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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
Development OF Manufactures.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
I observe so many evidences Of failure
on the part of the citizens OF Richmond
ana its vicinity to cooperate in matters
affecting the development Of the city
manufacturing interests and IT'S resultant
growth in commercial Importance ana
population, that I become 40 times dis
couraged, giving away alternately to- feel
ines Of disgust and Of despair. Why is 10
SO? ls 10 selhshness or apathy. or a
want of knowledge of the value OF ''a
long pull, a strong pull. and a pull alto
gether" in given direction? Doubtless
one or another of the three reasons
operate in every individual case.
/ might instance several particulars 10
give point 10 my subject. but 1 select Just
ono-a most important one-for illustra-
ton: Here we have a large river flowing
past us. tumbnng uselessly. or nearly so,
10 the sea, with q roar that should at
least serve 90 suggest, H. indeed, it does
not invite. the utilization of IT'S wasted
energy. and making o. descent Of about
So foet-th.uk of itl-botwcen Mayo
bridge. practically the head of tidewater
and Grants dam. three and a half miles
above shall I say it is n crime that an
of this vast power ia not collected and
put 10 use I'm driving machinery for
heavier factories and I'm generating cleo
tricity for lighter mechanical uses ana
for lighting and heating? Let each in-
divlual answer for himself as to what
part Of the responsibility rests upon him.
Certainly fits nOn-utilizatiOn IS not be-
cause the value of this power f. unappre-
ciated except, perhaps by our own peo-
pie. for unavailing efforts have been
made. more than once to secure the right
10 use this water But here comes IN one
phase Of that thoughtlessness shall I call
it that0 which prevents tho consumma-
ton Of the scheme. Jones owns a strip OF
land on one side or the other Of the river,
Brown lays claim 10 an island, real or
imaginary. somewhere between the two
shores. both claiming riparian r.ghtsCD,
ana both. like Smith, who processes own
ership to hundreds Of acres Of these same
Islands in the river" reject every
proposition to sell what TO them, has no
real value; and thus they defeat projects
that would otherwise materialize, and
which would. IN my humble opinion put
Richmond. az q bound almost into the
front rank Of manufacturing cities, for
which she has SO many advantages In the
way of transportation facilities, proximity
20 coal. iron, and lumber, as we'll as an
or nearly all OF the other requisites for a
wide range Of manufactures, and which
would. by giving work 20 a largely-in-
creased number Of employees Of every
grade. bring population and wealth 20
our city. so wen situated as a distributing
point. so hoalthful and pleasant as place
of residence and lacking not so much IN
local capital as in home enterprise anu
cooperation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
lie Closes the Year with Docket
Embracing "a Variety of Cases.

Embracing Variety of Cases.
The old year went out yesterday with
Justice Johns Court at il O'Clock, In q
quiet, easy-going way.
Joseph Mosby alias Joseph BraXton
charged with being % suspicious charac-
ter. was required 10 furnish security for
500 for twelve months.
Charles Lee and Charles Goodman
were charged with entering the house
Of j. w. Cfump ana stealing lct OF
chcwing-eun, tobacco, and one pistol
Lee was dismissed and Goodman sent on
to the grand jury.
Doc alias Joe Jones coiored), was
charged with cutting Richard Bryd, ana
will have another hearing Saturday
The case Of Archer Johnson (coloreD,
CHARGED with cutting Joe Allen with
some sharp instrument, was continued
until January 9Th.
John Meekins and John Hampton
doth colored were each fined s. and
costs for fighting i'm the street.
In the case Of Fannie Brown (coloreD,
charged with threatening 70 Kill >. J.
Ingersoll while in the discharge of his
duty as deputy high constable, tho ac-
cused was fined SIS and costs.
A. S. Harris (coloreD, charged with
being drunk and driving recklessly, was
fined SO and costs.
Armistead Johnson (cOlOred charged
with driving reckessly and injuring
Richard Childress, was fined s. and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
MIR. HoIcombe's Meeting at LAUREL
Street,

Rev. w. b. Holcombe, the young evan
gelist who has been SO successful in
conducting revivals in several of the
churches in the city is holding a meet
ing at Laurel-Street Methodist church.
His ministrauons have been singularly
blessed, and many professions OF CONVEX
sion have cen made The meetings viii
continue to be held until Sunday, Janu-
airy 10TH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
To Paw n Penalty for Dining

IS rather hard. isn't II? Yet how many
are compelled 20 90 this after every meal
Dyspepsia. that inexorable prosecutor.
never ceases 10 torment OF It's own volt
ton, and rarely yields 10 ordinary medica-
non. But tranquility or the stomach ~
in store for those who pursue course
OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. This fine
corrective also remedies malarial and kid
ney Complaints, rheumatism, constipation,
biliousneSs, JId NERVOUSNESS,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
FUTURE OF RICHMOND
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PACED

financial Obligations Those who act
upon this principle viii have found the
philosophers stone OF John Randolph.
and win be able not only to deserve but
20 command success" I emphasize the
promptness. because even the partial
failure Of one In this respect necessarily
involves others. whose consequent failure
multiplies the misfortune In endless pro-
gresslon. Hence It is that the strongest
Institutions succumb 10 a series Of minor
failures. and become wrecks
like ships that have gone down 81 sea,
when Heaven is all tranquility"
Another principle closely akin TO this,
and not inferior to n. is to live within
ones means. The man who does not
not only goes into debt. but IS spending
the means OF others; ard to call II by the
mildest name. IS a parasite. not only
feeding ION the crumbs that fall from
his masters table" but actually, I'm some
Instances, depriving his master Of the
food that he needs for his own susie
nance. no this cause must be attributed
much, II not most Of the distress that
now aficts the country. The people are
iu dcbt-indlviIuals, communities. govern
monts-and IN case of the latter as was
So tersoly said by Judge Black Of the
Carpet-Bagger. they have given q mort
gage on pcsterity-a mortgage which pos
terity is reluctant 20 pay. and not always
willing 90 recognize. save 90 the extent
OF relieving one mortgage by a second
and inferior one. Witness the condition
Of the United States Government and our
own municipality. The former keeps IN
circulation as a legal tender about $780,
N0.00 n debt virtually repuliatoi, since
the government pays no interest on 10
standing forever at the door of the Urea
sury threatening its s0lyency, and ex-
posing the business of the country 90 utter
ruin, while no statesman IN Congress is
bold enough TO second the efforts OF the
Secretary OF the Treasury 10 expel the
intruder. / have said enough possibly
to awaken thought, and can only hope
that we Will begin the new year with
determined purpose 20 conform our ac-
tions to correct principles In an our re-
lations public as well as private.
JOHN Is. CARY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
The Third Presbyterian Church

There will be an interesting time at the
Third Presbyterian church to-day. At
o'clock this afternoon the members Of the
Sunday school Will be given their annual
entertainment There will be a musical
programme. and the distribution Of good
things. The ladies Of the church VIII
give a New-Year's reception tonight from
s 10 10 o'clock. al members Of the
church and congregation and friends are
ir,.ifld 10 nffcnl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01


about three or four months. look for
ward TO % resumption Of trade and much
better times IN the coming year
No city IN the country has better no.
tel accommodations than ours At the
present time We should have new
theatre az once. The manager OF tho
mozart furnishes us with the best plays
10 be had but they cannot be shown TO
proper advantage. We now have two
of the finest electric roads in the coun-
try. md ] sec no reason why our city
should not improve very rapidly, and be
not merely the beloved capital OF the
Confederacy. but the capital Of a mate
rial, progressive, ana prosperous south
land. JOHN MURPHY.
In reply 20 your Inquiry: Our business
I'm agricultural Implements. buggies etc.
during the past year has been barely
equal in volume TO former years. The
farmers have generally Jess money In
hand. our only prospect for success
next year lays fro harder work and great
ca economy. Higher prices for pro-
duce is most needed TO give life 10 busi-
ness. because half the people are de-
pendent directly upon agriculture for
living and the other hah are dependent
indirectly; so. then. II those who iii the
soil are in depressed circumstances. they
Will cause others 20 be adversely Affect
"a. because. through the enforced eco
nomv, less manufactured gods are bought.
We know OF no better way 20 advance
prices than for the government 20 enlarge
our circulating medium Of money ana
distribute in paying for making good
roads en- evcry county; thereby employ
ing labor. circulating money. which
would create a demand FOR produce and
manufactured goods, creating prosperity.
RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL l1iPLE-
AIENT COMPANY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
To shoot Against mitchell.

Mr.. william Tell Mitchell, tho cham
pion wlng-shot OF Virginia, Is matched
10 shoot against weil-known local ANA
teur this afternoon al o'clock. X Is
claimed by many that THIS unknown Will
make Mr.. Mitchell kin % per cent Of
his birds in order 10 win.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

II you go out early In the morning you
may catch rheumatism. Salvation OH
cures IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

business IN our line has not been very
good This year. Yet. take 1896 as % whole,
and considering the depressed condition OF
an business. we have no cause TO COM
plain
The outlook for the coming year IS
more encouraging. and we start in with
d good many orders.
10 seems 20 us that matter OF the
cravcst importance affecting our general
prosperity is that our citizens should take
some steps towards placing our city upon
a firm financial basis We need manufac-
tories Eut we cannot hope 20 induce
either FOREIGN or home capital 10 invest
in these enterprises here when our city IS
being advertised far and near rs being
on the verg. OF bankruptcy.
JENKINS &, WAITHAIL,
Bookbindcrs and Printers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
JonnryG TRADE HOLDS Up WELL.
with Low Prices, the Years Busi-
ness ~ Good ia 1895.

/ i
WIN Low Aii''S' I'M
ness as Good ns 1890.
lc.....,-1 So. I II y,sbittr e,,,rerfntan1-
N~oi''pi''" "' 90 81 ''''-''
ent OF Bradstrects. COpyrishtcl)
Tho foti,i,e, rrodo Of Richmond has
....t
! done Wen 10 pass out OF year OF 7".H
doprcesion as 1903 with annual sales a.
nearly thirty millions OF dollars. ms
'o'l1 "a '"' p' ,'o''''7 iv" f'-
- ~, 49,. ,.,- etrt ,.ot,,os ,,.,,o
sol' ,il p,,- 80 - q, r,o
' .. -,
Foiuine OF BUSINESS lh H'aii- every "'"l'1''
Of trade Merchants, however eN-
press satisfaction and say that the year
wound w as profitable as the last.
my '-'tt '.'- 49,. 80.
no louHl was ios'' "HI-H ls nus "'il'
ing for year OF general depression ana
q pcrnleXing presidential election. The
-e,,. Wv, 80 ros,,+ i,9, 80 mo
,.o,-. t..-t...i e., 49, a. i.trorg ,,,,u
..-.r.- .-.. ...,..-.. g t..f......
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
DID GOOD BUSINESS.
SOME FIRMS DID BT1"rER LAST
YEAR THAN EVER BEFORE.
WHAT MERCHANTS EXPECT IN 1897.
NC Need Unity Of EGort in Behalf
Of Richmond. Work for Our I'm
cmploycd. and a ,1orc Economical
Municipal Government.

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"',"'.'''' '.' Cd. ''
handled greater volume of trade tlan
over before la their history. These may
le .or.rvfrt startling statements. but
. .-. .......b.i... tr.. This q, "a
'.'F,' '"''F' ''''' i'o' ''' ''''''' "''
manufacturers look wen INTO in'r SUR
rc.nlirr. before They leap. and are very
..r.rf - tho corscen.,res OF tsclr
From many OF the leading business
concerns of ODE city the Dispatch has
,t.....f CONFESSIONS .s 90 the business
4. DO. -le ,,f 81. o,tloot for 1Qs7
NO. l' '-'7 "''
gratifying ln nearly ctefy case. All say
tnat E.cauonI's trade ast year was not
....,...r..,.. that tn.r, a.. aDparcnt a
t........... r...,,,o,r,
80 r-t..tt.,
'.'. "a ,..'..l,.., ~ mi.
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..' %. , 'oD,, a., ,'..' ',,,'1 t@r i.i'l,,rr
5000. go tt., lev r..0,r,le
$500. -..-.. ,,.,,,st.f,, tt,t
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ls -'',. '' .''i ,.'0 ~ 1870
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

Our railroad facilities for handling this
business have been very greatly bcttcrcd
in the last few years, and the southern
JoDbcr who has the right line OF goods
and prices does not have TO overcome the
prejudice that formerly existed in favor
OF northern and eastern markets
Yours very truly.
STOKES & SIMMONS.
Wholesale Hatters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

business IN my line this year has been
dun, but not more so than 7 anticipated at
The beginning of the year IL is too early
70 form any estimate for 1897. but there f.
an undorcurrcnt az better feeling. and
look for an Improvement
What we need most is employment for
our people. especially che working classes.
Encourage 400 enterprises by which men
can Dee employed. Induce Manchester 90
withdraw her opposition 20 the Chesa-
pcakc and Ohio Improvement plans. so
Chat work can Doe commenced. and give
employment I'D many Richmond ana Aian-
chester mechanics and laborcrs. which
VIII benefit not only them. but merchants.
real estate owners. and others. 10 whom
they pay the money received for wages.
Yours truly, w. J. WH1TEHCRsT
Sash. Doors. Blinds. DC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

Ny business has not been quite as
good this year ass some OF It's fore
runners. but 1 attribute part OF nay lack
of business TO tie fact OF having my ho-
tel remOdened extensively throughout.
at a cost Of s20,OeO. which work nccessi-
tatcG a partial stop 10 my trade Tor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

business has been very good with re
this yclr-0erhors fuil average of the
past ten yoars-and we have every reason
now TO look for an Increased business I'm
1851 Many merchants and manufacturers
u other lines with whom we have con-
Tered recite the same experience.
ALLISON q ADDISON, Fertilizers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

throughout the country business has
been depressed during 1866 the outlook for
ls7. however seems good. and in no sec
uon are the prospects 30 encouraging as
in The South. The future Of Richmond as
j9bDius market depends upon ana extern
sion OF its territory. The experience of
those JObbcrs who are travelling the eE-
tremo South. say from Florida 10 Texas.
has been satisfactory. but their increased
success iu tho future depends upon more
Richmond firms sending representatives.
10 this comparatively new territory. The
more houses Richmond has represented In
this new field. the better Il becomes es-
--'''-asa 40 desirable Jobbing centre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

our trade for 1886 has been fairly good
for Fl presidential year We expect a good
trade for 1857, ana 60 help that result
propose to- add one more salesman TO our
travelling force. Yours truly.
THE Il. B. TAYLOR COMPANY,
importers and Manufacturers Agents and
Wholesale Dealers in China, Glassware
IiuWarc. etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

Our business has not been quite so
large as last year yet very satisfactory.
The shortage is due 10 the depression in
the mining and manufacturing interests
in this and other Southern States. Many
OF the cotton mills are now running on
fIll time. and AN manufacturing shows
Improvement We think the prospect for
business m 1897 good oar collections
have been fair.
Richmond needs an economical admin
istuuon of Affairs ANA unity of action
ON the part %. its citizens 10 advertise its
great advantages and thus secure c8pi.
tal for it5 development. Respectfully.
LAKEWOOD BROTHERS,
Rohncrs and Manufacturers OILS, Grease,
Etc.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-08-15


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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

Republican doctrines are evident
ly making rapid inroads in the
South when such a rock-ribbcd
Democratic paper as the New Or
leans "Picoyune" can adopt Repub-
lican tariff principals as it does in
the recent editorial which says:
The rice industry can thrive on
nothing less than the protection
accorded it by the Dingley bill.
II has suffered severely under the
law, rs the low rates OF duty do not
protect domestic rice producers
from the foreign rice raised by the
pauper labor of the rent
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

There is reason TO believe that
the tariff bill will pass the Senate
during the present month. The
Republicans are occupying no
time in discussion except to ans
wer the points made against it by
the Democrats, and the former will
shortly ask the Senate to go into
session an hour earlier than usual
for the sake of pushing the bill
through as rapidly as possible.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

District Judge Stewart has filed
q written opinion in the case of
Fanny Cohn VS.. Charles S. Kins-
lev brought to determine the val.
idity OF the fee bill enacted by the
recent session Of the legislature.
He holds the law valid and applies
10 officials now in office. The prin.
oipal question raised was whether
or not the constitutional provision
had been violated which requires n
bill to be read on three separate
days. The journal of the senate
shows that the bill was read the
FIRST time by title on February Is,
On February 18th is was filed for
second reading and on February
och the bill was ~esd and passed,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

President Lincoln's first Con.
gress did not meet until July 4,
1861, four months after his inaug-
uration, and many months after
the secession Of States had begun
and after Fort Sumter had been
fred upon. Yet people are impa-
tent now because the Congress un.
der President McKinley's admins
tration has not met, framed q tar.
iii bill. passed it in the House, di-
gested it in the Senate, and passed
il through that body, before the
date at which President Lincoln
thought it wise to even assemble
his Congress.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

The published report that the
support Of the railroads for the Re.
publican campaign last fall was oh.
tanned upon pledge that the pool
ing bill should be passed is de-
nounced by Chairman Hanna as
absolutely false in every particular.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

People are generally now putting
foot ball on the same plane as
prize fighting. In a prize fight it
is hardly possible for more than
two people to be killed during the
game, while in a foot ball scrap
half dozen or more may perish.
We may all live to see it prohibit
ed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

The Union Pacific has inaugurated
a thorough cclonist sleeping car service
between Council Bluffs and Portland.
This car leaves Council Bluffs, daily. on
train nc. satS:l5 p m. In addition TO
the above they run through colonist
sleeper 10 San Francisco
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

II ia enough to make real
American blush for shame TO read
that an ex-American William
Waldorf Aston has paid $500
for tho use Of house from which
he and his family ard few friends
can view the Queens jubilee pro-
cession, in London.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

Senator Cannon, Of Utah, intro
duced bill the other day propos-
ing to pay an export bounty upon
farm products. The cost OF this
proposition would be tribe OF 60
or 20 millions dollars a year.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

The procession viii parade the prin-
cipal streets and disband at the City
Park, where the Grafton will be deliver
ed and the musical and other exercises
take place.
At one O'Clock the races and other
amusements begin in the following
order:
PROGRAMME AND PRIZES.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18
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GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
HON. j. y. WATERS.
COL. A. $ SENTER.
j. w. WALDRON.
II. II. GOODING.
r.. X. HORRIE.
c. ID SAVERS, SECY.
The General Committee of Arrange
nents for the Fourth Of July have named

The General Committee of Arrange
ments for the Fourth Of Julyhave names
the following subcommittee:
MARSHAL, IL. IL. HORRIE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Joseph Keefer, @. A. Gilmore, Treas
Il. M. McCollum.
COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS.
Il. w. Horton C. A. Gilmore
| J. O. McMurrin, j. +. White
COMMITTEE ON ADJUSTMENTS.
J. s. Waters, Matt McFall,
Geo. d. SAVERS.
COMMITTEE ON FIREWORKS.
A. S. Senter, L. r. Horne,
A. j. Hash.
COMMITTEE ON PRINTING,
r. NJ. McCollum
COMMITTEE ON BALL.
c. w. Wernicke. Charles Dill,
G.. b. Keefer,
COMMITTEE ON DECORATION.
Mrs. G. A. Gilmore, Mrs Burnside,
Mrs. s. d. Perrine, ]. L. Lane,
LEROY foyer. Frank Forst
COMMITTEE ON MUSIC.
X. V. Williams, G.. w. Clemmons,
AgRie Murray, Maude Waters,
Ellen Dill
COMMITTEE ON RACES.
f. w. Gooding, William Dill,
j. w. Waldron.
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION.
Hon. Vic Bierbower. Hon. ]. s. Waters.
COMMITTEE EQUEsTRIENNE PARADE.
Mrs. VIM. Dill, Ida Kelly, |
Mrs. I. w. Snodgrass, Lila Gooding, |
Sadie Swinehart, Mile Fuller,
COMMITTEE ON CAR OF STATE.
+. ]. Andrews, M. McFall,
Mrs. f. T. Howell. Mrs. ]. w. Burns,
The parade will start at 10 o'clock
'harp, and will be formed with the head
II column resting at the corner of Rail
md Walnut streets, in the following
rider.
Marshal of the Day and Aides
Band.
White Dragons. Col Lewis, Com Dig.
Equestriennes and Escorts.
Orator of the Day-R V. Williams,
Arrangement Committee.
Easter of Ceremonies, Hon. j. S. Waters
Co. II /. N. G.
Goddess OF Liberty.
Co. A Boys Brigade.
Liberty Car.
G.. A. X.
A. f. & A. NJ.
l. 0. o. f.
A. o. U. w.
County officials.
Citizens in Carriages.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-06-18

Now is your time to map out your
campaign Of summer pic-nics.