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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
OUR PARTY LIBELLED.

Gentlemen OF the Democratic party OF
Virginia, read what the Republican party
of this State says of the Legislatures pur-
pose in submitting TO a vote Of our people
the question OF calling a convention to re-
wise and amend the State Constitution.
This declaration of theirs we published
In our issue Of Friday. 1t asserts that We
are planning TO break down the public
school system, root out the homestead
provision of the State Constitution. and
DO divers and sundry other revolutionary
acts against the people OF Virginia.
Are we 20 be silent under such hbelling?
Are we TO leave the Virginia public in
doubt as TO where we stand on those
auestlons7 Are we 10 allow ourselves to
be sIbbeted as frauds and fakirs. and
make no denial?
We say no. We believe our people gem
orally will say no. The state Demo-
cratic Convention. to be held at Staunton
on June 4th, must and will answer these
charges. With respect to further action
on the constitutional convention question.
we may differ with one another, but on
this point we Democrats are, or ought to
be. unit, for we all know that our party
has been charged by the Republicans with
entertaining purposes that never entered
our heads.
AS to further action on the constitu-
tional-convention question by the State
Democratic Convention, we shall doubtless
find that some delegates wish TO endorse
the convention scheme conditionally:
others would endorse it Internationally;
others would refer It to the people with
out approval, or disapproval. either, and
others would commit the subject TO a spe-
II State Democratic convention, 10 be
~peld in March. 1897. But. one and all, we
vare sure. would vote for positive de-
NAL of the charges brought against us
by that party, which. in its Constitution
making days tried 10 dlsfranchse Robert
J.. Lee. Joseph +. Johnston, George T..
Pickett. James L. Kemper, and all the
others Of that host Of glorious Virginians
then living. who had won fame for their
mother State on every battlefield, from
Big Bethel to Appomattox.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
WILL HARDLY ACCEPT.

The Cuban patriots win hardly accept
weylers offer of amnesty. When the
results OF his campaign are summarized,
the record OF his unfulflled promises is
made up, and the general situation on the
island Is considered. II is very apparent
that weyler could not have made
greater confession that he is In tight
place than Is involved In his amnesty
proclamation. The Spaniards have been
beaten In nearly every engagement that
has taken place since he landed In Cuba,
his assurances of protection to the sugar
plantations in certain provinces have
proved worthless. his boast that he would
'clean out the rebels In few weeks
has by its utter failure TO "materialize"
made him laughing stock, and the be-
ginning Of the rainy season finds him be-
tween two enemies-the hopeful insur-
gents on the one hand and the yellow
fever on the other.
In view of the fact that the troops that
have been sent over from the mother
country. are not acclimated. and must go
into camp and hospital, while the patriot
forces can, In great measure. continue
their operations. weylers "magnammity'
IL about on a par with the under man In
the fight suggesting to the man on top
that he may hailoo Enough" In short.
his OFFER OF amnesty cannot be looked
upon as anything less than an admission
OF failure to make Roadway against the
revolution. and cry OF desperation.
Having been unable to end the war by
fighting, as last resort be has. II would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
THE CATTLE NUISANCE.

The comfort of the residents on GER
tain streets in this city has been very
seriously impaired because those streets
have been adopted by the drovers as
eattie-driving routes from the railroad
depots TO the siaughter-pens.
every day IN the week. and Sunday.
too" yile-smelling hogs bleating sheep.
and unruiy. long-horned cows are driven
along these thoroughfares. to the dis
comfort OF ell and to the peril OF the
women and children who inay happen to
be upon the sidewalks.
We see no hope OF relief for these
victinized streets. unless the city gov
efs:ment viii compel the establishment
here OF union caisle-yafd. We care
iltsls what Ets II selected for the yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Truly a HeIpmate.
Bangor Commercial

The young physician was tired when he
returned from his evenings calls. but as
he settled back in his easy chair and his
pretty wife of only a month or two took
a seat beside him. he asked affectionatey:
"And has my little wife been lonely!"
"Oh no." she said animatedly; lat least
not very. I've something TO busy myself
with"
Indeed" he said. what is itY''
"Oh, I'm organizing a class. A lot OF
young girls and married women are In
II, and we're exchanging experiences and
teaching each other how TO cook"
what do you do with the things you
cook?" he asked interestedly.
ooh, we send them 10 the neighbors just
to show what we can do There's one
lodging-house gets most of it. It's great
fun"
Dear little woman" he said. leaning
over and kissing her Thoughtful OF your
husbands practice; always anxious to ex-
tend IL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The Rockingham Register, in antago-
MIXING the proposition to adopt the unit
rule in the State Democratic Convention,
says such action would be violation
of the cardinal principle of minority
representation. which has for years been
a bulwark of strength to the Democracy,
and no surer plan could be contrived 10
mako the Democratic party smaller in
Virginia.
The Register then explains what has
been the practice OF Virginia Democratic
conventions for years in respect of repre-
sentation in the national conventions. and
adds:
There is more than any mere issue be-
tween gold and silver in the future Of
the Democratic party, just as there was
a few years ago, when readjustment and
funderlsm was all the cry. 1t is well to
bear that in mind before war of ex-
termination is inaugurated between the
gold and silver factions
The Registers points are well taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
The Fatal Duck.
Twentieth Contury.)

1oHluIyD %
I went TO dine the other day
With my mother-in-aw elect.
And lost hereby my fiancee,
So my future hopes are wrecked.
Wed reached the roast, when woe Is me
Il never did have luckD
The hostess asked me pleasantly
II | would carve the duck.
with confidence born OF youth.
| hastened to comply,
And little thought that fowl forsooth
Could make a fortune fly.
Nor did I deem so small bird
Like any goat could buck;
But / gained some points I had not
heard
I drove the fork up TO the hlt
Within it's bosom Drowned,
And sought to see how II was built,
But not a joint round.
1 sawed II here and Jabbed II there,
With pertinaciouS. pluck;
Oh. deeD was my desire to- swear
The day ] carved the duck.
A cold dew psarled my forehead fair,
AS | chased Il round the plate;
IL could not, built on wheels. | swear,
Have struck livelier gait.
Tho table was a Saddenlng sight,
AS II by lightning struck;
You'd ns'er have dreamed the cloth was
white
The day carved the duck.
The hostess cast a gorgon glance,
Rose wore a CHASTITY smile,
AS sprintlng round, that bird did dance,
In most satanic style.
I pinned il down-it upward scared,
Ard TO my bosom stuck;
There were pallid cheeks around that
board
The day / carved the duck.
Then. seized with rage i could not still.
And hate could not hold;
From me | hurled that bird or Ill,
With fury uncontrolled.
Then from that scene | fed away
Like one who runs amuek;
And I've never seen my hancee
Since the day l carved the duck.
T.. c. PIERSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
WHO WILL CONTROL AT CHICAGO.


The Washington Post says 1t is not
at all sure as yet that the approaching
Chicago convention will be controlled by
the freo-coinsge men. Things look as
- they would. but there are many con-
siderations which induce the Post not
10 jump at conclusions. For instance,
that paper adds;
I'm the case OF Alabama, where the
silver candidate has just carried the
Democratic primaries by an overwhelm-
ing majority over Clarke. the advocate
of solsad-money. and the so-caled 'ad-
ministration candidate it Is by no means
certain that a free-coinage delegation
will be sent to Chicago"
The Alabama case will be only one Of
many similar ones which viii be heard
OF before the Democratic National Con-
ventlon shall have completed its work.
The Post. like many other papers. shuts
tts eyes 10 the fact that the conven-
ton may decide before it goes into the
business of nominating a candidate for
President. that no person shall be noml-
mated for that Office by less than a two
thirds majority. so that the men who
favor the two-thirds rule will practically
have control OF the nominating conven-
ton. For many years this rule has been
enforced in all national conventions OF
the Democratic party. and the prospect
at present is that It will be enforced In
the Democratic National Convention Of
1855. II this rule be enforced. the free
silver men may abandon all hope Of nomi-
mating the next President OF the United
states. Even the strength Of the pres
ent Democratic Administration may pos
sibly be invoked in aid Of the cause OF
the sound -money men. But that aid will
not be needed. The two-thirds rule will
protect the sound-money men from being
out-voted by the free silverites. In brief
It may he set down that all estimates
OF the relative strength Of the goldites
and the siiverites win be unreliable which
do not include the two-thirds rule as one
OF the defences which the sound-money
men will throw up in their front.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Shoes Galore
FOR THE
YOUNG and old.

Reliable and Stylish Shoes are
trade winners. Combining the
two qualities is the great bar
rier that we have overcome, and
now we have Footwear that is
bound to please the most fasti-
dious and economical people.
Misses Dongola Button Shoes,
sizes from 1910 2, patent-leather
tips, $3.50 values, at Toe.
Ladies Tan Lace Shoes Ia very
serviceable article, the So kind,
at 95c.
One lot Shoes and Slippers, too
many different kinds to attempt
to describe, worth from SOC. to
SIPS a pair, at Doc. This lot
of Shoes on sale from 10 o'clock
on.
h Our So Oxford Ties and High
Tan Shoes for ladies' wear are
the finest that the market can
produce. They are really supe-
rior to those you pay 81 for at
other places.
1t has always been trouble to
the ladies to secure an Oxford Tie
with a sole heavy enough to keep
the bottom of the foot free from
pain when walking on a rough
surface. We have remedied this
disadvantage by having the soles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
giH'IHyskY
VI EY3Ql, Z ~,
w. Z,
Zap 2b-F. su&wl

Mrs. Sarah Sullivan, Of Wager
Washington county Ala, on tbs
9th OF October, 1895. gives an
interesting account OF the cure %
a little girl OF that place by the usa
OF Ripans Tabules. / have
personally seen the girl, writes
Mrs. Sullivan. and can .assurs
you she is a picture Of health, at
present. The account OF the case,
as given by the girls mother. was
as follows: MY little gal was sitA
cher since she's bin born nearbolt
with somethin' or mother. Tho
Doctors said II was Catarrh, and vs.
tried different kinds OF medicine
that was reckermended 70 us from
nearbout all our friends. but sh,
neber got any better and SIN got
worse. We had give up al hope
Of getting her cured. until one day
cousin OF ourn come up from
the town and told me TO giSe heF
Rlpans Tabules. she called &c. We
tried them, and In three days she
could eat an thing We give her
and slept well. which she had not
done since last summer past We
kept giving her the Tabules' ana
after two weeks taking them sHs
Is sound and well, as you can
see for yourself. How old Is sle'
Oh. she Is . years old last April
and she's been sick all her Ais
until she been taking Ripans
Tabules, and they cured her" oa'
Gives Relief.
Ripans Tabules are sold by Drug = ,,
r by mail II the price 90 cents o ~ ~.
|, sent to The RipanS Chemlth ~
any. No. 10 Spruce street. New i''
ample vial. 10 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
one of our exchanges comes out +

one of our exchanges comes out for
cheaper funerals, and then ADDS:
reform In funeral orations would
doubtless also be welcomed by many. 1t
has sometimes seemed to be the idea OF
some ministers that 1t Is necessary 10
harrow up the feelings of the family by
dwelling upon all that they have lost in
the departure Of the deceased; by insist
ing upon the GOODNESS of the grave, and
the reality OF the fact that the departed
"a gone and will never return, etc.
''In short, are these not occasions for
the exercise of robust common sense by
the minister?'
Funeral ora,ions might be omitted al
together The preacher is the last man to
find out the evil practices Of the de-
ceased, IL he ha> any.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The Dispatch affronts the intelligence
and spirit OF yirginians by telling them
they must abandon their convictions or
hold them In abeyance on the money
question, because an office-peddling Penn
syiyania politician named Harrity says
so.--Lynchburg News.
We explained to the News. on the nth
instant. that It had totally misunder-
stood our words and our purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Simplifying n Problem.

New Yorker: This Greater New York
question is one which has engaged the
attention of our leading men for years.
Chicagoan: Well. there's only one way
to insure a genuine Greater New York.
New Yorker: Yes; how Is that?
Chicagoan: BY inducing few pub
lic-spirited Chicagoans to settle in your
midst
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
A Qualifying Experience.

'Cyclist: You've never tried wheel.
you say. Uncle; and yet you think you
could ride one?
Uncle: Vas, sir; OATS wat mer jads-
men done tell me.
'Cyclist: And upon what experience Is
your judgment based?
Uncle: On de fac, sab, dat i once
rid on er rail erbout TO miles, bidout
nary se'ious 'clamerty; an ef do dat, l
reckon hit wouldn' fraze me none ter
s'pote mersef on oner desc yer boy
sickles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Eram Ind to WOrae.

How sad" he said, and straightway
did
His SPEECH with dolor season;
Young Porrirger. our neighbours son,
Has really lost his reason"
Eyes" answered one, who saw his
chance,
And couldn't we'll refuse II.
"Well, 'twould be worse II some oned
find
The same and try TO use II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Professor Thomas n. Price writes to
the New York sun that he has secured
"the great Hertz Library OF Greek and
Latin Phiieiogy. over l2.oco volumes. as
the New York gift TO the University OF
Virginia. THE books" he says. win
arrive In time TO so into the new library
building. the restored rotunda."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Modern Fame

Ch,pper: I see that Cadmus. the
'ostler at the hotel, has attained to the
honor Of being pictured in the Globe this
morning.
Upper: Indeed What has he done
to deserve such distinction?
Clipper: Done! Why, he had horse
named after him the other day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
VOICES FROM THE SOUTHWEST,

The Salem Times Register comes out
against the unit rule in the approaching
virginia Democratic Convention. Read lis
timely remarks:
''It is now quite apparent that our iree-
silver friends Will make a determined
effort to control the State convention, ana
that those who do not believe as they
do on the currency question VIII De
shown little favor by them II they have
fun control. Like the Richmond DIS
patch, we would greatly prefer to see a
divided delegation TO Chicago than OIL
vided party in the State. no matter which
side of this question is dominant in the
convention.
when Ii comes to regular election
II is proper for every man TO submit
gracefully to the will OF the majority;
but when Il comes to a convention or
Democrats, united in other respects. but
divided on one question, II is not the
proper thing for those who happen TO
be in the majority TO say to the minority,
You shall have no voice In the councils
of the party. That's what the adoption
Of the unit rule will amount 10, and We
are opposed to H. no matter whether the
majority In the convention is made up OF
sound-money or free-silver people"
The Clinch Valley News says:
"Those who are advocating the unit rule
in the Democratic convention had better
go slow or we may run against snag
that may sink the glorious. old party In
the Democratic State of old Virginia"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Notwithstanding a great deal OF news
paper testimony to the effect that the
Allan-Waddill faction "downed" Colonel
Lamb. It appears that Lamb is still
chairman. and. to that extent, on top.
Lamb may have been shorn OF some OF
his wool. but he is the bell-wether OF
the flock still.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

seem. had recourse to the amnesty poiicy
In order to save himself from being re-
called In disgrace. and confirmed the
claims of the patriots that their prospects
of success are brighter than ever before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
Feared n Proposal.
lCincinnati Enauirer.l

"Er-wili you" asked he OF the maid.
Have a glass OF soda. or lemonade?"
And then the maiden. biush.ng red.
II think I'll take n pop" she said.
The youth turned red, the youth turnes
white.
And then he ned. far through the night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The maiden voyager just had strength
enough TO remark to the surging main:
"You needn't moan to me about your
gray and melancholy waste'-there are
others"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The Richmond Dispatch copies our ar
ticle concerning the reported organized
opposition TO the confirmation of Mr.
Fowle as General Lees successor In
the Office OF Internal Revenue Collector,
and says that 1t has good reason to be-
lieve that neither Senator Daniel nor
Senator Martin will object to the ap-
pointment. We are very glad to hear
this 1t seemed incomprehensible to us
from the first that occurrences of twenty
years ago were TO be raked up against
Mr.. Fowle, who. we now understand, is
not General Lees brother-in-law, but
married the Generals cousin.-The Nor
folk Landmark.
What we said was that our "informa-
ton is that Senator Daniel never has
had a thought of opposing Mr.. Fowle's
nomination. While we are not so well
informed as TO Senator Martins posi-
ton, we are by no means sure that he
will object 10 the confirmation of Mr..
Fowle, either upon the ground that he
was not consulted as to the appoint
ment, or because OF the poker scandal"
Mr.. Fowle is, we believe. cousin Of
Mrs. Lees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
SUNDAY. .............APRIL 26, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE CON-
BINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN ASsocIA-
TED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

During an alarm Of fire In a New York
theatre Bob Ingersoll led the audience
out OF the building. There is no one
more alert to escape even hint OF the
place that he says does not exist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The Jonesvllle Gee county, Southwest
virginlan, in arguing against the adop-
ton of the unit rule in the State Demo-
cratic Convention. says 1t wants to press
this question: 'Tf a very large portion
OF Virginia Democracy is 10 be counted
unworthy a voice I'm our national con-
vention, can the help OF that same portion
Of Democrats be relied on at the polls
In November
And most pertinent question 1t H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Plunger Partridge. OF Chicago, is re-
ported to have left $4,000. and no will.
He had plenty Of will. though. while he
lived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The Republican party in Virginia is
becoming whittier all the time, say the
Republicans. Yes: its manifest destiny
is to become a ghost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

The tailor who essayed editing found
that 1t was easier to press the suit than
to suit the press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTRGEEtTT
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BKOAD
STREET. mr. ,cr
PHARMACY. BELvIDERE AND MAIN
MANcHEsrEK OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

McKlnley's little Lamb may be said tC
be 80 in spite OF himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
ADVERTISING RATES
HAZE INCH OR LkisS

wa r situation, payable in ac- Is
vance as words or less) ..'; $500. or I'D.
Above rates are for 'every-oss,
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gceding notices In reaali,S - Ell loaded,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Generous to fault-the man who wastes
his substance on drink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Gentlemen OF the cloth" should have
no difficulty in clothing their thoughts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
A FRIEND IN NEEl
TheTailor.

Fellow-men, few of rs b,.
shapes to boast of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

An LETTERS ana kilograms must Us S sy
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH CoMfANs.
REJECTED communications VIII not Dc ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

Mr.. Nelson said that whilst the forego-
ing statement shows that there was gold
coin to the amount OF ,5s3 In circu-
lation-that is. outside Of the Treasury
vauts-yet scarcely any Of 1t was In ae-
tive use in traffic or in transit from land
TO land like other money. Nearly all Of
Il was boarded by the national and State
banks. as a part OF their reserve. As to
this use or non-use of gold, Mr.. Nelson
says:
"If the people are content with and de-
sire to use convertible paper currency as
money. as working capital, with proper
gold redemption reserve, the use OF the
excess Of paper over the gold reserve Is,
under ordinary and normal conditions a
saving and profit, which ought to inure
TO the government and to the whole peo-
pie. and not to private parties"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26

II our shoulders
are not STOPPING
or standing, likeas
not one is lower
than the other.
Neck and arm,
long or short.
breast out Of pro.
portion with
waist, and, speak
ing of breasts,
who has one?
r c a d y-Mad,
Garments are cut
ely. Few are pro.
S for your Spring
axe the incest kind
and SIS.