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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
The Chesapeake and Ohio II. r.
washington Post

wv dSniiSlOli Il OSt.)
The year ending June 80 1897, was not
a good year for railroads. because 1t was
not prosperous year in agriculture,
manufactures. mining. and other bust
ness operations on which transportation
companies depend for their traffic. But
the annual report of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway-a digest OF which was
printed in the Post of the 2Sth instant
shows the affairs Of that corporation 10
have been so admirably managed by
President ingalls, and his associates that
its finances are in most healthy condi-
tion. The gross earnings Of the com
pany's l,276 miles of road were SO, 70S,-
1921, and the net earnings $3,421, 4l3. g.
The fixed charges, less net income from
other sources, including a line OF steam
ers and leased track. were $311SS7l. So
leaving surplus of 500. 5i1.75, a gain OF
s255. 200.70 over the surplus of the pre-
vious year
One of the most gratifying, as well as
significant, facts in the report is the
statement that no passenger was seri-
ously injured during the year. That
means something more than good luck
1t is. in the highest degree, credtable
to the management, to the officers. and
the men under them. 1t shows that the
road-bed and track have been carefully
looked after; that the rolling stock has
been kept in good condition, and that
constant and intelligent vigilance has
been exercised in every detail of the
service.
This railway is sharing literally in the
increase of business resulting from a re-
vival of industrial activity. 1t has a
splendid outlook for a steady growth In
traffic. and it's stockholders and the gene
raj public have, in the record of Presi-
dent ingalls,, an assurance that all it,
chances for success will be utilized tc
the best advantage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

Our citizens generally do not do as
much as they could and should do to
secure cleaner streets. On many
thoroughfares here the cutters are lit
tered with paper, melon-rinds. etc.,
thrown there by careless or foolish per-
sons. Our city has not nearly so many
street-sweeping machines as it needs,
but il 1t had twice the present number
they could not keep our streets clean
whilst the practice in question prevails.
We do not know what ordinances there
are upon this subject II there are any,
they should be better enforced. If there
are none. then the City Council would
do well to legislate promptly. Natural
ly, the streets of Richmond are easy to
keep clean, but we have not sweeping
machines enough, and there is a lack OF
corcerted action upon the part of house
holders and city authorities. A reform
all along the line would add to the APP
pearance OF the city and cause Rich
mond to find increased favor in the sight
o. strangers who visit us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
Two Diverse Incidents.
Uynchburg Advanced


The short address made by President
Mckinley at the Grand Army banquet
given a few days since at Troy. n. Y,
was an admirable specimen OF patriotism
sententiously expressed. Every man In
the country. irrespective of sections
ought cordially to commend the following
paragraph from that address:
1.-The army OF Grant and the army OF
Lee are together. They are now one In
faith In hope, In fraternity. in purpose
and In an invincible patriotism. And
therefore. the country is in no danger
In justice strong. In peace secure and in
devotion to the flag all one"
We could wish that the man who utter
ed this patriotic sentiment had refrained
two or three weeks ego. from visiting
the grave Of the marauder and murderer
John Brown. of Harper's Ferry memory
ON the occasion OF a commemoration and
glorification OF the notorious outlaw, and
there taking OF his hat In token OF reve-
renee and admiration. and saying audibly
This Is most inspiring"
Ossawatamie Brown, after bloody ca
reer In Kansas. during the distrnctina
times Of 1857 and lS2 undertook to invade
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
baltimore Ministers In Virginia.
Baltimore American.)


Rev S. w. Melton, pastor of the Frank
ln-Square church. has been rusticating
in Virginia, and has supplied the pulpit
of the Second church. of Richmond, du-
ring the summer. The pulpit OF this
church is vacant, Rev. Dr. w. w. Lam
drum having resigned the pastorate seve-
raj months ago to accept call to large
church In Atlanta. There is strong pro-
liability that a call will be extended to
Rev. Mr. Melton. as he is much liked.
having made himself quite popular among
the congregation. MIR. Melton married a
Virginia lady, and If the call Is extended
he will most likely accept.
Another probable change Is that or
Rev. S. C. Clopton, pastor Of Fuller Me-
mortal church. Mr.. Clopton has also Deen
spending the summer in Virginia. and an
effort is being made by the church at
Hagerstown. Md, to have Mr.. Clopton
consider a call from that church. MI.
Clopton Is a man of quiet tastes. and he
would probably like the life of a town
the size OF Hagersto&n.
Rev. j. c. Davidson. OF Grace church
spent the summer in Lynchburg, Va
where he has supplied the pulpit OF the
First church OF that place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
GAZE SWIMMING POOLS.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
have been noticing in your paper
,or como time the good work OF Coroner
Taylor in behalf OF a public path-house'
90 he located in the river somewhere
so- the benefit of the boys who frequent
tho river during the warm weather. Now
what want to know Is, II the
said bath-house were constructed couiu
not some restrictions be made WHEREBY
colored boys could be kept out, or, wouiu
thew have the same rights as the white
BOYS there? Kindly publish in the query
column of your Sunday paper, and
oblige n hEADH"'
There would be no difficulty In ar
ranging separate places for whites and
blacks.
But our correspondent misunderstapds
Coroner Taylor's suggestion. The Coro-
ner would have suitable places in the
river set apart where boys may learn 10
swim. and where they would be in the
least possible danger Of going beyond
their depths and being drowned. Com
paratively safe places are to be found in
cur river here. and all that 1t would be
necessary to do would be to have buoys
placed in the water indicating great
depths, and other dangers, and to have a
good. strong, reliable man on duty as
swimming master or life-saver.
1t is natural and proper for our boys
TO wish to learn to swim, and we may
be sure that they are going to venture
into the river or canal, whether we wish
them to do so or not
So we agree with DIR. Taylor as to the
desirabiity of securing and stalking Out
certain grounds in the river where
boys may battle and learn to swim, anC
where they will not only be under the
eyes of watchful men, but will always
have in sight buoys and stakes warning
them where deep water and dangerous
currents are.
We know Of no greater benefactior
that any rich man or any society OF per
sons could bestow upon this community
than TO establish several such bathing
pools. 1t is supposed by some that every
dwelling nowadays has q bath-tub in it
but this is far from being the case. There
are plenty of houses here that have
no such convenience. But If every house
in Richmond and Manchester had g
bath-tub the need for the swimming
pools would continue. They are desi'
rable so that our boys may learn tc
swim without mourning the danger Of
drowning. Not a year passes that one
or more boys are not drowned here while
bathing in the canal or river. The boys
do not know the ground and without in
tending to do so go beyond their depth.
and are caught by the swift current!
and drowned.
During his administration the Coroner
has been called upon TO view scores o
these drowned bodies. and the result
of his ripe observation and good heart
edness, he pleads for the establishment
of properly guarded and properly-locatet
bathing pools in the river. 1t gives u
pleasure to second his suggestion, ant
we hope that an organization will b.
formed soon which will carry it int
effect in a manner creditable to its dis
tinguished author and our city both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

dor the Dispatch.)
The farmer, now his seasons task Is
done.
His crop laid by" his yearly triumph
won,
Retreats into some cool. delightful nook
To revel in the pleasures of his book,
or calculate the WELD of corn and wheat,
or gaze contented from his sylvan seat,
On acres ripening for the harvest
home;
Or thro' the cool, inviting orchard roam
And measure by imaginations RUE
A surer test than any learned al school
How many gallons. peach and apple. too,
Are hanging, juicy, bathed in nectar dew;
o. when the dinner gong has beat the
krell
OF sundry fowls, and hearty happy, wen,
He sits him down to nobly act his best.
And lets the apple-dumplings do the rest
This IS September.
VIRGINIA ID. G. BICKERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

Virginia with party Of brigands, ar'n ,se
with pixies, with which TO murqsr and
whites and liberate the slaves. re o." ar
his murderous gang were promptly ,a ar
rested. convicted, and hung. 81, pclo ovD
they were taken they ruthiesely s te~ Grst
eral innocent men, shedding the n,s
blood Of the civil war, for TINS ILL., WAS
to ali inients part OF that fratrici .,a
strife. Il occurred in the fall Of lss, a ,ha
was the prelude TO the opening nc. u .ar
sanguinary drama eighteen months ,a. cor
Surely II was manifest i,np' ',nt,v 10
repair to the grave OF this great criminai
and Join I'm the fanatical attempt We 70
mako 4 martyr OF the murderer. W.
could wish. we repeat, that ne hao ie
Trained from this.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
PERSONAL.


THE TWO CIRCULARS. ISSUED RE
spectiyely by Mr.. Addison Maupin ana
MIR. c. w. Throckmorton, and conflicting
I'm statements, having been submitted 10
the undersigned as friends or both par
ties, we have agreed to the Following as
lust statement as TO the position these
gentlemen occupy: We agree that the
information received by Mr.. Throckmor-
ton from a party i'm attendance on the
meeting Of sheriffs In Roanoke was from
a source that he (Mr. Throckmorton) mad
every reason TO rely upon as tfutntul,
and his informant reafiirms his state
mentS.
Mr.. Maupin introduced afiidavits from
other reputable gentlemen, who were IN
attendance on this same meeting, snow
were made by Mr. Maupin in said meet
ing. and that Mr.. Maupins statement
that he was not in the meeting, or hu-
dressed said sheriffs' meeting until after
they had transacted their business, was
true.
We further find that IL is really ques-
tfon of memory between Mr.. Thrcckmor-
toms informant and those making am
dayits presented by Mr.. Maupln, ana as
ALI the parties TO these statements are
reputable gentlemen, we THINK the TWO
circulars in question should be ignored
by the two candidates named and their
friends.
the sd instant was In print at the tlme
he received Mr.. Throckmorton's denial
OF any connection with THE Day Mr..
Maupin. therefore. withlraws any remark
he may have made with regard TO Mr..
Throckmortons connection with SAID
paper.
Mr.. Throckmorton wishes TO withdraw
the statement in his circular that 1T
was to Mr.. Maupin's interest to deny the
statements made in mis- circular OF the
9Th day OF July last"
O. A. HAWKINS.
w. w. WRIGHT.
WALTER c. DUKE.
Friends OF c. w Throckmorton.
F.. Il. THOMSON,
JOHN F.. ROSE.
r. Il. CHAFFIN,
sc1-ir Friends OF Addison Maupin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

1t is not so that the Republican party
treated one infant industry of the North
very badly. The kidnapping of chill
dren developed as an industry after the
Dingley bill had passed. 1t is but JUS
tice TO the tariff tinkerers to say that
there is hardly question that, had the
industry had an ante-Dingley bill ex-
istence, ample provision would have been
made for fostering and protecting it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
Senatorial Primaries.
CWashington Post.)

1.-THE fact is generally overlooked lhal
Florida has followed i'm the wake of South
Carolina, and adopted the plan OF direc'
election OF United States senator's TO De
determined by the popular vote said MI
w. c.. Bowman, of that State. at the Ra'
leigh. our next election 10 choose
Successor TO Senator Pasco will be de-
termined in that way. For long time
the people have been clamoring for .
change, and at last they have secured IL.
| do not believe any great advantage VII
result from the choice Of senator's by inc
people instead of through the Legislature,
hut at least no harm can come of II. and
IL the experiment should prove success
we may expect TO see a great many othei
States adopt that method"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

The first establishment of rural free
mail delivery by the present adminstra-
ton has been made In Iowa, and Post
master-General Gary is said to be so well
satisfied with the idea Of the proposed
extension OF service that he will put
the pan into operation wherever it is
desired, to the extent of the $4,000 avail
able
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
PROPOSALS.


Office OF City Engineer.
Richmond. Va. August %, 1881
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived at this Office until WEDNESDAY
September I, 1897. at IL o'clock NJ, for
furnishing POCAHONTAS STEAM COAL
(run OF the mine) from September TO- 1887.
to July !, 1898 10 be delivered by the ton
or carload lot Of 2.240 pounds per ton,
and trimmed on tug, scow. or dredge,
when called for and where ordered In
harbor; weights 10 be verified.
The Committee on James River I'm
proyement reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals offered.
w. T.. CCTSHAW.
au 29-3t City Engineer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

The deduction from the postulates In
the prosperity articles in many of the
Republican papers is that these papers
think the farmers Of the country are
fools enough to believe that the Re
publican party and the Dingley bin are
entitled to the credit for the short crops
abroad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

The sale of California fruits by auction
in New York last week amounted to III
cars. which is the largest weeks busi-
ness that has yet been done in California
fruits In that city. a car OF frult con-
tains twelve tons, or $4,000 pounds. and
the weeks business therefore amounted
to 2.904 900 pounds. In carload there
are about 1000 Of the so-called 2o-pound
net packages. or 500 Of the 4o-pound
packages. The receipts OF California
deciduous fruits since May 18th nave
amounted to S51 cars, compared with COS
cars for the corresponding period last
year, and 526 cars In 1895. To the uniniti-
ated, the extent Of this business will
probably be better appreciated II 1t is
mentioned that the receipts since May
18th have amounted to 2042i,0OO pounds.
This represents an increase OF no less
than 5,S32,OoO pounds, comparing with the
receipts of last year, and Of 7,SOo,ON
pounds, comparing with the preceding
year.
The season for deciduous fruits will
last until about the beginning Of Deem
Der and will be succeeded by the Cali
fornia orange season, which begins to
assume important proportions about that
time. Cherries come first, then apricots,
peaches plums. Bartlett pears, grapes,
and winter pears.
About ten days ago the New York
market for California peaches broke
severely, owing TO the large and desira-
BILE receipts from New Jersey, which en-
tered into competition. The crops OF
Delaware and Maryland peaches were
very small and did not interfere with
the California fruit. The crop OF New
Jersey is said to be very large and will
| be ample for several weeks yet, so the
| immediate outlook for California fruit is
not considered very encouraging.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

The best the @. A. X. can hope for
with respect to history is that the re-
cord OF real events will deal with the
armies the @. A. r.. now represents as
leniently as possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

There are all sorts of disputes arising
about the Republican tariff. but there
can't be any disputlng the fact that it is
framed In the interest Of the trusts and
combines. and is. therefore as bad as
bad can be Tor the people at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
No Mistake About That.
(New York Weekly)

CNew York Weekly)
Blinks: BY the way. / must introduce
Won 10 my friend Winks. He's one OF the
best fellows in the world. noble fellow,
glorious fellow. He's had great many
ups and downs; Winks has.
links: Judging from your enthusiasm
he is now on one of the ups.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

Waynesboro', Pa, Is this week cele-
brating the hundredth year OF its exis-
tence, and doing all possible honor to the
MAD" Anthony after whom it is
named
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

A young woman in New York has been
made insane by the excessive use of
tobacco. Indeed, 1t may appear later on
that she has been snuffed out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

rhe New York Sun has recently pun
,,shed n number Of letters, pro anu CON-
concerning the management OK the Ma
,,onal Soldiers Home, at Hampton va
Tho charges made. but which We can.
not say havo been sustained, are mat
there are an unnecessary number OF EN-
r,ovees AT the home, and that the 1000
IL not of SUFFICIENT variety and Is wretch-
edly cooked.
Much complaint, too. comes from the
hospital department, where 1t Is repre-
sented that while the officers and nurses
live high, the patients are but poorly
fed.
Again, It is alleged that there are hun
dreds of inmates of the home VINO are
fully able to work for a living, and VINO
ought not to be there. An investigation
is asked for, to be made by army
officers.
The letters OF complaint appear 10
have been written by inmates, and the
writer's greatest grievances seem to be
against the medical department.
In Virginia. Governor Woodfin, the
superintendent OF the home, has the
reputation of being an efficient omcer'
but he has a family OF several thousands
of more or less worthy and reason
able old soldiers TO take care o.
And all experience teaches that soldiers
who are doomed to the inactivity Oh
camps. or hospitals. or homes are nara,
very hard, to please. Still we should not
wonder II an investigation were ordereu'
In that event 1t strikes us, army officers
would make the best Investigators.
Those gentlemen would know what rules
and regulations Of the home are reason
able and what are not; whether the food
Is such as II ought to be, and whether
the hospital is properly conducted, etc.
etc. Moreover, army officers would, IN
all likelihood, be far removed from 'he
petty jealouses of the home ana from
the incessant clamor and contention Vi
the "outs" against the "ins."
So 1t occurs to us that II there IS 10
be an investigation. 1t could be better
made by board of army officers than
by any others. AS a rule, Investigations
made by congressional committees do not
amount to much. Some of the members
consider their duty done if they have
Jolly. good time while absent from the
capital. and others are persistent In their
purpose TO turn every point of the evil
dence or argument to partisan advantage
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
The Really Musical Laugh.

(Atchison (Kan.) Globe)
A musical laugh is one brought forth by
one of your own jokes; all other laughs
are more or less grating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
xo,.tEy,s SCHOOL ron BOYS,

1o7 NORTH PINE STREET. NEAR
Monroe Park-G. NJ. Motley, Principal
d. III. Rucker, Associate Principal-opens
MONDAY, September 10Th. New pupils
enrolled Friday and Saturday. 18th ana
18th of September. A well-equipped gym
nasium free to all pupils under compe-
tent instructor. A limited number or
boarders taken. Circulars at the book
stores and Chelfs drugstore, opposite the
school-house. For further particulars adj
dress till September 18th the principal,
AT Ashland. Va. au lf-tSeZo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
William and Mary College,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

Board from Sl2 to sl5 per month; tuition
fee for the half session. $3.50; medical
fee. s.; contingent fee, 50. Students will
ing 10 teach two years in the public
schools pay only medical and contingent
fees. and are charged $40 per month for
board. fuel lights, and washing Full coll
legiate course Next session begins OC-
TOBER T. 1897. Send for catalogue.
LYON G. TYLER, Nj. A, LII. D.,
iy ls-Su. VIZ FtOcl President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
MISSES JENNIE AND CARY LAW.

will resume their MUSIC LESSONS SEP
TENDER 20. 1897. at los east Main street
Former pupils and those who wish TO en-
gage hours for the sessions are requested
10 apply promptly. sc l,512&i9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
EDUCATIONAL.
VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE,

S25 AND 81 EAST BKOhD . IHII
RICHMOND. VA.
3O5-Matricuates Last Session-3Oo.
f0-States ReDresented.-l0.
GRADUATES ASSISTED TO POSITIONS
NEXT SESSION BEGINS
SEPTEMBER 9TH.
Elegant Catalogue Free
e. A. DAVIS, Jr..................Pre sldent'
(au 29-7D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
>TRAINING SCHOOL

OF BALTIMORE KINDERGARTEN
Association Junior, Senior, and Grad
nate Courses A course for Directors OF
Normal Classes; one I'm Primary Methods.
and a Mothers Glass. Lectures from
prominent lecturers. Address Miss c. NJ.
c. HART The Northampton, Baltimore,
Nd. ~ H-W, F&Su2m
EEGEWORTH BOARDING AND DAY
SCHOOL
for Girls Reopens SEPTEMBER g, 1897.
Thirty-ffth year.
Mrs. III. T.. LEFEBVRE, Principal.
Miss Il. ID. HUNTLEY, Associate Prin-
cipal.
1872 and 124 west Franklin street,
ty 14-W&Sa2m Baltimore. Nd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
Two Names; Same Thing.

Chicago Record)
1--WE call laziness 'spring-fever' In the
spring" ~ :. .ro
Iarfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

Senatorial primaries are growing in
favor at the South. Florida has followed
the lead Of South Carolina In the matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
ADVERTISING RATES.
uA1n INCH Or LESS.

Wanted situation. payapie :" 25
vance (2s words or less).''.''''.'''
Above rates are for every DAY VI
Refreshments running consecu'i'e,.
Reading notices in reading-ma,'V 80
a.. mnes or less. 81; in nonpareii' ieadeo'
Ava lines or less. rs cents
Card of rates for more space LUZ
On application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

All letters and kilograms must De az o
,,essea IA THE DISPATCH COMPANY
rejected communications VIII not DC
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01

The oysters vacation Is over. He re-
turns to duty to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-01
MISS COLQUITTs PRIMARY SCHOOL
FOR BOys AND GIRLS

WILL REOPEN SEPTEMBER 18th. at
500 WEST GRACE STREET. Circulars at
the bookstores. au 29&Sel 8, II, l3.14,l5&l9