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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

IN execution OF a certain deed =, t..
dated July -. 1899. and duly yeco y. lrgst
the Clerks office OF Henrtco -, ,.t1 N
SoIrt, IN Deed Book I43 III page ~ ~
q 49, .,aNinK been made In the payment ~
20 ~ VI the debt. and being dlrocfet
seu w., W ny one OF the benefclarics. / ,giI
Ss"' " auction, on the premises. on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER a. 1857
az O'Clock L. NJ. the TRACT OF r.,,,,.
prost, is.eIred 10, except two lots on a.
D'Von turnpike, az the northeast corr.
a. az san tract fronting, together 81 ~,
anu running back 80 feet. which ~
pg snn nefstotore released and Rf,ffr
sEfON. Upon this land Is an excefi'..
ttaine dwelling. occupied by MIR ~
Wni.,y' ana the usual complement OF on,.
''2 y., nlciuIlng some Ot-hOuses. etc
Inc land, or which there are abc,t
acres. Is TOO well known TO reouiro ~,
EXTENDED description. IL Is bounde'i ~
tne Dorth and west by lands forrn.ri,a,
owned by ~. +. Bowes heirs. ana ~
the east by the Brook road '- 'n
TERMS: Cash sufficient 70 nav tho ooh.
OF sale, ana taxes up 10 January 80
ana 10 discharge debt Of y 90 win i',
terest from April Il. Isl: and he res'l..,
on such terms as the grantor or his ~,
signs snail prescribe and direct. or H.
case OF failure TO give such direction IN
upon credit as to the residue ~ ~
years, with interest payable qusr,.ri.'
separate notes for the PRINCIPAL ane 80
lnStalment OF interest and scored ~
trust-deed on the property ~
Sc n. W. BOWIE. Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

WHEN PEAL ESTATE is soI.n ~ ~
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT cIfshe
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID ss.
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND T,sSS
VENDEE. Aa1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
WANTED.
WANTED.

A HOUSE SERVANT. MUST BE EXPE-
rienced in dining-room. Apply at Sli Park
avenue. SO I-3t@
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
$40 PER MONTH SALARY.

WANTED, ENERGETIC LADIES
and gentlemen TO canvass. Above salary
guaranteed. Call or address X. W. STAN
GILL Box Isl. Hampton. Va.
tyi8-dlyl&fy23-w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
BUSINESS WANTS.
sUMAC.

SUMAC.
We are now ready TO contract for a
limited number OF cars OF SUMAC for
delivery in November. December. jan
uary, February and March next. Price
must be low. State the number Of cars
you can furnish and answer quick. as or
der is limited. Address WHITEHALL.
COMPANY. Dillwyn, Va. Sc SIT
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WANTED.
WANTED,

A WOMAN OF REFINEMENT, TO SEW
and assist I'm housekeeping In a private
family. Address Mrs. X. q. ZEBULON.
General Delivery, Station A, city. Sc slit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
PULPIT FURNITURE, &c.

FOR SALE. WALNUT PULPIT FUR
NiruRE AND PART OF PEWS taken
from. the Second Baptist church. Rich
mond. Va. Address
w. j. WHITEHURST.
]. l.. PHiPPEN.
au Slime Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
FOR SALE.

STOP PAYING RENT AND BLY, one
OF MY NEW, DETACHED. SfN-Ro0N
HOUSES I'm Fairmount. within one square
Of electrician. church, and school Also,
splendid water Terms, $780, cash, pal-
ance $40 per month.
J. ID. CARNEAL
sc AT 1iO6 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
WANTED,

BOARDERS AT 14l1 WEST MAIN. CON-
venient to car sheds, and within ten min
utes' walk Of Richmond College. sc s-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

No. - BROOK AVENUE. BETMEG
Broad and Marshall streets. VIII ~
improvements or alterations 20 suit -
tenant POLsL.AHS * BAGBl
SO S-W F&Su2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
WANTED,

FIRST-CLASS JOURNEYMEN COAT
and Vest Makers.
CONSTABLE BROTHERS.
Sc SILT 907 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
PAINTS.

PAINTS.
LEWISS PURE LEAD.
LEwIS'S PURE LINSEED OIL.
and all material for painting. Only the
best quality kept IN stock. Write for
quotations. PURCELL. LADD & CO..
ap 20 Wholesale DruggistA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
WANTED,

FOR CASH, IN THE SURROUNDING
area comprised between Christiansburg
and Richmond. Va. and situate on billy,
well-woOded grounds OF not less than
three acres, Well-Built Two-Story
Brick House with the usual galleries or
porches, and outbuidings. and all Ia good
order, having large, high rooms. halls.
etc. fully shaded. and In every respect
suitable for a gentleman's family. Ad-
dress ABE, this office. stating terms and
giving full particulars. sc 5.si2&f5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
FOR RENT,
FOR RENT,
FOR RENr, CHEAP,

No. 2o2 SOUTH whiRD STREET.
three stories, IA rooms. VIII put IL in up
top order.
Sc s-3t POLLARD & BAGBY.
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wA<TEn.

PUPILS IN SHORTHAND AND TYPE
writing. For terms and all particulars APP
ply at Richmond School OF Stenography.
9i9 east Main street, over Meade AZ Baker
Pharmacy. Miss POYTHRESS,
am la-2m PRINCIPAL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

In execution OF decree entered IN tina
Law and Equity Court or the city d.
Richmond. In the hereinafter NAMED
cause. on June Is. 1897 We the under.
signed special commissioners. appointed
for the purpose. Will sell. by auction. on
the premises. on
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER Z. 1897.
at $50 o'clock +. NJ, the above MENTIONED
VALUABLE PROPERTY. The dwelling
is built of the best material. very con.
veniently arranged. ami attractive in
appearance, containing six or seven
rooms. Lot, II feet AZ inches front bg
a depth OF SO feet inches.
TERMS; One Third cash. residue al
and ~ months. credit payments 10 IA
evidenced by notes. with interest added
and title retained until all OF the purchase
money is paid, ana deed ordered by ths
court.
II. n. POLLARD.
T.. WADDILIA
Special Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
BY n. w. Bowe.
Real Estatc Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE

TRUSTEES SALE
- OF THAT
VERY VALUABLE TRACT OF srrpr-,
o>, BAN LAND. "
oN THE BROOK TURNPIKE. CLOS,
~, ,TO THE CITY.
"'D ,,tr fV,,nt.MEklY KNOWN AS
HARVEI'S NURSERIES, -
AT AUCTION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

BY C. II. Oliver, Auctioneer,
POO west Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

HANDSOME, NEW BAY-WINp,rri
Three-Story Brick Dwelling Ne ~
Grove avenue. Handsome oak staf''"
broad halls. and very stylish.
SUTTON q 20.
corner Tenth and Bank sif0~
Sc 5-Su& Wat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
BY Pollard & Bagby.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
Nos. 5 and 7 north Eleventh street
( COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE
OF THAT

~ OF THAT
HANDSOME AND ATTRACTIVE TWO.
STORY FRAME DWELLING.
(No. 22i5).
ON SOUTH SIDE OF PLEASANTS
BETWEEN CONCURRENCE AND RAN.
DOLPH STREETS.
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WANTED.

A FEW CARS OF suAfAC LEAVES OF
1886 CROP.
= u. LEVY a. Co.
Bank OF Baltimore Building.
Sc 5-3ts Baltimore. Nd.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
USEFUL LIFE ENDED.
Tragic Death of Editor McCnllaeb,
of the Globe-Democrat
He Fen rs Feet from the seccnd-ssorJ
window of His Apartments. DASH
ing His Brains Out-Bricf RE-
view OF HIS Life.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. q -Joseph T. McCui.
iaQh, editor of the Globe Democrat, was
found dead on the pavement in the
rear of his residence, No. ASST West
Pine boulevard, at 600 o'clock Thursday
morning. He had evidently Jumped
from the window of his bedroom on
the third floor of the house, sometime
between midnight and day break, and
dashed his brains out on the stone flag
cling Of the yard. He had been con-
fined to his room since November
10 with acute asthma, complicated
with nervous depression, as a result of
his arduous labors in the recent cleo
ton.
The theory of suicide is not accepted
by all of Mr.. McCullagh's friends. 1t
Is believed by many that he had one of
his attacks of asthma during the night,
and In his struggle for breath he threw
up the window to obtain air, and in
his weakened condition tottered and
fell out
Joseph b McCullagh was born In Dublin Ire
land in November. Isis and when but n years
OF age came to this country on a sailing ship p,
working for his passage before the mast "
Arriving in New York In 1858 he was appren-
ticed to learn the printing business in the of
fee OF the Freeman's Journal Five years
later. in 1883. he came to St Louis and entered
the ONCE of the Christian Advocate as re-
porter. In 1859 he began work as a reporter
on the Missouri Democrat When the war
broke out he acted as correspondent for
the Cincinnati Commercial and this work
gained him great reputation. Later
he acted as Washington correspondent for
that paper. In 1858 he became editor of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, and subsequently. in 1870.
went TO Chicago and took charge of the Repub-
lican Of that city. The great fire OF tho fol-
lowing year swept the Republican out of ex-
istence and Mr.. McCullagh assumed editorial
management OF the Missouri Democrat, at St.
Louis. The paper later on consolidated with
the Globe and Mr. McCullagh continued in
charge of the Globe-Democrat from that time
to the present. He never married.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
ROSA soNnsua.s DAILY I1rr
Early - Bed. Early to Rlss-n.r M.,,.x
of Work.

Early % bed, Early to Rise-Her MetS.x
of Work.
my life Is that of q peasant" WRIT,
Rosa Bonheur in Ladies' Hon.
Journal. II wake with the day and l,s
down to sleep almost at niphtfaU
Early In the morning stroll in the par.
den with my dogs or drive my popv
cart through the forest Of Fontaine.
bleau lin the midst Of which is her -.
tate. Dy). Toward nine o'clock l tax.
my seat at the easel and work until
1880. Then / breakfast quite simplv
and afterward smoke my cigarette a.
I run through the daily papers. Ire.
sumo my work at one o'clock and a.
five 60 out for n walk. Hove to see tn.
sun sink behind the trees OF the forest;
I finish the day by reading. The books
I prefer are those of travel, hunting and
historical works. Often read thu
Bible.
Before commencing q picture r
study my subject exhaustively. prefac.
ing this work with conscientious
studies from nature. Hook for the ex.
act sky and the exact ground that will
suitably frame the subject, and not un.
til then do commence the work on tbs
canvas. The ever-present desire to
bring myself nearer to truth and an in
cessant research after simplicity ara
my two guides. / have never grown
tired of study. 1t is to-day, and It has
been during my whole life, a happiness
to me, for It Is with persistent work
alone that we can approach the un-
solved problem which more than any
other elevates our soul and entertains
in US thoughts of justice, Of goodness,
Of CHARITY"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

NOTICES we're posted in all the mines
in the Massillon (Ohio) district on the
Sd of reduction in the price OF pick
mining from 81 cents to 81 cents per ton.
A CYCLONE struck Benton, Ark, on
the Sd which wrecked nearly every build
ing in South Benton and passed on in a
northeasterly direction, wrekcing every
building in its path.
SERVICES over the remains OF Joseph
B. McCullagb, late editor OF the ST.
Louis Globe Democrat, were held on the
Sd at the residence of his sister-in-law,
in that city.
THE first blizzard OF the season in
Western Missouri, throughout Kansas
and in the Territories, occurred on the
Sd. the trains at many points being de-
layed by snowdrifts. A fall of about 40
degrees was experienced at most points.
The unprecedented demand in Europe
for Alabama pig iron continues. Oh the
I'd one company booked an order for TO-
600 tons from Liverpool, and another
has on haAd orders for 27,4OO tons, yet to
be filed.
PROF. MAURICE KIRBY, principal OF
the Louisville (Ky.) male school. and
one OF the most prominent educators in
the South, died on the Sd.
A TERRIBLE disaster occurred in the
Santa Gertrsdis silver mine at Pacb uca,
Mexico, on the LIST. From some cause
not known fire broke out in one of the
levels of the old southern workings,
shutting off the exit Of thirteen Next
can miners.
The strike in the shoe factory OF T..
B. Jenkins & Co., at Stoneham, Mass,
was settled on the LIST, and over loo
operatives returned to work.
Tue Collinsville Qll.) zinc works
were partly destroyed by fire on the lst.
Loss, 500, 900.
FRANK S. BLACK was inaugurated as
governor of New York on the LIST.
GREAT distress is feared in the drouth-
stricken portion of Louisiana.
JAMES F. KENNEDY, the leader of the
trio OF robbers who held up aud robbed
the Chicago & Alton train at Blue Cut,
Mo-, recently. was arrested at Kansas
City on the s1st
Dun and Bradstrsst say the year 1890
has been notable In the business world
for having more commercial failures
than epy previous year since 1893
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
RABBIT INCUBATION.
Austsalians Compelled to Resort to the
French Theory.

|
Frsnch Theory. !
Tho Australian government Is again
alarmed over the tremendous increase
in the rabbit population which each
year does greater destruction to foliage
and crops, Eays the New York Journal
Mr.. Pond. the Queensland government
bacteriologist, has been engaged by tbs
Central Rabbit association to conduct
series of experiments for the whole
sale destruction Of the rabbits by moe
ulation. !:
The tests will be made In q territory
comprising about 800 acres. This plot
will be divided into three parts by as
many wire sections. The inner plot-a
square--will be reserved for the inoc-
ulation, after which the rabbits will be-
turned into the second section, so that
they may be closely studied and
watched. Those which survive a longer
period than that allotted by Mr.. Pond
will be transferred to the third section
for more minute study as to the effects
of the incubation.
Great secrecy is preserved as to what
virus will be used, so that in case Of one.
failure another disease may be used to
demonstrate that incubation will
eventually rid the country of the pests
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
Monument to a Brave Man.

HENNEssEY, Ok, Jan. This city
has voted an appropriation of $1,000 to
erect a monument over the grave Of
Pat Hennessey, whose remains were
buried here % years ago. He was
killed by Indians after the bravest
fight ever made by a man against such
odds as were against him. 1t is claimed
by the Indians that he killed II of their
number before he was overpowered.
tied to his wagon aud burned alive.
He was government freighter at the
time, en- route from Wichita to Fort
Reno He was the first man killed in
the Indian outbreak of ISL
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06

One night last week thieves attempted
to enter the store OF J. N. Roberts At
Artesia Mr.. John Roberts. who slept
in the store, had not retired. but was up
reading, when he heard some one trying
to enter the house. Going to the win
low he saw. two men and fred both bar
rsls OF his shot gun. Not knowing
whether he had killed the men or not,
he started on 10 get assistance. Just as
be left the house he was shot by one Of
the robbers and died within forty min
utes. II IL thought the assassi nation "a
the work OF tramps. a. there were d fteen
In Artssia the day before the murder.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06

The department of agriculture has
issued report on the culture of hemp
and jute that gives some interesting
figures in relation to the hemp indus
proportions in this country. In 1859
nearly $4,000 tons of hemp were raised
in the United States, while last year
the total production was about 5000
tons According to the last census the
production of hemp in Missouri in 1899
was 81 tons, whereas in 1859 the state
raised nearly 10000 tons. In the same
years Kansas produced 20 and A tons,
respectiYelY
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
W.T. OPPOSE CONFIRMATION.


silver Senators win Protest Against the
Dispiaeement of Bryan Men
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2.--The silver SEN
ators have been considering among
themselves during the Christmas recess
the question of the attitude they shall
assume on nominations to Office made
Ia place OF silver men who were re-
moved because Of their alleged partici-
patton in the recent campaign, and
have decided with practical unanimity
TO oppose confirmation. Just how
many nominations there are of this
character no one seems to know or to
have taken the trouble to determine,
but the matter has been placed largely
in the hands of Senator Jones, of Ar
kansas, because he is both a silver ad-
vocate and chairman of the national
democratic committee.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06

A MINNESOTA man has applied for a
patent for an invention which he says
will take the place of steam engines
and electric motors. An endless chain
of small air-tight tanks is placed over
two sprocket wheels in such a manner
that on one side it will pass upward
through a large tank of water. As
each air tank enters the water tank
from below through a water-tight
valve it will be forced to the surface
by the superior weight of the wat ter,
and the chain kept going. The inventor
claims the operating expense will be
SO small that all other motive powers
will be driven out of use.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
Final Omcial Figures.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-The official can.
vass of the vote of Maryland for presi-
dent November was completed to-
day. The total vote in the different
states was 10, sss, 76o. Mckinley. repub-
lican, received 7,1o1, iO1; Bryan, demo-
crat, 6,47o,656; Palmer, gold stand
ard, 1885; lowering, prohibitionist,
100, 500; Bentley, national, 1892;
Matchette, socialist, $3.50. McKin.
ley's plurality is 630,742 and his ma
iority over all SIG. 800
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06

This inventory does not include $780,
29S.9 % in cash on hand belonging to the
peni tsntiary derived from the sale Of
cotton Of this years crop. Among the
larger items on the list are 1,476 bales
OF cotton, so, 900 bushels OF corn, 1900
tons of cotton seed, 200, 900 bundles Of
fodder, 5000 tons Of hay, 5000 bushels
OF sweet potatoes, 1000 bushels OF peas,
200 mules, so brood mares, IL colts, 100
or more head OF cattle and large num-
Der Of hogs and pigs.
From this statement 1t will be seen
that the penitentiary is a paying insti-
tuition and annually brings in good
sum Of money to the State above ex-
penses. 1t is estimated that the net
profits for the present year will be
something like $4,000. When the pro-
ject was first being discussed there were
many who doubted whether that sys-
tenn could be made self-sustaining. 1t
has never from the first year failed to
produce more money than tho cost OF
maintaining the convicts. Tho system
is no longer an experiment. 1t has long
since passed beyond that stage. T. NJ.
Henry in Commercial Appeal.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
ANNUAL SEED DISTRIBUTION.
Secretary Morton Anxious to Have the
Task on His Hands Earlier This Year.

Secretary Morton Anxious to Have the
Task on His Hands Earlier This Year.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The annual
seed distribution will take place earlier
than ever this year, for Secretary Nor
ton is determined to get bad job off
his hands as quickly as possible. He
has furnished every congressman with
a sackful Of pretty colored labels, and
all they have to do is to stamp their
names on the labels and address them.
1t would take 60 big railroad freight
cars to carry the seed the government
will give away this year. at cost of
$4,000. Some of the congressman
who took the most trouble last year in
sending out seeds to their constituents
were defeated for reelection.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06

The internal revenue receipts of the
United States government for the last
fiscal year showed an increase of about
one per cent. in the income from the
tax on spirits, whereas the revenue
raised by the tax on malt and other
fermented liquors increased no less
than six per cent These figures seem
to prove that the consumption of spirits
is not increasing in the United States
as fast as the population. On the other
hand, the revenue from the tax on beer
and similar liquors indicates that the
use of such alcoholic beverages is fast
outrunning the increase of the popula
ton.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
MEXICAN MINE DISASTER.
Fire In q Famous Silver Mine Causes tho
Death of Fourteen Men.

Fire In q Famous silver Mine Causes the
Death of Fourteen Men.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. "A terrible
disaster has occurred in the Santa Ger
trust mine at Pachuca, one of the most
famous silver mines in the country.
From some cause not known, fire
broke out in one of the levels of the
old southern workings yesterday. shut
ting off the exit of 10 Mexican miners.
The bodies have not yet been reeov-
cred. The affair caused the greatest
excitement, as it is one of the most
horrible mine accidents in the history
of Pachuca
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06
FAILURES OF 1895.
The Year just Closed Has Been Disas-
trous One to Business Interests.

trous One to Business Interests.
New YORK, Jan. 2.-R. G. Dun &
Co. IS Weekly Review of Trade says:
There have been more commercial failures
| In 1895 than in any previous year except 1895
about 1880, against 10, 1877 last year, with LA
blites Of about s225 600 900. against st75 $4,000
last year, an increase in number Of about IL
per cent and in liabilities Of 30 per cent The
holiday makes Ii impossible to give exact flg-
ures until next week. but the monthly returns
heretofore prepared show that $50 .00) 90 OF the
excess over last year was in the two months
August and September, in which manufacture
ing liabilities were sl5, 800 900 larger than last
year. trading 100000, and brokers and other
commercial $40, 900 larger. or the latter
class 81 0ii 4i6 out of about t18 600 900 were in
those two months; Of the manufacturing class
.356 GU: OF about SOS, 900 In the whole
year were in those two months and Of the trad
ing class s2l 1871 80, out of about sos 900 In
| the whole year The ratio of defaulted liabil-
tiles to clearing house exchanges was sL37 per
81 900 against So IS last year. and Sc So in 1898
The average of defaulted liabilities per firm in
business was sl9O.b7, against sis5 last year and
$500. 81 in 1893
The year closes with an epidemic of failures,
mainly at the west and in banks. loan and trust
companies or concerns dependent on them.
The action Of clearing houses in various places
indicates no want Of confidence. and several
banks which have failed will be enabled to pay
in full, but disclosures OF unsoundness in q
few widely known institutions, In the abnor-
NAL state Of popular feeling. after an exciting
contest on the monetary issue. has caused dis
trust and suspicion where it is frequently I'M
deserved There has been no monetary pres
sure to cause trouble, nor have important
western products declined in value There
has evidently been too liberal assistance given
by some fiduciary concerns to speculative
operations No drain on eastern funds has re-
suited since the first alarm at two large fall
ureS and the money then cont has oil returned.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-06

THE greatest defect of our system,
the Portland Oregonian says, is in the
long interval that exists between the
election of the house of representa-
lives and the time when they take
their seats in congress. We have the
Losurdity of former congress sitting
Tor months in session after new one
has been elected, and perhaps after the
policies of the one that still sits
have been completely rejected by the
country. This anomaly makes it com.
pletely impossible to carry out the will
of the country on any important mat.
ter without tedious and often injurious
delay.