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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-08-03

The French have true delioacy. When
Mime. veiri, a French widow, goes rid
ing on her wheel she wears creep bloom
ers, in Difference to the memory of the
late departed.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-08-03

The irrigation law of California pro-
vides that land needed for canals and
reservoirs or for irrigating bitches may
be condemned and appropriated for
them without the consent of the owner,
who must be content with such COM
penisation as a jury may award. This is
the law which Judge Ross of the United
States Circuit court has lately pro-
nounced unconstitutional, holding that
it interferes with the rights of property
by permitting land to be taken for pur-
poses which are mot for the benefit of
the whole people. Judge Ross decides
that an irrigating ditch is for the ben
eft only of those to whose land it brings
water, and therefore not a public work
in aid Of which the right Of eminent
domain may be invoked.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-08-03

A Michigan Judge has decided that
an oath through the telephone is legal.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-08-03

The desert Of Sahara is not as barren
as most people think. In 1892 more
than nine millions of sheep wintered
in the Algerian Sahara, paying duty
OF 1,763,ooO francs ($352, ooo). These sheep
were worth 20 francs go apiece, or in
all It's, 100000 francs The Sahara nour-
ishes also 100000 goats and $4,000 cam
els, paying duty of 100000 francs. In
the GASES palms, citrons and apricots
abound; there are cultivated also
onions, pimentos and various legumip-
Gus vegetables. The GASES contain L.
100000 date palms, on which the duty
is 100000 francs. The product of date
tree varies from to 10 francs; these of
the desert give about 100000 a year.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-08-03

BY making use of the Duna Beresina,
and Dnieper rivers, Russia is planning
to connect the Baltic with the Black
Sea by a waterway beginning at Riga
and ending at Cherson. The only canal
properly speaking, will be between
Duna and the Beresina. A waterway
1000 miles long, with a breadth at the
top in the narrowest places of 220 feet
and at the bottom Of 100 feet, and a
depth everywhere Of 20 feet, with har-
bors and locks, can be constructed for
s100, 100000. At Pinsk, in the Pripijat
bogs, reservoir will be built, enabling
the system to be connected with the
navigable portions of the rivers Me
men and Vistula.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-08-03

The great ordnance survey map of
England, containing over 100000 sheets,
and costing during the last twenty
years about $1O00,O00 a year, Is nearly
completed. The scales vary from ten
and five feet to the mile for the towns
through twenty-five inches, six inches,
one inch, one-uuarter of an inch and
one-tenth of an inch to the mile. The
details are so minute that the twenty
five and six inch maps show every
hedge, fence, ditch, wall, building and
even every isolated tree in the country.
The twenty-five inch map shows in
color the material of which every part
of a building is constructed. The plans
show not only the exact shape of every
building, but every porch, area, door
step, 1amp-post, railway and f1re-plug.
A test case, which is said to be the
first of its kind in American history
has been brought before the United
States Circuit court at San Francisco
It will try the constltutionality of the
federal shipping laws under which the
master of a vessel is given almost alb.
rolrta authority over the seamen who
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
~ p,v,dend. Paid by the

,uu.,r.uor ~ Dividends Paid by shs
N.,,hv..,.y. Mutual Life Insurance. Co.
Mr.. Samuel Freddy, president OK nv
CardweIl Machine Company. became m
surea in the above company octoDer'
1880 on the FTFTEEN-YEAR ENDoW"
MFNT plan for 1850, at an annual pre-"
MUM OF si79.B.
rho results on this policy are shown
In the following letter from Mr.. Freediey'
OFFICE Oh
THE CALDWELL MACHINE Co
RICHMOND. VA. November H. l'sh
Mossrs. John b. Cary g. Son. City'
Gentlemen.--I am IN receipt Of your
favor OF the 9Th Instant, with siate'neh'
giving the record Of the tfteen-ycar 'h-
dowment policy which / have IN tns
Northwestern Mutual Life-Insurancs
Company showing that the cost or thls
policy 10 me was two thousand ana be-
yenty-three dollars md tweniy-cignt
cents 02.073 2s), for which you agree 20
pay me twenty-five hundred dollars 020D)
AT the maturity Of the policy. October -,
1906 with an additional dividend estimated
nj about ffty-eight dollars. thus reducing
tho cost 70 s2,ol52s and showing profit
OF 1882, exclusive Of insurance for
fifteen years.
THE result OF this policy Is entirely sat-
,efactory TO me- and I hope you may DO
ahIe 10 do 4 large business IA our city.
Very respectfully.
(slsnedD SAMUEL FREEDLEY.
For further information In regard 10 tbs
Northwestern apply 70 -.
JOHN 70. CARY & SON.
General Agents, Richmond Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27

Captain Anderson resumed his argument.
He stated that he had in his statement
OF facts endeavored to only state those
that were germanc to the subject ak
issue. and, although he thought ne had
not gone further than was admissioie
for counsel, he regretted exceedingly u
he had said anything improper lie
thought II was unjustihable on the part
of Mr. Meredith TO have attempted 10
prejudice his (Anderson's) case before tho
court by claiming that he had said any
thing improper. lie replied nj som'
length 10 Lieutenant Gerhardt. and con-
sidered briefly every point OF 'hat gen
tleman's argument. lie attempted 10 con
trovert many of Mr.. Merediths state
ments. and his argument took very
wide scope. In conclusion, he said 'ha'
tho evidence was overwhelmingly CON
elusive In It's proof that the ofhcers VINO
composed the court were actua'ed on'S
nv q desire to do right and no con-
sidered that no fault should nave oee"
found with them. -. ,,o
This concluded the argument anu VI,
presldent stated that the court wou'a
take the matter under consideration anu
,rv and reach a decision some time on
No,dav He thereupon Adjourned H'e
curt until tomorrow at 1880 O'CLOCK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
THE COMMONWEALTH WINS.
Tax on Sale of Manufactured Implements
constitutional.

In October, 1892, Judge Bond, granted
10 the American Harrow Company an in
junction restraining the Commissioner OF
the Revenue, Sheriff. and Commonwealth
Attorney Of Wythe county from collect
Ing from said company llcensa-ta1, under
sections los and 100 OF the State taX-ldw,
which imposes tax upon agents for sale
OF manufactured implements or machines
by retail. other than sewlng-machlnes.
The Injunction also restrained said Of
ficers from further proceedings against
the said company for alleged violation OF
the Virginia statutes.
The case was submitted last october on
printed briefs by Attorney nsral Scott
for the Commonwealth and Hon. Frank
s. Blair for the Harrow company. On
Friday Judge Paul, sitting IN the United
States Circuit Court at Abingdon, dis
so.ved the injunction. and held that the
sections OF the tax-law referred to were
constitutional and valid. An appeal was
taken to the United States Supreme Court.
but the decision OF Judge Paul Is regarded
as another notable victory for tine Com
monwealth and the Attorney-General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
The Court of Justice John.

The court Of Justice John was not as
interesting a place yesterday morning as
il usually Is. The docket was slim, and
the cases contained therein OF most
trifiing importance.
A negro named Charles Jones, charged
with being drunk. disorderly, and creating
a disturbance TO the annoyance of his
neighLors. was jailed for thirty days In
default Of surety for his good behavior
during that period.
Tom Edwards (coloreD, who had In his
possession one pair OF pants believed to
have been stolen ct the time he was
arrested as suspicious character, was
given six months in default Of the pro-
duction Of $500 security required of him
on general principles.
AlfOnzo AmorozO was charged with as
saultng and beating Robert Powell He
was fined s..
Asa Saunders, alias Sam Williams (col-
oredJ, charged with being suspicious
character and having in his possession
one lot Of lead pipe believed to have been
stolen. was sent to jail for ninety days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
Bopti.t Young Peoples Meeting.

The first quarterly meeting OF the pap,
fist Young Peoples Union Of Richmond
and Manchester viii be held In Grace
street BAPTIST church this afternoon AT
$40 o'clock. The various unions com
in number. Will assemble In the basement
Of the church at S15 and then march up
70 their designated positions in the auul-
toIium. ,-, e,.o.
Rev. DIR. W. l.. Wright, of Leigh-Street
church, will preside. and the exercises
will be Of an interesting nature. Inis
being the first meeting. officers VIII be
elected. Nominations will be made by
the Board Of Managers. Gospel hymns
Nos. S72. 33s 100 $40, 272 and 81 VIII De
sung. with the accompaniment OF several
instruments.
A feature OF the programme VIII pc INC
responses of the unions TO the roll-cail.
Addresses will be delivered on the roll
lowing subjects: Don't Let Your Tongue
cut Your Throat" How Can We Help
our Pastors" John J. Hurt, Grace-Street
Union: How Can Our Pastors Help us?'
A. w. Patterson. First Church Union;
What Part Should Women Take IN Our
Work." ". d. Duke. Calvary Union;
Mrs. r. D. Garcin, Leigh-Street Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
A SPLENDID EXHIBIT.
Tho Annual Statement of the Life Insu-
rance Company of virginia.

The annual statement for the year 1894
OF the Life Insurance Company OF Vir-
ginia. which appears in another column
OF the Dispatch this morning, cannot fail
TO attract the most favorable attention
OF businessmen and others who study the
development OF such Institutions. The ex-
hibit Is Il forcible illustration of what
careful and conservative management can
accomplish. In 1887 the premium income
OF the company was $50, 500. The growth
has been steady and solid. until 1894 shows
a premium income OF sol. 19I.5l. and gross
income OF So, 363i7. The total assets are
$50. 1851. as against $3.50. ll.26 in 1893
The total insurance in force Is 81, b5O.sii,
and the increase in insurance in force over
1895 was $3Sll. 4i9. The total number OF
pollcy-holders Is now l02 5N, the death
Claims dividends, etc, paid during the
year were sZ70,52oS, and the increase in
the number OF policy-holders was 2i.A4
Since organization the company has paid
to policy-holders N,73l,3 il.E The story
these figures tell is one OF able manage
ment. judicious selection OF risks. and
busness-lIke methods, which secures and
holds the confidence OF the people. The
home Office OF the Virginia company Is In
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
worr, OF tho Frec Dispensary.

RICHMOND, VA. January p. is'9'
The Board OF Managers OF the F7es Dc
nensarv wish TO announce 20 the puoIIo
that. IN addition 20 the Free DispehsaFy,
they are 10 have free maternity var
~ tx beds for the worthy poor my
find there f. great need for such piAor.
and feel sure with the continued hep %
the present contributors and others th4'
they hope 10 get Il will be a success. 1n'
Free D.spensary has certainly been an
unparalleled success. In eighteen months
II has given out 500 free prescriptions
Anv one who Is willing 70 help N this aG-
dtIona, work VIII kindly send furniture
clothes. blankets. sheets. cotton. hanhel'
or ANYTHING that Will be useful IN slcA
an institution. Articles can be sent eltner
90 Mrs william II. Hi. No. y wesI
Grace street, or 70 the Free Dlspens4ry'
No. lis west Cary street. Provisions also
OF any kind VIII be gratefully received
We feel this is a charity that VIII ap-
peal more % every ono than any o-A-F'
So. relying on the usual generosity OF iae
public. we anxl0Isiy await all the HeIp
il will please you % give As We N'sa
TO open the maternity ward the lst OK
February z pr0mp. response 10 our ap-
peal Will be douDIy appreciated.
Very respectfully,
rtIr, DOAPD or 'rvpS OF THE
FREE DIsPENsARY AND MATER
NIFTY HOSPITAL
Mrs. william NJ. HiN, President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
BANQUET TO THE SUPREME COURT.
The Meeting OF February eth TO Be De-
lighifui Afair-The Invitations.

The meeting ana banquet Of the Rich
mond Bar Association on the evening OF
February 7th VIII constitute one Of the
most attractive affairs that distinguished
organization has ever given. After an
informal reception. Hon. J. Randolph
Tucker, OF Lexington, Va, will deliver
an address on "Reminiscences OF the
Bar and Bench OF Virginia" After the
discourse supper Will be served
Invitations have been extended to the
Chief Justice OF the United states and
other Federal judges. who are expected
TO be here in attendance on the Circuit
Court Of Appeals The entertainment Is
given especially to the Supreme Court OF
Arpeals of Virginia. The city judges and
judges Of Henrico county and Manches-
ter and about twenty nonresident law
yeTs have been invited.
The number OF invited nonresident
lawyers win have to be limited, as the
accommodation OF the club is limited
TO 10. including the members OF the as
ISOLATION and their guests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
NEWS ABOUT THE MASONS.
What the Lodges. Chapters and Comman-
dcric. are DoIng-sovercign College.

Iodgs OF Strict Observance. No. 201'
meets at 81. Adams Hall Monday night
Thore will be work in the Il. A. degree.
rhta ia the Youngest lodge In Richmond.
but II IS ono OF the most popular ana
prosperous.
Acca Temple, Ancient Arabic Order OF
Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine, meets next
Tuesday night. The fourth thursday mas
been the regular meeting night, Dut thal
date was not agreeable to NO. - COM
mandery. whose meeting night Is the
fourth Friday. The Shriners keep open
quite late and many Of the Thirteeners
found It difficult to get to the COM
maudery after having attended the Shrine.
Since Mr. Jacob Reinhardt put on the
fez the music at tho Shrine meetings
has been particularly attractive. by the
way. Il is understood that Noble Rein
harlt has just completed n grand Arabian
march. which f. 10 be dedicated 10 Po-
tentate George l.. Street.
The Sovereign College OF Allied Ma
sonic Degrees will hold its annual meet
ing at ST Adams Hall next Thursday
evening at O'Clock. on which occasion
the sovereign grand master Rev. DE-
II. Carmichael. will deliver an allocutlon,
according TO custom At 1880 =. VI. Dr.
y
Degree in full form on a number OF can
didates. The English Degree Of ST. Law
renee the Martyr will also be conferred
that evening. The occasion is looked for
ward to with much interest.
Eminent Ommander 10 Lane Stern
ard Preate j. Y. Fair acquitted them
selves with high credit last Friday night
in comforting the Order OF the Temple.
The Commandery Of st. Andrew is for
tunatc in having three clergymen who
are qualified TO ofiiciate In the prelate's
role-Rey. Preston Nash Rev DR.. Car
michael. and Rev. Or. Fair
Mr.. G. \. Nesbitt. the popular and
efficient secretary Of the Masonic Home,
has removed his desk from the Rough
Ashlar office 10 Major \. II. Courtney's
Office. Major Courtney is president OF
the home. and it was found convenient
to have Mr.. Nesbitt at his right hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
take tho treatment. and thsn abandon

take the treatment. and then abandon
IL before graduatingr
mot one In a thousand DO 80"
.you saw you have treated over 10000
for lIauor and opium: have many OF them
become insane from taking the treat
n,ent7 You know such charges have
been nader
81 have never known patient 10 bs
Injured I'm any way. either mentally or
physically. by the Kelley treatment ch
the contrary, we have hed many cases
brought TO Us who were former lnn"tss
OF the lunatic asylums. AZ the u"'c VIZ
dId not know II. but their minds "eie
restored. and they were sent away
perfect health. Alcohol ana opium us,ns
Is responsible for very large propor'o'
OF insanity, and. the cause being removed
removes also the effect, unless the dam
ags has zone so far that 10 is an Inn
possibility. THIS refers, OF course, Only
10 former inmates OF asylums Conf
demo, I'm the treatment by the public ~
on the increase. The attendance at the
boms Institute and branches was not
large last year on account or the nara
tines. but reports from every branch
show an increased attendance this WIN
ter"
How do you account for per cent.
going back TO drink
This class Is mainly made up or young
men who take the treatment to please
their families or friends, and they 30
back 10 drinking under pressure from
their companions. Men OF over 3D.
having family. and something TO !'ye
for who go back TO liquor DO IL IN
desperation. Just in the same manner M
a man will commit suicide, and | have
vet 10 find man who went back 10
linuor who said he went back on account
OF desire for liquor. Every case or
returning to liquor that ever met
claimed that he had no desire for liquor
when he took his first drink"
How about the 'fakes'-are there
many throughout the country"
"Plenty OF them" he said; but not
one OF them has survived over two years.
The majority of fakes use large doses
OF strychnine and atropla, having OBJ
talned the idea from an alleged copy OF
an analysis Of our remedies. We use
nothing Of this knd-this has been
demonstrated. for patients have been
known. right here In Greensboro, as well
az at other places, 70 take up an eight
ounce bottle, and drink every drop OF
r. II we used the deadly drugs re-
ferred 10, such man would die In ten
minutes"
Mr.. Oughten was accompanied by his
wife and both are well pleased with
Greensboro and her people.
He expressed a desire to return next
fall for a longer stay, when he can have
more leisure 10 hunt ard enjoy himself
In the fields with his dogs and gun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
Tho Riding and Driving Association.

The Richmond Riding and Driving AS
ISOLATION is rapidly growing in numbers
and the indications are that by the Isl
OF March the membership VIII number not
less than 80 men. Much interest ~ oeihg
manifested in the organization, and some
Of the most prominent businessmen IN the
city are joining All who join the asSo-
citation before the LIST OF March VIII DT
regarded as charter-members, and VIII
h1ye no inltlation-fee to pay.
The Board Of Directors will meet 10
morrow night at the Exchange Hotel
when the preliminary steps in the matter
Of getting up spring race-meetlng VIII
be taken. II the association meets with
the proper support from the citizens a
four-davs' meeting will be given. Win
possibly four races each day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
Thanks.

The Richmond Howitzers desire 10 ex-
tend their sincere thanks TO Messrs. w.
Z. Han. proprietor of the Banner Stables;
George T. King. proprietor of the City
Mills; y. VI. Lea q Co.. James L. ITALIA
ferro. Tyler q Phaup. Kerston & Won
Rosenegk, proprietors OF the Richmond
Brewery. and Charles +. Loeflier, mana
ger OF the Bergner & Ensel Company.
Saturday, January 1871. being General r
+. Lees Birthday. the Howitzers, "a =
their custom. fired salute at Lee monu-
ment BY the generosity OF those gentle
men. who kindly loaned their horses. tho
Howltzers were enabled % parade a
mounted platoon. for which they are very
grateful. JOHN \. HUTCHFSON,
CAPTAIN Howltzer Battery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
NEWS OF OUR CATHOLIC FRIENDS.
The Bishop Has R.turned-Othcr Personal
and Gossipy Items

Bishop Van de Vyver has returned from
the North He is looking quite well.
Bishop Gordon. OF Kingston, Jamaica.
was entertained by Mr.. John NJ. Higgins
while here.
Tuesday next will be the feast OF ST.
Francis de Sales founder OF the Order
of the Visitation Sisters, and one OF the
sweetest writer's In the spiritual world.
The reverend mother OF Monte Marie
Academy OF the Visitation, who has been
quite sick. is now convalescent.
Wednesday next will be the feast OF st.
Martina.
The ST. Peters Ladies' Beneficial So
ciety held its annual meeting on the
second Sunday Of this month, and the re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
RICHMOND MAN ATTEMPTS So'|'or'
T.. T.. Ferguson Swallows Carbono "''" ~
Georgetown, Kentucky.

Georgetown, Kcntuchy'
The following special telegram was
ceivcd by the Dispatch last night HUM
Louisville, Ky:
"E. l.. Ferguson. or Richmond "a.s
linz I'm the interest Of the Christian Au-
vocatc. attempted suicide last night IA a.
tho boariing-house Of Mrs. AdGie l"l
bott. at Georgetown. KY. by sWalioM.n s
corhollc acid. He was found unconscious
in his room this morning. Late ti,ls az !, :.
noon he regainei consciousness, but IL i
feared he may not recover. Ferguson
had been in Georgetown but Few da's'
and while reserved. did not seem inor"SV'
s letter was left on table In MS room
addressed TO his employer IN llchilo. nv.
hut IT was not opened. Ferguson y 'oo
III 10 give any reason for his act re -
said TO have wife and several e"'''' q"
in Richmond 1900
The city directory gives no such hiiie
30 "E. l.. Ferguson" II does however
give the name Of a Mr.. Ferguson, VINO Is
classed az a travelling agent. MT. Eus"r
&. Lafferty. book-keepcr Of the ChIIs'lui
Advocate. and son of its editor ana pun
Usher was seen in his room at the Dou-
SON House by a Dispatch reporter shoi Wy
after midnight. and questioned conceri'ns
the matter. He said that ne khe" no
thing Of Mr. Ferguson, and did not 'h'nh
he represented tho Advocate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
Fire In an Alleged Poker-Room.

The alarm Of fire at 3:lO O'CLOCK yester-
day afternoon was Ocaslonei by the dis
covery OF a small blaze in the second
story OF No Gil east Broad street. which
store was formerly occupied by r. Fer
ranlini. and ~ now being repaired for
Myer Greentree. who IS - open up there.
The fire originated from an overheatet
Latrobe IN a wooden mantel in room
designated in the report Of the Chief Of the
Fire Department. as a club-room. Several
persons about the premises, however
stated that the apartment was used as a
poker-room. M. y. Wh.lock owns the
building, which was damaged about 80.
There was no other injury 70 the pro-
perty, the fire having been promptly eX-
tin-ilshed By Chief Fuller with a piece
of the chemical apparatus be carries IN
his buggy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-27
THE JUNIOR CLASS EXHIBITION
The Youthful Athletes Delight Large
Crowd of Spectators

The galleries and every available spot
in the Young Mems Christian Association
gymnasium was occupied yesterday after
noon with eager spectators. anxious to sea
the Junior contest. The parents and
friends Of the boys were delighted with
each exercise. and especially with the
systematic manner in which the work IS
carried on in this department. The
wand drill and class work deserved all
the praise which was 50 enthusiastically
given. The special exercises which fol-
lowed the contest delighted the many
hundreds OF spectators. The following is
a list Of contestants and their standing:
Robert Morrisette, lG); Percy Fnney.
IcS: J. Meyers. l6l: Munfori August. 16l {;
Robert Michaels 10: Garnet Lee. 49,;
James Gilman. Ii5: f. Tinsley. l46 Nor
RS Halves, l45; Bolton Harrison. IA; Vic
tor Mcneil. III; W. Evans. az. 4. Davis
l16: L. Walford. 1876; James Bolton. 1885,;
l. Ellyson. 10: G. Boschen. ia, ". Grim
neil. lS3: c. Blanton. l32; T. Hundley
I2S; NJ. Sydnor. l2S; r. Nhybreu, rs; b.
Hobbs. ~: W. Foster. l2i. \. HaItuTf,
81; u. Newell. 49, c. Page, III: ". cod
ain. IL: T.. Miller. 49, T.. Glenn. II; j..
Powell III: ". B!anton. III; II. Deane,
JOS: i. Bsgby, 10; q. Goodwin. loi e, e.
Foster, g; G. R!daick. IS; a. Hauh@ .;
A. Jacobs 50.