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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
PASSENGER DEPOTS.

II never rains but II pours. This say
ing IS as true of passenger depots as OF
rho weather. Here we have been waiting
for vears and years for the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company 10 provide
itself with a suitable passenger depot
and 10! we now have movement on the
mart OF that road and another on the part
OF the Carolina road which, almost sure
". will lead 10 depot accommodations De-
>,ond our fondest dreams. We may even
entertain the hope that after awhile the
pride Of the Southern road will be aroused,
and that il will put Itself on a better foot
ing here in the capital OF the old Domih-
iona state TO which II is indebted Tor
most liberal treatment.
The provision that the Fredericksburg
and Petersburg railroad companies have
made here for the accommodation OF their
passenger business is highly satisfactory.
Their Byrd-Street Station is creditable
20 a city Of our population. And when
the tracks Of the Allegheny road are
removed from their present location,
the Byrd-Street Station will not
only appear 10 much better advantage.
but viii be far more accessible. Then
access 90 IL will be easy by way OF several
streets. At present the trains Of the AL
leghany road are often an obstacle TO
travel TO and from the Byrd-Street Sta
ton. SO, the improvements that are 20
be made here by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Company will not only be beneficial TO the
patrons OF that great road. but incident
ally. 10 the patrons OF the Atlantic-C Coast
lane. and those Of the FIR dericks5urg
roae. also.
Two companies are asking our city
.'onncil for terminal franchises The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
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VILLA MsBt HG.
Real Estate sale-Perscnai nnd
General.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. February 2S-
CSpecial)-One Of the largest real estate
deals made in the county for long time,
was closed to-day. The farm belonging
TO DR.. George A. Hankins. Of this place.
and located near Toano Depot, James
City. was purchased by a western man
for $1,000 1t is the intention OF the new
owner to enclose the entire tract with
Il wire-fence and convert into stock
farm He will bring on with him several
western families, who will reside on the
place.
Deputy-Sherin Walker Ware arrived
here last evening from Toano with King
Digs in custody. Diggs IS charged with
cutting Coleman cambridge lie was be-
fore Justice Whitaker, waived eNamina-
ton, and was sent on 10 the grand jury.
cambridge Is not expected to live. Both
parties reside near Toano and are well
known in that portion Of the county. They
had been friends, and the trouble began
with a friendly tussle.
Our Court Clerk has letter from the
attorney Of the Tax Title Company. of
Radford. stating that he will be here IN
the next few days TO complete all services
bv orders Of publication, and appointing
personal representatives.. About eighty
applications for real estate were filed
N this place by the "land grabbers.'
A large store and drying kiln will soon
be erected on Yarmouth creek by colonel
r. II. Richardson, of Hampton. who pur-
chased the brick and tile plant at that
place for eco cash.
An Artesian we'll is being sunk at Blge-
lows, on York river, on the premises oil
Captain Simonson.
Councilman a. Probasco left for Rich
mond this morning on private business.
Miss Bessie Garrett, OF Halifax, VINO
has been visiting relatives here, lett Tor
home yesterday morning.
Mr. l., w. Lane, Jr., and Mr. Robert j..
Spencer will 90 over 10 Smithiield TO-
morrow on q fOx-hunting trip, as the
guests Of the Smithheld Hunting Club.
They will take about fifteen dogs with
them. and expect 10 be gone until Satur-
day.
Mr. Spencer Henley, who IS attending
the University College OF Medicine. Rich
mond. is home on visit TO his mother,
who has been quite sick.
Mrs. Kate Lamb. from Toano. Is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. II. c. Spencer, on
Francis street.
Commemorative ttorney Cyrus A.
Branch. and Mr. John a. Barnes, Of
James City, member of the Board or
Supervisors, were here to-day.
The College Finance and Executive com
mittees. which were prevented from meet
| ing owing to the recent storm, Will meet
here March Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

TT IS VERY HARD TO STAND IDLY
BY and see our dear ones su1er WINE
awaiting the arrival of the doctor. An
Albany TX. - dairyman called At a drug
store there for a doctor to come and see
his child. then very sick with Group. Nol
finding the doctor i'm. he left word LOT
him To come at once on his return. ~, re
cough Remedy. which he hoped would
give some relief until the doctor should
arrive In a few hours he returned 5 afi
ing the doctor need not come. as ne emu
was much better The drussisl Ni, ,oc am
mended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy TO
their neighbors and friends until ne mas "a .
constant demand for IL from That part Oh
The country. For sale by all drussisegs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
Mrs Stuart's Resignation.

STANTON, VA. February %.-(Spe-
cial)-AIrs. J. T.. b. Stuart has rendered
TO the Board of Trustees her resignation
as lessee and principal Of the Virginia
Female Institute. the diocesan school OF
the two Virginia diOceses For many
years Mrs. Stuart has been at the mead
Of the institute. Under her dispensatioil
tho school has increased in numbers. and
has added to it's hitherto enviable repu-
tation. Unless a special meeting be called
earlier Mrs. Stuart's successor Will be
named by the Board Of Trustees, OF
which Bishop Whittle is president and
Bishop Randolph vice president when II
regularly convenes here in June. In the
meanwhile Mrs. Stuart will conduct the
institute as heretofore.
Much regret is felt on every hand that
she will sever her relations to the IN
stitute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
PROPOSALS.

THE JOSIAH SIMPSON GENERAL.
HOSPITAL. NEAR FORT MONROE.
VA. February p. lS99.-SEALED PRO,
POSAI.S, in triphcate. Will De received 5o
here until II o'clock (AD, MARCH 7, 1883,
and then opened for changing the sewer
outlet and laying about 500 feet Of six
inch wrought iron pipe. Information fur
nished on application. United states re
serves right to accept or reject any or all
snvelopes PROPOSALS for constructing
sewer" addressed Lieutenant j. +.
HOWELL. q. Nj. tez6-ot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
Unfortunate Man Identified.

MONTERREY, VA. February 2S.-(Spe-
cial)-The insane tramp who was taken
i'm charge last October by the authorities
Of Highland has. through the efforts Of
JaIler Carpenter, been identified as Philip
Worline. Of Rosedale District, Baltimore,
Md His frequent illusions TO "Towsen
Town" led Mr.. Carpenter to communicate
with the postmaster at Towsen Station.
Baltimore, who sent an advertisement in
which John Worline sought information
as TO the whereabouts of his brother
Philip, who wandered from his home. in
Rosedale District. Baltimore, on October
g. 1897 Mr.. Carpenter has written to
John Worline, and IL is hoped that the
unfortunate man may soon be In the
hands of his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
WiIIiams--BalSer.

WINCHESTER, VA, February Is
(SpeciaI)-Dr +. Clayton Williams one
OF Winchester's most prominent physi-
clans, and Miss Lula Baker, the accom-
plished daughter OF Mrs. Edmonia Baker,
were married by the Rev. Or. Grammer
OF Christ's church. at o'clock this eve
ming. The event was the social surprise
OF the season. The couple left on the
evening train for the North. where they
will spend their honeymoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
Death of "a Venerable Lady.

LURAY, VA, February 2s.-(Special)-
Mrs. Catherine Grayson. widow of VIII
liam +. Grayson. died OF pneumonia at
an early hour this morning at the home
OF her niece, Mrs DR.. J. b. Brumback,
near Hope Mills. in this county. Mrs.
Grayson was. perhaps. the second Oldest
person In the county having reached her
92d year on the 7th day of the present
month. Up to her last Illness she en-
joyed good health and was quite active
and vigorous. She had been for many
years a member Of the Old-School Baptist
church. and leaves a son, Mr.. w. r. Gray
son. publisher OF the Warren Register, at
Front Royal, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
To the One That Hath His Heart.

blanche Lindsay. in the Athenaeum)
Aurora, i'm her rosy cloak.
Came gently DER the hill
The slumber OF the lark she broke,
The blackbrd on the bOugh she woke,
Yet left the forest still.
She bathcd her ankles u the mere
Below yon belt Of fin;
OF prying eyes she knew no fear;
The stars had fed. the sky was clear,
The sun but scarce astir.
When loi were all at once undrawn
The curtains Of the day;
You stood upon this dewy lawn,
Your golden hair outdid the dawn,
And swept my grief away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

EMBROIDERED ROBE sui
Imported. very handsome, new color-
ings. two toned embroidery with de-
signs in appliques price, $50 per suit
SPRING SUITINGS-lmporteo
checks and stripes, serviceable, Color
ings very stylish; H.25 per yard.
ENGLISH CHEVIOTS-For tailored
gowns. unrivalled for style and wear,
Sumatra. Yale Blue, Lichen Green
and Castor, 52-inch width; soc. per
yard.
WOOL SUITINGS-In Grays and
Browns. Checks, Plaids, and Herring
Bone effects, for tailored suits and golf
skirts; good weights; COO. per yard.
VELVET CORDETTE-All colors,
for waists and cycling suits; zoe. per
yard.
CALICO SPECIAL.-5,0oo yards or
standard Light Ground, Fast-Colored
calico. new spring patterns; positively
the grade that sells always at &C..
now SIC. per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
nIsINEss CHANCES.

SAFETY IN SPECULATlON.'-SlG
Invested by my safe Method in Grain
or stocks has paid $1,000 profit within thlr-
~ davs. References furnished Write Tor
~, ~ r,iculars Immediately. RICHARD OH
WEIR. Banker and Broker. Chicago Stock
E,vchonge Chicago. fe 26-Sun&W2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
MEETINGS.

~,TAn2 ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
HooVEN MERCANTILE C3A oa 49,
w ttn po rank of Virginia. Eleventh and
Main airY'i streets, Richmond, Va on WEB
MTSDAY. March s, 1892 at 10 o'clock A.
N N - ". r. HOOVEN,
70 oq-ow Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
WANT MORE LIGHT.
That the Verdict of Frederlcksborg
NoterS-Bridge AHre.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
2S.-(Special)-Th election here to-day as
10 whether or not the city shall erect
an electric-light plant resulted In the
propositions being carried. At heavy vote
was polled.
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad bridge caught IRE this
morning from sparks from an engine.
Timely discovery, however prevented any
serious damage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

NECKWEAR.-An elaborate assert.
ment OF Natty Club Ties. popular
shades and lengths: Solid Colors ana
figures; price. 25c. each
PUFFS. FOUR - IN HANDS. AND
ASCOTS-In the latest popular shades
and colorings, extra materials ana
workmanship; price 50c. each
LADIES PUFF TIES-New shaDes
in striped and checked effects. aI.sak
and very pretty; DC. each
LADIES' BELT BUCKLES F,-
crushed ribbon belts. an exceedingly I
full showing; jets, jewelled. gilt and ,
steel; all sizes and prices.
TAILORED STITS-The neaes.
modes the much called for bell .f--
and sleeves; made plain or trimmed ,
with braids. buttons. dart bands. ana
applique designs. an entirely unqrs
collection OF cuts. cOlorings. and m.
terials; prices. $40. 81, SIS, }lS and B.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

Resolutions Of respect 70 deceased
members passed by socieiles' corpora
lions, associations. or other orgaiHZa-
tions. will b. charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

All Letters recommending candidates for
ONCE must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a Ions standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, SIG EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

All letters and kilograms must be au-
dressed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned
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ADVERTISING RATES.
uAIT INCH OF LESS.

Above rates are for every day OF "n'
vertI.ements running consecutively.
Reading notices in reading matter W
Eve lines or less. 81: IN nonpatlei'
ed. five lines or less 10 cents -,.,,,a
card Of rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

personal.

Richmond. Va, February 20. 1893
IN CONSEQUENCE or MY FEEBLE
health, l have this day appointed JOHN
X. WILLIAMS my attorney IN fact TO
settle up the mercantile business hereto
fore conducted by me In the city Of Rich
mond, and for other purposes.
fe 2l-2w JOHN BOWERS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01
NOTICE.

THIS is TO INFORM THE PUBLIC
In general and our old patrons In par
ticular. that there is but ONE THE JET
FERSON LAUNDRY. and any one col
Letting or soliciting laundry work under
pretence that the jefferson Laundry has
sold out TO another laundry. or claiming
that both laundries are one and the same.
is creating a false, Impression. My wagons
are all plainly lettered
THE JEFFERSON LAUNDRY"
and / have no wagon without this name
on II.
Our phone IL 2}6i-2-OLD ONLY.
THE JEFF .RSON LAUNDRY,
K. o. WlLLIGERoD Proprietor
Re I2-Sun&W7t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup works won
ders for an asthmatic sufferer. Try II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

orders for printing sent 70 thS Al.
patch Company viii be given p1V"'
tention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

IRISH POPLINS-The popular SILK.
The finest possible shades IN the loi-
lowing colors: Gray, Crocus, Pink. Sal
forino. Turquoise, Rose, Lettuce, suma-
ira. and Violet; and the price, 81 per
yard.
TAFFETAS-As much sought atter
rs ever. ours are extra weights IN
the greatest showing of colorings we
ever carried; Satin and Two-Ioneo'
White and Black; 75c. per yard'
SATIN DUCHESS-The latest spring
, shades; much in demand for waists'
Sc. per yard.
WHITE SATIN DUCHESS-A speo
ciaI and extraordinary value; %
quality, by actual test, for " per Varu'
DRESS TRIMMINGS-An elaborate
assortment Of the most up-to-udIS
natterns: applique figures. bands ana
. set pieces. in Black and Colors; JET
6sh-scales. metallic and jewel ehectS
and steel. All popular priced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-01

lust to all chic and ny in their way bearing
before the season opens
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-01
HELP WANTED-MALE.

PEOPLES EMPLOYMENT BUREAU,
room y Owsey blk. Prone 205. Wanted
mattresses, $50 and room, out of town;
ccon girls for homework and nurse girls
at once.
SO DAILY UNTIL JULY SELLING THE
only original gaslight burner for kero-
sene lamps; outfit free. Perfection Gas
NEht Burner Co. NJ. 49, Cincinnati, Ohio.
NEA%TED-AT ONCE. \ GOOD COAT
maker. A. Johnston, Phi.ipsburg, Mont.
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE-iO6 E. PARK.
Anaconda. Nine. Young. Prop.
GOOD GENERAL TAILOR WANTED
al Somerville's. Missoula.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-01

NAL valley were in the county. seat this
week with their usual number of coyote
hides
George Book of Laurin rusticated in
Virginia Monday.
John c. Donegan, stockraiser, Of the
Ruby valley, was transacting business in
the city Friday.
Harry Clauson and d. G. ellis of Twin
Bridges were in Virginia the early part
of the week.
Frank Searle who has been residing
in the Madison valley during the past
year or So left for Butte Thursday,
where he intends locating.
Dan H. Calan. in company with the
Misses Vena and Marion Williamson of
Dillon. attended the celebration of the
odd Fellows Wednesday.
A. j. Minard of Chicago was transact
ing business in the city several days this
week
John Ormiston. an old resident of
Meadow Creek. was seen on the streets
of Virginia this week. shaking hands with
his many friends
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-01

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an
order of the District court of the First judicial
district Of the state of Montana, in and for ths
county of Lewis and Clarke, made and entered
the seventeenth day Of pril 1899, in the matter
OF the estate of Lille McGraw, deceased, the
unders igned, Edward l. Zimmerman, administra.
tor of the estate. will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, at the directors'
room OF the Union Bank and Trust company, in
the city of Helena, county Of Lewis and Clarke.
state of Montana (the said place having been
designated as public place for the sale OF said
property. the following described property:
Two diamond-mOunted bracelets sixteen small
and five large diamonds each; one sold-mountet
carbuncle necklace sets and one gold sovereign
charm; one gold diamond crescent pin with
safety guard chain, six diamonds; one fourteen-
carat ladies' Elgin watch, gold. No 4S6305, with
short tiger chain one eighteen.earat Waltham
watch, Royal No. l4SIl45 one ladies' Victoria
chain, with diamond fiagron, three diam onds
one ladies' diamond set tiara brooch, twelve
diamonds and one opal, and gold hairpin; one
cluster diamond ring and imitation emerald Gems
ter; one single set wire diamond ring (smai1
one large diamond solitaire ring, wire shank set
ting, heaviest diamond one large diamond ring,
wire shank setting, screw top two diamond
rings, third in weight wire settings; on whitesn
diamond ring, wire settingi pair diamond
rings tsotaire); pin setting; two ear
ring settings; one collar button setting.
The said sale will, take pace at 10 o'clock OF
May II, 1899 wednesday,, and will continue
until ~ o'clock and then adiourn until o'clock
and continue until o'clock of said day. In tho
event that said sale is not completed the first
day, the same will be continued and adjourned
70 the lpllpNiHE Jay OF days anu Will coHtluu0
during the said hours herein mentioned from day
to day until said sale shall be completed, at the
place above designated,
Parties desiring to hid on the above property
the at the direct orS' room of the
Union Bank and Trust company on the 18th aud
10th days of May, 1899 between the hours OF
10 o'clock TO II o'clock and from o'clock to a
o'clock of each of said days. Parties desiring =
special time set at which they desire to examine
the same can call nE the law Office of Albert I.
Loeb, attorney for said estate. rooms 206 and
2O7 Granite block, Helena, Montana, and leave
their names and a time will be set the said
days 1T which they the said property.
Helena Montana, April II, 1899,
EDWARD l. ZIMMERMAN,
administrator of the Estate of Lille McGraw,
deceased
Albert l. Loeb, attorney for estate, Helena
Montana.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-01
How 1t Works in Practice.

From the Minneapolis Times.
THE whole theory of protective duties
says republican organ, lis that they viii
stimulate competition among domestic
producers and thus in the end reduce
prices to or below those of the foreign
article" How widely at variance are tn,
theory, the practice and .--e results under
the sway of the tariff-bred trusts
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-01
Nineteen Mays in Montana.

The following covering period of years have been
compiled from the Weather Bureau records 1t shows the average
meteorological conditions number of for the month
of May in Montana:
TEMPERATURE.
, Mean normal temperature,
The month that of 1897 with of 90 O.
The coolest that of 1896 with average of 40.
The highest temperature So on May %, 1886.
The lowest temperature N May 27 1885.
Average date which "ng frost occurred autumn
September
Average date "kllng" spring.
May
observation-disclosures MELTED SNOW
Average for the month, 1T inches
Average number of days with of an inch more
The greatest monthly precipitation 88 inches in
The least monthly precipitation o4o inches in 1886.
The greatest of precipitation recorded
tive hours ISL inches on May 1913 1898.
The greatest of snowfall recorded any
hours ecod extending of S84S5 only So inches
May 1892.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average clear days. g. partly cloudy days. 49, cloudy
!; days.
The prevailing winds have been from the southwest
The highest velocity the wind miles, south
May II, 1898, May IS 1897.
Station Helena, Montana date of issue, April 3d. 1899.
f. ]. GLASS; Weather Bureau.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-01

Canada needs only $4,000 square miles
to be as large as the whole continent Of
Europe 1t is nearly 80 times as large as
Great Britain and Ireland and is 100000
square miles larger than the United
StateS.