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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. r. r. Turner, Of Rayner. Va, is in
the city.
The flag on Lee Camp Hall was at the
half-mast yesterday owing 10 the fact
that it was Notwithstanding.
Mr.. r. II. Williams and Mr.. Emmett
Andrews left last night for New York
city to spend a weeks holiday.
Dr. W. w. Dickie and J. J. old: Of
Bluefield. w. Va. are stopping with Mrs.
II. l.. Lorraine, Barton Heights.
The session Of Monroe Grove Of Druids.
IA he held tonight at Laurel and Cary
streets, will be attended by the grand
officers.
Major William s. Dunlop. OF Little Rock
Ark, formerly Auditor OF the state OF
Arkansas. is visiting Mr.. w. r. Miller, at
No. y east Main street
A workers conference" will be held
bv the Central Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union at FRIENDS meeting house.
First and Clay streets, this afternoon at
o'clock.
Miss Chaplin, who is in the Virginia
Hospital. underwent an operation for
appendicitis. While her condition is very
critical. great hope Is entertained for her
recovery.
The person whom Kinoldo Orsi was
charged In the Police Court on Monday
with threatening " siooN Wti1 NV ~ -
Rockecharie, OF Church HILL but VI.
Rocchiccioli.
Mr.. Charles Brock. one of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio's most valuable en-
ployees, who was painfully hurt Satur-
dav. is now getting on nicely under the
careful treatment OF DR.. Blanton.
Nessrs. w. T. billiard. Treasurer OF
spotsylvania: w. c. Gin. Sheriff of Ches-
terfleid d. c. L. Babcoek Treasurer OF
charles City, were callers yesterday AZ
the Auditors office. In the Library build
ing.
The Board of Directors OF the Prison
Reform Association held a regular month
Iy meeting at the Young Mems Christian
Association Hall last night. The bust
ness transacted was Of the usual rou-
tine nature.
Hal. Brown. OF I'LL Baldwin street. has
in his possession a carrier-pigeon caught
Yesterday afternoon on the schooner
Mamie Saunders. There is a plain brass
hand on one leg and on the other a sill
YER band marked * II, $50"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
FIRST BRIGADE STAFF ASSN.
Semi-HnDual Reunion at Forest
Lodge Yesterday an Enjoyable Ons.

Lodge Yesterday an Enjoyable One.
The First Brigade Staff Association,
which was organized about a year ago,
held its sem-annual reunion at Forest
Lodge yesterday, and the occasion
fraught with much pleasure TO all the
participants, was one long 10 be remem-
bered.
Nearly every member of the associa-
ton, together with their families and in
vted guests. were present. and Captain
John CussOns, vicepresident of the or
ganization, and the genial host exerted
himself TO the utmost in SEEING that all
enjoyed themselves. Tally-ho drives
through the sweet-scented pine forests,
boating. card parties. music and dancing
and games Of all sorts, including pool
and billiards, formed the days amuse-
ments. and an elegant dinner and supper
were served in the spacious dining hall
of the lodge
The association held n short business
meeting in the afternoon, but there was
little except routine 10 occupy the atten-
ton of the members. Among those pres
ent were General A. L. Phillips president
of the association, and his family. Cap
tain John Cussons, vice-president; Major
W. NJ. Evans, secretary, and family;
,
Captain and Mrs. l.. T. Christian, Rev.
Benjamin Dennis and wife, Congressman
John Lamb Captain Cyrus Bossieux and
Miss Irene BOsseux, Captain G. 7. Loehr
and Miss Loehr, Judge and Mrs. d. G..
Richardson, Judge George l.. Christian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph S. Trowbridge. of
Boston; Mr. and Mrs. John f.. Epps, Miss
Florence Epps, Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Boy
kin; Mrs. Foote, of Illinois; Mrs. Mar
garet Carbena, Miss Wells. Miss Essie
Phillips Miss Rosa Phillips, and Miss
Evans.
During the afternoon excursions were
taken by the party 70 various parts Of
the extensive and beautiful deer park and
grounds, and after supper dancing was
INDUCED in by the young people until all
too soon train time was announced. and
they returned TO Richmond to look for
ward to the next reunion of the associa-
ton, which will be held at the hospitable
home Of Major Frank I. Sutton, a. Bon
An
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
SIX NEW CRUISERS.
THREE OF THEM MAY BE CON
sTRUCTED HERE.
The TRIGG COMPANY WILL BID.
strong Disposition Among Naval
OuiciaIs to Give Contracts TO hich-
mond Plant - Washington Per-
sOnais.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May l6.-(Spe-
cial. in the Bureau OF Con
struction and Repair in the Navy
Department, under Admiral Hich0orn,
are busy with the plans and specifications
for the six third-class cruisers, authorized
to be built by the last Congress. The SUI
perintendent of the w. X. Trigg Ship
building Company, of Richmond, was here
a few days ago, making inquiries in re-
gard to these vessels. It is understood
that the Trigg Company will bid on the
unprotected cruisers, and there IS a
strong disposition among naval officials
70 give 70 the Richmond plant the con-
struction OF at least three of them. The
vessels will be sheathed in wood and COW
cred with copper.
REPUBLICAN "KICK."
Leading Republican politicians are max
ing vigorous kick" against the propos-
ed division of the district census supervl-
sorships between the two political parties
They claim that the Republicans should
have all OF them.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Congressman Swanson Is III the Guy
trying 10 effect the transfer OF a soldler
from one regiment 10 another, Dut ne mas
not succeeded so far
Hon Henry Fairfax and Mrs. fair-
fax passed through to-day 10 attend
regular meeting OF the vice-regents Oh
Mount Vernon.
Speaker John +. Ryan, OF the virginia
House of Delegates, was IN the CITY yes
terday on private business ana lett Ior
home this morning.
Secretary and Mrs. Gage have returned
from the Hot Springs, Va, much I'M
proved. and greatly pleased with tI-sir
ten days visit.
I Burgess. Of Charlottesville, Va;
George 3. and Mrs. Hanna. of Charlotte,
y. C.. B. Cameron. Of Stagyille, y. c.;
T. G. Avlrett. Of Danville, Va; Rev.
George Somervile. of Haymarket, Va;
II n. Russell Leesburg, Va. and Samuel
Walton. OF Falls Mills, Va, are at the
Metropolitan.
AT the s. james,. D. Clothier, Staun-
ton Va: H. q. Laville, Richmond, Va;
Y T. Balm. p. Hicks. Richmond. Va;
John w. Albcrtson, North Carolina.
Howard House,. G.. Keerfoot. Am
herst va; Niles Wilhide, Keysville, Va;
c. T.. Custer b. a. Rhodes, IAnYille, va;
]. H. Sudderst and wife, Asheville, n. c.;
n l.. Waller and daughter, Front Royal,
Va.
ARMY ORDERS.
Private Isaac L. McLain, Hospital
Corps Josiah Simpson General Hospital,
Fort Monroe Va, is ordered to be dis
charged by the commanding officer of
that station.
CAPTAIN John +. Mcmahon. assistant
United States Nolun-
teers first lieutenant Fourth United
States Artillery, now on leave Of alb
sence, is ordered TO Join his battery aL
Fort Monroe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
SPANISH TO EyACUATE ZAMBOANGA
to Occupy JOIo, But Not
Zamboanga.

MADRID, May l6.-General Rios, In
command of the Spanish troops remain
ing in the Philippine Islands, has cabied
to the War ONCE here, announcing that
he has entered into an agreement with
Major-General Otis. the American com
mander, for an immediate Spanish evacu-
alton OF Zamboanga and Jolo. Conse-
quently, the dispatch adds. the steamer
Leon XIII. has started with American
troops. who will occupy Jolo and render
honors to the Spanish flag on the depart
ure of the Spanish troops. The Leon
Kill will proceed TO Zamboanga from
Jolo, and the vessel Will be met by Gen
eral Rios, with the steamers Porto Rico
and Uranus. The Spanish general will
superintend the evacuation.
The dispatch further says the Ameri-
cans will not occupy Zamboanga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Dance Last Night-rer-
sonaI and Other Notes.

The shirt-waist dance. given at Lake.
side Yesterday evening. was a brilliant
success In every particular. LaKeside
was delcously cool in contrast TO the
sultry town weather, and the delightful
music and excellent supper LETT hothihs
10 be desired. A large crowd was present
and quite large sum was realized LOT the
sheltering Arms. for the beneht OF whlch
the dance was given.
Mrs. s. A. Wallis, delegate from Theolo-
gical Seminary parish TO the convention
OF the virginia Branch OF Woman's Aux
llary TO Board OF Missions. which meets
here this week. will be the guest OF Mrs.
John Addison So Park avenue.
Yesterday was flower day at the Old
Dominion Hospital. and the friends OF the
institution were liberal in their responses.
The cut-fowers we're used 10 cheer the
sick patients and the plants TO decorate
the grounds.
Miss Rebecca Lewis Storrs. who went
TO the reunion. in Charleston. as the
sponsor for the Sons Of veterans, ana
Miss Ellie Maury Werth, who went as
her maid of honor have returned TO the
city.
Misses Charlotte and Lucy Henry,
daughters of Major r. r. Henry, OF Taze-
well. will arrive in Richmond to-day TO
spend few days with Governor and
Mrs. Tyler.
Rev. and Mrs s. A. Wallis, of the The
illogical Seminary. Alexandria. are the
guests Of Mrs. r. b. Addison. Miss Net
tie Evans, OF South Carolina, is also her
guest.
The Misses Hayes. Of Baltimore. are
the guests OF Captain and Mrs. NJ. j.
Dimmock, S34 west Grace street.
Miss Ellora Chaplin. who has been ope-
rated on at the Virginia Hospital for
appendicitis. is very Ill.
Miss Mamie l.. Stamper. 27O6 east Frank
lin street. will spend the summer with
friends in King William and Essex coun-
ties.
Miss Waring. Of King William county
is visiting the Misses Stamper, NO. ZIO6
east Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
To Build a Laundry.

Mrs A. d. Atkinson, proprietor OF the
Lexington Hotel. expects TO have COM
pleted by September LIST large brick
building. to be used az laundry, on the
lot on the north side Of Broad street be-
tween Seventh ana Eighth. The lot fronts
80 i-3 feet on Broad and runs back 80 l-l2
feet 10 an alley. The cost of the building
cannot yet be stated. as the plans are
not completed. The lot cost $3.50.
II was thought Mrs. Atkinson was buy
ing with a view 20 the location OF a
hotel on the lot NO, indeed" she said
Yesterday. when asked II such was her IN
tention. Il will put my laundry there
I have another lot picked out for a new
hotel. | haven't bought It yet. Maybe
| never shall"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
ALLEGED SLIGHT TO WHEELER.
Boy Took Generals Horse TO Mrons
House, and stayed There.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. May la
special 10 the Times-Union and Ci,zeA
from Tallahassee says; The alleged s.sA.-
ing OF General Joseph Wheeler d.
Charleston on Wednesday last b. sAf.A.'.'
by Colonel Fred Robinson. OF i.e l'.''
tant-generars stan. as follows Gele"
Wheeler was not IN tho gIrade -e-i-"
the negro boy who was sent 90
his horse 10 him. through lnattti
natural stupidity, carried the f.'s
the wrong number, and remai1el '-.1
holding the horse. until the prJ--ss'-"
was over"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
THE ROYAL ARCANIM.
Apgar to Succeed schri'er a. ~
preme Regent.

WASHINGTON, May l5.-The Supreme
Council. Royal Arcanlm, rcpr.
about 10000 members Throughout ..-
country. will hold its annual mceuas N.
beginning 10 morrow. and lasil"s e'a-'
days Most OF the ninety delegate
rived tonight. There Is consideFaD'e o-'
mess 10 be brought up.
j. II. Apgar. OF Trenton. y. j., N!ce-N.
gent. IL is conceded will be cho'r.
succeed Edison NJ. schr,yer OF Baltimore
as Supreme Regent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
PRESS MEMBERS IN CHICAGO.
They Make Fast Time on >peelA
Train from New York.

CHICAGO. May 1.-THE eastern mem'
bers Of the Associated Press arrived DO
Chicago from New York tonight ia
special train over the Baltimore and Ohio
road. The trip was made cons.ae 'y
under schedule time. They will attend 100
regular annual meeting II the Ass i.l
Press. 10 be held tomorrow IN h,a't.
Hall. at the Auditorium, and lu tns o,e-
ming will be present al the annual rl
to be given in the Auditorium banquet
hall.
The members will return east over ,l'
Baltimore and Ohio.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
WEDNESDAY CLUB GOVERNORS.
Their Meeting mt the Commonwealth
Club Last Night-Oficers Elected.

The Board of Governors of the Wednes-
day Club met last evening at the Com
monwealth Club and organized the club
for the next twelve months Mr. Arthur
Scrivenor was elected musical director,
with Mr.. Walter c. Mercer as his assist
ant: Mr. William r. Miller was chosen
secretary Mr. j. G.. Hankins treasurer,
Mr.. Thomas Whittet librarian, and Mr..
John G.. Armistead assistant librarian.
The president MIR. II. r. Meloney, an
nounced the following committees:
Music--A. Scrivenor. L. a. Hoen, Paul
L. Mcneil. Walter G. Mercer.
Fnance-L. Il. Morris, G. w. Stevens,
Thomas Atkinson. $. w. Travers and
Eugene Jones.
Club Membership-C. W. Tanner, l.. c.
Mayo, and Thomas Whittet.
A special committee, consisting OF the
president and Messrs. Hoen and Morris,
was appointed to prepare a prospectus
setting forth the plans OF the club. which
prospectus as soon as it is finished Will be
given TO the public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

nor, News has also called an asnistant assistant,
H. crank H. Sibcrt. formerly or Ciu'o ~
,onyctarlal points, with Is general secre-
FAIRIES 7 assistants. and physical direc-
tors and state secretaries. making d
,osai OF 81 men employed In the state.
There are ca corresponding members; Inc
serretary concludes with detailed ae-
count OF his own work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
ANTI-IMPERIALIsT LEAGUE.
Ex-Governor Boutwell, UphOlds the
Position of AguinaIdo.

BOSTON, May IA conference OF
members Of the Anti-Imperialist League
was held at Towards Hotel here to-day.
The event Of the meeting was an address
delivered by Ex-Governor Boutwell,. presi-
dent Of the Anti-Imperiallst League, IN
which he upheld the position OF Aguinaldo
and undertook to answer Secretary Long
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Hichmonders In New York.

NEW YORK, May 16.-(Special.) &c.
Wannek. Waldorf; I. Thalhimer. Albert:
T. III. Parker. Westminster; j. J.. Young.
Jr., Continental; A. j, Marcuse. Roff-
man; V. 5. Craven. Holland; W. f. La
Bonita and vile, Imperial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
May End Buffalo strike.

COnnors and Inspector Donovan, appoint
ed by Bishop Quigley. have signed an
agreement which. IL is expected. will end
the strike. II will be submitted TO the
DishOD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
rn. ne.t prcscrintion fnr Ma,nr,a

Chills. and fever is bottle o. Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. II Is simply Iron
and Quirine In taSteless form. No cure,
no pay. Price. 90 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

with Groves Quinine Liver Pills; you
get 1t all combined IL one. Price, 10 and &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
Sale TO southern R'wsy Approved

CHARLESTON. ). C.. May l6.-Al d
,,ceflne 81 the stockholders OF the SoAin
e., Investment Company. held in ti.'
citv to-day. the sale Of the Carolina MIG
1a5d 10 The Southern Company Was ap'
moved and ratified. BY this purchase
H. southern acquires seventy two D. .ts
vev, line which the Southern Is TO bu.id
nom Columbia. 5. c.. 10 savannah. "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

II Won suNer from tenderness or fulnfs'
on the right side pains under mo shoy.
der-blade. constipation. btIiousness So,
heaaache. and feel dull heavy, and Sleepy
your liver is torpid and eongesteN vi, VI
Nitt's little Ear.y Rlsers VIII cure ~
rramntlv nieasantly and permanently ss
removing the congestion ano eauslns
htin.ducfs 10 open and now natura
They arc good pills. Bodeker Sr''NS'''
lewis. and 7. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
WOMAM'S
DEVOTION
10 HOME

DEAR Mrs PiNKHAMI feel it my duty to write to you to
tell YOU that have Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Com
nornd and think there is medicine in the world like it.
suffered for nine years. and sometimes for twelve weeks at
time could not stand my feet had female troubles OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17
TToME duties to many women seem more important than
No matter how i'll they feel they drag themselves

This is heroic but penalty has to be
paid.
A woman in New Matamoras. Ohio,
Mrs. ISABEL BRADFfELD. tells IN the
following letter how she fought with
disease Of the feminine organs until
finally forced to take to her bed. She
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

The Misses Hayes. Of Baltimore. arc
the guests OF Captain and Mrs. NJ. j
Dimmock, S34 west Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

was no prize in life TOO great for them 70
She Tbe close Of the address Of DR.. caiis9n
n,as marked by prolonged applause. ~
Was n polished. thoughtful, and scholarly
address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

Miss Ellora Chaplin. who has been ope
rated on at the Virginia Hospital 70
appendicitis, is very Ill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

Yesterday was flower day at the Old
Dominion Hospital and the friends OF the
institution were liberal in their responses.
The cut-fowers were used 10 cheer the
sick patients and the plants TO decorate
the grounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17


mothers of America
are given to over
work. Let them be
wise in time and at
the first indication
of female trouble
write to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass,
for her advice. This
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

Miss Rebecca Lewis Storrs. who went
TO the reunion. In Charleston. as the
sponsor for the Sons Of Veterans, and
Miss Ellie Maury Werth, who went as
her maid of honor, have returned to the
oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

Miss Mamie L. Stamper. 27O6 east Frank
lin street will spend the summer with
friends in King William and Essex coun-
ties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-17

Rev and Mrs. s. A. Wallis, of the The
illogical Seminary. Alexandria, are the
guests Of Mrs. r. b. Addison. Miss Net
tie Evans. Of South Carolina, is also her
guest.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-07

Take old varieties OF known merits,
only, and do not be caloled into paying
fancy prices for trees propagated by
special methods nor because they are
said to have certain merits not pos
sessed by trees offered by other nura-
erymen. II an agent makes statements
which seem to be extravagant submit
them to some one who Is experienced
In such matters. and n the agent IL
found to be lying about one thing II Is
safe TO infer that he may In others.
DO not be deceived into believing that
the small home nursery has no assort-
ment Of varieties. Most likely II has
Just what you want and at half tho
price asked by the agent
II the nearby nuraeryman does not
have all the cracked-up new sorts. II
Is proof that they are INFESTED. The
home nurseryman can procure any
thing which he does not have as well
as the agent can. for II II has merits
II will be In the general trade. On tho
whole. II IL better before buying to
have q talk with some nlrsoryman OF
reputation. as well as with fruit grow
ers OF experience. A little caution and
common sense In buying trees will
save lots OF future trouble.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-07
FARM ANDs GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AoRlCULTURlsTS.
someUp.to-Date Hints About Cut
tlvation ot the soil aud Yields
Thereof Horticulture, Viticulture and
Horticulture.


In making out list OF implements
to be purchased this spring put the
weeder down near the head OF the list
" you have not one already In use
on the farm. writes c. q. Williams In
National stockman aud Farmer. The
farms are few that do rot have a need
for this implement | should hate to
undertake TO care for a crop OF corn
or potatoes without one. and VI course
Il Is useful for many other operations
upon the farm. II must be remember
cd, however. that the wecder Is not
Intended for deep cultivation; II sim
ply scratches the surface. II consists
OF n series Of long. flexible steel fingers
adapted to this sort OF work. The
secret in using the wceder successfully
IL TO use Il In time. IL cannot dis
tlngulsh between the farmers friends
and his enemies. II Just as soon tickle
n weed as the corn plant, and whether
the weeds grow with renewed vigor
or whether they are destroyed depends
on the timellnoss OF tile use OF the
weeder want to roll my corn ground
once or twice after planting. and my
potato ground as general thing once.
The wcedor ~ then less likely to tear
out or cover up the young plant II
should be used within three to seven
days after planting. and at intervals
OF a week thereafter until corn is ten
to twelve inches high. always remem-
boring that the prevention OF weeds Is
much easier than their destruction.
Now while we cultivate our cropa
that we may prevent or destroy weed
growth we should remember that this
Ia not the only object Of cultivation.
perhaps not the main object. We cul-
tiyatc largely that we may conserve
moisture. and as well that We may set
free the fertility locked up In the soil.
We can conserve moisture better by
stirring an inch or inch and half OF
the surface soil than we can by work
| ing deeper. l know OF no implement
that will get over as many acres with
/ as little expense OF time and labor az
the weeder. II sometimes happens that
n very heavy rain will pack some soils
80 that the wecder will fail TO do sat
isfactory work. In such cases. II the
plant has not appeared above ground
good narrowing IN an advantage. II
II has the cultiyator can be used "a
advantage In advance Of the weeder
The weeder has other uses than sim
ply tho working OF the so-callcd Guilt
waited crops. Il can be used TO grca
advantage on wheat and oats. A heav,
rain soon after seeding will crust SOM