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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
DIssoLUTIoNs & COMPREHENSIVE:
HEALTH RESORTS.
THE VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS COM
PANH,
BATH COUNTY, VA,
ON

ON
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY,
$500 FEET ELEVATION.
THE New Homestead" with all modern
cOnveniences. including private baths, to-
gsther with the bath-housc. Open the
ycar round.
Invalids made perfectly comfortable.
Wonderful results 10 sufferers from
govt, rheumatism, and nervous troubles.
ADJUSTMENTS AND SPORTS:
Riding and driving parties daily; new
bicycle track. golf-grounds. lawn tennis,
pool and billiards. fishing. and hunting.
For winter rates and accommodations
apply 10
FRED. STERRY,
Manager,
my 31-Su. Watts Hot Springs. Va.
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WANTED.

BY MANUFACTURERS. a MAN IN THE
commission business. acquainted with the
millinery trade TO handle line OF Ostricn
Feathers I'm city and vicinity. Address,
Stein. 90 Bond street, New York.
IN 7-Th&Su2t
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

TRAVELLING Statesmen FOR CT
necessary. Extra inducements 10 custo-
mers. SIS to $50 per month and expense.
CHARLES G. BISHOP & CO.. st. Louis,
Do 17-rh Su&Tufm
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WANTED.

SITUATION BY A MAN OF EXPERT
ence In commercial and banking business.
Might buy out or buy an interest in a
small business. Address NJ. j. L., Dis
patch office ia CIV ,Su. W&Sufts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

AGENTS TO SELL THE INDELIBLE
CHECK PERFORATOR. Retails for 50.
Large commissions. WESLEY MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY, Al Park Row,
New York ia lo-lt
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WANTED,

A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS SOME
knowledge of bookkeeping, who Is a
stenographer and typewriter. He must
be strictly sober and honest. Address
POST Office Box IS, Newport News, Va.
Ia f-lw
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WANTED,

A COOK FOR FAMILY OF FIVE. COM
Portable room, good wages promptly paid.
No attention paid TO applications without
recommendations. Address Box s25. Rich
moad Va Ia l0-Su, Tu&Th3t
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WANTED,

A SOBER, RELIABLE. AND INTELLI-
gent man, preferably a resident OF Man
chester, to take charge OF a business that
may be made 10 yield a good income.
Must have good recommendations. Ad-
dress "ENERGY," care of Dispatch.
ia 7-Th F&Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

Miss Angostura Drinkwater, OF navy
Hill, was the glad recipient OF New
Yoars visit from her brother. who works
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,
WANTED,

A NURSE. RECOMMENDATION RE
qulred. Apply at No. 1920 Floyd avenue.
IA 1O-ft@
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

A WHITE WOMAN TO LIVE AS ONE
of The family and 20 do the general house
work Of the family. WORK, care Dis
patch. ia lV-lt-
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WANTED.

go WEEK SALARY AND Elk
penses paid salesmen. Experience no
necessary. Permanent position. THE W
Ia 3-su. Tu&ThlSt
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WANTED,

SOLICITORS FOR INDUSTRIAL FIRE
Insurance. Large commissions can be
made by active, energetic men or women.
PLEASANTS & CRENSHAW.
IA 3-Sutf ll0t1s Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

AGENTS FOR OUR NEW WATER
Proof Asbestos Clay Cooking Wares
Wages, 50 TO 81 a day. Pay every week
CENTRAL. SUPPLY COMPANY. Cincin-
natl. o. IA N-lt-
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BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED
TO KNOW THAT
Leonard clipped all Of the crackertacks,
DoubtfuI. 2:25: Branchwood 2:2l IA; Lula
Anderson, 2:23; celia b., 2:Z9 Horse-own-
ers say that Leonard's Horse Clipping IS
the closest and smoothest. Price, 81
horse. Leave orders at stable, Ninth
street near Broad. or at Leonard's news
store. 90S east Main street. Phone 81.
1897 "a lO-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

A COMPETENT LADY STENOGRA-
pher and Typewriter. who can assist in
onice-w - Apply. in own handwriting,
and sta where last employed. Refer
ence. n salary expected. which must
be mode te. Address TYPO, Post-Ofice
Box Az. city. ia l0-lt'
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WANTED,

A CAPABLE OFFICE MAN TO FILL
an official position; one who can invest
IS 600 IN a wholesale business. Addres:
OFFICIAL care OF this office. ia lO-2ts
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WANTED,

4 SITUATION AS A COOK. APPLY AT
No. 122 west Jackson street, Richmond
va. ia l0-lt'
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WANTED,
WANTED,

TWO YOUNG GENTLEMEN TO OCCU-
py Bright, Well-Heated Room, with or
without board. Terms moderate. Refer
ences exchanged. Apply at l27 south Fifth
sfreet. ia lott,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

sAIESAfEN-ONE IN EVERY STATE
TO sell our Cigars on credit. Samples
good pay. expenses, and exclusive terri
tory to proper applicants. Address p. ..
Box 1854, New York city. o. u-Sul5t
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Jnckson-ward People and Customs.

(Wrltt6n for the DlSpatcn.)
The editor of the Jackson Ward Figgero
chronicles these items OF interest, occur
ring within his purview during the past
week:
The Frederick Douglass Debating Asso-
citation will hold their regular monthly de-
bate at White Wings Hall Thursday
night The subject 10 be debated is:
what Must We DO TO Be Saved?' Mr..
Write and Mr.. Hopkins Will take the
affirmative side of the argument and Mr..
Jones and MIR. Johnson viii arraign them
selves on the negative. The association
is in a flourshing condition. AT their last
meeting they conclusiycly decided the IA
nous question: rs the Pen Mightier Than
the Sword?'
The Justly celebrated letter OF our
valued correspondent al Sour Mash, Mr.
Archangel Wilmington, does not appear
this week, much 10 the universal iegret
While employed at his occupation In the
cotton-mill at Sour Mash. he met with an
unpleasant incident, by which his head
was cut off in the machinery. Requiesat
in pace. Il Pluribus Unum.
It IS with considerable sincere regret
that we again note the protracted alb
young society leader Mr.. General Harris,
who for so long time held personally
responsible position with a right respec-
table white family on west Franklin
street. The spoons and other tableware
have not yet been found. but no unpreju-
diced person who knew the sterling In
tegrity Of Mr.. Harris will condescend 10
attach any s'gnihcation or credence 10
the underhanded insinuations dissemi-
mated IA the public prints through the in
strumentality Of the Third District police.
Mr.. Energy Johnson is receiving the
sympathetic rejoinders of his many
friends In the ward. At the elegant
solree and cake-walk. given by his sis
ter at her sumptuous residence. on
Duval street last Tuesday week. he was
forced into personal contact with one
OF the out-of-town guests, answering TO
the name OF Jenkins. and spoiled his
best razor. II was worth upward of H.25.
he has our personal sympathy. Mr.. Jen-
kins went home shy one ear.
Constant Reader writes US inqulring,
''Who was Marx Hannas great-grand-
father" We do not know, Constant
Reader: and, furthermore. we would not
tell you IL we did The columns OF the
Figgero have, I'm accordance with our
established policy. always been closed
against the family affairs OF our SUBJ
scribers. and the public men OF this
great nation. We do not discuss gene
alogy with any man, Constant Reader.
We could, II we wanted to; but We don't
want TO. We prefer to admire the
foliage OF famiiy-tree. rather than dig
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

CITY statesmen OR LADIES. ON
salary; also young man TO travel; salary
and expenses paid. only those VINO
mean business need apply. Address. 80.
X" care Dispatch. ia l0-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

WANTED. A GOOD MAN ON CANES.
etc.: s12 a week, for present. Apply. by
mail. at store, "R. j." No. sioo east
Broad street. ia l0-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.
roR TIE GoYERNnLENT SERVICE.

4 HUSTLING SOLICITOR. MASON
preferred. c. a. j.. care this Office.
81 l0-lts
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AN INTELLIGENT AND PRACTICAL
Gardener. Apply to r. w. WOOD &
SONS, No. 1923 east Main street, Rich
mond, Va. ia 10-lt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

MEN TO READ THE ADVERTISE
ment OF the National Correspondence In
stitute. OF Washington, ID. c.. about gov
eminent positions, IN this columr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.
WANTED.

GOOD COOK AND GENERAL HOUSE
worker Apply, with references, AZ No
1N north Plum street. ia lO-lt|
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WANTED.

A Competent COLORED GIRL AS
Waitress and Housemaid. Must have
good recommendations. Apply at No us
Park avenue. ia lO-It,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

around It's roots. We set up heep "
you, but we can't 80 into se"''7''
Happy New Year,
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WANTED,

CONSUMERS OF COAL TO KNOW
that they can buy that most superior
Crate Fuel, the Clover-Hill Coal, as low
as $3.50 per ton. l will also sell 30 bushels
q loads) Coke for s.. All other kinds OF
Fuel at lowest prices.
SAMUEL II. COTTRELL.
$40 east Broad street,
de 16tf and Harrison and Broad SITS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
kNTED

AGENTS TO HANDLE OUR NEW "
Rays Gaslight Burner. Makes kerosene
lamps give brilliant gaslight. No chin
ney; no wcks. no smoke. cheaper tnan
ell Samples free TO active agents. SU-
PFRLATiVE MANUFACTURING COM
pANY l2G RrnadWaY n Y. u lO-lt
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WANTED,

WE WANT PUSHING MEN IN
every county to sell watches. so weekly.
Address GREAT AMERICAN WATCH
COMPANY. Jersey City. y. J. ia lO-lt
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WiNTED.

MEN WISHING TO TAKE CIVIL-SER-
vice examinations. soon 10 occur In Rich
mond. for post-office clerks and carriers
TO write for valuable information Qreel.
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF lNFOR-
NATION Cincinnati O. ia lO-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
wANTEI

BOARDERS. TABLE BOARDERS. ES-
pecially. at sls west Cary street. Nice
rooms. Good fare. Terms moderate.
ia l0-lt'
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WANTED,

WE HAVE A PARTY DESIRING TO
rent neat house on Grace street. be-
tween Foushee and Pine street. IL you
have such property vacant, call to see us.
c. l.. & IL. l.. DENOON.
IA 10 No. 81 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.
~ ANTEn,

SEVERAL MILLINERY SALES-PEO-
pie and Trimmers, Apply at the. Depart
inent. THE COHEN COMPANY. in 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

A SETTLED LADY. TO ASSIST IN
house-work in a small family. VIII be
treated as one OF the family. Address.
stating salary expected. COUNTRY. care
DiSDaIch Ja i1-ltT
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EEW YEAR! new WAYS!
GOODIES CASH PLACE

8 pounds starch ........................S u
Pure Lard.
Leaf Lard ...... ...-..........
Bacon Shoulders .... ................
Lght-Brown Sugar ...... .......... 81.
French Candy. ...... ..............
Sour Pickles (gsllon).. .............. Is
Seedless Raisins (besD.... ....... 8
Nice Citron, per pound ........ ~
New Currants per pound.... ...... 5
Tomatoes, per can ...."........
Corn, per can .......... ...-.........
Family Flour, per bagr.. ......... %
Jelly. per pound. .................. 3
1O-pound buckets Preserves. ...... 45
Prepared Ham, 2 pounds. ...... %
Best Flour. per barrel ............ 5 %
Patent Flour, per barrel. s5,25 and so
A Good FlOur..... ......... ............ 60
3-Pound Cans Pork and Beans.... 10
Nice Cheese. per pound .... ........ 10
Bottle Catsup. quart. ............ 10
Three Tor ........ ......... 49,. .
Large Bottle Catsup.. ......s....... 5
Large Glass Mustard .... ......... 3
Irish-P Potatoes. per peck. ........ 10
Meal, per bushel...... -. ............ AZ
White Corn. per peck...... ........ 10
LAYER Figs, pounds -. .......... .
Corned Shad. four for go. ......... %
Sun-Cured Peaches. per pound. =. 10
Best Hams. per pound. ............. ia
Breast Bacon, -four pounds. ....... %
Shredded Cocoanut 2 pounds ..... IS
New Orleans Molasses, per gallon. 80
Oats, per bushel.... ...... ....... 2S
Heckers Buckwheat.... 80. ........ 8
Coffee (roasted)........ ................ II
zine lnc Isa ;, ,,i'i ncxes ''''''' -
S. ID. GOODE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

4 YOUNG MAN AS STENOGRAPHER
and Typewriter-one who can make him
self generally useful in ofiice-work. Ad-
dress, D., Dispatch office ia lO-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

around its roots We set up heap oy
You, but we can't go into senea''e''
Happy New Year,!
richt bad accident happened 10 N''
Circumference Granger day before 49,
,ordav He was rubbing down the niules.
which he superintends. when one Oh
them thoughtlessiy stepped on MS heei,
MASKING IL so a piece Weighing -
hounds had to be amputated ny 'o
GENIAL and urbane ambulance su' $500
Mr.. Granger had been warned py i'Ie ,'',,
over and over again not to curry p'y
nule when the sign was not right pn,
rersjated I'm sacrificing himself TO MS
rroniover's interest. He is suhe, '"b
r,ght smart from the pain, but unless
the Inflammation effects his bralh ~
Will be all right in day or two' 'h'
Doctor says.
The forty-four gentlemen who pahdeu
together when Mr. Royal Fitpominery an
nounced himself a candidate Tor Mdsis
trate IN the next election for the puipVSe
OF conducting his campaign, yeS'eiua'
handed in to the Figgero petition c"ii-
inc upon him to Withdraw his name from
the public mouth. The document taxes UP
too much space to have II prihteu tn's
week but its purport 10 10 tne en- '
thar. In view OF the fact that the cai'ui-
date was cozened by his political enemies
into accepting the position OF judge az .n ,.
baby show held in New Bethlehem cnul Vi
not long ago, they cannot anoro 10 eN-
pend their energies exerting ther en-
deavors in the PRONUNCIATION Oh lorioi"
hope.
Miss Angostura Drinkwater, OF Navy
NH was the glad recipient Of New
$50 .irit from her hrnfher who MOrkS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.

BY A PARTY DECLINING HOUSE
keeping. to sell very cheap. Parlor ana
Dining-Room Furniture; also. Hall ana
Disnatch. ia Jolt"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c.

D"e"S, hEDftiNES, ~c'
f<.e'0rV
TO PHYSICIANS: BEHRING'S RE-
LIABLE DIPHTHERIA ANTITCXlN,
Nos. and 3. and Fresh Vaccine Virus can
always be furnished
l.. WAGNER DRUG COMPANY,
ia 9-2t corner Sixth and Broad streets.
SICK ROOM REQUISITES.-SOFs
Rubber Air Pillows and Cushions; Soft
rubber and Porcelain Bed-Pans and
Urinals; Hot-Water Bottles, for various
rubber Sheetlng. etc: also. all sizes of
Fountain Syringes. Atomizers, Supporters.
Shoulder Braces. 1fusses, etc.
l.. WAGNER DRUG COMPANY,
ia 9-2t corner Sixth and Broad streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

Wanted, 4 few bright men TO prepare
by mail for the Internal Revenue, Gus
toms, Railway Mail, and other examina-
tions, to be held soon in every state.
Splendid chances for appointment this
year. Our Catalogue. with views OF
Washington. particulars about all gov
eminent positions, salaries, etc, and dates
and places Of examination free. Ma
TIONAB CORRESPONDENCE INSTI-
TUTE, Department E., Washington, d. 9.
ia 1O-tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.

BY A MAN OF LARGE EXPERIENCE,
position as Accountant. or TO represent
Wholesale dealers. Salary not so much
an object as permanent position aG-
dress, II. general delivery. Richmond,
VA ia l0-its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

A LIVE BUSINESS YOUNG MAN.
WITH $4,000 for manufacturing busl-
ness. Address BIPED, DisDo.ch office.
"a Q-0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

RELIABLE Statesmen. TO TRAVEL
with horse and wagon among farmers
and country merchants. Address, with
particulars, c. D., this Office. ia lO-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.

FEW BOARDERS AT sl2 EAST CLAY
street. in a private family. Apply at
above No. for more particulars. Reference
EXCHANGED. IA lV-lt-
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WANTED
WANTED

WASHING TO DO AT NO. S05 WEST
Leigh street. Satisfaction given "a lO-lt'
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"sTANDARD ENCYCLOPEDIA"

UP TO DATE, COMPLETE IN ONE
and two-yolume sets. 81 TO $50.
1913 EAST MAIN,
IA 1O-1ts SECOND FLOOR.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED,
HOUSE GIRL. MUST HAVE GOOD
references. Come ready for work. Apply
at i0l east Clay after o'clock. ia lo-lt'
WANTED,
eAITHDEAL BUSINESS COLLEGE.
1902 east Broad street. had seven applica-
tions for it's students last week to take
positions as stenographers and book
keepers. More rale stenographers called
for than could be supplied. join now.
Phone co. u W.T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.

BOARD IN PRIVATE FAMILY OR
clearinghouse by a single gentleman.
Locality south Of Broad between First
and Eighth streets State terms. Ad-
dress Z. O. Box 5Si, city. ia lott
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,
CAKE AND BREAD BAKER.

WANTED,
WASHING TO DO. AT NO. 1902 NORTH
First street Satisfaction given. IA l0-lte
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.

BY A MAN OF EIGHTEEN YEARS
experience. a position az manager IN TO-
bacco-factory VIII manage any part or
factory. Good references given. Address,
A. b.. Box 70. Richmond Va. ia lO-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED,

Statesmen TO SELL CIGARS TO
dealers; 500 monthly and expenses; eX-
perieuce unnecessary. CLINTON CIGAR
COMPANY, Chicago. ~ lO-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10
WANTED.
WANTED.

TO SELL TWO, NICE YOUNG MICH
Cows (fresh to the palD-one a Jersey.
on consignment, to r. 4. LUCK & BRO
Their, No. 107 south Twelfth street.
ia 10-1t'
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Vubat he Couldn't DO.

A student in one of the Buffalo medical colleges is
responsible for the statement that at certain p lace
Of public entertainment one of the boys was bragg
cling of his manifold accomplishments until one OF
the company lost patience and said IN grut tone:
..Now, we've heard enough about what you can do
Come. tell us what there is you can't do, and I'll
undertake to do it myself.
"Waal," replied the student with yawn, Il
can't pay my account here. So glad to find you're
the man to do it,
And the critic paid the amid roars of laugh
ter from the party.-Bufsllo Commercial
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
foreign News.
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

The Israetish Alliance in Vienna held it's twenty
fourth annual meeting on the 25th Of May, at which
the report of 1896 presented. The principai
object of the Alliance is the promotion OF elementary
instruction among the Jews by the erection or SUD
Mentioning of schools. It's grants are NANNY pe-
slowed on schools within the Empire, where, now
ever thanks to the Baron Hirsch Foundation' the
demands upon it's resources are less heavy than
would otherwise have been the case. Owing to the
practical exclusion of Jewish children IN kounlams
from the public schools help is given TO the JEWISH
schools in that country. The situation OF the Jews
in Russia is described in the report as somewhat
more hopeful, the application OF the exceptional laws
having been much ghtened, particularly IN regard
to explosions, which have almost ceased Davia
Ritter yon Gutmann is the president OF the society
During a visit which the Emperor-kng PAD,
fortnight ago to Pressburg, his Majesty received
Joint deputation of the two Jewish congregations IN
that town, headed by their rabbs. In replying 70
the address of Rabbi DR.. David, his majesty SAID:
81 doubt not that you vie with your eloW-countrv-
men of other creeds in the discharge OF your patotc
duties, and in this hope gladly assure you OF the
continuance of my benevolent disposition towards
YOU"
ALGERIA.
The anti Jewish riots which occurred at Mosta-
ganem in the Oran district. were commenced by
party of cyclists who exclaning: down with the
Iewst" made an attack which was repulsef1, put
owing to accessions to the ranks OF the aggressors
they put the Jews to flight and then looted their
houses day later at Uzesed Duo and Fortassa
the doors of Jewish shops were forced and the con
eats were sacked At Mercier Lacombe some male
factors threw explosives into building in which
some fifty Jews were assembled. Fortunately only
one person. a young. girl was injured The Project
of Gran has sent circular letter IN Arabic TO the
Muftis, Imams and Marabouts, inviting them to use
their influence in depressing the spirit OF disorder
which prevails among the Arabs, who largely part :
cipated in the acts of plage. At Gran and Mosta-
eanem absolute calm reigns owing to the pres
ence of large body of troops
According to the census of S91 there were 4 o64
Jews in Algeria out of total population OF Ia
1872 of whom 271 ,1O1 were French While besides
the native Arabs, who formed the bulk OF the popu
aton there were Moroccans, Tunsians, Spanlards,
Italians Maltese British Subjects and forth The
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-06-25
Tho JEWISH SOUTH.

,H SOUTH.
francs to the Jews and $40, 43O francs to the Mos
lens The Jews admitted to French citizenship
bv a decree of 1870 signed by Gambetta, Cremieux,
Glais Bizoin and F1ourichon, in pursuit of repeated
recommendations Of the officials of the empire.
TURKEY.
The alacrty with which the Jews in all parts of
the Turkish Empire volunteered for active service in
the war with the Greeksis well known. This action
which was intended to betoken the grateful recogn
ton by the Jews of their complete immunity from
oppression and Of their full enjoyment of religious
liberty has given the utmost satisfaction to the
Sultan His Majesty, speaking of this subject said:
"Our Jewish subjects have always been true and
devoted to us, and 60 with us through fire and
water"
Soon after the news of the first victories of his
troops reached Constantnople the Sultan sent
considerable sum the acting chief rabbi for di tr
button among the Jewish poor. His Majesty had
only sent short time previously 10000 piastres to
the rabbi for the purchase of Matzoth, meat and
Wine to be presented in his name to the poor for
Passover 1t will be remembered that last year the
Sultan made similar gift, the equivalent to which
in United States money is about 81 500.
FRANCE.
large number of Jews have been appointed men,
bers of ne ,vly-apponted Superior Commission of
Fine Art and Decorative Art Exhibitions Among
them are the Barons Aphonse, Gustave Edmond
and Adophe de Ro thschild Count Isaac de Camondo,
NM Ferdinand Dreyfus, member Of the committee
eff fine arts at the ministry of public instruction,
Solomon Reinach Senator Milland, Anton Valabre-
que and Charles Epfrussi.
Madame Jules Porges has received from the
government gold medal for placing her residence
which is close to the of the Paris catastrophe
at the disposal of the wounded and nursing them
herself Madame Porges is asister-in-law OF Madame
Theodor, Porges, who lost her life in that terrible
FIRE.