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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
THE NEED rLATFoRM.

We printed yesterday MI. Speaher
Reeds creed. as formulated by the he-
r,,h,,can state. Convention OF Maine on
rvo,rsaav last. IL is indeed his plat
form. for Il is a.recital Of what me
n.eed, has done for his party or his
country. 'He" has done this, ana ne
has done that says his platform. How
he stands upon the silver question is
what every reader viii seek 10 ascertain
AZ once: and here Is what he sets forth
as his creed as a goldite. and promises
and binds himself TO support as the nomi-
nee of the national Republican plat
form. II he should be so fortunate-as ne
viii not be--as to be favored with that
nomination. We quote the anti.silver
plank, as follows:
'Hc Is opposed to the free ana un-
limited coinage OF silver. except by IN
ternationai agreement. and unti such
agreement can be obtained. he peneVes
the present gold standard shouiu oe
maintained. He has always been un,
comp-omisingly for the maintenance OF
the highest national credit by the Ut
most good faith toward the pnohc
creditor. not for the creditors sake, but
for the nations sake; for the souhd
reason that the most valuable possession
of any nation, in time or war or as
tress. next to the courage OF It's peo-
pIe, is an honorable reputation. VINO
ever PAYS with honor borrows with ease
sound finance and certainty at the Tfea-
sury. and protection for the producer
will mean prosperity and peace.
Note the qualifying words: HE Is OPP
posed to the free and unlimited coinage
nj silver. except by international agree
nent. and until such agreement can De
obtained he believes the present soiu
standard should be maintained. nc
"a good as says that he is for obtain
ing" an international agreement" HOW
these words come up to the pubic ear
from every direction and from every part
Of the country.
Mr.. Reeds platform Is somewhat shaRy
on the tariff question. 1t declares now
ever, for Mr.. Lincoln's protection policy
ard Mr.. Blaine's reciprocity policy
Under this head, he says that there would
be no more issuing OF bonds, os-
tensibly for the maintenance OF the
redemption fund. but really to meet
deficiency. This declaration as to reel
procity may. however, be sly hit al
Mr.. Mckinley. who has been put UP
as par-excellence the friend of protective
duties.
Mr.. Benton once said Of Mr.. Douglas
that ne would never be President OF the
United States. He said this when MT
Douglas was prominent aspirant to the
presidency. And when asked why ne
said so, replied that Douglass coat-tai
hung too near the ground. Mr.. Benton
proved to be a prophet In that case. sc
we may say of Reed-his coat-tail hangs
too near the ground-that is to say, as
Mr.. Douglas, as man, was "squatty'
Mr.. Reeds State. as State, is too small
She lies, besides. in one corner OF the
renublic,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
THE EASTERN SHORE.
Death of Lady-Locnl optoh
Summer Weather.

ONANCOCK, VA. April 1I.-(speciai)-
Mrs. Mary II. Neville. most estiniaple
lady, died at her home here this MORN
ing, in the G5th year of her age. She
had been i'll for several weeks with pheu-
monia, and for several days before she
died her life was despaired Of she was
the wife OF Mr.. William Neville, ST., anu
n sister of Mrs. II. A. Leatherbury, Oh
Onancock. Mrs. Neville was Miss Mel
SON. of Somerset county, Nd. Her husoahu
and three grown children survive heI.
ES,neraI services will be held tomorrow
afternoon I'm the Onancock southern
Methodist church. of which the deceaseu
had long been a consistent member.
The special election on loca4 opium
TO be held tomorrow In Matomkln, .-ee,
and Pungoteague districts OF Accomac
county rs the absorbing topic here al
present. The no-license advocates nave
made an active and vigorous canvass,
holding meetings and making speeches IN
every mart of the three districts WIN
one or two exceptions, these speeches nave
been made by Baptist and Methodist min.
listers. The politicians, except those OF
the Prohibition party, have kept alooI
from the contest. II is thought Matom-
kin will go dry; Lee is doubtful. ana
Pungoteaeue will probably go wet. Inc
Indifference of the masses and the uhcei,
faintv OF the cOlored contingent make all
calculations very problemaucaL Inc FRO
hibition leaders. however, express the
confident belief that they Will carry the
election In all the districts.
> During the past hVe DAYS tne H eatne'
here has been warm enough for midsum-
mer. All the peach-trees are In 1ull
hIoorn the pastures are green with grass,
and farmers have begun TO plant corn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

ing letter Is as straightforward and con-
else as any one Of his thoughtful charges
to a jury:
House Of Representatives, L. :.
Washington. ID. c.. February -, 1896
have for several years been acquaint-
ed with the medical qualities Of Paine's
celery compound, and can enthusiastically
indorse It as a specific In many cases,
for which its use is recommended by its
proprietors. IT. HENRY POWERS,
First District, Vermont.
BY far the best use that any tired or
alling person can make of these precious
spring days IS to purify their blood and
regulate their nerves with Paine's celery
compound. 1t is plain to any observant
person that the best remedy for neural
gia. persistent headaches, and such like
indications of low nervous vigor. Is the
one that most rapidly and completely
nourishes the WORKOUT parts. II IL not
in the power of any other remedy 10 do
the vigorous work OF Paine's celery COM
pound in strengthening the faded sys-
TEN, and in bringing II back TO an ener-
getic, healthy condition.
The real danger that stares sick people
in the face is the putting off attending
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
VALLEY ,,EN SAY NO.

The Rockingham Register. speaking OF
the Otey circular. and Of the scheme 10
cause the adoption of the unit rule by
onr state convention. says: 1T has been
the practice in previous State eonVeh-
tions for each district in conference 10
deteruane for itself what sort OF DELE
gates shall be sent TO the national con-
yeution. the general body having only
the selection of four delegates-st-large.
So II has, and II is a practice that ought
not TO I've departed from, unless and -ex-
cept for better reasons than we have 50
far heard given in this connection. Fur
1hermore, the Register emphatically de-
clsres that "the Democrats OF the valley
have not been accustomed to have their
delegates bound and gagged by votes from
Tidewater and the Southside, and they
will not tamely submit to tactics OF that
sort just now
We do not believe that this movement
will be supported by the Democrats OF
yideyater and Southside Virginia,
after they have heard 1t fully discussed;
after they have heard how obnoxious 1t
is to the Valley people, and how likely
It is to cause a serious breach in our
party.
This proposition to adopt the, unit rule
II pushed, will probably endanger the
harmony Of our party in Virginia. our
free-silver friends would better let well
enough alone. We believe they Will GER
tainly elect a majority of the delegates
by the district plan, and they VIII also
be able TO elect the four for the state az
arge. They ought TO be satisfied with
the number they will thus secure. Be
aides. il will be in their power to pass
such resolutions as they may please ex-
nressiye of their views on the currency
issue. But 10 attempt to take away from
the minority the right Of representation
that has been accorded them for many
years An this State cannot but be pro-
FUGITIVE of harm.
Nor could any time be more unfavorabie
than this for changing our well-approved
sartv rule. We should remember that
four years ago the existing rule saved
eur nary from a split where the unit
rule would have been the ruin OF us.
We repeat what we said yesterday, that
II ,s better for the Democrats Of Virginia
10 have divided delegation in the Chi
cago convention than to have divided
party here at home.
Moreover, divided delegation would
snly mean that In the Virginia delesa-
lion the majority and minority were both
represented about according to their true
strength.
We think It more than likely that II
win be in the power Of the free-silver
Democrats OF Virginia to adopt the unit
rule. II they CHOOSE to do so; but we
hope that they will not so use-or mis-
nse--their power. 1t would not be TO
their best interests; II might be the be-
x.nning OF dangerous schism in our
party in Virginia. Stand by the present
,ule; let the unit rule alone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
NnMyO NOMINEES.

The favorite sons. who are sometimes
nominated by State conventions as ue
choice of this, that, and the other STATE
are mere nominal nominees. The desire
for example, to secure Reeds nominal
ton. or the desire to secure Mckinley
nomination has led various State conven-
tions 10 present to the nation the names
OF men who cannot possibly be nomina-
ted, but who can pose as propaDie OF
possible nominees until all the
small-fry aspirants have been dropped
In a word, there are bogus nominees
or, rather, would-be nominees, VINO have
no mission except that of defeating OF
nomination the leading aspirants, ana
electing men whom the people do not
wish to recognize as likely to be sue
cessful
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

A RALTIMOREAN coHPLIMENTED.
Not long ago Mr.. Homer. the prcsi-
dent of the Second National Bank. Oh
Baltimore. procured the adoption. py
a convention OF the MARYLAND Bankers
Association, OF what Is said by some
persons 10 be the best sound-money reso-
luton which has been scnt out 10 'hs
country. Here It IT,:
Resolved. That we are unaiterapy
onnoged TO the free coinage Of silver. ana
10 every debasement OF our currency III
whatsoever form II may be preseh,su.
that we firmly and honestly believe that
the true interests OF our country VIII oe
best served by its rigid adherence 10 INC
gold standard OF value. the contihuance
81 which win not only preserve It's imam
c,aI integrity and the future weIare Oh
ia citizens, from the wage-earner 10 ,he
can,talist but will insure. through tne
nrompt restoration of confidence. tnat
ranId development Of its resources wnich
will eventually place IL among the hrs'
commercial nations of the earth'
A large number of letters from busi-
ness-men In different parts OF the united
States have been received by Mr. Homer
OF these, the following is specimen:
81 take occasion TO congratulate you
upon having prepared what consider tne
very best sound-money resolution II mas
ever been my privilege to read"
Another letter says:
81 congratulate you on the senu-on
which your State Bankers Association
has received at the hands OF the papers
generally. All throughout the East they
seized upon your sound-money resoiu-
tions. and have copied them and endorsed
them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

Judge Powers. who to-day represents
Vermont I'm Congress. entered the ma
tional House with a magnificent record
as lawyer, and Judge OF the Supreme
Court OF Vermont.
He is a fine type of the careful, learned.
New England lawyer
Though but Sc years Of age, he was a
member of the Vermont Legislature a
third OF a century ago. and again in
1914, when no was Speaker Of the House.
He has been State Censor, member OF
the constitutional convention. and OF the
state Senate In 1874 he became Judge
OF the Supreme Court of Vermont and re-
NAMED on the bench until 1880, when
he took his seat in Congress. Judge
Powers presided at many of the most
notable trials In the history Of the State
and is the author of many Of the most
important opinions TO be found In YER
mont reports.
No Judge on the Supreme Bench In any
OF our States has reputation for more
clearly and Enthusiastically expressing his
opinions. His unqualified Endorsement OF
Paine's celery compound In the follow
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
THE WEATHER IN VIRGINIA.

Dating the circular on the 10th OF April
the Weather Bureau says:
This is the fourth day over New Eng,
land and the Middle-Atlantic States, ana
the fifth day over the central valleys ano
the Lake regions, Of the prevalence OF
very warm weather for the season. tne
temperatures over the greater portion
M these regions ranging over 20 degrees
above the normal. and in New England
the Middle-Atlantic States. and the Lake
regions on the 18th and 10th exceeding
any previously recorded by the weather
Bureau during the second decade OF
April"
That is. April Of any year previous to
this. no matter how long ago.
When the Weather Bureau was flrs'
opened. Virginia was always Included
with New England in the forecasts Oh
the weather.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
rsp NEW poAnp OF VISITORS.

IL Is noticeable that the first decided
step taken by any State institution In
the interest OF retrenchment has been
taken by the new Board OF Visitors OF
the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution,
which at It's last meeting so adjusted ex-
rerses az to bring them easily within
the income of the Institution.
That other State institutions WIFI fol-
low suit we cannot but believe. The
fact "a that the discussion OF thu ques-
ton OF holding a convention to revise
and amend the Underwood Constitution
Is having exactly the effect throughout
the state that the organization OF the
Democrats League has had in Richmond
VIZ. making public officers more re-
speetful OF and responsive than hereto
fore 10 the public demand that the
hard times shall not be ignored by those
whose duty II IL TO expend public money.
The new board did another commenda-
bic thing--it voted in favor of admitting
newspaper reporters 10 dts meetings. II
Is safe 70 say thar had reporters been
admitted 10 the meetings ef the old
board. the late legislative Investigation
never would have been necessary. BY
this We mean that the investigations
/. saade by the ola board would have been
more thorough. and. in consequence,
would have superseded the necessity for
the legislative investigation.
The Dispptch spoke good word Tor
1.-THE new board when II was appointed
wye sre now more than ever satisfied that
our commentator Of the gentlemen COM
posing that board was well-desewed. We
feel sure that In electlng auperintend-
ent and other officers. II viii be the
boards purpose 10 restore public conf
Renee In the Institution. and place. lover
the poor> helpless children there officers
and employees. whose habits character.
training. experience. and record VIII
be guarantees to the public that whether
for boy or girl-pupils, this school will
BE- one OF she very best in all this land.
~sA aiasiaon az supsrinfsnfant and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

TO sickness and disease. and letting slip
these health-inviting spring days,
when everything so strongly favors get
ting well. This greatest Of all spring
remedies Is doing an astonishing amount
Of good these days among sick people,
and these semi-invalids. who are run
down" by the long. trying winter, or
worn out and afflicted by disease
The soul and life of sourd health Is a
well-nourished nervous system. Paine's
celery compound repairs the worn, nerv-
Gus system as nothing else can do.
1t is the one certain and permanent cure
for sleeplessness, hysteria, nervous de-
bility. and exhaustion. rheumatism. nell
ralgia, and the various manifestations OF
an unhealthy bodily condition. such as
languor, nervousness. heart palpitation,
loss OF flesh. and mental depression.
With Paines celery compound return
ing strength and cheerfulness soon show
that one is undoubtedly on the right
road to health.
Paine's celery compound is the one real
spring remedy known to-day that never
fails to benefit. Get Paine's celery COM
pound, and only Paine's celery COM
pound II you wish TO be well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

Tn the William and Mary College Quar-
terly. Just to hand, are copied the origi-
nal records of the Phi Beta Kappa Society
az Is also the original charter granted
to Harvard. The Phi Beta Kappa was
started the year Jefferson reported the
declaration OF independence. The So
ciety comprised such men as Chief-Justice
Marshall. Judge Spencer Roane, Judge
Archibald Stuart, Senator John Brown
the Cabells, the Brents, etc. These re-
cords are not only a curiosity. but are
OF great interest TO history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

The Richmond Dispatch suggests that
one evening OF the great Confederate
week, to be observed In Richmond during
the coming summer, be devoted to the
singing of "rebel songs" by selected
choir. We second the suggestion, win
the amendment that the old repeis ps
asked TO "jine" in the chorus. Invited
or not IL they hear the music they Will
have part.-Farmville Herald.
OF course, the old rebels will be asked
70 ioin in the singing, of the choruses
particularly, but we ought 10 tram
choir to lead. so that this feature or the
programme may be made as impressive
as possible. BY the way, the Committee
of Arrangements has not yet agreed TO
include this concert in its programme.
but we cannot see how it can provide
more popular substitute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

J. Randolph Coolidge. a great-grand-
son OF Thomas Jefferson, writes to the
Boston Transcript to say that Mr.. JET
ferson NJ. Levy is not a descendant OF
jefferson. as recent press dispatches de-
clared him to be. Monticello" he says.
passed into the hands Of the Leyys by
purchase after Mr.. Jefferson's death.
He left but two daughters-Mrs. Randolph
and Mrs. Eppes-and all the descendants
Of Thomas jefferson trace their lineage
through one Of these.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

Mr.. Joseph Price, the managing di-
rector of the English Association OF
American Bond and Shareholders IN
a speech before the annual meeting OF the
association, recently held in London
spoke of the traffic situation In TINS
country, and of the disposition Of the
Norfolk and Western TO take unfair adj
vantage Of It's competitors. In the
course Of his speech Mr.. Price said that
the Norfolk and Western is controlled
by British capitalists. and he argued that
It is the duty OF these capitalists
TO put their feet down upon this course
OF conduct. We shouldn't wonder II the
Norfolk and Western people rose up
against Mr.. Price and put their feet down
upon him and his statements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
Christian Endeavor In North Caro-
Inns.

GREENSBORO, N. c., April H.=-tspe-
ciaIC-The State Convention OF the Young
Peoples Society Of Christian Endeavor
met here to-day. and their nrst
executive session was held tonight. About
fifty delegates arrived this evening, and
a large number are expected tomorrow.
Presbyterian Methodist. Friends, and
Moravian churches are represented.
Bishop Ronthaler of the Moravian
church in Salem, addressed the convention
fo-piQht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
Every Prospect Pieases.
CFarmville Herald.)

Correspondents writing from Richmond
describe the Jefferson as the most per-
feet MOTEL In the land. Even the Waldorf
OF New York, has been left in the shade
Who says now that Richmond is not
the most attractive city in this country
for those who live in hotels. as 1t always
has been for those who live in private
homes? Let the good people OF the
city control the politics of the city. and
ali Is we'll EVERY prospect pleases and
only" the street-corner politician is to
DO feared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
tsS- FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH

(2l0 north Fifth stiestI-Res. JOSEPH N. SEA
TON, Pastor.-Seryices at Ii A. n. Subject !:
Fearing Cod" sunday school at 10 A. VI.
Bible class at 1915 p. M.-subiect; "Jesus
and Zaccheus."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
MvLEIGH.STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH LEIGH and Twenty fifth strests)-Rey
w. l. WRIGHT. Pastor.--suSDAY. IL A. NJ.
preaching by pastor: SUNDAY, 3 Y. NJ, Junior
Union SUNDAY. A +. NJ, Is. Y. z. u. SUNDAY
\ 4. NJ, preaching by pastor; SUNDAY. 9:l5 A.
NJ. Sunday school. TUESDAY, mems prayer
meeting. WEDNESDAY, prayer-meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
GOV. O'FERRALEs OUTING.
Already Improved in Heaith-sociai
Courtesy.

BATTERY PARK HOTEL, AsHE-
VILE. n. c., April 7.--(SpeciaL)-Gov-
ernor OFerrall spent to-day very plea
sanity. taking lengthy drive through
the surrounding country. The Governor
has improved very decidedly in health
already. Tomorrow morning Dr; .. W.
Battle will give breakfast to the Gov
ernor and his friends. after winch the
Doctor will take the party for a drive to
Fillmore, the magnificent estate OF
George Vanderbilt. This gentleman owns
l47 900 acres OF land In Buncombe county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

other officers and employees OF the In
sts,ution viii take place on June 9TH
which Is the day following the Gay sci
for the meeting at staunton Of the state
Democratic Convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

Charles N. Vance son Of the late
Senator u. b. Vance is to run for Congress
in the Ninth. or Asheville. District. OF
North Carolina. The Republican Rich
mond in the fleld Is Pearson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
pes- CHURCH OF THE COVE

NANT-Rsv. j. CALVIN STEWART, PASTOR
Preaching at IL A. N. and p. NJ. by Rev. II.
A. WHITE. d. d.. Of Lexington, Va Mid
week services "WEDNESDAY EVENING at & O'Clock.
Christian Endeavor meeting at 7:lo 7. n. and
Sabbath sclool at $50 A. N. Seats free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
ses- CENTENARY METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH Grace street
between Fourth and fifthl-Rey. W. V. TUDOR,
Pastor.-Preaching at [ | A. N. and at 8 ?. u.
by the pastor. Subject at night: "Ihe Antidote
20 Doubt"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
noy- PARK.PLAOE METHODIST

CHURCH corner Pine and west Franklin
streets)-REv. TaoNAs n. Ports, Pss.or.--9:30
A. NJ, sunday scaosi; IL A. NJ. preaching;
$3.50 z. ~, class meeting: 8 4. ~, evening
service-subjcct Of di.course. "a Prayer in
Drearn.' All are cordially invited 20 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
ssy- PINE STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH corner Pine and Abomarle streets)-
Rev. j. b. HUDSON, Pastor.-Preschng SUNDAY
AZ 4 A. ". and p. NJ. sunday school At 8 A
NJ. Prayer-moeting WEDNESDAY at r.
d. Young mems prayer-meetIng MONDAY at
Y. u. Young peoples prayer N Getting FRIDAY
at 8 p. ". Seats free. All welcome. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18
sssg- GRaOE.sTREET PRESBYTE-

RIAN CHURCa-Rev. JAMES y. FAIR. ID. d.,
Psstor.-seryicss are geld 10 this church a. fol-
lows: At III o'clock A. N. and O'Clock T. NJ,
preaching by the pastor. Sunday school SER
vice. az 9:<j A. M. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ser
vices. ccnducted by the pastor, at o'clock.
Prayer-meeting In the lecture-room at o'clock
sUEpAy MIGHT conducted by tho Young Peoples
SOci.Iy. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-18

The Newport News Daily Press which
WAS started some three months ago, and
is a six-column paper, Is TO be enlarged
Its enlargement is necessitated by us
increased advertising patronage.