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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

The New York Times announces that
the idea of having letters written in New
York mailed at the doors of the houses
where written meets with the approval
of Postmaster Dayton. Experiments
made on this line in ST. Louis and in sec
tions of Washington, ID. c., have demon
strated the practicability of the scheme.
1t involves the purchase, however, by
every householder. of a specially-con-
structed box at cost of from $50 to =.
This box has two compartments-one Tor
letters for collection. and which can be
opened only by the postman, and one in
which the postman puts the mail for de-
livery.
The plan as it is to be tried in New
York will relieve the postman Of all work
of asserting mail. and will be supple
mented by a wagon service TO collect from
the collectors with sufficient frequency to
prevent them from being overburdened.
1t is also contemplated to have the car
riers carry stamps and stamped and un-
stamped envelopes for sale at each house
where desired.
For general adoption and success. the
plan will require says the Times, the CO.
operation Of the citizens. for unless all
househoders will consent to procure the
boxes it will not be complete, although 1t
will still be possible TO maintain the
present mail-boxes on the streets for
those who will not get their own boxes.
The experiment is to be tried in New
York as soon as plans are perfected The
district TO be tried is in the neighborhood
of Central Park West, from Seventeen to
Ninetieth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

TIE FINANCIAL PROBLEM.

II II announced from Washington that
Immediately after the Christmas nom
days, the Banking and Currency Com
mittee OF the House viii give series OF
hearings on the subject OF finance. me
programme does not contemplate wasting
time In listening 10 the dissertations Oh
theorists The idea Is that business or
RanjzatIons that have agreed upon de-
finite suggestions OF financial reform shall
submit their suggestions in writing TO
the committee; these suggestions to DC
open TO discussion by both advocates ana
opponents Of them.
This looks like business. sure enough.
and holds out promise OF practical re-
suits. As we have frequently said, the
financial problem is a business problem,
and only by treating it in business way
can II ever be satisfactorily solved. Nor
is that all. The business Of the coun-
try will never continue in healthy con-
dition for any length OF time until the
problem shall have been satisfactorily
solved.
There are several plans OF financial re-
form before the country-notably, the
Eckels. the Carlisle, and the Baltimore
plans Each OF these has its recon-
mendations. but to each have also been
urged objections worthy OF consideration.
All of them. however, recognize that the
great desideratum in any change In our
system Is more currency. and a more
general distribution thereof; and we
risk nothing in saying that there is not
an intelligent business body in the coun-
try that will dissent from that PROPOSE
ton Here we have the foundation OF
any reform that may be undertaken.
Here we have general agreement on
cardinal essentially. Certainly. with
this much progress already made. it
ought not to be impracticable for the
Banking and Currency Committee, with
the assistance of the business bodies OF
the country. to advance still further in
the line of meeting the demands Of the
situation. Certainly, it ought not to be
impractcable for the committee to formu-
late from the best features Of the three
plans referred 10 by name, and from
such commendable features as shall be
found in other plans that may be sub
mitted, banking legislation that would
be acceptable TO and promotive OF the
general business interests OF the country;
and. therefore, be also the remedy for
the evils of the existing system. as these
affect all classes outside Of the great
monetary-centres.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
THE HORN AND THE CRACKER.

The movement being made here in be-
half Of a more sensible observance OF
Christmas should have the encourage
ment and support of every kind-hearted
oerson.
For our part. we do not ask that the
young folks shall be deprived OF their
olS-time privileges. but that the excuses
the cxcrescences-be Topped Off
40 far as We know the temper OF this
community, there is no wish TO restrain
children from firing crackers and tor
pedoes, or using horns or fireworks on
christmas-Eve or Christmas-Day, pro-
vided the rights and comfort of
other persons are not interfercd with
But OF late yeaTs a custom has been cs-
tablished here for young and Old to be-
Gin horn-blowing and pistol and cracker
hring some days in advance OF Christ
mas. and 10 continue II for many days
afterwards. BY many of the merry
makers no sort OF consideration IL shown
for persons who are engaged in religious
worship. OF for the sick. or for the many
who are constitutionally nervous. and
xbo are made miserable by every sudden
noise that they hear.
The first reform that is desirable is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
The prCofrcndrr.

Eleanor W. r. Bates, in Proofsheet)
Above the printing-presses frets and Jars
In a high room near to the SKY ana stars,
Where earnest thought and patience rule
Unerring. sits the power behind the
throne.
Not the turned IS" escapes his watchful
eye,
Nor false Greek accent which is lurking
The phrase misspeeled, misplaced, or mis-
applied
These are his prey and many a fault be-
side.
When the great statesmans ardent
speech. which rings
And stirs the blood of commoners and
Comes to the proof-room, filled with err
rors thick.
He sets il right before the types can click.
The poets verse Of mingled dew and fire;
The preachers word, which lifts the soul
up higher
Anon he deles that and queries this,
THE setting OF the jewel-it is his.
When punctuation drives its victims wild.
He who reads proof alone Is CAIN ana
He knows the use Of every dash and cot
He takes the proofs and conquers on the
spot.
Well is he named "corrector Of the
press"
Through him alone the author finds re-
dress.
Though types may pi compositors rebel,
With him TO make the copy all Is We'll
Yes. the proofreader's art shall stu be
known,
Alert. intent, the power behind the
throne,
Nor think his hidden fame or fortune
hard,
For him the doing is its own reward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
OH. FOR PROGRAMME.

a friend of ours. who is more distin-
guished for his business sense than for
classical English. advises US to tell our
people that Richmond must get a hustle
on her next year or she'll be left
His idea recommends itself even if we
have to object to his phraseology. Yes
Richmond must do more hereafter than
she has been doing during recent years II
she would continue TO be a city of i'm
portance. What is more. we must depend
mainly upon our own energy and capital
10 effect the industrial development that
we aim at
From time to time we hear much as 10
our duty in the matter of advertising
Richmond. 1t is duty that we by no
means underrate. but we are convinced
that first Richmond needs advertising
right here at home. our own men OF
means. our own property-owners, badly
need TO be informed as to the possibilities
Of this city. When we ourselves show
proper faith in the future of Richmond.
when we have proved that 1t is a good
place in which to establish new manu-
capital will seek us and flow in abundant
ly. But we need not expect to attract
outside capital while we are idle, or. at
best, are making but faint-hearted ef-
forts to aggsandize our city.
The best advertisement that Richmond
could possibly have would be a display OF
confidence in her on the part of our own
of halfaf
Richmond is bound 10 grow and prosper.
AS long as we stand back and by works
give no evidence of our faith, we cannot
reasonably expect strangers 10 come here
and invest their money.
This being the case, we beg our bust
ness-men 10 begin to consider what sort
OF programme we should adopt for 1871.
or are we TO have no programme? The
latter would mean that we are willing to
rest upon our oars and drift listlessly
wherever wind or tide may carry u.s.
But the adoption of a sensible programme
would mean. first. that we are resolved
10 20 10 work for Richmond; next, that
WE MEAN TO PULL TOGETHER.
With such a programme. is there any
reason 10 rear failure. we tHlllh NO..
But business is so depressed" we are
told No doubt about it. The more's the
reason that we should exert ourselves;
the greater the reason that We should
fight against the loss of old trade and
for the acquisition of new trade.
There is good reason TO expect business
Improvement next year, but II there is
such Improvement shall we get our share
of it? Who knows? What assurance
have we that we shall? What is our pro-
gramme Of operations? What method is
ours? Where are our leaders? Where are
our capitalists. and what are they willing
TO do for Richmond? What are the rail-
road companies willing to do to give Rich
mond fresh start next year? What are
the banks and bankers willing TO do?
What the owners OF real estate? What
the public generally? Who knows?
What do we mean to do in 1891. any
way?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
ZERTICHt'S IMMUNITY.

The New York Herald's Habana cor
respondent is satisfied that Maceo is
dead. and telegraphs under the date Of
Wednesday that the following is the
most probable story Of his death that
has yet been received:
"Maceo crossed the trocha in the man.
ner first published. Spain had already
realized that something must be done,
and had sought some one in MaceO's
encourage who could be induced TO be-
tray him for money. Zertucha was
recommended for the traitors work. He
accepted the terms. betrayed his Gene
rails movements 10 Spain, led him into
ambush against Cirujeda's force. and du-
ring the fight shot Maceo In the back"
The correspondent says further that
this theory is supported by the nature
Of Maceo's wound. as it has been de-
scrbed.
Whether Zertucha actually shot
Maceo or not. the suspicion that he COM
passed the insurgent leaders death by
betraying him is gaining strength daily
Not only have the Spanish authorities
failed to explain the immunity extended
10 Zertucha. but they seem to be taking
pretty good care to conceal his where
abouts. and prevent his being interviewed.
and thus entrapped into betraying him
self
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Bishop Potter, Of New York, has notified
the clergy of his diocese that from now
until March the LIST he will devote himself
solely TO the work Of raising funds for
the completion OF the Protestant Episco-
pal Cathedral of st. John the Divine.
The lot for the building. costing $4,000.
has been paid for the excavations for the
choir and tower have been finished. and
considerable progress has been made on
the masonry of the foundations. The
work, however, cannot be prosecuted
ceived. The plans for the building in its
entirety contemplate a magnificent struc-
ture The choir can be finished in two
years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Referring to the recent diphtheria cpl
demic in Washington as demonstrating
the imperative need Of a hospital for con-
tagious disease. President $. S. Busey, OF
the Medical Association Of the District
Of Columbia, says: "The records of the
Health-Ohce show there were in this
city, between November lst and Deem
Der LIST. l64 dwellings and institutions
invaded by diphtheria. and 25 by scarlet
fever" Dr. Busey called these private
pest-houses." and said each one was
much more dangerous to the community
than a properly-conducted hospital for
contagious diseases would be. From the
Post we learn that the Doctor made a
particularly strong point regarding the
colored people. who were almost COM
PEELED to conceal the presence Of the
disease. as to reveal it meant TO quaran-
tine themselves, and to deprive them Of
their livelhoods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

(DdnNllle KtSlsltID
We still adhere TO the idea that state
banks of issue Will meet the requirements
In this part OF the country better than
national banks, even though the latter
may be made more numerous and more
apprOachable. but we are also OF the
opinion that If we cannot get the State
banks, an extension of the national-bank
system, a consequent enlargement OF their
issue OF currency. and modification OF
their cast-iron rules as TO security for
loans would be the next best thing. IL
may be that In time IL would be a better
and more satisfactory system than State
banks. but more likely ii would lead TO
State banks. We regard the Controllers
report as one of the most interesting and
one Of the most important documents that
has been laid before Congress. and trust
it shall receive prompt and serious con-
sideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
SPANS sO-CnIIed Great Past.

About half the people who find occa-
sion TO speak OF Spain make some refer
ence To her past glories and ancient
greatness. II is really pity that nobody
takes the trouble 10 tell when il was that
Spain had any better right to cali her
self great than she has now. and just
what achievements OF hers were any
more glorious than Is the victory just won
over Maceo. To be sure. she Is often
credited-for no naginable reason-with
the discovery Of a new world. and In
Mexico and Peru her sons carried ON for
awhile the trades OF murder and robbery
with considerable success. Once. toe. her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

The large number Of suicides recently
by the Inhalation Of Illuminating gas
has caused the Medical Society Of Penn
sylvania to turn its attention to gas
inhalation as a substitute for the gal
lows. The society has concluded that
the most humane method of carrying
out the death sentence would be 10 use
gas. and proposes 10 present to the
Pennsylvania Legislature this winter a
bill to abolish the gallows and provide
for gas executions in future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Mayor Hooper, Of Baltimore, smarting
under the cartoons and other criticisms
Of the Evening World of that city, has
issued an order that no reporter repre-
senting the paper shall be admitted into
the City Hall. This IS nuts" for the
World, which has had a mandamus issued
by Judge Dobler. calling on the
Mayor TO show cause why an order
should not be issued compelling the
Mayor to admit the reporters. The
World claims that the City Hall belongs
TO the taxpayers. and that no citizen
can be denied admission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

1t is rather amusing TO note that al
though the Republicans and Indianapo-
lites raised a great hullabaloo about the
"sectionalism" involved in the sympathy
between the West and the South in the
last campaign, some Of their leading
spokesman are now industriously en-
gagged in trying to show how the South
and the East may work together.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Ian McLaren Rev. DR.. John Watson),
has sailed for home. with very pleasant
impressions Of this country and a pile
Of money made over here. The latter
phrase may embody cause and effect. or
rather, first the effect and then the
cause At the same time we do not
know anybody who deserves Il pile of
money more than Ian McLaren. May
his pile ever increased May he have all
the joys of money and none OF the dis
agreeable things that sometimes 80 along
with H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Iiospitglify.


Great town. Louisville" said the man
with the fat cigar. kentucky hospitality
and all that sort Of thing. The last time
l was there they didn't let me spend
cent"
Huh said the man with the cigarette.
81 had that sort Of experience in Chi
cago."
''Y-e-s you did,"
Indeed / did. They didn't let me spend
n cent there. either. They took IL all
away from me before l got two blocks
from the railway station
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH OR LESS.

vance 25 words or less). ~
above rates are for every day or al
yertisements running consecutvely
Reading notices In ,eading-matter sype'
Eve lines or less. 81: In nonpariel. loaded
1--WE lines or less. Is cents
Card OF rates for more space furnished
IN at1nlicatiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
The Practical Side of
the Christmas Idea.

prettier than enterchangng OF gifts among
relatives and holiday tide The only objection that could
possibly against the aectonate bestowng OF Christmas
presents that of them hastily or iJudciousy
Thus the recipient useless inappropriate
re and the gver realizes late his own lack OF judgment or
consideration guide friends the selection OF
holiday gifts The Globe offers this list of few prced ar
tcles embraced in its vast stock suitable for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Brazil is said 10 be on the eve of
revolution. Why Brazil should have q
revolution is not exactly clear. At the
same time. it is not clear how she has
gotten along for so many months without
a revolution. seeing that she Is now a
full-nedged South American republic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Cleveland. o.. December lG.-The annual
charity bali Was given tonight in the
fine armory OF the Cleveland Grays.
There was very large attendance OF the
fashionable and wealthy people OF the
city. Mr. and Mrs. NJ. A. Hanna led the
grand march.
So II would seem that our suggestion.
that Hanna should lead the inaugural
ball, Is not so unreasonable as some OF
our contemporaries thought IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

the RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG
RAILROAD COMPANY have declared a
DIVIDEND or 3ia PER CENT. on the
capital stock OF the company, payable on
and after the I'D DAY OF JANUARY
1881. TO all holders OF record on the 10Th
OF December. 1850. after which date the
books OF transfer will be closed until
January 3. 1881. W. II. JONES.
de i7-;A Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

In this day of the use of newspapers,
it may be taken for granted. we fear.
that If Maceo were not dead he would
have published a card TO that effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Senator Sherman's announcement that
the Dingley tariff bin is finally dead may
be accepted as official. In fact, it may be
accepted that all the talk about galvaniz-
ing it into life INDUCED in by the Repub-
leans Immediately after the election was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

Office Collector City Taxes,
Richmond. Va, December l, 1896.
NOTICE To TAX-pANEpS

Office Collector city Taxes,
Richmond. Va. December l. 1896.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
The residue of CITY TAXES for 1895 are
now due and payable in this Office during
this month. a penalty OF per cent. Will
be added to all half bills remaining unpaid
after December 3lst Every male q years
of age. and every person keeping house or
doing business in the city is assessed for
personal taxes. and those who have not
noid any city taxes during the year will
rIease call and settle and avoid being
posted as delinquent. All property in the
c,tv belonging TO churches. hospitals. edu-
cational institutions. fraternal orders. &c.
that Is exempt by law on valuation, Is
assessed for culvert tax on same. All
persons holding property in trust Tor es-
fates. &C. are also assessed.
paving. pipe. and sewer-connection
hills are due. and will be delinquent If not
paid at same time.
office open from $50 A. NJ to p. N.
f. w. CUNNINGHAM.
de Linn Collector City Taxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Some Special Values in
loco SzS Sterling Novelties.

An aggregation Of suitable gifts Of %,
highest quality guaranteed STEERING
49, es35'5 fine. Inexpensive gifts Chat rera-
no apologize words-they are heh,t
of their kind. This is a list Of Christmas
Gifts that appeals particularly 90 thss
that observe Christmas giving .or .ts
thought and sentiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Didn't Get 1t.
New York Journal

T.NFW u n JUL II'I.'T
Freddie ! want a watch for Christr s.
Colewigger: You are rather young" to
have a watch.
Freddie: I'm as old as the little boy next
door. and he can take his watch all TO
pieces.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PANY nave declared a DIVIDEND OF
gu PER CENT. on the common and pre-
ferred stock OF the company. payable on
aad after the 2D DAY OF JANUARY.
1897. to all holders of record on the 10Th
of December 1896. after which date the
books of transfer will be closed until
January ), 1897. W. X. JONES,
de l7-fd Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Accounted For.

CNew Castle Chronicle)
Papa: Willie where are those apples
gone that were IN the storerOom?
Willie: They are with the gingerbread
that was In the cupboard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
An Old Question Answered
0ondon MailD

Grateful Recipient: Oh. thank you so
muchl How can / ever repay you?
Benefactor: BY strict attention 10 busi-
ness until you have the requisite amount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
Il. II. SPENCE,

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TRUNKS, SATCHEI.S. UMBRELLAS.
AND RUBBER BOOTS AND SHOES.
LARGE STOCK DRESS-SUIT CASES.
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mo -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
FRIDAY. DECEMBER IS, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
BINED NEWS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN ASSO-
GATED PRESS, THE UNITED PRESS.
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATED PRESS,
THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED
PRESS. AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. d9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
WEST END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-18
UScfuIPrcScntS for Men Boys

Gloves-Aders famous make and Others.
Neckwear-A specially made holiday stock
Silk and Linen Handkerchief initiated or otherwise.
Dress Shirts Night Shirts Silk Suspender Fine Underwear
Collars and Cuffs, neatly boxed.
Silk Umbrellas with handles of carved ivory wood
with without silver trimmings.
Shirt Protectors quilted with without style col
lar protector.
Smoking Jackets Cloth and Plush Caps with without
bands the Golf Caps OF cloth cordu
roy, unexcelled for cycling general wear.
Holiday styles in Hats. Little Fellows Tam Shaners in
patterns Atwood CLOTH with without Astrachan
trimmings with without band pull down the
Suits Overcoa listers Refers, of every reliable material
all new, fresh goods, and up-todate
If it found that gifts have been duplicated will gladly
help you of the dilemma with exchange refund of the
price paid All shoppers know that dissatisfaction always
righted here.