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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
AtIantic-Coast Line-Important
Change of Schedule.

Effective November 2Sth, Train No. rs
heretofore arriving in Richmond at $50 +
NJ, will arrive at 7:15 =. NJ. Train No. 46
heretofore arriving in Richmond at Z Z
NJ, will arrive at e:55 Z. NJ. Train No
80, heretofore arriving In Richmond at Az
A. NJ, will arrive at A. NJ. This train
has been making transfer OF Richmond
passengers at Clopton. Va, from Novem-
Der 18th. This will be discontinued, and
train will pass through Richmond, Rich
mond passengers leaving train at Byrd
Street Station. G. s. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
A New Book and Stationery store.

j. p. Bell & Co., Of Lynchburg. Va.
Will open on December LIST al No US
east Main street q Richmond branch,
under the style Of the Bell Book and
Stationery Company. They will also
carry on a printing, binding, and en-
craving business.
The branch will be under the manage
ment OF Mr.. r. o. Bell. OF Lynchburg,
and Mr.. ]. j. English, Jr.. late with j.
w. Randolph & English.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Babies Are Plentiful.

Recognizing this as live and realistic
fact, and knowing that the dear little
creatures have TO be provided for, Sgd
nor e. Hundley carry at all times a large
and complete line OF Babies White
Enamelled Cribs, beautifully ornamented
with brass trimmings, which are sold
at very moderate prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
AhnI

30 Ladies' Desks, at s2ss.
80 Large Cobbler Seat Rockers at S1.bC
so Light Ladies' Rockers at soc.
A Royal Stock Of Ladies' Desks.
A Royal Stock Of Paror Suits.
A Royal Stock of Chamber Suits
A Royal Stock OF Rocking Chairs.
A Royal Stock Of Dining Chairs.
A Royal Stock Of Furniture
in every department.
in every department.
in every department.
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY,
I'll and 13 east Broad street,
The Leaders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Piano bargains.

Owing to the closing OF a factory in a
neighboring city, we have placed with
US on sale by the purchasers two desir-
able Upright Pianos, which are so
slightly used that they are as good as
new. They will be sold at a great sacri-
fee. WALTER D MOSES e. CO.,
1905 Main street, Richmond, Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Rock-a-Bye, Baby.

True enjoyment is unselfish. Think
OF the mothers and fathers that are look
ing forward TO buying one OF the great
multitude Of Children's Rockers that
have been provided for the happy
Christmas time by Sydnor G. Hundley, al
I'll and 713 east Broad street For useful
and beautiful Christmas gifts. and for
royal stock of Furniture generally
they are ready for you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
WHY surer with Cold Feet.

Rheumatism, Govt. Chilblains. Cramps,
Pains, and Aches in the limbs and feet
when you have a positive remedy in
Electric Insoles? Price, 30 cents per pair.
$4,000 In use. Stand on ice all day and
still have warm feet. Electric Belts and
Electric Novelties.
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION co. OF
VA. 900 Bandk street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Rev. y. T. Sweeny, who has been
preaching such powerful sermons at the
Seventh-Street Christian church recently,
will occupy that pulpit this morning and
tonight. His sermon at II A. NJ. will be
on "The Church of Cod" and at p. M.
he will preach, by special request, upon
the subject, 1.-THE New Birth"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

CAPTAIN Sam" Baker, OF Atlanta. Ga,
who is, possibly and probably. one Of the
best-known commercial tourists ION the
road" IS now amid his many old friends
here. His Richmond address is, as II mas
been for q quarter century, at Ford's
Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Who Wants n Pianof

II you do see that Piano which Hume
Minor Company is offering so low. 1t is
one Of the best Pianos, and the low price
will astonish you.
HUAlE-MINOR COMPANY.
Broad near Ninth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

ington, D. c.; Point Lookout, Maryland
Rock Island. Illinois; Sandusky, ONO
Philadelphia, Penn, and Pea Patch Is
land, Delaware, where they lie.
Another undertaking which the Phiia-
delphia Chapter has before it is the es-
tabHshment Of a permanent headquarters,
where their meetings will be held social
entertainments given, and all business
connected with the society transacted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
IL the Baby In Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tricd
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind-colic, and is the best remedy
for dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
At CampbeIps New Gallery

you can get as fine Pictures as you can
in any northern city, and his prices are
moderate. No. S2O-wrong side OF Broad
street-four doors above Fourth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Fosters Excellent Photos.

Don't wait too late. but go at once to
Fosters, and have those Photos taken.
From Fosters you get the best, and be-
sides, many trading stamps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
A Single HotfIe

DR.. David's Cough Syrup VIII cure O
Cough quicker than a quart of worth
less quacks. BEST on Earth" for Coughs
Colds, Group. Consumption. and Bronchi-
tia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
If II Ia Your Liver

that is Torpid use Dr. David's Liver
pills. BEST on Earth" for Sick Head
ache, Blliousness. Constipation and all
Liver and Stomach troubles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Take Time by the ForeIock.

II reauies time to get up fine Pastels
and Crayons. You want 1t for Xmas,
and only the best. Come at once to the
Jefferson Fine Art Gallery, 623 east Broad
street, and examine their fine specimens
or ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Worth Knowing.

If you come with a large hat and an
evening dress, you can have a beautiful
Picture made at The Davis Gallery
by their new operator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Go to the great Closing Out Sale OF
Dress Goods, Wraps. Carpets, Mattings,
Blankets, Hosiery. Underwear, Notions.
etc.. Monday morning at Mitteldorfer's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Have You Damp walIsf

1 can keep them dry at a moderate
cost. Best references. Box 176. Phones:
Old, 1874; new, 141s.
L. d. JOHNSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Have you seen the beautiful new gall
lery that Campbell has opened, on the
wrong side OF Broad street.-the. 320-four
doors above Fourth street?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

BEST STYLES, BEST STOCK. FOR
most becoming Hats and Bonnets go to
Mrs. b. w. coSBY'S sN east Broad
street, no -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Have you seen the beautiful Photos
made by the Jefferson Fine Art Gallery,
523 east Broad street?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

window Shades and Lace Curtains.
Floor Oilcloths at very low prices at
Mitteldorfer's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Bleached and Unbleached Cottons and
Sheotings at lowest prices In the city
for Monday only 1t MitteIdorfeTa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Hardman, Universally Fnvorfte
Piano,
WALTER d. MOSES & CO.,
SOLE AGENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

Many interesting records have already
been collected Of the war by the locaI
society One of the most interesting III
its archives is the record Of the Con-
federate flags adopted by the states
The stars and Bars was the first adopted,
February 16. 1861, at Montgomery, Ala
by the Confederate Congress. After the
battle Of Manassas, however, the conten-
tion was made that the flag was 700
easily mistaken for the Stars and stripes
and the battle-fiag was chosen. Later,
in 1863, the propriety OF a nauonal nas
as well was suggested-a flag adopted
which was subsequently changed by the
addition OF the red bar, 80 that by no
chance it would be mistaken for nag
of truce. Of
Much outside help has already been OF
fered the society, and with coht,huance
a. iii certainly attain a great deal To-
ward accomplishing its admirable OBJ
inptQ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
SHOES. sHOEs..
WINTER AfILLINERY.

FOR BEST STYLES AND LOW
Agent, corner Fifth and Broad. no Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

For beautiful Pictures
for Christmas gifts go to Campbell's new
gallery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28
Steinway, King of Pianos

WALTER d. MOSES e. CO.,
SOLE AGENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

These graves will be marked at the cost
|of $500 by the erection Of simple shaft
|at the thirteen prison confederation,
H.; Camp Butler. Riyerton, H.; Camp
Morton, Indianapolis. Ind: Elmira, N.
r.. Firms Point Cemetery, New Jersey:
Ionnson's Island, Ohio: Harris Island,
p"~ York: Old Capitol Prison. WASH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-28

IN AID Of the SOL
der Of the Confed-
eracy, the women Of
the South have risen
up, and by the for
nation Of a society
of Daughters Of the
Confederacy propose
10 provide for him in
his age and infrmity.
Ihe progress of the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

There is one feature of municipal
government that sooner or later must
be dealt with; it is that of corporation
franchises. This is great country for
corporations because that Is the best
means of getting together capital to
equip the colossal enterprises that are
now organized. The habit has grown
up in cities of granting franchises to
corporations, for street car lines and
other uses of the public domain, with
ont limit as to time. This is a great
mistake. / believe that part of the
growing increment of value in fran
chises proper should go to the public,
because that increased value comes
from the opportunities furnished by
the public There is a good deal of
talk about the public ownership of
street railways, but that is step
toward socialism to which | should be
very much opposed. That, however, is
only a reaction from the unlimited
leases of street rights-of way that are
now granted to corporations. l am
selling these franchises, under prop
erly arranged conditions, to the high
est bidder, and always for limited
number of years. Let the time be long
enough so that sufficient opportunity
will be given for capital to get the
profit that legitimately comes from its
investment, and at the expiration OF
the charter let the franchises be re-
Sold the same corporation or any
other having the right to bid for new
lease.
In this way much of the value of the
franchise, which is greatly increased
by the growth of the population, will
go to the city in the higher price that
is paid for the franchise; and thus
what is called the unearned increment
will practically all go to the public,
because in the bidding for the fran
chise the probable earnings of the cap
ital invested will govern its price. If
franchise will yield 20 per cent profit
it will bring a much higher price than
if it will yield 10 or 5, so that in real
ity the bonanza margin will have to
be at least divided with the public.
This seems to me to be equitable and
practical, and l think it would meet
with general public favor. No sensible
people want to cripple the corpora
tions. but there is very proper feel
ing that in cases where the profits are
extraordinary solely through the in
fluence created by the community at
least a part of the profit should go to
the public. If this were applied to all
the franchises in New York City it
would yield a considerable revenue,
and would help to lessen the tax rate
or furnish liberal contribution toward
pursuing new and much needed public
p1provements.-Gun Magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

From Washington we learn that
Commissioner Carroll D. Wright's lat
est special report from the bureau of
labor is devoted to social and econ
omic study of the Italians of Chicago.
The report covers 6,775 Italians resid-
ing in what is popularity known as the
Stun districts, and data were secured
direct from 1,34S families. The inves-
tigation was made by an agent Of tina
department in April, 1896, and is
therefore, much closer to present con-
ditions than the census of 1890, besides
going more into the modes of life. The
important feature of the report seems
to be proof of the fact that the pa
drone system flourishes extensively in
Chicago in spite of all denials. The
Italian minister to this country has
been frequently charged by certain of
his fellow countrymen with winking
at the padrone system in this country,
and Baron Fava has always denied
most vigorously that the system had
any great hold, except among the lat
est immigrants. Commissioner
Wright's bulletin proves conclusiveiy
that a large proportion of the Italian
colony in this city are white. slaves.
The agent of the labor bureau made
personal canvass of 1850 persons, who
were connected with the families I'M
der investigation. Each was asked:
do you work for a padrone?" 1t may
be taken for granted that large pro-
portion either from ignorance or fear
of their taskmasters would conceal the
fact of their slavery. 1t is therefore
startling to find that 403 of those WHO
were asked the question admitted at
once that they were directly under the
orders of padrone. Thus it will be
seen that 21.67 per cent of those ques-
toned confessed their slavery. making
it certain that a much larger
number are involved in the system.
Having discovered that one in every
five Italians are under contract the
agent pushed his Investigations fur
ther. He found that of the whole
number of 403 379 Tor 9404 per cent?
reported that they paid commission
direct to the padrone for securing or
keeping job. Only twentyf four, or
500 per cent, declared that they paid
no commissions, and yet admitted tkaN
they were under orders.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

They Ire in wild state in every part
of Iceland where they can find suitable
breeding places. Often prosperous
"varpet," as the nesting grounds are
called, can be formed by the farmers
whose land possesses the proper at
fractions. A small island that slopes
to the sea is the best place, but cape,
or neck of land, is often chosen. ii
the land has many hillocks there Is no
need of making artificial nests, other
wise the turf must be cut in blocks ana
set up on end to form small oblong
compartments. These are often rooted
over, with pieces of turf or wood.
Everything must he in readiness before
it is time for the birds to come from
the sea- The ducks sem to like to have
some life or movement on the neigh
boring farm lands, as they probably
feel more secure from their natural
enemies. foxes and ravens; but on the
varpet itself all must be peace and
serenity.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

The first sealing conference, that in
which representatives of Russia, Jap
an and the United States participated,
closed its work in Washington the first
week in November by an agreement
upon a treaty for the suspension of
deep-sea sealing in Boring sea and the
North Pacific. This arrangement does
not affect the relations of Great Brit
ain and Canada to the question. These
are subjects for consideration by Sec
ond conference, which began it's ses-
sions at Washington the second week
in November. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the
Canadian premier, and Sir Louis DAY.
les, the Canadian minister of marine
and fisheries, attended this conference,
together with British, Canadian and
American experts.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17
EXPERTS AT BILLIARDS.
How Two English Girls Are Gaining
Renown In London.


Billiard playing is becoming popular
among the fair sex in England. Two
English girls recently appeared in
London as professional billiard play
ers. Their names are Miss Grace Fair
weather and Miss Ella Collins. The
former halls from Newcastle and has
been an enthusiastic player since she
was 16 years old. The late Alfred Ben
nett wished to introduce her to the
public, but it remained for John ROB-
erts to do so. When he had seen her
play he invited her to study under him.
self and so we'll has she progressed
that on occasions she has compiled
breaks of 81, 76, SO and Sc. Miss Col
Inns, who comes from Wimbledon, IS
q years of age and is the daughter 81
the well-known retired billiardist oil
the same name. Her first introduc'
ton to the game was only eighteen
months ago. Miss Collins sister bids
fair to be even better player, as she
is fallen and stronger, and so may
carry on her fathers name in the biz
lard world.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

throughout the kingdom may he
brought together In dealing with tbs
idle, drunken, vicious classes. and with
thft comparatively small class OF the
unemployed which knows no trade OF
profession whatever, the Belgian gov
eminent resorts to system which IS
similar to, but greater improvement
on, our workhouse plan. 1t has great
colony of workshops, conducted under
the civil arm of the government, with
military assistance when needed, 10
which all the employed who come into
collision with the laws and ordinances
are sent.
There the idle or Incorporate or
criminal worknAn who know trade
or the rudimer of one, are put 20
work at that trade They are perfect
ed in it if they are imperfect ana
the men who know no trade are taught
one, or, lacking will or capacity to
learn, are put to work in fields. This
institution is called the Hoogstraeten,
and the term of confinement OF men
sent there for offense against the laws
varies, as with us, according to the
seriousness of the offense Confirmed
idleness and vagabondism are sufficient
20 send man to the government train
ing school at Hoogstraeten, which has
made an honest, capable workman out
of many an ignorant and lazy young
reprobate. For the temporary relief
of the unemployed during seasons OF
industrial distress the Belgian govern
ment has adopted a plan which pro-
vides for feeding, lodging and clo.h-
ing the unfortunates in return for
work upon the streets, the garbage
dumps and public improvement. For
work in excess of the modest daily re-
quirements of this relief bureau the
men are furnished small luXuries, such
as tobacco and beer, and when the
work they are put to is Of nature TO
make 1t possible they are allowed 20
sell the products Of their own labor.
The just criticism upon the method 81
treating industrial ills is that it is
purely an effort to ameliorate harsh
conditions arising out of an industrial
system at once inequitable and illogi-
cal The scientific method would, of
course, be to remove the cause before
trying to cure the ill-effect. But in
this fundamental error the Belgians
keep pace with the United States and
other countries.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

harmonized with the gray rocks and
dead grasses around me that | could
hardly distinguish the ducks at a dis
young woman coming with her apron
full of down. Gudron-that was her
name-was on terms of pleasant IN
timacy with her ducks, and they
stayed TRANQUILITY on their eggs at her
approach, and even allowed her to
stroke their heads and see if the eggs
were Matching. OF Valla, too. they
seemed to have little fear, though she
was a stranger to them.
why is it, Gudrun," l asked, that
the ducks are so afraid of me?"
Gudrun smiled shyly, and replied
81 think, Froken, that they do not like
your hat!'
That was the trouble, Accustomed
as they were to the simple kerchief,
or the small black "hufa" worn by Ice
landic women, with its heavy silk tas-
)el hanging down on one side, they had
aiken umbrage at my straw travelling
hat with its perky" ribbon bows.
However, the ducks were not unrea-
sonable. When they saw that Valla
and Gudrun talked amicably with me,
they waived their objections to my
headgear, and finally permitted me
to caress their sleek heads and wings.
All the accounts l have read about
elder ducks say that nests are robbed
of their down twice, the duck supply
ing it each time from her own body;
the third time the drake gives his
white down, and this is allowed to re-
main. But | was told by farmers in
Iceland that now they never take the
down until the little ones are Matched.
1t has been found that the birds thrive
better and increase faster when they
are allowed to live as nature meant
them to do. So now the poor mothers
are no longer obliged to strip them
selves of all their down to furnish
their despoiled nests Elder ducks are
found along the seacoast of Arctic
America and Siberia, Greenland, Nor
way, Sweden, Lapland, Iceland, the
EarOG OpitHpCi Soi anu 4NoNH
Zembla. They are true ocean birds,
living during the winter out at sea,
and diving for their food, which con-
sists of small fish, shellfish and crabs.
In April they begin to gather in little
groups near the shores. Often one
bird will visit the nesting grounds,
and if his report is favorable, his COM
panions soon return to their old haunts,
and building begins. Both ducks
and brakes work together, laying n
foundation of seaweed or coarse
grasses, and upon this the bed Of down
is arranged, and heaped up around the
margin. About May 20 the ducks be-
gin to lay, six or seven eggs being the
usual clutch, although 10 are some
times seen. A few of these are taken
nv the farmer for his own use, but the
sale Of eggs is forbidden. Often two
ducks will lay side by side in one nest,
each furnishing her own quota of down,
and doing her part in the catching
and rearing of the double family. Elder
ducks, though often very tame, can
hardly be classed with domestic birds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-12-17

The annual report of Paymaster-
General Edwin Stewart shows that
during the past fiscal year the cost of
maintaining the ships of the navy in
commission was $S,93S,549, and Of
maintaining navy yards and stations
SO, 56S, $3.50. Repairs cost ,2O3, and
the Marine Corps cost $S36,713. The
total cost of maintaining the navy
during the year was ST., 514,231, not in
GLIDING increases of the navy and i'm
iprovements. The paymaster general
EAows that, while there has been an
Increase in expenditures for stores, the
purchases have been made with great
care and with regard to the actual
needs of the service, and that there
has been a marked decrease in cost of
supplies, as well as great saving in
requisitions, ETC., as a result of the
system pursued by the bureau. Gener-
al Stewart earnestly urges an increase
of the paymasters corps by twenty,
and in support Of his request points
to the recent additions to the number
of ships in the navy, each requiring
its pay officer.