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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
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pnoruER JOHNS SPEECH.

The world has grossly misunderstood
Brother John Wanamaker. Ii has been
enwrapped in a cloud of Grass ignorance
regarding some Of his leading charac-
teristics. The general impression touch
Ing him has been that he is simply a nota-
bic type Of the pushing businessman,
with "a remarkable talent for advertising,
and a hide-bound prediction for the Re-
publican party. Brother John IS all this,
but he is much more. His genius Is as
rich In its infinite variety as an irregular
Greek verb. and Dungeons in as many
contrasting colors as this springs 'loye
Of hat" Brother John. IN addition TO
accomplishments In other directions the
world has not appreciated. is an above
proof humorist and a master Of irony.
A few days ago Brother John made a
speech. In which he arraigned his party
for not bringing about good times, as
serted that the political religioa of the
nation was failing lower and lower. and
declared that the young men Of the coun-
!. try were growing up indifercnt 10 Re-
publican principles. with no respect for
parties OF broken platforms, VINO use
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

"What purport TO be old copies of an
Ulster county paper. containing the news
of George Washington's death. have
been hawked about the street by fakirs
for several weeks past THIS paper has
been reproduced many times for similar
purposes, and so cleverly has the work
been done that only 10y examining the
texture of the paper can the copies be
DISTINGUISHED from the originals. There
are thousands of these counterfeis trea-
sured by people. who think that they
have originals. and that some time the
papers will he of great value The APP
preaching jubilee In England has
brought 10 light lot OF copies
of English papers that were print
ed when Victoria was crowned.
Some OF these papers are owned in New
York. and a few of them are considered
valuable by collectors. New York
paper
Many OF the reprints Of the Ulster
Gazette are owned by people in this
state. We often receive letters from peo-
pie who think that these papers are OF
great value, and who are much disgust
ed when told by US that in many cities
they are retailed at or 10 cents apiece;
but that when bought by the hundred or
thousand they may be had for vastly
less
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

Ing the Post-Oiiice Department 10 es-
tablish a post-onice at that point, ana the
appointment Of J. II. Templeion IS
postmaster. 1t is thought that the ONCE
will be established Maribrook b. nag
station on the Norfolk ana western
railroad
Mr.. James Nichol. who lives about TWO
miles south Of here has herd OF cattle
which is affected very peculiarly. me
animals. when affected. run wild ana
foam at the mouth and they may D
tralied to where they fall by the foam
on the ground. They never attempt 10
attack anything but dogs when taken
with the disease. Mr. Nichol has lost
four OF this herd-two COWS and TWO
yearllngs-and fears that the rest VIII
die He thinks that one Of the herd was
bitten by o mad-dog some time ago.
The disease seems TO be contagious'
NJ. Robert T. Mcleod, Of Richmond
was here Wednesday.
Mr. s. VI. Donald, an aspirant for the
sursrintondency Of the state Peniten-
tiary. was here this week looking aiter
his interests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
ANTARCTIC RESEARCH.

During the past two or three years
| there has been considerable talk among
peopraphers and scientists about pu0n-
| ing Antarctic exploration and research
and II now seems that the revived IN
tercst I'm the matter Is TO take practioai
shape. II Is definitely announced tha' III
July Lieutenant de Gerlache VIII IeaFe
Antwerp I'm the steamer Belgica' ana
though II Is not designed that this eN-
peaitIon shall winter in the South Polar
region. II being organized merely Tor
summer trip. IT'S equipment IL to De sue"
| that II Is expected the party VIII Cross
the present southern limit OF explorl-
ton and stimulate other ventures.
The Norwegian Antarctic expedition,
under Borchgrevinck, 1t is stated. viii
not. as was anticipated. start this sum-
mer, but we do not understand mat II
has been abandoned. In response TO pres
sure from the Royal Geographical
Society, the British Admiralty has agreed
to man and outfit an expedition, though
IL will not furnish ship, and there IS
n strong movement in Germany in the
direction of attempting to solve the mys-
terry surrounding the South Poe.
The Antarctic expeditions may he
counted upon ones fingers. and the
worlds knowledge OF the southern polar
region Is nothing as compared 10 what
we know Of the Arctic area. The lands
Of the Antarctic region were utterly I'M
known until 1879, when they were
discovered by Cook. In 1919 an English
whaler was driven by stress Of weather
south of the Falkland Islands to South
Shetland, and in 1922 Bnlingshausen
passed westward from South Shetland
into the Antarctic circle, and discovered
two small islands. which he named
Alexander J., and Peter l. In 1923 The
whaler Wedden penetrated 30 latitude
"A degrees, Is minutes. south. In lS}l
Captain Briscoe. while on n Whaling
voyage. discovered Enderoy Land,
ami in 1892 landed on Adelaide Island
and in 1893 the eastern extremity OF En-
derby Land was discovered by Captain
Kemp. In 1873 Captain Ballcny found
1.-THE third angle" of the Continent, and
visited by three expeditions United
states expedition under Wilkes, a
French one under dUryllle, and a British
one under Ross. The last-named reached
latitude IS degrees. south. his discoveries
being the most notable Of those made by
the three, and including the mountainous
district OF Victoria Land and the active
volcano. Mount Erebus. Since these
voyages there has been no organized at
tempt TO penetrate the region, the only
visitors to it being whalers, and there
have been practically no additions to
our stock Of information concerning the
South Polar Continent. 1t is now argued
however, that should De Gerl7cAes
scouting venture prove successful. not
only will the three other expeditions
we have mentioned as organizing be hur-
ried up. but several more. it Is likely. will
be fitted out. 1t is also argued that
experience in Arctic exploration. such
as that gained in late years by Nanscn,
Peary. and others. proves that winter
ing on the Antarctic Continent, and n
dash much beyond the present known
line are entirely practicable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
MAY q, 1897
TIE SENATE AND QUA.

Largely because of the letters from
Consul-General Lee and other OF our
consuls in Cuba read in the Senate on
Wednesday by Mr.. Foraker, the Senate
on yesterday, passed the Morgan joint
resolution acknowledging the Cuban re-
public as a belligerent power. The reso-
luton now goes to the House, and if
agreed to there. will be submitted TO the
President for his approval.
The facts stated in the letters in ques-
ton leave no doubt that the Spanards
are unable to suppress the "insurreciion;'
that the contest is being waged with
savage cruelty. that American cit-
zens and American property interests are
suffering. and our representatives, are
not free from danger from mobs.
The patience of our people Is we'll
nigh exhausted. And the patience Of
many spaniards has also been played
upon too Gong. In yesterdays papers APP
peared an extract from a speech made by
the ieader of the Spanish Liberals, in
which he announced that they would no
longer continue the policy of acquiescence
they have pursued for two years. They
are Disguised with the government, and
point to the vast expenditures of men
and money in the Philippines and in Cuba
as evidence Of the governments inca
paciiy. Withal, there appears to be a
turbulent spirit at home. and a great out
cry is being made against the Ministry.
But, looking at the Cuban question
purely from our countrys point of view,
it really seems that the Senate is right
I'm thinking that it is time to make our
influence felt.
Just here 1t is important to know what
IS TO be the policy OF the present Fede-
raj administration. SO far, Mr.. McKin-
ley has only spoken in vague and gene
raj terms. But the position taken by
MIR. Foraker in Wednesdays debate can
not but be regarded as significant. He
is looked upon as the mouthpiece of the
President i'm the Senate, and after
reading extracts from letters from
our consuis which are well calculated
10 fire the popular heart. he concluded
with the declaration that it was. time
TO end the ''hellish partnership" between
Spain and Cuba, and he added that for
his part mo vote or act Of his would
continue this unholy alliance" Jingoish
enough, wasn't il?
Now the question Is, What viii be done
with the Morgan resolution in the
House? Hitherto Mr.. Reed has been
known TO be very hostile to the ac-
acknowledgement of Cuba belligerency, but
he may be of a different mind now.
Wednesdays revelations seem to have
converted many senators. and they have,
no doubt, had their influence upon the
Speaker also.
But there is another view TO take,
and this is that some of the Republican
senators may have been glad enough
10 rid the Senate of the Cuban question
in order to give the tariff bill clear
srack, being satisfied that the resolution
would be held up in the House as lons
as It is to the interest of the Republican
party 10 do so. IL this view be correct,
the House will not act upon the resolu-
ton until Mckinley and other Republi-
can leaders are convinced that II would
be thoroughly good policy TO do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Tnrc.rnII Notes.

TAZEWEIL, VA, May 2l.-(Spocial.)-
County Court opened yesterday, Judge
J. II. Stuart presiding. The case OF
Mary Edwards. charged with murder,
was postponed H.. next term of the court,
on motion of the Commonwealth.
At a meeting Of the Town Council last
week q chain-gang was organized. An
derson Floyd and Charles Paxton, two
charter members Of the chain-gang. were
chained to a telegraph post IN the street
to-day for refusing TO work.
The ladies OF the Episcopal church here
gave a delightful strawberry supper on
Monday night. 1t was well patronized.
Monday and Tuesday nights occurred
the closing exercises Of farewell College
which took place in the college building
and large crowds were i'm attendance. y
fine programme was rendered each night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Merely Expcriuient.I,
Chicago Journal)

Chicago JOurnaL)
81 didn't know there had been any
death I'm MISS Wayter's family"
There hasn't She's wearing black as
an experiment"
IAN experiment.
Eyes. old Gitedge has proposed and
she wants to see how she would look in
mourning"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

Mr.. c. c. Taliaferro wlthdraws from
the contest for the senatorial nomination
In the Fifteenth District, but pledges his
hearty support 10 the nominee OF the
convention. which is to he held in Gull
pepper on August 18th next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

"a graphophone brought to public
school I'm Jersey City was mistaken by
the children for some new kind or
vaccinating machine" And yet, the chill
dren were not so very Gar out OF the way,
after all. The graphophone is taking
thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Time TO Omit.
Indianapolis Journal)

It'tIfT
NO" said the old man. as he limped
into the Office, with one hand on his back
and his hat in the other, mo. / amt
dcaconin' a de church no mo. When
dey axes a man who ben servn' lie
Lawd as many yeahs as l hab toe
cayarry a cash rcsistah wen he takes
up de collection. it am time for me to
cuff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

Twenty-eight more young women were
made doctors in Philadelphia Wednesday
which fact suggests that petticoat pills
may one of these days be as common as
those with sugar-coats, or those without
any coats at all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

They are having Republican prosperity
in Venezuela, too. The banks refuse all
commercial operations, and a financial
crisis is at hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

The fighting McCooks' seem to draw
the line of bellicosity at Logan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
tn Dy-Io,y Land.

washington Home MagazineI
My fittle dears the star-lamp=
Are lighted overhead,
To guide all sleepy children
From the land Of Go-tO-Bed.
On a most de ightful journey;
Oh. you'll all be elad 10 go
To that pleasant. peasant country
Where the dream-towers grow.
You'll find "A good stced wat'ing,
80 mount and give commani.
Ana trot away, and trot away
To By-LCw Land.
You can go by Sleepy Hollow.
That's the shortest route 10 taha
on the Journey you are going,
From the plains OF Widcawake.
Youll be there before you know Il;
shut your drOwsy eyes, ana 10!
You are I'm the pleasant country
Where the dreaU-iiowcrs grow.
Your good stecFs waiting for you,
SO mount and give command,
And tTot away, and trCt away
TO By-Low Land.
Ere you start upon your Journey,
Mother wants a hug and kiss
From each drowsv little daring.
And she softly tells you this
she'll be lonesome when you've LETT hel
Though she's glad 10 have you 80
To that pleasant. peasant country
Where the dream-howers grow.
Your good stecd's tired OF waiting,
So mount and give command,
And trOt away, and irOt away
To By-L0w Land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Rapid Reasoning.

lSOmerVIIIe JOurn1L)
AlFornon: / have just sent $40 worth
Of flowers 10 Miss Walsingham.
Freddy: Why. ] didn't know that any
new florist had opened a shop in town
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

1t is evidently not so much the rabbit
foot in European affairs as the Bear
paw.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

There is certainly a plenty of belli-
gerency in our Senate, however it may
be among the Cubans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

The Jersey Lily is at least botanlcally
consistent. She is now a grass widow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

All letterr and kilograms must be au-
messed to TIE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
LEXINGTON.
Programme for Receiving the New
COurt-House-Nemo


LEXINGTON, VA, May 2O.-(Spccial)
June the % promises to be a big day for
the people of Lexington and Rockbridge
county. for there viii be three separate
attractions that day. In the morning,
the new courthouse will be turned over
to the Board OF Supervisors; at noon the
Good Roads Convention viii convene in
the new courthouse; I'm the afternoon
Confederate Memorial-Day exercises vii.
be observed. The committee appointed
to outline a programme for the re-
ceiying Of the new courthouse have an
nounced the following: Mr.. j. =. Welsh,
chairman of the Board of Supervisors,
Will preside; the Rev j. T. Wightman, ID.
d., pastor of Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal church, South, will offer the open
Ing prayer; Mr.. A. +. Wthrow. presi-
dent of the WiJhroW Lumber Company,
viii turn the courthouse over to the
supervisors; Mr.. ;. :. Agner. a member
of the board from Buffalo District, Will
receive The courthouse and turn il over
To the people OF the town and county.
Responses will be made by the following
named. representing the six magister.al
districts and the city OF Bucna Vista:
Mr. w. a. Anderson, Lexington District;
Mr.. X. g. Paxton, Natural Bridge Dis
trict: Mr.. j. NJ Johnstone. Buffalo Dis
trict: Mr.. j. d. Morrison, kerrs
Creek District: Mr. j. W. Bell. Walkers
Creek District; Mr.. J. X. Mccormick.
South-River District; Mr.. r. W. Win
borne, Buena Vista. The Lee-JacksOn
Band. of this place, will furnish music
for the occasion.
The Good Roads Convention seems to
be attracting considerable attention in
this and other counties, and a large at
tendance is expected. The local COM
mittee will use every means TO make the
convention a success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
FREE! FREE! FREE
HlaNESTFLYEAS ON EARTH
Engagement Extraordinary Of the
American Tower & Balloon 60.

BALLOON ASCFNSlONS AND
PARACHUTE LEAPS at race-traek,
Exposition Grounds, ONE WEEh,
commencing MONDAY, May nth nc
B o o'clock.
The mammoth balloon Richmond,
which will he used on this occasion.
il the largest in this country, and VIII
be inflated by new and novel pro-
cess recently invented. requiring but
II few minutes 10 initiate this m9nster
aerial ship.
Come early and witnessthe exciting
imitation
Take Richmond Traction Com'
pany Cars direct to the grounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
ADVERTISING RATES.
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Reading notices In reading-matter 'ype'
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On aunllcatiol.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
MEMORIAL-DAY.

The Lee-Jackson Camp Of Confederate
Veterans and the Mary Gusts Lee Chap
ter or the Daughters Of the COnfederacy
selected the "a OF June as Confederate
Memorlal-Day here. because of the at
fractions that day. and II is thought that
for this reason il will be an appropriate
time for the attendance Of the COnfede-
rate veterans and others from the coun-
ty, whose presence is always requested
and desired. The exercises will consist
OF an address in the Washington and
Lee University chapel the decoration
OF the tomb Of General Robert T. Lee,
in the vault beneath. and a procession
10 the cemetery, where the tomb OF
'Stonewall" Jackson and the graves Of
his lieutenants and soldiers Will be de-
corated The Confederate veterans
civil organizations. and the corps OF
cadets of the Virginia Military institute
will compose the procession. Ii is pro-
posed TO add this year an interesting
feature by having the Sunday school
children to join the procession. The
address at the chapel VIII be delivered
by the Rev. Thornton Whaling. pastor
of the Presbyterian church here.
WANT A POST OFFICE.
A petition, signed by the citizens OF
the vicinity OF Marlbro0k in this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

All letters recommending candidates for
ofico must pe paid for TO insure their
publication. This Is a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

Resolutions OF respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tions. associations, or other orsaniza-
tiors will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Great Flower Selling.

Hundreds and hundreds Of punches 90
on sale tomorrow.
Daisy Wreaths. s. -, and 25c.
Wid-Flower Wrcaths. p. 30, and 1Jc
Morning Glory Wrcaths l9c.
Daisy Sprays. Rose Sprays, i9c.
Buetts. PopDics. Lilacs Lilies OF tho
Valley. American Beauty, Ful-Blown
and Crushed Roses pansies. Mignone,tes'
Forget Me-Nots. Foliage, and Mourning
Flowers Of every description.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21

UPTOWN OFFICE, BRoAD-STREET
PHARMACY. $40 EAST BROAD
STREET.
WEST-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, BELVIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
ERTnAV MAY 81 1897
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
WANT A POST-OFFICE.

A petition, signed by the citizens OF
the vicinity OF Marlbrook. in this county.
has been sent to Congressman Yost, ask
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
The GREAT QUESTION

I'm Clothing Is. or ought to be. as 10
where the httest and best may be had.
cheapest without regard 10 quality.
Ihats not worth while
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-21
Untrin1nled Hats.

4 saving Of 80 per cent. on Colorei
Straw. I'm fine. medium, and h'sh-pricfd
goods. in both Ladies' and Ch.ldrcn's
Hats.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-11
Southern Pacific Excursions.

On account of the Baptist conven,
tion held at Wilmington, n. c., May
6 to l4th inclusive, the Southern Pacl
flc will sell round trip tickets May and
Sd at rate of $53 80 with final limit OF
20 days from date of sale.
For account of the Intern ational Con
ventiOn of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian EndeavOr at San Francisco
in July next, the Southern Pacific an
nounce rate of $40 for the trip Ell
Paso to San Francisco and return. An
nOuncement5 as to dates of sale, limits,
etc, will be made later.
The Southern Pacific Co, have
made a rate of one fare for the round
trip for all parts on their line in Texas
to El Paso, account meeting of the
State Firemen's Association held in
this city May l2th-an eXtention Of
30 days Will be granted to parties de-
string to visit City of Mexico.
HARRY TURNER, Il. r.. HUNT,
Ticket Agent. COm1. Agent.