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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
THE FINANCIAL PLANK.

The financial plank Of the platform of
the national Democratic party adopted at
Chicago yesterday is not to our liking.
We fear that the convention has made a
mistake In our view, free coinage of
silver without international agreement Is
unwtse. viewed from a business and
financial standpoint, and bad politics, so
far as the currency question is one of
politics.
But the die Is cast, and it is the duty
of every true Democrat TO stand by his
marty. The Democratic party represents
interests much more vital 10 the people OF
this republic. and especially to the peo-
nile of the South. than those involved In
the position it has taken on the money
issue As the Hon. William L. Wilson
well said the other day in discussing the
Chicago outlook, its mission is that of
defender Of individual liberty, Of local
eelf-government. Of just taxation, OF pub
lie frugality, OF eQua, opportunity ana the
other inspiring policies that have given 1t
a century of Honorable. patriotic exist
ence. and drawn a. q the enthusiastic
allegiance OF nli4leha Oh NottiS, lIoIH
father to son."
Let the Democrats who are chasrined at
the action of the Chicago convention on
the financial question, and who had
threatened TO bolt II this action was
taken lay Mr.. Wilson's words to heart.
TO the end that Democracy may continue
ON it's grand and true mission. Let bust
ness-men who feared that this action
would demoralize business remember that
Ats effects on trade have already been
largely discounted, and that croaking will
not help the cause. Let financiers who
believe that bimetallism by international
agreement is the worlds great financial
need--and there are many who so be-
ueye-remember that the trial Of the Chi
cage experiment may hasten the con-
summation OF their hopes. In short, let
us not take the gloomier view, but look
upon the brighter phase of the situation,
bearing In mind that the darkest hour is
lust before day; that free coinage will
speedily prove all its advocates claim fol
81. or Kill itself, and that no one mistake
can crush out party founded on The
principles that uuderlie Democracy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
PRINCIPLEs-NOT MEN.

In view Of the present condition OF
things. the following article may be
worthy of perusal. 1t is from the Balu-
more Sun:
"a nolicy. more or less ephemeral, is
very different from principle. Policies
NAV change, but principles are eternal
The politicians who talk most Freely
about principles usually pay very httle
regard to them except as they may serve
their purpose; Tut they have great resaIu
for policy.
'.The so-called tidal waves which
sometimes sweep the country TO the sur
prise of the politicians are not as a RUE.
mora accidents. or due TO the whims or
voters. They generally result from de-
parture from principle by the leaders or
conventions of a party, the voters re-
manning steadfast This would be more
manifest than ii Is except for the iact
that ALI men are inclined 10 STAND py
the name of their party ana 10 Work
with their old political associates even
after a cause for separation has arisen
Sometimes the threatened detection does
moi take place at all. the party return
,ng IN us moorings before the estrange-
mont Of those who are guided by primer
nile has been effected; but there is ai"as
danger to party organization Wheh primer
nles are abandoned for the sake OF vote
catching policies. As long as this govern
ment shall last there Will be TWO great
narties. divided upon principles which can
he applied to all issues as they ARISE
OTHER parties may branch off to the sup
mort of particular policies, but they can
not become formidable until they have es-
tablished broad principles entertained by
= great number Of voters. The lesson u
he derived from this observation Is the
great value and importance OF principles
We trust that the Democrats Oh VIZ
einia will heed this lesson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
"
nON'v ne ALARMED.

wall street Is not alarmed, as we snow
oil several days ago. at the prospect oil
.ho nomination of a free-silverite Tor
president of the United States. On Iues-
dav last the New York money market
roenonded TO the free-silver movement
as follows. we quote the Journal of Com
merce:
Now York, June S.-The stock market.
while a little liveier, may still be caileu
intensely dull. 49,
In the absence of any known cause 'he
decline was ascribed TO the news received
from, Chicago concerning the strength OF
the free-silverites and the radical meas
ures proposed in the platform. Ihese
MATTERS gave the bears an opportunity 10
hammer the list, but they made compare,
lively little impression on prices, ana
commission houses reported few offerings
for the long account
In many quarters the benef OBTAINS
that the late depression In prices fuliy as
counted anything that the Chicago con-
vention NAV do in the way OF free silver
Al the moment the business Of the lex
change is confined almost exclusively 10
the room traders. but leading operators
are expected TO take hand after the
convention takes definite action.
Rar silver is quoted at 6S rs. Silver
Mt the board higher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
GENERAL. JOHNSON EAPLAiNs'
lie Tells just How He Was Ch"i-
Ienged.
General Bradley T. johnson In Ne" io'A
Journal)

General Bradley T. johnson In Ne" io'A
Journal)
HABANA, July s, via KEY We'll
FLA. July S.-Your Habana correspond
ent has unwilingly contributed 10 tne
eayety of the town for the last he" days'
He has been performing the Leading par
I'm the roaring farce of "A Duel OF ohe-
Where's the Other?'
For a week or two he has been Bet'ins
abusive and anonymous letters py niaI'
one of them containing pointed ailuslon
TO a hog dressed in the American nag
When he got one by the mana OF 'he
botel clerk. left by an unknown party, III
which he was vilihed Tor having
duced the whole Spanish army" and re-
onosting him to take ride with two
friends" he thought it was another enor'
of his ANONYMOUS correspondent.
This letter, however, was signed Man
mel de Ampodia, Retired Captain OF IN
fantry." and / laughingly declared tha'
the retired Captain must prove, hrst' pc
fore fighting me. that he was a WHITE
man; second, that he had two clean shir's'
and, third why he was 'retired from
the army while his country was at Wal
When these questions had been settied
satisfactorily his case should receive
proper consideration.
COULDN'T FIND THE CAPTAIN
The war correspondent thought TINS set
tied the case. The clean-shirt question:
was insurmountable. even If the retited
one was not, but it became evident tha'
something was behind it all. Rumors
came thick and fast that | was TO De
fired" from the island, etc. Then APP
neared the retired captain In the
columns of La Lucia. the official organ Oh
! the palace. in the character OF duells''
| and IL seemed that, inasmuch as the COZ
respondent could not be fired, owing "
superior authority, he was to be "dueiieu
| out.
| To this publication your correspondent
| replied. in an interview in La DISCUSSION
| that he could not find the retired cap
tain" after diligent search, but That u
that person would send responsible people
to him in the proper way. he would re-
ceive a proper answer. provided always
that he could show he was respectable
| man, and so IT stands.
| Your correspondent does not yet kno"
\ who the retired captain is. The que
story is preposterous. 1t might have beef
a foot race. but no fight. 1t was al
bluff" and the hand has been called
| and laid down."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
GLOUCESTER DEMOCRATS.
Elect Delegates and Endorse inc
Course of w. A. Jones.
For the Dispatch.


GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE NA1
Julv e-Pursuant to a call by the county
chairman, the Democrats oil HiouceS'e'
county met in mass meeting at "iouoeS
ter Courthouse July 9th TO eject deie-
gates TO the convention 70 be neiu at
cane Charles July q. 1896. to nominate
candidate for Congress from the frst
Congressional District. 1900,
The following delegates were electeu,
From Abingdon District-J. n. Iaop'
Iomos Sinclair. r. +. Anderton. }. H.
bridges. Il. A. Move, George X. Hayes
loci Thomas. and J. A. Taliaferro-each
delegate to choose his own alternate
From Ware District-Maryus Jones
Walker Jones. j. Hairston SeaweH' rex
Hinkle, T. l.. Benson, and w. IL. brlS-
ton-each delegate to choose MS own III
ternate.
From Petsworth Dlstrict-W. W. Mason
II q BLAND. William c. Aherron, II. G.
Coleman. J. n. Stubs. and f. n. Wolte
Aternates-J r. Ross, r. H. Farnholt
James Goalder, s. o. Bland, q. a. rms
ley, and w. G. Stubbs, Jr.
The following resolutions were unani'
mously adopted:
Resolved by the Democrats OF oiou
cester, i'm convention assembled, Iha'
we heartily endorse the course OF Hon
William A. Jones' our distinguished con
| gresham, and we congratulate the Demo
| Gratis of the First Congressional Dlstiic
upon having such an able and efhclen
representative in the Congress OF th'
| United States.
| Resolved. That copy Of these proceed
| ings and resolutions be sent TO the Ma
| thews-Middlesex Herald and the Rich
| mond Dispatch for publication.
J. HAIRSTON SEAWELL, Chairman.
William c. l.. Taliaferro, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
The Sleeping of the Wind.
(Charles b. Going in July Ladies' HOME
Journal)

Charles Il. Going. in July Ladies Home
Journal)
The great red moon was swinging
Allow i'm the purple east;
The robins had ceased from singing
The noise OF the day had ceased;
The golden sunset ISLANDS
Had faded into the sky,
And warm from the sea or silence
A wind OF sleep came by.
II came so balmy and resting
That the treetop breathed KISS
And a drowsy wood-bird, nesting,
Chirped a wee note OF bliss;
II stole over fragrant thickets
AS soft az an owl could NY,
And whispered to tiny crieketS
The words of lullaby
Then slowly the purple darkened,
The whispering trees were sun.
And the hush of the woodland narkehed
To a crying whip-poor-will
And the moon grew whittier, and by 1t
The shadows lay dark and deep;
Pint the fields were empty and quiet.
For the wind had fallen asleep.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
LEXINGTON LOCALS.
A Fire at the v. VI. I.-De motishing
the Old Court-House.

LEXINGTON, VA, July 9.-tSpeciaL)-
Last night about II o'clock the old gym
nasium at the Virginia Military Institute
was found to be ablaze by Colonel DAVID
Price. who, with the assistance OF the
night guard at barracks, attached a line
of a hose to a fire-plug in the court yaru
and extinguished the flames. The IRE was
caused by a carload Of unslacked lime.
which was stored in the building ana
which had gotten wet during the DAY.
The damage was slight. Reel NO g. OF the
Lexington Fire Company, responded
Heavy rains have fallen in this section
during the past week. Yesterday 99-lV'
inches fell here. There is Apprehension
as ia the wheat crop. much OF when Is
shocked in the fields.
THE work of demolishing the OLD court
house. preparatory to the erection Oh 'he
now one began to-day.
The victory OF the Lexington Fire COM
many team at Hampton to-day caused
great rejoicing among the fire ladies VINO
aid not attend the races. preparations are
being made TO receive the team on It's re,
turn tomorrow night, and banquet WIZ
he rendered to the victors on their arrlVai
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
Accidentally shot and Killed.

WELDON. n. c.. July 9-(SpeciaL)-
Samuel Garner. a well-known farmer o,
this county. was accidentally shot anu
instantly killed by Mr.. L. F. Lanoon at
this place to-day. Garner was loohlnS
at the freshet in Roanoke RIVER anu
T.arfoon was ninety yards away on a
hin. and shot at rabbit. Inc pan SIR l'o, n
Garner. with fatal effects. Inc |oro,iei ?
Jury. after hearing the evidence renuele 4.
a verdict that deceased came 10 MS ue'a,''
by accident, and that no blame Was az
tached to IaffoOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
HoOrny for Stircs!

Raleigh On. CO News and Observer
The Young man. Rev. Ernest NJ. Stires,
u,ho offered prayer at the opening
,,s convention. is a virginia boy
Ea,,,ne been reared in Norfolk, where
&c nerents still reside After his Sc
lection. and during conversation with
Mr. Harrity. he was asked by the Demo-
cratic chairman If he was a Democrat.
II am a white man from virginia ne
replied. and Harrity tumoled. hooray
for Stires! He knows MS NUMBER IL ne
did neglect TO explain whether ne was
for gold or silver at the same time, nu,
tho poor preachers get about as n.'Ie oi
INC metal as the other, so it doesn't mat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
COMMON COIsAGE.

The financial fight in this country has
certainly opened the fiood-gates OF iinan-
cial literature. There was never. per-
haps. a time when SO much intelligence
was concentrated upon the consideration
OF the currency question, and the result
Is that not only the newspapers but the
leading reviews Of the country TEEN with
discussion OF that question.
TO the last No. Of the North American
Review Hon. Charles w. Stone contri-
butes an article on "A Common Coinage
for All Nations" This is in itself by no
means 4 new suggestion. 1t has, as Mt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
Hill, blackburn, md NirG infa.
Amos j. Cummings. in New York Jour
nall

(AmOs j. Cummings, III New 1olh jun
nal)
II was while under the influence OF these
sweet strains this morning that the
Virginia delegation (at Chicago began 10
shout for "Hill, David b. Hill!' The
convention was awaiting the report OF the
Committee on Credentials. Ex-Governor
Hogg. of Texas; Joe Blackburn. OF Ken
lucky. and a little cuss from Kansas
who shrieked for silver and quoted Latin
nbrases. had been filling the interim
with speeches. The cry of the Nirginians
for Hill became Juror. 1t was taken up
by the Ohio delegation. passed on 10 the
Kentuckians, transmitted TO the MIS-
sourians. welcomed by the Indianians'
and got no chill until 1t reached the ILL
nois Division. The gold-standard phalanx
sat in deep silence. 1t was striking
evidence of the popularity Of the senior
New York Senator among those who had
turned him down on the previous day.
II seemed to Hilrs friends like a sign
Of regret for what had been done. Never
theless. It was testimonial only exceeded
in volume by that given to gallant Joe
blackburn when he mounted the ros-
trum. Union soldiers and Confederate
veterans united in acclaiming him. ana
IL Is hard TO say which made the most
noise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10

gatherings of people that city has eve,
entertained From what we have mao
the pleasure OF reading in that I'VE anu
progressive journal, the Richmond DIS
patch, descriptive Of the entertainment
and from accounts OF eye-witnesses "ho
participated in the ceremonies IL n'uss
have been a grand exhibition OF .rus
southern hospitality to the batte-scaIreu
veterans OF the Lost Cause. 10 eh'ei
tain satisfactorily such concourse oi
people as assembled there Is a coihpi-
ment to any city. and one hears no'nl,s
but praise for royal treatment OF All "n'
were present on that long-to-oe-reineNn-
bered occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
Chairman Daniels Address
Baltimore Herald)

While the advocates Of the single-gold
standard will naturally dissent from the
deductions drawn by Senator Daniel III
the speech delivered by him upon taxing
his seat as the temporary presiding ofilcer
of the Chicago convention. the oratorlcdl
or,ort must be commended as an able
one. and as being far more conciiiatory
in tone than anything previously said OF
done. or likely to be done by the SILVER
majority. A.. a,s
senator Daniels address had the as
,rct merit Of being temperate In tone
and Of aiming to reach the understands
Ing of men rather than their preJu-
diceS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
The Dead arc indicated.
For the Dispatch.)


Meeting widows and orphans OF the war
after thirty years separation awoKe saa
memories and opened and made to pleeu
fresh old wounds. The struggles which
these bereaved ones have endured VIII
never be known. No poet or historian
will count their tears or weigh tner
signs or sorrows, but God has kept the
record. lie weighs the actions" OF men.
on the % Of July. 1896, in this city, one
hundred thousand true men. women, ana
children made loud acclaim OF the pa
triotic love Of jefferson Davis and ms
compatriots, men and women. The DEAD
are indicated; their cause is Justihed'
gloriiled. and made immortal. mans
10 INTO God forever and ever and let all
the people say amen
20. the crowning-day is coming by ana
by" W. W. l.
Richmond, July s. 1896.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10

sherman said many years ago, been the
hooe Of philosophers and statesmen, ana
the demand of writer's on political ecoho-
my. for centuries" Yet. Mr.. stone, view
in, the question In the light OF present
environments and conditions ao'ahces
some new ideas touching It.
Without going into the details OF Mr..
stones theory and argument we may
cav that he is confident that an interna-
tional monetary conference that brought
20 its work intelligence. patience. ana
liberal spirit. ought to succeed In out
lining a system which should embrace
both gold and silver coinage under con-
ditions and restrictions that would en-
sure safety" IAN international coinage
continues Mr.. Stone. might CONSIST Vi
gold alone, but II made to embrace SILVER
also II would be more universal In us
character. 1t would then commend i'seii
TO the approval and adoption OF silver
using nations and widen the use OF sh'e''
and probably tend to a gradual enhance
ment of its value and, possibly uiu-
matelv to the restoration of It's parity
with gold on an agreed ratio. IL such
result" adds Mr.. Stone, should come DIS
q consequence of concurrent action by
the great nations of the world as inc
outgrowth of their united wisdom ana
prudence, 1t would come with entire
safety. and with beneficial results.
There is no doubt as to the souhuiie"s
Of this last proposition, nor wouid there
soo,,, n be any doubt that common coin
age, embracing both gold and silver wouia
logically result in making bimetaliism py
international agreement an accomplish
ed fact. Indeed. it would seem 10 US
that common coinage of both nie'ai'
,vo,,ld he international bimetallism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
DICKENsOS.
uad-Dogs-A Woman Prcacher-ihS
Crops.

DWALE. VA, July e.-(SpeciaL)-hour
oorresnondent learns that several dogs
have gone mad in the vicinity OF S'r"'-
ton. this county, and the people tnere
are much alarmed. 1t IS reported that
one man has been bitten by one OF these
rahid creatures. and that cattle and hoss
are frequently bitten by them.
There has been a Rev. Mrs. OsDotne
holding forth in the capacity OF preaci .'al
In the Mcclure Creek section Oh inc
county lately. This IL novelty wliOn
Dickinson county never ehloyeu pe'o.g
g. a. eaid 10 be a fluent speaker, and
IS of the Methodist persuasion. 49,.
There is still so much rain here tna'
farmers cannot work their corn crops
and are getting very much behindhand;
Corn is looking very well, but most oil
II Is getting rather "weedy.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
Sorry for Them.
washington Starr

washington Slar)
eft Is wonderful" said young Mrs
Torkins "to think OF the progress the
world has made"
Yes" replied her husband "one can
help seeing evidences Of progress every
where. IL you walk out on the streets
,,ou soc electric-cars and electric-lights
everywhere"
eyes. whenever I see an electric-light
40 feel so sorry for the poor Romans.
How they ever managed to read any
thing by the light of those spluttering
Roman candles is more than / can i'm
aciut"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
NUN Y0NS
REMEDIES.
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Munyon's Headache Cure stops heauacue
I'm five minutes. Nervous diseases
promptly cured Kidney troubles Neu'
ralgia, Asthma. and all Female |ohi-
plants quickly cured.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon.
l505 Arch street. Philadelphia, Pa,
answered with free medical advice for
any disease
A Separate Cure for Each Disease
At All Druggfsts', 2Jc. Bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
Great Remnant Sale
For Friday-T0-DAY.

Our great distribution OF mer-
chandise brings about an accu-
mutation of Remnants and short
lengths.
To-day every department IN
the house is going to make a
special effort to close out odd
lots and short lengths, and
everything that can be called a
remnant.
To make them attractive we
have made very low prices, and
probably a lower price than
remnants were ever before sold.
1t is long time since we have
had a remnant sale, hence the
extreme low prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
To-day is Remnant day.
Accumulation of desira-
BILE goods at your prices.
Remnants i'm every de.
partment.

20 Pocket-Books that are selling regularly
for 81, to-day &c.
60 Mems Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, mar
row hemstitched borders. price 81 l-2c.,
to-day 16 2-3c
30 more Of those s.35 Dark Persian Waists,
to-day nc.
% pairs of Ladies' Cotton Hose, Herms-
dorf Black, spliced heels and toes.
sizes s 1-2 and 9, price Boo. to-day lsc.
90 Counterpanes left of the 50 lot. We
close them out to-day at sl.2S.
About 70 yards of Figured China Silks,
that sold at "a and eOc., to-day PC.
Only 25 pairs OF Chlldren's Ribbed Hose.
broken sizes. improved knees and toes,
sizes 6 IL, 7 1-2, and S, price z3c., to-
day lSc.
Is pairs of Dress Shields, the 25c. quality,
15c.
% yards, different patterns, CSC. grade
Dress Goods. to-day S3c.
Remnants of Fine Organizes, suitable for
Waist Patterns, price SIC, to-day 19c.
Remnants Of Ribbons. all prices and all
lengths.
80 Mems Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers
&c quality, to-day 25c.
10 pairs Of Mems Socks, not all Sizes only
91-2 and 10 1-2, in Tan, Black, and Bal
briggan. 2Oc. quality, to-day Il l-2c.
Great many Short Lengths in Worsted
Goods adapted for children's dresses
at remarkable reductions.
Remnants of Black Goods, enough foI
skirt patterns, at bargain.
About 30 yards of the 81 Figured sicilian
to-day at SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
WHITNEY ON HILL.

The Hon. Don. NJ. Dickinson, OF Micn'-
gan. who was In Mr.. Clevelands hrst
Cabinet. is enthusiastic over senator
Hilrs work for sound money. He says
81 am proud I am serving UNDER MS
areat leadership. lie Is the most master
ful and resourceful political manager
that New York has given TO the Demo
crafts Of the Union since Samuel j. Tilden'
and he has a splendid physique, winch
49, denfad ridden"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10
Keen the Ball I'm Motion.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch
Keep the matter before the Council
about the muddy water. II is not oniy
injuring my health and tnat OF others
but It is running and discoioring my por.
Gelatin hath-tub and marble steps. Let
ne have clear water. Keep 1.-THE bill In
motion" hoooHNIl'i Ni''
Iuly G. 1885.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10

Netaphoricaly speaking, General Bradley
IT Johnson lit cigar with the challenge
sent him by Rombastes Furioso ex-
captain in the Spanish army. And the
General could AFFORD 10 do so. say all
who know his record for courage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-10

II all the pictures OF Hon. John w.
Daniel that have appeared in the news
papers during the last few days are
good likenesses." Virginia's senior sena-
tor is entitled TO the palm for versatility
In facial expression.