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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
The Board of Health.

We acknowledge the receipt OF COPY oil
the annual report of the Board of Health
composed of Doctors w. I. OPPEsmxEh
(president). BEsJAN1s HARRIsos, and lsAAc
CuRp. Though the chief statistics con-
tanned In II we're anticipated in our hrst-of-
January No. and many Of its recommends-
tons were outlined in the message OF the
Mayor. which we recently published, the
paper contains many details of special In
terest to physicians and to others who feel
concern in public hygiene and sani-
tation.
We copy the.following paragraphs from
the report:
PULMONARY DISEASES.
The grin, commonly called infiuen,,
IN. which ragged here in January ana
February, 1880. produced no more
disastrous results here than else
where. The same disease, IN milder form;
reappeared among us this January ana
Few deaths have been reported under
the lame of the grip" but on account OF
the epidemic the increase In deaths
from pulmonary diseases has peen very
marked.
There were 100 deaths from pneumonia
in 1890 (71 whites and l1g coloreo), ana ~
deaths in 1889 al white and oo colore e. e
Deaths from consumption IN 1857, 80 ltto
white and 1873 colored). Number OF deaths
in 1889, 226 (102 white and Ia colored).
DECREASE OF POPULATION By RECENT CENSUS.
For the past four years oil the reports OF
this Office have been based upon a sup
posed population Of 5000. This estimate
the official figures of the last census clearly
proved TO be too large. Accordingly, from
January, 1891, the mortality Will De caicu-
lated on a basis of 5000 inhaDltants-
AZ. 600 white and $4,000 colored. ms re-
duction will necessarily increase our DEAN
rate. which has already been too large. put
we gladly make the change. as statisucs'
to be valuable. must be accurate
This large percentage OF deaths. whlcn
will in the future be increased, may
naturally lead strangers to conclude that
Richmond is very unhealthy.
On the contrary. our city Is peculiarly
blessed, both in location and climate. we
have not suffered from those extremes OF
heat and cold which have been SO notice
able even within a radius OF nifty miles
we have been exempt from epidemlcs., Our
natural drainage could not be better. Every
heavy RAIN thoroughly cleanses our streets
and alleys. Our system OF sewerage Is per-
feet as far as it goes.
But, on the other hand, we have colored
population of $4,000, whose natural ten
dencv TO scrofula and consumption Is fire.
ouently developed by the factory work In
which great number of the colored people
are engaged, and who are usually too poor
or tooignorant to obtain proper nursing or
attention in times OF sickness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
JIMMIE LANDRUM NOW LAMENTs.
He Gets Two Years for Forgery-The Anne
liza Embezzlement Case.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch-l
FARMy1ILE, Va, April 2O.-The docket OF
this term of the Prince Edward court
which began to-day is Of unusual length,
embracing several criminal cases of serious
Importance.
was arraigned and tried to-day for forgery.
He pleaded guilty to the charge, and
throwing himself upon the mercy of his
countymen, was given the minimum pun
ishment-two years in the penitentlary.
Landrum is young man not yet out OF his
teens, and was married eighteen months
ago to a young lady of Charlotte county
well connected and not over fourteen years
of age. He forged his fathers name to an
order on a Darlington-H Heights merchant.
EMBEzzLEMENT CASE.
The trial of Cashier Wallace. of the
Amelia Courthouse Bank, charged with
embezzlemeut will be commenced IN this
court on Monday next. Able counsel are
represented by Mr.. Meade Hasklns, of Rich.
mond; Judge Mann, of Nottoway, and
General ellis, of Amelia; while s. M. Miller
of Powhatan, and Colonel X. b. Berkeley,
of Farmyille will prosecute. This case
was entered to be tried in this county OF
account of the failure of Amelia court to
obtain jury free from prejudice.
ODDS WITH TIE ENEMY.
The Farmville Amateur Dramatic Com
pany. after diligent preparation. will pre-
sent to the public mex. Friday night the
fine drama entitled odds with the
Enemy
Mrs. Kyle and Miss Mary Jones, Of
Iynchburg, are guests of Mrs. Monroe
Jones, on Third street, for benefit from
the lithia.
Miss Josie Tucker, of Amelia. is with hel
sister, Mrs. w. L. Doyne.
Calvin II. Bliss, the present sheriff Of
Prince Edward, has withdrawn his an.
nouncement not to run for the sheriffalty
and now hopes to defeat the regular Demo
cratic nominee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
MONEY 7 AXIS.

Goods that are right and prices that
are low are making the great showing
here to-day. There's nothing ike H.
the evidence shows for itself-the rush
ing and driving trade speaks for itself.
The weather OF late has been favorable
for Light Weight Wearing Apparel, and
we've been kept busy right along. We're
giving BIGGER vALUESand BETTER
VALUES than can be had anywhere
else, and the people are not slow e, 10
catch on. We're producing the BksSI
MADE. the BEST FITTING, and BESI
WEARING CLOTHES to fit man or
boy, and we're selling them at the lowest
prices known to modern times :.
We've made special drives in our line
of Gentlemens Business Suits. Our
never can-be beat $40 Suits take the lead
of anything ever placed on sale. Here
they are made in many styles In CAST
meres. Cheviots, Serges, and Worsteds,
Suits that are thoroughly shrunk, care,
fully cut. elegantly trimmed, SUITS that
are made well. and Suits that Will wear
we'll are yours to-day at $40 bill.
In our Juvenile Department we are
selling neat Boys Suits for Sl.1o, 81,
81. 25, and $3.50. Baseball OUTFIT with
each Child's Suit.
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AIN HEROIC RESCUE.
WILLIE CUMMINGS SUSPENDED 100
FEET FROM THE GROUND.
he Il Taken from His Periious Position by
q Negro-Excitement and subsfnnfiai
Gratitude Of thu spectators.
rspecIal Telegram 70 the Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dispafch.I
LYScHBuRo. Va. April 2o.-A small wnite
boy named Willie Cummings had very
narrow escape on the Rivermont bridge
yesterday. He stepped between two planks
ON the temporary flooring and fell through
but caught on narrow girder. and hung
suspended one hundred and forty feet from
the ground until colored man climbed
down and rescued him Apurse was made
up and given the negro as soon as ne
landed the little boy back on the bridge.
DEATH OF MBs. BEBo.
A telegram was received here last night
Announcing the death in New York Satur.:
day of Mrs. Dora Henry Berg, wife OF
Walter G.. Berg. assistant engineer OF the
Lehlgh-Valley railroad. Mrs, Berg had
many relatives here and in Richmond.
A negro was convicted here to-day in the
Mayors Court for stealing a dog that was
assessed as personal property by the owner.
A VICIOUS HORSE.
An employe of washburn 4 Ariington's
circus was terribly bitten here to-day by
one of the performing horses. The horse
grabbed the mans left hand while being
bridled and nearly bit it of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
banking Systems.

The sub-Treasury scheme of the Farm
ers' alliances and the advocacy by those
alliances, OF some of them. of the direct
issue of greenbacks by the National Gov
eminent instead of granting the banks
permission TO issue circulating notes are,
of course, still the subjects of discussion
in the newspapers. incidentally various
other matters moro or less remotely con-
nected with the existing banking system OF
the country have come under notice. 1t
has been made to appear that under this
system the advantages are with the de-
positors and not with the shareholders.
The former have the security of Govern
ment examination and supervision. The
latter are liable to double the amount OF
their stock for the proper management OF
The bauk.
The trust companies have become rivals
of the national banks. They allow inter-
est on deposits and thus force the national
banks either to do the same or to lose the
use of a large portion of the money which
hitherto they have relied upon to aid
them in providing dividends for their
stockholders. Naturally this discussion
leads TO q discussion of the cost of con-
Quoting the national banks. II the trust
companies shall continue TO draw TO their
vaults the money which the national
banks formerly had deposited with them
there will necessarily have 10 DO close
scrutiny Of the cost of conducting the
banks and an application to them of the
rigid rules of economy. In Louisville 1t
has already been proposed by the Courier
Journal that several Of the present banks
shall be consolidated into one as
q means of benehting the stockhold-
ers by thus giving them an adj
ditional means Of securing dividends and
q practicable method of keeping pace with
the trust companies. The Messrs. HAM
BIxros, of Baltimore, surprised us by say
ing in their last circular that some reforms
in banking are necessary, either IN the
shape OF consolidation. o return to the
state-bank system. or readjustment OF
the national-hanking act. When such a
house begins to talk Of return TO the
State-bank system IL is time for hnanciers
10 wipe their Eyeglasses and ascertain by
close inspection aud study whethe. q re-
turn 10 that system is or Is not among the
possibilities of the future. The Badtvs'
Magazine indirectly says word in favor Of
tho policy Of consolidating several banks
into one when it says:
In many Of the larger cities there are banks
which, though serving usesul purpose. are
managed at very considerable expense COM
pared with that of much larger institutions.
Tue genesis Of moro than one bank Il this: Some
h'saiyfespectsnls member Of . community Is
ecsarocs o. having something 10 do. bis friends
have confidence IN bin, snd - they raise enough
moaey 70 essabisa bank, and elect him for presi-
aenl no soppcssd 70 know enough 20 acs ~
che rosi heed. veil and sooa; n hs ,o.a mot.
then casfier Is elected possessing satrlsisnt
staIsty. and all goes we'll very ineiy she bank
e eQccosssai, yet Vie expsnss 4 great compared
win vhst u wouid b 4 ne same amount OK
business uHs done BY an existing haaa. TAsre
ars FeRtA asiazinz. ana ~ nks. vhi<h Axs heasy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
cAILp-sTeALlNe EXTRAORDINARY.
The Most Sensational Case Since the
Charley Ross Affair.
fRr telegraph 70 the Dispatch,

by telegraph 70 the Dlspatch'J
CHICAGO. April 20.-A special from Spring
field, O., says: The mystery surrounding
probably the most sensational case OF
ohild-stealing since the Charley Ross affair
has lust been solved. by the arrest Of Miss
Fife Cutler, Miss Bruner, Mrs. Bachelor,
and Miss Ellen Talbot on the charge of
stealing the Niles children at the instlga-
ton of their father, DIR. Niles. The story
of the stealing reads more like romance
than sober reality. DR.. and Mrs: Niles
have been fighting in the courts for the
custody of the children for some time.
Three weeks ago, on the eve of the deci-
sion of the Court, the children were stolen
and could not be found.
Miss Ellen Talbot, dressmaker, has con-
fessed that she hired horse and buggy,
stole the children at o'clock in the morn.
ing from the house where the Sheriff had
placed them for safe-keeping, and drove
them twenty miles TO lonely country
place belonging to MIR. and Mrs. Cutler.
Here they were kept in secret and allowed
to see no one. Miss Talbot further con-
fessed that about a week atterward she
again went into the country and visited
the house where the children were con-
fined. They were taken into room and
the light-haired boys. Paul and Louis,
aged respectively fourteen months and
four years, were snOrn OF JneH cuIlS.
Some powerful hair-dye was then applied
and their hair became deep black. They
were then dressed in suits of girls cloth
ing, which Miss Talbot took out for the
purpose of completing the disguise. The
children were then taken TO Pittsburgh and
finally to little town in Michigan (Howeli,
Livingstone county, The Cutters were to
get $40 for stealing and taking care OF the
children.
The father was arrested and lodged IN
Jail on the charge of child-stealing. as be
is said to have planned the whole scheme.
1t is believed by the lawyers and detectives
engaged on the case that the offence is
clearly comprehended under the Ohio
statute on kidnapping or child-stealing,
for which the punishment is from one 10
twenty years in the penitentiary. DR..
Niles had the children stolen, it is claimed,
because it was generally thought that the
courts would give them to his wife, and
she threatened TO put them in convent,
to which he was violently opposed.
Miss Bruner and Mrs, Kate Bachelor
were arrested last night for completely in
the kidnapping case. Mrs. Bachelor is a
boarding-house keeper with whom the chill.
dren were left for safekeeping. The Sheriff
has received q telegram from Michigan
saying that the children will soon be re-
turnad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21

itcfns. Many bsnk could mensxe two or three
times ~ many dero<iss without the smallest adj
diticnal expense except tasss'
However, this matter Of expense Is one
for the consideration Of the stockholders.
The law Of the survival of the fttest"
operates in the case Of national banks as
well as throughoutth the domain Of animated
nature. In its operation II viii be certain
10 favor the banks which are properly
managed and to eliminate those which are
founded and conducted in the manner
mentioned by the Bankes' Magazine. We,
the public. may, therefore, make ourselves
easy In regard to this matter OF the cost OF
opening two or three or more banks in
cities where one would answer better
purpose
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
TOBACCO.
A statement OF the Acreage and Yield
for 1889.

TBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
WAsH1sGroy, d. c., April 20.-Ihe Census
Office has issued statement OF the acreage
and yield Of tobacco fol-, the year lSsy:
showing an increase over the last census OF
55 223 acres and l9,o52, 440 pounds. The
amount produced in Kentucky has in
creased over 54,OOO,O 900 pounds, and there
has also been q substantial increase IN
North Carolina. Tennessee, Ohio, New
York and Wisconsin. On the other hand,
there has been a more or less serious falling
off IN Virginia, Maryland, Connectieut,
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania, and mis-
souri,. The figures are liable 10 silghs
modification in the final revision, when
has vet to be made. The statement IS
based upon returns sent in by enumeratorss'
supplemented by an extensive correspond
ence and considerable feld-work, which
has been conducted by Professor Thomas
n Conrad under the general supervision
of John HYDE, special agent in charge OF
the Division of Agriculture:
The following are comparisons OF acreage
production of principal tobacco-produclng
States for years 1889 and 1873: oo,
Alabama. 1889, acres 6S5. pounds 1874, 901
against In 1879 acres 2,1T pounds 452, 426.
Arkansas, 1887 and 979,761 against 2,O64
&C CONNECTICUT, 6,3S7 and s,s74,924 against
s.GG6 and 14,044 $50.
21,1S2. 800, ooo -. ~, -
Ii illinois, 1886 and a,OOs,65e against 5,6l2
AI indiana dana 1855 and 7,679,11O against
Kentucky. 27S, 915 and 225, 4O3, O47 against
oO6 1oO and III l20, 7S4.
Louisiana, l26 and 5O,s45 against 253 and
Mar Maryland, 1887 and 12,27S,Ois against
SO. ia and 26,082,14
Massachusetts,, 2,112 and 2,794,S4s against
3, 1853 and $3.50, 436. 49,,
Mississippi, 232 and 6l,9O6 against l'fdl
Missouri, 1863 and 9,4l7 $40 against
Is, 521 and 12,015.657.
New York, s.64S and 9,S4,SO7 against
4, 937 and 6.4S1 ,491.
Moth Carolina, 97,055 and 36,426. 247
against 81, 208 and 26, $780,
Ohio, a, 34S and 1885, SSl against S4,667
Pennsylvania, &c, 956 and 2s, 672, 7S7 against
South Carolina, AL and 242,O9s against
Il tennessee, 1888 and S6,217,52O against
Al, $50 and 29, 365,052.
Texas, AIS and l75,SOi against 6S5 and
221, 2S3.
Virginia, 1929 and 49,14O,123 against
14O, 79l and 10, 988 1868.
West Virginia, AGO and 2,593,353 against
4,071 and 2,296, LAG.
Wisconsin, 1921 and 1886, 149 against
$50 and 10,608, 423. =,
Other States whose production Is small
bring the grand totals up to 694, 064 acres
and 79l, 713, 5SS pounds in 1899 against 63S,-
8il acres and 472,661, l5S pounds in 1879.
The acreage in Iowa decreased from 692 in
1879 to 122 in 1889; in Kansas, from 1888 to
1923; New Jersey, from l52 to 40; Michigan,
from 40 to 20; Minnesota, from 1863 to Al,
and Nebraska. from 101 TO 81.
NoTE.-In above the figures are invaria.
bly, those of 1889 against 1879.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
no emo stre.t sprinklers.

Once Il was gay on the "beautiful street."
The ladies attiFed enchantingly neat,
With bow and q smile for esrh friend they meet
The hues OF the rainbow had blended their dyes
In the dress OF the maids and their sparkling eyes.
But DER this fair vision there comes dark cloud,
And friends who are passing smids, the great
crowd
Are hidden from sight by q huge mass Of dirt
That covers the bonnet, the dress, and tho skirt.
The bows and feathers are pliiful sight,
And each face 10 fair Il transformed 70 fright.
No logger We look On the "beaufiful street,
But are busy brusaing the dusi from our feet.
We Sigh for the forms, enchantingly neat,
That ones wore seen On the " beautifai street, !;
For the charms that haunt the merfy greenwood,
For plot Of green grass or which we have stood.
Tho bira's biithesome song We no longer hear
For the mase Of dust that Ills mp the ear;
Tho lovely sights arc proyokingiy hid
BY whifisiaes Of dust beneath the eyelid.
OIL Cor lodge IN sosne sylvan retreat.
For the fair "yaie, where Tho bright waters
OH Tor 1 , sprinl,sr. 70 come down the street
And lss TIE eust thai encambe1 our ieek 8
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21

President HARRISON said in his speech at
Houston that Texas has tremendous
population" Tremendous population "
is good. We suspect that the people of
Texas will not consider the adjective map
propriate.
BY the way, the President continues to
make unusually good speeches if the por.
tions of them that touch on party ques-
tions be excepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
Railroad Thieves Arrested.

CHICAGO, April 2O.--A special from Pitts
burgh says: Detective Cook. of the Pitts
burgh and Lake Erie road, made the first
who. it is said, have gotten away with
fully 800, 900 worth Of plumber during the
last three or four years. Three of the
leaders are in the Pittsburgh jail and two
Others are in the McKeesport central sta
ton. Information has been made against
thirty-one others who will soon be taken
into custody. The gang have been opera
ting on freight-trains on the Baltimore and
Ohio, the Pittsburgh. McKeesport, and
Youghiogheny, the Southwest Pennsyl-
vania, and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
lines. One of the men arrested confessed,
giving full list of the robberies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21
BIGFOGSON THE BAY,
The PORTSMOUTH OLD DOMINION
GUARDS MAY plsBAND.
Truckers Anxious About the Frost Danger
Line-Excnrsions to the Seaside COM
menced-Democratic Convention

rcorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NonroLx, Va, April 2o.-Heavy fogs con-
tinue 10 interfere with the steamers Oh tne
bav. and all arrive late, OBTAINING the out
going trains. The temperature to-day
however. is getting cooler and frostlike.
Rev. DIR. A. L. Owen will commence q
protrscted meeting ct Court-Street baptis,
cburch. In Portsmouth, tonight, and VIII
be assisted by Rev. J. 4. Mofitt' oil MOTH
Danville.
II ia ,umored that the trouble IN the
old Dominion Guards, of Portsmouth, OF
the Fourth Virginia regiment, caused py
the refusal of the company TO- parade 70
Norfolk on 18th of January, VIII proDa1piy
lead to the disbanding OF the eommahu.
The truckers are now ali anxious aDo .l
the danger line in frost, Inc day aItel W
After that only hail is to be apprehended
Judge NJ. D. Tate, of Southwest VIZ
gina, is in the city:
Mr.. Albert b. Hale, prominent journal
lat Of Chicago, IL at the Atlantic.
The excursions to the seaside have al
ready set in.
WILL CARRY THE COUNTY.
The Democratic nominating convention
Of Norfolk county will be held on the l4th
of Nav. The Democrats believe they have
a good show Of carrying the county, and
are organizing for the work.
The Princess Anne farmers say that they
will. have a fair crop of fruit despite the
severe frost Of April 10th: Eyen the
peaches will yield ABOUT one fourth CROP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-21

NEW DRESS GOODS. - TANS,
shades in Dress Goods A large fresh supply Just
received. We will show the best stock OF new
shades in the city ut l21e, 1914, 20, 20, SO, AZ,
40, %, 65, 40, 81, 96c., up TO $2.75 per yard
Dress Robes In all the new Partisan designs
and shades from 1918 to 1880. Light Gray
and Tan Cheviots at 42c., Double Width, price
at other houses 621sc Double-Width Boucle
Cheyiots at 45c., regular price Zoe. Tans and
Grays. Colored China Silks at 29c., all c0lors,
regular price SOC. This is an extra bargain.
Silks, Surshs,. Fables, Arnures, China Silks in
Fancy and Polka-Dot, the new thing. Gloria
Cloths In Tans, Grays, and Blacks. Black
SILK Drapery Nets will be on exhibition In
our large show-window at prices from Toe.
TO e4.35 per yard. All 33l4 per cent. less than
regular prices. Narrow Black Lace Flouncings
in all the new patterns for trimming Colored
and Black Dresses at popular prices. Trimmings
OF all kinds-Sllyer and Gilt. Velvets In all
shades. Tinsels In Steel Silver, and Gold. But
tons Of all kinds. Wash Fabrics In Ginghams,
Chambreys, Prints, Percales, Outings. A large
stock and low prices. A large supply OF new
Dress Trimmings In Silver, Steel, and Gold.
Large Buttons in Pearl and Metal 10 match new
shades. 80 pieces Solid Chambray at S1$c.,
regular price 15c. 100 pieces Merrimack Shirt
ing Prints at 40, regular price SIC. 20
pieces French Satines at 9Iec. worth zoe. as
pieces Fast-Black Striped India Linen, qlxc.,
regular price zoe. 80 pieces Fast-Black Solid
India Linen at SC. worth 25c. Slightly damaged
Dy water. % pieces StTlpeu ApfOn uulthb A%l4c.
worth 25c. Damaged by water.
BLAZERS REFERS CAPESl We have Just
received from an importer declining business
$50 Blazers, Refers, and Capes In Tans, Grays,
and Navy which we offer az SOC. on the dollar.
All new goods. CAN early and get the first pick.
MANUFACTURERS SAMPLES.-Lace Caps,
silk Caps, Long Cloaks for Infants. We have Just
received 500 Caps and Infants Long Cloaks,
Manufacturers Sample, one Of kind 20 be sold
at Soc on the dollar. 1t will pay you to look at
these goods and buy a bargain.
WHITE G00DS.-our buyer In New York has
sent us Is cnses Of Remnants Of White Goods,
all perfects, but In Remnants. Check Muslin at
"a, so, q, z, and &c., worth double. India Linen
at 3, 4, So. z, 8, 8, and lie, worth double.
Everything In the way OF White Goods IN the
above cases These are rare bargains. Rem
nants OF Colored Challes at &C., price OF regular
goods 12ISc. ID. & L. MITTELDORFERS' New
Granite Front Store, 217 east Broad street.
an 2l-Tu&Th