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

washington Timcs)

washington Ilmcs)
The Gas Trust troubles in New York are
serving 10 bring out a good deal of valu-
able information as TO the cost of pro-
ducing our leading illuminant and the
profit involved i'm its sale 20 the public.
IL is stated that i'm 1871 the city Of
Wheeling. w. Va. bought out an old
monopoly which was charging its citi-
zans $3.50 per 1000 feet and abandoned
it and built a modern plant and now
furnishes gas al 70 cents, with "a profit
which has aggrega ted 81 10000 In twenty
five years city lightning has cost the
public nothing. and "a fine electric-light
plant has been constructed and is ope-
rated from profits and earnings Of the
gas-wor KS.
Unless all generally accepted ideas on
the subject are erroneous, a private firm
or corporation can usually conduct a
manufacturing or. indeed, any business
ENTERPRISE. with greater economy and bet
ter financial results than the same can
le made 10 produce under municipal,
state. OF national auspices. IT, there
fore. the experience Of the city Of Wheel
ing is a fair criterion there must be
enormous profits in the gas business when
operated on the scale 10 is in the city Of
New York; and the regal wealth Of the
gas barous Of that and other eastern
cities need not excite surprise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
ATLANTA's CENSUS.
How She VIII Get Il Large Post
Office Appropriation.

ATLANTA Journal)
Postmaster Fox has sent of the returns
of the census-takers. together with the
certificate Of the Secretary Of state. GER
flying to its correctness. and he ex-
poets in a few days TO get a reply from
the department granting the increased
appropriation that Atlanta is justly en-
titled 70.
II the increased appropriation is granted
Atlanta carriers who have been in the
post-ofiice three years Will get $1,000 a
year, instead of ESQ. as they now get,
and the force will be increased, which
will give Atlanta increased postal ia
cilitles.
The sending of Of the certified returns
on Saturday night that had been filed
I'm the Office OF the Secretary Of state Is
the consummation Of an agitation that
began last July that has been kept up
ever since.
on June nth last tio Legislature or
OHIO passed an act authorizing the city.
OF Dayton 10 take a census Of its popu-
lation, and requiring the Secretary or
state TO certify 10 It's correctness. The
census was taken, showing that Dayton
had a population Of 1000 people, and on
Iuly list the Postmaster-General made an
increased appropriation for Dayton that
Is allowed 10 cities having 1900 people
and over. and gave increased carrier ia
cilities. In 1880 Dayton had population
Of 5000 people.
DIR. FOX'S WORK.
Postmaster Fox saw full account OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
RniIrondlng in Mevico.
New York PressJ

Atlanta. Cav. G.. Raoul. president Of
the Mexican National railroad. is hero,
G.me his old friends with iauehable
Mexican yarns Whenever one of ma
trains kills "greoser' the conductor.
engineer. fireman. brakeman-an the em-
nloyccs on board. i'm fact-are arrested.
Even thc train is arrested. All are held
for trial. and Imprisonment for life is
not am uncommon penalty. on steep
grade train ran over Mexican. The
arrests followed and things were going
hard with the prisoners. until the COM
uanys lawyer persuaded the Court TO
try am experiment a dummy Mexican
was placed ON the track ana the train
was TO run down toward the figure and
stop. If possible. II it could not stop the
Court was To- decide that the prisoners
were not 90 blame for the death OF the
MeMcan The wink went around The
engineer put on all the steam he could
carry and started down the hin at nifty
kilometres AN hour. blowing for brakes
continuously The brakemen pretended TO
Doe stralniu- at the wheels while in reality
keeping the shoes as far from the wheels
as possible. The conductor pulled the
b.u rope in vain The Court became
frightened at the terrific speed attained
and called "a halt. But the en-
giueer kept the throttle wide OPEN.
The dummy figure was thrown
into q field fifty feet away. The
train was finally stopped and the Judge
more dead than alive, discharged the
prisoners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
THE CUBAV AFFAIR.
Conferences between secretary
Olney and Senior de LONE.


OIney and Senior de LONE.
washington Evening Star, SOth)
There were no developments in official
circles to-day in the Cuban affair. Al
though II IS az least premature to say that
nor Canovas. the Spanish Premier. has
formally accepted the alleged tender OF
the United States Government 20 use it's
good Offices for the re-estahlishment Of
peace in Cuba there is no question that
negotiations to that end are i'm progress
between Secretary Oluey and Senior De
Lone. the Spanish Minister here. They
have had several conferences since the
adoption Of the Cameron resolution for
the recognition Of Cuban independence by
the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions. Their negotiations have been purely
tentative. however. and certainly have
not reached a stage that is binding on
either government Such a cOnsumma-
tion, # is said viii depend altogether upon
the future DEVELOPMENT of the situation.
The Spanish Government expects that
General Wcyler viii soon De able 10 bring
about a practical pacilcaGon Of the west
ern end OF the island I'm which event. it is
said. the Madrid authorities VIII accept
the cooperation OF the United States
Government IN bringing about peace and
iustituting hOme-rule reforms proposed by
the Spanish Government for the future
government of the island. These reforms
are said &c be Of the most liberal cha
racter. and practically establish Cuban
autonomy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

pistol over the rock ana was trying to
get a bead on one Of the men Who were
thirsting for his blood. At this moment
Schonchin fired and struck him I'm the
forehead between the eyes. Ny fnlher
then fired at Schonchin. and wounded
him. Almost at the same instant BAN
passed through my fathers right arm
and he dropped his pistol 10 the ground.
Then a ball passed through his right ear,
and another struck him on the righs SIDE
of the head and glanced of. and he fell
senseless. Shacknasty jim was the first TO
reach my father. and began TO strip or
his clothes. While Shacknasty Jim was
engaged in this work. Sioux came ana
placed the gun he was carrying 10 the
head OF my father. and was about 10
pull the trigger. when Shacknosty Jim
pushed him away. and said, in Modoc.
that he need not shoot, as my father was
already dead.
81 am going 10 have Old Meacham ;
scalp to put in my shot-pouch.' said bos-
ton Charley. He has no scalp broke III
Hooker Jim, or / would have had II.
Then Boston Charley took out common
pocket knife and trieo to scalp my father
with it, The Indian woman. Tobey, who
was AZ thai moment wipsng blood from
what she supposed was my fathers dead
face. for he had compelled a man named
Riddle 10 make her his wife. and she llEed
him, repulscd Charley, and Knocked him
down He arose. and, putting his foot on
my fathers neck, cutting two long
gashes I'm the top OF the scalp was about
10 tear If off. Then Tobey resorted 20
strategy. She told the bloodthirsty savage
that two soldiers were coming. and ne
abandoned his bloody work. The fact
that my fathers head was almost bald
doubtless saved him from losing his hair.
Although he was so grievousiy wounded
he was not dead.
"He was taken to camp. and as soon
as the news came TO Salem. my mother
started to the scene Of the war to take
care Of him. IL was n trying journey for
q woman in those days. but she finally
reached his side. and just as soon as he
could be removed with safety he was
taken 20 Salem. He was a pitiabie sight
nc this time. When he departed on that
mission he was "a giant In strength. and
weighed fully 30 pounds There was
marvellous difference IN him when he
returned. His face and head were feas-
fully mutilated. and his nose was turned
to one side by one Of the bullets. lie
was reduced. too. to a mere skeleton.
tt is true that he lived for some nine
years after that terrible day. but ne was
never the same man again. as he was
q semi-invalid from the effects OF the
many wounds that he received. The
woman. TObey. who tried 10 save him,
was always gratefully remembered by
him"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
The Tennessee Tayiors.
New York Press)

When Bob and All Taylor became the
Democratic and Republican candidates
for Governor OF Tennessee. their dear
old mother was afraid that they might
get 10 fighting with each other In the
campaign, and exacted solemn promise
from each that he would refrain from
all abuse and Quarrelling In the course
OF a Joint debate Bob said some things
that made All angry, and when the
latter's turn came he opened the viass
Of righteous Indignation. giving Bob com
pound interest. The longer he talked the
madden he became till he was calling
his brother all the hard names in the
calendar Suddenly Bob walked over 10
him and interrupted the TRADE with:
Brother. have you forgotten the pro-
mise you made MAJ
All stopped, and from that day TO the
end OF the campaign the Taylcrs were the
best OF friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
Caspnr whitney on Football sea-
son of 1896.
GIarper's Weekly.


The football season Of 1896 provided
interesting and brilliant illustration OF
the impossibility. under the present rules.
of insuring an open game. And yet the
rules Of 1896. revised under the auspices
OF the University Athletic Club by
most competent committee. were tho
best rules, which. by the light OF past
experience. could at that time have been
made American football. however. IS
continuously growing, and we must keep
pace with its development by accepting
the lessons OF each seasons play, and
nv recasting our rules I'm accordance.
For several years the tendency to more
or less close play has been marked; two
years ago mass-piays were the rule; last
wear much OF them was eliminated and
this year the 5-yard rule abolished
actual mass formation, but left Abundant
room for close play and failed TO open
the game. as most Of IA had wished II
might DO.
The lesson taught By the 1896 season Is,
therefore, that the ruling reading
"When the ball is put IN play, at least
five men must be on the line OF the
scrlmmaee IT, when the ball IL put In
play, five players, not including the quar-
ter-back. be behind the line or scrim-
mage and inside Of the positions occu-
pied by players n end Of said line, then
two OF these players must be az least
five wards back Of said line
has partially failed ir IT'S purpose, and
that Il does not entirely prescribe mass
formations nor give Us the open games
so much desired.
II would be unwise ! think, TO go fur-
Their In prohbtive legislation, In so FAR az
the formation OF the eleven Is concerned.
II seems TO me the captain should DO
hound I'm that respect 10 no greater ex-
tent than the present rule holds him
Moreover. we do not wish the strategic
element Of foot-ba destroyed, because
IL * one of it's most fascinating Qualities.
Unless very radical and altogether un-
desirable rules are made. II IL more than
probable the ingenuity OF captains anu
coaches would devise a means OF getting
around any rule in favor Of some play
which relied for its success largely ON
mere physical exertion. Nor would IL
he desirable in my opinion. forever 10
expel close play from the captains cstA-
loeue. -.
What we do wish IS 20 make the play
more open Not because close play -
more fruitful OF injury. nor because IL
n not scientific. but because II rather
makes Of mere brute force an ascendan.
quality and tends 10 the Introduction OF
nIays that show too wide a discrepancy
between mind and matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
REGULATED ny 4 STAR.
4 simple way of Telling when IL
Timepiece Runs Accurately.

ll)clfDll fEtt Ilto5sJ
Some very old printing that was brought
10 light the other day contains curious
suggestions for making certain calcuid-
lions that will interest many people.
An easy method OF correctly regulating
a timep.ccc by the stars is suggested as
Is the motion Of the earth with regard
10 the fixed stars chose that twinkle) ~
uniform, timepieces can IN o most simple
manner be correctly regulated by the
stars with greater facility than by the
sun. Choose a south window from whicn
any fixed point, such as a chimney, slde
or building, etc, may De sen. % nc
side Of the window attach a piece or caro-
board having a small hole In IL in such
manner that by looking through the
hole toward the edge or the elevated Cd
ject, some fixed star may be seen. Ih ,
progress OF the star must De- watcned,
and the instant Il yanishes behind the
fixed point the observer must note the
exact time II disappears. The following
the same object three minutes and MY
six seconds sooner. IL tlmepiece marked
3 o'clock when the star vanished one
night the following night II VIII Indicate
three minutes and ffty-six seconds less
than Q.
If the timepece be faster or slower than
the indication OF the star. then II mas
gained or Lost the Indicated difference
II several cloudy. nights follow the hrsl
observation Of the star. IL Is only ne
cessary 10 multiply three minutes nfty-
seconds by the number Of days that have
elapsed since the observation, ana the
product deducted from the hour of the
clock indicates the first night clear
enough for the second observation. and
gives the time the clock or watch o-Snt
10 show. The same star can only De oo-
served during a few weeks, for as II
gains nearly an hour In a fortnight, II
will in a short time come TO the meridian
in broad daylight. and become invisible;
In making the observation care must Dc
taken that a planet Is not chosen instead
OF a star. Additional 10 the fact that the
light OF fixed stars wrinkles. while that
of the planets Is steady because rehecteu,
a sure means OF distinguishing between
them is to first watch a certain star at
tentively for a few nights. IL IL changes
its place with regard 10 the other stars,
II ~ a planet, since the fixed stars appear
to maintain the same relative positions
with regard 10 each other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
RACING AT NOT SPRINGS, ARK.
wealthy Turfmen Propose to Build
a Trmrls There.

CINCINNATI. o., December M.-A spe-
cial TO the Commercial-Tribune from Lit
tie Rock Ark. says:
Captain II. O. Price has a scheme in
hand with a syndicate Of wealthy turf
men and capitalists 10 invest 100000 I'm "a
winter -race-track at Hot Springs. Price
IS now at the Springs. negotiating with
prOperty-owners ana hotel men. and. If
he arrives at satisfactory terms, the
scheme will materialiZe. The syndicate
proposes TO build a fine track a splendid
graudstand. and stable-room for SO
horses. They guarantee TO take coo racers
10 the Springs. and race every day, from
about December 18th TO March 18th. They
ask the citizens of Hot Springs TO donate
certain lands. and 10 subscribe 5000 per
annum. to be divided into four 500 and
one Soo) stakes 10 be raced for on the
proposed track.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

me firm Of Augustine d. Glover. whole
SAFE groccrs and liquor dealers. has been
dissolved. and VIII be conducted IN future
solely ~ Mrs James Augustine.
Mr. Hampton Fleming has been admit
yea TO an interest iu the Richmond To
bacco Company.
Messrs. samuel H. Pulllam and Samuel
thomson Puiiam have renewed the co..
partnership heretofore existing between
thcia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
TWO PRETTY VISITING COSTUMES.
For Afternoon Teas, Receptions,
Nntinees, and similar Occasions.

For Afternoon Teas, Receptions,
Mntinees, and Similar Occasions.
"a handsome costume / saw recently,
worn by visitor who was calling at tho
house OF a friend, was OF mixed brown
and white cheviot. The skirt was quito
plain: the bodice showed a short Elton
Jacket Of the cncyiOt, square. and fitted
In the back as well as in the front"
writes Isabel A. Mallon in tho January
Ladies' Homo Journal. The vest
full front OF white chiffon, and about
the waist a broad. fitted belt of green
velvet; the bait fastened IN front under
large cut steel buttons. Tie sleeves fit-
ted ones Of the cheviot, with two fiaring
caps Of green velvet above each at tho
shoulder A white satin stock was the
neck finish. The hat had n brlm OF
pliable brown felt. pulled crown OF green
velvet and u cluster of brown feathers
was caught az one side under a steel or
nament The gloves were lisht tan
dressed kid, and the mum was of minis
lined with dark green satin. The cape
was Of mink; It had a square back n
high Medici collar, and long, square ends.
Another handsome visiting costume
showed a iaI.ng skirt OF black MORE.
with brocaded globes upon Il Of the same
hue The bodice was really marquise
coat Of black velvet. with waistcoat
Of striped black and white silk soft and
fun. showing between the iiaring fronts.
The sleeves Of the velvet we're somewhat
full at tho top. then they dropped and
shaped into the arm. fitting closely at
the wrists. naring over the hands sur
iciently 20 permit the sleeve to be turn
cd back and faced IN cuff-fashion with
black-and- white striped SILK. The col
lar was a folded one OF white chiffon, with
three overlapping points OF black velvet,
each caught with a tiny jet ornament.
To wear with il there was short ripple
cape OF black Astrachan, and mum To
match. while the close-htting bonnet wts
Of black velvet. with a bunch OF white
tips on one side and two or three Astra-
chan heads and an elaborate jet orns-
ment on the other Heavy white gloves,
oln.lnn with two hultons. wore worn"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
. Small and Early Fire.

FIRE broke out at 2aO O'Clock TINS
morning in the grocery store OF MI. A.
y pose al 625 IL north Fifth street. Tne
deoartrnent responded promptly 10 tna
slsr,n which was turned IN from box
sa bur the fire had gained some headway
before Il was discovered, and was not pus
Out until about $500 worth OF damage had
been done.
The house was not insured, srt the
stock carried sos IN the Home Insurance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

interest ana some strong llfcllke charac-
W craving Tho exciting story Of the
p'"y H embraced by the magnificent
l'm''3 ana realistic effects. and bv %
Y'N admirable Interpretation. There
W." "e matinee and evening perform
anccs to-day and tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

'Thc Great Northwest." presented at
ihe Academy last night. was received
With great enthusiasm By large au-
Nience. .hc drama Is a capital thing
NJ is kind. ~ falters here and stumbles
'anre but occasionally II comes In with
Grand rush. and the little riffs in the
Ia1s are overlooked. IL possssssS heart
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
An Editor'E Apology.

columbus GA Enquirer-Sun)
An exchange says: Our regular ISSUE
was suspended last week on account OK
the editor being on one " his spr-es. we
can assure the community that the inter.
ruption Will not occur sgain-or al least
until we feel great deal thirsuer man
We 90 now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
snou,d ueconcsIe other women.

(St. Louis tlopt-DfblvNt"'F
o-be women Of Colorado, Utah, and wy
ornine voted this year 10 throw away mar
me value OF their market money ana pm
money This ought 70 reconcile women IN IN
other states 20 keep out OF pohueS un','
The fantastic proceeding can be explained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

Au alarm OF nre was turned in al lZ."o
O'Clock it.s morning from BOX aS. IL was
caused by I'd smoking chimney ln Ebenezer
baptist church (cOlorcd) on the corner on
L0.sh mo judah streets. so damage was
d0no
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

orders for printing sent TO the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices Will be
sure 10 please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01

Measurements of rainfall taken each
morning
40 the time OF observation there were
ls clear days. and 10 cloudy or partly
cloudy. Rain or snow fen on only four
days during he month
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-01
ACADEMY or MUSIC.
TO-DAY AND TOMORROW.
ass4 MATINEE AND EVENING.

THE GREAT NORTHWEST.
ia i-iO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28
MEETING OF THE LADIES.
Prospects for the Confederate Fesu-
WI Encouraging-Appl

The members of the Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union and the ladles Oh
Pickett Camps Auxiliary met IN JOINT
session at the home OF the woman
Christian Association yesterday AFTER
noon. The attendance was very large
and an interesting entertainment was
provided by Mrs. Nowlan, who READ
paper on Health" dealing more particu-
larly with the higher physical lie LOT
women. She gave an illustrated chart-
talk ON the diseases of women.
After the address there was short
business meeting. at which the prospects
for the Forthcoming Confederate festivai
were discussed According to the reports
submitted. the success OF that very am
bltious undertaking seems well nigh as
sured. The press all over the country
has highly commended the enterprise, ana
contributions from all parts or the couh-
try are coming in very rapidly. very
pathetic circumstance in connection WIN
the plan set on foot by the auxiliary Is
the large number of applications receiVed
from INDECENT women OF the Confederacy'
whose appeals to the charity OF the
managers are peculiarly touching. Tnese
applicants look upon the home as an
accomplished fact. and appear 10 thihk
that the forthcoming festival Will nave
the effect of providing them with nome
and food and clothing until their narrow
ing course is run.
Among the donations received yester-
day was a $25 case Of Yankee pickles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28
APP &-3t
SUPPLIES. CONTRACT WORK,
WATER-METERS.
WORK,
Office OF City WaterWorks.
-

Office OF City Water-Works,
Richmond, Va, April q. 1897.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
CEIVED AT THIS OFFICE UNTIL IL NJ.
APRIL 20, 1897,
for the following SUPPLIES and CON-
TRACT WORK, for the year ending
'i soo 5-s,inch. $50 s-4-inch. and 50 1-inch
Water Meters: also. name price Tor
1i-2-inch. 2-inch, and 3-inch Water Meters.
1000 Meter Boxes:
1.oOO pounds best Wiping Solder;
Per ton OF 2,2i0 pounds Tor hauling pipe
from yard to trench.
PAVING.
Per square yard for Reiaying Grante
and Cobble Stone Paving:
Per square yard for Laying New Granite
Paving.
All Paving to be guaranteed for twelve
months after II IL laid:
TRFNCHING.
Per cubic yard for Trenches Cut ana
Refilled in Paved Macadamized. or Gay
died and Carefully rammed, and surplus
material removed.
The delivery OF supplies to be made
at the shop Of the water-works, and Is
TO commence ten days after award OF
contract and to continue In such quanti-
ties as may be demanded by the super
intcndent
Specifications and further information
will be furnished at this office.
All proposals must have the name OF the
bidder written on the back OF envelope.
The Committee on Water reserves me
above-named quantities 20 per cent. and
the right TO reject any or all bids:
CHARLES Il. BOILING.
ap 22.23.25.27. asst Superintendent