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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-26
81 Styles of Couches
JUST PUT IN THE SALE.

JUST PUT IN THE SALE.
Some wonderful bargains:
Denim-Covered, S200; Corded-Damask-
Covered $500; Imitation Leather. So;
Velour, $500; Pillow-Hcad Velour,
$3.50; Box Couches, denim-coyered
springs, 1915; Striped Cretonne,
spring-covered. SO; Bed Couches. We
lour $3.50; Velour carved back. 50.
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That Mighty March Furniture Movement.

The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-26
The National EnamelIing and Stamping Co.
Sold at Auction 10000 Cases fiaberman Granite.
Graystone, and Royal Ware

Kitchen and Household articles and the Meyer Store BUYERS
scored great triumph in being present Read this telegram
~ NEW YORK. March 2q 500
To julius Meyers Sons Richmond, Va:
The Anate Eronware YOU bought at the auction of tho
associated has been shipped you and should
area feather in your cap that you the only Richmond
merchant who obtained these great bargains
l.. ULLMAN & CO, Auctioneers
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contribute TO one of the
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
ADMINIsTRATRLX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the under " signed, has been duly appointed by the Probate Court for the District of Alaska, at Juneau, adminiStratrix of the estate of Frank II. Kane, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby rS- uuired to present the SamC properly verified as by law required to the AdministratriX at the law office of ohm R.Winn at Juneau, Alas ka, that being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, within six months from the date hereof.
 Dated this 18th day of July, 1899.
 LOUISE KANE,
 AdminiStratriX of the estate of
 Frank Fl. Kane, deceased. JNO. R. WINNs
 Attorney for administratriX. Date first publication, July l9, lSs9. Date last publication, Aug. l6, lSl9.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23
rlcKlnIey's Cabinet.

The many changes that have taken place in McKinley's cabinet have left a confused impression as to the present incumbents. As it now stands since the retirement of Gen. Alger, it con- sists of the following gentlemen:
 Secretary of State, John Hay of Ohio.
 Secretary of the Treasury, Lyman J. Gage, Illinois.
 Secretary of War, Elihu Root, New York.
 Attorney General, John w. Griggs, New Jersey.
 Postmaster General, Charles Emory Smith, Pennsylvania.
 Secretary of the Navy, John D. Long, Massachusetts,.
 Secretary of the Interior, Cornelius N. Bliss, New York.
 Secretary of Agriculture, James Will son, Iowa.
 There have been the following changes in the Cabinet since it's origi- nal organization on March 4, 1897:
 Secretary of State, John Sherman of Ohio, succeeded by William R. Day, succeeded by John Day, both of the same state.
 Secretary of War, Russell A. Alger of Michigan, succeeded by Elihu Root of New York.
 Postmaster General; James A. Gary of Maryland, succeeded by Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania.
 Attorney General, Joseph McKenna of California, succeeded by John w.. Griggs of New Jersey.
 It will thus be observed that changes have occurred in the Department of State, Department of War, Postmaster l Generals office and Attorney Generals 1 office-while Secretary Gage, Secretary Bliss, Secretary Long and Secretary Wilson remain as original appointees.
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23

MT. Henson, the shoemaker, is manu. featuring an article for preserving and softening leather, which he calls "Leather Dubbin."
Douglas Island news., 1899-08-23

A charivari party were so anxious to get in their work in the city one even ing last week that they began before the wedding ceremony was finished, and the preacher had to ask them to stop their noise so that he could hear his own voice. They stopped.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-12
cUNsAULUy ANCIENT HORSE.


Once upon a time Rev. Frank Gunsau-
ns. the popular preacher, was a poor CIR
cult rider. He travelled from town TO
town. lifted over the roads in farm wag-
ons and boarded round at the houses Of
the deacons. and returning occasionally
to his fathers old farm to spend a few
days. HIS father. SO the story goes. was
a rough old chap OF the uncut diamond
sort with vocabulary more expressive
than elegant.
Well, at one time young 0unsauius
found himself In possession Of enough
money TO buy him n horse. He thought
It would be better TO ride his own animal
around the circuit than TO borrow trans
portation. II was a sorry-iooking steed
this, but II answered ...e purpose. and
what was more to the point. II was cheap
SO after he had bought II he rode IL
home His father was in the barnyard
when ne came IN and he looked criticr"..
at the animal
Where did ye git that boss. rrank!'
he asked.
II bought him cheap. father" said the
young preacher.
Hes a sorry lookin' critter. must
say" said the father.
We'll. father" said Frank ''you re-
member that our Savior rode into Jer,l-
salem on worse looking animal than
this"
And the old man looked at the horse
again and said:
burned II don't think It's the same
one."-Chicago Chronicle.
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BLUE ND GRAY REUNION.
Prestasat Mckinley Makes Flea for
Harmony and Good WILLIS Fell
lowed ~ Aenbers OF His Cabinet
-PatrietSe Speeches 1T Banquet.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. Oct. ia heavy
rainfall. the first In two months. that set
In early In the morning and continued al
day had the effect Of diminishing the sx-
pected attendance al the nrS national re-
union OF the blue and gray today. not
outstanding President Mckinley and ais
cabinet were In the city part OF she unae.
This was the principal day Of the reunion
President Mckinley and cabinet arrived
from Chicago at o'clock and LETT for
the north at noon
The presidential! party was escorted from
the train through the 6renchiBs rai7.
which did not drown out the tremendous
ovation from patriotic veteran threats. 10
the tri-state fair. where the president was
introduced by Gov. Mount and addressed
lD.yvp people
The president said:
My Fellow citisens: 1t gives me very
great pleasure TO participate With you.
In this giad reunion OF hearts. We are
already unified. The peace which Grant
and Lee made ut Appomattox has been
kept by Law and restraint. and. We be
Heve. by frAternal regard The Union
today rests not on force. which may fail.
but rests in the hearts OF the people.
That union can never be severed.
est degree TO help IN the work Of reconcili-
alton and unification, ] will esteem It the
greatest honor Of my lie. When I made
s as sn sr oe he e S oa shs
out regard to political belief or religious
creed. rallied 10 the standard OF the Union.
The best men Of the South came; the sons
OF old Confederate soldiers. The best Of
the North came. the sons Of the old men,
bers OF the @. A. r.
"AiI came together in heart and hand
to follow the nag Of their country wher-
ever II might lead. We have been recon
ciied; more than reconciled. for our recon-
Citation has been baptized In the best
blood OF both sections Of our beloved coun-
try. If Northern soldier put the flag up
at Santiago, a Southern soldier, the gallant
Brumhy of Georgia. put II up over Ma
Mia It rests with us TO look to the future.
eminent relies upon the patriotism or the
country. North Anc South, to stand By the
purposes OF the government and follow IN
the pathway Of it's destiny.
We come together. not at We came =
third OF a century ago. with arms In our
hands, but we come with love for each
ether In our hearts"
Attorney General Griggs. Secretary Gage
ara Secretary Long also spoke briefly.
escorted hack to the train and at noon left
for the north. No exercises were held IN
the afternoon. which was devoted to drills
by military organizations Al o'clock In
the evening q banquet waE held at hotel
s. r. Gillett late lieutenant commander OK
the United States navy. presided as toast
master.
THE Southern Patriots were euloglxed
by Col Josiah Patterson. of Memphis. and
responded 10 by Gen. John c. Black. OF
Chicago Among the other speakers were
Senator Fairbanks, Of Indiana: Col. w.
A. Hemphil, OF Atlanta, Ga: Col A.
T. West. Of Atlanta; Gov. Jones OF Ar
kansas. and Gov Mount, Of Indiana.
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BRYAN on IH{ PHILIPPINES.
SAYS FILIPINOs WILL withdraw
If GIVEN INDEPENDENCE.
Assurance Been Made-lssues for
Next Campaign VIII BE Added to
but Changed In Importance.

DIES MONIES. Oct. A.-Hon. W. J..
Bryan being interviewed today on the
political issues. especially the Philippine
question. said:
I'VE are planning TO make things just
as lively In the campaign next year and
! think we will succeed better than in
1856 Former tissues have changed some
what and lew ones have come In. which
strengthen our position and We win add
many votes to our column.
II do not deem II advisable nor possible
to state 30 far ahead what issues VIII be
chief In Importance. Conditions and cir
cumstaHces may change between then and
now, 10 as to make certain Issues of
greater relative Importance then than now.
Our issues OF 1856 are just ~ important now
AZ then, others have arisen since then
and may still command more attention"
As to the withdrawal Of the troops from
the Philippines. Mr.. Bryan dictated this
statement:
No / do not favor the withdrawal Of
our troops. What / do believe and have
repeatedly announced. il that we should
at once declare Our purpose In unequivoea
terms so positive that the Fii!pinos cannot
doubt II, to grant them fun and complete
independence the moment they have es-
tabIished a stable government. ! believe
il We should make such an announcement
right now the war would cease In a very
short time In the face OF the enemy.
Furthermore. believe II we hal come
out with such an announcement In the be-
ginning the war would never have oc-
Cured ! am not unaware that a few
haif-hearted efforts have been made in
that direction from time 10 time. but they
were made In such a way as TO raise
strong questions OF their sincerity
Mr.. Bryan said that after a few more
days In Iowa he viii 20 to Kentucky and
thence 10 Ohio to close his campaign.
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FREE TO SUFFERERS.
The New CAre for kidaey. Bladder
and Uric Acid Troubles.

Almost everybody who reads the news.
paDees In sure 20 know OF the wonderful
cures made by DR. kiImer's Dwamp-Root.
tns gfeas kidney re0o1Y.
II 10 the great medical triumph o. the
nineteenth century: discovered alter years
o. x<sentinc research By DR.. Kiime-. the
eminent kidney and bladder specialist. and
wsnderfGiiy sueceHssus Ii promptly cur.
Troubles
0wasup-Roos haA been tested IN 70 many
wAyss IN hospftAl work. Ia private prAc.
ice. among the helpless TOO poor 10 pur.
chase relief. and han proved % sucessstul
~ every Gaze that q special arrangement
has been made by which ali readera OF tho
nsAite Post-Inteiiigencer, who have not
already tried IL. may have q sample pot
" sent free by mail. also q book telling
more about Swamp Root and how 10 nno
U CIV, II you have kidney or bladder trouoie.
naen writing mention reading this sen
srosls offsr in the Seattle Daily POST
inteliiGenc<r. and send your address TO Dr.
himer = Co.. Binghasnton, y. !. the
regular S1fty cent and one dollar sizes are
sold by all drst-ciass druggists.
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A we'll known Mississippi! farmer viii
have cause 10 remember his recent visit
to Memphis. says the Scifnitar. He
stopped in a well known cafe. and among
other things ordered a sirloin steak A
bottle Of tahasco sauce was on the table.
and mistaking Il for ca,sup he spread II
quite !av.shly on the steak ana settled
down to enjoy the meal lie cut or a
big piece. but no sooner had II struck his
mouth than he began TO feel like hts
tongue was on IRE. He twisted and turned
and soon had the eyes OF every one In the
dining hall fastened on him. The more
he twisted and screwed his face the hot
ter the steak In his mouth got. Tie didn't
know what was the matter He could
stand II no longer and reaching up his
hand he Jeyked out the burning bite,
threw 10 on the floor. and In very ara-
matte way exclaimed. Now. d. you.
blaze
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OUTLOOK FOR CUP
RACE IS VERY POOR.


Shamrock In the hands OF commission
brokers.
Money at the New Yacht Club and other
clubs has found no Shamrock takers and
Columbia seems to be the favorite yet
with the American betters. Betting has
been even, 10 to 5 and 10 to 6 today IN
Columbia circles. but no money Is ready
from the opposition. and no betting of any
account has been done. One to bet in
hundreds was recorded at the Hoffman
house. bu, all the other centers have no
reports OF wagers.
In an interview with former Commo-
dore James d. Smith. OF the New York
Yacht Cub, he said:
There Is little difference between the
boats. II there is any. and from what l
have seen Of their sailing qualities thus
far I should prefer Shamrock While I
may be a subject for cavil from my fellow
members OF the New York Yacht Club.
yet think that ! am entitled to my opin-
IONS For severa. series OF races l have
been chairman OF the New York Yacht
Club Americas cup committee. I asked
to be excused from further duty in this
matter"
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Millions for the War.
The Worlds Largest Bell.

The largest bell In the world 10 In A
BUDDHIST monastery. near Canton. China.
II IL eighteen feet high and forty Ave feet
in circumference. and In Of sosid bronze.
It IS one OF the eight great bells which
were cast by command OF the Emperor
funglo about A. %. 14W. and In said to
have cost the lives OF eight men. who were
killed during the process OF casting. The
whole bell. both inside ard out. Is covered
with an inscription In embossed Chinese
characters about half an inch long. cover
Ing even the handle, the total number be-
ing $500 The characters tell . single
story--one Of the Chinese classics.
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LIGHTNING STRIKES THE RIFLES.


Unique In the history OF infantry marches
was the experience of the Second battalion
Cheshire regiment on their march from
Limerick TO Thuries. Col. Curteis had or
dered the move to be made at night on ac-
count of the heat, but after they had gone
about seven miles the corps Was overtaken
by the most friEhtful thunderstorm Ireland
had known for years The rifles and &C.
cou,rements OF the men attracted the Light
ming. and the former In many instances
were struck out OF the mems hands. The
soldiers were Knocked down and dazed.
The Maxim gun and carriage were also
struck. the latter carrying 1000 rounds Of
ammunition. which luckily was not ignit-
ed. though Lieut.. Cooper and eight men
OF the ercort were Knocked into insensi-
bili.y. The colonel ordered a halt. and the
guns were laid down, but the storm con-
.inued havoc among the corps tn O'Clock.
Many OF the injured had 10 be sent back
10 Limerick hospital.
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ENGLISH ARE UNITED
TO CRUSH TRANSVAAL.
Orators All Over Nation Arouse
Greatest Enthualasm for Cow
ment's Policy.

LONDON, Oct ia food OF oratory
on the Transvaal situation burst out to-
treasury. Henry Herbert Asauith. former
home secretary, and others spoke n vari-
Gus parts OF the country. Sir Michael
who was TO have delivered an address on
the subject. Is suffering from an attack
of bronchitis and was unable % speak.
Mr.. Balfour addressing the unionists OF
''The crisis in South Africa has now
reached the stage where diplomacy is put
aside, argument ceases to make further
p,aee and appeal is made to arms. Peace
and more goodwill among men. which Il;
ia our ftrs, business 10 cultivate In all OF
Great Britain,s vast possessions. has been en-,
the rash policy OF the Beer government.
noers the Axxressors.
"A great change has taken place In the
past three months. in the opinion OF this
country. regarding our South African
conviction which row exists respecting
the true merits Of the case, which IL now
TO be decided by the arbitrament Of force
but the more the public has known OF
what the government has done and what
they aimed at, thu more they have come
around 10 the view that the government,
II they have erred at ALL have erred on
the side of patience.
Peace Not Possible.
Those who supported us can lock back
scientions conviction that We earnestly
desired peace, though war was imminent,
and that though at the moment I am
speaking war may actually have begun.
that war Is hone of our seeking. none
~ our desire. bat Is forced upon us ey
those who are NOT men fightirg for the
freedom OF their country. but ol!gsrchy.
who fear that the hour Of their dom.ua-
ticn is at an end"
Mr. Balfaur concluded his speech with
an EXPRESSION Of thanks 10 the audience
far their approval Of the government
policy.
Mr. Asautth speaking al Dundee. credit
ed the government with sincere and hon
sss desire 10 avoid war. II seemed insred-
ible, he satd. that the other should strike
the fsrst hlaw In cnnaici which could
Rave bat one issue The handling CT the
problem hy the Beers was sech as no
civilized country could permit ard ths 10
sac raised by the Trsnsvasi A-stsfrsd dis
patch was one from witch Great Britain
could no, shrink but was bound 20 take gp.
No Glory In the War.
The vast majority CT the people, Mr.. As
auith declared. contemplated the war with
little ar no prospect either CT advantage
or military glory IL Yves nct with a light
heart ssst they took up the challenge. but
new that Il was forced gpon them they
weula see IL through.
Rlgat Hon wi3isra s.. John Frederick,
urf3er-secrstary cf state tcT foreign af~
fairs announced III 3 speech a. tsaigforG
that ,hs government had made TIE oniy
t>ossfhl~ reriv 20 tire TranSvasl. namely,
.hat We are rot prepared 10 discuss s1ea
terms"
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'ssrfy Feet of Honey In Tree

w tsst Ns,'r ssisse M AhreA an MIR
~ hTi1x Dea~ }sses f,.sssofsse e.tss a
80 1s~ s. whit the-e SIRE tN.a xsxsrr4sS
e~es TIE i~oe wsx hessaw a~s, ons
AfA haf worked F-aua the toc a. &c
wNNe ths othe. worked from
- e0t'eFT. 9rttl 'h~y Nas rect each
w sAe middle Mr Ni~ee~ .-,ss ,sss
80 'hsFsy fest 80 e'fs s4s.7eyrg-.A rats
perhaps 'Ae les- asy>. sv-s. teaf nas
ssS IN thss 1ssasy In rnAay a aay. -.
s~>A>SA0re. Co. star
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TRANSPORTS READY TO
START FOR THE CAPE.
Sir Redvers Buller's Army Corps
Will He Given . Glorious Fare
well Denomination.

LONDON. Oct. n.--Great preparations
are being made at Southampton for the de-
parture on Saturday OF Sir Redvcrs Butler.
and a great demonstration 10 anticipated.
The Duke OF Connaught. the Duke OF York.
Lord Lansdowne. Gen. Lord Wolseley and
Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood are expected to ac-
company him to Southampton from Lon
don.
II is announced that the fleet OF trans
ports conveying Sir Redvers Buffers army
corps will be escorted by warships, while
further dispatch boats and gunboats will
be sent to South African waters
Millions for the War.
The government has already expended
100000 in naval and military prepara-
tons. the orders placed with contractors
this week alone amounting to feo0. 600 The
authorities. anticipating a serious reduce
ton In the output Of the south African
coal mines. have ordered $500 tons OF Eng
fish steam coal to be sent to the Cape for
the use OF the warships.
The outbreak CT war has sent up the
price OF English wheat. ard on various
country markets the farmers have refused
to sell wheat under 30 shiilings per ogar-
ter, In some cases even holding out for
stili higher price.
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WILL BUY A HOME FOR
ADMIRAL SOHLEY ALSO.


Special Dispatch to the Post
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE Woman's
Industrial League. with headquarters in
Washington. tonight started a movement
to buy a home for Rear Admiral Scniey in
imitation Of the agitation which resulted
In the contribution OF Sc, 900 TO purchase a
home for Dewey.
Resolutions were adopted which declare
it Is desired to- present q home to Schiey
because of his gallant conduct at San
tiago where his leadership brought about
the victory
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''Of course, / speak only fer my self. and
l write these views without opportunity
10 consult with my fellow commissioners
In my judgment the concession referred 10
was efrectnai In bringing about AN accept
ance OF our proposals. which resulted In
the making Of the treaty"
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LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE Daily Mails Ber-
lin correspondent says:
Gen. Benjamin Harrison. former presi-
dent OF the United States. declared 10 me
today that he sighted breakers ahead for
the British ship Of state.
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LIVERPOOL Nc. ss-The s~susrss
ssvsSc sss entirely cGlap~sS Tae men
held a EssstzE assi resolved - ..S.zas
work ca .ae 3D. seSE1A
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Hahtfuated to II.

That hotel clerks scovn doesn't .eegn
- disturb yea"
No. i've been dssplsed ev clerks IN all
shs fnaar hotels In tho country. Chi
rnga Record.
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VERMONT GRfE1$ DEWEY.
Fren shelhurne 20 Montpelier-
Deelines e Make . SDseeh-Ad-
uirers Feilow Hin q His none.

MONTPELIER, VT, Oct n-Admiral
Dewey arrived here from Shelburne on .
specia! train at LIS O'Clock this after
noon and was greeted by an immense
crowd which was assembled At the depot.
The admiral was met by his two brothers.
Edward and William.
A. he walked through the streets OF the
city Just before dusk In company with
his brothers he bowed right and left and
waved his hands to his old friends a. he
recognised them. Tonight rain has been
failing and has dampened the ardor OF
the people to q great extent.
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Admiral Dewey has had one Of the
Quietest days since he left the Olympia
He enjoyed q pleasant nights rest at the
shelburne farm. took an early morning
walk and took breakfast In company with
others in the party. He was driven for
miles over the great estates Of his host.
DR.. Seward webb.
Early In the afternoon the departure
was taken for Montpelier. where the ad-
mirai once more resumed his place In
the public attention as the guest OF the
capital city of the state.
At Burlington Admiral Dewey was greet
ed by q large concourse Of school children
who cheered ana sang.
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taken to substantiats any claim upon that
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At Wiliiston station Admiral Dewey. Mr..
Galloway and DR.. Webb went into the en-
CINE. the admiral's nag being Transferred
to that portion Of the train. The party
remained In the cab during . run Of thirty
miles, the admiral aiightinS at Montpelier
junction and returning to his coach. At
stations along the line the admiral was
eheered. People came out OF their farm
houses and waved nags.
The train backed up from the junction
into Montpelier 80 that the admiral was
the first person to be seen on the train as
he sat In the yestibule facing out on ia
miiiar scenes