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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

those at their own threshold, and ESPECIALLY at
this season of good will and rejoicing give of their
abundance to those in need" The condition of
the Cubans at that time was most pitiful, but they
had no thought of surrendering. This was shown
when the Spaniard, believing that cruelty had
done its work and the Cubans were at their last
gasp, sent an envoy to invite them to surrender.
Their reply was the prompt execution of the en-
voy, to show the Spaniards how far from Cuban
thoughts was the idea of surrendering. Cuba
looks back on these things now as a nightmare
that has left them somewhat shaken, but with
plenty of virility. While the streets of her cities
are gay with the uniforms of American officers
and soldiers, how easy is it for her to forget that
last Christmas the hated flag of Spain flew from
the citadels. Few are the soldiers of Spain to be
seen now in the streets of Cuba and their mien is
not naughty as of yore, for the yellow flag has
been trailed in the dust, while the stars and
stripes hirt with the breeze and throw kisses to
the sun. Cuba is free.
Free and jolly will be her m~errymaking, this
Christmas, and the Americans will show them
anything they do not know about the art of max
ing merry when it is the time to laugh. Outside
the cities the same spirit prevails, although in the
camps the condition of the patriot is in some cases
deplorable. Christmas jollifcation under such
circumstances is almost paradoxical, but the
Cubans are getting ready for it. One cannot
help feeling they have some right to the liberty
they craved and Notwithstanding their seeming
inability, the right at least to have a try at the
governing of their much sung of Cuba Libre
Good luck to them this Christmas time.
BERTRAM A.. MARBURGH.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Everything is dressed in what New Eng
larlers call Sunday go-to-meeting clothes. The
Caucasians wear the toilets of Madrid, rich with
Gothic laces, velvet applique silks and satins.
The half breeds appear in quaint but elegant
robes of silk and grass-cloth pinas, and other odd
but attractive creations of the eastern loom;
while the poor natives wear the quaint serong,
the Malay jacket, and the Filipino vest, which in
their way are rs graceful and becoming as the
finest mode from Paris.
When the mass is over the men hurry to the
cock pit and wager their pesetas and pesos upon
their favorite birds. Women form social parties
in the courtyards of their homes and there talk
gossip and discuss never ending problems of do
nestle economy the sam as their sisters in other
parts of the world. Sometimes the street is
enlivened by a religious procession, and some
times a native funeral blocks the thoroughfare.
Through the white men and the brown move
the stolid Chinese dressed in their invariable blue
suits the poor coolies in the cheapest cotton
cloth, and the rich merchants in magnificent robes
of Canton silk. 1t is an. odd combination of
races, the brown Malay jostling with the still
darker Papuan, and jostled in turn by the yellow
man, and all subordinated to the imperious white
race no matter whether Spanish, English or
American. MARGHERITA ARLINA HAN.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

Under the roar of the ceaseless wave
Under the new-made sod
BY coasts that the tossing waters lave
Rest the brave with their God.
And the souls of the patriot dead must hear
OF the triumph of the right,
And the bells must tell of the silent tear
A nation sheds tonight.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-18

BERTRAM A. MARBURGH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Never In Richmond's mercantile history
has thcre been q business venture
launched on the uncertain seas Of spec,-
lation Qor business is a speculation that
took such an immediate hold Oh the pub
lie, that SO inspired our people With con-
ndence as the opening Of the Meyer
Store, at Foushee and Broad.
It's an establishment worthy OF the pa
tronage and support OF every ore. and
should be fostored by all.
You'll find 1t TO your interest to visit
the store frequently. You are urged to
do so. You are asked to make tho Meyer
Store your store. Mako IL your restlag-
place, lunch In the restaurant enjoy a
drink at tho soda-fountaln. Make enxaKe-
ments with your friends TO meet them az
Meyers. Yeu are assured OF every COM
fort and convenience. You are at perfect
liberty to roam through the great store
at your leisure. You will not be Impor-
tuned TO buy. You'll not be annoyed by
noor-walkers questioning you. Tie free
dom OF the store is yours at all times.
Have you noticed how different thfa
stores methods are from the methods Of
other stores roundabout? Choose any
Of It's doings-Its advertising. for exam
pie. You read the Meyers stores plain
ly-worded daily news with confidence.
You feel safe in its announcements You
know that every one OF Its offerings is
vouched for by the goods on the countefs.
You are not lured into tho store by un-
truthful talk-whatever We advertise 10
do We do so.
The Meyer Store Is to Richmond what
the Wanamaker store Is to Philadelphia.
Its great buying organization can do
more, and does do more. to bring TO ocr
public the newest and best Of everything
wearable and worthy from home and dis
tant lands than was heretofore possible.
Through this great combination Of ex-
pert merchant minds this store Is cna-
bled TO buy greater, quantities at. lesser
cost and hand them out TO its patrons at
prices that go n great way toward wln-
ming the greatest patronage accorded Sny
store In the city. You've evidence OF this
I'm the daily change of offerings on our
fifty-fve bargain-tables, that proudly
bear US out I'm this statement.
Newly interesting things are here for
you at your every visit. Again, visit the
new store at your every opportunity
you'll enjoy IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
An international Bank.
philadelphia North American

philadelphia North Amertcdn)
There is more than a prospect now
that Congress will at an early day pass
the bill chartering the proposed 1nterna-
Tional American Bank, and thereby ad-
vantages Of the greatest Importance will
be conferred upon all of our business
men who have trade dealings with the
nations OF South and Central America.
This bank the charter OF which has
been favorably passed upon by the
House Committee, will have a capital of
SIS, O00, 900, subscribed for almost entirely
by Americans. 1t will be conducted
somewhat on the plan Of the Credit
Lyonnaise. the London and River Platte
Bank, and similar international tnstftu-
lions, though II will be mans ged upon
much broader methods. With central
Headquarters In Washington, 1t viii
have branches in New York and In at
least eight other prominent American
cities, as well as one In the capital OF
each Of the South and Central American
countries. At its head are well-known
and responsible American financiers, who
can be depended upon to manage such
an undertaking with great wisdom and
foresight, and the advantage which It
will be to American traders can be
pointed out in a single illustration, that,
while at present all American business
men who have dealings with South
American customers must complete their
banking transactions by way OF london
and other European money centres, un-
der the operation of this proposed bank
this necessity will be obviated at a great
saving OF time. labor, and expense. 1t Is
to be hoped that tho bank viii be put
upon working basis at an early day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
roughly enjoyed BY dI who were fortu-

roughly enjoyed BY siI who were fortu-
nate enough to be present.
At 10 O'Clock the annual banquet was
served In McCrum's Hall. Mr.. Fitzmsn,
or zetta. was POSTMASTER. and I'm a short
speech introduced the speakers or the
evening. Tne Following were the toasts
and the speakers: Sigma Chi, IN tue Sc.
cond Province" by @. r. Houston, OF
zeta; '.1he Spirit OF brotherhood ana
its reorganization I'm Sigma Chi by j.
L. Logan, OF Tau; 1.-THE Future OF sigma
Chi" by j. r. Tucker. OF Zeta; Slsma
Chi, from the Collegian's View" by J.. L.
williams, or Alpha Tau; ITO the FAIR
wearer OF tho White Cross" by X. Il:
Anderson, of Psi; ITO The Convention"
by D. T. Stuart, Of Sigma sigma Inc
speakers were In their happiest vein, ana
tho flow OF wit and fun continuous ~
was we'll on towards morning when the
company dispersed. TO carry away 10
their respective colleges the memory Oh
pleasant meeting and o successful con-
ventfon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Great care should be taken in the
selection of Auditor OF the city of Rich
mond. This officer is the sentinel who
has TO guard the money OF the people
from either the mistakes or evil pur-
poses of any and all the officers OF the
departments OF the city government.
With a thoroughly competent and honest
man in charge Of the Auditors Office,
there is little chance for the city to lose
anything or spend anything more than
allowed by the Finance Committee. with
the approval OF the Council.
Mr.. Charles w. Fellows Is a thorough
Ia competent accountant, who has audit
ed the accounts OF all the depart
ments of a great store for number Of
years. He stands second to no one as
a type OF the highest citizenship. He
IS a patient, polite, and affhble gentle
man, and with all a thoroughly faithful
Democrat II he is elected Auditor IL
will be his ambition to win and deserve
the plaudits OF all the citizens OF Rich
mond by performing the duties Of the
office with a sense that he is the peo-
pies servant. BUSINESSMAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
washington Life-Insurance Co.

The thirty-eighth annual statement OF
the Washington Life-Insurance Company
of New York. which appears In our
columns this morning, Is no less sratify-
ing than have been its customary pub.
lished statements. The gain in assets,
gain in insurance written, gain in sur
plus, and in increased volume OF business
show healthy, well balanced expansion
in all the lines that contribute strength
and vigorous growth The established
character Of the Washington for pro-
gressive conservatism Is abundantly sus-
tanned by tho last years business. The
sums paid to its policy-holders in 1897
amount to 81 ,524, 316l Of which $4l2. 966.04
was paid in dividends and surrender
values. The assets on the LIST day of
January had increased by the business
OF 1897 In the sum of $5S2, Snl2, TO $l4,-
526, $685. Of which United States and
municipal bonds OF New York and Rich
mond, Va, first mortgage loans on New
York city property, real estate and loans
to policy-holders, secured by an ample
reserve, comprise Sc per cent. of the
company's resources. The money loaned.
to its polcy-holders and the large sums
paid to them in dividends and other
items of return premiums have aided
many, who, otherwise, would have been
compelled TO sacrifice their insurance.
The spirit which governs the manage
ment In thus safeguarding the interests
of its policy-holders demonstrates the
fitness OF the term always applied TO the
Washington, "the polioy-holder's COM
pany" The Washington began business
in Virginia about twenty-five years ago,
with the late General George Il. Pickett
as general agent, and since that time
has paid about 100000 IN losses to cti-
gems of virginia without having one
single contested claim. Mr.. T. l.. AL
friend No. 1903 east Main street, is the
agent of this fine, old company, and will
take great pleasure In explaining to any
who desire frst-class lfe-insurance its
VariOua plang
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
AIvvayx Reliable.

Richmond, Va, March 5, 1888.
Colonel Il. Leslie Spence, Secretary Old
Dominion Chapter. No. "a, American
Guild, Richmond, Va:
Dear Sir,-Under date OF February 18th.
I submitted 70 you proof OF death OF my
lamented son, James Augustine Royster,
who was a member of your chapter.
Being to-day already in receipt of check
for s.. 600 the full amount OF benefit GER
tificate, I feel grateful to you and the
Guild for the very prompt attention given
to the matter. This money is, indeed.
help to me, and hope that your organi-
cation may continue TO prosper and do
good. Respectfully,
Mrs. SARAH JANE ROYSTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
New Clothing store.

To-day the public will witness the OPEN
ing OF the Star Clothing Store, corner OF
Fourteenth and Man streets. The en-
terprising PROJECTORS. Messrs. X. Fisher
&. Son, have been in the business for
thlrty-flve years, and for long time
conducted an establishment on the same
block, but increased patronage forced
them into larger quarters. and hence
the new and beautiful home for mans
wants.
A reporter visited the store this morn
ing, and Messrs. Fisher showed them
everything TO pc seen. II Is indeed q
beautifully seleoted stock OF Mems Cieth-
ing, Hats. and Furnishings. so many
beautiful styles TO select from. and prices
so very reasonable,
The decorator has been at work. and
the store was pleasant sight when
the doors opened to-day. A visit will
repay any one. even II nothing Is wanted.
for a chance VIII be offered TO see where
chsan things can be secured ~ \.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Greek Letter Fraternity.

Beta-Beta Chapter Of Kappa Sigma was
established last night at Richmond Col
lege with the following charter members:
W. L. Prince, c. c. Barksdale, r. L. VIII
liams, J. II Rev, w. Gary Bidgood, r.
o. Norris Jr. Robert NJ. Pollard, and
n. G.. Woodson.
The w. q. s.. Herbert NJ. Martin, Of
Danville, and the w. G. T.. Stanley W.
Martin. also of Danville, arrived early
yesterday and diligently prepared for the
initiation. There were present at the cere-
monies many alumni from Richmond
and also delegates from neighboring chap
ters. The exercises attendant upon the
creation of this new chapter Of one OF the
largest college fraternities in the United
States lasted until late hour, and 1t
was nearly midnight before the students
made their way TO their rooms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Party of Thirty for the Kropdi,se.

Twenty-Five gold-seekers have sub
scribed the necessary $500 each to become
members OF a party OF thirty who will
start about March 23d Tor San Francisco,
from which point they sail In their own
chartered steamer for Copper river.
This amount covers all expenses OF
transportation and subsistence. They will
live aboard their steamer (Which has AL
ready been chartered), thus avoiding the
dlscomforts of camp life.
The Copper-river climate Is much milder
than interior and further north.
Those wishing TO Join the party can
obtain information from Mr.. c. w. West
bury, Travelling Passenger Agent, South
ern railway, 800 east Main street, Rich
mond. Va. ts,t.
No more than thirty will be accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
THE VENEZUELAN DrsrrLLrRY.
'"iohei Eiiett's Plant at Caracas to
lie BuiIt In n Hurry

Coionei Tazewell Elicit is In New York.
whittier he went TO confer with Mr.. Fred.
kinslnger. OF Cincinnati the resident
manager of the United States DistiIling
company MIR. Kinsnger. after confer
ring with Colonel Elicit left for Caracas.
venezuela, taking with him Mr.. Wood.
the company's constructing architect.
Ihe immense plant OF the distilling com
pany will be pushed TO a rapid compile
ton' and Colonel Elicit writes his asso-
GATES In this city that he expects the dis
tllery to be In operation by June next.
The concession Colonel Elicit has Sc
cured is attracting widespread attention
throughout the country. The Baltimore
suns Washington correspondent, in his
letter Friday. In commenting on II, said:
Ever since the Intervention by this
government In the Venezuelan boundary
dispute II has been the policy of the
Venezuelan Government to court the
closest commercial relations with this
country With this idea in view, Ameri-
can citizens have been invited TO interest
themselves in all manner of Venezuelan
enterprise, and inducements, often Of a
remarkable character. have been offered
them. They have been asked TO build
railroads, TO take up lands, and to enter
into commercial enterprises, and conces-
sions have been granted them 10 insure a
profitable return for all possible risks
"A recent concession, and one which is
likely 10 attract attention, has been Sc
cured by x-Representatlve Tazewell III
lett Of Richmond. Va. Under this con-
cession q practical monopoly Of the
manufacture of alcohol and alcoholic pro-
ducts in Venezuela is TO be turned over
TO an American company organized as
the United States Distilllng Company
The company is TO be exempt from taxa
ton OF any kind for a period of years;
everything it imports for use in its bust
ness is to be admitted free Of duty, while
a duty Of from 80 TO $3.50 per gallon is i'm
posed upon all liquors to protect the
company in its monopoly"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Build Up the system

with that greatest OF Alternative TONES
I)r. David's Iodo-b'errated sarsaparilla.
It makes pure. rich, red blood. and brings
bloom 10 the cheek and health and viger
TO tho body. There Is more pure health
giving medicine In a single bottle OF DR..
Dayid's Iodo-Ferrated Sarsap2rillG than
In q gallon of the much Wanted patent
medicines. Remember. DR.. David's lodo-
rerrated Sarsaparilla cures that tired
;eeiino permanently,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
He Had n High Time.
ATLANTA Constitution.)


A negro, being holly pursued by dogs
that were guarding a farmhouse In the
owners absence, fed to a swamp and
climbed a tree for safety. In telling
about Il afterward he said:
Eyes, subj I wuz in tight place,
tell you! Up dat tree Went en- dar l
stayed fer two days en- nights, wild dem
dogs keepn' guard at de foot. When dey'd
git tired dey'd relieve each yuther, but
dey wuz always a couple er dem on duty
all de time, so dar i wuz, en- 'fraid ever
minute nd bring de farmer, wild his gun?'
"And you had nothing TO eat all that
timer
ooh, yes sub; was well nix In dat re-
spec; I lived high, so ter speak"
And what did you live onf"
"Well. sub, ter make long story short,
dar wuz a 'possum up dat tree like wise,
en- bless God, he wuz ez 'fraid er de dogs
ez | wuz"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

nave returned from Tappahannock. where
thorn. ''"'A Sau-
1uuge Is. A. Hancock has returned from
Ie'ersourg, where he has been holding
court He viii leave for Nansemond
county tomorrow, where he will hold q
specia session for Judge Prentice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Examination Of witnesses-Forts-
Four OF These Present.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The SUD-
committee OF tho Senate Committee On
Judiciary conducting the Investigation
into the charges against Judge IL G'
Ewart, OF North Carolina. was in ses-
sion to-day, examining witnesses who had
been summoned at the suggestion OF sen
ator Butler. There are forty-tour oi
these witnesses present, and the hearing
will necessarily ba extended into next
week.
Senator Butler, who Is the author or
the charges. sat with the committee, and
asked the witnesses many questions cali
culated TO elicit information on the points
at issue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
nnestinn of the Day.

DO you know what store has the largest
and most complete line Of Tailor-Made
Suits in the city, and have orders placed
ahead for the delivery of 100 suits weekly?
DO you know where 10 find Plain and
Changeable Taffeta SILK, zone OF inc
scarcest articles In the market" at 7oc.
a yard, what other stores ask sec. a yard
for? Yes! Thalhimer Brothers up-to-
date one-price house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Consoling the Mother.
Tit-Bits.)

At the close of a baby show" when
had been held in the public hall OF a
country town, an exhibitor went to claim
her cherub. on squalling lump OF hu-
manity being handed to her by the
smiling check-taker. she gave one glance
at the infants face and then exclaimed.
in an agonized tone OF voice:
Good gracious, man, but this Is not
my babyr'
Every sorry, ma'am," replied the
cheerful check taker. but It's the only
one / have left. You see, somehow or
other the checks got mixed. However"
he said, by way OF an apology. ut shan't
occur again."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Candidate.

Mr.. John Krausse. the cigsrmaker and
manufacturer begs 10 announce TO the
Democratic voters OF Richmond. that no
Is a candidate for the Office Of High Con-
stable. and earnestly solleits their votes
I'm the Democratic primary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

The marvel of tho age. II is no
lad" but, like the bicycle. has cone to
STAY. Our immense stock Of Musical
and Talking Records will entertain you
IL you viii call to inspect this wonderful
machine.
WALTER ID. MOSES s. CO,
1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
To Lovers of the Violin.

Mr.. Frederick Hoffman, viollnist. lately
OF New York, offers his services for
concerts and musicales, and for instruc-
ton in violin playing. For terms apply
at the music store OF w. ID. Moses 4 Co,
or at residence, POS east Franklin street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
LAMP AND GAs-GLOBEs

from COhen's Advertise
ment on 22d Page.
Beautiful Cut-Pattern Gas-Globes for
25c.
Handsome Crystal Glass Gas Globes for
&c. each.
Ircandescent Gas Lights. with mantle
and all complete; put up in your
homes for 49c. EACH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Lightest running. easiest touch, great
est speed, best manifoldlng. visible
writing. and extreme durability. all found
in the williams Typewriter
HARDIN COMPANY,
Oh east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Two Upright piano bargains.

We have two Pianos ot well-known
makes, that can be sold for auction"
prices. They will go quickly. you may
WALTER d. MOSES & CO.
1906 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Slightly Colored.
philadelphia Prsss.)

/rhe Supreme Court OF Illinois has
decided that robbing hen-roosts is burg
larry. Most people have heretofore re-
garded II as a racial characteristic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

The New Zealand Government has
drafted a bill for the appointment Of
SdIscreet" women as inspectors. with ex-
tensive powers, including the right TO
stop and interrogate any girl who is out
at a late hour,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Charlotte Smith. having failed In her
crusade against bicycles and bachelors,
has started out to reform Chinese laun-
drYmen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

be sure ana use that old and wsil-trtsd
remedy. Mrs. winsiows Soothing syrup.
for children feething. IL soothes the
child, softsns the gums. alIays all pain.
cures wind csiic. ana IL the seee Senef4
fnx ctarfhosa- 4Hsufl-Aye o4RtA = 1sAnn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Economy.

&c. Boys Solid Lace Shoes. sizes IL. Il.
"a. l. q regular ti.25 values; Youths Tan
Spring Heel 9f-2. 10, 10. and. n.so values.
all TIC; Ladies' Patent-1ip Button. square
toe. sizes 3 10 &, at &c. regular SIS value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Prices are continually being
subjected to a shaving off at
tbis season of the year.
You will be astonished to
find the GREAT REDUCTION
on every article you may
want.
We can't mention a tenth of
them here.