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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-16
PANIC PRECIPITATED AT HAVANA

By the Decision of the Against the Exchange
of Bank Bills for Silver.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-16

PARIS. May 15.-1t is stated that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
our PARrY rENpuLuM.

There is some talk OF a reform move
ment in the municipal election next
spring. II has not taken shape as yet
but IL is said some of the workingmen
are dissatisfied with the manner In which
the government is being administered
Richmond Letter In the Norfolk Vir-
ginian.
We don't want TO see any more re-
form" movements here. We haven't yet
gotten over the effects OF the last one;
nor shall we, until we have paid off In
full the debt that we incurred for build
ing the City Hall.
The Democratic City Council. IL 1t had
acted promptly, might have built a 100000
City Hall with which the people would
have been perfectly satisfied, but 1t hawed
and hesitated, and dallied and delayed
until the reform movement got a great
start.
Let us learn wisdom from experience.
Let us have a good primary election law
passed by the Legislature. and Jet us
go to the primary and fight out all our
differences, and have an end to them.
The Democratic primary election sys-
TEN Of Richmond is the pendulum which
keeps our party machinery properly regu-
lated. SO we must see to it that 1t
swings truly, and that its motion is regu-
lar and steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
DrrACIyg MONUMENTS.

A special TO the Dispatch from Fred
ericksburg. printed in our issue OF yes
terday. states that the DETACHMENT OF the
"stonewalf' Jackson monument at
Charlottesville is not OF a serious char
acter, being confined TO the base from
which small pieces have been Clipped by
relic-hunter admirers of Jackson's; also,
that the Clipped stone may be dressed
down without Injury TO the monument
or destroying it's artistic proportions.
While It "a matter Of congratulation
that the case is no worse. none the less,
those guilty of the DETACHMENT deserve
unqualified reprobatlon. To our mind. II
Is queer sort of admiration for a man
that finds expression In stealing
pieces of the monument erected as
tribute TO his virtues. The DETACHMENT
of a monument raised in memory Of the
dead is an act of vandalism. whether the
work Of admirers or the opposite 1t is
an outrage upon decency and sentiment.
calling for severe punishment, regardless
OF the plea OF the perpetrator. II 1t were
practicable, we would like to see the
vandals who defaced the Jackson rnonu-
ment run down and dealt with by the
law in such fashion that their experience
would prove a wholesome warning to all
other relic hunters of the same type.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
To the Editor of the Dispatch:


When England became responsible fol
the government of Egypt. she found a
bankrupt treasury, nation without
credit, and prisons crowded to suffoca-
ton in buildings where every rule OF
sanitary science had been violated. With
that marvellous executive ability which
has always characterized the race, she
utilized the labor of the convicts in con-
structing new buildings-modern prisons.
Bricks were burned, stones were quar-
ried, carpenters and stonemasons were
found to exist, even amongst Egyptian
convicts In the end Egypt had separate
rooms for most of her convicts. well
ventilated prisons, with little increase
in her public debt. The Improvement Of
the convicts of Egypt under English
rule is one of the object lessons of the
age Let Virginia take a lesson from her
English cousins in Egypt.
The condition of some of the prisons
of the South, from my observation, Is
a disgracesto our civilization.
j. B. BAYLOR.
In all of the discussions that have
taken place with regard to the enlarge
ment of the penitentiary 1t has been
conceded on all sides that the bulk of
the unskilled labor required in the work
could and should be furnished by the
prison. NUMBERS of the convicts may be
employed as suggested by Captain Bay
lor nevertheless, large sum Of ready
money will be necessary.
The cells ought to be Of steel. The
framework of the roof ought to be of
iron or steel, and so must be the locks
and bolts, the steam pipes, etc. Though
the labor Of the prisoners may be
used to a considerable extent, much
money will be required to buy material
and pay for services which cannot pos
sibly be rendered by the clumsy laborers
who, for the most part, make up our
prison population.
In all of the improvements that have
been made at the penitentiary from time
1.he convicts have been
required to do such work as they were
qualified to do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
A. @. l.. TRAIN. a2.

The following is an extract from the
Dispatches report Of the proceedings of
the Board Of Directors of the Chamber
OF Commerce at their meeting held on
Thursday evening:
"Mr II. l.. Traylor, chairman OF the
Committee on Inland Trade, submitted
a brief verbal report. calling the atten-.
ton OF the Chamber TO the improved
service which Richmond would enjoy in
the schedule and operation of the
Florida special during the coming win
ter. as recently arranged by the trans
portation companies. the south-bound
FLORIDA special. which last year passed
around Richmond by the Belt Line at
about 2:2S A. NJ. being scheduled to run
through the city. arriving at Union De-
not at $50 II. NJ; the north bound
which ran through the city last winter,
arriving the first part OF the winter at
6:3e A. NJ. and later at 720 A. M. being
scheduled for the coming winter to ar
rive at the Union Depot at 905 A. NJ.
He also reported the efforts OF his COM
.mittee to improve the facilities with re-
spect 10 other through passenger trains.
which would be greatly 10 the advan-
taRe OF Richmond. and expressed the
belief that II the efforts CT his commit
tee were successful the cordial co-opera-
ton OF the transportation companies
could DO relied upon -
The foregoing Is good, as far as 1t
goes: but it does not touch the great
questionable running Of Train 80 over
the Belt-Lins az 4:so A. NJ.
No. 50 Is the train that lands its pas
senGers at clopton, and which "side-
tracxs' Richmond II ought to cease
running over the Beit-Ilne. and ought
TO come into the Byrd-street Station.
and depart thence over the Beividere-
street track.
We understand that Mr.. Traylor's
fommittee Is fully alive to the desira-
hllit, Of sfrecting this change. and that
y has been diligently engaged for weeks
psss trying % formulate an agreement
- ~''s and the company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Chicago has started its first double
deck. or two-story. vestibule street-car.
1t is said TO be a great Improvement on
the two-story car introduced in the town
of Pullman a few years ago. 1t does
away with the end platform and doors,
and furnishes seating room, though TO
larger than the average electric car now
In use, except. as to height, for 100 pas
sengers. The doors ere at the sides of
the car, midway between the ends, and
they lead into a vestibule large enough
TO accommodate thirty persons On
either side, above and below, are the
seats. Passengers reach the second
story by means of circular stairways. and
the space up there. 1t is thought. will be
popular for persons riding long distances,
at least at certain seasons of the year.
One car has been completed and tested.
II is built of steel, and has cushioned
seats, and heating arrangements so reg
iilated as that the interior may be kept
ut any temperature desired. When the
car is in motion no one can get on or
off. the risk of accident being thus re-
duced, and cold drafts of air cannot
reach the passengers, as in the case Of the
end-door cars. The car is also equipped
with push buttons. with which to signal
the conductor when one wishes to get. off.
as In the case Of certain Of our Richmond
cars. The new car, In short. seems TO
be a great institution. Whether 1t has
'.come TO stay" or not remains to be seen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1897,
REDUCING STATE EXPENSES.

The Emporia Messenger, in discuss
fng "retrenchment and reform" says
that there are too many offices. and
our criminal expenses are too great and
that while each Democratic member OF
the General Assembly will do his best
to keep the pledge in the party plat
form regarding the reduction OF ex-
penses In the administration of our
State Government. this is too indefinite.
II thinks that the members of the
General Assembly will be anxious to
know exactly what Offices the people
desire shall be abolished. and advises
that mass-meetings be held in the seve-
raj counties TO consider the question and
instruct the Legislature in the premises.
I Whether 1t would be practicable to in
struct the Legislature definitely in re-
spect to this matter through a series of
county mass-meetings is. in our view
doubtful. The subject is a broad one,
and to deal with it properly. wisely,
and intelligently will require time and
deliberation. The diversity Of opinion
throughout the State as TO details these
county meetings would be apt to de-
velop might seriously embarrass the
Legislature and prevent agreement on
the best plan for meeting the retrench-
ment and reform issue. The danger to
be apprehended from definite instruc-
tions" Is that the diversity of opinion re-
ferred to would tend to compromise and
timidity. Unless we are prepared to in
crease taxation in the near future, the
situation is one that admits of no com
promise that will not so reduce expenses
as to ensure meeting the increased rate
OF interest on the State debt. which
commences in 1901.
Z The condition that confronts us must
be grappled boldly and fearlessly. We.
therefore. question whether it would
not be a mistake TO trammel members
OF the Legislature with definite and de-
tailed instructions. At the same time.
no harm could ensue, and much good
might result, from the peoples getting
together on their court-days. and re-
and reform policy. Such a course, we
take it. would be calculated TO encour-
age the Legislature greatly in the
prosecution of the important and in
some respects thankless task that is
before them. We say thankless because,
when IT comes TO applying the knife.
some persons are bound to be hurt. and
IL is not to be expected that all of these
will take the operation kindly. While,
therefore. we differ with the Messenger
as to the advisability of carrying out
It's specific recommendation, we recog-
nize that its article contains a valuable
suggestion which. doubtless, the mem
bers Of the Legislature would be glad
10 see acted upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

There liz hope that mutual concessions
may he made by which the company
and the city may como to an under
standing. which will result In Train %
coming through Richmond instead Of GO
ing around Richmond.
This Is a matter OF practical concern,
as well as OF city pride. We have
tolerated the present arrangement with
more patience than any other city In
the land. similarly situated. would have
displayed, and we are rejoiced to hear
now that there is some little prospect
that the much-needed change will be
made this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE p1spAToa COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH Is delivered 10
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The SUNDAY DISPATCH at $50 per
annun. or Is cents for six months.
subscriptions ia all cases payable III
advance, and no paper continued after
the expiration OF the time paid for. seho
post-office money order. check, or regis
tered letter. Currency sent by mail VIII
be at tho risk OF the sender. Subscribers
wishing their post-ofiice changed must
give their old as well as their new post
once. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

party. II seems that upon the issuing Of
the notices by the Clerk OF the court mr.
Ashworth In some way obtained posses
sion OF several hundred of them. and TO-
day as rapidly as the notices were served
the people came I'm great haste to the
Clerks Office to ascertain what could DC
done. II is conceded. however. by leading
lawyers here that Ashworth is acting en-
tireiy within the law, and that Judge
Woods's restraining order can in no way
affect his action In pushing the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
OUR CASE.

Economy along proper lines is all right,
but when it comes to economizing
at the expense Of the intelligence Of
the future residents of city, it strikes
us that an unwise and unjustihable
course is being pursued.-Newport News
Telegram.
That's all right. We here do good
deal Of quarrelling amongst ourselves,
but we seldom come to blows.
Our schools are not going to be closed.
We feel sure that arrangements Will be
made to run them as usual. We cam
not but believe that the City Council
and the School Board will get together
and manage to rescue us from the brink
of the pit where we now stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
THE AGONY Is OVER.
Manchestcr's Letter-Carriers Have
Reen AnnOfnfpd

Been Appointed.
| WASHINGTON, ID. c., November r.
| (Special)-The long agony is now over
the letter-carriers for Manchester have
been appointed; the people of that
thriving municipality, which will soon
become, 1t is to be hoped, a part OF
Greater Richmond, will get their letters
at home with their regular meals; Con-
gresham Lamb will be happy. so will
be Superintendent Machen. of the free
delivery system. and the morning Of the
18th instant will see that system in
operation both in Manchester and New
port News. The appointments for Man
chester were made from the list sent
by Postmaster Weisiger, in the order in
which they came, so that there can be
no Kicking" as Mr.. Machen remarked.
The carriers for Manchester are: Regu-
lars-William Lester Prentiss, Patrick
II. c. Noble. Jr.. James II. Purdy and
Robert +. Harris; observation-disclosures
e. Drinard and Maurice r. Barrett
For Newport News: Regulars-Hiram
III. Scull, Edward l.. Fry, Norris j.
Krone, James ID. Bohekin; substitutes
Edward j. Hoban, Howard n. Smith,
and Wyatt Roane
BRADY AND HOGE.
Collector James ID. Brady called at
the White House this morning, in COM
pany with newcomer. supposed
to be the Hon. j. Hampton Hoge.
who is an applicant for the Of
fee OF United States Attorney for
the Western District of Virginia. Colo
mel Brady did not see the President.
and did not go to the White House for
that purpose. He wanted to see Secre-
tary Porter or MISUNDERSTANDING Pru-
den. both of whom. however, were very
busy with the Executive mail, and the
Colonel and his friend departed and
sought whatever consolation could be
obtained at the Department of Justice.
VIRGINIA GOLD-MINES.
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Forman Is interested in Virginia gold
mines, and he intends TO induce north
ern capitalists to invest extensively in
the development Of gold-bearing pro-
perty there.
PERSONAL.
Among the fourth-class postmasters
commissioned November 10th were Hiram
II. Cowan. Everett's N. c., and N. Ivy
Burnley, Cuckoo. Va.-money-ord Of
fees.
new pOSt-oihtc has DttH
at Mecca, Pulaski county, Va, with
Henry Il. Allison as postmaster.
Commissoner-of-Rev Crowder. OF
Staunton, Va, who has been here for
several days in the interest of his rural
free-delivery device patent, left for home
this morning.
The consulate at Birmingham, England,
is the only one in the British Isles left.
not filled by Republican. and General
Groner is beginning to despair. He wants
a place where he would be somewhat
familiar with the vernacular. He is still
holding on here, pressing his claims
through influential friends.
s. c. Graham. Virginia; Sydney G.
stevens Virginia; j. Thompson Brown. a
well-known lawyer OF Nelson county,
Va, and b. r. Gordon. OF the same coan-
ty, are at the Metropolitan.
President V. Donati. of the Richmond
Baseball Association; i. GoDella c.
Honesty, Joe Honesty. and r. Moriconi
of Richmond. are in the city. stopping at
the ST. James.
b. F. pilson. Richmond; j. G.. Wood,
Hampton-Hot Johnson.
w. r. Cousin. Danville; Mrs. Gunst,
Richmond-St. James.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

TIE New York Evening Post says that
the "only man In the United States who
is committed TO the belief that the Ding
ley tariff is success In every possible
way is Dingley himself"
But the woods are full OF men who
not only believe. but know. that it is a
success as far as It's main object is con-
cerned. which main object is to swell
further the profits OF the trusts and the
combines. and the favored few. at the ex-
pense OF the masses. In accomplishing
this object the Dingley bill gets there
most triumphantly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

"The Inauguration Of William Lyme
Wilson, LII. d.. as President of Washing
ton and Lee University Is the title OF
pamphlet just issued by that institu-
ton. II contains the Introductory re-
marks OF Judge William Mclaughlin.
rector of the university. made on the oc-
casion, together with Mr.. Wilson's in
augural, and the addresses Of Professor
Cameron, OF Princeton; Chancellor Kirk
land. OF Vanderbilt and Prasident gu
man. OF .sshns Hopklna.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

The Presbytery of New Brunswick, N.
j.. has accepted the withdrawal Of Pro-
fessor Shields. Of Princeton University.
who, with President Cleveland, among
others. signed the application for a
liquor license for Princeton Inn, and
has adopted resolution calling the at
tention of Presbyterians to the rule Of
the Church respecting the liquor traffic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
FOREST LODGE.

DURING THE PLEASANT AUTUMN
weather. and so long as the ROADS re-
main in good condition, FOREST LODGE
will be open for the entertainment @
guests. Small driving or cycling parties
can be provided for at any time, but large
parties should notify by phone q isg
hours before their arrival. Bell phone
1895 II. Glen Allen. Va. no '-n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Bob Lincoln's berth as practical presi-
dent of the Pullman Car Company is a
softer one, we venture to say, than any
Pullman porter ever made up. or made
exnrpSg H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
PROPOSALS.
Office superintendent Of Public charti'''

city AlfuSloN-rs
Richmond. Va, November l1 ~.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL 81 -
ceived at this Office Room $. Basen,,.. ~,
City HalD until ~ NJ. on MONDA1 ~
yember 10. 1887, for furnishing ne ~
Almshouse with SUPPLIES f0r he gua
Ter ending February Is, 1885. OF fit,'
Beef. Fresh Lamb Fresh Pork hA,p.'
Flour. Coffee. Sugar. Rice. Lard V',.h
Soap. Herring. Salt, Molasses, Butter ~
tatoes. Dat Flakes Gin barreis), honi,.5'
Canned Tomatoes, Hay, oats. 'oln'
Brown and Shipstuff. Straw, Dry-Go9ls'
Shoes. Clothing. and Medicines, Lqmp,ss,
Blackeye Peas. White Beans. supplies ~
be delivered AT the almshousc 40 s4eh
times and in such quantities as the -
perintendent may direct a..
The Committee for the RELIEF OF ~.
Poor reserves the right % reject any %
all proposals offered. and OF giving w
contract for each article required % 'N'
lowest responsible bidder.
Forms OF proposals can be obt6.nel -
the almshouse er at this Office.
GEORGE Is. DAVIS.
no Hat Superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Hanna's luck may have taken a turn
for the worse-for him. The Republican
boss has lost a ship on Lake Erie. and he
is certainly in danger Of losing his seat
In the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Here are a few sample prices
Mems Fine Imported Cheviot
Suits, strictly all wool, French
facing, with rolling collar; the
pants are made with French
waistband; not a garment i'll
this lot worth less than SIS q
suit. Your choice of o. no
any suit in this lot........ 1910
Mems Suits, in plaids or plain
mixtures, blues or black, whole
sale price of which averaged
from So to $40 a suit, d no
our price. ............ @A'|O
Mems Blue Beaver Overcoats,
wholesale prices of which ave-
ragged from Sc to SO, any o. no
coat in this lot -. -. 4Ls7O
Mems Silk Lined Blue Kersey
Overcoats, the wholesale price
of which averaged SIC CT m
to SIS, for. -. -. -. PO.71
Boys Long-Pants Suits, ages
16 to 10, the wholesale price of
which averaged from So to ST,
your choice of any suit Of no
i'm this lot 91.1O
Mems Fine Imported Worsted
and Cashmere Pants. These are
the equal to any So Pants
made to order. Our 50 %
price :. :. -. TL.7O
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
RELIGIOUS SERVICES SUNDAY.
ey.BROAD-sTREET METHODIST

CHURCH corner Of Broad and Tenth streets).-
Sunday school $3.50 A. NJ. Preaching at L l A.
NJ and r. NJ. by the pastor, Rev w. @
STARR, ID ID Morning subject: "A Link
Between the Heroic and the Divine At night:
"What will Be tho Destiny Of the Redeemed
Aw Out in the Eternity OF God?" cordial
welcome to all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

A negro went to sleep on a railroad
track in Louisiana, and was struck on
the head by the engine Of a freight
train. 1t is hoped that the engine may
be repaired.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
roy OLAY-STREET METHODIsr

EPISCOPAL CHURCH corner Adams and Clay
streetsl-Rev. 4. ii. RAWLINGS. Pastcr.-sa bbath
scnool 9:i5 A. N. Services n. and 8 r.
NJ. conducted by the Pastor. SUNDAY morning.
being thu last Sabbath before conference pastor
will review work OF the en and desires the
preseD &c OF every member. Subject. "Ebenrzer ~
Evening subject "The New Woman and tue
True; Woman's missionary meeting MONDAY.
Z. 81; official meeting MONDAY, 5 p. NJ; class
meeting TUESDAY. r. NJ: Md-week prayer
service WEDNESDAY. r. NJ; Epwcrth League
devotional meeting FRIDAY, S:I5 4. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Durham II appears, is to have per-
manent reproduction of the Parthenon,
as one Of the buildings. of Trinity Col
lege. 1t thus sees Tennessee, so to speak,
and goes her better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
re- UNION STATION METHO-

DIsT-Rev. GEORGE G. yAsDERsLIog. ID. d.,
Pastor.-Subject. IL A. "a, "Renewing
Strength; 1880 p. W.. Gods Habitation .
9:15A. NJ, SUNDAY school AMI morning class.
4 p. NJ. Epwcrth League. This Is the last SUM-
day beore conference. All, memD ers espe-
cialIy. are urged TO be present. 1880 Z. NJ.
MONDAY, Fourth Quarterly Conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

"Six teams Of women. despite the rain.
played golf on the links of the Ardsley
Club" What is any ordinary old rain as
compared with the reign of golf?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
eeg- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

corner OF Twelfth and Broad streets)-Rev
GEORGE COOPER. ID. d.. Pastor.-At IL A. Al -
" distorted Features" At Il. NJ. Students'
Service Dy s udeuts. Bible scnooi at 9.3o
A d. Sunday School Association at $3.50 p. M.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Vesuvius has possibly felt called On
to erupt in view of the unusual and so
far unexplained quiescence of Foraker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

The Spanish proposition with reference
TO Cuba reminds us Of the boyish threat.
do as you please; If you don't. I'll make
Won
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13
1kV-FIRsT UNITARIAN cUuRcH

g2i0 nrrth Euth streetl. -Rov. WALggH @.
PEikcvs Ii u. pastor Of me Church o. tho Mes
kien. New orloans, Will preach at IL AN on
|" Love 20 God." Ia tho evening = Iscsure.ssr-
mon VIII DC civen-subiscs; Three Phas Is in ire
kelKio1 o. the Future" Blb,o class 1t 1890
=. Free library ~ chur b for use OF ell VINO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-13

Appendicitis kills many a man, but It
may have been the means of saving Mar
tin Thorn's life.