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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
THE PLATFORM.

In response to its inquiry whether
1t would be well for the State Demo-
cratic Convention to reaffirm the Chi
cago platform, the State yesterday pub
lished affirmative replies from Senator
Martin, Congressman Lamb, Swanson
and Hay, Alderman Henry L. Carter,
of this city; r. L. Byrd, Esq, OF Win
chester; Hon. II. X. Pollard, of Rich
mond; General G. j. Hundley, of Amelia,
and James +. Bib, Esq, of Louisa.
Judge Baker p. Lee wrote at length.
saying that he does not favor the policy
of presenting bimetalllsm as an issue.
He believes, however that the silver De-
mocrats, constituting a great majority
Of the party in Virginia, owe it to the
silver Democrats in other States, as well
as themselves, TO show clearly in our
platform that we propose to take no
step backward on the currency question"
This, he thinks, may be done without
embarrassment to those gold-standard
Democrats who cannot reconcile 1t with
their convictions to appear to vote for
free coinage, even indirectly, in either a
State or a national election. SO lar as the
reelection Of Major Daniel is concerned,
ne regards 1t as a foregone conclusion.
Judge Lee would allow the gold Demo-
Gratis to support the candidates of the
party for State officers with the reserva-
ton or the declaration. II they choose,
that they regard this coinage question as
a national question not TO be involved in
our State elections"
The State regards these expressions las
practically unanimous" in endorsing the
position of that paper In declaring that
no backward step must be taken in carry
ing forward to victory the principles and
policy enunciated In the Chicago plat
form"
Judge Lee is very handy with his pen,
and we should like to see precisely how
be would draft that part of the platform
which ne discusses in his letter. AS we
understand his proposition, it Is imprac-
fical-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Must Pfny mt Home.

The Richmond College faculty have ior-
hidden the baseball team to take any
more trips away from Richmond this sea-
son. This action prevents two trips
which Manager Mcneil had contem-
plated-one to Southwest Virginia. to meet
the Virginia Polytechnic institute ana
other teams. and one to North Carolina,
To meet Wake-Forest and others.
The Spiders will play some games IN
Richmond during the next few weeks.
Randolph Macon. Locust Dale. and Uni
versity of Virginia.
President Boatwright and Professors
Gaines. Winston. and Hunter are attend
ing the Southern Baptist Convention In
Wilmington, y. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Police Court Cases.

There were few oilers in the Police
Court yesterday morning, and fewer sim
ners.
John Chapman. a colored boy. was
charged with breaking into one OF the
cars of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company, and was sent on TO the
grand jury Chapman was the last OF a
gang, and IL is due to Sergeant Hall that
all have been caught.
A chambermaid, named Kate Lee, AT
the Lexington Hotel. was charged with
stealing $l5 from guest OF the hosiery,
and was sent 10 jail for ninety days.
The other cases were unimportant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

by increased internal revenue taxes.
Hence the higher rates upon tobacco,
beer, etc.
In this matter the planters. the leaf
dealers. and the manufacturers have
common interest. and this interest Is 10
have the tariff bill disposed of as soon
as possible. Every days delay IN the
Senate will only add TO the uncertainty
OF the market. Therefore. let us all do
what we can 10 urge the Senate TO
prompt action. If the increase on plug
and smoking tobacco and cigarettes Is
to be defeated, the sooner the better. or.
IL II is TO be enacted into law. an carry
change would be preferable TO months
and months OF agitation and unrest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Property Transfers.

Richmond: w. NJ. Anderson & Brothers
agree 10 sell TO Hamilton Printing Com
pany goodwill and entire printing outfii
i'm Office No. south Twelfth street re-
serving title until $500 balance OF pur-
chase money, shall have been paid. $1,000.
William J. Westwood and wife to Nan
ME L.. wife of John y. Dyson, . feet on
north side Marshall street, 43 IL feet west
of Twenty-second, $7SOS0.
Henrico: George w. Harris and wife TO
Nathan Harris, 80 feet on south side
Brookland street, 35S feet east OF Dinneen,
s.
Otis II. Russell and wife 10 William
Fielden. 97I-4 acres on Three Chopped
roaH about seven miles northwest OF
Richmond So 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

ference of views was whether or not
the railroad people should be allowed
to shift their trains on this crossing.
having been granted the privilege OF
building a spur of track TO a point gust
over Johnsons Island
The Manchester authorities are OPP
posed to the granting of shifting trains
at that point, and the Richmond authori-
ties seem ito be disposed to allow 1t IN
case of extreme necessity. This question
has been referred back to the railroad
people. who will give the matter careful
consideration.
1t is very likely that meeting of the
Bridge Commissioners will be called for
about the middle of next week, when
the details of the contract will be definite
~ arranged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

A friend calls our attention TO a SIP we
made in saving last week that Frank X.
stockton is a Virginian. By referring 10
haJly consulted we find that he is correct
in saving that Stockton was born in Phil
adelphia. However, we think that the
author of "The Late Mrs. NulP' should
have been born in Virginia, II ne WASH L
He is to tina manner born, al afJ rate
Richmond Dispatch. ~
Mr.. Stockton probably wrote THE Late
Mrs NulT' in this county. About the time
Of its publication he was in the habit or
spending his summers in Albemarle. ana
was often in this city. 1t is understood
that ne did much of his literary work
during these summer sojourns.-Char-
lottesville Progress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Prominent RnppabannOclS Farmer
Dead.

CULPEPER. VA. May 7.-(Special)-
Mr.. II. NJ. Smith. A prominent farmer
and stock breeder, died at his residence
near Woodville, Rappahannock county,
to-day about 10 O'clock. Mr.. Smith was
a brother of our County Treasurer, S.
Russell Smith. and was prominently con-
nected. both in Culpeper and Rappahan-
mock counties. He was about AZ years
of age. About twenty years since he
married the only daughter of Mrs. NJ. T..
Obannon. one of the weaithiest ladies In
Rappahannock county. He leaves a wife
and eleven children.
The interment will take place to-mor-
row at the family burying-ground, near
Woodyille Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

A monument to the late Policeman
Crane will be unveiled at lakewood Gene
terry on tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
Hickory Camp, No. 6. Woodmen OF the
World. Of which Mr.. Crane was mem
Der. will unveil IT.
The shaft is a beautiful one and Is en-
blematic of the Woodmen order. Mem
hers of his late lodge are requested &c
meet at the corner OF Twenty-fitth ano
Marshan streets at 8 o'clock.
Hon. ID. c. Richardson will be the Oral
tor OF the day. The Knights Of the
Golden Chain, the Royal Arcanum, anc
the police force will take part in the ex
erciseS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Successful Cunning.

CAPE CHARLES VA, May Z-CSpe-
cial.(-Mr: +. w. Miller. OF New York.
three days on the beach this week on a
cunning expedition. They returned %
Cape Charles this afternoon with s0l
birds--3l9 were black-breast, II curlew.
AMI 1874 Of several varieties. Birds are
unusually plentiful on the beach this sea-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
NEWS OF THE CITY HALL.
Suit Against Major Gfnter-Wfll
Have IN Make nm ApprOpriatfon.

There were no meetings of Council
committees yesterday afternoon, and but
little transpred during the day In the
Richmond courts. The suit of Mrs.
Laura Bowden against Major Lewis
Ginter and his niece, Miss Grace Arents.
for $4,000 each. for defamation of char
acter is set for trial in the Law and
Equity Court on Monday. Mr.. l.. o.
Wendenburg. counsel for Mrs. Bowden,
will ask that the case against Miss
Arents be heard first.
Mr.. Meredith, Richmond's City Attor-
ney. has given an opinion to the effect
that the Council will have 10 make an
appropriation OF sl0.23555. the sum spent
last year upon the issuance OF $4,000 OF
sewer bonds. which were never sold. for
reasons best known to the Finance Com
mittee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Fired Into His House.

GREENBAY. VA. May 7.-CSpecial)-
After Mr.. r. Il. Wilson, a prominent
farmer of Mount Leigh. and Justice Of
the Peace of this county, and his wife,
had retired last night, some unknown
person threw a rock through the window.
and soon afterwards fired two shots in
the same direction. neither shot striking
either Mr.. Wilson or his wife. Mr.. VIII
son kept very quiet and did not move
about, as he was afraid OF another at
tack The citizens are very indignant
over the matter and full investigation
has already commenced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
West virginia state Senator Dead.

WINCHESTER, VA. May 7.-(Specialo
State-Senator =. S. Hyde of Piedmont.
W. Va, who had been stopping at the
Taylor House here for the last few days
died very suddenly last night. Senator
Hyde was native OF this county. He
was a prominent politician OF West Vir-
ginia. and a member of the Senatorial
constitutional Committee OF that State.
He leaves considerable wealth. and was
aged 81 years. He was an ex-Confederate
soldier. His remains were taken this
afternoon TO Piedmont for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Old Railway Employee Dead.

MANASSAS. VA, May 7.-(Special)-
Mr.. John Cowhig died early this morning.
after a lingering illness. Mr.. Cowhg
was e6 years OF age. and had been an
employee of the Southern railway for
over forty years. His funeral will take
place here tomorrow, and the remains
win be taken to Warrenton for interment.
Mr.. Cowhig was well esteemed citizen
of Manassas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
CONFER WITH THE ATTORNEYS.
Me..r.. Meredith and Clopton Dis

Nessrs. Meredith and Clopt0n Dis
cuss Bridge Matter with MIR. AxteIi.
The city attorneys Of Richmond and
Manchester held conference with Sc
cond- Weep President Decatur Axtell. OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany. yesterday. relative to the proposed
steel viaduct to be constructed across the
Free bridge.
The meeting was a perfectly harmoni-
ous one, and the various phases OF the
scheme were discussed In detail. The
only point which created some little dif-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
Nnpolcon Parnpbrased.

indianapolis Journal)
The commanding general of the frst
hattie of the next war struck Napo-
leonic attitude.
MAN." rang out his clarion voice. tnis
day and hour forty microscopes are look
ing down upon your
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF. INCH OR LESS.

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Reading notices In reading-matter type
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on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

WINCHESTER, VA. May 7.-(speciaD
Miss Mary Z. Russell. daughter or Mr.
James B. Russell. Of this city, has been
appointed sponsor for virginia at the
Tnited confederate Veterans Reunion.
which will be held in June at Nashville,
Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
where All the Trouble Started.
cincinnati Enquirer.)

She: Do you think, at the rate woman
is progressing. that the time VIII ever
come when she will treat the man, IN
stead of the man treating her?
He: / hope not. That was what got
the whole human race in trouble-Eve's
setting up the apples to Adam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

Governor Black. having. as We have
already noted. signed the bill Great
ing Greater New York, some OF
the statistics OF the enlarged municipal
lily will prove interesting. The popu-
lation OF the city OF New York. ac-
eording to the police census of 1895. is
says the New Yord Times, 1.S5l.06o. The
population OF Brooklyn. according to es-
Inmates based upon the State census OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
FIERCE RESENTMENT.
A REMARKABLE PROCEEDING IN
RAILWAY WAR.
Track Torn Up and bridges Fired
Danger Signals Put Ont to warn
an Engineer, HOwever-The Cause
of the Trouble.

NORFOLK. VA, May 7.-(Special.)-
The disagreement between the Seapoard
Airline and the Murfreesboro' and Pen
dleton Line eliminated yesterday In an
act of violence, nothing like which mas
ever been known In the railway wars
that have ragged In this section In recent
years. The Seaboard has been running
it's trains by special arrangement with
the other road over its line, and THIS
service has been all that the Murfrees-
boro' and Pendeton road has been giving
its patrons. The Seaboard yesterday de-
cided to discontinue all connection with
the small road, and It's superin-
tendent, Captain Whisnant, took an
engine and train up to bring back
property belonging to his road. on
reaching Murfreesboro' the superin-
tendent took charge Of his pro-
perty and started back, but had not gone
far when it was discovered that the track
had been torn up ahead OF him.
A BURNING BRIDGE.
There happened TO be a few rails on the
train, and these were laid down, ana
again the start Tor nome WAS hiduc, 'u'
not much Roadway had been gained'
when a bridge was found to be on fire.
The train-hands were called out and the
flames extinguished. but the rails were
so badly warped that the engine could
not run. The loose rails were again
brought out. and with some heavy TIM
bers. the bridge was made secure and
Captain Whisnants train crossed over.
The bridge was then left as 1t was found,
the Airline men taking up the material
used by them. The same performance
was repeated at other bridges.
PUT OUT DANGER SIGNALS.
The people who caused the trouble did
not want to take the lives Of any one,
as they put flannel up before the danger
points 10 let the engineer know OF his
peril. Criminal prosecutions will undoubt-
eddy follow II the Identity of the perpe-
traitors should be revealed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
A Check.
0ndianapolis Journal.

indianapolis Journal)
"How do you stand on the financial
question:" A. 1910.
81 think I shall stand pat AT yeast.
when / went TO the bank l was told l
could not draw"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

The wise men are wondering whether
to call il the Dingley-Jones bill or the
Jones-Dingley bill. now, whereas II Is
neither of these so much as it is a fraud
ON the people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

All letter. and kilograms must be ao-
dressed TO TIE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

RESOLUTIONS OF respect TO deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
lions, associations. or other organiza-
uons Will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

All LISTERS recommending candidates LOT
oflice must be paid for TO insure their
nnb,ieation. This Is a long standing rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

Uptown OFFICE, BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BkoAD
STREET.
WEST-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
gTREET.
SATURDAY. MAY 8, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08

FOR LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL.
r. r.. COLE.
the East-End Florist.
New Phone ST.. 25W east BroSa.
Traction cars pass door every ~, ~
minutes. my viz
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03
Chicago Record.

Henry George, the Jeffersonian
Democratic candidate for mayor of
greater New York, died suddenly of
apoplexy last Friday morning almost
on the eve of election. In the death
of Mr.. George this country loses one
of the most faithful, conscientious
and ardent supporters of the rights
of mankind the world ever knew.
He has struggled hard for the good
cause for years, and this was seem
ingly the first reward he was about to
reap for his jealous work only to be
snatched from him at the last mo-
ment by deaths grim reaper. His
death very materially changed the
aspects of the holly contested cleo
ton. His death will center the OPP
position to machine politics on Seth
Low, who is likely to be elected.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

The Rev. John Adams, New Mil
ford, Ill, says: Postal savings
banks, in my opinion, would be a
particularly good thing for the coun-
try places. Take my own town, for
instance New Milford. We are six
miles from Rockford, where there are
savings banks, but our working peo-
pie cannot take the time to go there,
and consequently have no other place
than an old stocking or the chimney
to put their little savings. When
these people are saving any money it
is particularly necessary that they
should have perfectly safe deposi-
tory and this would be afforded by
the governmentpostal savings banks. !"
Chicago Record.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03
LITERARY.

In the American Monthly Review
of Reviews for November Mr.. Will
lam |. Cole gives an account of Bos-
tons interesting experiment in offer
ing free organ recitals to the public.
The success of this experiment should
lead 10 similar undertakings in other
cities,
In page of illustrations called
Living Off the Country in Alaska"
The Illustrated American for Oct. 30
gives some picturesque information
about the food supply of that dreary
region. Under the title, "The Dead
Titan Of journalism" Hugh de Paen
gives a brief sketch of the life of the
late Charles A. Dana. whose pictur-
esque and potent personality is also
discussed in the editorial pages.
"The First Thanksgiving Dinner"
Lillian Bells First Days in London"
and "When DR.. Whitman Added
Three Stars to Our Flag" are among
the leading features of the November
Ladies Home journal. The first tells
of the most historically important din
ner in America, at which Indian
chiefs were guests, and at which oys-
ters were first eaten by white men
Miss Bell finds much in London to
inspire her pen to its smartest activi-
ty, and the descriptions Of her sight
seeing tours, her impressions and ex-
periences fairly sparkle with wit. DR..
Whitman's service to the United
Statesin saving Oregon, Washington
and Idaho from the British are ac-
knowledged in an article which fol
lows the first woman across the con
tinent, and the first whites across the
Rocky Mountains. Magician Kellar
writes on Glow Do My Tricks"
showing how simple is their solution
when it is known.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

Upon the demands of Warden
Wolfer Of the states prison for an in
vestigation Of the St. Paul Globes
charges Of cruelty, Gov. Clough has
appointed Chas. E. Flandreau of St.
Paul, Stanley R. Ritchel of Minneap-
oils and B. F. Farmer Of Spring Valley
as the investigating committee, and
has also ordered that ADMINISTRATION
shall be public.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

The Ireland land case, which in
wolves several thousand acres of in
demnity land in Traverse and Big
Stone counties, was argued before
Land Commissioner Hermann at
Washington last Wednesday. The
decision is not yet announced. To
do justice to the settlers it should be
decided against the archbishop.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.

The Chicago Record and the Farm
Journal philadelphia are among the
most forward supporters of the postal
savings bank bill, which will I'M
doubtedly be pushed for all it is
worth at the next session of congress.
Among the letters received by the
Farm Journal from noted men thru
out the United States who are sup
porting this worthy move we noticed
one from Senator G.. K. Davis and
one from President Northrup of the
state university, in it's November
issue
The Farm Journal gives the fol-
lowing pointed and good reasons for
establishing postal savings banks:
To sum up: Postal savings depos
itories would give the people:
|. Absolute security from loss.
2. A return in the way of interest
on their savings.
3. Convenience in making depos
it's.
4. Repayment not affected by
change of residence.
5. Prevention Of poverty or tenn
porary want by inculculating habits
of thrift and saving.
6. Education of the children of the
knowledge and management Of mon
ey.
They would give to the country:
A contented, happy, industrious,
Independent people who would feel a
direct, personal interest in the stabil-
ity of the government.
1t would make available large sums
of money which are now hidden away
where fires often destroy and thieves
break in and steal.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

The Anderson law, taxing all I'm.
used railroad lands, which was
thought by many to be unconstitu-
tional as it would interfere with the
3 per cent gross earnings tax, has
been decided by Judge Holland of
Brainerd to be valid and not inter
fering with the gross earnings tax.
This will compel the railroads to pay
taxes on all of their idle farm lands
besides 3 per cent on their gross
The railroads ~swill carry
the case to the United States supreme
court.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

Geo. M. Pullman's will was filed
in probate conrt last Wednesday.
He kindly remembered all his rela
tives and a few faithful employees. He
allowed his two renegade sons only
$1,000 apiece a year, and he gave
thirteen charitable institutions of
Chicago $4,000 each.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

Upon the arrival Of Congressman
Eddy and family in Washington the
Washington Star printed quite a
lengthy interview with Mr.. Eddy,
who, among other things, sizes up
the people and times Of his prosper
Gus district in this manner: HE
brings here an interesting account Of
improved conditions of the people of
his congressional district. He says
that year ago, amid the business
depression and low prices of farm
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

A Pittsburg jury awarded woman
a verdict of $1,000 against a liquor
dealer because her husband loaded
up on liquor and permitted a freight
train to grind his leg off. If the YER
dict stands, there will be quite
strain on the liquor dealers leg.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03
500 REWARD. 800.

The reader Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cue
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires CON
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

products, the people were discomfort
ed, but tour through the district
this summer gave him information as
to the generally improved conditions
not only among the farmers, but
among the manufactures, and partic-
ularly those who are engaged in lum-
bering. Wage rates, he says, have
materially increased"
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer one
hundred dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials. f, j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, O.
Sold hv druppists- Tic
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

The Minnesota State Conference of
Charities and Corrections is holding
its sixth annual meeting at St. Cloud,
commencing this evening and lasting
till Friday noon.
Morris tribune., 1897-11-03

Editor Bede, the Pine City humor-
list, has just returned from shooting
expedition. He was down in Ohio
shooting sound money wit into the
Ohio politicians.