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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
THE HOPE OF OUR CITY.

The necessity for retrenchment III 'he
e,nenses OF our municipal government
.. obvious to every intelligent man. WITH
out retrenchment we can enter upon
no great scheme of public Improvement
because we cannot sell bonds 70 lnee'
animal deficits and have them 10 sen
10 improve our water-works, streets e'o'
The city Council suggests no plan for
remedying the present evil; hence the
movement which has been inaugufa'eu
nv the Democratic League Tor Goou
Government
The league is an organization pledged
IN the adoption of business methods In
municlpal affairs 1t is Democratic
organization. 1t is an organization 10
which every Democrat in sympathy WIN
the objects of the league is eligible Tor
membership. 1t has no purpose 10
"boom" any man for office; its only aim
IL 10 nut the city upon a better financial
footing than IL Is now on, and TO Keep
the political control of the city IN the
hands of the Democratic party. 1t IS
no reform" movement such as has swept
over many other cities; it is Demo
cratic movement for good government
by Democrats.
Where is the man who will contend
that the present financial policy of Rich
mond is the right policy? Where is the
man who would urge any private cor
poration in which he is stockholder 10
pursue such a policy? Well; are no
we all stockholders in the corporation
of Richmond? Then. why not be careful
of our interests? DO we not wish our
taxes 20 be low; d6 we not wish our
treasury to have money in it that may
be spent for. betterments? Undoubtedly.
then. unless you know of better plan
to effect these objects. why not give your
support TO the Democratic League for
Good Government. as thousands of our
citizens have already done?
Year after year our treasury has been
depleted and our bonded debt piled up.
1t "a time to call halt in that way OF
doing business. 1t is time TO inaugurate
a sensible policy; a policy which will be
6orrnuiated and pursued by as good ard
as true Democrats as there are in the
land
The change Of policy that is so much
needed can be effected in but one way
that we know Of, and in the absence OF
any movement on the part of the city
Council to effect the desired retrench-
ment. the people of this city cannot but
look to the league for relief; for relief
that Will cause our city government TO
live within its income; for relief that
will leave us with bonds and credit to
improve our worn out streets and en-
large our water-works; for relief that
will give Richmond a buoyant and pros
porous future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

constantly indoors. The need-the abao-
lute necessity-of a genuine invl8orator
at this spring season has impressed USER
on the attention OF all thinking people
In the famous laboratory OF Dartmouth
Medical School, Professor EDWARD -
Phelps. NJ. d., IL. D., discovered the
formula Of Paine's celery compound,
remedy that has become the standard
nerve restorer. blood purifier. AMI
strengthener from one end Of the coun-
try 70 the other, a preparation mat
stands unrlvalled as the medicine that
makes people well.
1t IS a fact much commented upon that
men and women of national reputation
and prominence. like General Beals'
State-Treasurer Colvin, OF New York;
Mr.. Carlisles private secretary; MAYOR
NcShane, Of Montreal; Rev FIR.
Ouellet: Com. Howell: ex-Ninister 70
Austria John VI. Francis, and host Of
others. who are careful what they en-
plov when sick, and have the amplest
opportunities for finding out what Is best,
have OF their own accord sent letters
describing fully their permanent recovery
from rheumatism, heart weakness, sleep
Iessuess, debility. kidney troubles, and
diseases Of the stomach and liver. IN
all these cases paine's celery compound
was the one remedy that was able 70
completely and permanently bring back
health. make poor blood again rich, and
nure and regulate and build no tho
nervous system when weakened and de-
ranged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
TnE CUBAN NEGOTIATIONS.

TIL. conferrees OF the two houses OF
Consiess on the Cuban matter acted
carefully and wisely in agreeing on the
question OF Cuban belligerency. The reso-
lutions agreed upon by the two confer
ence committees read as follows:
'Resolved by the Senate dhe House OF
Representatives concurring thereln), lhat
In the opinlon Of Congress, a condition OF
public war exists between the Govern
ment of Spain and the government pro-
claimed and for some time maintained
By force OF arms by the people OF CUBA
and that the United States Of America
should maintain a strict neutrality pc
tween the contending powers. accorulnb
10 each the rights Of bclligerents IN the
ports and territory OF the United states.
Resolved further. That the frlenuiy
Offices OF the United States should DE or
fered by the President to the spanish
Government for the recognition OF the
Independence Of Cuba"
Spain cannot object to either OF these
resolutions. The United States Govern
ment in the first one declares 1t to be its
opinion that a condition Of public war
exists between the Government OF Spain
and the Government Of Cuba, or, In the
roundabout language Of the conferrees'
between Spain and the government pro-
claimed and for some time maintained
BY force of arms in the island OF CUBA
TO DENY this proposition would avail
naught to Spain. It Is a question Of fact
The second resolution IL OF just the KIND
that we have all along wished Congress
10 pass. Wo might style it a lingo
resolution. seeing that 1t calls for the
independence OF Cuba, or, II this be too
strong language to employ, we Will say
that the second resolution leads directly
TO Cuban independence. No qualifying
words can change the plain purport or
that resolution, or make II appear any
thing less than a declaration that Cuba
ought to be free.
1t is said that the House resolutions
were in a measure forced upon the Sen
ate. Desperate diseases require despe-
rate remedies" and this Cuban matter
had been long enough I'm our halls or
legislation. Lot us rejoice over its settle
ment Spain will not 90 to war on this
question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT.

TO ask who will enforce an interna-
tional agreement 10 coin silver as gold
is COINED is TO beg the question, and to
overlook the fact that the agreement Of
the commercial countries thus to treat
silver will enforce itself. IL not, 1t has
not the merits its friends claim for 1t.
All that Is needed is the loosening Of
the chains which bind all the nations OF
the earth. There Is no other road that
leads out OF the bogs and quagmires Of
the existing monetary systems Inter
national agreement is the one thing
needful In this behalf. When the United
States Government recently offered some
OF its bonds for sale. the people made
haste 10 obtain possession of them. So
a. will be whenever the needed interna-
tional agreement shall have become an
entity. All nations will make haste TO
possess themselves OF the new universal
currency.
international" Is q big word. but II
will prove itself 10 be simplicity itself
when international agreement is allowed
10 operate under the laws Of nature.
The great New DOrk fstpuDiicdn Stttc
Convention. which met in that financial
centre on Tuesday last. spoke with all
due respect Of international agreement,
Here are the terms in which that most
influential body-infuential all over the
United States-spoke OF free coinage by
international agreement We quote:
Until there IS a prospect Of interna-
tlonal agreement as TO silver coinage.
and while gold remains the standard Of
the United States and OF the civilized
world. the Republican party OF New York
declares itself In favor OF the iirm and
honorable maintenance OF that standard"
The New York bankers and other finan-
cial experts seem TO recognize the fact
that international agreement Is coming.
Until there is prospect OF interna-
tlorial agreement as TO silver coinage" is
their language. We close. as we began.
by saying that international agreement
win indeed be a failure II II shall need
enforcement by any great nation. There
Is no such word as fair In the vocabulary
Of the advocates OF free coinage by in
ssrnational agreement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

vldes for completing the work OF ioca''i's
tho positions OF troops ana lines Oh
battle OF the Union and Confederate
armies during this battle and the Closely
related battles OF Harpers Ferry. South
Mountain, Champions Gap, and shep-
herdstown. The lines and positions are
10 be marked with cast-iron tablets. each
bearing a brief historical legend. com
piled without praise and without CEN
sure.
The appropriation also provides Tor
the improvement OF roads owned by the
United States at Antietam, for monu-
ments of cannon-balls and bases there
for 10 mark localities where six general
officers were killed; for the completion
Of observatory towers. for guide-posts'
for preparing and publishing maps indi-
eating movements and positions or
troops engaged in the battles and in the
Antietam campaign.
For all this. service and materials IN
cluded. there is appropriated only $lIOo
1t is a start, however. and future SEES
slons OF Congress it Is believed will con-
tlnue the appropriations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
The Indiana DocIsed.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. March 21-The
battleship Indiana was successfully DOCK
ed at Port Royal at half-past O'Clock
this morning. The ship has been in the
harbor all OF this morning waiting Tor
been locked earlier. but the conditions
were unfavOrable. Her officers had hoped
TO dock her on the 2Gth, but again the
conditions were not entirely satisfactory.
At high tide this morning however II
was found that there was nearly a foot
and a half OF water TO spare under her
bottom while standing over the blocks.
She steamed steadily and straight through
the casson until she was In. The docking
IL regarded as most successful The DILL
Ger and government officers will not say
anything for publication yet, but they are
evidently much gratihed with the work
and the dock so far
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
The State Convention ard National
Issues.


(Staunton Vindcator)
A martial poll OF the late Legislature
showed a marked division on the question
Of the free coinage Of silver; a poll OF the
Democratic voters OF the State would
show an equally marked difference OF
opinion. This division viii make user
plain at the State convention, silver Is
sought 10 be made an issue. Now We
want no straddling or lodging on TINS
question at that convention; none or the
coutemptible subterfuges adopted AT the
Republican State conventions OF ONO ana
Iowa The Democrats Of virginia as
body are for neither the gold standard
nor free-siVer coinage; they stand Just
as they stood in 1892 on Cleveland ana
anti-Cleveland. At the state convention
Of 1892 It was wisely determined that both
factions should be represented az the
national convention. and the convention
took action accordingly. At the Stauntoh
convention the came policy should be
adopted: both the silver and gold factions
can be represented at the national con-
vention. and both should be, and by men
holding honestly and fully the views they
profess.
We cannot afford TO have a divided and
sinking party when Virginia goes into
her state election next year. If the re
publicans carry the presidential election
this wear. We shall have them. reinforced
by the prospect Of Federal support
making a strong effort to carry the state
next year. on that struggle Will depend
a Governor Legislature. and United
States Senator, something far more inn
portant 10 the Democrats Of Virginia
than national politics. and in 1t we shall
need the greatest harmony and cohesion.
How shall we arrange for a peaceful set
tlement, without friction, at StauntonE
How get at IT i'm advance? The two ac-
credited leaders Of the two wings Of the
PARTY are Senator Daniel and Senator
Martin: let them take the first steps.
We DO not even want to hear discussion
Of silver at the convention; nothing brings
on n fight quicker than talking. Let
the convention as n body make no deliver
ance on the silver-gold question, which
shall be simply a fraudulent straddle, but
frankly recognize the division I'm the state.
and appoint delegates 10 represent II.
OF course, we do not expect this view or
the course TO be pursued to be acceptable
to the extremists Of either wing at the
first blush, but we are sure that after
thinking il over they will see the abso-
lutte necessity Of It. What shall II profit
q silverite or a gold-bug II he gain the
whole delegation to Chicago and lose his
own State7
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

Mark Twain is now lecturing In india
and writes from there to say that he
expects to go TO South Africa, where he
will spend April and May, on the plat
FORM Since last July he has been lee
turing every night. except Sundays and
the time spent in travelling. His Aus
tralian series Of ninety lectures has been
completed. After the South African trip
he will go to London and write book OF
his travels. Then he will return TO this
country and make a lecture-tour In the
season of 1878.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

in this community as a most pious anu
self-sacr.fclng woman. Her husband SUI
wives her, as does her brother, Captain
l.. 4. Edwards. she leaves eight ehil.
dren-Mrs Gavin RaYls. OF Cairsylils'
Mrs. J. c. Parker, Mrs. a. j.. GarIner'
Miss Gertrude Norfieet, and Msssrs. ~. -.
Dr. ]. 4. Norheet. OF Berkeley. Va: ana
Mr.. H. l.. Norneet, OF Wilmington, n; =.
Mr J. r. Schooifeld, OF Danyiie. mas
just concluded n series OF meetings NJ
amount Of good in the town IRON
spiritual point Of view. He began or
Saturday evening March lith, ana cioseo
Wednesday morning. holding, three ser
vices daily. Very large crowds nave Al,
community have been wonderfully stirred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
Pronunciation OF Roentgen.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Allow me 10 state that the pronuncia-
ton of Roentgen as you give It IN TO-
days Dispatch. In reply TO the query
of Miss A. T.. Hin. Of Scottsville.-viz.:
"Rentghen," comes about as near 10 II
as the English alphabet and the English
tongue viii permit.
The dipthong zoe" Of the German has
no corresponding sound in the Englsn
language. IL Is not the second or short
sound of either Of the NOVELS. nor a.,
but Just something between the two.
The soft sound OF x. as IL Is I'm Romtgen
has also no corresponding sound IN the
English Language. and no letters or COM
bination OF letters OF the English alpha
bet can express the sound as il is properly
spoken or pronounced by the German
sound than the "gh" I'm your prOnuncia-
ton Of "Rentghen." Yours truly.
CHARLES POHLIG.
Richmond. March 26th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

Mr.. w. T. Christian, the Washing
ton correspondent Of the State. writes
that Speaker Reed says the House viii
be ready to adjourn by the % OF May.
A resolution has already been introduced
I'm the Senate, proposing the adjourn
ment OF Congress on May LIST.
1t is perfectly plain that Congress has
no purpose of doing anything for the
relief Of the business interests OF the
country, and the sooner II passes the APP
propriaton bills and gets away from the
capital. the better it will be for us ALL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
LOCAL OPTION.
TAZEWELL COUNTY.
Six Months In JniI-Indicted for MUIR
der-Aged Oh.

TAZEWELL, March 21.-(SpeciaL)-The
trial OF G.. NJ. Mullins, who was arrested
in Kentucky. charged with the embezzle-
ment Of funds Of the Singer Sewing
Machine Company. while acting as their
agent in this county. resulted yesterday
In a verdict for six months imprison-
ment in the county Jail
The grand jury. I'm session yesterday in
dicted II. L. Douglas for the murder OF
the unknown pedlar on Rich Mountain.
Several men here gave a complete de-
scription OF Douglas, and afterwards,
when his photograph was shown 70 them,
they recognized IL at once.
Rees Crabtree, who has lived under the
administration OF all the Presidents of
the Union except that OF Washington,
died I'm Thompson Valley last week at
the well-attested age OF 80.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
Bishop Randolph Mt Christfausbure

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, March H.
Special )-BishOp A. NJ. Randolph has
made his annual visit to St Thomas
Episcopal church, at this place, and as
and attentive congregation. A class OF
three was confirmed, and after the con-
iirmatiOn exercises the communion was
administered. The Bishop goes from here
TO Blacksburg, where similar services
win b. held.
The condition Of Deputy-Marshal VII
son. whose serious Illness was mentioned
yesterday, is somewhat improved to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
Franklin Notes.

FRANKLIN, VA, March 2L-tSpecial.)
Mrs Indiana V. Noriieet. the wife OF Mr.
A. w. Norfieet, died yesterday morning
IN this town at the residence OF her SON.
in-law. Dir. j. G. Parker. She had been
disease, for more than two years, and
bore her affiiction with the patience OF a
TINE Chrigtlan. She waa generally knnve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
New Odd-FeIIows' Lodge.

BOYDTON. VA. March 27.-(Special)-
Last night Past-Grand w. II. Bailey. OF
Richmond, assisted by members OF the
order from Clarksville and elsewhere, in
stituted here Boydton Lodge, No. los. In
dependent order Of Odd-Fellows, with q
gOodly hsrter-membership. The follow
ing officers were elected: II. T. Thorn,
noble grand: c. NJ. Phillips, vice-grand: T.
c. Bass. secretary: II. n. Carter. trel-
surer: T.. a. Raney. warden: W. II. Jones,
conductor: J.. $. Montgomery, outer
guard H. NJ. IL. Lambert, inner guard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

The New York Sun says that all agl-
taton on the part Of Tammany Hall In
favor of holding the State convention in
New York city has ceased since It be-
came known that senator Hin and the
majority OF the State Committee have
determined to call the convention to be
held some time In June at Saratoga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

There is to be an open-air horse-show
at Newport in August, and, OF course.
being at Newport, I'm the season." Il
win be an august show, with the accent
on the last syllable OF the adjective. as
well as on the first.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

vote has passed the two bills urged by
Union veterans-one for the collection
and publication Of the records Of the
Union troops in the war; and
the other for the preservation OF the
Union flags. The second bill was amend
ed TO include the collection and preser-
walton of the flags carried by Confederate
eoidfarc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

The New York sun says: Strange
thing about this strange man. Plat.
How he takes the Republican party Of
New York by the neck and twists it
around until ii looks backward!
Doesn't the Sun give Platt too much
credit? The Republican party I'm New
York. in common with that party every
where else in the country, has been look
ing backward 10. these many years.
However, we have no objection 10 Plat =
trying his hand at twisting the Repub-
lican party's neck, even to the point Of
severance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28
60 GRACE STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH-Rev. W LILLIAN Z. HATCHER. ID. d.,
"REMINISCENCES az tho Tabernacle. Grace be-
tween Belyidere and Pine streets. sunday
school at A. y. Preaching at II o'clock A. n.
bv fhe past, r. and az 3:SO o'clock L. ". Rm1ss-
meetlrg Ia whirh different minister's Will take
part. No services nc night. Prayer-meeting
WEDNESDAY, NIGHT az o'clock. A cordial inYl-
talion extended % all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

Let monometalllsts say what they will
himetallism grows daily in popularity.
In the British House Of Commons day
before yesterday Mr.. A. j. Balfour, the
First Lord OF the Treasury, answering
an interrogatory, said the government
did not think it necessary to consult
Parliament before concluding an inter-
national agreement to open the Indian
mints. international agreement has
surely become a popular phrase.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-28

CHURCH CwontT-hfth and Leighl-koy. W.
l.. WRIGHT ID. d.. Past0r.-SCSDAr. II A. VI,
subject. Virginia for Christ: SUNDAY, 3 p. ~,
Junior b. \. Z. L.; SUNDAY, $3.50 =. ~. Senior
b. Y. g. T.: SUNDAY. l.. NJ, sermon-sublect,
az Remain lost Whom Can Blame9' ouN-
DAY. 9:l5 A. NJ, sunday school; TUESDAY, 5 p.
NJ. young mems praYer-meeting; WEDNESDAY,
p. NJ. regular prayer-meeung; FRIDAY. 4 p.
b.. prayer for Missions ~ all the Baptist
churches on Church ilill.