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LONDON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Dec The Evening Post.
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PoRTLAND's BUSINESS

TACOMA, Dec Wheat dull No. blue stem.
7bc: No. ] club 72c.
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Hops are neglected and nominal Wool is stu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
He stood the Test.
Communicated

I, for one, rejoice to see the multiply
Mr.. Ellyson's canvass, and wish TO add
another to the good reasons which some
of your correspondence has given why
Richmond Democrats should, TO a man,
vote for him. My reason is a political
one. like the quality of Mr.. Ellyson's
Democracy. 1t has stood a number OF
tests and the latest was the severest.
When he state Democratic Committee
was awaiting Mr.. Ellyson's decision con-
corning the craftsmanship last year, his
position was peculiarly embarrassing.
To accept meant separation from men
who had fought side by side with him
in previous political battles, who were
in almost daily business and personal as
ISOLATION with him. No living man could
then estimate the extent of the defec-
ton and its effect upon the fortunes OF
the Democracy in the State. What was
to be the issue of that campaign no one
could forecast. Ii was certain that the
Republicans would spend unlimited
sums In the State and that the Demo-
Gratis would have difficulty In providing
money enough for postage, kilograms.
clerical force, etc. Ii was certain that
a large number of influential Democrats
had gone out from US. Beyond this,
everything was uncertain. When. how
ever, it vas made perfectly plain-after
they had fully considered the matter
that the committee desired Mr. Ellyson
to lead them, he accepted the position,
put heart and soul into the fight. and
led his forces 10 glorious victory.
For my part. / like Democrat like
that, And he shall have my supper; so
long as he is candidate and | am
DEMOCRAT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
DISCHARGED C0NSICTS.

1t really seems to us that it would be
worth the while of our police authorities
TO cause all discharged penitentiary con-
victs to get out of this city as soon as
possible. Exceptions might be made in
cases where Il is shown that the men
have the means of living here otherwise
than by roguery.
Many years ago it was the custom of
the police TO escort all discharged pris-
oners from the penitentiary to the rail-
road trains 1t may be that that GUS
tom was abandoned for some good
reason, but we are confronted with the
fact that there are great many ex-
convicts now living here. Some of the
houses in or near the penitentiary bot
tom are reputed to be harbors of refuge
to be continually watched by detectives
and patrolmen.
Quite recently, as we are informed,
in the neghborhood of the penitentiary,
four or five ex-convicts were seen in one
group.
No doubt Superintendent Lynn would
be glad to assist our police in making
Richmond uncomfortable for these dis
charged prisoners. Every discharged
man gets railroad transportation to the
place from which he was sent TO the
penitentiary, and there is no reason why
any but Richmond convicts, and those
who have secured employment here,
should llnger here after they have re-
ceived their discharge papers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
-"
LOVE IN TIE NAVY.

The curtain has at last been rung
down on the farce comedy that had been
running for several successive days Oh
the Maine, one Of the ships or Uncle
Sans "navee." The dramatis personae
in this remarkable performance were
lot OF Old fellows IN naval uniforms
n young ensign in naval uniform hai"e'
Stone. ditto similarly attired naneu
Osborne, who was charged with peihs
particeps criminis In tho alleged plot
and various witnesses, who were
beterogeneously attired. The alleged plot
was a purpose on the part Of stone 10
eIope-we presume. down LADDER oil
ropes. as would become naval oifcer-
with his sweetheart, against the rules
that should govern an officer ana
gentleman; but especially, it appears,
against the wishes of the young lady's
irate papa, who. It is said, wants her
to marry a money-bags Of his choice.
The closing scene was, as 1t should
have been, an acquittal, and clear
vindication OF the constitutional right
Of a young naval officer TO elope with
the lady Of his choice. Any other de-
nouement would have been an outrage
upon the unmarried men of the navy
and upon Cupid. that would have Justi-
fed mutiny. None the less the whole
affair would afford excellent material for
a Gilbert & Sullivan extravaganza,
and strikes the average man as putting
the Navy Department in very ridiculous
light.
As some Of the old naval officers. who
had probably been there themselves, re-
marked. If the charges Of boisterousness,
&c, with their whereases and where
fores and aforesaIds. and a little red
button on top, which the irate papa
brought against the young ensign had
had any foundation in fact, his remedy
was in civil court. Then, in case Of
conviction. the department might have
taken cognizance of the matter. But
to organize a court Of inquiry in the
premises as the case stood was an
absurd precedent, and about as justi-
fable as would have been the organiza-
ton of such court to investigate
lovers quarrel. And so say we all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

In the city Of Lancaster, Pa, in which
war the Continental Congress held its
sessions, and which for thirteen years
was the capital of the State OF Pennsyl-
vania. there was recently unveiled a
monument to the memory OF George Ross,
a signer Of the Declaration of Independ-
ence. 1t is erected on the site of his
homestead by the County Historical So
ciety. George Ross was a lawyer, and
the number of lawyers In legislative
bodies in the early history of the re-
public was much smaller. proportionately.
than 1t is in these times. The New
York Sun says there were ffty-six signers
Of the Declaration of Independence. and
twenty-four of them or less than one
half. were members of .he bar. In the
fast Congress of 3J6 members, 22S, or
nearly two thirds of the total number.
were members of the bar Among the
senators in the same Congress the laws
yers were ffty-seven.
In the First Congress. says the Sun. the
proportion of farmers was materially
larger than is the case now, and in the
early stages of the republic physicians
took a very active part. There were
several among the original signers Of
the Declaration. Two of the most noted
men Of the ffty-sx-Benjamin Franklin.
of Pennsylvania, and Roger Sherman, of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES themselves. re-
spectively, as a printer" and "shoe-
maker
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
the sorrmrs uPBuMDING.

New York hps been gradually ios'ns
ber nre-eminence rs an exporting point.
the diversion being In favor OF southern
ports. The extent Of this diversion -
polntedly illustrated In the increase vi
exports from certain southern ports i2T
the nine months ending March 81 i's''
over the record of the nine months ehS-
ing March 81, 1886. These ports ana 'heif
respective increases are as follows p'i-
timore. sl729i4i6: Brunswick. Ga. N'lZ'-
Si; Charleston. S. G.. s2,5S77G; Newport
News. s5.7l2 2s6: Norfolk and Portsmouth,
80 ca. eS1; Savannah, Ga, s2.33iflo; VIII
mington, n. c.. sl,9s6.GTs; Galveston, Tex,
s2i .5s9. 9Ss; Mobile. S2.s7o 1856; New Orleans,
SIC 9S5. go; Pensacola, s3,7S9,cls; Tampa
Fla. So, e95
The Gothamltes have complained to the
Interstate Commerce Commission that
the dimnution OF the export. business OF
their city is due TO the "direrentiaI OF
3 cents per 100 pounds enjoyed by the
southern ports. Theoretically. that may
be very good ground upon which TO build
an argument. but the cold fact is that
exports from large area formerly
tributary to New York are. in going
TO southern ports. simply taking adVan~
tage of the increased railway facilities
of the South to follow the natural laws
OF trade and transportation.
New Yorks loss as an exporting point
has for several years been going on
par passu with the development OF
southern railway routes that have Sc
cured deep water terminals. Moreover,
her losses will continue to grow as
these routes continue to extend their
mileage into the interior and add to
their general equipment for handing
freight and doing business.
The situation. in respect Of this mat
ter is as logically a resultant of natural
and economic laws as are the inroads
the cotton manufacturing interest OF
the South is making upon the cotton
manufacturing interest of New England.
Both conditions are full Of encourage
ment to the South. Each represents
emancipation in specific direction from
the yoke of contribution to the North,
and contains promise of emancipation
from that yoke III other directions.
The great desideratum. however-the
great necessity to the development OF
the South to her fullest capability for
development along all lines-is financial
emancipation from the North. This can
only be attained through reform in our
banking and currency system, that will
give US a greater volume of sound cur
rency. and prevent the money Of the
country from congesting in and being
controlled in few centres, thus stimu-
lating local enterprises. To the securing
of that reform the South should bend
her energies and use her influence unre
mittingiy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
The Urbana Lynching.
cNew York Evening Post)

(\cW YORK ENtH4iS ipSt'
The lynching of a negro at Crbana. o.,
last week has attracted more general at
tention throughout the country tnan any
similar event OF the sort I'm any state. This
is both natural and proper. Ii Is easy
Tor a fair-minded person 10 understand
the wave of passion which sweeps over
the whites of southern community
when an atrocious outrage Il committed
hv a black man: and one does not won
der that the whites. who are often In a
minority of the population. should feel
that n terrible lesson Is needed 10 pre-
vent the repetition Of the crime. But
such considerations do not apply TO ur-
hama or the county In which 1t is located.
The region is Just west of the centre OF
Ohio. and of the $3.50 people, only l.5ll
are negroes In many parts OF the South
Justice has not been well administered IN
the courts, and through delays and tech
nIcalites Offenders have so often escaped
punishment that the people feel az though
they must take the law into their own
hands to assure a prompt ana Just
penalty. But in the Urbana case trial fol-
lowed the commission OF the crime almost
Immediately, and sentence had been i'm
posed when the mob gathered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

The very cool weather that we have
been having here in Virginia for several
DAVIS past has pervaded the whole country
nearly. 1t has been particularly I'M
seasonable, according to the reports, in
Iowa. Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, the
Dakotas, Ohio. and Indiana. In these
States the average daily departure in
temperature has ranged from Z to 12
degrees below the normal for this season
of the year. 1t has been bad enough
right along for a month. but the last
three or four days it has eclipsed itself
in all the states west OF the Mississippi
and north of Texas.
In the last three days there have been
freezing temperatures and temperatures
below freezing in North and South Da-
kota. Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin.
and Northern Michigan. In many sec
lions there has been ice. In Canada the
temperature has been from 4 to degrees
below freezing for several days. Snow
storms have been reported from Michi-
gan and Northern Illinois. and there have
been snow furries in New York State
There have been frequent frosts In all
the Northwestern States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

The New York Herald of yesterday
prints interviews with businessmen and
bankers in various parts of the country
on the business situation, and the effect
upon it of congressional delay in dlsposing
of the tariff and the currency questions.
Among those interviewed was Mr.. Lam
caster Williams, of this city, who is
quoted as saying: 1.-THE South is moving
ahead and business is healthy, though
slow. The national game OF politics that
is going on in Washington is sorely trying
to the patience of the people, but we can
bear a great deal more than threatens
rs"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

We miss the delightful chapter on
telephones on the editorial page of the
Dispatch this morning. Has the serial
story been discontinued?-Th Evening
State.
No: far from II. We are gathering ma
terial for several chapters that will prove
of more thrilling interest than any we
have yet printed. Meanwhile, the ordi-
nance with the obnoxious paragraphs
recommended by the Street Committee
has been passed by until the next month
~ meeting of the Common Council Be-
fore the day arrives for that meeting
our serial Will be resumed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

Legislature viii be willing TO propose
any constitutional amendment which Is
asked for by the people.
But returning to the suggestions OF the
Governor OF Pennsylvania. we would say
that his views ought to obtain every
where in this country. The people OF the
United States arc much TOO extravagant
in their governmental expenditures. and
no time should be lost by them In re-
sorting 10 those economies which have
been so generally adopted by individual
cifizcns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
LOCUST DALE ACADEMY.
commencement Exercises-"e""''
Awarded-A Happy Incident

LOCUST DALE ACADEMY, 'A''
June s-(Special.)-Locust Daies th"'
ninth commencement was celebrated
Thursday night. Despite the threaten
ing weather a large crowd. incluoins
number from distance. gathered III '"e
old chapel to enjoy the intellectuai anu
social features of the occasion. h''c'
prayer by Rev. l.. l.. Grace, OF the
University OF Virginia, and few ih'ro-
ductory remarks by Principal brissS
Mr.. Vernon Payne, or Cnarlottes'n'e'
the presiding officer OF the occasion,
opened the exercises proper with "a prisi
speech after which the declaimers Ior
the evening were announced. Inc
Judges awarded the deciaimer's medai
by Mr.. i. II. Delaplane.
The delivery OF medals being next IN
order Rev. L. H. Slower, in a few wen
chosen words. awarded the scholarship
medal to Mr.. L. II. Delaplare, Mr. Deia-
plane having passed all MS classes with
distinction and made the highest ave-
rage in the school.
Mr.. $. b. Settle, OF Madison Court
house. awarded the mathematics medai
to Mr. w. A. Bickers. President Payne
next arose and introduced Mr.. Marshaii
Pattie, whose duty II was 10 introduce
the orator OF the evening, the Hon. W.
Il. Alexander, Of Winchester. Mr.. Alex
ander's address was full OF sound al
vice and was directed largely TO the
students He dwelt at length upon the
true meaning of success, declaring that
happiness was The highest end of man,
and said that knowledge, character. and
application were the great essentials to
attain this end.
Mr.. John Lacy delivered the valedic-
tory, and the session of 1897 was over
A happy incident of the evening was
the presentation of large basket Oh
flowers to the academy baseball club.
DR.. II. II. Hill was the donor, express
ing the pride and good will of the com
munity. The flowers were delivered by
Mr. Grace in a most pleasant and grace
full manner The members of the team
gathered around the rostrum and were
individually addressed. on Sunday, May
SOth, the baccaiaureate sermon was de-
livered by Rev. George Il. Booker, OF
orange, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
EiDrORD.
Farmers Club observation-disclosures
EIdcrx-personuI.

EIdcrs-PcrsonnI.
EAST RADFORD, VA, June S.-(>pe-
cial.)-A number Of prominent farmers
of Montgomery county met the other
evening at the farm of Captain William
j. Sheburne and organized a Farmers
Club" for the purpose of discussing ques-
tions of farming and cattle-raising. Inc
club was organized by the election or
Captain Sheiburne president and W. }.
Hall secretary. The president, j. ,. Chil-
dress, and w NJ PIERCE were appolntei TO
prepare bylaws. The club will meet once
a month, and a subject will be selected.
an essay prepared by some member, VIII
be read. and then generai discussion.
The subject for discussion at the July
meeting will be: "How to Make Hay.
and Disposition of Same After Made.
Captain William r. Smith will prepare
a paper on the subject. The farmers
who were present and took part in the
organization of the club were Captain
W. j. Shelburne, w. J. Hall. Captain W.
4. Smith, w. c. Turner j. 5. Chldress'
W. VI. Pierce. A A. Phiegar, a. ID. Simp-
son. Major j. Hoge Tyler, c. A. Shelburne,
Il. f. Smith. r. r. Mosby. w. Nj. Dun
klee. and Charles w. Surface. After
the business was completed refreshments
were served. and the club inspected the
fine herd of export cattle of Captain Shell
burne.
Two names were omitted in the report
of the mass-meeting OF saturday night.
They were also selected to go TO Roa-
noke-W. II. Wharton and Colonel j. IL.
Washington.
Professor w. p. Gum was unanimous
Cy reelected principal Of the Radford
schools Saturday last. This is the ninth
time he has been so hono-ed, never
having had any opposition since his first
selection as principal.
Two Mormon elders-J. Z. Morris and
Rufus Day-have been preaching in this
vicinity for several weeks. They have
made but few converts 10 their belief.
Mr. j. ID. Simpkins, of Montgomery
county. has sold from one eve during
the last three years lambs that brought
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Nnffn of the Cincinnati.

(Springfed Class) RepublicanD
The scholars didn't know the Society or
the Cincinnati had motto until 81. eau,
dens nut IL on the Shaw monument, ana
there seems 10 have been similar isno,
rance among ordinary folk. for Colonel
Henry Lee. when a Boston reporter asked
him about the inscription, had not even
noticed IL. and had not the least notion
where IL came from. But II seems that
the scholars themselves. while they agree
that the motto, "Omnid relinquit servare
rempublicam." is bad Latin, do not ac-
cord I'm respect 10 making II good l,atln.
professor Clement Smith. Of Harvard,
eaid II should read either "Omnia relnqult
nj seryet rempublicam," or "Omnia relin-
unit ad republican servandum." Now
the point is raised that servare should be
followed by the dative. so that the IN
scription should read "Omnia relinquit
MI servet reipublcae" But 'seryare' Is
active. 1t Is now time 10 discuss the pro-
ner order. How would comma Mt rem
nuhlicam servet relinquit' answer? But
twist II how you will, the sentiment Is
,bc same. and noble. Another point or
Iatinity brought out Is that the Latin
idiom calls for "patriam' rather shan
..rempublicam" But the latter word ex-
presses the meaning far better. Men have
died for their country under the worst OF
despotisms IL is the fundamental dis
tinction Of the Cincinnati 10 serve re-
public. Latin idom is less important than
truth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
At the Church Gate.

william Makepeace Thackeray)
Although / enter not,
Yet round about the spot
Oft times | hover,
And near the sacred gate,
With longing eyes | walt,
Expectant Of her.
The minister bell tolls out
Above the clty's rout.
And noise and humming.
They've hushed the minister bell;
The organ gins to swell;
She's coming, coming.
Ny lady comes at last.
Timid and stepping fast.
And Fastening hither,
With modest eyes downcast;
She comes, she's here, she's pastl
May Heaven so with her.
Kneel undisturbed. fair saint
Pour out your praise or plant
Meekly and duly;
/ will not enter there
To sully your pure prayer
With thoughts unruly.
But suffer me TO pace
Round the forbidden place,
Lingering a minute,
Like outcast spirits. who walt.
And see. through Heavens gate,
Angels within II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
ATLAyTIC HOTEL. OCEAN CITY. M.

June LIST Season 1891. OctoDrt i'.
A perfectly equipped and weli-apnoin.
Seashore Resort. within five hours Ii.
OF Baltimore and Washington. Az
dern improvements. Special rates 70
June For descriptive circular. &c que
dress
HAMILTON y. BURNEY, Manager.
care Arlington Hotel Washington ID. 80
or Gal Equitable Building Baltimore. Al'
my 30-Su.W .&Fl3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09

not find thf task OF getting II aaopss su
In this country very easy o'
rapid one. Illinois has had one law ue
clared unconstitutional. has passeu
cond one. and Is waiting Tor TINS 10 De
put to the test. Now. Ohio IS law mas 49,
by the board. II will probably be some
time before the system VIII DC sehe,any
accepted. Notwithstanding It's aoni''eu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
Another TOrrcns LAW Welded.
PHILADELPHIA Press

The Ohio Torrens land-transfer law has
met the fate Of the first Illinois law on
the same subject and been declared I'M
by the State Supreme Court
The ground of objection is not as yet
fully known but IL cannot be the same
as the one brought against the first I'LL
nois law by the Supreme Court OF that
State The latter was declared uaconsti-
tutional because 1t conferred judicial pow
given him by the Constitution. The great
number of subjects on which the Ohio
Torrens law legislated was probably the
unconstitutional feature. Advocates OF
the Tnrrens svsfem Of land transfers do
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
SWEET CHALYBEArE SPRING

AILEGHAN1 IOI My, Va
These charming Springs are situated -
a lovely valley, enscorsed In the back
bone of the Alleghanies. az an elevation
of 200 feet. In the midst OF the sprinsi
Region" OF Virginia. and only nine miles
from Allegheny Station-the highest point
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. Tho
strongest Iron Water IN this country.
none better I'm the world. Elegant bath
pool. Beef and mutton supplied from mo
nnest blue grass sod. Vegetables ln abun-
dance. grown in the garden OF this noted
property. Rates moderate. OPEN JUNE
iST. Write 20 Il. +. EAkLE, Jr.,
nv 3O-ln Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
The Cause of Lynching.


H'redericksburg Free I.anceD
We have noticed from time 10 time
many mass-meetings to denounce lyncn-
inrs on the part Of leading colored men.
bur If there has ever been held masS-
meeting of leading colored men 10 de-
nounce the crime which has In nearly
every instance led 10 these lynchings. We
canrot recall st. We do not advocate or
Justify lynchngs. but they Will cease
when the cause OF them ceases. There
can be no denial Of that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 9, 1897.

we do not desire our correspondents
10 burden their dispatches with resoiu-
tions of instruction passed by Demo-
cratic meetings in electing delegates to
the Roanoke convention. 1t Will be sum
Gent for them to state Tor Whom IN
structions. If any, were given, and omit
the preambles and resolutions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-09
cApoy SPRINGS AND BATHS,

on the great NORTH Mountain. Alkaline
Lithla Springs. LOO TO l,gv guests an-
nually: elite OF North and South. Largest
and socially most pleasant company at
any mountain resort In this country.
For rates. circulars, etc. address
WILLIAM III. SALE
my f5-2gt CapOn Springs " va.