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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27


1t is said that while London, Manches-
ter Liverpool. Glasgow. Philadelphia.
Boston. and New York. all cities which
have spent vast sums in obtaining an
adequate water supply. would suffer Sc
riously were a six months drought TO
ahlict their watersheds, San Francisco
with its system of great artificial lakes,
could face a drought OF twenty-four or
even thirty-six months with entire equani-
nifty ana without curtai!ing its normal
consumption Of 100000 gallons a month.
According to the Scientific American. San
Francisco now has the greatest municipal
system of artificial water storage in the
world, and Is surpassed by no city in
the abundance and purity Of its water sup
ply. The achievement Of this result, how
ever, involved the solving Of numerous
problems I'm engineering and an expend-
ture of nearly 100000. The difficulties
were many. Nature supplied neither
natural reservoirs nor living streams
whence supplies OF water for a populous
community might be steadily drawn. In
one respect only were the engineers as
sisted by the natural features OF the
countryside ranges Of mountains that
traverse the peninsula upon which San
Francisco is located provided admirable
sites for artificial storage lakes. BY the
erection Of massive dams across their
outlets vast artificial stores Of water were
laid up, from which supplies might be
taken in the event of prolonged droughts
and during the intervals when no rain
whatever falls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
4 Miracle in Either Case.

As Pat came TO the door Of his en-
ployer's library the latter was in the act
Of putting a bottle of liquor in the closet.
Closing and locking the door of the re-
pository, he turned to Pat and said:
IF l should go away and leave that
tempting beverage within your reach. it
would be a miracle if you didn't drink it
all"
Begin yer pardon, sor," answered
Pat, but it'd be more of a mericle ef
ye'd be givn' me the chance"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
STYLE IN SHOES.

The New York correspondent of n
northern contemporary is authority for
the rather surprising statement that the
boys departments of the shoe-stores in
the great metropolis are NOWADAYS
thronged with women, engaged in buying
boys boots for themselves. Fashion is
accused Of having driven them TO take
this step for some months since it was
decreed that women's footgear should
be Of broad. heavy build. and that
daintiness and diminutiveness should be
abandoned. The real thing" cannot be
found among ladies' goods, and hence the
urchin must surrender the stock in trade
which was intended for him.
While no man ever gets too blind or
grumpy TO admire dainty feminine foot
Il cannot be denied that Fashion. in de-
Greeting this change, has foc once done
something sensible. The thin, narrow
shoes which women have hitherto worn
were utterly inadequate to protect them
from falling weather and many q cold
and cough has been due to them. Indeed
the fair sex have hitherto had many mo-
ments OF unhappiness which were charge
able TO their footgear. The narrow,
pointed boot was a thing of torture and
was, perhaps, Of all modish exactions, the
most cruel Every one rejoices in the
change. for 1t is no longer a disgrace TO
have big. honest foot.
Men. too. have reason to be thankful
for fashions recent mandates. The hid
eous. beef-tongue foot of former days is
no longer required of them. To-day the
bulldog toe is the toast Of leathery
circles. and well does 1t sustain its part.
II has ample width and stands over a
thick sole, which keeps the pedestrian nign
and dry. The small-footed man is now
an object Of pity. and would be regarded
as an absurdity IL he took pride in dainty
shoes. The more Of him that is turned
under" the better and more styiish-look-
ing he is considered. And truly it is de-
llghtful 10 be both stylish and comfort
able. As general rule the two eondi-
tions are antagonistc 10 one another
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES p, 1875.

Friends Of the Dispatch would do us
favor by informing US promptly Of any
failure on the part of Hewsdealers, 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, 1898-11-27

The New York Times i'm discussing the
proposition to colonize the negroes in
cuba says:
ITO establish negro colonies in Cuba
would be to abandon the island TO retro
gressiOn and ultimate sloth and CONNER
clal extinction. The black republic Of Ii
IBERIA IS a political, social, and Industrial
failure. If we should send our cOlored
people to Cuban colonies they would sink
instead Of rising. The race requires as
ISOLATION with whites 90 maintain the
level it has reached in the Southern
States. The Island of Cuba, II civen over
to negro colonies and the initiative &c its
present inhabitants, would DE practically
one of the waste places of the earth
And on commenting on ;he outrageous
conduct of negro volunteer regiments, our
contemporary remarks:
after the daily reports OF murderous
disorder among our lew cOloTed regi-
ments have continued a few mouths long
er. it is Just possible that some bold per-
son will venture the suggestion that rifles
in negro hands are implements as danger
Gus 10 the peace and prosperity a the
nation as ballots have long since proved
TO be-"
Verify. the light on the negro question
that has broken at the North is becoming
broader and brighter daily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

abate in anywise the share OK oisifeun
OF this form OF Algsrism that attaches "
the President by reason OF his RESPONSE
bIlIty for Alger. But II Is In what 'ne
revelation does do that It is the more
significant. II places upon the Fresiueh'
the additional responsibility for eondi-
tons that rendered possible the phases
Of Algerism above referred TO. Yes no
doubt the President means well NO
doubt he is a man OF good ana sounu
impulses. But, alas. we fear that he Is
a weak vessel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

The Baltimore Sun asks, where IS the
Monroe doctrine? Why. Mr.. Mckinley
has it hung out from the keep Of his I'M
perialistic castle. However. IL has been
revamped. renovated, and done over in
the Hanrl shop of statesmIns' % so that
it reads: European Powers must not
grab any territory in the Western Hemi-
sphere, but we reserve the right TO grab
anything we can I'm the Eastern Henri
sphere" Therefore, We are not surprised
that the Sun does not recognize it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
4 Bad Break.

Ma: Goodness me! Did you hear that
crash, Johnnie? l wonder what it could
have been?
Johnnie: | know, ma. IL was the laun-
dryman; he was going down the back
porch. and he fell down and broke his
clothes
Ma: Broke his clothes?
Johnnie: OF course. China wear, you
know
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
A Diversion.

Mrs. Pry: Quite unfortunate about Mr..
and Mrs. Mateless, wasn't it? You know
they were out rowing on the river yes
terday and they fell in.
Mrs. Fry: A great diversion for them.
surely; fer to my knowledge they are
generally falling out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent TO thousands. who
think themselves i'll, that they are not az
ficted with any disease. but that the
system simply needs cleansing. is to bring
comfort home 20 their hearts as a costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup
Of Figs. Manufactured by the California
Zig Syrup Company only. and sold by all
druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
Sympathized With Him.

"And still my war-cry IT," exclaimed
The temperance orator. down with alco-
holr'
Il know how TO sympathize with you,
old man" interrupted a man from the
back seats. 1--WE been down with 1t my
self more than once"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
HERE'S YOUR HOUNDS.
TWO THOROUGHBRED HOUNDS
FOR SALE. AT
Dos WEST MARSHALL.
mo 25-ltD
MEETINGS.


NOTICE.
Richmond, Va, November 90. 1903
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF the VIRGINIA HOT
SPRINGS COMPANY, FOR the purpose OF
electing Directors and for the transaction
of such other business as may lawfully
come before the meeting. Will be held al
the office OK the Company. in tho Pace
building. IN the city OF Richmond. Va.
on TUESDAY, December iS iSgs AZ 70
o'clock NJ. The transfer looks will be
closed on Monday December .. 1885 at 3
T.. ~, and remain closed until 10 a. VI.
Wednesday. December II. 1895
c. Il. WEXFORD.
no 26-2w Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-STREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1913 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
ErnnIs Endorsement.

Mrs. Hunt: From what | hear OF your
husband. should infer that he Is man
Of iron will.
Mrs. Blunt: You're right he is; and pig
iron, at that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-sUNDAY. NOVEMBER ~ 1893.

vest reminds me of the railway just DC
yong our station.
Quester: In what regardY FL
Jester: Why II runs around curve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

It's a little singular that when the gov
eminent imposes tax, it should condemn
the freebooter for calling 1t an imposi-
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

Senator Edward Murphy. Of New York
denies that he means TO retire from poll
ties or viii take n trip around the world.
He purposes keeping his place in the Dem
ocratlc ranks. and hopes 10 see the EN-
pirc State rescued from the clutches OF
Plat, Quigg. Roosevelt IL Ca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
ADVERTISING RATES.
HAZE INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation. payable in ad-
vance Us words or less)...''.'' -
Above rates are for every day or ad-
yertisements running consecutively.
Reading notices in reading matter type
five lines or less. 81: IN nonpariei; ieaded'
five lines or less. IS cents.
Card OF rates for more space iurn'snee
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

II anythlng's the matter, keep It lark,
keep it dark;
If the city waters muddy, keep it dark;
II some depots are a shame,
Or taxation is to blame.
Don't mention it, don't whisper. keep It
dark
The incest place for home is in the dark;
let everybody try TO keep It dark.
This is the word official.
Though it may not be judicial
The way to help a town is, keep it darhi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
SORES
L|KERAW BEEF
On Baby's'Face Neck and Breast.
Ran Blood and Matter.
Had TO Tie Hands to Keep from
Scratching. A Bad Case.
Doctor Did Little or No Good.
Cuticura Cured. Skin Now Clear
A SWORN STATEMENT.

when my nephew was two weeks old he had
running sores on his face, neck, breast, and
hands, which conf pued to grow worse. They
looked like raw beef Sometimes blood would
come and sometimes matter. He was awfully
bad. Why, we had never heard or read OF
such case. My sister had 10 tie his hands to
the hammock 20 keep him from scratching
himself, he tched so. lie often rubbed his
neck and face against his shoulders. The
doctor did LITTLE or no good. said ait came
from the blood" etc. She heard of CUrI-
CURA (ointment). and bought her a box, and
finding 1t gave satisfaction she continued 10
use it. The bon Is all ,reH no,c and his face is
clear In order TO show Won my good faith in
this matter and how pleased / am with CUU-
CURA REMEDIES. have taken oath TO above
statements. EMMA FISHER, GS2 w. 18th Pl,
March 3. 1898. Chicago, III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

When you feel that you are being driven
to despair the proper thing TO do is 10
get out and walk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

And now Margaret Moore who said
No TO Timothy Foley at the altar in
scranton. Pa. has married him, She
could not resist Tins pleadings IT Is said.
Hut she may be sure Tim will never for
Get how he was Inundated and may be.
n he ever gets angry with her he. viii
give her a piece of his mind which will
ehock her sensibIlities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

Resolutions Of respect TO deceased
,po,nbers passed by societies, corpora
tons. associations, or other orgahiza-
tons. will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

All letters recommending candidates
FOR Office must be paid FOR 10 insure their
publication. This'is a long-standing rule
% of,rg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
Eject ana Cnusc.

Upper: They tell me that Traders head
has become unsettled. wonder what mas
caused II.
Clipper: 1 guess it's because his Dust
ness OBLIGATIONS are in the same condi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

All letter. and kilograms must be al
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
A Reminder.

Jester: There goes old Bulger. How he
does continue to accumulate flesh. His
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
Woman's Friend
The Great Medicine that Gives
Nerve Strength

hood'S SdrSaparihd MakeS tn0
Blood Rich and Pure, Creates an
Appetite and Restores Health,
Vigor and Vitality.
"I feel that 1 ought to write few
words in praise OF Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which has done great things for me. L
was in a delicate condition and was sick
at my stomach and constipated. tried
remedies highly recommended for female
weaknesses, but the medicines brought
on other troubles. was so weak
could not attend to my household duties,
and then determined to try Hoods Sar-
saparilla. After had taken this medicine
o short time began to gain strength. l
: Crew Stronger Zach Day
until was able to work all day without
any Inconvenience. / have taken Hoods
Pills for constipation, and am better to-
day than l have been for five years.
Since taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Hoods pills / feel rested in the morning.
/ am less nervous and am sure i hayo
richer and purer blood. have always
been bothered with scrofula, but now
am rid Of il. Before my last child was
born l took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
my girl baby was fat and strong, while
my other child was not well and lived
to be only two years old" MRS. T.. +.
DEAL, Box i19, Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

So our city water is not at times muddy.
after all. Oh, If that would only settle IT.!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT FOR EVERY KIND OF BAnr
HuNoR. - Warm baths with CuricusA sobr, gente
and mild Of CUrCr "A KzsOyEsr greatest blood
purifiers and humor cures
Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRu0 AsD CHIN.
T-r- Sole Prons Boston.
1850 ~ To-,tred Babies" mailed free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
Entertainment
FOR BENEFIT OF A
COUNTRY PARISH"

"ALL SAINTS PARISH HOUSE."
corner Madison and Grace streets.
MONDAY. NOVEMBER %. 1883.
AT $50 i. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
4 Touch of Nature.

The Judge yipped a YELL
Then with his umbrcl
He did crush the plug hat Of the Bishop
The Bishop did prance
In a wild Modoc dance
While a yaup from his lungs he did fish
up:
The Mayor with whack
On the Senator's back,
Leap-frogged it with him to the city,
Where they all did commune
In a weird rigadoon
To a wild, bacchanalian ditty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
STATE OF ILLINOIS, I
nnffxry OrGaOE

STATE OF ILIINOIHi 90
COUNTY OF COOK,
|, Charles +. Vogel, Notary Public In and
for said county in the State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Emma Fisher personally known 10
me to be the same person whose name IL sub
scribed 10 the foregoing statement, appeared be-
fore ne this day in person and Acknowledged that
she signed the same. and that the came is true
according 70 her best knowledge and belief.
CHARLES +. VOGEL, Notary Public.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27
song...."..captain Frank Cunningham
"A PERPLENING SITUATION"

A HEKBl4tNING SITUATION"
Dramats Personae.
Mrs. dleton..........Aliss de Saussure
Ion Mludizl On......,....,Mr Leslie Reed
Jessie Mlut8 tOl....... Miss James
sue Middleton. Mary James
Lucy fdlr. ,..............Miss Rose Morris
Uncle Epiumus. Lane Lacy
MISS Maude. ...........Miss Jennie Hughes
ilr. ynolds..............M Nh. dc Saussure
Mr. WllsOn..............Alr Werner Moore
MAUI ......-..... -.-...-..-....... ---
Act l.: Scene lst-Parlor in Mr.. Middle
TOMS house-morning
Song. ..............Mr. William H. Shervln
Act H.: Scene lst-Parlor I'm Mr. Middle
toms house-afternoon.
Piano Recital:
Professor Hair and Master John Powell.
Ticket coupon good for refreshments
Price. - cents Without refreshments
Price 10 cents.
Piano used is loaned by Messrs. Fer
gusson Brothers, sll east Broad street.
no Zi-lt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-27

Do you thiHS they were boozed?
All, MOI Just cnthused
BY their kinship with old human natur',
They had been to a game
Where new "gridiron" fame
Had been won for their dear Alma Mater.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-11
ANEI0-SAx0Ns GREAT WRITER'S.
TWo-Thtrds of the Entire Worlds
Mail L. ia Englfsh.
New York Herald.


T'wolthirtis Of all The letters which pass
Through the rostoffices OF the world are
-wrftt<a hs and sent 10 people who speak
English. There are substantially 501 10000
persons speaking colloqu!aliy one or an
other OF the ten or twelve chief modern
iangnages. and of these about - per cent,
or 12s0o. 900 persons, speak English.
aAbsnt sQ.eo 90 speak Russian. 75eoa.0a
German. 5a.0oa.0D French. 100000 Span
sisii, 3sNn0~o italian and ls.uDn.Do0 pcrtu-
-guese. and the balance Hungarian, Dutch.
Polish, Flemish. Bohemian. Gaelic, Rou-
ffffnYsSY. Svvtfish. Finnish, Danish and
Norwe gian. Tits. while only on@-quarter
sof fhsAe wh6 employ the facilities OF the
pos&SN departments OF civilized governs
meats r speak. ~ their native tongue. En-
glsh, two thirds OF those who correspond
up 80 IN ths English language.
sThis sittaf3on arises frem the fact that
30 lAxae a. share of the commercial busi-
ness OF the world IL lsone in English. even
among those who do NOT speak English
! as ihefr sItaf.ve language. There are, Tor
INSTANCE, more than &,co postofrices i'm
fnfia. THE business of which In letters and
papers Aggregates mora than 3W.oo,oo
paresS 4 year. and The business of these
Offices Is done chiefly ia English, though
OK Iisdia's total population. which IL near
tS 20 600 go. fewer than Sa.0a0 persons
either speak or understand English.
Russian the business OF tue Russian post
deparfhfent IL relatively small. the num-
ser OF letters sent throughout the cxar's
empis~ amounting 10 less than one-ienth
the number mailed In Great fsritasn alone.
though the population of Grait Britain ss
considerably less than one-half OF the pop
iiatfon Of Russia In E.urope.
The Southern and Cenrat American
countries I'm which either Spanish or Tor-
tuguese Is spoken do cor f,arafi, ely little
postofyice buslness, the Total number OF
letters posted and collected IN a year I'm
all the countries OF South and Central
America and the West Indies being less
than in Australia. Chile and Argentina
are. in fact the only two Scsth American
countries I'm which any important postal
busness In done. and most OF the letters
received from or sent 10 foreiyp coun-
tries are not I'm Spanish. but IN English,
French. German or Italian.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-11
-----~----------
PROSECUTION HAS CLOSED.
In the Chapman Case Not Halt of the
Witnesses We're Called.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intel,igeneer.
TACOMA June ie.-The prosecution in
the case of Charles w Chapman. charged
with the murder OF Louis Zarielh rested
its case after but nineteen witnesses all
told had been heard from. The list OF Wit
nesses subpoenaed by the state numbered
thirty-nine all told, and the Sudden deter
mination TO close the case abruptly Was
announced early this afternoon.
From the introduction of the first wit
ness the case has been ii peculiar one, ow-
ing 10 a certain extent 10 the assistance
given 10 the defendant by their testimony
when some of the states witnesses were
under cross examination.
The defense considers the move of the
states attorney show or weakness. An
Adjournment of two hours was asked and
allowed the defense. in view of the sudden
ending of the states case. Upon recon-
vening, late this afternoon. the opening
statement OF the defense was made. rms
statement was rather forcefu, going TO
show that 1t was Intended 10 be proven,
first. ehat Chapman is not the man whl
killed Zarieli; that he was at home ana in
bed at the time the shooting took place.
and that the crime was committed BY
man In every way larger and heavier tnaa
Chapmar--who IN no particular resembles
the defendant. 1t was further said by
counsel IL would be proven that Zarelh re-
peatedly stated he did not know the men
who robbed him. or the man who shot him.
and that testimony would be introduced
TO nut an entirely new light upon Earl
ellis alleged ante-mortem statement, in
which the Italian is said TO have accused
Chapman
The testimony heard today for the pros
ecution was not especially important, ex-
cepting in so far as cross-examination
pointed TO chapman's innocence. Chief OF
pottca Read was one Of the states later
witnesses. and explained that Zarielli had
said on the day of his death he did not
know who shot him. Mike Powers, Sc
attic officer, who arrested Chapman in Sc
attle. testified TO the facts connected with
the arrest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-11
ROY HAS A NARROW ESCAPE.
Young Norwegian. Once sentenced,
Given Another Chance.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-inteiiigeneer.
TACOMA, June I0-A peculiar turn OF
affairs In the hearing of a ease of incor-
rigibiiity has resulted in Judge Williamson,
OF the superior court, reversing himself,
so 10 speak. Yesterday Emil Bjornvls,
"A Norwegian OF tender years. accompanied
by his parents. was brought into court
and his case examined into 10 determine
whether he was or vas not due 10 serve
a term in the reform school. The parents
listened 10 all the proceedings. and II WIS
not until the court had sentenced the boy
that they knew exactly what had hap
pened Later they learned the truth, and
then set up stiff objection 20 their con
going TO the state reforatory. The end
of the matter was that the boy had an
other hearing today, an interpreter doing
duty 10 help the parents. and in the end
the boy was sent home.