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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.


People are beginning to give more a'-
tention than formerly TO the sonstitu-
tionai convention question. But IN our
,udgment tho advocates OF the measure
are making a great mistake In trying to
hava n convention assembled before our
marty declares It's policy In relation
thereto. A convention unumeiy 'ai,eu
would almost surely result In squaooies
inside OF our party and may Do Ill
visions which might be lasting.
How do we Democrats stand upon the
suffrage question? If we have a constr
,utional convention are we going 10
adont a restricted suffrage provision! III
not. are we going 10 say TO the "o'iu
that we are satisfied with our present
electorate? Are we going to reihouel
our county court system? Are we pre-
pared 10 adopt the North Carolina pan
Or are we going to try to adapt our laws
and reduce our expenses under the pre-
sent system? Are we going TO aiter ou'
Constitution with reference 10 the oyster
beds? DO we really think that 'he
oyster country can be made 10 ra'se
the bulk of the States" revenue, as some
up-country papers have contender Are
we going 10 readjust matters between
the big and little counties in the matter
Of school taxes and criminal charsesf
Are we going to do any, all, or. none
of these things If a constitutional con-
yentlon be called? Who knows? In the
absence of action by our party, who VIII
ever know until the convention has
acted?
For our part, and in the present con-
dition Of the country, we think IL "ouid
be very unwise to hurry on a constltu-
tional convention.
II Is argued that a convention can re-
duce the States expenses very largely
SO it may; but so may Legs
lature. II the next Legislature be elected
with the distinct understanding that
it shall reduce expenses, 1t viii not ran
TO do so. When the people wished the
public debt readjusted they did not con-
slider 1t necessary to cali a convention
to do that work, important as 1t was.
No: they simply elected a Legislature
instructed TO do the work, and the work
was done.
The activity displayed Of late by those
who desire a convention to be ordered
warns us that it is time for Democrats
who are opposed 10 the proposition TO be
at work, too. The Democracy has not
made this question a party issue ana
each of US is warranted in voting as he
pleases.
Our party's refralning from endorsing
the scheme proves that it is believed to
be OF doubtful propriety at this time.
And so 1t is. We shall be taking much
risk in calling a constitutional conven-
ton just now, and Democrats who would
pursue the prudent and safe course could
not do better than by voting mo conven-
ton"
The vote will be taken at the May
election and a majority Of those voting
that day will decide the question, be it
for good or evil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
THE LINEN SCHEDULES.

The linen schedules Of the Senate tariff
bill constitute another especially iniqui-
tous feature of that measure. Here, too,
there is an advance in rates Of duty on
the Dingley bill. For years the duty
on linen goods has been 80 per cent. ad
valorem, with the exception of the lower
grades, upon which, under the McKin-
ley bill, 1t was 50 per cent. ad valorem.
The Senate bill schedules assess linen
goods at 30 per cent. ad valorem, with ad-
ditional specific duties ranging from "a
cents to 10 cents per square yard, ac-
cording to count (number OF threads to
the square inch). the total duties ranging
from 80 per cent. up to 100 per cent.
A further analysis of the schedules
tells the same story that is told by the
china and crockery, the oil-cloth. and a
number Of other schedules, covering house
hold necessities. 1t is the story of
squeezing the masses TO pay the Repub-
lican campaign debt Of gratitude 10 the
trusts the monopolies, and other circum-
scribed interests.
Inc heaviest uulltS dlc icHita Oi tiit
lower grades Of goods, such as are Of COM
mon consumption. and are not only pro-
hibtory, and therefore non-revenue pro-
ducing. but will operate so as to enable
the domestic manufacturers OF linen TO
muct the poorer classes according to
their own sweet Will.
A contemporary asks what are the
special motives which prompted the
Senate Committee to adopt such excessive
rates Of duty on linen? The general mo-
tives we have. we think. pointed out above
in our reference TO the Republican cam
paign debt of gratitude. AS to the spe-
cial motives, our contemporary might get
a suggestion from the history of the
change Of the sugar schedule. and the
suspicious bearing the location Of the Ohio
crockery manufacturing centre seems TO
have on the new china and crockery
schedules.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16


Herald that II the income-tax feature OF
the Wilson bill! had been allowed 70
stand. that act would have been tho
roughly INDICATED.
The calculation was that the income
tax--we are not discussing It's edvisabili-
ty--would yield an annual revenue OK
100000. and this calculation was con-
coded TO be entirely reasonable. The SUI
preme Court decision Topped of that
source OF revenue and sae Wilson act
went into fun operation. so far as the
court pc lifted. on January I. 1895. Since
that Date UP to Wednesday the revenue
received under the act has been Sl'}.422,-
s6i. against expenditures amounting TO
SSf. .70i or the present fiscal year
there are seven weeks remaining. Inc
revenue for the corresponding weeks vi
1876 was As,l6,,250. against expenditures
OF 81, s22, sc. the surplus being $l,'2i''A.
IL the returns for the same period TINS
year are put al similar figures. the COM
putation for the two and hair years
under the Wilson tariff would stand as
follows: Receipts. sSl7,6i0.20l; expendi-
lures. $3.50, l24.2eT: deficiency, Sl.slio26
Now. embrace in the calculation the s'9'-
OOoCC0 OF revenue that would In the TWO
and n half years have been derived from
the income-tax. had not the supreme
Court cut off that source Of revenue, ana
we have 10 the credit OF the Wilson act
at the end OF this fiscal year surplus
Of sS,lSs.97i.
The question may be asked. how. I'M
der the Wilson act, could 1t be expected
that the s30.OOO0OO per ann1m would be
made up? The answer to this is that
the revenues under the Wilson tariff
have been steadily increasing. despite
the adverse business conditions the act
has had to work against. and for which
the Republican party is alone RESPONSE
bic. and there is every evidence that
these revenues would. in the absence OF
Republican tariff tinkering, continue TO
increase. In other words, there is evil
dence TO sustain the contention that,
given a fair chance. the Wilson act
would. regardless OF the elimination Of
the income-tax feature. prove entirely
adequate to the necessities of the gov
eminent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
NEW WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

PHILADELPHIA. which WAS conspicuous
in the revolutionary history OF our couh-
try. has been rather slow In proVidihg
herself with a suitable monument "
Washington. but she has done the "orA
well. And the delay but proves that oe-
spite the flight of years and the 'uin'i'
OF passlng events Washington's name
stu easily holds foremost place IN the
list OF those OF our citizens whom 'ne
world delights to honor.
The monument unveiled yester1ay
stands at one of the entrances OF fair-
mount Park, is a reputable WORK OF arr
and has cost a large sum of money. Inc
funds for this purpose were raised by
the efforts of the Pennsylvania Society
of the Cincinnati, which Is 10 Dc CON-
graduated upon its inhexible purpose du-
ring all the years since the monument
was resolved upon, and for the excellent
manner in which its plan has been car
ried out.
The ceremonies attendant upon the un-
yelling and presentation of the monument
to the city of Philadelphia were
august and well worthy Of the illustrious
man whose deeds were concentrated.
President Mckinley made short ad-
dress. This showed appreciation or the
character of Washington, but displayed
no more of the fire OF genius than the
one which he delivered at the dedication
of the tomb of Grant. The orator or the
day was Mr.. Porter, a gentleman OF dis
tinguished abilities and lineage, and we
suppose he was looked to to furnish the
eloquencc for the occasion. As for the
parade OF the military and civic societies
we learn that it was very imposing, in
deed.
1t is gratifying to Virginia, Of course,
to hear Of these honors being paid to
her great son. And it is appropriate,
too, that they should come from Phila-
delphia, where he spent no inconsiderable
part Of his life during those memorable
days when he was the mainstay OF the
hazardous movement for the indepen-
dence Of the American Colonies.
1t is also gratifying TO us to find that
the character OF Washington is belnS
studied and admired more and more as
the years pass on. There have been
number of very valuable books written
of late treating of various phases of his
adventurous and useful career, and
several patriotic societies have done much
to renew interest in his life, which
interest had suffered something Of a
lull while the heroes of the late war
were receiving the honors that were their
due
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

mucknmuck of the Ascending sciohs VI
Bantu Land airing his resaiia ior '"'
first time.
We can well imagine that the Mccooks
paled into insignihcance before inc
militia officer from the state OK ohio'
who probably, next to the Car himself
afforded tho finest exhibition In the per-
Torrance Of semi-barbarlc splendor' NO
wonder that the McCooks have sur
fered the devouring pangs Oh envy anu
malice ever since the notable function
No wonder they proclaimed that Logan
was fraudulently capar!soned. The oh'y
wonder is. that they allowed the onicer
in the Ohio state militia to get out Oh
Moscow alive. 1t Is reported from New
York that the McCooks Will not taAo
any notice of Logan's insulting letter.
But we doubt the correctness of the re-
port. Their humiliation is such that II
cannot be wiped out. save 'hio"sh
oceans OF blood-or ink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
A Disnntrous Prescription.

Doctor: guess it's break. Uncle, and
a pretty bad one at that. How did 1t
happen?
Uncle: Ise boun ter tell yo, Doctah,
dat dat kerlamerty am kinseconse er
de vice wat yo' done glib me.
Doctor: How do you draw that con-
clusion?
Uncle: In de mos nat'ral way, sab.
Didn' yo' tell me dat hit was necesser-
rary TO pusson er mer sedermental
habits ter keep out in de open ar all de
time wat L kin?
Doctor: l certainly did.
Uncle: jesse Doctah. an 'twar in
'membunce err dat vice dat 1 done sleep
on de roof las night, an wen l woke
up l foun' mersef on a pile err rocks
erlongside de back do, wild dis we're
laig in de fractum state wat yo' done
fin it. Hit do erpear ter me, sab, dat
Ise jestery in de 'klushion dat dar's
SIGH ting as runnin' dis fresh ar
perskitshin inter de groun'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
TELLING REVENUE FIGURES.

The advocates OF high protection claim
that under the Wilson tariff bill there
has been a revenue deficiency Of between
sSo.oooooo and s7ooooooo per annum. That
given the subject careful study as con-
veying an exaggerated idea OF the needs
OF the Treasury. Indeed. an analysis OF
the D.ngley bill. both in its original form
ard as amended In the Senate Finance
Committee. dlscredits the claim, seeing
that under neither can anything like this
alleged deficiency be made up Under
neither. In fact. Is II Intended TO raise
the alleged necessary increase Of revenue.
However. even II we accep. the claim
- made IN good faith. II Is demonsirable
erem figures presented by the Boston
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

Ise sorry TO- do Sheriff, mighty sorry
so IS;
He low he got err warnt, sab. ter res
mer Lady Liz;
I hahn no charnce ter know his strehk'
but eff he go erlone,
He boun' ter hab things wuss'n samson
wild dat mule jawbone.
Ise hearn erbout desc octopusses In dc
ragin' sea,
An desc yere bom's dat mex town look
like er frickersee;
But SIGH am ringer-rosey ter de time oat
sholy his
Wen he come up wild de argymen' he got
wild Lady LIZ.
Ise ben llbbin' wild de gal bout foteen
vars err so,
An darfo' had de speunce in de hospertal
ter know,
Dat. lessen all de army ter dc Sher
cause had riz,
He sho' ter git some obserquies ins@'d
err Lady Liz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

The Democratic clubs OF the city are
giving a good deal OF attention TO the
proposed sale of the gas-works, and very
properly, too: The question has poliSi-
cal. as well as a financial, aspect. 1t
strikes us that II would be well to petit
ton the Legislature TO amend the law
regulating the submission OF the ques-
ton so as TO provide that sale, or lease,
should not take place. unless authorized
by a majority of our voters. including
a majority of the free-holders." That
would be safeguard which the existing
law does not furnish.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

The Bankers Magazine says that the
growth of State and private banks in the
United States is not only result OF the
increasing business and population. but is
also sign of the inadequacy of the
national banking system under present
laws to supply the banking facilities
needed TO carry on the enterprises Of the
present day. The same authority then
adds:
IF the legislators OF the country
had been wise enough from time TO time
TO recognize the changing conditions
under which the assistance Of banks has
been required. they could. by wisely
modifying the national banking laws,
have enabled them 10 meet every new
requirement as It arose"
True. But unfortunately the advocates
of the national banking system, as az
present organized, seem to have had a
continuous grip upon our lawmakers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

The RockbriGge County News says that
"Hon. Charles Z. Jones, OF Highland,
who has served this district in the Vir-
ginia Senate with so much usefulness
and distinction for the past twelve years,
has definitely announced that he will not
ACCEPT denomination or reelection"
The absence of Mr. Jones from the
Senate will be a great loss. not only to
his district, but to the State at large.
Able, clear-headed, conservative, and an
incsve speaker, who never took the
floor unless he had something to say
worth listening to, Mr. Jones proved HIM
self one OF the most valuable men that
have served in the body for years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
Don't Stop Mt the station of Despni,

We must trust the Conductor, most sure
ly;
Why. millions of millions before
Have made this same journey securely,
And come 10 that ultimate shore.
And we, we Will reach ii in season,
And. an what welcome is therel
Reflect then, how out OF all reason
To stop at the station Despair.
Aye. midnights and many a potion
OF little black water have We
AS we journey from ocean TO ocean,
From sea unto ultimate sea,
To that deep sea CT seas, and all silence
OF passion, concern. and OF care,
That vast sea of Eden-set Islands
Don't stop at the station Despair.
Go forward, whatever may follow;
Go forward. friend-led or alone.
All. me. 10 leap off IN some hollow
or fed I'm the night, and unknown;
Leap off like thief, try TO hide you
From angels all waiting you there!
Go forward, whatever betide you.
Don't stop at the station Despair
JOAQUIN MILLER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
He Tried 1t.

Grumble: If 1 were you, old fellow. l
wouldn't permit myself to be tyrannized
any longer. What you want to do IS
to take a stand.
Humble: II went work with her, old
chap, for l tried it last night. / took a
stand on the front stoop from 2 A. NJ.
until daylight, and the only outcome OF
that experiment was fresh dose Of
rheumatism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
Dethroned.

As on her wheel she rode away,
Exhilaration made her say.
In ardor's warmest tone,
II seem a queen by right divine.
The boundless Continent Is mine,
My darling wheels my thrones!
She sped along. with growing pace.
The glow Of fervor on her face
In frightening fiushes shone;
A turn. a mass OF rude debris
The wheel had mutinied. and she
Did personate the. thrown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

Lady Customer: l wish to inspect some
of your carpets, with view 10 buying
Tradesman: How high, Madam?
Lady Customer: I didn't know that II
made any difference.
Tradesman: Oh, yes. Our carpets are
graded, OF course.
Lady Customer: Oh. well, IL you
must know, l want them for a fifteen
story fiat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

got the election pat when ali OF n sud-
den cyclone will come along and drop
the entire male population Of another
town IN your midst. and they Walk up
to tho polls and vote you out Of your
sure thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

Street railway consolidation is about
to go into effect now in st. Louis. 1t
seems to have great drawing power upon
all who are interested in city railroad
property-a sort of attraction, as II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

NJ l.. King announces that hereafter
ne will control the Boydton Chronicle
and the Clarksville Mascot. and that the
two papers will be published in the In
terest OF the Democratic party and for
the best interests OF Mecklenburg county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
A Western Drawback.

Gales: like the West very much as
a place OF residence. but to man with
political aspirations 1t has Its drawbacks.
Wales: People don't appreciate the
sacrifices made in their behalf. sup
pose?
Gales: no. It isn't that. but you can
buy up whole town and think you've
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

Serenity IS essential to the making OF a
good politician; when a candidate never
fires up there is good ground to believe
him matchless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

And yet the number OF the Colonial
parts that Washington welded into such
an admirable whole was the number
that the superstitous call unlucky!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

A mans good deeds should not always
be estimated by the number Of carriages
in his funeral procession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
Bringing Ii Home to Him.

Chicago Trbune)
Half the world" sagely observed Mr.
Bilus, never knows what the other half
is doing"
That's generally true" retortei Mrs.
Billus, eying him sharply, "as to the
better half"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

What Is this "dandelion beer" that we
hear Of. and which. they say. enables
the Kamarupa. escaping from the tram
mels OF the Manas. TO cxpiate In side
real spaces?" What Is IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

De seed wat drap in shaller s'ie hahn
gwf pay TO de CROWN. an pra'r won
bar no good fruits eff hit on'y planted in
de mouf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

When mischief-makers retire from busl-
ness, it may be said OF them that they
bury the hatch-it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
A Niislt.

Prisoner: Excuse me, your Honor but
I have never seen the inside Of jail in
my life.
Judge: That's where destiny has made
a misfit; I think it would have been bet
ter for the community If you had never
seen the outside of one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

Too much sugar in the senatorial cold
tea will make the latter too weak for
any use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
THE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS CON-
PAAi.
HORSES. MULES. cows. sc.

FOR SALE, A LApYs DRYING
HORSE, PHAErON, AND hAs,e ,
NESS. Horse can be driven x
child, and can be DolsI
without harness and phaeton. Apply y
COX'S STABLE. near Shafer and rem,
lin streets. or EilysOn & Ladd Coz
yard. l1l0 east Broad street my loo.-
FOR SALE. A FINE PAIR DRAUGht
HORSES. weight about 100 posNt.
They are in fine condition. and ready ~
any work. AS / have no use FOR ~,
will sell at bargain. Alh,'
DRAUGHT HORSES Dispatch on,s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

All letters recommending candidates TOT
oa,ce must be paid for TO insure thelr
publication. This is long standing RUE
Of ourQ
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NIILDORO, SPRINGS,

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One of the most delightful family RESORT
in the mountains OF Virginia,
OPEN JUNE 18TH.
Waters: Sulphur, Alum. Alkaline-Ainerap
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Special rates TO families and large
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NV sXV EScuoikm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

Resolutions OF respect 10 oecea'eu
members passed by societies. corpora
t,ons. associations. or other organ'za-
lions will be charged for as advertising
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-STREET
PHARMACY, $40 EAST bNOAD
STREET.
wEsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-16
Trunks & Travelling Bag
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

Heavy Duck Covered Travelling
Trunks, Malleable Iron Bound, Sheet
Iron Bottom, the best Brass Lock.
with two handsome trays and full
linen lined: