Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-18
DAUGHTERS ADJOURN
,rArE CONFERENCE AT LYNCH.
BURG ENDS AMID FESTIVITIES.
DROP IN THE PRICE OF. COAL.
Lynchburecrs Getting Their Fuel Mt
Maximum of SIS Per Ton-An
Eagle Added to Municipal zoo-A
Wedding Postponed.

I.YNCHBURG, VA. October l7.-(Spe-
conference. Daughters Of the American
Revolution. which has ben insession here
since yesterday morning. completed it's
labors and adjourned this morning at
n:40 o'clock, to meet next year in Dam
lille.
This morning. before the session began,
several Of the delegates mounted to the
top of the tower Of the courthouse. and.
in care OF Ci;y-Elcctrician Kent, viewed
the beauties OF the city and the surround
ing country.
The principal business at this morn
ing's session was the election of Mrs.
Mary A. Lyons, Of Charlottesville, as
State regent; the election of Mrs. E. c.
Hammer, of Jynchburg as secretary. and
that of Mrs. r. T. W. Duke, of Char
Iot;esville. as treasurer.
MEMORIAL ROAD ENDORSED.
The proposed memorial road from the
University of Virginia to Monticello, in
whose behalf General Fitzhugh Lee adj
dressed the daughters "Wednesday night,
was under consideration, and it was de-
cidcd that the project should be endorsed
by the conference and referred TO the
respective chapters for further action.
a rising vote Of thanks was given Blue
Ridge Chapter for the delightful man
per in which it had entertained the con-
ference" and another to- Mrs. E. c. Ham
ner, the secretary. for having so beau
tifuly done all that ought to have been
done The following committees were
appointed:
on Real Daughters-Mrs. Sayre OF
Hampton.
On Exchange of Papers-nIrs. Tut;le,
University Of Virginia; Mrs. W. w.
Harper, of Orange
After the adjournment Of the conference
the members, as guests Of Mrs. James
Lewis, preslden1 OF Blue Ridge Chap
ter, boarded a special electric car at
Fifth and Court streets and were shown
over the city, and then conveyed to the
Won1an's College, where a reception was
rendered them.
THURSDAY NIGHTS RECEPTION.
The reception rendered the delegates
last night at Hotel Carroll was great
success. About hundred and twenty
five guests were present, and were re-
ceived in the hotel parlors by the State
officers and those Of the local chapter,
after which a superb supper was served
IN the dining-roon. the Italian orchestra
meanwhile discoursing sweet music. The
cies of the season, were served in cours-
es: and that they were most delightful
and appetizing was the unanimous YER
dict. Mr.. Don P. Halsey presided as
postmaster and his eloquence and good
taste added much to the interest of the
evening. Sparkling Wit and genial hu'nor
characterized the informal programme
and helped to make the programme a
memorable event.
Among those who replied to toasts and
made admirable responses were DR.. w
w Smith. Of the Womans College; Dr.
w L. Pickard, Of the First Baptist
church; Rev. ]. NJ. Owen. of ST Paul's'
Mr.. Fred Harper. Of the Lynchburg bar,
and Mrs. Tuttle, Of Charlottesville.
SLIGHT FALL IN COAL.
Whether because the news that the
strike is ended. or because more coal is
accessible, or the railroads are delivering
more has not been stated, but the prices
of coal in this city have tumbled a little
from their recent great elevation, and
it is devoutly hope by all householders
that they Will soon resume their normal
position. To-day's prices, a 8 agreed upon
by the coal dealers here are as follows:
Virginia anthracite coal per ton, So per
ton: coke, IS per ton; all soft lump and
nut coal, 81 per ton; run OF mine, 80 per
ton; fine coal. 81 per ton.
BIG JINs ARRIVAL.
A very handsome eagle was to-day re-
ce!ved by N1r. e. c. Hammer, for the city
park, being the gift Of Mr.. John w. Grad
dock. who has always taken a great in
terest In the geological collection there.
The eagle was caught in The mountains
near Abingdon about eighteen months
ago, and has become somewhat domesu-
Gated since it's capture. 1t measures eight
feet from Tip to tip Of the wings. and an
swers to the name of Big jim The
bird is a great addition to the munich
pal nenagerie.
WEDDING POSTPONED.
Invitations TO the wedding Of Miss
Katharine Major, Of Charlemont, and DR..
Thomas Nelson. of West Virginia, which
was to have taken place October sd,
have been cancelled, on account OF the
Doctors having a broken right arm
which he received from blow OF the
Tore-foot of a western horse which he
was Inspecting in a drove here offered for
SALE the animal having reared up and
struck at him.