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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
INTERESTING NEWS EXPECTED.

The world will probably soon be treated
TO another important chapter in the his
tory OF Arctic cxpioration-a subject al
ways fascinating The steamer Wind
ward has sailed from England for the
purpose Of bringing back from Franz
Josef Land the members Of the Jackson
Harmsworth expedition one OF the best
equipped expeditions that ever ventured
into the frozen zone.
The Jackson Harmsworth expedition
was fitted out by Mr.. Harmsworth,
wealthy Englishman, and. under the
leadership of the explorer, Jackson
reached Franz Josef Land in the autumn
OF 1894 Headquarters were established at
Cape Flora. and it was near this point
that occurred the rescue Of hansen. 1t
was the object Of the Jackson-Harms-
worth party, among other things. TO
make an attempt 10 reach the pole. and
TO that end the expedition was provided
with three Norwegian boats. a copper
boat. an aluminium boat. and eighteen
sledges. each of 1000 pounds carrying
capacity
Mr.. Jackson had discovered a large
body Of water lying north Of Franz josef
Land. and stretching far in the direction
of the pole, and the observations Of Nam
sen. who got to Sc degrees II minutes
north. led him to believe that this open
water. named Queen Victoria sea, extends
under certain conditions clear up 10 the
pole. The discoveries of Jackson and
latter that there is a sub-stratum of
warmer waters beneath the Arctic ocean
near the pole. strengthens materially the
theory of other Arctic explorers that an
open sea around the pole exists at times.
This summer there has been an UNI
usually large number of icebergs in the
Atlantic. a fact that indicates stronger
polar current than common, and more
general breaking up of the ice. with the
possible concomitant OF open water
at the pole 1t IS. therefore. conjectured
that Mr.. Jackson has seized the oppor-
funity TO make his dash for "farthest
north" and there are those who expect
20 hear the news that he has actually
attained the goal of all Arctic explorers.
But whether he has succeeded in doing
this. or whether he has even succeeded
In snatching the blue ribbon from Nan
sen. the full story of the Jackson-Harms-
worth expedition will be a most interest
ing one, and most valuable contribution
TO the worlds fund OF knowledge. The
party will have been in the Arctic region
some three years doing constant work
in the line of scientific investigation.
Mr.. Harmsworth spared no expense in
providing the expedition with everything
that was necessary for gathering light
on Arctic conditions. and studying the
fauna. fora etc, of the Arctic area. AS
a consequence. the results of the expedi-
ton in these directions alone cannot fail
to prove of the greatest importance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
Location of StOcI<-Yards,

To the Editor of the Dispatch.
l notice in your issue of the sd your
timely editorial on the nuisance of cat
tie and hogs being driven through the
residence streets Of Richmond, and
wish TO add just a suggestion thereto, in
order to awaken the people of the East
End TO the danger OF having a similar
and greater nuisance to surround their
homes.
1t is rumored. andsit seems upon good
grounds, that some of the cattle brokers
are endeavorlng to establish cattle-pens.
saughter-houses. and abattoirs on the
lot known as Peasants land, extending
from the limits OF the city. on Church
Hill. eastwardly TO the National road
| would ask here, are the people aware
of this? The people who own real estate
and who reside in and near TO
the eastern part of Richmond. do they
known that plans and specifications for
excavating and building have been pre-
pared?
How many Of such people desire that
the cattle-pens and slaughter-houses shall
be thus located? The land selected
Is in sight and almost within a stones
throw of that beautiful resort, Chimbo-
razo Park; is contiguous to the National
road. and the city of Richmond. and
overlooks Fulton.
would ask the citizens to view the
land ascertain the plans, and satisfy
themselves if they wish those plans car
ried out? As a resident Of the East End.
1 earnestly ask that the cattle brokers
win consider the surroundings of the
place. and l hope that the cattle-pens.
slaughter-h houses, and abattoirs VIII not
be located near the eastern end
do not enlarge upon the question
now because | only throw out the sug-
gestion that the matter may be inquired
into. Yours truly, EAST END.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
TWO VERY OPPRESSIVE DAYS.
The Heat Yesterday and Thursday
Most Intense and whiting.

OF all the fitful gimpses of summer that
have. up 10 this present. been vouchsafed
to the people of Richmond, the expe-
riences of the last two days have been the
most complete and blistering.
The samples Of weather to which we
have been treated through the months
of May and June have been remarkable.
and almost unprecedented. They have
served TO demonstrate the extreme elas-
ITCHY of the human constitution. IL no
thing else The frost and the gales have
wFeaked alarming damage TO the crops.
and the feverish heat has shriveled up
the tender blade and shoot.
For several hours yesterday the Their
mometer ranged in the nineties. and the
existence of the busting businessman,
and the unfortunate who earns his living
by the sweat of his brOw-but not pro
rata-was almost unbearable.
The intense heat provoked an animated
discussion-it was almost the only thing
that was animated-as TO where one might
find the coolest spot in the city, but that
question has never yet been satisfactorily
solved. The saltwater Vender and the
fee man. who have hitherto been left out
OF the calculation of the weather prophet.
had their day at last. and their harvest
was truly begun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
READ THE BULLETINS.

In Bulletin No. H. which has been Is
sued from the office OF road IN
quiry" OF the Department of Agriculture
the following extract Is quoted from d
message of Governor McKinney's:
1T II stated by "a competent investiga-
tor that the average expenditure Tor tne
past three years on the county roans III
Virginia has exceeded S,jJ.VOJ per annum
In money and over 10000 In statutory
labor | do not believe this estimate
Is extravagan,. We have not less than
30o, coo persons who are required 10 give
two days labor to the county ROADS.
We had In 1892 property valued for taxa
ton at $50. Js,. Az. The levy for county
roads Is II cents on the 800 worth or
property. Place the value OF the labor
at IS cents day and IT VIII be seen
that the estimate OF $4,000 available
for road purposes yearly Is n low one
Governor Mckinney. during his term
gave n great dca, Of study to the ques-
ton OF good roads, rs he did. indeed, to
all other questions affecting the States
interests and prosperity. and 1t is be-
coming recognized more aud more every
day that his messages are full of practi-
cal suggestions well worthy OF the con-
alderation OF our law makers.
The above exhibit, along with other
facts and figures, is given currency by
the Department OF Agriculture to illus
trate that in many of the States album
dant provision is made by law for road
repair and construction. but appreciate
results are not obtained owing to inelii-
IT, sfsrs.tf s.faG ~
the Agricultural Department into the
good-roads question tend to show that
the great essential in any state in the
matter Of securing a system Of good roads
central authority.
Interest in the sood-roads problem is
steadily growing in Virginia, as the en-
thuslastic good-roads convention recently
held in Lexington and the frequent dis
cussion by our State exchanges of the
matter OF road Improvement demon
stratc 1t Is. therefore, altogether likely
that the next General Assembly Will be
called upon 20 give the problem excep-
tionally earnest attention. Hence 1t might
be wise for the ACKNOWLEDGED leaders of
the good-rcads movement in Virginia TO
post themselves thoroughly as TO the con-
tents Of the Agricultural Departments
road bulletins, 10 the end of being able
to make plain to the General Assembly
what road legislation will ensure the best
results. We doubt not the bulletins may
be obtained for the asking by any one in
terested. through his representative in
Congress or either Of our senators.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26

that he Is a good businessman and
csnable poiitician--but we have never
suspected him Of being fine speaker.
as he Il now said TO be. II he Is entitled
10 this distinction. all right--but we
have our doubts. Mr.. Cleveland, and
most OF the crowd that he had around
ana about him during his second term.
lost no opportunity OF snubbing the re-
porters and correspondents. Mckinley
and Hanna. on the other hand. lose no
opportunity OF making friends of the
newspaper men. Though both OF them
were criticised and caricatured every
day during the last campaign, both took
IT in good part Mr.. Hanna was mer-
ciicssly cartooned in the New York Jour-
nal by Davenport, but he laughed it all
OF and sought the friendly acquaintance
OF Davenport.
or course, Il may be said that this Is
business" SO IL is--busincss that tells
I'm politics And we suspect that Hanna
owes something of his suddenly acquired
reputation as an orator to the LIBERAL
friendship Of the newspaper correspond
ents who attended the Cleveland con-
yenfiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
SENATORIAL LOBBYISTS.

Mr. Hale. of Maine, proposes that ex-
members of the united states Senate
who are counsel for special interests
shall be denied the privilege of coming
mon the floor Of the Senate, where they
are wont to butionhole members in be-
half of their clients bills.
The proposition strikes the public most
ravorably but the odds are about ten
IN one that the Senate will not change
the existing rule
In the first place. the privilege at
lacked Is a "time-honored" one of the
sexes" and in the next place, many
of those who are now senators Will soon
be "exos" themselves. Then these gen
tIcmen- particularly If they are lawyers
NAV supplement their incomes Ly having
access 10 the chamber--a place from
which common lobbyists are strictly ex-
..cluded
Though we must say we despair of the
Senate's adopting the Hale resolution
the discussion of it must do good. 1t
will call public attention TO the great
evil of lobbying, and especially to the
evil of having a favored class of lobby
ists-men whom great concerns can af-
ford to pay. and who, when employed.
may buttonhole members in their very
seats.
But the Senate Is not the only legisla-
tive body that is afflicted with lobbyists.
No; not by great deal. The United
States House Of Representatives suffers
likewise. SO. too dc the Legislatures OF
the various states. And. indeed. we have
heard that lobbyists have been heard of
in council chambers but this nust be a
mistake.
or course, no one familiar with legsla-
tive work expects that the tribe Of pro-
fessional lobbyists viii soon decrease but
s, IL among the possibilities of our great
ana growing country that public opinion
VIII at no distant day frown down the
practice Of favoring any class of lobbyists
by law.
This We understand TO be the aim o,
Mr.. Hales resolution. That being tho
case. it seems TO us to be omlnently wise
and pToper-and altogether unlikely 10
pass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
THE LEES.

All over this country. and more particu-
arly In the South. the name of Lee is a
talismanic word. Wherever Fitz Lee APP
pears he at once becomes the observed
Of all observers, and Robert L. Lees
grandson. Bob, seems to have lad a
tremendous ovation at the Nashville re-
union. where he made a brief speech on
Thursday.
There are two junior Robert L. Lees
One Is the son Of the great general. and
the other is his grandson-a son of Gene
raj w. H. f. CRooney'D Lee General
r. f. Lee has two surviving sons--Gene-
raj G. w. Gusts Lee, OF Lexington. Va,
and Captain II. Il. Lee, now resident of
Washington city. Two daughters also
survive-Misses Mildred and Mary Lee.
OF nephews of General r. L. Lee there
are several. the most prominent Of whom
is General Fitzhugh Lee, our successful
and popular Consul-General at Habana.
in the United States army and had re-
signed It before the war broke out. At
he commencement Of hostilties he en-
erred the Virginia service as captain OF
he New Kent troop ana held the rank
II major-general when the surrender at
Appomattox took place. fie long lived
at the white House on the Pamunkey
-iver, but some years after the close Of
the war he removed 10 Fairfax, where
his widow and children still live, We BE-
lieve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
Mr. Strudwick Married I'm New Bed
ford.

Mr.. Shepherd Strudwck. Of Richmond,
and Miss Susan Nash Read. of New Bed
ford. Mass. were married on Thursday at
the home of the bride. Rev. McJulien
officiating. The marriage was one Of the
leading social events Of the season at
New Bedfo:d.
The bride wore wedding dress or
white silk and was attended by two
bride smaids-Miss Mary Read and Miss
Margaret Strudwick-also i'm white. Miss
Elizabeth c. Read sister Of the bride. was
the maid of honor. The best man was
Mr. Frank Taylor. of Norfolk. Va, and
the ushers Messrs. John Gregory and
Richard Johnson. of Richmond. Va; W.
Nash Read of New York: Charles VIII
liams. OF Norfolk. and Charles Washburn
and William Wing. of New Bedford The
wedding party was preceded by little Ed
inund Strudwick. who acted as flower
boy. The bride was given away by her
uncle. Mr. Isaac Read. of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Strudwick win spend their
honeymoon i'm the mountains. after which
they will make their home in this city.
Many guests from Richmond witness ID
the ceremony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
IMPRESSIVE OCCASION.
Ordination Services at the Episco-
uuI TbcOlogIcnI Seminary.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 2j.-tSpeciaL)
IMPRESSIVE and largely-attended ordina-
ton services were held to-day In the
chapel of the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary. near this city. After an eloquent
sermon by Rev. =. II. Phillips, of Alex
andria. the deacons. Messrs. W. b. Stehl,
of Delaware: W. r. Snead, of Utah: ".
n Tilinghast. and 5. Il. Guignard, OF
south Carolina. and w. II. Osmond X.
4. Cowling. and w. II. Laird, of virginia,
we're ordained by Bishop white, of Viz
ginia. Messrs Upton h. Thomas, of
MARYLAND AID Cary Gamble. Of virginia.
were ordained by Bishop Randolph, OF
Southern Virginia.
After the ordination OF the deacons the
Rev. j. II. X. Pendleton. of Fairfax
Courthouse. and j. Howard Gibbons, OF
Rappahannock county. were admitted 10
the priesthood the ceremony being per-
formed by Bishop White
Bishop Whittle was assisted i'm the SER
vices by Bishop Randolph and Bishop
Peterkin, of West Virginia. An elaborate
musical programme was rendered by the
seminary choir assisted by the choirs OF
the Episcopal churches Of Alexandria ana
vicinity.
The newly ordained priests and deacons
will be assigned to various parishes
throughout Virginia Maryland. and other
Southern states with the exception OF the
Rev. Mr.. Snead, who will go TO the Do
cese OF Utah.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
CLOTHING, HATS, AND FURNISHINGS
FOR MEN AND BOY >
A few of the selling prices
A few Of the selling prices are:

Mems Strong Working Pants, were to
be sold for $1.25; all that are left go for
35c.
Mems All-Wool Pants. that are dam
Aged were TO be sold for $780, for zoe.
Mems Pants. were to be sold for H.
for 81:
Mems Pants, were to be sold for $780,
for $50
Mems Imported Worsted Pants. were TO
be sold fer s., for 81
Mems White Duck Pants. were to be
sold for $3.50. for 7oc.
Mems Linen Suits, were to be sold Tor
$40, for 1915.
Mems Black Cheviot Suits. were to be
sold for $40, for $3.50.
Mems Atwood Suits were TO be SOLD
for IS and 49, for $50.
Mems An Wool Blue Serge Suits, were
TO be sold for SlJ, for 50.
Chlldrens Cheviot Suits. ages TO To-
were 10 be sold for 81. for 75c.
Children's Fine Cheviot Suits, the new
est patterns. were to be sold for 500, Tor
Children's Fine Cashmere Suits and
Blue Serges, were to be sold for ~, Tor
$iT5.
Children's Wash Pants for Dc.
Children's Waists, were to be sofa Ior
&C for zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26

ChllGrens Knee Pants. were to be sold
for 35c. for i3c.
Childrens Knee Pants, were to be sold
for CSC. for I5c.
Office Goats. were to be sold for 5Oc..
for 25c
Alpaca Coats. were to be sold for 81,
for SOC.
Alpaca Coats, were to be sold for 81, for
81.
Mems Neglgee Shirts, were to be sold
for ST. for SIC.
Mems French Balhriggan Underwear,
we've to be sold for SOC. for zoe.
Mems Suspenders, were 10 be sold for
3jc.. for &c
Mems i-Ply Linen Collars and Cuffs. all
styles and sizes. ranging from - TO q i'm
sizes. were to be sold for 2oc., are now
t-4c.
Link and Double-Lnk Curs that We're
TO be sold for 35c., for f5c.; two pairs for
Boys Straw Hats, the latest yacht
style. were TO be sold for 40c., for ;5c.
Boys Fine Straws. comprising the
grades which were TO be sold for 81 and
$50. for soc
-ChiIdren's Sailors, were to be sold for
Childrens Fine Sailors, were to be sold
for ST. for :,Jc.
Mems Light Colored Stiff Hats. were to
be sold for 50, for 81 30
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
BOTH SIDES SEEN SATISFIED.
The EIIysOn Men indicated ana the
Tyler Men Pleased.

The friends OF both Mr.. Eliyson aho
Major Tyler appear TO be perfectly sa''s
! fled with the result OF thursdays PR
mary in this city. al things being con-
sidered. The Elyson men are mucn
| gratifisd over the fact that their cnai"-
pion carried all the precincts In the CITY
except four. although he only received
under an adverse plan, about three-hi'hs
of the delegates. while Major Tyler's sup
porters are highly pleased that tnelr man
] gets thirty OF the seyenty-eight ueiesates
! TO the Roanoke convention
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson was especialiy
| satisfied with the result or the Driinal
| so far as the votes cast was cOhcerheh.
He said yesterday that his greatest grati-
| fcation In this respect was that the re-
| suit was "A complete vindicduon OF tne
position taken by his friends. that tne
plan for the primary would work grea.
injury to his (Ellyson's) cause. lie TOOK
occasion TO thank all his loyal frlends ana
supporters for the manner In whlch 'hey
stood by him I'm this contest.
Had the customary plan been adopted
here" continued Mr.. Ellyson, so as 10
let the majority rule. either by precincts
wards. or the entire city. the result shows
that 1 would have gotten practically the
solid vote Of the city"
Mr. William \. Price, who has been an
active leader In Mr.. Ellyson's local can
VASE, sltthiiS VI inc IiiA"%iJ Jr-NN-'N''
said:
"As a Democrat deeply interested in
the canvass OF Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson. ]
am highly pleased with the result OF yes
terday's vote i'm Richmond. The conten-
ton of Mr.. Ellyson's friends that under
the usual plan of primary he would nave
received substantially the whole vote cast
has proven correct Mr. Ellyson carried
every ward in the city and every precinct
with the exception of four
Mr.. Price in speaking OF state returns,
said:
Mr.. Eilysons friends have no reason
10 be disheartened by the majority OF dele
gates so far announced for Major Tyler
as they have been from Tyler strengthens
where the local candidate for Attorney
General could not hope for the nomina-
ton should Mr.. Ellyson be elected"
MIR. W. NJ. Coullng. chairman OF the
Tyler forces, was also seen, and in reply
TO questions said that the result of the
primary was quite up to his expectations.
He said that he and his friends had cal
culated on two-fifths OF the delegation,
which was just what they secured, and as
a result they were highly gratiiied. Mr..
IL. NJ. Tyler, a brother Of Major Tyler,
expressed himself similarly yesterday. and
said that so far as he was concerned the
battle was over in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26

The question is often asked why the
Confederate Congress never created a
Supreme Court Why this omission in
what was in all other respects work
ing Confederacy? An answer is given by
the Hon. A. S. Colyar, who was a Con-
federate congressman from Tennessee, and
who tells the Nashville American
the reason was that the two houses of
Congress could not agree as to the juris-
diction Of such court. He says that the
Senate, at the first session. under the
Inspiration Of Mr.. Yancey (who held that
the Confederacy should be u Confederacy
of sovereign States. passed bill in form
like the act Of 1888. except that there
was TO provision for appealing TO the
supreme Court OF the Confederate Gov
eminent from the Judgment of a Supreme
Court of a State, when the Constitution
or laws of the Confederate Government
were involved. In other words. the act
did not allow an appeal in any case from
the final Judgment OF State court. This
the House OF Representatives would not
agree TO, and there the matter ended,
says Mr.. Colyar.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
TO the Editor of the Dispatch:

In your edition of this date, the 2Sd
of June. is an announcement of rate
of $40 to San Francisco Cal. Chris
tian Endeavor) one way. i enclose ad-
yertisement taken from the Atlanta Con-
stitution, Offering rate from that
city-one way-SS050. In New York
paper a rate of Sn.75 is advertised from
Elmira. n. Y, for the ''round-trip." Can
Won tell the public why the rates are
SO much more favorable from Elmira,
y. y? Why is it Virginia Is not fur
nished the same reduced rates as FL
mira? OBSERVERS
Louisa, Va.
Our information is that rates from all
points in the United States to San Fran
cisco. Cal. are made on the same basis.
For instance. the Chesapeake and Ohio
rate from Virginia points to San Fran
cisco. Cal. IS sSl.I5 one way, and $3.50
from Virginia points to Chicago or st.
Louis round-trip. and straight transpor-
tation from either of these points to
Sun Francisco.
The Sn75 rate referred to by "Obser-
YER" as being in effect from Elmira, in
cludes only straight transportation from
Chicago or st. Louis to San Francisco.
and IS on the same basis as the Si0.50
rate, in effect from Virginia points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-26
Is HANNA Az ORATOR..

'.Money talks" The Hon. Marcus
Aurelius Hanna Is said 10 have proved
himself "a real orator a, the State. Re-
publican Convention lately hsld at Cleve-
land. lie not only whipped out the Fora
ker forces In the preliminary fight. bat
won the honors OF the occasion when
speaking came to be the order q the day.
And yet. It is possible that. he is not
an orator! A rich aud successful mans
friends are apt TO find IN his verbs oio-
Qpence that they would not be able
10 perceive u he were poor and unknown.
We have never "diseomted' Mr.
aanna's abiiity-resuits seem TO show