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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
THE PLANS THE THING.

From the newspaper expressions that
we have seen. there are two opinions
as TO whether the Roanoke convention
should declare Itself upon the subject OF
nominating United States senators by
primary elections.
The objection most frequently urged
f. that "the people have not had ume
10 think the matter over" but that VIII
hardly hold. The people are always OF
the opinion that they are trusty and IN
telligent enough to cast vote, whether
II be for Constable or President. Now
~ the objection were raised that 1t viii
require a good deal Of time TO frame
suitable plan. we could not but admit
that there was force in it.
The safety Of the Democratic party in
this state demands that such an enter
prise should not be entered upon until
we have matured good, safe. practical
plan. Nor would it be so easy to draft
such a plan as one might suppose. The
LEGISLATURE Of Virginia, with ninety or
a hundred days to do it's work in, has
never yet passed an election law that
did not need an immense amount OF
bracing. trimming. and propping after
the LEGISLATURE had adjourned. Yet the
problems before the Legislature have
never been greater than will be those
which VIII come before any body that
attempts to draw up plan for a primary
election throughout Virginia.
oh
would have TO bear its own primary cleo
ton expenses. but there would be GER
tain general expenses that would have
TO be otherwise provided for. Ought we
10 assess each candidate for the United
states Senate to pay these charges, OF
ought our State Committee to so upon
n collecting tour to raise the money by
private subscriptions?
As we have said before, no primary
could be fair and square" unless there
were a rule rigidly enforced setting forth
who should be allowed TO vote. We
know that in the past the practice has
varied i'm different localities. To say
that "only white Democrats should be
allowed to vote" would hardly suffice.
In one form or another questions OF
eligibility would be constantly arising,
and any plan that did not provide for
settling them upon a uniform basis would
invite trouble.
IT seems to us that about all that we
should expect the Roanoke convention to
do would be to provide for the appoint
ment Of committee to report upon the
whole subject. If a good plan can be
devised the scheme ought TO succeed. If
a good plan cannot be devised, then the
scheme ought to fail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
L.W-MAKIyG REFORM.

A. w y MeRae's paper. read oelo'e
,ho vi,ginla Bar Association at nv
Springs Tuesday night, was 'a''"' ~
a summary OF Legislation shoe
Code" but 1t was equally vaiuap'' -
treatment of the necessity TOT lo''.,'
for slinshod and ir-digested legisii''O"'
We have frequently heard ADVANCED NV
or,rront that the substitution OF pi-
ennial for annual sessions Of the De"ei q,
Assembly has been fruitful c"u9e
those evils. and IL must be recognize
that there IS something in the argument
II must be recognized indeed, that inc
change is calculated in various ways 10
conduce to hurried and in-cohsiue'e'
legislation.
But the evils resulting from the chahse
are not OF such momentous character as
would Justify a reversion to annual ses-
slons. and the increased charge on the
Commonwealth that reversion would Ell
tail. They are not OF such q character
as that they might not be cured by legis-
latiye enactment. or amendment OF the
organic law, other than n provision for
n return to annual sessions.
As TO whether Mr.. McRae has sug-
gested the best and most practical re-
forms. we are not prepared to express an
opinion. The subject Is a broad one ana
we have not had the opportunity to give
it the thorough consideration 1t merits
In fact, Mr.. McRae remarked, hlIhseH'
Of one of his principal suggestions that
it was made with great difidence, for
there were many difficulties i'm the way Of
its operation. But we do not hesitate 10
say that as a general proposition he was
on the right line; that the question he
discussed is one Of vital importance, and
that his paper should command the
earnest attention Of the next General AS
semby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
THURSDAY. ..".AUGUSI D lo9"
srRrET-CaR TRANSFERS.

The enterprise and public spirit OF the
two great street railway companies OF
Richmond have fed public expectation
% q high degree, and no wonder that
system Of transfers is now desired ana
demanded.
For many years after the war the price
of a strcet-car ride here was 10 Genus
though the distance from one end OF
the line TO the other was short COM
pared with the length Of the existing
lines. The first great advance was 10
reduce the fare from 10 cents to four
tickets for a quarter. Next the o-cehl
fare came into vogue. Then, IN loo"
the trolley system was introduced. Next
many suburban extensions were made.
Finally a great competing company came
into the field. Now we have 2l-2-cent
fares during the early morning
hours. and twenty-five tickets are
sold for s.. and are good at
all times. Furthermore, our street
car tracks extend to the EXPOSE
tlon-Grounds. Reservoir Park River
side Park. Hollywood Manchester ana
Forest-Hu Park, Chimborazo, OakWood
Cemetery, Seven Pines, Paramount
Chestnut Hill and Highland Park, Bar
ton Heights, Lakeside Park, etc.
,tc What is more, the habit of riding
has grown 20 such an enormous extent
that some Of our people are now SAID
10 spend one-third Of their time on street
cars and to have lost the habit OF walk
ing almost entirely.
Finely furnished cars, excellent tracks
and delightful vaudeville shows we nave
lint what we lack is a system of trans
fers whereby passenger may begin Ms
tourney upon one line and end IT, II ne
plcases. upon another line. And this
transfer system will have to come. Ihe
pressure for it will grow and grow unui
II becomes irresistible. We doubt If the
CITY Council has the power TO compel
the two companies to make an exchange
If tickets. but the companies VIII
eventually find II TO their interest 10 con-
form to the popular wish. We ioresee'
however, that it will be no easy matter
10 arrange a business basis for trans
fers. Many. many things are to be HaAeh
Into consideration by whomsoeVer as
sumes the task Of adjusting the equities
of the case. Yet II cannot be a task I'M
possible Of performance-by no means
What other communities have done IN
this direction We hattcr ourselves Rich-
mond can do. At any rate 1t Is wei
worth trying Already the city Council
has given some attention to the question
and we trust it will continue TO consider
A. TO the end that an equitable transfer
system may be devised. such a system
we believe, would be to the best interests
of both companies. and we know that ii
would be hailed with delight by the gene
raj public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
TILE cnLnREn nooMER ANG.

The New York Evening Post returns TO
the discussion Of the question of negro
officials" Its theoretical view is still
that no man ought to be debarred from
Office on account of color, but when it
comes TO the practical side Of the subject,
the Post says:
.It is not a question Of what ought
IN he. but of what Is. As public senu-
ment now is. a colored official is Often
sive 10 the great bulk OF the people who
must come in contact with him. To APP
uoint a man who is for any reason Of
fensive 10 most Of those with whom he
deals Is to abuse the appointing power.
And in this connection the Post. after
stating that the demand Of the negroes
all over the country for Office is causing
the Republican managers great trouble,
quotes a "sagacious Republican" poll
tician as saying that "the difficulty is
alarmingly on the increase. and that the
only way he sees out Of IL Is for the
leaders OF the two parties 20 get together
and agree TO give the negroes nothing
except messengerships. consulships to
black countries. chaplainships in colored
regiments. and other places that appro-
priately belong TO them"
Verify Republican pampering OF the
negro recoileth on the pamperers and
stingeth like an adder.
The Post concludes its article by say
Ing that the negro must simply wait
and see II. I'm the course OF time. his
race can overcome the prejudice which
still exists against it,; that his only hope
is that time will work a change In his
case, as THE Federal Government can
'---~s dn N" This however * only the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Old CapifaI Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. August L.
(Special)-Dr. Pauus Irving was here yes
terday to visit his wife and children.
who are spending the hot weather at the
home of Mrs Irving father DR.. John
W. Nash. DR.. Irving returned home this
morning
Mr. Bushrod w. Bowery has returned
from visit TO Petersburg, where he at
tended the funeral OF Mrs. Robert Shell
burne. a connection of his.
Miss Gertrude Minor, from Richmond,
who has been visiting her relative Mr.
John ". Minor. leaves for home in a
few DAYS. delighted with her visit
Mr. Arthur Denmead and Mr.. r. d.
Peachy are at Virginia Beach. They are
stopping at the Princess Anne. Among
others stopping at the Beach from here
are Or and Mrs. Mcncure. Mrs. Char
lotte Hubbard Misses Marie Marshall
and Ida Faulkner
Miss Annie Jordan. accompanied by her
little niece. Miss Martha Lane. arrived
this morning from a pleasant visit TO
BuckrOe Beach.
Mrs. John Spencer, accompanied by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
FREDERICKSBURG.
Looks LiVeIy-0R for Vacation
General Notes.


FREDERICKSBURG, VA. August T.
(Special) or a hundred wagons
and carts coming in daily with pickles
give our streets q most animated APP
pearancc. Such is the present condition.
This product is all sent away-some Of
1t to Richmond for the final handling
and is brought back later on, in hand
some packages. Movements are afoot
here that may result ia finishing the
work begun hereabouts.
A disbursements meeting was held last
night and measures perfected that will
bring people here at intervals during the
fall.
4 good many townspeople are leaving
for a sojourn at nearby country homes
and northern resorts.
Stafford county officials claim that they
are fast forging a chain Of evidence
against Hunt and Day, who have been
indicted for killing Peter Schooler in
December, 1894.
Hon. ). +. Mason, OF King George
county. was in town to-day. He says
his county is solid for Ellyson succeed
ing himself rs State chairman.
Mr.. Jack Pollard and family. accom-
panied by Mrs. Polard's father George
Butzner. ESQ. Of this county, left to-
day for Standard, Okla. whore Mr.. Pol
lard will make his home. Mr.. Butzner
will return this fall.
Dr. n. S Dunaway, who left Monday
on the river boat for his vacation. was
notified en- route Of the death OF Mrs.
Quinn. returned to-day and performed
the last sad duty at her funeral this af-
ternoOn.
Judge James z. Sener came down from
Washington this morning to attend Mrs.
Quinn's funeral.
Mr.. James Worcester has traded his
farm near ThOrnsburg, in SpOtsylvania.
for a farm near Elkton, i'm Rockingham
county, where he will reside in the fu-
ftfrO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
IOst-My Boy.


cork Examiner
Lost, have lost him. When did he go?
Lightly clasped him. How could ! know
out Of my dwelling he would depart
Even as l held him close to my heart?
Lost! have lost him! Somewhere be-
tween
School-house and college last he was seen,
Lips fun Of Whistling curl tangled hair
Lost. | have lost him! Would l knew
where.
LOST have lost him, Chester, my boy
Picmre-bOOk, story book, marble, and toy,
Stored in the attic. useless they lie.
Why should 1 care 80 much! Mothers,
tell why.
Yes. he has gone from me, leaving no
BUT there's another calls himself mine.
Handsome and strong Of limb, brilliant
Knows things that know not. Who can
ii be?
Face Ike the fathers face, eyes black as
mine
Step fun OF manly grace, voice masculine;
YES. but the gold OF life has one alloy.
Why does the mother heart long for her
boy
Long for the mischievous, queer little
Ignorant questioning. held in my lap?
Freshman so tall and wise, answer me
Where is the little boy 1 used to kiss?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
,.,,ox CITY Mention.

sTAUNTON. VA, August 4-C n ,on 70
The Council Is considering peC,,ttitoo,n, ~
aliovv the CITY 10 vote on propoSllIlo.iI.
s''6scrihe 5000 towards. a PrS S,o,,T-
standard-gauge electric road rom e5 5enail
ton westward to a point on the on'il n,5
fo"b VALLEY. north of Base ClSS' "''''
e -or,e we've miles from stanton emo
Aneusta's Board of SUPERVISE - tbe
d,Ss 80 ordered an abolition oil t thS
co1ntv Changing, suggesting ,nd i.. t ~
S sutton iail-birds could work only tile
5istrict adjacent to the city. Howe N,ll
indge LYMAN Chalkley YESTERDAY en. tttt
90, order on the county records lelllSIl'u,
Inc the chain-gang. The query 10" me
W.bot will be the next nov Oh ~
Ssnin-gang board? furlheI, ~
.,,'1nryisors have refused TO mahe ag ~,
nTiations. as has been the rule aei ConntV
~, incl for the offices Of Sheril, ~ ~
a,id Circuit courts. The pouIlcal LII -
"invion OF the board IS eVehy pan,,bIi.
between the Democrats ana tho i'ep''''
cans. g., ot Nara gansett
Pier. Rhode Island. ci.,, Electric
Fv-Sunerirtendent Of CITY E ..l,.. ~ ~
Lights John Manly H3se i ia9 in ard
YORK on electrical Engineering "''N
kindred subjects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

The Royal Geographical Society OF
Great Britain has offered to put up $500
for the purpose of pushing Antarctic eX-
ploration, provided the Australian Colo
MES will each subscribe a like amount.
If is urged that Antarctic exploration is
necessary TO solve certain problems in
geology. throw important light on botany,
and stimulate a renewal of progress in
the field of magnetism.
Recently Sir Clements Markham, presi-
dent Of the Royal Geographical Society,
had a conference on this subject with
leading Australian officials, at which,
in addition to discussion Of the scien-
tihc bearing OF Antarctic research, the
suggestion was made that it would be a
pity to see any but British names on the
lands and islands which are really the
Hinterland Of Australia and South
Africa The general result Of the con-
ference. was, We are told, most en-
couraging, and IT is thought probable
that next year an Antarctic expedition
will be sent out under the joint auspices
Of the society and the Australian Colo
mics.
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The Tobacco Leaf, In a sketch Of Mr..
James Il. +. Topper, the new Chief Of
the Tobacco Division OF the Internal
Revenue Department, at Washington,
says that moro capable officer could
not have been chosen. Not" adds the
Leaf that there was any room for COM
plant against the administration Of the
division under Captain r. T. Daniel (of
RichmonO; on the contrary, he filled
tho position OF Chief with thorough salts
faction to all whose business brought
them in contact with him and his office,
and this tribute is due him from the
Leaf as the representative of the diffe-
rent tobacco interests OF the country"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
C.uses of suicide.
naitimnre AmerIean)

~
A suicidal mania appears 10 hardly
ing the land. The daily news - yemen.
complete without a list OF men, "of rom
and even children seeking escape iiJ ,eI
various woes and misfortuness sgpytc,de Is
destruction. The prevalence Oh
a sign Of unhealthy conditions. e no
4 certain amount of self-mufuer ~ ,ff,r,,
doubt. due TO the spirit Of imitation, M',ss
persons kin themselves Simply ,Sern
others have suggested v the ldea not 10 have
OF themselves they Wouu oetting rid
thought of such method OF se,.lng Sro ON
Of trouble The discussions ons own arii lfe have
also a6 efrect AS the specious arguments ;,
advanced find ready lodgment IN n'o'O'D
or diseased brains. III 90 its
sensationalism. too. has much 10 ~
credit in this account Il seems l,isr n%,l,;
10 saw that people would deliberate's
destroy Themselves from so nlnlsy "
notlve yet the se .1o5 car prompt prompt
a,,en 90 terrible a deed. Many OF tht
worlds great men have risk ed r llis rSl
fame; IT is not. therefore. SO nr,rl,s
able. n one examines the secret sot,hss
az human vanity, to find people "iiiihS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
THE CITY BY THE SEA,
Grain Shipments-SuSpect Vessels
Discharged.


NORFOLK. VA, August 4-(Special)-
The grain movement from this port to
European markets has begun in earnest.
Sixteen vessels of varying sizes have put
in for cargoes Of cereals in the past few
days. One Of the largest cargoes of the
season will be transported by the British
steamship Westminster, now loading at
the Norfolk and Western elevator. She
will carry 1877 600 bushels of wheat alone.
besides other general cargo.
Two vessels bound to Norfolk for
grain have been detained at outer
observation-disclosures Island one
was from Kingston, Jamaica, and being
suspected of infection, she is being held
and fumigated. The other-a bark from
Santiago-has two men aboard suffering
with a tropical fever She is also being
held by the authorities.
Ida Kennedy was fined I'm the Police
Court to-day for assaulting her husband.
Harvey. He bit part of her lip Off to
save his nfe, so he says. and she chased
him with a revolver, which was taken
away from her before any damage had
been done.
Joseph spady. 80 years OF age, was
placed on trial for his life before Judge
Martin in the Corporation Court to-day
The charge against him was a very
serious one-crminal assault. Spadys
alleged victim was Anna Williams, the
ll-year-old daughter of Minerva VIII
liams. The jury found trouble I'm agree
ing and the Court decided that If they
finally agreed, and it was a verdict Of
guilty II would set aside the verdict
whereupon the prosecuting attorney con-
cluded not TO proceed further with
the case, and the accused was dis
charged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

'I,Eneraie Electrique "a French peri
odicaD publishes tho status Of European
electric street railways in operation on
January /. 1897 and shows the progress
made in the building Of electric railways
during 1896.
The number of lines in operation at
the beginning Of last year had increased
from III to 159. their total length from
500 to ! .l59 kilometers Gl2 to SIS miles,.
the capacities of the power stations from
. O95 to Al. 596 kilos watO, and the num-
Der of motor-cars from 175 to 800. Ger
many stands again at the head, with
length of G42 kilometers 1886 niles and
1G}l automobile wagons, as against a
length of ST klometers G92 niles and
II 469 wagons in all other European coun-
tries. If. however, the superficial area
and the population of the different coun-
tries are taken into consideration,
Switzerland which, in regard to the abb
solute length of lines and number Of
cars Is classed as fifth, with II lines,
a total length of 70 kilometers 475 miles,,
and 129 motor-cars, stands first in line
in the European street railway traffic.
out of $50 lines, 10 use the trolley sys-
tenn exclusively.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

to die if they cannot otherwise gain no
toriety.
But the dominant cause Of suicide ap-
pears to be the growing inability TO
stand adversely, the lack of endurance.
and Of sturdy self-reliance. IL may
be that the tense nervous pressure or
modern life has preyed upon the
strength that naturally belongs to q
healthy mind and character. but GER
tain it is that men are showing more
and more a disposition to fly from mis-
fortune and trouble rather than a de-
sire 10 meet and combat them. Men can
not resist the temptation to do wrong
and then dare not face the consequences
Of their own acts; they find il easier TO
end the struggle for existence by bullet
than 10 fight 1t out. Among the ancients
suicide was often a sign of herOism; with
the mCderns il suggests the deterioration
which invariably attends eneryation or
character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

posra WAY OF letting itself down easily
Its whole discussion OF the SUBJECT iu"
ming IN TO date through several issues
e. practically an admission that II do'>
NOT believe that time will ever work the
change on the contrary. 1t not only
recognizes that race prejudice Is inhe-
rcnt and ineradicabe with the whites
hut II comedies that this prejudice y
destined 10 manifest itself more marked
lv as the years so by. In short. the
post. although 1t criticised recently a
Georgia Judge for saying that this is
white mans government. places ITSELF
consciously or unconsciously, on thal
platform. and encourages the Republic
can party 10 mount II also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

The London Morning Post understands
that Cecil Rhodes and Alfred Belt. form
erly member of the Board of Directors
of the British South Africa Chartered
Company. have paid the Transvaal Gov
eminent a quarter of a million pounds
sterling as indemnity for the Jameson
raid
Wen, these gentlemen just made an
investment in futures. They viii get
their money back when the next raid
occurs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Death of Confederate Chaplain.

RALEIGH, y. c., August 4.-(Special)-
Rev. Or. William :. Black, a Well-knoWn
Methodist minister and presiding elder
or LittletOn District. died there to-day;
aged 81 years. He was a native Of COkes-
bury. ). g. During the war he was chap
lain Of the Twenty-sixth North Carolina
Regiment. He was for years senior edi-
tor Of the Christian Advocate and Super
intendent Of oxford Asylum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

ROANOKE. VA. August 4.I Isl. e,d m
The Coroner's jury to-day; a ILL., XIII
ming into the case Of MinulJ in, returned
ing sam 'I of accidental shootng. the
a NeIul n.o,,prad ON Sunday night. ana.
a aitbnrg Ge'4 ibe bali passed through his
heart shafer lived nearly IoLlgoT,s'''
hours. The case puzzled the physicians
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Presented with n Library.

RALEIGH, y. c.. August 4--(Special)-
Rev. DR.. Thomas H. Skinner Of Raleigh,
Drscnts his large theological library,
valued At $1,000" TO Wake Forest College.
Ii was sent there to-day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Chase, of Cioverdale, Va, writes:
Wells, Richardson 6 Co.:

Wells, Richardson s Co.:
Gentlemen,--I was first taken with faintng
spell or dizziness in my head and without any
warning fell flat on the floor Oh was so dread
fully sick at my stomach from o'clock Sunday
until a o'clock Monday morning before the doctor
stopped my vomiting. also had palpitatlon OF the
heart so that thought my heart would get away
from me- Next day my husband brought home some
paines celery compound Well sirs, from the first
dose felt q great deal BETTER took all OF that and
one more bottle and am well.
rIy little daughter, Deem, years Old, was always
great sufferer from headache. We have often sat
I'D al. night with her trying TO relieve her suffering,
but all the kinds of medicines gave her did her no
good After taking Of Paine's celery compound
she is we'll and hearty, and has not complained of her
head aching