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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
North Carolina Conditions.

philadelphia Times-Independent
A manufacturer of this city sends TO
the Times a personal letter received from
a correspondent in North Carolina that
throws some light upon the actual condi-
tions there. The writer, whose letter
head shows him to be the proprietor OF
a large wood manufacturing concern,
SAYS:
we have ended the most remarkable
political campaign ever waged in North
Carolina. and the Fusion leaders. Popu-
lists and Republicans. are completely
overwhelmed everywhere, except In
Sampson county, where the Democratic
campaign was mismanaged by the Kerrs,
and we were defeated here. / send you
the copies of the Star, of Wilmington,
which may give you an insight into the
desperate measures made necessary TO
prevent negro domination in that city.
You can scarcely imagine the intense eX-
element Of the past week. nor the feel
ing of relief and thanksgiving and re-
joicing among the good citizens OF the
State. We have passed the danger point,
and the negro is no longer threat for
some years TO come. Anglo-Saxon SUI
premacy is assured. and Butler and his
gang destroyed. Many Of the most OBJ
iectionable disturbers of the peace have
been forced to leave the State. 1t speaks
well for the law-abiding disposition Of
our people that many more lives were
not taken.
This man apparently has no personal
interest in politics. but he has stake in
the security of the Commonwealth, and his
view OF the absolute necessity Of COM
batting negro domination by any effec-
tive means is clearly shared by all the
substantial people Of the State. Those
who criticise the methods employed
should understand the conditions that re-
ouired the resort to force.
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THE srAMp ON CHECKS.

Judge Harry White, OF Indiana. weh-
known man in his State, Is outspoken III
his opinion concerning that provision OF
| the recent revenue law which requires "a
stamp on checks, and he unhesitauhsiy
| expresses the belief that 1t Is an en-
barge upon business. to say nothing OF
being a nuisance. lie Gays that the sense
OF Congress, so far as he has learned ID
that the present revenue laws should be
modified as the necessity for them ceases,
and to his mind. the check stamp Is the
first feature of the legislation which
should be eliminated.
The Judge states that the stamp-tax
has been claimed by some as the rich
mans tax, but he thinks differently. With
the present system OF banking checks
have become practically circulating me
dunn, and they are given for convenience
in many small transactions. In fact, nus
Investigations have proved that about W
per cent. of the checks received during a
day IN the average bank are for sums of
less than 800 Moreover, the tax Is not
an important one. so far as the revenues
OF the country are concerned, and II Is
said that 1t only yields from 100000 to
100000. His Investigations show him
that over SO per cent. of the business Of
the country Is dole by checks.
That the check stamp is a nuisance no
one can deny. Aside from the expense 1t
entails upon large mercantile establish
ments, II often delays business at the
banks. During the last hours of the daily
routine at these institutions there is in
variably a rush, and always, also. some
individual who has forgotten to stamp
his check, and who causes delay in his
efforts TO procure one. Women generally
ignore the law entirely, and rather than
haggle over picayunes the merchants with
whom they deal supply the defects. And,
moreover, the stamps are not easily pro-
cured, and the very time they are most
needed Is the time when they are the
hardest to get. Small merchants living
in isolated sections of the State or coun-
try are put to much inconvenience by the
law, and would gladly see its repeal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
To Meet I'm Charlottesville Next
Month"; Negro Killed.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. November
H.-(Special.)-Th third annual meeting
OF the Virginia State Horticultural Society
will convene in this city on the 9Th Of
next month. Professor william b. Al
wood, OF the Virginia Experiment Sta
ton, will be present and demonstrate the
best methods Of combating insect pests
and diseases. Valuable papers and ad-
dresses are promised Reduced rates Will
be afforded by the railroads, and all fruit
growers are invited to be present.
Yesterday morning the mangled body
OF a colorsi man named Albert Turner
OF Mediums River. was found on the
Chesapeake and Ohio tracks a mile west
of this city. Turner left his home Satur-
day afternoon for a visit TO his city
There is little reason for belief Of the the
DRY that he was murdered and placed on
the track. The Coroner's jury returned
the verdict that Turner was killed by an
east-bound Chesapeake and Ohio train
some time during the night Of the 18th.
A SUIT FOR DAMAGES
Mrs. Mary Mcneil brought a suit for
damages against Mr.. Joseph Griffin, who
killed pet bulldog. 1t was shown in the
evidence that the dog had killed a turkey
and a pet rabbit for Mr.. Griffin and a calf
for some one else. Mrs. Mcneil was rep
resented by Judge r. II. w. Duke and Mr..
Griffin by Mr.. Daniel Harmon. The JUS
tees allowed Mrs. Mcneil So Qnstead of
the SO asked for, with recourse at law
for damage sustained, as a result of the
dogs depredauons.
The Hon. Jefferson NJ. Levy, one OF the
congressmen-elect from New York city, Is
at Monticello.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
FROM WILLIAMSBURG.
Interesting Marriage strychnine
Swallowed by Mistake-Personais.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, November a.
Special MIR Coleman Whitaker and
Mrs. Myrtle Adams, both of James City
county, were quietly married Saturday
night in the parlor Of the Episcopal par
sonage by the rector of Bruton parish
church. Rev. w. T. Roberts. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Peck,
of Hill Pleasant Farm, near HghtfoOt
Depot and the groom Is well-known
contractor. The bride looked very charm
ing in a close-ftting gown Of dark-blue
cloth, with a hat Of blue and gold. Those
who Witnessed the ceremony were n. Il.
Henley, r. II. Geddy, William L. Spencer.
r. X. Taylor, and Mr.. and Mrs. Bramber.
a sister Of the bride. After receiving
congratulations, Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker
drove back to the county to Mr.. Whit
aker's home.
Mr.. Frank L. Howard who resides near
the Executive building" swallowed
about two or three ounces OF strychnine
early this morning. thinking it was
whiskey. He was feeling badly and two
Walls were upon the mantel-one with
whiskey in IL and another with strych-
nine. Not noticing the label, he drank
from the wrong bottle, but at once dis
covered his error. He hurredly dressed
dered the necessary medical aid, after
which Mr.. Howard was pronounced out
of danger.
The James City Board OF Supervisors
were i'm session at the courthouse to-day.
After passing upon number of accounts.
and attending to some other routine mat
ters they adjourned in full time to reach
home tonight.
Mr.. John NJ. Palmer, member OF the
Second Virginia Regiment, is here to
visit his brother. who is student at the
college.
Miss Martha Clopton, who had been
spending some time with friends here.
left this evening for Oak Tree, York
county, to visit the family of Mr.. Schenck.
Mr.. James NJ. Brooks, after a vacation
of several weeks spent in Richmond. has
returned to his duties al the Eastern
State Hospital.
Mr. Walter Benns who has been criti-
cally III for the past week, is reported
somewhat better to-day.
Mrs. r. NJ. Amber, after a delightful
summer spent in New England. is now
visiting her sister. Mrs. Margaret Hans
ford, Palace Square
Mrs. Branch, who lives near Toano,
IL visiting at the home of Mr.. III. G.
Spencer, Francis street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
THE MISUNDERSTANDING CASE.
The Commonwealth Could Not Get
Witnesses-NoIIe Proseaui.

FAIRFAX, VA, November I.-lSpt-
ciaL)-The trial of Captain Louis q. Dun
can, charged with desecrating the grave
of Colonel Duke. OF the Confederate army
was set for to-day, and Captain Duncan
appeared TO answer. when the case was
called, however. Commonwealth's-A.ioi-
ney c. V. Ford asked for a continuance
upon the ground Of his inability 70 secure
the attendance so far OF the witnesses
for the prosecution, who are out az iAt
state. Mr.. X. w. Moore. represents
the accused, pressed for a trial lA,
Court refused to continue the case il'
Their; whereupon the Attorney Tor W'
Commonwealth entered a nolle pFoslqD.
1t was very evident that it would Or liI'
possible TO secure the attendance Oh VII
nesseS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER %, 1898,

Friends Of the Dispatch would do US
n favor by informing us promptly Of any
failure on the part of newsdealers. or
newsboys on railroad trains. to meet the
public demand for copies OF this paper.
information Is also desired by US Of the
delinquency Of any carrier Of ours in
Richmond, Manchester, or elsewhere.
Mail subscribers are likewise invited
TO report to US whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
A CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT.
The Control of Greenyille, N. O.,
Passes Into White Hands.

GREENVILLE, n. c.. November n
Especial 1.-The Town Government Of
Greenyille to-day passed from under ne
gro control into the hands Of white peo-
pie. The change was made quietly and
peaceably-so quietly, in fact that Few
knew what was going on until the change
had been accomplished and two white po-
licemen appeared on the streets.
For the last few years the Town Coun-
ell has consisted OF four negroes and two
white men. the negroes having full con-
troll. Saturday one of the negro council
men resigned. This action made the white
Chief of Police uneasy, and he likewise
resigned
A special session OF the Council was
held this morning, and a white council
man was elected TO succeed the negro.
At this meeting another negro council
man resigned, and a white man was i'm
mediately chosen to succeed him. This
made the Council consist OF four white
men and two negroes.
The first work Of this new board was
20 dismiss the negro assistant policeman
and elect two white policemen, who at
once went on duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
virginia NeedIe-WOrk Guild.

On Friday night next at 4:S0 p NJ,
in the parlors of the Woman's Christian
Association. 700 east Franklin street, will
be held the annual meeting Of the Vir-
ginia Needle-Work Guild. This Is a
modest society, with no money fees. and
but one meeting a year. The requisite
for membership is the pledge TO send in
two new garments for the poor The So
ciety. or guild. was organized in March,
1893, ara has been very valuable aid TO
the poor, especially to such needy ones
who do not apply for public charity.
The members are earnestly invited TO
attend the meeting on Friday next
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

At Scranton, Pa, a few days ago a
bride-elect said mo" to the priest when
she was asked IL she would have Timothy
Foley to be her welded husband. With her
hand in his, at the foot of the altar, she
repudiated Foley. So the marriage SER
vice was brought to a stop to the amaze
ment Of the large congregation, and the
woman fairly ran out of the church.
I,eaping into her carriage, without a.
word of explanation, she bade the coach
man drive her home. The explanation Of
Miss Moore's behavior is that fifteen
years previously Foley had won her love,
engaged himself to her. and then desert
ed her for another. After some years his
wife died, and he returned to Miss Moore
wooed and won her-as he believed The
local papers say that Miss Moore's repu-
diation of Foley at the very altar was a
clear case OF putting into force long
treasured-up revenge. 1t seems another
case of the fury OF a woman scorned, etc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
From GreencsviIIe.

EMPORIA, VA, November N.-(Spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Elizabeth Thomson, rellct of
p. NJ. Thomason, died at her home, near
here. on yesterday. The funeral will take
place this afternoon at the Emporia
Cemetery. Mrs. Thomson was about 56
years of age.
Miss Gertie Burruss, Of Fredericksburg,
Is the guest of Mrs. Harry Schwartz, on
Brunswick avenue.
Mr.. A. NJ. Potter, who has been with
the Emporia Messenger since its incipi-
ency. has accepted a position with the
Everett Waddey Company. OF your city.
The merchants tell me that the fall
trade Is very good, Notwithstanding that
farm products are low.
Mr.. Eugene S. Pedneau, who was on
the gunboat Nashville at the battle OF
Manila, was in town on yesterday
shaking hands with his friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

yite coercion. In short, we expect that
IN any event the commissioners VIII get
together again. and that an amicable set
tlemont will be reached, despite the sig
nlncance many persons see in the inuma-
ton OF tho President TO the managers OF
the Atlanta Peace Jubilee, that the pro-
posed demonstration In that city would
better be termed simply celebration OF
the victory OF American arms,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
NORFOLK NOTES.
The Oleomargarine Law Being En-.
forced-Trial. of Train-RObbers.

NORFOLK, VA. November 2l.-(Spe-
cial)-The State statute prohibiting the
sale OF oleomargarine. except under GER
tain restrictions. Is being rigidly enforced
here. Four prominent grocers-J. C. Sey
& Co., Walter n. Wood. and Messrs. b.
+. and j. T. Duncan--have been arrested
under provisions of the new law.
The four alleged train-robbers now con-
fined in the Norfolk city jail-CharIes
Hearn. John o. Dandreli. James Kennedy,
and James Kennedy-will have TO be tried
at Charleston. w. Va, where they have
been indicted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

The Chase City Progress has a good
word for the railroads. In discussing the
relations Of railroads to the towns
through which they run, the Progress
says:
Railroads are run for profit. They
make their best profit from the towns
that grow. What is more natural than
that they should help the towns that
make them a profit? But a town does
not grow unless ii wishes to, and the
towns wish, or lack of 1t, is the daily
life Of it's businessmen. If the business
men of a town have gotten into the way
of pulling against the railroad on every
possible occasion, of kicking vigorously
about everything the road does and does
not do of viewing all its methods and
motives with suspicion, of getting the
best of il every time opportunity offers.
of treating it in all respects as they
would treat a customer they wished to
drive away, they are simply putting
themselves on record with the road as
not wishing the help of the road to pro-
mote town growth Growth is by CO.
operation never by antagonism."
The railroads have their faults, and
public complaint against them is not al
ways without foundation. But there is
a good deal of sound sense and logic in
the remarks Of our Chase City contem-
porary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
Terra--DOmus.

0iterature)
Above the deep-set valley.
The mountain ranges rise.
Above the clouded SUBMITS,
The boundless skies.
Beyond the crested surges.
Broad plains Of ocean are,
Beyond the dim horizons
The evening star.
Beyond, above. the limits
OF toll and pain and strife,
Cleans like a fitful beacon
The blessed life.
Beyond Earth's quick mutations.
Bright hopes and glooms Of fear
All but high Heaven affrights us
Our home is herei
LEWIS MORRIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

A cough Is not Ike fever. 1t does NOT
have TO run a certain course. Cure IL
quickly and effeetuaIly with One Minute
Cough Cure. the best remedy for all ages
and for the most severe cases. We re-
commend 1t because It's good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

II the negotiations for peace have really
been broken off. what are we going to do
about the peace jubilees that have been
held?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

We may or may not go TO war with
Spain again. 1t seems. but there is no
doubt, It appears. that Corbett and Shar-
key are TO have scrap tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

UPTOWN OFFICE BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. $40 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22

The ficlxIe fancy of New York lightly
turns this week TO the arena Of heavy
weight pugiiisua,
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to ask at the hands Ct the pso.
ple.' This" said Mr. Moore. "is
the opinion Of one Of the mos,
thoughtful and earnest members or hs
last Legislature. Mr. Parkers suggestion
may be rejected; but whatever las fate 10
hears upon a subject that is certain 10 be
good deal discussed in advance OF tho
election Of members Of the General As.
sembly."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
MphEgMmazny

They are selling Football Ribbons -
factory prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-22
AMUsEMENTs.
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC

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BURIAL COMPANY.

O~~-~~-~. re~.~r-rr $4,000 ..r-.----
Old phone, Col. New phone l2&
PEERMAN BURIAL COMPANY,
1915 EAST BROAD STREET.
RICHMOND, VA.
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
J. G.. PEERMAN. Manager.
w. III. ATKINSON, Secretary.
e. r.. BELVIN. President.
(nO l3-lmD
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-28
lm,A Y
GAINED A VICTORY.
Miners Will Hereafter Have More
Pay for a Less Amount
of Work,

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-The interstate
Joint convention of bituminous coal
operators and miners has ended. The
miner are jubilant over the results Of
thelr 10 days session, for it mean to
nearly 100000 soft coal miners an ad.
vance OF 10 cents per ton, aud a uni.
form day OF eight hours at uniform day
wages. and the operators congratulated
Il another with a victory over them.
selves. The following are the rcsolu.
ions adopted with but two dissenting
votes:
Resolved, That an advance of 10 cents
per ton for mining screened coal take
eject IN the Western Pennsylvania dis
trlct, Hooking Valley (Ohio) district and
Ahdiana bltuminOus district, and that on
II after April /, 1895, the s-hour day
snail be in effect in all districts here rep
resented; that uniform wages for day la
Dor shall be paid the different classes OF
labor IN the field named; and that inter.
nal differences in any of the states, both
as to price and conditions, shall bc re-
leTrcd to the states affected.
To Perfect tn. Arrangements.
The convention completed its work
by naming the wage scale committee,
to consist Of the national executive
board Of the mine workers, the district
presidents and secretaries and two op-
orators from each state, to tabulatc the
scale and perfect all the arrangements
for putting it into effect on the date
set. 1t was determined that hereafter
the miners and operators will meet in
January of each year to fix a scale for
the IL months beginning April l. Pitts
burg was selected for the next annual
joint convention, which will meet on
the third Tuesday in January, 1899.
The afternoon session of the conven.
vention was very stormy and for a few
hours appearances led to the belief tina,
after 10 days hard work the convention
would fall to reach a settlement.
Says It's n Great labor Victory.
President Ratchford Of the United
Mine Workers expressed himself as
highly satisfied with the work of the
convention. He said: II consider The
establishment Of a S-hour day for the
miners II of the greatest labor victo'
ries Of the century. 1t is, in my est,
nation. of far more importance than
the 10 cents per ton advance. We arr
bound to consider the conditions Of
the coal industry in asking for ar
advance in the mining scale. Perhaps
when we meet in annual conference
next year conditions may be such tha,
the advance would be lost. But the
uniform day Of eight hours work and
| ~ hours for the week will stand as ONT
| Of the greatest achievements in the his
tory Of the miners or any other organ
| ization."
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