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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28

Dr. George Ross presented a petition
Hfned by about thirty property-owners,
Who protest against the use OF First street
Toy that purpose. They claim that their
property would be seriously damaged by
The granting o. The franchise. They called
attention 20 the fact that the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company had Of
iered the use OF It's Hollywood route un-
cona!uonaily TO the Traction Company.
The petition was signed by the follow
Ing property Or. George Ross, 81.
koselhc.m. Thomas Potts. q. Harvey
Clarke W. s. Donnan. the estate OF
Charles Whitlock. Colonel A. W. Archer
representing the Talbot estate; A. H..
stokes, Professor Jacob Reinhardt. sam.
Cohen Joseph ". Laube. T.. ID. Price. Dr.
=. w. =. Brock. Captain Frank Deane
j. II. Warren. William Rankin. Major
Robert stiles William H. Scott y. $.
Powers J. Taylor Ellyson. James II. Cor
ION. executor Of Charles Whitlock; Sam
DEL Freddy. the estate OF George W. Al
len. Jud. Il. Wood the estate OF J. NJ.
Newell. Albert Greentrcc. Mrs. w. j.
Johnson. Daniel c. Coleman. the Cohen
Company. Edward H. Brown, II. G. Ben
son Or. Joseph a. White, and Mr.. Robert
Reynolds.
Mr.. w. L. Waring presented a similar
DioIest from property-cwneEs on Cary
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
"pArnoIrING THE WATERSHEDS"

According to the Baltimore Herald.
the people of The Monumental City" are
having some trouble in keeping the
water of the city pure. and 1t says that
lit is proposed to appoint inspectors to
look after the water sheds and to patrol
the region drained by the streams run
ing into Lake Roland and Loeb Raven
Two experts in sanitary science are
to be placed in charge of the work, and
they are to inspect the streams which
carry water into storage lakes of the
city water supply. They will be au-
thorzed by law to go upon private
premises, with n view to asccrtaining
the condition OF puthouscs, and of dis
covering whether drainage from Sta
bles, barns and kitchens is discharged
into the natural streams, and is carried
down to contaminate the drinking wa
ter OF the city.
when abuses are discovered they
will be reported to the State Board of
Health, and that body will proceed
against the persons maintaining nui-
sances on the water sheds. 1t is be-
lieved that ample authority is vested
in the State officials to reach any case
where the integrity of the water supply
may be threatened"
The matter of maintaining supply Of
pure drinking water Is of the uttermost
Importance to every city in the coun-
try, and the people OF Baltimore cannot
guard their supply too jealously
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
AND WHERE THEY

The Philadelphia Times gives the in
formation that during the past year
$40, COS immigrants comprised the arriv-
alsat the port OF New York. about nine
tenths of tho number of all who came TO
this country The males outnumb cred
the females by 4l,3I2, and 42,9i2 could
neither read nor write. The percentage
of the iliterate is exceptionally large.
II is interesting, says our contemporary.
to note the character of distribution OF
these home builders, which is as fol-
lows: North Atlantic States received
lS2,O4O, the South Atlantic States SO.
100 the South Central States 2,45l, while
the Western States had only 5.5S7. 1t
says that the West has evidently lost
favor with European immigrants, Il mat
crops and other influences. but why
the Southern States should be passed
over Is q problem. There at least Is
comparatively new country, opportuni-
ties not subject to impairments that
come in droughts, cyclones and irregu-
lar seasons and a climate that mukcs
up many deficiencies"
This is correct, but in time the South
will get its share of these home seekers.
not n few of whom are already leaving
the North and West 20 seek homes in
our midst, and the day is not far distant
when they will come direct to the South
from across the water.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
WAS FRANKLIN A GENTLEMAN

1t is strange that at this late day any
one should ask this question, and Yet.
the refusal of the Society Of Colonial
Danes of New York t. admit the cre;,
granddaughter of benjamin. Franklin to
the Inner circles of its sacred portals
makes it necessary. a few days since
Mrs. Edward Walsh HUMPHREYS, who Is
the great granddaughter of BENJAMIN
Franklin. applied for admittance to The
Society, but 1t seems that Il Mrs John
King Van Rensselaer,. not considering
her ancestor of the proper stripe, secur-
ed the lady's rejection. even though
Mrs. HUMPHREYS herself is a member Of
what is termed In New York the best
society.
In the absence of the niece ssary IN
formation concerning the ancestry OF
Mrs. John King Rensselaer, 1t Is Of
course difficult to say in what particu,
lar they are entitled to pre-eminence
over the distinguished inventor, states
man, philosopher and diplomat, whose
descendent is now debarred from the
Society of Colonial Danes of New York
but the chances are that. while he was
serving his country at the Court OF
Louis XVI, they were peddling camp
followers OF the colonial soldiery, and
perhaps, it is in this way that the an
cestors of Mrs. John Van Rensselaer,
gained distinction. Benjamin Franklin
was born in the year 1706 and died in
1890, and Daniel Webster himself. know
ing a thing or two.records Franklin as
inventor philosopher ard statesman, but
the most careful search falls to reveal
anything about any of the ancestors of
Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer, Who is
Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer, anyhow?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
.. g THE Wotia.iLPlll::..

4 The New York Sun in speaking, pflths
rrnsping policy Of some Of the Sstl liaecs
pean nations. says that there a are. "a
great powers In Europe-Russia, Ger
many, France, England. ITALY and Aus
tria, and that Asia, Africa. Australia.
and their attendant Islands. barring ia
pans. are apparently destined to be en-
,irely theirs. At any rate they want
them. The two continents of North and
South America, however. are for the
people already there, preserved from
further conquest, and 1t thinks that
unless the latter are towards. unworthy
NJ Independence and unable to hold
M their heads among self respecting
nations. they will keep the western
as It Is The Sun seems to
have sized the situation up correctly.
bnt II need have no apprehensions con-
corning the territory this side of the
big water There Is limit to the
policy of the European ma
lions. and the line is already drawn so
far as America is concerned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

The waiter should be a dangerous man
In poker game. He usually has a tray
full in his hand.
The Governor of Arizona saws that
lerritory produced the last year $40. 600 :
ooo In gold, against $4,000. Coo in 1894
If you must wear big hat to tho tho-
ater Tonight. please take it off and hold
II IN your lap or hang II up in the lobby
asks the Charleston News and Observer
OF the ladies of that city.
The bottle that will be broken ova,.
the gallant kentucky's bow vii! contain
whisky; whisky made in the Blue Grass
region, whisky forty-tive years old and
ut for the gods, says the ST. Louis Re.
public.
y petition signed by 500 citizens of
Massachusetts was recently presented
to the Massachusetts State SENATE ost
ing that statue of General Joseph
Hooker. who was native OF that State
be erected in some appropriate place.
Salesman-Do you want to have your
goods sent by any particular expressg
Customer-Certainly. if YOU can find
particular express. I can't
Two men were caught In the tunnel
at Kings Highway, ST. Louis. Tuesdav
morning and ground to pieces under the
Wabash passenger train.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
PERSONALS.

j. Milton Turner. ex-Minister TO 1.-The
ria. now In Washington, is said to ba
the hneat negro orator in the United
States. ''e"
Prince Wolkonsky,son of the Russia
Minister OF Public instruction, will soon
lecture at Harvard on the literature
ana history of Russia
Congressman Harry Miner from Nnw
York. whose brilliant rainent is the
wonder of Washington. has been duh
ped the lily OF the valley"
Mary French Field, oldest daurh,or
or the late Eugene Field. is preparina.
herself to give public reading fro M
her Fathers favorte poems.
1t Is said in Paris that Emile Zo,a
really stands good chance OF being
elected TO the academy to iii the va.
cahcy ieft by the late NJ Dumas.
Rev. w. r. G. Mellen. whose do,tb
occurred recently at Workers once
served as United States Consul al Man
ritins by the appointment of SECRETARY
Seward. e''i
IN q recent letter TO a friend WI
nam T.. Gladstone said: I'VE ara duo
at Biarritz on my birthday, a dav on
which, If live to see it, / SHAH com.
plete my eiGhty-sixth year. a lonr
count, n great reckoning"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
AN ELOQUENT TRIBUTE.

The anniversary of the birth of Gen
eral Robert e. Lee brought forth many
beautiful tributes of love and affection
for the old commander. and his virtues
and deeds were sung throughout the
southland, but no more eloquen;
eulosy was ever pronounced upon
the life and character Of any
man than that dlivered by Ben
jamin Fl. Hill. of Georgia, before tn.
Southern Historical Society In Atlanta
several years since upon General Lee.
The Knoxville Tribune quotes Mr.. Hin
as follows:
When the future historian shall
come to survey the character of 1 ,ec he
VIII iind 1t rising Ike q, huge mountain
above the undulating plain of humanity,
ana he must lift his eyes high iowa rd
Heaven to catch its summit He pos
sessed every virtue of other. great com
manders without their vices. He was n
zoe without hate: friend without
trcachery; soldier without cruelty. n
victor without oppression. and a victim
without murmurinE He was n nublIc
officer without vices; a private citizen
without wrong; neighbour without re-.
proach; n Christian without hvnocrisv
ana man without guile He was n
Ceesaer without his ambition. ITredericl,
wlthout MS tyranny: Napoleon without
ms selllshness; Washington without his
reward, He was obedicnt to autborit "
as a servant. and royal In authority MS n
true King. He was gentle as a. won., n
IN iite; modest and pure as a virgin In
.nouEht; "atchful as n Roman yestaj
IN nuty: submissive to law as Socrates,
ana grand In battle as Achilles-' r.
This Is, indeed, an eloquent tribute to
one OF the noblest of men and altogether
deserved.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

To BENJAMIN Franklin is due the credit
of bringing Lafayette to the assistance
Tof the struggling colonies. and he num-
bered among his friends and admirers
Kings and Princes and statemen.
Oxford. Cambridge and ST. Andrews
gave him degrees, and the Royal So
ciety OF London decorated him with
the Godfrey Coley Medal. George Wash
ington, himself somewhat Of colonial
figure, loved and trusted him, and the
Encyclopedia Britannica compares him
inpoint OF reputation with Leibrutz, New
ton and Voltalre. He was Minister to
France In the reign OF Louis XVI, n
time when Ministers were created for
merit and ability. and his learning was
profound. He gave his time, talents
and great energy TO the cause of the
eolonist. ard these being all matters
of undisputed record. the average read
er. who hears OF the rejection of his
great granddaughter. will be puzzled to
know wherefore is 1t that his ancestry
Is unfit for the Society Of Colonial
Danes OF New York?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
Continuity.

Our honorcd parent would he ninety now,
Though many heightened year has passed
away
Since in deaths harvest he vas gathered,
gray,
Having had enough, no doubt. to fret his brow.
l never deem him dead. hut still endow
Him with all faculties in vigorous play
With aspirations in their fullest sway
And fruitful works that hang upon lfo's
bough.
Each year add new yenr to his days.
The difference is but living here or there
In that great country where they never die
But evermore arc youthful in their ways.
No wrinkles fret from labor or from care,
For all soul longings blossom in the SHY
Edward S. Creamer
say no man has ever yet been half devout
enough;
Mono has eve. yet adored or worshiped half
enough;
Mono hns begun to think how divine nc him.
esH is and how certain the future is
Walt Whitman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

ssDne Of the many sensations about the
fsIlbn question is the wholly invented
sepprt that England is negotiating for
Il sa purchase and annexation of Cuba
yT5aia rumor is simply an unmitigated
as there is no more likelihood of
aGGgland annexing Cuba than there Is
1that great nation anneMing the moon,
seys the Philadelphia Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

sSEongressman Skinner. of North Caro-
sihai moves that all salaries of persons
I'm the public service. from President
dnsyn to scrub woman. be reduced one
ahtEd until ouch time as Congress shall
enact the free coinage of silver. This
seorids bring SINNERS services down
neaRerto what they appear to be worth,
REMARKS the Boston Herald.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

IN In England less than ninety years age
IL was not unsual for man to sell MS
wife into servltude.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

@ Photography has become such n forg-
5er that the Bank Of France will print
Its bills in three colors as a prevention
hereafter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

al An Improved Calling gun operated
sl6y4 an electric motor and capable of
5hring $500 shots in a minute has made
dts appearance just in time to be an
sOther argument against war, announces
the Boston Globe
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

"a Ex-senator Warner Miller announces
s Stlls IF Congress,at its present session
docs does not provide for building and con-
;;d trolling the Nicaragua Canal by the
:sll7tted States, we shall seek European
capital for it's construction"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

b. The Boston Journal says that the
isKaiser thinks Kruger would be an ad-
mirable addition to the firm engaged
IN running the Dreibund and the affairs
a0f the world genernllY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Judge Culberson, of Texas now a
has a remarkable record,
5HeEhas defended ITO men charged with
in the first degree. and has
SneYer had a client sentenced to death,
says an exchange, Judge Culberson is
going thing"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

a When Kaiser Wilhelm declares war
ON England he will consult his interests
by appointing Senator Chandler to the
command Of an army corps thinks the
3Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Theodore Havemeyer has resigned his
post as Austrian consul-general at New
York, after having held the Office for
twenty-five years.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

ss The London Daily News urges the
British Government to accept the sug-
question of the Venezuelan commission
and lay before that body the evidence
S0n which the British claim is based.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

va Tobacco statistics prove that two
thirds of the grown male population of
the globe either smoke or Chew the
tweed"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Spain finds herself unable 10 con-
Sssnue the war she will probably try to
sell Cuba to some European power. But
sashat country would want to buy a land
scoyered with ruins. revolutionists and
,sat tIa5nakes? asks the Atlanta Consti-
ssntIol.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Every American Journal Of standing
has thrown into the waste basket hun
sdreds Of better poems than Laureate
sAustin's first official effort. remarks the
Kansas City Journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

ss& According to the Pittsburg Chronicle
New York newspapers disagree about
Sarah Bernhardt's age. but they are un-
8animous in saying that she does not
look 1t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

81 The Philadelphia Times asks: Sup
posing the object of that squadron is
to terrlfy the world. 1t will be inter-
sesting to watch Africa turn white.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
Notice to the Public.

january LIST. 1896
have accepted a position With Inc well
known ligm of HI. PAGE * CO, Real
Estnc Agents and Gen'l ..Nctioneers, IL
Bank street, and would say to my
friends that any Real Estate or General
Auction business intrusted TO. the firm
or 70 me will be- promptly and satisfac-
torily attended 10.
JAMES Y. LEIGH,
Late Of the firm OF Leigh Bros. IL Phelps
ta1-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
COM Z * NY

intends TO close DOT all heavyweight
SUITS, Overcoats and listers and Chill
aren's Clothing at prices that will suit
anybody's purse, as you Will sec by the
following rare values:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

The force of the Big
Stock Relief Unloading
Sale has proved 10 be
a Wide Spread Trade.
Gathering Event. The
greatness of the Big
Bargain Values have al
traCted careful eCono-
mists from every con-
tributing trade section.
The news of the Mar
Vicious Price Reductions
have been heraIed forth
with lightning rapidly,
and every mail brings
along responsive com
mands for various spe-
Gifted articles adver-
Used in The Great Stock
Relief Under-Price Sale.
bOfE!lEGS on a thousand
hills could not have
carried the price news
more effectively.
The people know the
standard Of The mer-
C|Iandise kept here
that every announce
meni is always com
piled with. Every price
quoted true to the
penny. Every article
enumerated is honestly
represented, and that
every qualify is clearly
and accurately defined.
ErygME-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
CLOTHING

from the largest to the smallest, as all
our heavy weight Suits and Overcoats
must go ut any price TO make room for
spring trade. This is positively the last
chance to get at these bargains from tho
greatest Clothing sale ever held in Nor
folk. This
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Sl2 Mems Cassillere Suits for....s4.9S
%, ounG Mems SUITS lor.............. $50
S20 Mems Overcoats, Melton. Kcrscy.. GAG
~ imported G2rnlinih Ovcrcoats.... 7.IS
Si6 French Slack Chcviot OvercoatS. 60
$40 OXFORD Mixed Overcoats. ........... 4.73
Mcn,S Odd CasSimere Coats. LIS
Aien cashmere rants. Lis
Mems Black md Blue Pure Wool Che
viot Pants l.57
Mems Edward Harris Cashmere
Pants .........................l 100
Sawycr'S Cn$Silncrc Pants. 2.SS
Mems Clay Norstcd Suits. strictly
imported ,..,.................... $50
Young Mems Single and Double
Breasted Suits Observation-Disclosures. $40
50 Mems Suits for. Observation-Disclosures. 3.gS
S2.:O childrcn's Suits. ...................l.I9
$500 ChildrcnS Suits. Observation-Disclosures. las
Childrcn's Cashmere Knee Pnuts.... 20
Childrcn's Strictly Nll-Wool Suits. SIS
Children'S Deep Cape Overcoats...... 1.39
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
FRIDAY. JANUARY "a. 1896.
EIGHT PAGES

!! For the first time in thirty years New
Jersey has Republican Governor
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

1t will pay you to come Il hundred miles
to secure some of these Bargains
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
BALL.

rolling IN Mems Black and Glue Kersey
overcoats and listers; also Boys Suits
and Overcoats and listers, from SO up.
In fact, anything in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Cannon Ball Clothing Company
80 MAIN STREET. NORFOLK, VA.
y. R.-store open evening till D. m
Saturday unit! 1l.3O D. IN.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24
CANNON

with Mems Suits in Black and Blue Chew
lots, Cassimcres and Mixed Tweeds.
ranging from $3.50 and upwards. Then
we will start the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-01-24

Jersey has Republican Governor.
si;5s In England less than ninety years ago
stt was not unsual for man to sell MS
Swife into servltude.
N Tobacco statistics prove that two
thirds of the grown male population of
the globe either smoke or Chew the
Tweed"
aassS Photography has become such n forg-
Ger that the Bank Of France will print
aits bills in three colors as a prevention
hereafter.
Theodore Havemeyer has resigned his
Spost as Austrian consul-general at New
york, after having held the Office for
twenty-five years.
The Philadelphia Times asks: Sup
posing the object Of that squadron is
ito terrlfy the world 1t will be inter-
Testing to watch Africa turn white.
s According to the Pttsburg Chronicle
SNew York newspapers disagree about
b Sarah Bernhardt's age, but they are un-
8animous in saying that she does moi
Hook 1t.
Every American Journal of standing
Y has thrown into the waste basket hun
tdreds Of better poems than Laureate
Austin's first official effort. remarks the
Kansas City Journal
When Kaiser Wilhelm declares war
Son England he will consult his interests
sby appointing Senator Chandler to the
command of an army corps, thinks the
SPittsburg Chronicle.
R The Boston Journal says that the
KAISER thinks Kruger would be an ad-
mirable addition to the firm engaged
1 On running the Dreibund and the affairs
sof the world generally.
s The London Daily News urges the
British Government to accept the sug-
Sgestion of the Venezuelan commission
and lay before that body the evidence
ION which the British claim is based.
-----
An improved Calling gun operated
sby an electric motor and capable of
firing $500 shots in a minute has made
dts appearance just in time to be an
sother argument against war, announces
the Boston Globe
S5G Ex-senator Warner Miller announces
sfhat III Congress at its present session
does not provide for building and con-
;froiitns the Nicaragua Canal. by the
Limited States, we shall seek European
s s. for its construction"
Ell Spain finds herself unable 10 con
Sssnue the war she will probably try t
sell Cuba to some European power. Blu
what country would want to buy a Lane
covered with ruins revolutionists ant
attIs5nakes? asks the Atlanta Consti
sutton.
Judge Culberson, of Texas, now 6
has a marliab BILE record
{Ae has defended ITO men charged wifi
in the first degree. and ha:
never had client sentenced to death
;aaysian exchange. Judge Culberson /.
| e going thing"
ssCongressman Skinner. of North Caro-
siha; moves that all salaries OF person.
IN the public service. from President
down to scrub woman. be reduced one
shtEd until ouch time as Congress shall
enact the free coinage of silver. This
SseridS bring SINNERS services dowr
neafeY.lto what they appear to be worth
pesnarIss the Boston Herald.
sH3ne Of the many sensations about the
fsipba question Is the wholly invented
Sport that England Is negotiating for
'sEsa purchase and annexation of Cuba.
Thia rumor is simply an unmitigated
false, asl there is no more likelihood of
ENGLAND annexing Cuba than there is
thHt great nation anneNlng the moon,
sags the philadelphia Times.