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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-26
Wanted Ia give Plenty.

A friend dropped into the Office and
told the following good story: A lady
on one of the sugar plantations, zeal
GUS Christian worker, has the little ne
groes come to her to say the catechism.
She requires only that the scholars shall
be cleanly dressed, aud i'll case of DISC
bedience she does not hesitate TO admin
lister the oldt time discipline, says the
New Orleans PcayUnc.
A little negro named Joe came in with
his catechism, when the following oc-
cured
Joe, how many Gods are there ?"
"Three."
"Why, joe, don't -
"Four.
"Joe. it is possible
Five"
"Will You never learn -
"Six."
81 am astonished -
"Seyen."
"Oh, Joe. You are -
Eight"
This was too much, and Joe received
a sharp rap on his ears and left IN dis
grace and tears. Going out he met a
little Niger named Bill coming in.
"War We gwine, Joe?
Else gwine home. Look yer, Bill
how many Gods is der p
Lord, Joe Don't you know dat
much? Oar $ only ono"
Look yer, Bill, you gwine in daI
and tell Miss Grace dars only one God
she kill you. 1 tole her dar was eight
and she almost knocked me down.
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rHr RICHMOND DISPATCH SUNDAY. JUNE e. 10ys.

shoved innght and shrewdness on the
rart OF the dealer, but it Is one OF Q
good deal Of significance in regard 70 81
work.
The man who does anything worth
doing il the man who cannot talk ABOUT
what he has accomplished or what ne
hopes to accomplish without enthusiasm.
no matter how far short o. his IDEAS
what he In. actually done may seem 70
him To fall.
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RICHMOND, Va, June 90, 1892.

1lOHMOND, ~, buiiC 49,, iR'-'
Lion &. 7yicr, Esq.
Dear Sir,-Captain Ainslie's report of
January Il, 1856, traces the Mechanics
Institute back to the school in which
classes we're taught the first year by you,
Mr.. Lamb, Mr.. Higham, and myself.
Mr.. Il. n. Carter. according to my re-
collection, taught our classes when We
could not be present. lie rendered
valuable aid and deserves full credit.
Had DR.. Page in his letter stated that
on the oath of September. 1884, the Di-
rectors of the Builders Exchange called
n meeting OF the exchange for ScptcBi-
Der 20. 1881, to consider ami aid in the
establishment of a school for instruction
| in the mechanic arts, and had he further
stated that the meeting din not take
piace-at least there is no record of it
the reader would have gotten different
impression from that conveyed 10y his
language. But he omits the words
"aid IN" which imply that Others were
then engaged in the work, and he omits
TO state the fact that the records of the
exchange do not show that any meeting
took place.
have examined the records Of the
exchange and of the institute, and |
think you quote them correctly. Ii
there be any slight inaccuracy III your
statements, and am not aware OF any,
am sure that it is immaterlal. For, as
understand it, the material question is,
odd the institute grow 'out Of DIR.
Pages suggestions 2" and | think that
the records, taken along with the fol-
lowing statement of the first teachers,
show conclusively that 1t did not.
Yours truly, OvERToN Howard.
BY request we state that we, together
with Lyon G.. Tyler, formed the first
classes taught in the night-school in
tended to be the foundation for the
Mechanics Institute. In doing this we
expected that aid would come from
various sources, and il did come from
the press, the Builders Exchange, the
City Council, and from many indi-
yiduals. This movement was begun by
us in entire ignorance that DR.. Thomas
Nelson Page had ever suggested the
establishment OF a mechanics institute
or that the Builders Exchange were
taking any steps in that direction.
While the exchange aided materially by
Offering a room. fuel, lights, &c, the
teachers were not under the control OF
that body and made no reports to them,
but carried out their own plans and
formed such classes as they (the teach
ers) deemed necessary. We were not
moved to begin operations either by
DIR. Page or by the exchange.
OygBroN HOWARD,
JAMES e. LAME,
WALTER r. HIaHAM.
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Friend: There was good deal of fine
thought contained in your graduation
essay, Emily.
Graduate am glad you liked it. l
was terribly annoyed yesterday. You
see | didn't get it until late last night
from the dressmakers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-26
An Interpretation.

fPucE.
McGuffy: Do you believe that the
good die young. Bladder?
Old Bladder: Why, yes; man can be
young at 80, If he's good
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Whose Superscription %

utA-
II every coin with Caesars face
should 60 20 Cesar, surely we,
Who on our coins "A woman place,
DO i'll complain to-day that she
For most our dollars make call.
'Tis rather cause for ecstacy
To know she doesn't get them oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-26

-.
yicc-presilent, board OF managers, and
committees were determined upon. DR..
Page was absent from this meeting. and
| nominated Ashton Starke as vice-presi.
dent. When / sad | was chairman of
the Committee on Canyasslng L was
really correct, and Or. Page was wrong.
We determined to put John OFT forward
in preference To myself, because
| was willing to do the work anyhow ;
was mere lawyer, ana We wanted to IN
terest leading merchants IN our enter
prise. But Mr.. OFT promptly declined
the honor, and i, who came next, be-
came chairman. and Captain Ainslie and
Captain Elicit in their first report (page
AZ Of the record) reported me Us char
man from ne Jeginnl,tG. But Dr. Page
saws he WAS ON three committees and l
was on two. This is pretty good, con-
siderlng that made out the committees
for Captain Ainslie and put DIR.
Page upon them. as the original
list at the Mechanics Institute, In my
handwriting. will show. l retained my
position as chairman Of the committees
on Lectures and Canvassing during the
whole of my connection with the Board
OF Managers. DIR. Page was never chair
man of any committee and was quietly
dropped by President Ainslio from two
ont OF the three of the committees on
which he was placed at the January
meeting in 1885, in the hope that it might
interest him in the institutes success.
(See Ainslie's report, page AZ OF the
reeords)
IN ERROR.
All that the records show that DR..
Page ever did was to propose two reso-
lutions which were suggested by the pre-.
yious action OF MIR. Howard and myself,
and tho performance Of which was de-
yoived on me. Thus Dr.. Page 10 in error
in stating that he originated the motion
putting me at the head Of the committee
10 ask for 81, 900 from tho City Council.
Now. n the programme introduced By
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The Revise.
TRUTH

Monday child has morals lax,
Tuesdays child " full Of tscKs,
Wednesday, child will need the cad,
Thursdays child u good and bad,
Fridays child will trouble give,
Saturdays CHILD must breathe ~ live,
Hut tho child that 10 born on the sabbath oAy
il born ca sunday ~ they ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-26


The record OF the Builders Exchange
bears Colonel Davis out in the assertion
that from tho formation F" the associa-
ton languished. Many members were
dropped for not paying dues. and when
our letters appeared in September the
meetings Of the Board OF Directors and
the exchange had been pretermitted for
nearly three months The very day.
however, that our letter X. Y. u. APP
peared (September IL, 1884 meeting
Of the Board Of Directors was held, ut
which the dropping Of members for non-
payment OF dues was the g hourishing ;"
part OF their proceedings. Captain
LlIett answered X Y. z. on Sep
tember 18th. and rendered to as on
his own motion the use Of room. On
September 24th he called o second meet
ING Of the Board Of Directors, and ~ to
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
Of Our Policy for This Year I!

We have lust concluded stock-taking Our business
wear closed last evening It is meet for say word
to our patrons We commenced business in Los Angeles
in November 1881 then he smallest merchandising
house Our business cash. price, and that the lowest
new to this community 1t took-coud not help but take
falling house in the City of the Angels 1t has solid
growth with the community and its wants We have been
honest and candid in the treatment of patrons Our
merchandise yours if you wanted it. If you could do
better in price quality ready to exchange
or refund your money Have treated you with beratv
unheard of by other merchants We advertise extensively
as means inform you of what have and receive daly
We never misrepresent misquote values We have
received through method of merchandising the public
confidence. That's what aimed at. We want YOU to
know and feel that the merchandise you buy of is
best quality and the cheapest for the price is possible
to SELL We you realize that goods the BEST
our prices the lowest and that you trade with us rely
ing upon guarantee that it and if you do
have hestancy in asking to refund your money
and take back Your money awaits you at any
time that you satisfied with the value you receive
We cater for all classes Of trade. Our merchandise is
adapted the rich we'll the poor We carry stock
of third of million dollars You find velvets from
soc yard SIS. You find dress goods from 12Hc to
s. yard and in every department. No what
the it is the best value for the capable of pu
chasing The only of success is our price We
do business ratio of profit based upon commits
sion Our net earnings investment is per
That what charge you for capital services It
certainly very modest is it not? Considering that the
amount placed at interest without any exeron would
bring and per We constantly decreasing the
ratio OF profit goods each year that business in
and is your interest we'll give us
as much OF patronage you can for it lessons the
cost of merchandise to you.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
DRESS GOODS.

We have just received some of the
spring novelties in dress patterns, in
price $3.50, $40, $l2, SIS and $23.9S.
In the new changeable silks we have
very choice line, both in plains and
figures.
In printed indias we have a splendid
silk at 45c, and very choice line at
74c and S5c.
In black dress goods our stock is ex-
ceptionally complete, and every express
and freight train brings new things to
add to its luster. We may quote at 75c
an exquisite quality of black sicilian, A
inches wide, as heavy as board, and
quality usually sold at $1.25.
In colored dress goods we have line
at 25c that is matchless in value.
At 35c we offer specially line of So
inch, all wool camel's hair stripes, with
long shaggy camel's hair; goods worth
621ac.
At 49c we offer dress goods in 40 and
"A inch striped, plaid and plain, foreign
and domestic; goods that are phenome-
nally cheap.
Our lines at 75c and 81 in striped
plaids, plains and fancies, are worth
your while looking at; cash buys our
goods and sells them, and he generally
has great power both ways.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Why don't you come in and learn
more of this stock? It's whoopine
big one, tell you. Now, as to price
why, if you only knew it, no one is in
with US. II you ask we'll be pleased ia
take you through our basement. We
carry more reserve stock down there
than is displayed in any two furnishing
stores in this town.
We sell today mems scarlet all-wool
shirts or drawers at $l.25; cost $3.50 to
manufacture.
We sell today mems full fashioned
seamless wool underwear at $1.75 cost
81 to manufacture.
Our lines of neckwear are very cheap
for quality.
Our underwear at 25c, 35c and 45c are
surprising value.
In mems hose, our 10c sock-we have
cases OF them come to us regularly, so
many each month-it's been compared
by manufactures. but no one has been
able to compete with it.
Our 15c seamless sock beats all.
Full finished socks at 121ac; why, we
laugh at competition.
Our 25c and 35c fast black is sledge-
hammer value.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
DOMESTICS.

As we have only one price, you know
it by tie first expression of our sales
people. Judging by the number who
leave our counters and return to get our
merchandise, we know we're way down.
You can buy domestics as cheap from us
as you can from the manufacturer. We
get an inside discount that smaller deal
ers do not get, and that's our profit. Is
there another domestic department in
this town 120 feet long? Come in when
you will, you'll find more customers in
our stores at the same moment than
you will in any other two.
Masonville A bleached muslin, SIC.
Fruit of the Loom A bleached mus
lin, SIC.
Lonsdale "A bleached muslin, SIC.
Best Indigo blue calicos, 20 yards 81.
Dress prints, best styles, 20 yards 81.
Outing flannels, best quality, 1870.
Dress style ginghams, 614c.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
MEMS HATS.

This department is under the man.
agement of a practical halter and per-
feet. gentleman, who understands bis
business and knows the wants OF his
trade. He buys his hats by the case
eve are informed that we are the only
retail hat house in Los Angeles that
does), and sells them to you closer than
exclusive hat men can afford to.
We have all hats at 80, and were made
expressly for us, and can guarantee wear
and quality.
just at present we are selling our 81
stiff hats at 1925. r iFe7e
We have splendid trade on Stetson
& Co. hats at So and $3.50; same quality
sells here at $4 and $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
SHOES.

20x100 feet of our store is devoted to
shoes. We carry only the best makes.
In mems shoes we unfurl the banners OF
Hanan q Son and Lilly, Bracket & Co.
In ladies' shoes we sail under the colors
OF Curtis & Wheeler for fine shoes made
in Rochester, and Ingall & Son, made in
Lynn, Mass. We may have had values
in past years not as good as these.
Every merchant is liable to error or i'm
position, but we guarantee our shoes to
wear and give satisfaction; give you an
other pair if they don't or refund your
money. We ask your trade in return
for the best footwear for the least money.
Our line of ladies' shoes at So and up
ward is unequaled.
Our children's dongola, patent leather
tip, extensionsole, 68, at $1.25; 81 to
lO1s at $l.50, and IL to 2 at $1.75 is the
best value in the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31

spent among us here in South
ern California, which is some
thing never before accomplished,
while we have helped to pay
$40, 100000 for similar purposes, in the
northern part of the state' Mr.. Lind
ley did not state how much of the $780,
600 was actually expended for the needs
of the reform school, and what amount
was paid for personal toilets" and other
like things.
Mr.. John Morton, former secretary of
the league, now an inmate of the San Ber-
nardino insane asylum lin an official
capacity, read unique original poem
on the subject of reform school cork
screws, that would have been printed in
the HERALD, had the author not seen
fit to destroy the manuscript before a
copy could be had. Thus the literature
of the present age has lost one of its
choicest specimens.
"The handsome blue-eyed mayor of
the City of the Angels" was the next
speaker, and his honor delivered one of
his happiest speeches, closing with
| peroration on James &. Blaine,
Col. Chamberlain; of San Diego, state
organizer for the National League OF
Republican clubs, was introduced and
made an interesting address on the work
he is interested in.
Don Marco Forster, of the independent
state of San Juan Capistrano, was the
next speaker. Don Marco is a prime
favorite with the union leaguers, and
although not finished orator in the
English language, every sentence he
uttered was roundly applauded. Don
Marco again extended the hospitality of
his government to the union leaguers
for their next annual encampment, and
closed with a declaration of his fealty to
the Republican party, no matter who is
the recognized leader or nominee for
president.
The remaining speakers were @. @.
Stephens, Sheriff Seymour of San Ber-
nardino county, County Superintendent
Seaman, Judge M. 7. Owens, Arthur P.
Davis, of the United States geological
survey, and the curly headed Adonis of
the county clerks Office, George w. M.
Reed.
The speech-making was interspersed
by vocal selections by quartette from
the Apollo club and Professor Haw-
thorne.
TO President Kelly, Mr.. Kinsey, Mr..
Day, Mr.. Cherry, Mr.. Hutchinson and
others who superintended the arrange
ments. much credit is due for the ad-
mirable way in which everything passed
off.
The remnants OF the feast-more than
twelve basketfuls-will be turned over
to the newsboys home this morning,
by Mr.. Kinsey, as was done after the
New Years reception of the league.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31

One coyote means $5, and $5 a day is
pretty good wages as times go.
The Los Angeles Fish company have
larger oyster, poultry, fish and game
business in this city than any other
firm. The public is satisfied that this
is so, and it is only reasonable that
merchants who place upon the market
first class goods at lower prices than
others, such as this firm does, are sure
to take the lead and still increase it.
The officers of the police department
will give a benefit entertainment and
ball, for the widow of the late Officer H.
X. Chase, at Turner hall, on Thursday
evening, February 4th. Mrs. Chase is
in INDECENT circumstances, has no rela-
tive on this coast, and with her babe
desires to go to her family in the east.
The price OF tickets has been fixed at 80
cents.
Many people make 81 60 as far as 50
by simply reading advertisements and
taking advantage of bargains. There is
good showing on the sixth page of the
HERALD today. Situations are offered
for both men and women; desirable
houses and rooms at low rents; BUSH
ness chances; real estate wanted; bar
gains in property; cheap money, etc.
Read the sixth page.
Nicholas Mercadante has sold his
fruit store, at the corner of First and
Main streets, and bought the Queen
restaurant, 316 North Main street. Mr..
Mercadante proposes to give the best
bill of fare in the city at the most rea-
sonable prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
T,HE PAsTEUR HOSPITAL

THE PASTEUR HOSPITAL
Il is a Medical and Surgical
Institute Of Specialists, gradu.
ates of the best American and
European Colleges and Hospi-
tails, who have devoted a life
time to the study of diseases
peculiar to MEN.
:. This is an age of Special
lists. The field of medicine is
so extensive that the general
practitioner cannot expect to
become proficient in all its
branches.
:. The Hospital is equipped
with all appliance for success.
fully treating the most compli-
Gated cases. and patients with
Genito. Urinary disorders or un-
natural drains and weakness
can derend upon STRICT pri-
vacy whether consulting PER
SONALLY OR BY MAIL,
:. Exami4at ion and consul
tation free. Medicines com
pou lded in ou own laboratory
and free to pa tients.
Office Hours g am. to 9p.m.
Sundays: 10 to. 1 only.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
BASEMENT DEPARTMENTS.

It's growing. People learn by trial
what we are constantly experiencing.
The most profitable descent you ever
made is when you leave our main floors
for the basement. y ou find large as
sortment of crockery, china, glass,
stone, agate, tin, granite and silver
ware, toys, games, bicycles, wagons, tri-
cycles, doll and infant carriages. We
have just received an invoice of $1,000
worth of baskets of all kinds. Brown
manila wrapping paper, in all sizes,
first quality, just received carload for
our personal use had to take the guam
tity to get price; will sell it in quantity
lots at just what it costs us to lay down.
Here's chance for all merchants in
need of wrapping paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
BOYS CLOTHING.

Just word. If you buy boys cloth
ing let us ask you What can you get for
$1.50? A very shoddy common satin
cite. Is it not SO? Well, we give YOU
nice union cashmere suit, all wool ex-
cept the chain.
We carry boys suits from So up to
$3.50; we have some dandies. Youths
suits from 1915 up; that is, boys ages
12 to 1S.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31

A ride over the kite-shaped track oi
the Southern California railway (Santa
re route) is genuine pleasure trip.
The sublime mountain scenery, the
beautiful dark green groves of oranges,
the neatly pruned vineyards, the sprout-
ing grain-felds, the pleasant villages,
half town half country, and the busy
cities of Pasadena, Pomona, San Ber-
nardino, Redlands, Riverside and
Orange, are few of the attractive scenes
through which you win pass. One fare
for the round trip Sunday, January 31st.
Choice Of routes going and returning.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
DRUGS.

Our sales of drugs, patent medicines,
soaps, perfumery and druggists sun
dries are ever increasing, This depart
ment is constantly enlarging. Our own
preparations are meeting with larger
sales. They have merit, and merit
can't be downed if yon load ton of
lead upon it. All goods at cut prices,
and nlentv of them
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
BRONCHITIS

bronch1tis is an Inflammation of the mucous
mem me prane OF the bronchial tubes, and is one of
tne IN most common of the pulmonary affections.
Cnronlc Droncn1t1s more often appears later in
lie. Whena cold settles on the lungs the disease
either ends in bronchitis or pneumonia. IF it
ends In bronchitis it usually passes off as cold
on the chest, and still the patient does NOT feel
entirely we'll. He feels tired and lanpuid and
is incapable of taking his usual amonnt of
exercise. and experiences shortness of breath
Win more or less warmth in the palms of the
nands Soon after this a cough appears ac-
companled by an expectoration of thick mn
cous, followed by a hectic flush, loss of flesh
ana strength, and night sweats continue when
the patient assumes all the appearance Of hav-
ing genuine case of consumption. But this
is simply catarrh of the lungs or chronic bron
chitis. ~ w
The patient usually dies from exhaustion
and suffocation, being unable to expectorate
tne mucous which accumulates in the passage
Leading to the lungs which in some eases is
sticky and small in quantity, but more com.
monty copious, of light straw or yellowish
green
Dry Bronchitis-This disease, the very oppo-
site of the above, is very common affection.
Very many people, who regard themselves as
quite healthy; are today under its influence,
ana an are slowly but surely becoming the vic
Tins OF this treacherous complaint This is
the most insidious of all pulmonary diseases
There may at first be a slight, hacking cough
and an expectoration of blush white mu-
cous And herein lies the danger. This mu-
cous lnnabit1ng the air cells of the lungs be-
ing difficult to raise, after time becomes solid
iineu, permanently oDsruct1ng portions of the
lungs, causing shortness of breath and a feeling
OF oppression. on the chest, particularly after
meals or on slight exertion. After a time the
cough becomes more severe and comes on in
paroxysms, and as the shortness of breath in
creases 1T almost assumes the character of asth-
ma. The mucous membrane also becomes
more and more thickened, which arises from the
frequent fresh colds, and the patient at last
becomes fully aware of the terrible changes that
have taken place and the inevitable results that
are to follow.
Without courage and perseverance nothing is
Gated Inhalations and Compound Oxygen
Treatment Bronchitis can be cured even after
the lungs are extensively diseased
II impossible to call personally at the office,
write for list Of questions and medical treatise
sent free. Address.
M. HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D.,
1877 8. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31

Railway companies antagonize ticket brokers
but Anthony Schwamm, the responsible Asso-
citation broker. will guarantee every ticket and
actions and Reduced Rates VS.. Arbitrary Ry
Rates. Office, 200 and 2O6 N. Spring street,
Temple block.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
Ftsharmen Rasonsd.

STURGEON BAY, Wis, Jan. 3O.-The
seven fishermen on the ice foe were res
cued, after being afoat for forty-eight
hours.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-01-31
CORKS AND CORKSCREWS
A LITTLE BLOWOUT By THE UNION
LEAGUE.

A Number of Distinguished Orators
Heard-Hervey Lindley Talks About
the Reform School Management-An
Evening of Convivial Enjoyment.