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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
CHOSE FRYING-SIzE BRIDE.
Selected Wife from IA Flock of
Girls In n Yard.

SPRINGFIELD MO, September i-Col-
onel A. c. Kissce, owner Of the town OF
Kissee Mills, and generally known as
the king of fancy County" has just
taken unto himself a child wife, but ne
chooses 10 speak of her as "a frying-size
chick" Dora is the name of the bride
She is the daughter of John Garrett. a
Taney county farmer. She IS Il years
old Colonel Kissee is nearly 20, and is u
celebrated mountain character. II is
common expression that he carries
fancy county in his vest pocket"
Colonel Kissee conceived the idea a few
days ago that he had been a widower
long enough. lie conhded to a friend,
who suggested several widows fair and
40
''Nope. No hens for me; fryin' size or
none" the Colonel replied. So fryin'
size IL had to be. for having his own way
Is one Of this old mountaineer's strong
est traits. A day or two after Colonel
Kissee drove TO the Garrett home. Waiy-
ing courtship preliminaries. he bluntly
informed Papa Garrett that he was
searching for a wife. He concluded his
brlef speech by asking If the house OF
Garrett had anything 10 offer.
There was brief silence.
Colonel Kissee saw several girls win
hare feet and cheeks OF tan romping about
the ward. lie reckoned most any of EN-
would DO. 60.
take your pick" said Papa Garrett.
A little later Miss Dora, clad in new
bingham, was seated ALONGSIDE OF the
Colonel in his rickety old buggy, and
thev, drove TO the county seat 10 get
marriage license ..a...
And Mrs. Kissee" is now the FIRST
lady" Of Kissee Nils.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
THE RENNEs MARTIAL'
Government Fears TrOubie-Labori
Aggressive.

RENNES. September As the end of
the Dreyfus court-martial comes within
sight the French Government Is beginning
10 display a fear that the verdict may
give rise 10 troubles. and orders have Just
been received by two regiments OF IN
fantrv and one cavalry regiment already
within hail OF Rennes. 10 hold them selves
I'm readiness TO march on the town al tho
first sign Of disorder 10 occupy all strat9'
glcal points. and TO repress Manifesto
lions in their inception.
The local anti-Dreyfusard organs, by
their anti-foreign articles, have already
singled out foreigners as enemies Of me
country. and there is little doubt that
foreign Journalists will be the first vie
Tins Of the violence Of the mob, not so
much Anglo-Sax9ns as Austrian, German.
and Russian Hebrews, who form ma
iority of the press representation OF their
respective countries.
To-day's session opened rather badly
for Captain Dreyfus. as a surprise was
sprung upon the defence In the advent OF
an Austrian political refugee, Eugene
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
FIGHT NEAR PORAC.
Our Men Capture n Bull Cnrt-onc
American Killed.

MANILA. September ali \. M.-Five
men Of Colonel Bells regiment yesterday
encountered a rebel outpost near Porac,
and in the fighting which ensued ono
American was killed and another wound
ed.
The remainder drove the rebels from
their position, and captured a bull-carC,
in which TO remove the injured.
SEEKING JAPANESE RECOGNITION.
MANILA. September 4.-ilo z. NJ
Rafael Delpan. "A Spaniard. recently iden-
titled with the Filipino Junta mt Madrid.
gone from Hongkong 10 Japan.
1t is reported in Filipino circles here
that DelpaHs purpose Is TO request inc
japanese Government 10 recognize the
Filipino insurgents. IL Is asserted tha'
Delpan was recently working in Filipino
interests on the China coast.
The Washington Volunteer Regimen,
has been embarked. and will sail for
home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Richmonders in New York.

The following representatives Of the
weil-known Broad-street dry-goods house
Of Miller & Rhoads have been In New
YORK during the past two weeks buying
TAN STOCK: MT. W. X. scott, buyer or silks
and dress goods; w. J. Willhaur buyer
or ladies' SUITS ana cloaKs; j. g. McCOn-
nal. buyer OF the vast notion and fancy
goods departments; w. o. Day. buyer OF
crockery department, and Miss Marie
Koch, buyer for art needle-work.
me store improvements are nearly fin
ished. and this firm will have one Of the
largest, and certainly the very lightest
brightest. ana pest yenulateG stores on
Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
DEWEY REACHES GIBRALTAR.
Escorted by British Troops, He Pays
His Respects tn the Governor.

GIBRALTAR. September THE United
States cruiser Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey on board, which arrived here at
9l5 o'clock this morning, fred the usual
salute IN honor of the garrison, and the
compliment was returned by the batteries
on shore and the British battleship De-
yastation.
Admiral Dewey is slightly indispOsed
AT present. and intends to live ashore
during his stay here
Mr. Horatio L. Sprague. United States
consul AT Gibraltar, an old friend Of Adj
miral DeWey's warmly welcomed him.
At noon the American commander land
ed. and the batteries again saluted. The
Second Battalion Of the Second Grenadier
Guards escorted Admiral Dewey, In the
carriage Of General Sir Robert Biddulph.
the governor and commander-in-chief, 10
the palace for the purpose OF paying
General Biddulph an official visit.
The Olympia is expected to sail Sep
tember 18th. directly for New York. The
crew OF the warship are well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
w. h. BowLES Announces HIMSELF
lie VIII Enter the Legislative Fight
in SnlenI.

SALEM. VA. September 4.-(Special)-
Mr.. William b. Bowes, Of Salem, an
nounces himself a candidate for the
House Of Delegates for this district. 1t
is thought by all that he viii be chosen,
as no opposition has been shown him,
and his friends regard him as the man
for the place
Supervisor John S. Woodrum. of Cave
Spring. announces his intention Of run
ming as a candidate for the House CT
Delegates for Cave Spring District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
A SPLIT IN CHARLOTTE.
Two County Committees Organized;
Two Nominations Nindc.

4
Two Nominations Made.
sMITHVILLE. VA. September 4-CSpe-
d8Lj-It being our regular court-day and
th- time set for the reorganization of the
Democratic party, there was quite a large
crowd here and politics ran high.
TIE County Executive Committee held
a citing in the morning. at which they
decided that only such men as would
r.. Ike themselves to recognize the Dem
..rarie urinary of Aucust 18Th and sup
Dor. the nominee of said primary Or. A.
s. PrIdy. would be allowed TO vote in
tle mass-meetng 10 be held this day.
This seemed TO incense the Rice follow
er- ~ the committee. so they retired. and
with their friends. repaired TO the court
house. where they proceeded to elect
sl-caucd Democratic chairman &c; re-
Dudiated the nominee of the regular DEM
ocrauc primary held August l2th. and
nominated 1lr Fl. G.. Rice as their candi-
date for The House Of Delegates.
After the adjournment of this meeting
+lare was held another meeting. which
was presided over by the regular Demo-
cratic chairman who stated the object OF
the meeting. and which recognized the
party. Resolutions endorsing the action
~ the Executive Committee were pass
eI. after which James c. Watkins. ESQ"
was unanimously reelected county CHAIR
man. Tho meeting was then addressed 10y
e. RI. Green. who made a ringing speech
f.r Martin and Priddy.
PROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENCE
EUREKA MILLS. VA. September A.
.raIl-Pursuant 20 a call of the coun-
tr .H..rman Of Charlotte. the Executive
Committee elected to-day. at Smithville,
-Ir E R Monroe as chairman of the
r..tr. and Nr. Lee W. Morton secretary.
Il. meeting was a large one and very
ct.I site. Mr. IT, c. Rice was nomi-
mated lr the meeting as the candidate
LIZ LIZ L-.-.Infure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
EMBREY THE NOMINEE.
spotsyIynnia aud Fredericksburg
Choose Martin Man.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VA. September
t-(speciaL)-The Democratic Convention
20 nominate a candidate for the Legisla-
ture for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
county met at spotsylvania Courthouse
to-day. Chairman il. A. Garner, Of the
County Committee called the body 10 or
DER. The temporary organization. which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

was afterwards made permanent wns H.
+. Crsmond chairman. and George A.
walker. secretary. There being no oppo-
stion. Hon. a. T. Embrey was uRani-
mously nominated The convention did
not instruct. but It is well known that
Mr. Embrey is strong supporter OF Sem
ator Martin The convention was exceed
ingly harmonious. and was not in session
over thirty minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
PRINCESS ANNE FOR MARTIN.
A. :. EIweH Defeats w. VI. Hartley,
the TyIerite.

NORFOLK, VA, September A.
Speclal)-The Democratic County Con-
vention held at Princess Anne Court
house to-day resulted in vic
tory by long odds for Senator
Martin. A. S. Ewen, the Martin candi-
date for the House of Delegates, was
nominated over w. NJ. Hartley CTylerite),
and received twenty-five votes 70 the lat
ter's eleven.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Hamburg steak, x Cents.
MONROE MARKET. i0l west Grace.
neu TeIephonic Communication.

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tes-
phonic communication can be had over
its lines with Lynchburg. Va; Danyille.
Va; Roanoke, Va; Wakefield. Va. APP
pomattox. Va; Farmyiile. Va; Crswe,
va; Salem. Va; Bedford City. Va;
Reidsvile. \. c.; Charlotte, y. c.; Column
bia, 5. c.
For further particulars enquire at the
public pay stations. and Al managers
office. 1914 east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
DARIEN RIOT TRIALS.
Change of Venue I'm Case of the
DeIegaIs.

DARIEN. GA, September 4.-ln the Su-
perior Court to-day, in the riot trials
Judge Seabrook granted a change or
venue in the case OF John Delegal Ed.
Delegal. and Miranda Delegal, for the
murder Of DeputySheriff Townsend. The
case will be tried in bingham county,
at a special term or the court, called to
assemble next Wednesday. The prisoners
were transferred from the jail 10 the
courthouse twice during the day, each
time under guard OF squad OF soldiers.
In stating his reasons for granting the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Friday and Saturday seashore En-
cursfon via H., r.. A. a.. and Penn
syiynnia HnIirOnd. $3.50 Hound
Trim from Richmond.

For all Pennsylvania railroad trains
leaving Washington Fridays and Satur-
days. continuing until September sth IN
elusive, special excursion tickets to At
lantlo city, Ocean City. Sea Isle City. and
Cape May will be sold a $50 from Rich
mOnd only on these days. Tickets good
returning until and including Tuesday
following the Friday or Saturday Tor
which sold.
Leave Richmond s:23 a. NJ. 3I5 A. NJ,
l2 NJ. and 7:p =. NJ.
For further information apply TO Rich
mond Transfer Company. No 900 east
Main street; Ticket Agent Byrd-S,reet
station. or w. p. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05


The stylish Footwear on display in
the show window OF W. l.. Douglass re-
tail store. at 623 east Broad street. at
tracts general attention. The styles for
fall show number OF new toes, the crea-
ton of the Douglas exclusive designers.
which VIII not DC seen IN any otner shoe
store in this CITY.
inc W. H. Douglas snoes nave n repu-
tation which extends around .he world
Their popularity mas maze a new era IN
shoe making and IN the shoe history or
this country. Mr.. Douglas has now been
In business a quarter OF 4 century. during
which time he has made possible tho act
that shoes could Le made 10 sell as low
as $3.50, and still possess the same mate
rial, workmanship, style. and durability
TO be found N those costing from . 10
Ir Douglls OWLS ana operates Sky
retail stores in the principal cities OF the
United states.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
MOST FRIENDLY TO TYLER.
He Got 500 Votes In Bedford, Martin
Got 1Gf.

BEDFORD CITY. VA. September A.
lspecial)-With three precincts yet to be
heard from. the primary Saturday result
ed as follows: Tyler. sO7; Martin, i6l. For
state Senate-Graham Clayton, 4Si J.
Thompson Brown. 3iS: r. S. West, 272: II.
G. Lowry. 222. For the House-G. +. Muir
rel, 7S: w. a. Goad, Goa; +. H. Graves.
5iG The other precincts will probably not
alter the result
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
HENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATS.
The Martin Wen Claim the Dele
Entcs-DanViIIc News.

t'f NNittu ven tAAAh INV
EntcS-DanViIIe News.
htNtILLE VA, September 4.-(Spe-
c.aI)-Ihe Henry county Democrats held
primaries Saturday and elected delegates
ia fhe county convention, TO be held to-
marrow The supporters Of Senator Mar
t- claim a majority of the delegates
elected. EX-Delegate W. a. Garrett, DIT.
j d. smith, and j. r. Taylor are aspi-
rants for the nomination
Ihe Business Mems Association and
citizens met tonight 70 perfect arrange
m.nts for laying the cornerstone Of the
Southern railways new passenger station
on September 18th. Roman Eagle Lodge
NJ Maeons will oficiate. and banquet
and civic parade viii follow.
Rev rhornwel Jacobs has resigned the
rast9rate of the Martnsville Presbyte-
nan church. 10 take charge of an orphan
school IL Buena Vista, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
TYLER CARRIES PULASKI.
His Friends Outnumbered Martins
Two 10 One.


Pulaski. VA, September 4.-(Special)
A. mass-mectng held here to-day ten
l. tes were elected 10 the convention
uh.. is TO meet at Pearisburg on the
il OF September 10 nominate candi-
Gate 20 represent Giles and Pulaski In The
next Legislature.
\ resolution was adopted by an over
"hem.ng majority instructing the dele
baies To- WORK for Tyler, and also IN
strucung the present state senator,
Hon. U. j. Tate 20 vote for him. and 10
use an his efforts 20 have him elected in
Senator Martins place.
The Martin men made a strenuous ef-
fort 20 prevent the adoption of the reso.
luton boy the mass-meeting 20 instruct
The delegates. They wanted them in
structed by their own districts. Tvler's
friends. however, outnumbered Martins
two 20 one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
MISS GRANTS WEDDING CARDS
Invitations Taken to Newport POST
Office In "A Big Trunk.

Invitations W 49,
Office In a Big Trunk.
NEWPORT. r. l., September 1.-The
private carriage Of Mrs. Potter Palmer
was driven to the rear entrance Of the
Post-Omce yesterday. and two attend
ants alighted, carrying a large trunk.
This was taken into the POst-Ohice and
the contents piled upon the distributing
table. There were hundreds OF envelopes
containing invitations for the wedding
of Julia Dent Grant TO Prince Cantacu-
zene. The invitation is as follows:
Brigadier-General and Mrs Frederick
Dent Grant request the honor OF your
presence at the marriage OF their
daughter
JULIA
70
PRINCE MICHAEL CANTACUIENE'
COUNT OF SPERANSkI,
on Monday, September the Twenty-htth,
Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-nine,
At Twelve o'clock,
At All-Saints' Chapel,
Newport, Rhode Island.
The wedding invitation Is accompanied
I'm the majority OF cases by an invitation
10 the reception at 1890. at Beaulieu. Ad-
mission 10 the chapel will be by ticket.
Presents for the bride continue TO come
I'm from far and wide. and the CUSTOM
house officials are kept busy examining
packages from foreign countries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
s5-WnsbingtOn Ia the seashore ana
Return-S5. Via the Pennsylynnix

Atlantic City Cape May, Ocean City.
Sea Isle city. Tickets on sale for all
trains Fridays and Saturdays, good ID
return % the following Tuesday. Atlan@
tic City tickets good via Delaware
bridge. avoiding transfer through Philas
deluhia. Last day Of sale. September sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Hamburg steak, y Gents.
MONROE MARKET. i0l vest Grace.

In order 20 avoid all danger OF running
your health by drinking impure water,
add 10 10 - drops OF Angostura Bitters 10
every glass OF water you drink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
The Wea thGr.

49,, WASHINGTON. September A.
lriIp Forecast FOR Tuesday and We'd
j nesday:
For Yirginla-Fair weather
Tuesday; Wednesday fair and warmer;
fresh easterly. shifting 20 southerIy.
Winds.
For North enthusiastically fair wea-
Their Tuesday and Wednesday; fresh
southerly winds
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and warm. The
skies at midnight were cloudless.
State OF the thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Reduced Rate 10 Philadelphia, Pa
vim r., T.. a r.. and Penna. IL. r., Acs
count of G. A. II. National Ems
On M nmr Mt.

For this occasion the Richmond Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
pany will sell special iron-clad signature
tickets from Richmond 10 Philadelphia
and return at the one-fare rate OF N.d
for the round trip. Tickets 30 be sold
September ID 20 5th, inclusive. good goina
only on date OF sale. and 10 return
until September u, 1889; except. that upon
deposit OF ticket with the joint agent az
Philadelphia between September 9Th and
9th. inclusive. ana payment OF 90 cents.
the final limit may be extended 10 Sep
tembor 80. 1893. StOpover will be allowed
at Baltimore or Washington within limit
i'm either direction. by depositing tickets
with ticket agents, Pennsylvania rail-
road. upon arrival al those points.
Apply 20 Ticket Agent. Byrd-Street
station: Richmond Transfer Company.
903 east Main street, or w. =. Taylor.
Traffic Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Hamburg steak, \ Cents.
MONROE MARFET. f01 west Grace.

The Meyer Store will be closed to-day
and reopen Wednesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

Julius Sycle & Son closed to-day on ac-
count of holiday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
FRENCH SENATE TO ASSEMBLE.
1t VIII Meet on the 18th Instant ms
High Court.

PARIS, September 4.-Presdent Loubet
has issued a decree assembling the Sem
ate on September 18th as a high court.
1t is understood that the trials will in
clude charges both Of conspiracy and at
tempts against the internal safety Of the
State.
The decree names Procurer Bernard
and NM. Fourier and Herbeaux 20 rep
resent the State before - high court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

The Meyer Store Will be closed to-day
and reopen Wednesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

The Meyer Store will be closed to-day
and reopen Wednesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

The Meyer Store will be closed to-day
and reopen "Wednesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

Mean temperature .................S l.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
HOPES HANNA WILL LEAD.
National Republican Committeeman
Payne Denies He Said the Ohio
um Was 10 Retire.

New York Dec. 6.-lienry c. Payne,
national republican committeeman
from Wisconsin, is in New York talking
with reporter he said:
II have seen the published statements
quoting me rs authority for rumor that
United States Senator NJ. A. Hanna was
to retire from the craftsmanship Of the
republican national committee. | never
made it. and the report must be the result
of a misunderstanding. In 1896 | was one
of those who urged MIR. Hanna to take the
Craftsmanship. He was very reluctant to
do so, but finally consented. hope he will
continue in the position.
"With regard to the proposed plan to
make the republican vote in congressional
districts the basis of representation In the
national convention, l ann convinced that
the national committee will recommend
such change to the rational convention.
1t is on the same principle that delegates
are chosen to the republican state con-
ventions in New York and Is eminently
more fair than the system now in vogue.
Under the latter a congressional district
which Is almost unanimously democratic
has equal voice in a republican national
convention with a congressional district
that ia overwhelmingly republican"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09

PUNK and began to deliberate with
him as to what course we had better
pursue; elaboration in which could
not choose but take part.
Should we attempt to JON the gener-
al? Margaret and were both in favor
of doing so, but Punk overrulcd us,
saying that the general had doubtless
been persevering in his cndeavors to
get near the railroad, and had at
tackled the camp in order to give an
opportunity TO some other corps of his
men to slip by and accomplish his OBJ
ject; that he had no expectation of
crushing the enemy, only to distract
his attention, and, this effected, he
would be off to some other point.
We had but little time to listen to
Plunk's explanation of the generals
movements, for we heard the sound of
horses hoofs coming from the direction
we had been pursuing, and in few
minutes some 20 horsemen came trot-
ting leisurely toward us. By the light
of the moon it was easy to see that they
were confederates, at their head an Of
fcer whom, even in the dim light, l was
Mortified at recognizing as Maj. Rernal
Berante. It was a critical moment. 1t
he recognized me, not only would all
we had gained be lost, but our citizens
dress would enable him to swing Punk
and me from the branch of tree with
out trial or benefit of clergy. Margaret,
who rode little in advance, turned her
head as she passed him.
"How far to Col. Archard's camp?''
he asked.
"Reckon you'll find the picket about
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
THE WEATHER BUREAU.
Synopsis of the Annual Report of
Prof. w. l.. Moore. chief of This
Valuable Service.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The annual report
of Prof Willis L. Moore, chief of United
States weather bureau, Gcals largely with
the work Of the bureau in announcing the
tempestuous weather Of tie closing months
of 1898, and in the exploration of the upper
air by means Of kites and clouds obServa-
tions
No destructive marine storm occurred
without the danger warnings Of the bu-
reau preceding the storm Probably the
most severe storm within the memory Of
the living swept along Tie Massachusetts
coast on November G6-27. 1898. entailing a
loss of at least 200 lives ard many vessels.
Hundreds of craft sought safe anchorage
on the advice Of the weather bureau.
Climate and crop services have been es-
tablished in both Cuba ard Porto Rico. and
the organization is far CROUCH advanced on
both islands 10 issue weekly and monthly
bulletins giving the condition OF the crops
as affected by the weather.