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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.

The elections in France Tor two-thirds
Of the national Senate resulted in the
Republicans holding their own and
gaining a number Of seats from the
Conservatives and the Radicals. This Is
regarded as indicating approval Of the
general governmental policy. and as
long step I'm the direction of stable gov
eminent I'm France.
Parties in the French national legisla-
ture have heretofore been split on such
fine lines as to render ministerial tenure
very uncertain and keep the country in
constant expectation Of Cabinet crisis
and the Conservatives have contributed
as much TO this insecurity and this eX-
pectaton as have the Radicals and So
cialists. The great need, it is claimed
has been a compact Republican ma
iority that might be depended upon to
uphold the hands Of the President OF
the Republic and ensure support OF a
Republican Ministry. This need has, it
would seem. been largely supplied Ia the
members returned in The elections. Fur
thermore. il is cOntended that the result
Of the elections also means most graft
tying check TO the movement OF the
Radicals and the Socialists for the aboli-
ton of the Senate. or its deprivation Of
all power, and the placing of all govern
ing authority practically in the hands OF
the Chamber OF Deputies. This phase
of the matter becomes all the more i'm
portant when we recall the history of the
recent deadlocks between the two houses
of the Legislature, and the attitude Of
the Radicals and Socialists on those oc-
casons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

philadelphia Inqulrer)


a short time ago Sir Charles Dixie. who
although he is not now In public lif
keeps I'm touch with national affairs. ard
Is conceded 10 be the best informed mll
on political changes I'm Europe. said pub
licly that England had been approached
by one Of the Powers with a proposal
looking 10 a partition OF China Some
doubt was thrown upon tho accuracy az
his statement but n dispatch which comes
from Berlin suggests that the first step
has been taken in the work OF partition
When the Chinese were conquered hV me
japanese II was given out that Euglal.
Germany. France. and Russia would Iar
ttiOn China among themselves. So fr
Sir Charles Dixie was right. as he lD
was in the statement that at that time
England had refused 10 De party ID
the proposal but the details which come
from Germany as 10 the treaty between
China and Russia show that partition d
now being prepared for
AS has always been the case I'm AFFAIR."
I'm which Russia has interested herself
that country. by the terms OF the secre.
treaty has taken all the territory n0rta
of the HOangho river; Germany 10 is SAID.
will take the territory between DE
hOangho and the Yang-tsc- kiang rivers
and will az once send an expedition @
report upon its advantages; England NL.
take the strip which lies south. between
those Of France and Germany. including
the tea country. and France viii take De
portion that adjoins the Indo-Chinese tei-
rtOry
While such a quartering OF the Chinese
empire may be looked upon as another
Illustration of the land-grahbing sD.r.
which dwells IN the nations OF Europe 90
can be readily understood that tho rlrf.-
tion win spread the ideas Of western c.FI.-
iZatiOn. New modes OF thought Wil be .r-
PRODUCED into the life Of the Orient ra.-
roads will develop the resources ~ Ore
lOng-distant Chinese empire. and lis Dol.
dustrlos will be stimulated by modern .r-
yentiOns. The Chinese possess really
hopeful characteristics. although tlH
have long lain dormant. and now. when
they are brought into play. they are likely
TO prove factors IN the worlds progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

any large city I'm any highly civilized
country i'm the world In Brooklyn just
across the river. which is city OF homes
the average number Of residents Is only
about 10 TO house.
The undermining Of European cues
especially those Of the Continent has
had a remarkable effect in reducing the
death-rate. Better sewers, cleaner
streets. purer water a greater album
dance OF fresh air I'm houses. make
wonderful change in lowering the rate OF
mortality. The death-rate I'm Copenha-
gen. by the last report was l67 per loo;
in Hamburg, l76; I'm Berlin, 1872 in Brus-
sells. 1873: i'm London. 1885, in Paris 1913.
Even i'm Rome. which is not as highly I'M
proved as some other continental cities,
the death-rate was only 1919.
These are facts worth studying. Every
city in this country must meet certain
important problems that have close re-
lation TO health. and they must be solved
II success is TO be expected. II Is not
TO be looked for that every American
city can be managed as Glasgow is, but
it Is certain that but for the interference
of politics, that sort Of administration
could be possible in no very long time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
THE pypLsc-sr,nrr chuD.

In our opinion. the people OF Richmond
are quite ready to join pubiic-spirit
club. II suitable leaders can be obtained
therefor.
Under inspiring leaders. the money ana
the membership needed both would be
promptly forthcoming. What we want
are the services OF men who are tn
thusiastic and energetic-men whom no
obstacle can daunt. and who have the
faculty OF imparting TO others some OF
their own hopeful spirit and energy.
That there Is work here for such club
TO do. either as an adjunct Of the Cham
Der of Commerce or independent OF the
Chamber. who can doubt? For instance
we ought TO know without farther delay
whether our water-power needs 10 be in
creased and IL so. how this may be done
Again. we ought TO know whether or not
il would be desirable TO make an arrange
ment with the city of Richmond by which
we might establish near the Three-Mile
Locks great electric pOwer-plant, from
which TO supply power to small manu-
facturers in Richmond
In the opinion Of many. this would be
an admirable method Of stimulating man
ufacturlng enterprises. The city of Rich
mond controls vast deal OF water-power,
and it may be possible for IT to let the
Public-Sprit Club have the use of some
Of It ut low price. Then an electric
plant might be established to sell power
here at the cost Of production.
Again. we ought to be taking more in
terest than we have been taking in the
matter of the Chesapeake and Ohio depot
connection. That enterprise, which
means the expenditure Of 100000 here,
has come 70 a halt The trouble is with
the Manchester City Council. Have we
talked TO our Manchester friends about
this thing? Have we argued with them
TO prove that Manchesters growth is
dependent upon Richmond's? Now, real
~. can't we do something TO help the
company? If we can't. it is because we
haven't any public spirit here. or else
because we don't know how to crystalline
and use IL.
Richmond is buying in the North and
West every year millions of dollars
worth of goods that she ought to manu-
facture here. If we resolve to manufac-
ture these goods. or many Of these goods
it will mean that we shall be able to
give employment to thousands of addi-
tional worxingmen, and shall have ten
ants for hundreds of our vacant houses,
and many new customers for our retail
merchants.
We have plenty of capital for the es-
tablishment of these manufactures. and
everybody would like to see them estab-
lished but we take no steps TO that end.
Why? Because we haven't the. get-to-
gether-habit. 1t is to encourage and de-
velop this very get-together habit that
we wish TO see the Public-Spirit Club or
ganized-organized under the lead Of en-
thusiastic and indomitable men.
Think about it! How may we help the
Chesapeake and Ohio company TO get the
right TO cross the Free bridge? How
may we aid in the establishment of a
great power-plant. which will furnish
power to small manufacturers at nomi-
nal price? In short. how may we add
TO the business and population OF the
city? How. indeed-except by the or
ganization of the Public-Spirit Club?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
4 Cubnn Pntriot's Nar Song.

Strike, and away. ere the foeman can
follow;
Strike and away TO the hills let us feel
Were they not ever a refuge for freemen,
when tyrants have sought TO abridge
liberty?
Swift the attack, and as swift the re-
treating;
Fall. as the lightning's stroke falls on
the tree;
Vanish as quickiy-yet give them the
thunder
The patriots war-cry of CUBA Librew
Spare not the torch IT'S our own We are
burning;
Better IT perish than shelter the foe.
Leave them the field IT'S Il desert
they've conquered;
Till Cuba is free It had better be so.
Dream not of peace till the foe is defeat
ed
Peace-would We beg for it on Blended
knee?
Peace? There can be none where tyrants
are masters:
Yet peace viii be welcome-when Cuba
is free,
JAMES G. HARDWOOD.
January /, 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
Tuzcweli Improvement.

TAZEWELL. VA, January 5-(Spe-
cial.)-The advancement of Tazewell as
a town. both In the way of building and
in business development. was better for
the past year than It had ever been be-
fore in all it's history
The boys and girls were off yesterday
and to-day, returning TO their respective
schools, having enjoyed highly the good
times. which Christmas always brings
Among the visitors 10 our town during
the holidays was Miss Maude Sullivan,
of Aberdeen. Miss, who has been teach
ing school for the past year at Princeton.
w. Va. Miss Sullivan leaves to-day for
her work. much to the regret of the
many friends she has made during her
short stay i'm Tazewell.
The town has just closed a contract
with Colonel a. j. May, and the estate
of w. .. Yost, by which it purchased an
additional spring for the water-suppy Of
the town, at the price OF $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
fredericksburg Notes.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, January g.
Especial. Mrs. Betsy Kennedy an aged
Christian lady Of SpOtsylvania, was buried
yesterday. She died q few days previous.
and was one Of the Oldest white residents
of the county, being nearly 92 years or
age.
MIR. w. L. Bradley. Of the Free Lance.
was very painfully injured to-day by
having the forehnger of his right hand
badly crushed The accident occurred
while Mr.. Bradley was examining the gas
engine used in running the plant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

Democrats disagree among ourselves, or
for other reason fail 10 put the ciiy's
finances upon n footing whore It's Income
viii be sufficient for its current expenses,
another party may rise up and offer TO
do So II Is not likely that the Dispatch
VIII be deceived by the promises such
party would make. but others may take
q view different from ours. and rush TO
such a party for relief.
Hence. We argue that II IS better for
the taxpayers and the city. better for
the onice-holdors and the Democratic
party. that the present City Council
should afford TO our community the fun
measure OF relief our situation demands.
Nothing is to be gained by delay. nothing
by daliying with the question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
TRAGEDY IN GLOUCESTER.
Negro Shot and kiiied-Bnrn ana
Stables Burned.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, Janu-
airy 5.-(Special saturday afternoon
Thomas Cosby, a colored youth about 10
years old, was shot and instantly killed
by - Brown, a colored boy of about
the same age. Mr. J. l.. Taliaferro, act
ing as Coroner, held an inquest on sun
dav The Jury brought in a verdict Of
accidental shooting. 1t seems that Brown
aimed the gun at Cosby, and said he was
going to shoot The latter Strengthened
up and said, Shoot" Brown uninten-
tionally, it is supposed, pulled the trigger
and the load took effect in Cosby's neck.
Last Thursday evening Captain Jel'
Woodlands barn and stable was entlreiy
destroyed by fire. He lost all his corn
hay. fodder &c, and two horses. one
horse was burned 20 death, and the other
is so badly hurt that he will be useless
even II his life can be saved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The Greater New York Commission has
set apart next Saturday for special
hearing on franchises. Several of the adj
vocates of municipal ownership of gas
and kindred privileges will present their
views TO the commission. and it is eX-
pected that the gas situation in New
York will be thoroughly discussed.
BENJAMIN f. Hall. chairman of the Gas
Committee Of the Board of Aldermen;
Il. NJ. Grout, Charles Frederick Adams,
and A. Il. Cruikshank. representing the
Democratic League of Brooklyn, are
among those who are expected to address
the commission. The clause Of the char
ter on which the main discussion will
hinge provides a method for the gradual
acquisition of all the municipal fran
chises as follows:
Hereafter no franchise OF right TO use
streets. avenues parkways, or highways
of the city shall be granted by the NUM-
cipal Assembly to any person or corpora
ton for a longer period than twenty-five
years but such grant may give TO the
grantee the right. on fair revaluauon,
TO not more than one renewal for
further period of not exceeding twenty
five years. Upon the termination Of the
franchise or right granted by tn, Munich
pal Assembly the plant or property of
the grantee in the streets. avenues, park
ways. or highways, with its appurten-
ances, shall become the property of the
city without further or other compensa-
ton TO the grantee and the city may,
by ordinance, provide for the operation
thereof by itself or by lessees.'
The New York Times says:
Some Of the friends of NUM-
cipal ownership assert the belief
that public sentiment is ripe for
favorable action on the subject of
this time and will oppose the clause in
the charter on the ground that it will
destroy all possibility of a change during
the next fifty years. In the mean time
they say. New York will be Obliged to
depend on succeeding Legislatures for
keeping the price Of gas within reasonable
limits. with the prospects for adequate
reductions very much decreased.
1t is understood that members of the
commission who cOucurred in the clause
as adopted do not recognize IT as the final
settlement OF the gas question, but are
preparing to present a radically different
plan for the consideration OF the Legis-
lature this winter The hearing Saturday
is expected to result I'm the definite forma
ton Of this PLAN either on the line of pro-
noting immediate municipal ownership
Of the gas plants or of direct local con-
troll. practically as suggested by Presi-
dent John Jeroloman, of the Board OF
Aldermen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The six barrels of Albemarle pippins,
which have been eaten I'm Queen Nicto-
ria's household each year for a long
period have scattered seed amid the
wealth and rank of Europe which bids
fair to produce good financial fruit
abroad, as the result of Virginia or
chards. These pippins are becoming as
famous as the golden apple of the
Hcsperides. and the legend of the Nir-
ginia apple has the advantage of the
classic fable. 1t is sound TO the core,
and has called attention abroad, not only
to Virginia apples. but 10 all her fruits.
The Chesapeake may one day become to
America what the Mediterranean is 10
Europe for fruit-growing.-The Alexan-
dTia Times.
We regret to say that these apples
are not usually sold in England under
the name of the Albemarle pippins. but
under thee name Of Newtown pippins-
or some such name. Many efforts have
been made to secure for Albemarle and
Virginia the full credit that is due, but
so far, without great success.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The question of lighting Vienna has just
been settled in the municipal Council. The
Council he's not only declined to renew
the contract with the international Con-
tinental Gas Company, which has been
furnishing the Austrian metropolis with
gas for nearly fifty years past, but has
declined TO buy or take over the works OF
the company at any kind of a valuation.
The municipality is determined to build
its own gas-works and to lay its own
system Of mains. Inasmuch as the eN-
listing contract has a little over two years
to run. the municipality has but thirty
months in which to complete this colossal
work. otherwise Vienna will be left in
darkness when the contract expires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
pose. for regarding the proffered Spanish
reforms as a sort of gold brick.
GAS TRUST WINS.
David w. stewart Elected President
of brooklyn Board OF Aldermen.

(New York Journal)
The contest for control Of the Brook
Ign Common Council. which has been
waged by the Gas Trust and the railroad
interests. resulted Monday I'm the cleo
ton OF Alderman David w. Stewart as
president. He defeated Joseph X. clark,
who presided over the body during 1915.
Both are Republicans and Worth men.
Mr. Stewart was elected by a combina-
ton Of Republicans and Democrats. Both
parties held caucuses Monday morning.
The Democratic caucus was mere form
ality. so far as the party is concerned
the Republicans controlling the board by
"a vote OF II to II.
Mr.. Stewards election Is highly pleasing
TO General Jour1an, of the Brooklyn Gas
Trust. He was employed In one OF the
Generals gas companies before becoming
an alderman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

With its issue of yesterday the New
port News Daily Press entered upon the
second year of it's existence. The life OF
the Press has been one Of steady progress,
which speaks well for the management
and the appreciation of the businessmen
OF Newport News. When ii was only three
months old the Press found 1t necessary
to increase its size in order TO accommo-
date its advertising patronage and SIN
give the news. and two years ago it be-
came necessary for the same reasons TO
improve it's plant by installing a battery
of Mergenthaler typesetting machines. It's
editor and manager is Mr.. c. +. Thacker,
and its prospects were never brighter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The Wilmington Messenger says the
best hams in the world are made from the
North Carolina razor-back. We refer this
to the Charleston News and Courier
trusting that war between the Carolinas
will not result. The Smithheld or other
Virginia han. needs no defence. Its
kingshi2 among hams has been acknowl-
edged by connoisseurs of bacon since the
DAVIS of our great-great-grandfath
since the days OF Bacon in fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

Perhaps the gentlemen of he road.
who are amusing themselves by holding
up people i'm this city at night at the
point Of the pistol, are not aware Of the
fact that under the Virginia law the
act Of engaging in that little diversion
may, I'm the discretion of the jury, be pun
ished with death. Moreover, they may
not know that such is public sentiment
here regarding the indulgence in the
amusement that should any of them be
caught there would be no objection to the
juries in their cases exercising the dis
erection aforesaid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The management Of the Virginia peni-
Tertiary is coming in for a good share OF
condemnation. If newspaper reports are
correct this institution turns into the
State Treasury annually the neat sum OF
$4,000. clear Of all expenses. Yet the
statement Is made that the loo male
convicts are crammed into 100 cells, or
six men. on an average. TO cell-cells
about six feet wide. This, If true, IS
running Spanish prison methods very
close. If these convicts were horned cat
tie and their keepers forced six OF then
into a space no wider than six feet, said
keepers would become amenable TO the
laws made 10 secure humane treatment
for dumb brutes. As it is. they are human
beings. earning $4,000 clear revenue FOR
the State. and must suffer until relieved
by the gislature.-Portsmouth star.
Don't blame the management; blame
the Legislature if it permits the next ses-
sion to pass without making the needed
appropriation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The story that Robinson Crusoe's Island
has disappeared is discredited in scientific
and marine circles. We earnestly hope
that there Is solid ground for this in
creduity Literary circles long since
found IN the story of Robinson Crusoe
a cabalstic meaning. that caused one Of
our most cherished beliefs TO disappear,
and we shall be under lasting obligations
10 scientists and mariners II they Will
at least leave Us the island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
Her Selection.
eva hington starr

How did you happen to insure IN that
particular company
u consulted the wishes OF my wife"
"Of course. that's very praisew3r,hr
But-does she know anything about l..e-
insurance companies
ayes. She investigated and found th't
this one always issues the pretucst cl'
endars"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
Commissioners Whitehead.
eastern Shore Herald.)

IIld7IVII 'IIVIV T7IFIV
Colonel Thomas Whitehead, Of Rich
mond who for the past eight years has
filled the position of Commissioner OF
Agriculture Of Virginia, and has made a
very acceptable officer, has been reap
pointed for the fifth term by Governor
O'Ferral. The scope and efficiency Of
the department under him has been much
Widened and improved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

Professor Charles Eliot Norton. Of Har-
ward University, after prolonged study
both analytical and speculative" has con-
cluded that Chewing gum has such
large sale because young women have
not risen far above barbarism" Now,
girls don't all speak at once-but, then,
what is the use OF saying this? Girls
will all talk at the same time in spite
of all that may be said to the contrary.
But we are sorry for Professor Norton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06
sudden Changc of subject.
New York Weekly)

INV TOT n " V|FITsT
Mr.. Smallpurse twho has carefully
figured up the cost OF two theatre tickets
and the street-car farce DO you enjoy
the drama. Miss Gehall2
Miss Gchail: on, very much: but
become entirely worn out every time |
60 You see. the play IL seldom over be-
fore 1880. and then II takes fully an hour
20 get supper at ''DePs." and after that
comes the long ride home and the hack
men do rattle You so. YOU know"
Mr. Smallpurse: Um-er-what do YOU
think OF Browning?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-06

The Washington correspondents are
pretty generally agreed that the Cameron
Cuban resolution Is dead. II never ought
10 have been born. but having been born
II should have been strangled in COM
mittee. Had not Mr.. Olney fired into It
shat constitutional interrogation point,
and disabled II just when he did 1t might
have given US no end OF trouble. particu-
larry IN respect OF business matters.