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tlon . Of the code seems TO be mandatory.

ton Of the Code seems TO be mandatory.
What, then, Is the common-Iaw ruie'
THE doctrine that an officer may DC re-
moved at pleasure has grown up III 'he
American courts; at common Ia" a"
officer could be- removed only FOR cause,
and after a hearing" Throop on Pubic
Officers, 1862: and the principal causes TOT
removal are non-user or mlsuser' 1 can
discover no reason why the commissioner
OF accounts OF Roanoke should not have
had the benefit OF this rule for II Is un-
questionably the law OF virginia
There is surely nothing unreasonable OF
Injurious in the rule. AS long as COM
petent officer does not neglect or apuse
his official functions, there Is no occasion
for removing him. so far as the pubic IS
concerned. IL he fails 10 discharge MS
duty. then an adequate comedy Is at hand.
and he may be removed upon proof OF MS
delinquency. What more could be de-
sired in such case7 How Is the public
interest promoted by giving an arbitrary
power of removal to the appolntor. when
no cause OF removal exists. save his own
caprice, or partiality for a frlend2 Ixhas
often been decided that statutes should
not be construed 10 give a summary tu-
risdiction IL any other construction can
be placed upon them. Endlich on Interp.
Of stat. l5S-S4l. aud the rule is "A wise
and wholesome one.
Besides all this, the duties imposed d.
rectly by law upon the commissioner OF
accounts. Independently 81 the court, are
Of such a nature that for manifest rea-
sons OF public policy he ought not TO be
removable except for cause. whereas
commissioner in chancery. who does not
act by direct command OF the law. but
under the occasional orders OF the court,
might be summarily removed without any
serious mischief or inconvenience.
l conclude. then
I. That the Legislature. by emitting
the words removable at pleasure" from
the law Of 1887. manifesuy intended that
commissioners OF accounts should there
after. be removable for cause only.
2. That considerations of public policy
suggested this change in the law. which
makes a distinction between commission
ers of accounts and commissioners in
chancery, as to the manner OF their re-
moyal
3. That in the absence Of any statutory
provision on the subject the common-law
rule for the removal of officers should be
followed, which can only be for cause
and after a hearing.
Notwithstanding the fact that there
have been many divisions constituting the
language OF statutes and constitutions
relative 10 the tenure of office, and indi-
eating the circumstances which would
Justify a summary removal thercfrom.
SIN [ can hardly doubt the correctness
OF the foregoing conclusions as 10 what
the law Of Virginia is with regard 10 the
removal OF commissioners Of accounts.
SAML ID. DAVIES.
Richmond. May -. 1895.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
BRAKEMAN BONEH'S RIDE.
He Saved His Life by industrtousiy
Clinging to the Brukc-Bcams.
Chicago Post)

NlulCtEO lpsAl
Freight Brakeman Frank NJ. Boyer, OF
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Rail-
way. remains to tell the story Of an ex-
perience last night that i'm 500 cases out
OF 1000 terminate In a sad scene at a
morgue. Railroad men, accustomed to
hazardous chances realize the slight op-
portunlty for escape afforded the brake
man who falls between two cars while
the train H. in rapid motion. Boyer can
make his story OF his something short Of
a miraculous escape from instant death
sound more thrilling than any chapter OF
fiction.
As sthe freight train rolled Chicago
ward through Chicago Heights Boyer
attempted TO step from the deck of
one car 10 another, miscalculated, and
plunged down between the cars. He
missed the draught irons, and fell TO
the ties in the centre of the rails. That
his form became limp and Immediately
PROSTATE Is evident. Otherwise the un-
fortunate man would have been caught
by the first brake beam and ground
into a shape.ess mass. Almost before he
realized his perilous position. one pair OF
trucks had passed over Boyer's body.
Another brake beam flashed over him,
followed by a third set Of trucks. Short
as the time wss-a fraction OK a minute
IL afforded a year OF thought 10 the rail-
road man. Instnctively he realized that
all brake beams we're not OF a unifrom
height from the ties Some had brake
bar angle irons projecting that, II they
struck him, would cut him into hne
pieces Besides, the creaking wheels
made ominous music. Boyer was strong
OF arm and back from constant nigh
ball twisting al the brakes, and no
stop-watch with splits ever so fine could
record the time II took him TO deter
mine upon a desperate attempt to save
his life. The fourth truck was passing
over his body. when, with an almost SUI
perhuman effort, he elevated his shout
ders. seized a brake rod. and swung his
body on 10 the brake beam.
II was a feat unparalleled I'm the
stories OF narrow escapes told by railroad
men,
Safely lodged on tho Marcy brake
beam. In which position many y Weary
Willie" has ridden "hrst.clas no fare"
Boyer succumbed 10 the terrific shock TO
his system. UnconsciOusncss appeared
TO be slowly creeping over him and a new
danger threatened the brakeman But
hts arms locked with a death.ike grip
upon the iron rod Of the car fittings.
In this CONDITION he rode nine miles. Al
Dalton Boyer was missed by the train
crew. and the train was brought 10 a
standstlll while search was instituted for
the brakeman. Draught irons We're ex-
amlned, and accidentally Boyer was dis
covered recumbent upon the brake beam.
Immediately he WAS taken to the caboose
and made comfortable upon cushions. At
the Thirty-hrst street yards the police
ambulance removed the injured man 10
the home OF his brother, 1888 Armour
avenue. Boyer suffers from several
slight cuts and bruises and severe
nervous shock. lie will soon recover
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
YON'S
RHEUMATISM
CURE.

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure is guaran-
teed TO be absolutely harmless and
strong tonic in building up the weak and
debilitated. IL cures acute or muscular
rheumatism IN from one 10 five days
Sharp. shooting pains in any part OF the
body stopped by q few doses. A prompt
complete. and permanent cure for lame
ness. soreness, stiff back, and all pains
In hips and Joins. Chronic rheumatism
sciatica, lumbago. or pain in the back are
speedily cured. II seldom falls 10 give re-
lief from one or two doses. and almost
Invariably cures before one bottle has been
used. Price PC
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure positively
cures all forms Of Indigestion and sto-
mach troubles Price, 2jc.
Munyon's Kidney Cure speedily cures
pains in the back loins. or groins, and all
forms Of kidney disease
A separate specific for each disease. Al
all druggists. mostly % cents bottle.
Personal letters TO Professor Munyon,
1905 Arch street. Philadelphia, Pa. an
swered with free medical advice for any
disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
The Foreshore AT Chefoo.

LONDON, May lin response 10 re-
quest for information in regard 10 the
recent cession by China 10 the Russian
steam Navigation Company OF portion
~ the foreshore al Chefoo, which was
claimed by an English company Mr..
George n. Curzon, Under Secretary for
Foreign Affairs. stated in the House OF
commons this afternoon that her Males
tvs Minister at Picking had sent cable
dispatch TO the government at London
saving that concession had been grant
ed By China 20 a Russian firm at Chetoo.
hy which British vessels rights were IN
fringed.
The Minister'S dispatch also said that
y. had Informed the Chinese Government
that il would be held answerable for all
injury to British interests resulting from
granting the concession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15

and laid the matter before the members.
In doing so he stated that. unless some
action was taken At once on his appoint
ment John F. ParletO. there would be
a vacancy in the office OF City Tax Col
lector. so far as the current levy was
concerned. He also pointed out the con-
sequences OF such a condition. The City
Council members held a caucus before
the evening session, and determined TO
continue tire fight let the consequences
be what they may. In accordance with
that decision. they tonight listened TO
the reading OF the Mayors message. and
then adjourned. without even discussing
the situation.
What the results OF to-night's action
will be on the city's finances remain to
10 be seen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE pro
yramme for the summer exercises OF the
naval militia organizations IN the various
states was announced by the Navy De-
partment to-day.
Assistant Secretary McAdoo. Of the
Navy Department viii probably leave
washington on the Dolphin on June 10Th
and speud two weeks inspecting the naval
militia organizations OF Georgia and
North Carolina
4 monitor will be detailed from June
18th to June 30th FOR the Georgia and
North Carolina militia organizations ant
during the same period cruiser VIII
be given for the use of the Louisiana ana
9Th Carolina militia. one week viii be
mont in the waters Of each State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
REACHED 4 CRISIS LAST NIGHT.
Fight Between the Mayor and the
City Council.

BALTIMORE MD, May 1.-THE
fight between the City Council and Mayor
Hooper, which began early in the year,
with the rejecting Of most OF the Mayor S
appointments. reached crisis tonight.
law can be shown 10 be wrong. there will
be no Collector Of City Taxes after mid
night tonight. until some agreement Is
reached between contending parties. Ac-
cording 10 Mayor Hooper's understand
ing Of the law. the present City Tax
Collector cannot unless he be reappoint-
ed. collect any part OF the 1896 levy,
and the Mayor therefore called a spe-
cial meeting OF the City Council tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
Chicngo-BaItimore Game.

CHICAGO ILL. May 1.-THE Colts
and Orioles played a ten-inning game to-
day. after a pretty exhibition on both
sides. The game was called on account
OF darkness. and will be played of to-
morrow. Keefe's decisions were bad,
and the crowd was again riotE.s. Rain
interrupted the game once. and had II
kept up for minute longer II would
have been ChicagO's same.
Score. r. II. +.
chicago ...... ..2OO02OOO10 e s
Baltimore %. ..0O0o2l02 o-j lG 3
Batteries: Parker and Kiitrcdge; Pond
and Clark
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
MONKEYS A. GOLD MINERS.
Capt. Moss Has "a at work for Him
Who DO work That Men Can't DO.

Who DO work That Men Can't DO.
Boston Evening Transcript
Captain Z. Moss, who has just returned
to London from the Transyaal. tells the
story of the monkeys who work Tor him
in the mines II have twenty-four mon
keys" said he. employed in my mines.
They do the work Of seven abie-bodied
men, and 10 Is no reflection upon the
human laborers TO say that they do a
class Of work man cannot do as Wen
as they. IN many instances they lend
valuable aid where a man IL useless.
They gather up the small pieces OF
quartz that would be passed unnoticed
by the worlingmen, and pile them up
In little heaps that can easily be gathered
up in a shovel and thrown in the mill
They are exceedingly adept at catching
the little particles, and their sharp eyes
never escape the very things that the
human eye would pass over. When
went digging gold / had two monkeys
that were exceedingly interesting pets
They were constantly following me
about the mines. and ore day noticed
that they were busily engaged in gather
ing up little bits OF quartz and putting
them in piles. They seemed 10 enjoy the
labor very much. and would 80 20 the
mines every morning and work there
during the day. 1t did not take me Ions
10 learn their value as laborers. and
decided TO procure more. SO Immediately
procured number. and now have two
dozen working daily in and about the
mines. II Is exceedingly interesting 10
watch my two pet monkeys, teach the
new ones how TO work. and, still stranger.
10 see how the newcomers take 10 H..
They work Just as they please. some
times going down into the mines when
they have cleared UP all the debris on
The outside They live and Work
together without quarrelling any more
than men do. They are quite methodicai
in their habits. and go 10 work and
finish no In the same manner that hui
man beings would do under similar cir
cumstances."
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HOT BATTLE EXPECTED.
The Insurgents said to he Marching
for the Province of Habnnn.

HABANA, May Alt said that Maxine
Gomez. commander in chief Of insur-
gents. has ordered d concentration OF
the rebel forces. on Saturday last he
encamped with Jose Maceo, Rabi, Garlic.
Serahn. and other leaders on the Cam
pana ranch near san Juan Ge Las leras.
The combined forces are said to have
then numbered about 10000 men. II Is
believed they have started 70 march into
the province OF Habana, and that they
have been joined by other forces on the
wav. tho whole body now numbering over
% zoo men. II Is expected theY VIII reach
no vicinity OF Habana about the end
~ the month when hot fighting Is likely
y, ln nlnle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
THE BALTIMORE AND ONO II. n.
Permission Wanted to Issue Car
Trust Certificates.

Permission Wanted TO Issue Car
Trust Certificates.
BALTIMORE. May 1.-THE receivers OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany have applied to the United States
Court for authority TO issue }jio0,0O9 per
cent. car trust certificates. one half Of
the amount will be allotted TO the Mercan-
tile Trust and Deposit Company, Of Balti-
more. and the other half TO the Mercantile
Trust Company, Of New York. The Mer-
camille Trust and Deposit Company has
already received subscriptions for its
share. The proceeds Of the sale Of the
securities viii be used In paying for the
new equipment to be purchased by the
company The certificates were quoted
to-day at l0l i'm the open market Judges
Gof and Morris are expected In the city
tomorrow. and they Will at once grant
the application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
EUROPEAN PRESS COMMENTS.
United states Action Denounced ms
Harefnced AMI Unjust.

MADRID. May 1.-THE Epoca, an ON
cial organ. reprints comments Of the Euro
mean press. chiefly British and French
napers. which are favorable TO Spain IN
her differences with the United States
growing out OF the situation in Cuba. Al
hiding 10 these comments. the Epoca eN-
dresses the hope that the moral support
OF European nations viii finally be con-
,,srted from resolutions on their part into
actions. The barefaced. unjust. and de-
fant action OF the United States the
naper adds. Is in opposition TO all interha-
80, law and European interests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
Bank Closed ON Account Of n Hun.

WELLINGTON. KAN, May 1.-THE
doors Of the Summer National Bank were
closed this morning because Of quiet
run. which had been In progress for sew
eral days. The obligations to depositors
and reserve agents are $4,000. The assets
are conservatlvely estimated 10 be largely
In excess Of that amount. The bank had
a capital stock OF $1,000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
To Make Delicious Candies.

A nice favor for seasoning a cream
filing 10 be used in choice candies Is
made by mixing pot OF almond paste,
which can be bought at most grocery
stores, with the cream. Flavor the mix
ture with very little bitter al
mond extract mixed with orange-fower
water The latter two extracts mixed In
proper proportions flavor icings for cake
very pleasantly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15

Pleasant chat and laughter gay,
Friendly converse every day,
The cheerful click OF cup and plate.
Hearts so blithe they smile at faLo,
This is what we hear and see
When Helen gives US tea.
Teasing words and archest smile.
Which the hearts ~ men begulle.
Cordial welcoue Gentle graces.
Jokes and gTipr ~ radiant faces,
All Of this-ah iutSy we
When Helen gives VS. tea.
MARY T., NJ. NIXON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
oDD-FELLows' TEMPLE TROUBLE.
The Company Has Made an Assign
ment-The Cause.


CINCINNATI, o.. May 1.-THE odd
Fellows Temple Company made an as
slgnment this morning in the Insolvency
Court The assets are placed at $4,000
and liabilities at 10000. The cause given
is the lack Of capital and failure to sell
the stock and bonds of the company.
when the company was formed for the
purpose Of building new home for the
independent order OF Odd-Fellows lodges
OF Cincinnati It was proposed that
magnificent store and Office building be
erected. using the upper floors for lodge
rooms The plan was accepted, and a
company was organized with a capital OF
$4,000
The temple was formally opened about
two years ago. and IS one Of the finest
edinces In this city.
The assignee, Prawarth, seems 70 think
tho assignment Will be raised in a short
time lie says IL was made 80 that seve-
raj threatening creditors could not obtain
4 preference by levying on the furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
Duffy's Pure
Matt Whiskey,

which builds up the system and imparts
new life. There is nothing equal to it
for quickering the circulation, enriching
the blood, snd replacing languor and
weakIes with brightness aud yigor.
Thousands of women testify to the Won
derfnl benefit they have derived from
taking il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
WASHINGTON Notes.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Presi-
dent to-day nominated Ernest A. Mann.
OF Florida, to be Consul at Bergen. Nor
way. and Robert Ransom, Of North Caro-
lima. 20 be, second secretary Of the lega-
ton of the United States 20 Mexico.
The Treasury gold reserve AZ the close
OF business to-day stood al sll4.is2&3.
The days Withdrawals were $i25, 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
M cnnrt-MnrtinI Trial.

HABANA. May Alt is announced on
a,,,hority that the two Americans cap
mred in Pinar del Rio as alleged fugi'ives
,r,yo TIE flibuster Competitor will not
80 ,r,sd BY court-martisl General Wey-
isr or5ered an investigation into their
ace nrior 10 receiving any representa-
lions from consul-General Williams
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
Question of Treaties.

LONDON. May LA dispatch to the
Central News from Madrid says that
question denouncing the treaties between
Spain and the United States will shortly
be introduced in the Cortes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
UDpieasant Snakes of Java.

There is In Java sugar estate OF over
l2.00O acres. one third of which are de-
voted TO growing cane II is the most
densely wooded part OF the island. and
the bush Is almost impervious. Snakes
flourish there. and there are ten vnrieties
which are poisonous. Eight OF the coolies
employed on this estate have died in four
months lrcm snaks-5iIes.
The chain viper is most dreaded as II
will not get out Of ones way and when
stepped on by the barefoot natives strikes
fatally. Twelve miles away from the
estate Is the ruined city OF Chorl, a
wilderness OF temples built OF stone,
which Is cut In designs as fine as lace
work. There are long arched passages
on the north sides Of these buildings and
wild animals dwell there To escape ths
fierce heat Leading from these corri-
doris are small chambers, having no win
dows, and consequently dark. In these
chambers live more snakes than can ever
be imagined.
4 hunter cunning near n river one day,
saw some Wild hogs come down TO drink.
4 python seized a full-grown one, feet
high at the shoulder, and threw two
coils about it's body. The hog simply
fiattened out, and in minute was a
strip OF meat nothing more. The snake
was shot, and found 20 be IL feet long
and inches through. yet 1t crushed the
bones OF It's victim as though they were
paper. A man who has I'm his Possession
the 0lncl0th and jumper or q coolie who
Was swallowed By a boa constructor, says
the cloths were knotted 50 tightly that
they seem TO have been done by hand;
Tho only part Of the coolies body fOUnd
vas the lower jaw bone. all the rest
having been digesten Hy the big snake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
DEATHS

DABNEY. -Died, Thursday. May 18th,
at the residence OF her brother. W. o.
watkins, OF Chesterfield county, Mrs.
JOSEPHINE CABBEL DABNBY. widow
OF Frederick p. Dabney OF Hanover
county. and daughter Of Major watkins,
deceased. OF Goochland county, Va.
Funeral viii take place at her late rest
dence. near Rockville. FRIDAY, May Eth.
at +. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
nrenka All Records.

SANTA BARBARA. CAL. May a.
The Oregon. on her trial-trip, to-day,
made 10 fs-l00 knots per hour. This Il
believed to break all records for vessels
OF her class.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices VIII be
sure to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
THE COCKADE CITY.
oyrunLIcANs AND THE FIGHT FOR
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.

,,orp WIZ Probably Have serious
oppasition-AD interesting Historic
tctter-Rcductioni ia Municipal En-
lenses said Ia Re Contemplated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY II. 1895.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves. NoTfoIE:
Virginia Ma 7igaton Company.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. MAY H.
(By telegraph.J
ARRIVED.
schooner Governor Ames, PROVIDENCE;
Davis.
American steamship Orion. Boston.
Barge Merecehita, Boston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-15
WOmen's
Ill Health

is the cnuse of untold suffering and sor-
row. Bad health steals away youth and
beauty and darkeps many q life. 1t
makes many o woman feel sad, weary.
and Respondent. But women might
easily overcome all their distressing all
men,s if they would only assist nature
by using that great health-giying stimu-
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-21
HIT WITH A BUNGSTARTER
John Kidney, One of Coxey's Lieuten-
ants, FeIled by His Som
in-Law.

John Kidney, he of the Kearney riot
days and one of Coxey's lieutenants, was
stitched up about the head and face yes
terday at the Receiving Hospital. He
was also booked at the Central station on
one charge of common drunk and another
of threats against life. In the latter case
Fred Baaser, his son-in-law, who inflicted
the injuries upon Kidney, is the complain
ing witness.
Eleven months ago Baaser married Miss
Kidney. and with her has been running
saloon on Army street and San Bruno
road. Between the two they made enough
money to keep them selves quite comforta-
bly, but for the fact that Kidney insisted
upon being third sharer in the business
profits.
As Kidney has natural antipathy for
work and an unnatural love for strong
drink he has made himself much dlsliked
not only at home but throughout the en-
tire Mission district.
About noontime yesterday he dropped
in with friend of his same caliber upon
mis- daughter and son-in-law. He was
we'll loaded with whisky, and throwing a
dollar upon the counter he asked for a
drink.
Mrs. Baaser reproached her father for
having broken the total abstinence pledge
he took last week and refused him his re-
quest.
''By ali that is sacred" clamored the
irate man, 'Pll have what want in this
house If | have to pay for it,
At this juncture Baaser stepped forward
and ordered his father-in-iaw out of the
place, saying he could not get any more
liquor from him if he paid 500 for it.
This incensed Kidney to such an intent
that he drew long knife he had in his
coat pocket and started to go behind the
bar declaring:
IN cut out your heart and lights,
you"
Well, he quit threatening then. for Mr..
Baaser, disregarding paternal Difference,
rose in his anger and smote Kidney over
the mouth with handy bungstarter.
Kidney never was lair to look al, but he
is a sorrowful sight now.
Baaser was booked on a charge of battery.