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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
POOR BETTrNA GERARD.
Her Mother, Mrs. Ordway, Visits Ihe
Unfortunate Actress I'm Hospital.

A New York special to the Baltimore
Sun says: There was pathetic reconcih-
alton In Bellevue Hospital to-day. Mrs'
Ordway. wife of General Albert Oroway'
there mingled her tears with those Oh ner
unfortunate daughter. known to the thea
TRIGGERS as Bettina Gerard. who. after
meteoric career, beginning in Washington
society and ending In the feverish lie OF
a footlight fayorite, now lies In BeileVue
Hospital. known only as plain Betty
Schuyler" old and worn, at Is, neIpieSs
invalid. suffering from partial paralysis; SIS,
General Ordway. with his wife and llttie
Miss Padelford, Bettina's daughter OF
whom the grandparents have taken
charge. reached this city Tuesday on ,ne
ocean liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
Despite the Ill health OF the father, VINO
has been an invalid year and a haif, his
thought was for his daughter. He wanted
to know where she was. and what means
he could take to aid her.
In the midst Of his paternai eageIhe sss
the infirm old man was stricken IN nls
apartments at the Hoffman House. foi
some time ii was feared that he was al
the point of death. A hurried call wa
sent for Dr. Daniel p. Pease, the notel
physician. who was obliged to administer
morphine. =,
Mrs. Ordway then bravely decided to dc
what she knew would please the stricken
General more than anything else IN this
world. A barouche drove up 10 the iou
man House, and Mrs. Ordway,. accom-
panied by DR.. w. G. wylie, was driven &c
Bellevue Hospital, where she was iei'
alone with her daughter.
''Do you intend to have your daughtei
removed from the hospital?' Mrs. Ordway
was asked later.
yes" she replied. 1--WE have. made ar
rangements to take her to private sam.
tarium. She is still so weak that she car
scarcely lift her arms" and the mother
eyes filled with tears. "But she VIII gel
well: we are sure OF 1t. She spoke to me
cheerfully. She is in good spirits"
'Do you think General Ordway's ATTACK
to-day was induced by worry on MS
daughters account?'
mo; DON'T think So" replied Mrs Ord.
way. HE has been thinking continually
of her. however, and he wanted to kho"
General Ordway said later at the Hon-
man House: II am feeling much better
now. / have been suffering from com
plaint for more than a year. We went &c
Wiesbaden, and there / became better anc
better. On the voyage over l caught oao
cold. and that is responsible for my at
TACK to-day"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
CONGRESS AND BUSINESS.

We are not surprised at the statement
that business looks with no confidence
upon tho reassembling OF Congress.
There is good deal that Congress
might do to help business. There is one
thing. especially, 1t might do that would
be of great benefit to the business inter-
ests of the country, and that Is, adjourn
Immediately after reassembling. How
ever. II certainly will not do that, and
1t is to be feared that i will not only
not help business by other means, but
that the sessions work will eonduce to
business disquietude.
The three principal numbers on the
programme are currency reform" "Ha-
waiian annexation" and Cuba" AS
TO the first, we may expect a lot OF
Juggling, with no results perhaps. ex-
cept those Of giving Wall street an oc-
casional opportunity to unsettle values
and making investors timid. AS to the
Cuban and the Hawaiian questions they
will doubtless, be used to justify vast
amount of jingoism. which Wall street
will also turn to account. and which will
necessarily disturb business. more or
less. The outlook, therefore, is not en-
couraging, except in the light that the
nrobable work or proceedings Of the ses-
sion may recoil on the Republican party
to its undoing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
The National Uni yersIty.
Baltimore American.)


The ladies have determined to make a
start toward building a national UNI
yersity at Washington, such as was CON
templated by Washington himself, ana "a
number Of influential women nave aireaoy
begun work. They propose TO collect
quarter of million dollars Tor the pui
pose of erecting an administration Dulld-
ing as a beginning. A convention VIII pc
held in the capital city December l4th, 70
decide upon the best way to arouse pubic
interest in the matter. In the opinion
OF the ladies', popular subscription IN
small amounts would yield a large sum.
Ii is estimated, for instance, that, as
there are about 100000 chiidren IN ths
public schools. an average subscription or
a penny from each could be obtained II
such a nucleus could be secured tne
fathers mothers, and other relatives OF
the children, representing the wnole
n 600 goo population could be relied upon
10 furnish respectable amount. The
ladies want an American university,
American sciences, and American IDEAS
for American citizens--a statement proa9
out not perfectly lucid. The plan couio
be made feasible one II certain condi-
lions are found at the right time IL Is
certainly noble object the ladies have
in view. and the world knows how much
energetic. able women can accomplish -
good when they are in earnest. Or course
the ladies will keep in mind the mainte-
nance of the institution.
II all the expectations or those inte-
rested in education are met, washington
will before many years be a great centre
for instruction. The Catholics already
have a university there, and the Metho-
dists, under the guidance of Bishop Hurst,
have vast plans for a great Institution,
to be set to work by the liberality OF the
Methodists and their friends. A spirit OF
generous rivalry may be expected TO be
manifested among the other denomina-
tons.
A university, in its proper sense, Is not
a theological school. which Is. strictly
UNCONVENTIONAL. To be worthy the name
il must be absolutely unsectarian. Rich
members of various churches have con-
tributed literally 10 advance the WORK
In higher institutions without imposing
any restrictions as to how the money so
given shall be applied, and, doubtless,
they will continue TO do so. II Is natural
that powerful religious organizations
should desire to show the world that they
have influence enough to induce people
TO contribute for educational purposes
without exhibiting a sectarian spirit.
The institution the ladies desire 20
found IL is to be inferred, will be made
as broad and as deep as are American
IDEAS and life. 1t is to be hoped that all
their expectations will be realized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
EXCESSIVE EXPENSES.

The letter OF Judge Romes, of Meek
lenburg, which we published on Sunday
last. proposes that the bulk Of the crimi-
nal charges shall be put upon the cities
snd counties, but that where a city or
q county is subjected to extraordinary
expenses. then 1t shall be entitled to have
some relief from the state.
In this way ne thinks the criminal
costs would be largely reduced without
,mpairing the proper administration Of
Justice.
The Dispatch recognizes the fact that
many costs are now saddled upon the
State that would not be Incurred or
would be disallcwed II they were brought
against the counties and cities. Most
ceople are very generous in voting away
other peoples money. And particularly
do we fnd that this sort Of .iberality pre-
vails IN some Of the counties that draw
from the state Treasury more than they
pay into II.
Our objection to saddling tha criminal
costs upon the counties is that We fear
Il would defeat Justice In many cases
Suppose. Cor instance. a poor county
had 70 bear the burden of such very
! costly tria, az that OF cluverius. which
tpok place here some years ago, Nigh
~ The local taxpayers be inclined Il
~ tpe prisoner 81 scos-free or else i
1n1bister ''unofIicisi tust;cc'-i. .,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19

lvneh law? Certainly tho costs OF the
cluverius trial, fret and 1ast wo'u'
FOR veara. have hung like milestone
around the neck OF many sman a,lu
poor county In Virginia But ~''h sns
common wealth TO back the court ai'u
the prosecuting officers, the course OK
,ustice would be smooth and successful
II may be that Judge Homes's plan
wauld be an Improvement upon the ex-
ig,ing system. Certainly, II would Do De'-
ter than 20 throw the entire burden OF
che administration OF criminal justice
,no, the counties and cities Of the State
w,thout hope Of relief where extraor-
a,r.rv expenses we're incurred. On the
other hand, we fear that 1t would not Dc
altogether fair to tho cities.
In the first place, as Is wen KNOWN
great numbers of country criminals nock
10 tho cities and are there arrested ana
tried. Would 1t be fair to put upon 10
tho burden of these expensesF hafoiy'
vet IL would be impractical 10 separa'e
tho bills incurred on their account from
,nosa incurred on account Of the resi-
dent class. Again, would the State think
II worth while to come to the reilei oi
a big city in a case like that Oh |ioVe-
rIus,sY We doubt 1t. for the reason
,Aa, ,here IA a general impression IN the
country that all the cities are rich-
uowever Il occurs to us that there Is
food for earnest thought IN Judge
Hones's suggestion. Virginia must
make an economical effort in some oirec-
ton. Possibly. his scheme might De
fashioned into practical shape. The pres
an, svsteu Is so unjust and mischievous
we must try to do something TO secure
relief.
The State Of Virginia is now paying
nm an average about $4,000 per annuEi
for the support of the insane. Here is
an expense that might be easily taxed
upon the counties. No county, no CITY
could be bankrupted by having 10 pay
It's pro rata share for the support Oh
Inmates In the asylums built and iur-
nished by this Commonwealth. And sucn
a change would almost inevitably result
In reducing the number OF insane per-
sons sent to the asylums.
Every year there are persons sent 10
the asylums who could well be cared
for at their homes or In the county
poorhouses. AS it is, our asyiums are
being oyercrowded and we shall eventu-
allv be called upon TO make large addi-
tons TO them. SO, while we are taking
about reducing criminal costs. let us also
see if we cannot do something that VIII
at least safeguard us against any in
crease OF the amount OF money we are
now paying out for the support OF the
insane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
A SATISFACTION TRUST.

Some days ago II was announced In
Washington special that President Nc
Kinley and Mr.. Dingley were entirely
satisfied with the net results and indica-
tons OF the elections that were held In
several of the States the early part Of
this month. Now we learn from the
New York papers that Hon. Marcus Azure
Illus Hanna shares the satisfaction Of
Messrs. Mckinley and Dingley.
Mr.. Hanna has been interviewed by
several New York reporters, and to all
he expressed himself as satisfied to a
degree that could only be equalled by the
feelings Of dead pig in barrel Of
corn
1t would therefore seem that Messrs.
Mckinley, Dingley, and Hanna have
formed a satisfaction trust. limited. This
was according to the eternal fitness Of
things. 1t was an act of consistency.
II was doing themselves what they have
been emlnently prominent In encourage
ing others to do--that is, combine to con-
duct a monopoly.
Barring a little stray and quasi-satis-
faction here and there. the Mckinley
Dingley-Hanna trust, limited, possesses
all the Republican satisfaction output
and indications OF the elections In ques-
ton. However, we do not share the
view of these gentlemen that their trust
will, in the long run, Justify their citation.
We shall not be astonished II it goes all
to pieces in 1900, If. indeed. its stock does
not become practically valueless before
that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
FRIDAY.........N NOVEMBER 10, 1897.
,xsrnucTrNG THE LEGISLATURE.

The Emporia Messenger says that 'ne
Dispatch, whose opinion on all ieaoins
public questions we value very highly
doubts the expediency Of the main point
IN our suggestion" touching instructins
the members of the General Assembly
regarding retrenchn1ent and reform py
mass-meetings held in the severai coun-
ties. The Messenger then adds that such
a course would be In accordance WITH
t,me-honored custom in Virginia. and ex-
presses the hope that the Dispatch VIII
give this question its special attenuon
and urge the people Of TIE cities ana
counties throughout the state 10
strengthen and encourage their represen-
tatiyes by special Instructions
we fear that the Messenger misses the
particular point upon which We dlrfered
with it. Our contemporary as we un-
derstand II, advocates giving the mem
bers of the Legislature definite mstruc-
tions" as to what offices should be apoi-
,shed and as to what special lines the
retrenchment knife should follow. Inc
D,snatch fears that under existing circum-
stances the net result OF an attempt 10
do this would be a great diversity Oh IN
attractions as to detail. that would en-
barrass the Legislature. If, for instance
tho views or instructions OF the Greenes-
Vile county mass-meeting should ciner
from those of the Fauquier county meet
Ing as to details. or there should De
wide difference between the sentiment OF
King and Queen and that OF Wythe
county. Il would be much more difhcu'
for the members of these counties 10
get together than II they had no definite
instructions" Besides. the doors wouid
be thrown wider open than otherwise tor
outsiders who may be opposed TO any
particular line of retrenchment TO enter
In and exercise their influence.
However. on the general proposition the
Dispatch and the Messenger are not
apart. The Dispatch recognizes that the
custom of instructing representatives Is
n time-honored one In Virginia, ana
Wise one. IL recognizes, as II has stated
heretofore, that much good might ana
no harm could come from holding county
meetings. and reaffirming In the most
emphatic manner the policy Of retrench-
ment and reform. In this reclamation
tho broadest latitude should be given the
Legislature to cut wherever In It's WIS
dom. It might see fit to cut, lnstruc-
tons on these lines, coupled with the
assurance that the people would STAND
behind the Legislature. would leave indi-
v,dual members untrammelled and en-
courage the body. as whole. to address
ifself TO the great work before 1t without
fear. favoritism. or hesitation. That
we must reduce state expenses is as fixed
"a the laws of the Modes and the Per-
SLAMS. unless we are prepared to increase
taxes, or propose to default in interest
on the State debt. Whatever steps
therefore, the people take in the matter
OF encouraging the Legislature to mee'
ana dispose of the issue should be Of
character that could In no wise conduce
TO lack Of harmony and unity in that
body
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19

Now that the School Board mas maue
main atstcmcnt Of the case. ana since
the Board Of Aldermen has voted afnrm-
atiyely. we hope and trust the Common
Council will speedily sanction the appro-
v,r,.,,on necessary for the support OK the
nuh,,c schools for the remainder OK tne
year. a..
We have always had confidence 'na'
both branches OF the Council would come
to the relief Of the schools. We nave Dc
,,aved that ali that was needed was ior
the question to be thoroughly unoers'o'o
And now. In the light Of the informa-
ton before the public. our faith Is strong
or than ever before. There VIII propap'y
he n number OF negative votes IN the
common Council, as there were In the
BOARD Of Aldermen. but we mink tue
ma sority will be responsive to the pubic
wishes upon this subject.
while we hold that It Is demonstrate
that this appropriation is clearly In the
ura NJ economy. and while we know that
=. % essential TO the welfare or the
schools. we shall not question the 1ucg-
ment Of any OF those who diner Win u.s.
The present controversy Is the out
growth OF a misunderstanding, whicn
has been continued during some months
and II is too much to expect that 1t VIII
be healed all at once. Yet we feel sure
that the safest. wisest. most economical
and most polite disposition that can De
made of the question is for the lower
branch Of the City Council to follow the
lead OF the Board of Aldermen. and thus
place the resolution in the hands OF
Mayor Taylor, for his approval.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19
DERRYvILLE.
Another Candidate-rersorai ana
General Notes aud Briefs.

gERRYvILLE. VA, November H.
tspecIal)-A great deal OF Interest is De'hs
taxen here In the contest for the posi-
ton OF Superintendent OF Public ins,ruc-
ton. A prominent applicant for the posi-,
ton Is Captain william n. McDonaiu' VI
this place, gentleman VINO IN every .s
spect IL eminently fitted for the uu''e'
Of this very important position.
The friends of Mir. James W. Luhe
were shocked to learn that he nao pesn
paralyzed on Saturday last wniie VIZ
ing Mr. J. Few Brown, IN "ihcn ,s.'.
No luxe who had been assistant
cash,ar of the Bank of Clarke County
svsr a,nce its organization in 1881, was
sor.ad nv III health to resign that posi-
Etc., during the past summer, ana MS
ho.,,h was thought to have been I'M
rroved NV the rest of the past re"
rrontbs Late reports from Wincnester
state that there Is no Improvement III
re CONDITION and his death Is daiiy eA-
pected. o,.~,a county.
Mrs. o. ]. Hardesty, OF Clarke co .
lses critically i'll at her home, suieins
from a complication Of troubles
urs NJ 7 Coke, who has been VISITING
hs- daughter. Mrs. Ernest Hoddoas' a.
sevilIe Spain. reached here MONDAY anu
is now with friends In the county.
Mr.. Clarence T. Owens. Of washington,
Ranpahannock county. former reSluem ,
~ his Mace and Miss Amy w. Eiwel'
,he attractive daughter Of Mr.. W. ii.
Flwell. we're quietly married on Weuhes,
dow evening ar $50 at the residence ol
the brides parents, in Berryviile. heV'
InIion groaddus, OF the Baptist churcn'
ncrforue,l the ceremony, which was VIZ
possed only Ly few Of the immedia'e
friends Of the couple. ,r,.or
Mrs Harry Moore and sons OIL heysei'
" Va. ere visiting relatives IN ,owh,
Miss Amy oeahl is visiting friends III
Washington, D. Z. n q. Wis
Mrs. Worthiugton. o. Toledo W Is Vie
ting Mr.. vincent Porsfal.
Mr and Mrs Marshall McOollin.n
have returned from a fcrtnights stay at
tho Hct Springs. VA ,,, con-
Mr. Frank Helyestirc formerly
roc-ed with the Norfolk and western
poj,road Ccrnrany, at Roanoke, mas
signed his position and accepted Una. a.,
nr,vate secretary to Mr. Joseph II. sahus,
p DIV e general manager OF one OF tne
sontherr roads. With headquarters d.
Charleston. 5. c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19

will convince you that, as usual, We
lead our competitors in offering best
inducements 10 the public. WehaVe
added great many bargains 20
those already on our counters
making this sale extremely interest
ing 10 economical buyers.
COUNTER No. I.
Ladies', Misses, and Childrens
Genuine Dongola Button, guaran-
teed all solid, zoe.
COUNTER No. 2.
Ladies' Dongola, Button and Lace;
several style toes and al. sizes, heel
and spring heel, $l.10.
COUNTER No. 3.
Ladies' Dongola, Button and Lace,
the newest STYLES, in parent tip ana
dongola tip, all sizes, and every par
guaranteed TO be worth from Sl.7o 10
&3-this sale 81 AS.
lot OF Ladies' Hand-Sewed Wei'
and Mckay Tan Lace Shoes, Si.oo-
worth Ss,5 and 90 per pair. n
Mems Winter Weight Tans. In All
shapes and sires. ranging in prices
from So, $3.50, SIS, aud $500.
Remember, we give you your choice
on any purchase Trading stamps,
Trading Checks. ora discount OF per
cent no tfcef
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19

An amusing story. says the London
Daily Telegraph. is told OF the lament
ed Sir John Gilbert. Half century ago
or more he was commissioned to Illus
trate a short story for a London week
w and was handed the proofs to ena-
HE him TO select the most telling situa-
t,on FOR his work. When he had nm
ished the editor remarked: "Why, Mr..
Gilbert, the story says an escort OF in
fantry soldiers. and here you have given
us mounted ones" Dear me, so
have,' responded the artist. but
haven't time to do another drawing now.
Can't YOU make an alteration In the
story to make 1t 1T in?" The copy
was accordingly handed TO subordinate
to make the alteration. but that gen.
tle.nan forgot to read and revise the
chapter describing how the soldiers had
eaI,ed the summit OF steep mountain.
parts of which they were obliged to
scale with ladders. Horses could not
have been gotten there. unless by the as
sistance Of a crane! Afterward, says
the Telegraph. shoals Of letters from
subscribers wished to know how the
cavalry got there
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-19

Atlanta may be forced to collect taxes
from certain corporations whose pro-
perty has been exempted in recent years
by the City Council.
We learn from the Constitution that
there Is a movement to take this matter
into the courts on petition for manda-
mus TO force the city TO collect the back
taxes due by these corporations and TO
require the authorities TO cease making
such exemptions.
Those moving in the matter claim to
represent parties who have decided, II
possible, to stop the practice OF relieving
a few corporations from the payment OF
taxes while hundreds OF others are re-
quired to pay full rates.
This question, says the Constitution,
was brought up in the Council several
months ago by the introduction OF reso-
luton instructing the tax assessors TO
proceed to collect the back taxes due by
the exempted corporations and to place
their property on the taxable list and
collect the amount due by each In future.
The resolution was buried by the Coun-
ell Tax Committee, whfeh put of con-
sideration Of the matter from time TO
time. The Council having failed to en-
force the law, 1t is now proposed to go
to the courts.
When the question was up In the Coun-
ell the City Attorney was asked for an
opinion as TO the legality of the exemp-
tions under consideration. He stated
that the exemptions are illegal and with
out warrant OF law. If the back taxes
due the city are collected. the treasury
viii be benefited to the extent OF apou'
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