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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
u,s-wopks AND GAS TRUSTS.

The people OF Richmond have no idea
~ portine with the control Of their gas
works. The decision of the committees
on Light and Finance 'arriyed at IueS-
day. IL conclusive Of public opinion upon
this point. and will be confirmed by ooth
branches OF our city Council.
The gas-works furnish oar municipality
with all the sas-light that Il needs, free
Of cost. and pay good interest pesiues'
Possibly some one or some cohect'oh
OF men. may be found TO promise Some
thing more but we have to consider tnat'
as long rs we control the gas-works, we
can protect ourselves against any at
tempt at extortlon upon the part OF
electric-nght companies. These cofnpa-
MES are now controlled, we believe by
worthy gentlemen but who can tell VINO
may be in control Of them five or ten
years hence? And, If the electric-ilght
companies could combine with the gas
light company. what hope would we nave
of securing low prices for either illurnl-
nant? This is a very good and important
reason, indeed, against our cty's part
ing with the control of her gas-works.
The present management of our gas
works is very satisfactory; but, II iur-
Their improvements can be made there
let the City Council order them TO be
made. We hardly dare venture to hope
that the City Council will favor the adj
ministration of our gas-works ahairs
by board of commissioners; yet, under
a board the works would have a much
better opportunity than they now have
to show their capabilities. Moreover
every officer and employee of the works
would have a securer position under a
commission than he can have under the
present system.
In almost every city where the gas
works are in the hands of private cor
porations. their agents and lobbyists have
done a great deal to debauch council
men and other officers of government.
We might expect the like to occur here,
In the course Of time. The company as
first organized to buy our works might,
and no doubt would, be composed of high
ly-reputable men. but who could say into
whose hands the company would ulu-
mately pass?
Better let the whole subject of parting
with our works be dismissed now, and
once for all. We would better abandon
that subject, and consider If there be any
way by which we may make the gas
works more successful in the city's
hands.
From a very extensive reading Of our
newspaper exchanges, we may say that
the tendency of the times is unquestion-
ably towards municipal ownership of gas
and eIectric-light plants. The complaint
against gas trusts is well-nigh universal.
1t is not only charged against them that
they grind down their workmen and are
extortionate in their prices for light, but
that when they want legislation from a
State legislature or from city council
they do not hesitate TO buy it. Let US
avoid all such pitfalls. and hold on to
our gas-works. and try to see if we can
not make them pay us even more IMAM
they are now paying US.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

Our old friend, Camm Patteson,
doesn't hesitate TO explain why he wishes
constitutional convention held. He
makes no bones" of setting forth his
views, and in his letter, published in
this paper yesterday, he declares in favor
of apportioning the public school funds
to the whites and blacks in proportion as
the two races have contributed in taxes
to that fund. He would also elect the
Circuit and Supreme Court judges by the
direct vote of the people. The county
Judge system he would abolish, and
create instead, a magistrates court.
And. this court, he proposes, shall do the
work now done by the Board OF Super
visors. He further fayors a reduction of
the number OF Commonwealth attorneys
and school trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
Richmond, Va.


To the Editor of the Dispatch
In reply 10 Mr.. A. c. Harding, of Man
chester, who said, IF Richmond wants the
viaduct. let her buy the bridge from Man
chester and do as she pleases," l say let
Richmond buy the bridge but charge
Manchester toll to come over the bridge.
Yours respectfully
A RESIDENT OF RICHMOND.
All this is mere persifage. The thing to
do is to unite Richmond and Manchester
under one corporate government. Then
we shall have no such contentious as we
are having now. But whether We unite
our fortunes or continue in separate
paths as at present., Manchester's pros
perity is large dependent upon Richmonds
growth and development. AS Richmond
grows so will Manchester. If this city
were to double in population Manchester
would double hers. Nature has joined us
together, and short-sighted men cannot
forever keep us asunder. The time will
come, we hope, when instead of having
one free bridge across the river here we
shall have several.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28


that state. is now before the Massa-
chusetts Legislature, and finds viSo-
rous champion IN the Boston Traveller.
According to the Traveller. the law as
Il stands Is not only an outrage upon
the debtor class, but an encouragement
TO scoundrelism on the part OF officials
Under It. says the Traveller, creditors
snnict cruel hardships upon persons
owing them money. and women debtors
especially. can be subjected TO 'sitrageoua
humliations. Rowdy constables, adds
our contemporary. are able to extor'
what amounts TO blackmail by threaten
ing instant enforcement OF the law
scvercst requirements. and then selling
such measure Of leniency as the victim
Is willing TO pay for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
By THE plsPArCH COMPANY

Tho DAILY DISPATCH is delivered to
suhscrieers at FIFIEEN CENTS per
week, payable 80 the carrier weekly
Mailed at Sc per annum; 50 for SIX
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Tho WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per
annvn-
1,na SUNDAY DISPATCH ct Si.Jo per
snnum. or 20 cents for six months.
subscriptions in all cases payaoie III
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post-oslice money order. check, or regis,
tered letter. Currency sent by man VIII
be a. the risk OF the sender Subscribers
wishing their post-ohice changed must
ave their old as well RS their new po7'-
Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

McClure's Magazine. for February.
which is just 10 hand. contains an ar
ticle on George Washington. by Profess
sor w. p. Trent; also, thirty-one life por-
traits Of the General, beginning with that
Of Charles Wilson Peale, OF date 1772.
A picture Of Houdon's statue OF Wash
ington is also given, and the statement
is made that i'm it's present location this
statue Is displayed to poor advantage.
Professor Trent eulogizes Washington as
one among the greatest men that have
ever lived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
Enforce the Law.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Replying to an article in wednesday
naper upholding the peddling of wood
and coal without license, as being bene-
fetal TO the poor public. who are able
only TO buy fuel I'm small quantities, we
would beg to say the enforcement Of the
law would not necessarily drive the small
dealers out of the business, as we. being
small dealers, and having peddling-
wagons on the street. have complied with
all the requirements Of the law.
We. therefore. claim II would be unjust
for Others TO be allowed TO do the same
business we are doing without license;
and think, II law is necessary, its en-
forcement to the letter Is equally neces-
sary for the protection of the small. as
well as the large, dealers
SMALL DEALERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
OurGEH.

High hopes that burned like stars sublime
Go down l. the heavens of freedom,
And true hearts perish In the time
We btterliest need 'em.
But never sic we down and say
There's nothing left but sorrow;
We walk the wilderness to-day,
The promised land tomorrow.
Our birds Of song are silent now,
There are no flowers blooming.
Yet life is i'm the frozen DOugn.
And freedoms spring Is comingi
And freedoms tide comes up Away,
Though we may strand In sorrow,
And our good bark aground to-day,
Shall float again tomorrow.
GERALD MASSEY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

An association Of leading businessmen
OF Blrminghams Admission. Montgomery.
Nashville. and other southern cities mas
decided to establish permanent southern
Immigration bureau IN Chicago. An office
will be opened at the Great Northern Ho-
tel, In that city. II is proposed. as a part
81 this plan, to cooperate in promoting
the Tennessee Centennial. The Chicago
Offices viii be made the headquarters for
advertising the South and calling the at
tention OF the businessmen OF the North
west 10 the value and Importance Of more
extensive commercial and Industrial rela-
lions with this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
com,lex,on of the senate.

baltimore Hera.d)
The recent senatorial elections In seve-
raj States have partly completed the
count Of party votes IN that pouy, ana
have established it's political complexion
for the next two years.
with all the seats filed. and the men
named for them in their chairs. the Sen
ate would be composed OF ninety MEM
bers. and the Democrats would have
majority of one. But II so happens that
two seats are in doubt. and third can
not be filled until after April LIST. Conse-
quentIy, the extra session Will meet, pro-
baby, and the organization VIII be effect
ed by the Republicans.
After that the contested seats In Della
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
prssoLUTIoxs q COMPLEMENTARY.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

THE FIRM OF RICHARDSON. COT
MAN & CO. Providence Forge Va, con-
sstlng Of r. =. Richardson, j. r. Cot
man. and G.. l.. Harrison. Is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. j. T.
% .nan withdrawing from said firm.
The business VIII be continued by Il
T.. Richardson and G. l.. Harrison under
the i!rm name OF RICHARDSON & HAIR
RISON. they assuming al obligations OF
gageuents OF whatsoever kind All
amounts due and payable 70 Richardson.
Corman & Co. VIII hereafter be payable
20 RICHARDSON & HARRISON.
II. l.. RICHARDSON,
G. l. HARRISON,
j. Il. GOTHAM.
IN 2S-Th& Sage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

General John 3. Gordon, general com
handing, has issued an order changing
the date of the meeting at Nashville
Tenn, of the annual convention OF
United Confederate Veterans from May
9Th. 9Th. and 7th TO June I'D, 23d, and
oath. In this latter month the Tennes-
see Centennial Exposition will be under
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
B. f. Johnson Publishing Company,

no. sDuiu TltNtNlH STREET..
Richmond, Va, January 2, 1897.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS or
the II. f. JOHNSON PUBLISHING
COMPANY. having. on the 9th day %
January, 1897. adopted resolution in the
following words and hgures-ylz.:
Resolved. by the Board of Directors OF
the II. 4. Johnson Publishing Company,
That a general meeting of the stock
holders of the b. +. Johnson Publishing
Company is hereby called 10 be held on
the 18th DAY OF MARCH. 1881, at the
hour of IL a. NJ. at the office of the said
company. No. south Eleventh street. IN
the city of Richmond. Va. for the trans
action of any and all business of every
character which may be brought before
the said stockholders meeting and espe-
cially for tho purpose Of authorizing and
directing the issue Of such number or
shares and such amount Of preferred
stock of the said company as said meet
ing may deem proper, and upon such
ing may deem advisable; and the presi-
dent OF the said company Is hereby au-
thoriZed and directed TO give notice or
the time and place for holding said meet
ing By publication for thirty days IN the
Richmond Dispatch, a newspaper pub
lished i'm the city of Richmond, Va"
Notice f. hereby given .hat general
meeting OF the stockholders OF the -. IL.
johnson Publishing Company VIII be
held at the time and place. and Tor the
purposes stated and Indicated In the
aforesaid resolution.
President -. +. Johnson Publishing Com
many pa LN-3N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
THURSDAY. JANUARY %, 1897.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
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.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
ADVERTISING RATES.
1y.r rrSrH on LESS.

vance GO words or 1ess) .-......''''''
Above rates are for every day vi GU
yertisemcnts running eorsecutvey'
Reading notices in feading-mat'er type
five lines or less. 81; In nonpariei' ieaoeu'
five lines or less, 20 cents.
Card OF rates for more space furnisneo
mr. application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

A receiver has been appointed in New
York for one of the most prominent of
the brewing companies, which claims TO
have been forced to the wall. by the
Raines law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

THE ANNUAL MEETING or THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SCOTTISH
RITE ASSOCIATION will be held az the
office of the Old Dominion steamship
Company on WEDNESDAY, February ),
1897, at / o'clock T. Nj.
II. THEODORE ELl.fSON,
Ia e0-2w Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
LADIES TAILoRs.

THE LADIES OF RICHMOND INTE-
rested I'm UP-TO-DATE. TAILOR MADE
SUITS are invited 10 call upon PERLIN
BROTHERS. 2lS north Filth street. the
New York Ladies' Tailors. We make
specially OF Riding Habits and Bicycle
Suits. "a 2N-bts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

A bill to reform the antiquated process
of collecting debts IN Massachusetts. that
obtains under the poor debtors law OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
nosru,ny PUBLIC Library.

SUBSCRIBE TO ROSEMARY PUBLIC
Library. 20l east Main street. Best and
latest books and magazines circulating.
Three dollars yearly. de 20-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
George W. Mayo. Auctioneer,
22-2i north Ninth street.

4 WILL SELL PRIVATELY, At
I NY AUCTION HOUSE, TEN 10, PAIRS
NEW SLEIGH RUNNERS. Win be sold
at a sacrifice. ia >
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

MASONIC NOTICE-MEMBERS y.
FRATERNAL LODGE, No. 50, a. XX
Il. and a. NJ: Please attend wv
called communication Of your lodge
THIS Thursday EVENING, January
18th. at O'Clock for work. Members OF
sister lodges and transient brethren are
fraternally invited
BY order Of he Worshipful Master.
T. BOTTIGHElMER,
ia 2S-lt secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

All letters and kilograms must be ao-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY L
Rejected communications will not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
ANU SEMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
OTIS SKINNER.
SUPPER.
sLEIGHs, sLEIGH-RUNNERs, &c.
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
4 FINE SLEIGH. CHEAP. CAN BE
seen at Philllpss stable, Cherry street
near MAN, Apply at b. JACOBS'S. 1913
east Main. in 2S-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREEr
PHARMACY. l9 EAST BkoAD
STREET.
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28

All letters recommending candidates ior
office must be paid for to insure thelf
nubl,cation. This is a Ions standing RUE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-28
MEETINGS.

WORK IN THE ROYAL ARCH syi'z2
DEGREE invites the attention or sTHTs
the members of RICHMOND SllseA,S9
ROYAL-ARCH CHAPTER, No. g. -
at the Nasons Hail. on Franklin street,
THIS EVENING at 1880 O'Clock. Az
Royal-Arch Masons are cordially invited
TO attend.
By order Of the NJ. +. II. p. .,
GEORGE Il. KEESEE
40 % Secretary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-03
GUNS ON SUBTREASU RIES.
Gen. Miles Thinks Public Moneys
should Be Protected.

The statement ~ attributed To Major
Gen. Miles, commander % the Army, that
lac Is urging the President To have the new
Federal building at Chicago fortified with
n turret armed with Calling gIns at each
corner. Inc IDEA is To open fir. Jr liz
people in case of a riot.
This Statement was referred to Gen.
Miles this morning. He said that he tad
would not hesitate 10 advise that the nine
suJtreasusies IN America be well guarded
10 provide against popular dernoustra lions
In general terms, ne >sid, he was in favor
OF projecting the public moneys every
where. During the Chicago riot there
were from twenty to thirty million dollars
"a the subtreasury OF that city. This money
lid not belung TO The Government, but Ia
part To every citizen In America. There is
nothing at all now, he said, In the state
m-nt that the subtreasurie should be
guarded. The treasury in Washington il
guarded and with guns, too.
Gen. Mics has made no recommendation
about Qualifications, but thinks IL a good
thing where public money is invol~d. The
idea II protecting subtTeasuris does not
grow ont Il the Chicago riots nor ANY OTHER
riots. II II an Old Comnon-sonss C,,stuni uf
tie Government. lie was asked II the new
city pDStoffi''e ought to he fortified. The
question has Often been asked by people VIII"
look a, the tJrrets on that building with
tie citadel slips which look very much as
if they were intended TO permit thc use OF
rifles Gen. Miles does not think the post
office pace al which precautions should
be taken az al the suhtreasunes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-03
AUNY0N SAYS
That BE Can Cure Rheumatism. and
Daily Produces the Evidence.
Read the Story of Lumber Dealer
Lane and We Believe 1t Will Con-
vince Even the Most Skept cal.

MI Edwin Lane, a prominent wholesale
lumber dealer, OF Montpelier, VT, tempo
rarity residing at 1923 L street north
west washington, DC. says: d" Iwasa severe
sufferer from rheumatism up at my tome
III vermont, ana know wing OF the great sue
cess or Munyon's Rheumatism Cure,
used that remedy and was cured. Later
was afflicted with nervous trouble, and
ietiing that Munyon could cure me, ] went
10 New York Ia the hope OF being able to
use his Static Electrical Machine. Not
finding IL there, l came to Washington,
and placed myself under the care of Mum
yoil 5 phi ysiCians here.
AS further evidence OF The virtue of
Munyon's Rheumatism Cure, | had in my
employ a man named click Spicer, who
was afflicted with that disease and unable
lay an hospital for nine months, and was
on crutches for about the sam me length of
time. / got him Munyon's rheumatism
turc, aud he was completely cure q of that
disease with three bottles. Spicer Is now
a. well as any man you ever saw.
Il also mad "A seamtrcsS in IN employ VINO
had suffered from rne unaIisIn for a long
tism Cure, and il IL oiGnt cure Der I would
pay for the medicine. She secured this
wonderful remedy, and was cured with
less than one bottle. Why shouldn't / Le-
lieve in Munyon?''
Munyon's remedies comprise q selarate
cure for each disease, and are sold by all
druggists, mostly % cents a vial Nun
yon Static Electrical Machine cures rheu-
matIsm, stiff joints, paralysis ana neu-
ralgia. Munyon's Life Chamber cures ca
tarrn, asthma and bronchitis. Munyon's
doctors at your service free all day and
evening: Sunday, TO D. 623 Thirteenth
street mort Invest. Item
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-03
ORDER FOR INVESTIGATION
Auditor Petty to Look Into District
Office Methods.
The Miles Discrepancy Inspires the
Procedure, But Further Crook
edness Is Not Anticipated.

Warned by the recent discovery Of crook
elness in the office OF the District assesur,
which led a. the arrest of Clerk Frank Miles
last Saturday, the Commissioners have is
sued en- order authorizing j. T. Petty, the
auditor for the District, to make an In
vesiieatior into the workings of any dc
partmcno under their charge.
Acting under these general Instructions
the auditor will begin a general inquiry in
to the methods used ia the conduct of
business in every office in the District
building. In pronlulgatng the order the
Commissioners have no thought that an
further misrepresentation of public funds
or other official misconduct viii be- UNI
covered.
The idea Is rather To see that there is no
loosrn.ss in the systems I'm use Ia the va
rious offices through which there could
be Leakage. If there is, it WIN be
rernedied, and thus the template to take
Government property Will not tie offered
20 the employees.
Had this course been originally pursued
Ill the n sSeSsOf y Office no dGUDt tue DrpDr-
tnuity would not have been afforded which
led to tae embcL Element OF tile tax certifi
cate money, which, though coHpa IA tive
small amount, might ca sill Y have been much
greater. The Commissioners believe that
such preca utiCns should be taken In justice
10 the clerks 8s well az to the District.
In making his inquiry Mr.. Petty Will
also he ON th-. lookout To see if there can
he any Improvement made in the methods
employed which would effect either econ
omy in time or an Improvement in results.
An effort will further be made To have all
the systems conform as nearly as pos
sible to one standard.
In making his examination the auditor
is authorized tD call to his assistance any
employee of the District. Thus he will
employ the one most familiar with the
hooks in each office, and together they
VIII 90 through the entries
1.-The idea OF this order" said Commits
siUner Wight. lis to look out for any loose
methods which could possibly afford Op-
pUrtunty and offer temptation for de
falcatton. There is no suspicion Of further
shortage and we will be much surprised il
there should be any"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-11-03
PLURALITY OF BUSHNELL.
The Claims of Col. Dick. the Mani
ager for Hanna.

aeer for Hanna.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 3-siov. bushnell
IL probably reelected governor OF Ohio by
about 5000 plurality. The official count,
however may Toe required 10 determine .he
result
The legislature has in all probability
gone Republican by a majority of two on
JOINT ballot. This claim, however, is not
conceded by thu Democrats, who declare
that tho official vote in Ohio VIII show j
for the Democrats.
lie CHAINS a majority Of two on JOINT
ballot, and says he is advised that one
OF the fusion candidates in Hamilton county
WIN vote for NJ. a Hanna on Joint ballot
AT neon Col. Dick. seer etary of the Re
publican national committee ana the man
ager of Mr.. Hanna Senatorial canvass.
made tnis claim on the Ohio legislature:
Senator's, Republican, L.; doubtful, =;
representatives. Republicans, 5S; doubtful.
4; total, 10; doubtful, 6,
THIS claim is denied by the Der 'ocratic
State Committee, and Allen q. Myers de
Clared at noon at Columbus that Dicks
claim that three fusionists would vote for
Hanna was preposterous. Bushnell car
ries this county, Hanna s home, nv 4 500.
as against $500 for Mckinley last
year.
The legislative ticket appears to have
beer carried solidly by the Republicans.
Tie lowest Republi can, Bramley, has
nearly 500 more votes than the highest
Democrat, Fitzpatrick. The average ma
iority for the Republican legislative ticket
was about 1,5o0.
The great difference between the plurality
for Bushnell and for the legislative candi-
dates Indicate that there was cutting and
s.aShing that passes all records.
II vii: perhaps require a day or two's
Consideration Of the election figures to see
lrstwhc, 4: an vone, is "a blame fer this cut
MIR. Hanna's narrow escape in his own
home is one of the sensations of the cam
paign.