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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
SPANISH JINGOISN.

Nothing could be more foolish than
tho demand Of the Madrid press that
Spain abrogate ell Of her treaties with
the United States. unless II Is the IN
sistence Of la Correspondence Military
OF Habana, that Spain should declare
war against this country. because. when
tho rrst cannon was Cred. the Southern
States would withdraw and preserve
neutrality, and Mexico would Invade
tho United States to recover her lost
territory In the West. The abrogatlon
proposition has not = shadow OF excuse
20 back II, and IL the irresponsible va
porting OF Madrid newspaper LIMOGES.
Although II 10 said that the subject win
be introduced into the Cortez, 1t Is
hardly to be supposed that 1t Will De
considered seriously for a moment.
Some crank or some Bombastes furioso
may essay TO make the question an issue
In the Cortez, but the level-headed
Spanish statesmen Of all parties know
that the United States have kept in
violate their treaties with Spain, ana
that to abrogate these would invite dis
aster 70 their country. The act would
be discountenanced by the other Euro
pean nations. and could not fail TO re-
suit in the loss Of Cuba to Spain in short
order. Intervention by this country I'm
the cause OF the Cuban insurgents would
almost as surely follow as that day
follows night.
Tho proposition OF La Correspon-
dencia Military is doubtless the result
Of Grass ignorance regarding the condi-
tions existing in this country. The
idea It advances that II Spain were
10 declare war against the United States
the South would withdraw and remain
neutral, suggests that its editor has been
INDUCING In a p-Van-Winkle nap. In
the event Of war between this country
and Spain. the South would be found
to the forefront, and doing her whole
duty, as has been the case In all pre-
vious wars between the United States
and a foreign Power.
Tho South sympathizes as fully as does
the North with bleeding Cuba" More
over, her people understand better than
do the people Of the North the horrors
war entais-a fact that renders her sym
pathy all the more significant, and all
the more dangerous 10 Spain. a people
who have suffered from war, as the peo-
pie of the South have, do not take the
chances Of letting their sympathies lead
them into another conflict unless they
are thoroughly in earnest Spain might
do well 10 consider this in trying 10 de-
termine in how far American sympathy
with Cuba means business, and how fer
she can go in triiing with the United
States over treaties, or anything else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
LIE WEDNESDAY GLIB.

The Wednesday Club OF this city is
doing a great educational and refining
work here. The May Festival given by
this organization last week demonstrates
beyond a doubt that Richmond has not,
as has of late years been so often asserted,
lost her prestige as a musical and music
loving centre.
The entertainments given on Thursday
and Friday furnished evenings of rare
enjoyment to lovers Of the divine art
OF course, the distinguished vocalists who
were brought here were greatly enjoyed,
but what gratiled us most was the
chorus singing OF the Wednesday Club,
under the able direction Of Mr.. Arthur
Scrivenor. Rarely have we heard a bet
ter chorus anywhere and certainly never
it's equal in the city OF Richmond. The
parts in this chorus Of 175 voices were
so evenly balanced that the result seemed
to be the harmonious blending Of four
perfect voices OF great power. The
shading, while thoroughly intelligent, was
not, AS is often the case, overdone. The
varied character OF the selections shows
that the organization has great capabili-
ties, and. above all. that Richmond
abounds in musical talent. and that It
only needed the wand. not Of the wizard,
but OF the intelligent. energetic. and
music-loving conductor TO bring it out.
The Wednesday Club deserves the cordial
support of our citizens, II ever an organi-
zation did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
HAuRJTY HOPEFUL.

Chairman Harrity, Of the Democratic
National Committee, was interviewed In
Milwaukee Friday, and is quoted as
saying that "the Democratic National
Convention will without doubt declare
for the maintenance Of the gold standard.
The majority may not be Overwhelming,
but II will be decisive. and on such high
and safe ground there is no reason for
Democrats to be discouraged about the
outlook Indeed, all the talk about
Democrats being in despair and hope
less of winning the election has come
from the other side. The financial issue
is the great one this year, nothwithstand-
ing that there is so much noise made
by our Republican friends about protec-
ton"
Chairman Harrity is unquestionably
as correct I'm not attaching much import
ance to the Republican cry OF protec-
ton as he is in declaring that the fnan-
cial is the great national issue this year.
Protection is an inconsiderable Republican
auxiliary, compared with the main ques-
ton. The Democrats will have to join
issue, which involves the great business
interests Of the country more than any
other issue at present. Indeed, the cam
paign is to be, I'm sense, more OF a bust
ness than a political one. That, we be-
lleve, will be demonstrated with increas-
ing force as the date for the meeting OF
the Chicago convention approaches. And
because OF these facts we are led to
hope that when the convention shall
have assembled and the whole situation
shall have been fully considered and di-
gested by the Democratic leaders, the
financial problem will be treated in
business way. In that event there need
be no fear of taking a false step.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
sT.ND Up FOR RICHMOND.

Let's have no sulking here. Now
the time the city OF Richmond and the
Democratic party have need Of the SER
vices OF affecuonate sons.
Have no fear that the nominee OF
the Chicago convention will be q man
whom you cannot support. Under the
two-thirds rule there is an almost in
fallible guarantee that our presidential
candidate will be man against whom
neither the majority nor minority can
enter any just complaint
So you will be safe In obligating your
self TO support such a nominee. More
over IL Is your duty 10 vote at the
Democratic primary on the 21st, so that
the people Of the country may DO correct
~ advised as 70 the sentiments OF the
people of Richmond. 1t is your duty to
vote. also, because Richmonds voice
should be heard at Stanton I'm denun-
clation of the proposition TO adopt the
unit rule: scheme which would imperil
the safety Of our party In Virginia Tor
the sake Of clarifying the majority at
Staunton at the expense Of the minority.
The greater the danger 10 our party
In the field Of national politics. the
stronger the reason that we Democrats
in Virginia should not forget the tie of
brotherhood that IS between MS.
We appeal 10 all Democrats 10 go 10
the primary elections and county meet
ings. We appeal TO them 10 give no
countenance TO the unit rule, which is
10 be urged for adoption at Staunton. and
we sincerely believe that the two-thirds
rule at Chicago will give ms nominees
whom we viii be glad to support But.
81 our Chicago convention should split
into two Conventions calamity too
dreadful TO think about-then the voter
who has voted at the primary would
have 20 account only with his own con
science in determining which Democratic
flag he would follow.
Richmond has reputation 10 sustain
I'm this matter. Therefore. DO your duty.
Let's have no sulldng here. If we win
in the end. what a royal triumph it will
bel on the other hand the men. "few.
but IT." who are called upon TO sur
render while they yet have arms in their
hands and the light Of battle In their
eyes. are the men who get the best
terms from the victors; nobody cares
what becomes OF the sullSers and strag-
ylers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
A. j.. A. PLATFORM.

Governor McKinley's enemies seem 40 De
making a Desperate effort 10 array against
him the American Protective Association
II is formidable organization. but II Will
hardly be possible for its troublesome
members to induce the friends OF MI
Mckinley to surrender their favorite to
the prejudlces OF his opponents. Is this
"a little cloud no bigger than mans
hand? Read and Judge for yourselves:
Washington, May l5.-All the interest
in the American Protective Associa-
ton Convention is now conferred In the
probable action to be taken regarding
Major Mckinley. The enthusiasm OF his
support by a great majority OF the con-
vention leaves no doubt that the boycott
against the candidate will be annulled as
soon as vote on the subject can be
reached. but fears are now expressed by
some Of the adherents OF Major Mckinley
that the convention viii go beyond that
and formally endorse the Ohio man, as
well as reprimand the Advisory Board
Executive Committee. which published
the charges against him. II is now the
effort OF conservative Republi cans in the
convention and out Of IL 10 prevent this
endorsement, for fear that IL might de-
velop some back-action effects, and they
are insisting that the convention take no
positive action at all I'm reference 10 po-
litlcal candidates until they are formally
nominated before the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Following upon the condemnation and
killing OF half n dozen OF Mr.. Joseph
Byan's fine cattle that were found TO
be suffering from tuberculosis, we now
hear that Of Major Ginters Blooming
dale herd Gfty-seven have been quaran-
tined on account Of the same disease.
No wonder that our dalrymen are
having a hard time answering inquisi-
tive customers. and that butchers find
more than the usual number Of suspI-
cious people
The upshot OF all this will be that the
city Of Richmond viii have 70 employ
an Inspector OF herds and meats And.
WHOM that time comes we shall be re-
5oiced TO have the men who sell watered
milk looked after, too.
We tell our friends the butchers and
the dairymen that the sooner these in
specuons are established the better II
will be for them and also for many I'M
necessarily nervous customers Of theirs
Their business will be almost ruined if
rumor and exsgseration are TO be left UNI
checked 10 do their work OF misrepresen-
tation. Yes; the first men 70 cry out
for official inspections should be the
dairymen and butchers.
In time, We suppose Richmond VIII have
q union stock-yard. Meanwhile, the
drovers. would better vary the route for
driving their cattle from the depots to
the slaughter-pens. II is unfair IN them
10 impose this abominable nuisance upon
"a fgxv toiphhorboo1a al 20 .bo tir,a
By the way the driving of cattle
through our streets cannot but adver-
tise the fact that some very sorry. Il
not sicxly, looking old beeyes are brought
10 this market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
THE PACIFIC CABLE.

We have regarded with favor the propo-
sition reported In the United States SEN
ate the other day from the Committee on
Commerce for the laying OF telegraph
cable TO Honolulu. and thence TO Japan.
Heretofore the Senate had In view only
the construction Of a cable from the
United States TO Honoluu--say from San
Francisco: but now much more inn
portani scheme Is recommended to the
Senate. and China. Japan, and other
AHiatic countries are TO be permitted 10
share In the benons OF that scheme.
There Is now no telegraphic communi-
cation between tho United States and the
Hawaiian Islands. and telegraphc COM
munication with Eastern Asia Is by way
Of the Atlantic ocean and Europe. II we
exDant our commerce la the Pacific Ocean
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

TO increase, We must prepare for that IN
crease. and one OF tho measures OF pro-
noting II is cable between the United
States and China and Japan and also
the Hawaiian Islands
II will be well for the United States
to open telegraphic Communication with
China and Japan as soon as possible. II
Is not necessary TO add Hawaii. for we
take It that everybody in this country al
ready feels himself pledged to favor the
construction OF cable line between San
Francisco and Honolulu. A New York
paper says that the present proposition is
to complete the circuit OF the earth by
telegraphlc wires and afford much cheap
er communication with China and japan.
These are two great countries. and the
United States ought TO look TO their de-
velopment I'm line which will increase
their importance In the eyes Of the world.
and result I'm making them appreciate the
benefits which are bound TO re-
suit TO them from that full and
free intercourse with the United
States which the circumstances OF
the case seem 10 demand. Let US not be
laggards in this matter. The world Is
wide, and we must recognize the fact.
Senator Hale. who reported the bill we
are considering, thinks that IL this bill
be passed. cable from Honolulu to Aus
tralla would at once be laid. which would
give US telegraphic communication with
siderable commerce, and we are likely
to have more.
Altogether, Mr. Hale's scheme must be
considered as meritorious. and we trust
that the Senate will regard II so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

the Spanish troops are merely acting on
the defensive. 1t Is Impossible that they
can prevent the landing OF supplies and
war materials for the rebels"
Why should the United States hesitate
TO recognize and act upon these factsg
In other words. the question might be
raised. whether the spaniards or the So
called rebels are best entitled TO have
their belllgerent rights acknowledged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Russell Sage has the credit OF being al
ways ready to be interviewed. on Mon
day last he said:
ut is utter nonsense TO assume that
Governor Mckinley Is under any obliga-
ton to come out now and get into con
troversy over the money question. he
has adopted a dignifcd course In main
tanning silence, and it will be found the
people admire him for his stand. Ihey
know he believes in sound money, any
dollar Of the country equal In value to any
other, and that is all businessmen ask.
Sage goes to st. Louis as Morton dele
gate from New York, we believe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Mr.. Harry French, who Is In tho
employ Of tho Grand Rapids
Mortgage Loan Company, OF Grand
Rapids, Mich. obtained his first
supply OF Rlpans Tabules from
Messrs. white & White,
druggists, whose store is az %
Monroe street, IN that city. Under
date Of November %. 1885. 3ir.
French writes: For three years
/ was bothered 20 with dyspepsia
that at times l was most miserable.
I consulted three different doctors
about II. but none could do moro
than give me temporary relief Ny
friends advised me 70 60 TO the
drugstore. which l did. / purchased
a lot OF different stufis all OF which
was warranted 20 cure, etc. but mont
helped me. 1 thought my case Was
different than any other persons
and thought that the rest Of my
life would be spent In misery. 1
finally read Rlpana Tabules
advertisement and became convinced
that Ripans Tabules might help me.
! have been using them now Tor
some time. and always carry one OK
those convenient bottles IN my
vest-pocket. The Tabules have
helped me wonderfully. ! now eat
whatever / want. and Ripans does
the rest"
Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists,
e by mali II the price 20 cents b0n
! sent TO The Ripans Chemical COM
any. no. 10 Spruce street, New YORK
ample vial. 10 cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
Rather Vivid.

Miss Plush: Peoples tastes differ, OF
course, about auburn hair but
auburn?
Miss Plush: Certainly, and so does
Fred. Solomon, and he's an expert on such
matters.
Miss Cutter: can't reconcile that with
the statement he just now made to me
to the effect that when you rode on your
wheel at night you never had to carry
a light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Now--ot course. we mean this season
Not the NAYS we've known afore-
Weather bureaus without reason,
Mix our elements galore.
Summer seems with fall and winter
To be daily hoydening,
And there pears not to be int
Single glimpse OF gentle spring.
Such the variations cropping
From her most capricious air,
We are ever busy swapping
Every day our underwear
And are also kept debating
As 10 what we ought to do.
Like a candidate that's waiting
For a platform to accrue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

A Frederick Md court will have to
consider soon a somewhat novel case for
this age and generation, though genera
tons agone such casos were not alto
gether uncommon, and the law providsd
a hydropathic cure for them. One How
ard Sparrow swore out warrant against
a woman. charging her with being
common scold. The warrant was given
to Constable Alexander. who. rather than
serve IL, resigned his position. II was
then placed IN the hands OF Officer Simp-
son. and the prisoner was landed before
a justice. who sent her on. AS 10 OF
fcer simpsons experience. the narrative
Is ominously silent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
The Way TO Talk.
oath News.)


We did not have any meeting Of the
Confederate Camp court-day. We talked
with many Of the members, and some
said they were going 10 Richmond. You
have about two weeks only 10 get ready
in, so II we are going as a body a
meeting must be called soon. We would
be glad to offer the secretary the columns
Of the News for that purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
Unconscious of His Power.

Barber causing for breath during a
muscular shampoo: Have you noticed
how very many instances we have had
lately OF the sudden development Of in
sanity? For my part, cannot under
stand how ones intellect can be so sud
denly dethroned.
Customer; 1 guess you never sham
pooed yourself. did you?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

The last issue OF the Waynesboro' Sen
tinel devotes some ten columns 10 an ac-
count of the celebration Of the fiftieth
anniversary Of the Presbyterian church
OF that place. which occurred on the 9Th
and 10th OF this month. The article con-
tains pictures Of the church, and OF seve-
raj OF the pastors who have served IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
SUNDAY. 90. ..."..,".MAY II, 1896.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
BINED C-NEWS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN AsSO-
GATED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Great Britain proposes TO introduce Sir
Walter Raleigh as a witness in the Vene-
zuela case. We raise the point that a
man who lost his head as completely as
did Raleigh cannot be a competent wit
ness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

We are waiting daily for the announce
ment that the frost has afflicted the Della
ware fruiterer with an impediment in
his peach.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

The London Times. OF the 25th instant
published letter from Habana, in which
the following statement is made:
at is quite useless TO hide the real stu
alton. The whole island is in revolt. ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Mr.. Edward w. James. OF Richmond.
says the Nation, continues. In the third
No. OF his Lower Norfolk County Oir-
ginia) Antiquary. his pursuit of historic
truth, in spirit which we look TO see
emulated by the new Southern History
Association
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

"A game dinner surely" he said 20 his
pard,
When asked by the latter to dine "by the
card"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
A Kew York Telegram roads as FOLLOWS:

a NtW OIk ItItbIdm reauS as follows.
New York, May l5.-The Democratic
State Committee met In the Hoffman
House to-day, and In a session lasting
IL minutes. dlled two OF four vacancies
and called the State convention 10 meet
in Saratoga June 2ith. There was no op-
position 10 this programme. which was
suggested by Senator Hill nearly two
months ago.
Hill still leads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
A Pressing Essential.

1T seems" the tailor said, OF one
Who'd struck the counting whim,
That pressing the betrothal suit
Has made a goose Of him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17
Very Like.

Now. this is what l call business, "
said the burglar. as he handed out TO
his pal the watches found in jeweller' :
safe.
Business" said his pal, isn't It more
like pass-timey'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

sUPERFLUOUS HAIR REMOVED
from face, arms, neck. etc. We will send
the great French Depilatory. Lavender
Paste free OF charge. Use IL and buy. N
pleased. Does not contain lime IL is put
up in French cut-glass toilet bottles
Inclose FIVE 2-cent stamps. LAVENDER
PASTE COMPANY. ga Fifth street,
Louisville. Ky. fe e3-Sul3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

II the truth were not the best currency
OF speech, liars would not be busy trying
to counterfeit H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

An everyday elopement-a mans letting
his impulse run away with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

Cornelius n. Bliss. the distinguished
Morton man, or, in other words, McKin-
ley man. says that the latter Is already
as good as nominated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-17

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