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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Ambulance Calls.

At half-past so'clockyesterdsy ai,ernoon .Sa oor
ner of ST. James and Leigh streets TO at
tend ten colored man who was slightly hurt
by falling of a lot of lumber. lie was
treated and left. A. oorro,
of Leigh aud Second streets at 9cloon ~
Wesley BoIton. a small colored boy VINO
had let a little piece OF wood si,p aowh
into his ear. He was taken 70 the hosPi's'
for treatment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Mr.. Andrew p. CrutchfieId.

Mr.. Andrew +. Crutchfeld, who died in
Baltimore day before Yesterday, was a bro
ther-in-law Of Mr.. John II. Knowles, ST.,
of this city, and lived here for many years;
He was successively printer, editor, and
publisher, and was a clear-headed, kind
hearted. and lovable man. He made, a
great success with the BGLimoredn, and de-
served his good fortune, for he was gene
rous and tender TO all about him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

wrSrPEa. MAN. July 25.-The applica..
ton of Burke's counsel TO make the witt OF
habeas corpus granted Yesterday absolute
court. Ii will last all day and possibly to-
morrow. Counsel for the prosecution will
occupy most of to-day's sitting with his
speech in support of his contention that
Judge Bain's JUDGMENT be sustained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
On the Dan.


T-TT-T0-
DANvuLE. Va. July 2j.-Thus far there
has been but one conviction in the United
States Court IN session here. Probably
the Roanoke counterfeiters will be brought
here for trial.
The grand Jury has not vet reached the
North Danville election cases.
There was a big storm here last night. 1t
has been raining here all day, and Dan
river is on "A bOoOm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

The continued use OF mercury mixtures pot
sons the system. causes the bones 10 decay, and
brings on mercurisl rheumstism. The use Of
$. :. \ forces Impurities from the blood, gives u
good appetite aud digestion, AMI builds up the
whole human frame. Send 10 Swift Specific
Company, drawer 3. Atlanta. Ga, for Treatise
on Blood Disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Try fnlagranh 10 The Disnntch.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-In response 20
his telegram of Tuesday respecting the
case of Mrs. Heron. reported 10 be under
sentence of death in Corea for preaching
the doctrines of Christianity, Mr.. Wharton,
Acting Secretary of State, this morning re-
lister Dinsmore:
"Seo,ll, Cora, July A--Wharton, Wash
ington: The report concerning Mrs. Heron
is wholly without foundation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Hon. =. w. Mckinney Here.

Among the visitors to the Capitol yester-
day were Hon. Z. w. Mckinney, of Farm
vile: /. T. Bagley, treasurer of Lunenburg
F. Z. Cowherd treasurer of Fluvanna; ana
James A. Field (colored), Commonwealths
attorney Of Warwick.
CAPTAIN Mckinney arrived here Wednes-
day and is stopping at the Exchange, where
many of his friends have called upon him.
He will probably return home to-day. lie
seems 10 be in fine health and spirits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
meath ofa well-Known Lady.

Intelligence was received here yesterday
81 tbe death in Alexandria of Mrs. George
Washington Ball. sister OF Mrs. Robert
Minor, OF this city. e Coo.ai,
Mrs. Ball was daughter Oh SSpsa'n s
Charles Randolph, of Fauqnler' ana & was d
friends in Richmond, where she was wen
The The funeral will take place in Fauqnier
~ lay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
commi,t.e. Go Down the River.

Auditor Marye went down to Old Point
yesterday with the legislative Committee
on the Chesapeake and Its Tributaries;
but Treasurer Harman did not 60 on the
trip.
Senator Stubbs went down the Chesa-
peake and Ohio road Wednesday and in
tended to join the committee at Newport
News. Delegate Morgan Treat also lett on
the train yesterday aud joined the commit
tee at Old Point. ,
The Committee on improvement OF
James River will probably be. gone on tnelr
tour of inspection three days. Several
councilmen not members Of the commit
tee went along.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
ATRAGGDY OF THE SEA.
As Told in a Note in a Bottle.

|" W 0'F''' y" ~ -
RuFIGH. \. c.. July 25.-At WrightsyillC
Yesterday bottle was picked up on the
beach with q note inside conveying the fol.
lowing Intelligence: Schooner l.. 1. God
win. from st. Kits TO New York, founder.
ed on the night of MAY y. 1850, hundred
miles east of Cape Fear with all hands. II
this Is found inform my sister. Miss Amelia
REEVES, 1921 Nassau street, New York, OF
INV fate. Nav God have mercy on us. j.
f.. REEVES. passenger The note was writ
ten with pencil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Pleaded Gunty-The Sentence.

BELvIDERE, n. j.. July 25.-Chauncey
Horton, the negro who about two weeks
ago committed brutal assault on Theo-
dore Auble, Of Newton, and his female
friend, was arraigned in court yesterday
and pleaded guilty 10 assault with intent
TO kill. He was sentenced 10 twenty years
in the State prison and $1,000 tine. The
Sheriff hurried his prisoner away from the
court, as the excitement ran high and
threats of lynching were freely made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Read what Rev. j. IL. Hawthorne, Of A
Ianta. Ga, Has tO saw About Roy

Read what Rev. j. -. Hawthorne, Of At
Ianta, Ga, Has To say About Royal
Germetuer."
L gives mo a real pleasure to say word
for medicine which ! believe is destined 90
be great blessing to tho afflicted everywhere
II IL not the cunning device OF Rduack, but tho
discovery Of a scientist II ia tho result OF many
years OF research AMI experiment by an eminent
specialist
Thousands Of my southern friends know what
asufierer from catarrh have been. Six months
ago by tho advice Of my physician gave up tho
pastorate. have used two bottles Of " Kings
Royal Germetuer.r aud while cannotsay that
am completely cureo, do snlrm that 10 has 50 far
rsieref me. | experience no pain or dlscom-
fort feel II TO be my duty 10 say also, that TIC
effects Of this remedy upon my wifo have boen
even more signal And wonderful She has beer
almost lifelong brdbd from nervous headache
neuralgia, aad rhfumatisDl. In period Of thirty
! years she has scarcely had days exemption
from pain. She has been using "Gerinetuer
about TWO months. A more complete transform
| alton have never witnessed. Every symptou
| OF disease has disappeared. she appears 70 b.
ticenty years younger. and is as happy and play
| ful rs a child.
We have persuaded many Of our AFFLICTED
| friends TO take this medicine. and the testimony
Of all Of thom is that itisa GREAr REHgDY.
j. b. HAwTnoRSg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
mr. carmichael Installed as Commander.

At a meeting of st. Omar Council. No. /,
Knights Kadosh. of the Ancient and Ac-
cepted Rite of Freemasonry (southern
Jurisdiction Of the United States, of which
General Albert Pike is grand commander, ;,
held at st. Aibans Hall Wednesday night,
Rev. Hartley Carmichael was installed IN the
Office Of commander. The Kadosh is the
s0th degree in the Scottish Rite. Letters
pat4nt have been granted by the Supreme
Council for the organization OF consistory
of The a2d degree. and Captain John Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Hon. Basil II. Gordon.

A letter was received in this city yester,
dav from Hon. Basil b. Gordon. member OF
the House of Delegates from Rappahannock
county. who is At Long Branch. He has
nearly recovered from his recent severe Ill
ness. and will return 10 Virginia in time 70
attend the convention here on August l4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Refused by the President.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The President has
denied the application of LOUIS 9. Powell,
of South Carolina, for pardon. Powell was
convicted Of violating the lnternal-reyenue
laws. Edward Bennett and Samuel But
Ter. of the same State, charged with the
same offence, also had their applications
denied
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Monthly Meeting of the Members OF the n
NJ & A. Last Nicht.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Young Mems Christian Association was
held last night at the building-Mr: W. J.
Whitehurst presiding and Mr.. j. b. Wal
thall as secretary. After interesting eXer-
cises the meeting adopted an important
amendment to the constitution Of the as
sociation and added several new members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
FISHING AND YACHT CLUB.
They GO on Their Annual Cruise Next
Tuesday.

The Old Dominion Fishing and Yacht
Club viii leave at $3.50 o'clock next Tues
day evening on their twelfth annual
cruise.
They will sail on the yacht Sallie-Cap-
tain Dcar-and will be absent about tive
weeks. The club viii cruise around in the
Chesapeake and its tributaries, and may "a
out beyond the Capes Their time Will bC
spent mainly in fishing. They take about
and always have a most delightful time.
The club ~ composed Of eleven mem
bers. as follows John +. Mayer, commo
dore: NJ. Clagsctt, executive officer; G. A,
West. steward; $. MEG Fisher, treasurer
". ". Williams, secretary; and L. B. Tay-
lor. James +. Vaughan. Julien Binford, }
c. Addison. Bev. T. Crump, and Walter h
4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Own Your Own House

Why pay rent when you can buy your
house and use the money you pay for rent
towards paying for your own house?
The Peoples Building. Loan and Trust
Company il now prepared to advance
money on buildings. and the books Of sub
scription are now open at the office Of the
company, HOG east Main street. Call and
get an explanation of their plains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

We must have cash. and to get cash We
will sell for 50 per pair 200 pair of French
Calf Hand Made Shoes. which we made to
order from $50 To $40 per pair. Come
early and secure your choice before the as
sortment is broken. ". +. DREW.
Shoe Manufacture.
500 Main street. corner Eighth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
The ,rnni.on.street Pence.

The lot Of land on Madison street near
Canal across which the Connection Com
pany nave thrown fence, is triangular
shaped the railroad track occupying a
eopsiderable slice Of II. Whom land was
Condemned for the connection track II was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Mayer, inspector-general for Virginia, will
institute the new body early in the fall. ~,
The Council of Kadosh starts out with
over twenty members. including some of
the best-known and most enthusiastic
Masons in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Mississippi's Governor and the Prize
Ifpht
By telegraph to tho DispAtch.l

rBy telegraph 10 tho Dispstch.l
NRw ORLEANS, July 25.-Captain j. Lang
ley. special agent for the State Of Missis-
sippi, came here yesterday from Baton
Rouge. having an order from Governor
Nichols on requisition from Governor
Lowry. Of Mississippi, for the arrest aud
delivery Of r. Carroll and Edward J.. Ty-
Ter to the authorities Of Mississippi. When
the officer appeared before General Tyler
at his Office at the New Orleans and North
eastern lines depot It was agreed that he
would start 10 jackson by the Illinois Cen
tral Yesterday afternoon, which he did.
General TYLER will be taken before Gov
ernor Lowry to-day and then leave to-mor-
row ria Meridian for Puryis, the county
seat of Marion county, where he will be
arraigned
Governor Lowry has ordered a special
term Of the court to be held on the 5th OF
August for the trial of these cases, and
Captain Langley is Of the opinion that Sui.
liyan and Kilrain and the rest OF the party
will be on hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Atlanta. Ca. July 70. 1889.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Subscriptions to the Salt Trust.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, July 25.-Upwards Of
half million dollars have been subscribed
here 20 the North American Salt AssOcla-
ton, mostly by the Oneondaga salt-manu-
facturers on condition of admission 10 the
ASSOCIATION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Donation to woman's Christian Associa-

The Library Committee Of the Woman's
Christian Association return thanks to
Messrs. Eppincott & Co.. publishers. Phil.
adelphia, for their monthly magazine,
which they kindly donated for the use oi
their reading-room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
The Turf

Saratoga races at Lee & Co.'s Turf Ex-
change every Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday at 1880 A. NJ.
Monmouth-Park races every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday at $50 z. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Norfolk and Norfolk County Delegates.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l

NORFOLK, Va, July 25.-Democratic ward
meetings were held tonight and delegates
were elected to the Richmond Conven-
ton Twenty of the delegates are for Nc
Kinney and six for Beirne. In Norfolk
county to-day Mckinney and Beirne dele
gates were elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
THREE COMMITTEES.
Affairs in tho Water Depsrtment-Market
Matters.

Yesterday evening was the time for the
monthly assembling Of three Council COM
mittees st. Johns Burying Ground,
Water, and Second Market.
Mcssrs. Brauer and Sitterding, members
of the former committee. went up 70 the
Council chamber at $3.50 O'Clock and waited
half an hour for some other member IN
order to have quorum TO proceed TO busi-
ness, but the needed committeeman did
not arrive.
WATER.
The Committee on Water met at 7
o'clock. with Messrs. White chairman,
Wingfeld. Brauer. and Hargrove present
The Superintendent Of the Water Works
was instructed 10 have the stone steps and
the walkway on the east side Of the new
pump-house repaired at a cost OF S325.
This property was damaged by the late
flood.
The Superintendent called attention to
the fact that the city ordinance provides
for the collection Of water-rents from
dwelling houses, and he was often con-
fronted with difficult problem in that
several families occupy the same house.
He wanted instructions as 10 how 20 pro-
cced whether TO charge each family the
regular rate or charge the owner OF The
property for the same.
The committee decided that each family
should be charged the rate prescribed.
Superintendent Boiling advocated an
amendment tothe law regarding the water
works. so as to provide that the Police jus
tice may have power TO imprisOn takers-ot-
water who refuse 10 pay fines imposed for
not complying with the ordinance. The
Justice can now only impose the fine, and
in a great many cases 1t Is impossible 10
collect the money, and there is no further
resort.
The amendment was recommended.
SECOND MARKET.
The Committee on Second Market met
az < o'clock with Mcssrs. Chappel (chair-
mani Ferriter, Crump, and Carter present.
The usual routine of business WAS trans
acted. after which the Clerk Of the Market
complained that the police officers were
infringing upon his rights as an officer Of
the market
The Clerk claims 10 have authority over
the premises during market hours, and
that the police have taken matters INTO
their hands and interfere with the country
carts 10 the dctriment of the trade.
The clerk Of the committee was directed
20 get the opinion Of the City Attorney
upOu the subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

The steamer Ariel will leave here Satur-
day night at 10 o'clock for Old Point and
Norfolk. This is the season To visit the
seashore. Moonlight on the James. See
advertisement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

JAMES II. CRENSHAW, n A. NJ, adminlstra-
tors sale Of personal property at yl4 east
RrOad street.
WILLIAM JENKINS & son. 1890 r. VI. ba-
nanas and lemons
J. II. VALENTINE, 1870 A. ", oil-cloth, furni-
tuIe, &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

No pin or nauseating potion, but pleasant
tonic aud purgatyo is simmons Liver Regu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
CROP REPoRrs.

The directors of the penitentiary are in
session. They make a good showing in the
reduction of the expenses Of the lnstitu-
fion and are carrying out their promise TO
make 10 self-supporting.
w. +. Justice will be tried at Asheyille
tomorrow for the murder of Preston p.
Jones. The crime WAS committed July 7th
last. A special re7iire has been ordered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Bonds Accepted.
lBy telegraph to The Dispstch-l

WASHINGTON. July 25.-The bond Offer
ings to-day aggregated $500. .250. All &C
cepted at l2s for as and 1863 for AS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
Death Of A Norfolk County Farmer.

Colonel George 7. Wallace. leading
farmer of Norfolk county, died yesterday
at Glencoe. his home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Job Printing neatly executed at tho Dfspatc'
Job-Printing House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Use PoYD's Extract for every pain or
soreness II stops bleeding from the lungs,
nose. mouth, stomach. etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

simmons Liver Regulator has never been
known 20 fail 10 cure al liver diseases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Stop at T. A.. Miller's Drugstore, corner
Fifth and Broad. and see the beautiful
picture in his window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

The bile Is removed. the head Is cleared, and
digestion restored by simmons Liver hegu-
latOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

The Dispafch Job-Printng House Is prepared
TO execute all work In the best style.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
DIssoLuTIoss q rAxrSEKsHIrs.
DISSOLUTION.

The partnership that has o1i-sed between W.
p ANDERSON aud W. T. NEWMAN under ths
rrfnAame OF ANDERSON a NEWMAN. doing
business on the southeast osrner Of SIKH and
Clay streets. II this DAY dissolved. hr. W. z.
ANDERSON Will conduct tho business hereafter
nader the nrm-nAme of W. z. ANDkhSO> q
Co An parties having debts against mo old
nrn will pies-e present for settlement All
debts due the old conoorn will oe collected ~
W. p ANDERSON a CO. " 2tH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

Edward johnson (colored), was charged
with breaking and entering IN the night
time of July 2lth the mcat-stan Of John
Lindsey M the First market for the pur-
pos, of committing larceny.
.Ib. fact that the door 10 this stall had
been forced opon was reported 10 the po-
lice about "a quarter-past IL o'clock We'd
rc~day night officer folkes went IN search
Of the midnight invader, and striking a
match. be saw the accused perched up OF;
ONE of the rafters. where he had climbed
to eyade the eve of the Vigilant blue-coat.
Edward was called down, ana after . Jus-
tice Crutchhcld had heard THESE Iacts
Ee certified the case to the grand jury OF
10 Hastings Court, and Johnson went to
ialt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
LddieS' '/UU-
regular
HOSIERY Y.

UItU tOt, /JOUt
the UOyId-reROUWed Ger
man manufacturer Of
Heinrich Sch0pper
HdiT Stripe lie. WStedd
Of 29c. ;
Fast Blach Tie. mStead
Of 29c. ;
BaIdy1G6aD L2sc. iRStedd
Of I6c.
ADlOnG the french are
Fancy LiSie ut sic. from
75c. to 81, and many
other kjndS Of Hose that
are eQttoily as chedp.
The 7MJIHRE and
other HOuSeftvRiShiHG 6
Goods haCe been r0ttIiH6
for the past felC dayS.
No other reason for re-
ducHon IN prices than to
keeD time Uith the rest
Of goods in the house.
II, I3, Is, and Il I. Broad St,
Between First and Fousnos streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
.1r'9HE:N
(0NPAfY

The battle With MIL
LLNERYiS not OUer. 1t
began only yesterday
morning, but unless you
come at once tie Hat you
rant might be cone. It's
all bit GtUinGHem array
For &c. What 1caS from
% to 5Oc. =;
Zoe. for 1ch0t 1CGs from
50 to 75c.;
25c. for What 1caS from
Toe. to $3.50 ;
SOC. for Uhdt WdS from
$L.25 to So.
I'LL the Trimmed HdtS---
some Of the hand-
SODleSt Of the RdFtS
Bonnet anon g
Mem--frOnt $I2 and
SIS to So ; from SS
and SI2 10 81.
FLOWERS 0nd other
Fancy MiIIInery Goods
on the second floor.
UVIRLNyNED HITS
are on the main floor
nor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
For sale At
OWNS & MINOR DHUG CoHFASY
Agents ior Virginia,
Richmond, Va.

without a doubt this medicine will cure you.
Il has cured thousands. Take simmons Liver
Regulator
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26
u,HE BRADSTREEr COMPANY.
i CHAkLkS y. CLARK. PxxsIDKsL
BRApsTRKgrs RICHMOND OFFICE
Ao. lls kAsf MAIN srAkkE
1eiephons NoAll
.H. Witty. sspsriassaa.a.

Tho kichmoad once has more thaa keDi pA,s
vith ne rxple sr0s "a VI he cisy sl.d develop
meat u ne teErisory utoatary toA hCdeg 20
TIE nsFcaeuls eommoniy VI shls seesloa Al, tas
saysnIAges of asys, sn Ias superiority " ~nics
ls recog 0iIsd In every trade csatfc of tAs elsil-
.1sc sorld fnsi 70 10 IA special ssnss prepared
10 guard NO interest u is iocAl peSOos q al
tsssed py the TACT that n has ncs is<f~ ssAt~
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

So simple vet always efIlcacious In all bilious
disorders Is Simmons Liver Regulator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-26

THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CosPASY. Drawers. Az
lanti, Ca, offer reward Of ono thousand dol
lars 10 any one who will End by analysts q par
ticle OF mercury. lodide Of potash, or other pol
sonOus substance Ia = = :.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-25

The bill increasing the Governors
salary from $4,000 10 SS, 900 ought to be
enncied. The State cannot afford TO have
a Governor vito is worth lees than that,
and IL is a mean thing for a great State
to pay only hall What a really good gov
ernor IL worth. - Cleveland Leader.
For eighty years Ohio has paid $4,000
a year or. less to her Governors, aud II
we mistake not there has been n number
Of good men willing 10 accept the salary.
At the present time there are hundred
politicians, who would lie glad to take
the place al the present salary. The Gov
ernorship is taken because 1t Is supposed
to lead to something higher. IT made
Hayes President, and may make Foraker
Vice President. Salaries Of State and
county officers should he reduced, II possi-
ble-certninly not incrcased-in these
days OF small profits aud high taxcs.---fnt.
u1p Argus.
Tue above papers are both Republican,
So called, in politics, and both items nr-
penred when the bill to double the salary
of the Governor was before the Legisla-
ture. Which is righ2
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-01-25

Mr.. Poorman has introduced bill
in the Ohio House OF Representatives,
to regulate fishing by taxation upon the
use of fishing nets and scins III Lake
Erie. reservoirs and tributaries to the
lake. 1t provides for tax of $50 upon
each pound net, and for each gill net,
seine, etc., per hundred feet 81. The
money goes into the general revenue
fund of the state. The big fishermen OF
Toledo, Huron, Sandusky, Cleveland,
eto. were present and made speeches
against the bill Mr.. Howells, of Toledo
who owns 15O pound nets. said the fish,
ing business was not profitable enough
to pay the taxes proposed, and gave
figures to. prove it. As politicians come
high, yet must be supported, why not
revive the old Income tax established
during the war and continued for some
years after, and charge ever man doing
business Sl0, and 81 for owning q
watch, carriage, wagon, horse, ETC., etc
The general revenue fund could be in
creased in this way to enable almost any
aspirant to make the canvass for any
position from the Presidency down.