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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
THE TALE OF 4 cow.
She Has Been identified az Beiong-
ing 10 nr. Ellis. of New Kent.


Henry Watson and Oliver Brown, the
two colored men from New Kent county
charged with stealing COW, were again
before his Honor yesterday morning. IT
will be remembered that the two mon
came TO the city more than week ago
having ia their possession COW, when
they were endeavodug 10 sell. Their
general makeup arrested the attention OK
Sergeant Otey. and after watching them
TO- awhile that officer concluded it would
be well TO keep them until their ac-
quaintance could be further cultivated
1t now appears that his suspicious were
Just right. as it is shown that the COW
was stolen by them from Mr.. Cornelius
Ellis. Of New Kent county.
Mr.. Ellis was notified that the cow was
at a downtown stable awaiting his iden-
tifcation. that he might take her away.
Yesterday morning after court had adj
fourneG an old negro man named Major
Carter reached the city from Mr.. klls
but. as minated. too late for the case
TO be decided. There viii be another hear
ing this morning. and in the mean time
the old man will visit the stable and prove
his cow. There is a clear case against
the men.
Berkley Evans was charged with carry
ing concealed weapons and fined SD and
costs.
Isaac Bullock CcolorcD charged with
being drunk and disorderly fin the saloon
of Mrs Leahy, was fined 50 and costs.
r. H. Glover colore1 was fined s. ana
costs for striking George stephens with
a beer-glass
In the case Of Isaiah Gregory (coioredD.
charged with stealing a can Of lard. the
accused was sent 10 Jail for sixty days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
TALK WITH JUDGE STAPLES.
His Views on Politics In General
and the Acknowledgement

petersburg IndeX-AppealD
Judge Waller L. Staples. one Of the
most distinguished lawyers in Virginia.
IS I'm tho city. He is engaged as coun-
sci for the plaintiff in the suit Of Ten
nant's Heirs against Dunlop. now pending
in the Circuit Court. Yesterday after
noon reporter of the lndeX-Appeal
caught Judge Staples on the fly as he
was leisurely strollng up Sycamore
street, and proceeded forthwith TO en-
gage the eminent advocate In an on
hand. political conversation. Judge
Staples has enjoyed high political honors.
bestowed by either the Legislature or by
the people OF Virginia direct during the
past two decades. He served one term
OF twelve years as "A member Of the SUI
preme Court of Appeals of the State. and
was chosen clector-at-large on the Dem
ocratic ticket i'm 1892
judge" said the inquisitivc scribe,
who do you think will be the next Gov
ernor % Virginia."
"Ahr' said the Judge. In response, THE
contest Is too long of 10 hazard any pre-
dictlons."
DO YOU think Judge" continued the
newspaper that the Democratic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

Tie state Of Mississippi is 10 have
now capitol building. erected at Jackson.
within the next three years. The old
Capitol has been condemned by architects
as dangerous: besides. it does not afford
the accommodationsa and conyenicnccs
needed for the Legislature and other Of
fees Of the state Government. con-
current resolution adopted by the Legs-
latufe before It's adjournment. IN March
las'. created the Governor Attorney
General. and Secretary Of State ~ COM
miiiee." whose duty IT was made to pro-
cure suitable plan and specifications
for building not 10 cot less than $780,
oco. nor more than H0.9.og0 .
The committee sent circulars in April
20 about fifty OF the leading architects
Of the country inviting them to submit
plans and propositions. which would be
considered August Eth. Eighteen plans
were submitted. and sixteen architects
were present. and each fully explained
the advantages and expense Of his plan
But, for various reasons. the committee
adjourned further consolidation Of the
plans submitted 10 Thursday last. when
the Governor called The committee TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
uANxA.s uuMnIGGERY.

Cleveland. O.. December &.-Chaumal
Hanna declared to-day that the hepup-
lican party was In no sense respohs'p'o
for the recent bank failures IN chicago
and other parts OF the West. Il 90 not
see" he said. "how these failures were
I'm any way due to the recent election
Times have improved. but not TO the eX-
tent some people expected. Conditions
are all that | expected they would be NJ
this time"
II Bryan had been elected. and these
things had occurred. who doubts that
Hanna and his confederates would have
cried out. 81 told you sov
or course. they would. What we DEM
ocrats were told was that all that was
wanted was restoration OF conh-
dence"-that II. the defeat Of the free
silver party.
But though the frce-silverites were
defeated: though confidence IS restored.
the country is siill ailing. And Hanna
shows himself to be an arrant humhug
when he says that conditions are all
that expected they would be at ms
time" We don't believe be- sang any
such tune as that when he went aroGli
collecting money for campaign purpose
no. indeed, Yet We cannot consent 10
occupy a place in the ranks Of the pes
simists. We believe that better times
are coming coming. in spite Of the pro-
posed revision Of the tariff; in spite OF
the Republican party.
1t is a long lane that has no turning.
We must be near to the turning now'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

party will get together In the state eiee-
ton next fall?"
II most assurcdly do" Judge Staples
answered. II believe all those VINO
voted the Democratic ticket prior TO tne
late election will return to the foid. OK,
cept a few. who arc bent ana deteri-'l'"
I'm going over TO the Republican ranks.
The great majority Of those who styleH
themselves gold Democrats during the
recent campaign will be found hghtlh8
with their old party friends I'm the coming
campaign. They realize that 1t woul1
never do to turn the State Government
over to the Republicans
How do you regard the suggestion Oh
the name OF Major Francis X. Iassiter
for the Democratic nomination Tor the
attorney-gcne
"Lasster would be highly acceptable TO
me-" responded the Judge. Il think the
treatment he received at the hards OF the
administration during the campaign was
simply outrageous; and he conducted
himself most becomingy through 1t all.
! would Ike to see the Democratic party
take the young man up and give nm
something
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
RECEIVER INSTEAD or TRUSTEE.
Injunction Obtained Yesterday in
the u. j. Bear Assignment.

the u. j. Bear Assignment.
Upon application of Sophia Bear and
William Reisenhelm. Judge Minor, OF the
Law and Equity Court. yesterday set
aside the deed Of assignment of y. j.
Bear. the Main-street jeweller who failed
on Monday. and appointed W G. Neal
receiver instead of trustee. The court
also granted an injunction in the same
cause onjoning Marx Nelson from levy
ing any distress warrant or attachment
for rent until the further order of the
court.
The following is a part of Judge Minors
order i'm the case:
"The said W. O. Neal Is hereby appoint
al receiver Of the court i'm this cause.
and as such is directed 10 take possession
Of the property embraced in said deeds.
and file an inventory of the assets In the
Richmond deed He is further ordered 10
sell the property embraced in both deeds
OF trust and to collect the chooses in dc-
ton assigned, and shall be clothed with
all the powers given by said deeds 10 him.
except that he shall not sell any OF the
Chesterfield real estate nor any of the
stock Of merchandise embraced in the
Richmond deed as "A whole except SUBJ
iect 10 the approval of the court. The
receiver IS also ordered to report TO the
court for its action any offers he may
receive for said stock. or real estate"
The receiver is given other instructions,
and is required to give bond i'm the sum
of $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
GEN. LEE ENTERTAINED.
4 Dinner 10 Him and Mrs. Lee and
Their Daughter.

HABANA, December 2.-Consul-Gene-
raj Lee, Mrs. Lee. and their daughter
We're dined at the Hotel Ingiaterra sun
day night by Congressman Edward Eve
rett Robbins Of Pennsylvania and his
wife, who are spending the holidays in
Cuba.
The entire party visited the Palace Mon
day afternoon. General Lee presenting
them TO Acting Governor-G General Ahu-
mazda. The ladies were shown through
the picture-rOoms and inspected other
features of interest in the building.
Ia Sarta del Sabado. a local political
journal, commenting on General Lees re-
turn, says:
eve owe much TO this distinguished per-
sonaec and he has our sincere gratitude
for the dispassionatc and impartial man
mr. i'm which he has judged us. Knowing.
as we do. the value Of his views. we may
congratulate ourselves upon his return to
Cuba
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
ARE WE TO MEDIATE.

Monday. news was sent out frcm WASH
ington that promised most gratifying
turn in the Cuban question. It was that
upon the basis Of an official communica-
ton from Premier Canovas. of Spain. to
Secretary -of-State Olncy. the latter, and
senior Dupuy de LONE. Spanish Minister
10 this country. had terminated negotia-
tons looking 10 the settlement Of the
Cuban troubles which would be submitted
to Congress when that body reassembled
on Tuesday next.
The result Of these negotiations was.
II was said. that the United States had
been asked to act in the capacity Of
mediator between the mother country
and the Cuban insurgents. and submit
TO the insurgents certain propositions
from the Spanish Government. under
which Spain would preserve her dignity
and self-respect. and much needed re-
forms would be introduced in the govern
ment Of the island. Yesterday evening
however. this news was utterly dis
credited. # being according 10 press
dispatch from Washington. declared in
Official circles that no such communica-
ton as that credited TO the Spanish
Premier had been received at the State
Department.
None the less, considering some Of the
sources that first gave currency 10 the
original story and the circumstantial
summary Of the contents Of the alleged
Canovas letter that was presented, we
cannot but think that the mediation sug-
gestion is more than the baseless fabric
Of a newspaper dream. Moreover, this
view is strengthened by the tone Of the
Epoca. the Madrid organ Of the Spanish
Conservative party.
II the United States could bring about
an adjustment Of the Cuban question ac-
cording 10 the terms outlined in the al
legged Canovas document, and guarantee
to Cuba that the promised reforms would
not Dc repudi8tol, as was the case after
the hong rebellion. that solution would be
a most happy one. 1t is not TO be denied
that in Cuba there is a very large and
intelligent element which. while they are
antagonistic TO the present order Of things
as administered by the Spanish Govern
ment. have no pronounced sympathy with
and give no active support 10 the insur-
gent movement. These would be content
with a certain autonomy. They prefer it
10 free Cuba, and were they permitted &c
have a potent voice in the government OF
the island great results in the way OF
quieting the spirit OF unrest that has so
long prevailed might be expected
Though different problem was there
involved, so successful. it appears. have
the United States been In mediating in
the Venezuela affair. that We see no rca-
son why Spain should not t.. her extremity
have turned TO us TO save Cuba TO her.
If this could be accomplished with the
assurance that Cuba would be granted a
form Of government that would render her
practically free. il would be our plain
duty 20 accept the mcdiatorial Office. 1t
would be our duty 10 ourselves no less
than 70 cuba. FOR 20 reject the Office would
be- only t. Increase the danger Of hostili-
tees with Spain. and invite conditions that
would be detrimental 20 every business
interest in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
EOli,InN GIFTS.

Why do you look so dOwncast?
What do 1 hear YOU say!
Nothing 10 give 10 people
on Christmas or Now-Iear's Day?
You want 10 be making presents;
We'll. now. just think awhile,
Suppose YOU look in the glass, dear.
Ana present yourself with a smile.
Then make M a bundle Of troubles
And give them away 10 the Past
lie owns such a Croony Junksnop
Where WORKOUT worries are east.
lust bundle them onto the old year
And let him lug them away,
And next give a heart OF nope. DEAR
To the new year biithe and gay.
And then give praise TO the best things
In the people YOU meet this year;
You Nay be surprised at the goodness
You'll nnd il you look, my dear
And when you are hurt by the folly
or faults OF the folks you know,
lust toss them a bit of your patience
And a word OF pity or so.
Ella WHEELER WILCOX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
Municipal Ownership.


iIlNdNtl Iult fltS~l
The Philadelphia Gas-Works are q sub
ject Of discussion in many newspapers
published throughout the country. Some
Of the testimony brought out by the Sen
ate Investigating Committee prejudicial
TO our gas management is being paraded
as proof Of the unwisdom Of municipal
gas ownership. Much OF the discredit into
which Philadelphia gas management has
fallen is due 10 the industry of those who
would like to get control Of the works I'm
making the most Of every point thar can
be used as an argument against munich
pal ownership. IL is true that tho gas
works net a handsome annual profit 20
the city. IL Is also. doubtless. true that
the profit would DE much greater We're
the leaks and waste stopped. supernuous
hands discharged. and the best modern
methods OF gas manufacture introduced
nj every point. This is an argument. how
ever. not against municipal ownership,
but against certain durable evils in that
ownership.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
virginia RebuI.c Of impertincncc.
Washington Post)


4 Virginia member OF Congress was
buying a box OF confectionery at an f.
street store. just before Christmas. and
offered n SO note I'm payment. He looked
over the change and asked the lady clerk
II she had not made a mistake. She in
quired with some inpertinence IL he could
not count. and in a tone Of voice that at
tracted the crowd OF customers around
him.
you have given me 81 too much" he
said. and passed ont OF the store.
Before he had gone far the manager OF
the store called him and demanded the
extra dollar. which the purchaser re-
fused.
IL shall call the policeman" he said.
AS you please about it," was the an
swer. The purchaser gave his name and
the number OF his residence. and went his
way. lie has not been troubled any by
policemen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

gether; and. after REORGANIZATION OF
several plans that had most favorabIy
Impressed the committcc-those OF Wealth
crs q Woathcrs. Momphis--were unani-
mously adopted. and will he recommended
TO the Legislature. If these plans are
adopted, Mississippi will have an up-to-
occupied within two years. and at cost
OF $4,000 furnishing not included.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

We notice in our exchanges a food Of
antitrust literature and commentator
of Mr.. Cleveland's suggestion that the
states undertake to manage the trust
evil. on the part Of many Of our es-
teemed contemporaries, however, their re-
marks along the lines indicated are evil
IDENTIFY the grimmest sort Of irony, seeing
that during the last campaign these
papers deserted the party that is un-
compromisingly opposed to trusts, and
supported the party that has always fos-
tered trusts and monopoiies, and by
them was furnished with the sinews OF
war. And this irony is made the more
evident by the fact that the papers af0re-
said also held up their hands in holy
horror over the plank in the Chicago
platform against a certain evil called
government by injunction" which, ex-
perience has proved. threatens TO be
one Of the greatest difficulties in the way
Of the States dealing effectively with
trusts and monopolies, or with anything
else The perpetuaton Of which is calcu-
lated to strengthen the grip of the Re-
publican party
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

Tom Platt says that whoever may be
elected the next senator from New YORK
II will not be MIR. Choate. That seems
10 settle the matter so far as Mr.. Choate
is concerned. Were Choate's name dii-
fcrcnuy pronounced. indeed. one might
be tompted TO say his candidacy is likely
to remain in-choate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
An EXPRESSIVE Phrase.

Pntsburg Chrouiclc-Teegraph)
Miss Bellefeld: II IS my opinion that
Mabel intends 20 marry Fred. Glsweu
Miss Bloomfield What are Fred's in
tentions?
L don't know. but they don't count"
what makes you think that Mabel has
designs on him.
Il asked her opinion or him the other
day and she replied. He'll do to tie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
.No Political sigHincancc."

Chicago Times Heraldl
IL might be a great relief 10 Major Nc
KInley II somebody would call on him
and discuss politics. According 10 the
newspaper dispatches. no one who visits
him nowadays says word 10 MIN ABOUT
POLITICAL matters. And the Major always
has taken a lively interest in such things
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

Fifst National
Richmond. Va. Dee m0.f I..
ANNUAL. MEETING or srutAi. ~
EES

The regular annual ne, W. ~.
FIONA. RANK of Richmond.
be held az the bankns-holse oi p.
bank. No. ilCi east Main street
moni. VA. on TUESDAY. jtn. ..-
1897 at - o'clock NJ. Tor inr r,..
OF usual business. AZ sdIi htr.l.- III.
oosifion will be submitted io 81. ,s.
holders to amend the in.fl section @ ,.,
articles OF association SD ls to ~ .,N
number OF directors from imfiet. a.
provided; 10 eleNvns '1.,,r~lrc
de it'd ii. c. BURNETT 'a''''"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

Mr. Z. d. Harrington. travelling pas
senser agent Of the Southern Pacific Rail-
way and Steamship Lines IS in the city
on one Of his periodical visits. He saws
that winter tourist travel to the Califor-
MIA resorts is quite up TO last season. ana
that the Indications for an Increased
traffic are very favorable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

Richmond Va. Dcc0r
THE ANNUAL MEETING NI ~
STOCKHOLDERS OF tnis e
held ON TUESDAY. January T.
NJ. O'Clock. in the bank ..
&c l6-td RICHARD IA. SMITH
THE REGULAR ANNUAL al
or THE SrDCkNOLDh Iie .t
DISPATCH COMPANY wI
their office on TUESDAY iN'
OF January. lNs at II ,N .>
ii. THEODORE tL.lr.N
de 2i-td
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
The Vazor-nacl, Finds u Euiogist.

charleston IS. O. News and CourierD
There Is no doubt that the razor-back
instead Of being made the butt Of news
taper wit. especially at East and West,
H.. when cultivated, much better Tor nam
and sfrips than the mammoth pOrker that
sslards the lean earth" and Is probably
wallowing in degeneration as well as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

The United states Express Company will
withdraw from Boston and the New Eng
land railroad tomorrow, the alleged rea-
son for the action being insufficient pat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

James r. Francis. who operated the
"John Bulr engine brought from England
in 1886 and put on the Camden ana AM
boy railroad. died Monday at Fremont
O.. in the sd year of his age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
Wonderful Child.

Comic Home Journal)
THAT is your little daughter, 1 sup
pcse?'
Eyes. and a wonderful child she is''
Really How i that
"She is already years old and doesn't
nlnv the nlano."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
Prompt settlements.

,St. Louis lobe-Democrat)
n seems 10 be the fashion this year for
Governors-clect To announce their APP
rointments before they are inauglrated.
or. I'm other words. TO pay their debts be-
so.o thew dua
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

The Spanish think canoyas has won a
victory over Olney. too, and there are
plenty of people in this country who will
not gainsay the idea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

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WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1896.

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BINED Observation-Disclosures SER
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

In the neighborhood OF Saratoga. y. Y.
ice twelve inches In thickness Is now
being harvested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

Every prominent Republican Is now
having his day as member of the Nc
Kinley Cabinet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

All letters and kilograms must be al
dressed TO THE DISPATCH coma ANY
Rejected communications viii not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

ueloi Another merry war OF tele-
phones? Ring off the old: ring on the
new.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

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PHARMACY, 69 EAST BROAD
STREET
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PHARMACY. BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30

All letters recommending candidates Tor
Office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
Of ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-30
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Furniture.

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