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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
"yIorc,t EIcction. PARTY,

The men who are organizing an honest
elections party" in Virginia are men who
think that the Democrats of this State
cannot be trusted to frame our election
laws.
They, therefore, propose TO meet In con-
vention adopt platform setting forth
the changes that they think should be
made in our laws. and on this platform
go before the people in November
Under the flag of these reformers we
shall see gathered the Republicans. the
Populists and all of the divers and sun
dry "kickers" against the Democratic
party.
General Malone is said to be In hearty
sympathy with the movement. and we
suppose will be it's ''head-centre," though
prudence may dictate that he should not
appear too prominently in the counsels
of the organization.
In our Judgment, the people OF Virginia
will choose to trust the Democrats, rather
than the anti-Democratic coalition. The
Walton law is well entrenched in popu-
lar favor, but can now be revised ana
improved In the light of experience. With
out impairing its salient features, we
can amend 1t so as to make II apply TO
all elections and work without friction
OF any sort. This we feel confident our
party means to do.
When the time comes TO do so we may
safely appeal to the people Of Virginia
to entrust the work OF revision 10 u.s.
rather than TO men who. while protesting
great concern about election laws. are
really trying to steal a march upon our
legislative halls. hoping to repeat the
tactics Of the Readjusters In 1879.
The Democratic party Of Virginia tri-
umphed in the elections OF last fall.
when so many Of our brethren Of other
States felt the sting OF defeat, and to-day
we know of no party in any State more
united and ready for battle than we are.
Nevertheless, it behooves us to be forever
on the watch, not forgetting that there
is amongst US a class Of voters, great in
numbers. willing to join any organiza-
ton designed to overthrow the Democratic
party Of Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Notice TO Malone.

The man who attempts to deliver the
next Republican delegation Of Virginia to
Don Cameron. or any other free-silver
man, will have a difficult task on his
hands.-The Bristol News Republican,.
This, We suppose is n hint TO General
Malone, who is friend and advocate of
Don Cameron, who is free silverite and
an aspirant for the presidency. But many
of the Virginia Republicans of influence
are out and out opposed TO Don Cameron,
and to Malone, too, for the matter Of
that.
We expect that the Republican conven-
ton TO be held in Virginia next year will
be interesting. For several reasons Cen
eral Malone is not the power in party
politics that he once was, and ii is not
at all improbable that he may be ousted
from the State craftsmanship and from al
leadership next year.
We suppose that Colonel Brady is as
ready as ever % join battle with the
little General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

The stanton Vindicator urges strongly
such legislation by the next General As
semb.y az will give us an effective state
Board OF Health-a board In fact MS
well as In name The argument or our
contemporary IL that such bosrd-an
organization with the proper powers, ana
having, of course, a fund to draw upon
for the purpose OF enforcing those pow
ers-is necessary for the protection, not
only OF the health, but OF the CONNER
cial interests OF communities.
Stanton has, as In well known. just
passed through an experience with small
pox. during which a number OF places
auarantined against that city. and the
Vindicator speaks feelingly and KNOW
ingly on the subject 1t discusses. Among
other things. 1t says:
"As the law now stands. any cnar-
tered community. however small anu
with officials of however little Judgment
can. without making the slightest ihVestI-
CATION. and depending wholly on ruho'
paralyZe the trade OF any CITY suspeS.eu
OF infectious or contagious disease 10y
declaring a quarantine against ~. no
authorities for their exercise OF 80 grave
and dangerous a privilege. That such
authority. which In autocratic In IT'S chaf-
acter. may often be vested In persons not
properly equipped for its exercise goes
without saying"
All this Is literally true. IL. however
we have a State Board OF Health win
full mower to act in the event OF epidemics
breaking ont. or the prevalence OF
conta gious diseases. and with command
Of an appropriation that would enable
IL 20 investigate thoroughly all real anu
SUSPECTED cases, and were such board
alone empowered TO declare and raise
quarantine. not only would contagion be
more speedily stamped out, but in many
instances thousands OF dollars would be
saved TO business. Not infrequently, az
we indicated the other day I'm treating OF
this question. the chief harm to a COM
munlty where a contagious disease exists
results from exaggerated rumor. Then,
too. local authorities, be they never so
honest, are pretty apt to be suspected Of
suppressing the truth. Under a COM
petent, responsible. and effective State
board regime all this would be corrected
The whole truth would come out and
there could be no better agency than the
truth in the matter either of insuring
against disease being carried from place
TO place or Of preventing communities
from suffering from sensational reports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
'Traiicrs" and "Crosx-Oyers -

The city railway companys plan OF
running "cross-over" cars down Main
street TO Ninth worked well yesterday
afternoon and Is worthy to be put into
practice on all OF its lines whenever large
crowds have TO be provided for.
Next we hope TO see the company adopt
that other suggestion of the Dispatchs-
that as 10 running ''trailers" from Fifth
and Main streets and from the Theatre
corner westward.
In that way one motor would furnish
the power to draw two or more extra
cars, and inasmuch as many Of the up
town people would find seats In the trail
ers' Tor extra cars, the down town
people would have all the more room
and more comfortable seats IN the regular
cars.
We should think that on Sunday after
moons, and on all afternoons when base
ball games are to be played, "traiers'
might be used on the Shockoe-Hill level
10 the profit OF the company and con-
venlence and comfort Of the public. Let
the experiment be tried. we say.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Thn prcsident and IIi. OmcinI..


In his famous letter Of July "a. 1885, to
the heads OF departments, President
Cleveland laid down what he Intended
no doubt, should be the rule, not to say
the law. Of his administration. II he has
modified his views since that letter was
written we DO not know the fact. but
we can say that IL he has. he has done
only what thousands OF leading Democrats
have been compelled by the logic OF
events TO do. Many persons who, few
years ago, were devoted 10 the cause OF
civil-service reform have become con-
WINGED that in adopting rules or passing
laws TO make government officials inde-
pendent of their superiors in office. they
are as likely TO be parties 10 the promo
ton of men who ought not thus TO be
rewarded as to the promotion OF men
who ought thus TO be rewarded. We DO
not know, we repeat, that President
Cleveland has changed his views on the
main question of civil-service reform, or
on any Of the subordinate questions which
must arise whenever that question Is
brought up for discussion; but we are
almost compelled by the force OF cir
cumstances to hold the opinion
that he would construe literally his let
ter. which we have mentioned above,
and which reads as follows:
"Ohiceholders are the agents Of the
people. not their masters. Not only Is
their time and labor due TO the govern
ment. but they should scrupulously avoid
L.. all In hn
discharge Of their official duty, offending
by display of obstrusive partisanship.
their neighbors who have relations with
them as public officials. g..
"They should also constantly remem-
Der that their party friends, from
whom they have received preferment.
have not invested them with the power
Of arbitrarily managing their political
affairs. They have no right as office
holders to dictate the political action of
their party associates. or to throttle
action of freedom within party lines. by
methods and practices which pervert
every useful and justiflable purpose of
party organization.
'sThe influence of Federal oficeholders
should not be felt in the manipulation
Of political primary meetings and nomi-
mating conventions. The use by these
officials Of their positions TO compass
their selection as delegates to political
conventions is indecent and unfair; and
proper regard for the prophecies and re-
quirements of official place Will also pre-
vent their assuming the active conduct
of political campaigns"
Here the reader may remind US that
General Fitzhugh Lee declined at Lexing-
ton the other day to give his views on
the financial questions OF the day. But
this declination was Just what General
Lee would have done under the circum-
stances now existing If the President
had never penned the letter quoted from
above. Read that letter carefully, and you
will find that it is so worded as to leave
TO the government officials in Kentucky
and elsewhere all the "slbow-room" they
need or desire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
I'm IN Dilemma.

1t seeing that Germany is in a dilemma
touching thu far East question. Her CO.
operation with Russia and France in the
matter of persuading Japan to relinquish
the Lao Tung peninsula was intended
10 be entirely friendly, and In the nature
OF advice to the japanese Russia. how
ever, is now threatening to use force
against Japan. 81 necessary, in order TO
carry out certain designs the ST. Peters
burg Government has In respect OF Korea
and Germany is anxious TO get ont of her
cooperation contract. II, however she
plays quits with Russia, she will drive
that Power closer 10 France. on the other
hand. if she does not break with Russia
in the matter. her commercial relations
with Japan will suffer and she viii an
tagonize England. It viii be interesting
to watch the developments Of the COM
plicatlon into which she has gotten her
self
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
An Appetizer.

Did / understand you to say that you
believed whiskey to be an appetizer
Certainly; not only believe, but know
1t to be.
That's strange; yourwife says that you
eat very little.
Who said anything about eating? claim
whiskey to be an appetizer because 1t
gives me an appetite for more whi.key.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Speaking OF gold bricks, the people VIII
observe that the hail-bond OF 5000
prescribed by the Judge OF Hen
rico county as sufficient surety for
the release from prison of Mr.. Gold
Brick Parker. who swindled Mr.. Withers,
Of Gloucester county, and who was very
rapidly on his way TO the penitentlary,
was deliberately forfeited Thursday. Now
IL Will soon BE- time for some
body to pick UP another gold brick. The
woods are fun Of them.-The Norfolk
Landmark
The Landmark does Judge Wickham, OF
the Henrico County Court. an uninten-
tional injustice. He did not FIX the bail
Of the god-brick man at 5000. He did
not nx It at any sum. Though he knew
far more about this case than any other
Judge. he was never asked to allow the
prisoner bail. IL was the Judge of New
Kent county who fixed the prisoners bail
ct 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
The Fourqurean-PriCe Go.
FRED. r. ScoTr, President.
IHos. B. SCOTT, Secretary and Treasurer
THE ]. WRIGHT COMPANY
INCORPORATED,
TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS.
NEW ENGLAND OFFICE:
go STATE sTRELT. boston. Mass.


RICHMOND, VA. May %, 1895.
This company is now working 10 its
full capacity, and is prepared TO supply
the trade with its various brands Of
Chewing and SmOking-TobaccOs. In adj
dition 10 the experience and attention
of the present management, the company
Will have the benefit OF the assistance
and advice Of Mr.. John Wright, who
founded the company, and built up its
excellent reputation and established its
brands.
The following letter from Mr. Wright
Is published fer the information of our
Il have sold to Fred. X. Scott all my
stocks and interests in the j. Wright
Company. and ! have communicate
ed and transferred 20 said company. as
its exclusive property. all the secrets and
formulate and processes heretofore used
In the manufacture and favOTing OF the
several brands of tobacco made and sold
by said company, and have engaged, in
the manner and 10 the extent set forth in
tween John Wright and the j. Wright
Company, not 70 manufacture or cffer
for sale any Tobacco in competition
with the product Of that company.
with such instructions and explana e
tons a. l have made, ! believe that, as
at present organized. the company is
fully competent 70 maintain the high
standard of the Tobacco manufactured
under my own manag ae71I r,p, c,,r,.
Thanking our friends for their liberal
orders in the past We invite an increas-
ing demand for our product
FRED. X. SCOTT, President
Thomas y. Scott, Secretary.
my 30&aSu4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Hay Is advancing very rapidly In price
r,fs is not the result OF a speculative
movement. but is due to the drought mat
prevailed in several of the large hay-rais'
ing States in the West. AS these States
are feeders 10 tn s and other eastern
markets. the Virginia hay-raisers. whose
crops this season are. as rule. very
fine. will be benefited BY the short-crop
conditions in the West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
TUE RICHMOND DISPATCH-SUNDAY, JUNE 3d. 1895.

place of rest. a. wen as recreation. OF
the delightful home we have found with
Mrs. George Lane Marshall and Mrs J.
p. Harrison. These noble women have
undertaken worthy charity. They have
opened a cottage for the benefit OF the
Day-Nursery and kindergarten OF Rich
mond. and have spared no pains In look
ing after the comfort OF their guests. IL
is a realization Of ideal cottage-life. The
fare Is unsurpassed. the bathing safe,
and the guests have the privilege of the
Princess Anne Hotel. At present Miss
Lily Logan. of Richmond. chaperons
party OF nineteen. Her sketching-party
IL on the qui vive for every little bit OF
sea-scape and artistic study. The en-
thusiasm OF each one attests our gratiti-
cation. /. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

We publish this morning IN oincia
statement as to the existence OF small
pox in the neighborhood OF Stanton
which. we trust, will be beneficial to the
localities In question and the geherH
public.
There is now no case OF smallpox In
the city OF staunton, and from the small
pox hospital (Which Is In the county,
twenty OF the patients. now convalescent,
will be discharged this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

The fact that a Rochester man after
receiving $3.50 volts OF electricity and be-
Ing apparently dead for some three quar-
tiers Of an hour was revived, has
started the New York PAPERS to discuss
ing again the question, Does Electrocu-
ton kip"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

the witnesses examined, the proceedings
viii certainly be rad with interest by the
Virginia public.
The suit h the outgrowth Of the award
Ing of the book contract, the Pilot having
commented upon Mr.. Masseys acton In
this connection in terms which we're very
offensive to that gentleman.
Dispositions in the suit have been taken
in Albemarle county. and it Ia said tnat
there were some very spicy coiioquies
there between Mr.. Massey and counsel
on the otfrr side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
He Retracfed.

Congratulations, old man! I've just been
In 10 see the new arrival.
Have, Ell? Well, what do you think
Of the kid?
Think Of him? Why. he's the very image
Of YOU.
DO you really think so?
Think so? There couldn't be a closer re-
sembance.
That settles 1t; you don't catch me
claiming to be self-msde man any
more
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Anf SimuI.nueOuNlY.

He. Now, Ethel. l give you warning
that am about TO ask you a rather i'm
pudent question: What would you-er;
what would you say II. II. If l should
should-er-kiss you?
She: How silly of you. to be sure; IL
you kissed me in the right place l
couldn't say anything. could ]?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

The ladies Of Henry county are work
ing vigorously in the matter Of erecting "a
monument TO the memory OF the Confed-
crate dead Of that county. and the Henry
Bulletin is championing the movement
with patriotic feryor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Must Have been Mnrys.

That Mary had u little lamb
Bout fifty years ago
We must accept as fact, because
The bard hath told us so;
But now that lamb is dead; this fact
/ certify with vim,
For at our clearinghouse to-day
We had leg of him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
After the Game,

First Rooter: Wen. the boys put up
good. steady. pushing game this after
last.
Second RoOter: Wasn't, en-? / thought
there was d pretty good display of
bunting"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

The case OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
struction Massey against the Norfolk
Pilot for libel will be called for trial a.
Norfolk tomorrow. Inasmuch as Governor
oFerrsil and Attorney General Scott and
other persons Of distinction will be among
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Mr.. Pierpont Morgan has just returned
from "a trip to Europe. and reports that
the foreigners are anxious to obtain
American securities. the market for choice
articles being practically unlimited. That
is not bad sign. from whatever point
OF view considered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Indeed They Couldn't,

She chased her headgear through II
street,
With patter OF swift-fyng feet,
While fast the nckle wind did sway
The truant thing in devious way,
And when at last she caught the same,
With cape and gasp she did eNclaim-
Now none can say. by malice wooed,
That I've not earned my lively hood"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Tho nifierence.

Wife: Isn't IL too bad l can't go to the
reception this afternoon; my kids are all
worn out.
Husband after night with the twins):
Neither can ], for my kids" have worn
:ae All out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
ImuroyIuC His Facilities.

Mother: | haven't had time to examine
your reports lately. Tomnie, but l hope
to hear OF your coming out al the head of
your class.
Tommie: | do. Ma, every day.
Mother: Are you sure OF that?
Tommle: You bet | am; you see my
seats nearest the door, an soon as the
teacher rings the bell TO s'journ l scoot
for all I'm worth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Gfrax Carricr-Plgcan.

MICHAUX, VA, June 22.-tSpeciaL)-
There is a pigeon now here marked as
follows: Silver ring on right leg, with
c. 1E brass ring on left leg. with NJ. C.
Thinking some one might be seeking this
Information | send IL 10 you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
ence to the ex,.nr,on OF the slectric-

ence to the extension OF the eiectric-
street-car system to the Exposition
Grounds. MIR. Gannetts ideas are not
Utoplsn. On the contrary. they are emf
nently practical. and have In measure
been already realized In Richmond-the
pioneer city OF the trolley. No one factor
OF our enterprise has done more than
our strect-railway system TO build UP the
suburbs OF Richmond. spread the city out,
and relieve Its congestion. But what has
been done No far In this direction Is only
an earnest OF what Is possible as to the
future.
The extension Of the strept-car lines TO
the Exposition and the con-
struction OF IT'S necessary cross-connec-
tons, would afford rapid transit to large
area OF most desirable residential pro-
perty greatly enhance the value OF that
property. lead to the identifying Of many
waste places and give the city additional
elbow-room and breathing space. These
considerations alone constitute q most
potent argument in favor OF the extension.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Spain is SAID TO be disposed to consider
the matter OF paying the amount due on
the Mora claim. How would II do for US
10 take Cuba and call accounts square?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Some remarkable values for this
week:
Extra-IIeavy Bleachsd Huck Towels.
size 20xiS inches; regular price &c, or
$3.50 dozen,
Special Price, i3c.; S1.75 u boz.
Extra-Fine All-Linen White Huck
Towels, with damask borders and
knotted fringe, very fine goods. and
gold regularly at 50 a dozen, or roc.
each.
To-Morrow, b0c. Each; so n DOE.
Pure-White Double-Damask Towels.
double row OF open-work, and hem
stitched: regular price. 50c. each.
To-Morrow, 80 1-3c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Judgment Approved.

He: SO your friend Miss Tinter has
graduated from the School OF Art?
She: Yes
He: They say she Is a great colorist.
She: No doubt OF It; she shows II In her
face.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Fiat Approval.

To quite commend the towering fiat
The friend OF progress can't refuse,
Since one of its achievements is
To give mankind exalted views.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

1t is not considered usurpation OF
masculine prerogative for wife to 'hus-
band her resources"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

UPTOWN OFFICE. sS3 EAST BROAD
ETREET.
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, Belvidere and Main streets.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

An alleged plot to burn In New York
is being exploited by some OF the me
tropoiitan papers. 1t is In keeping with
the weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

A western bsll-club has a short-stop by
the name OF Cummings this enables the
management 10 locate the short-Cum-
mings Of the team at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

The American fireworks were the best
al Kiel. There Ia nothing like this coun-
try's perpetual politicisins Cor the develop
ment OF pyrotechnics.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Was II irony that suggested the pre-
sentation to the laxative German En-
peror OF a portrait of William the ST.
Ian,c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

The clergyman who puts no ideas in his
sermon viii find no wide ears IA his con-
gregation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Gratitude is the North Pole Of human
nature; the search for It is. a costly ex-
per,ence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

In Minnesota they call an auctioneer
cyclone. because he knocks down
mans goods and chatteis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Now that "Old Man" Quay begins to
bob up here and there. we may be sure
the political pot is. at least on the
fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

1t sounds strange to hear OF a man run
ming out OF money" most or us prefer
10 stay right in the midst Of il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

All letters and kilograms must be adj
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications win not be re-
k.,rra1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

It's funny, but lightheaded man
rarely has a shining countenance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Lightning has been known to spare
the rod and spoil the child
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

In baseball parlancs knee-breeches
should be known as "short-stops."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

oil Is on the upgrade again in point OF
price II not of quality.