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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
THE IRON INDUSTRY.

Taking the failure of the Rhode Island
Locomotive Works as a text, the Spring
field CMass) Republican INDUCES in dis
sertation on New England's pass
ing iron industry. In describing
the progress Of the passing" the
Republican says that first the ore
beds and furnaces were deserted
and then the coarser reproductive iron
enterprises began to give way. Following
this, II adds, the rollingmills and steel
rail works. and the nall and tack -facto-
ries began to suffer under the pressure of
competition from those located close by
the richer coal and iron supplies of Penn
syivania.
Our contemporary next attempts to con-
sole it's readers by putting on a philo-
sophie face. ''The industry" 1t remarks,
has gone. and is not missed other en-
Payments. and more profitable ones, have
taken its place. and so IL viii be in all
like cases that may arise" None the less.
the Republican shows that il is not in
philosophic state OF mind over the stu
alton. 1t admits that nov "fne wire
drawing Is reared 10 be a passing New
England industry" and then asks: us
the same now to be said Of locomotive
building and other enterprises devoted
10 the conversion OF iron and steel into
elaborate and ingenious forms, where
highly-skilled labor counts for far more
than the material?
As to that we shall see. Our own i'm
preston is that time will answer the
question In the Affirmative.
But. 70 us. the chief point OF interest
In the whole matter IS this: The iron
industry, in passing from New England
10 Pennsylvania, obeyed great natural
law. In obedience to the same law. the in
dustfy Is destined 10 immense develop
ment In the South: and Virginia Is
destined to be one OF the especial fields
Of that development
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
CRESCENT CITY RACES.
The Attendance Large and the Bet
ting Brisk.

NEW ORLEANS, February THE
track dried out well over Sunday, and
was good to-day. The attendance was
large and the betting brisk
First race-six furlOngs-Eton jacket
(even won, Everest (25 to l and to u
second, Charlotte c.. g TO u third Time,
lis IA.
Second race-one mile-Wilson (even)
won, The Doctor 40 to ! and to ID Sc
cond, X. b. Sack g to - third. Time,
las
Third race-mile and twenty yards--A.
b. c. q to p won, Van Brunt &c TO l and
2 to u second, Nay Nay a to u third.
Time. 1:46.
Fourth race-handicap. one mile-David
Q3 to 1O) won. Royal Choice GO to 1 and
TO second, Spring Tine % to u third.
Time, l nc.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Lou Ann a to
u won, Banrica g to 3 and OUT second,
Cavaletta % to u third. Time, lIS
Sixth race-seven furlongs-ArreZzo 6
to - won, Cave Spring Is TO l and Il 10 y
second, Belle of Fordham Is to u third.
Time, :32 ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
THE BRoTHERHoop MEETINGS.
An Enjoyable Session and n supper
for the Members Last Night.

large crowd of Brotherhood OF ST.
Andrew men and others assembled in the
lecture-room Of ST. James church yes
terday evening for the last Of the series
OF meetings under the auspices OF the
local council of the Brotherhood. At the
s O'Clock conference Mr.. T. G. Ruffin pre-
sided, the subject for discussion being
"Congregatlonalism I'm the Brotherhood.
Interesting and able addresses were
made by Mr.. A. L. Groser and Mr.. John
w. Wood, the former of whom empha-
sized the importance OF adhering TO the
first principles Of the observation-disclosures
ly. individual work, and showed how the
spirit OF congregationalism frequently
made men lose sight of this first princi-
pie. Mr.. Wood dwelt upon the bad ef-
fects of such a spirit upon the Brother
hood chapter, telling how it often caused
a chapter TO feel and act as If there was
no work to be done outside of the par
ticular parish in which 1t was located.
Short addresses followed by others who
were present. and at the conclusion of the
conference the members repaired to Cen
trail Hall, few doors below the church,
where a magnificent lunch had been pre-
pared by the ladies Of St. James church.
After partaking OF the tempting viands
and indulging In social conversation, the
brotherhood reassembled for the s o'clock
conference, Mr.. w. W. Hardwicke pre-
siding. After devotional services by Rev.
John G. Scott, of Glasgow, Major Robert
Stiles was introduced. and spoke on "Ihe
Aspect Of the Organization 10 the Broth
erhOod Man" He discussed the theme
from its every standpoint, and made n
strong, logical talk.
"The Aspect of the brotherhood Boy
was treated by Mr.. Il. B. Snead. and Mr..
Thomas c. Ruffin spoke OF the Relation
Of the Brotherhood to the Church Mem
ber.' Mr.. j. w. Wood concluded the set
programme with a short talk TO the Man
OF the World" and impromptu speeches
were made by Messrs. Woodward, Wood.
Goodwin, Scott, Tyler. Clark. and Groser.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
THE TuE.TRE AND MANNERS.

! The custom OF entering a place OF pub
/ lie amusement after the performance has
commenced. and leaving ii just as the
! performance is about TO close-during the
climax of the play OF opera. as the case
may be-is one that should be honored
i'm the breach entirely. Its observance
by even a small part Of the audience
involves a grievance to those who are
old-fashioned enough to enter the build
ing before the curtain has been rung up.
and keep their seats until ii has been
rung down on the fnality. When it is
observed by troops of persons it is posi-
tive nuisance; an unwarrantable dsre-
gard of other peoples rights. and not to
put too fine a point on it, not good man.
ners. In many cases. however, the OBJ
servance of the custom is, we believe,
the result of thoughtlessness, and GER
tainly not due to any inherent lack of
breeding or want of consideration for
others. 1t has become a sort of fashion,
like the fashion OF going to a reception
at a private house an hour or so after
the time specified in the invitation, and
staying an hour or so later than the time
announced for the entertainment to end.
This latter custom may not be on the
same plane with the former in its rela-
ton to manners, but it not infrequently
greatly inconvenience the entertainer.
However, we are satisfied that as to
both. a word to the wise will prove suffi-
cient.
And since we have touched on the SUBJ
feet of play-gong. we take occasion to
express qualification at the revival in so
many cities of the theatrical stock COM
pany feature of public amusements. and
the growing disposition of the public to
support these companies. Such condi-
tions are gratifying for several reasons
The popularization of stock companies
promises popular prices and the familiar
cation of the rising generation with
the legitimate drama. as embraced in the
sparkling old comedies and the standard
tragedies. 1t means an elevation of both
the stage and public taste. 1t promises
an aggressive war upon and reaction
against the vaudeville, the plotless,
variety exhibition, and those
modern comedies in which the situations
and lines are frequently carried to the |
point of the risque. These innovations have |
been steadily broadening in their vul-
garity, and have of recent years become |
so much the vogue as to threaten to take
entire possession of the boards.
Before the war Richmond supported a
stock company, and very fine one. IN
Iced, the td Richmond Theatre was the
school from which were graduated some
If the greatest stars that have glistened
n the theatrical armament of this coun-
ny. We, therefore, see no reason why
,ur city should not contribute most effec-
lively to the stock company revival and
hence to the good work of driving
he latter-day pernicious SHOWS" from
he stage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Other New York banks than the Chemi-
cal National have been victimized by
Silver, the friend and boon companion
Of Cradle 1t appears. The New York
Press says:
Not only is the National City Bank
the Standard OIL bank-involyed to the
amount of $4,000, but the name of Abner
Mckinley, the brother of the President,
has been used as counsel for one OF the
companies that Cradle organized. Silver
himself, under OATH has made statements
that are startling. He swears that
judgments to the amount Of 100000 stand
against him, and that he has no stocks
or bonds. Perhaps there ara more than
100000 in judgments against me- was the
further answer of Silver"
Great is Silver-in his line-the man
who owes more than he knows,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
THE SCOTT COUNTY ASSIGNMENT.
Some Mistakes Corrected-Cnuse of
the Treasurer's Failure.

Gate City, Va, February 4. 1895.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
1 see in your daily paper. of date of
the 1st Of this month, a communication
as to the assignment of w. f. Taylor,
Treasurer of Scott county, which for
mistakes is, l think, entitled TO the
cake. 1t is true that Mr.. Taylor exc
cuted a deed on his stock Of goods, live
stock, farm implements. household
goods. grain and real estate, preferring
his store creditors on the stock for the
debts due on the stock, which invoices
largely in excess of the debts due on il,
as well as preferring most Of his private
creditors. But no wel-informed person
has any idea that his liabilities as Trea-
surer will reach $4,000, or the one half
of that sum over his assets due in the
same right. Nor is it true that his
leading bondsmen claim they are ruined.
In fact 1t is doubtful whether Monroe
Mcconnell" one of the sureties named,
yet knows of the transaction. If he
does he is making no fuss about it.
There are some twenty-five or more
men on Mr.. Taylor's bond who could
contribute and pay the false sum stated
by your correspondent without its hurt
ing them, or in any way interfering
with their business. Mr.. Taylors ac-
counts as Treasurer are now in the
hands OF an accountant, and it is
thought by those who have the best
right to know that the property assign
ed, with his assets as Treasurer, Will
be amply sufficient to meet his liability
as such, and perhaps a considerable
portion will be left over for Taylor. The
failure of a corporation. which is now
in the hands of a receiver, to pay the
taxes assessed it, which are now in
suit, and a decree rendered for the
amount of said taxes, is one cause for
the assignment. Taylor having already |
advanced large sums Of money or |
claims which these unpaid taxes ought |
to have met. VIII you kindly insert |
this. so the wrong impression may be |
corrected as far as possible?
S. Z. MCCONNELL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
To Consider the Insurance Bill.

The House Committee on Propositions
and Grievances met yesterday morning,
with Captain Parks i'm the chair, and
decided TO fix as special order for We'd
nesday morning next at 10 o'clock the
bill limiting the operation and effect of
certain covenants, stipulations, and con-
ditions in policies or contracts of insu-
rance against loss by fire, cyclone, or
storm.
This bill which was introduced by Colo
mel l.. c. Barley, of Alexandra, pro-
vides that wherever any policy or con-
tract Of insurance against loss by FIRE.
cyclone, or storm shall contain a cove
nant stipulation. or condition in the
words following or in words to the same
effect-viz.: "If the assured is not the
sole and unconditional owner of the pro-
perty; or If the interest Of the assured
in the property, whether as owner. trus-
tee, consignee, factor, agent, mortgage,
lessee, or otherwise, is not truly stated
in this policy, or If any change takes
place in the title. interest, or possession
of the property except in case OF sue
cession by reason of the death of the as
sured, whether by sale, transfer, or
conveyance, in whole or in part, or by
legal process or judicial decree, or If fore
closure suit shall have been. or be here
after begun, or the title or possession be
now. or hereafter become in any way
involved in litigation" such covenant,
stipulation, or condition, notwithstand-
ing any provision in the contract or
policy to the contrary, shall not ope-
rate to avoid vacate, or assess the said
policy. or contract Of insurance, or TO
relieve the insurer from liability thereon
to the assured, unless IL shall appear that
there has been intentional concealment
or fraudulent Misrepresentation on the
pert of the assured as to any of the mat
tiers set forth in any such covenant.
stipulation or condition. And the burden
of proof shall be on the insurer to show
such intentional concealment or fraudu-
lent Misrepresentation.
The committee also decided to report
favorably General Whartons bill sregu-
lating the sale of cider i'm Montgomery
county, and unfavorably the bill for the
relief of Mr.. Robert +. Lyons, OF Scott
county, introduced by Mr. Carter, OF
Scott
The special order before this commit
tee on next Monday morning will be the
bill introduced by Mr.. Switzer, of Rock
ingham, regulating the powers and ;imi-
tations OF building and loan associations.
BILLS REPORTED FAVORABLY.
The House Committee on Courts of
Justice met yesterday morning. and re-
ported favorably the following bills:
To prescribe the powers and duties OF
the police force of the cities and towns
Of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to
regulate the same.
To amend and re-enact section S577 OF
the Code OF Virginia In relation TO 'imi-
tations OF proceedings TO enforce judg-
menta
10 amend and re-enact section 1851 and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
By THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Car Reed is in favor OF the annexation
OF Hawaii, 1t is now announced, and pro-
poses 10 have the treaty brought to a
vote in the Senate without more ado, and
then to have both houses of Congress
begin consideration at once of the Nor
gan bill, which will require only a ma
jority vote in each house to bring about
the same result contemplated by the
pending treaty. He promises to have the
bill pushed through in less than a week.
He may be more or less mistaken as to
the feeling in the Senate, but he knows
what the House majority will do every
time, for that majority, 1t is he.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
1858 Of the Code in regard to search war

1858 Of the Code In regard to search war
rants.
To amend and re-enact sections 1858
ana 1886 or the Code I'm relation to pro-
cess for the arrest OF persons charged
with crime.
The bill introduced by Mr. Mann, OF
Nottoway. which provides that hereafter
all executions OF criminals sentenced TO
death shall take place In the penIten-
tary, and the object OF which Is TO lessen
the expenses caused by the construction
of n gallows. institution of death watch.
etc, and TO prevent the assembling OF
crowds around the places wherever the
execution Is to take place. was discussed
at some length. and referred for further
perfection TO a subcommittee. composed
of Messrs. Mann. Anderson of Richmond,
and Stubs OF Gloucester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
DEATH OF MRS. MARY II. LEE.
This Respected Lady Passes Away In
Saludn.

STORMONT. VA, February Z-(Spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Mary b. Lee, widow of John
Hancock Lee, of Orange county. died at
the residence Of her daughter. Mrs. John
Il. Woodward. in Saluda, yesterday morn
ing at 1920 o'clock. The remains will be
buried in Petersburg Tuesday evening.
Mrs Lee was a native Of Orange, her
husband having represented that county
and district in the Virginia Senate seve-
raj times-once prior to the war and once
or twice since the war. She came to Sa-
luda with her daughter. hoping to enjoy
better health. but she has been growing
worse. and the end was not unexpected.
She was a member of the Presbyterian
Church, and will be buried by that de-
nomination tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

The annual report Of the State Engi-
neer Of New York devotes much space
to the subject of the commerce of the
State, and shows that the trade of New
York city is rapidly declining. 1t points
out that the port Of New York, which, a
third of a century ago commanded 70
per cent. of the total exports of the
whole country, now commands but 81 per
cent. of them, and that New Yorks for
eign commerce has never been so low as
last year, since 1850. The trade thus
lost to New York is being diverted to
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Orleans,
Galveston, and other cities, according to
the New York engineer Newport News
cRichmond prolonged'D is not men
tioned-in the abstract of the report we
have seen, at least, but it ought to be.
1t is certainly sharing very largely and
increasingly in the foreign commerce
which was once almost wholly New
Yorks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Like the Lights.

After the adjournment OF the Council
this morning many of the members as
sembled near the Welsbach lights, which
were used for the first time last night in
the vicinity of the City Hall. The re-
suit of the experiment was declared to be
eminently favorable. and it is probable
that resolution will be introduced at
the next meeting looking to their gene
raj use.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

The Danvlle Register says that the re-
port OF 1.-The joint Retrenchment and Re-
form Committee OF the Virginia LegisIa-
ture is good as far as It goes, but we
are inclined to think there are many
plain. hard-working. tax-psying people in
the State who will think 1t does not go
quite far enough"
Such expressions as these are a warn
ing 10 all who are disposed TO kick too
vigorously against the prcks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
City Committee Meeting Tonight.

The City Democratic Committee will
meet i'm the Powhatan Club at o'clock
tonight. A prominent member of the
committee said yesterday that he was
convinced, from what he had been able
TO learn from the opinions of other MEM
bers, that the date of the primary would
be fixed some time between March 18th
and April 18th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
CITY LICENSES.

City Auditors once,
Richmond Va, January p lSs~
LICENSES
Owners OF Wagons Hacks. Buggles
Omnibuses. and other vehicles. for which
an annual license tax Is required. arc
notified that licenses for the same VIII
be issued from the Treasurers once on
and after the FIRST DAY OF FEBkl-
AIRY. 1895. to expire The frst day Of feo-
ruary, 1899. EDWARD j. WARREN,
"a 3s-tFe 10 Auditor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Fighting between Turkish troops and
peasants in Thessaly has broken out
again, and the people Of the country
have lost heavily in resisting outrages
perpetrated by the invaders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Personal.

HAVING THIS DAY SOLD OUR En-
TIRE stock. goodwill, SC, 10 the BODs-
kER DRUG COMPANY. we take this
opportunity OF thanking oar friends ana
patrons for the support and courtesy exc
tended 10 us for the past ffty-two years.
and respectfully solicit for the new com
pany the same kind consideration. TIC
new concern will be found at the Ola
stand. with new and larger facilities Tor
handling tho trade. and we heartily com,
mend them 10 the same confidence ana
patronage so generously accorded US t''
these many years. Respectfully.
RODEkER BROTHERS.
Richmond. Va, February 5, 1888.
Please present all claims against US loF
sediment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

The Highland Park Hotel, at Aiken. s..
c.. one of the best-known Of the southern
winter resort establishments, was de-
stroyed by fire early Sunday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

The split in DR.. John Halls famous
church seems to be real and serious The
reverend gentleman announced Sunday
that six of his eight trustees had re-
sigrcd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Richmond. Va, January 2. lNS.
OWNERS or DOGS. BITCHES, AND
GOATS. residing within the city, are
will be issued from the Treasurer ONCE
on and after the FIRST DAY OF 49,
RUARy. 1898, 10 expire the flrsl on wv
ia e3-tFe 10 Auditor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Richmond. Va. February 5. 1875.
I HEREBY APPOINT GEORGE -
ANDERSON my agent. 20 ctaduct gen.
eral merchandise and retail liquor ousi'
ness at 1854 and 1888 west Cary sIree''
Henrico county, Va, TO purchase ana s''
for cash only. ..,.
fe 5-3w' w. j. ANDEkSoN'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

1t is said to be the common belief in
Habana that Captain-General Blanco's
march into Eastern Cuba has proved a
total failure. What next?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Maps recently issued by our Canadian
neikhbors show what is regarded by
some OF the geographical experts at
washington as tendency unnecessarily
70 confuse the Alaska boundary question.
Ihss' says the New York Times. Is none
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Hon. William M. Evarts was 50 years
old on Sunday. and. according to the
New York World, has lost his eyesight
entirely.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Virginians. spare the ancient land
marks Don't destroy history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Is the alleged city street-car combine
against the mule?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Can the legislature do nothing fer
those who are chained to desks?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

So the New York banks are against
Silver, with a big S, too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08
Richmonders In New york.

NEW YORK. February 7.-(Special) &c
NJ. Terrell. F. II. Fox. Manhattan; G. A,
Minor Continental; Miss b. b. Loeb, j.
ii. kaufman, Hoffman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

UiflCc OF BOuthVI IIIu- ~
1914 east Main street. Richmond, u.
Referring 10 the above, We woula
az the friends OF the old firm and tle
public generally, and shall endeay9r R
have constantly on hand a new ana I1l
stock Of Drugs Patent Medicines, falh1si
Oils. Dye Stums, Glass, &c. fiohipi o. or.
careful attention will be given 10 an Or
ders entrusted 10 our care.
Respectfully, ,.,,,,,.>,v
PODEKER DRUG COMPANY.
10 ssh 1'l& Th6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

All letters recommending candidates
for once must be paid for 10 insure their
publication. This is long standing rule
of Ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

Resolutions of respect to deceased
members passed by societies. corpora
tions. associations. or other organiza-
lions will be charged for as advertising
maffer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-08

The point Of the German inhibition lies
mainly In the aDple-ication OF it.