davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
vpv,pu ATKINsON's PLANS.

owitb the compliments of Edward At
kinson." we have received a pamphet
conv of his address on Finance and
Ranking." made at the dinner 81 me
BOSTON Boot and Shoe Club, December
II 1850. reprinted from the Snoe ana
Leather Reporter of December 90 1890.
This Mr.. Atkinson sends to members
~ the southern Associated Press-whom
he lately addressed on this subject-to
show that he had long ago advocated a
reform in our banking system.
The bin which he proposed IN 1880 Is
sufficiently explained in its title, as ioi-
lows: IAN act authorizing national p"hKs
70 issue secured notes, which may serve
as q circulating medium, in addition TO
the bank-notes now authorized and now
occurred by the deposits of United States
bonds"
OF course. Mr.. Atkinson knows that
sa,ch a reform would not satisfy public
expectation now. and we believe he mas
n better plan in process of development
Many Of the people of the South wish
10 cut loose from the misunderstanding
system. because they consider 1t a system
devised 10 accumulate the greater part
NJ the ocountry's currency in New York,
Boston, and Chicago.
We ere glad that Mr.. Atkinson Is
studying this subject. Fear Of another
free-silver campaign in 1900 may induce
The Republican party to grant the people
Of the South and West some part Of that
relief which they have long sought; and
il may be possible for Mr. Atk nson TO di-
rect the Republicans minds in the right
channel
We cannot say that we are very hopeful
~ financial relief from the Mckinley Ad-
ministration, but we would not dis
| courage others who have greater ialth
| in the Republican party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
r,,r INAUGURATION BALL.

The Hon. Mark A. Hanna, having had
taste OF political power and grandeur,
shows no disposition to relinquish his
eminence in his party, TO retire to those
shades Of private life which public men
so often SIGH for and fight so hard TO
keep away from.
There is much evidence going to show
that Mark likes to see his name and
face in the papers. and II is to his
credit that he keeps on good terms with
the Newspaper men. and that he mas
hearty handshake even for those of them
who have criticised him. or have
sportvely depicted him as uglier and
fatter than he really is.
This characteristic Of Marks goes far
to indicate that he is a man of more
brains than he has been credited with
by some of the public. At any rate,
Mark is satisfied that he Is great
leader. and in this opinion the President
elect ooncurs. True there arc envious
souls who discount his ability and laugh
AT his consequential airs. but their opin-
ion is not OF much Importance so long
as the two aforementioned persons are
agreed OIL the main question.
Having conducted the campaign to
successful issue, Mark is now engaged
in assisting in the formation OF the
Presidents Cabinet, and In taking
measures TO make the Inauguration ball
another triumph OF his genius. BY re-
quest Of the National Committee, he IL
IT,, Obi nj
great social function.
IL we may be allowed to read between
the lines Of our valued Washington CON
temporaries. we may say that certain
local leaders there are not we'll pleased
with Marks prominence in the arrange
ronts for the ball: but what are they to
do; defy him?
Clearly, that wouldn't do. because ne
must be considered as the personal rep
resentative OF the President and the NC
Kinley party. So there is nothing ior
the dissatisfied Washlngtonians to do put
TO 60 on with their work-"on with
the dance"-with the best grace That
they may be able to command. Ihey
ought TO compel Mark to take the lead
in everything. AS Major Mckinney Is
averse 10 dancing. Mark ought to leaa
the dance. He has shown much nimoie'
ness in political affairs, and there Is q
certain imposingness in his figure that
would be noticeable as 1t swayed to ana
fro consonanty with the lifting mea-
sures of the orchestra. Unless MI NC
Kinley can be made to forego inc
| scruples that he is said TO entertain on
the subject of dancing. we know OF no
other leader so suitable for the inausu-
ration ball as Mark. He would De
shining mark for all eyes ana Wouiu
receive columns of newspaper notices
Marks modesty, however, may prevent
him from giving himself the desired
prominence in the programme OF me Dai'
and. therefore his personal friends N
Washington would do well to busy them
selves and see to it that the honor IN
question does not escape him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
(Tidewater Democrat)


The people OF Virginia. with their ma
tural fondness for politics. are already
beginning to discuss the election of next
fall, and already the names of many
prominent gentlemen are being mentioned
for the various positions on the
State ticket. The Democrat, without
committing itself as yet to the fortunes
Of any candidate. and announcing In ad-
vance that 1t intends to support the
nominee Of the convention. wishes to say
that the Tidcwater section Of the State
deserves recognition at the hands Of the
Virginia Democracy. This section Of the
State has not been honored with any
position on the State ticket since the
war, neither has 1t had United States
Senator. not one of the five judges OF the
Court OF Appeals came from Tidewater.
In the face of the fact that the election
returns show that the Democracy Of this
section has stood hrmer and more
unitedly by the party than any other
section Of the State, ii has been per-
slstently ignored, while the Ninth and
Tenth districts, which are regarded as
the Gibraltar OF Democracy. have sue
cumbed to the enemy. Tidewater has In
creased it's Democratic majority year al
ter year, and we call the attention Of
the leaders of the party to these steady
ana loyal voters, VIM, NliHohN Il bi'ih
I'm their ranks. always march solidly 10
the polls and carry the Democratic stand
ard to victory.
The cause OF their failure 10 obtain
recognition is to some extent attributable
to lack Of organization and con-
certed effort on their part. II they Will
stand together and unite upon the man
and office they want they will get them.
Now for a strong and united effort for a
Tidewater man for Governor or Attorney
General.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

feet In all of its bearings This would
mean long. long posipouement or ac-
ton. IA yet the advocates OF State
banks have not developed much strength.
IL remains 10 be seen whether they viii
become influential In the next Congress.
Dread OF another free-silvcr agitation
may. however make the Republicans
much more liberal in this matter than
they would otherwise be-
IL may be that to the next admins
tration will be reserved tho duty OF
taking final action upon the Cuban ques-
tlon. 1t will, therefore, be interesting
TO recall what was said on this subject
in the st. Louis platform, and we quote
from that document as follows:
From the hour OF achieving their own
independence the people CT the United
States have regarded with sympathy the
struggles OF other American peoples TO
free themselves from European comind-
ton. We watch with deep and abiding
interest the heroic battle OF the Cuban
patriots against cruelty and oppression.
and our best hopes go out for the fun
success OF their determined contest lot
liberty.
The Government OF SpdlHf H"Nliis w.
control of Cuba. and being unable 10
protect the property or lives OF reslueht
American citizens, or TO comply with It's
treaty OBLIGATIONS. we believe the Govern
meut of the United States should actlNeiy
use it's influence and good Offices to re-
store peace and give independence 10 'he
island"
So the Republican party believes that
this Government should actively use Its
influence and good offices TO restore
neace "and give independence to the Is
land" This seems pretty strong, but IN
asmuch as no particular course OF con-
duct is laid down for our government
70 pursue. Mr.. Mckinley and his party
friends will be at liberty, II would SEEM
IN go about the business of securing
cuba's independence in any way that
they may see fit.
At any rate we may safely cohciuoe
that I'm the course of the next eight OF
ten months we shall see very important
steps taken by our government. IL VIII
be a history-malSing epoch. we THINK LOT
in one WAY or another the tarlit
question and the Cuban question must
he disposed Of, and a change must come
we hone for the better-in our industrlal
situation Let US give the new admins
ration all the latitude that it asks. and
If it can mend the times let 1t 90 So anu
the sooner the better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
A NEW AFTERNOON PAPER.

The newspaper published so
long in Manchester under the
name of the Leader is now is
sued promptly each evening.
The paper has been remodelled
and greatly enlarged, and now
receives press dispatches from
the Southern Associated Press,
besides specials. 1t has full re-
ports of all local happenings,
both in Richmond and Man
chester, and its press-work and
make up are of the most i'm
proved form.
1t will be delivered for 6 cents
a week to any part of Richmond
or Manchester, and subscrip-
tons may be made either at the
Leader Building, Manchester, or
at the Times office, in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
rbe Sweetest OF Memory's Bells.


Drank l.. Stanton, in Christmas Ladies'
Home JournaA)
wild IS the way through the woodland,
but there are the sweet fields Of
The signing. sad pines. and the jessanlne
vines, and the rill that leaps laugh
ingly over,
The lilies that rim 1.-THE shadows that
dim it-and there, winding winsome!y
Is the path that still leads to the old
homo through riyery ripples OF
And harkl It's the song Of the reapers,
and ! know by its jubilant ringing
There Is gold in the CLEAN of the harvest
and love in the hearts that are
And still as Of old to the ether its music
mellifuous swelIs.
And the wind that signs westward is
swaylng the sweetest OF Memory 5
bells.
Let me pass through the wheat and the
clover, O, men and rose-maidens'
I. who come from the sound Of the cities.
like child TO its mother would
For through long years of tears and of
toiling, like harbor-bells over the
Your voices far wingng and ringing
were singing me-singing me homcl
And here. from the pain and the plea
sure-from the sorrow and sighng,
/ flee
AS the birds when the storm-wlnds are
blowing. as the ships seek the haven
from sea;
And fancy tho violets knew me in gar
dens of beauty ard bliss:
And do not the red roses owe me the
peace of the prodigars kiss?
The sun is still bright at the portal: there
the love-light all radiant Shines
Heart Heart. there's face We remem-
Der in the tangle and bloom OF the
Vinesi
Far ofs the glad reapers are slnging-far
off i'm the riVcry wheat
And the arms OF a mother are clingng.
and the kiss of q mother is sweet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

Atlanta IS TO have a new census Of its
population taken. The work is to be
done by contract, and the cost will be
$50. 1t IS expected that the result viii
show that Atlanta has n vastly larger
population than It had in 1870, when the
United States census enumerators found
$3.50 people living there.
As soon as our manufacturers are en-
ployiug their usual number of men, and
business here is at the normal stage,
we should like to see a new census OF
our city made. The census OF 1880 only
gave us a population OF si.Sss. which was
always considered a low figure-and one
not doing US full justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

II is noted that since the meeting In
Rerlin. In September. OF the international
Woman's Congress, the tone Of the Ger
man press has undergone a decided
change in discussing the woman move
ment. Flippancy in referring to, and
evidence Of a lack Of sympathy with. the
movment have given place TO serious
and friendly. not to say encouraging,
treatment Of It. The body, it is said.
commanded the respect Of the thoughtful
men and women Of the country by the
calmness and dignity with which the pro-
ceedngs were conducted. and the foreign
delegates were especially impressed with
the matter-of-fact and common-sense way
in which the German women discussed
the questions that came up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
His ENcHsc.

"See here, you black rascal You
didn't come around yesterday, as you
promised. to shovel Off my walk"
mo, sab. Yo' see, mer own walk need
ed ertenin' TO mighty bad, sab"
why. you miserable reprobate, you
live I'm the woods; and have no walk that
needs any attention"
BEG pahdon. sab; but / 'fers ter de
walk dat l walks wild. sab. Yo see, /
BEN ertenin' a meetin' er de 'Ciety 70
De Perwenshin er Lickers Spilin',' an
ef yo' see de way l zigerZags home rom
dar yo'd er seed right erway dat mer
walk was in dat shape dat | couldn' err
ten ter no udder walk. Oar hahn no
doubts erbout dat sab"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

English Harry" confidence man. who
has at last fallen into the hands Of the
New York police, has nearly always con-
fined his operations 10 lawyers. He con-
fesses that he has swindled hundreds Of
these, and moreover, he declares that
they are the best sort of game" as they
won't squeal. Rather than admit that
they have been trapped by simple con-
hdence trick they keep mum" Harry
asserts that he swindled Ben Butler-as
sharp a man as ever lived-out OF 1920
Butler stood the loss and never said a
word about II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

Houston. Tex, December Aunt
Mary" Marks, Spanish Carib. died IN
the poor-house. in Washington county,
to-day. at the age of 119. She was born
in Hispanola, West Indies, in l776, and,
with others. was stolen by slave-traders.
she was brought to Texas as slave. and
married a colored Methodist preacher,
who purchased her freedom in 1886.
The white people paid her great
reverence. - a her declining years
provided for her. Although she died on
the Poor Farm. she received every at
tention.
OF such are most Of the centenarians.
Very few colored people who are ad-
vanced in years are correctly Informed
as to their age; but they usually make
Il a point TO lay claim to great length
of wears. If aunt Mary" was stolen
by slave-traaers, all of the evidence as
to her age was her "say-so," and wei
warrant that it was untrue, and vastly
exaggerated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
believed In that unwise system an
wanted IL.
Pennsylvania has n prison scandal. I

Pennsylvania has n prison scandal In
recent court proceedings In Phiiadelphia.
1t was developed that many Inmates OF
the Eastern Penitentiary In that CITY were
insane, and without the attention wn'ch
should be given to insane people, anu
that too. although Pennsylvania mas
law providing for the removal OF insane
convicts from the prisons to the asyiuihs'
Judge Gordon. before whom the reveal
ton was made. says that In no instance
did the warden of the prison or the
prison physician make any effort Tor the
transfer OF an insane prisoner ine
Judge is convinced that the adminlstFd-
ton Of the prison has n tendency to pro-
mote insanity, and he intends 10 ca"
such attention to the general SUBJECT
both in the Legislature and In othe'
courts, that something may be done 10
put Pennsylvania in the line OF eiviiiza-
ton and humanity in the treatment OF It's
criminal insane"
1t is alleged that one cause OF the pre-
valence to such an extent OF insanity IN
the prison Is law under which the prs
oners are maintained In idleness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

Three days and nights the trial held
In tireless continuity;
Was It because OF summing up
With modern perpetuity2
Or that the panel did exhaust
The poll-list alphabetical?
All, mol. Some lawyer'd interposed
A question hypothetical.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

On the 18TH Of this month the admirers
OF Browning in England will celebrate the
golden anniversary of the poets wedding.
The 18th Of December isn't the anniyer-
sary of the poets wedding, but the ami
versary OF his death. and some persons
do not understand the proceeding at all.
at all. But the fact that 1t isn't under
standable makes II Browningesque.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY
n. DAILY pIspArcH Is delivered to

The DAILY DISPATCH is delivered TO
subscribers at FIFTEEN CENTS per
week, payable 10 the carrier weekly.
Mailed at SC per annum; s. for six
mon,hs. si.bo FOR three months; 5oc. for
ono month. Price per copy. cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH at VI per
annum.
Tn. SUNDAY DISPATCH at $50 Per
annum. or rs cents for six months.
Subscriptions in ali cases payable III
advance, and no paper continued AFTER
he expiration OF the time paid for send
post-ofice money order check. or regis
tered letter Currency sent by mail VIII
be at the risk OF the sender. Subscribers
wishing their post-ofice changed must
xive their old as well rs their new post
Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
Titled, Indeed.

Professed Count 0o little brother of
American heress): DO you know, my
little lad, that l am from England?
Little Lad: Yes. sir.
PROGRESSED Count: And do you know.
too, that | have title?
Little Lad: Yes, sir. Two OF 'em.
Sis calls you His Lugs." and pa calls
YOU "fakir"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

Reformer: or course, in the line OF
your calling, you must attend the theatre
very often?
Critic: Quite often; yes sir.
Reformer: AS a result OF that attend
ance, hasn't it struck you as the most
surprising thing in the world that so
many people 20 out between the acts?
Critic: Hardly. According to my i'm
pressions. the most surprising thing is
that more people DO not so out during the
acts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

ITS funny" said the invalid,
In dolo-ous sort OF key;
i'But twas fit Of laughter. sir,
That wrought my injury
"Ha, haw the doctor cried, as he
To merriment gave birth;
Then your amiction may In truth
BE called a strain OF mirth.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
The Goyerno rship.


Although there is stll left plenty Of
time TO nominate a Governor FOR Nlr-
ginia, we notice that some OF our esteem
ed contemporaries are naming the
man." Among those oftenest mentioned
are Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, }. HoSe
Tyler. and Congressman Jones. Ihese
are all good men. and either would DOUBT
less make a good Governor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
Candid and Manly.

Richmond Letter in Bath Newso
The letter Of Hon. ]. Hoge Tyler to the
State announcing his candidacy for the
governorship is everywhere commended
as being able, candid, and manly Major
Tyler has many very warm friends ana
admirers in the city. The two other
gentlemen prominently mentioned for the
high Office are Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson
and Congressman w. \. Jones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
Cannot lie Buried.
Virginia Citizen)

The host Of friends throughout Tide
water of State-Senator william A. Lit
tie. of Fredericksburg, regret TO learn
Of his determination not TO be candi-
date for reelection. He was one OF the
ablest representatives. the state had and
lis influence will be greatly missed. II
IS confidently expected, though, that MS
people will call him up higher in due
time His talent cannot be buried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
High Ground.
Charlottesville ProgressO

Charlottesville Progress)
Fl. d. Flood, who was defeated for
Congress by Jacob Yost in the Tenth
District, but who was awarded the GER
tificate OF election. on account OF ire
gularities IN Buckingham county, de-
clnes to profit by these irregularities.
He refuses the certificate. Mr.. Flood
takes high ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

sounding sentences. that would overtax
the understanding OF the average student
OF our language. I suppose he is study
ing TO become an eocutionist?
Clipper: You are mistaken. He has
an ambition above that-he is training
to become a modern pugilist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

A paragraph is going the rounds Of the
northern papers to the effect that n fea-
ture of the Mckinley Inauguration parade
will be body Of ex-Confederate vete-
rams. We are rather inclined TO think
that when this feature materializes 1t
will be about on a par with the Canton
ex-Confederate excursion in that the real
ex-Confederate will be largely conspicu-
Gus by his absence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

It Is said that Mr.. Hanna has a socially
ambitious better half and two beautiful
and accomplished young-lady daughters
and that these members of his family
are anxious to shine in the high society
''whirled" Of Washington. This may be
he much-asked-about matter with
Hanna. after ALL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
lust from the Jail

First Convict: wish some newspaper
man would come along and interview
me.
Second Convict: What good would that
10 you?
First Convict: Why. they're said TO be
great at drawing man out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
Prexumntiye snyagery.

Jester: That dentist friend of yours
must be an awfully savage fellow.
Quester: What makes you think so?
Jester: Why. to every one that even
passes his place OF business he shows
his teeth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
ECONOMY Rather Than Taxes
Needed.
Taxes
louisville Post.)

In normal times the revenue from the
Wilson bill would be ample 10 administer
the government economically. but the
trouble Is that many Republicans abhor
economy when pie is TO be distributed.
Reeds last Congress made the anDropria-
tions exceed the estimates by 5000 900.
Why not reduce the appropriations By that
sum and let the tariff alone?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

c. c. Talhaferro Of Orange and J. l..
Jeffries, Of Culpeper announce them
selves as candidates TO succeed IN the
State Senate. Hon. James Hay, elected
TO Congress from the Seventh District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

1t is not unusual TO see the feathers fly
when the mercury drops down.
1t might shock directors to Sunday
fishing II they should visit the Mediter-
ranean and see an ange-nsh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

The Undergraduates favorIte game-the
duck
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

In the New York Times of yesterday
we find a telegram from Chicago stating
that members Of the United States SEN
ate have been sounded on the question
Of passing bill to legalize pooling, I'M
der certain conditions, and that IL Is
learned that the majority are opposed
TO the proposition. The telegram further
says that the railroad companies are
disappointed. as they had been counting
on getting favorable legislation at this
session." 1t Is stated that the opposi-
ton OF the senators is found in the fact
that more pressing matters Of public
interest will engross the time of Con-
gress; and numerous senator's, represent
ing States whose people are opposed to
the pooling idea. will have 70 go before
their legislatures for reelection" 1t Is
further said that there are other sena-
tors who would vote against any kind OF
a pooling bill on principle" Most of
the southern senators would be Of this
number, We think.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
The Modern Way,

Upper: Your son Is at home from
college now. | see.
Clipper: Yes.
Upper: hear him every morning as
| pass. declaiming In robust and high
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06
sUNDAY...........D DECEMBER 6, 1896

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE CON-
BINED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN ASSO-
GATED PRESS. THE UNITED PRESS.
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATED PRESS,
THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED
PRESS. AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.