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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
MIR. JOSEPH L. BURNS DEAD.
Tie Passed Away Yesterday Morning
Mr.. Jones Died I'm Hanover.


Mr.. Jones Died I'm Hanover.
Mr. Joseph r. Burns one OF the best
known residents of Richmond, died at
h.s home. No. 800 east Canal street, at
Cl0 o'clock yesterday morning He had
been in for nearly q year, during which
period be was confined 10 his house. De-
ceased was n years of age. Tie came 10
Richmond about twenty years ago, ard
for 90 long time was connected with the
firm of Polk Miller Drug Company. MI
Burns married about seventeen years ago
Airs. NJ a. Vaughan, who survives him.
IIa leaves no children. His parents and
brothers and sisters are an dead.
AR. Burns was a consistent member
of the Second Presbyterian church, and
also of jefferson Lodge, No. %, Knights
of rythias
The funeral viii take place this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the Second
hyterah church. ana the interment
VIII ba made en- Hollywood The following
gentlemen nave been requested To meet
at the house a. 3 o'clock TO act as pail
bearers: Alcssrs. ri. a. Coleman. Robert
IT, Briggs. T.. Y. Baldwin. Horace A.
Hawkins Henry w. Fureson. Robert y.
Northcn. and two TO be selected from
Jefferson Lodge, No. %.
Mr. John T. Jones. ST., died suddenly
Monday at his home near French Hay,
Hanover county. He leaves, besides his
wife. three sons and five daughters. The
funeral took place from old Slash church
yesterday mt o'clock.
The funeral of Mr. T. W. Lowry took
place from 81. Patrick's church yesterday
morning and was attended by many
friends OF the veteran railroad man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

Swamp-Root IS the great discovery OF
the eminent kidney specialist, DIR. Kill
mer and is used In the leading hospitals,
recommended by skuful physicians In
their private practice. and Is taken by
doctors themselves who have kidney all
ments, because they recognize In II the
greatest and most successful remedy for
kidney and bladder troubles that science
has ever been able 60 compound.
If you have the slightest symptoms OF
kidney or bladder trouble, or II there is a
trace OF It IN your family history, send ut
once TO Dr. Kimer q CO., Binghamton.
y. Y, who will gladly send you, by mail
Immediately, without cost 20 you, a
sample bottle OF swamp-Root aud book
containing many Of the thousands upon
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. BE sure TO say that
you read this generous offer in the Rich
mond Daily Dispatch.
Swamp-Root Is for sale the world over
at druggists in bottles OF two sizes and
two prlces-50 cents and 81. Remember
the name. swamp-Root and the address.
Binghamton. y. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

will unite with the churches Of that de-
nomination Of Richmond in their union
service at the sevcnth-street church.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mrs. Charles Nelson IS quite i'll at her
home on Decatur street.
Judge Ingram win adjourn HIS court to-
dag.
Mir. and Mrs. James Jewett. of Nor
folk. arc visiting Mrs. lloyd, OF Decatur
street.
The Cemetery Committee is called 10
meet tomorrow night at 1870 O'clock IN
the Council chamber The Election Com
mittcc viii meet I'm the same room at
o'clock.
At the regular meeting Of the Board OF
Stewards OF West-r.nd Methodist Episco-
pal church Monday night the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
W. j.. TOler. chairman, and G. a. Ranes,
secretary and treasurer.
a meeting OF the Board Of Stewards of
Central Methodist church was held Mon
day night. only routine business was
transacted. The pastors salary Tor the
c0mue year was fixed at $l,C9Q-the same
as for the past year
Clerk DuNal issued marriage licenses
yesterday 10 James Albert Crooks and
Mary T.. Knorr. and James c. Barley and
Mrs. Minnie Williams. Clerk DuNal mas
issued an unusually large number Of mar
riage licenses this year.
Mr. Clarence Woolfork who has been
quite IN at his residence, in Swansboro''
was better yesterday.
The Committee on Poor will not meet
10 morrow night. but Monday night.
Rev. G.. j.. CraWlcy, late pastor Of
West-I,nd Methodist church. leaves
SUansb0r0' to-day for Union-StaiiOn
church. Richmond. The new pastor, REV.
a. c. Bergman. comes this evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
Dewey to Visit Chicago May rst.

CHICAGO, November 2S.-Admiral
Dewey's acceptance OF the invitation TO
visit Chicago May lst next was received
to-day
The Admirars letter TO the committee
follows.
"Ofice OF the Admiral. 17f7 Rhode Island
Avenue. Washington. November %. 1888
To Marion =. Madden, Esq, Chairman
OF the Committee. Chicago, H.: Dear
Sir,-Acknowledglng the receipt Of your
letter Of the 23d instant. asking that the
date for my visit 10 Chicago be fixed for
May t. 1890, | have the honor 10 state
that this date wiz be agreeable 20 me.
VERY truly yours,
(SignedD GEORGE DEWEY"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

Icksburg. were in the city yesterday. es-
cOrting Mrs. w. i. BrannOn and Miss
Bessie Stable OF Pennsylvania. who are
visiting in Virginia. The visitors called
on Governor Tyler
the annual pound party, for the benefit
Of the Virginia Hospital, Will take place
on Friday, December the 1st C5htribu-
tiOns Of all kinds will be gratefully re-
ceived by "A committee of ladies', who Will
be at the hospital from 10 \. VI. until
> p. VI.
The managers OF the THANKSGIVING ger
man wish il announced that no stag ia
entitled 10 bring a partner and that
there will be positively no admittance
without tickets.
The D'Arville Dancing Academy will
give a masquerade sOiree at Sanger Hall
on Monday, December 4th, at $50 p. NJ.
Miss Blanche Russell Of Keysvllle, has
returned to her home, after spending four
weeks with friends and relatives here.
Miss Virginia Male Boyd. one OF the
seasons deoutantes, will give luncheon
to Twelve debutantes on Friday
Miss Minnie Carr. of Washington, D.
C.. Is visiting Mrs. II. X. Franklin, at
800 Floyd avenue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
Old VurE Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. November
2S-(Special) 1.-The Woodbury. Forest Col
lcge football team and the Fredericks-
ture. College team will meet on the grid
iron here ThanksgivingD
Mr.. Daniel Black. a well-known citizen
Of Rerea. stafford county died this morn
ing Of pneumonia. He had been sick only
a short while.
II is reported that the Chesapeake and
Western railroad is endeavoring TO get
the right OF way through Orange county
as far as GOrdonsville.
The young gentlemen OF the CITY, VIII
Give a gorman al the Opera House Thurs
day night. \ hundred couples are eN-
pected to participate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
TWO BOLD NEGROES.
They Attempt to Rob Wholesale
store and Are Caught.

y bold attempt was made yesterday
morning 70 rob the store Of Etchison,
Bates & Starke, Nos. 12i-l30 Virginia
street. The wOuld-be perpetrators were
negro msn--John Anderson and Robert
Christian. These men were found in the
store by Air T. r. Toons, a clerk of the
store, who asked them what they We're
doing. At this one of the negroes drew a
vlcious-looklng knife and told Toons to
stand OFF. But Mr.. Toons did not seem 10
be inclined to stand OFF. so the negroes
ran, pursued by Messrs. Toons. Redd. and
Taylor. the last two having come up at
this time. The chase was continued down
Cary street until Bakers alley, between
seventeenth and Eighteenth, was reach
cd. The negroes turned into this alley and
succeeded i'm gliding their pursuers. At
this point Sergeant Kerse, Of the First
District. joined in The search, and sue
ceeded in locating the negroes in n va
cant lot nearby.
Both were finally captured-Anders0n
by Sergeant Kerse and Christian by Po-
nceman Crump. They are old stagers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
TIDE .sKATING-RrNIx TO OPEN.
The Auditorium VIII he Thrown
Open to skaters Tonight.

The work Of converting the large Audi
forum building into q skating rink has
been completed. and tonight at 8 o'clock
the rink win be opened. 4 skilled in
stUctor In the art "skatOria" Will be on
hand 10 give instructions to skaters. and
proper order viii be observed. Persons
furnishing their own skates Will be
charged nothing for the use Of the rink,
and small repairs viii be made free Of
charge Those who wish 10 learn viii be
taucht in mornings as well as evenings
hv the instructor Ladies and gentlemen
viii receive checks for their wraps az the
entrance. and special days win be set
apart each week for children.
MIR. Lee Todd IS manager Of the rink,
and will have q competent corps of as
sistants. A skating rink will be an in
n0vad0n in Richmond. or q revival Of an
old sport. and the probabilities are that
the rink win become very popular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
OLYMPIA OPERA COMPANY.
Splendid Performance Of "Girofie-
Gfroha" at the Academy Last Night


The Olympia Opera Company gave an
enjoyable Interpretation of lie Cocq's
masterpiece, "GirOfie-Grofa," at the Aca-
denny last night, and most favorable i'm
preston Of the company was made
The full strength of the tenor. Mr.. l..
l.. Weston, developed. He Possesses a
pleasing voice OF much sweetness and
great pitch. which he had occasion TO dis
play upon several occasions last night in
the solos and concerted numbers.
As -Giroha" Miss Mamie Myers
proved a charming success. Her drinking
song won several encOres, and she was
downright natural in her scene with the
punch and wine.
The company 20 whole is above the
average repertoire opera company. and
the selection of operas Is happy one.
Paul Jones will be the bill tonight,
and at the matinee this afternoon Doc
cacciO" will be presented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

4 European scientist claims TO have
discovered an apparatus which viii stimu-
late the brain. Ii has been Tried on
nrbool-boys and consists OF an electric
hand While scientists have been busy
inventing unnatural ways OF making the
brain work Hostctters stomach bitters
mas for nifty years been doing II naturally.
Ii cures dyspepsia ana an stomach troi-
Iies and builds up and invigorates the
entire system. There ia nothing Just
as good"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

James Satterwhite, a white man. came
into the clutches OF the law yesterday
morning. Satterwhite was arrested by
Policeman Werner on the charge that he
mad stolen go from the pocket or Joseph
Miles.
Roth men were at the warehouse. and
Miles claims Satterwhite went into his
pocket and took out the purse. Batter
white saws he took the purse by mistake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
New Enterprises in south Carolina.

COLUMBIA, $. c. November %.-The
Record Publishing Company was char
tered to-day. The capital stock is TO be
$4,000. The company is composed OF busi-
ness-men who will build up the Evening
Record.
The Seneca Mills. with s90000
capital We're incorporated to-day. and the
Abbeville Roller Mills, with a capital OF
5000
The increase in manufacturing enter
prises in this State the past year was
over ~ per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

To make 1t apparent to thousands. who
think themselves III, that they are not
afflicted with any diffisease. but that the
system simply needs cleansing, Is 10
bring comfort home TO their hearts. as
a costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup OF Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only.
and sold by all druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
ROANOkE.
Attempted Suicide-A Pretty We'd
ding.

ROANOKE, VA, November 2S-(Spe-
cial.)-Wiu Creighton, barber at the
Ponce de Leon Hotel, attempted TO cut
his throat to-day with a razor. He was
prevented from accomplishing his purpose
by his small brothers summoning help,
but not until after a severe wound had
been inflicted.
A pretty marriage was solemnized TINS
evening at St Andrews Catholic church
when Mr. j. T. Gallagher wed Miss Ger
trude Haase, the popular daughter OF
Mr.. Fitz Haase. OF this city. Rev. Father
Lynch ofilciated. Miss Agnes Murphy
was maid of honor and w. NJ Kemp best
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
Died from His Injuries.

FRONT ROYAL, VA. November D.
(SpeciaL)-Mr. Scott Kenney. who was
reported in yesterdays edition. Of this
paper as run over by train last eve
ming died from his injuries this morn
ing at 1870 Mr.. Kenney was about %
wears Of age. He was not married.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

that only urinary troubles were to
be modern science that
beginning in the disorder of these
the most important organs
that should overlook all the other
orga andm merely look after the kidneys
Your other organs attcntiOn-but Kidneys
because they do most
neglect Kidneys because as soon as
they we'll help all the other to health
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

on Harding street in a carriage His At
tack is reported to be paralysis. Mr.
McCaleb is one of the few surviving
veterans of the Mexican war and Is IN
the neighborhoOd Of 50 years Of age. His
life has been a long and honorable one
in this community.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
Administration I'm Mourning.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. November IS
out OF respect 10 the memory TO the late
Vice-President Hobart, the President has
cancelled all his social engagements for
the present The members OF the Cabinet
have done likewise. and the administra-
ton will observe period OF mourning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
Prices

f.'- Atwood Smyrna Rugs. good color
OH lefed bargain al $500: spe-
fl,- smyrna Rugs. entirely new pat
g., N bright rich cOloriugs. size 9xl2
regular SIS value ...............SiO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
VIII Not Unite.

MIC citizens Band held a meeting 1T
Ucnric0 courthouse last night and de-
clded not 90 unite with the other bands
moro recently organized The band will
practice 1T the courthouse every Tues
day night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

DoWitts Little Early Risers purify the
blood. clean the liver, invigOrate the sys-
tenn Famous little pills for constipation
and liver troubles. Bodeker Bros, T. \.
Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
(0RDEj 6 NOjDY.
Rugs and
DrugqetS.

general cleaning-up sale of goods of recognized
merit this seasons newest patterns and coorngs only
that must be closed out at therefore the slash in
prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices viii b
sure TO please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29

will unite with the churches of that de-
nomination Of Richmond in their union
service at the sevcnth-Street church.
PERSONALS AND HRIEFS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
Ingram Art Squares.

' sS Chinese yards the p
....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-29
A TRIO OF WEDDINGS.
THREE RICHMOND COtPLEs now
AT HYMEN's ALTAR.
The PlCOT = MARKS NUP1IALS.
Pretty Ceremony ut the First Baptist
Church-Niss Uord becomes the
Bride of Mr.. Kramer md Miss Kas-
teIberg WEEDS Mr.. Hcppert.

Miss Blanche Lee Marks was married
TO Mr. Edward A. Picot last night at
9 O'Clock at the First Baptist church,
Rev. George Cooper. the pastor, officiating.
The church WAS handsomely decorated
with palms, chrysanthemums. and shaded
lamps.
The bride was dressed in a handsome
tailor-made suit Of tan. with large velvet
hat to match. She carried brides roses.
Miss Rachel Marks, her sister, was her
maid of honor She wore dainty gown
Of white organdie, with garniture Of
white satin ribbon. She carried pink
roses.
The best man was Mr.. George Gehrlng.
Mossrs. Edward Kain, Walter Todd,
Clarence Ritter, Ernest Eastwood, VIII
liam Vaughan, and Luther Swift were
the ushers.
The young couple left for bridal tour
West. On their return they Will reside
at 3J7 west clay street.
The bride il the charming daughter OF
Mrs s T.. Marks. Mr.. Picot was for
merly Of stanton. but Is now valued
employee OF the Richmond Locomotive
Works.
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Autun Items.

The long, winter nights are here,
and it is the opportunity of farmers
boys, not to go u 'possum hunting, OF
to some frolic, which, indeed, are
worthless in the end, but to supply
himself with few books, which he
can do for almost nothing, and Increase
his store of knowledge. Time glides
by so fast that there is no hope OF es-
cape if we play too long.
We were exceedingly panied to hear
of the death of Mr.. CAN'T, the post
master of Pendleton on last Friday,
Mr.. CAN'T had a severe attack OF paral-
ysis "Wednesday morning, after which
he never regained consciousness. His
remains were laid to rest ut the Stone
Church. Mr. CAN'T had held the office
of postmaster at Pcndlet0n for more
than half score of years. He was an
honest and upright man, whom all de-
lighted to honor and esteem.
Pcarle, infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen McAlistcr was very i'll
last week, but we are glad to say she is
c0nvalcscent.
Mr.. j. Z. Pilgrim's family worshipped
at Tabor, near Central, last Sunday.
Look out for Sanity. Write him q
note inviting him to
BOB AMnTEuR.
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The Famous Atlanta Optician,

DIRECT from the Optical House. his
practical Opticians will the Store of his Agent HILLORR
DRUG CO.. Druggists FOUR DAYS ONLY beginning DECEMBER
This will and vicinity oppotu
nifty having their EYE SIGHT TESTED FREE by of the most
successful we'll reliable Opticians the Mr.
appliances scientific adjustment Of glasses the
There Opan the u who the confidence of the
pie than Mr. Hawkes. His name familiar word throughout Sec
d country Inhabited twenty-five millions people br Hawkes.
has probably adjusted the people OF national and In
national fame than other Opan living This firm established
in 1870.
EYE STRAIN often headache, dizziness
and dimness This by the tit
ting Of the Crystal lenses the Call early he positively remains but
FOUR DAYS he has other engagements for later dates
CAUTEQI would caution the public against buying Spectaees
pedr going house house with lot Of Spectace represent
ing them be Hawkes. selling the grade Of goods Hawkes. Spec
NEVER peddd Many Of the inferior glasses that flood the
country positively injurious to the eye
FROM Ex-FREs1DENT OF Z. S., GROVER CLEVELAND
EXECUTIVE MANSION WASHINGTON Dec. ?, 1895.
Hawkes. Eq-My Dear Sir find Crystalzed Lenses we'll
for far seeing And shall enjoy them on my shooting
trips. Yours truly, GROVER CLEVELAND
THE GREAT WARRIOR STATESMAN
Mr. A. X Hawkes-Dear Sir require glasses
Pncp Cysazed Lenses In biancy cness
Of vision they superior to glasses have ever Used
Respectfully F1Tz HUGH Lee Consul Gen to CUBA
One Our GREATEST STATESMEN.
Mr. A. K Hawke-D Sir Pantcopc glasses you furnished
have excellent satisfaction have tested them by
and they unsurpassed in eearness and 0Tancy by any
GEN. JOHN B. GORDON. Ex-Gov. Ga and U s. Senator
A. K Hawkes. Gold Medal highest award Diploma Of Honor,
Superior Grinding and Exceency the Manufacture Spectac
Glasses Sold 1000 Cities and Towns in the o. S. Esb
CAUTION-These Famous Glasses peddled.
WAIT FOR HAWKES. and only Glasses scientifically adjust
ed HIS Crystad Lenses the most DILL
'''' psS'''e -S's'~ 100000 A. K HAWKES.,
Inventor Sole Proprietor of all the Hawkes. Patents
say- He will posi vely remain but FOUR DAYS
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness and that Is by cons,itu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an imam
ed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustach-
ian Tube. When this tube gets inilamed you have
a rumbng sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely osed deafness ls the result, ana
unless the inflammation can be taken out and TINS
tube restored to its normal condition, hearing VIII
be destroyed forever nine cases out OF ten are
caused By catarrah, which Is nothing but an In
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot De
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars
free. f. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. ..
a1-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
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Cheap Printing.

Law Briefs at 30 cents Il Pagc-Good
Work, Good Paper. Prompt Delivery.
Minutes cheaper than at any other
house. Catalogues in the best style
If you have printing to do. it will be to
your interest to write to the Press ana
Banner, Abbcvillc, S. G. tt.
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Baptist Convention.

COLUMBIA. S. c., Dec "a special
to the State from Gati'ney. $. c., says
that the Baptists i'll state convention
have passed a resolution endorsing
prohibition. The committee on tenn
pcrancc reported resolutions stating
1.-THE dispensary is better than the bar
room. This can be said with sc;lnt
praise for the dispcnsary.n
Hon. Joel L. Brunson, former prohi-
bition candidate for governor, spoke
against the dispcnsary. The report on
temperance was recOmmitted in order
that the convention could go Oh record
as favoring prohibition, preferring the
barroom TO the dispensary.
The convention deplored the fact
that the State is using the profits on
liquor for sustaining public schools.
The Connie Maxwell Orphanage mat
ter was settled by the election OF Rev.
A. II. JamisOn to succeed Rev. j. Il.
Vass as superintendent.
Resolutions were adopted opposing
the seating of Congressman Roberts, OF
Utah.
The Convention meets next year in
Newberry.
In Virginia they are talking about
Senator Daniel as presidential nomi-
nee.
The Sultan of Sulu is to receive o
salary Of $3.50 month from the United
States.
the advisability of uniting with the
Democrats.
= Governor-elect Smith. Of Mary
land, savs his state is back in the Dem
ocratic party to stay.
= -Therc are now 1900 practicing
women doctors in the United States,
one to each 15,000populatior.
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Trinity is still on a boom, Mr. Editor,
and since tilrnips and 'tatcrs have been
gathered some of our boys are begin
ming to fattcn.
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STATE NEWS.

At lastaccounts G. Walt Whitman
is reported as repairing puncturcs and
oiling mp his bike for the gubcrnatorial