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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
.yrw SOUTH, TwADDLE.

In the North the phrase the New
South" is again becoming the vogue. Al
ter having reposed in a hypnotic conul-
ton for quite a season, 1t has been re-
vived. and Is sought to be made to serve
a purpose in the present crisis. NOT ohlS
do we see It in such Of the northern Re
publIchn papers as have but recently
come TO love and appreciate the South
but other papers in the North both he-
nublIcan and Democratlc-papers that Tor
years have been inclined TO do the south
iustice-have caught the inspiration
The dissertations of some of our north-
ern contemporaries on the PATRIOTISM ol
.'the New South" are truly eloquent ana
fervid. and we do not question that IN
NOT q few instances they are free-Wlii
offerings. In others. we know. they have
found expression through a process ANN
TO the extraction Of eye-teeth. Al inc
same time, each class of Journals mas
proceeded on the same hypothesis, when
;s q wrong one. That hypothesis is that
New South" talk pleases the South.
Gentlemen. one and all, give us pause
we beseech you. This new southism Is
the merest twaddle. You are trying to
res,,rrect the corpse Of an unreality, and
which. imaginary as it was, never found
tolerance among the substantial people
of his section. On the contrary, IL was
verv offensive 70 the older civilization
and the hone and sinew of the South, for,
however well meaning the originators
Of the phrase 'the New South may
have been, the idea conveyed was n South
redeemed and regenerated.'
To ACCEPT 'the New South idea was TO
confess that the South needed to be re-
deemed and regenerated, do violence 10
our history and traditions, and repudiate
some of our most cherished principles.
No. there is no "New South" What
ever Of material development in new
fields the South has attained to since 300
is the result of the brain, energy. ana
civilization of the old South working
along fresh lines. II there shall be war
between the United States and Spain the
South may be depended upon to DO her
full share of the fighting and make her
full share Of sacrifice, but the fresh
Young blood she will put into the held
will represent as truly the old South as
do the men who have built up the waste
places of this section since the close OF
the civil war. The new generation that
will answer the call to arms Will stand
for no latter-day patriotism, as the New
South, gush of our northern contempora-
rjes would seem to imply, but for the
old South patriotism born OF principle
that has constrained the South to be true
at any cost to her sense of duty in every
crisis that has arisen in the history OF
the nation. The country would be IN a
bad way, in the event of war, If new
southism was the gauge of our patriot
ism. Therefore, let us have an end to the
twaddle once for all. 1t is unjust TO the
South. and does not argue much for the
intelligence Of In northern papers that
engage in it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

Tho eonists of antitoxins and
serms are rejoicing over what they are
pleased to term the complete failure OF
the new system Of treatment in combat
ing the Indian plague" The New YORK
Times however, thinks that they are q
little "previous." Now, it is true, says
the Times, that the epidemic has not been
STAYED as a result of the Hoffkins inocula-
tons. but it must be remembered that
the natives of India are reckless and
unreasonable in their hatred of modern
prophylaxis. The consequence Is that
the plague serum has been used on a
scale so small, compared with the entire
number Of people exposed 10 Infection
that its powers have not had a trial
either fair or conclusive. But, despite
this fact, continues the Times, not a lit
tie has been accomplished-quite enough
TO prove that. even though the hopes of
pnother complete victory over a horri-
bic disease are not yet realized, the eXul-
tation of the progress haters is at least
premature. Here are some important
facts: After the population Of Lower
Damaun in the Poonah District, had
been reduced to $3.50, NEGOTIATIONS to the
number of 1,017 were made. Three
months later there had been six deaths
from the plague among those subjected
to the process. This was not absolute
protection, but if the fatalities among
the inoculated bad equalled those among
the uninoculated, the deaths would ave
amounted to JOG. Similar or better re-
suits were obtained in other instances,
and in none was there an approach to
the complete failure"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
STREET-RAILWAY TRANSFERS

On and after Sunday, Feb
ruary 20, 1898, a passenger
will be entitled to ONE trans
fer on payment of a single
fare.
Transfersto Fourteenth street,
Richmond, and to Hull street,
Manchester, will be allowed
only on payment of a cash
fare.
Passengers desiring transfer
tickets will notify conductor
when fare is paid.
RICHMOND RAILWAY & ELECTRIC CO
Use g-tt1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
HOwARDsyULLE AND VICINITY.
Removal of Buckingham court
House.

HOWARDSVILLE, VA, March 10
Especially - Monday was buckingham
court-day, and the "clans" were gathered
together from far and near to bow az the
shrine of justice, or to outwit each other
i'm the precarious business of horse
trading. There were no cases Of especial
importance on the docket, and court ad-
journed early. The excitement treated
by the attempt TO have the courthouse
moved to White Hall has almost entire
Nv subsidized, as the Legislature failed TO
pass the bill GLOWING the people 10 vote
on the question. Much bitter feeling was
~engendered between the White Hall and
MayvilIe people anent the issue, and as
the question has been settled at least for
two years, the emnity between the two
sections is already beginning to be dis
PEELED, and smiles are taking the place Of
frowns.
THE PROPOSED RAILROAD.
There is a great deal of dissatisfaction
among the people Of Maysville District
because the Legislature failed to pass the
bill authorizing them TO vote on the ques-
ton of subscribing money to construct a
railroad from White Hall TO the court
house. a distance of about six miles. The
people are anxious 10 see this road con-
structed, and II given a chance would
willingly subscribe the requisite amount.
II will be two years now before anything
can be done. and the railroad money
must lay over in the pockets of Its hold
ers until that m
This railroad would be OF immense bene-
III 10 the county. II would run through
what used to be the garden spot of the
county, and can now, with a little energy
and better facilities for transportation.
be made to yield sixty and a hundred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
OF the Assistant Postmaster OF
Petersburg.

ItttESpuh
PETERSBURG, VA, March 16.-(Spe-
cial)-This community was greatly
shocked this afternoon to hear of thd
very sudden death of Mr.. Benjamin Har-
rlson. for four years past the assistant
postmaster of this city. Mr.. Harrison had
attended to his duties at the post-onlce
as usual! during the day until he WehQ
home to dinner. After eating n nearby
meal he started on his return to the once
While passing Watson * McGllIs TO-
pacco-factory. on Washington street, ne
became i'll, and was taken in ana recelFeu
attention. He was sufficiently restored III
a short while to continue his walk Ha
had, however, hardly gone 10 yarus
when his illness returned, ana ne Wa"
taken into Lum's drugstore, where Ut.
J.. H.. Claiborne was hastily sumhloheN
tn attend him.. Here he again revived,
was able to converse cheerfully, ana ms
condition became natural. The doctor lett
him with instructions hat as soon az
he felt strong enough he should return
home. Five minutes later he suddenly
fen back in his chair and died.
Mr.. Harrison was nearly Y years old
He was born at Mt. Airy, in Prince
George county, October 5, 1926. His pa
rents were DR.. Nathaniel and Mary Dan
bridge Harrison. He was a distant reia-
tive of ex-President Harrison's. He had
lived in Petersburg for over half a CEN
fury. and during many Of these years
and as long ago as lS4S, had served In
responsible positions in the post-onlce
mere.
His life was irreproachable, and he was
one of our most honored citizens. lie was
a consistent member of the presbyterian
Church, in which he was an elder. IN
1863 Mr.. Harrison married Miss lane Bar
clay Smith. sister of Postmaster Hush
r. Smith, who survives him with four
children
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
CITY ORDINANCES.

AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A -:
CENSE TAX ON VENDORS OF
GOODS. KNOWN AS BANKKJFI'
ASSIGNEE. TRUSTEE, FIRE STOtNI
OR OF LIKE NATURE, approves
BE IL ordained by the Council OF ths
city OF Richmond. That all persons outl-
ing 10 sell goods as bankrupt. aSslsny,'
trustee. fire stock. or Of like mature.
which shall not havs been in said CIV
al least thirty days before such oIef'
and upon which no tax shall have ptep
paid for at least that length OF ums
by some person owning said goods ana
taxed az "A merchant by said city, shd..
pay a license tax Of $50 per day, silu
license TO be issued by the Auditor upon
the receipt OF the Treasurer shoWlas
that the amount has been paid FOR iho
period for which the license Is desires
a license may be issued under this 0rdi-
nance for the period OF twelve mohluN
day. ANY person liable TO such tax. VINO
shall prosecute his business without
having paid the same. shall be liable 10
a fine OF not less than so and not more
than NOO, and each days default shAH
he made a separate offence. Said hne 70
be imposed and collected by the Polco
Justice OF the city OF Richmond
2. All ordinances or parts OF
in so far as they conflict herewith arc
hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be In force from
and after It's due publication.
BEN 4, AUGUST,
NH i5-5t City CLERK
-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

Some New York patriotic genius con-
ceived the idea of raising a war fund,
by getting 10000 men TO subscribe $1,000
each, and to that end has distributed
subscription blanks. So far only two pa
triots have come to time with their sig
na~tures-himself and a Texan. A New
York papers, however, bids him not TO be
discouraged. as such private subscrip-
lions for the public treasury are not a
novelty" In the days Of the civil war,
adds our contemporary. men in Wall
street frequently went of a morning and
bought recruits for the Federal army
that is. paid the bounty Of newly-enlisted
soldiers.
True. And their liberallty and patriot
ism did not stop there. They also bought
substitutes. Moreover. II history is TO be
relied upon, this latter form OF patriot
ism was not confined 10 Wall street. II
AIRED the nprtherp heart in various places.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
THE BOY AND THE GUN.
George bowman, OF Culpeper, Meets
With n Painful Accident.

CULPEPER, VA. March l5-(SpecialJ
Robins are very numerous here this
spring. and every day large crowds go
cunning. This afternoon little George
Bowman. our most energetic newspaper
cryer. while out hunting for the red
breasts, met with a most painful acct
dent by the accidental discharge OF his
gun. Ii appears he had climbed a fence.
and was dragging his gun after him,
when II exploded. tearing his hand almost
from his body. Kin friends brought the
little sufferer into town, where he re-
ceiyed immediate medical attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

-, --Aa,,tod tho Confederacy, our
coa~~oas authorized the formation VI
some coIored companies
,irself approved the idea anu W.
r,cmher 10 have seen In Ma''", -
1a,onod confederate company OF infantry
arad,no the Capitol Square here We
,@,,o,o Inc ompany was composed NANNY
-. who were employed In our Con-
es-xo,o military hospitals. There may
have been some other eomp"n'.'
canized. but If they ever went mo ."o
eo,d ve know OF no record OF that lac'.
rr'o ooIorcd troops enlisted by the
,,at,Id s,ates were Offered mainly, II
-. ot,ogother. by white men. They
rmod a considerable part of the army
that Grant employed in the reouctioh oi
Petersburg and Richmond ana over
and oft were they put In the van Oh
charging columns, 10 be the first fruits
NJ our musketry and grape-shot' % 1t
,,e a, the crater: so 1t was at Fort
cur,or In Henrico; a few miles below
richmond. In those days our Yankee
friords were wont to say that the
colored troops fought nopig'
In any war We might now rave, we
su,nose that in most States the negro
,oIupteers would choose their W OIL
Iore II so, that would be an important
ohargo from the scheme of organization
which prevailed in the late war. mas
much as the Federal government always
reserves to itself the appointment OF an
officers above the rank of colonel IL
would also be in its power TO form prl-
godes either of white or black regiments,
or with some Of both. And If there
were not separate brigades for the SOL
diers of the two races. it might easily
happen that the senior colonel, though
he might be a negro, would be in COM
mand Of q brigade where lhere were
several white regiments.
However. we do not know that at this
time he Virginia laws authorize the
formation of colored troops into larger
bodies thar battalions.
This is a matter that we doubt not VIII
receive due attention in good time, Tor
we as vet see no necessity for war, ana
trust that the S5O,OOO,OOO we are spending
in destinations preparation Will convince
Spain that she would better not cross us
The interview given out at Washington
by Senator Proctor acquits Spain of OIL
cial responsibility for the destruction OF
fhe Maine. Mr.. Proctor doubtless knows
what has beer proved before the court
of inquiry, and his statement foreshadoWs
a report declaring that the Maine was
blown up by external agencies, not trace
able TO the Spanish Government. And
if this be true, we surely ought to be
able to agree with Spain as to the
amount Of the indemnity that she should
pay.
We hope and trust war is not coming
vet in the hurry and hustle of prepara-
ton upon the part of the General Govern
ment. we cannot but cast a watchful
eye TO the future, and cannot but con-
slider the relation that the white n
colored troops would bear to a other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
LITTLE GUNBOAT MACHIAs.
She sailed Yesterday, and IL Hover
ing NeuP the CaDes.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March L.
Special.)-The trim little gunboat Ma
chias. which put out Of Hampton Roads
yesterday morning for Boston and re-
turned late last night, sailed again this
morning. and 1T is understood will hover
I'm the vicinity of the Capes this after
neon and tonight. IL was reported last
night that The Machias put back into the
Roads with a hlibusJer In tow. This ru-
NOR was without foundation, although II
is believed at Fort Monroe hat the gun
boat will remain near the Capes to-
night for the purpose OF "intercepting a
fIibusterinC expedition which is believed
TO have sailed from the vicinity Of Della
ware Breakwater early this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
STEAMER .LA GRANDE DUCHEssE.'
To BE Used as a Hospital ship, III
NeCchHnry.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March To-
Special IS W. *. van
Reypen, United States navy, has inspect
ed the Plant Line steamer La GRANGE
Duchesse, now undergoing repairs at the
ship-yard hare, with a view Of conyertlng
the vessel into q hospital ship IN the eNehI
OF war with Spain. lie was highly pleased
with the magnificent steamer n II Is
understood that he will recommend 70
the government that she be purchased
should war be declared. The Vessel Is a
fast coastwise steamor. having u sptSu
Of u miles an hour, and she is elegantly
furnished. II she IS converted INTO "a
hospital ship, La Grande Duchesse VIII
fy the Red-Cross flag, and n De pro-
tected against the enemy.
Walter Stanton & Co, of New YORK.
VINO were awarded the $4,000 worth OF
bonds the city will issue at their BID OF
lO2. %. declined to comply with the FERNS.
aud the Council, at a meeting heId laSs
night. awarded the bonds TO RudQlpn
Klevbolte d Co, Of Cincinnati, at tn+lI
hid of 1910. The representative or the
firm was in the city, and accepted the
bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
Peace Prescription.
ATLANTA Constitution.)

(Atldnld COlSLiluNloh(
We talk o. peace, an never cease
The fires o. war ter stife;
But the way ter keep the world in peace
is Jest ter cock yer rife!
Old War talks loud in every crowd
Been that way sence we knowed herr
But eff you'd keep her still an cowed,
lest cock yer old breech-loader!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
AND STILL THE LAWYERS TALK.
Lengthy Speech for the Defence IN
the KILLER Case.

LURAY. VA, March 16.-Special)-
The argument of Marshall McCormlck'
counsel for the defence in the hloler
murder trial, took up nearly the whole
day, occupying five hours and a quarter
He entered into an exhaustive analysis
of the case. and pressed MS points VIII
oreat earnestness and feeling. Interest
in the case remains undated. X. ,.
Parks. Commemorative Attorney: makes
the closing speech tomorrow. Ihls Is
the eighth day of the trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

HEATHSVlLLE, VA, March l6.-(Spe-
ciai.)-The temperance people OF Nor
cumberland started the ball yesterday
by a temperance rally in the courthouse.
Four spirited addresses were made. and
the meeting was an enthusiastic one.
Tn nany-times continued cases OF the
Commonwealth or Virginia VS.. William
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
a Roanoke Wedding.

ROANOKE, VA. March 16.-(Special)--
Mr.. Edward s. Baker and Miss Maze
Points of stanton, Va, were married
tbis evening at the residence of L. or,
on Terry's Hill. The ceremony was per
formed NV Rev. r. w. Patton. The bride
and groom left tonight for their nome,
an stanton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

Powell ct al. and s. Il. Johnson ct ais
were continued until the May term Of the
court; reason for contInuance-absence
of counsel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17


The members of General Hartranft's
family have entered a solemn protest
against the inscriptions proposed to be
placed upon his monument at Harris
burg. Pa. They object to his being called
..Tbe Hero of Fort Steadman' because
it is theatrical, and mot in keeping with
the simplicity of his character" They
also object to his being designated as
Commander Of the Third Division, Ninth
Army Corps" because that organization
was only one of a number commanded
by him from time to time, and they also
object TO both inscriptions, because they
refer to a very late period of the war;
when General HaTtranft went into the
service with the three-months' men and
remained there until the wal was over"
They. therefore. ask that a simple in
scription, giving the name, John Frede-
rick Hartranft," and tho dates 1850
1882 be substituted for the phrases pro-
posed.
We think their request reasonable n
in good taste. The Generals part in the
affair at Fort Steadman was creditable,
and was successful, but there was no
thing very heroic about 1t. Gordon sur
prlsed and captured the fort March 20
1865. and that he could not hold 1t was
due to the failure of his supporting cod
umn to come to his assistance more than
to any genius or heroism upon the part
of the enemy. Left to bear the whole
brunt of a terrible, enflading fire, Cor
don's victory was turned into defeat.
This was the result of one of those mis-
understandings on the part of some OF
our officers which more than once cost
us dearly, and the like of which have
occurred in all armies, with more or
less disastrous results.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

TIE War Department is advertising for
"cast-iron projectiles," it appears ought
not our Tredegar Works, for example TO
''cOme in" on these?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
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THURSDAY. MARCH II, 1898
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

Dancing a poem is the latest society
fad. Feet are involved, Of course, and
there is rhyme in it of a saltatory Kind
If not reason.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
Music I'm N Palace.
Chicago Record.

Queen Victoria has sixty pianos in her
three palaces"
THAT SOP Evidently a palace is no
better than a tia:."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
SILVER TEA,

THURSDAY, MARCH nth. BETWEEN
the hours OF s and II Z. NJ az inc re-,
dence OF Colonel JON ). HarWood -.
1909 Floyd avenue. for the benelt OF W.
Ladies' Missionary Society OF FIRST b"V-
tist church. Observation-Disclosures.
mn lG-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
RECEPTIoN AND MUSICALE

AT ROSEMARY LIBRARY, FOURTH
and Franklin, THIS EVENING, from ;
to 10 o'clock. Friends Of the Library
invited. NH ll-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

One would think Francis Joseph might
find trouble enough in his Reichsrath'
without looking in this direction for
more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
MEETINGS.

A STATED CONVoCATION OF ersao
LAFAYETTE ROYAL ARCH W.
CHAPTER, No. 43, II. A. MA H0&
SONS, will be held in fits Tabcr- ~e1s
nacle. i'm Masonic Temple, corner of
Broad and Adams streets, on THURS
DAY, March II, 1898. at 1880 O'Clock p. 81.
Members are requested 20 be- prompt.
Companions Of sister chapters are In
Yited 10 attend.
BY order OF Most Exalted High Priest.
LEWIS +. MASON.
NH 17-1t Secretary.
TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL No
TICE.-I am directed by the president 10
call a meeting of tho Council. 10 be held
at Central Hall. THIS Thursday EVE
MING, at 1880 O'Clock.
WILLIAM II. MULLEN,
NH 17-1ts Secretary.
A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CITIZENS
EXCHANGE BANK will be held az the
said bank, Ninth and Main streets, Rich
mond, Va, MONDAY, April t. 1885, at !
Z. NJ.
BY order OF the Board Of Directors.
w. VI. HABBISTON,
NH 2-30t President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17
DRINK

Ne Hing Tea, pound. soc.
1t is the best blended Tea on
the market.
Cream Java Coffee, pound. -. 30c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-17

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