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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
ROANOKE POsTMAsTERsHIP.
The Talk Regarding It-A surprise
Candidate.

ROANOKE VA, January H.-(Special)
The gene al talk Of the town is that
s. Harris Hoge will be the next Roanoke
postmaster. He is brother Of J. Hamp-
ton Hoge, late neutrality-suspicious. for
Congress in the Sixth District, and VINO
was recently defeated for the district at
torneyship for the Western District.
Harris Hoge is a lawyer Of considerable
ability. and was a free-silver Democrat
prior to about one year ago. He voted
for President Mckinley, and has since
his change over from Democracy been
an ardent supporter of Republican prin-
ciples. OF course there is nothing deh-
mite as to his appointment, but the story
Is being circulated that the matter leaked
out by ;. Everett Sprouts going TO Coio-
mel Hoge and asking for his endorsement
for the place. 1t was generally believed
that Mr.. Sproul could then get the once
for the asking, and leading Republicans
were unanimous in the opinion that MT.
Sproul could be the next postmaster IL
he wanted IT, II is alleged that Coionei
Hoge told Mr.. Sproul that when he lost
the district attorneyship that he had
heen given assurance that he might name
the next postmaster, and that ne mad
already endorsed his brother. Until this
time Mr. Hoge was never mentioned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Proposed Bank Building-A
Pleasant Entertainment.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January H.
Cspecial)-The directors OF the Peninsula
Bank at a meeting held last night, Presi-
dent M. II. HarrelI in the chair, adopted
the plans and specifications as submitted
by Alexander Probasco, an architect OF
our town. for the erection OF the proposed
bank and post-office building to be To-
Gated on Main street. The building VIII
be a handsome two-story brick structure.
On the first floor will be the bank ana
post-office, each occupying well-arranged
and airy rooms, while the floor above
will be rented out for offices. The busi-
ness of the bank has so far exceeded the
most sanguine hopes OF It's friends ana tne
citizens generally, that the proposed
building will soon be matter o. neces-
sity.
Miss Matte FLOYD Marshall. Of James
CITY. and Mr.. william Bennett Morgan
of New Kent. were married last evening
at the Methodist church. near Lightfoot,
by Rev. Mr.. Potts, the pastor. a number
of friends of the contracting parties were
present to witness the ceremony. After
receiving the congratulations OF their
friends Mr. and Mrs. Morgan let TOT
their home. in New Kent.
Rev. Shedrack Tucker. formerly OF AIS
place. now a resident of Newport News
Yesterday scld Ills residence on Nam
street. near the college.
Among the arrivals at the Colonial Inn
this morning were Mrs. Thomas L. Moore,
Mrs. Charles l.. Rufn, and Mr.. Charles
l. Ruffin. Of Richmond; Miss Clara
Moore. of Alexandria; Miss Irwin LAYER.
Of Fairfax. and Miss Annie Lowering, OF
Baltimore The party came on the tram
from Richmond and spent the day sight
seeing.
Mr.. Robert Rose handsomely entertain
cd last evening the members Of his min
strel troupe at his cosey home, on east
Main street After the elegant supper
the guests spent the evening vosr plea
sanity i'm social converse. which was m
terspersed with music. both vocal and in
strumental.
Miss Birdie Johnston. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. p. Johnston, residing near
Iightfoot James City, is the guest OF Mt.
and Mrs y. L. Henley.
Dr.. III. o. Duerson has returned from
delightful visit to Spotsylvania.
Mr.. Charles w. Coleman and MISS
| Elizabeth Coleman returned this morning
from a visit to Old Point
Miss Marian Jones leaves in Few DAYS
to visit her aunt. Mrs T. 5. Lacy, In
baltimore. and Miss Susan Webb takes
her departure during the week for Nor
| folk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
EIDAY... .....JANUARY %, 1898.
RICHMOND PAYS oNE-srxTH.

5|ft Is not only fact that our cities and
Hiwas contribute by far the greater part
IN virginia's revenue, but nearly one
&xth of the whole sum raised from taxes
~ polls and real and personal estate
4censes. etc. is paid by Richmond.
the sum total Of Virginia's revenue as
n ssed upon those subjects is about
BASIL. of which about S427022 comes
from Richmond.
In other words. after dcducting the
terlminai expenses of this city and credit
f,r the state with the school warrants
|irawn in our favor. &c. Richmond con-
i{fbutes a net sum Of about 1913 i2s per
Iunum, This net sum Of $l3i is ex-
pended by Virginia in various govern
mental and educational expenses, and IN
making I'D the deficiencies of commune
ties that do not raise enough taxes to
reimburse the State on account OF crimi-
k,l expenses and school warrants.
" Richmond Is not asking any special
legislation; nor does it expect exemption
from any uniform and equal system OF
retrenchment made applicable to the
whole State. but the moment is oppor'uhe
for. presenting these facts. Not only VIII
they prove inforQatory to the majority
of members of the Legislature but they
win be news to hundreds of our own citi-
zens. who, never having given special at
mention TO the subject, have no idea what
proportion we bear of the burdens Of the
state Government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
NEWPORT NEWS.
4 Tunnel Practically Decided Upon
ReceptiOns-Sent On.


NEWPORT NEWS. VA, January H.
Special lit IS practically decided that
a tunnel will be constructed under the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks at
their intersection with Twenty-eignth
street AT present II II a grade crossing.
and the only one the city has. II Is
very dangerous, as il connects the two
sections of the city, and is used for
traffic as well as by pedestrians. num-
her of hairbreadth escapes from fatal
accidents have occurred at this crossing,
and the Common Council. as well as the
railroad company. recognize the urgent
necessity Of a tunnel or overhead bridge
The latter Is preferred, for the reason
that the land damages will not be as
great and then. too, the grade VIII not
be too steep for heavy traffic.
Mrs. n. II. Turner gave a reception at
her residence, i'm the East End, last night
in honor of her guests. Miss Mary God
din and Miss Bertha Davis. of James
City county.
Another reception was given last night
by Miss Lessie Rolph at her residence, on
Twenty-sixth street. i'm honor of ner
guests. Miss Aubrey Hogg and Miss Bes-
sic Bray, of Gloucester county.
Attorney W. J. Nems has gone TO
Stanton on telephone business. He is
interested in the establishment of long
distance line between Richmond and
Norfolk.
Mr.. Coils p. Huntington is still i'm the
CITY and will remain till tomorrow
morning. when he will leave on a special
train for New York.
Charles Macheray. who was arrested yes
terday on a warrant charging him with
committing a criminal assault on Alma
Gerlah, a 16-year-old girl. was to-day
given a hearing before Justice Brown III
the Police Court Macheray was sent OF
to await the action of the grand jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
,o,I-r.x pnEREaursrrE.

uhe lie Cato resolution proposing 10
IA our state Constitution so as 10
make the payment of the poll tax pre-
.,,,s,ta 10 voting. has been favorably
reported TO the Senate.
No doubt Il would be well enough ioi
the LEGISLATURE TO adopt this as one Vi
tho series OF amendments TO be trans
r,,,,ed TO the next Legislature. but We
nav well doubt II It will be ratified by
the people. unless there Is certainty
that better machinery for executing
will he provided than we had OF DID,
For a good many years the poli-tax
nrereouisIte was in force in this state IL
nas engrafted upon the Underwood Con-
sn,u,,on by subsequent amendment
The practical operation OF II was 'ia'
Il imposed upon the party committees VI
the candidates the necessity or paying III"
.a,os - hundreds OF men. Here in Rich
,,o,d indeed we have known the Ci'y
r,o,oocratic committee to pay these taxes
for thousands. The Republican commit
tee did likewise. for then, as now 'ne
penublicans could get plenty OF money
from their national committed
In the Massey-Wise congressional con-
-. ,n 1871 the two parties paid large
s,,ms for poll-tax receipts. Ihe system
os # was In operation then worker 80
badly. and was open to such ADJUSTS II
u,oe renealed by a constitutional amend
mont which was adopted by the people
lol I'M NO majority.
The Dispatch is far from saying 'na'
such tax cannot be laid so as 10 az
complish the purpose in view pu- we are
oo,uallv far from agreeing that our ola
.,,stom would ever prove acceptable HOW
o,.or we think it wei, enough for TINS
,oo,elatnre TO propose this amendment
There has been much demand LOT It
oeneciallv from persons who are not very
familiar with the operation OF the lor"ei
rrovision of our Constitution on TINS SUD-
ject
potween the adjournment of this Legis-
,ot,,ro and the assembling of the next
,oarlv two wears will elapse, ana thal
will afford ample time for us 10 DISCUSS
the whole subject thoroughly III may
no that some genius will rise and point
ont how we may manage the system
now much better than we did fifteen OF
twenty years ago.
All of the money derived from the capi-
tation tax must go to the public school
fund 1t is so provided in the STATE
Constitution. 1t would, however, be
within the power of the Legislature 10
withhold from the school funds the spe-
cial appropriation that it now makes Il
the capitation tax could be relied upon 10
fill that void. Or, II the prerequisite
should only bring in, say, an addltiohai
s5O 600 per annum, the special appropria-
tions might be reduced by that amount
So IL will not do to argue that the gene
raj treasury will not be benehted py
whatever increase the poll-tax prerequi-
site system might cause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
.xorurn PENSION CALCULATION.


The Topeka CKan) Capital rises 70 ~
fend pension rascality. The Cap''a'
marks that n the people understooN
Ter the pension laws and their opera''o"s
,.oro would be less scandal ABOUT
,,em The Charleston News ana Courier
hovvever explains the Captafs cna'"-
pIonship OF the pension ou'rases "
s,nnie and interesting calcuiauon'
,rho pouulation Of Kansas Is about lne
sar,o as that of South Carolina. Inc
NaxVs and Courier says the share Oh nan
sas in the pension appropriations Is "0o''
90 ,oo ooo annually. This represents inc
whole "pront" on the average cot'on wy
of south Carolina, II sold at tho price u
cents per pound, and regarding ~ PEI
cont Of the selling price as represen'ins
a. average met profit realized by the
,,ro,,er-a very liberal estimate. 30 the
nensjor system, 1t appears Des'o"s ga
the people of Kansas every year. "i'"o"'
work or any effort on their part 10 oo-
tain jt--a free gift from the government
= cum eoual TO the whole proht they
could make by growing cotton at cents
= Mound bv a year OF hard labor the
conditions would be the same IN Sou'n
carolina II she did not plant single COZ
Ton seed and vet received at the emu Vi
,ho soason from the government, the
whole profit Of an average crop SOFA a'
o nrice considerably higher than the price
rocoived bv the farmers this year.
.-fc nf
whole amount paid out annually by the
government in pensions amounts 10 JUST
half of the gross" proceeds OF the ave
go cotton crop Of the South. sold al
corts a mound, and is equivalent 10 giving
% 4he favored States the met proht on
oo,ton crop of 100000 bales, reckon
ing that profit at 10 per cent. oil the ser
ing price. r
Nor is this the worst Of II. Another
rbasc of the iniquity is that II substitutes
,ho North and the West largely at the
o,nense If the South. This section Is
steadily drained to pay its proportion Vi
the pension appropriations. yet pracOcaiy
none of the money 1t contributes loi '"'''
purpose comes back to II.
However. we are glad to see that many
leading papers in the North and the west
do not sympathize with the Inspiration
NJ the CapitaTs defence of the system
ae II exists. and are continuing tneir neht
for radical reform. And the hope Tor re-
form, lies in the abundant evidence that
these papers speak for the taxpayers
81 those sections. who are tired OF Dear
ing their part of a pension burden now
approaching s15O,OOOOOO annually, half OF
which. IT is declared, on good authority
goes to people who are not disabled VINO
are able to support themselves, and VINO
are simply frauds
The northern and western taxpayers
care nothing for the hardship the pension
iniouity works against the South They
have no regard to the discrimina-
tion against this section it involves. IL
is a question of dollars and cents as az
fectine themselves and themselves alone
But this only emphasizes the promise OF
the issue they have raised becoming a
burning one. and it none the less be-
hooves the South to unite with them IN
messing that issue until the pension sys-
TEN shall have been thoroughly purged
of it's fraudulent features.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
AGAINST THE NEW COUNTY.
The Resolutions Adopted by the
Montgomery Meeting.

At largely attended meeting OF the
citizens of Montgomery county, held at
the courthouse on the 18th day OF jan
uary, 1898, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has been published in
Radford newspaper that 1t is proposed
70 introduce a bill in the Legislature to
create new county which will take
about one third of the territory of Mont
gomery including most of its substantial
citizens and much of its most valuable
land. and. whereas, there has been no
discussion of such project before the
neople. and such question did not, In
anv way. enter into the last canvass for
The legislature; and. whereas. General
Wharton was elected 10 represent the
interest of the whole county OF Mont
.omery. and, whereas, the loss or one
ehird of the territory and about the same
nronortion of the taxable value or TINS
countv will increase the county taxation
~ the residue OF the county from 3S 10
"a nar cent. and the creation OF new
comfy will largely increase the burden
az taxation within the bounds OF the new
comfy 10 build courthouse and jail ana
TO nay expenses and salaries OF new
sci Of county officers; and, whereas, u
, il the avowed purpose 81 all political
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
HOWARDSyILLE.
Farmers Clearing Up Fields-Pcr-
sOnals and Briefs.

HOWARDSVILLE, VA, January a.
Especial 1.-The warm sun and high
winds of the past week have so dried the
soil that 1t is in a fair condition 10
plough. Our up-to-date farmers have be-
gun to clear up their fields, repair fences,
and indeed. some following has been
done. III this weather continues 1t Will
become general in a few days.
Mr.. Richard Thomas, who has been
here visiting his parents for several
weeks past, returned this afternoon TO
Mississippi, where he is manager or
large cotton plantation.
Mr.. James Haffner left to-day Tor a
continued pleasure and business trip TO
Lynchburg.
Mr. NJ Lenean has returned from Rich-
mond. where he went on business con-
nected with the new soapstone quarry, Of
which he is manager.
The numerous friends Of Mrs. George
Patterson will be delighted to hear that
she has almost recovered from her recent
severe attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. Charles Scott returned this after
noon from a very important business trip
to Richmond.
Miss Salie Scott. who was taken so
sick while visiting Mr.. Horseley, OF
Travellers Rest, has almost entirely re-
GENERATED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28

parties and the desire OF all the people to
decrease the number OF public officers.
and lessen the burden OF salaries, ex-
penses and taxation. and the creation OF
a new county will do violence to such
purpose and desire; and. whereas. we be-
lieye. yea. know. that no good purpose Will
be served by the creation OF the new
county. but that harm and lois VIII re-
suit: we. the people OF Montgomery coun-
ty In mass-meeting assembled
Resolve. That we are heartily and SIN
cerely opposed to the movement to create
n new county; and that We enter our
protest against the same, and that we
earnestly and respectfully request Gene
raj Wharton and Senator Clayton to do
all In their power to defeat such
measure. If II is introduced Into the
Legislature.
Resolve. That copies Of these resolu-
lions be sent TO General Wharton and
Senator Clayton and published In the
Montgomery Messenger. and that the
Roanoke and Richmond papers be re-
quested to publish them.
on notion the meeting adjourned.
II. /. ROOP, Chairman.
Guy f. Elicit, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
THE VALLEY CITY.
street Improvements-in Neen Oh
Funds-PersonaI Notes.

Funds-PersonaI Notes.
sTAUNTON. VA, January A-'spe-
cial)-Materiais for paving Johnston
street are being located along the ihe
OF the proposed work. which VIII be begun
in few days. From Richmond comes the
Relgian blocks TO be used on the slopes
while the levels will be paved with orlch
from Chilhowie. furnished by the ADAMS
Brick Company, of Lynchburg. me Guy
hands will put down the materials anu
be supervised by Superintendent NJ. hou-
nihan and City-Engineer carter HAITI
son. 49, ,. or
Mr. and Mrs. Frank w. banner, OF
picbmond with their children, who have
been guests of Mr.. banners mother, near
Ranhine are in the city. en- route LOT
Richmond. ~.
The Kings Daughters Hospital is sadly
I'm need of funds TO meet It's expenses
and an appeal is being made to frlends 10
come to it's relief AT this time there are
no paying patients, but only eharity III
mates in the hospital. =.
Mrs. Kate Kilby West, OF ROANOKE, u
I'm town, the guest of Mr.. and MIS- Mo
Henry Holiday. on west FREDERICK s,iee''
Mr.. and Mrs. William III. Hyer. VINO die
ON Measure bent, have left Pasadena
cal and are now i'm Mexico. From Mon
terey Mr.. Hyer writes interesting letters
descriptive Of the habits and homes ol
the Mexicans. ~
Mr. A. NJ Valz is erecting an Once
huilding OF brick, with stone front, on the
Johnston-street side of his recent pui'
chase-the old Stribing property OF
Market and Johnston streets.
Mrs. Louisa NJ. Dupuy, who has peer
an invalid for many weeks, is now re-
garded by her friends as extremely Ill.
To visit Mr.. and Mrs. James II. DooieS
at "Maymont." Miss Florence Elder lei
Yesterday for Richmond.
Mrs. Robert Robertson, of the UnlVer
sity Of Virginia. is here, being ENTERTAINED
at the handsome home OF captain ant
Mrs. Garrett G.. Gooch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
STATES. OR NOT.

The failure Of the United States Sena-
tors from New York to show up in GER
tain debate in the upper chamber Of Con-
eress prompts the New York Herald to
ask. as there a State of New YORK?
The question is pertinent, no matter
what prompted it. AS for the answer
we'll we don't know whether there Is
state of New York or not. once upon
time there was a State of New YORK.
Indeed. once upon time goodly portion
Of this Continent south of Canada ana
north of the Gulf of Mexico was diVideo
ND into a number Of States. AL least
set Of old fellows in knee-breeches ana
u.iqs who framed a paper called con-
st,tution. told us these subdivisions were
states. and we for many years peheVeo
them. and acted upon the principle tha'
they were in earnest. But what WITH
latter day paternalism. centralizaton'
Government by Injunction, etc, we are
hepinnine TO think that those old fellows
so far from being statesmen, as some nave
claimed. were lot of giddy practicai
iokers. who deliberately went to WORK 10
nerpetrate a fraud and a deception on
eullible posterity. We can even imagine
how their shades must be laughing III
their sleeves at the length Of days the
Joke and deception were kept up. when
we examine the Constitution in the nght
of modern developments and tendencies
We are constrained to suspect that 1t Is
rosterniece of irony. rather than mas
terpiece of craftsmanship, as 1t was once
held 10 be, and taking this consideration
with the others mentioned, we are really
as above minated uncertain, not only as
TO whether New York is State but as
70 whether there are any States at all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
THE SITUATION.

Important truths are very tersely stated
in the article appended hereto, which
we take from the columns of the Staun-
ION Spectator. No unprejudiced observer
of events here can deny that in the event
of the failure of retrenchment tremen-
dous leverage will be given to the move
ment in favor CT a constitutional conven-
ton.
There are very serious doubts II The
revenue measures so far passed Will add
materially TO the States income. And
as we have frequently said. an increase
of taxes, even TO provide for our INDECENT
veterans, is not to be thought of--untii
the public is satisfied that no otner course
Il open TO the Legislature
We trust and believe that we take
calm and conservative view Of the situa-
lion: but. really, we can see no escape
from retrenchment on the one hand ana
the calling of constitutional convention
ON the other. and Of the two courses, the
former seems greatly preferable. The
election OF delegates TO constitutional
convention at a time when the people
were ffctIeO Win u DtnieNAee'~ N<Nc-"-NN
ture for falling 10 do the work expected
NJ Il could scarcely be favorable to our
oartv--the more conservative element OF
our party certainly.
we find the individual members of the
LEGISLATURE earnest advocates of re-
trenchment: but the problem has not yet
been solved by them OF securing that CO.
Incidence of opinion. without which con-
certed effort Is impossible. However, here
IS what the Spectator says:
Our state Legislature is pretty
sure to be impaled on one or
Tho other Of two horns OF dilem-
ma. KS members must vote TO cut
down the salaries and perquisites OF then
ofSsdal friends, or they must face con-
etit,,tional convention. which Will do away
with a large body Of those friends alto
'pether. A third horn Is so terrible that
we had thought Of leaving 1t unmentlon-
ed-If they leave Richmond with the
Knowledge that they have increased the
rate Of taxation, they VIII also have the
Knowledge that they will never be sent
there again.
The increase of taxation for the benehi
Of our rt.flant veterans, while the grea'
host OF officials. great and small, are
drawing the very same salaries and get
ting The same fees that they got twenty
,kyears ago-and which salaries and fees
have Just double the purchasing power
they had twenty years ago-will raise q
storm among the taxpayers. 10 increase
tho taxes when the simple looping on %
Z.,,seiegs. office-holders and q general re-
trenchment would give money enough fol
old soldiers and the increase Of The in
terest and everything else, Is so grave
q mistake that the people would rise ny
against II.
Bnt il has turned out just as was look
al for. Every legislator Is willing 10 cut
down expenses In every other legislator
bahiwIck: but not In his own. Ana 80 y
(, wll always be. The only substitute ron
retfenchment now Is constitutions
,t+invention, and that alert reiormer, Mr
Wlthers, has already seen II and miro
Auced bill TO that effect. as a solution
that b hound 20 come,
Nothing has better developed what =
Che real caIibre Of this Legislature than
tkis sroposIuon tc increase the taAss