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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
School Examinations.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
IL seems TO me that IL would not be
right 10 have public school examinations
without giving the children notice there
of. as I hear will be the case. None
Of the children Will then know what studies
they will have for the day. or what day
they will be examined upon a particular
study. This viii excite and rush" the
poor creatures unnecessarily much, as
some Of them have seven or eight reel
tations a day.
on the other hand II the children are
notified. they will find time TO review
their studies in the order IN which they
will be examined upon them. What /
ask IS that 10 the youngsters the teachers
viii give. FAlR PLAl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Surely some means ought TO be devised
10y which the cadets of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute may visit Richmond on
the occasion Of the laying of the corner
stone of the Davis monument, and take
part I'm the ceremonies The corps is the
successor Of that gallant band of boys
that made such splendid record at the
battle Of New Market and for that rea-
son II is especially meet that II should
participate in the coming great Confede-
rate demonstration. Aside. however
from this consideration, which is a most
weighty one. we think the management
OF the institution is making mistake,
from the standpoint OF increasing the
popularity of the school. in not bending
every effort 20 the removal OF any OBJ
stacle that may be in the way OF the
corps taking the trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
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To the Editor OF the Dispatch:

In reply to comments copied In your
paper about General Fitz lees delayed
departure. permit me to say that newly
appointed envoy OF the United States
IS allowed by the State Department
thirty days within which TO acquaint
himself with the history and duties OF
his Office, and make preparation for his
long absence from his home. This is brief
time enough in most cases.
General Lee is undoubtedly detained for
good reasons by higher authority. NJ.
We think our distinguished friend mis-
understands the intimation OF the pub
LEGATION in question. our view OF It is
that the writer meant to say that per-
haps General Lee has not started for
Cuba because his exequatur has not
been given by Spain. We doubt II this
be true, but we think f. was the inti-
nation in the letter to which NJ. refers.
Again, we think that NJ. errs in speak
ing Of General Lee as an "envoy."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
A Tnrf RctOrt.

An Irishman a pompous fop one day
Did meet, and asked directions on his
way.
"Out, menialg was the coxcombs quick
demur.
How dare you thus address your betters,
sir?
was not reared, sir in bog or pen;
My ancestors were titled noblemenw
EFF they we're here and knew ye," Pat
replied,
IT'S moighty glad they'd be that they
had died"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
To the Editor Of the Dispatch.


What is the matter with our Chamber
of Commerce that they do not call
meeting Of the wholesale trade OF Rich
mond TO take advantage of the low rates
TO the reunion of the Confederate camps
and the laying of the cornerstone OF
the Jefferson Davis monument, June Goth
and July 1st and %? Our Richmond mer-
chants should not let this occasion pass
them without bringing trade 10 Richmond
as our fall stocks of goods viii be
complete by the Goth Of June in all lines.
We travelling men know that the
southern trade generally are ready 10
place fall orders by the 1st OF July Bal
timore, Atlanta, and other wide-awake
cities. to use slang phrase, would be
strictly Gin II" If such an occasion were
to present itself to them.
If Richmond is asleep. / guess she will
wake up when she hears the rebel-yell.
"VIGILANT."
We must dissent from the view of our
correspondent. The veterans and their
kth and kin were not invited to Rich
mond that money might be made out OF
them; nor can we afford in any way
TO turn an occasion solemnly dedicated
TO the rites OF hospitality and sacred TO
the memories OF martyrs into scheme
for developing our trade. "Vigilant'
means well we feel quite sure. but. upon
fuller consideration Of the subject, we
cannot but believe he will accept as cor
rect our view of this matter.
SO widely does this view obtain here,
we find widespread feeling OF regret,
not 90 say modification, that series
Of races have been announced to take
place on the race-traclS Immediately ad-
Joining the auditorium; almost under the
caves of the auditorium. we might say.
The races would not be permitted If the
Veterans Committee of Arrangements
could control the race-track; but in this
matter the veterans are without au-
thority. However. we hope that the race
course managers VIII voluntarily defer to
public opinion. either 10y abandoning their
project entirely, or tat the very leasD by
providing that the races shall not take
place during the hours when the vete-
rams are in session In the auditorium.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

The bill OF Or. Scheele, of New York,
the chemical expert, who analysed the
garments in the recent murder-tral, was
81 40. The items were as follows:
Examination of one spot on aprons 200
Examination OF one spot on skirt o. 80
Examination OF blood on handker-
chief ......... ..... 80. .............. 200
Examination Of organic matter on
handkerchief 600. ......,........ ...... 100
Examination OF powder from axe Gee. 200
Examination OF hair from axe ....... 100
Examination Of blood from axe ...... 2o
Examination OF spots on pillow-case. 20
Typewritlng and stenography ......... %
Total ........ .............. ..........Sl,4 75
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

A woman's Mecklenburg Declaration
Of Independence edition Of the Charlotte
IN. c. Observer appeared on the 10th
instant. and that 1t was creditable TO
all concerned In its production We need
hardly say. for when did woman ever
fail 10 do well whatever she set about
doing In earnest? The women In the
present case worked under the auspices
OF the Woman's Auxiliary to the Young
MEMS Christian Association Of Char
lotte.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Iip-SerYicc.

Oouise Belts Edwards In Harper's Maya.
zine for Juuej
Lord. hear my lips. and not my hearth
Uutempted lips that purely plead
Allegiance 10 the better part,
. hear the word, and wait the deedl
As winds viii shake some Wretched reed,
Perchance 10 spare. perchance 20 Kill.
My wayeriug heart 'twXt word and VIII
Is shaken still.
Then let my loyal lips be heard
Above my hearts rebelliOus cry.
If anything in me hath erred
IL Is my heart. IL is not ]!
Pass not my prayer and pledges by;
Ny patient lips shall steadfast sue.
That stubborn citadel subdue,
And make them true.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

7, has always ben the custom OF our
stat men to speak OF the States OF this
Irion as sovereign States" The phrase
IA often been used by the rankest con-
rol.aationists in Congress, and. by the
strorgest advocates Of Capitalization. In
Ia. the phrase is often employed by
good Democrats who thus, they think.
Icep themselves aligned with the Demo
or.tr. and ready 10 fight the battles OF
til Democratic party.
Last week, however. the members Of
IN United States Senate, Republicans
and Democrats. were brought face 10
face with the fact that they must de-
eide practically whether the several States
were sovereign States" or not Mr.
Chandler had offered a resolution. framed
sn the interest OF the Republican party
we suppose. providing for an investiga-
ton OF elections in Alabama, both local
and congressional, we think. This reso-
hutton. II It had been adopted by the Sen
ate. would have subjected the congress
sional elections in all the States TO the
Jurisdiction and action of the local State
legislatures. and would have changed the
form Of our government under whose
wise Constitution each house OF Con-
gress is the sole judge Of the elections
qualifications. and returns OF its own
members. TO have passed the resolution
under consideration would have been as
cistasteful to thoughtful Republicans as
20 trained Democrats. An investigation
OF elections-congressiona or local-was
well calculated to open the eyes OF the
Republicans in the Senate TO the preci-
piee upon which they were standing. MIR.
Sherman, the Nestor otdhe senate, and
the leader OF the Republicans In that
body. practically admitted that such IN
ycstigations as Mr.. Chambers resom-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Awaiting Returns.

Friend: Nice wheel you have. How
much did II cost you?
'Cyclist: Can't tell yet.
for II yet?
'Cyclist: Oh. yes: but I haven't had
any bill from my doctor since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
business AIertness.

Patron Cwho has left his umbrella some
where. and just missed iD: Did l leave
anything here after finishing my dinner
a few minutes ago?
Waiter: No. sab. (holdlng out hand
/ done notice de mission. sab. at de time
an l lay dat SIGH a fine genterman sho
ter come back an s'ply der 'Gciency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

The Executive Council Of the Califor-
MIA Bankers Association has adopted a
resolution declaring that gold should con
tinue to be the standard OF value, and
that silver and paper can be used with
safety only in such quantity as can be abb
sorbed and remain in circulation without
compelling their redemption to maintain
their parity.
That last statement IS worth pondering
Is n trun2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
The Crucial Test.

II always feel so brave" she said,
when l the cycle pedals tread,
Like some word-conquering cavalier
l ride unconscious all Of fearr'
A field-mouse crossed our winding way
a gasp, a scream a swerve. a swayl
And roadside gully did reveal
A pot-pourri OF maid and wheel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Couldn't stand the Strain.

Upper: There goes Bibblerl What
change in his bearing, TO be sure. He
seems to have utterly lost that fine car
rage which formerly distinguished him.
Clipper: It's not to be wondered at.
either No fine carriage could stand the
loads" he's been toting around for the
past five years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Senator Blackburn is quoted as saying
that" there will be two Democratic con-
ventions. two nominations. and two
platforms at Chicago. and Grover C1eve-
land Will be at the head OF one Of the
tickets"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Slightly Sarcastic.

Lodgeman: Enterprising town. this. I
notice you have a good supply Of lamp
posts.
Hodgman: Do you consider those a great
Indicator OF enterprise?
Lodgeman: Certainly. They show that
the men have some visible means OF
support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Ex-Governor Campbell, Of Ohio, an
nounces that, although he is not can
didate for the presidency, he would con-
slider 1t his duty to run II he were nomi-
mated by the Chicago convention, even
upon a free-silyer platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
Present n Solid Front.
Cyewport News Daily Press)

IlNtWUUII NtW' IdIE IIts'V
Democratic supremacy, especially in the
South. is far more important than a
difference Of opinion on the money que3-
ton can be. The representatives. OF the
two branches OF the party should settle
their differences IN the national conven-
ton. and then present a solid front TO the
pupmv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

The businessmen OF Richmond declined
to get into the free-siver band-wagon.
Is Virginia 10 so into the doubtful
column?-Washingto Post.
We trust not Let the Democrats do
their duty. and not divide their party
The present issue will soon be substituted
by a new one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Vocal testimony from a dental chamber
gives the impression that the dentist is
for the most part engaged In pulling
Sound" teeth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Flasher: / tell you what IT Il. old chap.
that wife OF yours has a remarkable COM
mand OF language.
Dumbieton: Yes and that isn't all she
has command OF, either.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

II like some conundrums," said the fly
as he lit on the fy-paper. but this is too
much OF a sticker for me-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

The professional burglar ought TO make
good baseball pltcher-he cuts the
plate every time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
sIyNDAY........MAY q, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
HINED TELEGRAPHIC-NEw SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN Asso-
GATED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

II Is generally conceded that the setting
OF play has something to do with its
run.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

The greatest show on earth" now Is
clearly that Of Nicholas in Moscow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREETI
PHARMACY, $40 EAST BROAD
STREET.
WEST END OFFICE, PARK PLACE
PHARMACY, BELNIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1913 HULL
STREET
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

Some Of our springs correspondents are
very anxious to let themselves loose forth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24

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Rejected communications VIII not be
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
DABNEY& SAUNDERS
TRnNKSI TRuNKSI TRINEGI

REMEMBER. WE SELL TRUNKS AT
FACTORY PRICES.
We can sell You "a Full Ilc-C..r..I
Trunk with heavy Sheet-llon Bottom.
regular Saratoga,
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Prices, $3.50. 500. $50. 1915. sIl..
Full Canyas-Covered Trunk. with s.e..-
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Sizes, 2s-iuch, 3o-inch, 3e-mch, 3i-luch. 3f-n,a.
Prices, $40. $500. s.25. $3.50 sa,a
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Sizes. 2S-inch 3O-inch, 32-inch, 3f-iuch. 8I-.l.t
Prices, 1928. SAGE. 800. sL35. sL1..
We also carry the Better Grades, a.4
sell all at factory prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-24
DOG FOR SALE.

ST. BERNARD FOR SALE. vALUA-
BILE 81. Bernard Bitch. Registered: half
sister sold for $500. Price reasonable.
Address Box l35, city. my 22-eod2t
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
The Great Family Medicine,

Is Spirittine Balsan. This 7alua-
bic preparation is the pure extract
of certain pine trees, and manutac-
tured with great care: and II conse-
quence of the astonishing success in
removing diseases, has become very
popular and is being called for again
and again until it is a necessity in
every household. This great family
medicine has proven to possess the
most safe and efficient properties for
the cure Of Colds, rheumatism,
Lameness, Sprains, Bruises Neural
gia, Sore Threat, Soreness in the
Bones, Ringworm, and is very use.
full in all cases where an externa,
remedy is applicable. For Earache,
and Toothache there is no better
remedy. Sufferers from Lung and
Bronchial Affections will obtain great
relief, and for general use there is no
better medicine for the household.
For sale wholesale and retail at the
Bazaar.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
a Card Of Thanks.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please allow ne space in your val
liable columns to thank the good
people of Shiloh church for their
kindness to my family and myself
for the many good things brought
and sent to the parsonage on Christ
mas Eve; consisting of turkey, chick
ems, ham, rice, cake, puddings and
sausages, confectioueries, dried fruit,
canned goods and many others things
too numerous to mention. Such
tokens OF kindness were greatly ap,
preciated by us, and added no little
to our enjoyment during the Christ
mas and since. I want to especially
thank Col. D. T. Barr, ". T. jun
per and Pierce Taylor for contribu-
ting literally themselves, and for
conveying in vehicles the afore-men-
toned articles. Also I wish to thank
the people Of Lewiedale, irrespective
of denomination, for similar favo1s
about the same time.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. J.
Gunderman, of Dimondale, Mich,
we are permitted to make this ex-
tract: II have no hesitation in recon-
mending Dr.. Kings New Discovery
as the results were almost marvellous
in the case of my wife. While I was
pastor of the Baptist Church at
Rivers Janction she was brought
down with Pneumonia succeeding
La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms OF
coughing would last hours with little
interruption and it seemed as if she
could not survive them. A friend
recommended DIR. Kings New Dis
covery; it was quick in its work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
bottles free at G. NJ. Harman's drug
store.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15

look or stamped with the inputation
of proceeding from bad motives, by q
mysterious and seasonable whisper!
Look into companies Of those whose
gentle natures should disarm them,
we shall find no better account. How
often does The reputation of help
less creature bleed by a report
which the party who is at the pains
to propagate it beholds with much
pity and fellow-feeling-that she is
heartily sorry for it-hopes in God
it is not true-however, as Archbis-
hop Tillotson wittily observes upon
il, is resolved in the meantime to
give the report her pass, that at
least it may have fair play to take it's
fortune in the world to be believed
Or not, according to the charity of
those into whose hands it shall hap
pen to fall.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
Pastor Lewiedale Circuit.

Many merchants are we'll aware
that their customers are their best
friends and take pleasure in supply
ing them with the best goods obtain
able. AS an instance we mention
Perry & Cameron, prominent drug
gists of Flushing, Michigan. They
say: "We have no hesitation in recon-
mending Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy to our customers, as it is the
best cough medicine we have ever
sold, and always gives satisfaction"
For sale at 25 and so cents per bot
tie by Julian E. Kaufman. Il.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
Will Pass TIE Senate.

Some of the Republican silver Sen
ators held conference after the ad-
iournment of the Senate Friday to
canvass the chances of passing the
silver substitute for the House bond
bill through the Senate. They went
over the list very carefully, compar-
ing notes on Senators considered
doubtful and reached the conclusion
that the substitute would win
by a majority of about three votes.
They also considered the alternative
Of postponing action until after the
new Senators from Utah shall arrive,
but concluded that in view of the
facts Developed at the meeting the
postponement would not be neces-
sarv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
snatched From Death.

Cold Water, Ala, Mar. II, 1892.
My little child had the dropsy for
two years. We had tried various
remedies and the most prominent
physicians in the country but to no
avail. We commenced the use Of st.
Joseph's Liver Regulator and she is
now as healthy as any child.
T. P. W. BROOCS, NJ. D.
For further information call on j.
E. Kauffmann's drug store and get a
copy of st. Joseph's Four Seasons
Almanac. IL.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1896-01-15
Avs.y Corn Contest.

Last year before the time Of corn
planting, Messrs. 3. T. Avery & Son
offered series cf prizes for the best
twelve ears OF corn from an acre il
each Southern State, the acre being
planted purposely for the contest.
The exhibits covered FIVE long rows
of tables in the large Board of Trade
Hall, and were inspected by large
numbers of business men, farmers
and citizens generally.
The following judges made very
careful and laborious inspec-
ton of each and every
exhibit. Mr.. Alfred Brandeis, chair
man Grain committee, Louisville
Board of Trade; Mr.. NJ. L. Satter-
white, Official Inspector of Grain,
Louisville; Mr.. Richard ". Knott,
editor Home and Farm, Louisville,
and Mr.. Ion 3. Wall, editor Farm
ers' Home Journal, Louisville, Ky,
made the inspections and rendered
the decisions. Exhibits were num-
bered in the order that they came in,
the enamercgistered being kept private
and the judges not knowing the
names of the contestants. The
awards were as follows: Nj. ". S.
Dill, of Greenville county. first prize,
One Avery Full Crop" two horse
corn planter with check rover, value
$4,000. Mr.. P. J. Wessinger, Lex,
ington county, second prize, One
Avery "Invincible" sulkey plow,
value S4750.
Mr.. G. W. Davis, Richland county,
third prize, one Avery combined
riding and walking cultivator, value
$500 Mr.. G.. L. Lawrence, Flor
ence county, fourth prize, one Avery,
louisville" double edge corn and
cotton stalk cutter, value $4,000.
Mr. NJ. Werts, Newbcrry county,
fifth prize, one Avery 'Louisviile"
corn, cotton, bean and. peo planter,
value S14 90.
Seventeen az States were well
represented, and there is no doubt
bat what tn, corn contest was a
grand success from every po:nt Of
view.
The emany inspectors expressed sur
prise and qualification at the unusu
ally high average quality Of the ez-
hibits, and when it is considered that
the exhibits comprised dozen ears
each from a single acre, and not the
best that could be gathered from a
whole farm or out of the whole
county, the excellence Of Southern
corn is ali the more noteworthy.
All we can say is hurrah for the
prosperous farmers and prize win
ners of this State.