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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
ur,,ys THEIR POCKETS.


Recently there appeared in one Of our
Boston exchanges an article criucisihg
the "long-hour systom' that obtains In
the southern mills. the "inconsiderate
treatment" accorded southern-mill opera
tlvos. and the Indifference manifest
ed in the South in respect OF securing
reforms through legislative enactment.
The article In question was iuH Oh
errors and Measurements, especially as
regards the treatment accorded our mill
hands Indeed, what was said on TINS
point was in direct contradiction OF the
published observations Of a New England
labor commissioner. who not long since
came South and investigated this matter.
Now. the animus OF tho article Is maze
very clear. The competition OF inc
southern mills with the New England
mills is being seriously felt by the
owners OF the latter and has led 10
lively agitation at Fall River, Mass
over a proposition TO reduce the work
ing hours in the cotton mills there
in order to decrease the general manu-
featured output and force up prices
There are strong factions both for ana
against reduction. and, as the following
special from Fall River explaining the
situation shows. the cotton-milling in
terest Of that centre is in a decided
quandary as to what 10 do:
"A statement by Secretary Howard
of tho Spinners' Union, that the com
petition Of southern manufacturers
would not be Increased by the ADOPTION
OF a shorter working-day in this sectoh'
is met by a declaration by one OF lne
most prominent manufacturers that, IN
spite of the strong efforts made I'm New
England to improve trade conditions py
a reduction of stock. the curtailed pro-
duction has been more than made up
by the new mills and increased produc-
ton of the South. 1t Is pointed out
that in about three and half years
the mills of Fall River have been closed
about six months on an average.
For this sacrifice, it is said, no cor
responding benefit has accrued but
southern competitors have run on tuli
time. and filed up the vacuum Wnlch
northern manufacturers have been Try
ing TO create. Fall River owners state
that if can be proved beyond question
that southern mills producing the same
fabrics as those made in this city are
realizing satisfactory profits at present
market prices. Their taxes are nominal
fuel. in many cases. is less than us
cost here. the hours of work range
from sixty-six to seventy-two hours
weekly. and labor will average 40 per
cent. less in price
This is very encouraging TO southern
cotton manufacturers. and should stiInu-
late southern people TO manufacturing
in other lines. BY long odds cotton
is not the only thing in the manufae-
ture of which the South can compete
successfully with the North. Many OF
the conditions that enable us TO manu-
facture cotton cheaper than New Eng
land can would give US great advan-
tages over the North in other industrial
enterprises. There is lesson for south
ern capitalists in the Fan River dis
closures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

under the provisions OF the Parker-Aus-
,ralian-ballot law, the act really seems 20
contemplate polling. which viii enable
the election officers 10 write down in
poll-book the names Of those who are
for and OF those who arc against con-
vontion. Nowhere is the word ballot
mentioned. The constitutional provision
that all elections shall be by ballot is
ignored.
These seem 10 be grave matters They
need 20 be inquired into by those upon
whom viii fan the responsibility Of con-
Quoting and certifying this election. And
better that this inquiry should be made
now than cater on.
II It should be possible FOR the election
70 so on, We should prefer to have 1t So
While we do not think this Is the time
TO order n convention. we should regret
to see disappointed those who are so
anxious to vote in favor OF a convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
The Chimbnrmzo Loop.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We learn that the city authorities arc
considering the advisability OF el"h'ih5
the Traction Company the privilege Vi
extending their tracks around the ulNe-
way on Chimborazo PARK.
Every one who has visited Chimborazo
knows that Il IL naturally one OF inc
most beautiful park 10 be louhu any :
where II Is by far the hnest OF an ~
city parks, and the view from us sou''
ern and southwestern sides surpasses
any We have seen i'm Eastern Virginia
or elsewhere. except In the mountains,
themselves. Indeed. IL Is hard 10 nhd
i'm the mountains a scene more beautiful
although we may find some that are more
grand. III.
only those who have visited this PARK
during the spring. summer ana autuil u
evenings. when the shadows are iehs III
ening eastward can appreciate tne
keen and restful pleasure to be ueilNeu
from its magnificent panorama as tney
sit in its soothing quietude' seciuu AZ.
from the hustle. noise, anu care oI Ii0
city beyond and below ,,.,
A mark should be a place TO Whlch
tired and careworn men and women may
resort after the arduous toll Of the day.
and breathe I'm the Hfe-givlng oxygen
free from all disturbing influences ana
narrowing noises There should be as
little as possible 20 remind them OF the
weary hours passed in the strife lot
bread. Such a place is Chim0orazo now.
Such q place it could not be with an
electrician passing every five minutes 70
rack the nerves Of those seeking quiet
and rest.
Besides there are hundreds OF children
who frequent this park during the AFTER
moons. sent there by anxious mothers 10
yet the 50 much needed fresh air. AS IL
now IS. they can run and leap ana ENJOY
their sport without fear of injury, ana
their mothers realizing that they are
safe. give undsturbed attention TO thelr
duties.
Let these tracks encircle the park and
all will be changed. The children VIII be
in constant peril OF broken limbs, II not
Of life itself: and in their tnougntless
play. some will. no doubt. be injured.
Many mothers will then keep their chill
dren from the park. and thus deprVlns
them OF the invigorating air, viii lnJuIe
both bodies and minds.
In addition to this. It Is very doubtful
whether there will be any great increase
i'm the revenues Of the COMPANY Indeed
II will proba bly, be lessencd. They may
gain a few tourist passengers VINO wish
simplv 10 ride around the park,
but they would lose many who. under
present conditions, 90 thither 10 seek
rest.
But admitting that # would result In
gain 10 the tourist and the company
we hardly think it just 10 deprive our
own citizens Of their comfort ana
pleasure i'm order that few travellers
may enjoy landscape with a little more
ease than they now may; and corpora
ton add a few more dollars 70 its income.
II we have voiced the sentiment Of other
c!tizens. we trust that they Will let II
be known TO the city government, either
I'm person or through the press.
a CITIZEN.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

The New York Heralds Washington
correspondent says that the outcome OF
consultations among the Republican SEN
ators has been an understanding that
the Finance Committee shall prepare
moderate and conservative tariff measure
and then put it before the country and
raise the issue with the House, and pos
sibly with the Mckinley Administration.
This, the Herald's correspondent says
is an encouraging prospect. TO our mind
Il is anything else. We had hoped that
the Republicans in both houses of Con-
gress would be unit on Mckinleyism.
to the end that their party might have
no excuse for not giving the country the
return of prosperity" it promised, as
soon as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

Hon. William j.. Wilson, in letter III
the New York Herald Of yesterday, in
stitutes comparison between the Ding
ley bill. as illustrated in the operations
Of the Mckinley law and the present
law. Mr.. Wilson is the author of the
present law, and among the figures ne
gives in vindication Of it are the follow
ing:
"Tbe exports of manufactures for the
four years of the Mckinley bill averaged
SlG7. 297. 544 a year. For the two full years
reported of the present law they have
averaged sos Oi2. SIS year. reaching Tor
the year 1886 the sum Of $22S 4oS. Sy3, or
26.A7 Ger cent. Of our exports OF domestic
merchandise. as compared with NJS,5lO'93|
or 1851 per cent for the year lS&, the
second year of the Mckinley bill
Mr.. Wilson then argues that the pres
ent law is, therefore. under most unto
ward conditions, rapidly and healthfully
accomplishing its design-a steady growth
in foreign markets for American manu-
features Mr. Wilson further says that
this is our only hope for the full and re-
munerative employment of American Ia
Dor. for the workingman as well as Tor
the farmer for while our farm exports
increased $7,OOOOOO in 1896 over 1895, the
farmers foreign market is limited and
a narrowing one. With the expansion OF
our export of manufactures, the farmer
Mr.. Wilson adds, will find more profitable
consumers at home. With the increase OF
trusts, which is the alternative, he will
find fewer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
TILE rNANswERApLE SUITABILITY

The Lynchburg Advance, in discussing
the recent correspondence between Gene
raj Dabney II. Maury and Mr.. Rouss'
notes the inducements held out by New
Orleans. Nashville. and Atlanta in COM
peting for the great Confederate memo
rial. but SAYS that. nevertheless, IL can
not but believe that Richmond Will be
selected as the site. She, Richmond,
is not. perhaps, adds the Advance, in
condition to offer such pecuniary induce
ments as the three other cities named;
but the obvious and unanswerable suita-
billy Of erecting this great treasury OF
Confederate memorials and relics in the
Confederate capital. and at the scene Of
so many mighty and memorable con-
hicts OF arms is SO plain and potential
that its force cannot be resisted.
Correct. And in considering the ques-
ton Of pecuniary indusments-or,
rather. the question Of meeting the
pecuniary condition that enters into the
location Of the memorable should not
be forgotten that the museum Of the
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
I'm the Davis Mansion represents an eX-
penditure Of over $4,000 Nor should it
be forgotten that Richmond, "the storm
beaten and battle-scarred capital of the
Confederacy," has contributed more, per-
haps. than all the other southern cities
combined to the erection of Confederate
monuments
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

Mrs. II. Young, LittIeton, y. IT,. wrItes'
Last IAN / found myself I'm an ex-
tremely nervous and debilitated condi-
ton, and greatly troubled with sleepless-
ness. My condition was caused by over
work. I was often obliged to get up at
night and sit up for a long while, then
20 10 bed and sleep awhile then get up
again and sit awhile longer. and in this
manner [ failed TO get much-needed, re-
freshing sleep. Hearing Of many cures,
my husband insisted on my trying Or.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rene
dy. l got a bottle and tried IT, and re-
ceived so much help that l procured
second bottle. and now find myself en-
tirdy cured. ] can truly say that DR..
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve RENE
dy IS an excellent medicine, and cordial
ly recommend it 10 all. l will glaNy
answer inquiries as TO my cure"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

DR.. Greenes Neryura blood and nerve
remedy is the peoples guardian of health,
which wards off disease. and gives
the sick and ailing renewed health and
strength. The spring is the best time
to take il, for everybody needs a spring
medicine. Or. Greene's Cathartic Pills
are the sure cure for sour stomach, bill
business, and constipation. IL is the
best. surest. easiest pill to take. Small,
sugar-coated pleasant TO act
DR.. Greene. 80 west Fourteenth street,
New York city. the successful physician
in curing diseases can be consulted. free,
personally or by letter. Nothing TO pay
for consultation. examination, or advice,
and the low prices Of his wonderful.
heaIth-giving medicines Place a sure cure
in reach Of everybody
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
soferternnionigo.
Harper's Round Table)

\ gentleman stopped 10 listen 10 the
tune plaved on n hand-organ which hap
pened TO strike his fancy. When the
air was finished be approached the
Italian and asked the name Of the music
"Soferteramonigo" answered the llal-
ian. showing all his teeth in smile OF
appreciation at the compliment 10 his
melodies.
The gentleman walked on, and en-
deavored for many months 10 obtain the
piece Of music with the unpronounceable
name. But he never could find it. At
last one day he heard it played by an
American. and again asked the name OF
the air he admired.
"Oh. that said the player, us an old
thing-Silver Threads Among the Gold!'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
..YFLLOXV" JOURNALISM.

There Is a great reaction taking place
against the sort Of yellow Journalism
that is typihed by two New YORK
papers which. for year or more have
We'd with one another in sensauonaiiFm'
Many conservative businessmen now
decline to allow their advertisements TO
appear in those unclean sheets, ana
scores Of public libraries have refused
them places in their reading-reoms'
while the press generally is applauding
every effort made to purge Journalism
Of these heartless offenders.
The good effect of this movement viii
be seen before long. Soon these news
paper proprietors viii have to mend
their ways. or be content TO publish
papers for the exclusive use OF the
drees Of society. While It is not yet too
late, they would better turn from their
evil ways. abandon fakes turn their
backs upon the sinking details OF crime
and cease 20 drag before the public the
hideous scandals with which their COL
umns are filled. They have offended
most erievously. but ours is a charitable
public. and all will be forgiven them, if
they have the judgment and conscience
to see that they have sinned, and repent
thereof
IN this country the field for legitimate
newspaper enterprise is so extensive, and
the people are 50 appreciative of good
newspaper work. there is no excuse for
ralling over muck-heaps, or for descend
ing TO the sewers for subjects for Illus
tration or letter-press descriptions.
The reaction has come none too soon.
May 1t be blessed with complete success
and thereby benefit not only the CHIEF
sinners. but the general public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

addition to the artistic panoraih'
Inter den Linden. The series pesins Pr
perry. says the Philadelphia hecotu, 80
the Thergarten with the brahu .'. -,
Thor Ghe Brandenburg gntel III hon'. -
the great Elector. and viii hereal Vel -. ~,
inmate httlngly IN the great l''o s,'t -
10 the first German Emperor, III iiV,ie -,
the schloas by the Lustgarteh' ~
the way stands the Zeugeshaue vi ia
patriotic deeds Of the House Of Hohen-
zollcrn are commemorated in giant can
vases and massive sculpture. Ana III I'M, y,
temple. II not on Inter den Ll ,i'l-l-. -
perpetuated the memory OF bi9iil"i u"
along with Wilhelm j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

The Austrian elections are almost fin
ished, and the strength developed therein
by what are known as the Christian So
cialists has surprised the Austrian ma
ton. OF Christian Socialism writer IN
the New York Times says lit was orisi-
nally founded by Archbishop Kneller, or
Mayence who was a contemporary OF
Lassales. The Socialist movement was
causing alarm at the Vatican when Arch
bishop Knellor conceived the idea Of
turning it 10 the advantage of the Church.
He accordingly formed the German Chris
tian Socialist party There is not much
in common between the latter and the
present Christian Socialist organization
i'm Vienna, which is a confederation Of
anti-Semites, 'Ultramontanes, and mall
contents OF every species and variety,
acting under the leadership of the popu-
lar agitator. Or. Lueger. They have
prospered and developed, thanks 10 diff
ferent causes. The discomfort of the
lower Clergy was one of them, the fever
Of reaction among the upper classes in
Austria was another, but their principal
stimulus has come from the Vatican
through the Papal Nunciature in Vienna
The movement is but half countenanced
by the Episcopacy and higher clergy, who
look forward with apprehension TO the
movement when II will submerge their
own authority. They are themselves, as
a rule an enlightened and patriotic BODY
OF men, but they are powerless to stem
the rising tide of Ultramontane reac-
ton"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

The Hon. Oscar s. Straus, formerly the
United States Minister to Turkey, has
lust returned to New York after three
months travel in Europe. He has been
interviewed by the New York Times, and
stated that an American travelling in
England and France at the present time
will be forcibly struck with the fact that
those countries are very prosperous IN
their commerce and their manufactures.
he says it is apparent everywhere al
every turn that times are good. Both
countries seem to be going through an
era Of thrift and expansion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
A Pythmic Resolution.

At Austin, one day last week, Repre-
sentative Roger. of Caldwell surprise
the other Texas lawmakers by sendln
TO the Clerk desk the following prean
BILE and resolution:
"Whereas. the patient House IS tired
OF the perpetual jaw
Which is so universally fired
AT each prospective law;
And whereas, too, some are accused
of assaultlng bills that pass
With the very weapon samson USED
The iawbone of an ass;
And whereas. now the day has come
When our per diem shrinks
To such a small and paltry sum
IL will not pay for drinks:
Therefore, resolved. that We VIII hold
Two sessions every day.
And whether il be hot or cold,
VIII try 10 earn our pay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
WEAK, TIRED WOMEN
The Fairy of Health who hr'"s
UnpuinesS into Our Homes.

Like the good. old story OF the fairy
who brought INTO the homes OF sorrow ana
suffering the light Of peace and JOY so 'ns
wonderful DIR. Greene's Nervura blood ana
nerve remedy. the grand medicine " nlen
makes people well. cures the SICK 49,
aillng, and replaces weakness ana SUI .
ferlng BY perfect health and strehstlD5
Is the modern fairy. which brinss ~
homes dark with the sorrow ana as,
couragemcnt Of disease, the blessing u
bcra beaIth hauuiucg5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Morally Blind.
GIarper's Bazaar)

II1dIUtI bdAddII
you admit you are an impostor?' said
the Judge
mo 1 don't, your honor.
you claimed to be blind and yet you
have am uuimpaired eyesight."
That's true your honor; but I'm NOR
ally blind. sir. and not being able to see
the harm i'm my innocent deception
"Six months" CALCULATED the judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

And now we have another tariff debate
thanks to the Republican party-and what
a good thing 1t is for business, to be sure
this periodical and frequent tearing up
and turning over and relayng of the
tariff blanks!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

John Biddulph Martin, the London
banker who married Victoria c. Wood
hull. of this country. died Sunday. HIS
career was an honorable one, marked by
literary and other special work in the
line OF his business. He was also an
archaeologist Of distinction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Neutral.
NYashIngton So

AREN'T you afraid" suggested a con-
fdental adviser that you Will provoke
the Powers of Europe little too far
"Ohi / don't know replied the sultan
with n yawn. that 1T makes much an
ference 10 me whether they night one
another or not"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Worry singular woman.

Cincinnati Commercial-Tribu
"Are you unmarried? asked a lawyer
Of Chicago lady he was cross-eXamin-
inc.
ooh! yes" she answered with sweet
smile. 1--WE been unmarried three times"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
Good Reasons.


''Why so sad, deah boy?"
storm put off wash-day five days IN
succession in our clearinghouse, ana
we got five wash-day dinners without
being able TO kick"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

Charles Scott, the American prisoner in
Cuba, in connection with whose case
Consul General Lee threatened TO resign
has been released by the Spanish authori-
fila
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

President Mckinley has had rubber
tires put on his carriage-wheels, but we
doubt II everything is going to run
smoothly for him, nevertheless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

The Richmond Blues will make other
military organizations turn green-with
envy-when they appear at the Grant
monument unwilling. Mark the predic-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

The country is now giving Mr.. McKin-
ley the chance of his life-to make times
better, according TO his promise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
per cent. 900.
ION Teleg graph
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BONDS
as consOis. 10

Total mar and market carried out market vaue)
to deposited I'm bank
written the poCs) III COuIse OF 10l'N"H "
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Of
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

All letters and kilograms must be al
dressed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANA'
Rejected communications will not De re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

If time Is money, the wealthiest man
is he who has the most time on his
hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

President-GEORGE r. CRAWFORD
Nicc.Prosdent-JOHN e. UNDEkHiLb
Secretary-jOHN q. UNDERHlI.L . ..~.,,-
Principal Offce-6i WALL. STREET NEW YORK -
Organized o. Incorporated az Mutua.MARCh ~ 10.
Commenced Business as Joint-Stock-JANUAItY ], 1870
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
III.-LIABILITIES
&C. claims for adtusted 2

Gross claims for adjusted unpaid losses and TO become
sIosees of adj
5irga orte1a supposed
osisdm
thereon "
gross Of N69S
Net amount Of unpaid losses .......$
lived and
runnngo neye pa
cluding ne premum OF
arned prem
InearneJ premiums ora
Total unearned premiums .....
nd become coneste1vz; Commissions,
char due and % 10
bf on premiums paid in
Total amount Of all liabilities except surplus
capital actu
yondca all other Liabilities geo
rs iIr Al STOCK AND