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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
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LouIsA's SUCCESSFUL SONS.
Politics and Hard Times In the
County.

LOUISA, VA. February s.-(Speclal.)-
Louisa's sons are scattered far and wide.
land the most OF them have succeeded
well. The news has just reached here Of
the completion of the College of History
for the new American University at
Washington. d. c.. by Mr.. James l.. Par
sons, the contractor. Mr.. Parsons was
born and reared In this county, being a
son of the hate Oswald L. Parsons, and
nephew OF our Circuit Court Clerk, Sam
uel II. Parsons. The building Is of
marble. and not a man was hurt in it's
construction.
Candidates for the county election In the
spring OF 1859 are already announcing
themselves. Too early, gentlemen. The
man who comes out about six weeks be-
fore voting day will win.
The beloved wife OF Mr. Mathew w.
Baushan, q prominent citizen, near Pom
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Tried to Jump from n Train.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, February s.
Especial. 1.-THE Chesapeake and Ohio pas
senger train which arrived here this
morning, brought a man who had es-
capped from the asylum at Williamsburg.
AS the train was nearing this city the
man attempted to leap from a window.
He was restrained by passengers. and
was turned over TO officers when the
train reached here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

not entirely without friends in Germany.
The Society of Fruit-Dealers of Berlin,
for example, on Saturday adopted reso-
lutions condemning the attempted or
on the ground that it would Cause a rise
in the price Of ali fruits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
PROPOSALS.

Richmond, Va, February l. 1888
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS
Office until IL NJ. FEBRUARY STH. for
furnishing such quantity or F1RE-CREEA
OR POCAHONTAS COAL (of the grade
known as run of mine) as may be used az
the Crematory for one year, beginning
February /, 1898. Coal TO be furnished Ia
lots as needed
The Committee on Health reserves tho
right TO reject any or all bids.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
fe 2-W f Su Tu& W5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

We print elsewhere this morning
communication from Major Jed. Hotch-
kiss, which gives some interesting and
instructive figures touching the share OF
taxation borne by the cities Of the Com
monwealth.
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Personal.

Richmond. Va. February 5, lSa
HEREBY APPOINT GEORGE r
eral merchandise and retail liquor busl-
ness at 1891 and 1893 west Cary stree,
Henrico county. Va. 10 purchase and se's
for cash only.
fe 6-2ws w. j. ANDERSEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Spain having conspicuously failed In the
matter OF fixing dates for ending the war
in Cuba. Senator Cannon proposes that
Uncle Sam, who is VIGOROUSLY good at
figures, shall take hand, and try his
skill in that direction. This seems to be
the upshot of the proposed Cannon Ieso-
luton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

The northerners got into their substitute
habit during the war They then sent
substitutes for themselves into the army,
and now 1t seems impossible for them
discussing the features of the struggle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
According to the Rafnes Law.

New York Journal)
Greene: / hope the law to allow the
theatre to give performances Sundays
doesn't pass
White: Why not?
Greene: Because a fellow would be
compelled to eat meal between each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Don't say costly thy habit" to any
member OF the tailors' convention you
may happen to meet, because in point of
fact, he has probably reduced his prices
10 suit the times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
That Is w ny.
Plttsburg ChronIcIe.O

u Itt"UuI5 UT VII1NI''T
Mrs. Dukane: Why is New York called
the Empire State?
Mr.. Dukane: Because 1t has so many
anglomaniacs.
How does that explain the designa-
tion?"
1T means the British Empire State"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Richmond, Va, February l, 1895.
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS
office until II NJ, FEBRUARY 9Th, Tor
furnishing the horses and mules Of this
department with the best HAY. GRAIN.
MiLL-FEED, etc, for three months from
February Is, 1898. Call at this ONCE Tor
form OF bid.
The Committee on Health reserves the
right TO reject any or all bids.
BOARD OF HEALTH
fe 2-W. +. Su Tu&W5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Another recrudescence of the Cuban
scare Stocks must be stirred up. if not
in one way, why, then, in another. Stock
brokers have to live.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Richmond. Va, January p. l%s
OWNERS OF DOGS. BITCHES. AND
GOATS. residing within the city, are
hereby notified that licenses for the same
will be issued from the Treasurers oiiico
on and after the FIRST DAY OF FEB
RUARY. 1898. to expire the first OF teo-
ruary. 1859 EDWARD J. WARREN,
IA 8-fFe 10 Auditor
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The Boldest Man.

Chicago Tribune)
"Do you mean to say he changed his
name to that of his wife?"
Certainly. He had TO. He married
the president of four woman's clubs"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

AS usual, Her British Majesty's speech
to Parliament is chiefly remarkable. not
for what it says. but for what it care
fully refrains from saying
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

WANTED. A PERSON WITH SMALL
capital 20 take the agency OF Poiyhi.e
oil for Richmond only or fcr the oi1.o
of Virginia. 1918 q street. nortnwes''
Washington. d. c. % -
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A soueezed-Out squce.er.

philadelphia Press.)
II Is said that Russell Sage has been
squeezed out of Manhattan Elevated. II
is also said that Mr.. Sage has squeezed
1000 out of something or other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
CITY LICENSES.

City Auditors once.
Richmond. Va. January p 1873.
LICENSES.
Owners OF Wagons, Hacks, Bugges,
Omnibuses, and other vehicles. for wnich
an annual license tax is required. are
notified that licenses for the same Will
be issued from the Treasures Office on
and after the FIRST DAY or FEBRJ-
AIRY. 1898. TO expire the first day OF feD-
ruary. 1899. EDWARD ]. WARREN.
IA H-tFe 10 Auditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

II there is any one thing about Rich
mond's leading hotel handsomer than an
other just now II ID the crapsr-y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Resolutions Of respect TO deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
fions, associations, or other organiza-
tions will be charged for as advertising
xnaftor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Naturally. our proposed Cannon resolu-
ton touching Cuba sounds rather war
like.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Sousa is going abroad. where he will
continue to blow his own horn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Erich. not. gaudy"-the Merchant
Tailors' Exchange.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

Car Reed denies that he has changed
position on the annexation of Hawaii.
He is still opposed to that proposition.
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REMOVALS.


GEORGE NJ. WEST, -
Bookseller. Staticner, and Engrayer: ~
taken the store No. S,s MAIN SrREtl'
in the Ebe building. opposite the chen'
Der OF Commerce. fe AZ"
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All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
of oura
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

1t looks as II 1t would be safer to bet
on Or. Parker than on the ground-hog.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returnsd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
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THE CITIES AND TAXES.
Interesting Figures Compiled from
Reports of the Auditor.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
You have frequently Of late called at
tention to TIE fact that the cities and
towns of the State pay a large proportion
OF the taxes Of the State. Having occa-
sion to compile some statistics from the
annual reports of the Auditor of Public
Accounts in reference to the assessed
valuation of the real estate, including
lots and buildings, OF the cities of Vir-
ginia in 1880. 1890, and 1897, 1 thought it
would be Of interest, in view of your
discussions, to present these figures to
your numerous readers. The cities are
grouped by the grand division of the
State in which they are located Alexan-
dria, Richmond, etc, are on the borders
of two of these divisions, so they are
classified as belonging to two divisions:
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Grand total
for cities..s ss,9sl,O27 S6.S4s,2O6 Sill, 27Sl25
Grand total
country, etc. l7O. S3S,92i 1S5,964O6S 1SS762,S76
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-09
Totals s 5.n7seO 5 800 .O5e 5 az. 5sO

Totals s. s,14s,585 5 s,7O9,0 5 L, $40, SAB
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TIDEWATER CITIES

Totals 80 80. $50 7ss 5 Al. 5S4.55s IS, $751; sl
MIDLAND CITY.
DanviIle. IS 2se6.OOO 5 6,O9S, 292 6,40O,OsO
PIEDMONT CITIES.
Charlville s ......... 1900 439 5 1S25.625
Lynchb'g E. 5ll766O 7,0o0,6l7 1895
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Our Criminal Expen, cs-A suggestion

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Independent Hill. Va.
The Anaconda standard., 1898-01-01

possess the instinct necessary to de-
tect the approach of a Nebraska blz-
zard hence were never prepared for it's
approach, and usually Stampeded be-
fore the bowling tornado until the
storm had either spent its force or the
whole herd had been swallowed up in
some river bed or other abrupt depres-
sion in the prairie with precipitous
sides which it had suddenly run into
while trying to escape the blizzard.
This usually meant the tcial loss of the
nerd, FOR If the stock did not perish it
was so badly scattered that it was new
er recovered.
This year. however, greater numbers
of Texas cattle were brought into the
state than ever before. Probably 200,
600 cattle We're sent into the state from
the Southern ranges. Instead, however,
of turning these great herds loose on
the range, to be scattered and left 70
perish in the great blizzard they were
mixed up with an equal number of ma
tive stock.
The stock grazed together well. and
when the great blizzard of Dec. IA
swept over the state it found the Tex
as herds seeking shelter along with the
native cattle. AS far as the reports re-
ceived indicate there was not a single
stampede of any consequence, as the
breaking of the storm found all the inn
ported stock carefully protected iE thu
ravines, where grass was plentiful and
where they might remain ror weeks
without starvation.
This undoubtedly solves 4 question
hf supreme Importance to the Western
cattle industry. AS n Texas steer 2
years old can be placed IN the range
of northwestern Nebraska for about So
in the fall and disposed of as beef cat
tie the following spring Cor frcnn S35
to $40 per head with little more than
the feed afforded by the range, the
immense profit in the business can be
readily understood
After the great blizzard of last week
several small punches of cattle were
found dead in the extreme western
part of the state along the South Da-
kota line. In the breaks of the river to
the west of Hay Springs \ bunch of 40
steers We're found frozen together
They had been caught in a blind draw
which did not afford sufficient pro.ec-
ton from the terrible wind, and being
unable to face the hurricane IN reach
ing more protected ground perished.
The mercury was 20 degrees below zero
that night. None of the vast number
Of sheep being fed in the state perished.
The range is in fine shape for all
stock to go through the winter.
The Anaconda standard., 1898-01-01
MlSSOULA MENTION.

The members of the board Of mineral
lana commissioners have returned from
II trip to Saltese.
Mrs. Tom Woodford is home from a
holiday trip To Martina, where she
spent Christmas with her husband and
j. W. NoGdford.
c. T.. Woodwork came i'm with the
mineral land commissioners last night
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Baggs and
daughter came down from Stevensville
TINS morning, and are registered at the
Florence.
i. J. Holmes of the Western Montana
Office of the Staedard, returned this
noon from a trip up the valley
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nj. Crutchfield have
returned to their home in Hamilton
after pleasant visit with friends in
Missoula. During his stay here Mr..
Crutchfield became a member of He'll
Gate lodge of Elks.,
The customary watch night services
were held at the churches tonight and
We're we'll attended.
Stockmen are elated over the weather
and say that the only danger is that
the range cattle will eat too much this
month.
The warm days of this week have
cleared the river of much of it's ice and
have spoiled the skating which was
good for a few days before Christmas
There is an epidemic of grip prevalent
among the children of this city, but no
serious cases have been reported.
Superintendent Hamilton and wife
returned this noon from their trip to
Helena, where they attended the meet
ing of the State Teachers association.
Mr.. Hamilton reports q profitable ses-
sion.
Architect Gibson has nearly COM
pleted the plans and specifications for
the main university building and for
the science hall, and the building COM
missioners will probably advertise for
bids early next week. There will be a
meeting of the board Tuesday or
Wednesday, and the advertisement will
probably be ordered at that time.
The Northwest Tribune announces
that another attempt Will be made to
start the creamery business at Stevens
Vile, this time by an experienced man,
who Will make the project a success If
he can secure the support of the ranch
men.
Frank ]. Pierce and Miss Lulu Inman
VIII be married Tomorrow afternoon at
the residence of j. p. Virgins The oc-
cason promises to be very brilliant
one
The Anaconda standard., 1898-01-01
sMokELsss POWDER PISTOL.
Some Features of the Borchardt Auto
matte Repeating Weapon.

The Borchardt automatic repeating
pistol is a small arm in which smokeless
powder is used, and with which very re-
markable target shooting has been ac-
complished. The New York Times de-
scribes this weapon as follows: The
Borchardt pistol is of peculiar shape,
having a long overhang behind what
is usually called the butt, and a maga-
zine within the latter which will con-
tain eight cartridges. The automatic ac-
tion is entirely resilient. and not at all
dependent upon the expansion of gas.
The rear end of the weapon is called
the grip. The breech- lock is driven
back into this by the recoil caused by
the discharge while at the same in
stant the lifting spring within the mag
azlne pushes out the emptied cartridge
she'll powerful double spring in the
grip thrusts the breech-lock forward
again, and the latter carries into posi-
ton in the breech Of the barrel a fresh
cartridge ready to be fired. By the
same movement the firing bolt is cooked.
The eight cartridges are all placed in
the magazine at once. being held to-
gether in a boXlike charger" which
drops from the magazine as soon as the
last cartridge which it contained has
been used. All the functions of the
mechanism are automatic, excepting, of
course, the pulling Of the trigger.
The weight Of the BcrchaTlt pistol is
two pounds and 1J ounces. with the
magazine charged. The caliber is not
quite 81. The weight of the weapon
and its somewhat awkward shape are
the chief objections urged against it.
1t is contended, however that the
weight is SO well balanced when the
pistol is held in position for firing
that it assists the aim and steadies the
hand. By the use of a large attach
able stock it can be converted into "A
small carbine at a moments notice
There is a metallic sight at the extreme
end of the grip and another is at the
usual place near the muzzle. The long
distance between them facilitates ac-
curaey of aim. In use as cavalry Wea-
pom the overhang, it is said, would be a
valuable shield to the wrist of the pis-
tol arm protecting it from the saber
strokes and consequent disa Element.
The Anaconda standard., 1898-01-01
CASEY AT THE STATION HOUSE.
Proud Young Father Writes "a Confus-
ing Note.

Missoula, Dec. 31.-Since the North
ern Pacific Railway company closed the
station at Corvallis on the Bitter Root
branch, the station building has been
occupied by a young man. who attends
to the care of the building and looks
after what freight is left there for ship
ment. Mrs. Palmer, who was formerly
agent there. has been transferred to
Victor. She is an old friend of the fam
lily that lives at the Corvallis station,
and ii was but natural that, the other
day when fine baby boy arrived IN the
family at Corvallis. the happy father
should send her a note informing her of
the happy event. Just before the down
train arrived at Corvallis the incident
had transpired. and the proud father
sent the information in hastily scrib-
bled note. which he gave to Brakeman
Homer Case to deliver. Casey" was
glad TO accommodate the young man
and took the note gladly. He was sur
prised when Mrs. Palmer read it and
looked at him quizzicaly. asking him.
rs that So" Casey said that he guessed
that il was, and then Mrs. Palmer
laughed aloud She handed the note to
the other trainmen to read and they
laughed aloud. too. Then Case had to
buy the cigars. for the mote .!lat ,irr
nappy parent had written 50 hastily
read as follows:
"A boy. Eleven pounds. Kindness of
Mr. Case"
The Anaconda standard., 1898-01-01
CATTLE DODGE BILLIARDS..
Texas steers Learn Methods of SeIf-Pre,
ervation in Nebraska.

Texas steers Learn Methods of SeIf-Pres-
ervation in Nebraska.
Lincoln (Neb) Correspondence of the
Chicago Chronicle.
For the past 10 days n remarkably
severe storm has prevailed throughout
the state of Nebraska. From Dec. IL
until Dec. 10 the mercury was Is To 20
degrees below zero in the northwestern
section of Nebraska. 1t was the sever
est weather the state has experienced
for many years.
Notwithstanding the severe cold
however. the loss pf stock has been
trivial as compared with previous sea-
sons of bad weather, and. in fact 50
small as 10 scarcely require notice ex-
cept for some of the extraordinary
features that the great storm deyel-
oped.
In the first place the storm has devel-
oped beyond further dispute that the
cattle of the Southern states can he
handled To advantage in Nebraska
This has long been mnoted question
among the cattlemen of this section
many insisting that Texas and Arizona
stock could not be brought as Tar north
as This without great risk of having
the whole herd destroyed by the first
season OF severe Weather. In support
of this theory the number of disastrous
experiments along this line were point
ed 10.
For the past 10 years an occasional
small bunch OF steers haze been
brought into Nebraska from Texas as
feeders. only 10 perish i'm the first
storm in which there was a heavy fall
of SNOW. This MAS due To Two causes
the failure of the thigk-Skiuned import
ed stock To withstand the rigorous eli
mate and the inability of the neNcom-
erS to secure sufficient nutriment while
The range WAS covered with several
inches Of hard snow.
\ NebraslSfE steer has no trouble iu
securing all the feed she wants In spite
OF the snow. as long as there is grass
on the range. II a sIeet or rain has
fallen on top OF the snow and formed
hard crust the animal merely plants
his front feet firmly anu nraaks the sur
face and then finds living an easy mat
ter. Again the native cattle. when a
blizzard approaches. seek -ssoty he
hind natural wind breaks or In the deep
ravines aud canyons which abound All
over the range of Nebraska
The imported cattle never seem TO
The Anaconda standard., 1898-01-01
CALIFORNIA ORANGES.
This Year They're Immense in Quantity
and Boss in Quality.

! Missoula, Dec. 31.-R. A. Eddy. who
is spending a few weeks i'm this city.
says that the orange crop in California
this year will surpass all previous rec
ords 1t is NOW estimated at l., 900 car
loads, and all of the Southern lines of
railroad are rushing to get the neces-
sary transportation facilities in shape
to handle this immense business. Mr..
Eddy's orange grove at Riverside is now
in fine bearing and he will ship several
thousand boxes He has been showing
his friends the labels and brands that
he has adopted for his fruit These will
appear on the boxes. The first grade
from his grove he calls the Rock"
brand and the label of this class of
oranges bear picture of the shipping
warehouse on the ranch. On the second
grade the label is adorned with fine
view of the grove and the residence
which makes pretty picture. MIR. Eddy
says that the California orange groves
in five years will produce an almost in
computable supply of fruit There are
hundreds of groves that have not begun
TO bear as yet. and these will come into
bearing in n few years MIR. Eddy will
return TO California in a few days.