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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THE NEW GERMAN HANsA.

Some of our contemporaries are having
considerable fun over the speeches of
Emperor William, of Germany, and his
brother, Henry, to each other, on the
occasion of the latter's sailing away to
take command of the formers "navee"
I'm the waters of far Cathay. Well, 1t
does appear that both of the speakers
were on their high horses, and there Is
no question that the remarks OF each, as
translated from the German into Eng
fish by the correspondents, partake large
Nv of the bombastic and ''hifalutin.'
Yet IL is not impossible that some OF
our Fourth-of-July orations translated
from the English into German would i'm
press the German public as not the re-
finement of good taste and modesty.
That aside. however, it is not likely
that the speech OF Emperor William,
taken by and through, will be whistled
down the wind by the other European
Powers, as a mere passing and character
istic ebullition in adulation Of himself ana
his ancestors. Mixed with what may be
considered on this side of the water as
very eNlfdNdbdHl lOPioAN4S~'
ces. were some utterances in which the
rest of Europe will see decided signih-
canoe. as outlining German policy. The
Emperors frequent illusions TO the
Hansa let in a broad light upon the
objects of Germany's naval demonstra-
ton in chinese waters. albeit William
may be considered as having been little
off in his declaration that the Hansa
fell into decay because imperial protec-
| ton was lacking Many causes contri-
buted TO the disruption Of the Hanseatic
League, which, as the Emperor well said
| was one of the most powerful enterprises
| the world ever knew. Until the
Hanse towns got to quarrelling among
| themselves, and the discoveries OF the
sixteenth century began. by the opera
lions OF natural laws. to divert trade
| into new channels. the Hansa was abun'
| dainty able TO protect itself. as It's
making and unmaking OF Kings and
| Princes and the battles of its fleets de-
| rnonstrate. AS matter OF fact. the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
And his stored goods ne'er greet
Uncle Sam to sanity.

Since back Of my teens,
When my first nankeens
F.nveloped my toddlers young;
think i can say
There's nary a day
I've my Christmas stocking hung.
For there's ben no need,
And / haint that greed
To beg when enough l had;
But there's one thing now
That 1 yum and vow,
I'm wantin', and want 1t bad!
SO my biggest hose
1 will now dispose
At my yawning chimney Jamb;
And with that one thing,
Eff you please. by jing!
The aforesaid you can cram.
And it's just as well
That l plumply tell
What l wish you'd here unpack-
It's the good times cheer
We were promised last year
By the firm of Mark & Mac.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
The Trial of Hardin-A Correction.
Richmond. Va, December ~ .

Richmond, Va, December " y"
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
I notice in the Dispatch OF the ls'h
communication from WEIGH. W, va ~
regard TO the execution OF John har3'n
in Buchanan county, Va. for the muIis.
OF George Mounts. / wish TO say -..'
the communication is not altogether 'g,
rect. / was counsel for Hardin ana iou. y.
the case from the trial court 10 mo
Court OF Appeals, and then made appA'
cation 10 Governor O'Ferrall for ~
spite. which was refused. NOUNS
was In company with two oln.I
men when Hardin shot him t"1'
and one OF the others once. He did no'
lie there twelve hours, as stated oy 'i0
Welch Communication. Moreover VIC.
were a number OF witnesses sworn TOT i''.
defence. and everything was done 'Aa'
could be done by counsel for Hardin.
+. II. EVANS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Most Likely.

TN sure you would hang up your stock
ing" said he,
To the daintily-gowned personality,
oTf. ir'-then he paused, as IL fearing
'twould DO
A remark not in touch with formality.
"If what?" interjected the maid, with
as cold
Clean Of eye as the CLINT Of an iciclei
Whereat he replied, "If you thought II
would hold
The very last pattern Of bicycle"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Mr.. Montague,s birthday.

Last Thursday night was the occasion
Of a pleasant and agreeable gathering OF
the relatives and few friends OF Mr..
and Mrs r. A. Montague at their resi-
dence 2l5 north Twentieth street, IL be-
ing his flfty-fifth birthday. After two or
three hours spent talking OF old times,
and occasionally music by Misses Nellie
and Rosa Montague, all repaired 10 the
dining-room, where light Refreshments
were served, and about u O'Clock all re-
turned 10 their homes, leaving many good
wishes for their hosts future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
The Reason, Perhaps.
Boston courier.)

Freddle's father had just been st'9
Cling with an old-fashioned bureau anu
retiring disheartened from an unsoe'
ful effort to open one OF Its conf
ments. he moved 20 the window, hN'
looking out upon the lowering sky, no .N
claimed: IT'S mighty strange thar w
weather bureau can't give Us a eha'e'
OF weather"
Maybe" shyly interposed ffedol''
''they can't open the bureau drawers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Coat Sale Extraordinary!
ALiyely Bargain BuyingEvent!


The garments are all new-JUST UNLOCKED
direct from us to yo at prices that thirty days ago
and YOU would have thought impossible.
THEY'LL 60 like the proverbia hot cakes, right from
the gridde, and you'll be ahead by splendid saving
The newest styles, the choicest effects the trmmest
and smartest ideas in all Jacketdom in time for Xmas
in time for the bracing weather that lies lust around
the corner"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Cold waves Extent and Duration.

A cold wave. which will last. according
10 the calculations OF the weatherwise
until tomorrow night, reached the city
Yesterday. It's coming was foretold by
Sectlon-Director Evans, of the weather
Bureau, in the following official announce
ment: .
The conditions Of barometric pressure
and of temperature over the country are
quite decided. A high" OF great energy
is moving in from the Northwest. IL Is
which are being felt as far east as the
Ohio and Middle Mississippi valleys, ana
which will probably be felt in this vicinity
fO-niQht
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
The Twelve Temptations.

Charles H. Yales spectacular produc-
ton, THE Twelve Temptations" was
presented at the Academy OF Music yes
terday afternoon and evening 10 good
and Charles w. Turner gave an intelli-
gent and entertaining rendition OF the
respective roles of Hubert, the valiant.
and Snow Apropos. the lackey. and a
lengthy speciality bill, including many
clever numbers. was given By capable
nQrfornnars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
The Inference.

Clown and Country JournaD
Mamma: Wen. Elsie; what did yo1
learn at school to-day?
Elsie aged 81: Learned to speu.
Mamma: Now. what did you learn "
spell?
Elsie: MAN"
Mamma: And how do you spell man
Elsie promptly): Man, man.
Mamma: Now, how do you spell boy .
Elsie after a moments rehectlon). il'
same way. only IN hitler letters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Hot Springs Company stockholders
Meet.

The stockholders OF the Hot Springs
Company held their annual meeting yes
terday in the office OF MI D SSasopes n .
and ohio Railway Company, and elected
the following directors: NJ. f. ingalls,
George III. ingalls,, n. r. Johnson, p. F.
Osborn OF Cincinnati, l.. f. sullivan
Wickham and C. II. Wexford.
The officers hold over from the last
meeting. and are as follows: President
Decatur Axtell; First Wednesday,, q,
III. ingalls,; Secretary, c. II. Welnordi
Chief Engineer, II. Frayser
The affairs OF the company were shown
To be in a prosperous condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Hurrah. for the green-goods man, say L!
Hurrah, and welcome truel
There is never a time that he passes py'
But my pulses thrill and my heart beats
high,
As his treasures bright l view.
Don't start, and say it's beyond your Ken
How thus enthuse I can;
There are green-goods men and green
goods men,
And knowing this I shout again
Hurrah, for the green-goods mani
For pay court to the man whose store
Is the hallowed Christmas-tree,
And the evergreens that the wild world
DER
DO link our lives with the days of yore,
So dear to you and me.
And his stored goods ne'er greet my
sight.
Where Christmas rites prevail
The laurel, the ivy, the holly bright
But there leaps to my lips with wild
delight,
To the greene goods man, all hall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
A Younp observer.

Grandpa: oh, pshaw, Johnny 1
wouldn't look so awfully woebegone just
because mamma didn't take you out with
her. Look at grandpa. He don't wear
any such long face as you've got.
Johnny docking up at bald-headed
prandpa): Don't EN-? Why, your face runs
way up over the top Of your head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

tale me advice an be afther takin' down
that soign we hev up there.
Terence: Is ID Blacksmith Shop ye
name, Rhody?
Rhody: The viry ting. Tirince.
Terence: An fhatli oil be calm ID
thin?
Rhody: A stoojo, av course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Mrs. Johnston Dead.

Mrs. Margaret Il. Johnston died at her
home. No. 20S l-2 west Marshall street,
Thursday. Mrs. Johnston was born in
Dumfriesshlre, Scotland. in 1919. She was
the widow OF Mr.. Thomas b. Johnston,
and leaves two children-Mr. Thomas H..
Johnston, Jr., and Miss Mary Johnston.
Deceased was devoted Christian OF the
Presbyterian persuasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

The Cramps, It IS said, are to establish
q great plant at Seattle to compete with
the Union Iron-Works, OF San FRANCISCO
for naval construction. One Of their sore
trials. 1t is said. is their inability to
build all the warships Of the United
StatnS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Secretary Gage has approved designs
FOR new 81 and 50 notes, which are said
to be almost proof against counterfeit
ing" Yet we hope he hasn't gone and
made It harder to raise dollar or two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
In the KIondilSe.

7 uNh'I
First Klondike Miner: l hear that our
nelghbor, Spudkins, has married rich!
Second Klondike Miner (enviously: Yes
they say his bride has an Independent
fortune of fifty cans of homeless ham and
twenty-five cans Of condensed milk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Kero.enc lamp Causes a Fire.

A small fire occurred on Friday night
at the residence OF Mr.. w. Y. Nichols.
No. 723 west Marshall street II was
caused by the overturning of a lamp In
one OF the bedrooms, and caused damage
to the amount OF SIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Another Henri Rroken.
Chicago Tribune)

INhIcaSO ITIUuHVJ
Scorjel: BoTus. what are you "oS,"s
so blue about2 Have you lost frieno
Struggling Author: l sent copy OF ~
last play 10 Naggus. the reviewer, 10
other day. and he has just written II We ".
He says II Is done In my ''happiest ven.
scorjcl: Well, what's WRONG with inS' /.
Struggling Author: Consound II, rs .
tragedy,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Superiority over our fellows is some
thing to be proud OF, but 1t would be
no comfort to steamboat man to be
without a pier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

After many years search the grave OF
Captain Samuel c. Reid the alleged oe-
slgner of the Stars and Stripes. or, at
least the suggester of the ''E Pluribus
rInum" motto, has been located beyond
dispute, it is announced, in Greenwood
Cemetery. Brooklyn. 1t will be appro-
prIately marked with one monument ou'
of many by an association formed for
tho p.,rnoSe
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

The last survivor of the charge OK
Balaklava has recently died again, add
ing further testimony to the enduring
fatality of that famous event in English
history
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

our present Legislature Is OF an invel'
tigating disposition. This makes the pro-
ceedIngs very lively. and 1t also gives
work to the stenographers. Both are OBJ
iects that are 10 be commended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Pickett Camp
will meet Monday at $50 o'clock. The
members are earnestly requested 20 at
tend the meeting. as business OF impor-
lance will be transacted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

The number OF ducks that Mr.. Cleve-
land is killing doesn't seem to interest
the country as Of yore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

1t is funny that when King Richard
found that his throne wasn't stable one
he was willing to swap 1t for horse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Up-tO-Date.

Rhody: Sure. Tirince, an ef ye want
TO become as rich as ould Creosote, an
hev the agility chasin' up to yer doore
wild moro wurruk than yez cen do, bedad,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Christmas week is here, and so is the
already-weakened pocket-book.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

The steel trade is reported as enjoying
a great revival. This has nothing 10 do
with kleptomania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Even the actor finds 1t difficult to
fathom the roll Of a collar-button.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
ADVERTISING RATES.
TALE INCH OR LESS.

wanted tltudtiOHs foS *
vance 25 words or less).'''.'''.''' -.
Above rates are for every DAY Vi ~"
vertisements running consecutiveH'
Reading notices in reading-ma,'e, 'sps'
&c. lines or less. 81: in nonpariei' leaaeu'
i've lines or less, rs cents.
card Of rates for more space furnished
On application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Sounded Worse.

Ma: Was your father with you when
the street-sweeper so recklessly spiashed
you?
Sonny: Yes'm.
Ma: And didn't he expostulate?
Sonny: / guess that's what he did, Ma,
on'y It sounded good deal worsen that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

We must confess a fear that Mr.
Bryan's popularity in Mexico may be due
Ia part to his dinner-giying proclivities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

All letters and kilograms must De aa-
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH CoMPANf'
Rejected communications Will not Do
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

All letters recommending candidates
For office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long standing RUE
of ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Poisoned by Ivy
Was in a Dreadful Condition
Happened to Read About a Similar
Case-FoIIoWed the other MANS
Example and Was Cured.

The following incident is given by
Charles Morris, general iobber, 81 Lexing-
ton Avenue, North Cambridge, Mass:
"Several years ago became poisoned
by ivy. tried many medicines, spending
large sum of money without obtaining
a particle OF good. My children were
also afflicted with the same disease. We
were all constant sufferers with an awful
itching sensation, and it seemed as II 1
should tear myself to pieces. picked
ND a paper in which found printed
testimonial from man in Vermont who
had been similarly afflicted and had taken
Hoods sarsaparilla with benefit. bought
a bottle, which We took and 1t did
Me and MY Children
so much good purchased another supply.
We continued taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
until we used five bottles and can
safely say that neither myself nor children
have any signs of the poison. 1t has en-
tirely left us and we are perfectly cured.
We give the whole credit to Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Before resorting to this medicine
/ was reduced in weight, but now l
weigh IT'S pounds. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has not only done much good but has
been the means OF saving me great deal
of money. / would not be without 1t
in my house and heartily recommend
1t to all who ore afflicted. ] have writ
ten this statement for publication, OF my
own will, as want others to know what
Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done for u.s." CHARLES MORRIS.
| Hood,c pills are tie only pills to take
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
pusines. Geing on.

Punxsutawney spirit)
Tom Reed Is In session ae9ln.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
The Green-Goods Man.

Knot In 1.-THE wedding ceremony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Merchants National Bank.
CNo. 175D,
Richmond, Va, December &C. 1897.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
OF the stockholders OF the MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK OF RICHMOND will
he held at their banking house on TUES
DAY. January IL. 1888. az Y o'clock NJ.
JOHN +. GLENN,
de l7-F Su&Wtd Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

OLD papers for sale at the Dispatch
once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Resolutions OF respect to deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
,,ons associations, or other organiza-
iions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 6ls EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

TIVE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY will
be held at the Society's Bulidlng, iOI east
10Th at $3.50 L. NJ de li-ot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
A meeting of the STOCKHOLDERS OF
THE UNDERWOOD SrEAiMING-MA-
CHINE COMPANY is called, TO be held
in Richmond, Va. at the Office or the
Company, on JANUARY 3. 1888. at II
O'Clock noon.
BY order of the President.
de i7-td J. J. HICKOK, Secretary.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-10-22

the day, Capt. Lov-PR1vATE HAMMOND.
ering, to report for work. He refused on
the ground that he was not q regular
prisoner. Capt. Lowering sent four men
to take him out Of the guard house. Ham
mond lay down and refused to move. Low
ering then directed the men to cross his
legs and tie them with stout rope. This
was done and then. under direction of the
captain, the men dragged Hammond out
of the guard house. Down the steps of
the guard house Hammond was bumped.
The four soldiers soon became sick of
their task. They hesitated when they had
crossed the road and got on the stone side
walk. The captain would have uo delay.
He rrodded the prisoner several times so
that in pity the four soldiers hurried on
with their terrible task. None Of them
had ever seen soldier treated in such
brutal way and they obeyed through fear
of similar punishment. Hammond's face
was distorted with pain and blood was
oozing from several wounds as he was
dragged along up the stairway to the sum-
mary court. There light punishment
was meted out to him. 1t is said that
Lowering prodded Hammond with his
sword as he was dragged along the road.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-10-22
(To be continued.)
The Summer Man.

1t would be gratifying to say that the
summer man is u beautiful spectacle,
but he isn't. The golf stocking and
small cap era has brought us comfort.
but it's aesthetic attractions are not en-
livening. The average masculine legs
are not fine; their disposition to bow or
shrink or bulge appears only too can
didly along the contours of hosiery.
There is stunted appearance, too, in
the ensemble. A dress suit tones up
the plainest form. A Prince Albert
frock lends dignity. A high hat is a
towering crown of respectability. All
these adventitious aids are lacking in
the summer rig, says Leslie's Weekly.
The togs flap like loose sails in calm.
The pedal coverings show up in all the
solemn bigness of the American foot.
The little cap is SO Insignificant and so
hard to get off that it is actually dis
couraging many men from lifting it as
a salutation to a lady. OF course all
criticism is hopeless, for the summer
man, although q little later than the
summer girl, is getting ripe, is bloom
ing and blossoming on every shore. Go
where you may, you will find him, and
it looks very much as if he intended to
make his hygienic crusade a universal
movement. He can never look as at
tractive as the short-waist girl, but he
can be as comfortable, and that eyi.
IDENTIFY is his intention
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-10-22
STRANGLED BY BURGLARS.
Farmer Adam Hoffman Is Murdered
Near Brimfield. Ind.


Adam Hoffman, a wealthy bachelor
farmer. living near Brim6eld, Ind, was
murdered by two men, whose intention it
was to rob him. Hoffman sold a large
amount of wheat and stock the past week
and it is asserted that the men, thinking
he had the money at his home, committed
the crime while seeking the money.
At midnight a farm hand living with
Hoffman was awakened by noise in an
adjoining room, which sounded Like the
tramping Of men. The boy quickly crawl
ed under the bed and shortly after the
men entered. lighted match was thrust
under the bed and the boy was discov-
cred. He was ordered from his hiding
place at the point of revolver and plac-
ed on the bed, bound hand and foot and
securely gagged. He was warned that
if he attempted to give an alarm he would
be killed.
The men next went to the old mans
room. Hoffman was ordered to pass over
his money. He denied that he had any
money in the house, saying that he never
kept money there. The men began to
threaten and choke him to force him to
disclose to them his hiding place. His
hands were firmly bound together and tied
to his legs; Ills feet were likewise bound
and then fastened to the bed. It is
thought the men continued the choking
until life was extinct. The men then
searched the house from cellar to roof,
but failed to find any money.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-10-22
New Use for Bikes.

The rates for carrying cycles in Eu-
rope are now so low that a great num-
ber Of cyclists take their machines over
to the Continent with them, and on the
return journey fill the pneumatic tires
with tobacco. small bottles of perfume,
lace, cigars and even TASKS Of spirits
specially made. When the steamers ar
rive from the Continent, and there are
a number of bicycles on board the Of
ticers adopt very simple plan Of in.
spection, but one which requires some
practice and experience before it can
be relied on. They do not unscrew the
air-tube. nor, of course, cut the tire.
They simply cause the wheels to re-
volve sharply and then listen attentive.