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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

bravery OF their hearts. and the nobility
OF thelr lives Will never be forgotten as
the story is told OF their brilliant strate-
ey. their patience in adversely. and their
courage In the field. The words Win
which citizen OF Baltimore, chief OF
stan 70 General Lee. facing a northern
assembly, at the grave OF the Union
commander. bore testimony TO the great
ness Of General Grant, should be familiar
10 every school-boy: and / trust That tne
hav will come when a northern speaker
before southern audience, Will eXtol,
with equal emphasis, the virtues or one
who sat in the perilous seat the
Galahad Of the Confederacy.
AS successive generations go forth from
Lexington, the home OF Lee and Jackson,
70 engage in the battles of the republic,
battles that will cali for as much courage
as If they were fought with fire and
sword-battles for law, order, honesty,
and good government-let them exalt the
characters that are here remembered,
and be strong I'm the consciousness that
they are sons of Washington and Lee.
Platos commandment, made familiar
by constant repetition, Is this: Let those
that have lamps pass them on 70 others.
For more than twenty years. Mr.. Presi-
dent, ] have carried in my and lamp
Nphted in Baltimore. The words of
President Eliot, spoken in 1876, i repeat
to you, that you in your turn may repeat
them to others:
at Is a precious privilege that in your
ordinary work you VIII have to do only
with men Of refinement and honor; II is
a glad and animating sight TO see success
sive ranks of young men, pressing year
by year into the battle Of life, full OF
hope and courage. and each year better
equipped for the strife; 1t is privilege
to serve society and the country by in
creasing the means OF culture; but above
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

n, oeen at ali times. II was peculiar
'ue az the present time 1--WE have
~ inciined 10 limit too much the sphere
.'ue patriotism. Not merely on the
,, vi Dattle or in the combats OF the
ponticai arena Is manifested true love
y, country God bless our native land
VIC Ups OF childhood sing In simplest
prayer, and the same words form the ne
uuon OF tried manhood, when added
meaning" anu io'ei
continuing, the Chancellor said: 'aThe
present time Is suitable ono for coI-
.eses 10 90 great service TO our coun-
ny, NOT only by fostering indirectly the
spirlt or patriotism, which colleges al
ways 90, but more directly by emphasiz-
ing certain studies that play an important
part In preparing young men for pubIIc
service" '"i PuDhS
concluding, Or. Kirkland said. "Af,ar
all the truest benefactors are NOT those
VINO Dring gifts IN their hands. but those
VINO furnish work for the world. We lool,
10 you, our honored friend. as Won enter
on your new duties. with confidence ana
nope. May you always have the assist
ance OF a sympathetic board. a united
Iaculty, and loyal student body. Yor
nave led the hosts OF a great politica1
party 10 victory; you have heard the nlau-
oits or nation ringing I'm your ears
NOW you VIII learn how much sweetor
are the tones of college yell; how much
pieasanter IL is to enforce duties than
10 relax them; TO give protection TO the
inlhds ana hearts of these young men
than TO remove protection from their
iooo ane clothing May your bow long
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
MICHAELs DEFEATS LESNA.
He Lowers the Worlds 2o-MfIc ke-
cord-BaId's Faster Time.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, September
15.-The second day OF the Springfield Bi-
cycle Clubs tournament closed tonight
with the Mlchaels-Lesna twenty-mile
race. Michaels won I'm fine shape by $50
yards, in the record breaking time OF
3S:11 The former worlds record was 2 80
seconds slower. The two men were paced
by Guads.
Mlchaels took the start, and kept the
lead until the third mile, when Lesna took
the lead. Michaels again shot ahead, and
remained there until the seventh mile,
when Lesna went ahead of his PAGERS
and took the lead, but Michaels's PAGERS
soon overlook him and kept the lead for
two miles. Lesna then had the lead for
a mile. Jimmie shot ahead, with a fine
burst of speed, and kept the lead until
the thirty-third mile, when Lesna again
led for mile. At tho finish Michaels
passed the tape fully 15O yards in the
lead.
Eddie Bald won the half-mile profess
sional race. Time 1:O1 2-5, the fastest
that Bald has ever made in a competitive
race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

ex-Congressman William T.. Gaines, Oh
this state, publishes a communication, IN
which he goes for the Waddil.-Brady rae
tion with gloves on. charging them with
being only after offices. He says that ne
Is strongly in favor OF holding a Republi-
can State convention, and contends that
the faction which is opposing the holding
OF this convention Is composed principally
OF a few bosses" who are striving TO
control political patronage in this State.
He holds that about SOC applicants for
Office make UP the opposition TO a con-
vention against $4,000 of the rank and
file OF the Republican party in the State.
In the appointment of postmasters. Mr..
Gaines says. the Executive Committee is
not in 1t. except in the Sixth District. 1t
Is charged that Bryan and Sewall Club
Democrats have been appointed TO the
exclusion Of Mckinley Republicans.
Mr.. Gaines declares that the privates
stand no show for office this year at the
hands OF the National Government. He
says that he believes a Republican State
ticket could succeed in Virginia this fall,
and then says that no one unless a men,
ber OF either the State or National Re-
publican committees need apply for any
job under Uncle Sam. Speaking In this
connection, Mr.. Gaines makes up the fol-
lowing list of newly-appointed officers or
aspirants for office:
81. Agnew. chairman Executive Com
mittee. Collector Internal Revenue.
-. Brady, member Executive Commit
tee, Collector Internal Revenue.
''3. S. Brown Allen, member Executive
Committee, candidate for United States
Marshal Western District.
a. Waddill. member Executive Com
mittee, candidate United States judge
ship.
'5. Walker. member Executive Commit
tee, Congressman.
This disposes Of five members OF our
Executive Committee. 1t should be ex-
planned, howoyer, in justice to the Re-
publicans Of Virginia, that not a mem
Der OF the present Executive Committee
was elected by the peoples representa-
tives, and not one now on the committee
was there when organized twelve months
ago. To resume:
George f.. Bowden, national commit
teeman. for Collector of Customs, at
Norfolk.
"Gleaves, State Committee, for Attor-
ney Western District.
Edgar Allan, State Committee, for At
torney Eastern District.
Morgan Treat, State Committee, for
Marshal Eastern District.
ASA Rogers. secretary State Commit
tee. for Collector at Petersburg.
"Of the remaining twenty-seven MEM
bers of the State Committee. twenty-five
are said to have applications for office
on file here"
Mr.. Edgar Allan was seen yesterday
as to the statement that he is a candi-
date for the position of Attorney of the
Eastern District. He said that he had
no application on file for the office, and
had made no application. written or
verbal, for the position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

The New President of Washington and
abide in strength. May you find on these
peaceful grounds a richer field Of labor
than you found in the halls of the Capitol
or the Cabinet chamber Of the United
States.
"This institution has been endowed
with the contributions of Washington,
and the far richer gift of the life and
memory of Lee. 7 he labors of that
chivaric knight. that Christian hero, Nir-
ginia's noblest son, stand fast and his
works do follow him. The ministry of
son has enriched the deeds of the father,
and now it is yours Mr.. President, to
build on the foundations they have laid
May you build worthily and srandly q
noble monument TO your own memory.
for the good of your State, for the help
of the South, and for an eternal blessing
TO our common country, which we love
better than any section or any state.
At the conclusion of Chancellor Kirk
lands address President Daniel II. Gill
man. of Johns Hopkins University, was
introduced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

Tne Maryland Republicans met In their
adjourned State convention at baltimore
yesterday, and nominated Philip Lee
Goldsboro, of Dorchester, for Comp
troller, and General Alan Rutherford
for Supreme Court Clerk. Resolutions
were offered consratulating President
Mckinley, Senator Wellington. the con-
gressmen, and Governor. and all who
aided in the national and State admlnls-
trations.
Resolutions were offered also, sdvocat-
ing sound money senator and COM
mending the action OF the House OF Rep
resentatives under the leadership OF
Thomas Ii. Reed i'm its efforts to secure
non-partisan currency commission.
Others were passed commending the
election and assessment laws passed at
tho last legislative session. and other
reforms effected In accordance with
the pledges regarding the public school
system perpetuating the established
policy OF separate schools" Another
resolution was passed favoring legisla-
tive primaries and the enactment OF laws
regarding them. Outlaw racing In the
State was condemned. and suggestions
made for Il 10 be stamped out. strict
enforcement OF the oyster law was also
suggested.
State-Senator Norman II. Scott, Oh
Washington county. succeeds Welling-
ton as the party chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
CHANCELLOR KIRKLAND.
a Great Privilege 40 Share in the
Festivities.

Following DIR. Cameron, the chancellor
OF Vanderbilt University. James H..
Kirkland, LII D.. made a magnificent
privilege TO share in the festivities OF
this hour and to bring greetings from
sister institutions of the South and
West. The importance OF this occasion
WAS felt throughout our whole country.
and 90 many others besides the audi
ence here gathered in this time of re-
joicing. With this hour a new chapter
OF history began for Washington and
Lee University. and he might add his
belief that a new day dawned for SOUTH
ern education. He congratulated Mr..
Wilson that IL was at his feet that all
this homage is laid.
Coming as / do" he said, "from an
Institution that has hardly lived out its
first quarter OF a century, a feeling OF
reverence comes over me as l stand
amid surroundings so rich in suggestion
and inspiration. And yet In this hour
we look TO the future; not to the past.
Great as Is the work which has been
done here In years gone by, the work
o. the future must be greater.
Traditions, sentiments. historical as
tociations, must be turned into active.
iFlHB iOIttS. Inc past must be ever
with us. controlling. guiding, inspiring to
a larger present The rich heritage OF
Washington and Lee University will.
EN- sure, never be used TO foster pride
and excuse Indifference; rather will the
hemories Of the past be the pledges of
future greatness.
no fact In the educational world is
clearer than that changing conditions
being continual changes in the orgahiza-
uon and work or colleges and universi-
les are necessary. New problems come
With each new day. New opportunities
trng new responsibilities.
Il congratulate the trustees and faculty
and friends OF this university that they
have found a leader so competent 10 mould
tho destinies and guide the life Of this
institution. II Is no untried hand that
yol have put at the helm"
ihe speaker said he knew no field in
winch wiso craftsmanship and an en-
Nsh'ehed patriotism could ind nobler
ehIiVynent than In the colleges and uni
se's'usS Of our land. True as this may
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
plan of Sound Money Democrats


general election.
plan of Sound Money Democrats.
The Washington Post of yesterday con-
tanned this interesting bit OF news touch
ing the campaign in Virginia.
The sound-money Democrats OF virginia
are circulating through the State an ad-
dress to voters, headed, ITO the Friends
Of Sound Money and Good Government In
the State of Virginia" which says that
the Democratic convention. recently held
at Roanoke, placed the Democratic party
in the State OF Virginia squarey upon
the platform adopted by the national De-
mocracy before the last presidential cam
paign. State issues were made subordi-
nate. The same questions which were
discussed in the national campaign last
autumn are to be brought up again. so
that the State may be kept in the column
Of the Bryan Democracy.
'"This issue, then. confronts the voters
Of Virginia" the address continues: "Wtli
you vote for the doctrines which were
repudiated last November by large ma
iority Of the people Of the United States?
The free coinage Of silver independently
by the United States at an arbitrary
ratio of 16 to /; the partisan reorganlza-
ton of the greatest OF judicial tribunals,
the Supreme Court of the United States;
the revival In all its vigor of the dis
credited spoils system-these and other
iniquities which the Democratic party or
the present day desires to fasten upon
the country, IL 1t shall ever have the
power to GO so, you are asked to sanction
by your votes.
I'VE believe that the free coinage of
silver by the United States alone would
be a ruinous and dishonest policy. We
believe that the Federal Supreme Court
should be free from partisan tampering
We believe that the merit system OF
appointment to office is the right one. We
believe that our State can never take the
high position Of supremacy in the ma
tion to which 1t is entitled until the
friends OF sound money and good gov
ernment shall rescue 1t from the hands
Of the Bryan Democracy.
People who desire the true welfare of
the State desire to see capital attracted
to it and not frightened away by a party
which would render its investments less
valuable than they are now. They desire
to see labor busily employed and paid
good wages in the best money In the
world. They dread repetition OF the
stagnation of industry which the fear OF
Organism produced last year and which
brought its greatest hardships to the
workingmen. Above all, they desire TO
see the great State of Virginia lead the
South in throwing off the fallacies which
now constitute the creed Of the Demo-
cratic party.
Therefore. we urge the friends OF
sound money and good government to
band together In opposition to the Demo-
cratic platform. and to lend their earnest
.anrto hv yafco and vOfa defeat IL at
the polls
Gaines on Giving Ont Patronage
In the Washington Post OF yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
GRAIN SHIPS FROM CHARLESTON.
The Beginning of Direct Trade With
Europe.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. September b.
Two cargoes of western grain have been
booked for Liverpool from Kansas city
and st. Louis by way Of Charleston.
This means the opening Of the new
grain-elevator at the South Carolina
and Georgia railway terminal, and the
establishment OF direct trade with Eu-
rope. The grain will come over the
South Carolina and Georgia railways
and their western connections, and the
Charleston Transportation Line ~Of
steamers will handle 1t from here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
PARApEr AND CORNICE FALLS.
CoIored Carriage-Driver Killed
Several White Persons Injured.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. September b.
The parapet wall and heavy cornlce
which had just been added TO the build
ing occupied by Gotter, We'll & Co.,
fell to-day. Lonnie Reese, the colored
carriage-drver for one Of the members
of the firm, was caught by the debris
and instantly killed. One OF the clerks
received a severe scalp wound, but is
resting easy tonight. A wagon belong
ing TO the Mutual Light and Power
Company was standing near, and two
linemen of the company were injured,
one having his leg broken. The horse
was killed,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Presidential Postmasters.

WASHINGTON. September 15.-Ons
hundred and fourteen presidential post-
masters were appointed to-day, among
them being the following:
Alabama-Troy. Stephen A. Pilley.
Arkansas-He Samuel I. Clark.
Georgia-Darlen. Charles S. Jackson.
Texas-Brenham, William Il. Dwyeri
Cieburne William H. Cummings. Ennis,
Abraham NJ. Morrison: Graham. John L.
Cunningham; Mexia, James II. Nooce,
Nacogdoches. III. ~ Cooper.
Virglnla-Blackston John o. Jacksonl
Buena Vista, Joseph w. Waddy: Cow
ington, Charles Rovercomb; South Bos.
ton, william Ii. Faulkner: Wooster.
John n. Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
School of Lyric Art and Opera.
100 EAST GRACE STREET..

100 EAST GRACE sTkEET,
signor Campobello. late baritone or the
principal opera-houses OF Europe. refers
with pride to tho following opinion OF
opinions:
lean de Reszke writes: "I certify that
my friend and theatre comrade, Signor
Campobelo, is one OF the ablest teach
ers. and that he knows every secret OF
the true art OF singing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
New Government Dry Dock.

WASHINGTON. September i5.-rht
Navy Department Is resolved TO free
itself from the responsibility OF sending
American warships TO foreign docks 81
the future, and to this end the depart
ment will recommend TO Congress that
appropriations be made for the con-
struction OF at least four new dry-docks,
1t will be suggested that these be located
at Boston, League Island. Norfolk, and
Mare Island, and 1t is hoped Congrest
will authorize the construction OF al
least some OF them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
SHE DRANK BELLADoxNA.
An Inmate of u Frnnklin-s street
House Attempts Suicide.

At O'Clock this morning the ambu-
IaRce-Dr. Nuckols in charge-was
called to No. ITO east Frank
lin street. where It was stated that LILY
Gordon. white inmate OF the house, had
taken laudanum with suicidal intent. The
woman was In a serious condition when
found by the physician. but he at once
ascertained than she had not taken lauda-
mum. He worked upon her diligently. and
finally brought her back to consciousness.
He asceftained that she Fad swallowed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
TURQUOISE WORTH $4,000.
Found i'm New Nexico-WiII Weigh
Eighty-Eight Carats when Cut.

SANTA F'E., N. NJ, September 15.--Pro-
badly the largest and finest turquoise ever
taken from American soil has been re-
ceived here from Southern New Mexico.
It weighs about 176 carats, and II is esti-
mated by experts that 1t viii weigh fully
So carats when cut and polished. Ii has
the best color known, being a delicate
sky blue.
This, with number Of smaller stones,
running from 40 TO 10 carats, was taken
from a newly-discovered mine. the loca-
ton OF which, 1t is believed. Is in Lin
coin county, n. M. The large stone Is
estimated to be worth 5000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
G. & o. AUTUMN OUTING,
Sunday, September 10Th, to the Sea-
shore.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Sunday Out
ings will continue until further notice at
ONE DOLLAR for the round-trip from
Richmond to Old Point, Ocean View, and
Norfolk; $3.50 to Virginia Beach and re-
turn. The attractions Of bathing, boating.
fishing. flirting. and dining at the seaside
have not lost their charm, but still draw
the good people. who can yet spend many
delightful autumn hours where the
swishing surf sings wooingly a restfui
song"
The Chesapeake and Ohio fast. clean
Sunday outing Train will lea1 Rich
mond next Sunday, 18th. at $50 A. NJ,
from sixteenth and Broad-Street Station,
and run through TO Old Point without
stops in 2 hours, Richmond to Ocean
View. 21-2 hours. and Norfolk, 2 "a hours.
Returning, leave Norfolk $40 II. NJ,
Ocean View II. NJ, and Old Point z
u. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

a large portion OF medicine prescribed
for her several months since. and Hhile
he could not determine the component
parts OF the drug. no found out that
beiladonna was ono OF tho princspa, In
gradients. The prescription designated
teaspoonful as dose. but the weman
took at least three times as much. and
but for the heroic treatment given her,
would have have died from tho effects.
She declined TO say why she had taken
the drug. though questioned closely by
the doctor She was left at the house,
and the chances now are that she Will
recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Electric Brevities.

Washlngton-The services OF Thomas
+. Jackson, as Inspector OF Customs at
Aiullet Key, Fla, quarantine station,
have been dispensed with.
Charleston. S. C.-In the Sixth District
Democratic primary Norton's majority
SO far Is 3l2. These figures will not DO
materially changed by the official re-
turns
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Fire Wood Cheap.

The Virginia and North Carolina
Wheel Company Is offering Kiln-Dried
Hickory and Oak Wood in suitable lengths
for cooking stoves and heaters. This
wood Is unsurpassed for cooking pur-
pose, and II you use 1t once you will use
nothing else. Drop US "a card. or phone
US. Old phone, All; new phone, ll0G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Nolan l.. Chew to he Assistant Re.
gister of the TreaAury.

WASHINGTON. September 15.-The
President made the following appoint
ments to-day:
Thomas Smith. OF New Jersey, to be
Consul at Moscow. Russia.
Nolan L. Chew to be Assistant Regis
ter OF the Treasury.
Hugh cramer to be postmaster at
HALEY, Idaho.
Frank f. Jordan to be postmaster at
Jerome, Ariz.
Nolan L. Chew is from Indiana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

Cards, Bnl-Heads, Statements. Letter.
Heads. Note~Heads. Circulars, Handbills.
Dodgers, &C., printed BY the Dispatch
Company at low prices. WIN give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send us your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction N every
r.a rficiIlar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
Lrbrnry opern FESTIVAL.

Rehearsals for the above festival will
be held on every Monday, Wednesday,
and Thursday evenings at 9S west Graca
street, at p. NJ, under the direction os
sgnor Campobello. No new singers will
be accepted after tho 18th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

AEGosruRA BrrTERs are the best remedy FOE
removing Indigestion and aIl diseases originals
ing from the digestive organs. Beware Of couns
terfeits Ask Tor the genuine article, msnufao.
tured by DR.. J. @. b. Segcrs q Sons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
HENRY D. rrRRoY EXPELLED.
Noteds New York Democrat Forced
or State Committee.

NEW YORK. September l5.--County-
Clerk Henry ID. Purroy has been expelled
from the Democratic State Committee by
q vote of IS TO 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

all you will have the happiness of de-
voting yourself for life to a noble, public
WORK without reserve or stint. or thought
or self, looking for no advancement
hoping for nothing again."
At the conclusion OF the address Of
President Gilman. Rector Mclaughlin
introduced the new president of Wash
ington and Lee University, Hon Will
liam l.. Wilson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. September B.-
ISiln Forecast for Thursday:
For virginia--Fair weasherj
warmer: soutbeasteriy winds.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lina--Generally fair weather. easterly
winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was clear and more bieas
SAINT than for several yesrA
State of Thermometer;
6 A. M..........s. ss..s'ss's'''''ss''''ss.t4
A M........s.... ..ss.ss.ss..sssss.sss.W
IL M...... ........ss -s.ss-ssssssss.sss.ss0
s u. M..........-.s-ss-s..s.... ....s-..ss-p
8 r. M..........s sss.s.sssssss.ssssss.sss.8
II night s.~s..s.ss....ss..sss.sss s....s-.H
Mean tsnpssasure .........,....s.0 ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-16

The person voting this ticket hereby
pledges himself TO support the nominees
of the Democratic party at the ensuing
general election.