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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
/. P. Y. A. FESTIVAL.
MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
POSTPONED TILL EASTER.
COMMITTEES IN CHARGE
Every Indication Points to Phenome-
mi Succcss--A Very Talented Cast
Meeting of Chairmen called ior
Tuesday Next.

owing to the Illness of Miss Nancy
Brooks, the production of "A Midsummer
INehrs Dream" TO be given under the
auspices of the Association for the Pre-
Derivation Of Virginia Antiquities, has been
oetrored from January 9th and 2Sth
\ u,I April 10th and 18th. Miss Brooks
BIS just recovered from an attack Of
|urho.d-fever, and the general rehearsals
VII, De resumed under her direction next
week
I1 delay is calculated TO benefit the
B " uaking in many ways. The play is
70 .e produced upon a very elaborate
b.. and the cast, which is one Of the
Est talented ever seen in this city in
or amateur production, will lose nothing
by the additional time afforded them for
the study o. the parts. Every present in
tcau0n points TO phenomenal success,
aa these hopes will surely be realized
&. talent. taste and hard work are factors
conducive 10 this result
TIE REPORTS OF CHAIRMEN.
There was meeting Of the Association
tJl the Preservation Of Virginia Antiqul-
ties cnairmen at the rooms OF the
Historical Society on Friday, and the re-
ports presented at that time were very
faueri1g At that meeting 1t was de-
te.mued that the play should be given
on Monday and Tuesday in the week
after Laster week, with matinee and eve
ming performances on the latter day, and
That an additional matinee should be
gwen on the Saturday following, II the
outlook is sufficiently promising.
The chairmen have been called to meet
again on Tuesday next at the residence
ci Mrs. i. ID. Hotchkiss, No. east Grace
street. az noon. when important matters
WILD be discussed.
THE COMMITTEES IN CHARGE.
Tile committees IN charge OF the enter
ta.tn-1t are composed as follows:
iA c-,.ye Committee-Mesdames e. D.
ho.akss Caskie Cabell, j. Hoge Tyler
:. Taylor EIlyson. James Lyons, Ihomas
h..+As O. II. O'Ferrau, Joseph Bryan.
iil.lal aracters-Mesdames g. w.
Brock Alfred Harris. Ed Crump'
4A'Mas Boiling. William Royal.
committee on Six Actors-Mesdames
II n'a1 Williams. w. T.. Robins, Virginius
"al Nary Cameron.
committee on Fairies-Richmond, Mrs.
.-i-es Boiling; Manchester, Mrs. Angus
DA- Royal; Church Hill, Mrs. w. S. Muir
'4l. Miss Ruby BOdeker, Mrs. ID. c. Rich
s9a. Mrs. r. 3. Murphy. Mrs. J. s.
d re' Chestnut Hill. Mrs. l.. b. Enslow.
llmmittee on Advertising Mesdames
howard Hoge Norton Savage. George A.
a.. .n' X. 3 Christian. w. S. Murray, and
A.ss Ruby BoCeker.
committee on BOoks-Mrs. Frank VII
nams Miss Mary Newton.
onmitteo on Music and Five Fairies
Bliss Bessie Pace
.Hiniitee on Finance-Mesdames John
~shuOot James Caskie. Archer An
'.on' Herbert Claiborne. Enders Ro-
'inmitlee on Tickets and Stage
r. A. lancaster. Jr., Henry Hutz-
i VT H. L. Taylor Barton Wise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
CONTRACTOR sTRANG's SUIT.
Process served on Mr.. Mckenny Yes
terday-No Bill Filed.

Mr.. w. r. McKenny, of petersburg
general counsel and one of the directors
Of the Richmond. Petersburg and caro-
lima Railroad Company, was served with
a process in the suit OF W. b. Strang, Jr.'
against the road. Dewitt Smith Of New
York. and the Mercantile Trust Company.
No answer has yet been filed to the bill,
but the defendants and those indirectly
connected with the railroad, through the
negotiations now pending looking to its
upbuilding, do not regard the suit at all
seriously, and do not hesitate 10 say that
Mr.. Strangs claims are absurd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
Having n Great Run on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin. OF tho Pisrson drug
store. Informs us that he Is having great
run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He
sells FIVE bottles CT that medIcins 10 one
OF any other kind. and IL gives great satis-
faction. In these days Of Ia grippe there
Is nothing like Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy TO stop the cough. heal up the sore
throat and lungs. and give relief wfthia
Il very short time. The sales are growing.
and all who try Il are pleased with lie
prompt action.-South Chicago Daily Csiu-
met. For sale BY all druggists.
IA l-Sun.w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
A Great Newspaper.
Lexington Gazette)

OIL. Lexington GazettS)
4Ne New-Year's edition of the Rich
.-..- Dispatch January lsD was treat
t'4ti. 10 contained twenty pages, which
were iIed with the choicest reading mat
' o-0 catchy advertisements. The Dis
t'.tn is a credit 20 our capital city and
widely read and commended throughout
,''s section for SIS true Democratic ring.
h always found on the side Of the peo-
~. .a' % cOuid not be otherwise, Tor the
'"so'ly son OF noble sire controls the
INC editorial pen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
Mr.. Christians Funeral Yesterday.

The remains OF Mr.. T.. ID. Christian now
rest beneath the sod In Hollywood. His
funeral took place from St. Pau's church
yesterday afternoon at l o'clock. and the
services were conducted by Rev. Landon
r. Mason. assisted by DR.. w. V. Tudor.
The church was filled with friends OF the
deceased and the service IN the sanctu-
AIRY was very impressive. The casket was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
New Principal for Barton Heights
High school.
December, 1898.

Mr.. r. w. Williams has been elected
principal OF the Barton Heights High
ties Monday.
Mr.. Williams is from smithyille. Va.
and is an experienced teacher. He sue
ceeds Mr.. J. A. Atwood, resigned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
No. 267, S5C.


Gowns.
ATT F.. CENTS Nicely made Of good
-. .., ~ muslin. tucked yoke, Hamburg
.Yrs
A. AND So CENTS-Either muslin or
.,t-, either high. V. or square neck.
g.. .-.~msl with either lace or EN-
|bre.g
AT ga much better garment, more
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t.- hrh or low neck. embroidery or
.e trimming
AT GE-Nery pretty Gowns, a variety
!, patterns. styles, and trimmings.
Ar $780, 81. $3.50. AND S5-Very Hand
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AT $3.50. 81, $3.50. s.. AND UP TO So
1gly artistic garments; the very per-
ta.1 Of manufacturers skill; short
sr.s. .n a full line Of new and pretty
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SIncere sOrrOyv.
nndIanapoIIs Journal.l

indianapolis Journal)
DO you believe Cholly was really so
GU lp over being Tilted as he pretendedY'
Yes DO. lie actually neglected 10
Crease his trousers for 4 week"
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orders for printing sent to me DIS
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention, and the style Of work and prices
will be sure 10 please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
No. 200, Sl.25.
I'M
SKIRTS.


AT 50 CENTs-A good muslin, rufle
and tucks.
AT Co. 70, AND IS CENTS-A Nicely
Made Skirt of a good quality muslin or
cambria. trimming of neat embroideries'
AT Sl-A most excellent Skirt, trimmed
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AT s1.25-A properly-made tucked cam
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trimmings.
AT S.5O--A high-grade fine tucked cam
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AT 81 AND Substantially made
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AT 50. $3.50, AND &-Much handsomer
Skirts more elaborate trimmings.
artistic garments and most handsomely
trimmed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15

covered with pink roses and ferns, and
numerous handsome floral designs were
.arried by the honorary pall-bearers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-15
temple, Pemberton,
Cordes s Company.
MUSLIN Underwear.
mr. Thorough Readiness!

only Richmond assorted stock
andat
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nat
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regardless
the
Not Coat in the lot that sold Tor less
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
FROM WASHINGTON.

A report of the government receipts
and expenditures for January shows
the receipts to have been s41,775.O0
and the expenditures s51, 2o7 900, leav-
ing a deficit for the month Of about
$4,000. 900.
The supreme court of the United
States has adjourned until Monday, Feb
ruary 20.
The war department issued orders to
expedite the movement of reinforce
ments for the Philippines.
A proposition to relieve Gen. Miles
from command of the army is said to be
under consideration by the president.
A statement of the public debt is
sued on the LIST shows that the debt in
creased 23,44s, AGA during the month Of
January. The cash balance in the
treasury was SOIL .969,O26. The total
debt, less the cash balance in the treas
ury, amounts to 81, 427 200, 425.
President Mckinley and wife gave a
dinner at the white house in honor of
the United States supreme court.
An order was issued by the war de-
partment to muster out 1900 volun-
teer troops.
The secretary Of war is arranging to
make visit of inspection to Cuba and
Porto Rico, starting from New York
on March s next.
The president received the record of
the court-martial in the case of Gen.
Eagan for final review.
Republican members of the house Of
representatives met in caucus and de-
cided that it would be futile to attempt
financial legislation at this late day in
the present session.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
THE EAST.

On April is the National league base
ball season will begin and will continue
until the middle of October with 154
games.
In the United States the visible sup
ply of grain on the 3oth was: Wheat,
28,5S3, 900 bushels; corn, 81, l39, 900 bush
els; cats, 7,025,000 bushels; rye. AL
600 bushels; barley, 3,335,0o0 bushels.
The transport Roumania left New
York for San Juan. Ponce. Santiago
and Guantanamo to bring back the bod
les of the soldiers who are buried there.
AT the age of 10 years Rev. Charles
Seymour Robinson, the Presbyterian
hymn writer, died In New York.
By falling distance of so feet from
bridge near Punxsutawney, Pa,
Charles Mothimer was killed and three
other men were fatally injured.
inner ninety-fourth year Miss Hester
Parker, who was housekeeper for
President buchanan in Washington,
died at Lancaster, Pa
The poet and novelist, Rudyard Kip
ling, arrived in New York on the Males
tic from Liverpool.
The supply ship Solace sailed from
New York for Manila with large car
go of supplies for Admiral Dewey and
the army.
In fremont temple in Boston the
eighteenth anniversary of the found
ing of the Christian Endeavor society
was celebrated.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Washington. Feb. 1.-The bill TO re-
organize and increase the standing
army 10 about 100000 men. but giving
the president authority to reduce the
size Of infantry companies and cavalry
troops TO 90 men each, thus fixing >
minimum Of about $4,000 enlisted men.
passed the house Tuesday by vote OF
les TO 1875. This was the result Of Z
week OF hard and often picturesque
fighting on the floor. during the prog
ress Of which the opposition compelled
those in charge of the measure to give
this discretionary authority to tic pres
ident and to make other notifications.
among which were a reduction Of al
in the number Of staff officers.
The bill as passed provides in addi-
tion to the general officers and stan de-
partments for 10 regiments of cavalry
of ~ troops each. LA coast batteries,
"a field batteries. 30 regiments Of in
fantry of IL companies each. corps Of
engineers and one regiment Of engi-
neers, an ordnance department and a
signal corps. the latter with 625 enlisted
men. II also gives the president dis
erection TO recruit the organizations
serving in Cuba. Porto Rico and the is
lands OF the Pacific in whole or In part
from the inha bitants thereof.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Washington, Feb. 1.-The forthcom-
ing report of the government receipts
and expenditures for January will show
the receipts to have been about $41,-
IT'S. 900 and the expenditures about $751;
100000. leaving deficit for the month
of about $9,500.000. The customs re-
eeipts, it will be shown, were nearly
S1s,000,000, the largest for the month
of January since 1893, and an increase
of about $3.50, 900 over December. The
internal revenue receipts for January
will be approximately $21,000,ooo, a
slight decrease from December, but an
increase over January, 1898, of over S.
100000. The expenditures on account OF
the war and navy departments during
January will be shown to be about $685.
$4,000, an increase over December Of
about ST. 300, 900,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
r.rm.r vote pesrs.sIss.

The State auditor has completed sns
distribution of the school fund. Inc
delay in the distribution has been
caused by the failure of the counties
and separate school districts to make
their reports of poll collections Inc
auditor has TO deduct the polls from the
amount pro rated to each county ana
district. The total poll collections Tor
the year 1898 gives some interesting
comparisons. The total collections for
the counties for last year were siss'-
sse. IL and for the year 1897 they were
sl75, i2191, a falling of last year OF
s1s. f21.74. This falling of means that
there are some 5000 or 1000 less quaii-
fed voters in the counties than there
were in 1897. The poll tax is ~, and
the sheriff's commissions have also been
taken off the foregoing figures. In the
separate school districts, on the other
hand, there has been an enormous in
crease in the number of polls paid, and
consequently a large increase In the
number of voters in the cities and
towns.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

New York. Feb. 2.-The government
transport Roumanian will sail to-day
for San Juan. Ponce. Santiago and
Guantanamo. The vessel has been SCI
iected by the war department to visit
each Of these places and bring back the
bodies Of the soldiers who are buried
there. The trip Is expected to take six
weeks. A majority of the rs passen-
gers aboard the Roumanian are rela-
lives, friends or representatives of the
dead soldiers. The expedition will be
In charge OF d. II. Rhodes. who will be
accompanied by 30 relatives Of the dead.
Many Of those going are accompanied
By officers OF men who are able to iden-
tify the graves. The expenses Of the
expedition are borne by the war de-
partmeut. The cost Of disinterring the
bodies will be met by the relatives.
Some of those going have been sent by
relief societies, and some have been Sc
lected by the regiments.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
DOINGS OFAV WEEK
What Has Happened Throughout
the Civilized World.
A WEEKS NEWS CONDENSED
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
rrrrY-FIrrH CONGRESS.


The United States senate on the s1st
ult. further discussed the policy Ct this
country to be pursued in the Philippine
islands. A bill was passed granting ex-
ira pay to officers and men of the tenn
porary force of the army. In executive
session the peace treaty was copsid-
cred. In the house the Hull bill to re-
organize the United States army was
passed by vote Of 16s to 125.
The army reorganization bill passed
by the house was received by the United
States senate on the LIST and referred to
the committee on military affairs. In
executive session Senator Teller made
a speech in support of the peace treaty
and Senator Hoar replied. A joint reso-
luton reviving the rank of admiral In
the interest of Rear Admiral Dewey and
extending the time of his retirement
ten years was reported favorably. The
house entered upon the consideration of
the river and harbor bill and disposed of
so of the SO pages.
Senator Spooner wis., made nota-
BILE speech in the United States senate
on the I'd in favor Of the peace treaty,
and in executive session the status of
the Filipinos with reference to citizen
ship was discussed. In the house the
river and harbor bill, carrying slightly
more than $4,000, 900. was passed by a
vote of 100 to Z. A resolution was intro
duced providing that on February IS OF
each year the United States flag on all
government buildings be displayed at
half mast in commemoration of the de-
struction of the battleship Maine and
the loss of 266 lives in the harbor of
Havana. A bill was introduced to re-
peal the law which prevents an ex-con-
federate soldier from sitting on fed
eral or petit jury.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
Commissioner Nalrs Work.

Land Commissioner Nall closed the
month of January with total OF 1909
worth of lands sold, which amount has
been paid into the State treasury. The
sales were: Forfeited tax lands, IS, 500.
swamp lands, 81, $50; Chickasaw school
lands, sl,575; Lowry Island lands,
1880. The land commissioner has also
paid into the treasury on account OF
patent fees and other fees OF his office
collected for the month of January the
sum of s160. This amount alone is
more than sufficient to pay the ex-
penses of the office for the month, and
in addition the State gets the taxes on
the lands sold during the coming year.
A striking feature of the land commits
sioner's report is the heavy sale OF for
feited tax lands. These are lands
which went back to the State because
the owners did not think them worth
the taxes at the time they were for
feited. As the lands were forfeited
more than two years ago, the purchase
of them now indicates an increase in
value.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
Chicago Contractor. Eau.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Moses S. Greene
baum, president Of the firm Of Michael
Greene baum Sons company, contract
ors. filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. in which he schedules liabilities
aggregating $264,054 and assets of $751;
900, At the same time petition was
filed by his brother, Henry N. Greene
baum. who is also member OF this
firm, and president of the Greenebaum
Construction company, in the same
building. The latter's liabilities,
amounting to $26o,9o9, are mostly col
lateral with those of his brother. His
assets are placed at $71,000.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
WAR IN The PHILIPPINES
Insurgents Attempt TO Break
Through American Lines.
Our Troops Fought with GREAT Eathu-
sIasm and erminsfion-Twcnty
Americans Kilied-Gen. Otis Or
dercd to Push Forward and
Crush Aguinnldo.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.--The following
message was received this morning:
To the Secretary of the Navy Washington:
Insurgents here inaugurated general en-
gagement last night, which was continued
today. The American army and navy is
generally successful Insurgents have been
driven back and our line advanced. No
casualties to navy. DEWEY.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 1915 a.m.--The
following dispatch from Gen. Otis has
been made public:
MANILA, February 5.
To the Adjutant-G General, Washington:
February 5.-Insurgents in large force
opened attack on our lines at s:45 last even
ing; renewed attack several times during
night; at O'Clock this morning entire line
engaged; all attacks repul.sd; at daybreak
advanced against insurgents and have
driven them beyond the lines they formerly
occupied, capturing several villages and
their defense works; insurgents loss in dead
and wounded large; our own casualties thus
far estimated at 175, very few fatal. Troops
enthusiastic and acting fearlessly. Navy did
splendid execution on TANKS Of enemy; city
held in check and absolute quiet prevails;
insurgents have secured good many Mauser
rifles, a few field pieces and quick-fring
guns, with ammunition during last month.
OTIs.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
Interest Paid.

State Treasurer May has paid the in
terest on the State bonded debt which
was due and payable on the first of
January last. The outstanding bonded
debt of the State is in 4, S and per
cent bonds as follows: s5OO,OOt 8 per
cents; 100000 per cents, and s1O3, 900
per cent The interest on each class
paid was as follows: S27, $40 on per
cents; 1852 on 5 per cents, and O., $40
on per cents, making a total of
s37, 1880 paid out by the State in inter-
est on bonds. The interest on the 4
and per cent bonds is payable semi
annually, that on the per cent bonds
is payable once year.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
TWENTY AMERICANS KILLED.
One Hundred and Twenty-Five Of Our
Soldiers Wounded.

One Hundred and Twenty-Five of Our
Soldiers Wounded.
MANILA, Feb. 5-S:15 p. m.-The
long-expec,ed rupture between the
Americans and the Filipinos has come
at last. The former are now engaged
in solving the Philippine problem with
the utmost expedition possible.
The clash came at $40 yesterday
evening, when three daring Filipinos
darted past the Nebraska regiments
pickets at Santa Mesa, but retired when
challenged. They repeated the expert
ment without drawing the sentries' fire.
But the third time Corporal Greeley
challenged the Filipinos and then fred,
killing one of them and wounding an
other.
Almost Immediately afterward the
Filipinos' line, from Calvocan to Santa
Mesa, commenced a fusillade, which
was Intellectual.
The Nebraska. Montana and North
Dakota outposts replied vigorously and
held their ground until reinforcements
arrived. The Filipinos in the mean
time concentrated at three points. Cal
ocan. Gagalangin and Santa Mesa.
At about l o'clock the Filipines
opened a hot fire from all three places
simultaneously. This was supplement-
ed by the fire of two siege guns at Balik
Balik and by advancing their skirm-
ishers at Pace and Pandacan.
Ia L.
rife fire, but owing to the darkness
they were unable to determine its
effects
The Utah Light Artillery finally sue
ceeded in silencing the native battery.
The Third Artillery also did good
work on the extreme left. The en-
gagement lasted over an hour.
The United States cruiser Charleston
and the gunboat Concord, stationed off
Malabona, opened fire from their Sec
ondary batteries on the Filipinos' posi-
ton at Calocan and kept it up vigor-
ously.
At 2:45 there was another fusillade
along the entire line and the United
States sea-going double monitor Monad-
mock opened fire on the enemy from off
Malate.
With daylight the Americans ad-
yanced. The California and Washing
ton regiments made a splendid charge
and drove the Filipinos from the vii
lagos of Pace and Santa Mesa.
The Nebraska regiment also distin
guished itself, capturing several prison
ers and one howitzer and very strong
position at the reservoir, which is con-
nected with the waterworks.
The Kansas and Dakota regiments
compelled the enemy's right flank to
retire to Colocan.
There was intermittent firing at
various points all day long.
The losses of the Filipinos can not be
estimated at present, but they are
known to be considerable.
The American losses are estimated at
twenty killed and 125 wounded. The
Ygorales, armed with bows and arrows,
made very determined stand in the
face of hot artillery fire and left many
men dead ON the field.
Several attempts were made in this
city yesterday evening to assassinate
American officers.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
HURLED TO THEIR DEATH
Five Men and . Woman Killed By q
d. q o. Freight Train ut
Mckeesport, Pa.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. "A two-borse
wagon loaded with furniture and on
which six persons, five men and a
young woman, were riding, was struck
by q fast Baltimore & Ohio freight
train at the crossing at Riverton sta
ton, just above McKeesport. Four of
the men were killed and the other
man and the young woman were so
badly injured that they died within
few hours