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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
PENSIONS ALL PAID.
THE WORK WILL DE COMPLETED
by TffE AUDITOR TO-DAY.
SOUTHWESTERN HOSPITAL REPORT.
II shows That the Institution is
Greatly Crowded-The Governors
Begging Letters-Reward for n
Murdercr's Capture.

To-day the State Auditor will complete
the payment of pensions to disabled Con-
federate veterans.
The total number paid will aggregate
about 3,1OO.A The mounts paid each vete-
ran or widow run from SIS to slo0. There
are very few who receive as much as the
latter amount.
The work OF paying out these pensions
is very onerous. 1t has been in charge Of
Mr.. Il. l.. c. Scott. Of the Auditors Of
flee, though he has had TO have assist
ance. Applications for pensions come in
chiefly by letter, though many veterans
nave called 10 get the little stipend which
u grateful State pays her old-time de-
tenders. The ieebleness and decrepitude
of the pensioitrs strike every one. TIL
amount they receive is small, too small,
but the little sum helps out wonderfully.
HOSPITAL REPORT.
Governor Tyler received yesterday the
quarterly report OF the Superintendent of
the Southwestern State Hospital, at
Marion. The report shows that there
were 402 patients in the hospital during
the quarter. of which number 10 were dis
charged, leaving SS under treatment: I7S
are males and 30 are females.
The hospital is in a dreadfully over
crowded condition, and the Superintend-
ent has asked the Governor to help him
secure from the State enough none TO
complete an unfinished addition In order
that the crowded condition may be re-
lieved. 1t is not believed anything can
be done until the Legislature convenes.
BEGGING LETTERS.
Governor Tyler's begging letters are as
numerous as ever. Did he send a few dol
lars 10 every applicant who requests help
his Excellency would be In debt latter
drawing his years salary.
Women generally write the letters. One
wrote yesterday asking the Governor 10
loan her a few dollars. which she prom
ises to return in eight months, Private
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
as to Extra Pay of Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 2o.-Act-
Ing-Comptroller l.. Il. Mitchell has rem
dered a decision upon the following
statement Of facts:
Certain enlisted men Of the First and
Second Georgia regiments, after having
been furlOughed for one month, under
General Order $50. of 1898. were trans
ferred to the Third Georgia Regiment,
ana served with that regiment in Cuba.
Ihat regiment is now about to be mus
tered out, and the Secretary OF War has
raised the question whether these men
should receive TWO months extra pay
Tor services rendered outside OF the
United States, or should receive one
months extra pay I'm addition TO the one
months furlOugh already enjoyed: or
whether they should receive any addi-
tional benefit whatever.
The Acting-ComptrOller holds that the
men were not mustered out as contem-
plated I'm order 1870. but We're transferred
10 another regiment and held 10 serve
therein until its and their muster-out and
discharge. and. therefore. they must be
regarded as taken out Of the provisions of
Order $50. and their rights 10 extra pay
under the act of January II. 1899, must
be determined in the same manner as If
they had not had the furlOugh. They are
entitled 10 the two months extra pay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
DEATH OF CAPT. HENRY BOURNE.
The President of the OLD Dominion
il No More.

Captain Henry A.. Bourne. president of
the Old Dominion Steamship Company.
died at his home, in Brooklyn. yesterday.
The funeral will take place at 8 o'clock
Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn. The
news Of his death was %telegraphed here.
and created much sorrow.
Captain Bourne was 20 years Of age.
He had been connected with the old
Dominion Company since 1865. when he
made his first trip to Richmond as cap
tain of the Albemarle. In recognition Of
his fine qualities he has been successfully
advanced through various grades Of ser
vice 10 that of president. a position he
had occupied about four years.
Captain Bourne had been i'm bad health
Tor several years. and his death is under
STOOD 10 AVE resulted from grin and
other complications. He leaves a SON
ana TWO daughters. His wife died seye-
RAJ years ago. Captain Bourne was an
excellent official and popular in every
department OF the company's service.
n flags of the Old Dominion. the
Clyde Line. and the Virginia Navigation
company, together with that on the CITY
tug, were displayed at half-staf yester-
day In honor OF the memory OF Captain
Bourne.
Ii is understood that Mr.. w. l.. GIL
%leaudeu. the vice-president Of the Old
dominion, Will succeed Captain Bourne.
Mr.. Gilleaudeu is an able official. and his
promotion VIII be popular, especially i'm
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
DIR. Pollard on Poetry.

Professor John Pollard gave ID Fay r'
teresting lecture on Poetry" lI.. rti
ar the college. This is the fourth ..i
in the series. and the audience hs.
creased in interest and size. A.t.. '
speaker was very elaborate. h.
were thoroughly interested On tle
sion.
DR.. Pollard said that poo,rr n
deed "A very hard subject to t.
that some who had ATTEMPTED Do I.
the enquirer more befOgged tlIu
ened. He defined poetry in the H.n.
Coleridge. Poetry is the orlu-I,. .t
ence.' lie also quoted Balm 3D.. 4
Poetry Is a fine art. operating ll
or thought conveyed in lauguds
said that poetry could not be- conn
into any other shape. % gave I
lowing characteristics IL is c0ucf
opposed 20 abstract. 10 abOunds in
or speech, n selects It's material
the external world. the ideal DIS m.a
IL avoids the painful, and when lNr
ful must be introduced 10 Seeks ll
atonement. Poetry IS intensely
tiOnal.
The lecturer further spoke ~ th'
" and charms OF poetry, and h0iN
he had inspired a love Tor poetry "
OF his hearers.
Tonight the Joint orators contest
take place. The public. which is
invited. Will have "A chance 20 N't
best oratOry the college can sh1"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
DEATH OF MIR. w. u. RADCLIFFE.
This Aged Citizen Passed Away at
His Home yesterday.

Few men were better known to the
people of Richmond thar William =. Rat
cliffe. who died at his late residence, 1913
Floyd avenue, Thursday morning at 1880,
aged rs years. After a prOtracted Illness
of several months, surrounded by the
members of his immediate family, he
passed peacefully away without a strug-
gle, perfectly resigned. and with a fun
assurance of q blessed Immortality be-
yond the grave.
Mr.. Radcliffe came TO Richmond when
a youth about B years Of age, and en-
gagged in the mercantile business. and
was one of the most prominent and best
known merchants up To the civil war,
during which time he was Identified with
the Commissary department of the Con-
Iederate army. most OF the time In East
tennessee. He was a man universally
popular, of a genial disposition, and strict
integrity, commanding the love and re-
spect OF all with whom he came in con-
tact.
MISS HENDERSON DEAD.
y telegram received here yesterday IN
nOunced the death of Miss Julia Hender-
son at "Huntsman's Rest" the beautiful
home OF her parents, In Orange county,
Virginia.
Miss Henderson was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Henderson. and was
in the 18th year OF her age. Being the
only unmarried daughter. she was espe-
cially "A source of comfort 10 her parents
IN their home. She was a woman of
lovely Christian character. and was
greatly beloved by "A large circle OF
friends. Her illness was borne with
cheerful resignation and fortitude, and
her death is deplored by all who knew
he..
She was a sister 10 Mrs. Willard w.
Wright, Mrs. Herbert W. Ware, and Mrs.
Walter G.. Duke. of Richmond.
The funeral will take place at the home
stead in Orange county to-day.
The funeral Of Mrs. Ben. II. August
took place from ST. James church at
yesterday. Rev. William Meade
Clark officiating
Many friends were gathered to pay the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21

beautiful picture are exquisitely painted.
ana even the gold braid on the old mans
gown and the small articles I'm the in
terror OF the shop are minutely brought
out. Some other very good studies are
also presented.
Mrs. Marquis Jones. Of Gloucester conn
~. who has been visiting in this city.
will return 10 her home this afternoon.
She VIII be accompanied by her son. Mr..
J. w. g. Jones, who is a student of the
Medical College Of Virginia.
The Junior lakewood Association met
yesterday afternoon at ) o'clock in the
brick schoOl-hOuse OF ST. Johns church.
Routine business concerning Memorial
Day was transacted.
There Will be a called meeting OF tho
Association for the Preservation OF Nir-
ginia Antiquities his afternoon, at the
usual time, at the Virginia Historical So
ciety.
Miss Harrison. OF Texas, who has been
the guest Of DR.. j.. y. Harrison for the
past winter. has returned TO her home.
Miss Louise Dabney. or Danville, is WIS.,
itlng in the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
brotherhood of II. Andrew

A well-attended meeting Of OH. f.
Trinity Chapter. No. tSs. Brotn,. lie
81. Andrew. was held last nisNt
morning chapel OF Holy TRINITY 49,
transacted' and after that de.cs
the t%ri.diocesan OF 81. Andrew
hood. 10 be held at Chariottes'iN
MAY 18th, nth. and 18th. were S.
They are Messrs. John b. Minor ,fs O.
Mckim Marriott. r.. NJ. smtg
Joseph II. Shepherd. AleNan9et Mo-
Gibson. Robert +. ieNton' o.e. j.
lanes IL. capers. Roosevelt l.,, az
Hampden Chamberlain. Mlllidn W."
Jones. and A. NJ. Wills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
THE BRIDEGROOM.

James Lindsay Gordon, the bridegroom.
Is 80 years old. His father was George
j.. Gordon, who was killed in the civil
war, and his grandfather. General VIII
liam f. Gordon, served as congressman
from Virginia.
Not many years ago James L. Gordon
was among the most promising young
lawyers of Virginia. Inherlting all the
qualities Of intellect and manners of his
southern ancestry. and possessed of an
attractive personality and powerful voice,
q legal training only was needed TO COM
plete in him another of the born orators
for which the Old Dominion was once
famed.
He entered politics, for which profession
he has a passionate love, and was among
the youngest senators in Nirginia's AS
sembly a few years back.
Mr.. Gordon left his native State. how
ever, TO reside i'm New York city, and good
fortune and fame were once more soon
gained. He IS now among the most popu-
lar of the young metropolitan lawyers
and clubmen.
His chief labors have been in behalf
Of the Democratic party in Gotham, and
during the Bryan campaign Of 1896 he re-
celVed many testimonials from the news
papers and clubs 10 his ability as an elO-
quent orator. In the Tammany campaigns
ms voice always sways the crowds who
mock into Cooper Union To hear Thomas
JEFFERSON principles extolled.
Al present, Mr.. Gordon holds an as
slstant district attorneyshlp Of New York
city.
Inc bride has for years been most popu-
lar among the bevy of wealthy suburban
residents in the vicinity of Franklin June
tlon, Philadelphia. Her father, Isaac
S~chlichter, has a very attractive place.
Green Cables which has been the scene
OF much hospitality.
A unique feature OF the marriage to-
Jay was that Rev. John 4. GOodfellow.
rector or the Church Of the Good Shep-
nerd, who to-day married Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon, oficiated twenty-five years ago
at the wedding of Mrs. Gordon's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schlichter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
Ladies' Bnnd mt the Auditorium,

The Boston Ladies' Military Band rem
uereu an excellent concert at the Audi
forum last night. The crowd was a large
one. and thoroughly appreciative.
The band is composed of twenty-five
young women. who play classical. descrip-
tive. and popular music with all the stead
mess of veterans. The concert solo Of
Miss Nettie Reitter was especially an
plauded. and was encOred. There will be
"A performance tonight and tomorrow
night. with a matinee at 2:3o tomorrow
afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
The Dazzfer Coming.

Cosgrove & Grants comedians. I'm the
"Dazzler." will be at the Academy OF
Music next Monday. and promise the
best entertainment this season that rhey
have ever given, The company is identi-
cally the same that is seen i'm New York.
Philadelphia. 81. Louis. Chicago. 81.
Paul. Minneapolis. Duluth. and ali the
larger cities. and the performance differs
in no way from The ones given I'm those
places. The piece has been entirely re-
written this season. and is new, bright,
sparkling. and up-to-date.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
When ~TrnYelIing.

whether on pleasure bent or business.
take on every trip a bottle OF Syrup OF
Figs. as 1t acts most pleasantly n ef-
fectually on the kidneys. liver. and bow
els. preventing ~fevers. headaches, and
other forms OF ickness For sale in
0-cent bottles by all leading druggists.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
Secretary oven always answers such let
tiers; the Governor rarely sees one.
REWARD OFFERED; PARDONS

Governor Tyler has offered a reward of
500 for the arrest and conviction Of the
murderer of Mr.. Warren Brown, at He
bron, on the Norfolk and and Western, in
Dinwiddie county. a few weeks ago.
Governor Tyler has granted pardons TO
the following cOnvicts, all colored: Paul
Cook. Halifax county, two years for
house-breaking; Charles ROyster, Cum
berland county, eighteen years for muir
der in the second degree-he has served
nine years OF his sentence and is dying of
consumption; Elizabeth Gibson, Franklin
county, ten years for arson. She IS i'll,
and cannot live very long.
The p|ardoned prisoners were released
from the p~enitentiary yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
CYRANO DE B~ERGERAC.
An Interesting Lecture Before the
MOman's CIub-Yhe Art Exhibit.

Or. Jean knatz gave a charming talk
on "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the WOman's
club yesterday afternoon at ) o'clock.
His lecture was given in English. which
Or. knatZ spoke very distinctly and with
a splendid accent. Before he began he
apologized for his bad" English, shylng
that when he spoke in English he felt
like n millionaire suddenly stripped Of
all his possessions"
He said of CyranO de Bergerac: ut
has been and is still the greatest sue
cess on the French stage for many years.
English TRANSACTIONS can give no idea Of
its rich and vivid language. The play
appeals 10 all. 1t contains two dramas
one taking place before the public, where
all may witness it; the other formed by
the conflict in Cyrano's heart. which is
the strongest drama OF the two"
Speaking of the time when ROXane
calls Cyrano Cousin" DR.. Knatz said
with quaint humor: when a woman
that you love calls you cousin or bro
Their You may be certain she is going to
break our heart" U.aughter.)
DIR. knatZ said, In cOnclusion: "Cyrano
has opened a new way. We shall See our
literature. both In romance n on the
stage, fashioned after this noble. tender.
great, and beautiful drama, where the
artistic taste Is as much gratifed as the
moral; and work after the style OF Cyra-
no will bring credit to the world"
Mrs. Pemberton was the chairman OF
the evening, which was an unusually
charming one.
Last night the exhibition Of the Art
Club was attended by a large crowd OF
decidedly interesting. Perhaps the most
finished work of art there Is the Dealer
In oriental Bric-a-Brac,' by Mr.. j. +.
The minor details Of this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
The Government Contracts.

The bids for fuel for the custom-house
have been opened and forwarded to
Washington. All the bids were very close.
only the sum of 81 separating the highest
and lowest.
The lowest bid for the plumbing and
~oyerhauling was 81 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
I Z

you would Ge well. keep well. and ward
OF diseases OF all kinds. keep Grab
Orchard Water" on hand and take II oc-
casionally. as required. IL Is Natures
own medicine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21

last tribute Of love-. and the number
of gentlemen prominent in the municipal
government who were present was note
worthy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
Why Are Groves Quinine Liver Pills
Better Than Other Liver pills:

Because they are the only liver pills
containing the tonic and stimulating pro-
perties of %quinine. That Is all. 10 and 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
GET BIRMINGHAM AND SOUTHERN.
The Southern and L.. AZ \. secure the
Road-RniIwny Notes.

A telegram TO the Dispatch from New
York last night stated that President
Spencer, Of the Southern railway, had
confirmed the report that an agreement
had been reached with the Tennessee
Coal and Iron Company, under which the
Southern railway and the Louisville and
Nashville would Jointly purchase the Bir-
mingham and Southern railway. The lat
ter is the property Of the Tennessee Coal
and Iron Company.
The deal is not considered Of great i'm
p%ortance. The road acquired is virtually
little more than a belt line around Biz
mingham. The Southern and the Louis
vile and Nashville are just now engaged
in two hot a fight for southern trade TO
unite in securing any road. or doing any
thing else Of Importance.
The Chesapeake and Ohio has Just or
dered two S-wheel passenger locomotives
from the Schenectady (N. y Iron-Works.
OF a class similar to the engines used
by the Chicago and Northwestern in its
celebrated fast mail service. The Chesa-
peake and Ohio has also ordered from
the Richmond ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS nine
consolidation engines. to weigh 1920
pounds, l65, 900 pounds, on the driving
wheels. The engines will have 56-inch
drivers, and 22-inch and 2S-inch cylinders.
They are designed for freight service.
The Chesapeake and Ohio will probably
order more equipment soon for the Green
brier Branch, 10 be constructed right
away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
Summer JeWelry.

Gold-Plated and Sterling-Silver Jewelry.
that includes the Pins. Buckles. and
other ornamental needfuls Of the sum-
mer costume. These are quite pretty
and certainly inexpensive:
Cut Silver and Coral Brooches, 25c.
Cut Silver and Turquoise Brooches, &c.
cut Silver and Miniature Brooches. 25c.
Fine Enamelled Forget-Me-Not Brooch
Is. 25c.
Hat-Pins. I'm amethyst and crystal, 25c.
ROll-Plate Placket-Pins. 2jc. a set.
Waist-Pin Sets. - and soc.
Silver-Plated Belt Buckles. &c. TO 81
each.
Heavy-Plated Gold or Silver Shirt
Waist Pins. in ope piece, 3 for &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
THE TSHERS.

The following gentlemen were the
ushers: Messrs. Heath LawtOn, Russell
Lansdale. Thomas Colston Kinney, H..
SnOwden Marshall, George Gordon Bat
tie. and Alexander Cameron Young. Of
New York; f.. Frederick Schroeder. of
Philadelphia, and Edward Watts Robert
son, of Virginia. S~tate-Senator George
Watts Morris, Of Virginia, acted as best
man.
Green Gables" the beautiful mansion
Of Mr.. Schlichter. at Frankfort Junction,
was the scene of a happy wedding break
fast Immediately following the ceremony
at the church. The near relatives of the
groom. the entire wedding party, and
members of the brides family We're at the
table, which was set in the immense sum
mer parlor Of the mansion, facing the
lawn.
After the breagfast Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
don left on a honeymoon journey through
the South, including visits in Virginia.
Every prominent family in Virginia and
every profession in New York city was
represented on the invitation list to the
wedding. Handsome presents were re-
ceived from Charlottesville, Stanton,
Richmond, Williamsburg, Baltimore, Roa-
noke, Petersburg, and New York, in all
Of which cities Miss S|chlichter has
friends, as well as has Mr.. Gordon, she
having spent a good part of her time
visiting i'm the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
TAILORED SUITS AT $I2.48,
ELSEWHERE SIG AND $40.

Steam-Shrunk Venetian, serviceable, strong, wear
resisting, and stylish; also, clearinghouse, in Black
Blues. Tans, Grays, or Garnets. These jaunty Suits have
Hy-front or Eton shaped coats, silk lined throughout
The skirts are either panel or flare shaped finely tailor
ed, and trimmed in back with loops and buttons. The
general effect and general excellence OF cut and trimming
are equal to any $40 Suit you ever saw. The price is
&f2.48.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21
THE DECORATIONS.

The decorations about the chancel and
rerodos were among the prettiest seen in
Philadelphia this season. The main eff
feet was in yellow and white, and an Inn
mense floral arch hung over the main
aisle. composed of lilies Of the valley,
herosite lilies, yellow daisies, and maid
en-hair ferns. The rerodos was banked
similarly 10 the altar, in white roses,
lilies, and carnations.
The bridal couple stood in the glow of
seventy-eight electric lights, hung in
three pairs Of brass standards. The re-
Election of this brilliance on the lower
produced a mellow effect that was beau
tiful to a great degree.
Master Isaac Schlichter, Jr., and little
Margaret Breckenridge Gordon, Of Vir-
ginia, niece Of the groom, were the
pages, while Miss Blanche Barron, Of
New York, was maid of honor. The
bridesmaids were Miss Katherine Mid
dendOrf, Of Baltimore; Miss Elizabeth
Murter Davis. of Riverton, y. j.; Miss
Mary La Tourette. Of Oak Lane, and Miss
Mabel Webster. of Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-21

BRILLIANT WEDDING.
THE MARRIAGE OF JAMES LINDSAY
GORDON YESTERDAY.
is BRIDE A PHILADELPHIA.
Beautiful Ceremony and Exquisite
DecoratiOns-Nany Guests Pres
The Music and the Attendants.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, April 20.-CSpe-
cidL)-A brilliant assemblage OF promi-
nent people from several States witness
ed the beautiful wedding service that to-
day at noon made Miss Emily Adele
Schllchter the wife Of James Lindsay
Gordon, a representative OF one Of Vir-
ginia's most noted families. but now n
resident and an assistant District Attor-
ney Of New York city.
The Episcopal Church OF the Good Shep-
herd. on Cumberland street, was packed
with the invited guests. Every profession
in New York contributed its quota of the
groom's friends, and many relatives were
present from Virginia. and some from
Baltimore. The bride had spent much of
her time in the South. and young friends
who came on to be present at the cere-
mony bore proof Of her popularity there.
Philadelphia society attended the wedding
in force, ard Mayor and Mrs. Ashbridge
were among the guests.
Rev. John \. GOOdfellOw, rector Of the
church. united the couple. using the full
Episcopal forms. The service was one of
extreme beauty. Instead Of the usual
wedding march, the bridal party's en-
was heralded by a full vested choir
of fifty voices, perfectly trained. The eff
feet was impressive and joyous. Two an
thems were sung-Barnby's "Oi Perfect
Love- and THE Voice That Breathed
Ger Eden