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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

In commenting upon the position OF
the Norfolk Landmark that there is no
necessity for having any disagreement
over the constitutional convention ques-
ton when the representatives of the Nir-
ginia Democracy meet at stanton In
June. the Dispatch day or two ago
remarked that I'VE might as well recog-
nize the fact now as later on that there
is a disagreement in our party On the
question of calling constitutional con-
vention.'
TO this the Landmark replies:
"Our contemporary may be right; but
ling over the question at Stanton, II
would be better for the Democratic con-
vention to refrain from an expression of
opinion"
Qsir Norfolk friend insists. however,
that the people of Virginia want the Con-
stitution remodelled, and recurring TO
the question OF a deliverance on the
subject at Staunton, says:
I'VE repeat that the Democrats OF Vir-
ginia who are opposed TO improperly
radical action in the constitutional con-
vention (and all good Democrats are OPP
posed TO III can easily prevent II by
casting their votes for delegates of stand
ing and conversatism"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

But would any clergyman be whuhs W
cbaracterize the deceased as he deserved
to be characterized? II the preacher -
not going 10 tell "the truth, the who're
truth. and nothing but the truth. ms
sermon may get into the mouths OF SCOT
fers And II he tells the whole truth
what win become Of the deiicacy ana
aioniacance OF the ceremonies used on
the occasion?
Tho Herald says that the whole prac-
,ice OF wearing mourning for the dead
ousb, IN be broken up. Most heartily do
we endorse all that our neighbour says
on this subject. The custom strengthens
the objections to the funeral ceremonies
of the present day. and helps TO perpetu-
ate these ceremonies. Mature abhors
black" SAYS the Herald. Dean Swift
said once that II you would watch the
mourners returning In carriage from
funeral you would find them laughing
or. at any rate in good humor. They
had escaped as from dungeon, ana were
running away from the sombre sights 10
be seen at the grave.
The Herald says the services at the
grave ought, for obvious reasons OF
health and comfort, TO be very brief anu
simple. Our neighbour thus agrees with
us as 10 at least two reforms-iirst, as
TO the custom of wearing mourning, ana
second. as TO the short service. or no SER
vice. at the grave. 1t would be gooo
practice to let the funeral end at the
church door. and be there transferred 10
the care of the undertaken. This prac-
tlce obtains In some places. Certainly
there ought never 10 be more than one
service read or repeated at the grave
And yet so long as the present puphe
feeling on the subject shall continue 10
exist these double rituals will be part
of the funeral services OF all the iodses'
etc which use these rituals.
What is ii but a bold materialism 10
bestow so much attention on a DEAD
body? Besides. IL men who can ailoru
II indulge in 1.-THE luxury OF Woe there
will be no such thing as preventing men
who cannot afford it from following a
had example. If the rich may indulge
i'm unlimited mourning garments, the poor
will be sure to indulge in them also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Under the Constitution OF Virginia, we
do not see how Mrs. Bagby, Of West Point,
can hold the Office of school trustee to
which she has been appointed. Doubtless
her services would be valuable. but we do
not see how the State can avail itself OF
them just now.
Several States of the Union have so
amended their Constitutions as to permit
women TO hold Office as school trustees.
If Virginia has a constitutional con-
vention as the result of the popu-
lar vote to be taken in May. 1897,
no doubt this question will be raised;
but for the present, If our un-
derstanding Of the Virginia Constitution
be correct. the old State will have to con-
tent itself with linen folks" as school
trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
FUNERAL REFORM.

The article which the Dispatch OF yes
terday reproduced from the Religious
Herald OF this week discusses with frank
ness and fulness the questions involved
In the attempts now being made in so
many places to effect what is called "fu-
neral reform" The Herald warns its
readers not 10 fan In with the material
istic spirit OF the age. as IL the friends
Of funeral reform had erred in that re-
spect. whereas one OF the strong argu-
ments in favor OF funeral reform is to
be found I'm the fact that there is too
much materialism implied In the forms
and ceremonies which are observed at
the present time around the open grave.
or at the altar of the church.
The Herald says that silence at such
q time as the funeral OF non-bellever
"wouid be both delicate and significant"
II would indeed be significant" but as
to the delicacy there might be two opIn-
Ions. The Herald would. OF course. IA
vor q fun and truthful. sermon on the
occasion Of the burial OF an unbelieyer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

constitutional revision are. s1rst. mat -
might reduce the number OF ofnce-no.u-
ers: and. secondly. that II misht 'ns'-
tute restrictive suffrage
II It shall not do both Of these tniiss,
II were better that no revision OF tne
Constitution be had. These are exacny
the things that the common people cI
Virginia most need and desire. Ihey
want to be rid OF the cumbersome sys-
TEN that makes the Commonwealth
prey to official voraciousness, ana that
makes the preparation of frauds az eiec-
tons a necessary safeguard to civiiiza-
ton.
The fact that It costs Virginia nearly
two millions OF dollars more 10
administer her State Government than
It costs North Carolina, with the same
population and area, is stark-naked
crime against the people; ana. IL con-
irving politicians get In the way or
reform. they ought to be trampied III
the dust. And they will be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

1t appears to be the purpose of Speaker
Reeds House Elections Committee No.
to strive TO have Congressman Mcken-
ney. Of Petersburg, unseated. and his
seat given to Mr. Thorp, of Mecklen-
burg. Mr.. Mckinney is at this time
i'll. at hospital, in Baltimore, and for
months has not been able to give per-
sonal attention TO his case. For this rea-
son, his brother-Democrats In the House
from Virginia are doing all that they can
to persuade the committee not to push
the case to c9nclusion until Mr. Nc
Kenney returns to his seat.
That Mr.. Mckinney is an Ill man,
there can be no question; he is now re-
ported to be improving, but that his con-
dition is serious seems to admit Of no
dispute. Under these circumstances. the
commonest courtesy would require the Re-
publicans to give him a chance to be pres
ent when his right to his seat IS voted
upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
vExv uAxKIyG SYSTEM.

Most a. the best-iuformed people are
OF the opinion that the banks should
divorced from the government. How 70
accomplish this result Is not 80 easily
explained. There IL no way OF conceh-
trating public opinion on the SUBJECT
The existing national-bark system Is GER
tainIy the best the country ever mad,
and has numerous friends and supporters
Its connection with the government Is
Objectionable rather to financial experts
than TO the public. The goldites are
generally willing TO continue TINS paiih-
ing system in operation, and there are
not a few sllverites who will vote with
them on this question. However, the
difficulty of agreeing upon a new system
OF banking is great and puts the expert
fnanciers OF the country upon thsr
mettle The retirement OF the green
backs Is another measure when Is
favored by the same men who are recog-
nized as goldites or monometallists.
Mr.. Heatwole, of Minnesota, recently
took the bull by the horns and orereu
in the House of Representatives Dill
providing for the appointment by the
President Of a commission to consist OF
nine private citizens efficient in banking,
trading, and finance, whose duty II shaii
be 10 investigate the best methods OF
adjusting or solving the financial problem
and to report their conclusions to Con-
gress. II IS said that Mr.. Heatwole has
reason TO be satisfied with the reception
with which his proposition has met. III
so, he will, OF course, proceed with the
good work he has projected. 1t would
make a lasting reputation for Mr. Heat
wole If he should succeed in establish
ing banking system equal to the wants
Of the public, including a total separation
OF the banks from the government Mr..
Heatwole has. OF course. not been work
ing alone in this matter. but has re-
ceived from other members Of Congress
assurances that they are ready and will
ing to take part with him in the gigantic
scheme with which his name promises to
become associated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Hereafter in the State OF New York 1t
will be unlawful for any saloon-keeper
to tempt customers with free lunch.
1t is positively forbidden by the Raines
law. 1t seems. however, that this pro-
vision was inserted upon the suggestion
Of the Liquor Dealers Association, who
said that If they were TO be forced to pay
higher licenses they wished to be rid of
this expense, which often foots up g
per day for each saloon. So the glory Of
the free-lunch counter has departed from
New York. No doubt the free lunch had
its evil accomplishments. but 1t cannot be
disputed that many a man who knew not
where else to get n bite" has eased his
hunger at a free-lunch counter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Chandler says In letter TO Senator
George that Reed Is bimetallist. We'll,
perhaps he is. He posed as such in the
beginning of the campaign for delegates
TO the Republican National Convention
But he can't possibly stand upon the
gold platforms OF the New England and
the Middle States, and at the same time
mount bimetallic platform. McKinley's
record has been looked up also. and he
too is said to be. or charged with being
n bifnetallist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Choir for the ReunIon.

Rlchmond Letter in Index-AppeaD
The suggestion for the organization oil
an immense choir TO render o.d-time Con-
federate ballads on the occasion OF the
reunion OF the Confederate veterans
meets with general approval here. ms
proposed feature Of the programme Tor
this eventful occasion will be the most
unique and interesting Of any yet sug-
gested Many of the tens Of thousands Oh
old veterans OF the Confederate army
will hear for the first time III thirty
years such familiar songs as the "Bonnle
Blue Flag" Maryland, Ny Mary
land" annie Laurie" and scores OF
others so well known during the four
Years of civil war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Ex-Secretary Whitney's prospective
bride. says Holland" the New YORK
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press
sis Mrs. Randolph, who, while she lives
In New York, is really Washington wo-
man. She is a daughter of DIR. VIII
liam May Of the well-known May fami-
". and is a cousin Of Fred. May, who
was for n long time one Of the best
known young men OF New York city.
Mrs. Randolph was married some
years ago to Captain Randolph. OF the
British army. At the time Of her mar
riage she was thought by many per-
sons familiar with Washington social life
to be not only the most beautiful, but
also the most intellectual woman asso-
ciated with Washington society. After
her husbands death she came to New
York to live. and If we hal in New
York the salon as it is known in Paris
Mrs. Randolph would PROFESSIONALLY
have been esteemed the woman who had
at her gatherings the ablest and most
famous men of the city"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Politely Put.
CTexas Siftings.)

''There Is one thing" said bright wo-
man who has been visiting Washington,
that l must say in favor of United
States senators. They are real gentle
men"
"Ard what, In your estimation. goes
principally 10 make up real gentle
MANI"
"Oh. that question was settled long
ago. It's the art of doing nothing grace
fully"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
rhe Goycrnor AMID the Conycntion,

West Point Nirginian)
We hold strong admiration for Gov
ernor OFerrall. and 1t does not often oc-
cur that we are inclined to differ from
his opinions; he is generally level-head-
ed and reliable. but no man is infallible
The Governor is strongly of the opinion
that the Democratic State Convention,
which assemblies at stanton in June
should declare against very radical
changes In our present Constitu-
ton. In this We beg to differ
with our worthy Executive. IL a
constitutional convention is to be
held at all 1--WE trust that 1t maO, let
that convention make such alterations in
our organic laws as will meet the wishes
OF the people and the demands OF the
day-be they radical or otherwise. We
want no child's play in connection with
this convention. The eyes OF the people
are open.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
A North Carolina Poet.
0CharIotte N. O. Observer)

The Observer regrets thai North caro-
lima is 10 lose Henry jerome Stoekard'
the poet and sonnet-writer, who has been
elected 10 a chair in Petersburg College
Va; but welcomes the honor that comes
TO him. The Old North State VIII
watch his future career with the loving
interest she bestows upon all her sons
who leave her borders TO win fame or
fortune, and will consider that she shares
in all of his successes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Some OF the Republican papers are
making a grea. deal of noise over the
fact that the Republican party swept
Rhode Island" What on earth was the
use Of calling out the Republican party
to perform that task? Any old-fash-
toned. Virginia colored chambermaid
armed with a 2O-cent broom, could sweep
Rhode Island on a summers morning
between getting-up time and breakfast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
A constitutional Convention.
Q.ynchburg News.)

The Underwood Constitution, under
which the laws OF Virginia have been
made and administered. for more than a
quarter OF a century. Is an obsolete ami
expensive and profiigate contraption. IL
ought to have been revised long ago;
and but for the sinister and selfish in
fiuences that are now again pressing TO
the front. the work would have 'ong s:nce
been accomplished.
The only reasons presented AGAINST
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Under the caption, "The Dispatch Gets
Funny" the West Point Plain Dealer,
commenting on our statement that the
New York harbor must be shoaling. and
that 1t should not be forgotten that there
are other ports-"Richmond prolonged
Newport News, for instance'-has this to
says:
Richmond is right smart inland
town, and II she could only get over heI
delusion that she Is a 'sure-enough' sea-
port. she would make a better impress
slon."
What Is the matter with the Plain
Dealer, that 1t should call a city with
such a port as West Point an inland
town?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
New Newspaper Game Out West.
Hazel Green Herald.)

NidHei pipNh ''''"i''l
A new game. called the Editors De-
light" is played this wa. Take sheet
Of ordinary wrting-paper; fold 1t care
fully, and enclose bank-note sufficient
~ large to pay up all arrearages ana
one year in advance. Keep an eye on
the editor and if smile adorns his
face the trick works like charm. Now
is the time TO play the joke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

The Danvile Register has jlst come
out in a spring dress of the latest fash
ion. 1t being Of the Mergenthaler
style. The new mechanical equipment
OF the Register cannot but enable 1t to
increase greatly its al eady deserved
popularity and influence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
The Woman Editors Reply.

(New York Tribune)
81 send you back your heart" she wrote,
"Regretting that cannot use IL;
No lack OF merit Is implied
In the mere fact that | refuse 1t.
OF numerous reasons. any one
May for my uses quite unfit II.
And. really, I'm so oyerstocked
IT'S hopeless further TO submit it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Annapolis, the State capital, Is such
an out-of-the-way place for Marylanders
who have business with the Governor,
Governor Lowndes will establish an office
in Baltimore. and will be in it on certain
days of each week for the transaction of
public business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
A Satisfactory Explanation.
New York Tribune)

Old Lady ION the road to Niagara
Fals): What makes the cars jar and rat
tie So CONDUCTOR It's abomlnablei
Conductor: It's the effect OF carryin'
so many bridal couples, ma'am! The
course OF true love never did run
smooth, you know, ma'am!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

A special from Rome says that Meme
lexis provisions having given out, he is re-
treating upon Shoa. Many hungry
man win envy Menelek for having shoa
supply Of food to fall back on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Reed doesn't seem TO have his rabbit
foot about him; nor. by the same token.
does ~ lrmsn Lamb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03

Senator Georges effort has evidently
been to grind Dupont to powder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-03
Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey,

because it builds up the system, puri-
fies the blood, and stirs up the cigculA-
ton. 1t takes away tired, Ianguid feel
ings, tones up the digestive organs, and
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-03-28

try 96,844 are there, 72,472 of them
being in California; and of the 2,038
Japanese $50 are on the Pacific,
1,147 of them in California. There
are some very lonely japanese, as
Maine, Vermont, North Carolina,
Iowa and Arizona have each only
one. In the North Atlantic divis-
ion of the states, however, there are
GILT Chinese and 247 japanese,
New York having 1885 of the first,
and 148 of the second. There are
some Chinese in every state and
territory, though West Virginia has
only Is. The total increase during
the decade was only 2,O1O. This is
much smaller shan at one time was
feared by many would be the case.
Five of the states and territories
have no japanese.
The civilized Indians are scat
tered more generally over the coun-
try than is commonly supposed.
There are some in every state and
territory, though Delaware has only
four and West Virginia nine. Cal
ifornia has the highest number, H.
81, and on the Pacific slope, in
Guiding that, are 81, 872. In the
North Atlantic division there are
3, 234; in the North Central, 16, 772;
In the South Atlantic, 1856; in the
South Central, 4 81.
The state that has the largest
population Of Africon descent is
Georgia-858,815in a total of 1 1887,
353-nearly one-half. The next is
Mississippi-742.559 in 1888, 600
much more than one-half. South
Carolina has 688,934 in 1,151, 149,
also more than one-half. The
state with the smallest
African population is Delaware,
with 1886 in 1913, 493, about one
sixth.
Several Of the states are almost
entirely white. Maine has only
,823 colOred of all kinds IN total
of SCI ,O86; New Hampshire, 900 in
376, $50; Vermont, 1,O04in 332,422;
North Dakota, 500 in 1872, 719; South
Dakota. 1913 in 328,8O8.
Pennsylvania has a colored pop
ulation of 1907 in its total of s.
258,O14-only a little more than
one in fifty. Of the colored, 107,-
500 are of African descent Isl, 1856
of them blacks, 2O,9SO mulattoes,
2,368 quodroons, 1852 octoroons),
LAO Chinese, 81 japanese, 9S3
civilized Indians. 1t is of local in
terest to note that of the popnla-
ton of Philadelphia, 1905, $50 are
whites, 39,371 of African descent,
738 Chinese, 7 Japanese, 258 civil
lied ndians.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-03-28

Success is the reward of merit
not of assumption. Popular appre-
citation is what tells in the long run.
For fifty years people have been
using Ayers Sarsaparilla. and today
it is the blood-purifer most in favor
with the public. Ayers Sarsaparilla
cures.