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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
RATTLE RcYAL on WHEAT.

over December wheat battle royal
is in progress between p. d. Armour and
the Letters. A Chicago special to the
New York Herald says Armour is short.
a long line, and wheat seems hard to
get together. but the Letters stand
ready TO pay for all they have purchased
the amount being between 100000 and
100000 bushels. Armour is securing the
West for stock, and bending every
energy towards securing its delivery In
Chicago before the first Of the year. He
is hiring tugs to assist in keeping open
the harbor at Duluth and the straits of
Sault Ste. Marie, and has dynamite
ready to scatter the ice whenever Ii may
clog a passage in the lakes and obstruct
his grain fleet.
The same special says wheat for De-
cember delivery sold in Chicago at N,CS
Thursday, and few would have been sur
prised had 1t reached $50.
We shall watch the fight with interest;
not that we care a grain OF wheat which
side wins, but i'm the hope that 1t may
benefit the farmers who have been hold
ng their crops in part or in whole for
: sige In price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
Deo,b of n Bencfactor of Winchester

WINCHESTER, VA, December TO-
Especial "A telegram was received mere
this morning by Ex-Governor f. w. NJ.
Holiday, announcing the death last night
In Louisville, KY, of Mr.. II. a. Robinson
a retired millionaire merchant OF That
city. Mr.. Robinson was native Oh TINS
county, having been born here in lSl5'
and was. therefore. So years OF age. lie
received his education at the old WIN
chester Academy, and when young
man removed to Louisville, where, with
out penny, he started upon business
career from which he retired some years
ago a millionaire. Mr.. Robinson was one
sof four of Winchester's benefactors, only
one of whom is now hving-Mr. Charles
Broadway Rouss-the other two having
been dead for some years. These were
Judge John Handley, of Scranton, Pa,
who left over 100000 to the city of Win
chester, and John Kerr, the founder OF
the school which bears his name. Promi-
nent among Mr. Robinson's benefac-
tons is the Shenandoah Valley Academy,
OF this place. which he endowed several
years ago. Four valuable scholarships to
that institution bear his name. Mr.. Ro-
binson is survived by seven sons, one Of
whom married a daughter of General
Albert Sydney Johnston. and sister Of
the wife of ex-Congressman Harry St.
George Tucker, of stanton. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

I was in a pitiful state, when my hus-
band, who had been benefited by the use
of Paine's celery compound, urged me 10
try IT, In a remarkably short time after
L began taking the remedy l began to
notice a change for the better. Before
l had taken three bottles l was WELL
consider my cure a miracle, for l had
tried a great many doctors and different
drugs and spent hundreds OF dollars IN
vain. Respectfully yours,
Mrs. KATE HENNESSEN.
Close. careful observation Of great num-
bers Of cases like the above led Professor
Edward Z. Phelps, NJ. D., IL. D., Of the
Dartmouth Medical School, to the formu-
lation of Paine's celery compound.
The success of this universally we'll
known remedy In quickly driving out
disease from the blood and system need
not be retold 10 newspaper readers.
Paines celery compound restores 10 a
healthy state weakened and diseased
nervous system. one OF the first evil
dences of it's bulding-up virtue is the
gain in flesh noticeable about the face.
Night sweats and nervous twtchings
are things OF the past; there Is great
Improvement in looks, a better appetite.
sounder sleep, a clearer skin, and more
regular functions. These are few OF
the outward improvements. More i'm
portant IS the thorough and radical puri-
fying OF the blood and the regulating
and building-up of the deep-lylng nerves
all over the body. There is nothing half
way or partial in the effect of Paine's
celery compound. 1t cures permanently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
THE HAWAIIAN JOB.

1t Is said that the advocates OF Ha-
waiian annexation practically concede
that they cannot muster in the Senate
the two-thirds vote necessary to the rati-
fication of the treaty, but that they hope
to ccnsummate their scheme by means
of a bill, which only requires majority
for it's passage. If the opponents OF an
nexation manage their case properly, the
bill-dodge will probably. stand as little
chance of success as would ratification"
The proposed bill would be subject to
discussion in open session Of Congress,
and. as a consequence, the public could
be made acquainted with the jobbery
connected with the whole annexation
scheme from the time usurping gov
eminent was established at Honolulu un-
der our guns till the present.
A full discussion Of the bill would show
unwarranted interference on our part
in the affairs Of the island, which en-
abled a ring to overthrow the lawfully
constituted authorities; disclose the fact
that the Hawaiians do not desire an
nexation and expose the reprehensible
part the treaty was expected to play In
greasing the wheels Of the tariff ma
chinery 1t would vindicate Mr.. Cleve-
lands denunciation of the job, and de-
monstrate that the only condition that
could justify us in annexing the Islands
at present-the condition Of menace to
the integrity Of the Monroe doctrine
does not now exist. Nor is this condi-
ton likely to obtain for some time to
come. Agitation of the annexation ques-
ton has developed clearly the fact that
foreign nations recognize that Hawaii
comes within the scope OF the Monroe
doctrine, and to that extent Is already
virtually under our protection. There Is
no more danger Of a foreign Powers
seizlng the islands, so long as we stand
firm on that doctrine, than there would
be of it's SELLING them were they an in
tegral part of the United States.
With the lights before the people that
comprehensive discussion Of the bill
would shed, there ought to be. and doubt
less would be, engendered a popular an
tagonism to the job that Congress would
not dare disregard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
FARMER GIRLS.

Minnesota has established State schools
of agriculture for girls. One, which has just
been opened, affords first-class accommo-
dations for sixty, and this year for the
first time women may enjoy the fullest
privileges and academic honors on a par
with men.
We know OF number OF Virginia wo-
men who are successful farmers. And
there are thousands Of others whose work
in raising poultry and making butter con-
tributes very largely TO the finances of
their households.
The value Of the egg crop" In this
country Is enormous. and Virginia con-
tributes a considerable share of it. In
many Instances, the bulk OF the actual
money that farmers families have the
year round comes from the sale OF eggs
and chickens.
There is, as yet. no demand here for
such a school as Minnesota has estab-
lished. but there may be before many
years have parsed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
Love and Time.
(Chap Book

(Chap Book
Across the gardens Of Life they go,
A strange. ill-mated pair;
BY path where naught but blossoms blow.
BY paths neglected where gaunt weeds
grow.
But hand in hand, through Joy and care
Across the gardens of Life they go.
The one is old. and grim. and gray;
His eyes stare off like one in dreams,
Across his breast the white locks stray,
The sands in his glass fall day by day,
over his shoulder the scythe-blade
And he is old, and grim, and gray.
And one is young, and bright, and fair;
The golden curls about his head
Shine as halo; his red lips dare
The birds in song: he knows no care
Joy in his heart is never dead
He lives to love, and he Is fair.
Hoar-headed Time was never young;
And Love on earth can ne'er grow old;
And yet-since first to that hand he chung,
Since first his tender songs he sung,
Since first his love-tale he had told,
And to a dart his bow had strung.
Together. through way OF joy and woe,
Though one is old and one is fair
BY paths where naught but blossoms
blow,
BY paths neglected where gaunt weeds
grow
Together-a strange. ill-mated pair
Across the gardens OF Life they go.
BEATRix DEMOREST LLOYD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
TOO MANY ELECTIONS.

Certainly we have too many elections in
this State. but we agree with those men,
hers OF the General Assembly who dc.
mand that proposed changes shall be
considered with the utmost caution and
elaboration.
In some cases constitutional amend
ments will have TO be adopted In order
10 effect the results aimed at. For in
stance, here in Richmond, once In six
years. we have an election to choose a
CITY Treasurer.
Owing TO the fact that vesy heavy
,bond is required Of this officer. candi-
dates for the position are always few in
number. and often the incumbent has no
opposition at all. That was the case this
year. Nevertheless an election had to be
held and all the usual formalties OBJ
served-all at the cost OF the city Of Rich
mond!
This sort of thing has been going on
ever since the Underwood Constitution
was adopted. The necessary constitu-
tionaI amendment might have been put
through years and years ago. but nobody
took the trouble TO have It done The
reason for this seeming indifference to
our interests is that the Treasurer Is
elected for three-years' term and every
other term his election falls concur
rently with that Of "a long list of NUM-
cipal officers. Then the Treasurer's eiec-
ton imposes no extra cost. But the time
has now come when a change should be
made and to this end a constitutional
amendment will have to be prepared COW
ering all the points involved.
Changes, too should be made, as far
as possible, in general elections, so as to
consolidate them where this may be pru-
IDENTIFY done. That in the making OF
these changes difficult questions will
arise and some constitutional amend
ments may be indispensable we can
readily understand. So we do, not urge
post haste, but we do urge that the mat
ter be taken hold of as soon as possible
and pushed forward as promptly as is
practical, having due regard to the i'm
portance Of the work and the accuracy
that is essential to its well being.
1t is not alone upon the public purse
that these numerous elections bear
heavily. They are a severe tax upon the
time and attention of the people. To our
mind, this consideration far outweighs
that of the mere cost imposed upon the
cities and counties.
The Dispatch of course, holds to THE
good old Democratic doctrine of FIRE
uuent elections; but we do not wish
them to be too frequent And we are
victims of the latter practice now.
When it comes to having two elections
one year and one the next, as is the case
here, we are in danger of being over
whelmed with too much of good thing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
Presidents English.
New York Herald.)

1t ought to be a synonyme, like Kings
English or Queens English, for pure or
correct English. The phrase Kings Eng
lish is at least as cid as Shakespeare.
John Rugby says in the Merry Wives
Of Windsor" Here will be an old abusing
of Gods patience and the Kings Eng
lish." Probably it was a mark OF loyalty
to assume that the King spoke and wrote
the best English Generally he did not;
he took liberties with 1t, as does her pre-
sent Majesty the queen.
The President also takes liberties. In
the first sentence of his message he says,
1T gives me pleasure to extend greeting
to the Fifty-ffth Congress"
That is a common, but inaccurate, use
Of the word extend. Perhaps 1t is COM
moner in Ohio than here, but here also
some looseness Of speech prevails-some-
times even in the newspapers, or in some
newspapers. and sometimes in the die
tionaries. But the dictionaries are not in
themselves authorities. Their business is
not to legislate, but TO register, and the
examples they give are not TO the pur-
pose.
The President means to offer his greet
ings to Congress. 1t would be simpler
to say so, and simpler still to say that
it gives him pleasure to greet Congress.
And simplicity is, in language, as in art,
one Of the secrets Of excellence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
NEWPORT NEWS.
A Ffre-An Interview with senator
Martin.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, December To-
Especial. Fire broke out in three-story
frame building at the corner Of Lafayette
avenue and Forty-fifth street last night
and the building was partially destroyed
before the flames were extinguished. en-
failing loss. including household effects,
of 81 coo. There was no insurance. The
lower floor was occupied as beer saloon.
and the upper stories as n boarding.
house. The ten boarders had to scurry
out In their night-clothes to save their
lives.
Senator Thomas s. Martin passed
through this city this afternoon, accom-
panied by his wife and child, en- route
for smithfeld Questioned by the Dis
patch's correspondent. he said he did not
think that present Congress would ac-
complish anything in the way OF cur
rency legislation. Senator Martin said ne
was in favor of a postal telegraph sys-
tenn owned by the government. Regard
ing the establishment OF postal savings
banks, he said 1t was matter that
would receive serious consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
SATURDAY. DECEMBER IL, 1897.
THE SOONER THE BETTER.

The pension appropriation bill which
was reported Wednesday carries slA,-
1850. General H. V. Boynton. an ex-
Union veteran. and Washington corre-
spondent of Republican proclivities, points
out that this sl4l ,121, $50 is out of total of
$500 10000, in round numbers, for all gov
eminent expenses, and declares that. in
the opinion of experts, the pension bill
next year will call for $4,000 900, and in
three years for $4,000 600. General Boyn-
ton further says that eff the pension
lists could be printed, every community
in the land would be disguised with its
revelations. Wealthy men in large num-
bers would be found upon it. Thousands
would be revealed whose disabilities were
only temporary, and so long since disap-
peared." To such men, he adds. "a PEN
sion should be badge OF shame"
The Springfield CMass) Republican, in
discussing General Boynton's calculations
and comments, says that IL is notorious in
fvery community that TIE most shameless
frauds have been perpetrated upon the
government in connection with the PEN
sion system, and concludes that there are
unmistakable signs of an impending storm
over pension abuses. The storm to which
the Republican alludes, and signs of
which are also seen by other papers, is
the storm of indignation that has been
brewing among the taxpayers in the
North and West. The sooner it bursts
the better. Not until it does burst. and
with such force as shall threaten to sweep
away the congressional fences that are
now kept up by condoning pension
frauds and pension jobbery, will there be
+ reform in this matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

Senator Lindsay having been quoted
as saying that the leaders Of the gold
Democrats "have no plans mapped out for
the future" the Ohio State Journal IRE
publican) takes compassion on them. and
invites them in out of the cold. They
should, says the Journal, have plans. and
adds our contemporary, 'in justice, rea-
son, and consistency these should lead
them to active and unyelding co-opera-
ton with the administration"
To that complexion 1t must come at
last, unless they are prepared to return
to the house of their fathers, or seek some
vast wilderness of financial impractical
bility, some boundless contiguity OF po-
litical shade. and there flock alone and
forgotten all by themselves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

popular vote. rnd hold their places four
years; that the president of tho Second
Branch shall perform the duties OF the
Mayor In his absence, and that all COM
missions shall have minority represen-
tation as regards parties.
SO says the Baltimore American. which
adds that "of the eleven recommendations
made by the City Counsellor Mr..
Hayes, 20 this commission. eight have In
full, or In part, been adopted. and most
OF the others have been postponed for
further discussion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
A GOOD BOOK

and a cosey fire on a cold evening
is good company for the woman
whose husband attends the club.
or who has leisure hour to spend
We have the latest Novels by
the best authors anda large line
of Standard Books.
Holiday Gifts in Profusion.
SOC. books at 25c.; 75c. and 81
Books at Soc, and a large assert.
ment for boys and girls. Gibson
New Books, illustrated; Teachers
Bibles from 81 to 50; Pocket
Bibles, Prayer and Hylnnals,
Fountain Pens, Pocket Books.
Card Cases, Silver Noyelties-all
choice goods.
Youare cordially invited. No trouble
to show goods.
HUNTER ( CO.,, 62s East Broad Street.
[no 3o-Tu. Th&sa.ql
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
Shoes Needed by the Poor.
For the Dispatch.)


VIII not the kind-hearted merchants,
wholesale and retail, come 10 our relief
by giving us some of their old stocks of
shoes? In many instances, when. work
has been obtained. the persons male and
female) have been unable to accept the
positions for want of shoes. Last winter
some of the merchants kindly donated
a large lot Of shoes and rubbers, which
were q godsend TO the poor. Donations
may be sent TO Is north Sixth street, 800
FIoyd avenue. or Is east Franklin street.
Mrs. A. Y. STOKES,
President City Mission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

The Baltimore City Charter Commits
sion has agreed TO recommend that the
term Of the Mayor shall be four years;
that the salary shall be 5000 q year;
that the Mayor shall have the power OF
appointment OF city officers. subject to
the confirmation OF the Second Branch
OF the City Council; that the heads OF
departments and sub-departments shall
nave the sole power Of appointment and
removal; that the heads OF departments
SHAH have the privilege Of the floor in
the First Branch Of the Council that the
mayor comptroller. and the president OF
ne second Branch shall be elected by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
Much More Suitable.
Rittshure ChronicleO

Qittsburg Chronicle)
Cupid's weapon used to be a bow and
arrows" remarked Mr.. Homewood, "but
the shotgun is used in courtship great
deal nowadays"
isn't II absurd. too?" replied Miss
Point Breeze, when another sort Of gun
is so much more appropriate"
what sort of gun do you mean?"
"Popgun."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
Survey for n New Railroad.

RALEIGH. n. c.. December 10-(Spe-
cial)-.It is learned tonight that the At
lantic-Coast Line has completed the sur
vey for road between New Berne and
Kinston. and will speedily construct it,
This would be a severe blow to the At
lantic and North Carolina railway, in
which the State is a two-thrds owner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
A Modern Young Man.
Cincinnati Enouirer.)

NNIIINIIIII''tI I@IINEII N3I
Darling" he cried. using the word as
IL il were a discovery belonging solely
to himself; darling, 1 am yours, heart
and soul!''
A cynical observer might have noticed
however, that he retained possession Of
his senses and did not lose his head.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

Scratch Hawaiian annexation u is
said, and sugar begins to crystalline on
the spot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

each one has an attendant Of it's own.
When he travels they 20 along. peins
carried by men on horseback" He pro-
badly finds them a-mews-ins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
ADVERTISING RATES.

Wanted situation, payau'' o.
vance (25 words or less)...'.'''.'''
Above rates are for every day or au-
vertisements running consecutively'
Reading notices in reading-matter TYPE
&c lines or less. 81; in nonpariei. loaded
five lines or less. 70 cents.
Card OF rates for more space ,furn'sheu
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
His HiIarfty.

Cincinnati Enouirer)
'Td like Brown better If he didn't al
ways laugh at his own jokes"
''He doesn't. He laughs at you fellows
who are fools enough to listen to them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

Don't forget that It's the early Christ
mas shopper that catches the best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
IALAf7 ALA fOOIII hOE uOO-
HUIAINA.

An eminent French physician claims to
have discovered the microbe Of badness
near the footlights. OF course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

Resolutions Of respect to deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
tions. associations. or other organiza-
tons will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
OF ours So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
y. ULLMAN'S son,

1870 AND 1872 EAST MAIN STREET.
Uptown Store. 5o5 east MarshaH'
Phone BIG. fhone -
IL will pay you 10 call for our com
Price-Iist. no 3l-Sa. Tu&Th
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All letters and kilograms must be adj
dressed. TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications VIII not De
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

''The Shah of Persia has great rever-
encs for cats. He has aftx ef them. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1913 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-11
As A VIRGINIA HISTORY,
| 1T HAS NO EQUAL.

Office Collector City Taxes,
Room 7. First Floor, City Hall,
Richmond. Va. December /. 1897.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
The residue of City Taxes for 1897 is
NOW DUE AND PAYABLE at this Office
Five per cent. added TO bills not half
paid in June; per cent. viii be added 10
half bills not paid by end OF the year
Interest at per cent. also attaches to
all tax-bills as soon as reported deiin-
quent.
Every male q years OF age, and every
person keeping house or doing business
In the city is assessed for personal taxes,
and those who have not paid any city
taxes during the year will please call and
settle. SO as to avoid being posted as de-
linquent.
GRADING. PAVING. PIPE, AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are also
due, and VIII have to be declared delin-
quent IL not paid on or before end of the
year.
OFFICE OPEN UNTIL sP.M.
+. W. CUNNINGHAM,
de Sim Collector Of City Taxes.