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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
To MIKE a Cement wniIs.
Il Editor of tlle Dlspntch:

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch
Please tell me through your paper how
20 make a walk out OF cement. the pro-
portion OF cement used to sand. and how
90 keep 1t from cracking, etc. and any
and all information on the subject
Yours. etc. w ID. Il.
To Lay Cement Walks: EXcavate the
trench about ten inches below the fin
ished grade; fiji with four inches OF Gin
ders or large grave. waere no cinders
can be had. lamp Wen, and sprinkle
Foundation: 1 part cement cortland
preferreO, 3 parts sand, parts broken
stone or clcan-washed gravel. about the
size OF an egg; mix all. and then add
water until same becomes a stiff paste
Then spread upon cinders and "tamp"
until The water rises. as a cream, upon
the surface.
Then mix the top coating OF l part
Portland cement. parts sharp sand
or crushed stone. ana spread In thin layer
of ono and half inches upon a concrete
foundation. Then "trowel 10 q smooth
surface. To prevent cracking, both the
concrete and top should be cut complete
ly through In blocks Of not more than
400 square feet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
The Water We Drink.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
After reading "Bashful Boots's" ac-
count of our water 7 would Ike TO add
my experience hoping as he does, II the
people of Richmond would rise in a body
and protest some remedy could be found
The water is bad enough. but the
charges are worse. I am unfortunate
enough TO be the only member of my
family. l pay for the use Of the family
for two bathrooms. etc. My means be
ing limited l rented out my basement
as an office. and, TO my amazement, an
additional charge OF nearly s. a year has
been added TO my water bill
/ went to the City Hail and explained
the situation, but could get no redress
Although, / told them l neither used the
water for drinking purposes or for laun-
dry as / catch rain water, and GER
tainly could not use both bathrooms
myself. and that the extra charge was
very unjust
/ would suggest that the Committee
on Water visit Atlanta. Ca, where the
river whence they get their supply is as
muddy as ours, but by some process Of
fltering IS as clear and delicious as
possible. \ SUFFERER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Property Assessment-Jury.
} Edltor Of tho pispatch:

To the Editor Of tho Dispatch:
After a mans property has been as
sessed by a commissioner OF the revenue.
has Jury who are examining his books
the right 10 change the valuation OF said
property without notifying the property
owner? Respectfully. SUBSCRIBER.
We know OF no statute entrusting to a
jury any duty connected with the assess
ment OF property. A jury IS, however,
part Of court. and we are not prepared
TO say what power court can or cannot
exercise I'm the matter Of correcting books
OF commissioners OF the revenue. We
cannot understand how a jury or court
can pass upon such a matter as chaging
man with taxes. unless the man Is
present, or has been notified TO be pres
ent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

Old Point. and Portsmouth,. Via Washing
ton steamer. or Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. So. s4f s-
Special trains Will be run as follows
From Roanoke via Basic City and Shen-
andoah Valley route to Washington. July
sth; from Clifton Forge via Gordonsville.
July Sth; from Norfolk. Hampton, New
port News, and Richmond, July Sth.
Their will also ba an excursion-train
from Richmond over the Chesapeake and
Ohio. leaving Richmond at p. NJ. July
9Th. and returning from Washington July
nth. Fare for round trip, $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
uudning of Trecs.

Please state in your paper how and
when to bud fruit trees? RURAL
We answer by giving the following
from the United States Department Of
Agriculture:
Briefly stated the operation is per-
formed IN midsummer, or early autumn,
at a time when the bark viii lift easily
from the wood of the stock into which the
bud is TO be inserted. The process con-
sists i'm making a vertical incision through
the bark an inch or an inch and a half
long, with a transverse one at the top,
forming CT" The inner corners OF the
"Io' are slightly lifted by an outward
motion Of the knife-blade. A bud is cut
from well-matred young wood OF the
variety 10 be propagated by beginning
about one half an inch below the bud,
cutting just beneath the bark, and eX-
tending about the same distance above
the bud. a little wood will be found be-
meath the bark, which need not be re-
moved, though many builders remove this
with the point OF the knife-blade. The
bark and the bud are slipped within the
"TV' from above. If all the length cannot
be entered, the upper portion should be
cut off, 50 that the entire bark Of the
bud IS within the 1T"
Tie by wrapping around the stock as low
down az the ircison has been made, and
as far up as to cover the cross incision
with yarn. bass, or wrapping cotton, be-
ing careful not to wrap over the bud. No
erafting-waX is used. In eight or ten
DAYS the tie should be removed II the bud
has healed. IL IL has not firmly united,
IT should again be tied, but more loosely.
The bud should be inserted within few
inches OF the ground. Budding on the
north side of the tree will shade the bud
from the intense rays Of the sun. The
following spring the tree should be cut
off lust above the bud. Budding should be
attempted only in young trees, or in the
smaller branches Of the older trees.
Very truly,
CHARLES w. DABNEY, JR.
Assistant Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
He il n Citizen.
TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer the following question:
Il am q years Of age; l was born In
the United States, and always lived here
My father is not, and will not be, a ciu-
zen of the United States. VIII j have TO
get out papers Of any kind to make me
q citizen of the United States?'
Respectfully yours, l.. Il.
National Soldiers Home, Va.
You are a citizen of this state, to all
intents and purposes. Section 80 OF chap
ter 6 Of the Code OF Virginia, 1857, reads
"who Are Citizens: All persons born
in this State. all persons born in any
other State of this Union, who may be
or become residents of this State
shall be deemed citizens Of this State"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
ChnstininG Pupils.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please inform me IL the teachers in any
OF the public schools in the city Of Rich
mond. Va. have the right to correct their
pupils by whipping them. Answer, and
oblige. CITIZEN.
In reply to this inquiry we quote the
following regulations Of the City School
Board on tho subject: Principals and
teachers must not strike a pupil for any
cause with the hand: but may infict
reasonable corporal punishment upon
them for offences against the rules Of the
schools"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Christian Endeavorers.
he Editor Of the Dispatch /:

10 0IIo S-uIIVI OF IIlt UISUAltn.
What day will the Christian Endeavor
Convention. 10 be held at Washington
shortly, commence. and what Will be the
fare at reduced rates?
III you can answer the latter, please
siete where l can obtain this Informal
ton, and oblige
EPWORT-H Lacquer.
The Christian Endeavor Convention will
meet In Washington July Sth to 18th. All
railroad lines and steamship companies
have arranged for one-fare ticket for
round trip. good TO return until July slst,
provided they are deposited with the joint
ticket agent at Washington on or before
~Asv 18th. Exception; Rate from Norfolk,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
To Make blackberry Wine.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch;
Please publish a receipt for making
blackberry wine. and oblige an old sub
scriber. j. =.
Moseley's, Va.
QTrom +. F. V. Receipt-Book)
Put ] quart OF cold water on u quarts
OF berries: press the juice and strain;
allow to each gallon OF juice pounds OF
good. brown sugar; put into a cask "a
whiskey barrel Is better If you make
much) leave uncorked until II stops
working; put In a cool. dark place, and
don't touch until December, then draw
off and bottle for use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
United stntes prcdge Boats.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please inform me through yours coll
urnns in what way would an experienced
dredgeboat man have 10 procede 10 Sc
cure a Job with the United States Gov
ernmentY SUBSCRIBER.
Albion. Fla.
The government does all OF It's work
In rivers and harbors by contract, and
therefore has no dredge boats at work
that we know Of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Lame Horses.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
have q horse that has been lame In
hind leg. The soreness seems TO be in
his ankle. and the limb Is swollen right
much. lie got lame very suddenly while
ploughing on a hillside. From all eP
pearances it seems TO be a sprain. u
has been in this fix for over month.
and is no better now than when II was
first sprained. Can you suggest some
thing that will help it, in the Query col
umn? a WALTON.
This case requires a personal eXamna-
ton to ascertain the nature OF the trouble
before diagnosis can be made. Call
ln a veterinarian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
When TO Graft Roses.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer IN your Query column.
what is the best time TO graft roses, and
whether It Is best TO keep them In house
or in the yard or garden after they are
grated? READER
Loeb Leven.
Grating should be done in January.
either in or out OF doors. Grating is not
much practiced now, but this IS the time
for budding roses. Budding may be done
all through the summer months, and 1t Is
more satisfactory than grating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

The Christian EndeaYOr Convention to
Be Held In Washington.
now TO MAKE BLACKBERRY WINE
How to Make Virginia Tea Cakes
Descent of n Married Woman's Es-
tate-Chastisement of Public school
PupiIs-Etc.
To The Edltor OF The Dispatch:

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
A bets b that the top brick OF wall
sustains as much weight as the lower
brick. - bets A that it does not Which
IS correct7 l. T.. e
The top brick sustains the weight on
top Of It; the bottom brick sustains IN
addition to this. the weight Of bricks from
ton 10 bottom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
A Load of Underwear

rather too large for present wants.
Choice Swiss Ribbed Vests, lie. value,
for l0c.
Extra Fine TAPPED Vests, worth zoe,
will be sold two for DC.
Ladies Genuine Isle Ribbed Vests, &c
Handsomely Trimmed Skirts, worth 90c.,
reduced 10 csc.
A choice assortment OF Night Robes
from Csc to Sl.3J.
COrsct-COyers. I'm great variety.
Mems Night Robes, SOC. value at 39c
Our Leader-Men's Linen Bosom Cast
Iron Shirts, always good value at Soc,
now &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
The Reign of Wash Goods

has been a marvel Of success, but as
the season approaches its decline prices
must help 20 keep up trade.
All Striped and Figured Dimities that
We're l-3c.. reduced 10 SIC.
Manchester Finest Dimities that were
10c.. reduced TO re.
Gilberts Fine Organizes and Crown
Tulles that were Pie, reduced 10 9aic.
$500 yards best Standard Shifting Prints
reduced 10 &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

Crhe Observations OF a Philosophical
Friend OF Ours.)
A thoughtful acquaintance maintains
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
A Knell TO Shirt Waists.

THEY ARE BOUND TO GO.
The kind that are sold elsewhere for
3jc. we offer now al 2Jc.
4 genuine Toe. value, made Of fest-cOlor
Percales, TO close them out, only 4Ic
All Of our dollar grades. including the
Linen COlOrs, Batistes. Persians, and de-
tachable collars and cuffs, 79c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
RECOLLECTION.

The old days are passed away and
forever but think, 90 the south
ern man In the heat and toll Of the strug-
gle for existence what their recollection
must be. Think OF the wild rides after
the fox and deer; Of the pleasant evening
drives. or the lolllng. the book. the de-
licious nap on the balcony or. under the
shade trees on the lawn. OF tie long, ele-
CANT dinners, Of the polished groups in
the easy. vivacious conversation In the
parlOr, Of the beautiful. refined women
OF the visits to the broad fields with the
expanse OF waving green, dotted with
groups OF Industrious slaves. Of the long
rows or negro cabins with little picanin-
mics palying about them, OF the old
well with It's beam and the women with
pals OF water on their heads. Think Of
the wild songs full OF melody ringing
through the fields old plantation airs that
we hear now only at constructing time
or at Christmas; OF the faithful old
nanny with her brilliant bandanna and
soft dark face. who loved "de white
chilun," as she did her own, and OF whose
skill and tenderness in nursing,
/ have no doubt. many a sick and dying
Confederate soldier thought OF with weary
longing.
All these are pictures craven forever
on the pages OF memory. Tears rise In
the heart that never reach the eyes, and
they were as poignant in anguish for
what our people suffered and lost, as
were the tears shed by Jewish captives
Of old. who sat by the waters OF Babylon
and wept when they thought upon Jeru-
salem
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
Mattings Are Timely.

Would a choice, fancy style at l0c. suit
Would you be attracted by a japanese
Cotton Warp, 25c. value for 19c?
Would you have a Chinese Heavy
Weight 20c. Bungo Seamless for 16c +?
They are all here and many other va
rieties at sacrifice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28
A GLANCE BACK WARD
NELSON COUNTY AND HER con-
FEDERATE SOLDIERS.
War Recoi1ections-sout Life
before the Wnr-FamiIy ReiIcs-A
Beauty's Homespun Dress-Judgcd
without Knowicdgc-Briefs.


Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
and rumors of wars floating in the air.
but the battles are OF smokeless powder
and have been fought long since. and
the rumors are "reminiscences OF military
scenes called up by the Confederate re
union in Richmond next week. Every
thing relative TO the war" is Of sud
den interest though in this immediate
section there was neither march no.
camp.
The. nearest fighting was at Waynes-
boro', where Jackson made his famous
detour through Rockfsh Gap. and the
grim walls OF the Blue Ridge shut our
fertile valley safely IN.
Nelson county furnished her quota Of
brave soldiers, many Of whom never re
turned. About twenty-five OF the remain
ing veterans will leave Alton on Thurs
day next to link the present to the pas
in good fellowship and reunion with old
comrades. Since the great captain Of tn
King Of Canaan went out against Israe'
with nine hundred charlots OF iron, and
an army of enormous numbers there has
rarely been a contest so unequal a
the late war" We were but, by com
parison. as the Jewish paltry ten thou
sand. but the southern men were patriots
from a race OF patriots and displayed
the same qualities that had character
lied their ancestors In the Revolution.
Europe stood aghast at the daring OF
such people. The enervating effects OF
climate, temperature, and the pernicious
evils OF slavery were all. as tn, world
believed, calculated 10 produce a weak
and vacillating people. II any so be
lieve let history speak. Not in all its
chronicles, even in the dreams OF 70
nance, are greater heroes or foemen
more noble. Our soldiers were splendid
specimens OF a race accustomed TO every
luxury. They were. perhaps, the hap
piest Of men. The southerners Of the
old plantation days had nothing TO dis
turb them. nothing 10 90. nothing they
hand 10 do-happiness was not only their
beings end and aim. but its enjoyment
their one occupation.
Coming from such an effemlnate life Il
IS wonderful to think how quickly the
Confederate soldier adapted himself TO
the discipline Of the army, and proves
better than all the eloquence OF tongue
or pen his belief in the cause he fought
for.
Except TO those who live-even in their
changed circumstances-upon the old
plantation homes, II is impos sible to i'm
agine what life in the South was be-
fore the war. and It comes down to this
generation only by close kinshlp and as
ISOLATION with those who are left and by
the remnants Of past possessions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

1851 yards Of Fine organizes. Sheer
Dimitles. and Jaconet Duchesse not a
niece worth less than Il l-2c. yard, some
Is lS and 20c., but the entire lot goes on
sale tomorrow at sc. yard.
This Is not an accumulated lot OF odds
and ends, but the entire remaining stock
of a mill agent. and is the greatest wash
goods bargain ever offered In Richmond.
20O DOZEN CHILDRENS WHITE TAM
o. sHANTER CAPS. FORMERLY 25c.,
NOW l0c. EACH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

Fruit OF the Loom IA Bleached at 6Zc.
Mohawk lo-4 Bleached Sheeting at 17stc.
Utica 1914 Bleached Sheeting al Aisc'
All the fayorlte brands at bottom
figures.
NEW SUPPLY OF BUNTING FOR
DECORATING OPEN MONDAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-28

loi Black Lustre Cloth skirts With nea,
silk stripes e. s. value. Tor Sis
So Beautiful Black Figured Br.iliantlro
skirts. lined all through with rustic
lining. and richly worth $50 but IN this
sale they 50 az l.13.
u2 Very Wide. Plain Black Brillantlrs
Skirts. very elegantly made and good
s. value. but IA this sale. SIS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-24
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Miss May Phillips BECOMES the Wife
of Mr.. W. X. whiting.

HAMPTON. VA, April %. Especially
"Willowville." near Hampton. the home
OF Mr. S. W. Phillips, was the scene OF
a very beautiful ceremony this after
noon, when his daughter. Miss May. was
united In marriage TO Mr.. William Ken
non Whiting. of Baltimore. nephew of
Captain II. C. whiting. Of this place.
Loving hands had converted the parlors
into veritable bowers OF beauty by the
lavish use OF stately lilies, waving palms
and profusion Of lovely cut flowers every
where. In the south par.or, where the
ceremony was performed, an altar draped
In pure white had been erected, before
which the contracting parties knelt; the
room had been darkened. and the soft light
from shaded lamps and numerous waxen
tapers shed mellow glow DER the
scene and added 10 its beauty. Prompt
ly at the appointed hour Rev c. b.
Bryan, rector OF st. Johns church, took
his place behind the altar. and the bridal
party entered In the following order:
The groom and his best man, Mr.. Wesley
Whiting, OF Baltimore; the bridesmaids,
Misses Ruth and Clara Cooper Phillips,
sisters OF the bride, attired In dainty
gowns of white orRandie. with sash and
stock bows OF Dresden ribbon. and carry
ing exquisite punches OF white carna
tons. tied with bows OF broad white
satin ribbon; the bride, leaning on the
arm Of her father. who gave her away.
She was gowned in beautiful and be-
coming gown OF heavy white corded silk.
en- traine. the waist deliberately trimmed
with pearl passementerie, and draped
with silver beaded net. The large
sleeves were OF the net, and over all
hung the soft foids OF the bridal veil.
She wore pearl ornaments. heirlooms In
the family. In her hands she carried
handsome white ivory prayer-book, hand
ing Ii to the minister. which was used
in the ceremony. After the ceremony
reception was held. only the members
OF the two families and immediate
friends being present.
Numerous handsome, useful and costly
presents were received by the bride.
The newly-married pair left via the
Bay Line steamer. and after an extended
tour will reside i'm Baltimore.
Among those present from abroad were
Mrs. Fred. Webster and Mrs. Wills Lee,
OF Baltimore; Senator and Mrs. c. j..
Faulkner, OF West Virginia. and DR.. s.
Latimer Phillips, CT Savannah, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-24
THE HOWARD CAssARD.
She Is mt Newport News and Is He
Ing Watched.

NEWPORT NEWS, April 23.-(Speciai.-
The steamer Howard Cassard. which at
tracted so much attention when being
constructed. owing to her peculiar cigar
shape. arrived here at $50 o'clock this
evening from Alexandria and proceeded
TO the shlpyard, where she will undergo
repairs during the next week or ten
days. -
The vessel IL suspected Of being fill
busterer, and the Norfolk custom authorl-
ties have been instructed by the State
Department Of Washington to watch her
while she remains at that port.
The owners OF the Cassard denied to
your correspondent tonight that they
were contemplating a filibustering expe-
dItIon, and stated that after giving the
vessel a speed trial In these waters they
would run her between American ports
and the West Indies In the freight SER
vice. The owners. T.. S. Chariler. OF
New York; ]. A. Miller. Baltimore; II.
w. Carpenter and IL. c. Bates, Of Wash
ington, are with the vessel spd are
now registered at the Warwick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-24
Health Committee Meeting.

The Council Committee on Health held
its regular semi-monthly meeting VI
Room No. IL OF the City Hall last evening
at o'clock, with the following members
present: Messrs. Reeve chairman, Da-
Wis, Burton, Donleayy. and Williams.
The usual amount Of routine business
was disposed OF, and number OF oilis
for current expenses were ordered 10 De
paid. The payroll OF the department
YVES approved. i,
DR.. Oppenhimer suggested, In view OF
the fact that the annual Appropriation
for the department had been cut down.
that a subcommittee be appointed to In
yestigate, together with the President OF
the Board OF Health, as to the manner
in which the expenses might be reduced.
on motion Of Mr.. Davis the matter was
referred to the old subcommittee that
some time ago examined into the same
matter. The committee consists OF
Messrs. Burton, Davis. Seay, and Hob
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-24
ON THE APpoMATTox.
The News, Personal, General, and
Political. from Petersburg.

The News, PERSONAL, oeneroI, Hhu
Political. from Petersburg.
PETERSBURG. VA. April s3.--(Spe-
ciai.)-The Democratic primary election
having settled the political complexion OF
the next Common Council, which. OF
course. viii be largely Democratic. the
question now arises, Who shall ill the
various minor positions In the gift OF
the Council? For these there are numer-
Gus candidates
For the important position Of Chief OF
Police there are two candidates-Captain
A. Parkinson (the incumbenD and Mr..
r. 4. Ragland "a member Of the police
corps.
For Lieutenant OF Police there are
three candidates-Millard Sheffield I'm
cumbenO, William Crichton. and r. 5.
Chandler (members of the corps.
For the small office Of Keeper OF the
Powder Magazine there are five candi-
dates, and several for each OF the other
positions to be disposed Of.
II Is thought that the Craftsmanship OF
the Finance Committee, so long and SO
ably and satisfactorily filled by Mr.. 5. w.
yenable, who declined reelection to the
Council. will fall to Captain N. I. Pat
teson, who has for many years been
able financer.
GENERAL NEWS.
In the Mayors Court this morning
Henry Hurt, colored boy. charged with
the felonious and almost fatal shooting
a few days ago Of Martha Hawkes., also
colored, was discharged from custody.
the evidence going to prove that the
shooting was accidental. The ball from
Hurts pistol struck the girls head, but
fortunately glanced around under the
scalp.
SUDDEN DEATH.
Wheelan Ford, an old colored man.
dropped dead on Gill street last evening.
HIS death was so sudden that the Coro-
ner was notified. An inquest, however,
was deemed unnecessary. the opinion OF
the Coroner being that death was caused
by the bursting Of blood-vessel on the
brain. The deceased, being stranger
here, was buried at the almshouse.