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The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1893-09-22
HE WAS A JEW.
And Knew How to Give Good
Reasons for 1t.


Under the caption of "A Political
Document of the Year 1900" DR..
Cyrus Adler, contributes to the first
number Of the American Jewish His
torical Society papers, the splendid
" written paper given below:
DR.. Adler states that, 1.-THE original
copy of the document was
secured from Mr.. John M. Noah, of
the U. S. National Museum, grand
son of Mordecai M. Noah. It was
evidently written in the heat of a
POLITICAL campaign and is at once
dignifed and spirited.
Benjamin Nones was of French
birth. Some years since | made a
copy of his naturalization certifi-
cate, dated October 9th, 1874. In
that instrument he was described
as a merchant Some account of
his military career may be found in
Markers The Hebrews in Ameri-
ca, p. 1876"
It should be borne in mind that
the two grand political parties OF
that day were the Federals and Re-
publicans. The latter's principles
were about the same as those of the
Democrats of the present, whilst
the former correspondent more near
~ to the Republicans of to-day.
To the Printer Of the Gazette of the
United States.
SIR, l hope, if you take the liber-
ty of inserting calumnies against
individuals, for the amusement of
your readers. you will have SO much
regard to justice, as to permit the
injured through the same channel
that conveyed the SANDER, to ap-
peal to the public in self defence. l
expect of you therefore, to insert
this reply to your ironical reporter
of the proceedings at the meeting of
the Republican citizens of Philadel-
phia, contained in your gazette Of
the fifth instant, so far as Il am con-
cerned in that statement. | am no
enemy Mr.. Wayne, to wit; nor do |
think the political parties have
much right to complain, if they en-
able the public tolaugh at each 9th
er's expense, provided it be manag
ed with the same degree Of ingenu-
itv, and some attention to truth
IL oonJo.~ p,.t rn,,r @-o,,nrfa,
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1893-09-22

0~liOoA . Va CT > oAA1ii AloAa
sacred until death, as not tofeel the
ardour of republicanism. Your cor
respondent, Mr.. Wayne, cannot
have known what it is to serve his
country from principle in time of
danger and difficulties, at the ex-
pense Of his health and his peace, of
his pocket and his person, as | have
done; or he would not be as he is,
a pert reviler of those who have so
done. As do not suspect you Mr..
Wayne of being the author Of the
attack on me, shall not enquire
what share you or your relations
had in establishing the liberties of
your country. On religious grounds
l am Republican. Kingly govern
ment was first conceded to the fool
ish complaints of the Jewish people
as punishment and a curse; and
so it was to them until their disper-
sion, aid so it has been to every ma
ton who have been as foolishly
tempted to submit to it. Great
Britain has king, and her enemies
need not wish her the sword, the
pestilence, and the famine.
In the history of the Jews, are
contained the earliest warnings
against kingly government, as any
one may know who has read the
fable of Abimelick, or the exhorta-
tions of Samuel. But do not re-
commend them to your reporter,
Mr.. Wayne; to him the language of
truth and soberness would be unin-
telligible.
! am a Jew, and if for no other
reason, for that reason am | a Re-
publican. Among the pious priest
hood of church establishments, we
are compassionately ranked with
Turks, In6dels and Heretics In the
monarchies of Europe we are hunt
ed from society, stigmatized as un-
worthy of common civility, thrust
out as it were from the converse of
men; objects of mockery and insult
to froward children, the butts of
vulgar wit and low buffoonery,
such as your correspondent, Mr..
Wayne, is not ashamed to set us
an example of. Among the nations
of Europe we are inhabitants every
where; but citizens no where unless
in republics. Here, in France, and
in the Batavian republic alone, we
are treated as men and as brethren.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26

as the white voters arc concerned, list
which allows OF little room for fraudu-
lent voting. Throughout the rural dis
tricts every voter IL personally known to
one or all Of the election officers. So
true Is this statement that no registra-
tlon OF white voters Ia needed in those
districts. And we are not sure that the
same remark cannot be truthfuliy made
~ 20 country negro voters.
We once heard a preacher tell his hear
ers that II they were not willing and
ready TO 90 out into the city and minis
ter to the wants Of the poor and the
sick and the needy. they must pay some
body else 10 do the work for them. and
we knew person whose purse was thus
opened. SO we say to the Democrats
who are too good to become Democratic
workers themselves that they must up
hold the hands OF these workers, their
substitutes. Do not cause them 10 follow
your example of entrustlng to others the
important duty OF preserving the free
government which our fathers handed
down to us. BE sure you are not doing
your duty when you refuse or neglect TO
see for yourselves that the friends OF
popular government and good govern
ment are kept where they can be your
substitute In this important matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
Drawing to a Close.

The closing act of the Brazilian revolu-
ton cannot, in the nature OF things, be
very far off, Every indication points to
decisive action at an early day. Sull.
It Is unsafe to indulge in predictions as
TO where triumph will rest when the cur
tain finally goes down. There can be no
question that De Melo has suffered a
serious loss in the sinking OF the
Javary, for although that vessel was built
as far back as 1873. was not equipped
with the most modern of ornaments, and,
owing TO her machinery's being disabled,
was little more than a floating battery,
She was still very formidable. Nevertheless
against this loss must be placed the de-
molition by the insurgents of one Of the
government forts. and the admission OF
Sgnor Mendonca, Brazilian Minister to
the United States. that all news which Is
sent out OF Rio is subject to the severest
government scrutiny.
The Nictheroy. formerly FL Cid. which
was bought by the Brazilian Government
and fitted out in New York with the
latest appliances in the way OF naval
ordnance, sailed from this country over
a week ago, and will soon DO Joined by
several other ships which have been pur-
chased here by Peixoto and put in fight
ing trim. The agents and adherents OF
Peixoto express great confidence that in
an engagement between De Mello's COM
paratively antiquated fleet and their
American purchases the former would be
doomed to destruction. But the question
arises. II the chances would be so UNI
equal as Peixoto's sympathizers repre-
sent, will De Mello wait to take them?
Those in this country who are in posi-
tlon TO speak for the insurgent Admiral,
declare that he knew exactly what he
was doing when he allowed himself to bs
trapped" as his enemies term 1t, in the
harbor OF Rio. and that no is simply
biding his time for a coup which will
come at the proper moment. II must be
confessed that at this distance It looks
as II De Mello will be compelled to strike
boldly and vigorously before the Nicthe-
roy and her consorts reach Rio, and,
therefore. exciting news may be expected
from him any day. At the same time,
in calculating the probable results OF an
engagement between the feet at De
Mello's command and Peixoto's new
ships. It should be remembered that that
part Of the armament Of the latter from
which II Is hoped to get the most de-
structive effects IS largely as yet an ex-
pertinent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
The Italian Crisis.

The bear-pit performance In the Italian
Chamber OF Deputies and the resignation
Of the ministry constitute the latest Eu-
ropsan sensation. Some such crisis In
the Italian situation. however, was not
entirely unexpected. About q year ago 1t
became known that the Bank of Rome
was practically wrecked. and there were
ugly rumors ahoat connecting thu names
OF many leading italian public men with
the disaster
For = time the Italians seemed dis
posed to treat these rumors lightly and
were accustomed 10 allude to the matter
as their Little Panama, or ''Panamino,"
out an investigation was forced. and the
report OF the investigating commission
shows that the scandal is well entitled
to take equal rank with the Panama
affair. The revelations utterly blast the
regulations OF a number OF the most
prominent Italian statesmen. and so be-
smirch the characters OF others as to
place them under the gravest suspicion
and destroy their influence.
The gist Of the business Is that the
Bank OF Rome has been systematically
piundsred. and successive ministries have
stood IN with the managers In the plum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
FOR THE CHAMBER.

RUFPLED MUSLIN CURTAINS, white .''l
aud also VITA colOted nOeciB-vry ul..'.
$3.50, e., $50. S3 aud $3.50 a ralr
TAABOCk MUSLIN CiN ANA sr'.'
bargain IN thts5 goods at 500 81, 500. 80
-, aud Is a Iair.
NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS in great un. y
from 50c. "a par along through ail .hr i.
date grades 20 tho 2i-pOln az e"'y, f'...'
BD1 $40 a par
NOTTINGHAM, MUSLIN, SWISS lNf'. .t
IRIsH-POIN1, AS1NEKf, aud E-. r-
SASH or NEslIBULk LACE, 20 T. "-
vide.
SASH CURTAINS In muslin, sFl $, ana ir.1
point. ..,...,.... ....
ThINS, t3.47 10 eIe.75 pair.
CHkhILLE TABLE-COhfPe,f from - -.t' '.
the lsrges, s-4 ~ I2-h al loser pu'r' i-t'
ever ouc-ed before .
ITALIAN hAN-Sll.h SLtdBEk-hoh.' I'D
new aud Lii ;ht rich cOi0r.nss az Soc racl TO
large EIze.
NOTTINGHAM LACE, iuu gard aiie' ti q
saca edge. al Zoe. yatd. Ordinary 'hi".
Tue best stock OF TAPESTRY ipr ilft'.Fi
covering IA the city. NO Show Gle is.fo
signs ia these goods. Prices yep rrt-'.A %
and ali 80 inches vide. Gimfa, Noflei t'e.H
ana Erlnges - MACH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
A Richmonder WEEDS In Goochland.

Correspondence 20 the Dispatch)
GOOCHLAND COURTHOUSE, VA, No
vember 3.-Thursday the 2Sd Of Novem-
Der at o'clock L. NJ. "Janito." the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. \. Waldrop, in
this county. presented a brilliant scene,
the occasion being tho marriage OF their
beautiful and accomplished daughter, Miss
Sallie A.. to Mr.. William j. Waldrop, a
prominent and rising young merchant OF
Richmond. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. l.. J. Haley, Of the Baptist
church.
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with flowers and plants. Thu bride was
r0bed in n handsome dress OF blue cloth,
with bonnet and gloves TO match, and
carried In her hand a bouquet OF chrysan-
themums and lilies OF the valley
Miss Connie Ford acted as bridesmaid,
and Mr. n. Il. Waldrop as best man,
There were many attendants from the
surrounding counties, and tho following
from Richmond: Mr.. and Mrs. T. +. Wal
drop. Mr. and Mrs r. J. Vaughan. Mrs.
Thomas. Miss Nina Wade and Mrs e.
u. Waldrop: David b. Jones, H. +. Wal
drop, Willie Metzger, Horace Wright, NJ.
II. Waldrop, and T.. W. Puryear.
There was an elegant reception rendered
the bridal party the same evening IN
Richmond. at No. 7Ol west Cary street, by
Mr. Thomas Waldrop. a brother OK the
groom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
sUNDAY NOVEMBER 26, 1898.
And Now II Is the Tariff.

Those persons who expected the re-
neal OF the Sherman silver-law to restore
confidence and set In motion the wheels
OF commerce must be greatly disap-
no;nted when they learn from Governor
Mckinley, Of Ohio. and ex-Speaker Reed'
Of Maine. that they must soon learn
new lesson, and ascertain for themselves
that tariff legislation, or the fear or H.
WAS the real cause Of the panic. when
was so recently attributed 10 the sher-
man sllver-lawl In his speech at Boston
on Friday night Governor Mckinley
said:
Remove the apprehension Of threat
cncd tariff legislation; remove the scare
Of promised free trade: remove the rear
that has settled upon every business IN
,crcst. and confidence will return. 1t
was this fear which found expression In
The recent elections of the people; ana
these. however they may be regarded IN
certain quarters, were an Impressive pro-
test against the party which created the
fear.
"A free-trade Congress IS a fearful men
ace 10 the industrial interests OF inc
country. Business Is now waiting on the
uncertainties Of the Congress soon TO
convene. or 10 be more exact, upon the
certainty Of unfriendly legislation when
il does convene, and while business Is
waiting. the laborer IS waiting outside
with nothing 20 do"
This language IS Of exactly the same
sort as that which was employed a
month or two ago by Governor Mckin-
ley. ex-Speaker Reed, and all the rest
OF the Republicans, 10 describe the ope-
ration Of the Sherman silver-law.
A favorite remark OF ours IL that the
laws Of finance often operate precisely
as financial experts do not expect them
20 operate Here we have that remark
illustrated. Congress In session for months
irving 10 repeal the Sherman silVer-law
tina president Of the United States using
all his influence thus TO save the coun-
Try from ruin; the businessmen calling
for repeal, and everybody everywhere
elamonng for the uss OF the same
method of restoring prosperity to the
country, and now. when the benehcent
measure ought 70 be yielding its gocd
fruita we are gravely assured that Il
is the fear Of tariff legislation that has
caused that want Of confidence ana that
depression In trade which we 80 iat,Iy
asorfbed 70 too much silver.
T1ie or false. these charges viii be re-
peated, and, as We predicted yesterday
tho pubic will soon become as impatient
for tariff legislation as little while ago
they we're for anti-silver legislation. II
is, thersfoxe the bounden duty OF the
Democrats in Congress TO dispose OF the
taISfY as soon as possible. Delay will
proys DISASTROUS 70 the Democratic party
me people are CROPPING in the dark FOR
a remedy for their financial troubles and
will be sure to find a victim In the party
in power. Let W settle tho tariff now
The ne1t presidential campaign will be
a dangerous ono II We neglect this duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
The Equitable League,
RICHMOND. VA, November Is, 1854
II - he. Tlfarsa tnhs

RICHMOND, VA, November %, 1855.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In your paper Of this date you have a
para graph In regard to the Equitable
League, which II an injustice TO the same,
and, as have known and read the Dis
patch for twenty years or moro, and be-
lie-e you have always tried to do justice
to all. ask you to make a correction of
your error.
In the first place. the number Of assess
ments have not been excessive. / have
been a member OF the order for nearly
five years and they have not averaged
quite fifteen n year. Second. 1t has APP
pealed to and aided the poor man, having
paid In sick benefits right here In Rich
mond city over 10000. This is fact that
the secretaries books Of the various courts
here will verify. Lastly. the members OF
the supreme court OF the league are men
OF the highest character In Baltimore,
and Of the strictest integrity. and esteem
II a great misfortune that because OF a
technicality such noble friend to those
In distress should be made the prey OF
receivers.
Very respectfully.
RAMoND ID. GARCIN. M. D..
Late City Medical Examiner =. l. OF A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
Phi Gamma Delta Convention.

The Annual Convention OF the Third
Section Of the Phi Gamma Delta Frater-
nifty will be held In this city the latter
part OF this week. This fraternity Is one
OF wide reputation, having chapters In all
the large colleges Of the United States. Its
membership Is about 5000. Some Of thu
most prominent men OF this city have
their names enrolled In this distinguished
fraternity. Among It's members abroad
eral Lew. Wallace will show that this
fraternity is not to be surpassed Isl po-
ltical or In literary attachments. While
in this city the delegates win be the guests
of Rho Chi Chapter OF Richmond College.
About sixty delegates are expected TO at
tend.
wednesday night at $40 o'clock the con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
KEEP The loUNcERs AWAY.
Complaint OF Nuisance That Should No
Ia Allowed.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
/ have received the following communi-
cation from a gentleman Of st. Andrew 4
church:
1.-The lounging Of boys and young men
at our church-corner has become very an
noylng, and is injurious 10 our property
see how the fence is defaced. Last Sunday
morning when / went TO service i noticed
quite crowd standing on the corner. ths
pavement was covered with spittie. and
had a very bad look generally. l do not
object to the gathering OF men about the
church door when they are orderly and well
behaved: but to have them lounsing about,
smoking, splitting, and talking noisily Is
not right. and is exceedingly disagreeable
to all church-goers."
l add my own testimony TO the above.
The attention OF the police has been called
TO this matter several times, personally
and by letter, but the evil still continues
10 the annoyance OF our psopls, and es-
peclally OF ladies. Why q churoh-corner,
and this particular church-eorner appa-
rently more than others, should be Sc
lected by lounging boys and young men.
not only on Sunday. but on any night OF
thu week In pleasant weather. do not
see. We hope the police will do more
than they have dona to break IL up
PIKE POWERa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
Uenrico County Notes.

The Henrlco County Court was engaged
Yesterday In the trial OF Mack Bradshaw
(colored). who was charged with carry
ing concealed weapons. The prisoner was
acquitted
The case OF Harry Palwatony, charged
with n mlsdemeanor, was nolle prose
quied.
John Schackel was sent on 10 the grand
fury by Squire Vincent to answer the
charge OF stealing a dog valued at so.
Statements made by Thomas II. Martin.
who gave evidence In the case, caused
tho Squire 20 issue n bench-warrent
charging the witness with perjury. ana
he was sent on to the grand jury.
Tho County School Board met at the
courthouse yesterday morning and paid
of the teachers OF one OF the districts.
Mr.. Herndon Taliaferro qualified az trus-
tee for Brookland District before Super
intendent Russell IN place OF Mr.. George
Waldrop, whose term had expired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-sUNDAY, NOVEMBER rs, 1898

dering. False reports have been mace
there has been an inimsnss overfssue'
and the difference between the real issue
and that reported has gone into the
pockets Of statesmen. or been used for
purposes OF bribery and corruption Not
even the name OF King Humbert has es-
capped the general besmirching.
But the most serious phase OF the stu
alton does not lie In the fact that the
Bank of Rome has been the prey OF
gang of political banditti. 1t has long
been recognized that the Italian Govern
ment was virtually bankrupt The coun-
try IL saddled with an enormous debt
which has been steadily increasing ever
since Italy Joined the Triple Alliance. and
In order to furnish material for the army
It has been necessary TO constantly drain
the producing power.
There is a strong party In Italy which
Is opposed, on economic grounds. to her
continuing in the Dreibund, and another
large, though not well organized element
which favors a republican form Of gov
eminent. Several ministries have gone to
pieces on the question OF the financial
policy demanded by the agreement with
Germany and Austria, and It will be
readily recognized that the present crisis
will afford both the opponents of the
Triple Alliance and the Republicans an
opportunity TO strengthen their hands.
II will also, in view Of the recent Franco
Russian love feast, be recognized that
should Italy ba forced out Of the Triple
Alliance, the assurance OF peace In Eu-
rope would be greatly weakened. From
this standpoint further developments OF
the crisis will be watched with intense
interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-26
LINENS.

Oar LINEN SALE, now IN progress for q q =
giving and holiday preparation, lnlleale' ''''
We are living up to our reputation in ihi' 1.-
paItment VI our business ....,.,.,,
Ths BOUD0In, BUFFET, and OhNAh - IS - =
DEPARTMENTS OF tns hocs 'hOli are hhrtt :
provided for. ana our prices are appfV'eA y
the Judgment OF a discriminating pti u. ,
We have perfect assortment oi " hi r =. ID
COLORED LUNCH sEIS "a o.lO 10 8-lp s.E'
Cloths and Napkins 10 me'ch-et.oV 'o =
set, togethec with wide range Of Ia.-efis .. ,
anahtiss u IRISH, GERMAN, ana s'oiI T"
DAMAsK, soc 20 81. 50 per yard. our JJ' '.,
and s0c qualities cannot Do surpassed 10 A''
market OF TINS county. ,,,,,.o ~. q
w. also have a fdi lice Of hEMMtO so
HHMsTITCBED LINEN .nEEfs ami liL' "
CAnEs In Barnsley's' round-ihfeaa - =
vita prices 50 low that all % our old iriends eA'
are used TO sucn iuxuftes cao nave tleu. -..
LINEN sHEHrINCS ana Aki Linens 10 g..
widths and prices. ....
IL Impossible 20 enumsrate Shat Ne ha,e '-
HEMsTIiCHkD, FRiNGED, aud olAhl a.
ARR GOODS. ORNAMENTAL TOWEL 81
but a. we Indicated IA former advertise ne 90 =
We nave prepared feast, ~ waich We ln'"s
our friends aud the public.