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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
SENATOR PRITCHARD's VIEWS.
Discussion of the Quaiihed-suhrns'
observation-disclosures Opinion.

RALEIGH y. c., December l.-(Spe-
cial)-Senator Pritchard hints at posi-
BILE reduction of the congressional repre-
sentation of North Carolina in case the
negro vote is eliminated. Democrats tel
him and his party openly and plainly
that they are perfectly willing to nave
this done, and that they would be better
off entirely unrepresented in Congress II
the price paid for such representation Is
to be the control of the State and county
affairs by negroes and white Republican
allies
Such things as Senator Pritchard's let
ter will do more than aught else to cause
the passage of an educational and pro-
perty qualification law 10 eliminate the
negro vote While some Democratic ieac-
ers assure your correspondent that they
believe the enactment of a good e.ection
law will answer all purposes, yet there
are many who think Acknowledgement
the wiser course. They contend that the
mass of the white voters expect that
course. Republicans and Populsts nave
said they expect it and that the whites
will not be satisfied with anything less
than the absolute elimination OF the ne
gro vote. The Populist State chairman
made that statement TO me directly an"
with marked earnestness.
1t is quite evident that this franchise
question is to be the great one before the
LEGISLATURE. Second only to il Will be the
question of using white taxes for white
schools and negro taxes for negro SCHOOLS
This also is one OF the burning questions
Years ago what was known as the Dortch
bill was introduced to cover this matter
but II failed to become operative.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
FORCE BILL TALK.

While ON the one hand Mr.. Mckinney
and his advisers are pressing move
ment that, II contaminated. VIII even
tuaIly make States OF lot OF ISLANDS
over I'm the Pacific. that are Inhabited.
for the most part. by savages ana SEMI
savages. on the other they are consider
ing the question OF reducing some oil the
Southern States to the condition OF
satrapies. While they feel constrainea
by their superabundance Of "humani-
tarIanism" to labor to extend the bless
ings of civilization to the polyglouc'
polyethnic Philippines, they are at the
same time. we are told, contemplating a
war on southern civilization.
In other words, we are told that the
Presidents plea to Congress for support
OF his imperialstic policy Will probably
be accompanied by the suggestion that
another force bill be put upon the SOUTH
The President has been comforting re-
Gently with some of the mallgnants OF the
Republican party on the subject OF the
recent race riots I'm the South, and,
says a Washington special, as Mr. Nc
Kinney, Wnen HleiiDtr VI thc iiV"@S'
voted for the old force bill, it is believed
that he will favor the enactment of a
measure drafted along similar lines. The
same special also says that there Is talk
in Washington of the South's being
honored during the coming session of Con-
gress by the attention Of special congress
sional committees of investigation.
That is to say, it is proposed practically
to 80 back to reconstruction days, with
their visiting statesmen, suborned wit
nesses, Federal judicial usurpations,
Federal bayonets at the polls, and efforts
to put the white people under the heel
of the negro. OF course, this programme
will be ostensibly in the interest Of the
poor. downtrodden man and brother
But even were it not demonstrable that
the repressive measures of the past We're
not in the interest of the negro, the his
tory of the operations of those measures
show that Congress could not do the negro
worse turn than pass a new force bill.
All the repressive legislation 1T may be In
the power of Congress to enact will not
prevent the white men Of the South from
ruling. At the same time, If force bill
is passed, that act will but make more
apparent the hypocrisy of the claim OF
Mr.. Mckinley and his advisers that they
are the apostles of civilization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
FAUQUIER.
TripIetf-spiiman Marriage War
renton Personals.

WARRENTON, VA, December l.
Special 1.-The marriage of Miss Lucy
Spilman, of Jeffersonton, to Mr.. Triplett,
Of Upper Fauquier, this evening, was
largely attended by Warrenton's society
people. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. G.. w. Nelson, and Mr.. Appleton
played the wedding march. Misses Nan
ME Spilman, Lena Fletcher, and Alys
Tarner, of this place, were her brides
maids. A large reception was given the
happy couple at the house Of the brides
cousin. Mr. Tolston, of Jeffersonton. The
bride is a sister OF Mr.. Edward Spilman,
Jr.. OF Warrenton, and has numerous
relatives in Richmond.
Mrs. C. S. Carter entertained a num-
Der OF friends Wednesday afternoon at
whist and tea.
Mr.. Pinckney Craig, Of Baltimore,
came down to-day for a week with Mr..
Isham Keith. to enjoy the hunting and
look for several horses.
Miss Fannie Cochran, of the Plains,
and Miss Barry. OF Washington, are visit
ing the Misses Fair.
Miss Charlotte Nelson leaves on Tues
dav for Buffalo, y. Y, where she will
visit Miss Josephine Dickson, who is
well known in Richmond society.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Abe MtRLE.
Death of a Respected Citizen-Char-
IottesviIIe Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, December
1.-(Special)- MIR. James Harlow, an old
and highly respected citizen who lived in
Southern Albemarle, is dead, at the age
of So. after an exceptionally active and
useful life. He leaves an aged wife and
three children, Of whom one is Mr.. James
Harlow of this city. The funeral took
place this afternoon from Cunningham
church, of which deceased had long been
a member. He was widely known as
Gentleman Jim Harlow.
The Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew has
elected the following officers: Director,
Charles w. Hulfish; Vice-Director, l.. J..
Macon, Jr.; Secretary, j. Walker Ander
son; Treasurer, e. L. Caruthers.
This evening the Bible institute, con-
Quoted by Dr. c. A. Young of the Uni
versity. was inaugurated at the Christian
church.
Moses Johnson, a desperate negro, who
has served a term in the penltentary fo-
assaulting policeman, has escaped from
the city chain-gang, where he was sery
ing a term for some recent offence.
Lieutenant A. f. Rix, of the Fourth
Virginia Regiment. now stationed at Sa-
vannah. is at the Gleason. He is recruit
ing from the Second and Third regiments
to fill out the ranks of the Fourth.
Among the speakers at the horticul-
tural convention to meet here next week,
will be Colonel Bracket, of the Division
of Pomology, of the Department Of Agri-
culture His subject will be. New
Apples Likely to Succeed In Virginia.
Sergeant John Maddox returned this
morning from Washington with his bride,
formerly Miss Florence T. Terrell, of this
city.
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PETERSBURG COUNCIL,
And Norfolk nnd Western Obstruc-
ton Of n street.

PETERSBURG, VA. December 1.-tspe-
cial.)-At meeting OF the Council to-
night, letter was read from Yice-Presi-
dent Barr, received after meeting OF the
officials Of the Norfolk and Western and
the special committee appointed by the
last Council, In regard to the obstruction
of Second street In this city by the
Norfolk and Western railroad. In which
he said the use Of this street was entirely
reasonable. He suggested two ways by
which the nuisance could be abated-a
viaduct and n belt line around the city.
In his letter Mr.. Barr said survey was
now being made for n belt line, but he
did not say how long It would be before
some definite action would be taken by
the Norfolk and Western. Hon. w. u.
McIlwaine addressed the Council on this
subject and earnestly argued that
something be done to abatc the nuisance.
at the same time stating that he had
been employed by the farmers OF Ches-
terfield county. whose main entrance 10
the city is through Second street to
take legal steps In the matter.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted: "That It is the sense
Of this Council that the matter cannot,
and will not, be allowed to rest where IL
is put by the letter or MT. barr 'h'e
the Norfolk and Western railroad must
at once take steps looking to a more
immediate solution of this question; that
the committee appointed by the Council
before taking further action, confer
again with the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. provided n conference Is at once
sought by the railroad authorities.
A bicycle ordinance was passed, allow
ing the bicycists greater privileges than
they have heretofore had.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
NEWPORT NEWS.
The EIks-Prospect Bright for Many
Launchings.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December l.
Special News Lodge. No. $l5,
Il. p. o. Elks. will hold its annual lodge
OF sorrow, or memorial services, Sunday
afternoon at the Opera-House. The me-
mortal address will be delivered by
Charles H. Krupp. OF Baltimore Lodge,
No. Z. Other features Of the programme
will be given by local talent. The tickets
issued by the Elks are complimentary.
and IL Is believed that the Opera-House
will be crowded, as on previous occasions
The probable dates OF completion of the
warships now building at this yard, rs
estimated by the naval constructors, are
as follows: Battleships Kearsarge ana
Kentucky. August /, 1899; battieship Iili-
nois, April I, 1900; battleship Wisconsin.
June II, 1901; monitor Arkansas. January
II. 1901 The four Morgan Liners and two
0omwell Liners will all be completed du-
ring the next year The prospects for nu-
merous launching here in the near future
are particularly bright.
Bids have been asked for by the Navy
Department FOR the large l2-inch guns for
the bettleship Missouri now building
here. The guns for the Kearsarge and
Kentucky, as well as the Illinois are now
stored I'm the Washington gun-factory,
ready to be transferred 20 the ship-yard
when needed
The mortuary report OF Heaith-Cfiicer
Bagby for November shows that there
were during the month twenty deatfN In
the city and three IN the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
TIE OYSTER QUESTION.

The oyster season is upon us. Now we
may not only have oyster suppers, but
oyster talks. The oyster laws are an
eyer-fruitful topic of discussion, and there
are indications that the next political
campaign and the next legislative session
will be much occupied in considering it.
In the oyster country the people are
dissatisfied with certain provisions Of the
existing law, while their up-country kin
are dissatisfied with the amount of reye-
nue. the oyster brings into the State
Treasury. Last year one of the com
plainants in this respect was a member
Of the Legislature. representing q county
which annually draws from the public
treasury more money than it puts in
there.
Many exaggerated and foolish things
have been said about Virginia's oyster
lands. Estimates have been made as TO
the revenue they ought to yield which
are utterly absurd, yet they have made
an impression upon the public mind. From
the latest statistics we have seen the
United States authorities value the entire
oyster output of Virginia at about $780,
300 per annum. Whether this sum in
eludes the value of the oysters consumed
by topgers' and planters families we
know not. Supposing that 1t does not,
but remembering at what cost oysters
are planted and marketed, 1T will be
seen that the industry is not capable of
enriching the State Treasury as many
persons imagine.
But IL is contended that IL the State
would adopt more liberal policy with
respect to leasing out her lands. the in
dustry would grow amazingly. That may
or may not be so-we do not know-it is
a question that can only be settled by
actual experiment. But the time has not
vet come when such an experiment can
be safely tried.
Virginia. would better stick to her pres
ent laws until they have been thoroughly
tested We do not mean by this that
they should not be amended where eX-
perience has shown them TO. be faulty.
Not at all. All their crudities should be
corrected, but we earnestly hope no Sc
rious effort Will be made TO find new
basis for legislative tinkering. Fixity of
tenure and security from legislative i'm
reference are essential TO the success OF
the system.
oystermen fight against increase Of tax
alton Just as the people Of other sections
OF the State do, and whether they ought
10 do so or not 1t Is fact that they
look upon what the State calls rentals
as another name for taxation. However,
we think IL is TO the interest Of the
oyster country TO do ali that It can do TO
make the present law success imam
cially and otherwise 1t is not likely that
"a better law can be secured, especially as
IN the course Of few years the time will
come when our State may be forced to
search high and low for additional reve-
nuo
our advice TO our oyster friends is to
make the best OF the existing law and
not TO seek TO reopen the general ques-
ton. What the falr-minded public wishes
IS to see the oyster industry productive
Of fair amount Of net revenue. We do
not think a large revenue is looked for
at first. The hope is rather that from a
small beginning the industry and the
revenue viii grow steadily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING.
The Marriage of Ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Kents Daughter.

WYTHEVILLE, VA, December l.
Especial AT Bowling Green" the beau
tiful and hospitabe homestead of ex-
Lieutenant Governor Robert c. Kent, this
afternoon at O'clock was witnessed a
pretty and most impressive marriage
ceremony, that which united the lives OF
Miss Elizabeth Patton, daughter of COY
ernor and Mrs. Kent, and Mr.. Edward
Cosby Darling. of New Kensington, Pa.
The ceremony, which was witnessed only
by the relatives and a few special friends
OF the families, took place in the spacious
parlors, Rev. T. +. Barclay. of the pres
byterian church, pastor Of the bride, ON
eating The house decorations consisted
OF cedar and holly. The blending OF the
bright red berries Of the latter with the
deep green foliage, together with the
many beautiful shaded red lights. gave a
most pleasing effect to The scene. The
bride was handsomely gowned In white
satin and rose point lace veil, and carried
beautiful brides roses. Her sister, Miss
Anas T. Kent, was maid of honor. She
wore a gown of white brocaded silk, and
carried red roses. The brides other at
tendants were Miss Flora Stuart, Miss
Nellie Caldwell, cousins of the bride; Miss
Sue Spiller. Miss Fannie Fulton, Miss
Helen Moore and Miss Nellie Sayers-
They were attired in white organize, with
cherry velvet crushed girdles and collars
and carried red chrysanthemums. the
groom and his attendants wore the con-
yentional black Prince Albert. His best
man was his brother, Mr. Fred. Darling
OF Warren. Pa. The ushers were Cadet
Captain Joseph Cloyd Kent and Joseph +.
Kent, brother and cousin, respectively, oil
the brides; Robert Savers, Jr.; Dr. Ed
ward l.. McGavock. of Max Meadows; DR.,
John ID. Thomas, OF Washington city, and
Walter Taylor, of Norfolk. After the
ceremony a large reception was held
which was attended by the numerous
friends of Governor and Mrs. Kent. Du-
ring the evening most elegant collation.
was served. Mr.. and Mrs Darling left on
the :3O train for their future home, car
rybng with them the best wishes cf their
many friends in odd Virginia. The bride
Is Governor Kents second daughter. anc
Is one of Wytheville's most charming and
nopular Young ladies' The groom Is an
active businessman of New kensington
He comes Of an old New England family
and Is q son OF a noted minister Of the
Congregational CHURCH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, December l.
Especial THE Newport News and Old
Point Railway and Electric Company. W.
j. Payne, Of Richmond, president, to-day
entered suit i'm the Circuit Court against
the city OF Newport News for 800 900 and
also against NJ. Honan q Son. the sewer
contractors. for $4,000. This suit against
the city. which is the first i'm the history Of
Newport News. and that against the men
who contracted 10 put down a sewer sys-
TEN for SO 600, Is the outcome of cOndi-
lions brought about I'm laying the pipes
in East End parallel to the car line. The
construction of the sewer necessitated
according to the views Of the contractor.
interruption of traffic on the road, and
matters were fixed so that the cars could
not pass i'm East End, and passengers
were obliged 10 walk half square from
car 10 car.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

In the Michigan delegation recently
elected to the Fifty-sixth Congress there
are. out of twelve successful candidates,
three who bear the unique name OF
Smith. The trlumvirste who boast this
unusual appellation are Henry c., Samuel
W., and William Alden, and all OF the
trio have the moral courage to omit a
final T. from their names. They Will be
first, second, and third termers, respec-
lively; all are lawyers, and all are hus-
tiers in political and professional circles.
There viii doubtless be other Smiths in
Congress. but Michigan fiatters herself
that no other state wiz send so large a
bunch as she.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

The exercises were conducted by MS
pastor. DR.. @. III. Snead. assisted by Rev
DR.. w. l.. Hatcher, who is taking few
days OF recreation at his country resi-
dence. The speakers referred to MT. OPP
penhimer's devotion 10 Christian duties
and to his remarkably business
career. The interment was at "Corlntn
HILL" In his family cemetery. which is
located near the scene Of his first business
ventures. made forty-eight years ago To
his children. six In number. all OF whom
were present on the sad occasion, ne gave
an example Of indomltable industry and
he leaves the priceless legacy OF good
name.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
BRIDAY..........DE DECEMBER 2, 1898.

Friends of the Dispatch would do us
a 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
60 report TO us whenever their papers
como late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Andrew Carnegie on the National
Drnmn.

To the Editor OF the New York World:
The first act of the drama ends at
Parasitic curtain falls.
An ancient and illustriOus nation, the
discOverer Of the New World. once
the mightiest OF empires. has been over
thrown by a young giant. the proclaimed
champion Of the Oppressed" the DE
liverer," whose keen sword is drawn not
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, but for Humanity.
The second act shifts to Manila-the
curtain is soon 10 rise.
What IS the second act to show? That
is still 10 be revealed.
Is the Deliverer TO deliver" true 10
his VOW, or Is he 10 prove false? Is HUI
manity stlll his sovereign. or is selfish
gain his idol? Is the champion" 20 be
welcomed by the oppressed. or 70 be him
self the "Oppressor"? Are the volunteers
10 remain, or demand prompt return
peace having been declared?
Arc the native soldiers 10 hail the DE
liverer." or find I'm him an enemy2
Is the President 20 appear. prCclaimirg
himself only the Protector OF the islands
that they may securely establish inde-
pendence. stating that territorial aggran-
dizement having been disclaimed when
the sword was drawn, territorial aggran-
dizement shall not be the result Of the
war. or is he to attempt the thorny task
of wrenching the lands OF the Filipinos
from them to keep the people subject 10
his sway?
Is he. who told Congress "forcible &C.
QUESTION Is criminal aggression" to he
come the greatest criminal aggressor OF
all and pass into history TO be pillored
there, the first American President so to
pass. as foul with dishonor?
Upon these factors rests the plot Of the
second act. which still lies upon the lap
OF the gods.
May the evil spirits fail which tempt
men and nations 10 tread the degrading
path Of shame. and may the good gods
prevail which hold holy guard over men
and nations and keep lem In the narrow
pas 81 Honor. that the great Republic.
10 which men OF other lands have hither-
10 looked for high example, may not be
disgraced. and that her sons may find in
her history no page which brings TO their
cheeks the blush OF shame
ANDREW CARNEGIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

The disagreeable position OF the white
officers of the Sixth Virginia Regiment
(so-called). while entirely undeserved, is
suggestive of the homely old saying to
the effect that one cannot touch pitch
without being blackened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

The New York Central Railroad Com
pany has determined to erect $4,000
passenger depot on the site of the old
Delavan Hotel. Albany. We are still
hoping that some such good luck as this
will come to Richmond before long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

The report Of the Secretary Of the In
terror shows that IN July last we had
on the pension rolls 1914 pensioners.
with ss5o0o claims pending, OF which 10000
arc new. Now we have. II is estimated.
a pension-iist Of more than 100000. and
the outlook ~ that for some time the cry
Win be 'stiil they come.' Fer the last
fiscal year siii,csi.ss7 was paid out IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
One of the Worlds Ways.

Chicago News.)
Some men are born to follow,
And some are born 10 lead;
Some men are born to order,
And some are born to heed.
But he that leads his fellows
Who trail along behind
May have a life companion
Who makes him meekly mind.
And they that heed directions
Which other men eXpound
At home are more than likely
To boss their wives around.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02
Funeral Of MIR. Oppcnhimer.

FORK UNION, December 1.-(Special.)-
From the Baptist church at
o'clock yesterday afternoon took place
the funeral of Mr.. A. Oppenhlmer whose
death. after long and painful Illness
occurred In Richmond Tuesday morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-STREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

Resolutions Of respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tons. associations. or other orgahiza-
lions. viii be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

It is understood that the Aston Bank,
Of New York, has bought out the Sixth
National Bank there. 1t is said that $3.50
was paid for each share of stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

1t is earnestly to be hoped that Spain's
"sad but glorious days will ere long be
succeeded by happy though commonplace
ones
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid FOR to insure their
publication. This is long-standing rule
cf o1rrg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-02

Don Carloss son, Don Jaime, seems to
be having a good many brides chosen for
him just now. Would they make a Nor
mon Of him?