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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
The Situation In North Carolina.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
l enclose you herewith a few extracts
from a letter received to-day from a
gentleman in North Carolina, relative TO
the political situation in that State. 1t
is a condition most appalling; one that
confronts every southern State. and
should be a warning TO honest white men
who love their State. but have been SOW
ing the seed Of dissenslon, and trying 10
disrupt the Democratic party i'm their re-
spectiye States from selfish motives, in
some cases, and in others simply because
the Democratic party i'm convention at
Chicago i'm 1896 would not make itself a
party to a pernicious system of finance
that is grinding the life-blood out Of
the people, and because it also set itself
steadfast against the encroachments Of
the Federal courts on the liberties of the
citizen. The extracts which ! take from
the letter are as follows:
The condition here is deplorable, and II
we fail In this election will be intolerable.
We are afflicted with numerous ignorant,
corrupt, and venal negro magistrates and
school committeeman. Under the present
laws these negro committeeman have the
right 10 inspect and have q supervision
over the white schools. As vet none OF
them have tried to exercise It. but unless
the white people prevail in this election,
/ haven't doubt they will attempt It,
and then a race conflict will be inevitable.
The negroes hold political meetings in the
courthouse here nearly every night, and
there are several among them who make
very infammatory and abusive speeches
against the whites. | have heard mutter-
ings among the less conservative young
white men OF the town of putting a stop
to this. and II they should attempt It.
Of course a conflict would be precipitated
i'm which all of the white people of the
town would participate.
Again. there are a number Of men here
with white skins, who al heart are blacker
than the blacklist negro who ever left the
shores Of Africa. And IT is these men
who are at the bottom of all the trouble.
could quote instance after instance TO
show YOU the vice and corruption of the
present State administration, from Gov
ernor down TO township constable; but if
you have seen the North Carolina papers
this il unnecessary. If we avoid trouble
here, 1 think it will be because the ne
groes and their white allies know the
temper of the true white men OF the
country, and know that they will be arm
ed and prepared for any emergency
Either white supremacy or race conflict
is inevitable for our people have deter
mined never TO be dominated by the ne
gro"
To-day's papers announce that Senator
Pritchard has telegraphed to the Presi-
dent that there is a prospect of race
conflict i'm North Carolina and asking
Federal aid at the coming elections, which
less heritage Of the right Of local self
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
MEETINGS.
DISTRICT MEETING OF KNIGHTS
OF PYTHIAS.
To All knights of pvtbfqg.


DISTRICT MEETING OF KNIGHTS
OF PYTHGAS.
To All knights Of Pythias.
Al the last convention of tho gr.-t
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias. of Xi-l.,.'-
a resolution was adopted by which, t-f
Grand Domain OF Virginia was lI.II't
into six districts. and at least ono mas.
ing IN each district was required to b.
holden during the vacation OF OBJ. gr.rr
Lodge. The following lodges clnsfifgi.
the Second District: Virginia so .. Oh
Dominion, No. 4, Syracuse 80 81. D4r..,
No. z: Marshall, No. y. Germans IA
10: Jefferson. No %; Myrtle. SO q ~
Ivanhoe, No. 7l-all Of Richmond. Nso.
mi. No. 80 and Eureka. No o. " b..
tersburg; Matoaca, No. 30. of Na,5s.5
and Chelsea, No. 80 Of West Point
The officers and members Il Oh. 4b0ve.
named lodges Will please take notice if4t
a district meeting OF the lodges In trs
Second District will boz held on wen.
NESDAY EVENING, October Us lrN .t
s O'clock, I'm Pickett Camp Han ,1,r.r
OF Fifth and Broad streets boz tha r,e
of Richmond. This meeting viii Boz haI
for the purpose OF promoting .r4ferrsl
intercourse between the members az fFs
subordinate lodges, and for r0usuf4,I,1
and discussion OF all matters pertaining
TO the advancement and good 90 ne
order"
Hon. VI. L. walton, Grand Chancellor
and other distinguished pythlans w.'
be present. and an attractive programme
will be arranged for the occasion.
IL is especially desired that 40 work.
ing members Of the lodges will come
prepared TO make such recommendations
as will conduce 10 the prosperity and
usefulness OF the order. All Knlghts 4
Pythias who are In good standing are
cordially invited TO be present
Very fraternally,
ID. c. RICHARDSON
oc E-3t DIslrL-l IarufV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

It now turns out that Fanny Daven-
port, the famous actress, left a compare
lively small estate, and her husband ana
legatees will doubtless be greatly dis
appointed to note the mysterious manner
in which her wealth has dwindled away.
1t has been found by those who have
looked into the affairs of Miss Davenport.
known, that her relatives will receive
legaces to the amount of $50, 900, while her
husband will get about $4,000. When the
actress made her will in 1892 she con-
sidered herself worth at least 10000.
At one time she was very wealthy, put
many Of her investments turned out bad
ly, and some shrank to almost nothing.
Then again she met with some serious
losses in her theatrical ventures, and by
one play $4,000 was swept away from
her.
There is always tendency on the part
Of the public to overestimate the wealth
of prominent people, and in nearly every
case an investigation of the affairs of the
decedents reveals the fact that their
means were much more limited than had
been supposed. 1t is human nature TO
enjoy a reputation for great wealth, ard
those TO whom riches are attributed are
not prone to correct erroneous impress
sons along that line. And IT is equally
human to conceal the pressure of poverty
and TO present a brave front to the world
which laughs with us when we laugh,
but let's us weep alone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

Island OF Luzon; that the divisions among
the Fllipinos themselves are almost as
bitter as those between them and the
Spaniards. and that in the second largest
island OF the group the rising against
Spanish power has had totally different
origin and leadership from that In Luzon.
In point OF fact, adds the Journal, in
Mindanao Spanish sovereignty has always
been OF the most nominal character. and
the same thing is true of number OF the
smaller islands.
But II is not so that the other side
ignores these conditions. In point OF
fact. they are regarded as furnishing one
OF the strongest of the arguments against
the annexation OF the Philippines. Since
Aguinado ant his followers form but an
insignificant part OF the people of the
Philippines, even IL they desired annexa-
ton they could not be recognized as rep
resenting the islands on that issue. And
seeing that. as the Journal admits, Span
ish sovereignty In Mindanao and a mum.
Der Of the smaller islands has always
nexation of the archipelago would mean
the bringing under our flag by coercion
Of millions of Filipinos who are now
practically Independent.
But that is not all. According TO the
best advces from Manila, the Luzon in
surgents are becoming very menacing to-
wards our troops. We are told that
their newspapers insist upon absolute in
and that they denounce an
nexation TO the United States and on
American protectorate with equal energy.
Indeed, Il is said that no one acquainted
with the situation would be surprised
should the insurgents attack our forces
at any time. 1t would seem, therefore,
to follow, that the logical position of the
Journal is that our responsibilities" in
with the Philippines demand
that we should indulge In a general sub
iugation Of the islands. Its idea is that
we should take a job lot of rebellions off
Spain's hands, and that after disposing
Of these at great cost Of blood and
money we should "civilize" the Filipinos
that might remain to tell the tale by
them Americans willy-nilly, and
in defiance of the cardinal principles OF
our government as TO the true and Just
source of governmental power
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
Don't he Miserable Any Longer.

Those who have never had their vitality
impaired have no idea OF the misery ex-
perienced by the person who mas lost thar
brightness Of feeling that elasticity ~
body. and cheerfuness OF spirits which
result from I'll health. Depression. gloom
forebodings, and all the misery that are
associated with them make life a burden
Now, there is no need OF this The condi-
ton described which is often the result
DR. Greene, IS west Fourteenth street
New York city. the great specialist and
most successful doctor I'm curing disease
can change the gloom TO cheerfulness ana
give you renewed vigor and vitality. You
can coifsult the Doctor by letter. free.
Write TO him a once and get his advice
You will never regret IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
DIAMOND SHOALS BEACON
Is Wrecked and mt the bottom of
the Sea.


NORFOLK, VA. october 25.-(Speclal)
The day beacon. which was TO have
marked the dangerous Diamond Shoals,
has been wrecked and will probably be
total loss. This news was brought here
to-day by Mr.. II. b. Bowerman, super
vising engineer. who accompanied the
expedition. lie thought II very probable
that the Merritts would be given the job
of attempting to raise the costly article.
The twenty-three men on the tug Peer
less. which lowed the beacon, are safe,
but it is understood that the tug barely
had time TO cut loose before the beacon
toppled over into the sea. The beacon
was % feet in height. weighed many tons
and was supported by huge pontoons. 1t
was hoped that when il reached HATTIE
ras the pOntoons would be cut loose. and
from it's own weight IL would sink into
the sand and stand a mark for mariners
by day. the Diamond Shoals iight-ship SO
performing that duty at night. The bea-
con cost about $4,000 II was built by
the Campbell & Zell Company, of Balti-
more Saturday. I'm tow of the tug Peer
less. IT started for Hatteras. When in
sight of the shoals It was 10 have mark
cd a squat came up and the beacon was
wrecked. Several years ago caisson,
Dullt here at cost or %VVO, INTENDED 10
be the foundation of lighthouse at
Diamond Shoals. met a similar fate as
the beacon. and at nearly the same spot.
The only thing that has outlived the ter
rife seas at that point is light-ship 60,
which has saved more than one vessel
from going ashore at the point which has
been designated "The Graveyard of
American Shipping"
Mr.. Bowerman returned TO Washing
ton tonight TO consult with the depart
ment as 10 the practicability OF attempt
ing to raise the beacon.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
WATER-COOLERs or BUCKETS.
ith-COmmissioner Jones Urges
Use Of the Latter I'm Public schools.


There has been some agitation since the
discovery OF diphtheria in No. 10 Annex
school, over the advisabilty OF subst-
tutlng water coolers for the buckets now
used in many school-buildingS TO hold the
drinking water. Buckets were used in
No. Is school.
About year ago the Health Depart
ment recommended the adoption OF
water coolers, as water left in open
buckets quickly absorbed floating disease
germs. The matter was taken up by the
School Board, and a contract was let for
100 coolers. and they were supplied. II
was the idea Of the school commission
ers that water cooler should be placed
In either end of the corridor of each
school, and children were requested to
bring their own drinking cups. Before
all the schools were supplied the Health
Committee OF the School Board recon-
mended that no more coolers be pur-
chased. This action was taken because
of complaints that in some Of the schools
there were no corridors, and "A cooler had
10 be placed in each room, where there
was often no room for It; that the COOL
ers were not kept properly cleaned, and
that the water got heated more quickly
in the cooler than i'm the buckets ard
could not be changed as frequently. The
bucket was recommended as being more
easily cleaned, while the water could be
more easily and quickly changed, and
thereby be kept cool and fresh.
No formal action was taken by the
board on the committees repo-t, but the
recommendation was apparently adopted.
No more coolers were purchased. and it
was left optional with the principal of a
school as TO whether buckets or coolers
should be used, and in some instances
coolers were returned from schools pre-
viously supplied with them and buckets
substituted.
Annex School No. 16, never received the
coolers, although most Of the 'ch)Ols i'm
its section Of the city did, and in most
of them the coolers are now in use.
Health-Commissioner Jones strongly
urges the general use Of coolers In the
schools and the discarding Of the buckets
He said that coolers were better than
buckets, because they lessencd the Gan-
ger of the water becoming contaminated
from floating germs. Ii is probable that
he will send an official communication TO
this effect 20 the School Board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
be deceived by the attempt to create this

be deceived by the attempt to create this
false ISSUE.
II repeat. that never in the history Oh
the organization has any leader OF ram
many Hall asked or suggested TO any
Judge upon the bench, In any part OF INC
State. anything connected with his Judi-
cial duty Never i'm the history OF any
State has the judiciary been more Jea-
lousy guarded from interference or more
independent in the performance OF Its du-
ties.
"Tammany Hall is justly proud OF the
judiciary of this county, and II intends to
remain So"
In response to Mr.. Croker's inquiry II
any OF TIE leaders knew OF any serious
detection on account Of the attitude OF
the organization toward Justice DAILY. he
was informed that fifty Tammany votes
would go to Justice DAILY In the Fifth
District. and in the Twenty-seventh he
would probably get $50 Tammany votes.
In the other thirty-three districts II was
declared that Justice DAILY would get no
Tammany votes to speak Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
DEMOCRATIC CANVASS.
Appointments for Public Speaking
In This state,

State Democratic Committee
Room 81, Chamber OF Commerce Bldg.
Richmond, Va.
The following appointments for public
speaking are announced:
HON. THOMAS 3. MARTIN.
Charlotte (courD. November It'll.
HON. SYDNEY p. EPES.
Nottoway Court. November Sd.
Gresnesyille Court, November 7th.
HON. JAMES HAY.
Charlottesville, November eth (courO.
HON. II. II. FLOOD.
Nottoway (courO, November 3D.
Gladstone. Nelson county, November
9Th (nghD.
Powhatan Court. November 7th.
HON. 7. J. OTEY.
Mount Carmel, Halifax county, October
26th q p. NJ.
South Boston. Halifax county, October
18th Is L. NJ.
Virginia, Halifax county, October Nth
e p. NJ.
oak Level. Halifax county. October 18th
Glover, Halifax county. October 2sth
q Z. NJ.
scottsburg, Halifax county. October
18th Is =. NJ.
HON. JOHN LAMB.
Watknsvile October 18th q p. ny
Tabscott, October 25th q p. NJ.
Manallin. October 3lst q =. M.
Greenesville CcourO. November 9TH.
The following dates for speaking were
arranged for Captain John Lamb in Han
over county: Pole Green. October 18th.
=. NJ; Newmans, at Kings Store. Oc.
tober 18th, 1880 p. NJ. Old Church. Octo-
ber 9th. p. NJ, Parsley's Store. October
9TH 1880 Il. NJ; Rockville. November LIST.
; i. NJ; Montpelier November lst. 90 p.
NJ; JOnes's X-Roads November %. II A.
NJ; Beaver Dam, November 3D. $3.50 y. NJ.
divers. November ID. 7:30 =. N: Ash
and. November Sd. s p NJ: Independence
School-House. November Sd. Y NJ
HON. WILLIAM i. BARKsDALE.
Charlotte (courO. November 7th.
HON. J. NJ. QUARLES.
Natural Bridge, October 26th (nlqhD
JEFFERSON WALLACE. ESQ.
Ashland November Sd mighO.
HON. N. b. EARLY. JR.
Madison Court. October 9th.
Waynesboro', November 5th (nighO.
Albemarle (courD, November eth.
JUDGE W. HODGES MANN
Amelia Court, October 9th.
HON. c. NJ. WALLACE. JR.
Madison Court. October 9th.
HON. THOMAS n. WILLIAMS.
Nottoway (courD. November 90.
Greenesville (courO November eth.
HON. a. J. MONTAGUE.
Sussex (courO. November 90.
Lexington (courD. November 7th.
J. TAYLOR ELLYsON. Chairman
Joseph Button. Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
Interesting VIII Decision.

HARR1SONBURG, VA, October o.
Especial Judge Letcher OF the Circuit
Court of Rockingham, delivered an opin-
ion this morning i'm the Shacklett will
case, which involves an estate valued at
from 10000 to $4,000. II was a chancery
suit brought 70 set up and restore the
will Of Samuel ShaCklett, who died in
1856 after a period Of mental unsound-
ness, during which period. as alleged, his
will was destroyed No will being found
after his death, his entire estate passed
to his only son. Henry Shacklett. who
died last February, and left a will dis
posing Of all the property. Suit was then
brought on behalf Of Frances and Marga
ret Roller, granddaughter of Henry
Shacklett to set up the lost or destroyed
will of Samuel Shacklett, by the terms
Of which Henry Shacklett only took life
estate i'm his fathers property. and at his
death it was TO be divided among his
children. Judge Letcher's opinion restores
the missing will. Its effect is 10 exclude
Mrs. Henry Shacklett a second wife.
without children, from any share i'm the
property which her husband inherited
from his father. and the shares of two
children and two grandchildren are pro-
portionately increased. Notice of appeal
was promptly filed by counsel for defend
ants,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

statutes OF the Old Dominion for the
uress OF Its Chief Executive. Not the
~as, interesting member OF the party
"as MISS Belle Tyler. one Of the most
aas',ac.Ve and popular members Oh
INcnmond society. Mrs. Tyler. the Gov
e,hor wife, and Mrs. &. OBJ. Cowardin'
MISS Hattie Ross. and Mrs. Brydon Ten
haht were also OF the party the stan
oincers who accompanied the Governor
were Colonel King +. Hartman, Colonel
y: Oh. Cowardin. Colonel Joseph Il.
wizard. one OF the richest men IN Vir-
ginia; Colonel W. O.. SHELTON, Colonel
W. Brydon Tenant Colonel w. A. Moore.
Colonel S. s. Thomas, Colonel John ID.
Potts, Colonel 10. Lane Stern. Colonel
BenJamin L. owen. and Colonel NJ. l..
Dawson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
Her pOrtrnif.

beatrice Hanscom in the November
Ladies' Home Journal)
The night was warm and the porch was
wide,
And the soft wind waited the muslc's
tune,
And youth and a maid sat side by side,
Meath the witching light of the sum
mer moon.
Said the youth: There's a maiden l
dearly love,
She's as fair as the daybreak, and pure
as gold.
With voice as soft as a cooling dove,
And a mouth like a bud with one leaf
unrolled,
The CLEAN of her eyes makes the star
light pale.
And she's witty and clever well read
and Bred
The maids cheeks flushed at this glow
ing tale,
And-'I love you. too" she said.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26

A recent movement in Elizabeth, n. j..
heretofore referred to in these columns),
TO erect a monument to the memory Of
General Winfield Scott has brought to
the front many "reminiscences and anec-
dotes of that distinguished man. He
We'd with George Washington in name
sakes. In an interview published not
long since. Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley describes a dinner he attended
soon after he became a full-nedged naval
officer. The dinner was given at the Bre-
WORT House, IN New York, by General
Scott, TO all the young men he could find
who had been named after him. The
Admiral says: ut was a great sight;
there. collected together, We're several
score of Winfield Scots and had the
affair been more widely known there is no
telling how many more might have turned
up 10 do honor to the occasion" After
the dinner. the General made one OF his
characteristic speeches, which ELECTED
Niagara Of applause.
General Scott married Maria Mayo n
celebrated Virginia belle, whom he had
long courted in vain. He had addressed
the capricious beauty In every grade OF
military rank 10 which he was promoted.
and finally captured the coveted prize
when general. Miss Mayo was noted for
her wit. and when friends attempted
to twit her about her change OF mind. She
quickly asserted that 1T was not she who
had changed, but he-from a captain to a
major-general.''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
WEDNEsDAY....oCTOBER 26, 1898.

Friends OF the Dispatch would DO US
n favor by informing us promptly OF any
failure on the part Of newsdealers, o.
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
10 report TO US whenever their papers
come late or irregularly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE RICHMOND
AND PETERsBURG RAILROAD


Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Directors OF the RICHMOND AND PE.
TERSBrRG RAILROAD COMPANY
have called a special meeting 0t ta. stl.a-
holders Of said company. and that t.a si4
meeting will be held an the office 0, 'a.
company. In the city Of Richmond af 10
O'clock A. NJ, on MONDAY. ODE -.-f Day
of November. 1898. and that tha sad. m. ne
ing Is called for the purpose Of consider
ing and acting upon the consolidation nt
the Petersburg Railroad COmpanr H'F
the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad
Company, under an act Of The General
Assembly. OF Virginia. entitled IAN 900
TO authorize the consolidation of tIa R0l.
mond and Petersburg Railroad Company
and the Petersburg Railroad Company,
and to authorize the consolidated come
pany 10 change its name 90 tn. ATE
l. ANTIC-COAST LINE RAILROAD CON-
PANY OF VIRGINIA" Approved March
/ 1895. W. r. JONES
oc l5-td Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-26
VIRGINIA THE ADVANCE GUARD.
Arrival OF Governor Tyler and Party
In PhiIadeIphia,
philadelphia Press-25th)

The advance guard of the great con-
course OF distinguished visitors who will
be entertained by the city arrived last
night In the party OF Governor j. Hoge
Tyler and stan. of Virginia. They came
from Richmond in a private car. and
were met at Broad-Street Station at
SIS o'clock by II. II. Dick and Benjamin
Harrison Brewster. Jr.. and driven to
the Hotel Walton in carriages furnished
by the Reception Committee. Dinner
was served the party about 3 o'clock.
after which Mr.. Dick and Mr.. Brewster
entertained the members OF the stan at
the University Club.
Governor Tyler was dressed I'm the
handsome uniform prescribed by the