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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Is SUICIDE A SIN?
Robert G. lnSersOll Says Il Is
Not.
WHAT THE GENIAL PHIL0s0pur,
REALLY MEANS.
other Equally Eminent Men Din.
from His Views.
A QUESTION INVOLVED EACH nr
Is MIST DECIDE.
4 Letter OF Powerful Interest f.
Our Readers

The eloquent Robert O. .Gna.r.."
recent communication to tUr N.s
World takes the ground that e.
not always a sin. New iorks r..
nent clergymen. statesm Do. ana
Immediately filled the column .. .
paper with protestati0ns against OH. .....
thinkers theory.
what MIR. lngersou really af ,-.
meant was. that under c.r.s.a .
stances suicide was NOT -.
stance. he thought that i1 tl. ...
person suffering with slCkre-. ...
less OF y cure. 10 would u't
end such suffering hy sef-ie,.el.
Mr. lnEersolrs idea was .h.
tartan one Of arrestlng pair. Ir.
got that q Is often dihcut-nas
sible-to draw the line when a ..
IL durable or incurabie
Mere suffering should NOT 3. s.
rant for sell-destruction. cour
OF terrible. yes. eNcrlc.aurr
have been cured even after aI Dog. ...
lost and doctors have p-orcHr... ..
diseases incurable. Many s.@.f.r ...
disease has been brought 20 DO s...
suicide and afterwards recovered r.-f
health.
An estimable lady. Mrs lila FL G..
who resides A. 2s Elm street. Nea I'D
ford, Mass. tells the following ft.'..
Il was very neryou7." Size -a.f "arf
my kidneys were I'm % terrible state ana
/ had awful pains In my back trI
and could rot sleep "A night Sly bod.
was a source Of great anno,anD.. ...
suffered much at certain periods
Il canno, speak too highly 0f r-
Greene's Nsrvura blood and u-rr. -.r.
dy. for il cured me- OF my trr-
plants Why. l felt 50 mis.rsH
/ often thought | would take ur s.
life thank God for directing m- '. ',s
wonderful remedy. I deem O. my cry %
say that think DR. Greenes Neryat tp.'
and nerve remedy the best medicine .
the world
Case after case Ike the ahov. rst'
be cited. when all hope of cure haf bon
, abandoned. and the persons given gp .
die, and yet this wonderful med He PSI.
brought back health and joy rr'1 fr.
stricken households.
Suicide is self-destructlon. T. is H.t
as much suicide 70 neglect ones Don OIL.
when slightly H. or when apparently tr.
vial symptoms arise. a. 90 deliberately
take ones life. To feel nervous. -, t...
weak nerves. 10 be tired. n-fi-s-. nre..
to have headache. Indigestion. c...'.a.
ton. and dyspepsia. 20 pass .'.-a.-t
nights, 20 wake tired mornings " t
ever so slightly run down in health 70
strength-these are the sure pre.'r. -s
Of serious disease, 20 he later 81. Ia7rf
by prostrstion and premature death. ur-
less attended 10 AT once
Suicide is>a ain. and IL IS Suicide o
neglect your health Take this grand
medicine. Dr. Greere's Nervura ll00l and
nerve remedy. and 1t will make you vel
and strong. Take II because u cures
take II because Il Is physicians pre-
scriptlOn the discovery 81 Dr Greene
Of No 80 west Fourteenth street NeH
York city. the most successful specialist
In curing nervous and chronic Diseases
and Who gives his great medicine double
value by ALLOW ing an 10 consult him. fro.
OF charge. concerning their disease. eItho,
personally o" by letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
ORIGINAL NEGRO MUSIC.
Naturally Race OF sngcrS' nut
Rarely of Instrumentnitsts.

(New York TimeSD
In hearing negro songs the trained Eu-
ropean or American ear Is positive that,
save with single exception, not one oil
them has the true savage stamp. IL there
are notifications In phrasing or In tone
coloring these strike only the non-eNpefts
as original. Owing 10 personal idosyn-
cracies the vocal apparatus OF the negro
differs from that OF the white man. The
arch Of the roof OF the mouth, the nasal
sounding board OF the colored man, nave
another conformation. II true coored
man were to paint his face like a white
mans and sing an English. Italian, or
German aria Il Is hi3 voice which would
at once give him away. The initiative
faculty is, however. very strong In the
negro, so he cannot help himself In fol-
lowing the white mans music and the
white mans words. The true pure Afrl-
can song Is probably the Juba. II H.
hardly a song. but a chant. Astounding In
spoken words AZ the rhythm. the native
negro. or the one born In the United
States. has that 20 a marked degree. II
now and then there has been an coca
slonal negro vocalist OF merit since their
period OF freedom why has not there been
an instrumentalist? The reason IS plain
TO have a fine voice IS an accident Of
nature. To play an instrument well. 80
as to gain q reputation as a violinist or
pianist, means. In addition 10 natural tai
ent, to devote 10 the violin or piano
many years Of study. The race instinct
In the negro does not incline toward per-
sistensy OF purpose. With rhythm alone,
as Wallaschek shows. primitive music
began.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

be,nened We was goin to foller you
Win n yentrIloaulst. and blamed he
amt too full TO talk, and stu drinkin'
and them scrappin monkeys we was goil
to cose up the show with liz froze III
down Mt Yelier Forks: so the aujence Is
still In the hall, and they're terrible
restless
They are that assented one OF the
other visitors, solemnly.
"And we thought continued the
Spokesman. 'seeln' the crowd took likin
TO you. that mebbe you'd come back ana
ring I'm another tune or two from Cnop-
ping or Moses Hart
''rhe little musician waited moment
TO catch the sense OF his visitors remark
and then, In rather frigid way ne oe-
clined TO play any more.
'The delegation didn't seem disposed 10
move. and there was an awkward pause.
At length the member OF the committee
who hadn't spoken took hand at the
subject He was stout, cross-eyed man.
with red whlskers There's no use beatin
around this matter he said emphati-
cally; you're wanted over ter the hali
and I'm kinder worried to think every
mothers son OF em, except Crazy
Charley and my old bull pups. has got an
iron In his clothes, fer I'd hate TO nave
ANYBODY from Beltimer dead around
town. 'Tain't pleasant he continued 10
refer to the serious side OF human
natur'. but. as a friend OF yours, ia an-
wise YOU to double-hump back 10 that nall
and bang the pianner as long as any gent
says music" and bang like sam Hall'
too
They told me-" continued the travel
ling man, that the effect OF that argu-
ment was perfectly wonderful the Httle
musician walked up and said he always
proposed To stand by his friends, ana
suggested they go right over to the hall.
SO they did. and the spokesman got up
on the platform, and said he:
Ladies and gents. | am authorized
TO say that the perfesser only went out
fer a drink He feels better now. and
asks permission TO play the pianner Ter
an hour
"And he did: but when they let him
stop. he walked eleven miles TO the next
| townh. without even waiting TO get ms
satche though that added the
travelling man. rehectively, "doesn
affect the value OF Montana persuasion"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
THEY PERSUADED HIM.
The baltimore Pianist Is Much Ap-
preciated in Montana.

detroit Free Press)
They have such a persuasive way with
them out in Montana" remarked a travel
ling man at Detroit hotel a day or two
since. that l should sort Of hate to get
into an argument In any OF those mining
towns. / have Just been through that
country. and heard about an argument
poor little pianist from Baltimore had
out In Montana town. How he drifted
out there / didn't learn. but he played
a three-legged piano at an entertainment
In the only hall in the place one evening
and the audience sort OF took to him.
They encored him six times. and then he
stepped and left the hall. Ten minutes
later delegation OF three leading citl-
zens filed into his room at ths hotel
1--WE kinder hate to intride into your
room in this style said the spokesman,
alphabetically, but the fact IL. things Is
serious at the hall.
HAS anything happenedY' inquired the
Ettle musician from Baltimore.
ut amt exactly what's happened
explained the spokesman. Its what amt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Annexation.
(Manchester Leader.)

The Dispatch Is eminently right In Its
editorial, when IL says. In discussing the
question Of annexation: 1T Is all right
for the Leader 10 seek to get the BEST
possible terms for Manchester. and the
advice il gives its patrons as TO study
ing the figures Is wise and good"
The Dispatch. in advocating annexa-
ton, has shown fair and conciliatory
spirit. We appreciate the kindly senti-
ment II entertains for our city, ana mas
entertained for years.
The late James A. Cowardin. who was
for SO many years at the head OF the
editorial department OF the Dispatch,
and whose memory Is fondly cherished
by All of our citizens who knew him, was
a great friend 10 Manchester. Cowardln
avenue was named for him, II IS
pleasant TO observe that the kindly feel
Ing entertained towards our city by the
Iamented James A. Cowardin finds ex-
preston to-day In the editorial columns OF
the Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Defence of Wei-Hai-Wef.

LONDON, February 4.-The Illness
correspondent in TienTsin says 1.-The
six guns of the northern forts at We'll
Hai-Wei, which the japanese captured
after a severe struggle, are believed to
have been disabled. Admiral Ting land
ed 1000 men on the 30th to endeavor to
recapture the southern forts Later they
re-embarked. Admiral Ting took an ac>
tive part in the defence of the land posi-
lions. His conduct is highly commended
The Chinese commanders at Wei-Hai-
Wei were at variance"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

the city OF Richmond were being as
honestly administered as those OF any
city in the Union.
Mr.. Epps declared that he twas ready to
face the issue.
The motion OF Mr.. Caskie finally pre-
vailed by a vote OF IA ayes to IL noes,
as follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Brock. Caskie. Deane.
Dcnleavy, Ferriter, Griffin. Gunst, Hob
son, Landerkin, Mayer. Mcdowell Muir
ply. Wsllerstein, and President Glover
Il.
Noes-Messrs. Blanks, Cottrell. Davis.
Diacont Epps. Grimes, Jackson. Lawder,
Page, Trower. and Woody-ll.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
Mr.. Lawder then wanted the entire re-
port laid upon the table until all reports.
so far az they refer to the reduction OF
salaries, shall be before the Council. Mr.
Caskie stated that so far as the commit
tee was at present Informed the salary
question had been disposed OF.
There was some further general as
cussion upon the paper, and MIR. Caskie
finally offered the first ordinance OF the
report, which reduced the compensation
OF the City Engineer from 5000 20 5000
per annum. 10 40 into effect February !,
1895 He submitted an amendment. chang-
ing the date TO April 1, 1898, which was
on Mr.. Glover's motion, laid upon the
table. Mr.. Glover then moved 10 table the
ordinance. and this evoked a great deal
OF discussion as 10 the merits OF the mea-
sure. Mr. George u. Davis paid hish
tribute TO the worth and character OF COL
oneI Cutshaw. Mr.. Dlacont declared that
he had been told by a big West-End tax
payer that he believed the city Engineer
was worth $1,000 a year to the city. MT
FerrIter said he could not md words IN
which to express his estimate OF Coione'
Cutshaw When vote was finally Cd
tained. II resulted in only three negative
votes. which were cast by Messrs. Blanks
Caskie. and Donleavy.
Before Mr.. Caskie could read his Sc
cond ordinance Mr. Epps moved that the
remainder OF the report and Its accom-
panying papers be laid upon the table
and this was agreed to-ayes. IA; noes II.
Mr.. James r. Branch was elected 10 Ill
the vacancy in the Clay Ward delegation
Of the Council. caused by the resignation
of Mr. II. l.. Carter and the body, after
disposlng OF one or two minor matters
adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Chief Arthur Advises Compromise.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, February A.
Chief Arthur and the Executive Commit
tee of the engineers held several confer
ences with Southern Pacific officials to-
day, but as far as can be learned no
adjustment was reached.
Chief Arthur's advice now is TO accept
whatever compromise the men can get,
but this is not agreeable TO many.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Russion Newspaper. suppressed.

LONDON. February 4.-The Daily News
correspondent In Berlin says that the
Ruskara Sehin, the most liberal news
paper in Russia, has been suppressed for
publishing an article arguing that free
thinkers ought not to be excluded from
the benefits Of the pension-fund provided
by the Gar for scholars and authors
week ago. This fund amounts to $4,000
rOubles q year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Funeral of Ward McAIiistee.

NEW YORK, February 4.-The funeral
services over the remains OF the late
Ward McAllister took place at Grace
church at 10 o'clock this morning The
regular Protestant Episcopal service for
the dead was conducted by Bishop
Thompson. OF the Mississippi diocese, as
sisted by Rev. DR.. William II. Hunting
ton, rector OF the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Fatal Accident In Florida,

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. February A.
As Lee Davenport was entering his
brothers house. near Ocala, Fla. to-day.
companion snatched n handkerchief
from his pocket With the handkerchief
came pistol. which exploded as It struck
the floor. The bullet entered Davenports
groin. and he died In an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

Richmond and Manchester Advertiser,
published July H. 1885. II contained the
latest advices concerning Napoleon.
There was also a communication from
Boston advocating that the name OF the
government be changed from United
States OF America to United States of
Columbia. The paper was In a very good
state OF preservation.-The Raleigh IN.
"a prasa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
FOrty-FOur Lives Lost.

PARIS, February A dispatch re-
ccived at IL o'clock this morning from
Montieu-les-Mines says that fifty-two
men were in the mine at the time Of the
explosion. OF the eight taken out alive
only two were uninjured. The number
Of lives lost is now given as forty-four
The bodies which have been removed are
burned beyond recognition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Moving south.
lNarN Nnrk Sun L

A Boston journal publishes an interview
with Mr.. r jefferson Coolidge treasurer
Of the AmOskeag Manufacturing Com
pany, on the subject Of the removal Of
mills from New England to the South
Labor at the South. he declares. Is lower
than in the North. the mills are nearer
the cotton fields, and there Is large
saving In freight charges. Again. south
ern railroads take cotton as fifth class
freight. while northern ones take II as
second and third class Then. coal I'm
New Englands costs $50 ton. while In
the South II does not cost more than 81 -.
Coolidge that, for the reasons which he
continue 10 increase He furnishes also.
another reason 10 which very little at
tentiou has been paid so far. but which
certainly deserves prominent place as
one OF the most important considerations
in determining the course OF our manu-
facturers Employers IN the South are
not hampered by the restrictions estab-
lished by trade unions. They are not
menaced by strikes. They are not in
terfered with by legislation advocated
or secured by labor agitators: and the
spectacle OF the walking delegate or the
strike manager Is NOT constantly present
before their eyes. Commercial business
is permitted IN Southern States 10
run in the ordinary channels established
by the law OF supply and demand ann
many New England ma1uf1cturers Fa-
raised by the artificial conditions estah-
lished by some New England legislatures
are betakinK themselves TO the South.
Thus there has been Of late very
marked increase IN he number 81 mills
and factories in that quarter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
Strike Cases Dismissed.

WOODLAND. CAL. February 4.-The
cases Of Knox. Mulln. and Compton,
three Of the strike leaders who were
charged with murder In connection with
the train-wreck near Sacramento last
July, in which the engineer and four
United States soldiers were killed, were
dismissed to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

dancing. gown the new chiffon bears
silk nosegays on It's shlmmery surface.
ar ivv leafs. or single moss-bead. all
beautiful. but not to be glanced at by the
economic young woman.
ADELE MALLISTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

Orders for printing sent to the Dis
patch Company will Be given prompt at
tention, and the style Of work aud prices
I'LL ~ sure To pleasa you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

MOURNING GOODS..--Only
the most reliable were sold by }.
Lichtenstein & Sons. These goods
were all carefully selected for their
fine retail trade within 4 month,
otherwise they would not be here.
90 and 6oc. on the dollar for any.
7 IJchtenstein & sons Fine Irish ALI
Wool l6-inch Serge. aSc. quality, &C
3s-inch All-Weol Serge; j. l." * SOILS
price 4Sc, our price 25c. 49,,
3s-inch Finished An-Wool hehti-
ettas; }. l.. Sons price o'c'' OUT
AoIHincb |SsIi-wool Crepe de Chime; j. l..
g. sons price CSC. our price boc
4S-lnch All-Wool Rordered b4tste G Gens'
Stitched II preferred; j. L. x sons
price 81 10 our price zoe. rs,
I.kCES FROM THE GREAT IWenty-
i';rhtrJ streat retail store. Wonder
nrires No such values ever heard or.
6-inch Ivory Laces; j. H. q SONS price
2Oc.. our price Sc 10,
9-inch Ivory LAces; j. L. q oOns P''Ne
7 SSS6 I Ivcr y'LLs aces; J. L. & Sons price
45c.. our price lSc. Ga, ,.,,o
l0-inch Ivory l.aces; j. l.. q Hons PIiVe
a. tSc I Ivor via aces: ]. L. & Sons price
6Oc our price Tic.
f-lnch-wide Pure Linen Iorch9n Lace
i0c for a piece of twelve yards.
i-2-inch-wlde All-Linen Iorchon Laces'
15c a piece OF u yards
pinch wide Torchon Lace. l9c. piece OF
u yards. 60 MI, IT,
bro!deries are here; g.,
1 Q and &c. yard lot j. l." SOhs
s5c. French Embroideries.
COLORED WORSTED DRESS
GOODS.
When was there such an oppor-
tunity offered before' All of J.
Lichtenstein & Sons new Spring
Dress Goods-just imported-are
here on sale. so and COG. on the
dollar is all we want.
s6-inch ATWOOD English Faney-Cloth
suitings; j. L. & Sons price &c., our
Fancy-Loom Check Dress Sutlng; j. l..
& Sons price CSC. our price l5c
It's J. Iichtenstein & Sons CSC. Fancy
Atwood Shot Novelties that were
.sc for ]. Lichtenstein & Sons Fine
Sheppard Novelties that cost them Ioc
Heavy Nayy-Blue SIX, WOOL so storm
price S3c.
WHILE OOODS AMI LINEN.
Five cases more of the great
Lichtenstein & Sons stock is here.
Extra-Heavy White Crochet-Qpilts; J.
L. h Sons price Sl65. our price sl.ly.
50 pieces of irish Cotton Crash J. l..
&. Sons price Sc, our price , lie.
IL pieces Belfast Table-Damask; J. L. d
Sons price Soc. our price 9c.
]. l.. & Sons sl.25 and Sl.50 Table-Da-
masks for 7SC and csc
]. l.. & Sons Fine All-Llnen Damask
Tray-Cloths: their price 20c.. our price
pc
Umbrellas that take the rain and
shine off all former prices. J..
Llchtenstein's stock is here at
prices like these
| aS-inch Ladies' Rain or Sun Um-
| brellas, Jewelled Knobs; ]. l.. & Sons
price els our price N4S These are
| made of Heavy Twilled Silk Helvetie.
| ]. l.. 4 Sons 75c. Gloria Umbrellas are
here for 4sc.
| ]. L. & Sons Gentlemens 500 2s-inch
| siik-,iioria uiuuieiidS-r tiuSc-Oi- W ares
and other handles-are here for Sis.
THE COHEN co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05

Reviews contains a UrOfusely illustrated
article on the Cotton States and Inter
national Exposition. contributed by Hon.
Clark Howell. editor OF the Atlanta Con-
stituton. The article covers the INDUS
trial situation in the Southern States in
A very comprehensive manner and shows
that the EXPOSITION is international in
very broad sense Of the term. This ar
ticle is 70 be printed also IN the Euro
mean edition. which circulates in every
civilized country. The American and for
eign editions together have a circulation
OF about 5000 copies. and this article
Will do more than ANYTHING heretofore
nrinted 10 give the Exposition "A world
wide publicity. The text Is artistically
illustrated with handsome cuts Of the
different buildings and excellent half-tone
PORTRAITS Of the officers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
HOSIERY
from the great TWenty.third.street


from the great TWenty.third.Street
retailers
Ladies' Fuu-Fashioned Fast-Plack
price Price = ? l-s {; * sons price -'' 0''
Laai9s LACK nose u To, Ssn' Tosl
q sons bic o. our price 10
ladies' Ri.holiaf RlHboi Thread
Hose tJirb-SpIiced' = sans. nrice
75r our nr,cs tlc 80
Children's Fxtra-Heavv Ribbed Rose.
Fas,.I5iocl,. A. son., ,ri,e ~.
our price r i,2c.
Domestic stock of the GREAT
T...,, Ill
baro
''N'O'
iO,' , i,rs3 &c D'e"''''' '''''''''sS '''''
"a Satu' .,.,.
- pieces or Fine Apron OnecA
oGinghams. l-2c a yar1 ,,-,.-
at lac a yard
y l-2c. Fancy Figured sattefns at SIC.
Il l-2c. Black Saiteens TOT l-sc. ,.
IG, ,. NaJ..nso2k ,Derk-sirg nis' WIN
=, 80,
NO SuCn kld-GlOVe stock has
haar ba<a Tor ,,a,,.
0ee'' "e'e 'o' yeas
l. - In 70. |
'I.0' ''' '''' ''''
These SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Or HOOSEWA AXE VIII make visit
90 +b;, do.,..r.o,. .t,;. ,,,,.,t. -. =,
terestinp and saving one,
u,eb-craoe r,g,,.,.Ch,,, ro,le,.so,s-
the new shape. Alpine various de, de;
value. $50 a. FOUR DOLLARS AND
At TWELVE CENTS A PAIR-former
price 25c-Flne Carlsbad China After
Dinner Coffee-Cups and Saucers CuDid
Decorations
Al FORTY-NINE CENTS. actual value
75c Austrian-Glass Gas.Glohss ricb
colorinss '>'
Al nice,r, decdra,a5 iTrsaer prI,e 49,
WstSr-pitcbaTs
Ar NINETEEN CE,NTS-fornoar pricos
~. ga = Il lc - toiIn,
Tarap IT,, po,s Ny,oi,o IN IL, ar,
cations sbsnes ara dscora,,oas NO.
cisssr. oil ~ 100 '' 0''"''O'' V''e"
Ar SL,tEN-rX xHN-r ,,t.>.,ro ,...
nr,oa ., "a "a I,. :, To-
aividusi SIS Tcnn "a SaI,No r''' nI.,e
4 Sf siI SRF norIAp s .ys'r o,ea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-05
WHO EVER THOUGHT

that these many hundreds packages many thousands Of dollars
in merchandise the u OF January and FEB
ruary?
The science iSthe greatest success Richmond has ever SEEM
in the control and the sWayng grand retail mln
dsing The prices propesatsfactory LndePtnt the or
portunity patrons ct
The Democratic advocate., 1895-01-26
Senator Hayes in the Field.

State Senator Thomas G. Hayes; of Balti
more, author Of the Hayes assessment bill. has
announced himself candidate for Governor.
The other announced candidates are Congress
men Isidor Raynor and State Treasurer Spen-
Ger Jones. If the entries should close on this
field. HAYES would distance both of the others,
and not half try. The people want new as
sessment. and mean TO have it. And they
mean to have one that will list all real and
personal property-not one that will place the
main burden on government Of land. The
Democratic party has promised a new assess
ment law, and the promiseh as not been kept.
Earnest effort to agree upon a measure has been
twice made. but efforts don't count, and the
promise must no longer be deferred To win
the next electionthe Democrats must not only
promise anew assessment law, upon the lines of
the constitutional requirement that all persons
int he state shall contribute to the support of
government according to their actual worth in
real and personal property but the promise
must he followed by the nomination ofa can
didate for Governor who will inspire conf
denee in the platform declaration
Among the announced candidates Mr. Hayes
record is more nearly in accord with the de-
mands of the Democratic party than that of
the Others and if no others are before the
people he will be any easy winner.