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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
The snnnIsh Soldier.
narners Meeklyl


The Spanish soldier In Cuba becomes 8
different fellow from the Spanish soltl-i
I'm Spain. In Spain he wears better clotlet
than In Cuoa. In Spain ne can msics
pretty well manoeuyre httie ana ST.
himself off TO his best advantage A'
though he IS not taught 10 read or WlitN
IL he should happen 70 possess tsese ae'
complishments. IL qualities him 10 DecoIi
a corporal. or even sergeant. IN some
districts Of Spain even this accompNsl
ment is so rare that qualified cOtp9iaii
are nor easily found. The regular solAt'l
comes 20 cuba a raw recruit, Win ~
other training than that Which De nay
have received from his home surfouhi-
ings. He can neither march. shoot, not
answer the various bugle-calls. IN SPAN
he wears broadclOth. In cuba no :
dressed In cotton jeans. On me 0thei
hand, he gets much more 10 cay ih -.t
than In Spain. | have heard II salu ~
Spain (by the Spaniards themselves lHrs
Frenchman could barely exist ul'A
the rations allowed a spanish solllr.,
whereas, an Englishman would starYe -
death. This ration consists OF W'eN
coffee or It's substitute in the mcihi"s,
About 10 o'clock breakfast IS serve
OF stewed beans and VegeISe.i
This stew and bread Is repeaird
In the afternoon. and IS called wv.
ner. The soldier rarely sees any M,
although very smaH amount ls SUI 80
10 furnish a portion OF his stew. 1 nave
been told that some Of the youtns Dtio.-
Ing to the better families ind this die,
insufficient upon entering the service, aNt
they often find themselves Obliged 70 c"t
upon their families for aid, either ito.n
their kitchens or their purses. But ~
cuba the soldier finds plenty OF beef ~
eat. In Cuba he IS allowed greater hoef-
ties. and ne soon learns 10 become nun
moro independent and self-rel.ant per
son than the humble private IN Spain. I'D
his own country he IS allowed cents ,
day for spending money. In cuba te T
10 get 81 of the SIS per month, which 's I'
scheduled pay while he Is IN campt'An.
IN YOU ask an intelligent soldier Why
does not get the SIG. he may be aDle
make some kind OF calculation sno" i5
that a certain amount Is taken 10 pay N
his g uniform. while perhaps wi
larger sum is required FOR his nice si.l
which he is supposed 10 put on when 70
goes back TO Spain; then Il think X u -
Svbich Is taken 10 nav for his rancho,
or his ratons. and so on. nave uHA
them explain II 10 me number OF uI--s'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
North Side Notes.

Mr.. NJ b. Leonard is away for month
In the mountains Of Maryland.
Mrs. ]. r. Quarles, Of Third avenue
has lust Returned after weeks stay
with relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs l.. b. Enslow and family, OF High
land Park, has returned from visiting
friends in the mountains Of Virginia.
Mr. 7 N. Latham. pastor of Highland
park Methodist Episcopal church, is on
on a much-needed vacation. His wife ae-
companies him. -.
Miss Carrie Greer. Of Florida, Is visit
ing Mrs. c. b. Stacy, of Highland PARK.
Mrs. w. S. Huxter and children are
summerlng IN Charles City county
Mrs. n. X. Vaughan and her daughter'
Mrs. ]. L. Austin, are visiting relatives
in Prince Edward county.
Mr.. w. S. Stubbs Of Fourth avenue
who was paralyzed some weeks ago, Is
reported as being very much better. his
many friends wish him a speedy recovery
Mrs. w. III. Dunn left last week for
Visit In the country.
Mr. II. S. McDearman has left fol-
Rocky Mount. \. c., his future home.
Mrs. c. w. Vaughan and Mrs. Frank
Yarbrough paid a flying visit 10 Virginia
Beach last week.
MIR Ainslie OF Second avenue. will be-
Gin In a few days the erection OF hand
some cottage.
Lieutenant Miller, OF the United States
recruiting station, has moved into the
Garsburg house. on Third avenue
The minstrel show, TO be given by
local talent September sth, for the benefit
OF the new hall, promises 10 be grand
success.
Chestnut I'M is 20 have a drum corps
The boys promise not 10 allow the neigh
bors TO retire before u o'clock. They
gave lawn party for their benent a
few nights ago. and II was literally pa
trontzed.
Chestnut Hin will soon boast OF "o'
mans college. with kindergarten attach
ID. Circulars are now being sent ovt. sno
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

own product Its use increases the
quantity OF the medium Of exchange. IL
Is more easily accumulated than -sold.
1t as desired by. and is acceptable to the
people 1t Will IL gifted with the func-
ton Of money. naturally flow TO the
Treasury and to the vaults Of our banks
as a basis for circulation, and will i'm
part confidence to business and value 10
property. AS a siiver-producing nation,
II is to our interest to give it use as
money III we demonetize It, we dis
eliminate against our own productions.
We appreciate gold by discarding silver.
and legislate to raise the value OF the
article we are buying. This Is contrary
to the interests of our own people, and
demanded by no standard OF morality
with n double standard there is less
luctuation In value than with single
one.
The use OF both metals gives healthy
progress, basis Of confidence, value "a
currency in paper and just measure
OF value. The use OF but one strikes out
Of existence a large part of the world
capital as a measure of value and is
prejudicial TO the progress of civilization.
There Is nothing in our obligations TO
our creditors that impinges upon our
right or power to retain the double stand
ard. II Is most unjust and inequitable
for those who own and control the
measures of value to seek TO reduce the
quantity thereof upon the ground that
there is an oversuppy OF one OF them.
Those who own the debt have no right
TO dictate terms OF payment. Those VINO
owe it and are to pay 1t are 70 be con-
suited before the contract Is repealed.
There is no foundation. either I'm morals
or in law for enhancing the value or the
debt, and II is neither just nor eXpedient
10 do; and the exercise OF the power
10 adopt a gold standard awakens dis
trust among the people and tends d.
rectly 10 weaken the binding obligations
Of the public faith.
As we have stated above. President
Hayes vetoed the bill, and it was passed
over his veto by the constitutional ma
jority, and became a law II remained
I'm force until 1880. and under IL were
coined 37SO0.000 Of silver dollars. The
gold men proved to be false prophets,
and instead OF an era Of distress, which
they predicted IT IS within the recollec-
ton Of US all that silver gold, and green
backs circulated side by side with not
even suggestion Of any lack Of parity,
and the whole country experienced an
era Of great prosperity. The Had Of our
woes was the Sherman act passed in
1890, repeating the Bland-AllisOn act, and
which treated silver as bullion. This
Sherman act was passed by Republican
votes by reason Of a deal which Senator
Teller exposed IN open Senate last May
and was opposed by all southern silver
men. Senator Daniel. in a most forceful
speech. bitterly opposed IL and foretold
precisely the bad results which followed
it's enactment.
If the gold men could be so entirely
mistaken when they inveighed against the
Bland-Allison act. it is quite likely that
they are equally mistaken when they
make such woful predictions as to free
silver. $.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

able as possible. arrangements have been
made to hold them In the gymnasium
han, IN the basement.
The Boys Gospel Army Will have the
room first, at o'clock. and the boys
will bo addressed by Mr.. George w.
Lowry. an earnest and forceful spvker
and an untiring association friend and
worker. At o'clock the room will be
turned over to the mems meeting, which
viii be addressed by Secretary S. X. Nc
Kee on the up-to-date subject, go
Ahead" The song service will be led
by a male quartette. composed as fol-
lows: First tenor. Mr. w. a. Watkins;
second tenor. Mr.. III. G. Sims; first bass,
Mr.. T. L. Taylor; second bass. Mr.. b. +.
Cosby.
Mr.. w. w. Turner. formerly assistant
secretary OF the association here. ind
new general secrestary Of the association
at Middletown. o., who has been visit
ing friends in this city for the past two
weeks. left yesterday afternoon for New
York. Mr.. Turner expects 20 take quite
an extended trip up the Hudson and
around the great lakes before his return
TO work In Middlotown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
. compIete Change of Artists.

This week the bill at the Jefferson roof
garden undergoes a complete change.
which will, undoubtedly. be appreciated
by the many patrons Of this delightful
and popular resort. The La Pont sisters,
with their charming duets. head the list
Of merry entertainers. Then comes Rosa
lie the clever vocalist and sensational
dancer. followed by Phyllis Allen, prima
donna contralto, in popular selections; Al.
Grant. premier monologist and clever
comedian: TO conclude with Paulo and
Dika. the famous French eccentriques. In
songs and dances. All Of these are we'll
known and clever artists, and they will
undoubtedly furnish the best entertain
ment of the season thus far.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Old Coins.
Harper's Round Table,


Old Roman and Greek coins are found
In large quantities every year In tomos
and i'm the ruins Of old houses. Messrs
Hunt and Grenfell found two large jars
Of Roman silver and gold coins In Lower
Ecypt last winter, In which were over
400 coins in perfect preservation. he
latest coins were those Of Hadrian "a. ~
1881 and Marcus Aurelius "a. ID. l5l). All
over Europe, Asia. and Africa similar
6nds are frequent. In June lS3. some
bows found a box containing 1000 coins,
which were mostly English, OF the reign
Of William the Conqueror CA j. 1860 and
William Rufus "a. ID. llOs). In 49, the
sexton of Hexham church. while digging
a grave found a brass bucket containing
aver 900 coins of the early Saxon Kings
Of England about A. u. SOD. In High
Wvcombe a shepherd boy found a large
number OF British gold coins which had
been hidden over $50 years. In 1881 a
chest containing over 10000 coins or Ed
ward |. and H. about A. ID. 1900 was un-
earthed at Tutbury. and not far from this
find another box was dug up containing
over 1850 gold and silver coins. mostly
Saxon about A. ID. AO) but containing
many foreign coins. 1t was probably the
entire stock OF some money-broker VINO
vas Obliged to Zee for his lie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
An Accomplished Bird.

The use OF wild birds and animals en-
ployed as involuntary agents by no
means marks the limit OF their possible
services There are some species which
have never been domesticated In the
proper sense Of the word, which have
natural proclivities for making them
selves useful In captivity. I'm the case
OF (some) birds" says Brehm, their
reason is awakened. developed. and Gull
tivated by contact with man. We do
not affirm that any action OF bird
which, to US. is incomprehensible is orr
ginally due TO mans agency. but simply
that birds adopt much which is in har-
mony with their altered conditions and
surroundings"
The concrete instance. which he adj
duces later. OF the way in which birds
may not only acquiesce In these condi-
lions, but assume the ideas and duties
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
BIG TRIPLE FAILURE.
Chicago Commercial Row of Bricks
Goes Down.

CHICAGO, August 1.-THE failure OF
three large firms. having intimate imam
cial relations, occurred to-day, involving
liabilities aggregating $4,000. The con-
Germs are George O'Beirne q Co, leather
dealers: Henry NJ. Hosick, one Of the best
known and oldest wool dealers.in the CITY
and the Chicago and Western Soap
Works. with factory and Office at Kings
hurry and Superior streets. This last
named concern was formerly known as
O'Beirne. Hosick & Co. but changed its
title in the early part Of 1884,.
The assets Of George O'Beirne co. are
placed at S2O0,OOO with liabilities or Sl-2,-
900. The same figures are given TOT Hehly
Nj Hosick while the Chicago and West
ern Soap-Works report liabilities of $780,
900 and make no statement Of assets.
The cause OF the failure IN each case is
the same-slowness of collections and the
prevailing hard times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

OF men, is the absolutely reliable account
OF his friend Won Seyffert's tame crane.
OF these he had a pair, which soon lost
all fear OF man and OF domestic animals,
and became strongly attached 10 tho
former. Their life in German village.
I'm which agriculture was the sole en-
joymsnt, and the communal system OK
joint herding Of cattle and swine. and
driving them together TO the common
pasture, prevailed, was very much 20
their taste. They soon knew all the in-
habitants in the place. and until tho
female crane died used TO call regularly
at the houses TO be fed. When the te-
male died the survivor at once took as
friend a bull He would stand by tho
bull in the stall and keep the flies on
him. scream when he roared. dance be-
fore him, and follow him out with ths
herd. In this association tho crane saw
and remarked the duties Of the cow
herd. and one evening he brought homa
the whole Of the village herd OF he.fers
unaidod, and drove them into the stable.
From that time the crane undertook so
many duties that Il was busy from dawn
till night. He acted as policeman among
the poultry stopping all fights and disc
order. He would stand b. a horse wher
left In the cart. and prevent IL from
moving by picking It's nose and scream
ing. A turkey and a gamecock were
found fighting. wherein the crane first
fought the turkey, and then sought out
and thrashed the cock. Meantime. 10
always "herded" the cattle not alwayi
with complete success. These were cole
lected I'm the morning by the sound OF
horn. and some would lag behind. on
one occasion the crane went back, droys
~, Coma Ia gofpo haffars through tho
street. and then frightened them 20 much
that they broke away and ran two miles
in the wrong direction. The bird could
not bring them back. but drove them into
a field. where It guarded them TIL they
were fetched. II would drive out tres
passing cattle as courageously as a dog
and. unlike most busybodies. was uni-
versal favorite. and the pride Of the VII
lage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Sacred Henri Church.

Rev. Patrick Leuckie. s. NJ. just ap-
pointed Professor Of Moral Philosophy IN
Jefferson College. Louisiana, Is expected
TO celebrate and preach at 1890 mass TO-
day.
quite q number Of lawn parties, donkey
parties, &c, have been held. with much
success, in various parts OF the parish, IN
preparation for the great annual excursion
10 Providence Forge on Wednesday next
which will doubtless be, as usual, the
largest excursion of the season.
The Little Sisters Of the Poor OF 81.
Sophla's Home begin the annual retrett'
which will last "A week. this morning.
Rev Richard L. Carncs, assistant pas
tor. VIII take his vacation this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
,,srnrIse expects to open in tine

the new enterprise expects to open In the
fall. ,,, 49,
MIR. II. NJ. Starkes two children nave
been very sick. but are now SAID 10 NC
almost entirely recovered.
Miss Emily Adair is at Red Sulphur
Springs. ,,ro,,,,
at Whitehall. Va.
MIR. Charles +. Cross has returned from
a business trip North.
The young folks OF the hill gave ger
man at the hall few nights ago.
MIR. J. O. McGehee, the popular ana
efficient attachee OF the Highland PARK
railway. is away on a weeks vacation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Property Transfers.

Richmond; Henry Cohen and wife, TO
Fannie Nelson. undivided 10 interest IN
442-S feet on north side Broad street.
northwest corner Of College street, %oV.
West-End Land and Improvement COM
pany to Johnson Brothers & CO., zVy IL
feet on west side Bowe street, at inter-
section with the right OF way of the Rlch-
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
road Company, $500. -
Henrico: w. b. Davis and wife 10 Mary
A. Macalister, 60 feet on east side WASH
ington street, near Wyander. $500.
Maurice Salomonsky and wife to Fanny
Salomonsky. all interest in triangular lot'
fronting 81 $40 feet on south side Grove
avenue. at intersection Of West street.
S525
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
RUN ovpR ny AN ELEoTRIC-CAR.
Archie Pendieton Has His Leg Frac-
tured-Ambulance Calls.

Archie Pendleton, a negro man about q
years Of age, was quite seriously injured
yesterday by electrician No. 3, on the
Main-street division of the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company
He was in a wagon with Sam Hopkins,
another negro. and was driving across
the track at the corner of Twenty
eighth and Main streets when the car
crashed into the vehicle. Pendleton was
thrown out. and the bone in his left leg
was broken above the knee. The ambu-
lance was summoned. and the injured
man was removed 10 the Retreat for the
Sick. where his leg was set.
Last night the ambulance was called
10 the First Police Station to attend Mary
Jackson. q colored woman, who had been
cut on the forehead in a fight with John
w. Daniel. another negro, on Seventeenth
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Excursions for This Week.

A complimentary entertainment Will be
given at Highland Springs by Highland
Springs Lodge No. IS, j. o. d. f., next
Tuesday night to the Daughters OF Re
bekah. An excellent programme has been
arranged, and no admission viii be
charged Odd-Fellows and their families.
The ladies Of Fulton Baptist and Denny
Street Methodist churches will run joint
excursion to Newport News, Hampton,
and Old Point next Tuesday morning.
The Blues will give another moonlight
on the steamer Pocahontas Thursday
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
HercuIaneum Heorganized.

Wises spectacle "The Destruction OF
Herculaneum." which was seen at the
Lee Pleasure Park during the Confederate
reunion. and, owing 10 the poor attend
ance Of the public, was obliged 10 obtain
financial aid from the management Of the
park, has been recognized in New York
city by the Richmond people 10 whom
they were indebted. The new company
commences its career in Syracuse, n. y,
next week. Mr.. p. A. S. Brine, OF this
city. will have general charge Of the
company. Arnold Kiralfy, the grotesque
dancer, will have charge Of the ballet
and the specialties will be novel and en-
Pertaining
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
NEWS FROM rnE ASSOCIATION.
Reds 10 Give Reception-The Meet
fngs This Afternoon.

Tho membership contest of the Young
Mems Christian Association is now Gre
ating d great deal Of interest. The
Orange team gave trolley party ssve-
raj weeks ago, and now the Red team
have issued Invitations to their friends,
requesting thsir presence az the Young
Mems Christian Association building on
Tuesday evening. August 18th, at $40
o'cioc1 1fese invitations are very APP
propriateiy addressed in red ink. bear
log IN the cohner the interrogation-mark
which has occasloned 20 much comment.
The menu. most appropriate one for
this weather. consists Of ice-cream. cake.
nld fans.
in order 20 make those who attend the
meetings az the Young Mems Christian
Assoc.atiQn xtls e{isgn2pp ~ comfort
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
MARRIAGES.

ATWILL,-YEAMAN.- az Bal
tirnore. Nd. January a. 1896. by ih'
Rev ]. y. Wilson. Mr.. II. ]. AFW ~.
OF Washington. d. c.. and Miss Col'N
Z. YEAMAN. formerly Of Richmond ~"
Of washington.
TAYLOR-PARSLEY Married. on
wednesday August 8. 1895. by the heV.
pike Powers. HENRY T. TAYLOR ana
y TgrI,A PARSLEY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
Acts of the Executive.

The Governor has issued a proclama-
ton. Offering a reward Of 500 for the
arrest and conviction OF Jack Miller,
negro wife-mWderer, Of Norfolk.
His Excellency refused TO pardon Man
ME alias. George Davis, convicted In the
petersburg Hastings Court OF malicious
assault and sentenced TO a year and
half imprisonment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

DEATHS.

MORTON.-Died. Saturday evening ~
4.35 ,'clock. at his residence. no %. ~,
James street, Richmond. Va. ANDRE
J. MORTON.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
washington %. c. papers please copy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

The funeral OF ANNIE MATrHhNs
PEATROsS. who died az kilry, hahoss.
county. Va. Will take place rom 49,
husbands residence. 30 north To-
49,, ,rtI1s sunday AFTERNOON at !
o,clock Friends and acquaintance are
invited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16

NOOK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT
HJY EYgcUTED AT TAG DLskAiSa
fRINTING-HousA
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-10
WILL BE MISSED.

BY the S. S. Australia yesterday Miss
the Queens Hospital for the last six
teen months, returned to her home in
California. Her departure is loss to
the hospital and she will be missed not
only by the staff, but by all the pa
tients. Through her unassuming and
kindly disposition she endeared her
self to all she came in contact with,
Her bright face, gentle voice and ten
der heart and hand has lightened the
sufferings of many inmates of the hos
pital. Her many friends on these
islands wish her God-speed-Aloha
nui.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-10
SCHOOLS.
appointments and Changes in the staff
of Teachers.

The commissioners of education held
another long session Wednesday after
noon. All members except Mr. Bowen
were present.
At his own request +. Pascal was
transferred from Waialua to Halawa,
Molokai, and MIR. Callow given the
place at the former school.
Mr.. Greenfield resigned his position
in the school at Kaaohuhu. Same was
accepted.
On account of Il complaint of bru-
tally preferred against Mr.. c. ID. Prin.
gle of the Hanapepe school. as the re-
suit of which he was convicted and
fined in the civil courts, the commits
sion decided to declare the position of
principal of that school vacant. Mr.
King of Waiahole will be given the
place at Hanapepe and Mr.. Scribner
of Olaa will be transferred to Waia'
hole; native will succeed at Olaa;
Mr.. Biddell was transferred from Ha-
ena to Mr.. Greenfield's position at
Kaaohuhu
After great deal of routine work of
minor Importance the meeting adj
iourned.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-10
BY AUTHORITY
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that sixteen
lots of Government land in Kaohe,
Puma, Hawaii, will be open for appli-
cation on or after a. m, September
21st, 1896, under the provisions of the
Land Act 1895, for Right of Purchase
Leases and Cash Freeholds
These lots are from $50 to 100 acres
each in area, and are appraised at val
ues of from $500 to $500 per acre,
being principally good agricultural
land suited to coffee cultivation.
Also on or after the above date APP
plications will be received for any I'M
occupied lots of the old Homestead
series.
Full particulars as to any of these
lots may be obtained at the Public
Lands Office Honolulu, or from the
various sub-agents in whose districts
such lots are situated.
J. F. BROWN
Agent Public Lands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-09-10
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the Shareholders in the
HAMOA PLANTATION COMPANY,
held on September LIST, 1896, for the
purpose of organization and election
of officers. the following named per-
sons were elected to serve as officers
of the Company for the ensuing year,
viz:
w. +. Allen, Esq, President.
Hon. II. p. Baldwin, Vice President.
Geo. II. Robertson, Esq, Treasurer.
r. w. Hebron, Esq. Auditor.
f. f. Bishop, Secretary.
Hon. w. o. Smith, Hon. G. n. Will
COX, Directors at Large.
f. f. BISHOP, Secretary.
Dated, Honolulu, September Q, 1896.