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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
IpnJyerfcnf.

Miss Pryor: / have started a mental
album, Mr. Meeker; a sort OF memoran-
dun OF the views Of people meet on DIFF
ferent essential topics. you know. Have
you any objection TO giving me your
opinion OF war?
Mr.. Meeker: War? Why, really. Miss
Pryer. | have had no experience on which
to base an opinion upon that subJect-l
am 4 bachelor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The Richmond Dispatch, after publish
ing answers to the question What con-
stltutes the Democratic party?" from
several eminent men, glves the best re-
ply Itself. as follows:
1.-THE Democratic party IS that party
upon which the Republicans bestow their
blows. not their affections"
whenever one Is IN doubt as 70 which
Of two or more claimants Is the Demo
cratic party, he has only TO watch the
Republicans and accept their decision.
They hit Democrats; they hug the other
fellows. Augusta (Ga) Chronicle.
Thanks. Our answer" will prove"
Try IT. wherever you will. you viii find
that IL is correct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Standing Up for His Country.

washington starr
"Thev's one thing sure" said Farmer
CorntoeseI whose wife mad vcntured TO
express an opinion on national topics,
IAN SO kin note it down IN yer dairy
an write IL in the back Of yer cookbook
SOS ter remind yersoIf Of it once in a
while"
"Whut is it. Hiram"
"Thls here administration amt afraid
o. SPAIN"
"Weu. mcbbe faint, but -"
"They amt no but about II. This ad-
mlnistra-ion amt afraid o Spain. An
whuts more. it amt goin' ter take no
chances on gittin afraid Of her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Departed Grazing.

lIUuIdIIUUII5 JuuI NM
Just thirty-three years ago to-day"
said the old solder, the top OF my head
was grazed by a bullet"
There isn't much grazing there now,
f. there. grandpag' was the comment
Of the youngest grandchild, and as the
old gentleman rubbed his bare poll he
had to admit the correctness Of the as
scrtiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Two Separate branches.
Qndlanapolls JournalD

II have 10 help Johnny with his mental
arithmetic every evening" said the young
woman, land II is a nuisance"
"Do you-er-hnd that celebrated prob
lem about ono plus one equals one2'
asked the young man.
Il said mental arithmetic, not sentl-
mtntal." said the young woman, with
great dignity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The New York Polytechnic Hospital,
with other buildings adjoining it. was
burned Christmas-Day. There were
from fifty 10 sixty patients in the hospi-
tai when the fire broke out. Some OF
them had recently been operated on. ana
others were awaiting the surgeons
knife. Among the latter were thirteen
babies. The patients were hastily
wrapped in blankets and borne to the
Delaware Hotel, nearby. Great excite
ment prevailed among the helpless sick
people, but the police and fremen
worked hard and well, and all the occu-
pants Of the hospitaAwere gotten out in
safety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Professor Wires OF the Montpelier II
sane Asylum, near Paris, claims to have
discovered an insanity sntitoxin in the
serum taken from persons who have jus;
recovered from madness. This serum Is
Injected into the veins Of the patient, ana
the experiment. which Is said TO have
proved successful in number OF cases,
was made In pursuance Of the contention
that the microbe or germ Of insanity ex-
fefQd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
Free Information for burglars.
DaI,y GI0lol

lA-cHIs0N my 1I000I
The Pacific Express Company does not
propose 10 have its empty safes blown
up by burglars, and upon non-burgiar-
proof safes out IN Kansas and Nebraska,
where frequent rObberies have occurred
of go has authorized it's representa-
lives 10 tie a tag containing the follow
ing inscription on the handle Of the safe:
"Notce-Thls safe Is not locked anu
contains nothing OF value. Safe con-
tains only way bills and records. The
combination is --.'
The agent fills out the blank with the
proper combination
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The Warrock Richardson Almanac for
1857. now out, contains It's usual variety
OF matter; also. portraits and biographies
Of John Warrock, David Richardson, and
James Il. Goodc. all Of whom were iden-
titled with the establishment Of this pub
licatiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The veteran pedestrian, Edward Pay
son Weston. IS now attempting TO cover
ll2 miles in tEenty-four hours, 10 New
York. He IS IS years old. Ills walk Is
a testimonial 20 himself, arranged by
wsn-Rnown professional and business
men. and is intended by Weston 70 show
that by his methods be IS s,iil able TO DO
what be could do a quarter Of % century
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Store Lounger: Did you have any lu'
at fishing yesterday
Luckless Fisher: Yes.
Store Lounger: Where did you go?
Luckless Fisher: Didn't go at all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The Richmond Dispatch threatens Mt.
InraUs. the president Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. that If ne NEEDLES in
politics in Virginia next year (unless II
be in favor Of the Silver Democratic
party) that his railroad will be subjected
TO unfriendly legislation. The Dispatch
does not use quite as plain words as We
have used. but IL uses words which Mr..
ingalls, cannot fail TO understand. The
Dispatch's pos ION is that If Mr.. ingalls,
helps the Republican party his Interests
are 20 be subjected to unfriendly legls-
lation. while IL he aids the Democrats
be may expect fav0rs, presumably at the
expense OF the people The Spirit OF the
Valley Gepublican).
The Spirit does not show TIE proper
spirit towards us in this matter. 1t has
failed most grlevously to catch the true
spirit Of our article We made no threats
at all. Why should we? President In
gals has stated for publication in one Of
the most widely circulated newspapers
IN this country that he VIII have nothing
10 do with Virginia politics next year.
He made this announcement as soon as
convenient after election, and by so do
ing he showed wisdom which is much
more appreciated. we believe by the Dis
patch than by the Spirit Of the Valley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

General Bradley r. Johnson has ar
ranged 10 give a number Of lectures on the
war IN Cuba. He will speak in some OF
the principal cities. He ought to be able
to get fine audience in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

santa Claus ana what he could TO make
times good again. NOW. let neg see what
Mckinley, "the advance a-.nt e~ca'
viii DO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

II is probably n mere pathological
rumor that the tones Of the toucans are
tlnny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

At the race-track beware OF straight
tips they may come from crook.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Arropos of the discussion OF the pro-
babIe effect of war with Spain upon
the business interests OF the country. a
southern contemporary remarks that II
has come TO pretty pass II the Ameri-
can people and the American Congress
must withhold the expression OF their
convictions In n matter which concerns
both their humanity and their permanent
interest, lest nest OF gamblers make
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

wen de fac am dcy's too blame lazy ter
run orway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Sweepstakes seem to be the natural
product Of n horse meet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The tallest trees are to be found In the
State forest OF Victoria. Australia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
ADVERTISING RATES
,r.,ne INIII OR LESS.

Wanted situation. payable IN "U =.
vance (25 words or less).......''...''
Above ratss are for every day or al
vertisements running consecutvely.
Reading notices in reading-ma''er Vpe'
Ave lines or less, 81; in nonpariel. loaded
Eve lines or less. % cents
card Of rates Tor more space Furnished
On application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

At the Broadway New York; Music
Hall on Christmas night a gentleman
finding his view OF the stage Distracted
bv two ladies' each Of whom wore a
'''c--Tf Wheel" hat requested them TO take
their hats off. They declined 10 do so,
and stared at him as II he were an ogre.
Thereupon he reached under his seat and
drew forth his tall silk hat and put It
upon his head This caused many per
sons 10 stare II him. and finally yells OF
Hats offw came from all parts OF the
house he. however. took no notice or
these cries. At lag. the two ladies' took
of their hats and then he took off his.
THIS was followed by great cheering ana
a general unhatting upon the part OF the
ladies IN the house who ere wearing hats
Of Objectionable size.
IL must be admitted that this object les
son was rather roughly administered and
by no means showed the right spirit, but
If a woman may with propriety obstruct
the vlce Of people behind her. why may
not n man? Why, indeed-unless men are
expected 10 be more considerate Of others
than the dear ladies are?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

It seems funny, but n man can get
soaked on dry wines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
acknowledgements 81, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE CON-
BINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN ASSO-
GATED PRESS. THE UNITED PRESS
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED
PRESS, AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
or THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
l-HE I OVER
Corner Second and Broad.
CcCcSSCCSSC%S

During great rush of last week great goods ~
soed ssed tumbled and broken These you get at yor
price stock must be good condition before the ore
rush, consequently w must make great reductions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

Some mems cit credick To- beIn' brave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

The amount Of taxes and licenses FOR
ci,y and State purposes assessed upon thu
city Of Richmond for the year 1870 was
as follows:
Clty ......... .'...'''.'''''' '''''''''s-' ,, -
State ............... ......'''''''' .'.' 1io''i'
Total ... .......... ........sl. 1865
independent Of the Sl.o2S.2ss Of taxes thus
collected, our city has q considerable net
income from the gas and water-worhs.
So far as taxes upon real estate are
concerned, It would seem that Richmond
paws. an undue share. when compared
with other cities Of this Commonwealth.
II we are correctly informed. the special
report made by the Census Bureau upon
the subje,t shows that real estate here
IS assessed at about 96 per cent. Of its
tue value. while elsewhere II is only as
sessed at about e6 per cent. If this be
the fact, or anything Ike the fact, Rich
mond Is bearing ar undue share Of the
burden OF state taxation.
As to city taxes. it really makes no
great difference whether our tax rate IS
low and our assessments are high, OF
vice versa: but in the matter OF state
taxes. as we have shown, It is very diff
ferent.
We are fully aware that we can expect
no relief in this particular until the next
general assessment Of real estate IS made
I'm 1900, but It IS all the same matter
that we should keep in mind.
When the estimate was made that our
assessments were IS per cent Of tho true
value real estate here was worth more
than II IS now-now when real estate
throughout the country IS very badly de-
pressed. We have much reason to ex-
pect an improvement in the real estate
market soon, but we cannot be too OBJ
servant IN the matter Of assessments.
and we cannot disregard the rule that
other cities OF this State adopt without
shoulderiug more than our share OF we
burden OF state taxation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

All letters recommending candidates for
office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This IS a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27

PHARMACY. A9 EAST BROAD
STREET
WEST-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1913 HULL
STREET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-27
CITY AND STATE TAXES.

The amount Of taxes and licenses FOR
city and State purposes assessed upon tho
city Of Richmond for the year 1896 was
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
Price $500 a Year
HURRAH FOR MKINLEY.

Filley Holds the Convention and the
Delegates Instruct for the Ohio Man.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, May Not
until 4:3O this morning did the
republican state convention adj
journ, after resolving in favor of
Mckinley for president, in favor of
sound money, and electing four
delegates-at-large to the national
convention. The convention was, in
some respects, the noisiest and
most troublesome ever held in the
state, but at it's close Chauncey l.
Filley, ofSt. Louis, still held reins.
Delegates-at-large are: Chauncey
L. Filley, st. Louis; Ex-Congress
man F. G. Feideringhaus, st. Louis;
Major William Warner, Kansas
City; J. H. Boutwell,, Sedalia.
Alternstes: Byrd Duncan, But
tier county; Charles F. Gallen-
kamp, franklin; II. r. Williams,
Greene; Charles p. Coving ton, Pike
The convention reelected Chaun-
cey L. Filley chairman OF the state
central committee and passed q
resolution favoring him as a men,
Der Of the national republican COM
mittee to succeed r. C. Kerens,
who was turned down by the dele
gates.
Filley, in addition to being made
chairman OF the state central COM
mittee, named all members, and
controls the machinery In every
respect. The downfall OF Kerens
and his followers was complete.
Kerens was voted for as national
delegate-st-large, after Bittinger
has withdrawn in his favor but
was defeated. The only rift in the
clouds was the election of Major
Warner, who had been classed as a
follower Of Kerens, but who, in sec
onding the nomination of Filley,
showed he was being taken in by
the boss. After the locking out OF
the delegates by the Kerens fol.
lowers yesterday, Filley is said to
have resolved to leave no stone I'M
turned to secure their ultimate de-
feat in anything, and to that end
will this afternoon try to control
the convention of the fourth con-
gressional district, which meets in
this city. This convention met in
Platte City Monday, but after rou-
tine proceedings adjourned to meet
at st. Joe this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
Oonfesses To Train WIecking.

RACIND, Wis.,, May 13.-Rein-
mold Dunsey and Michael Reeder
have been arrested on the charge
of placing ties on the tracks Of the
Chicago & Northwestern railway
for the purpose Of wrecking train
on Sunday night. Dunsey finally
acknowledged that Reeder and
himself placed the ties on the
track. Later Reeder not only &C
knowIedged Sundays nights af-
fair, but confessed to placing the
ties on the track April %, when
local engine and several freight
cars were ditched. The only rea-
son the men give is that they were
nearly run over by a train on the
road short time ago and swore to
get even.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
Fascinating Sarah Hum.

ST. LOUIS, May 13.-The most
interesting murderess ever locked
up in st. Louis is % years old, Sarah
Hum, better known rs "Fascinat-
ing Sarah Hunn," admitted by the
police as the most expert thief and
all round female crook in the city.
Yesterday, at her rooms, she shot
her lover, colored man named
Alexander Howard. The bullet
struck Howard in the stomach and
he died at the city hospital last
night. She claimed the deed was
committed in self-defense. How
ard had attempted to strangle her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
Actor fuller Dies Suddenly.

NEW YORK, May 13.-Willism
fuller, theatrical man, who came
to this city from Chicago with his
family a short time ago, died sud-
denly last night while witnessing
the performance at Madison Square
theatre. The cause of his death
has not as yet been determined,
but it is supposed to have been
heart failure. fuller was 40 years
OF age and had been travelling &C.
tor and stage manager for a mum.
Der of years. He recently travelled
with Robert Gaylor "In a Big
City" company, and had acted as
stage manager for "The Fortune
Teller" company.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
Spain Yields Gracefully.

NEW YORK, May ia dispatch
to the World from Madrid says:
There has been intense anxiety in
political and military and even in
financial circles over the effect on
the country of the decision Of the
government to remit the sentences
of the Americans found on the
Competitor to the Naval and Mill.
tsry Appeals Supreme court in
Madrid, with a view Of quashing
the sentences passed by the court
martial. By this action the gov
eminent clearly admits that all
American subjects are entitled to
trial before courts of ordinary
Jurisdiction, under the seventh
article OF the treaty of 1895 and the
treaty Of 1877, between Spain and
the United States, which the gov
eminent comedies to be applicable
to the case Of the Competitor. The
ministerial press have so clearly
exposed this novel aspect Of the
affair and have 30 plainly insisted
upon the friendly way in which
the American government simply
insisted upon the execution Of the
treaties, without challenging the
right Of Spain to chastize foreign
offenders by her ordinary courts of
justice, that the excitement has
slightly subsidized, despite the
efforts Of the lingo press. The re-
suit OF the decision Of the Spanish
government Is to postpone fresh
trial OF the Competitor crew sew
eral months.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
National Bank Will Resume.

DENVER, May 13.-The American
National bank, which recently
failed, will probably resume bust
ness at an early day, a majority OF
depositors having agreed to accept
certificates drawing four per cent
interest. Ten per cent of the de-
posits will be paid in cash when
the bank resumes and the remain
der in six semi-annusl payments
Of fifteen per cent each. The banks
liabilities have been reduced to
1921 900.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
Divine Science Association.

KANSAS CITY, May 13.-The
third annual conference Of the In.
ternational Divine Science associa-
tion is in session, with nearly 200
delegates present from nearly
every state of the union. The
speakers and their topics were :
Susie Clark, Cambridge, "Vibra-
tion ;" Eva Huling, Denver, "What
Will the Harvest Be-" Carrie P.
Darling, Stockton, Cal, "The
Origin OF the Cooperative Plan )"
Z. A. Sheldon, Hartford, Conn. ,
"Realistic Idealism."
Among those in attendance, be-
side the national president, Mrs.
NJ. E. Cramer, of San Francisco,
are many scientists Of the world.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
South American Triple Alliance,

NEW YORK, May ia dispatch
to the Herald fromValpsraiso says,
there is much criticism In official
circles here Of the protocol settling
the boundary dispute with Argen-
tine; that one of the evening pa
pers suggests triple alliance with
Brazil and Peru or Bolivia. This,
the paper says, would serve the
same purpose as the triple al
lance in Europe. II any nation In
South America should assume the
role of Russia and France, the al
lance would be expected to neu-
tralize its action.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
The California Harbor Question.

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The fol.
lowing is the text of the compro-
mise amendment to the river and
harbor bill on the proposed deep
water harbor in Southern Califor-
mia, adopted by the senate on mo-
ton of Senator Frye:
"For a deep water harbor at Los
Angeles, in Santa Monica bay, Cal,
or at San Pedro, in said state, the
locating Of said harbor to be deter
mined by an officer of the coast
and geodetic survey, to be detailed
by the superintendent of said sur
vey, and three experienced civil
engineers, skilled in riparian work,
to be appointed by the president,
who shall constitute board and
who shall personally examine said
harbor, the decision OF a majority
of which shall be final as to the
location of said harbor. 1t shall
be the duty Of said board to make
plans, specifications and estimates
for said mprovements. Whenever
said board shall have submitted
the location and made report
to the secretary of war then
the secretary OF war may
make contracts for the improve
ment OF the harbor selected by
said board, according to the
project reported by them, at cost
not exceeding in the aggregate $2,.
100000; and $50,0O0 are hereby ap-
propriated, or so much thereof as
is necessary to be used for the ex.
penses of the board and payment
of civil engineer for the service,
the amount to be determined by
the secretary of war"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
10000, 900 Acres For Sale.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.,, May l3.-The
date OF the opening of the sale OF
Northern Pacific properties has
been fixed for August 1. The real
estate to be sold aggregates about
10000, 900 acres. The work Of pre-
pairing the notices, which must
contain full description of the
property, will begin as soon as the
lawyers who have just returned
from a trip over the line, return to
New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-13
TAYLOR TOPICS.
The Fair Association Has a Handsome
Sum Left After Paying Premiums.


TAYLOR, Tex, May 13.-ISpecialI
The last exhibition of the Taylor
Fair association, which closed last
week was the most successful one
within the history OF the associa-
ton. All premiums have been
paid in full, all Indebtedness and
salaries liquidated and hand
some cash balance placed in bank
as a nucleus for the next exhibit
ton, which will probably be held
this fall.
On account of a defective flue the
/. & G. n. section house, the first
south of Taylor, was destroyed by
fire few evenings ago.
The Taylor cornet band and or
chestra will give a grand prone
made concert and ball at the "West
Side" pavilion next Friday night,
for the benefit of their uniform
fund.
j. w. Henley, living at Hutto,
near Taylor, has probably one of
the oldest books in America, which
is curiosity. 1t was issued from
a press in England in the year 1862,
making it pa years old. 1t was
purchased at a book sale in New
Orleans in 1871 by Mr.. Henley's
sister, for $35. The book is about
the size and thickness of an en-
cyclopedia and is substantially
bound in leather.
At the Goth judicial district con-
vention, held here yesterday, udge
r. E. Brooks, of Georgetown, was
nominated for district judge and
A. S. Burleson, the present incum-
bent, for district attorney of this
district, which is composed of VIII
Hanson and Travis counties.
Although rain will soon be need
ed crop prospects in this section of
Williamson county are more fiat
tering than they have been for
wears.