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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
Sl,atIe-rrccs.

Richmond. Va. January Il, 1877
TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
see from your editorial Of this morn
ing that YOU are interested in SHADE
trees" for the city.
Let me offer a practical Suggestion VI,
the subiect-not orlginal-well tried ana
no chance of failure. II directions are ioi
lowed. Those who have travelled through
the Italian and Swiss lakes and southern
France must haze noticed the bcautiui
shade trees, that give most dense shaee
even when quite small. / refer to inc
sycamore" ! saw the same tree In the
University grounds Of Berlin. marked:
"Platanus occidentals n. America-Fam'
Platanaceal" That il will flourish in TINS
climate need only to refer to that none
specimen on Franklin street between
Sixth and Seventh to settle that question
Now for the shade: By proper trim
ming" not at all difficult, the tree can De
made TO assume almost any shape de-
sired. In one place. TO break the mo-
notony of "A very long avenue the trees,
for a short distance. were trimmed so as
to look as If each branch had "delirium
tremens" and saw Snakes" / only men,
ton this TO show what the tree is capable
Of under proper trimming Any one in
terested in the subject could easily be
posted by writing TO United States Con-
sui say at Nice, asking for the particu-
lars.
In Nice these trees are trimmed" to
form a perfect arch over the avenue. and
II gives the street the appearance of a
long tunnel Of green leaves, most refresh
ing TO look upon.
J. CABELB BROCKENBROUGH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
A Gas Investigation.
CRoston Herald.l

The Great and General Court will pro-
coed TO investigate the subject OF the
dangers attending the use of water-gas,
but il is doubtful If any information will
be elected which will add materially TO
the knowledge that has already been
brought out on this subject. There Is
no question that water-gas IS poisonous
and that the careless use of it endan-
GERS life. The only questions that seem
70 demand prompt consideration are as
20 the continued use of water-gas and the
hest methods of averting its dangers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
CartCr--Rice.
CNew York Sun. 2lst)

(NeW OIh sun, -iSlp
The wedding of Miss Marie Louise Rice
and Shields Saunders Carter. of Virginia.
took place last evening in 81. Mathew
church. on west Eghty-fourth street.
The Rev. Dr. H. Chamberlain. the rec
tor. performed the ceremony at 8 o'clock.
The bride wore a rich white silk gown
with trimming of duchess lace. The
duchess-lace veil was secured with
snrays OF orange blossoms. She carried
a bouuuet of white violets and lilies of
the valley. Miss Charlotte Amy Williams.
the maid of honor was attired in white
satin with pearl and chiffon trimmings,
and carried bouquet of white roses. Mr..
carriers cousin. Edward Carter. was his
best man. and Jess Hayes and Horatio
ID Averal the ushers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
THE GREAT LAKES AND NORFOLK.
New and Direct Line Of Railway He
tween Them.

NEW YORK, January 22.-.Acting-Presi-
dent Monsarrat, OF the Columbus HOOK
ing Valley, and Toledo Railroad Company,
to-day confirmed the reports or rallroau
deal. the consummation OF which VIII give
n new and direct line from the giea.
Lakes 10 Norfolk. Va. for the product Oh
the Lake Superior iron mines ana OF tne
grain fields OF the Northwest. The roaas
TO form the new line with the locking
Valley, are the Wisconsin Ceatrai. ihe
Flint and Pere Marquette. and the NOT
folk and Western. 1t is UNDERSTOOD that
negotiations will be completed at an curry
date.
Ii was stated on the street to-day ina,
the floating debt OF the company Is aDou'
s250. 600 which is amply secured. The IN
terest due February lst next on the nrst-
mortgage per cent bonds OF the Coium-
bus and Toledo railroad. amounting 10
ST. 500, is in the treasury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

That all of the alleged frauds In eiec-
lions are not in the South Is presumapie
from the fact stated by Mr.. Mccall, OF
Massachusetts, in the Yost-Tucker de-
bate-that out of the thirteen Democrats
returned to the present House from the
North. three have been unseated. we
have taken from those thirteen as many
seats as the last Democratic House TOOK
from the entire Republican membership
Of this. body, numbering nearly $780, ne
added. And yet. keen as this Republican
House has been after Democratic scalps,
II would not GUST Tucker and give his
seat to YOSt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
A Cuban Love Song.

The dewdrops glitter on the tree,
Gold flashes the wild. tropic sea,
And now I'm dreaming, love. of thee,
OF Charmane.
The wood-dovo coos within his nest
With gentle love his home is blest,
And ne knows that | love thee best.
My Charmlane!
Now night is come and firefiies bright
Shed DER the flowers their golden light
And love-birds call with all their might
To Charmane.
The silver morn hangs in the sky.
Around the tower the black bats fly,
Whilst ] am calling soft TO my
Sweet Charmlane.
DAISY DEANE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

The New York Mall and Express, I'm ex-
nlainine "where some OF New York's
trade has gone. and why" says that six
years ago there were but two direct
steamship lines between southern ports
and Europe, while to-day there are eleven
cities at the South. each OF which has
one or more lines Of Transatlantic
steamers"
That Is an explanation that explains
and which is both satisfactory and graft
flying TO the South
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

Our State exchanges are beginning TO
discuss the question whether or not we
Democrats would better vote in favor Of
holding a constitutional convention.
The State Democratic Convention
held at Staunton last spring was in doubt
how 20 act, and. in effect. declined TO
make tho question party issue. There
fore. members OF our party are free to
vote either way-in favor OF calling
nonyention 70 revise and amend the Con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
SATURDAY,. JANUARY %, 1897.

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
BINED TELEGRAPHIC-NEWS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN ASSO-
GATED PRESS. THE UNITED PRESS.
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATED PRESS.
THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED
PRESS. AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

state will not enter into treaty with any
one concerning her part OF the deot Oh o'u
Virginia. THAT ought to settle H. pu'
II will not In years to come the question:
will bob up again. And II VIII Keep OH
bobbing up serenely until some sort oil ar
rangement IL made by which the state OF
West Virginia assumes a share Oh III"
debt Of the old State as 1t existed "heh
the war broke out in 1861.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
Denth OF m Old ContrncTOr.

PETERSBURG. VA. January p
(Special)-Mr. Joseph It. Hudson, aged
% years. one OF the oldest contractors
in the city, died at his residence at 10
o'clock tonight. OF Bright'h disease.
Mr. Hudson leaves wife and three chill
dren--two daughters and one son. He
was a prominent Mason, and member
OF the Petersburg Mechanics and Bene-
VIOLENT Association, and OF the Chosen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

MADRID, January 22.-The floods which
have prevailed for several days in the
districts through which the Guadaiquivir
and Manzanares rivers flow are on the
increase. Both rivers. as well as num-
Der of smaller streams, have overfowed
their banks, and immense tracts OF coun7'
try are submerged. Railway travel Is en-
tirely suspended. and the port OF Seville is
closed TO vessels. owing TO high waters.
The damage TO property il enormous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
Americans Ask Ten Million Dollars
for Froperfy Lost.

WASHINGTON, January 22.-In re-
spouse to resolution. the President to-
day transmitted 10 the Senate list of
the claims filed In the Department Of
State by American citizens against spain
arising out OF the instruction In the
Island of Cuba, together with such cor
respondence relating to the capture or the
schooner Competitor and the persons
claiming American citizenship taken on
that vesse' as be does not deem IL IN
compatible with the public interest 10
communicate. The Est of claims In
cludes eighty-thrce. and aggregate nearly
$4,000 600. where the amount Is stated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
MEETINGS.

THE WARD BRANCHES OF THE
DEW0CRATTC LEAGUE FOR GOOD
C9f,VERNMENT will meet as follows.
o' CSffAaY-WARD BRANCH AT Monroe
Hail. on Main street between B CIVIC, I,
and Pine streets. at +. NJ. SAIbhDAi'
January 23d. ,,,..a. ain No
announced later 49,, D.,
Wenbers are requested to attend. Busi-
ness OF Importance; Drrpcrrr
rI rsl'i,,ment ia 23-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

ALBANY, n. Y, January 4.-Dr. Doty,
health officer Of the port OF New YORK
was here to-day TO get an appropriation
of Sc eco for the better guarding OF the
,,or, AGAINST the entrance OF infection
from cases OF the bubonic plague now
raging IN Bombay.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
M National Convention.
Farmville Herald)

The Richmond Dispatch is right in say
ing we are not in need of q national con-
vention this year We need, the rather,
more currency. wise selection of county
officials, and the very best state tickets
which can be had from the ranks OF the
hest friends of Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

The State newspaper has adopted an
eight-page form, and now appears IN ne"
Typographical dress also. We always find
it's columns full OF interesting matter anu
are glad TO see II prospecting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

General Walker and Mr.. Yost are not
so influential at Washington as their
Republican friends had credited them
with being.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

Lieutenant II. d. Wise. Of the army,
has succeeded in making flying machine
that really enables one to fly. II Is re-
ported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

Ex-senator Edmunds heartily endorses
the arbitration treaty. He holds that II
does not affect the status of the Monroe
doctrine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

v.provements In the Grand Central rail-
way station, New York, to cost S'ooV'o
are In contemplation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
ADVERTISING RATES.
HAHN NTH OR LESS.

Above rates are for every day or au-
vsrt,sements running consecut.vely.
Reading notices in ,eaeing-matter type
Ave lines or less, 81; in nonpariei. ieadeo'
five lines or less. 70 cents.
Card Of rates for more space furnishec
o.. application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
PERSONAL.

Richmond, Va. January z 1891:
7 HAVE no Sell. OFT on ACCOUNT
of my health. CAROLINE GRIFFIN. my
wife will carry on the business ut the
same place, 5ol Randolph street;
IA cs-its A. GRIFFIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

The Legislature OF West Virginia mas
PASSED resolution declaring that thas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. SAG EAST BROAD
STREET.
WEST-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
CRESCENT CITY RACES.

Four Favoritcs Win-The betting
Heavy.
NEW ORLEANS. January 22-cioudy.
mild weather, and dry track marked
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

A careful housekeeper always has DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup In the house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

AK letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected COMMUNICATIONS will not be re-
fxrned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

All letters recommending candidates Tor
Office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
ROSEMARY PUBLIC AND CIRCU-
LATINO LIBRARY.
building and Loan Association.
IL. l. - I

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL. MEETING
NJ the Stockholders OF the OLD DOhIiN-
GoN RiTILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIA-
TION will be held in the hall OF the
Chamber OF Commerce. on TUESDAY,
January %. 1884, at Y o'clock.
ia l2-td Il. A. BARBER. secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

Richmond Va. January 3. 1887
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
~ the stockholders OF the UNITED
pANkING AND BUILDING COMPANY
viii be held MONDAY. January 20. 1851.
~ ~ o'clock NJ. at the office OF the com
many. 81 east Main street.
P''''' SAMUEL s. ELAN
"a lo-td Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-23

"Suppose Il Is not cdITIeu II, -.
eve will be no worse Off IL VIII GER
tainlv not be carried II we pursue poilSy
of inaction. So where will we be II II DC
not carried? Just where we are INV
~ 0 ,,.a move aegressively TO carry it and
eau yve viii be lust where we are now
t. we are strong enough to carry II, we
are strong enough to control It, II we
fail to carry it by reason of inactlon,
or fail even i'm a fight for it. we Will nave
IN 90 on under the Underwood Constitu-
ton inst as we have done since 1863
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03
The March OF the Bicycle.

The bicycle has come, and, although
the predominance of the horse in sport
is not destroyed, it is no longer undis-
puted. Not like that other, that with
such sulphurous manifestations tumbled
the knight from his steed, this modern
machine, in quiet and orderly manner
as becomes the present, is tumbling his
modern counterpart from hunter and
from hack. Gradually it has been grow
ing in favor. and now it is bearing all
before it. There is no dignity too great
60 be borne by the nimble wheel. and
coouetry has been sacrificed for its sake.
Every one rides, and it is singular that
the most bigoted horseman often falls
the most abject victim and is found
practicing upon the smoothly running
innovation-sometim it is true, on
the sly. A writer says in speaking OF
the retreat of the power holding
classes: "The effect produced on certain
individuals is such that, instead OF sid
ing with the class to which by tradition
and individual interest they undoubted-
" belong, they take their place In the
ranks of the opponents. "-Scribner's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03
In.uIted Over the Wire.

A telegraph operator on one OF the
morning papers recently told me gooa
story of how he got rid Of too frequent
visitor, whose nightly calls during busi-
ness hours had come to be nuisance.
The intruder was also an operator put
was temporarily out Of job. One even,
ing he came in as usual and planted
himself in a chair. Receiving no an
swers to his questions, he lapsed into
silence and listened to the steady CLICK
of the instrument. Suddenly look Oh
disgust crossed his face. He arose, giared
at the operator, who kept on writing.
turned on his heel and walked out. This
happened week ago, and he has NOT
called since. What was the cause OF his
sudden departure? That is easily an
swered. In response to a previous 70.
uuest, the operator at the other end Oh
the line sent this message, lis that idios
with you again tonight?"-syracuse
Post.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Lesson For the Week Beginning Feb. u
Comment by Rev. w. j. Yates, A. M.
Topic, Immanuel-God With Us.
,nIPruaE REApIsG.-Isa. *, 9, 2.

SCRIPTURE REApING.-Isa. tx, Q, T.
To get the scope of this passage it Is
necessary to read the seventh, eighth
and ninth chapters Of Isaiah. The kings
of Syria and Israel had invaded Judea-
Ahaz and his people were afraid OF the
results. Their hearts were moved as the
trees of the wood are moved with the
wind. Isaiah is directed by God to meet
the king and assure him that God would
be with his people and defend them.
When Ahaz refused to ask some sign OF
this, the prophet gave as sign the
prophecy that young woman should
bear Child and should call His name
"God is with u.s. Before the Child was
old enough to know good and evil the
land of Syria and the land of Israel
should be desolated and their kings pow
erless. So great should be the destsuction
that only shepherds and their hocks
should be left, and the Boys diet should
of necessity be curds and honey. The
prediction did not lay stress at all on the
virginity of the Mother, according to
the Hebrew reading, nor on the divine
nature of the Child, but His name is a
pledge of the presence of God with His
people to deliver them.
The prophecy is carried still farther
in the ninth chapter, where the Child
receives other titles indicative OF his
work. He is Wonderful Counselor IN
reference to His wisdom in planning for
great victories. He is Divine Hero as
displaying godlike courage above that
of Gideon. He is Distributor of Spoil as
| dividing the rich rewards of victory.
| He is above all else Prince Of Peace as
conquering a lasting triumph so great
that all implements of warfare and op'
position are destroyed.
To whom does this language refer
Can it mean in any sense the child Heze
kiah, who became king? If it refers tt
any one in that age, it would seem tt
be to him as the wise, good, great ant
peaceful king. In complete fulfllmen
it can refer to no one but to Jesu
Christ. The reign of righteousness is IL
its fullness still future, but sure to come
The application of Isaiah's exhortation
to piety and fidelity are applicable thei
to us as strongly as to the people OF hi
own day. The prophetic name still as
sures us that, however evil may grow
and threaten, we can still be assure'
"God is with u.s. and the Amounted On
J shall prevail and conquer peace for us.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03


nominations similar movement had
for some years been in progress. In the
Methodist Episcopal church especially
there had for some time been provision
made for the organization of similar
societies in every charge where posi-
BILE, Other denominations which had
no body with central authority like our
general conference to legislate for them
now saw the benefit to be derived from
the fuller organization Of their young
people. The Christian Endeavor move
ment soon gathered strength and broad
ened its influence. Christians of all
creeds combined under its banner. Its
societies are found in every land on
earth. It's gatherings are among the
largest ever convened in the history OF
the Christian church. Rev. DR.. Clark
efficiently directs the general manage
ment. We cannot say that he has made
the Christian Endeavor society. Nor is
It true that it has made him. Rather is
it fact that each has done much for the
other, and but for each the other would
never have been such as we now see.
May both increase in all godly efficiency
and fame.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03
Father Christian Endeavor.

The name Of Rev. Francis +. Clark,
DID,, but few years since was scarce
" known outside the circle Of Congre-
gationalism. Probably many even in
that denomination had never heard OF
him. Now his fame is worldwide, and
his personal acquaintance are number
ed by the hundreds of thousands. The
happy thought of banding the young
people of his own church and parish fol
Christian effort was SO opportune and
manifestly the wise thing that it seem
ed almost an inspiration.
The times and conditions were rip'
for adoption of the suggestion In tn
church at large-in fact, in several de
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03

During the iunketiDg trip OF the var
ious committees the senate has been
compelled to adjourn from day to day.
Ihsiollowing relates to the farce. This
sfom aLower Peninsula paper:
Accumulation was foi med in the SEN
ate this afternoon between Senator's
Mason and Robinson against Senator
latimer, who appeared as an interloper
10 the daily senate adjournment matinee.
Senator Latimer made the motion to
ADJOURN Senator's Mason and Robinson
resented this usurpatlon of their rights
and refused to vote with him in the
Affirmative, but Lieutenant Governor
Dunstan declared the three senator's ad-
lourned notwithstanding. 1t was the
nfst day since the committees had gone
out that Senator Latimer had been in his
sst and hence the fun thegrave senators
INDUCED in"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03

IN February the Kickapoos will close
atnree weeks engagement at Houghton
al'er very successful stay. During
'nelr engagement they have given away
many handsome and valuable prizes for
inherent contests. On Monday night a
~autlu silver water filter will be given
w 0e person guessing the number of
~ans 10 an Indian Sagwa bottle which
was o'led on Tuesday night. Each per-
WI ouylng the remedies receives one
s y On each rs cents worth bought.
'aep'''e is a handsome one and given as
s'oaen Of appreciation to the patrons of
zoe AicEapoo company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03
L,,osr Country IS $
C9 OPTED BY Another .
Party
o., state Legislators
... sentinel ON the Es'"'-
s pA' -, Of a Normal school
other News

,..,.l.tive committee on asylum
lffs~ their sisters, cousins anu
ID pn '',. visited the Mining School
a., .s, evening after the arrival Of the
'' 'as rain, and hereby keep seYe1a'
''' ll'', s' citizens OF Houghton up be-
'Ss'''Ds n bod time. The night was
F''a ,a ~. special car in which the party
F'' '''I :. tbe morning, under the guld-
tH's', :. II Hons. c. D. Sheldon and j. X.
are ', d H Tas paid to Calumet. Per
,hs fact that Houghton county
Day. Y. ~ dns proportion of insane ana
s''' % the two institutions the
npD '.,..s were appointed to inspect
|'' 90 ..,,sut the yi-it here and perhaps
.mhs,s did not wish to have the
'.~ittpss preceding theirs get the
"D- ',,,.m Similar committees visit
" ,aro, Peninsula institutions come
I Y town. finish their business and leave
'.ido not feel author lied to extend
' ''s rim a hundred or two hundred miles
!. y. ..ms nout of interest. The Upper
rs's seems to be particularly ia
~nd
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-03

Tho I,Apse Sentinel contains a lengthy
ommuuicatlon on the subject OF the es-
enlistment in the Upper Peninsula OF a
,0,mal school, The article condemns
me sppOintment OF a committee OF men
from the lower part OF the State to select
sste, saying they go through the coun-
try at night in a sleeping car and cannot
know anything Of what they report. The
writer saws that il the legislature aston
,bes us BY authorizing q normal school
M here committee should be chosen
from leading Upper Peninsula men. The
claims Of LAnse as a site for the pro-
posed school are advocated in no modest
Or uncertain way. The writer will find,
however, the higb-hown sentiment 10
which be INDUCES will have little
TO DO with the selection OF a site
should the legislature ''astonish" us by
90 act Of authorization.