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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Notice to Correspopden,,.

No notice viii be taken OF anonymous
communications.
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will be given to the letters Of those cor
respondents who ask but one question
each.
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and poems without the permission Of
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the answer TO which would necessitate
The advertising OF any persons business
or wares.
Nor will any attention be given to long
strings" OF questions Every week
numbers OF correspondents ignore this
rule of ours. and afterwards wonder why
their queries are not answered.
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similar ones have been recently answered
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We cannot undertake 10 answer queries
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
DeyOtfOns.
The Observations Of a Philosophical
Friend of Ours)

CThe Observations Of a Philosophical
Friend of Ours)
In the evolution of the ages ours has
evolved into the realizing and pract-
cal. The evolution Of the egg matches
out the chicken. and the chickens PIN
feathers evolve into plumage. and the
full-feathered bird rejoices in life and
activities Philosophers say we are in
the mature. If not the advanced age
of the world. Some say we are feed
ing on the risen cream of all the past.
Those that have gone before have sown,
and we are gathering the harvest. They
have studied and delved and labored,
and we are enjoying the fruits and con-
ditions Of their labors and studies. But
grand results are not sleep and numb
ness and quiet, but giving and render
ing glory and honor TO Him that SUM
bers not, nor is weary. that is wonder
full IN counsel and excellent In working
Ana il is Heaven upon earth TO have
a mans mind move in charity, rest in
providence and turn upon the poles OF
truth
In the times past when hcathenism
and rank wickedness wholly possessed
the earth, the Office Of monk and ancho-
rite had its place-a cavern. secluded
nook. a cloister. was necessary. DeVo-
tees TO God and to His truth had "a be
great deal alone. John the Baptist was
developed, disciplined. and prepared III
the wilderness, absolutely separated IN
his habits of life from the common world,
and. as far as possible fed and clothed
Of
dlgested and tried all his learning, and
fortified his soul in the deserts OF Ara
bia, alone with God. In absolute ana
solitary contemplation and devotion. a
certain amount OF solitude and medita-
tion apart from the crowd Is absolutely
necessary for the cultivation and pre-
servation of the germs of manhood ana
truth I'm our souls We may as well think
of cultiyating flowers in our thorough
fares as Of cher!shing pure and true
and living manhood ont In the world,
with all our time and thought and feel
ing in the life and power and under the
influence OF the common crowd.
All that Is true; and yet our age has
put those duties I'm place, and it calls
men from their cloisters and hiding
places out into the world 10 live and
act their parts in the noontide OF Chris
tian civilization. John the Baptist. and
Paul the Apostle. and the Saviour OF
mankind prepared Themselves In seclu-
sion for lives Of amazing activity. But
each had, TO the last. his seasons or re-
tirement in desert-places apart, where
their souls might luxurate and live and
grow I'm the presence OF the searcher and
chersher OF hearts, and OF Him only.
But solitude and retired communion
with Heaycn-nay. the profoundest de-
yotion-does not require cell, nor even
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Fruit-Growing Counties In Virgins

To the Editor of the Dispatch
Please answer the following in your
paper: Which are the most eXtensive and
prosperous fruit-growing counties in Thu
State? III. w. W.
Crook Va
The Virginia Commissioner Of Agricul-
ture answers this for us as follows;
Richmond, Va. January 8, 1891
To the Editor OF the Dispatch
Virginia has five distinct belts running
from northeast 10 southwest and these
may again be divided practically by the
line of James river cutting the State
from the Alleghanies to the ocean, Fruits,
like the soils. differ in these belts, and
again they differ dramatically north and
south Of the James river. Take apples
as an example, North of the James and
west OF the Southern railroad apples are
superior and more profitable, the diff
ference being more apparent as they
grow south or east Of the lines. Practical
evidence Of this is found in the seedlings
found In the different sections. The Abe
marie pippin. Woods favorite. and the
Pilot. of Piedmont Virginia. are notable
examples, Piedmont Virginia being the
best soil and climate for the apple. and
this holds from North Carolina TO Mary
land east of the Blue Ridge. although fine
Seedlings ana eAScAcnl duplfS are iouH'
an other sections. just as soil and climate
apparently belonging TO one section rs
sometimes found in another.
Take the southeastern foothills OF tho
Blue Ridge. and as a section no other, in
my opinion, equals this for apples.
peaches, and grapes, the superiority rising
as the coves and values increase In alti-
tude. Pears appear to succeed best in
Tidewater; the plums and cherries and
berries in Middle Virginia. the Valley
and Appalachia comminge the fine fruits
OF Piedmont on these free-stone mountain
lands. with good varieties belonging to
the limestone lands and climate Of the
Western States. The Blue Ridge division
gives evidence of this fact. The most
exclusive and prosperous fruit-srowing
counties in the State" are Albemarle,
Augusta. Frederick, Rockbridge, BOte-
tourt, Roanoke, Bedford, Amherst, Mel
son. Fairfax, Norfolk, Caroline, Acco-
mac. Chesterfield Campbell, Dinwiddie,
and Prince William. l make this answer
because many Of these counties have di-
versihed fruit-growng. and produce as
much money as some others which depend
wholly on apples. Selecting one county
to head each list, / should say: For APP
pies. Albemarle; for grapes, Albemarlei
for peaches. Bedford; for plums Chester
field: for pears, Norfolk: for strawberries
Caroline: rasDberries. HenricO. Huckle-
berries, dewberries. and blackberries arc
marketed around all our cities am
towns. Very truly,
THOMAS WHITEHEAD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
30 the Editor of the Dispatch:

To the EultOf OF tne DlSpdtch'
In your weekly issue of December 18th
YOU say that williamsburg was the
first city chartered by the Crown of Eng
land In the United States" This is not
correct The first English charter for
a city in the United States was granted
on March /, 1910. The city was Gorgeana,
in what Is now the State of Maine II
was named for Sir Ferdnando Gorges.
It's first Mayor was Thomas Gorges The
city charter was revoked in 1852 the
name of the place changed to York, and
an incorporation as town granted. See
"Ancient City OF Gorgeana Maine),"
Boston. 1870. pages Ss-i6.
You say that there were other places,
which received charters from the local
Legislature before 1922" (when Williams
burg was created a city,. Please name
such places. g W. L.
Gorgeana, mentioned by C. w. L.. was
not chartered by the Crown OF England,
but by the proprietor OF Maine, Sir Fer
.nando Gorges. (See "Palfrey's History
OF New England.') Penn granted a char
ter to Philadelphia in 17Ol. Governor
Doryan, one 10 New York. in 1855. Bos-
ton did not get city charter til 1922.
George, "by the grace OF God of Great
Britain, France, and Ireland. and the
doininions thereunto belonging, King. De-
fender OF the Faith. etc." did In 1922. "by
his letters patent" make the town Of
Williamsburg city incorporate. with a
mayor. recorder. six aldermen, and twelve
common councilmen. Henriapolis, on
James river. had a town organization
many years before any town In New Eng
lang. In the same way, the College OF
William and Mary was the first, and, we
think. the only college. TO receive patent
direct from the Crown OF England. For
this reason, IL was known as "Our Royal
College Of William and Mary"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
To Curc Hams.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Il saw in your issue Of December O.
1886, receipt for curing hams to prevent
shippers and bugs from getting into them.
] will give the subscribers of your paper
my experience on this subject If you VIII
publish IT, After the meat has been in
salt six weeks, ] take up and wash 1t all
over, clean in hot water. and wipe dry.
/ then have some warm molasses ana
spread II lightly over the flesh side and
hooks, and then l sprinkle on as much
ne-ground black pepper as will stick to
the fieshy part. Then the meat Is ready
TO hang UP, and smoke with green hickory
wood until II is dried out thoroughly.
not only fix my hams this way, but my
middlings and shoulders. 1t not only
keeps out shippers. but gives the meat
nice. sweet flavor. j have been using this
method for six years. and have never had
any shippers, and / am using an old ham
now that is as sweet and sound as can be-
Yours truly, II. a. GLENN.
Prospect Depot, January /, 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Hunting Deer and wild Turkeys.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch
VIII you be so kind as to let me know
through your paper the law in.regard TO
hunting deer and Wild turkeys IN Han
over. New Kent, and Charles City coun-
ties? Oblige. SUBSCRIBER.
1t is unlawful to kill or capture deer in
Hanover between the lst day of January
and 18th day of August in each year, and
1t is unlawful for any person to kill, cap
ture, offer for sale, or buy any deer in the
counties of Charles City and New Kent,
or TO chase any deer in said counties with
intent to kill the same, between the 18th
day Of January and the 18th day of Sep
TENDER of each year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

But like many other busy men, Mr..
LeSeur was ovcrtaken by Rheumatism
and soon his strength gave way 10
condition of helplessness. This dread
disease produces more agony, he says,
than can we'll be described. For
wears I have suffered with Sciatic
Rheumatism and often felt as if
small piece of my spine had been
taken out, also as if a fragment of
bombshell had passed through my lett
hip. When ! would sit down, could
not straighten up for several minutes,
and then only at the expense OF great
pain. / could get absolutely no relief,
though many remedies were tried.
Someone recommended S. 5. ). and L
was almost in despair when began its
use. In three days, however, l was
so greatly relieved that l felt very
little inconvenience from the rheuma-
tis,n. The disease grew less painful
as I continued the 5. 5. s., and very
soon disappeared entirely. >. 5. ..
also proved to be fine tonic, as now
have more appetite, and feel better
than ever before, in my life. cannot
saw too much i'll praise of 5. 5. >.
rheumatism is a condition Of the
blood which has always baffled the
doctors, and it is popularity that
those who once have it are sure to al
ways be subject to its attacks from
time TO time. The reason OF this IS
that the doctors are only able to give
temporary relief, but cannot rid the
svstem Of the disease permanently.
S. S. S. guaranteed purely regetable) IS
the only real blood remedy Tor real
blood troubles, such as Rheumatism,
Scrofu1a, Cancer, Eczema, Catarrh,
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When S. s. S. once forces disease
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any address. Swift Specific Co.. AT
larta. Georgia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
l'orturinS
Rheumatism.

The busiest and most useful men
are not always exempt from sickness.
Especially are they liable to be at.
tackled and completely disabled by that
most annoying and painful ailment-
rheumatism. Men in all walks OF Ire
are subject at any time to be seizeu
with this disease, and besides the great
bod;lv main. there is almost unbearable
mental anguish at the thought OF hav-
ing ones strength and vigor gradually
supplanted by a condition of utter
hciplessness. Under the effects OF
Rheumatism, the strongest men be-
come the weakest, and the most useful
arc robbed of their usefulness.
Mr.. J. A. LeSeur has lived in At
ianta, Ga, for years, and some OF the
prettiest residences and most substan-
tial business blocks of that city are
monuments to mis- skill as an architect
and builder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Colored Policemen Here.

10 the Editor of the Dispatch:
VIII the Dispatch kindly tell me If there
were ever any negro policemen in Rich
mond: and, II so, how many. and when?
and oblige. yours respectfully,
A POLICEMAN.
There were never any negro policemen
ON the force; but. at the election of 1863,
whilst the city was still under the mill
tary. there were some negro special po-
lioemen appointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
The Bird Law.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
Has the bird law Of Virginia been
tested, and is the law unconstitutional?
Yours very truly. w. 5. H.
Dominion. Va
The constitutionailty OF the Virginia
game laws has never been tested In the
courts. but laws having Substantially the
same. provision have been time after time
declared TO be constitutional by the courts
Of last resort in other States OF this
Ae5nion. The question (which interests our
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Pronunciation of "Musicale.-

10 the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please give me the correct pronuncia-
zion OF the word musicale" There has
been q lively discussion over the word
here Some give the long sound OF "a
cole, some the broad a: while others,
like myself think the is silent.
Criglersville. Va A READER.
The Is silent; the o, as in ask, fast,
ant: tho like u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
To Curc Corns.

40 the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please let me know through your
"Query column" whether there Is any
permanent cure for corns on person
feet: and, II so, kindly name II. and
obliga A SUBSCRIBER.
Richmond. Va, January 5, 1897
We know OF none, yet there may be
some. Some alleged cures are offered for
sale by the druggists Of the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Examination for Letter-Carriers.

TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please be so kind as to inform me
through your paper when Cd the next eX'
animation takes place in Washington for
letters-carriers. and CO what subjects they
are examined on. Respectfully
fuckers HILL Va. a. w. u.
/. On the first Tuesday in February and
August in each year.
?. Orthography. penmanship, copying
letter-writing. arithmetic, geography, and
reading addresses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
~SoIitHde.v
10 th. Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the Editor of the Dispatch:
Should not the poem entitled "Solti.
tude." and commencing with Laugh and
the world laughs with you" published II
the Dispatch of Sunday. December y. 1896
have been signed ella Wheeler Wilcox,
instead OF anonymous"
Very respectfully, b. O. u.
Rocky Mount. n. c.
Perhaps so; but we do not know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
u the noby \. eating Teeth.

be sure and use that old and well-trled
remedy Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup.
for children teething. IL soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain.
cures wind-colic, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents q bot
tie. .-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
THE OLDEST CITY CHARTER IN
THE UNITED STATES.
CONSYlTUYIOSALITY OF GAME LAWS
The Law ~ TO Hunting Deer and
wild Turkeys I'm Hanover, New
Kent, and Charles City-Frutt-
Growing Countics-Etc.
no me Editor OF the Dispatch:

10 me Editor OF the Dispatch;
VIII you please answer II farmer who
raises tobacco can ship 1t TO New YORK
and have II sold there2 II. {. ID.
New Canton. Va
There is no restriction az 10 where
producer may sell his tobacco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Albumi- Carbhy-

noids. drates. Fat.
Salt marsh hay......30O 4l.5S Oso
Timothy hay.......3.67 AIS Luz
1t will be seen that so far as analysis
goes, there is no reason why salt marsh
hay might no be valuable. The analysis
does not, however. give us an idea Of the
palatabiity Of the marsh hay. and upon
this would very largely depend its value
as a food. 1t is very deficient in the fats,
and this would lessen its value. If your
cattle will eat the salt marsh grass, there
is no reason why they could not be nm
ished up on hay and grain. The only
sure way TO know what your cattle would
do on your marsh grass is to try them.
q II is generally supposed that for or
binary beef animals the short-horn gives
a greater profit, being larger. But for
rough mountainous regions, or where
the pasture is scarce. the Devon seems
better able to thrive. Where the best
care can be given, and the only object is
TO induce the animal TO lay on fat, the
short-horn is preferable. Where the con-
ditions are somewhat adverse, the Devon
If you are going TO buy cattle for your
marshes, you had better purchase from
some southern herds-from stock that
has become acclimatsd and containing d
dash Of short-horn blood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
"Tg" KNOCKS OUT

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work and prices will be
sure TO please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
Salt Grass and Beef.

To the Editor of the Country Gentleman:
I own a large farm in Southeast Vir-
ginia that contains salt water marsh
enough for a hundred cattle to Craze on
during spring and summer. Is the grass
Of any real value? VIII cattle grown on
it make good beef for market by being
fed on good hay and grain for some
months prior 10 being sent to the butcher?
% Which do you consider the better
beef cow, the Devon or Short Horn. C9
Give me the merits of the two breeds.
w. ID. c.
1. Below Is the analysis Of salt marsh
hay and timothy hay-digestible nutrients
only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

Old papers 10. sale at the Dispatch
Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-20
REAL ETSATE TRANSFER.

Miss Hedwig Schramm to VIM. F.
Miller, lots 8, II, block 1; lots 16, II,
block 3; lots 20, 81, "a, block 3; lot s
and part of lots 6 and Z, block 8; lot
10, block "a; lots IS, 10 and 20, block
II; lots 4, 10, block Is; lots 8, 6, Is,
10. 20, 81, % and "a, block 10; lots 1 TO
II, 16, II, is, block 10; lots Is TO IS,
block Is, all in subdivision of lie
compile de Watines tract between
South Flores and NOgalitOs streets;
81 304.50.
VIM. Witte and wife to G. w. Pal
mer, three acres out of survey %, on
PleaSantOn road; $1,000.
John w. Hanna, by sheriff, to M.
A. Goodrich, lot ), block 2, west side
South East street; $500.
]. NJ. Garcia Villareal and n. M, J.
NJ. f. A. ", P. p. and B. Y. Garcia to
Aug. C. Proll, lots to s, block 81, o.
c. |. 8. +. 3, d. 1; $500.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-20
PENETECOsTAL SERVICES.

The revival which has been in pro,
gress for two weeks at Trinity NJ. E
church, corner Avenue C and Pecan
street, will close with an all day pen
tecostal service tomorrow. The pro
gram is as follows:
Sunrise prayer meeting conducted by
DR.. b. G.. Anderson.
$50 a. m.-ShOrt sermon and testt
mOnials, Rev. II. V. Haslam.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
II n. m.-SermOn, DR.. Morrison.
= p. m.-ShOrt sermon and testimO
MES. Rev. G.. W. Causey.
$3.50 p. m.-Children's meeting, Mrs
Morrison.
5p. m-EXhortation. S. d. Kline.
$50 p m.-EpwOrth League.
7:30 p. m.-Sermon. DR.. Morrison.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-20
PHILIPPINE WAR NEWS.
Rebels And Spaniards Having A Hot
Time With Each Other.

New York, Feb. pa dispatch to
the Herald from Manila, says: The
advance column, commanded by Cen
eral Barrajeur, has established artil
lery redoubts within fourteen hundred
metres of the bridge crossing the river
ZapOte.
The fire of the redoubts, combined
with that of the fleet, commands the
neighboring beach, causing severe loss
to the rebels who are entrenched on
both sides of the river.
An official telegram published tonight
reports the death of Col. Albert White
while making a reconnaissance with a
detachment of his column.
After taking possession of several
entertainments and in crossing the riv-
er to attack the rebels he fell mortally
wounded shot by a rebel deserter.
Only few days ago Gen. Polavieja
solicited and obtained by cable the
promotion Of this gallant officer to the
rank OF Colonel for bravery in the field.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-20

w. l.. Mcbride arrived from Hous-
ton yesterday and says that Sam
Taub. of the Houston baseball team,
has. infOrmbed him that Pitcher Glenn
Kimmerer has signed with Houston.
We have on competition. See our
show window. Mems patent leather
shoes in different styles, lace and Con-
gress. at $2.75, at SULLIVAN SHOE
cos. 20 2t
Mayor Callaghan, it is now stated,
will qualify as mayor next Tuesday.
All the aldermen have qualified except
Gus. A. Duerler, Ronse and Mauer-
mann, and collector, assessor and
treasurer.
If you wish to see the largest and
best assorted stock of furniture in the
city, visit the G.. A. Showers Furniture
company. 2-19-tf.
Officer Sobieski raided QuOng Lees
opium den last night and arrested
Quong for keeping the den and Lenny
Anderson and Willie Rife for smoking.
A visit to the G. A. Showers Fur
niture company is absolutely necessary
if you want the best goods for the
least money. Z-lS-tI'
Tom Love was arrested last night
by officer Parker charged with horse
theft.
Talk about bargains, we sell chill
dren's shoes for so cents, Misses and
Boys school shoes at $1.OO, Ladies Ok
fords and strap slippers at IS cents per
pair. SULTAN SHOE co.
"A runaway team of hack horses
was caught on Alamo plaza yesterday
evening by VIM. Schurr, of the City
brewery.
"A policeman fired shot at negro
whom he tried to arrest on East Com
merce street, last night.
F. B. Frain was arrested yesterday
by officer Bergin for carry
ing a slung-shot and was fined $25
by the recorder today.
ALL KINDS OF PRINTING
AT THE LIGHT JOB OFFICE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-02-20
DAMAGES AGAINST A PREACHER

DAMAGES AGAINST A PREACHER.
Chicago, Feb. 20.-Mrs. Emma Braun
has been awarded 5000 damages
against Rev. Thomas Craven, Of Evan
ston, a retired missionary. Mrs. Braun
formerly lived in a house belonging to
Craven. While moving out Craven, it
is claimed, cam eto the house with a
constable, attached her household
goods and spoke in a very threaten
ing way TO her. Two days later she
became a victim OF st. Vitus Dance
and the testimony was that the disease
was caused by the fright Of the visit
of Craven and the constable. She
sued for $780, 900.