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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
LEXINGTON, VA.
President w. l.. acknowledgements
Day PrOgrammc-Saie of n Mansion

LEXINGTON, VA. May 25.-tSpeciaL)-
President william l.. Wilson, Of WASH
ington and Lee University, at the week
ly gathering Of the students Of the UNI
verslty on Wednesday morning, spoke OF
the Peace Conference now convened at the
Hague, and OF the influence when tne
meeting OF representatives. from the ieau-
ing nations must have on the iutu.e
ornaments of the world. While IL j.
hardly probable that the influence WIZ pe
strong enough TO cause disarmament vi
the great armies Of the world, YET IL may
prevent an increase In standing armies
and consequent increase In taxatioh' iie
spoke of the hardship on the young men
in that they are compelled to serve at
the most important period of their ives
Mr.. Wilson spoke OF the founding OF the
Royal Institute by an American ana the
founding OF the Smithsonian Institution
by an Englishman. In various ways INC
two institutions are very closely con-
nected. His selection by the regents q
the latter was a great surprise TO him'
and his duties here just at this season
OF the year made him hesitate 10 CO.
The Board of Trustees had approved his
leaving, and had urged him to accept the
invitation.
Saturday June 3d. which will be OBJ
served as Memorial-Day, IN honor Of the
Confederate dead buried here, will be one
OF unusual interest. Invitations have
been extended to the Confederate camps
al Buena Vista and Natural Bridge, and
all of the other cx-Confederates in the
county to the corps Of cadets of the Nlr-
glnia Military Institute, the students OF
Washington and Lee University, the Lex
ington Volunteer Fire Department. the
Masonic fraternity, Odd-FellOWs, ana
Daughters Of Rebecca, knights Of
Pythias. and Junior order of American
Mechanics, to participate The ceremO-
MES incident 10 the occasion Will take
place in the Lee-Memorial chapel, at the
University. at =. NJ. Commander j.
Preston Moore will preside. Prayer VIII
be offered by Rev. Or. II. j. McBryde
chaplain of the Confederate camp. An
appropriate address will be delivered by
Rev. Mr. Hall, pastor Of the Lexington
Baptist church
Cain Stroder. an aged negro-reported
to be 10 years old-died Sunday night at
his home. between Natural Bridge and
Fancy HILL in this county. His exact
age is not known, but by many ii Is
stated that he was at least 100 years old.
He had been blind for about ten years,
and bent double with age, never drank
any whiskey in his life, He was
slave in the Johnston family of North
Buffalo.
Mr. j. e. West, of Millersburg. Pa,
has bought the mansion house which was
the dwelling of the late Or. Alfred Ley
burn. and overloOks East Lexington. The
price paid was $500. and the purchase
Includes about fifty acres OF land. Mr..
Weist is a cattle dealer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

Ladies' Fast-Black Extra-Gauge Cotton
Hose, full regular made. just the quahty
you have often bought and thought cheap
at 19c.; our special price..........iE I-Zc'
Ladies' Fast-Black Full-Regular-Made
Lise and Cotton Hose. plain and drop
stitch. and extra lue.....,.....,,...'..@'c zoe
Ladies' Llsle and Cotton Fancy Plaid
and Striped Hose. plain and dropsttch'
the 80 and 75C. quality. -oc-
Ladies' Fast-Black Dropstitch Llse
Hose delightful weight for hot-weather
wear; the soc. kind, at............3' Ike
Ladies' Fast-Black Gauze Lisle and Cot
ton Hose, very light weight, extra
value ........ mann. ...''.'''..'''.'.,''
Ladies' Extra-Fine Gauge Fast black
Lisle and Cotton Hose, plain ana crop
stitch .......... ......... '''''''''''''''''"'
Ladies' Fast-Black Silk Hose, extra
values. 81. sf2j. INTERCHANGEABLE Loo.
Children's Fast-Black Ribbed cotton
Hose. full regular made. the 25c. quail
4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
Black Cat Brand
Fast-BlaCk Stockings,

Not leather but wear like leather; triple
heels. soles. and toes medium and heavy
weight We are agents for Richmond;
an sizos ...................2J c.
Gentlemen's Black and Tan Cotton
Half-Hose, an extra value........f2 lie
Gentlemen's Fast-Black Cotton and
Isle Half-Hose, a regular 3Jc. value. Zoe.
Gentlemen's Polka-Dot Half-Hose, Fast
Black and Tan and Navy Blue. .23c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
VIRGINIA MILITARY Iysr,rrrr

LEXINGTON, VA.-The Board Of Visit
ors az taeir annual meeting on the 18Th
DAY OF next June. will appoint STATE
CADETS to fill vacancies in the First.
Third. Eighth, Thirteenth. Fourteenth
Eighteenth. Twenty Twenty
fourth. Twenty-hfth. and Thirtv-fiftb
senatorial districts and three vacancies
~ large. These appointments carry free
board and tuition. Applications should be
addressed 10 the undersigned on or before
June 10Th. on forms that will BE sent
upon reqGcsI. SCOTT SHIPP, Superin-
ttndent- my 3-W&FCw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

The shot on the lynchng question that
Ex-Governor NOrthen, Of Georgia, fired
at his New England audience evidently
went through the heating process before
the speaker loaded himself up with them.
And from the way the New England pa
peIs have been squirming since the fusil-
lade, it would seem that the said shot
burned to the core.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
A RATTLE STORY SPOILED.

A good story in connection with the
battle of Omdurman has Just been spoiled
by General Macdonald, because he was
too manly to wear laures he did not de-
serve, and which 1t had been sought to
put on his brow at the expense OF Lord
Kitchener. a number OF reports OF the
battle have been printed, in which It was
affirmed that the great feat OF arms Of
the day was that achieved by Macdon-
AIDS brigade. This brigade. 1t was stated.
was caught Unexpectedly between TWO
divisions of Dervlshes and was only
saved from annihilation by rapid change
OF front. which enabled IT TO repIlse
second attack from the rear. atter clear
ing fits front. And 1t was broadly int-
mated if not directly asserted, that the
possibility of the brigades being thrown
into such perilous position was entirely
Unforeseen by Kitchener Hence. General
Macdonald was credited with having, By
his resourcefulness and promptness, avert
ed great disaster.
However IN a speech he made at Glas-
Cow the other day, General Macdonald
told quite different story OF the anair,
and showed that what occurred had been
fully anticipated by Kitchener, and That
II was a part OF the Sirdars tactics ana
strategy TO bring about the situation that
obtained. The speaker said that IL was ne
who attacked the Dervishes, not the Der
wishes who attacked him; that this was
according TO programme; that Kitchener
had given him three batteries of artillery
and several Maxim guns. with which he
was able 70 annihilate the first column at
long range. and that he was in readiness
for the second column before IT had de-
veloped. The question Of the encmy's
rout was, he explained, only a matter
of fire discipline OF the British troops,
as everyihing else had been provided for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Office OF
Virglnia-Carolina Chemical Company.
Richmond. Va, May ., 1899.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE
this day declared a DIVIDEND OF ONE
% PER CENT. on the common stock
OF this company payable JUNE !. 1889. TO
stockholders OF record May 20. 1899 The
books OF the company for the transfer OF
common stock Will be closed May 18th
10 June Isl doth DAYS incluslve).
S. W. TRANERS. Treasurer.
my 18th +, Sun&Wtt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

Tom Plat, 1t is said, has thrown down
Governor Roosevelt's hopes Of being a
candidate for the Republican nomination
for the presidency of the United States.
civilian Mckinley will. of course. be the
Republican candidate for the presidency
next year." he said recently. according
to the New York Journal Garrel a
Hobart will be my choice for the vice.
presidency. This ticket is sure to be re-
nominated and reelected" But what Is
the matter with Rooseyelt?' was asked
Roosevelt, / am reliably informed. has
neither a presidential nor vice-presi-
Dental bee in his bonnet. AS l understand
it, he is not candidate for either place
on the national ticket Yes. he is making
a good Governor" added the New York
boss, sweetly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

The War Department, through its we'll
known agent, General Alger, has decided
TO allow the West Point cadets and the
Annapolis "middies" occasionally to test
their skill on the gridiron. TWO years
ago the annual football matches which
had hitherto been played by the embry-
onic warriors and navigators were sus-
pended on the recommendation of the
commandant OF West Point, He took the
ground that the cadets could not proper
ly attend TO their studies. on account of
the preparations for the games, But the
boys have begged hard for return OF
the old order Of things, and success has
crowned their efforts. The public will
heartily endorse this exhibition of lenity.
And, furthermore, the men who have the
courage and strength to play football
should look upon war as a mere pastime,
and go into battle with the same com
placency that marks the leader Of a
german.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

The wise man who says that "a bird
that can sing and won't sing should be
made to sing" ought 10 have gone further
and told us what should be done with a
bird that can't sing and viii sing.-The
Leesburg Mirror.
That there are such birds we all know;
but the trouble Is. how to let them know
that we know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
RUSSIt'S GREAT ROAD.

Some interesting facts and figures have
just been printed regarding Russlas great
Siberian railway line. which. II was UNI
derstooJ. was projected largely as a mill
tary road.
When its construction was decided upon
IT was estimated that the traffic could be
handled by three pairs OF trains' every
twenty-four hours. But now there are
eight pairs every twenty-four hours, be-
sides a bi-weekly express through from
Moscow to Krasnovodsk. The report for
last year shows that on tho Western ST.
berian section alone 10000 passengers
not counting 100000 peasant emigrants
and nearly 10000 tons of freight, were
carried, more than 10000 tons Of the
freight being grain. During last winter
1900 truck-loads of freight could not be
carried because OF car famine. and that
Notwithstanding the addition of 60 new
trucks and the loan of 1000 cars from
other roads.
AS the result of this remarkable devel-
opmeut Of business along the line. seven
ty-twc-pound steel rail is TO be substi-
tuted for the light rail- now in use, and
vast sums are 10 be expended in increas-
ing the rolling stock and the motive
power OF tho road. The inference from
the figures as TO the grain transported is
that the building OF the road has stimu-
lated greatly the raising Of grain in ST.
IBERIA, and it will not be long before the
grain trade Of this country with Europe
will be seriously affected by Russian pro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

Children's Black Idsle Hose. light
and medium ht...................'.' &c
children's Cotton Socks. Pink, Blue, and
Tan. regular zoe. value..........i i--c'
Chlldren's Lise-Thread Socks lace
ankle. Pink. Light-Blue, Tan. and Black
nm extra yalue....... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

slons the Southern Railway Company
win ask Of us: but we trust that. I'm case
Il has occasion 10 ask city legislation its
application VIII be received and acted
uuou In a liberal spirit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
Death I'm Winchester.

WINCHESTER, VA. May 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-Airs. Mary NJ. Cannon. Of Bruins
wick, Md, died in this city last night at
the age of AZ years. Mrs. Cannon is sur
vived by a husband. Mr.. Isaac Cannon:
cictprS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

1.-THE Negro As He Was and VIII Be-.
He was n Jeffersonian Democrat
widow and one daughter survive him. Inc
body will be sent to Mobile, where IL
will be buried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
'PENBER70N, (0RDES 3 A0IBY,
A SPECIAL HOSIERY EVENT.
ENTICING PRICES FOR
SATURDAYS SHOPPERS.

We only carry such makes known to give the greatest
cton and For Saturday Hosiery SHOP
pers some unusually good values here Our advice you Is
examine stock goods and convince yourself OF what s
ling values Offering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
Quinine Helps

liver medicines TO cure biliousness and
malaria. That is why Groves Quinine
Liver Pills are better than other liver
pills. 10 and % cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

All letters and kilograms must De au'
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPAN l.
Rejected communications will not pe re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

Admiral Schley fired a shot at the mag
azinc historians at Omaha, the other
day. when, in answer to the question
"Tha magazines have not yet printed your
story OF the campaign?' Ho replied: mo;
l have not written anything, and have
declined all requests for contributions of
a literary kind. l DO not believe that
those who make history or assist i'm MAX
ing history should write it. Their field OF
vision is necessarily limited and they
view It quite differently from one who
night obliquely see the entire situation.
Then, again. there are personal interests
that shosld he eliminated, and the simple
facts should be handed down to SUISSE
quent generations. 1t is facts that the
people want and when the facts are in
their possession they do not have 10 go
to a normal school to deduce conciu-
sions."
They think they are in possession of
the facts as 10 the Santiago sea-fght, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

Resolutions of respect to deceased mem
bers passed by societies, corporations, as
pociations. or other organizations VIII DC
charged for as advertising matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
MArrIScs, CARPETS, oIL-cLorns.

/ HAVE SEVERAL LARGE SkOCNS
of Matthias, carpets, Russ, Mats oil-
Cloths. and Shades. Paper Hanging OK
ali STYLES. Work done In city aud eou.-
Try. All orders promptly attended 10. II
JENNINGS. No. SO east Main street
my ltSun, w 4 b In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
THE {. B. TAYLOR COMPANY'S
TWO STORES,
No. IOil east Main and
No. 3 east Broad street.
-O%N%N%N%A~

We have just received a car
load of OLD RELIABLE
LEONARD REFRIGERATORS
and ICE CHESTS. Our stock
of ODORLESS REFRIGERA-
TORS has also been replen-
ished, and is now complete.
We also have on hand the
popular White Mountain and
Arctic Ice-Cream FreeZers, as
well as the Silent Freezer,
which is a marvel without a
parallel.
Our line Of Water-Coolers
comprises tie finest Nickel and
Solid Oak, with porcelain
lining, to the cheaper grade of
Japanned with galvanized
lining.
We have a complete line of
the Russian Cafetieres, in nickel
and brass. For a good cup of
coffee try one.
[my IO-F, 3u&Tul
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OR LESS.

Above rates are for "every day Vi "N'
vey,,senents cumming consecutively'
Reading notices in reading H'A''', ~,
five lines or less. 81; in nonpar'e'' ie'oea
five lines or less. rs cents. All notices "a
excursions whatsoever will be ciasseu 90
and charged for. as reading notices.
Card OF rates for more space iu'i''S"
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26
%Se~AAAA~
F. v. Dabncy
my 1I-su.W6lD
my el-su. W&9
SUMNER RESORTS.

MOUNTAIN TIP R R9,si 3na Cas- s'rTIls ss
wv" Ridge Mountains
Elevation. 1000 feet. a delightful summer
resort. Fine views; strong cnllFlclt- and
other waters. Within sight of junction or
Norfolk and Western and Chasa peaka and
Ohio railways only I'D miles from l1cA-
mOnd. Reasonable rates. Address
my 23-3m MASSGE & co. Alton. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

All letters recommending candidates lol
Office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long-standihs RUE
NJ ours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

Those Malacles stu 6Qld the Pals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-26

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 519 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1903 HULL
STREET.
FRIDAY MAY 26. 1899.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04
Colonel Edmund Pendleton Dead.
Richmond, Va, July 26.-Col.
Edmund Pendleton, widely known
throughout Virginia and the South,
died at Lexington, Va, today.
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
e: hart, of Grotton. 5. u. twas taken
with bad cold whish settled on my lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated In
Consumption. Four doctors gave me up
saying could live but short time /
II L could not stay with my friends on
earth, would meet my absent ones above.
Ny husband was advised to get DIR. Kings
New discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds gave it n trial, took in all
God am saved and now q we'll and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
Jno. L. JacksOn's Drug Store. Regular
size SOC and 81. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04
THE coNsR1gyl!oN
The Leading Southern
Newspaper.
Has the Largest Circulation of
Any Southern Newspaper.

iA"o 'Hc IdTSeSC OlrCulat1On OF
Any Southern Newspaper.
The Constitution announces a new
contest, beginning April 1st to run
until Adjust 31st, upon the number
OF bales in tho cotton crop for the
season 1893 80. There are three
prizes offered for April the first 49,.
500 for the exact, or nearest to the
exact estimate of the number Of
bales in the crop, $1,000 for the next
nearest estimate, and $1,000 for the
next nearest estimate, provided tho
three are received during April; this
makes totel sum of $4,000, very
handsome prize for newspaper
contest.
Last Year the Constitution paid
$4,000 to Mr.. ID. p. MoLaurin, of
Clio, s. O., for his estimate (Which,
by the way, was the "noarest' and
not the exact estimate) on the cotton
crop, and eeveral other psizes were
paid ranging from 1916. 90 to $4,000
to other contestants.
We wish to state plainly for the
beneflt of all our subscribers, that our
club rate with tho Constitution is
,1.75-and all who subscribe to the
Constitution through us on the com.
bination offor will BIO entitled to on.
tor the cotton crop contest. The es.
innate must DO given with the sub
srciption 80 that it can be forwarded
by us at tho Same time the name is
sent IN. The Constitution ia known
to be entirely fair and scrupulously
just in tho conduct of it's contests
The postal authorities have ruled
that these estimates based upon
cures and statistics that areo btain.
able and widely published, are ad
missible and do not constitute
lottery in any way. A great dea
OF good Is being accomplished by
contests of this character; they cause
our people to think and figure caro-
fully upon tho size Of tho cotton
crop and it's possible bearing upon all
other lines of business. The pres
cnt is ono Of unusual interest, fol-
lowing fust after one that reached
yearly eleven million two huddred
thousand bales. 1t has boon esti-
mated by experts to run as high as
twcvo million bales, while some
have dropped their figures to below
ton million bales, and MI have mod.
, ilied their views more or less, as the
time advanced. The question is one
of unusual interest, and we feel sure
that many of our subscribers would
like to participate in tho contest.
DO not send you subscription IL n
der this combination offer to tho
Constitution; this is our own offer
of our own paper with tho Constitu-
ton, and the subscriptions that in.
cludo our paper must be sent direct
ly to us and not to Atlanta.
The figures given by Latham, Al.
exander Il Do. OF New York, are
generally received throughout the
South as official.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04
A Frightful Biunder.

VIII often cause horrible Burn, ScalL,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklens Arnica Salve'
the best in the world, will kill the burn
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons. Corns
and all Skin EIuptions. Best Pile cure
on earth: Only 25cts, boy. Cure guar
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04
Two Hundred Lives Lost.

Port Townsend, Wash, July 90.
Advices from Honolulu says that
300 people have been killed by an
earthquake and volcanic eruption.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04

BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE
THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and la
Skin Eruptinns, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t i
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac .
ion or money refunded. Price 26c
sold by Jno.E. Jackon, druggist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04
THE VERDICT Is DEMOCRATIC

THE VERDICT IS DEMOCRATIC
Tho Verdict Advocates:
The Income Tax
A Grand Inheritance Tax
Public Ownership of Public Fran"
chise.
Here is an extract from the Verdict's
declaration of principles: There are
worse things than free silver 18 to /,
and worse mon than Bryan, who is in
himself worthy enough and comes only
to be menace rs the exponent Of free
silver; and the Verdict is free TO say tina
should Bryan and Jree silver again find
Democratic adoption it will support
them both"
Send your subscription to the Office
of CLINCH VALLEY NEWS, accompanied
by the cish, and both papers will be
forwarded at once for $3.50. The reg
ular price of the Verdict alone is S4.00
per year. If you are already SUBJ
scriber you can avail yourself Of this
offer by paying one year to tho News in
advance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1899-08-04
TIE VERDICT

THE VERDICT
and tho
CLINCH VALLEY NEWS
A year for $3.50. We have mnde ar
rangements whereby we can offer to
new subscribers the two papers for
much less than the combined subscrip
ton price of both.
THE VERDICT
THE MOST INTERESTING AND POWERFUL
POLITICAL WEEKLY IN THE
UNITED STATES.
ALFRED HENRY LEWIS, Editor.
Each issue contains 20 pages--four pag.
es, printed in five colors. A heavy
plate paper supplement, containing
the portrait in five colors, Of n ma
tlonal celebrity. Editorials free
frank, fearless. Good stories
able special articles and
Departments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Owning a Home.

The condition of any community,
whether municipal or rural, is very we'll
indexed by the per cent of the people
who own and live in their own homes or
on their own farms. Nor does the value
of these homes or the size of the farms
have very much to do with the matter
either. Ownership of the home by the
citizen develops certain reliable and
patriotic quality of citizenship which is
almost impossible where such home
ownership is wanting. The moment a
man becomes owner of his home he also
becomes directly interested in all that
pertains to good government: he becomes
interested in public improvements and
the public schools as never before. 1t is
his country now because he is an in
tegral part Of it. Landlordism and
tenancy may be commercial necessities,
but never under any circumstances can
they be economic blessings. All legis-
lation, whether national or state, should
be so ordered that it may be as easy as
possible for every citizen to own the
home in which he lives.