine
Rsuublican), 7. No quorum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
ANOTHER DREYFUs SENSATION.
The Private Secretary to Colonel
Henri Commits suicide.

PARIS, April I'm Lorillier, who was
private secretary to the late Lieutenant
Colonel Henri. who committed suicide at
the Mont Valerien fortress last August,
after confessing to having forged letter
largely instrumental i'm delaying Dreyfus
revision, killed himself last evening Mon
daV)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

II you suffer from looseness OF the
bowels. Angostura Bitters will surely cure
you. Beware OF counteTfeits and ask for
the genuine article. prepared by DR.. ].
G.. b. Siegert x Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

II you are going to Europe this spring
get the State Bank OF Virginia TO furnish
YOU with a travellers letter 0f credit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April 10. The
Navy Department has reached the deter
n,ination that the Raleigh shall lie re-
naired at the navy-yard. Portsmouth.
X If. The work Will consume nearly
two wears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Elegant Tca-Sets.

The Nowlan Company are Offering spe-
cial prices for this week on Elegant Solid
Sterling Silver Tea-Sets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II falls TO cure.
rs cents. Genuine has l.. B. .. ON each
tphleG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
EIeTauf Tableware.

The Nowlan Company are Offering spe-
cial prices for this week on Solid Sterling
Silver Spoons. Forks, Knives, &c, OF the
latest and most elegant designs and pat
terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
For Wedding Presents.

Fine Rockers, samples at special prices,
are being shown at the Meyer store, Fou-
shee and Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
For Spring Brides.

The NOwlan Company are Offering spe-
cial prices for this week on Solid Sterling
Silver Bowls, Pitchers, Trays, Dishes,
Loving Cups, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

A natural human desire-Wyes l want
Il &c. Cigar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

wednesday warmer. with increasing
cloudlness.
For North and South Carolina-Fair
and warmer weather Tuesday; fresh.
southerly w.Eds; Wednesday fair and
warmer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Books Just Received at Meyers,
FOushee and broad.

The Swallow, sl.lS.
Gloria Mundi $l.lS.
Young Mistley, SllS.
Yankee from the West, soc.
Tennessee Judge, sec.
Little Minister, 10c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

Life Is short-Wyes. want IL. &C. Cigar
makes II pleasant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
Are You Going to Europe!

A Palate Pleaser-Wyes / want 1t SC
Cigar. All dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11

THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY Was bright and pleasant, with
clouds In the afternoon.
State OF Thermometer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
The Weather.

~ WASHINGTON. April iO.-rore-
ISkIn cast for Tuesday:
For Virginia--Fair and warmer
weather. fresh southar'v vsfndu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-11
We TAKE SANTA CRUZ,
Filipino Stronghold Falls Into
LavtonS Hands,
SHARP QUICK FIGHTING,
! Very Interesting and Important
Battle.
THE WAR FAR FROM ENDED.

A Hundred thousand American Sol
dicrs NcCded-Noluntecrs Anxious
20 Return Home, Saying They
"Didn't Enlist TO Fight Niggers."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1899-05-22
Culture of Water cress.

Salads now form an important part
of the BIZ. of fare at all hotels, and
wafer cress is extensively used for
salad making as well as for garnishing
many meats and vegetables. There
are many farms in the country
through which streams of water flow
that might be prohtably utilized Ia
growing cress. The plant belongs TO
the family of aquatics and prefers
situation along the loamy banks OF
running streams. The running brook
is an ideal place for water efess, ana
as such streams Seeldom freeze, the
cress. being covered with water, is not
injured in cold weather, The SEEDS
may he sewn in July, simply beng
scattered over the water to lind SUIT
able Iodeement along the bank, or cut
+inrssmav be set in the y71ud along the
banks of streams at any time, prefer
al1Iv in midsummer, when the Mgter
20 low. When cuttings are used the
mud about them mq$tsbe firmly pres,
sed down to. prevent them from oe4hs
washed out by the ebb and flow; -
The cress crop is easily gathered,
shears being used to clip the tops as
tbev rise out of the water. they are
naiketed from Christmas until iate
.nrinr and always bring good prices
Welding. three or four crops curing Tue
CaaS6n ~ 'tsff