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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
aun STATE EXCHANGES.

90 far as we have been able 10 Cd
..rve the Democratic papers throughout
The state are practically unit In favor
Of a constitutional convention ana "
"a hat simple justice to recognize inc
influence the country press exerted IN
determining the General Assembly 10
submit the question Of holding con-
xentiop TO a vote OF the people But the
,vork NJ these papers did not end with
poipting out the obnoxious features OF
ana the defects in the present Constitu-
zion that cannot be remedied by the
amending and patching process. IL oid
NOT end with demonstrating the necessity,
as a matter of economy, of framing a
new instrument. 1t did not end with
presenting the sentimental considera-
tions-and these should have great weight
with every people--which dictate the
repudiation of the Underwood abortion.
1t did not end with pressing the ques-
ton upon the attention Of the Legisla-
ture until that body took the first step
towards rendering convention possible.
Oh. no. There is still a most important
task before our contemporaries. which
must be accomplished in large part be-
tween now and June. This task con-
sists in seeing that in so far as their
influence can effect 1t. the delegates
elected to the Democratic State Conven-
ton shall be men who favor a consti-
tutional convention. That the Stanton
gathering will be called upon to make de-
Iiyerance on the constitutional convention
issue hardly admits of doubt. and upon
its endorsement or non-endorsement Of
the movement must depend in great de-
gree the result of the vote on the ques-
ffon OF convention or no convention IN
May, 1887. II the Staunton convention
makes an affirmative declaration the bat
tie of those in favor of framing new
constitution will have been more than
half won Let our State Democratic con-
temporaries join forces. therefore, to the
end OF making certain as far as in their
mower lies that endorsement. The way
to accomplish this is to keep up the agita-
tion., and keep the people Instructed as
to the incubi and the denominations of
the Underwood Constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

are her foreign relations. While this may
be true. Rudini. though his leaning Is
towards France, has shown that ne
fully recognizes the importance VI Aesp
ing the pact with Germany and Austria
Hungary and maintaining grip upon
England by restoring the prestige OF
Italian arms in Erythres Indeed the
situation in Italy during the last TWO
weeks would seem to prove that IN a
successful prosecution Of the African
campaign IL involved the solution OF one
OF the gravest of Itaiy's internal prob
lems-that OF strengthening the dynasty.
A great Italian victory over the Abyssin-
ians would indicate Humbert. ana DIS
arm the opposition more effectuaiiy than
anything else that could occur.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
xvuo srRuCK THE FIRST sLows


Z. In the summary OF Its record that the
City Council is having prepared we hope
4hat the fact will be prominently stated
that the Council was the first to APP
proach the Legislature asking for
eharter amendment.
This is an important fact, and yet few
people bear 4 In mind. The Chamber of
f,ommerce Is sometimes charged with
starting a charter amendment move
ment. and thus creating an agitation
that may do our party harm. But the
fact Is that the City Council approached
he Legislature before the Chamber did.
Moreover, the City Council thus sought
to reopen q question that had been in
I effect-not directly, but in effect We
say--passed upon by the Democratic pri-
mary last fall At our primary the vote
was Overwhelming against any under
mining OF the organization of the Fire
aud Police boards. Yet not long after the
decision OF the people was thus rendered
The city Council began Its movement to
foppie over the Board of Public Interests
and absorb the chief part OF the boards
hover. These are facts that cannot be
ra,nsasd and II the City Council is proud
81 the record let 1t spread II out in its
&pmmary.
SO while we shall continue to Insist
1hat the Chambers amendments were
nropositions that the people should have
Xcen permitted to vote upon. we are In
6utv bound to inform the public who
hfruck the first blow. The Council
.>opened the balr'; the Council was the
firsf 10 ask for charter, amendment:
the Council hit the first iickl Note also
that the Council did not propose to sub
nit SIS amendment to vote Of the
people,!
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Who VIII he the Republican Nomf-
Baltimore Sum-

Baltimore SUM-
There Will be 500 delegates In the
coming Republican convention, and 40
VOTES will. therefore, be necessary 10
choice. Seeing that McKinley's own or
gans do not claim that he has yet secured
more than el delegates out OF an indis-.
pensable ASS, and that one third OF these
delegates may finally go 10 some OTTER
candidate by the decision OF an adverse
committee on credentials. II is certainly
premature for them to be claiming to
be sure OF his nomination on the first
ballot. We incline to think that for
the moment Mckinley Is squirting ahead
of Reed, but the % Reed delegates so
far chosen are undisputed delegates from
Republican States, and the IL Pennsyl-
yania delegates. so far credited Tor quay,
as well as the chosen up to date osten-
sibly for Morton. in New YORK, must
all be regarded as possible votes for
Reed as against Mckinley. Within the
president month nine more States are TO
hold Republican conventions-nameiy
Ohio. Kansas, Texas. Iowa, New York.
Massachusetts,. Minnesota, Wisconsin,
and South Dakota. II Is well nigh GER
tain that the result OF the action OF
these States will give Mckinley lower
,Iaca relatively to all the other candidates
than he now occupies. BY April let next
one third of the membership of the Re-
nublican National Convention will have
been selected by State and district con-
veutioIis. and then we shall have foler-
ahly clear index of the final complexion
Of the whole body. Meantime we shall De
treated TO claims both from the Mckinley
apd Reed camps Of certain nomination
on the first ballot. Ex-Secretary-of-tne-
Treasury Foster leads the Mckinley
prophets, and predicts the nomination OF
| the Ohio statesman without any paiio'-
| ing at all He foresees tnat " WIN DC
| done by acclapiation. and that the mana
| gers of the other booms viii shortly De
syrnbline oyer each other to see who
can get into the Mckinley camp hrst
| This viii be shortly trumped. doubtless
| with n prophecy by 40" Manley. OF
| Maine. or some other competent Tore
ca ster on the Reed side. that Msine's
| favorite son will not only be nominated
| nv reclamation, but by unanimous con-
sent Ia which Mckinley, himself VIII
| shortly hasten to subscribe.
- ws were bound to risk . prophecy
| cooperating the ST. Louis convention, we
| would he disposed 10 doubt whether either
| MrKtnIey or Reed wiz have the neces-
| sarv number OF delegates when the COM
ventton meets TO carry things In cataract
| fashion on the nrst ballot. 1t IL . fact
worth noting that whenever there has
| been contest in Republican national
| conventlop tho popular favorite at tne
| commencement q the bellotIng has ~
Ways fal1ed 70 carry % ne nom1ner
tlon = ~ noc.i2..iez q r.s'ae o<sk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
(Copy of section 81, page 80, OF Gil
Charter)
Ave. Regrettin' Him.

An old Scotchman who had been long
time I'm the Colonies paid a WISH 10 MS
native glen. and meeting an OLD scnooi-
fellow. they sat down to have a TAX
about old times and old acquaintanees.
In the course OF conversation the stranger
hannsned 10 ask about a certain Geordie
MKay. Hes deid lang syne." said his
friend. IAN I'll never cease regrettin' him
AZ lang as / live" Dear me! Had you
such a great respect for him as THAR
"Na. ma; II wisna ony respec I had for
himsep, but I harriet his widow?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

We have never taken much stock IN
the efforts which have been made In this
country TO reform the civil service by
keeping all the officers in place during
life. But we have always been ready to
concede that that reform operated well
in England. But here comes the wash
ington Post and talks out In meeting
as follows
Those gentlemen who are clamoring to
have the civil-service rules extended 10
our consular service should make an Ell
fort to explain the inferiority OF the
English consular service. The English
service is moss grown with civil-service
restrictions. and the English press COM
plains that 1t is not near as enicieht as
the American service. Here Is logical
hurdle for the civil-service riders to ex-
pertinent with"
We leave this question for the civil
service reformers to settle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
The AIphatet Health

A void drafts and chile,
h eware ofcatching colds,
G oughs, grip, and pneumonia.
ID not take any risks,
Il ven if you are quite well,
f or danger is always near.
q rip is in the air,
III idden diseases hover about and
1 influenza threatens US
j ust at this season.
X moving this should lead us to
l. ook after our health, and
NJ eet these trying conditions.
N ature must be assisted,
D ur systems need regulating, and
= ure, rich blood stfow
q uickly through our veins.
IL crowned physicians say that a pure
8 timulant is the best thing
T take for promoting health;
U hitting, also, in praising the
v irtues of Dufy's pure malt whiskey,
w hich is incidentally pure, and
Y cellent in effect.
Y Dung and old experience renewed
II est and benefit after using it.
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washington Post.)

General Fitz Lee. who Is undoubtedly
the most popular man in Virginia, runs
down to Washington often on omciai
business, begins to shake hands at the
railway station, and keeps II UP pretty
much all day If he ventures out OF the
Hotel Page. His face and figure are. OF
course, perfectly familiar TO the 1000 OLD
veterans OF the Lost Cause" who nave
driited here, so he finds himself saluted
or surrounded, 20 where he will. Be-
sides, he has number Of old army
friends and classmates who are always
glad to see Fitz's honest. soldieriy race
and exchange West Point, war. ana IRON
tier "reminiscences with him. Then, there
are all OF the colored people who used to
belong to the Lee family. They are bound
to stop and have word with mars
Fits. what wuz Mars Roberts own newly,
AN which / seed i'm raised and node MS
NANNY, what fetched him up. Fore
Gowd, dat boy sutenly is got fat sense
he done erode"
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HOSIERY.
~N~NN~N~
eSThiSItem
Interest You /?

If so, you can find the best
values and best assortment
of sterling qualities at our
Hosiery counter. We handle
every grade made by the best
English, FrencE, and Ger
man makers.
The growing importance Of
this branch of our trade at.
tests to the appreciation of our
patrons to the values we
give them.
Strict attention has been
given to getting only the very
best the market affords.
Of special mention are the
following:
Ladies' Fun Regular Made Hermsdorfs.
Fast Back. double soles, heels and
toes.
Our 3-Pairs-for-sl Hose equal 10 the
average SOC. Hose
Childrens Ribbed Hose. Fast Black IN
three weights-fine, medium, and heavy.
-Four heels, toes, soIes knees on
each pair OF Hose: Just the right kind
TO save time and trouble and give tina
best results in wear
In Ladies' Cotton and Idsle Hose WI
have extensive lines, ranging from q
TO CSC. pair-Black, Tan. Brown
Modes. and the Light Evening shades.
Children's Ribbed and Plain Llsle and
Cotton Hose, various weights. and an
guaranteed TO give satisfaction IN wear
and wash: Tans. Browns. and Fast
Black. ranging in price from sc. 70 81
per pair.
Infants Socks and Three Quarter Hose.
in White, Tans, Browns. and Blacks.
ranging III price from Rl-2 TO Toe.
pair.
Fine SILK and Silk-Plalted Hose for Ia
dies; only the best values IN a range
of prices from SOC. to $3.50 per pair.
Temple, PGnleTt0l, C0TdGS & Co.
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The start of the Entire.
brooklyn Life.)

snobleigh (haughtily): Still. you see.
family is a fine thing-something to be
proud OF.
Mr.. Porker: agree with you entirely
sir. I often think of that myself.
snobleigh (superciliously): And pray,
sir. how far do the Porkers trace back!
Trace backT Create Scott! What DO
YOU take me for? I'm no secondhand de-
scendant. I'm the first Of 'em, and my
nosterity IL have ter trace back to me-"
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THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BIZ THE DISPATCH COMPANY

rbe DAILY DISPATCH 10 delivered 20
~,,bscrfbers Al FIFTEEN CENTS pei
week. payable TO the carrier weess ~.
Mailed Sc IS per aDuum; IS TOT ~
months. u.5e for three months; wc' ~
ore month. Price per copy. cents nor
TIE WEEKLY DISPATCH al - ~
annufn. a, 70 per
The SUNDAY DISPATCH az S''''
annurn; or 75c- for six months. ca ad-
xs SuSs ana no paper continued after ss the
SEPARATION OF the time paid for. r senr
pcst.ofssce money-order. check, or ,e Viii
tered letter. Currency sent by ma,
be al tie risk OF the sender. SUI must
wishing their post-ofiice ensnssu ECU post
ave their old. as well IS their new
Office. sample copies Tree.
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Two Truths.

Darling" he said. Il never meant
To hurt you; and his eyes were wet.
II would not hurt YOU for the world
Am I to blame II forgety'
"Forgiye nv selfish tearsr' she cried,
Forgive. knew that II was not
Because you meant to hurt me, sweet
/ knew II was that you forgot
But ALI the same, deep In her heart.
Ranked this thought and rankles yet
sWhen love Is at it's best, one loves
SO much that he cannot forget:
HELEN HUNT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

Why should the District Of Columbia
be allowed representation in national
convention OF either Of the two great
parties? In the case Of organised Ter
ritories. the people living in them expect
them soon to become States; but In the
case OF the District Of Columbia no such
reason exists. seeing that that District
VIII never become State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
Arbitration by Force.
INorfollx Vfrgintanl

The best way to encourage arbitration
Is to put our navy on a proper footing
and our sea coast in a thoroughly de-
fensibIe condition. Do this, and In
future should disputes arise between any
other country and our own. It Will not
be difficult to get them to agree to arbitra-
tion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
CARRIAGES, WAGONS. BUGGIEs.
JAMES MDoNoUGH.

JAMES M'DONOUGH.
Manufacturer OF
CARRIAGES, WAGONS. BUGGIES,
CARTS. ETC.
Also, all sorts of REPAIRING done IN
first-class order. under the supervision OF
MT. William H. Duffieid, one. OF the most
competent mechanics on light or heavy
work. Mr.. Duffieid has worked formerly
for the firm OF AinsIie Brothers, on an
first class work Give US call. and see
for Yourself. We kindly solicit the patron
age of all our old customers
WILLIAM DUFFIELD. Manager.
EDWARD F. MOORE, Foreman
NH 8-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

Spain. already practically bankrupt, is
borrowing money for prosecution OF the
war in Cuba as II there were to be no
hereafter. The sentiment Of the govern
ment. however, we suppose, is After us
the deluge"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
surrests a Name.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In view OF the character OF certain
class of our population, what Is the mat
ter with calling the section of the city
centering around Third and Main streets
"Hoboken"? fuM-fUM.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

UPTOWN OFFICE. ass EAST SH'Ao
STREET. r pARK-PLACE
: MANCHESTER OFFICE. lzOS o
STREET.
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<0srSN<>F<nfS~
Proposals FVk JvtACT0 f x The
al, 1885 Sealed proposals, endorsed
Proposals for Tobaocc for the New YORK
MAYNARD. TO be ope,led March 81. 1875"
plies and Accounts, Navy Department.
Wellington, d. c., until II o'clock noon,
Sarch 81. 1896. and publicly opened imme-
diately thereafter. g furnish e see New
Tobacco Ihe tobacco must conform 20
the Navy standard and pass ne usual
70 the Navy Pay Once; New York. or 70
the Bureau Sampies 3. the sfendard to-
haccg elll be furnished upon apPiteatlon
i e @s ss ana sdsssss s InsIssd ~ pa
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no1D.v MARCH 10, 1896.

ru1s PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
x,I,srrD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN AssoGI r,,,
TED PRESS AND THE UNITED
PRESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
sEINE-THREAp. NETS, 60.
GENE THREAD. -

GENE THREAD. - =
NJ sFINE-THREAD consisting OF all
humber and qualities, including the Cele-
brated Lion Brand; warranted fuli-stahd-
ard. corro>f
LINEN NETTING and COTTON
STAKE NETTING furnished at short no.
tice. and as reasonable as they can be
obtained anywhere In the United States.
Fishermen who prefer the BEST OILED
King brand. Warranted strictly water
nroof. Cheaper grades also In stock.
l.. L1CHTENSTEIN'S SONS.
corner Seventeenth and Franklin streets.
IL t3
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ApiTerent Account.
Richmond. Va, March IL, 1886


To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
notice in your editorial OF this date
that all fines imposed on policemen are
used by the Police Commissioners Tor
maintaining station-houses, etc. / wish to
correct that mistake. All fines imposed
on policemen are deducted from the pay
roll. and not drawn from the CITY urea
sury: but all costs collected by the Police
J,nettce in criminal cases are paid TO the
Police Board by the Chief or Ponce
which fund Is allowed by section 81, page
"a of CITY Charter, and Is used Tor the
benefit of the Police Department, as the
board may see fit. Respectfully,
81. HOWARD. Chief OF Police.
Copy of section 81, page 80, OF City
Charter)
The said Chief of Police and policemen
shall generally have power to do what
ever may be necessary 10 preserve the
good order and peace of said city. and 10
secure its inhabitants from personal Vio-
lence and their property from loss ana
injury. Such members OF the said po-
lice force as the police commissions may
designate shall in criminal cases have
the same power and duties and be sud-
iect to the same penalties that are pre-
scribed by law as to the constapie. All
fees and allowances arising from the
exercise of such powers shall De COL
lected by the police, and heid SUD
,ect 10 the order of the Board OF Police
Commissioners.
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RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
srREET-cAR TRANSFERS.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
10 THE TElAVELLiNG PUBLIC.


Commencing January I. 1885, mn
company extended its transfer ~ SIS.
10 embrace all connecting lines OF s.rs rs
raiiway Ia Richmond and hanenesVss;
a passenger Is allowed The. priybess =,
ran Ter 10 any connecting line IN eitna
city and in any direction AZ IaDeu''
p2Mres. e ,.vment Of a scent fare entities
nasxtnxer 10 only ONE transfer teke.
S,,f sdditionas transfers are allowed "a
the same ticket at any point pf'p ~.
sns'~r "a the point OF starting.
Trenxfer tickets must be obtained la
~>ns,,ctors al the tiEne fares are pts
and passengers are yeQus3tsa y 80 'de.
ticksx are properly punched fof s''
s'5sd 's Infringement snslss sssssnsss:. Z:
,nfsfchanre bstueen ths Assp-:sSs sss S
6|sT-StreS( unec. q eon(1N po'F'
s;'I|''i
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ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OR LESS

vcnce - 49, 20 Tor "every-day' or a'-
nv. .,,snts running consecutiveiy. ,vr.
aS,nr notices in sa ,sed'
f.ea .,a ~ less 81: in nonpareii' ieaue''
fve tires or less. 70 cents. Furnished
&c card Of rates for more space ia'
mn ..nplication.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
ITEMS FURNISHINGS.

Our stock of Mems Wear Is the
largest we have ever shown, and it
includes the choicest and latest styles
to be found anywhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

The FOurQurean-
Price Co.
ss8saaGG So
Friday and
Saturday
we offer a lot of
DRESS TRIMMINGS
in odd pieces that we want
to close out at prices that
bring them within the reach
of all.
Mohair Panels-Brown. Garnet, and
Black--former price, A.75 each
For 25c.
Brown Mohair Panel, former price.
s2.S-
White silk Panel. former price, So
For soc.
Black silk-FTnished Mohair Panel,
former price. IS
2 SILK Passementerie Sets, former
price. So
Beaded PassementerIes. In Garnet.
Blue. and Gold and Brown, former
price. SIS and $50 a yard
For 15c.
Is and Sc silk and Metal Gimp
For &c. and Be. n Yard.
Silver vandykes. 3. s, and inches
wide. former price, IS. so. and 75c.-
For &c. and Zoe.
set Steel Trimming. former price,
For csc.
l5o dozen Buttons In Metal, Ivory.
and various styles, former price, 25c.
to $50 Dozen
For SC. n Dozen.
lot Steel Halr-Pins. former price,
l0c. a paper
For lie.
White SILK Elastic, slightly soiled
from handling, former price S6c. a
yard
1 Black Leather Chatelaine Bag,
former price, &c.
For 2Jc.
Pocket Books and Card-Cases,
former price, $l25 to $175-
For 5Oc. Each.
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An Enters and kilograms must y Se
- Rejected communications WIZ not W
turned
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Millinery.

II you have not been in to see our
Trimmed Hats, come in Friday or
Saturday. Special attention paid to
promptness in filing orders. and every
hat ready when promised.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

Fine SILK and Silk-Plalted Hose for Ia
dies: only the best values IN range
of prices from soc. to $3.50 per pair.