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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
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To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
IL has recently become a fad to find
fault with the Constitution OF the United
States and TO propose all sorts OF amend
ments 10 that Fundamental law OF our
government and guardian 81 our liberties.
IL all the religious sects and political nc
tons could have their way, that great
charter, which has more than IA century
been supposed to emb0dy the wisdom OF
the greatest OF American minds, would
present more the appearance OF crazy
quilt than anything else. In the origin
OF these "fads' no reflection seems to be
necessary, either upon the object or the
effect OF the proposed changes. one OF
The latest Is the proposition 10 amend
the Constitution so as TO provide for the
election OF United States senators by
direct vote OF the people instead OF by
vote Of the different State Legislatures,
"a az present. Tie promoters OF the
measure urge II upon the ground that we
would avoid the bribery OF State Lesis-
latures by the millionaires OF the country
but 10 has seemingly never occurred &c
these gentlemen. that II IS no more DIM
cult to bride the representatives, or
people, as a rule. than the people them
selves.
The trainers % the Constitution believed
that the legislatures az the different
States would be composed Of men or
character and ability. and THAT their tudB-
mont exercised in the selection of mem
bers OF the Senate would be more reliable
than that Of the people. where all classes
had the right Of suffrage. II they were
mistaken IN this belief. II It is really adj
visable 90 elect tho Senate by direct vote
OF the people. why should we have
Senate ct all? WHY not abolish that
branch Of the National Legislature al
together, and avoid, NJ least. the expense
Of n? We could accomplish the main
object the founders Of the government
lad fin view when they provided for a
Senate. by requiring that every measure
10 become a law shah receive. not only
majority Of the votes in the House Of
Representatives but the vote Of ma
j0rity OF the States as they are represent
cl Ia that body. This would secure the
equality Of all Of the States In the law
making hranch Of the government. The
vote of Delaware would be az influential
as that Of New York. when the vote by
States is counted. II Il should be deemed
advisable TO eject one third Of the mem
bers Of the body every two years, as we
elect the Senate now II could be- done.
All treaties and presidential appointing
could be made bv and with the advice
and consent Of the Congress. Instead OF
he Senate
In fact there is not an argument In IA
vor Of electing the Senate by the people
that does not become more potent unon a
proposition to abolish The body entirely.
The time is AZ hand when there is no
serious disagreement between the people
- 7ha different sections Of the country as
70 the construction Of the Constitution.
Instead OF respect for n and admirst ton.
without which there can he no real pa
iri1tism. there is danger that the rising
generation may get the IMPRESSION that
II r. a wretched botch. which has out
grown It's usefulness
CHARLES p. LATHAM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
Elections I'm TOWNS.

The following news item appeared in
our issue OF Sunday, under date OF Chase
City. April 10. AS 1t may be a matter OF
great Importance to some OF our towns
we here call especial attention to IT.;
The following letter from the Attorney
General OF Virginia Is in 'reply 10 an
inquiry from Mr.. T. ID. Jeffress, asking
information on the subject. as our town
election occurs In May:
COMMONWEALTH OR VIRGINIA,
EY-GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND. VA, March q. 1895.
Dear Sir,-As 1 construe the new, or
Walton-ballot, law. IL does not apply TO
towns of the Commonwealth, but 10 its
cities. Section 5. Acts 1894 page $685.
Municipal elections in the towns must
be held and conducted in conformity with
the charter. IL the charter controls; or
as required by the "Code OF 1884," when
not provided for by charter.
Yours respectfully,
r. TAYLOR SCOTT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
The Ward system of Division of
street Money.
RICHMOND. VA. April Y. i

RICHMOND, VA, April II, 1870.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Your editorial Of to-day in regard TO the
Street Committee reminds me Of an allie
cory which | intended writing years ago.
An old man had six children: they ranged
in ages from 10 %. He took 1t into
his head that each child was entitled TO
500 annually for clothing. His oldest
son and daughter protested. AS they
had to go into the best society they con-
tended that 500 was not sufficient-that
$50 a year was abundant TO dress the
? and 4-year-old children. To this the
mother agreed; but still the old man
contended that as each was his child
II was plainly his duty TO give TO each
the same allowance His neighbors justly
regarded him as a lunatic.
The city OF Richmond is composed OF
six wards. The Street Committee regards
these wards as six distinct, independent
communities 10 be improved without any
regard TO their necessities. Ths little
ward (the 2-year-old child. needing no
thing. demanded as much as the great,
big ward. that needed everything.
Richmond is one city from Lee Dis
trict to Rockets; its interest is one, and
legislation must be upon this common
sense idea. We hope we have seen the
end Of this absurd distribution of the
city's money on street-improvement.
Very respectfully, w. w. u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

has proved In the experience Oh o'he'
cities such a poten, influence In attract
ing the attention OF both home and Tor
eign capital
In no better way could this cooperation
ba secured here than through the present
movement, and 1t Is TO be hoped that al
the initial meeting there will be full at
tendance We are satisfied that II Ia only
necessary for our merchants, manu-
facturers. and others who may be present
20 become thoroughly imbued with the
sp,rit IL Is intended to arouse at that
gathering In order to make 1t ana all
subsequent meetings Of Ike character
OF the greatest practical benefit to them
selves and the community at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
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r. TAYLOR SCOTT

Of the United States Supreme Court.
reached Washington Friday In a letter.
in which he said: For the past two
weeks have been gaining in health and
fesh. and my physician holds out the
hope that shall be able to resume my
duties on the bench In the fall"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
Pavement Covered with Trash.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The citizens OF Tenth street beyond
Leigh are very much troubled OF late by
The difficulty OF keeping their pavements
clean. All the paper and debris which
Is dumped daily at the end of the street
Is continually blown back for a square or
two. thus keeping the streets always in
a litter. A few minutes after the pave
ments are swept they are covered with
trash again. VIII the city fathers please
tell us how this can be reinedied?
A RESIDENT AND TAXPAYER,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

properties, the Times and the Herald-a
move In which he showed genius as an
organizer and farsightedness az bust
ness man.
Mr. Scott died Sunday in the prime OF
his usefulness. Chicago thus loses one
Of its best citizens and Journalism one
Of its greatest ornaments, for the de-
ceased was able. fearless, generous. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

Advlces have been received to the ef-
feet that the State Board Of Agriculture
Of California. which intended to make an
exhibit of the resources of California at
the Mexican Exposition, has reconsidered
and decided to transfer the exhibit 70
the Atlanta Cotton States and Inerna-
tionaI ENpOSitiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

ANY one who has had occasion to observe
Hon. Charles T. OFerrall. the Governor
OF Virginia. In the discharge OF his various
Official duties cannot but be impressed
with his thorough .conscientiousness and
scrupulous attention to every interest OF
the people OF the State. Virginia may
well be proud Of the present occupant OF
her executive chair.-The Monthly Guild.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
OFFERING.

The past two very busy
weeks we've just passed
through have more than
proven that our prices are
the lowest. Why! Because
we're Just like our customers,
always getting the best for
our money.
Have you seen our Bache-
lors' Wardrobes, in solid oak,
at 81
Our Upholstered Leather
Seat Diners, springs hung on
steel webbing, at $l5 per set!
Or our Solid Walnut 10
piece Suits at $55, in Tennes-
see marble top.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

Death has suddenly snatched away
one OF the brightest Of American jour
nalists in James W. Scott. OF Chicago.
1t was he who made the Chicago Herald
famous; 1t was he who recently effected
the consolidation OF those two great
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

Great sale of Silks, Crepons,
Dress Goods, Wash Goods,
Mattings, Oil-Cloths, Ladies
Underwear, Table Damasks,
Towels, Ribbons, Hosiery,
Gloves, Golden Draperies.
Tah,eta Moires, Bleached and
Brown Cottons, Sheetings,
Cotton Diapers, Silk Waists,
Percale Waists, Separate
Skirts, Umbrellas, Buckles,
Belts, Soaps, Jewelry, and No
tons of all kinds from che
immense Receivers Sale in
New York. Such values at
so low a price were never
known. Come and be con-
Weed. splo-ruaTh.2,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
ADVERTISING RATES.
tlAlE INCH OR LESS.
70 's c Waa,a - lq5 words or iess)

Wanted situations (25 words or less)' 80
Above rates are fo- everyday OF "'
yertIsemcnts running consecutivey'
Reading notices in reading-ma',e, 49, saS
Eve lines or less. 81: in nonpsriel ie"ueN'
i5c. <.t.h.d
card OF rates for more space furnisneu
on application.
All letters ana telegrams h'~s,pANy
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH 49, va "a.
Rejected communications VIII NV ="
turned
UPTOWN OFFICE. 4s5 EAST BhoAD
STREET. ,vprICE
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARk-fhhcE
PHARMACY. Belvidere and Main s 1tS,II
MANCHESTER OFFICE. l-OS hOA-"
STREET. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
DICYCLESl BICYCLES!
I'D REPAIRING,

A suggestion TO bieycle-riders: Don't
have your leg pulled by the so-cailed
bicycle-repairer. but bring your wheel TO
your tire patched and cementsd on rim
for 80 cents. Spokes, tangents. direct or
cold-swaged or pisno-wire put In steel or
wood rims for &c. each. Hubs, spokes,
nipples Tires Of all makes. Copper
plated, nickel. and brass rims. $50 a pair.
All wheels repaired fully guaranteed.
no CIT n. LEONARD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
FOR MEN.
PAINTS.

PAINTS.
WE OFFER
PURE LINSEED OIL,
LEWIS'S WHITE LEAD.
WESTM0RELAND WHITE LEAD,
and a full line OF Colors. Brushes, etc.
cards car furnlshed on application. We sell
only the best quality OF these goods.
PURCELL, LADD CO.,
mh0 WholesSi nr'ss~'As~-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
ST. DAVID'S LETTER.

Mr.. James Golladay and wife attended
the Children's Missionary services at
Patmos, Sunday.
MI. Jackson Clanshan, who IS working
near Toms Brook. paid his mother,
brothers and other relatives a short visit.
Mr.. Hiram Cook and Miss Mary Chris.
man were married at the Brethren Par.
sonage, by Elder John Clanahan on
August Attn, 1895. The bride is q native
OF Page county, the groom of this county.
Nr. s. j. Z. G)lladay 10 building a very
hue dwelling. Mr. SAnl shipe has
charge Of the work.
One of our mail carriers from Carmel
and Seven FOuntainito Woodstock was
on new route Sunday night.
NJ. aud Mrs. B. +. Golladay paid Mr.
Paul Rinker AL family very short
visit Sunday.
Uncle Bill Clinedin3t IS still in the
huckelberry business. He never fails to
make his trip to the Fort, and says ITS
the pretty girls that brings him oyer.
Mas Mollis Shipe helped to delicate a
new buggy Sandy by taking a trip in it
to the Valley.
Mr.. B. +. Hlsey, the boot aud shoe man
Of Edinburg, paid Us visit last week.
Tho dry weather which has continued
for some time is cutting the corn down
badly. J. B.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
Death OF John L. Logan.

Jno. L. Logan Deputy Clerk Of Rock
ingham county, died of typhoid fever at
his home in Harrisonbnrg, last Friday
morning, Aug. 2Sd.
He had been deputy clerk of Rock
ingham county court, for number OF
years and by his uniform kindness and
gentle manners had won many friends in
bis native county. He was a son of JOS
Logan, formerly Clerk of Rockingham
county court, aud his wife AddIe H.
daughter of the late Major John HAS, OF
this place About eight or nine years
ago he married Miss Bette Conrad,
daughter of Geo. o. Conrad, Esqr., OF
Harrisonburg. FOR q number of years he
had been a consistent and useful member
Of the Methodist Church He was a
dutiful son, kind and loving husband
and father, aud an sfectlonate brother.
Upon none did the severe blow occasioned
by his sudden death, he having been con-
tined to bic bed less than IL days, fall
than his widowed mother, his wife
who scarcely was aware of the danger
efore death bad separated them, and his
only sister. They all clung to him as one
upon whom they could depend under all
and his sudden death IN
the prime OF his young manhood, being
but 80 years OF age. was blow which by
It's severity nearly proItrated all OF them.
He left two small children too young to
appreciate their great loss.
la this deep sffiiction his friends have
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire COM
munity in which they lived.
On Sunday morning after brief funeral
service conducted by his pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Anderson, at his home, his body was
carried to Woodbine Cemetery and there
buried by the Rockingham Union Lodge,
I. & A. Masons. of which he had been an
lonOred member.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
Public Wells.

At the earnest request of . number Of
our citizens who feel the gravity of the
situation and the danger to life itself,
We call TIE attention OF our town author
tiles to the condition of so me of the pub
lie wells of this place, especially the one
near the residence of Mr.. Robert Ander-
sou. The waste pipe which formerly
carried the waste water from the well
sink across the road to ditch 10 broken
off and filed up. consequently the water
now forms nasty, Stagnant swamp
around part of the we'll from which it
G)aks back into the well. This mud hole
is filled with rotting weeds, the DROP
pings from animals and other filth, and re.
Gently some dirty dogs who disgrace tn cir
human forms, have actually been making
privy Of 1t. 1t is enough to make one
sick to merely think Of 1t without being
compelled to drink the horrible stuff tn at
filters back into the we'll
Let this we'll be put in a safe condition
at once, aud then see to it that the boys
who filed the waste pipe or any one who
commits nuisance or does any damage
is promptly punished. 1t Is ridiculous
folly to say they can't be caught, and
that the people who see this mischief
done won't tell. They can be made to
tell just IS other witnesses are made TO
testify. 1t is no wonder that the people
Of this town are getting sick of paying
the big taxes they are called on for and
can have no protection in such matter
as the above when their health and it
may be their lives are at stake.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
Fair Election Law.

To the pOteri Of Shenandod County rho arr
in favor Of Fair Election Law-Hon-
esHy LdminiHistered:
You are requested to meet in mass
meeting 10 the Court House of this coun.
ty on the 9th day Of Sept. is95, (cou
day for the purpose of organizing, and
taking such steps as may be deemed adj
Tisabls to secure the election of a dele
gate to the next Legislature, who will do
all in his power to have enacted an hon
election law.
All who are in favor eff securing such n
iaw-regardless of their political views
are earnestly requested to attend this
meeting.
FRIENDS OF HONEST ELECTION.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
O. E. Have q Grand Time.

The musical entertainment and lawn
festival given by the Christian Endeavori
of the Lutheran church at the parsonage
on Tuesday evening, was a very pleasant
affair, the music, both instrumental and
vocal being of high order. Among the
most enjoyable numbers were the follow
ina.
Qusrtstte, "Hide Thou Ne" by Misses.
Sallle SupinRer and Grace johnson, and
Messrs. F. s. Bowman and Fred Ander-
son. Vocal Duette, Misses. Blanche and
Ada Pitman. Instrumental duette,
Misses Bessie and Ollie Logan. Vocal
duette, Miss Sallie SupinGer aud r. s.
Bowman. instrumental, "Blue Bells OF
Scotland, "Mlss May Yates. Instrumental
duette, Misses Lon Rushong and Nellie
HOshour. Recitation, Miss Ada Pitman.
Delightful cakes, creams aud other
refreshments were served IN great abund-
snce, and all left feeling that they had
spent very enjoyable evening.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
A Delightful Time.

A large number of ladies, g entlemen
and children, comprising the Union Forge
Sunday School, went through Woodstock
in half dozen or more large road wagons,
on Saturday, on their way TO spend the
day at Sarbsugh's spring on the mountain
road between this place and POWELL
Fort. The Stony Greek brass band was
with the party and furnished plenty OF
good music. The view from a point on
the mountain near the above named
spring, i5 one Of the most beautiful IN the
state. large part of our magnificent
county stretching north and south. and
from mountain to mo intain Is rolled out
st the spectators 70 t like a map, showing
the field aud woodlands. thickly dOtteo
with the lovely homes of our farmers,
while in almost the center of the grand
panorama of natures own painting i,
Woodstock, many of the houses being
recognizable without glass.
Bnt above ell else, and almost under
the delighted spectators feet are the
"seven Bends" or horse shoes Of the
North Fork Of the Shenandoah river, as
1t winds back and forth from the noun
tain out towards the Valley pike, en-
brscing in Its folds a number OF splendid
river farms.
After enjoying the view to their heart,
content, the appetite, OF the young folks
and of the older ones, too, sharpened By
the trip and the pure mountain air and
water, rapidly olme into the ascendent
and the baskets wece unpacked. II
would be sheer nonsense for ne to tell our
Shenandoah readers that there was more
than an abundance OF everything good to
eat, and as for those who have the mis-
fortune to live outside of this most bless
ed of all COMMITTEES we can only say, "come
and break bread with u.s." and you will |
then really and truly know for the first
time in your life what COED eating is.
On the return the party stopped awhile
In town, and the OblgiUg boys OF the
band favored our people with some good
music.
We can't refrain. from just mentioning
the many pretty faces We saw IN the
party, and young Woodstock gentleman,
whose eyes ranged from one pretty face
to another gave vent to bis feelings by
"Well, when l was a boy
they used to have hard work getting me
to attend Sunday school, but certainly
would enjoy being a regular attendant Of
5he Union Forge Sunday School, II all
hose mighty sweet looking gIrls are
scholars.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
A Large Hawk Killed.

One morning this week while Ms,
Aioo Peer Was 10 the yard OF her home.
on the river q short distance sonth of this
place, she noticed a very large hawk
pounoe upon . chicken, several hundred
yards distant. Seezing pole she bound
ed of With all the speed and vigour Of
healthful youth aud righteous ndiguA
tion and in few moments wA' on the
battle & sid. Raising the pole aloft she
came down on that cruel thieVing hawk
in away that would have opened the
eyes OF a an saking tramp to the wisdom
OF walking past this young lady's houss
with all the polltsness be could summon
up at short notice. A few moro lusty
wActs aud that hawk had PASSED oyer
the river to join the iunumerabls caravan
OF hawks that. dead to this world, are
marching on to receive the reward laid
up for them for the many cruel deeds
done to unOffending chickens. birds, &c.
Miss AlIce, having Ascertained that her
chicken had escaped unhurt, carried the
hawk homo to exhibit az trophy Of her
gallant fight IN defence of the weak and
helpless.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
Sales Of Land 60.

w. T. Williams and Z. D. Newman.
Commissioners. sold at public sale, K. C.
HoShour auctioneer, last Monday the
farm OF Mr.. WIN. A. COff nan to Joseph
Hsun, for $4375.
E. d. Newman, Comr. on The same day
sold the property Of Jno. n Feller to Geo.
w. Miley, for S240.
The property OF Me-. ". j. Spiker was
sold by Trustee to N. B. Wander fol
$500.
The property Of Benz. E. Baker wal
sold by E. D. Newman. COmr. to Mrs
Mary Z. BIker for $500.
The lot Of l.. ]. Suplngsr was sold by
Z d. Newman a1d P. w. Aagruder
CSmq. TO E. NJ. BIshong for $50.
W. T. Villa ms, Trustee, sold st Mt.
Jackson, saw mill aud engine to Ault-
man Taylor Co. for $500.
The Racey fsrm, on Cedar Greek. was
sold last Wednesday, W. T. Williams
aud E. E. Stlcklev, Commissioners. Jack
Burke, suctiOneer, to Luther Wsman for
siO25. 90.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30
The Wrong Signal.

Our County Clerk altar spending
several days very pleasantly As New
Market was very anxious to roach no me,
on last Monday night. He went to the
railroad STATEN AMI impatIeutlv waited
fer freight train. that was three hOsrs
behind time. At last the welcome sound
Of the distant whistle aud the else Of the
rambling wheels were heard. Having
no lantern at hand, he improvissd one by
twisting some pieces OF paper together
aud striking half dozen matches at once
he lighted HE paper aud with a waye.
which at Once expressed great relief and
triumph over difficulties, he threw his
burning taper aloit aud had the proud
satisfaction Of herring the eIGinemsn'S
whistle Of recognition. His signal how
ever was understood by the enginemsn
to mean "all right, 60 ahead" and he did
go ahead at the rate of Aho1t twenty
miles an hour, Had Mr.. w. not been
coming from meeting OF the synod, we
might imagine what expression escaped
his lips. AsIt was, he YEARLY footed 1t
back to New Market, distance of nssrly
two aud = half miles, snt met with
better luck In making connection with
the passenger train on Tuesday morning
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-30

The morning OaiOa, of Bridgeport,
Conn, Of which Mr.. Bane Bushong, son
of Rev. A. A. ]. Bu'hong. Of this place.
10 the managing editor, celebrated ITS
fourth anniversary by getting out . man.
moth edition Of forty pages. 10 which 1t
gives an interesting history OF the paper
from its start up to the present time,
which has been one OF continuous gro WITH
and property. although the whole outfit
was destroyed by Are at the end OF iss
first ak months. II also gives some very
interesting sketches of prominent citiEens
aud business men and enterprises Of
Bridgeport. The whole edition oh )ws
prosperity In every line. and reflects
great credit upon tbs Virginia boy who
left the HERALD Office and went IN Con
necticut to show the yankees how to run
newspaper aad fully accomplished his
object.