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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
!. pn,m.nY ELECTION LAW.

There ia a warm discussion going on III
Charlottesville with respect TO primary
election. Upon the merits OF the ques-
ton we are not informed, but In this
connection II occurs TO US that the Les's-
ia,ure should give earnest afternoon 10
the subject of a primary election law as
soon as the holiday recess Is over. Many
important town and city elections are 10
take place next spring.
In the first place. every primary 'ha' Is
held ought to be held under state law.
Here IN Richmond we have speciai pri-
mary election law which does not
embrace every primary that Is heio'
That Is wrong. The law ought to De
broad enough to cover every primary
that Is ordered. The Legislature ought
not 20 undertake to say that all party
nominations shall be made by primaries
but II ought to say that when primary
takes place any wrong-doing done therein
shall be punishable just as IL 1t TOOK
place at a regular election. The pubic
generally would approve such law as
that Whether we are prepared to go
any farther is matter for discussion.
Here in Richmond we have found II
nrudent 70 confine our Democratic prima-
ries TO white Democrats Ana we
have had no cause to regret the ADOPTION
NJ this rule. 1t would have been impos-
sible for us to have kept our party TO-
eether as we have done upon any other
basis. No legislation that interfered In
this matter would be acceptable TO us.
To the making out Of ligts for prima-
ries great care is given in n any states
Here in Richmond, where the white Re-
nihlicans are well known, 1t has occa-
stoned little difficulty. In Kentucky the
voter. when he registers, is privileged TO
have himself also registered as a Demo
crat" or as a Republican" or as
"Populist' or as an Independent" Or
he may decline to have any designation
at all given him. The registration list
becomes the basis of the primaries held.
That is a very good plan, indeed, but
we suppose registrations of voters
take place in Kentucky much oftener
are therefore, always comparatively new
and fresh. But here, where registra-
ton once made is allowed to continue
years and years, we doubt If the system
would work well.
In some other States regular registra-
tions are held for each primary election.
That would be expensive and trouble
some, and, however necessary 1t may be
where the population is ever changing.
it would hardly be worth the while in
Virginia.
We should like to see more public In
terest than now appears in this
general subject. 1t is worthy of more
thought than is apparently being given
1t. If there is to be such legislation
this winter the more thoroughly the
General Assembly understands the wishes
of the people, the more probable 1t Is
that its work will be satisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

Governor Atkinson, of Georgia, has an
nounced the appointment of the five mem
bers Of the Bank Commission provided
for by an act of the recent Legislature.
The commission is empowered to examine
into the condition of the banks through
out the State. with a view to an improve
ment of the banking system of Georgia.
The commissioners are instructed to re-
port back to the next Legislature. The
existing laws will be remedied aa TO pos
sible defects, and such changes as the
commissioners deem advisable will come
within the scope of their recommended
lions TO the Legislature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
A FREE FIGHT.
Beer-DottIes, stones. and PISTOL n"''
lets FIgure-Marringe.


OAK. NEW KENT COUNTY. VA.
December 2s.-(Special)-At Plum POINT
In the store OF II. Y. Richardson o. free
fight occu cd on Sunday night. when al
most reached the proportions or q race
war. white and black. being jumbled UP.
together. The storehouse Is very sIBe
one, with many windows, ana Du' le"
glasses are left, they having been KNOCK
ed out by the throwing OF beer bottles ana
stones and by pistol balls. Mr.. James H.
Ptchardson. a merchant at Plum Point,
while walking through the store, was
shot by some person through his nose
and IL nearly minus OF that memDer AZ
this time. There were very rev In the
row who escaped unhurt. Some have black
eyes, and others with their faces IN such
shape that their friends would haruly
recognize them. / learn that one man.
a Mr.. Young belonging TO a saw-ni
crew near this place, Is seriously hulS
and has had to take to his bed. Iaken
altogether, 1t was one OF the most uis-
graceful rows in this county for many
wear. Mr.. Richardson has sworn out eight
warrants. and will put the SherlH on tne
trail of the accused at once.
on Sunday night Christmas enter
tainment was held at Pamunkey church
for the benefit of the Sunday-school chh-
diem There were many ladies VINO TOOK
part I'm the exercises, among whom was
Miss Deborah Mills, daughter OF MT
William p. Mills, who distinguished her-
self in this community by recitation OF
her own composition, called New ear
Morn" Miss Mills looked superb peins
dressed in pure white silk. and 1t was
given up by all that she easily had 'no
lead as far as beauty was concerned.
Mr.. Robert Appersc-, our deputy
Sheriff. and Miss Myrtha Chandler VIII
be married at New Kent Methodist churcn
tonight Mr.. o. NJ. Chandler, protner vi
the bride-to-be, will give them q, manu-
some reception at his beautiful home, on
the Pamunkey river.
Mr.. w. III. Woodward and Mr.. waiter
Eanus. of Richmond, are down at their
homes for the Xmas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
By THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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give their old as well as their ne" post
Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

Chesapeake and Ohio has lately attract
ed much attention by its strength. Yes
terday the stock sold at q, showing a
decided firmness all day. with transactions
aggregating nearly 10000 shares. The
41-2 per cent. bonds OF the company
were also quite active and strong yes
terday. The strength of both the stock
and bonds was attributed TO the fact that
the company has sold a lot of over
s.. 600 600 of the 1-2 per cent. bonds is
sued to retire bonds maturing In 1898 to
Redmond Kerr & Co., these bonds being
the last of the Alps which the COM
pany can issue for several years-The
New York Times of yesterday.
The company is in such fine condition
now, we take it for granted that the
year 1898 will see it actively at work in
the construction of its viaduct and new
passenger depot here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

same nine months of 1896. while the bri-
,ish exports for the same per'od oe-
clined szs.s2o.ooo Importations into Ger
many resulted In total increase OK
saso 600 due principally TO the quantity
OF raw material obtained. such as COTTON
hides and skins. woods, timber ana cat
lie. Among the German. exports there
Is an increase OF s2.s75oco for machinery
implements, apparatus. etc. 2'Sloooo ior
leather ana it's manufacture. and N.e'e'"o
for cotton and cotton goods. There are
decreases of 100000 for iron and iron
manufactures 100000 for SILK and SILK
goods. and $4,000 for wool and WOODEN
goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
DICKINSON.
Illicit Distilleries DestrOyed-Shot
His UOrse-A Big Log.

His HOrse-A Zig Log.
DWALE, VA, December B.-(Special)-
Your correspondent has just learned that
five Illicit dstllleries were destroyed by
the deputy United States marshals in
the Cumberland mountains a day or two
since. 1t seems that those mountaineer
moonshiners are strongly determined to
carry on their trade. in spite of the eff
forts of the marshals TO prevent them.
One Of these distilleres may be destroyed
there to-day and tomorrow there will
be arrangements made to set up two
more
Isham Fletcher, young man of this
place, accidently shot his horse a night
or two since. while out on lark" He
was riding, ard let his pistol go off, the
ball taking effect in the horses side, and
lodging near the lower points Of the ribs.
The animal is said to be very badly dis
abled.
The largest saw-log was put into the
Pound river yesterday by Alvin Senter
that was ever put into a stream in this
county. 1t measured about feet in
diameter and required fourteen yoke Of
oxen and three pairs Of mules to haul it
to the stream.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
Mr.. w. II. Register Promoted by the
6 T..

Mr.. w. r. Register soliciting agent for
the Seaboard Airline. has been appoint
ed agent of the same company in charge
of tho business at Birmingham, Ala. He
will leave for his new post in a few days.
Mr.. Register Is well known in Richmond
railroad circles. For many years he
was chief delivery clerk for the Southern
Railway Company at the Richmond depot
but resigned that position about two
years ago TO go with the Seaboard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
CITY ORDINANCES.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVED DE-
GENDER 20, ls97) TO ALLOW THE
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A
SPUR TRACK ACROSS DOCK STREET
MON STEAMSHIP COMPANY:
Be IL ordained by the Council IF the
city of Richmond, That permission Is
hereby granted the Southern Railway
Company TO construct and operate with
all necessary cars and engines. under the
conditions and upon the terms herein set
forth. track beginning at point on
It's existing track in Dock street AT about
900 five hundred feet west OF Ash street
and to run on a curve across Dock street
for about one hundred and twenty
feet into the property Of the Old DO
minion Steamship Company, as repre-
scented on the plat filed with the petition
of said company.
2. The said company shall replace and
repair so much of said streets and said
alley as may be injured by the laying
OF said track and keep the same in pro-
per repair, and repave whenever the city
shall repaye. and with the same mate
rial
3. No car shall stand on the track in
Dock street.
4. The said company shall reimburse
and pay TO the city any sum which the
city may be required by reason OF the
laying Of said track. to pay In putting
said streets in proper condition IN the
3 The said track. as TO location, grade.
manner, and materials OF construction,
shall be laid subject TO the approval or
the City Engineer
6. The permission hereby granted shall,
at all times, be subject TO any amend
rent or revocation by the city Council
or by the Committee on Streets. and SHAH
be subject to all ordinances now In force,
or that may hereafter be adopted as to
the streets OF the city of Richmond.
Z Upon a revocation OF the permission
hereby granted, 1t shall be the duty or
said company. AZ its own expense. To
Immediately have the said entire track
removed and that part OF the alley and
streets affected by said removal put into
a condition similar TO the remainder or
said streets at the time OF said removal.
s. For a failure TO conform fully 10 the
provisions OF this ordinance, or any re-
auirement made hereunder, or any
amendment or revocation thereon. the
said company shall be liable 10 fine OF
not less than ten nor more than one
hundred. dollars. 70 be imposed by. the
Police Justice OF Richmond: each days
failure to be separate offence.
This ordinance shall be In force from
its passage. BEN. I. AUGUST.
de eS-st City Clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
CALL FOR INFORMATION.
Want the Names of Merchants Hand
ling Homemade Goods.

Richmond, December 8, 1877.
TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
At recent meeting of the Young
Mems business Association, the follow
ing resolution was offered by Mr.. Henry
Lee Valentine, and adopted by the asso-
ciation:
Resolved, That the manufacturers OF
Richmond be requested 10 report to the
secretary of the Young Mems Business
Association the names Of the merchants
I'm the city who handle their goods; and
that said secretary have the same pup
lished i'm pamphlet form. in order that
those who wish 10 give Richmond-made
goods the preference may know what Is
made here, and where the same may be
purchased"
Any and all information on TINS SUD
iect will be gladly received by
WILLIAM T. BROOME,
Secretary Young Mems Business Associa-
ton. No ss2 east Main street. city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

At meeting OF the Board of Govern
ors Of tae Democratic Club OF New YORK
Monday night the Hon. Richard Croker
was. by unanimous vote. elected a
member Of the board. and the significant
announcement was made that Mr.. Croker
world make the club his headquarters.
and se there daily between certain hours.
Ex-Governoy Roswell r. Flower win
continue as president OF the club. II was
reported that Mr.. Flower wanted TO re-
sign, so that Mr.. Croker might be elected
president bat Mr.. Croker. 81 IL said, de-
ci:nec to accept the office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
Then They Wanted II.
Chicago News.l

INHINdbU 4NVNHJ
Senior Partner: Well, / see you've sold
that homely piece of goods we had SO
long. How did you do II?
Smart Clerk / told our customers IT
was the last piece of the kind that We
had imported under the old tariff law.
and that the price would be increased 80
per cent. on such material as soon as
our present stock was exhausted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
Useful Man in That Place.
Rittsburg Telegraph.l

VI it'SDui6 ANiV5i'P"1
(Which of the popular modern novelists
should be stationed at the mouth Of a
coal-mine?" asked the Snake Editor Of
the Horse Editor.
us that a conundrum?"
yes"
81 never guess conundrums so near to
Christmas What Is the answer?
"Weyman."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
A Puzzled Parent.
washington Starr

wv dShihStpii pN"iD
at is difficult problem" said the con-
sclentious man. very difficult"
what is worrying your asked his
wife.
IF I use slang before our sons and
daughters. it will encourage them in the
practice, and If l don't they will say am
a back number"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
Reducing Expenses.
Northern Neck News)

The Legislature of Virginia Is to be
commended for the prompt and business
like manner in which II has gone TO work
to reduce public expenditures In order
that the State. without increasing the
burdens OF taxation. may be placed In n
position 10 meet promptly all It's Just ana
necessary obligations. both present ana
prospective. Although our law-makers-
many OF whom are new men and mex
perienced In legislative matters-have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

than half a mind To resign. He seems TO
be IN the position of the small boy who
won't play unless he can have exactly his
own WAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
KAUFMAN & co.
Great Stock-ReduCing
Pre.InventOry Sale.

Everything marked for q complete
clearance this week.
UNDERWEAR CLEARANCE -
Nothing but the near approach TO
inventory would make such prices as
these:
Ladies' Heavy Swiss Ribbed Cotton
Vests feece-lined. finished with SILK,
tapped neck and embroidered edge regui nc
4Sc Vest, now ......,.....,.......,.. = :,
Ladies' Extra Fire Jersey Ribbed Pants
feece-lned and well made, regular ~, ~
Ladies fine white swiss-Rlbbed Cot
ton Vests and Pants, heavy heece-lhea,
beautifully made and finished with SIN
embroidered edge, regular 1Sc. quarry ,,y,'
ladies' Fine Norfolk and New Bruins
wick Gray Ribbed Vests and Pants, WIN
high neck and long sleeves. Tor. .ooc.
Children's Fine Jersey-Ribbed vests ana
Pants made from fine Peeler cotton yarn
Children's Fine Wool and Cotton Mixed
Ribbed shirts, sizes from 10 o. 20 nov
at . U,pbeG Vests ele
eantly made and finished with silk tapeu
hecn anu oUc
GREAT ODD AND END CLEARANCE
OF CORSETs.
20 Finest Quality G. +. Corsets, sizes
from II to %, Corsets that sold for Sl.yo,
90 now M 81 10; Corsets that sold Tor
$3.50. go now at si4s; Corsets that sold
al 81 and 1925. go now at............S i1o
100 Corsets, made OF good mate wen
fitting and best steel stays, sizes from
is to so. go now at .....".......:...... SOC:
| lot Of G. b., r. a g., j. b., ana
Thomson Glove-Fitting Corsets, go at
81 each.
CLoAKs. CLOAKsw CLOAKs!!!
CLEARING SALE OF ALL CLOAKs,
WRAPS, AND CAPES BEFORE
JANUARY.
nIG PRICE CUT.
1874 PER CENT. OR OFF
ANY CLOAK THAT SOLD FOX SlO
AND OVER.
KAJJPMANN 2 co. FODrtb and BROAD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

New York is to have big carnival
including singing competitions and fire.
works, to celebrate the birth of the
greater city. We presume the singing
competitions will be musical pyrotechnics
al
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
,TwouId he Unsafe.

cleveland Plain Dealer)
81 tell you, stranger, you ought to come
to Kentucky"
"Who. me? / guess you don't know
who l am"
That's right; don't"
"Tm ex-Secretary Herbert"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

We fear the scale. of Christmas expendi-
'ture has not aided the Virginia leglsla-
tor in the work of solving the problem
before him OF 3retrenchmen; in State af-
fafra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

Deacon White. the weil-known New
York stoek-broker. has applied for REIN
statement to the floor OF the metropolitan
exchange, and will probably be admitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

And now Senator Lodge wishes this
country to buy the Danish West Indies.
Is the new political game in America to
be one of territorial grab?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

The announcement that we can get
along very well without stomach Is
encouraging, but whether life is worth
living or not still depends, we suppose
on the liver
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

An intercollegiate chess tournament
between Harvard Yale, Columbia, and
Princeton is now "on." The New YORK
institution leads, so far.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

philadelphia North American)
II see he has arrived"
"Who?"
1.-THE first long-neglected claimant to
Pullmans millions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

The days are beginning to lengthen now
again. We shall soon be able to get
more work into each one of them. for the
greater and the buster Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

II can't be said, at least, that there
isn't enough of China to go round. It's
large country, If not fine one according
to our ideas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

The noise Germany's trade expansion
a. just now making in the world renders
7tsess statistics interesting; The German
export siAde In The nrst three quarters
- this year increased ss75c.oo0 ever the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

Britain's chief captain in Chinese
waters is not only a Johnnie Bull, but
Butler, Admiral Butler at her Majesty's
service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

Bismarcks govt is no better, and hence
the old hero is irate at the recent state
ment that his health is satisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
Personal.

Richmond Va, December ~. 1897.
HAVE THIS DAY APPOINTED G. h.
SAUNDERS my agent 10 conduct the
RETAIL FANCY GROCERY BUSINESS
in the city of Richmond, TO buy and sell
for cash only w. l.. FLEMING.
de 22-ltt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

II Armour loses on that deal In wheat
the meat-eating public VIII have TO pay
for II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
MEETINGS.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders OF the STATE
BUILDING AND LOAN COMPANY will
be held at the office OF the company No.
llO6 east Main street, on TUESDAY, jan
uary II, 1885, at o'clock p. NJ.
f. G.. CHRISTIAN
de 2S-td Secretary and Treasurer.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Stockholders OF the MANCHESTER
PAPER-TWINE COMPANY will be held
at their office. JANUARY 10, 1888;
w. II. ARMISTEAD
de 2S-4ts Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

All, II It were only going to be the bet,
ter, as well as the Greater. New York;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed 70 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications Will not DO
returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29
ADVERTISING RATES.
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w A0leQ tlNudNioDs
vance C25 words or less).''..-''.'''
Above rates are for every day Vi
xert,sements running consecutvev'
Reading notices in reading-mat'er 'sp.'
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Card OF rates for more space turnisheo
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for to Insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

QUEEN CHOP oolong Tea with Green
Tea flavor The firEst Tea imported.
7. a. i. MARTELL-COgnac Brandies,
pale and London color, In wood and
glass. Various vintages, In bond or
ARTHUR THU RaGtHui GUINNESS SON & co.-stout
and Porter.
BASS & CO.-Pale Ale.
ROYAL AND c. AND C.-Ginger Ale and
cosS aP ToI GORDON & Co.-Rich Old
Brown and Pale Bual Madeira, vintage
D. CO G GoRDoN7Fipe Sherry w. win ssao v.
p. S. o. p, V. 3 o. r. ana ANON
CARL ACKER- wiesbaden. Rhine Wines,
Laubenheimer, Niertelnerc Hochhel hlgI
cR nsfniS RND Fills FREREs-Clareis
and Sauterns, Ponet Canet Grand YIN
Chateau Leoyille, Grana ,' YIN Shd Hant
Sauterns. Grand Win Chateau Nquem.
JULES REGNIER & GO.-Burgundies,
Macon. Pommard, Chambertin CLOS
Vougeot. La Tache Romance.
Verv old London Dock Jamaica Rum,
Holland and Old Tom Gin, Ramsayis'
Port Ellen Islay, and King William iN.f
V. o. p. Scotch, Whiskey.s They offer all
the r 1am EGsDry. Moet & Chandon White
Sol Rrut Imperial. Pommery x Grcno
Sec and Veuve Cticquot Ponsardin, Sec.
he GiSson's sg Spring and Fall 1901 1892 1923
rive Whiskey. Pepper 1889 Sour Mash.
Old Grow. Hermitage and James r. Pep
per. In glass. Jacob Growers and q. +.
Wyfs ew barrels siiS' of "Fulchers" Special
Quality. and Distillation 1892, Virginia
Mountain Whiskey. This Whiskey Is
fully matured. and In our judgment IS
purest and best alcoholic liquor for sale.
PN' - DAVENPORT, MORRIS q co.
de 19-tJa1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-29

The State Bank of Virginia,
Richmond. Va, December %, 1897.
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
of the stockholders of this bank will be
held in their clearinghouse, on WE'D
NESDAY. January u, 1898, al II o'clock
NJ. WILLIAM NJ. HILL.
de 25-td Cashier.