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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
THE PEOPLE OF WILLIAMSBURG.
Jockeys Week Farm SOId-Succor
for the CUbnns.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, March H.
Specialize deed for the sale of Jockeys
Neck farm was recorded in the Clerks
Office to-day The new owner is Mr.. Isaac
Johnston, Of FL Paso, III. The price paid
was $500. Mr.. Johnston will greatly i'm
prove the place and engage largely in
farming. Accompanied by Mr.. Thomas
McCracken, he was in Richmond two
days this week purchasing mules to work
his place.
Mr.. Ro. T. Armistead, who is acting
with the Central Cuban Relief Committee,
appointed by the President, reports that
Newport News has responded by raising
$26S and Hampton about 500, which has
been forwarded .''-ough the organization
In those places, which, together with tho
money raised here, mounts 10 nearly
500. There is a large collection of clo-
thing and provisions yet TO be forwarded.
Mrs. Pilkington, from Rockford, ILL.,, is
here, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
]. Person.
Miss Mary MaZune. who has been visit
ing in Fredericksburg and Washington.
returned this evening charmed with her
visit.
Mrs. Walter Stubs, with a party Of
friends from Portsmouth, is expected up
in a few days on a visit.
Mrs. Crooks, from Yorktown, is here
to make a stay with her daughter, Mrs.
Judge Smith.
Mr.. j. Nevill George. from New York,
and Mr.. Joseph a Ness, from Boston.
who have been here for some time. left
this morning. They took the steamer
from jamestown to Claremont. thence 10
the Hot Springs, in this State.
Rev. John A. Dearborne, the we'll |
known divine of the Disciples Church,
was here to-day, the guest OF Mrs. Judge |
Henley.
Mr.. William Hundley, a leading bust
ness-man Of the Monumental City. is here
visiting Captain and Mrs. H.. w. Lane.
Judge Sydney Smith, Of the County
Court, is in Pequoson. York county, on
legal business.
Miss E.. NJ. Washington. Misses Nellie
and Annie Mayo, and Mr.. George p.
were among those who left here
this morning for Richmond.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
church will be given at Came
ron Hall March POD. The proceeds will
be used in paying off the cost Of the re-
cent improvements TO the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
THE SAFER COURSE.

For several days past there has been
talk In Washington OF an early ADJOURN
ment OF Congress with a view to leaving
the settlement OF the Cuban question and
our other complications growing out OF
IT entirely in the hands of the Presideh'
and his official household.
Congress, as we know, has proved very
conservative since the blowing up OF the
Maine and the Lee incident; but the adj
visibility OF adjournment Is urged on the
ground that something might occur mat
would precipitate a jingoistic outbreak
and unnecessarily ~irritate Spain.
The early-adjournment suggestion was
finding considerable favor when the New
York Herald. which has strenuously ad-
vocated the going home Of the national
lawmakers. let out a little piece or
news that caused many persons thereto
fore Of its way Of thinking to become
dubious as to the wisdom of speedily
closing the session. That piece OF news
was that Marcus Aurelius ann was
strongly in favor of adjournment and
the placing Of the responsibility Of peace
or war on the administration
Mr.. Mckinley has been quoted as de-
claring that he would rather his admin
istration should prove a failure than have
an unholy war, and it must be confessed
that so far he has given us no reason to
question the sincerity of that declaration.
But Hanna is the closest friend of the
President. His influence with Mr.. Nc
Kinley is powerful. With Congress out of
the way, opportunity would be afforded,
we fear, for that influence to become
all potential. As we have said on a
previous occasion. the temptations that
war has for the Republican party are
very great. Already some of the more
rabid Republican journals are %endeavor-
ing more or less c~overtly to spread the
doctrine that war would open a sure
road to Republican victory in the coming
congressional elections. Consequently, in
view of Hanna's record as the national
party boss in the last presidential cam
paign, il might. in the opinion of thou
sands. be much safer TO have Congress
share with Hanna the Office of advising
the President at this critical time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

, ,ho orosont at least. would be we. con-
| toni 10 go 10 their post-onices for their
| letters and papers If these were Forward
cd thlther with all possible Dispatch but
thew are not. We do not know TO what
oxtent tho contracts between the rail-
roads and the United States Government
warrant the latter In looking into the
matter Of schedules, but. for instance,
this we know-that some mails leave
Richmond late in the day that ought TO
leave by the crack OF day. II the public
convenience is 20 be consulted. The re-
suit Of this delay is felt In a hundred DIFF
forent directions. putting to disadvantage
country and city people alike
While the Dispatch hopes to see the
free rural mail-delivery system ultimate
" spread over this whole land of ours,
II Is far more desirable just now to eX-
pedite the mails from our cities to the in
terror by rail and from the railroad sta
lions 10 the bach country by the star
routes.
So long as we make no complaints, the
Post-Omce Department will take It for
granted that we are satisfied with the
facilities that are now afforded us. But
Il is not in human nature for us to be
content with our poor mail facilities
when not only the urban, but the rural,
communities of the North and West are
stretching out their hands and demand
ing and receiving improved service.
If we would have our interests pros
NOTED we must make them known. In
the slang Of the day, wed better get a
move on" in this respect. II we would
keep up with the procession"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
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BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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subscribers at FIFTY CENTS per
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The WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per
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Subscriptions in all cases payapio p"
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be AT the risk OF the sender. subscribers
wishing their post-ofice changed mus'
give their old as we'll as their new post
Office. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
WAL FACILITIES.

The United States Post-Omce Denort-
menI Is about to try the experiment of a
free rural mail-deliyery in certain parts
Of the States OF New York and New Jer-
sey. And II seems that those counties
ina nav provided themselves with the
best highways are 10 be the first TO he
served by the letter-carriers.
This system. which works oxcellentlv
IN England, may do well enough in tbicr-
v-popuiated parts OF our country. but in
the great majority OF the States an i'm
proyement in the general mail service "a
gar more 10 be desired. Our people. for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Mr.. r. Hoodless, of Tuscola county.
Michigan, writes to the Country Gentle
man, saying that the cultivation of the
sugar-beet 'is simplicity itself compared
with the cultivation Of onions, carrots,
grapes, or raspberries." He then pro-
ceeds to give some advice, a part Of
which we quote as follows:
Take a piece of good loan, clay, or
sand, hat had on it a corn crop well
cared for last y~ear-plowed in the falS
would be the est-cultiVate well i'm the
spring to get a good seed-bed; drill in
early, rows is inches apart. Soon as the
seed makes a visible plant, keep the
weeds down, and thin to 6 inches apart
in rows. After the plants are thinned out
they need no more attention than a crop
OF corn. As to the harvesting and storing
of beets, the average farmer will find
methods the European farmer never
thought of, and l have no doubt his
crop will cost less than 1t would in any
part of Europe. From my own know
ledge of the plant, l would say there is
not a crop to-day surer TO come to ma
turity If planted at a season when the
ground is supplied with enough moisture
to give a full stand. The rest is easy.
| have for the last twelve years been a
constant reader of your paper, asd in
that time have read many articles that
have been of service TO me; so thought /
might serve your readers by encouraging
them TO go on and grow a crop that is
equal TO a fifty-cent-per-bushel potato
crop, allowing that the factories continue
10 pay the price at present ofered-A per
ton, on a basis Of u per cent. sugar. A
crop OF II tons per acre would be a
small one; "a tons would not be excessive.
"A farmer within two miles of a station
should SOW, cultivate. and harvest the
crop allowing full pay for team and all
help, for Sj-a liberal figure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
THESE PEOPLE HAVE 4 GOOD TIME
stecplechnses Near Warrenton-
Golf Club organized

Golf Club Organized.
WARRENTON, VA, March 17.-(Spe-
cial.)-The refreshing rains of the last day
or two and the warm weather have
caused the grass to grow, and the hills
are quite green and beautiful. 1t being
towards the end of the hunting season, as
much sport is being crowded in as the
weather permits Of.
On Tuesday Captain Cotton entertained
the club at an elaborate breakfast at his
picturesque bachelor quarters, at that
quaint old town of Buckland. The run
was one of the best of the season, and
after five miles Of fine going, finished in
Mr.. Herbert Assheton's barn-yard. Mr..
and Mrs. Assheton were "at home" and
dispensed afternoon tea to the riders with
charming hospitality. A meeting of the
club was held yesterday at u o'clock 10
make arrangements for the point-to-point
steeplechase, which will come off on
Easter Monday. There will be two races
heavyweight hunters, TO carry 100
pounds, and light-weights. with l60 up.
The course will probably be laid for five
miles on Clifton farm. The entrance fee
will be s., with $50 added by the club for
each cup.
On Friday evening the meet will be at
the Warren Green Hotel, and they will
start from Waverly. running six miles.
and finishing near the same place. Mrs.
Charrington has invited the club TO her
house after the finish, and a large number
of people are invited to meet them.
Everything for the refreshment of tired
riders and tempting to the palate will be
served.
Mrs. Beverley Slater is "at home" this
afternoon. Those present are Mrs. An
thony Kennedy and her sister, Miss Mum
ford, of Annapolis; Miss Bessie Hicks,
with her friend, Miss Louise Dabney, of
Chatham; Miss Shriver, of Baltimore;
Mrs. f.. Lowell Johns, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs.
Grenville Gaines. Mrs. Charrington, Mrs.
John Hooe. and Mrs. Shirley Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. NorbOurne Robinson, of
Washington, have taken Erin. the former
place, for the summer. They are
both with their son. N%orbouTne Robinson, |
who is taking law at the University, |
among the most popular visitors to this
place.
A golf club has been formed by Mrs.
Hcoe, and the links are being placed
out on the Portman place. There are
about twenty members. who are going in
for IL with great enthusiasm.
Mr.. John A.. c. Keith will argue I'm the
,ase OF Goode & Co. VS.. Virginia Fire and
Insurance Company in the Court
IF Appeals this week. Mr.. Keith appear
for the Insurance Company and Judge
White for Gocde & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN FREDERICK
Much Property Destroyed I'm the Lit
tie Village Called Reliance.

WINCHESTER, VA, March 17.-(Spe-
cial)-The storehouse of b. +. Gruver &
Son, together with two dwellings be-
longing to Elmer Thomas, at Reliance,
a village of about three hundred inhabi-
tants, situated about five miles south
east of this city. were totally destroyed
by fire early this morning. The store
room contained the post-ofice and tele-
phone exchange. and the loss is estimated
at over $500, with about 5000 insurance.
The origin of the fire is supposed TO have
been due TO lightning, as a heavy storm
swept over this section during the night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

OUR FIFTY MILLIONS.

what / did with my fifty millions" is
the title of a story by the late DR.. George
W. Bagby, wherein he related how he
came into the possession of 100000 and
how he proceeded to spend it.
All of us have INDUCED ourselves
in fancying what we would do with
our money if we had plenty of It.
There are kinsmen and friends of ours
we would rescue from poverty; charities
we would endow; young businessmen we
would shove forward, and public enter
prises we would put upon the high road
to success.
And so, IN the Doctors story, he re-
lated how easily and how beneicially he
disposed Of his millions. He made scores
Of good hits" some Of which may be
readily appreciated by the readers Of to-
day. but others of which have become
obscure by lapse of time, though they
were considered gems in their way when
written.
The Doctor was among the foremost
writer's that Virginia has produced. He
had a charming style i'm which humor and
pathos. wit and wisdom were happily
blended. And Bagby's 100000 somehow
reminds us Of the sJO,OOO,OOO appropriated
by Congress for belligerent purposes; but
exactly why it does we annot clearly
explain. unless it is that it is TO disappear
very soon. But whether 1t will carry
with il as much happiness as Bagby's
fictitious fortune is said to have done
is another question. If it averts war it
will have been a wise and benefcent APP
preparation; if in the event Of unayoida-
BILE hostilities ii enables us to triumph
over Spain, all will rejoice that it was
made. 1t was never designed as a dole to
the hard run public, but it's expenditure
will, nevertheless, put vigorous life into
some decadent industries and give en-
ployment to thousands of men. Some few
will go abroad, on hurry" or
ders for ships, guns, etc, but the bulk of
it will be spent in these United States.
The distribution of it will be-will neces-
be-very unequal.
We would not oppose any measure af-
fecting the national honor or credit be-
cause it would not be beneficial financial
.y TO our section or State, but since there
are many men who contend that great
expenditures for war would help bust
ness" it will be worth our while to watch
he expenditure of the Sj0,OOO,OO This
$1,000, coo will be scattered in pretty much
he same directions that $780, 900, 900 or
900, 900 would be, were it appropriated
Tor like purposes. SO, by observing who
IRE the recipients of the orders and on
.racts given by the government, we may
'orm a general idea of the business"
tina would accrue from a state
If war.
Time spent in watching developments
n this matter will not be lost, we be-
ieve; on the contrary, we doubt not that
t will be profitably invested, and the les
learned may have important infiu-
nee upon some of those who are clamoF-
ng for war, whether or no.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

OF the military masts have been placed IN
position on the battleships and the finish
Ing touches are now being put on the
vessels. Mr.. G. H.. circuit. president OF
the Newport News Ship-Building and
Dry-Dock Company. arrived here tonight
greatest event In the history of the
American navy. The launching will take
place I'm the morning ut 10 o'clock and
will be public. as the gates will be thrown
wide open. Following the launch n BAN
quet will be held at the Chamberlin Hotel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Rev. Mr.. Peyton II. Hogc, OF Whining
ton n. C., has been writing a series of
interesting letters to the Central Presby-
terrain from Portugal and Spain. His last
letter is from Gibraltar, and in it he SAYS:
AS we left Granada, we heard the
startling news of the disaster TO the
Maine, and posters about 1t were circu-
lated in Malaga, disclaiming Spanish re-
sponsibility. We shall hope to hear the
truth tomorrow in Algiers. We saw no
signs or hostility to Americans. Two OF
our party were struck by small stones,
but they were thrown by idle bows disan.
pointed OF centimos.
We nave had to-day the same perfec,
sky and sea. In the morning the snow
capped mountains OF Spain; this evenine
the blu hills, and tonight the lights Of
Africa" :"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
LICENSE TAXES.
City Auditors Odice,
Richmond, Va. March a. 1855.
HAmHrAaH

City Auditors Otice,
Richmond. Va, March a. 1855.
NOTICE.
THE LICENSE TANES OF 1898 HAVE
been assessed and placed i'm this office Tor
the inspection VI all concerned.
These assessments include AZ SersOns
liable 10 a class or specific TAG for 1898
and will remain In this ofhcelunul the
18th OF MARCH. 1895. The Committee
on Finance will meet In the Offge Of the
Commissioner OF Revenue on MONDAY
March. at 1880 y. NJ. for the PA pose OF
hearing and considering appeals from
said assessments. All persons interested
are notified TO attend these meetings ~
the committee, as no change OF alasSin-
cation or taxes win afterwards be shade.
except by order OF the City COurgil. on
recommendation OF the COMMITTEE on
Finance. EDWARD j. WARREN.
NH l5-tAih29 A5ditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Green hay Mention.

GREEN BAY, VA, March 17.-(Spe-
cial.)-Professor S. NJ. Gregory, a b~anjoist
of Lees army, will give a musical enter
tainment in the public-school house at
this place tomorrow night.
Rev. f. w. Bury and his daughter, Miss
Ethel, will leave Sunday for Madison
county, his old home, to visit his aged
mother.
Several of the young men from this
place will attend an entertainment that
will be given at Burkevillc tomorrow
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Too Much Work for So Per Week.
Chicago Tribune.)

81 think l shall have to discharge my
office boy"
whats the matter with him.
can there is for him to do at the office
Is 10 tear off the sheets once a month
from the various calendars hanging on
the wall, and when he tore them off on
the first day Of March he kicked because
February was Il a short month"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

The Boston Herald, in discussing the
attitude, past and present, of Great Bril-
tain towards the United States, says that
finally the North was forced into war
to maintain the existence of the National
Government against slavery"
Was there ever a funnier mental and
historical twist?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Many of the Main-Street cars are with
out any indication whatever as to whence
they come or whittier they go, This must
be very enlightening to the stranger
within our gates who desires TO get about
the city. We wonder if it pays the COM
panN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

The construction Of a railway to the
Klondike has been begun. Those who
went early to dig fortunes out of the
ground may ride back in palace-cars-
and then again, they may not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
"THE PEAK

THE KINGS DAUGHTERS CIRCLE
OF THE LITTLE SEWING CIRCLE
will give an amusing entertainment. en-
titled The Peak Sisters" I'm the lecture
room of S~eventh-Street Christian church
OF FRIDAY, March 18th, at SIS p. NJ.
Refreshments will be served after the
entertainment. NH lS,ltS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
MARCH 18TH AND 18TH,
MATINEE SATURDAY,
MIR. LOIIS LANES.

and his company Of players, in
Friday Night A CAVALIER OF
FRANCE.
Saturday Matinee-JULIUS CAESAR.
Saturday Night-SPARTACUS.
Prices: 81, 70, 80, and 2jc.
(mh 1870
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Desirable Acquisition.
(Chicago Record

What makes you so anxious to get
Mrs. Eighty into your church,
"She has been married six times. She
would probably give US six memorial win.
doWs."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

best of all malt tonlcs. Malt-Nutrlne Is
prepared by the famous Anheuser-Busch
Brewing Association. which fact guar
antees the purity, excellence. and merit
claimed for IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

The O'Higgins is pronounced O~-ee-geens
by the Chileans, which isn't so very Irish,
after all, you see.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
Struck by an Engine,

COLUMBIA, VA, March lI-(Special.)
While crossing the r~ailroad-track here
this evening Mr.. V. II. Richardson was
struck by an engine and severely hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
NEMspAPER PLANT nom .LE

No. l CHANCE FOR A LIVE MAN
with small capital. Well-equipped office.
good business, situated I'm a town Of 200
inhabitants. Satisfactory reason given
for selling. For further particulars write
A M. TENCH. Crewe. Va. fe 26-tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

The shot and shell, you see, would never
touch EN-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Madame Dreyfus has requested and
been refused the privilege of sharing her
husbands imnrlsnpment on nAv, Usla,d
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

This High-Grade Tailor
Made Suit, made of a desira-
bic shade of Mode Imported
Melton Cloth, Eton blouse
effect, tucked and corded and
five rows of cord on skirt--a
very fashionable suit, regular
$35 value
SIS,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
NH 1S-1t

A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CITIZENS
EXCHANGE BANK will be held at the
said bank, Ninth and Main streets, Rich
mond. Va, MONDAY, April I. 1898, at 4
L. NJ.
BY order Of the Board Of Directors.
w. VI. H~ABLISTON,
NH 2-30t President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
GREETINGS.

a STATED CONVOCATION -.
OF WASHINGTON ROYAL SSL.3
ARCH CHAPTER, No. 8, will be 3Axs
held i'm the tabernacle, at Masonic sEEJ&
Temple, THIS F'riday) EVENING at 1880
o'clock. Members of sister chapters and
visiting companions are cordially invited
20 be present.
Companion w. ]. Hubbard will confer
the degrees.
By order Of the NJ. +. II. Priest.
II. h. SNEAD,
NH 1S-1t Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Old papers for sale at the aspa'''
once,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

The whole family derives benefit fror
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

All letters and kilograms must be al
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not be
refurnp1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18
RATES.
uAIF INCH OR LESS.

Above rates arc for ''every day or ao-
yertisements running co~nsecutively.
Reading notices in reading-matter type
five lines or less. 81; in nonpariel' Ieaded'
five lines or less. IS cents.
Card Of rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

Resolutions of respect to deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
tions, associations, or other o%rganiza-
tions will be charged for as advertising
maffnr-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-18

UPTOWN OFFICE, BROAD-STREET
PHARMACY, 59 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1900 HULL
STREET.