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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
Illness Of Lieutenant Thompson.

CAPTAIN II. c. Land. Of the Surry
Cavalry Troop. wrote Adjutant-General
Male yesterday informing him of the
critical Illness OF First-Lieutenant II. G..
Thompson, Of that organization. Lieu
tenant Thompson has pneumonia. Two
physicians are In almost constant attend
ance upon him.
General Male replied. expressing the
regrets of Governor Tyler and asking 10
be kept informed Of Lieutenant Thomp-
sons condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
County Court Happenings.

Charles Wilcher was fined s. by Magis.
trate Lewis at Henrco courthouse yes
terday for having stolen poke; book
containing 5000 from Mr.. John Green
street
The continued case OF Ben Waller (col.
ored). charged with stealing wagon
valued at $l2 from j. A. McDonough
came no before Squire Lewis, and Waller
was discharged. He was defended by Mr.
Edgar b. English.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
A Handsome Residence Sold.

The splendid residence at the southeast
corner of Third and Canal streets, with
LOT fronting 70 feet inches on Third, was
offered for sale at public auction yes
terday afternoon by Mr.. Charles a. Rose.
The attendance upon the sale was large
and the bidding spirited. The property
was Knocked out to the Mann >. Nalen-
tine estate at $40 200. subject 10 the appro-
val OF the owner Colonel A. q. Dick
inson of New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
The Leases Approved.

A general meeting of the stockholders
OF the Southern Railway Company was
held at the general offices of the company
In Richmond yesterday at ~ o'clock
The stockholders approved the execu-
lion Of leases by the Southern Railway
Company of the property and franchises
of the following companies Mobile and
Birmingham Railroad Company, South
Carolina and Georgia Railroad Company.
Hnd Richmond and Mecklenburg Railroad
Company.
chairman. and Mr.. Josiah +. Hill. the
secretary OF the company, as secretary
of the meeting I........-s ......t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

Branch 495 of the National Association
of Letters-Carriers held largely-attend-
ed and enthusiastic meeting On Tuesday
evening at their association hail, Thir-
teenth and Main streets. to elect dele
gates To represent them at thir next
convention. which will convene at Scran-
ton. Pa, on the 18th of September Mr..
Thomas ]. Wood and j. Dudley Barnett
We're elected TO represent the branch; \.
J. Guinillion and W. T.. Hope ditornates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
Ch,ua.s Powerful Sword.

There Is an ancient and dreadful sword
IN China. II gives to the man who hap
pens 10 hold II the power to cut of the
head OF any one he wishes without dan
ger OF punishment. All people flee from
this sword as fearfuily as stomach Ills
flee before the approach OF Hostetter' =
stomach ,Bitters. This famous remedy
cures all forms OF stomach troubles. be-
ginning with constipation and ending
with liver or kidney disease II will be
found in all drugstores. and 1t always
cures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
Miss Estelle EaIk Dead.

Miss Estelle Falk. after a long and
painful Illness, died yesterday afternoon
BIT 315 O'Clock; aged 2S years. Deceased
pad been an invalid and great sufferer
for several years. She leaves. besides her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Falk. four
brothers--AIcssrs Lewis, Ike, Moses, and
Maurice Falkland three sisters-Airs.
David Iseman, and Misses Hannah and
Ada Falk.
The funeral will take place from the
Mortuary chapel this afternoon at 1850
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
Nothing Hut the Hats Were Found

Two straw hats--the one "A lady's and
the other "a northumberland hshed from
the river opposite Fulton Wednesday, and
for a time considerable excitement was
occasioncd. IL being thought that they
indicated a sad drowning accident, but
no bodies having been yielded up by the
murky waters the excitement has sub
sided and Mr.. Berry Foster, who found
the hats. still has them IN his possession,
awaiting a claimant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
The ufIOu Last Might.

The Bijou was comfortably filled last
night. and the acts on the bin that are
clever were all well received. Mamie Full
ton has little 10 fear at the hands OF the
gallery now. she having gotten over the
syrrst of IL Monday night Morton and
RaveIIe continue To make the hit, though
they are hard-pressed by Mazuz and MAJ
yot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

Hall TO continue the consideration OF the
plans and specifications submitted by the
Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina rail-
road for the construction of Its tracks
After the petition OF the Richmond.
Petersburg and Carolina has been dis
posed OF the application Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio will be taken up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

Mr.. G. =. Holman was quite severely
injured at the works of the Richmond
Mica Company Wednesday. as the result
of which the sight Of his left eye Is en-
dangered.
works when a particle OF mica struck
him in the eye. splitting open the pupil
DR.. Alfred G. Palmer dressed the wound
and thinks the sight will not be perma'
nently impaired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

zoe. Baby Caps ............ ........,..|Sc
25c. Curtain Muslins, yard wide, per-
feet goods, to-day. i-Ic. yard.
zoe. White Woven Dotted Swiss, small
and large-size dots, to-day. ...1oc. yard.
IS 2-3c White 4o-inch Lawn, to be sold
Sl-Sc White Cambria. to-day........5c.
SOC Ladies' Imported Hose plain or
drop stitched, to-day (only pairs TO Gus
toner for............ ............2oc. pair.
Soc Four-in-Hand Pun Ties, in p. X.
ana sllk...... ............. ..........'''..~"c.
soc. Cocoa Door-Mats. to-day. SOC
39c Fancy Plaid Lining. silk finish to-
day.. ............. ...........ISc. yard.
Ladies' Leather Belts, to-day. &c.
Finest Braid. to-day. piece.
soc. new shape Bustle, to-day. 25c.
Special value to-day will be offered in
23c. Corsets.
Special values will be offered in White
and Red Flannels to-day.
Great reduction in Carpets. Lace Cur
tains. and Trunks to-day. Try to match
our prices.
Is and sec. Dress Goods. 10 be sold to-
day for SOC. yard-one OF the greatest
values ever offered I'm Richmond before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
The Conference OrnhannRe.

DIR. j. w Bledsoe spent several days
In Richmond last week looking into site
for the Virginia Conference Orphanage.
At the last meeting of the conference
steps were taken towards establishing
such an institution, which has resulted
IN the appointment OF DR. Bledsoe TO Sc
lect a site for II. Several towns in Nir-
ginia are bidding for it, II IS hoped how
ever Richmond may be the successful
one. as IT will mean much to the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
c.uwht stealing Bra.ses.

William Turpln. colored man. was
found last night stealing brass boxes rom
the York-River Division OF the southern
road He was arrested by policeman
Gentry and Special Railway detective
Greer and locked UP at the First foice
Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS


The Richmond council OF this order will
hold its meeting In Lee Camp Hall this
evening at o'clock. This council was
recently instituted here with member
shin of nearly one hundred. and Is now
In a very fiourishng condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
strong Assertions as to Just What
the Remedies Will do.

Munyon guarantees
that his rheumatism
Cure will cure nearly
all cases Of rheuma-
tism Ia a few hours;
that his Dyspepsia cure
will cure indigestion and
ell stomach troubles;
that his Kidney Cure
will cure 90 per cent.
Of all cases 81 kidney
trouble; that his Ca.
tarfh Cure win care
catarrh no matter how
long standing; that bis
Headache Cure will cure
any kind OF headache In
q few minutes; that
his Cold euro will
quickly break IN any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

Special
Friday Sale.
IN THIS LIST FOR TO-DAY ONLY

10c. Percales. yard wide. to-day 33.to
I Androscoggin Cotton, the genuine grade
to-udy ....s....... ........... .............5e
Tan Shoe Polish. with Paste .........'Sc
loc. box Writing Paper, with Envelope
Tinsel Drapery to-day for ......
Zoe. Black Ribbed Stockings .........s
Mems 25c. Socks, fancy stripes. IN
sizes. to-day .......... .................Iyc
1oc. package Envelopes TO be sod
II 1-2c. Wash Organizes % be sold ,o.
Soc Unbleached Table Linen to-day 40
g Tailor-Made Suits. to-day NIB
- Linen Duck Skirts to-day ..........si
Great value in Mating to be offered 10.
cay AZ ............ ..................l2 &c
Ladies' soc. Stock Bow Ties for.....I 9s
2c. Cross-Striped Pique, in White. 70
De sU,d lor dos ;;, ,, cod
ers, to-day f0c.-wlth all Fixtures.
69c. Solid-Color Al-Silk Taffetas. to-day
25c. Box Writing Paper. with Envelopes
Linen White Pique skirt Binding. i io.'
25c. Solid Colored Organizes. an shades,
soc. snk-striped Challles. new designs
&c
All styles Ladies' Pure Linen Collars
l0c
Boys w mite L. n 1dl1ss sssssssss<oo
Boys and Girls White Hats....."?5c
Boys Linen Caps.......... .......".i5o.
SPECIAL FRIDAY SALE.
So Canvas Flat-Top. Roll-Tray Trunk
to-day only ............ ...................io
SPECIAL FRIDAY SALE.
rs and sec. Sailor Hats and Fancy
Shapes ........... .........., ....,..... .oo.-
SPECIAL FRIDAY SALE.
Mems Bleached Jeans Drawers, 5oc.
quality. special at ..,,,..................zo Zoo.
SPECIAL FRIDAY SALE.
81 Brussels Carpets. to-day special price
SPECIAL FRIDAY SALE.
DC. bottles Bay Rum and Toilet Water
at special price ............. =, ~. oo,s.o
SPECIAL FRIDAY SALE
lsc. Corset-Covers, well mace spe.
to-day at ............ ...''''''''''''''''''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

Orders for printing sent 10 the Dis
patch Company viii be given prompt at
tention. and the Lyle OF work and pricea
will be sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

form Of cold and 30 en- through the entire list u
remedies. At all druggists. % een;s n vial.
II you need medical advice write Prof. Munyop,
13Qo Arch st.. Pbiia. 1t IL absolutely frse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

Manchester electrician line Is now giving
the people of Manchester very good ser
vice. The company has recently put
on another car. and Is now giving a 10
minute schedule. The winter or close
cars have all been stacked away and
summer cars are used altogether Travel
to Forest Hill Park is quite heavy now.
particularly so on Sundays.
AN UNUSUAL CHARGE.
Ernest Neblett. a young man living
near Seventh and Perry streets, was ar
rested by officer Jones yesterday morn
ing on the charge OF beating his sister.
The young man was baied for his APP
pearance before Mayor Maurice this
morning.
In the Police Court yesterday Fred.
Smith (colored) was fined $3.50 for threat
ening to do Della Bell Gaskins bodily
harm He paid the fine.
News has been received here OF the
death at his home near Beech, Ches-
terrified county, Of Mr.. John Bottom. in
his 18th year. He was noted through
out the county for his great strength.
He weighed 400 pounds and was of enor-
nous build. His death was caused by
paralysis The people tell many wonder
full tales of his many feats evidencing
his great strength. He was "A good
natured man.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. r. NJ. Johnston, OF Prospect. Va,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. b.
Bradley, 1901 cambridge street.
Mr.. j. w. Bell, proprietor OF the ALLIE
ghany Hotel. Goshen, Va. is visiting
his sister. Mrs. r. c. Hill, on Decatur
street.
Rev r. H. Beazley, editor Of the News
South Boston, Va, and Rev. S. H.
Thompson, also Of South Boston. Va.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Bolton
Swansboro'.
The appeal case OF the Commonwealth
against Daniel Eyler will probably come
up before Judge Hancock in the Circuit
Court at Chesterfield Courthouse nexi
Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-12

LOT 2-I.adies' Tai
Tornado Suits of Nene-
tian, CheviotS and
Broadcloths, some en-
tirely silk lined, form
er price $40, choice
now $40.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09

with disappointment and embittered By
the rapid progress OF successful rivals, and
The reflection that they threw away golden
opportunitiesi
This community is face to face with a
problem which must be promptly solved
whether narrow. selfish indifference
shall weight the city down, or broad
public spirit shall grasp and utilize our
chances for a great future? There is no
lodging this question and Il Is a serious
one. What will the people do?--you aud
you ?--for every one is individually and
directly interested. Don't ask what your
neighbor is doing or has done for Hous-
ton, but ask yourself whether you are do
ing what a good citizen should do in that
directionl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.


Alfred Ben. the London rival of the
Rothschilds. is a man under 10 years OF
age
Coils r. Huntington has been recon-
mendcd by his physician to try golf for
exercise ana has become proficient in the
game.
Admiral Gchley was an officer on the
fr.gate Nlag8rA when, in 1859, Il bore back
10 Japan sAe embassy sent here to return
the visit OF Commodore Perry,
John II. Finley, who has for number
OF years been president OF Knox college,
has resigned that position 20 accept a place
on the editorial stan OF Meclure's Maya
zlne
Professor William Cranston lawton IN
q Brooklyn lecture declared kipling ana
Roosevelt 20 be akin in nature, the same
motives moving the one to song and tha
other to action
John w Mackay the other evening sent
10 the opera in San Francisco nifty girl
employees In the Postal Telegraph COM
pgny. in which he is a stoekholder. Eacu
girl was supplied with two tickets, car
riage and bouquet,
While recently duck shooting near Mus.
catlne, Iowa. Congressman Lane accident.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09
No BOSS nuie. Th,. Governor.

New York Journal.
Governor Pingree of Michigan Is
unique character in public HE. lie is eo.
centric enough TO find out what Is s'ou
fer the people, and then to strive TO get u
for them. The allied forces Of mon'pyN
have no terrors for him. HI actually taHes
delight In winning his pollucai pa'''e"
without their assistance. ,, ~.
When he became mayor OF Detrou ~
turned ovsr the vacant lots OF ms Wv
to the pocr that they might raise veg
etabies to help support themselves MS
enemies denounced MIN as demABosue,
He forced the street railway companies
to reduce their fares to 3 cents, cui gas
rates in half, and made the taX-aodgins
wealthy concerns OF Detroit pay twice az
much as formerly. His capitalistic oppoh'
ents proclaimed him an anarchist.
But pingree kept right on. He was eIect-
ed mayer four times, when the voter
Of the State asserted q claim upon MN
and made him governor.
Through his influence the legislature
recently passed bill authorizing the eits
OF Detroit to buy and operate the stree
railways. On Saturday the city council
approved the law, and appointed com
mission, with Governor Pingree at tbs
head, to purchase and operate the roads
Although republican he has condemned
his party for its support of trusts. he IS ;
hearty hater of shams. He lives up to th'
pledges of his platform. He redeems nj
ante election promises. Governor Pingre'
is in every respect a great executive, ans
II public officials generally had his hon
csty, courage and ability, the countr!
would be fortunate indeed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09
wiser Than Our Fathers.

Fannin County Favorlte (Bonhaml.
When children come to believe them.
selves smarter than their parents and dis.
regard parental advice, they are very APT
to get into trouble, That is Just what Is
the matter with the people OF the United
States They consider themselves wiser
than the fathers and are disregarding the
advice OF the father OF his country and tbs
rather Of democracy in going ahead in the
mad way of Imperialism. We have bad
scrap on our hands now and soon will
have others. when II We had obeyed tbs
instructions given us by the fathers, we
would have had no such trouble.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09
SOME PosTsoRIPTs.

Chief Dinizulu, son and successor OF
Cotewayo, is advertised as a subscriber
to the London Times reprint OF the En-
cyclopedla Britannica.
The children of the poor in Japan are
often labeled. in case they should stray
from their homes while their mothers are
engaged on domestic duties.
Cider has been discovered by French
Investigator to be fatal to the typhoid fever
bacillus 1t Is the malic acid, he believes,
that tne bacillus cannot digest.
Berlin booksellers are strictly forbidden
to sell to school children books stitched
with wire, as several cases OF blood pois-
oning have been traced to scratches from
rusty wire.
NJ. Mauraln, celebrated French scien-
fist. asserts in the journal de Physique
that careful measurements show that the
intensity eff gravitation on islands Is great
er than on continents,
Professor Langley, secretary OF tho
Smithsonian Institute, was recently shown
criticism OF one OF his theories and
asked what he thought OF II. II do not
care for it myself" he replied. "but l am
worried for fear 1t may trouble my moth
err
Each member OF the staff of La Fronde
tho Paris woman's newspaper, brought suit
for libel against the Llbre Parole for some
uncomplimentary remarks about the
women on the paper. The Libre Parole
has been fined $50 and condemned to pay
$500 collective damages.
| Non-conformist ministers are accusing
the Hawarden church of Romanisu. a
I leatlet circulated in the parish said that 1t
I was a sin to enter Non-conformist place
/ OF worship. and both the Rev. Stephei
Gladstone and Herbert Gladstone are now
/ trtf Inv m
| \ German statistician has discovered
! that ballet dancers, as rule, attain AZ
axe much above the average. Carlottg
Girls! is N years OF age and Amelia Fer
rarsssATS. Taglioni was over so years old
/ when she died, and Fanny Elssler was "a
I Rosits Mauri, well over 90, is still dancing
| at the Parts grand opera.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09
UNCLE DANIELS PHILOSOPHY.
wsllisville Age

Wallisville Age.
AT the Drunmer's hotel in Liberty last week
fye men we're sitting together and they were
AL MEG. They were: Mccormick. McMannus.
Mcdonnell. Mcnamara and McGary.
AT negro church on the Liberty and Wal
iisville road rather n primitive bell is used
TO call the congregation to worship. 1t IL IN
ola ShcVel pillow BLADE swung to the limb Of
iron rod.
u an application were made to tho district
court for a mandamus to compel The IIous-
ton Post and Galveston News to print their
reading matter In larger tyne. such as the
Age uses. the application would not be re-
sisted by anybody but eye doctors spectaclss
seilero ana the publishers OF those papers.
representative Of d new baking powder
oomaany is VIZ ting l-natured tiers to Texas
newspapers threatening them with libel
suits. The fellow ought 70 take few les
sons from some Of the old standard com
Donies-if It did not improve his powders Il
probably wculd his manners.
This divorced young wife of supersnnuate,
Cafsius NJ. Clay has married young fellow
and is living ut Pinckard. KY Our sheriff Mir
John L. Frost has kinfolks at Pinckard ant
sends the Age there and may the geptit
cent CONGRATULATIONS upon her exchange o
an old husband for n young enc.
Mr.. Henry NJ. Curtin last year as tax col,
lector of Harris county. rendered an accoun
of commissions yielded during the year show
irg $3.50 in excess of the maximum allowed
by the new fee bill statute. II any othe
ofhcer has rendered an account showing al
excess at all the Age has seuu no report of 1t
We incline to suspect that In making tina
SORT of report Mr.. Curtin stands so itary ant
| alone.
Mr. T. II. Seaman of Houston. havin.
heard that he was accused of buying homes
OF citizens sold under the sherifs hamme
| for city taxes writes to The Post denying tn
| accusation and says he does not want 4
make money In that way. The expression
does honor to Mr.. Scanlan's head and to hi
heart II peoples homes have got to b
| swallowed up that way. let the city corpora
tion do the swallowing. That nsatiate mon
| ster has stomach for them all.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09
DEAF SMITH, rnE TEXAS SCOUT.

Jacinto Day programme;
dedicated 10 Daughters OF the kepupnc
OF Texas,)
Deaf? Yes, to mucn that others value
dear,
But never call Of Texas did fail to near
Deaf TO the clanking chains that threat
ened all,
But ever watching for my country's call.
When serried foemen wrapped 1t In their
thrall.
Deaf to sweet childhood's lisping tones,
when singing
Amid the prairie wild flowers, gladly ring
ing;
Deaf to the lapse of murmurins waters
sound,
Deaf 10 earth's many voices echoing round.
But feeling thy great need, l started with
a bound.
Deaf to my mothers song; yes. deaf to that
sweet strain
That memory for manhood murmurs Ger
again.
Deaf to the parting words OF frlenu' VINO
by the knife
OF savage foeman yielded up his life
But never deaf to thee, amid thy storm
and strife.
from out our country's needs grew up
the power
OF keener Instincts, suited to the hour;
Though deaf to all, with heart, and brain,
and eye.
felt what others heard. and feeling thy
deep cry,
My strength was thine oh. Texas. live
or die.
Yes, softer sounds to other ears may yield
Their gentle tones, from home and sunlit
| fields:
hear them not, but in the night, apart,
| / watch. and see the tinid foeman start,
And feel the steady throb of mine own
earnest heart.
Their pickets passed, tread my chosen
within their swarthy lines my work is
found
Marking each movement. summing up their
! host,
When their elated chief In sleep is lost,
l pass their drowsy sentinels, silent as a
ghost
With iron frame and sinewy strength tc
wedge my way where others would not
dare:
Each foot OF ground we'll known, I tread
within,
Moving with stealthy motion in and in.
Till where the camp fires light theil
bearded chin.
With nerves all strung. with fiery thoughts
all clad
With vengeance for the CORY tides
Goliad,
Felt not, too, the low wall and the wot
OF brave hearts yielding to insensate foe
Within thy leaguered walls, Oh. Alamo?
Land OF the sunny days, with anx!ou:
thrill
feel thy needs, and love thee deeper still
Deaf to ambitions voice would always be
Deaf to all thoughts but seeing thee Sc
free;
But never, Texas, never deaf to thee!
Julia Lee Sinks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-09

Fannin County Favorite (Bonham).
Colonel William j. Bryan has said and
done many great things. but the pail Of
cold water he threw upon the s1O-a- plate
Belmont dinner was one Of the best things
he has done lately. Had that rich feast of
mugwumps been allowed to go in the
name of democracy unchallenged, there is
have done. NOW, since there will be given
In New York a simon pure democratic
'finner at 81 plate, We may expect some
thing good and but little harm from the
other. The screws had to be put to those
would-be New York leaders, and the same
was done in genteel style by the acknowl-
edged leader of democracy II they have
not learned that they are not to rule, they
VIII certainly do so. The lessen is plain
one, plainly taught. and the New York
bosses must learn.