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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
The Meyer Store.
THIRD DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

committee Decides to Hold it in This
City on August ist.
ms Third District Democratic Commit
Yesterday in the State Library
Ruilding for reorganizat ton. Messrs. b l.
c,,t.r Of Richmond, CLYDE w. Saunders,
sp;chmond: simon Solomon. of Henrieo;
y =, &c C. Scott Of Hanover, were present
81 the meeting. Mr.. p. ". CogbiIl, OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Foashee and Broad.
with complete darkness.

with complete darkness.
The eclipse VIII begin at Norfolk at At
minutes and y seconds past s O'Clock to-
rlo.roa morning. and Will last one minute
and forty seconds. having increased TWEEN
ty-eight seconds in the trip from near
New orleans. AZ Richmond It Will begin
and end about the same tirne as at NoE-
folk and viii be nearly. but net quite
total
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
9 STYLES s. oxfords for sI.25.

styles Ladies' 81 Tan and Black OK
ford Ties and Four Button OXfordS. new
est lasts; nothing but examination will
do them justice: for, sale Sy ec
price .-......... ...............
One immense table. containing 10 styles
Black and Tan OXfordS; good S7 20
enough for anybody; sale price va
p new styles in Ladies SIS Oxfords:
money will not buy better fitting So
or wearing Shoe; sale price------
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

One lot of Tailored Suits, in Gray and
mixed wool material, double-breasted
Etons or tight-fitting jackets, taft tSS
feta lined, Sold w to $40, for. 70
Navy Blue and Black serse Suits also
a variety of other shades to select from;
with Elton or jackets, taffeta lined, ana
skirts IN the new cut and nicely sos
Best Taffeta-Lined Jacket Suits, your
choice OF double-brsasted htons. fiy-l ron.
or tisht-fitting jackets, in pretty snaae
Of castor covert, Cadet G-ayS; very
Light Blue, Navy Blue and 5000
Castor Covert, and Blue. Covert, with
donhI ehreasted Elton and flare front, tat
feta lined, and skirts IF finished SI2.OS
Dressing Sacques. soc.
Fancy outing Cloth sacques, in Pink,
Blue, Gray and Brown checked, 5OC
with crochet edge, for-.-.....--.-. y
Fancy Colored Dressing Sacques, with
large collar and ruffled trimmed, &c
for. .............- ..-....' =
Fine White D:m:ty sacques, with tSI.EO
ruffIes and Val. lace, for........
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
5styies Misses sI.5O Chords, 99e,

Misses Fine Hand-Turned Patent
Gather 2-Button GXfords. with silk vest
and kid quarter lined inside with white
kid sock lining; Misses 2-Strap Sandals,
made of fine kidskin. Black jewel orna-
nent on vamp, lined inside with White
-. sock lining: Misses Wei 2-Button
Oxfords good. medium. heavy sole, pat
ent-leathe tip, White kid lined, all solid
leather counters: Misses Wei Kid But
ton Oxfords. silk vesting tops. White Kid,
lined with White Kid sock lining. Welt
soles. flexible and serviceabIe; Extra
Heavy Misses Oxfords, for walking
Shoes, suitable for boys light wear. made
of kid stock. extension soles. all nSC
solid leather y II
SIS Vacation Oxforls, solid leather
bottoms and heels. and waterproof TIC
Denim tops, for. 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
4 London Sensation Brought 10 Richmond
The Celebrated 'Ladysmith Hat
Popular Elsewhere, Will Be Here
Second Floor, Front

The Never Store Millinery shown their
n1acng on newest hat for lade-Ie Lady
the name being taken from the comfortable and picturesque
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
RICHMOND, VA, MAY ~.
Richmond for Shoes.
Better and Cheaper Here Than in metropolitan Cities,
A Case is Cited Here.
iMain FIoor-Rear,)

all large Empress" shoe sold
styles
the It is just well TO state that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
ODoIl AcknoWIedg lentAboutL ladies' Suits
Viii Cause Crowds to Flock TO The Meyer Store.
Second Floor, 'front.'

This announcement great interest ladies' VINO
will he Glad get beautifully tailored tor SO little
Some The Meyer Store frankly owned up that the largest
the biggest
mistake they ever backward has lett them with a
stock they cannot another Inc nou
would the stagnat1on OF a
carried the STANDS
The
You
ca secure the tailored for third and
value schedule follows which
eminenty ufls every promise for great savings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
A Stirring Reduction.
Great Sale Finer Black Goods
il EiCor-Front.l

jhiuie Iioor-Front.)
The head Of the Black Dress
Goods has carefully selected the
higher class pieces and marked
them all for a clearance Oh Mon
day. Those who appreciate the
better quality can readily see the
savings indicated in the schedule
following. The medium and lower
grades will be found here, but
priced down below what other
stores can afford to reach.
The new Figured and Striped Grena-
dine CreponS, just out, AZ inches, e, EN
the yard.-...... .-..-..-... ..--...
Chenille Waist and Dress Grena
dimes, 4. inches wide, the So 20
yard..- ...-......-.-..-...
.oa AI.si1 Ike Plaid I51a. Grenaaine, $3.50
t,, t4-i4 ibs y sjI5 Grsnadine. very SI.45
sepaT3 ineh Skirt IT, F Egr Novel SI.oS
j. Gr:nlSled crepons' forty-two $3.50
lncheS.... ....... -. -......-.....--
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Paul sill give only one concert In Lon
don this season She has lately been sisa
her husband at B!arritz-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

without disfieuring their feet. If from
81 to IL is your Child's size, you nc
can get a 81 Shoe for 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
7 Styles Ladies' $3.50 oxfords, csc.

We made mistake in marking this lot,
and it will be for YOU TO find shoes worth
three times Csc. The main lot consists
of seven different styles OXfords, in the
famous Southern Button. with figured
silk vesting over nstep: Southern Tips,
same as above, only with silk ribbon
laces and many new styles and shapes,
in Solid Leather Oxfords. You Will be
hard to please If you can't pick out a
pair from this lot without a moments
hesitation. You get from this lot nSc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
= TIE TIMES: RICHMOND Va SUNDAY. MAY 81. 1900.
Z MOROCCOLlNE.'
Belter Than feather for Upho Sterling.

Better nan Leathtr foE Upho SteFiHg.
This material will not crack or
show scratches like other inlita-
tions of leather. Grease will not
affect it and stains can be removed
without leaving trace. answers
every purpose of upholstery leather
at third of cost.
Embossed Clair Selts, 3ec.
Plain Moroccoline. the yard, 81.
Embossed Same as leather, Sl.l9.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

people OF TIE DOel re-
after the capture o.
En- glish forces a Lon
Que Ell 5 service
named the hat SO
inlent, adysmi'h :
ISL victory. This
store in London and
dow for a few days,
greatest interest, and
the fad of all Eng
that torty-hve thou
were sold in New
last six weeks. This
The Meyer Store
several styles. For
at less than New
start at SI.48-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Children.s ST Oxfords, 75c.

This lot comprises Shoes for children,
made like the ones mother and big sister
wears We showN three styles of Chill
drens Oxfords, with patent leather
vamps silk vesting over instep and Black
satin bow with ornamental buckle, on
button strap; lined throughout with
White kid sock lining; these Shoes are
Just the kind for the little ones TO wear
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Ladies' Oxford Ties

One big pile of Ladies India Dongola
Skin OxtorGs. with solid leather counter,
patent-leather tips, London toe; every
pair on the desirable wide walking last:
sizes range from to s; to make UP this
lot of attractive Shoe bargains we have
put in a great many Misses Cant Slip"
Bike OXfords, with solid leather bottoms
and Granite Denim cloth tops; not one
pair worth less than ST. pick your laC
size out for .................. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Sl.5O AI-Wool Men's Trousers. Csc
neaped and piled up. We can't tell you
all about tnen but as far as We have
gone we find them U be cut in style. In
Gray and Brown Cneviots, made with
Ajax wristbands and hip pockets. You
will find some we have never seen, be-
cause they came to US for so little money
II will be good advertising II you acct
SientalIy get more than is coming 10 You.
Atwood, remember, and you can see Tor
yourself they are worth S1.J0 and 6SC
more Put on your size for..........
Mems Extra Fine Made Pants,
Worth S2.75, for S!.4S.
In this lot you win find Mems ATWOOD
Brown-Gray or TanStrfped Cnevfot Pants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Wine Jumbo Braid Lightweight -oc
Sailors, usual price T5c., will be- S"N
a few odd shapes in Walking Hats,
former prices were $50 and s., oEC
a notable SPECIAL will be a lot of Chill
dren's Trimmed Hats, regular SELL Eor
ing price was 81. Will be------..-.--- OoS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
FREE ARR SCHOOL CLOSED.

FREE ARR; SCHOOL CLOSED.
The many ladies ard children who have
been in attendance at The Meyer Store
Free Art Needle-Work School will please
take notice that the school has closed for
the summer Due notice will be given in
the daily papers when The school is ready
10 resume.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Swyth brothers, OF this city, have pur-
chased from r. l. Smith. Greenville,
N C.. the bay mare Lucy Astfby. 2:2iIa
by Jolly Friar, dam Amyette, by Nam
brine Boy, and Will drive her 70 pole with
the bay geiding Lord Harcourt, 2:2S. by
Graystone, dam by Hambr!no- Lucy
Ashby was formerly owned by Mr.. A. b.
GHathmey, Of New York. who drove her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
Out Of 2,705 Pairs Of MEMS Pants
Eleven Hundred Are Left
To Tell the Tale of Economy 10 Men.


higha of Brooklyn recently closed It's doors
stock at Their
magnificent stock Mems Trousers priced too high Tor rapid
moving supplied themselves elsewhere and
building and the
begging To make long end qcky we wish
Of
buying brisk have only eleven hundred
pairs tell any here,
longer off the longer
chances are Short talk of VIVA left
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Snyth Brothers, of the Southern Horse
BAZAAR. have sold to DR.. W. D. Turner
Ferguson's Wharf, Va, the handsome and
very speedy chestnut mare Belle McGre-
COR. 2:3iA. by Earl McGresor, dam
Mamie. dam of Molly McGregor. 2:29A44
by General Fletcher, son of Bashaw. so.
Belle McGregor is not only Sood-looking.
but she has perfect manners. and is one
OF the cleverest ruad-mares in Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Crash Skirts for i5c.
Crash Skirts. with good hem, and rec
all lengths, for. Observation-Disclosures. D.
Crash Skirts. braid trimmed, x2c
Denim Skirts, in Blue, Brown h0c
anu Gray, fOr
White Pique and Duck, also Coiored
Pique, trimmed with fancy STRIPS 02c
around bottom. Observation-Disclosures. wv
br Blqe ta ana BaoTa Denim Skirts $3.50
All-Linen Crash Skirts, embroid- CT 40
cry trimmed, for. 10y
new 'p plated ts-i bottom 1 for....... 300
Fine Percale Waists, soc.
Fine Percale Waists, in assorted colors,
all all sizes and a great variety to Sc zoe
lect from, IoT...-.-.- -
White Lawn Embroidered Waists,
Numbered cuffs and collar. 10
4n Fine b india Lawn ones, with SI.5o
Sheer India Lawn ones. tucked CT hn
in groups back and front.......... WY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

In the classes for heavyweight hunters
at the recent Baltimore Horse-Show. Miss
Marie Murchison captured blue and yell
low ribbons with the srand-looking roam
selding Hornpipe, by Young Sanford,
who was exhibited by Mr. Charles H.
Hurkamp, of the Amaret Farm. Freder-
icksburg, Va,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Recent foals at Foxhall Farm. the
property of Captain John l.. Roper. Nor
folk, Va, include FLIES by Great Stakes.
2::20. out of Jessie STEAMBOAT, by Stamboul,
and by Allerton, 2:e9li, out o. Mime, by
Eagle Bird. Jessie STEAMBOAT is the dam
of Clesizrtay. 2:17l1.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

The little roam mare Little Betz. 2:234,
by John w. Daniel, is now twelve years
old, and apparently not so erratc and
fighstrung as formerly She is owned
by Mr. Langhorne Putney, Of this city,
who has her in training at Acca Farm
where W. L. Bass recently drove the
small daughter OF John W. Daniel an easy
mile in 2:2i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Mr. J. w Menefee, of Greensboro, N. c.,
has sent to C. A Thompson, Empire City
track, New York who Will train her this
season. the bay mare Virginia Menefee.
by Gregorian, 2:2924, out of Minnie Roach.
by AristoS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

w p Drewry, New York city,has placed
IN the hands of W. L. Bass, Acca Farm,
this city, for training the bay pacing
gelding Big Jim, five years old, by Brown
Hal, the sire of Star Pointer. 1:59A: dam,
the dam of Elk Tom, 7:111I- Big Jim, who
worked a mile in 2:2S al two years old.
IS mastodon in size, standing seventeen
hands in height. and Weighing close to
100 pounds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27
All Mail Orders Promptly Filled.
Good Morning.
JUST A HINT.

Now that the season calls for
straw headwear. it does not
come aniss to know how to
make your last years hat do
service for another season. First
select a bright, sunshine day
for the cleaning. The band and
other like material should be
removed from the hat, then
with a stiff brush thoroughly
rub in the following solutlon:
The Juice Of one lemon squeezed
into cup and a sant table
spoonful of powdered sulphur
thoroughly stirred in. Next
shape and place the hat OH fiat
surface in the sun for two hours
and ii will be bleached beauti-
fully. Use the same brush and
clear water in removing the
sulphur and put it back in
the sun for halt an hour. Add
new band and the Fat is good
as new.
To-M0RR0Wrs STORE EVENTS
IN a NUTSHELL.
J Being Directory of specia! events
at The Meyer Store tomorrow and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-27

Eighty-nine cent Shirt Waist. and the
new styles, are to be sold for soc. at The
Tower.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06

OTHER bicycles may run AZ easily as
the -ues NoH get az spinning "a. 1870 Se--
oud- 4nth you c-Ae 20 . a!4--hea as
kia4 axe easier.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06
BECOMES A GREAT
FRIEND Of SEATTLE.
Admiral Hichborn Says 1t
Has a Great Future.
FAvORS GOVT CANAL.
Says BE Will Urge a Large Ap-
preparation for the Work.

VIII Today visit Puget sound Naval
Station, which, I'm His Judgment,
should Have 5000, 900 or More for
Improvements-secs seattle to Its
Rest Advantage - Journeys on
Lake Washington by Day and At
tends Seattle Theater Mt Night
Talks of Dewey's Candidacy-soys
Mckinley VIII he Reelected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06
MONEY FOR NAVAL STATION AND
Tnf LAKE WASHING.
TON CANAL.

DEAR ADMIRAL HICHBORN. u.
n 4. NJ, chief of the bureau of
construction and repair. who Is
now In Seattle on a tour OF the
Pacific coast, yesterday made for
publication the statement that on
his return to Washington City he
would recommend an appropriation
OF at least &3o0.Ooo for improve
ments and repairs At the Puget
sound naval station at Bremen
ton. He stated further that he Ia
strongly in favor of the Lake
Washington canal, and will do all
In his power to secure a big ap-
preparation In order that the work
may be properly prosecuted.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06
PREPARING FOR THEFOURTH
Celebration Cemmittee Canvasses the
situation and Is More Than Sat-
isncd with Results.

Tho Fourth u July celebration commit
tees began "a general canvas OF the situa-
tion Yesterday afternoon. The results
were most encouraging, Many Of the COM
mittces hal already gone far toward per
feeling their arrangements. The finance
committee. witch has the greater part Of
the responsibility, has met with every en-
Couragemcut. and expects 70 make up tho
largest sum that has yet been devoted TO "A
Fourth Of July celebration IN thiz city
This "a made Imperative by the Increased
price - materials. sach as fireworks. deco
rattonS. etc,
Grand Marshal q NJ Moore % the com
mlttca on parade has received a number
OK indirect responses 20 tho Invitations TO
various societies and organizations to Join
Ia the big pastsnL
He has decided chat aside from the
largc nump,r Il cash prizes, trophies Will
also be awarded To the best military
and semi military organizations such a
irophl as "a stand %. roiors viii be Of
tered To other Organizations IKE appro-
PIRATE SITS viii be given FOR the bes,
Turnout
The "a = o Eaks have announced that
they all appear tn the parade This VIII
he Tho arsi time tho Elks ever partIcl.
iafc3 IN "A Fourth x July celebration In
this city Julius Re~seishelmer has offered
az individual pr.Ee for the finest aoa, .
thc E'kE viii place ono in the parado me
members ~ the orAtr have taken To-
matter Gps au1 fcet cend1ent that their
t' Wii, ~ tho pri1e winner
p" Naa'lmcn ~ the World are expected
g. te ia Inc 1ith an appropriate auat.
f@e last NiN probably - "A hGg. at.irf,n.
ea"h ss IS comm n'y .aaua Ia The Was6
.a4..r FORESTS
rua i.o meu arr nsw busy DESIGNING ,
t.H sk4n slide ana oxpeet 90 give the jan
~ nat contestants hard scramble .ar
Ggat heusrs,
Ths lshermen have also Organized a
eHat As appropriate go th.fr vocation
frIa NUi probably consist - a host In
Rh e.li appear a nsmrer b; asaermen
ta.sAed IN their woyk
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06

as l encounter In every channel OF bust
pess here. and In 50 far as | can. shall
make an individual effort to advertise the
fact In my travels Throughout the East"
Inc party returned from Lake Washing
ton by the Madison street car line. the
trip melting the admiral to- many favorable
comments as 10 the safety afforded In the
cable system and the pleasure to be ex-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06

over the Canadian Pacific line tomorrow
morning, II being his intention TO visit
Ottawa. Toronto and Quebec before re-
turning 10 tho United States, Naval Con-
structor Ferguson will give a reception In
honor OF Mrs Kautz at the naval station
this evening at which Mrs. Hichborn will
assist In receiving.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06

that have been forty-nve years in the
harness for Uncle Sam.
1T will please you to know" continued
the admiral, that Seattle and her pros
poets form general and interesting
theme of conversation throughout the
East just now. You can credit me with
this assertion. and It IL not fattery."
Admiral Hichborn will leave for the East
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-06

pcrtencesi In ascending and descending the
hllls
In compare, with Mr. Fair. Of san Fran
cis,o who IL "a hrother-iu-lnw Of Mrs
Hchborn. the admiral and hts wife at
tended the Seattle theater last night
Admiral Hichborn gave Post-lnteli-
gencer reported an interview yesterday
morning and among the matters he s.
GUESSED were the present political ques-
tons now agitatipg the American ps~opln
81 am sorry that Admiral Dewey should
have launched himself AZ "A presidential
candidate" said the admiral Dewey
Didn't crave the honor and under
normal conditions would have gone TO al
most any extreme 70 elude a. Cntoriu-
nateiy. he was a victim 90 feminine am
hition. although. personally. Mrs Dewey IS
beyond question one Of the moS' estimuhle
women now grazing WaSh!ugton society
Rexardlnx the approaching presidential
~an,palxn the admiral expressed himself
a. follows
Il feel certain hat Mckinley will De
re-eleved And why shou lar he ~"
deserves IL There are very few who would
have stuck So the White House as he 4b
during tho Spanish American War VITA
hardly an hour devoted Go feNrF3ttth OUT
side tho city lie worked hard and c'u-
atantly ard has we'l earned thc continued
gratitude ~ the people hc served & might
cay sub rosa. % course tbat Secretary
n.tr Of tNe navy. wij be bis ruHfi.s
mate thts veat. THE eccf.tarv vCn(t make
an able vice PERSISTENT aH Pes RS nni only
A p0.tsnssl gentleman bat possesses Won
t.tftu executive atiiity. whi.A Poe mani.
S,afea while governor 20 MaSsach Isetts
nuI Ia 4unsreasa For WaUy years DE has
h.ru continuously ideuuGed with posi-
lions 90 trust.
.rsIs IL my arst visit 90 Puget sound
continued Admiral liiehh0rn
tomorrow shall spend tho
In. In company with Admiral
kauts at the Puget sound naval
.ta,toa There are recon ada
,t,ns 10 he uaRde far r"rt or
,harJ and at least shalt sug-
cost an expenditure of s-"n.o'n
,,r continent aud bulldogs
an, MAKING this Ncstcrn trip Ia
thr interest ct the bureau 81 CON
strurtlon aud repair. In order
that u ma, have complete data
before ns rcttrcmeat uudrr the
agc ttnitt on March 1. tn"i-'
SpsaAex .t tn- futaee - rae UD1e+
Stale. .... sass
.rac t.uIra >s.r> ret, ta a,.oae
f.- f.It. ...... ..v.. .t .H. 80 .-i1 Wft
Erx.ahl "rs. taa .,a.e srt We A-s
DutI3.ng oe,t .N Nts vessels Hrw rams
l-s ir slr. r-.n trr --t. Submarine e.rlf
O.. -ae HsHnar 10 tFis H -If
a srmen. caaer. re -a.. MI intretse
.u size rapidly tor ttr Hakf ten Years. t'
tns. tine 7 believe We s.RH ne abe ta
property aS~art ourselves
Admiral HichDeru .-He Mes; "a a spe-
,.sl SAT- as tas s-rs; '. .-,.s S'ot'. pses-
5ont Oh: the rrrn if.a Works " san
t.- 49,, he -.rtt.-..,. 30. -ar ts.. ..1