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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
The Constitutional Convention.
Peninsula Enterprlse.)


Our friend, Mr.. Parsons. in another
communication in this issue. continues
in the same line of abuse of the office
holders of the State, TO sing the same
old song about Underwood. Hunnicutt
q Co, and 10 make the same extrava-
CANT claims as TO the management Of the
finances of Georgia and North Carolina
He does not tell US, however, IL a con-
stitutional convention should be held.
what Offices ne would abolish. what
"Hunnicutt constitutional monstroslty"
remains I'm our present Constitution
especially repugnant TO him. where the
leaks in the finances Of Virginia continue
which have long since been cut. of by
Georgia and North Carolina. His areu-
ments show him TO b" the same adept in
generalities the san novice in details.
Ii proves nothing TO say that the officials
of the Commonwealth are "leeches who
are sucking the life blood Of old Viz
ginia." and TO give no data in proof there
of. 1t is unfair TO call our present
Constitution that of Underwood. Hunni-
cult & Co., when so many OF the OBJ
jectionable features Of the constitution
formulated by them have been eliminated
by legislative amendments. Ii is mis-
leading TO sum up the expenses Of the
governments Of Georgia and North Caro-
lima. and to compare them with that OF
Virginia without entering more into de-
tails. If constitutional convention
should be held Mr.. Parsons VIII not say
that through it we can look for relief
from the interest which we are now pay
ing on public debt, or even of that $500
900 more with which We are burdened
than Georgia is. He Will not say that
through convention we would rid our
selves Of the sums expended for educa-
tional purposes, pensions. or the care of
lunatcs. II we judge Mr.. Parsons rightly
IN these matters, and II. as the Richmond
Dispatch SAYS only about $4,000 per
annum Is left for the support OF our
government. We submit that a fair COM
parison between Virginia and Georgia
would be to give us what the latter
spends for the support OF her govern
ment annually. II we can't curtail the
interest on our public debt. II Mr. Par
sons is not willing to cut down the appro-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
VIRGINIA MOTHERS PLEA.
She Writes To Consul Lee lnquirthg
AbOut Her Missing Son.

A Habana CUBA telegram says:
Consul-General Lee has received pa
thetic appeal from an anxious mother.
He has sbeen unable to learn anything
about the son referred to. and it may be
that the publicity given to her letter will
result in the young man being found.
The letter is dated Charlottesville, Able
marie county, Va, March 20, 1891 II
says:
Pardon an almost heartbroken mother
who now writes 10 you beseeching you
TO visit the different Spanish prisons and
inquire II young man named Fred. Is.
Jackson is imprisoned in one of them.
Oh. General Lee. pray listen to a mothers
pleadings and examine the hospitals. Go
into the prisons. Look for my boy. Try
TO find my darling and send him back to
his poor mother for | am a widow and
am now teaching school to support my
self.
II cannot rest at night. dreaming and
grieving about my boy. He left New Or
leans, La, about the middle Of last Janu-
airy, writing that he was going TO Cuba.
He left Virginia to go South for his
health, as he was fearful he would have
consumption.
He had blue eyes, black hair fair skin.
soft voice and was particularly af-
fectionate and very tender-hearted.
May God grant that you may be
enabled. General Lee. to aid me In this
noble act. and oh may the Great Su-
preme's choicest blessings be showered
upon you evermore."
The letter is signed "Mrs. Fanny S.
Jackson"
General Lee also has a letter from w
a. Holland. Of 925 Eighth street. Wash
ington, ID. c., inqurlng about a missing
son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
S27 BROAD STREET.
An unparalleled opportunity that the
F.C0HEN ART STORE
offers to the Richmond public

FEW BARGAINS THAT WILL
PROVE THE TALK OF THE TOWN.
We do this with a view of Introducing
ourselves, inducing you TO come and in
spect our wonderful display of novelties.
and hurrying the popularity of our bust
ness methods. which awaits us:
~ Gel uloid Cabinet Frames. sold by
others at 25c. as a bargain; special
$50 Medallions. handsomely framed, all
choice popular subjects. would be
cheap at 81. choice Of any, 4Sc. apiece.
$50 White and Gold Frames. size l6x20. 8
Inches wide. new and pretty patterns.
heretofore sold for $40; special price,
Csc each.
80 Artistic White and God Trimmed
Frames. size 20X2i, width s inches,
considered cheap at g; special for THIS
week, SIPS.
In addition to these few specials, we
are altering our entire stock recently
purchased for cash, consisting OF Paint
ings, Engravngs, Etchings, Water-Col-
ors and Pastels, at prices surprisingly
low. considering the quality OF the goods
offered
our. stock OF Mirrors, both French and
German Plate, is being added 10, and IL
worthy of your inspection.
Special care and personal attention IS
given our Manufacturing Department.
where orders for Frames Of any kind
intrusted to us are turned out In nnish
surpassed By none. and our prices are
always the lowest. consistent with good
quality and workmanship.
Builders and paper-hangers. you are IN
vited TO inspect our superb line of Room
Nouldings: our low prices We guarantee
cannot be touched by our competitors
DO not overlook the miniature Capitol
Building in sugar: every purchase en-
titles you to chance in the drawing
u own it.
REMEMBER THE NAME AND PLACE.
THE +. COHEN ART-STORE.
an 6-Tu&Th 81 Broad street.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

A writer I'm the New York Mail and
Exnress. saws that the old stage-coaches
that used to run on the highway
between New York and Boston when
New Haven was one of the principal
stations on the line we're peculiar in
stitutioss. The usual price for carrying
passengers on the old coaches was from
TO 10 cents per mile, according to the
speed and accommodations. If a person
had to ride on the roof of the coach.
where there were seats for from nine 10
fifteen persons. he could 90 for cents
mile. If he was an inside passenger,
whore there were accommodations for
twelve. he must pay 10 cents a mile.
whenever the coach stopped for meals
the passengers had 20 pay 1884 cents for
breakfast or supper and % cents for
dinner. If he wanted a stimulating bevc-
rage he had TO pay cents for a glass of
French brandy, cents for a glass of
Jamaica rum, and 2 cents for a glass of
whiskey. If he purchased a cigar he
generally paid 1 cent for one made OF
domestic tobacco. or 3 cents If he took
warranted Havana cigar. The stage
driver, the aforesaid writer continues,
was a great man in his way, and was
generally on terms of intimacy with
every prominent person along his route,
which was about forty-fve miles. He
il was who would give out important
news at every stopping place where it
was asked for. and when he stood at the
bar of a hotel with his long coach whip
under his arm and his long. drab over
coat coming down to his heels, he looked
like one of the old English coachmen just
stepped out of frame of a picture of
carly times
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

Count de Nun. who has been made
one of the "Immortals" of the French
Academy, is more distinguished as a
Christian Socialist than as literary
man. However, he is anything else than
a Socialist, as that term Is generally un-
derstood. He believes in fostering the
utmost possible sympathy between en-
ployers and employed, on the one hand
and in the frank acceptance and equally
frank utilizing of universal suffrage on
the other Ii is said that Count de
Nuns influence and policy have already
greatly modified for the better the
modern spirit of France, and that his
election 10 the Academy was due princi-
paIy 20 the tendency towards conser-
vatism in the republic he represents, and
with which the hnmortals, as a body,
necessarily sympathize.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

credit for disintercsted and impartial
judgment in the matter. We are satisfied
that his objections TO encirclIng any
grass-piot were formed without pre-
cause he thought the proposed loop would
mar the beauty and attractivencss OF
the park
II is for the company TO say now
whether or not it will oxtend its sine
upon the route offered by tho committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Rough on John.
(Chicago TrlbuneO

FNIIINdbV IIIVUUFJ
Mrs. Billus: John. are you going to vote
at the primary election this morning?
Mr.. Bilus: No. l haven't time.
a pause)
Mr. Billus: Maria. what are you going
to do with that old suit of mine?
Mrs. Bilus: I'm going to put II on and
go and vote at the primary. ] don't want
folks TO think we haven't a man Of some
kind about the house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

Senator Mark Hanna expresses him.
self as being entirely satisfied with the
Dingley tariff bill SO we may be sure
the trusts are duly provided for. 1t was
to pay the trusts for their enormous
contributions 70 the Republican cam
palgn fund last year that Hanna turned
himself into a statesman, after having,
as the business man in politics, ''finan-
oiered" Mckinley into the presidency. On
yes; If the Dingley bill Is satisfactory TO
Hanna, the Dingley bill goes" See
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Duffy's Pure
Malt WhiSkey

os a speedy and certain means OF relief
Mountain air is not more free from
impurity than this great stimulsnt,
which physicians order for patients at
this capricious season. Avoid congcs-
tions and infammations OF the throat
and lungs By taking Duffys pure malt
as soon as you feel that grip is Gin the
air of your neighborhood. You can
get it of any druggist or grocer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Fixing n Price.
(Chicarn Pnsf1

tIhlCdgO POSt.1
whats that job worth?" they asked
the contractor
well" he said slowly. that depends
good deal upon circumstances. If il
was ordered by an individual | should
think that 800 would be about the limit.
but II done for the city or county
shouldn't think OF charging a bit less
than $50. with a clause In the contract
permitting me 70 make an additional
charge for extras"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

BY reason Of some hitch In the Euro
pean concert-France's unreadiness, or
possibly unwillingness. IL is said, the
blockade of Greek ports was not put into
effect on Sunday, as proposed The out
break Of Greco-Turkish hostilities is
thus postponed. but only postponed, ii is
feared being regarded as almost in
evitable. sooner or later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

A cablesram from Larissa says:
THE whole Of Thessaly is exasperated
at the protracted suspense. The citizens
are asking If the policy of Europe Is TO
starve Greece TO peace by obliging her
to keep her modified army inactive until
all her money is gone" Perhaps that
Is the real policy of the Powers after
all, though they haven't so stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
4 Tenner.
Washington Star

YES" she said TO the yorng man. 81
have been present when you acted"
Indeed"
81 think you were with an opera COM
pany. Your voice is a tenor. isn't it,"
NO" he answered. II guess you are
thinking about my salary"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Never Despair,

though premopitory aches in the bones
and that obstinate cough tell you plainly
enough that the clutches OF tho Orip
are on you. Science and common sense
point out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
Personal.

NOTICE TO CHURCH-HILLf AVENUE
PASSENGERS.
VIII the occupants OF Car No. l0f on
Church-Hill avenue between IL and II
O'Clock on the morning of April lst, when
a lady was thrown 10 the floor of the car,
kindly send their names and addresses TO
Mrs. LAURA TIGNOR, No. 50l north
Seventeenth street? ap est
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

1t is reported that Senator McEnery,
of Louisiana, will vote for the Dingley
tariff bill. while Senator Caffery, his
colleague. will vote against it. Both of
these gentlemen are classed as Demo-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
MitteldOrfer'S Spring Opening
OF RICH NOVELTIES IN

OF RICH NOVELTIES IN
BLACK AND COLORED DRESS GOODS;
comprising all the latest iinpOrtaNohs III
Grenadine Fancy ChheckEss ,g anp covert
ColOred Cheviots, ana bHehsH N''N''
The feature Of this sale Will be the
EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS IN
NEW GOODS. =,
f0-inch Imported Colored Chevlots. in All
the newest colorings. worth Ioc.. BIC.
3s-inch Fancy Checks or Piaids. worth
8' ts-Inch Checks and Fancy Weaves. all
wool worth 6jc........ ..............t.c
4O-inch All-Wool Examines. worth i.9c.,
S6-nch Fancy Checks. worth 9Oc..0 lie.
ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE OF
WHITE GOODS.
We will place on sale tomorrow India
Jinons. Check Muslins, Dotted Sw!sses
Bleached and Unbleached COttons. and
Sheetings at prices never before quoted.
India Linops. worth l-3c, at ....f lie.
India Llnons. worth l0c............... DC.
India Lnons. worth l5c....,....0 lie
India Linons. worth 9c.. lie.
Check Muslins worth lOc...............Jc.
Check Musns. worth ~ l-2c. DC.
Dotted Swsses. worth l5c.......12 lie.
WASH FABRICS.
Lappet, Swsses. Lace. Lawn. and Or
candles, I'm choice designs and colOrings,
quality. and styles equal TO any 25c.
goods. our price ........,...............i lie.
LADIES SEPARATE SKIRTS.
Black Figured Brilllantine, worth 80.
81 %.
Plain Black Brilllantine. high lustre.
worth "a ............. ....... ........ 8. 80.
Black Brocaded Satin Duchess. rich pat
'ea" handsome line Of snk Waists lust re-
ceived at remarkably low prices.
Don't forget 70 look AT our
MATTINGs
before purchasing We viii guarantee 10
save you 80 per cent. on your Mattngs.
We carry full and complete line of all
the newest designs.
Linen Warp Seamless Mating worth
25c.--i2 1-2c. ap 6-Tu&Th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

1t III not true that Lord Salisbury has
written 10 Secretary-of State sherman.
inquiring II the Greek Letter societies
in this country intended 10 espouse the
cause Of Greece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

The views Of the City Engineer. Col
onei cutshaw. have prevailed with the
Council Committee on Grounds and
BUILDINGS. While these views are not the
same as ours. we give Colonel cutshaw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OR LESS

Wanted situation. payable III p
vance Cc5 words or iess).''.''',.''. "A
Above rates are for 'every day OF Nv
vcrtisements running consecutivc.y'
Reading notices in reading-mstter type
ave lines or less. 81: in nonpareil loaded
Ave lines or less. 70 cents.
Card Of rates for more space fdrn's"eu
m appl!cation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

All letters recommending candidates Tor
of,ce must be paid for 10 insure lhei'
modification. This is a long standing ru'e
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

Resolutions of respect 10 oece"SeN
members passed by societies corpora
tions. associations. or other ors"ihN~-
tions will be charged for as advertising
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
LECTt RES.

er his famous lecture. entitled THE
MORAL or THE STORY OF DR.
JEKYLL AND MIR. HYDE at Venable-
Street Baptist church on APRIL 8. 1897
at r. NJ. Admission. % cents. an slit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREEr
PHARMACY. 6s EAST BROAD
STREET.
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
rrrrrSnAy April, &. 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-06
ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE OF
Willie GO0InS.
WASH FABRICS,
LADIES SEPARATE SKIRTS.

Lappet, Swisses, Lace Lawn. and Or
candies, I'm choice designs and cOlOrlngs
quality. and styles equal to any 25c.
goods our price Observation-Disclosures lie.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-23
SERIOUS CONDITION OF STATES FINANCES
Timely Warning Pointed in Figures Submitted by
The Committee Investigate State Expenses.

examination of figures published by Comptroller his
State Connecticut have increased rapidly much
portion grand list and population
four ending 1884, 81 ending 1885, they
increase of possible that this
be legitimate possible that it
unreasonable and the State
the facts the the last legislature providing for the
appointment of committee carefully diligently
all State This committee broad and
all the details of the the various Boards Commits
sions and Institutions receiving money from the State.
Since their and preliminary examination the
and all information that be had who
will be
rect conclusions will communicate of its members whose
and addresses follows T. Haven Chair
j. Carl Converse Stafford Springs Secretary Thos M Waller New
London; Hubert Williams, Lakvle; Phio Haven
expenditures which
taken from the Compoes 1896 and the attention
ohe into which is
divided will show the State is expended
will be is that of the
judicial although the expended for educational
shown Nos and aggregates the largest for
careful study and examination
of persons Interested n ours finances.
A ENDING SEPTEMBER
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-23
P.II's Wonderland Tbeater

Press Eldridge has proved to be quite
as popular as ever with his merry local
jestings at Polls Wonderland theater.
There seems to be no limit to Press
extraordinary genius for adapting local
happenings to comedy. and taxpayers
are given something to laugh at in
connection with. the present vexations
at city hall. The trick bicycle riding
of Lawson and Ward has also aroused
much admiring comment, the fact that
they use the wheel in ordinary use on
the streets making the act more attrac-
tive than those of the majority of trick
cyclists who use the high wheel. In ad-
dition there are a number of bright
specialties introduced by the Scotch
family, Lew Bloom and Miss Coonar
the Nelson Trio, Mr.. Howley and Miss
Leslie, Mr.. and Miss Anderson. and rho
Ventinis. Popular prices, 10 and 20
cents; ladies in the afternoon, all parts
Of the house, 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-23
KRUGER VERY ILL.

1t is Not Thought That the Great Boer
Will Live More Than Eighteen
Months.
London, Sept. 22.-There is strong
confirmation of the report that Presi-
dent Kruger of the South African Re-
public is suffering from Brights disease
in very advanced stage, and is not
likely to live more than eighteen
months at the most The British press
is unable to conceal its satisfaction at
the prospect that the great Boer will
soon be removed from the path of Brit
ish greed and aggression.
The Pail Mall Gazette expresses the
secret English sentiment in disgusting
ly plain language.
Progressive Beers" the Gazette
says, would get a chance at last, and
a compromise might settle every out
standing grievance. Tt seems ungra-
cious to say so, but Kruger has out
lasted the period of his real usefulness
even to the Dutch population of the
TransVaaI"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-23

AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Gus Hills world of novelties and Jen-
ME Yeaman's as the star attraction will
appear the last three days this week,
commencing this evening. Gus Hill al
ways gives refined and pleasing show.
and this season his company is larger
and better than ever. Miss Yeamans,
the star of the production, is an artist
of the highest order, and has been
identified with many of the successes
of past seasons. Miss Yeamans has
always commanded large salary, so
that when an English manager made
her an Offer he was informed that she
had already been engaged to head the
bill in Gus Hills world Of novelties al
a much larger salary. This season Miss
Yeamans has an entirely new act, that
gives her ample opportunity for the
display of those talents that have made
her famous.
COON HOLLOW"
That beautiful southern play, "Coon
Hollow" is booked for three DAYS al
the Grand opera house commencing
| Monday night. Its scenic outfit is mag
nificent. The story deals with life In
the Tennessee hills and has a stronl
dramatic plot. 1t will be given here as
originally produced in New York.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-23
Care of Children's Teeth.

When children are old enough to use
a tooth brush, get a soft brush that
will not hurt the gums and then begin
the early lessons in caring for the teeth
The best dentifrice in the world is
Pearlo-dento. and you can use this in
baby's mouth freely, as it contains
nothing harmful. Children love to
clean their teeth with Pearlo-dento be-
cause it has such delicious flavor.
This makes the education of children in
this branch of cleanliness easy. and
also insures good teeth, for Pearlo-
dento is a remedial agent as well as a
tooth paste.
You will find In using Pearlo-dento
that nothing else compares with it. Our
circular in our violet boxes tells our
story.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-23

give series of lectures in New Haven
and at Hartford in addition to those in
Holyoke.
Dr. Carleton L. Brownson Of Yale, who,
as mentioned yesterday, has been APP
pointed professor of Greek in the Col
lege of the City of New York, has been
tutor in Greek at Yale for the last four
years. He formerly held a fellowship
at the American school in Athens. He
is a Norwich boy and was member of
the class of 's3 in the Norwich Free
academy. He was graduated from
Yale in the class Of 'S7. He has been
a popular and efficient instructor at
Yale.