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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
TRADING STAMP QUESTION
LOCAL SUIT TO TEST LEGALITY, OF
 SYSTEM DECIDED UPON.

Plans for the Ground Work of the Case
 Arranged at a Conference Between As-
 slstant City Attorney Webb and Attor-
 neys for Trading Stamp Companies and
 Merchants-Details of the Plan.
 At last after a seemingly intermina- ble discussion by supporters and oppo- nents of the system of giving trading stamps in stores, the question of the legality of the method followed in New Haven is to be probably definitely set tied right htaway Yesterday Asst. City At torney Webb, Attorney James E. O'Con- nor representing the Retail Merchants associations; Attorney William A. Wright, representing the Sperry & Hutchinson Trading Stamp company, and Attorney Isaac Wolf, representing the New England Coupon company, held conference to argue upon some plan for bringing a case to test the le- gality of the scheme The conference was very successful in this respect and plan proposed by MT. Webb was fa- vored by the other lawyers. It was that some mercantile concern which has contract with one of the trading stamp companies should refuse to carry out it's part of the contract on the ground that to give the stamps is il- legal and that the trading stamp com pany with which the contract was drawn should then bring civil suit.
 This suggestion was discussed yester- day and Attorney Wright said that the test case proposed would be satisfac- tory to his company and that he would bring civil suit if merchant would refuse to carry out his contract in order to give ground for the case. Attorney O'Connor announced that he would make known to-day the name of the merchant who will take the action nec- essary to start the suit.
 Holyoke, Mass, Dec. 23.-Andrew E. Dickenson, proprietor of the Dickenson dry goods establishment in the Marble building, was before Judge Pearsons in the police court this morning to answer to two counts against him for giving out trading coupons. The complainant was Edwin B. Miles, bookkeeper for the dry goods firm of McAuslen & Wakelin. He claims that on December 16 and December 1T MT, Dickenson sold goods and gave the purchasers trading stamps. MT. Dickenson entered a plea of not guilty and the case was put over until Saturday, January s. The trading stamp company will defend MT. Dicken- son and it has retained the services of Lawyer A. l.. Green. The case is the first of the kind in the city and the out come will be awaited with considerable interest Judge Tucker at Pittsfeld, Mass, has decided that the trading stamp system is illegal, and fined W. T. Patherbridge $2O and costs for giv- ing stamps with purchase. The case was test one.
 Williamsport, Pa, Dec 23-Members of the firm of Duble X Cornell, drug gsts, and Shopbell, Gamble &, Co.,, dry goods dealers, were arraigned before Alderman Batzle, yesterday, charged with giving out trading stamps in vio- lation of the act of 1885. The informa- tion was made by Chief of Police Wise, and is the latest move in the trading stamp war in this city. After hearing the evidence the defendants were held in their own recognizance for appear ance at court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Locomotive Works Not Sod.

Providence. Dec. 23.-The sale of the plant of the Rhode Island Locomotive works under trustee mortgage sale, set for to-day. was adjourned until Janu- ary s. The works have been idle for long time. as there has been but little demand for new locomotives. The mort gage is for $500, 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
priuoaton Trustee Dies Suddenly.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 23.-Charles E. Green. one of the most prominent of the trustees of Princeton university, died suddenly here to-day. MT. Green was chairman of the finance committee anl represented the estate of Charles s. Green. which has contributed $l,500,00O to Princeton university.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Se ,OOO, ,OOO WORTH OF REAL ESTATE,
Involved in Suit of Investors Against the
 D. s. Dean Company.

St. Louis, Dec. 23.-It was announced s. Dean company of New York in the interests of thousands of investors will involve the title to St. Louis real estate valued at nearly $2,000000. The records show that it belongs to Mrs. Laura Well of New York, wife of August J. Weil president of the New York brok- craze firm of A. J. Veil & Co. Inves- tors will try to have the transfer of Wells St. Louis property to his wife set aside, as it was made after the fail ure of the E. s. Dean company. Well was formerly a resident of St. Louis and up to six years ago conducted Q brokerage business here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Will Advance Wages.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec, 23.-The Cor roma Coal company and the Virginia and Alabama Coal company, employing 200 men in Walker county, to-day an- nounced that on January 1 they will advance wages from 50 to 70 cents per ton. Other operators are expected to follow suit
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Lieut.. Peary's Medal Found.

London, Dec 23.-The medal which was recently presented to Lieutenant Peary, U. S. N, the Arctic explorer, by the Edinburgh Geographical society and which was subsequently lost, has been found in a theater of this city, :.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
RUN INTO BRIDAL COUPLE.
The Bride Was Injured and is Awarded
 $5,4SS Damages.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec 23.-A su- perior court jury to-day awarded Mrs. Annie E. Adams of Fitchburg $5,458 against Mrs Caroline F. Swift of this city. The suit grew out of carriage accident in 1894 at New London. N H.. during coaching parade. MT. and Mrs. Adams, who were on their bridal tour. were run into by carriage driv- en by Mrs. Swift and the jury found that the latter was careless.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Compeusation Reduced.

Washington, Dec 29.-By direction of the secretary of the treasury the com pensation of the employees of the United States mint at San Francisco has been reduced in the aggregate $41, ,14S per annum. There are about 198 employees at San Francisco and the pay of all but thirty-five will be cut.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
REV. M. H. HOUsroN's CASE.
Convicted of Heresy He Declines to Re-

COnvicted Of Heresy He Declines to Re-
 ceive Censure and Admonition.
 Louisville, Ky, Dec. 23.-Rev. M. H. Houston, who was tried and convicted of heresy, appeared before the Louis ville Presbytery to-day and declined to receive the censure and admonition that had been prepared for him and said that before he would give up his beliefs he would give up his calling. Final action was postponed until the spring meeting of the Presbytery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Tho Time Extended.

Albany. N. r., Dec. 23.-The state railroad commission has decided to ex- tend the time for the equipment by the railroads of freight cars with automatic couplers until January l, 1899.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
"Let Her GO.D

Greensboro, N. C., Dec. 23.-solIy Ryan, who on December f brutally murdered his wife, was hanged here to- day Ryan was nervy to the last When asked by the sheriff if he was ready he replied: Let her go.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
Connecticut Postmaster.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The following fourth class postmaster was appoint ed to-day: Connecticut-Groton Center A. G. Lester.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-12-24
EXnlnrer Jnnsf Dnan

Berlin, Dec. 23,-The National zeit- ung to-day announces that Wilhelm Joest, the explorer, died recently in Australia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28

SD. per yard. equal to 1725 cents in
our money, weighing 1863 ounces 70 the
running yard, costs under the present
tariff, 25.S cents per yard. Under the
proposed tariff IL Will cost 25.43 cents
per yard.
Example No. ia 27-lnch black Sici-
Ian Cotton warp, costing in England
7-Sd. per yard, equal 10 1915 cents In
our money, Weighing 81 ounces TO the
running yard, costs under the present
tariff 1882 cents per yard. Under the
proposed tariff it will cost 1892 cents per
yard.
Example No. PA S6-inch black Or
leans cotton warp, costing in England
47-S. per yard, equal to 9.75 cents in our
money, weighing less than 4 ounces TO
the yard costs under the present tariff
1463 cents per yard. Under the proposed
tariff It will cost POT cents per yard.
Example No. ia 3S-inch black, pure
mohair, costing In England 3D., AZ. per
yard, equal to 1875 cents in our
money, Weighing less than 4 ounces to
the yard. costs under the present tariff
H.75 cents per yard. Under the proposed
tariff it will cost 1918 cents per yard.
Example No. IA 45-inch black mohair
Cotton warp. used for dress goods, cost
ing in England lid. per yard, equal in
our money ~ 22.5 cents, weighing less
than 4 ounces 10 the running yard costs
under the present tariff 1915 cents per
yard. Under the proposed tariff 1t VIII
cost 1905 cents per yard
Example No. ia 54-inch black Slcl-
liam cotton warp, costing in England
3d., g. per yard, equal to 275 cents
In our money, Weighing 6.5S ounces
TO the running yard. costs under the pre-
Sent tariff 41.25 cents per yard. Under the
proposed tariff 1t viii cost 5S.I cents
per yaTd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
Army EnIIsfInenf

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
What IS the course to be pursued by
one Wishing to join the United States
army? Is there any choice on his part
as TO the branch Of service or par. Of the
army to which he must be assigned?
SUBSCRIBER.
Recruiting for the United States army
is carried on through the regimentaI and
general recruiting service. In the former
enhstments are made, usually at the sta
tons OF the companies or regiments, for
particular organizations Of tho service.
In the conduct Of the general recruiting
service, recruiting stations are maintain
ed in a number Of cities throughout the
United States, where enlistments are or
dinarily made for all branches Of the
service, and for nearly all sections Of
the country. unless recruiting IS restrict
ed, when only a limited number OF en-
listments are made.
At each military post enlistments are
also made for the organizations serving
in the military department in which the
posts are located.
An applicant for enlistment should pre-
sent himself at the nearest military post
or recruiting station for examination.
Applicants for enlistment must be be-
tween the ages of p and 90 years, I'M
married. Of good character and habits,
able-bodied, free from disease. and must
be able to speak, read, and write the
English language. Original enlistments
are confined to persons who are citizens
Of the United States. or who have made
legal declaration of their intention to be-
come citizens thereof.
Applicants are required 10 satisfy the
recruiting officer regarding age and char
acter, and should be prepared to furnish
the necessary evidence. Applicants must
defray their own expenses to the place Of
enlistment Their fitness for the mill
tary service can only be determined upon
examination at a military post or other
recruiting station.
Within certain limits applicants Tor en-
listment have their choice Of arm Of
service, and sometimes also of organi-
zation and station, depending upon their
qualifications and upon existing yacan-
cies and other circumstances.
The term Of service is three 90 years.
There is q United States army recruit
ing station at No. ga east Broad street,
in this city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
TfI should Die Tonight"

Inquiries on the authorship of the poem,
IF 1 Should Die Tonight" have brought
about, for the second time, it seems, a
true Strengthening out of the question.
The following IS a clipping from the
Brooklyn Daily Eagle OF Sunday, March
18th:
1.-THE New York Tribune Of the Sth
instant quotes an old answer from the
Eagle relating 10 the authorship Of the
poem, II 1 Should Die Tonight which
gave Robert c. V. Meyers that credit II
the Tribune writer had as faithfully PIE
served the Eagles correction Of that
error. he would not have renewed the
mistake. The Eagle did give that reply
to a question, but subsequently discov-
cred that Miss Belle y. Smith. Of Tabor
College. Iowa. was the author OF the
poem in question, and not Mr.. Meyers.
The poem first appeared in the Christian
Union. June Is, 1873. under the initials
B. y. S. Mr.. Meyers. editor OF One
Hundred Choice Selections printed II IN
No. q Of that publication, and attached
his own name to It as authOr--an act
of Injustice FOR which he has never
apo'Oeizcd. At the time OF Mr.. Beech
er's death II was attributed to him, but
Mrs Beecher very promptly denied that
be wrote II. and II was this circumstance
which started the inquiry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
votice 10 Correspondent.

No notice will be taken OF anonymous
communications.
In answering queries our first attention
viii be given to the letters OF those cor
resnondents who ask but one question
each
we cannot publish copyrighted songs
and poems without the permission OF
the owner Of the copyright.
This column is not an advertising me
dunn. No query will receive attention
the answer to which would necessitate
the advertising Of any PERSONS business
or wares.
Nor viii any attention be given to long
"strines" of questions. Every week
numbers Of correspondents ignore this
rule Of ours. and afterwards wonder why
their queries are not answered.
MANY queries are not answered be-
cause similar ones have been recently
answered.
We cannot undertake TO ascertain the
value Of old coins. For that information
write to some dealer In them.
We cannot undertake TO answer queries
by mail; we can only answer them
through this column.
We are frequently called upon to re-
publish poems and songs, but we VIII
not undertake to do So except where
the production called for has some his
torical or peculiar literary merit, and is
not OF easy access to the average reader.
Address query Editor, Dispatch ONCE
r3fchr,ond Va"
NIB. We do not read unsigned letters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
A GauEei,s problem.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
in one week a gauger gagged $500 gall
Ions OF liquor. consisting Of wine beer
and brandy. Nineteen per cent. OF the
beer was equal TO So per cent. OF the wine
and 40 per cent. OF the wine equal 70 the
brandy. How many gallons OF each cid
be gauge?
by solving the above You will confer a
favor upon III. ID. j.
II 10 per cent. Of the number of GAL
Ions Of beer 81 95 per cent. Of the number
Of gallons Of wine. then the number of
gallons Of beer times the number Of
gallons Of wine. 40 per cent. or 4 tenths
" the number Of gallons Of wine 81 Il e
number Of gallons Of brandy. Hence, We
have once the number of gallons OF wine
@ times the number Of gallons OF wine 4
the number Of gallons of wine ~ GOsOO GAL
IONS. OF GA times the number Of gallons
IF vine 81 60S0O gallons. Hence the num-
Der Of gallons OF wine - GOsOO = o., or
800 gallons the number Of gallons Of
Seer -- $500 IS, OF 1880 gallons the num-
Dor Of gallons Of brandy - $500 M.4, or
800 gallons.
5000 1900 $500 - 608Oo,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28

stamped in ink, I'd. for the sheet or Sd.
per quire Then q Crown stamp. with
the motto, "Honi soft qui Nal y Pense,"
under which is "VI. Pence Duty" Then
another, larger, Crown stamp, bearing
the same motto. underneath which was,
zone Shilling Additional Duty" This
last IS supposed 90 be for sending to the
Colony. Upon the opposite page was
the statement Of the witnesses. as f0i-
lows:
James Lorrimer and Robert Hogg.
both OF Dunfries, in that part OF Great
Britain called Scotland. do now, respec-
lively, make oath before the Worshipful
Robert Maxwell. Esquire. OF Cargon,
Provost and Chief Magistrate Of the
Royal Burrow Of Dumfries (Which is tho
county town and chief OF the County OF
Dumfrles), that they very well knew
and were personally acquainted with the
decea sed, John Hunter, Of the Parish OF
Gowkand, IN the Province Of Virginia,
Surgeon; and that the said John Hunter
left Scotland about ten years ago, and
went abroad; and that they also know
and are well acquainted with Thomas
Hunter, I'm Pingare in the Parish Of
Tynron. and Shire OF Dumfries 'foresai1,
and that ne IS the only surviving Broth
er-German. and nearest kin to the said
deceased, John Hunter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
Lord Dunmore.

To Che Editor Of the Dispatch:
Ta.erriig TO the inquiry OF your Wash
iaeu correspondent signed 'W," IN
ays paper. as to the date Lord
.--uorc arrived in Williamsburg from
N.U York TO assume his duties as Cow
e-or and also the full name of his
c.etlry ] beg to state that r. A.
Brock. Esq, in one Of his admirable
publications., informs us that John Muir
l-y fourth Earl Of Dunmore. the last
royal Governor Of the Colony Of Nir-
ta.a, was appointed 10 that Office in
July lTl, and arrived IN tho Colony
carly in lU2. as some Of the acts OF
Assembly passed in February, 1712 In
dca,e his presence at the capital at
That time. It is safe 10 assume that bis
arrival in Williamsburg must have been
during January or February.
Captain Edward Foy. who distinguished
himself IN the battle Of Niinden, and was
also former Governor Of New Hamp-
shire. was his private secretary.
KIRKAIAN VERSER
Bellevue School. City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
ClOiSters.

,,rbs Observations OF a Philosophical
Friend Of Ours)
"As Gardeners do with ordure, hide those
roots, a.,
cate"
The highest truest, best manhood can
NOT be developed. and spread itself IN
c,oyas. According to the Scriptures. the
deal man is like the tree planted by the
,yaterside. that sends out lis roots by
the rivers TO refresh it's soul from natures
waters. that flow softly; and stretches
ont IT'S branches and boughs to
catch the falling dews and silent in
auences, and flourish in the light and ar
NJ Heaven. Pressing, jos'ling cro"os
sootber. warp. pervera dwarf. harden,
drv up the individuals and compel an
tnfo a ssnseless slmilitude-suggestive OF
bundles gathered 10 be burned. Ihe
Scords of the wise man are: The man
~ understanding separateth himself ana
seeketh and intermeddleth with all Wis
dom. o..oa NTH
q ,nuititude and rabblo. 70 be over
whelmed with numbers. Is not only 70 DC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
coedueationel In.titutions.

20 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please tell me through your Query col
umu the names Of any colleges in the
South that admit women. and oblige.
LaymaktrtOWn, Va. j. j.. c..
The leading co-educational institutions
On Tho South are the University Of Texas,
Tulane University state University Of
louisiana. University OF Mississippi and
Columbian University, Washington, d. c.
The growth OF this movement in the
South is shown by the fact that the
United states Commissioner Of Educa-
ton reports ninety-two institutions (co-
elucatonaD for higher education in the
South lclassed as colleges by the Com
missioner with an enrolment Of about
900 male and 900 female students.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28

cape tho persecution OF the reign OF
Mary II is called the Brooches Bible be-
cause Genesis H., 7. Is translated. Then
the eyes OF them both were opened. and
they knew that they were naked. and
they sewed fg leaves together and made
themselves 'breeches. instead OF aprons,
as appears in tho original "Breeches"
occurs in previous translations. though
the name Is given especially &c the Geneva
Bible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-28
A BEAUTIFUL EASTER CUSTOM.
The Advent OF Internationally
Hailed with Melody and Praise

mo more diyinely appropriate express
sion OF the Moravlans love OF music and
their appreciation of It's inspiring power
Is to be found than IN their sublime an
/ nunciations OF the resurrectlon-day,"
writes Clifford Howard, descriptive OF
"a Moravlan Easter Dawn" in the April
Ladies' Home Journal. Through the
quiet streets (of Bethlehem PAP In the
early morn the trombonists walk from
place to place, pouring forth their grand,
inspiring anthem, that arouses the slum-
bering town to the welcome knowledge
Of tho advent OF this glorious day. Now
here, now there. now everywhere, the
lights appear within the windows OF the
1 dwellings, and the streets are throngei
with people, young and old, vending
their way from all directions toward the
church, and greeting one another with
loving salutations Of the day. The
Easter service Is begun within the
church. and IS continued there until the
frightening sky announces the advent OF
the dawn. Then, in slow procession.
subdued and reverent, the people pass
without the doors, and, headed by the
trombonists. solemnly ascend the wind
ing Hill TO their beloved and quaint old
buryingground.
within the closure Of this consecroed
SPOT the congregation assemblies. and
stands in a large semi-clrcie, facing the
eastern hill IN fond anticipation OF the
emblem of its cherished faith. A little
apart stand the ministers. and the from
bone choir. Thus assembled, the SER
vice Of song and responsive readings,
begun I'm the church. Is continued A
sense OF deep, religious awe pervades
the gathered throng, as on this cold,
gray morning OF the early spring they
await, In spiritual communion with their
departed loved ones. the resurrection
hour. Above the hill the dawning light
appears. Then from the voices OF the
assembled host there bursts a melody OF
raptured song, heartfelt hymn OF praise
and alteration. a spontaneous symphony
OF 10Y. that starts In glad expression OF
triumphant hearts, and mingling with
the full, resounding strains OF sweet
toned trumpets and resonant trombones.
arises with the warbling song OF Joyous
birds in glad hosannas 10 the 'splendent
sky. For see! a radiant light oerspreads
the earth; a wondrous glory halls the
newborn day; the sun appears In full
gency subllme-Gods symbol OF the re-
surrected lfe-and earth and Heaven
in exGting Joy peal forth In glad. an
tiphonal accord: The Lord Is risenl Hal
Ielujah. praise the LORD.