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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
B>sIs or REPRESENTATION.

"As vet. we see no distinct evidence
that any cities but Roanoke ana klch~
uond mean TO invite the Democratic
state Committee TO confer upon them
the honor OF entertaining our next
nominating onvention.-Richmond DIS
patch.
Reduce the size of the convention SO
that other towns can entertain H. ana IN
yitations will not be so scarce As II -
Richmond is the only town in Virginia
that can decently take care of the con-
yenuon. 1t ought to be very plain to the
committee that this is not as 1t should
be."-Danville Register.
In no event is it probable that the
next convention will be as large as that
OF 1895
The convention that nominated Gov
ernor OFerrall was composed of 1910
MEMBERSHIP basis adopted having
been the Democratic vote in the pre-
ceding gubernatorial election; one dele
gate for each 100 votes SO cast 'iorH
II the same sort of basis Ia adopted
now. the next convention will have but
1880 membeFs. Or, if representation be
apportioned upon the basis of the vote
cast for Bryan in November last, the
convention would then have but loo
members.
Maybe il was d mistake ever TO have
begun having large conventions. If so,
and the State Committee realizes that
fact. 1t will be easy for IT 10 make a
step in the direction OF a small conven-
ton by adopting the Democratic vote
cast for the State ticket at the guberna-
torial election in 1893 as the basis for
representation in the coming convention.
II precedent is to be strictly adhered to,
that precedent would reduce the member
ship from 1910 10 1850.
1t seems to us that IL would be well to
have these matters fully discussed be-
fore the meeting of the State Committee,
which will take place, we presume. about
the usual time-say the middle Of May
BY the way, we understand from an
editorial article in the charlottesville
Progress. which we repuhlish this morn
ing. that that city will invite the State
Committee TO designate it as the con-
vention city. 1t is supposed that the
combined accommodat ions of Charlottes-
willie and the University would be ample
for the convention, no matter what the
membership Of the convention may be.
So, invitations will be extended from at
least three clties-ylz.. Richmond, Roa-
noke, and Charlottesville. ,t.. ls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

DEWITT OLE VII. WNsON.

Air. William w. Wysor United states
vice-Consul at Cadiz, who died on board
the steamer Vera en- route from
Gibraltar TO New York. was well known
to many OF our people. For some years
he was one OF Colonel John Bel tisgsrs
clerks Subsequently he was associated
with Judge A. w. c. Nowlin as the edi-
tor Of the Richmond Whig, and from this
city he went TO Lynchburg and became
the associate of Alexander Mcdonald
Esq. in the editorshp Of the Lynchburg
Virginian.
From Lynchburg Mr.. Wysor went to
CaGlz. The Dispatch has published from
time 10 time a number Of letters from
him descriptive Of Spanish life, and we
recently printed a love sstory that he
translated from the Spanish.
Mr.. Wysor was a member of 'disiln-
guished Southwestern Virginia family
ard was a man Of fine character and ca
paci.y. lie was a good news-gatherer
and competent editorial writer. HIS
judgment was particularly reliable ana
altogether he was a very valuable man in
his profession.
For some years past h 5 health had not
been good, but his numerous friends mad
hoped that his four years soJourn III
Southern Spain had improved 1t Veiy
much Instead OF that we have the IN
expected news Of his death aboard ship.
Knowing how dearly Mr.. Wysor loved
Virginia and all of her people and h0w
much he must have desired to breathe mis-
lest at home among his kindred and
friends. there is an added pathos to the
death at sea of this modest and accom-
plishcd gentleman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
The state Convention.
(The Charlottesville Progress)


Charlottesville at one time seemed
minded to ask for the convention, but
we fancy that 1t is hesitating now De-
cause ii does not know whether the con-
vention is to be large or small
one. If all OF the accommodations OF
the city Of Charlottesville and Of the Uni
versity could be combined for this occa-
sion. we should think that Charlottes-
Vile might enter the competition with
fair prospects-Richmon Dispatch.
Charlottesville is not hesitating 10 ask
for the convention because 1t does not
know whether the convention is TO be a
large or small one. on the contrary,
the City Democratic Committee has al
ready taken steps for a conference with
the County Committee for the purpose
of making a united effort to secure the
convention for this city. and the Cham
Der Of Commerce is also expected to take
the matter up at an early day.
Charlottesville Is amply able TO pro-
vide accommodations for large con-
vention. In the city there are six no.
tells. and. including the University at
least dozen other places of public en-
tertanment. There is no question about
the ability OF Charlottesville to provide
accommodations for a convention OF large
size. The auditorium has ample seating
capacity. and is admirably adapted for
convention purposes. There Is no good
reason which can be urged against hold
ing the convention in this city. The
railroad facilities are the best, the no
tel accommodations are ample. and the
hall which is offered as the place for
holding the meetings one of the best in
the State We hope the efforts of the
citizens of Charlottesville to secure the
convention will result in favorably i'm
pressing the State Committee with the
advantages which Charlottesville possess
Is over other claimants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
COMMENCEMENT REFORM.

The action OF the trustees OF the state
Normal Female School. at Farmville, In
aboliahing formal commencement exer-
clsos at that Institution, l. to be com
mendcd. Formal commencement exer-
cises were abolished In the main
body OF the Richmond public schools
some time since. and 1t might be wise
to apply generally to normal and other
public schools the rule mat obtains
here aud IS to be put into operation at
Farmvllle,
Indeed FOR that matter. we are not so
certain that We do not need commence
ment reform in our private as wei as
in our public schools and higher instl-
tutlons Of learning. seeing that yearly
the commencement season entails more
and more expense upon both the schools
and colleges and the student body.
Commence reform, however, Is
especially desirable in the schools where
education is free. The suppos'ton Is
that a majority Of the pupils In these
schools are the children Of persons OF
moderate means-some Of them are the
children of very poor persons. In the
case of girls. particularly, formal pub
he commencement frequently demands
an outlay for dress that the parents can
i'll afford. but which pride-and natural
pride-forccs them 10 make. We doubt
not that there are instances in which
parents have spent almost enough money
on public school commencement prepa-
rations to give one Of their children the
advantages OF a year at college.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The manned and disfgured old Confeds
i'm Virginia who served the South so
nohGy i'm the late unpleasantness," have
within the past few days, been receiving
their pensions for the year The amounts
allowed them are mighty small and in
signihcant, but they are the best the old
State can give. no doubt. They ought 10
have more. though for they earned it
Salem Times-RegistoT
Yes. they ought to have more. and the
list of pensioners should be extended,
also; but these things cannot be done
with the States present revenues and
expenses The only practical method
that we know of TO accomplish such
purpose, is for our people TO consent to
the Legislatures laying a small tax TO
create proper pension fund. mas
much as the bulk Of Virginia's expenses
is for public education. TO pay interest
upon the public debt. to care for the in
sane. Sc, &c, we despair of their being
reduced much. and in that event we can
not hope TO care for our pensioners better
than we are now doing. unless special
tax be levied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The current No. Of the Southwest
ern Reporter contains the decision of
Judge Wilkes of the Supreme Court of
Tennessee, in a case in which, among
other things. it was held that the jury
had been unduly influenced by the tears
CT counsel in argument. Judge Wilkes
says:
1T is next assigned as error that coun-
sci for plaintiff, in his closing argument,
in the midst of a very eloquent and i'm
passioned appeal to the jury, shed tears,
and unduly excited the sympathies of
the Jury i'm favor of the plaintiff. and
greatly pTejudiced them against defend
ant. Bearing upon this assignment OF
error. we have been cited to no autho-
rity. and after dkieent search we have
been able to find none ourselves. The
conduct of counsel in presenting their
cases to juries is a matter which must
be left largely 10 the ethics OF the pro-
fcssion and the discretion of the trial
Judge Perhaps no TWO counsel OBJ
serve the same rules in presenting their
cases to the jury. Some deal wholly
in Encouragement without embellish-
ments of any kind. Others use rhetoric,
and occasional flights Of fancy and
and gestculation, relying upon their ear
nestness and vehemence instead Of logic
and rhetoric Others appeal 10 the sym
pathies-it may be the passions and pc
culiarities-of the jurors. Others COM
bine all these with variations and ac-
compartments of different kinds No
cast-iron rule can or should be laid
down. Tears have always been consi-
dered legitimate arguments before
jury. and while the question has never
arisen out Of any such behavior in this
court we know of no rule or Jurisdlc-
ton in the court below to check them.
1t would appear TO be one Of the natural
rights of counsel which no court or con-
stitution could take away. 1t is GER
tainly. IL no more, a matter OF the high
est personal privilege Indeed. if coun-
sci has them at command. it may be
seriously questioned whether it is not
his professional duty to shed them when
ever proper occasion arises, and the
trial judge would not feel constrained TO
interfere unless they were INDUCED in
to such excess as TO impede or delay
the business of the court. This must be
left largely 10 the discretion of the trial
Judge. who has all the counsel and par
ties before him, and can see their de-
meanor. as well as the demeanor of the
Jury In this case, the trial-judge was
not asked to check the tears, and it was
we think. an emnently proper occasion
for their use, and we cannot reverse for
this"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Aside from the fact that foreign ma
tions understand the true inwardness of
Mr.. McKinleys appointment of interna-
tional monetary conference commits
sioners. and have no faith in the zeal
of the administration for bimetallsm,
there Is another influence at work that
MI tates against theassumption that ne
cotiations for conference would be en-
tertained abroad at this time. That in
fuence is the intense irritation of Great
Britain, France. and Germany. because
OF the Republican tariff policy. In Ger
many, the feeling towards the United
States touching the tariff amounts al
most TO bitter hostility. and promises
10 lead TO strong retaliatory measures on
the side OF the Germans and a vigorous
commercial war between the two couu-
tries.
The three foreign nations named woald
practically constitute the party Of The
second part In any agreement for inter-
national blmetallism. They would set
the pace for the other foreign nations
In this matter ~. .-
Here we have not on.y another evi@ence
OF the appropriateness of the new
bimetalic movement, but another argu-
ment Ia support OF the contention that
II bimetallism by international agree
ment-a contamination devoutly 10 be
wished-is ever realized. the realization
VIII be when the United States are
under Democratic administration. This
ought TO De very plain. when il Is re-
cognized that Democratic ascendenry
would reverse the conditions that now
seem 70 bar enectually the way to- OPEN
ing negotiations for a conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

goods at the same cost. This class uhe
buyers away from home) forget. con-
tinucs our Norfolk contemporary, that
they owe support TO the merchants OF
their town. who. have TO pay rents,
taxes, and any amount Of money for
help. all OF which goes toward the SUP
port OF the city,
These points are well taken. and might
be pondercd by many persons In Rich
mond. TO their own advantage and the
advantage Of the community AZ large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
My Pipe.
Ralph Altus i'm the Lotus.

Ralph Altus in the Lotus)
From my pipes ongraven bowl
Giddy fantasies unroll-
Fancies strange. enchanting, Turing
Evanescent, unenduring,
Emanating from the hole
In my pipes enclosing bowl.
While it's gaily bubbling ball.
Binding me within its thrall.
Sends up censor smoke that Curtin.
Gravish-blue. and writing, whirling,
Heavy-scented. covers all
With the magic of the ball.
All, that tiny. conoid bowl
Grants ne but niggard's dole,
Yet I'm ever. ever dreaming
Of the joys that lie in seeming,
Floating from the subtle soul
OF the devil in the bowl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
The Movement LiI-Timcd,
Rearishnrc Xirglnianl

Pearisburg Nirginian.D
On the fourth Thursday I'm May the
people will vote yes or no at the polls
in the matter of Il constitutional cor
vention. Grave and serious as is the
matter of amending the Constitution.
there are affairs of greater moment 10
Virginia people at present Few. in
deed. are the businessmen of the State
who can so far emerge from financial
pressure as 10 give the matter the I'M
divided attention it demands. while the
great mass Of people are already groan-
ing under the heavy tax burden, aug
mented doubly by the prevailing hard
times. In our opinion, the movement
is ill-timed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

FORT MONROE. VA. MARCH IT,
lS,7.-Sealed Proposals, n iilnicale. VIII
H. .eceiveI here until 10 o'clock \. NJ.
Apf,TI II . 1897. aud then opened for
\ PosT-oFFICE at
tort Monroe. Va. United States reserves
right 10 accept or reject any or al pro
posals or any part thereof. Envelopes
roataining proposals should be marked.
,.propcsais for POst-Offce" and adj
dressed JOHN w. PULLMAN. Q. NJ.
r. G A NH 20-it&rApi5&iS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
COvNJsSIONER's NOTICE.

IN THE LAW AND EQUITY COURT
or THE CITY OF RICHMOND:
Virginia Building and Loan Company.
Plaintiff
Louise c Fisher. Sarah J. Schoen. H. 4
McCurdy. trustee. the Virginia Fire and
Marine Insurance Company. and w. II
Defendants
Ext act from Decree Entered April 1S
1S97)
The Court doth adjudge order
and decree that this cause be referred to
one OF the commissioners of this court
who shall make the following inquiries
and state the following accounts, and re-
Eort thereof to the court
l. OF what real and personal estate 5.
MEG Fisher. died seized and possessed
what persons are interested therein and
whether ali such parties are properly be-
fore the court in these proceedings.
'2. He shall take an account Of al
debts and claims against the estate OF
= McG Fisher. deceased. with their re-
Spective diynities and TriOrlties. and
showing all liens by deed OF trust OF
otherwise upon any OF the real estate
whereof the said Fisher died seized ana
possessed
-. He shall report whether it be neces-
sary TO sell the real estate whereof ;
MEG. Fisher died seized and possessed
or any parcel of IL. In order to pay the
claims against his estate.
Il. ANY other matter deemed pertinent
by the commissioner. or required TO be
stated by any of the parties hereto.
And in lieu of giving personal notice
to the parties Of the execution of this de
cree. the commissioner shall publish a
notice Of the time and place of executing
the same once a week for four successive
weeks in one OF the daily newspapers pub
lshed in the city of Richmond, as pro
vded by law"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Princeton.

It's makers are the EMPIRE CYCLE
COMPANY. Syracuse y y I',
been making Bicycle. for y't.'
know how $lC) was tfe frAe'.'"
cast year. but times and cost o. p'''-.
ton have charged. and ai fairness ,,'
reduction was proper and was DIE ~,
PUBLIC. For the next zen '-''
will sell the PRINCETON ot $50 ''-
there was never made better Dig
at any price. ,..
We keep your wheel in order for '"''''
months. go.
New phone go. "t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The Board Of Agriculture of Great
Britain. i'm its Quarterly Journal Tor
March. gives an interesting return as
to the number and sizes OF. agricultural
holdings in Great Britain. Treating frst
of the holdings over one acre, as these
embraced by the annual agricultural re-
turns, the number and aggregate acreage
OF 1ne several classes are shown in the
following summary:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Possibly the President thinks his ap-
rointment of an Angelic minister TO
Turkey may have a peaceful effect on
the European powder magazine which
includes the Turkish domain north OF
the Bosporus. Certainly. there is nothing
angelic about the Turk at present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Al New.
Cincinnati Enauirerl

so you were bound and gagged by
the bandits while in Italy were your
asked the garruous person. Regular
comic-opera bandits. eh?' mo, sir,
said the traveller. There was nothing
of the comic-opera style about them.
The gags they used were an new"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
PROPOSALS.


City Han,
Richmond. Va, April II, 1871.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
ceived by the Council Committee on Ac-
counts ard Printing until +. Nj. Friday.
April IS. 1897. for the following-named
artic g. Of stationery. Ilalf-dozen grades
First-Class PENN clders samples submit
ted price Of each grade per dozen; n
derwood's Inks. per quart; No 6l r. T.
ste,l Pens. Gillotte's. per gross; No. 4
Isaacs Glucinum Pens. per gross; o-inch
Rubber Bands. per box; e-ihch hu'ool
Dands nor MY. 7-jncA Rlboer Bands. per
box; Git seals. per hundred; dozen
Paper poards. "a inches b. US inches
McGnVs Round-Head Pa2er-fasiehers'
No. \. 4. O.
Bidders TO supply any quantity OF the
abcve-named articles the city, may re-
qure.,
The said committee reserves the risht 10
acceut or reject any or All bids.
@. X POLLOCK, Chairman.
c. h. Wet. C.crk.s APP Lot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The alr-ship now passing to and fro
ovey the country is always seen through
glasses. we observe the contents Of the
glasses being various we take it for
granted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

II appears that the Republican House
IS not only retroactive. but do-nothing
also, when party exigeney demands.
Reeds boast about attending to the bust
ness OF the country TO the contrary, not
MithstanlIn,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The Norfolk v.rgnian IN discussing
the question OF keeting Insurance money
at home. incidentally remarks that the
merchants Of every southern city find just
cause for complaint IN the practice which
many people follow in sending North for
articies-1cmetimts small In quantity and
ordered by samplc--wh they Ohe home
1919 -. sa.-kgo.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Force Of Example,

q OnkerS Statcsman.)
"Why do you do your hair up in those
papers. dear?" asked General Weyler
of mis- wife. as she came down to break
fast in the Cuban clearinghouse. "Why.
that's the way you do the enemy up is
it not. dear?" replied the Generals
spOusc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The brlcklayers OF Atlanta are out ION
strike The question at issue between
them and their employers Is as to
whether nine or ten hours shall consti-
tute "A days work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

1t becomes more apparent every day
that. AZ regards the Gracco-creian qnes-
ton. the Great Powers don't know
where they arc at"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

New Jersey seems TO be OF similar mind
with the Middle West on the failure OF
Republican prosperity to advance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Orders for printing sent TO tn Dispatch
Company Will be gwen prompt attention.
aad the style OF work AID prices sill -
.,.-a to nleasc vou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
ADVERTISING RATES.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed 10 TEE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not DE re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

The Southern Churchman' has rs
Easter dress on. this week. and tEe
..-~.t.. ~a~t hooo..,.e 10 '"~n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

All letters recommending candidates Tor
Office must he paid for 20 insure their
publication. This Is long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Offices of Commissioner Jackson Guy

OHlccs OF COMMISSIONER Jackson Guy
Nos. and Goddn Hall,
Richmond. Va. April Is. 1897.
TO THE Parties TO THE ABOVE
SUIT:
/ have fixed on THURSDAY che 29th
day of May. 1897. at II o'clock \. NJ, as
the time. and my Office aforesaid as the
place. for executing the decree, OF
which the foregoing Is an extract.
Given under my hand as commissioner
I'm chancery Of the Law and Equity Court
OF the city OF Richmond this 18th day
Of April, 1897. JACKSON GUY,
Commissioner.
Rev. r. Crump. p. q.
Christian & Christian. p d. ap l6-F4w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

Resolutions OF respect to deceased
,,or,hars passod by societies. corpora
tions. associations. or other orsah'z"
,ions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, SO EAST BROAD
STREET.
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PbACE
PHARMACY, BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS. .r-.- .t
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
FRIDAY .AIRlL 10, 1881.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
Duke Special.

All TO whom price IS the first eoasds-
ration, but WHO also want comfort. safe.
~, and quality. II they can get t.ars
Interested in our DUKE SPECIAL
HIGH GRADE. FULL so QUALITN
THOROUGHLY GUARANTEED Up I'D
DATE. WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-16
ROSES,
22.3 L. Broad Street.
BICYCLE BARGAINS

The devotee OF the Wheel who buys t.s
or her Wheel without examining what $50
cffer and noting our prices often MAX
a double mistake. II can be depended 900
that PRICES are higher Will be foual
elsewhere. and. as rule. they are com-
bired with qualities that are lower.