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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

The Gloucester, of the Merchants,
md Miners Transportation Co.

The Gloucester, of the Merchants,
and Miners Transportation Co.
NORFOLK VA. November 6.-C5pe-
ciaI)-The steamship Gloucester, OF the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company. Captain F. M. Howes, ar
rived here from Boston about o'clock
this morning. with a portion Of her
cargo on fire. When the Gloucester was
about of Winterquarter Lightship, at u
o'clock last night, Assistant Engineer
Maine smelled smoke In the engine-room
and reported the matter az the pilot
house. An investigation was at once be-
gun and flames were found 70 be making
rapid Roadway In Hatch No. !. forward.
where there we're large consignments OF
shoes and dry goods and a great many
bales OF excelsior for packing purposes
as well as other freight. AS many Of
the crew as were needed were called out.
and all the matches were tightly fasten-
ed, so that there could be no
draft. Steam war turned into the hold
and the flames were kept well smothered
TIL the ship arrived here. Chief
Ryan. Of the Norfolk Fire Department.
was then called upon for assistance, and
responded with the chemical engine
which Mr.. X. II. Wright. the company's
agent, says rendered invaluable aid.
Chief Ryan with his men. worked faith
fully on the fire. which was a bad one.
from o'clock till u NJ. when the
flames were extinguished- Some six hum
dred or more boxes Of freight were dam
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
sUNDAY...,... NOVEMBER 7, IS
EASILY SATISFIED.

A telegram from Washington says the
administration is satisfied with the re-
suits in Maryland and Ohio OF Tues
days elections. Verify the administra-
tion is easily satisfied.
The result in Maryland turned on a
personal issue, and the administration
Is welcome. TO all the satisfaction 1t
can extract from its effort to construe
the success OF the anti-Gorman COM
bipation into a real party defeat Of the
Democracy.
AS for the result In Ohio, IT was a
rousing slap In the face OF the admins
tration, and from the standpoint OF
most persons 1t would look as IL the
other side had gotten satisfaction.
Furthermore. it is not at all certain
that the administration will have the
satisfaction Of seeing German ousted
from the United States Senate as
Senior Senator from Maryland. or
Hanna indicted into the Ohio junior
senatorial seat. to succeed himself In
both States the Democrats have insu-
tuted legal proceedings upon the out
come Ol winch hNPSiiho WV w
termination of the question. which
party has majority on legis-
Iative joint ballot. In Maryland
decision favorable to the Demo-
Gratis is, 1t is said, expected. Touching
Ohio, II is stated that there is sus-
picion that the Republicans have the
courts" How well grounded this sus-
pIcion is. II. indeed. there is any ground
for 1t at all, we know not but even
should events justify it, Hanna's safe
~, II is now limited, would not be as
sured. The latest from Ohio is that In
view Of the practical reputation OF
Hanna in Tuesdays election, the Fora
ke- Republicans may, should the courts
sustain the claim of the Republicans,
combine with the Democrats TO elect
Governor Bushnell to the United States
Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Comrades When They FISH.

(St. Louis Globe-Democrat)
Dan Duden is a grocer in Clinton. he
was shot all to pieces in the war, 70
use the common hyperbole or the wee
rams, but he sternly refuses TO apply LOT
a pension. To the contrary, MI. Duden.
while bearing many wounds. Is proud OF
the fact that he does not draw pension,
as he says he is able to make living TOT
himself without asking the government
for assistance. This fact. however, seems
to represent the independence OF spirit IN
the man. He is liberal and brave ana
true. He admires brave man, no matter
on which side the latter fought during
the 'Iate unpleasantness."
Well. IL appears that Major Salmon, the
confederate, and Dan Duden. the FED
eral. are warm friends. They often go on
A fishing excursion together. Some time
ago Salmon and Duden were returning
home from a fishing trip. They had spent
several days and nights in catching some
fine bass, lighting mosquitoes. hearing the
bullfrogs croak. and in telling war sto-
ries Finally Duden remarked:
Major l swear l now love an ex-Con-
federate as we'll as / do Federal. Don
your
Major Salmon scratched his head for a
moment. and, with merry twinkle In MS
eye, replied:
"Weli. Dan, certainly love a man who
has gone a-hshing with me better than l
do a man who never did go a-ishing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Tile YaInuNE TRounLrs.

oh. my; but the New York Tribunc,is
ratified and mad 1t IS worse ratified
than we ever knew 1t to be before, and
ITS anger amounts to frenzy. In the
state OF mind into which II has been
thrown by the result OF Tuesdays cleo
tions. II heaves regular jointed snake
Of hard words at the Silver Democrats,
ard pours vial after vial OF wrath
upon the heads Of the Gold Democrats.
whose afilliation II so sedpiously courted
1L the last presidential e.eetiop,.
The Tribune virtually charges that the
latter arc IT only Tor treasons, stratagems
and spells. kicks them ous OF compan-
lonship, and tells them that they never
a1boanted. as political organization. TO
enStning' enyhow. II trying 70 be con-
ttmptuous al the expense OF It's recent
e>Ss<. y would be humorous Il Il we're
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
AT LAST!
"A CURE FOR CONSUMP-
TON AND LUNG TR0U-
BLES THAT CURES.
Remarkable Discovery of
an American Chemist.
ITS GREAT VALUE TO
HUMANITY.
How Every Reader of This
Paper May Obtain This
Scientific System of
Treatment Free
of Charge.

The wide UNEMPLOYED field OF modern
| chemistry is daily astounding the world
| with new wonders. Professor and lay
man vie with each other in their COM
| mendable efforts to lessen the ills OF
| humanity. Yesterday 1t was Pasteur,
to-day 1t is Slocum, with a new dis
| cOvery which has been the result or
years of careful study and research.
Foremost among the worlds greatest
chemists to-day stands T. A. Slocum,
of New York city. His researches and
experiments. patiently carried on for
years. have finally eliminated in results
which will prove as beneficial 10 hui
mainly as the discoveries OF any chem
list. ancient or modern. His efforts,
which for years had been directed to-
ward the discovery of a positive cure
for consumption, were finally success
full, and already his new scientific sys-
tenn of treatment" has. by it's timely
use, permanently cured thousands of APP
parently hopeless cases, and it seems
a necessary and humane duty 10 bring
such facts TO the attention of all inva-
lids. that they may be benefited.
The medical profession throughout
America and Europe are about unani-
nous in the opinion that nearly all ply
steal ailments naturally tend TO the
fiicted die in the short, cold days OF
winter much faster than in the long,
hot days of summer.
The Doctor has proved the dreaded
disease to be durable beyond a doubt,
In any climate, and has on file in his
American and European laboratories
thousands of letters Of heartfelt grati-
ture from those benefited and cured in
all parts of the world.
No one having, or threatened with
any disease, should hesitate a day.
Facts prove that the Doctor has dis
covered a reliable cure for Consump-
ton pulmonary Tuberculosis) and all
bronchial. throat, lung, and chest trou-
bles, stubborn coughs, catarrhal affec-
tons, scrofula, general decline and
weakness, loss of flesh, and all condi-
tons of wasting away, and, to make it's
wonderful merits known he will send
three free bottles (all differently of his
New Discoveries, with full instructions,
to any afflicted reader of the Dispatch
who will write for them.
Simply write to T. A. Siocum, NJ. c.,
No. eS Pine street. New York, giving
full address
There is no charge for medical CORE
ce-advice-strictly confidential.
Knowing, as we do, of the undoubted
efficacy of the Slocum System Of Cure,
every sufferer should take advantage OF
this most liberal proposition
A system of medical treatment that
will cure lung troubles and consump-
ton is certainly good for-and will
cure-almost any disease that humanity
is heir to.
Please tell the Doctor you saw his
generous offer in the Richmond Dis
patch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

nos uuer.le. AZ tho same time. II Is not
40 badly ratified and not 80 completely
blinded by rage that It does not take
in the handwriting on the wall as !"
the weighing of McISinieyism and Ding
leylsm and finding them wanting, and
what 1t portcnds touching 1900. While
II raves Il trembles. and the only con-
ISOLATION IL can give its party is found
in the hedging declaration that the
Republican loss OF prestige and power Is
no, by any means so important as the
Bryanites imagine. but It would be
mistake to ignore the fact that there Is
some loss" Considering the source. we
have here an admission that should
prove most inspiring TO the Democrats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
A Mystic Romance.
Nashville Banner.)

NASHVILLE Banner)
In Kentucky lived fair Jessie
Falconer, a matron ready
In the household and the garden,
+. +. ", slim-fngered, steady.
John Gray loved the handsome Jessie,
Pedagogue was he and naughty,
Read Mort d'Arthur, had ideals,
And he would do nothing naughty.
Brave was John as any hero,
Quick of eye and strong of MUSCLE:
Fought an editor and panther
In rough and-tumble tussle
Lcng he tried to ease the heartache,
Strove in vain again his mania,
Wed at last another woman
In the State of Pennsylvania.
Jessie heard the news with sadness,
But in sorrow did not languish,
Sold some land and built mansion,
Wore fine clothes and checked her an
guish.
In the choir unseen these lovers
Now with skill their gold harps handle
While ideals round them glitter.
Here a lighthouse: there candle.
s. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Literary Notes.

G. p Putnams Sons will soon issue a
new book by Edmondo de Amicis. called
ION Blue Waters" 1t will contain the
authors description of his life on an
Immigrant ship bound from Genoa to
Buenos Ayres.
The December Harper's will contain an
article by George Willis Cooke, on
George William Curtis at Concord" II
Is made up mainly of letters written by
Mr.. Curtis at the age Of 20.
TIE century's popular serial. Hugh
wynne." which has been published in
book-form, is already In its twenty
fourth thousand.
d. Appleton a Co. have in press a book
OF travels by the late Charles A. Dana.
which win soon appear, under the title
OF "A Summer Journey" 1t Is an ac-
count Of recent trip through Russia
and the Caucasus. A bio. Apply Of Mr..
Dana will be published by the same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

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wishing their post-otfce changed mus
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once. Sample copies free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
SUFFOLK.
The Most Notable Event of the Sea-
son-Personal Notes.

sOu-PersOnnl NOtess
SUFFOLK, VA, November 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-The most notable social event OF
the season took place at the City Hall
Theatre last night, when our best vocal
talent presented the cantata entitled
."rhe Haymakers," which was given for
The benefit of the Randolph Society Of
ST. Paul's Episcopal church. The lead
ing parts were sung by Misses Estelle
Freeny. Janet Withers, and Belle Thorn
son. and Messrs. W. T. Graham, b. W.
Bell formerly OF Manchester, Charles
Hutchins. and Il. w. Graham, while
number Of pretty and attractive young
ladies' formed choruses and SEMI
choruses Of hay-spreaders, rakers, etc.
Miss Florence Harvey, the accomplished
leader of the Christian church choir
was the musical director, while the
general management of the entertain
ment was in the hands OF Mrs. A. ).
Ely, Mrs. George Riddick, and Misses
Anna NJ. Riddick, Katie Holiday, and
Bette Riddick.
At the regular monthly meeting or the
Town Council. held last night, Messrs
Hosier, McAugre. and Norfieet were APP
poInted a committee to confer with the
old Dominion Steamship Company, and
endeavor to get said company to have
its steamer, which plies between sur
folk and Norfolk. make stops at New
port News, which would be great con-
yenience to the people OF that city and
those OF Suffolk. The Newport News
Board OF Trade also has the same mat
ter under consideration.
Mr.. b. C.. Eley. Jr., formerly OF Suf-
folk. but who now travels for proni-
nent Baltimore house, arrived here to-
day from an extended southern tour,
and will be the guest of his Suffolk
relatives and friends for about week.
Mr.. w. T. Sampson, lately with the
Suffolk Saw-Mill Company, has accept
ed a position at Emporia, and VIII re-
move to that town in few days.
Mr.. Frank Booker, of Richmond, spent
Yesterday with the family of Hon. j. e.
Booker. OF Suffolk
Mr.. ]. Frank Little and wife. OF Roa-
noke. are visiting relatives in Suffolk,
Mr. Titles old home.
Mrs. Frank Nicholson and daughter.
of Norfolk, are visiting the formers
parents, DIR. r. r. Parker and wife.
Mr.. s. w. Ashburn is quite sick at his
residence, on Chestnut street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
sunreme Court of Appeals.

The regular fall term OF this court be-
gins in this city next Tuesday.
On the Commonwealth docket are
only two cases, both awaiting the deter
mination OF a question involved in q
case pending in the United States Su-
preme Court.
On the motion docket are two cases
only. in both of which the Common
wealth is appellant on a motion 10 dis
miss.
No case on the privileged docket.
on the argument docket there are 100
cases.
The first-Booker VS.. Donohoe-and the
second-Tyree VS.. Lake-will probably b
heard the first day of the term. TIL
docket will then be called In regula
order, and such cases as are ready will
be heard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
inst What They REQUIRED.

what are you going to do with that
mule. Uncle?"
"Gwine TEX i'm down ter de college,
sah."
what use do you think they can
make of him there?
81 year dey had a football game dar
yistiddy, an deH tell me dat nary one
on 'em could kick a COLE. so I got de
notion dat dey reach de Emergency whar
dey 'quires a null. I dunno wat er
COLE is, adzactly. but eff it amt bigger
dan a cote-house. dis null boun' ter
kick II inter flinders"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

house IN the fall Of 1895, which Will In
ciude, besides many important letters
the chapters Of war "reminiscences which
are to appear serially In McClures
Magazine.
Mr.. Frank Munsey has secured new
stories from the pens Of Anthony Hope
Stanley weyman. and Rider Hagsard.
He also announces series OF standard
books Of about $50 pages each, at cents
volume. and a new periodical, ''Tne
Quaker" for 20 cents year.
"A Notebook In Northern Spain, py
Archer NJ. Huntington. is announced by
the Putnams Mr.. Huntington Is the
adopted son Of Mr.. c. p. Huntington.
Although still young man. he has
spent many years in studying Spain ana
her people.
A new writer who has achieved sue
cess is Benjamin Swift. the author OF
Nancy Noon." which met with fat
tering reception by the reading public.
He has Just published another novel,
called Tho Tormentor." which Is de-
scribcd as ''the most notable novel OF
the week in London" Benjamin Swift,
by the way. is the nom de guerre o.
Mr. William Romaine Patterson, son OF
the late DR.. Robert Patterson. or Gas
cow. He is an NJ. A. OF Glasgow Univer-
sty. and Is only rs years OF age.
A new edition Of Sentimental Tommy"
has been published. making 1900 copies
to date.
The first volume OF c. II. Surgeons
autobiography will be published In De-
cember
Mr.. S. S. Mcclure, in an interview,
says that I'VE lay no stress upon the
name. Good stuff is welcome wherever
we find It," This being the case, scrib-
blers will be more puzzled than ever to
understand why their work Is not ac-
cepted.
Figuring upon the earnings of authors
Is still going on. Religious verse 1t has
been found, pays the best. Mr.. ID. Il.
Moody being credited with having made
fl5O.O by his work in that line. Tenny-
son Is set down by this statistlcian On
the Pail Mall Gazette). as having made
$4,000 a year by his poems, while Brown
ing earned about f2.000 and Swinburne
q 900. Mrs. Humphrey Ward heads the
list of English novelists, with f6o.Vo IN
eight years from five books. Kpling.
II Is stated, Is to receive 81 word Tor
his new poem, white Horses wnlcn
he has written for the initial number Oh
Literature. which is TO be issued under
the auspices of the London Times. Inc
poem Is in ten stanzas OF eight INES
each. All these figures are interesting
but we fear that the verfication or them
would be a difficult task. Successful au-
thors are like rich men; they get more
financial credit than they are entitled 70.
The Century Company will publish next
month a new poem by James Whitcomn
Riley. entitled "Rubaigat of Doc Sifers,
in which the poet tells the story or
country doctor. 1t will have fifty Illus
trations.
F.. Marion Crawford's new mover,
'Corleone," is as successful as any Oh
its predecessors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

aged about so per cent. and a great many
bales of excelsior were burned. The
ship was damaged very slightly, only a
hole being burned through one OF the
platforms There was very little damage
by water.
The fire originated in the excelsior,
but Just what caused 1t Is not known.
The freight, which was damaged, was
for Norfolk, Newport News, Baltimore,
and Washington. The Gloucester left
Boston on Thursday. Her thirty-one pas
sengers were kept in ignorance OF the
fire until she arrived at Norfolk. The
loss on cargo will reach about 5000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
After the Election,

You can't most always sometimes tel
If when you hear a funeral knell
Rung by the metal tongues OF men,.
That obsequies are due just then.
For factions would-be potent will,
Is not all-powerful to kill,
And oft its yells OF triumph rise
When wishing fathers a demise
And so II baps, when 1t has read
The Democratic party dead,
1t rises, with exultant strain,
To majesty and strength again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Johnnz Was Right.

Mother: Johnny. go in the bedroom
at once. You neglected your piano prac-
tice to-day, and intend to fog you for
it. Don't you know that you can never
become perfect in music without prac-
tice?
Johnny: Yes, but practice on my
ernatermy amt goin' to make no perfect
music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
The Usual Resort.

Interviewer: So you have decided to
take your play on the road, Ell?
Manager: Yes, sir.
Interviewer: What will you do IL 1t
doesn't have the run that yot anticl-
pate for it?
Manager: Walk, as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Partially Endorsed.

Upper: You know. Shabberly very
well, of course?
Clipper: Very well. indeed.
Upper: Lucky dog, isn't he?
Clipper: l can't altogether say; I'm
not certain about the lucky part OF it,
you know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
PROPOSALS.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
the BUILDING OF A FlKEPROOF
CLERKS OFFICE. The building viii
contain two rooms, provided with metallic
furniture. Sealed proposals will De ~
ceiyed Wy 10 noon on NOY EMBtk y, ~
Plans and specifications may be sesa az
the Clerks Office, Smiihyile. Va, or or
the Office OF p. Thornton Marye. aichi,
tect. Newport News. Va. For tnfcrme ,i9 5,
address j. Z. ROBERTSON or J. Co. Az
RINGTON, Srnithyille. VIA. no f-lN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

lay win affect the result. but because
we think the present status OF the
question Is liable to damage our city,
and this. too. without saving our trea-
sury one dollar.
SO let us hope the City Council VIII
act as soon as possible, and have done
with the question of this years term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Stimulating Information.

Quester: Do you wear braces?
Jester: Oh, yes; couldn't get along
without them.
Quester Where is the best place In
town to get them?
Jester: At the drugstore; ask for cali
saya"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

Bald-headed Sire: Let me impress It
upon your mind, my boy. that there is
always room at the top.
Son: Yes, see there is, but there
wouldn't be If you could make anything
grow there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Looking to the Bank Account.

philadelphia North American.)
Critic: You are not maintaining the
high standard which you set at your
theatre when the season opened.
Manager: No; I've stopped encouraging
art TO give the people what they want.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
An Iuedvertent Confes.ion,

She: You say that 1 am the only wo-
man you have ever loved?
He: do, with all my heart.
She: And do you really know why
you say that?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

At the request OF General James Grant
Wilson, editor of Appieton's Cyciopedia
of American Biography. General Marcus
J. wright. OF washington. has written
a brief biography Of Major Lewis Gin
ter, which will appear in the revised
edition OF that work. now in preparation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Dental Farming.

I've quite a farming task for YOU"
Said wag to dental surgeon,
AS in the chair Of torture he
Did sit with little urgin'.
And then, with smile that might be-
come
A race Of undertakers,
He added, Its the digging up
OF four and twenty achers."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Quicker to Disagree.

Detroit Free Press)
"The jury were out several days and
then failed TO agree
THAT shows the folly Of masculine
juries--a jury OF women would have dis
agreed much sooner than that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

The Ohio Republicans are certainly in
position to say with Pyrrhus, Another
such victory and we are lost"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

In answer to an inquirer, we would
say that in November, 1896. in the county
of New YORK, the vote for Bryan was
1864; for Mckinley. I5e,359; and for Pal
mer, 5,5i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Enjoyed the Evening.

Miss Tiptop: Did you enjoy yoursen a'
the opera last evening?
Miss Westend Oh, awfully. Mr.. Bia-
therskite is the most delightful conversa-
tionalist l ever attended musical per-
Torrance with.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

1t is not improbable that in society
parlance golf contests will be known
as tee parties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Hush Money.

PA, what do people mean when they
speak OF hush money!"
Hush money? Why. er-its the
money that we have to pay for soothing
syrup"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
Fits the Case.

So monumental England's greed,
Such thirst for power doth she breed.
So grasping her propensities,
They call her Mistress of the Seize"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07

The value of the string tied to Seth
Lows resignation OF the presidency OF
Columbia College is now apparent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-07
UnprOftabl BILE.

Hall: What are you doing now?
Gall: oh. I'm making a house-to-house
canvass TO ascertain why people don't
want to buy new patent clothes-
wringer.