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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
Clearing of Land.

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch;
Please state in your Query column
when is the best time 70 deaden land
that It may not damage 1t. Some say
deadcning IT in SKINNER. or while the
SAP As In the trees. will Kill the land.
Il. NJ. B.
Capron. Va.
The only reason Why one season Is
preferable to another for clearing land
OF tree growth Is because the growth
can be more successfully killed, and the
fertility OF the sol is in no way affected
by the season OF clearing.
The best method Is 10 girdle all the
trees which cannot easily be gruboed
out in the spring. about the time the
leaves ara fun grown, cutting through
the sapwood. The underground can be
grubbed out during the summer. prefer
ably in late June and July, as at this
time 1t can be more effectively killed.
During the following winter the dead
trees which were girdled in May or June
can be cut down. and the stumps removed
either with dynamite OF stump-puiler'
and the field may be prepared for a croi'
IN the spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
Congress and Cleveland.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you please answer If President
Cleveland called an extra session OF Con-
gress during his last administration? If so.
what was his message on the financial
condition Of the Treasury at that time?
S. w. II.
President Cleveland issued proclama-
ton June 30. 1898. convening Congress
in special session August 9TH following.
In his message 10 Congress The Presi-
dent referred to the perilous financial
condition Of the country. which he said
was largely tho result Of unwise laws.
which must be executed until repealed.
He recommended the repeal Of the act OF
July IA. 1892 authorizing the purchase
OF silver bullion. &C, known as the
Sherman act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
Charter Laws.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Can a charter granted by the Legisla-
ture be amended by a circuit judge?
II. u. y.
Yes; the law (section ill5 Of the
Code. as amended in 1892 says: And
any charter heretofore or hereafter
granted by the General Assembly. which
under the provisions Of this section might
have been granted by court or Judge
may, In like manner and on like appli-
cation, be altered or amended, or the
corporate name Of the company changed
by the circuit court OF the county. or
circuit or corporation court Of the cor
poration wherein the principal Office Of
the company is. or by the judge Of such
court In vacation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
The Solid South.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you kindly state through your
Query column what States constitute "the
solid South" in speaking OF Democratic
majortiss in presidential elections?
+. w. r.
The term 'solid South" has since the
war been applied TO the States between
Maryland and Texas, inclusive. and those
south Of the Ohio river. with Arkansas
and Missouri. These States. on account
OF their uniform Democratic majoritics
for so many years following the recon
structIon period. have generally been
punched under the designation THE Solid
South"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13

dunn. No query will receive attention
the answer to which would necessitato
the advertising OF any persons business
or wares.
Nor will any attention be given to long
strings" OF questions. Every week
numbers Of correspondents ignore this
rule OF ours. and afterwards wonder why
their queries are not answered.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
We cannot undertake to ascertain the
value OF old coins. For that Information
write to some dealer ia them.
We cannot undertake to answer queries
by mail; we can only answer them
through this column.
we are frequently called upon TO re-
publish poems and songs. but We VIII
not undertake to do so. except where
the production called for has some MS
torlcal or peculiar literary merit, and Is
not Of easy access to the average reader.
Address Query Editor. Dispatch once.
Richmond, Va
n. Il. We do not read unsigned ietterA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
The Old Dianford Church and the
Poetry on Its Walls.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Your correspondent, "Old Virginian."
Is very confident that the author of those
admired verses which were written on
the walls OF the old Blandford church. in
Petersburg Was Miss Hcnlng. Even II
he DO correct In this, is he not in error
when he states that the Rev. Mr.. Hening.
who was missionary OF the Episcopal
Church 10 Africa. was Bishop? believe
he Is mistaken.
There cannot be any good objection 10
the TACT. II such was tho fact, that the lady
referred 10 was the author OF that poeti-
cal eHusion. shc was tho daughter OF
William Waller Henlng. so widely and fa-
woraDiy known a. one OF the reporters OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
One Square Inch.
To the Editor Of tho Dispatch;

Please answer in your next paper the
following: Is there any difference be-
tween one square inch and one inch
square? II there Is d difference state
the difference. a. w. NJ.
Miliboro Springs, Va.
one inch square Is a square space one
inch on each side. one square inch +
the same thing; or. in common language.
Il may be space which is equivalent;
as. for example. rectangle one-half an
inch wide and two inches long, Is
said TO contain one square inch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
notice 10 Cerrc.popdent,.

No notice viii be taken OF anonymous
communications.
In answering queries our first attention
will be given 20 the letters Of those cor
respondents who ask but one question
each.
We cannot publish copyrighted songs
and poems without the permission o;
the owner OF the copyright.
This column In not an adverfisins ma.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
The HucISlcberry Picnic.

To the Editor Of tho Dispatch:
VIII you please publish that "old
negro song" "The IIuckleberry Pic
mic? You will greatly obige me by 80
doing Yours truly, NJ L. l.
We'll. let some ono send US a copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please state through the columns OF
your paper IL we had free and unlimited
coinage OF silver prior to 1878. when sill
yer was demonetized.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Yes; but the commercial value of sill
yer then was greater than its coinage
value
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13

a time for silence. time for preaching
and praying That time Is over now.
There Is also n time for fighting, ana
this time has come. Whosoever, therefore,
loves liberty and country. let him foi-
low me-"
Then he threw off HIS robe. and In the
uniform OF colonel he stood before MS
congregation, which began to sing the
old hymn. Elm 'feste Burgist unser
Gottv' Outside OF the church the sound
OF a drum was heard. and in less than
half an hour 162 members OF his congre-
cation had enlisted 10 follow him. HIS
regiment Ghe Eighth Virginia. consisted
exclusively OF Germans. and was. there
fore. called the German Regiment
throughout the war. and especially AZ
Brandywlne and Yorktown. no and his
German soldiers had their fun. glorious
share In securing victory TO the American
cause. This is only one Instance OF what
the Germans have done for America ana
Virginia.
Long before that time. previous to 1850,
German and French farmers were sent
to Virginia. I'm order 10 introduce the
culture Of European grapes and wines.
In 1868 John Lederer, "Son Of the Alps
as he called himself, came to James,
town. and Governor Berkeley sent him
three times during the following years
to explore the Alleghanios. His book'
and a map which he had drawn. were
printed IN London I'm 1872, and give the
very earliest accounts Of the countries
and tribes on tho southern slope OF the
ADpalachian system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
TIRE BEST TIME FOR Ci"A"'N"
LAND OF TREE GROWTH.
ppER SILVER IMPORTATION.
Ode 10 Lafayette Upon Kis visit TO
Richmond, Composed by MISS IL
Il. Henping, Author OF INC i"'s
In uiandford Church.

To the Editor OF the Dispatehi
Please state whether or not SILVER
,ert,acate Is legal tender. and oblige.
A SUBSCRIBER
No. Il IL not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
GERMAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

GERMAN AMERICAN ASSOClA
The Gcrman-American Association.
under the auspices Of which Tuesdays
celebration Is 10 be held, is by no means
a political organization. Its tendency
has been from the beginning 70 bring
together all the Germans who live In our
midst. and to promote unity and a gene
raj good feeling among them. The asso-
citation is the natural headquarters for
all the children Of "Germania." where
they feel themselves at home, and where,
under the influence Of their mother
they are led 10 devote their united forces
to the service OF Columbia" and TO the
promotion Of all the true interests OF
dear Virginia. "The association has re-
peatedly declared its willingness to CO.
operate with the State Board OF Agri-
culture, IN order 10 secure to our State
the most desirable class OF immigrants.
1t is the purpose Of the association 70
extend a helpful hand - all the worthy
and needy Germans. who either live In
this city or come here from other places.
Large amounts OF money are spent year
~ in assisting and relieving those who
suffer, and who. otherwise. would be a
burden % the city at large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.

The formal exercises Of German-Day
will he held in the Auditorium at the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. and the following
will be the official programme.
l. Overture, orchestra.
. Address of welcome, Air. \. Won. n.
Rosenegk, president OF the German
American Association.
5. Chorus, "Abend Choir" German
American Choral Association, Professor
c. L. Mutter. director.
4. Address by the orator Of the Day.
Mr.. Hermann Schuricht.
5. Chorus Grusso an die Heiwath &C.
sang Verein Virginia, Professor c. T..
Mutter. director.
6. Address by his Excel.ency, the Coy
ernOr of Virginia. Charles T. OFerran
I. Chorus. over the Hills. German
American Choral Association.
S. Address, Hon. Richard VI. Taylor,
Mayor OF the city Of Richmond.
O. America. Ny country It's OF thee.
To be sung by the audience.
The Committee o. Arrangements have
purchased over 500 prizes 10 be distrl-
buted among the children who take part
I'm the various contests. the nature OF
which have already been told OF in the
columns OF the Dispatch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
IN THE NEIGHBoRHooD

From the Kirwin Independent.
Frank Pratt and MISS EIba Nipps
Of Phillisburg, visited with Kirwin
friends last Saturday and Sunday.
Jay German and sister of Phillips
burg, have been visiting with e. John
an family the past few days.
Floyd Dickey, Ohas. Nippq, Scott
Handy and Warren Wright drove
over from Philllpsburg Wednesday
evening for short visit.
Some fellow who might have been
in more honorable business, unlocked
the front door of Boddington's meat
shop last Monday night, and took 25
pounds of meat. He WAS kind enough
to lock the door again to keep some
other poor devil from taking more.
From the Logan Republican:
Henry Ferrett is confined to the
house with erysipelas.
From the Kirwin Globe:
David Adams is quite genius. He
has fixed a novel device by which
he can run a six foot crosscut saw
alone, He cut a small pole and fast
ened to the ends of the saw 80 that
the bow is up in the centre; the
spring of the pole keeps the saw
from springlng, Dave says by fixing
saw IN this way, one man can use It
to good advantage.
From the Long Island Leader.
The dam at the Long Island roller
mills which was washed out a few
weeks ago is being repaired, and has
reached a state near completion. It
is thought the mill will be ready to
start inside Of week. Mr. Ekard
Kuhl is experimenting the work OF
repair.
MIR. e. j. Hansen took Miss Carrie
Gunnufson, sister of Mrs. Hansen, be-
fore Probate Judge DonCarlos and a
jury, Monday, for examination as to
her sanity. Her mind has been wan
derlng for some time ana it was
thought best to send her where she
can receive special treatment. After
thorough examination she was ad-
judged insane and will be sent to the
Topeka asylum as soon as arrange
ments can be made at the asylum to
receive her. Mr.. Hansen desires to
extend his sincere thanks to the court,
jury aud officers for the kindness and
gentlemsnlY treatment aud attentions
accorded Miss Gunnufsen on the oc-
casion Of the examination.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
PROGRAM.

The following is the program OF
the Teachers Association to be held
at Prairie View Saturday, January Is
1896, commencing at O'Clock p. NJ:
Roll Gall.
Does the Success of the School
Depend Upon the School BoardP
Ollie Thomas. Discussed by Effis
Burlington and Blanche BARNES.
Medieval Europe, (2nd month) by
j. r. Breakey.
Philosophy of Teaching, list
month"; Gertie Lindley, (2nd monthly
Mrs. Ida Lowe.
"What Can We Do to Keep the
Boys in School Longer% by Emma
Killebrew. General Discussion.
discipline IN the Common School,
by O. j. Smith.
Discussion by Floyd DiCkey and
G. T. Gaumer.
General Questions.
General Discussion.
Order of Business.
Lecture at Z p. M. by Rev. A. N
See. BY ORDER OF Con-,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

That even under the workings Of
the KcKinley bill the finances of the
country were getting in bad shape If
shown from the fact that according tC
Senator Sherman the surplus of rev
enues over expenditures for the year
ending June 80, 1891, was 81 millions
year ending June 30, '92, 8 millions
and year ending June 80. '04, but {
millions. This great falling off es'
pecially in 1913 was during the days Of
republicanlsm, and they got out Of
control just in time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
ANNA HALLocK, Teacher.

When Frank Stinson prepared
his address upon goats, he had not
heard of the animal that knocked out
Sullivan, for if he had he would be
compelled to admit that that goat
would have made charger fit for any
Knight. The Sullivan story IS:
Sullivan and Paddy Ryan are trav-
cling with dramatic company, an
other member Of which is large
billy goat named Dan. Sullivan had
great delight in bantering the goat
and watching the frantic efforts of
the latter to resent it. John would
slap Dan, pull his whiskers, and offer
other lndignities that fairly drove his
goatship insane with rage. When he
could think Of nothing worse, Sulli-
van would turn him over on his back,
where the goat would lie helpless, his
spreading horns preventing him from
turning over. Then Sullivan would
spit in his face.
Dams feelings toward the ex-champ-
ion became such that he would snort
with rage at the very sight of him,
When the show was at La Sale, Sui
livan wac seated in a dressing room,
near the stage, putting on his shoes,
when the door opened, and Dan, who
was standing near by, tied to the
wall, as usual, got a glimpse Of him.
The goat made plunge and snapped
the rope. Before Sullivan could roa-
lized that he was in any danger the
billy goat had struck him with the
force of a trollev car, and the big fell
low was knocked into a heap in the
corney of the room. Sullivan tried
to rise, and the goat gave him an.
other butt. Sullivan lay on the floor
and gasped.
A member Of the company walked
in at that moment and Dan gave him
q butt in the stomach and LAID him
out Sullivan by this time regained
bis wind and he let out q series Of
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Dayton and Vicinity
Goodbye 1895.

Goodbye 1895,
Vacation at the Tannahill school
house is over.
John r. McDongall is working on
Mr. Mischke's dam.
Mrs. Franklin Of Long Island is
visiting friends in Dayton.
The bible reading at the Tannshill
school house last Sunday was we'll at
tended.
Mr.. G.. A Smith of Girad, Kansas,
is visiting his father and mother in
this vicinity.
Mrs. G. w. Reece received q fall
last week which hurt her quite bad,
but we are glad to say she IS getting
better.
Mr.. Fisher is having a piece Of
clearing done for the purpose of SOW
ing alfalfa, q, W. Mousley IS dong
the work.
The replevin case between James
Exeline and Vital Schafer was taken
by change Of venue from Justice
Goslen's court to Justice Mulder'e
court.
The Plotner Greek correspondent
is mistaken as we do not believe in
Woman's Suffrage. And as for the
two actors I am not fortunate enough
to have q partner in this drama OF
life and expect to travel through this
life for several years alone.
BIDDY O'FLYN.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

ENGLAND stands almost alone to-
day as her great domain in all parts
OF the world brings her into quarrels
aud battles with the other powers.
Last week a body Of Englishmer
under the command Of one Or. Jane,
SOD, attempted to whip a party Of
Beers, but instead were routed with 6
loss of many killed and wounded
Germany congratulates the victors
and thus stirs up England. This
control of lands far away from the
mother country IS expensive business
yet there are many men in this coun.
try who want our borders extended
We now have a great variety Of
people, who need to be assimilsted
into a more congenial mass before
we take in any outlying islands.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

The Leavenworth Standard is au-
thority for the story that Ex- United
States Senator John j. Ingalls, was
dropped from the roll of membership
Of the military order Of the Loyal Le-
gion of Kansas at its monthly meet
ing. MIR. ingalls, was admitted tif-
teen years ago as a member OF the
third class. Only commissioned Off
GERS who were in the volunteer SER
vice during the rebellion are entitled
to first class membership, to which
Mr.. Ingalls, was ineligible. Mr. In
gals recently, it is said, wrote the
secretary Of the Loyal Legion that he
desired to be elevated to membership
of the first class. Col. j. Fl. Gill
patrick, commander, explained that
it would be impossible for the order
to change the class of his member
ship. The correspondence was laid
before the meeting and the vote as to
whether ex-senator Ingalls, should
be dropped was carried unanimously
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
phillips County Bank,

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Phillips County Bank
was held at the banking house on
Monday, January 6, 1895, at which
time the following were elected at
directors: q. w. Young, W. L. Nor
gan, II. Rogers, j. F. Morse, M. A
Spaulding.
The directors then elected G., w
Young pres, W. Il. Morgan vice pres
j. r. Morse cashier and secretary, and
j. s. Morse, j., asst cashier. These
gentleman have been for so long g
time managed this banking institution
that they have placed it on the most
solid financial foundation. Upon the
board OF directors q new man appears
Melvin Spaulding succeeding as he
does his father and uncle who died
while filling this same position. The
Spaulding name has been identified
with the Phillips County Bank ever
since it's birth, and the election Of the
son and nephew is an honor grace
fully bestowed upon a most worthy
young man. The directors passed
the following resolutions:
That WHEREAS, Since our last an
nual meeting, God IN his kind, but in
scrutable providence, has removed
from our midst, Melvin Spaulding,
Esq, late president Of this bank.
Therefore be 1t Resolved; BY the
stockholders, directors, and officers OF
the Phillips County Bank, assembled
at this their regular annual meeting
That in his death this bank has lost
not only its president, but one of it's
ablest, most conscientious, and ef-
fcient workers during almost all the
years since the banks organization.
Be 1t further Resolved; That we his
confdents and friends, recognize in
the death of Melvin Spaulding, the
great loss of one who by his friendly
disposition, kindly counsel, absolute
integrity, and faultless walks of life,
had endeared himself to his associ-
ates and the general public, as the
safe adviser, as liberal in all his deal
ings, and as a most willing helper in
times of trial, or need. These amlable
qualities made him Familiarity known
by all this community, as "Uncle Mel
vim" Society has lost one Of its pur-
est members, whose life, character,
and example we commend to all
Be 1t further Resolved; That these
resolutions be entered on the records
Of the bank, and that a copy be sent
to each one of the stockholders, and
to his widow, Mrs. Ophelis Spaulding,
the one who feels his loss the keanest
and to whom he now extend our kind
est sympathy.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
TEACHERS MEETING.

Teachers of the Third District vii
meet at Marvin, Jan. Is, 1896
"Notes from the State Teacher
Association" Miss Ella Taylor.
"Chnst as a Teacher" Miss Efiit
Klngery.
"When is a School Well Gov
erned," L. w. Scott.
PHILOSOPHY of Teaching" W. G.
Riste.
"Madieval Europe" M. F. Aumil.
Ter.
Each question will be open to gen
eEal discussion,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

lusty bawls for help that brought
enough reintorcements to subdne Dan.
Sullivan for a time was wild with
anger, and nothing short of the MUIR
der of the goat would satisfy him
He finally changed his mind, how
ever, and now says that Dan can whip
any goat on earth and he is ready to
back him.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Letter List.

Following is a list Of letters re-
naming unclaimed IN the postofAce
at Phillipsburg, Kan, Dec. %, 1885,
M. Carpner, Emily J. Glazier, Charles
Maugue.
Persons calling for any of the above
please say advertised"
GEoRGE VANCLEAvE, P. NJ.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

W. S. STRATToN Of the Indepen-
dence mines recently refused an offer
of seven million dollars for his prop
erty. Two years ago Mr.. Stratton
was poor man, and made his money
by rich finds of gold.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09

DISPATCHES say that on February l,
next insurance rates will go up four
per cent in Kansas, on account OF
taxes levied by the state. The efforts
to control corporations generally end
in this way.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
Report of Dist No. 9S, for mont

Report of Dist. No. SO, for month
ending Dec, q, 1896:
No. of days taught, 20; No. of pu-
pills enrolled,30; average daily attend.
ance, %; those neither absent nor
tardy: Emma Greenman, Clara
Royal, Delbert, Thomas and Allen
Gooder, and Lawrence Cockroft.
Those standing above 81 in deport-
ment: Myrtle Morton, Emms Green
man, Agnes Donovan, Clara, Royal,
Delbert and Thomas Gotder, and
Electa Cook.
ANNA HALLocK, Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1896.

ANOTHER 100 millions Of bonds sad
died upon the people. Almost one and
a third dollars for every man, woman
and child in the nation
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
School Report

Of district No, 6, for the month end.
ing November 20:
No. enrolled q.
Average daily attendance %.
Those not absent: Fife Rivers,
Myrta and Rollin Ferren, Willie Reg
mother. Emerson and Carmel Rousb,
Lydia Baker, Julia Plotner.
Report for month ending January
3. No. enrolled q, average daily at
tendance "a, The pupils stood quite
we'll in the monthly examination; just
past, but feel determined to make
greater advancement in the half Of
our term that IS still in the future
than they did in the half that is past.
ETA V. FERREN, Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-01-09
TAYLOR & SON,
LIVER YMEN
EAST OF BlssELL HOUSE.

Run nice comfortable carriages be.
tween Phillipsburg and Marvin, twice
each way, daily, making connections
with all trains going each way at both
towns Fare reasonable.