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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Editor Of the Dlspatch:

10 the LlltOF OF tne Ilspatch.
A board is 10 feet long. y inches wide
at one end, and 81 al the other. Where
must Il be cut. so that each piece will
contain the same number Of feet? Please
answer in your Query column, and oblige,
A READER.
Rule: Square Y and multiply the
square by l. Square q and multiply the
square by l. Add the two results or pro
ducts together, and divide the sum by
.. The square root of the quotient will
be the length OF the division line.
IA t76=72O 72O42=S6O. The square
root of 36O-1S.g71O4 TO find the perpen-
dlcular distance from the l2-inch end TO
this division line we have the proportion.
24-l2 lS.97l-12 10 feet 5.S09l feet
or II 6.97l 10 feet 5.s091 feet.
49,. s09l=4 .19O9=distance from division
line TO the 24-inch end. 80 that we would
draw the division line 5.sO9l feet from the
lz.inch end and parallel TO the end.
Proof: The upper trapezoid has for its
area half the sum of its parallel sides
u inches and 1871 inches. multiplied by
15.4S55
the altitude 5.SO9l feet, or - feet X
IL
5.sO9i feet or 7.496 + square feet.
The lower trapezoid has for its area half
the sum of It's parallel sides 1871 inches
and "a inches multiplied by its altitude
l.4S55
A.19O9 feet or - feet 4.l909 feet
~
1903 square feet. 1903 square feet
7.496 square feet=.O07 square feet or 7
thousandths of a square foot, about
square inch.
Ii the square root had been carried 10
more decimal places the answer would
be more exact. These rules are demon
strated By geometry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Eish Inv In nOcIsbridgc.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please inform me through your Query
column N Il Is not unlawful to fsh with
and catch fish in a gill-net. and hasn' I
the law run out for catching bass IN
Rockbridge county. or for the State?
J. II.
Chapter 96 Of the Code Of 1887 Is full OF
the subject Of fishing with nets, ana
some of the sections In said chapter may
have been amended since 1884, 1t is un-
lawful TO catch black bass, pond club.
sometimes called southern club, between
May 18th and July lst of each year; and
St is unlawful TO shoot spear, trap, or
net same at any time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
songs Wanted.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
You will greatly oblige subscriber
by publishing the song after the Ball Is
over" also. "The Dying Soldier" and
"Peter at the Gate" In your next issue?
Abbyville. Va. Il. a. NJ
After the Ball is over" is accessible
20 the general public through music
dealers. and does not come within the
class OF songs we publish. "The Dying
Soldier" we viii publish. If any one will
send us copy. peter at the Gate"
We published not long ago, and we don't
care to publish II now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Taxation of United states Securities.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
VIII you please answer through your
columns whether national bank notes,
gold. and silve T are taxable by state,
county. and municipal authorities? Also
are United States bonds. sreenbacks. ana
United States Treasury notes taXable2
A NORTH CAROLINA READER
Dyson, n. G.
All United States obligations, such as
bonds. greenbacks. and Treasury notes
are non-taxable Cseo section SOL. Revised
Statutes OF 1879; but national bank notes
and gold and silver are taxable in Viz
sinia by state and municipal authorities,
and we presume they are also taxed by
every State In the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
One Mile square, Etc.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please publish the answer to the fol-
lowing: What Is the difference between
one mile square and one square mile
Please explain the difference.
2 Also, did Gcor.e Washington ever
make the old stone house on Main street
his Headquarters? SUBSCRIBER.
There is no difference in the areas Of
one square mile and one mile square. one
square mile means a square surface which
has one mile for its side. which is one
mile square.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

loo more OF those ladies' Al-Silk
Pag8SOn-Frame &-inch Dmbrel-
las that we have sold 80 many
OF this week will 50 on sale to-
morrow. They are worth $l.5o,
but come ana take your choice -
Tor ........... .................ss.. w
Ladies' English Gloria Cloth aj-inch
Umbrellas, natural crooks and
Black handles, would be GOOD
value at 75c.. but our price is. Hc
Solid-White Parasois, with White
handles and White frame,
strictly all silk, certain OF
being $50; We sell them at; VIC
Full B.eached Tape-Neck Rubbed
Vests. for Ladies, that should
bring II i-2c.; but cur motto IS
the lowest price, so they 60 az; Wc
Ladies' Bleached Lisie-Inroaq
Vests, they are tapc-neck ana
arm; would be cheap at 20c,
At at - - ...'..............I2 lie.
Mems Baibrggan shirts. French
neck, pearl buttons. full regu-
lar cur. Why vii you 80 else
where and pay 40c. for them
when we sell the same at ..... zoc. !
Mems Unlaundered Percale shirts,
IS inches long, yoke back, sepa-
rate collar-b3nd. pOcket-shaped
armhoies, and well made Noupay
soc for no better. when We are
selling them az ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &c
Mems Bleached Jeans Drawers,
ribbed ankle. double seat, and full
s.Za ClOthiug-stOres want soc.
for them, but We are SATISFIED
with a small profit, so they got
AT ........... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sss. 49,
Mems White. Black, and Tan Haif
Hose full seamless Why viii
YOU go elsewhere and pay l5c.
for them fwhcn our price is...... lDc.
Mems Lauudered Percale shirts.
full length and size, well made
and pretty patterns the very
best 10 he had FOR the price ..... SOc
Mems Wire-Buckle and Grip
Back Suspenders, the same you
have always paid DC. for small
lot only, to close, VIII De soid e.
at ........... $500. :....'.-..-. 4'O'
Ladies' Narrow Gilt Belts. same
you paid SOC. for the first OF the
season, We are now selling them
White Kid Belts. gilt or covered
buckles, instead OF Soc, we are a.
selling them at ................:.'. Soc'
Ladies' Narrow Leather Belts
Black or Tan covered buckles,
they should bring more money.
but 70 give you the best, they .-
Job lot Of Ladies' Black SILK Mitta;
they are the regular SIC. Naue'
we bought them cheap, and YOU
get the advantage, not us. 20
they go az just half .; .,;.. 80. sc
Ladies' Rack or Tan SIX Gloves.
bought with the Mitts, and
worth Just ga much, but come
and get them at the same 800; zoc'
Ladies' Solid-White or Black KID
Gloves. with Black stitching;
every pair fully guaranteed. II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
yermin on sheep.

10 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Kindly give me a recipe for vermin on
rheep and lambs. Have sheared them. by
so doing you will obllge. A. II. 1.
ST. Tammany. Va.
The most satisfactory method Of Kidding
sheep and lambs oc external parasites is
20 dip the animals I'm any Of the we'll
known sheep dips, such as tobacco, &c.
Dips Of kerosene emulsion are also ad-
vlsed by some. and found quite satisfac'
rorv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
uacl.s and OmDibuses.

no the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Will you please state how many hacks
there are in Richmond for hire and
objee. A SUBSCRIBER.
I'D TO the 18th instant the city Auditor
had issued licenses on sevonty-six hacks
and omnibuses. The same license an
swcrs for either.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Amen" that's Stonewali Jackson's
WAY.


Way.
He's in the saddle now, fall I'M
Steady the whole brigade,
HIS at the ford. cut on, wen win
HIS way out ball and blade.
What matter II our shoes are worm
What matter II our feet are torn1
Quick stepl we're with him e'er the
morn"
That's Stonewall JacksoD's Way.
The suns bright glances rout the mis's
or morning--and, by George!
There's LOngstreet struggling In the lists,
Hemmed In an ugly gorge,
Pope and his columns whipped before,
"Bay'nets and grape! hear StoneWah
roar.
charge Stuart,-pay or Ashby's scorer?
Is 'Stonewall Jackson's Way!'
All! maiden. wait and watch and yearn
For news OF Stonewalls band.
An, widow read with eyes that burn.
That ring upon thy hand!
All wife, sew on, pray on, hope on,
Thy life shall not be all forlorn.
The foe had better ne'er been born
Than get in "Stonewairs Way"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Days of Drncc.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer the following question IN
the Query and Answer column:
IL a person has promissory note ID
bank. payable in thirty days, hasn't he
at the expiration Of that time three days
in which 10 pay 1t without protest
r. Il. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Provisions Now on Hand.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please answer the following through
your Query column, and obiige a sub
scTiber:
How long would the provisions now IN
sight aud on hand last the people OF
the United States. provided there was
nothing more raised?" Il. c. W.
GumberTy, ~ c.
We are unable 10 say.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

How's TLiss
We offer sl0O reward for any case NJ
Catarrh that cannot be cured by UaITs
Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Projectors.
..,, Toledo. ..
Cheney for the last fifteen years. and ~
ueye him perfectly honorable In ali bnsi-
ness transactions, and financially abie 10
carry out any obligation made by Their
firm- WEST & TRUAX
Wholesale Druggists.
wALDING. KINNAN a MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure If taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testi-
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
what We Can DO.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer In your Query column
the following question: Can the united
States support three times the present
number OF Inhabitants? And oOlige.
Yours respectfully. d. d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
QUERIES l. ANSWERS.
The Laws Of Virginia a. 10 the Making
Of Mills.
TUBERCULOSIS AND BUTTE
Number of Hacks In Richmopd-Dnys
of Grace on n Thirty Days Note
"stonewail Jnckson's Way'-A
Forgery Case, Etc.

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In the teaching Of music in America
which lingering Is more extensively used
the German or the American ~
The German
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
W..A.CHEATWOOD,
1915 East Main Street.
1915 East Main Street.

they burst or rip you get an
other pair. or your money back.
They should bring $50. but our
price - ....................... ..-...
Ladies' Gauze Vest shell neck
Why 70 G scWh ro and pay re
same for an inferior article.
when We sell YOU the bost l1r.
Ladies' Full-Blsached Ribbed Vests.
ether stores sell them 40 l0c.
our price is &C., or 4 Tor ........
OUR PRICES THE LOW EST ON
WASH GOODS AND DOMES-
TICS.
Persian and Dresden Lawns. new
lot. just arrived. they won't ha
hero long al the low price $50
are selling them .................
30-inch Dimity. stripes and figure
YOU can't get anything % u Pc
prettier or cooler Dress. and
Just think OF the price ...........
Yard-Wide Sea Island PerCa ~.
they should be- sold az ~ l--e
but We bought the lot CHEAP.
so you get them at ............
Fine, Sheer Jaconct. figures ana
stripes. all the latest COlorIre.
they arc not loc.. as they should
be, hut ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Fine-Quaiity Jaconet. that other
stores ask ID 1-2c. for. but they
must go. so We have put me
price down 10 ...................
Merrimack Calico: why Will You E)
elsewhere and pay more for 10
when we sell 10 40 ..............f
Solid-Black Brilliantine, figured Cr
pain. full yard wide. Wou.- pa
good value az 40c., but our price
IL ............ ......---..t..s....
Solid Black Sateeu-Stripcd Fine
Sheer Muslin, was made to .eI
at 9lc.. but lucky purchase one
ables us 90 soil 10 az ..............
Full Yard Wide AndrOscogr
Bieached Cotton, you know sou
pay i-3c. for b.. Why do De-
when we sell % at ..............
Full Yard-Wide Fine Brown Cote
ton as good as other stores s.'l
az s lie. but TO be az tho t1t-
tom IN price we sell IL at......
iO-4 Mohawk Valley Bieachri
Shceting, would be good y1lg,
at 25c.-iust what you paw for
Il elsewhere, but come here and
got u at .........:......:.. ..-...-
% Bleached Mohawk Valley Sheef-
ing. the same retails evcrF-
where az zoe. but ike every
thing else. We are lower IN
price on IA. so come and set
what Won want ~ ....
1914 Unbleached Mohawk Sheeting,
very heavy. You know what b.
Is worth but our price D. ......
81 Bleachcd plll0w-Caee Cotton.
y l-2c. is the regular price but
our cut price viii be ......-....
Pepnerill Bleached Jeans 90 give
YOU the best for the least
money We zen it az ............
Full-Standard Unb cached Jeans
other places want 8 i-3c. for
the same. but as In everything
else. we are below them. SO tho
price IS .........................
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Watermelon Seeds

slip through fingers leaving nothing behind Just like money
here and get
other city? What
willing the goods and taking them home
good whether
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
I,,,ian Madison, Again.

within a space not exceeding their own
length. with the emergency" applied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Politely Intended.
Washington starr
what do you think OF my work WITH
the camera7" asked the young man,
who is an enthusiastic amateur pho
tographer.
"Its splendid In its way" replied the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

girl. who means well. It's better IMAM
any OF the professional eaTlcaturlsts can
DO
The Up-to-Date Version.
brooklyn Life)
THE Queen Of Hearts
once made some tarts"
$50 runs the ancient lay):
The knaye Of Hearts
He ate those tarts--
They buried him next day.
Old papers for sale at sc. hundred Ct
Dispatch officaa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Nonsense.

Nonsense.
(New York Herald)
The reason talk is always cheap,
Declares cynic neighbor.
Is cause the major part OF II
Is done by female labor.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
BRITISH GUNS.

The bonn bardment was character
istically high-handed and summary
performance. Justice requires it to be
added that it was also a useful and
necessary act, distinctly in the inter
est of humanity. Seyyid Kkalid was
not only an usurper. 1t seems likely
that he was also concerned in the
death Of the sultan, whom he aspired
to succeed, and it is clear that his
backing was that of the Arab slave
traders, the curse of East Africa, who
nave been made very uncomfortable
during the British protectorate. 1t is
not likely that either this young man
or any Zanzibari will be SO foolish as
to repeat his defiance of the British
power in consequence of which his
palace was knocked down in an hour.
There is probably mo political signi-
hcance" in the fact that the usurper
took refuge in the German consulate.
The British prOtectOrate was establish
ed in 1890 by agreement with Germany.
and has ever since been recognized
by that power.-New York Times
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
ELEL1IO>o IN CHILL.
President is Not Yet Sure of His
Position.

President is Not Yet Sure of His
Position.
LIMA, Peru, Aug. 3O.-The latest re-
| ports from Chile are to the effect that
the registrars and election officials have
resolved to attend and take part in the
meeting of Congress called for tomor-
| row for the purpose OF determining
who has been elected President There
is considerable anxiety as to the result
The election recently held in Chile
was one of the stormiest ever held in
a country noted for stormy elections.
Senior Errazurez, the editor of one of
the leading newspapers of Chile, was
the candidate of the Conservatives.
Senior FREDERICK Errazurez has been a
member of several Chilean Cabinets,
and he is regarded as one of the most
brilliant of the political leaders of
South America. The candidate of the
opposition was Senior Raves.
1t was reported that Senior Errazurez
expended more than $500, 900 in his
hand announced that he would not
spend one cent. Before the election
Raves issued an address to the electors,
in which he said that what he had
amassed he should save for his chill
dren. He said that he was unalterably
opposed to wasting money to satisfy
the personal vanity involved in a de-
sire to become President He announc-
ed that he objected to the use of large
sums of money in the political cam
paign, because if the practice continued
only wealthy men could hope to obtain
the higher offices.
The election was very close and the
result will probably depend upon the
returns received and the members elect
ed from some of the most remote prov
inces of Chile. On account of the close
ness of the vote it is feared that
revolution may be attempted no mat
ter which candidate is triumphant.
There is little talk of a third or COM
promise candidate.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17

Some veterans of the civil war have
entered suit against the city of Hart
ford on the ground that the town
promised them $500 bounty in 1862
which has never been paid them
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17

The Chicago Post Office is being de-
molished. 1t was built in 1880, at d
cost of $4,125, 900. Last winter it was
found to have settled so much that it
was declared unsafe, and in May it was
sold as old building material for S15,-
519
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
NJ. F. BURGESS.

Is still at the business, repairing lawn
mowers, garden hose. etc. Lawn NOV
ers for rent, bought, sold or exchanged.
Old worn out hose taken in exchange
for labor. Machines called for and re-
turn All work promptly attended to.
Ring up telephone 852. 4396-tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
Folding
Beds.

Artistic in design, beauti
full in finish, and the most
compact and elegant piece of
furniture to be put in the
home. Several designs to
pick from.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
What Is
PURIFINE?

1t Is the new disinfectant which
has superseded all other disinfect,
ants. being a scientific compound
having no odOr, vet possessing the
qualities OF powerful disinfectani
The automatic distributor shoulA
be placed In every house In Hone
lulu where odors and germs of de
ease exist. They are placed free
OF charge, taken care of and keeps
working day and night for 81
per month It's an innovation. bus
on scientific principles. and ap
peals to everyone of common senss
The idea ia this: The Distribute
drops TWO drops minute. day ana
night Foul Odors are killed yea
q" disagr cable smell OF carbolls
acid or crude disinfectants take~
It's place You don't know that
powerful hisinTectant is being us>S
~ you Judge by the lack of odoT
But rs doing the duty-doing T.
we'll Can W. show you the Idea;
Automatic Distributor" Our Mr.
Washburn will call. Ii you'll teIs
phone TO
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
FERNANDES & ROZA.

CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS
Carpentering in all it's branches.
All work guaranteed and promptly
attended to. Orders can be left with
J. NJ. Camara, Jr. Tel. 991.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-09-17
Art Goods.

The demand for colors, both
water and oil IS the Surest In
dication of a refined taste among
the ladies of the Islands. We
are in a position to supply the
demandS
A full supply Of coIors,
brushes, oils, varnish .and can
vas always on hand.
Picture framing, satisfactory
picture framing, Is due largely
to the taste displayed In the
selection of mouldings that
will harmonic with the pic
ture. We have the taste and
mouldings. p Let US give you a
suggestion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
The Proper Time,

When the most benefits is to be de.
rived from a good medicine, is early
in the year. This is the season when
the tired body, weakened organs and
nervous system yearn for building
up medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Many wait for the open spring weather
and, in fact, delay giving attention to
their physical condition SO long that a
long siege of sickness is inevitable.
To rid the system Of the impurities
accumulated during the winter season,
to purify the blood and to invigorate
the whole system, there is nothing
equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla. Don't
put it off, but take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla now. 1t will do you good. Read
the testimonials published in behalf
of Hoods Sarsaparilla, all from re-
liable, grateful people. They tell the
story.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

Chains are extremely fashionable this
year, and the jewelers. in Paris are
showing them In great variety but the
fine gold chain, with a single pearl
every four or five inches, has the pref
erence. pretty chain of fanciful
description is composed of pearls set
alternately with olive-shaped beads of
duh chased gold. Some chains are
made of small black agate beads, also
separated at intervals by single pearls.
There is a decided fancy for these black
agate beads, which are deemed-not
without reason-extremely becoming
to the complexion; necklaces are made
of them, their simplicity relieved by the
addition of a diamond clasp. A row
of black beads, divided on either side
by q long in diamonds, makes a
beautiful ornament for the throat.
In the gold chains, pink coral beads
are sometimes substituted for pearls.
Chains are also made of black or blue
steel-a metal in as high favor as ever
the pearls introduced as in those of
the more precious metal; they are not
only used for watches and eye glasses,
but chain purses and other knick-
knacks, such as pencil cases, tiny
powder boxes, mirrors and charms are
suspended to them. These, however,
must not be worn openly; 1t is consid-
cred breach of good breeding to have
bunch of valuable trinkets dangling
about the person-to say nothing of the
danger of such a proceeding-and 1t
must be hidden either in the breast
pocket of the coat or beneath the folds
OF the dress.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
Every Word a Truth,

"When you see the editor on the
street stop him and tell him some
thing about yourself or your neighbor.
The public a.e interested in you and
in him--if you are at all interested in
the public. OF course it is not ex-
pected the True Republican will be
made a medium through which to
vent spite against anyone 1t is the
pleasant things we want. Only when
scandals and troubles have grown to &
proportion that they have got into the
courts are they proper for newspaper
publication. Then they are public
property and our readers entitled to
the particulars. The erroneous back
woods notion that it is mark Of
modesty to keep your doings out Of
print has been done away with IN
these times of the modern newspaper,
and now a person who attaches undue
importance one way or the other to
the appearance Of his name in print is
locked upon as possessing a morbid
sense of his own importance. and OF
ten his acquaintances cannot help but
be reminded of the quotation 'evll
deeds love darkness Be sociable with
the editors. Open up and tell them
what you know. They will not only
be interested but they know the public
will be interested too. They never
think it incumbent upon you to apollo
gize for telling them for publication
something about yourself. Give us a
boost, friends. ."-Sycanaore RepubH
can.