Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
brated surgeons and physicians
Carveas give It their services.
EXCELLENT CAR SERVICE.

brated surgeons and physicians OF
Carveas give It their services
EXCELLENT CAB SERVICE
The stranger is struck by the excellent
cab service OF the city, the beauty OF
the cab appointments. and the reasona-
b.e charges for carriage here.
The city is lighted with gas and cleo
tricity. The former Is of good quality,
but the latter gives superb service.
The city's water-works and pure, clear
water deserve great commentator.
As the result Of constantly increasing
foreign patronage, the hotels have made
great Improvement in accommodations,
service and fare. and In addition to these,
one finds kind words and good treatment,
without extra charge.
Valencia is another pretty and histori-
cal city OF about 1900 Inhabitants. and
Of which Puerto Cabello is the port. The
latter is a small town of 1900 inhabl-
tants. entirely devoted to It's large ship
ping interests. 1t is a clean, healthy
place. and quite pretty, having four
parks. eectrlc-lights, fine water-works,
and water so clear. pure and cold as TO
tempt one constantly 10 drink 1t.
VENEZUELAN COMMERCE..
The commerce OF the country is prInci-
pally In the hands OF Germans. The
United States sells Venezuela from
s6,Co0.OOo TO $4,000 worth Of its products
annually, mostly provisions-hour. lard.
and bacon, kerosene oil, &,c.-but very
few manufactured goods. the latter beins
supplied mainly by Europe. My reports
discuss these matters more IN detail.
The republic enjoys excellent European
steamship connections. German. French.
English Spanish, Dutch, and Italian lines
have regular arrivals and sailings seve-
raj times a month. while the American
Red ID line has three steamers each way
monthly.
The Spanish and Dutch lines touch New
York once and twice a month respective
ly.
MIR. GORDONS LETTER.
Mr.. Basil b. Gordon's letter announcing
that he viii vote for Mckinley is regarded
here by political leaders as one Of the
most effective documents for the cause
OF free silver and the Democratic nomi-
uees that could be used on the stump.
A silver club was formed last night
In the town Of Herndon. Va, between
this city and Fals church. starting with
seyenty-hye members, of whom two thirds
are former Republicans.
The employees at Democratic headquar-
day, all the powers that be, with the ex-
ception OF Secretary Gardner. being out
of the city. But the chief reason for
the holiday was the fact that every scrap
of campaign literature had been sent out
to the hungering and thirstlng public. not
n piece remaining to satisfy the longing
of those who seek enlightenment. The
printers, however, are busly at work
preparing a supply of everything in the
way OF educational material. and the
political larder Is expected TO be re-
plenished again Monday night or Tues
day morning at which time ali tho regu-
lar force and the large contingent OF
volunteers viii again be given plenty
TO do.
Hon. H. c. Bell, Deputy Commissioner
of Pensions, whose services as q speaker
in behalf Of Bryan and Sewall are in
demand, will address the people of Lees
burg on Tuesday next. As thatiwill be tho
opening day of the Loudoun County Fair.
an immense crowd will be present. Mr..
Bell then goes to New York, where he is
booked for several speeches.
a. j. Bibb. of Richmond. is al Willards;
c. K. Ross and wife, Of the same city.
and j. Meyer. of Petersburg, are at the
Hotel Johnson.
The philadelphia Brigade" and other
organizations OF the Grand Army OF the
Republc will bove a reunion here next
month, O. which several Confederate
camps have been invited, including those
Of Picketts Division In Richmond ana
elsewhere. Colonel william r. Aylett is
to be one of the speakers. The Phila-
delphians viii unyeH a $1,000 monument
at Sharpsburg after the reunion fes-
tivities.
W W. Moore, Of Hampden-sidney. is
at the Metropolitan.
J. n. Vaughan and c. d. Larus, Of
Richmond; c. F.. Collier and r. II. Sea-
bury, Of Petersburg; A. A. Hoof. OF
Staunton, and f. c. Hoeninger, OF Rich
mond. are registered at the Howard
House.
O. Harris and II. Paul OF Charlottes-
Vile, are at the Raleigh.
H. L. Johnson, Of Richmond; a. Bow
ling, Of Staunton. and j. II. Capers, or
Richmond, are at the National.
POSTAL NOTES.
star-service changes have been made in
North Carolina as follows;
Holmans Mills 90 Siler City-F'rom Sep
tember 5. 1896. change service so as 10
omit Gravelspring on Saturday Of each
week, decreasing distance As m. Of once
a week service equal to .l6 IA. Of three
times a week service.
Clifford TO Ellenboro'-Modify order OF
August 8. 1896 bulletin 5OlD, so as 10
state a decrease in distance Of II N. by
supply Of Clifford at its new site from
August Is, 1896.
SECRETARY BUTTON.
Secretary Joseph Button. of the Vir-
qiria State Democratic Committee. was
here to-day in conference with the leaders
al congressional headquarters. He says
everything is in good shape in the state,
all letters received are OF the most en-
couraging character and the prospect IS
that the Democrats will carry Virginia by
a handsome majority, and also elect
sold Democratic congressional delega-
tion.