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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
TAKE CARE.

Democrats who begin to talk about
boiling the Democratic nominees for
President and vice-President will end
by finding themselves in full communion
with the Republican party. Two great
poiitical parties are all that this or any
other country VIII support. The two
great parties which the people of this
country will vote for and against and d.
vide upon are the Democratic party and
the Republican party. Fundamentally,
those two parties are the Jefersonian.
Jacksonian Democracy, and the Hamii-
tonian Republicans
The ephemeral parties that spring up
and Iva for a day and then disappear
will never be able TO supplant or dis
place parties founded upon great prin-
cipIes. The true Democrat is Demo-
crat from principle. as the true Repub-
lean is Republican from principle,
Neither can Change his spots" So, we
repeat that Democrats who begin 10 talk
about boiling the nominees Of the Chi
cago convention will soon find themselves
in the ranks of the Republicans, ana
Republicans who bolt the nominees Of
their party will soon find themselves in
the ranks OF the Democratic party.
IT Is useless to inquire whether the
Republicans or the Democrats would
make most by the changes which we nave
mentioned. But It may be stated in a
general way that, as a majority of the peo-
pie Of this country have Always been
rooted and grounded In the Democratic
faith, the democratic party would pro
baby be the gamer by every movement,
such as we see manifested in the case
OF Bryan and Sewall, the partici-
pants In which already felt as If
their feet were upon the solid rock
OF principle when they decided 20 cast
IN their lots with the Democratic party.
Bryan IS not going to be bolter. He
VIII support the Democratic ticket and
leave IL to the Populists to decide whe-
Their they will so with him into the
Democratic party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

CLEVELAND no COME OUT.
VIII Soon Make n Declaration on
the Political Situation.

A Washington telegram to the New
York Journal is as follows:
President Cleveland is expected to
make public his views on the political
situation at an early day. How he will
lay his ideas before the people is not
known, but 1t is expected that 1t will be
by means of letter.
Since the Chicago and St. Louis con-
ventions Cleveland has not said a word
about the tickets or platforms.
There is one straw which indicates his
views, however, and that is his treat
ment Of the members OF his Cabinet.
Morton and other secretaries have ex-
pressed disapproyal of the Chicago plat
form and nominees Morton is even now
planning to head boilers ticket. and
he and other and-Bryan secretaries are
still high in favor with Cleveland.
Hoke Smith who endorsed Bryan and
Sewall, has. il IS said, received n petty
snub at the hands Of the President.
Cleveland will consult with members
Of his Cabinet before he issues mani
festo on political matters. The first
persons with whom he will confer are
Secretaries Olney and Carlisle. Olney Is
up in Massachusetts. and can get to
Isle and his wife will leave here Friday
for Gray Gables, where they will stay
several days.
1t Is probable that the three leading
members Of the administration-Cleve
land, Olney, and Carlisle-will settle the
matter OF Cleveiands announcement.
They will, without doubt. draw up the
document, and after that the President
will show 1t to the other members OF his
Cabinet. except Hoke Smith, and ask for
their approval.
Secretary Herbert reached Washington
from his Alabama trip this morning, and,
with his private secretary and Miss Her
bert, went Immediately TO Alexandria,
where they boarded the Dolphin for New
port, r. /. From there Mr.. Herbert Will
20 TO the Presidents home. He will then
sail for Europe.
Secretary Carlisle will start next Fri
day on the lighthouse tender Maple. He
will cruise down the Potomac and along
the Atlantic coast, finally fetching up
in Buzzards Bay.
Morton and the others will see the
President in their turn. Postmaster
General Wilson sent out an announce
ment to-day that he would take no part
in the campaign. He and Mrs Wilson
will sail for Europe October 18th. and
stay there until a month after the cleo
ton.
Secretary Hoke Smith has not been in
cluded in the Cabinet invitation. He
proclaimed his loyalty to the Democratic
ticket In an independent manner, not
pleasing Mr.. Cleveland. who expects
officials OF his administration 10 shape
their course as he directs. The mem
bers OF the Cabinet will not. unless the
programme be changed, visit the Presi-
,,onf IN hodv They Will call upon
him siugly, as II merely paying friend
ly visit
After having talked with the secre-
taries, President Cleveland will proclaim
his attitude in the pending campaign.
IL Is the opinion generally expressed by
conservative Democratic politicians that
President Cleveland. unless he is ad-
vised differently by members OF his Cabi-
net at the coming conference. VIII be-
lieve IL polite on his part to advise them
and his friends against placing az IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
cHILp,s HEAD BITTEN OFF.
Little One the Victim OF n Ferocious
Lion.

Lion.
A Chillcothe (O.) telegram Of Wednes-
day says: -
A sight that caused the blood Of hun
dreds of people to run cold was Witnessed
this afternoon at the Ross County FAIR
Grounds, on the edge Of the city. A zero
cious lion, belonging to Hagenback per.
forming menagerie, bit of childs heao
I'm the presence of its father ana mothef
The county fair is in progress this week,
and among the attractions IS a Drdhcsnn "
Hagenbacks performing menageeris 4 ne
show is under a tent, and pertorlnan lr
are given hourly during the day: lhg
show is under the management or pr. dllu
Mrs. William Hurd. AS an advertisement
they had tied to a stout post near the Ell
trance to the tent a large African hon'
which is claimed to do all sort OF tricAs'
and was not regarded as dangerous;
Manager Hurd and wife were buslly en-
gagged at =. NJ. to-day in caring Ior INC
crowd that was entering the tent. A..
The spectators all kept at safe as
lance from the lion, the presence
which, however, vas 1org9lteh ny I sidadi
ager Hurd. His 2-year-old boy, Edlle
Hurd, was playing about the tent at .ie
time, and TO amuse the spectators ran 70,
ward the lion several times, stopping just
out Of the animals reach. 1900 ,ba
The crowds about the tent cheelea 'ii S
child for his display OF fearlessness,
that each time he ventured ,lOsSI 20 -. " ~
animal The beast did not take kliuly "a
the antics OF the child, however, anu
several times dashed his tail ana sfoWleu
The bystanders thought this was q par
OF the regular performance, hnllS ~ III
child apparently took IT. for granted th ~
that was the way the beast had OF as
playing pleasure. This was kept up LoI
some time the lions roars lhcrsdsi ~
with each of the boys salnes rlhatiy
the child todded within the non reacLi'
THE beast suddenly crouched, ana tnsn,
with a terrible roar, sprang at MS httie
victim. 49,, - IL, -
In an instant the child's head was VIII
I'm The lions mouth. Many people tainted,
everybody screamed, but NOBODY hau INC
courage 10 attempt a rescue. -.
Manager Hurd was soon attracted 10 tne
scene by the shouts OF the spectators, anu
he dashed through the crowd ana leaP o,o
mon the brute that was crusnlng INTO
ielly the head OF his child. Selzihg tnS
ion's laws. one IN each hand, ne prisu
them apart Then. with one hahd ana ms
knee i'm the brutes mouth 20 keeP II ~ SRRS ,i.s
with the other hand he seized tne ciiiiu >
legs and snatched away the Dody. -
But N was too late. The body was
safe but the head Of the child was d
mass OF bleeding flesh. The entire TOP u
the head was gone. ...t,oa ,ha
The bystauders. who had watched lne
tragedy were literally frantic while the
parents OF the child were Wild IN ther
display Of grief a.. lose
The father did not stop TO moan his loss,
however. until with a huge CLUB ne ~
the lion into complete submission, so COM
nlete that The beast was for. time
stunned The animal was finally Gagged
and the performance declared OF, Inc me
animal is not yet years old, but Is tuii
grown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
Make HASTE SLOWLY.

II seems clear 10 the Dispatch that our
District Committee made a mistake IN
1xing the date for our congressional
nominating convention as early as Sep
tember 3d. On account Of the condition
OF the party in Richmond an october date
would have been much safer.
III the District Committee viii not post
pone the nominating convention, we
earnestly trust that our City Committee
win defer to the latest day possible the
holding OF the Richmond primaries TO
elect delegates.
1t is our belief that Bryan and Sewan
are growing in strength here, and few
weeks later we hope the opposition 20
them viii be reduced to a minimum. Had
a primary for the election OF delegates TO
our congressional nominating convention
been held a few days after the adjourn
ment of the Chicago convention the turn
out OF voters would have been small.
The turnout now would be much larger.
The turnout several weeks henoe will
We doubt not, be larger stin. Time is
working for US,
TO have meagrely- Demo-
cratic primary here would be 10 weaken
our party in this district. And we may
as well know now as later OH that the
most strenuous exertions % the opponents
Of Bryan Will be directed 20 keep voters
away from the primary polls. Some OF
the pledges circulated and signed iere are
so worded as to bind the subscribers
not TO support any man who supports
Bryan and Sewall and the Chicago plat
term. Thus It follows that these pledgers
viii not 30 TO the primary. More. Not
a few OF our citizens who have refused TO
become piedgers are Undecided what TO
do Just now we think many Of them
would not participate IN our primary,
but later on. when the canvass has be-
\ come warmer. and the weather cooler, We
may hope 20 have them IN our ranks.
SO far as the Dispatch can see, there
IL everything TO gain and nothing at all
70 lose by deferring our primary % the
latest possible moment; hence we think
a would be a stroke OF wisdom and good
politics for the District Committee to
postpone the meeting Of our congressional
nominating convention.
Politics IN this district ere n an I'M
settled state, We do not know what the
| tactics OF the Republicans viii be- With
out doubt the National Committee WIN
w,-h them 10 throw their vote 10 any
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
DOR Cat.

By David Dickson. What Cheer, la')
We've sic great big. bonnie cat,
HIS cOlor's black and white;
A Draw. big, quatc. douce, dacent cat
He'll neither scratch nor bite.
He kens his n8me-we ca him Ned
He answers tae DOR ca;
When we sit doom 10 ony meal,
Dor Ned's no far ava.
Ma mlther says he's lazy, for
He'll neither hunt nor poacn;
Pm shair he kens maist a she says
| sometimes think he's Scotch.
He never looks up at DOR bird
He's over weel bred for that;
He's no a sneaky. stealin' thinB;
Ma; he's a noble cat.
His mther Meg had far mair sense,
An far mair smert than he;
But, then. that gangs tae show cor Neo
Has quite a pedigree.
Ned lives In luxury an ease;
Poor me he far surpasses'
He spends the day aneath tree,
At NIGHT amang the lasses.
But, then, l don't envy oor Ned
Ma ma I'll no dae that
He'll has his wee bit sorrows tae,
= AlthO' he's but a cat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
PURCHASE OF SILVER BULLION.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
During the existence OF the Sherman
law. did the government purchase silver
bullion at the market price, and about
what was the average price paid?
Under the free and unlimited coinage
act OF both gold and silver, would silver
be coined on individual account, and II
so. would the government allow any
such individual the market price for
silver bullion. or would II be simply an
exchange OF bullion for either gold or
silver coin. and on what kind OF basis
would this exchange be made, and to
what extent would a silver producer
profit by II?
Please publish full and explicit reply
in your paper. and oblige.
Knoxville. Tenn. @. II. p.
The silver bullion purchased under the
Sherman act was at market rates. The
average cost Of the silver purchased
under this act was sos2.44 per ounce, fine.
IL free and unlimited coinage OF both
gold and silver existed in the United
States, silver would be coined on indivi-
dual account Just the same as gold is at
present, and the depositor OF silver bull
lion would receive in return its full coin
age value.
Returns would be made in silver coin
TO depositors of silver. and in gold coin
to depositors of gold. There would be
no exchange made on the part OF the
government.
The extent to which a silver producer
would profit by free coinage would be
problematical. and would largely depend
upon whether the silver dollar was worth
much or little. less than the gold dollar.
On this point fnanciers differ. That the
silver dollar would be worth less than the
gold dollar most people are agreed; but
beyond that there Is a wide range Of
opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
REMARKABLE OFFER.

For the round trip, Richmondto Bed
ford, one weeks board at Hotel Bed
ford, trip to top of Peaks in carriages
and coaches, lunch, and attendants. adj
mission to top of Peaks-au included
in one ticket, and all for SIS. Usual cost
of such trip $40. Provision is made
for only 200 people from Richmond and
Manchester. So secure your tickets
now, or you viii be left.
The special attractions are gotten up
for the pleasure of this outing party,
and all are invited to participate in same.
Carry your riding habits. Three big
liveries in town-horses guaranteed to
all for fox chase, tournament, and after
noon rides for soc. each.
Think OF It'll Carry your bicycles
fifty lady riders at hotel now. We go,
rain or shine If it rains all the better !;
it will be clear when you get there.
There will be several hundred visitors
from Lynchburg and Roanoke during
the gala days OF this outing week. You
all are tired of the seashore. If you
miss this you miss the greatest and
cheapest OF all. Limit of tickets can be
extended if desired.
Train leaves Chesapeake and Ohio
depot James River division) Saturday,
August 10Th, at $50 o'clock A. NJ.
Secure invitations from chaperons
or the committee and get up your own
party.
COMMITTEE.
T. F. PARK, Richmond, Va.
w. b. BRADLEY, Manchester, Va.
w. K. BAoHR, Barton Heights.
CHAPERoNs.
Mrs. A. ID. ATKINSON.
Mrs. GEORGE A. MINOR.
" 2o-sod6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
rY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered TO
nniscrshers Al FIFTEEN CENTS per
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be al the risk OF the sender. suoscrloeas,
wishing their post-ofiice changea mus, mus
give their old as well as their new p's'-
Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
SILVER EXPERIMENTS.

In his interesting interview with the
Baltimore Sun last Monday, General
John b. Gordon. of Georgia. said:
IF free coinage be tried and does not
plunge the country into panic the gold
standard men will see that they were
not altogether right in their reasoning,
and IL 1t be tried and proves a failure,
the silver men will see the error of their
ways"
The Sun hasn't much faith in the
scheme of General Gordon for restoring
to the country a sound currency. 1t is
an experiment which has never been
tried. and. therefore, will never succeed,
argue the anti-silverites. The General Is
wrong and so is the Sun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Death of Mr. II. ID. Porter--COmpieted
His Lectures.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, August g.
Special Mr.. II. ID. Porter died unex-
pectedly at his home in this city to-day.
Mr.. Porter was born in Louisa county.
and during the war served with dis
tinction in Munford's Brigade. He moved
to this city IN 1886. In 1887 he was made
superintendent of the Charlottesville and
University Street Railway Company.
He leaves a wife, two daughters. and
one son. and three sisters-Mrs. James
McMiller. OF Columbia; Mrs. James Nell
son, Of Richmond. and Mrs. Walter Fon-
tame, of Clifton Forge.
Mr.. Justice Harlan has completed his
course OF lectures before the summer
law class at the University, and returned
to Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

YOU WANT A GOOD BRYAN AND
SswAIL CAMPAIGN PAPER FOR YOURSELF
OR COUNTRY FRIENDS SUBSCRIBE TO THE
WEEKLY DISPATCH. TWILL BE SENT TO
ANY Posr-oFFICE ADDRESS FOR THREE
MONTHS FOR 25 CENTS. As IT IS ISSUED
IN TWO PARTS, on TUESDAY AND Fri
DAY MORNINGS, THE PRICE NAMED IS
REALLY ONLY ONE CENT PER COPY
AND WE PAY THE POSTAGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

We take little stock I'm the Republican
"splits" in Virginia. Their National Com
mittee w.ll bring the factions together be-
fore November I'd.
The committee has a sic.0oO.0Oo campaign
fund. and those who refuse TO flop TO-
gether" as the National Committee d.
reefs. will be cut OFF from participation
In the benefits OF the campaign fund.
The cohesive power Of campaign fund
In Republican politics IL great
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
THE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS,
DATH COUNTY. VA.

BATH COUNTY. VA,
ON CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
WAY; 1850 FEET ELEVATION.
A large and splendid Hotel. called
THE HOMESTEAD. with al modgn
been erected on the site Of the old Home
stead. After June 18th rates for the
summer Will BIO as follows: Homestead
Hotel. cottages. and annex. from SIS per
ton OF rooms: the Virginia Hotel. from
sl2 per week upward.
AMUsEMENTS AND SPORTS: Fine
orchestra: dancing In the Casino every
evening: riding and driving parties daily !;
swimming pools; new bicycie-track; golf
grounds; lawn-tennis; pool and billlards;
bowling. fishing and hunting.
FRED. STERRY,
my N-Su, W&Frts MANAGER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

dependent gold Democratic ticket I'm the
field, believing from his standpoint, IL
is said. that II would be much better 10
vote for Mckinley and Hobart, rather
than to favor independent action by the
gold Democrats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

Every person who voted in the Demo
cratic primary to send delegates 10 the
Stanton convention voted a lallot
with these words at the bottom: Tho
person voting this ticket hereby pledges
himself to support the nominees Of the
Democratic party at the ensuing national
election" Under the ruling of the COM
mittee no other ballot was received and
all tickets with the pledge torn of or
obllterated were thrown out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
~O~@(@~\
Julius SyGI8 & Sons,
Cor. Second and Broad.
EDUCATIONAL.

APPLICANTS FOR TEACHERs1Irps
/ will be at the school office on Tus,
ty-hrst between Main and Fr4-,'-,
streets. on the 18th. 18th. 18Th. and ml
instant, for the purpose OF EXAMINE,
all applicants who desire 10 teach In h,
county for the ensuing session. but h,,,
not a certificate in full force The ms
and 18th for white: 18th and 18th for III,
ored applicants.
JOHN X. RUSSELL
Superintendent Henrico County Schools
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

Fifty hounds and one hundred lady
and gentlemen riders q trip to the top
of the Peaks of Otter-the sublimest
scene ever beheld grand tournament
and ball prominent speakers will de-
liver charge to knights and coronation
address music by the Roanoke brass
band two special full dress germans /;
ball other nights full orchestra OF
string music piano concerts by Leo
Wheat one hundred lady and gentle
men horseback riders every afternoon /;
bicycling, boating on the lake, lawn
tennis, ten-pin alley, SWITCHBOARD, and
other amusements too numerous to men
ton Hotel Bedford handsomely deco
rated and illuminated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
William and Mary C0llsgs
WILLIAMSBURG. VA.

Board from sl3 10 SIS per month; tuition
fee for half session. $3.50; medical 'ss
So. Students willing TO teach two ysan
in the public schools pay only the medical
fee. and are charged SO per month ,ar
board, fuel. lights, and washing. Rl
collegiate course. Next session begins
OCTOBER l, 1896. Send for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER, NJ. A.. IL D.,
jy 2-2m President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
Taken Literally.
CLEVELAND I.eader.l

Horton:' What would you do If / would
ask you to lend me SOP
Rixby (who thinks it is conundrum;
Give it up.
Horton: Thanks, old man. That's
very good Of you. I'll pay you back at
the first possible moment, pom honor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
A Lost Heirloom.

AEuIhj
There is no govt in Sir Percy's family,
is there?'
mot now; there was, formerly. 1t was
introduced into the family by Sir Roland
Highliver, but they have been 80 poor for
the last two hundred years that they
couldn't keep II up"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
FRIDAY. .............AUGUsT 7, 1896.

kTHIs PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
FINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN Asso-
IcrArED PRESS AND THE UNITED
FrpTSs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

MOONLIGHT AT LAKESIDE PARK.
The last moonlight at this popular resort
was such a success that the management
have been induced to repeat II Friday eye-
ming. August 7th Dummy connects with
Rarton-Heights cars at Z, 8. 9, and ~
O'clock. returning leaves Lakeside at n:5l
p NJ. and A. NJ. Committee Of Arrange
ments: A. s. Pierce, Frank Ford, and
EarlY McIauchlan. au 4-Iu&tZt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07

The wheat crop in the interior Of the
State of West Virginia is reported almost
totally destroyed, owing to incessant
rains.
But It is so dry here that Virginia
papers may not be ready TO credit the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR WIRE FENCE
Office OF Public Buildings and Grounds
Mar Department. Washington. ID. c.,
July 10. lsg6.-Seaied PROPOSALS. In
duplicate. will be received here until NJ
NJ. MONDAY August TO- 1896. fol furnish
Feet. more or less, OF wire fence. with
necessary gates, at Wakefield, Va. Forms
and specifications can be obtained at this
Office. The right - reserved 10 reject any
Colonel OF Engineers. jy l7,is.2o, 21&An7&s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
MOUNTAIN TOP HOTEL AND
SPRINGS

over Rockfish Gap, Blue Ridge Mountains,
1900 feet above the level OF the sea. Fine
Views, a delightful summer resort. cheap
board. strong iron springs; many attrac-
lions TO the Invalid. pleasure-ssekers, and
families; Of easy access. Address Messrs.
MASSIE & CO. Alton. Va. my H-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
SALEM
ACADEMY AND COLLEGT.

For nearly 100 years this institution %
the higher education o. youns Wonsl
has occupied the very front rank, and Wa
never more numarously attended thla
now. Ii is not only provided with high
grade College Course. but has experts o
all of It's special schools OF Muse. Az
Elocutiou, Commercial. and Industrial
Studies. We will be pleased 10 send caii'
logue on application. Term begins SIP
TENDER Sd.
JOHN II. CLEWELL- Principal
~ 3l-F& SUIT, Salem. y. o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-07
SUMMER RESORTS.

CHESTNUT HILL BOARD
on the suburbs Of the village, with every
advantage of town and vicinity. Apply
10 Mrs. X. Z. MACON,
an 5-eod3t Orange Va.