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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-19
.A WOMAN HBTER BETR0TAED.
Will Marry the Young Woman Who
Stood First Chance

Of Getting the Czar of Russia, Had
Not Queen Victorias Capacity
as Match.Maker, Won the Place
for Her Niece-He is the Prince
of Naples, and Engagements
Have Been Reported Between
Him and Nearly Every Unmar-
ried European Princess,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-19

Christian schnepf, the o2e'+ "a Ia
druggist made the io..J" --[7s.s-lay. 7
f.ons OF the temperatlfe "a p. m.,
a m. so: 8 a. m. 6S. Y u" 90
81; I p. m, IS. FAIR
Washington, D. C.. Angus, A.. 9.,-l i'lmFR- north.
West VIrg,nIa:-GehsT'''' ''
eFIy Eor ~Res Western Pennsyyaaa and md, onlo cdo
foI ,iI,, fair wednesday Win 9'0i
InGtH6' Iigbt 70 fresh f-, northeriy WINDS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-19
.f MlN'S CHALLENGE.
an Jennings Bryan'S Fl
li2l Affairs,

tails of His Private Life
11ened to the Public, If
TO Refute Any Charge
duct or Any Charge
Subservient to ImprO-
one zs-The Republican
Dared to Come Into
-.. and Accuse Him Must
o-mal Charge or Re
YER silent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-19
WETZEL-TYLER DISTRICT.

Democrats Nominate Judge George II.
Umstead for Delegate - Chicago and
Wheeling Platforms and Candidates In
dOrsed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-19

Continued on Fourth Page
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

Thir,y-one English peers will. unless the
grim destroyer interferes. be able TO vote
AT the next session OF tho House or Lorus'
who have all passed the s9th year OF their
lives. or these the Earl Of Mansfield II
the eldes,. being 80. and the Blsnop Oh
Liverpool the youngest. having recently
celebrated his octogenarian birthday. Inc
only one of these venerable noblemen re-
ported TO be ailng is the Duke OF North-
cumberland, whom the correspondent from
whom we quote describes as mere boy
of ". HIS heir Is Earl Percy. ana the
lattsr's eldest son. Lord Warkwortn. VINO
was. born in 1877. was elected TO Pariia-
ment a few weeks ago. one peeress-ahd
IN her own rights also over ~. ana
the Baroness Burdett-Coutts cow In her
SD year. Another pser who Is ~ IS LORD
Masham. the millionaire silk and velvet
manufacturer and an inveterate believer
I'm early rising. To that habit he ascrioed
the accumulation of his great fortune,
as his various inventions were all elabo-
rated in the carry hours or the morning.
Another of the peculari;ies of this old
gentleman, as a correspondent tells US,
Is that he invariably wears knickerbock-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Major baker u. Lee.
Hampton News.)

1t is our desire to say a few words as
TO the merits of the respective gentlemen
whose names have been mentioned as
successors of the late Judge Peek.
We have no hesitation in saying that
Major Baker L. Lee is the choice Of
large majority Of the voters OF this
county for the position. He Is unqucs-
tlonably the choice OF the bar. who are
best competent TO determine the respect
i've merits Of these gentlemen for this
most important Office. 1t is useless for
any one in this community to compare
the gentleman in any respect what
soeveg 10 the prejudice OF Major
Baker T.. Lee. We understand
that parties representing three fourths
of the taxes paid in this county
have signed petitions asking his election
by the General Assembly OF Virginia.
1t is not doubted by any one that OF the
gentlemen whose names are mentioned
that Major Baker l.. Lee will discharge
the duties OF his Office with ability
which neither of his competitors could
hope TO excel.
His superior intelligence. large expe-
riences. firmness of character, and emf
nent judicial temper tit him peculiarly
for the place.
II Major Lee H. not elected the result
will be great disappointment, net only
to the Democrats of Elizabeth City. but
to the people generally
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The National Democratic Committee
will meet In Washington on Thursday
rext TO decide upon the time and place
of holding our nominating convention,
and we hope that 1t will do all that 1t
can TO secure a short campaign.
The presidential campaign cannot open
until the Democratic nominations are
made. No matter how early the Repub-
llcan horses get upon the track. the race
cannot begin until the Democratic nags
appear.
However we do not expect that the
Democratic committee will agree TO post
pone our convention very long after the
Republican convention Is held. There
are thousands of men who are interested
in the national conventions who wish to
have the conventions held as soon as
POSSIBLE. so that they may take their
summer vacations In ease and comfort.
AS to where our convention should be
held. 1t seems TO us that public opinion
f. pretty evenly divided between New
York and st. Louis The geographical
location OF New York is against it. In
all other things 1t Is far ahead Of any
other city in the country in attractive
ices. II the Democratic States Of the
Union could decide this question. we be-
j.ve that New York would win easily;
bu, in the National Committee each
state has one vote. no more and no less
and the numerous new States in the
West. from which we have little expecta-
ton OF receiving any electoral votes.
may be able to control the selection Of
the convention city.
Another reason why our National Com
mittee should not cali the convention
for too early a date is that the people
are all at sea as 10 whom our candidates
will be. 1t seems probable that unless
Mr.. Cleveland does something TO prevent
II. he will be renominated. We say
this 'seems probable" and so IT does;
Iut there are thousands of Democrats
who VIII not easily be reconciled 10
third-term nomination. On the other
hand should Mr.. Cleveland announce 1t
las his inf,exible purpose to retire to pri-
vate life at the expiration Of his present
presidential term, numerous aspirants TOT
lhe honor will appear In that event the
people will need some months TO discuss
the claims of the men who may be spoken
of AS suitable for the nomination. SO
I'm whatever light we look at this mat
Ter, 1t would seem to be the part OF
wisdom for the committee to defer the
lime of meeting OF the National Demo
cratic Convention to date as late as
possible consistent with the work which
q presidential canvass demands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
The City Charter.

The Chamber of Commerce committee
is. no doubt, making good progress III
framing the bill TO amend the charter OF
the city Of Richmond; but II II
a work which cannot be done al race
horse speed. However, the more care
fully it is prepared. the less difhculty
there will be In passing II.
Indeed. we hope that the committee VIII
be able TO frame bill which our City
Council can accept. There should be all
the more hope in this direction, since
councimen complain of being sadly over
worked. and the creation of two or more
commissions here would give them the
very relief that they ask for.
1t cannot be imagined that the Clty
Council will wish to continue the gas
works under a system which mas beeh
productive of such evil as that shown TO
have existed by the recent investigation
of the affairs of that department.. Nor
could any well-wisher of Richmond desire
TO have defalcations occur here I'm the
future. as they have in the past, when
by creating a board of finance and audit
the city could safeguard It's revenues.
The Chamber of Commerce is III real
earnest about this matter, but not more
SO than are the people
The Chambers bill will be read with
great interest when presented. How many
commissions it will provide for We do
not know: but We trust that it VIII not
overlook the gas-works and the board OF
finance and audit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14


main Offices. the stations Will be more
frequently inspected and better managed
than is possible at present. The. patrons
OF the 'oflce win be drawn closer to-
gether and will be given the means OF
more frequent communication with each
other. More frequent dispatches can be
provided. and the limits OF the free-deliv-
cry service can In several instances be
extended more rapidly and farther than
at present Finally Says the Baltimore
SUM IT affords the first practicable and
what 10 believed TO be the most salts
factory method OF extending the civil SER
vice TO fourth-class postmasters."
We should opine that there is great
deal OF milk in the lsst-named cocoanut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
A Remarkable story.

The Herald has news from Shanghai
that the Queen of Korea was not. as was
supposed, foully murdered last October.
when the palace was attacked by the
adherents Of the Kings father and
band Of japanese Soshi. On the con-
trary, while her mother, the minister OF
her household, and several of her women
were being butchered, she hid herself.
and subsequently escaping from the
palace grounds. is now alive and well.
though zealously guarded. The Herald
further Informs us that the object of the
abortive attack made on the palace some
weeks after the supposed murder OF the
Queen. was to free the King from Japa-
nese influence. and bring the Queen back
to her old position of power. Also, that
the Russian Secretary of Legation was
deputed TO escort her Majesty TO the
palace II the plot succeeded, but as it
failed. Il became necessary still to keep
the fact of her existence secret. The
Heralds news involves many high OFF,
c!ais In a very romantic conspiracy, and.
IL true is most remarkable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

A. the coming spring election in
Louisiana a large number OF amendments
TO the Constitution will be voted upon.
These were prepared by constitutional
commission, appointed jointly by the
Governor, the Senate, and the House.
The following are among the changes
proposed:
Regulating suffrage, DISTINGUISHING all
non-naturalized foreigners. and all illite-
rates, except those paying taxes on 800 of
assessed property.
Authorizing cities. towrs. and parishes
TO levy, assess, and collect special taxes
for the purpose of constructing public
roads, streets, and parks.
Authorizing cities and towns to vote
aid to manufacturing companies.
Reducing the number of judges and
making them elective by the popular vote
in 1900 for a period of four years; also,
fixing new limits TO the several circuits,
and fixing the sessions Uhe article COM
pletely changes the present Constitution,
as far as the courts OF appeal are
concerned; authorizing jury OF SIX
when the penalty is not Imprisonment at
hard labor or death; fixing the appellate
Jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court IN
criminal cases; regulating the jurisdiction
of justices Of the peace, recorders. ana
district judges; providing that parochial
elections shall be held on the same day
as the general State election; limiting
the taxing power Of the state.
The fate OF the amendment proposing
that judges be elected by the people is
largely dependent. We suppose. upon That
one proposing TO restrict suffrage. we
have no idea that the intelligent people
of Louisiana would consent to have
judges elected by the voters who now
exercise suffrage in that State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Death OF q Prominent Citizen.

RURAL. RETREAT, VA, January
3.-(Speclal) mir. NJ. J. Prichett, one
Of our most prominent citizens and bust
ness-men, died yesterday evening at
o'clock Of pneumonia He had been
in in health for a long while. but was
only taken seriously i'll about week
ago He leaves a large family.
Mr. Prichett was a member or Rural
Retreat Lodge, No. 81, knights OF Py-
thias. and will be buried with Pythlan
ceremonies.
The marriage Of Mr.. Joseph Baker,
OF Cripple Creek. and Miss Maggie Car
mory. of this place. will take place
Thursday next. Miss Carmory is the
daughter Of our esteemed townsman,
Mr.. Joel Carmory. and is a most charm
ing young lady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
The Pcnitentiary.

The facts elected yesterday by the leg
islative Committee on Public Institutions
with reference 10 the need of more cell
room at the penitentiary leave no doubt
as to the duty OF the Legislature to act
on that subject.
Many OF the mems cells are horribly
crowded, and the food of the convicts
is cooked In a dark, narrow basement
room. That there have been some com
plants of the meals coming from TINS
dIngy kitchen is hardly TO be wondered
at. But with $4,000 the Board of d.
rectors would he able 10 provide ne"
cells for nearly coo men and furnish the
institution with a new kitchen, laundry
and hospital AS TO the building plans, we
care nothing. They may be safely lett
TO the penitentiary authorities. Inc
thing needed is more cell room, bet
ter ktchrb, etc, and there need be no
quibbln83 over details. The expressions
in the senate committee yesterday after
noon lead us to hope tina, the Legislature
will make the needed appropriation.
There is also demand for change in
the provisions of the code with reference
to the rations to be furnished to the pris-
oners. This subject, too, we commend TO
legislative attention; but we dare say
that with a better kitchen there would
be better cooking, and with better cook
ing the rations that the State now for-
nishes would be far more palatable than
a present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Hoods Pills . easy i ia s sas s''s s.as.

Mrs. Annie T. Risley, Of No. 1f-J
south F'iftieth street,
philadelphia. is the wife OF
prominent real estate agent. and
moves in high social circles. She
is also a member OF the
Presbyterian Church. Under date of
September IL. 1895. Mrs. Risley
writes: Il write 10 thank you for
the beneficial results from the use
OF Ripans Tabules | saw them
advertised. and, though I rarely put
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has improved. and feel like
new woman-not the new woman
OF the present fad. but a reJuvenated
and physically regenerated being.
tSignedJ MRS. A. T. RISlEY."
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggist.
Or by mail II the price 30 cents box
5 sent to the Ripans Chemical Company
10. 10 Spruce street. New York. Sampl
'ial. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
diapers Bazaar.

diapers Bdzafp
The first foot over the threshold
In the new years dawning gray
Means woe or veal to the hous ,hold--
So the wise old people say.
Now. who to my door is coming
Stranger, or kith. and kin?
Pray God II be no foe Of the elan.
To bring the i'll luck In.
| an. fain for the step of the baby.
The little foot thar sways
Like a w.nd-toss q Hover OF the sun
shine,
In the grace OF early days;
Or the stco of the dear grandmother.
Who has walked with God so long.
That thoughts Of Heaven Within her
Like tne echoes Of angels ,hrong.
But. LORD OF our generations.
Keep on the furtive tread
or the evil and the alien.
The step our chilled hearts dread.
Let the tirst foot over our threshold.
In tie dawn OF the glad new year.
Bring US much 10 hold AMI to cherish.
And nothing 10 hate and fear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

We hear great many complaints
an 10 the uncommonly strong and OBJ
jectionable odor proceeding from city
pipes. bat when II is burning. From
what We know OF the business quail
icat.ons Of Superintendent Knowles and
his desire TO serve the public acceptably
We cannot but believe that he will give
immediate fattention to this matter.
1t is too much to expect that water
gas will be wholly free from odor. es-
pecially where IL IL allowed to escape,
but We feel sure that ii is not impos-
sble TO improve upon the present quality
OF cur gas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

lily OF Baltimore have been abolished.
and the Offices made stations OF the Bal
timore ONCE. II this experiment should
prove successful II will be followed In
numerous other Instances. II is believed
that by this means the Post-Ohice De-
psrtmcnt will be reIieyed Of nearly all the
Incidental work connected with the minor
offices. which VIII then fall 10 the lot Of
the heads Of the departments in the
main Offices. Being directly under the
g'nsrvision Of the postmasters at these
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

We would cay the attention of the
members of the Legislature to the great,
good work that Il being done by the
Richmond Eye. Ear. and Throat lniirm-
airy, notice OF which appears in this
issue of the Dispatch. The record speaks
for itself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

All of General Gomez's plans seem 10
have succeeded, ana about the whole is
land of cuba is apparently In insurrec-
ton. This Is not official information
from Madrid or Habana. but IL seems to
be the situation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
TUESDAY. JANUARY IA, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE CON-
BINED TELEGRAPHIC-NEW SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIA-
TED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

Mrs. Roger a. Pryor contributes 10 the
last No. OF Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly an article on 1.-The Ancestors OF
General Robert e. Lee, and the Times in
Which They Lived The article rs IL
Illustrated with pictures of number Of
General Lees progenitors and Kin and
their arms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Rare Curtain Chances.

100 Single Chenille Curtains that sofa
for 81 per pair have been reduced ior
quick selling 10 @c. each. Perhaps you
have a single door you would like to drape
or a couch that requires a new cover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

At the end OF that period IT will proba-
bly, seem strange to the average citizen
that anybody ever thought OF war be-
tween this country and England In con-
nection with the Venezuelan BOUNDARY
Tfon,,to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Stock Reducing Sale.
Twill be singular, indeed,
if these goods last longnow.
Specially strong bargains In
Ladies' Coats.

pedpced nrices rule in Coat Depart
ment.
Every garment offered this morning
comes under the new order OF things
REGARDLESS or COST.
Black and Blue Fine kersey Coa's'
satin-IIned ripple back. melon sleeves
stock-reducng price. s.; was SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The Cubans are arranging for navy
in case they are granted belligeicnt
rights by this country--a recognition that
they confidently expect at the hands OF
the present Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

DIR. Talmagc announces that anGs. no
circumstances will he conduct The morn
ing services at Dr. Sunderland's church
in Washington; but he will continue to
preach there every Sunday nisht.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
ADVERTISING RATES.
trAI.E INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation. payable III au- .,
vance Us words or less)..''.,.....', "a
Above rates are for everyday vi az
vertisements running consecutNe's. ,,.
Reading notices in reading matter yps'
o,e Tines or less. 81: in nonpereil, loaded
five lines or more, 30 cents. <,.,oa
card of rates for more space iurn's"e'
nm applica, ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

Beautiful as a bed Of roses, soft as the
summer air, and "a warm and light as
down; a splendid material for house
wrappers or dressing sacques, only lOc.
a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The Rev Joseph Cook, the famous lee
turer VINO is now In Japan. Is said to be
a wreck Of his former self OF account OF
nervous 9rostratlon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

UPTOWN OFFICE. 4ss EAST BROAD
STREET. mr. .Cr
WEST-END OFFICE, PARk-PLACE
PHARMACY. Belvidere and Main streets'
MANCHESTER OFFICE. l2S HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
French Henrietta Cloth.

This Black. Atwood Henrietta Ciotn
Is offered at a most remarkable price
100. the yard, instead OF Coo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

Justice Brewer says the Venezuelan
Commission may have TO visit Venezuela.
Spain. and Holland. and that its work
will consume three months time At least.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

All letters and te;egrams mus, pe az
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANl l.
Rejected communications Will moi nc re-
turned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The English plan OF railroad control. 1t
is said. will be reported for adoption by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
many
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
ITEMS Shirts.

Unlaundered White Shirts. carefully
made, OF good muslin, pure three-ply linen
bosom. reinforced front and back, only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14

The New York World claims that
definite subscriptions TO the new loan to
the amount OF sll9.0D.Oo have been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Winter Underwear.

Losses are plentiful I'm the underwear
Department. because our prices in many
instances do not cover the coft. II you
are looking for gains. come here for
your CT ldren's. Ladies', and Gentlemen
Underwear.
We have added TO this immense stock
400 pieces OF Fine Percales; regular price,
II 1-2c.; now s l-3c.
Linen Batiste Insertion, Linen Batiste
I.aces Linen Batste Ali-Over for Jokes
and bodice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-14
Know Hoods Cured
Because It Made Pure Blood.

al was all run down and could not sleep
st night on account OF the continuous