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The commonwealth., 1898-11-04
LOCAL ITEMS

Some of Greenwoods sidewalks are a
Disgrace to the city
Mr. D, Bell Edmundston gaft for
lismphis last Monday
Mr. Ernest Moore paid a Sunday visit
oIhis Carrollton people
lIr Harry Sturdevamt, Of G1aball,
Rasin town Wednesday on business.
Put no man on the next board who is
Aotdn favor OF building up the city
y M Estes has again opened his mar
setaad has on hand some choice meats.
]E Mend Turner. Of CsrTolltoa at-
5nded the concert Inst Tuesday night.
Mr % M Kirby, Of LeHoga, gave this
piece very pleasant call last Tuesday.
MI Sid Moutioy ST., Of PhiIipp,
aFe rs a very pleasant call last TOao
G
Il you want stall fed meat call on
aave youc orders at ], N, Estes mar
st
La FernEudiuas is the leading high
gfade etgae in the city at
STEIN BROS,
hr John &atman, Of Itta Bena, trans
etsd business in our city the first Of
he week.
As. J. l. Shaw, Of Winona, passed
arough the city lass Tuesday on her
way to Tchula.
FoRSALE-A church organ, second
land and in good condition for $50.
4pply at this office
ournew dress goods and silks are
leapar than ever.
AUSTIN & FOUNTAIN.
1essrs w \. Mellor, L. Z, Griffith,
ndJ Il Sims, thiee Of the most popu
gentlemen OF Greenville, were the
oeats Of Mr.. Robert Wilson and Adolph
lion last Sunday
Lhe many friends Of popular Mr..
aolph Aron were glad to shake hands
IA him last Sunday. Mr. Aron isl
Y efficient book-keeper Of the Wilson
o'ion Company Of Greenville.
Ihe Greenwood Concert Band is
eparing to give q concert later in the
oatl. New and up-to-date selections
\ being prepared especially for this
sony and with the other attractions
oaises TO be a rare treat,
The commonwealth., 1898-11-04

Miss Dora Crockette, of Jonesboro.
Tenn, is one of the new teachers in our
public school this year. Miss Crockette,
who is sister Of our popular druggist,
G w Crockette, is a lady Of high and
true accomplishments and experience
To her we extend a hearty welcome for
we feel sure that with her our young
ones will receive the best attention
Our new jackets and capes are up-to-
date Come and see them.
AUSTIN 81 FOUNTAIN.
Mr. Elmer Branch, Of Winona was
in the city last Thursday on business
and made ne a pleasant call.
The wonder Of the 10th century Is the
Wonder cigar for sale at
STEIN BROS.
The commonwealth., 1898-11-04

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The commonwealth., 1898-11-04

Who first comes to this world below
With drear November's fog and snow.
Should prize the Topaz amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
The commonwealth., 1898-11-04

October's ehild is born for woe,
And life's Woissitudes must know
But lay the opal on its breast
Hope will lEN those woes to rest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
THE TREATY.

The signing Saturday at Paris by the
commissioners of the two Powers Of the
treaty OF peace between the United States
and Spain was in the nature Of a per-
functory performance. The event had
been discounted from the frst. 1t was a
foregone conclusion that the Spanish COM
missioners would accept Mr.. McKinley's
terms. But IL does not follow that the
treaty will stand as 1t has been drawn
and signed. There is yet another step
that must be taken by both nations before
the treaty will have become an accom-
plished fact In order to it's becoming
fully binding the work of the commits
sioners must be ratified by the two gov
ernments in interest.
That Spain will ratify It according to
the necessary form is as much a foregone
conclusion as it was that her commits
sioners would sign it. There is nothing
slse for her TO do. She is completely at
yur mercy. She long since exhausted all
ser resources of resistance. and while
she may still make some show Of protest.
her answer in the end must be, "As you
will"
But whether the Senate OF the United
States, which represents the ratifying au-
thonty Of this government, will accept
all the responsibilities" of the treaty as
H. stands is another question. The Impe-
rialists confidently claim that they have
already the number of votes necessary
for ratification. But IT is very noticeable
that they are throwing out all sorts of
tentative propositions respecting the flu
ture of the Philippines, which propositions
are designed 10 cozen the known opposi-
ton and the doubtful senators into voting
for the annexation Of the island. 1t is
also noticeable that there Is rising tide
of popular sentiment against Imperialism,
such as we cannot bring ourselves to be-
iieve the Senate will utterly ignore. More
over, there is a widespread sentiment that
in humiliating Spain to the extent we
have, and in virtually repudiating our
declarations as TO our object in engaging
in the war, we have discredlted ourselves
In the eyes of the world and the people
look to the Senate TO wipe out the stain.
There are scattered throughout the land
thousands and thousands of persons who
were enthusiastic in the cause Of free
Cuba" but who do not look upon the pro-
ceedings at Paris as meaning peace
with honor" When these facts are con-
sidered in connection with Mr.. Hoar's pre-
diction that in the senatorial debate on |
the treaty many things will become |
known that are not now known-that is, |
that new momentous possibilities Of the |
evils Of imperialism will be laid bare !
there is still strong reason to hope that |
the Senate win reject the annexation of |
the Philippines and say 10 Mr.. Mckinley:
Thus far shalt thou go and no farther
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
RALEIGH's BUDGET.
Relieved to Have COllnpsed-OtheI
Mention.

RALEIGH, y. c., December 2.-(Spe-
cial)-It is said here to-day by some at
torneys that they believe the proposed
proceeding against Mayor Waddill and
other citizens of Wilmington in connec-
ton with the case of ex-United States
Commissioner Bunting has collapsed.
There has been no bill sent in. ana At
torney- General Griggs and James Il. Boyd
have left the State and returned to Wash
ington without saying another word TO
the officials here about the matter.
The Supreme Court will tomorrow call
the docket OF appeals from the Twelfth
District, this being the last in the regu-
lar call.
Executive-Clerk Fowle, OF Virginia,
nephew Of the wife OF Senator Butler, left
here to-day for Washington. He has
been In the Executive office since last
spring. Miss Flora Creech. who has for
some time been in the Auditors office,
succeeds him.
The legislative joint committee to-day
began an investigation of the Auditors
Office, having completed that Of the Urea
sury Department. Chairman Il. +. Dixon
says the committee found the Treasurer's
books and vouchers i'm fine shape.
To-day petition was circulated asking
for clemoncy for j. u. Boddie, late post
master at Nashville. Boddie, IT will be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
TlTLE DEEDS.

II the delinquent taX-law has single
virtue, II is that henceforth 1t will cause
people to look well into the titles of real
estate which they purchase. Much of the
trouble which has arisen from the act is
due to negligence along this line Pro-
perty has been bought and the word Of
the vendor taken for true, when, in fact,
there were many tax liens on the realty.
In transactions of this sort much more
than mutual confidence is necessary. A
man may flatter himself that his property
is absolutely free from encumbrances of
every sort, and may be perfectly sincere
in making such an assertion, but 1t does
not follow that he is correct in his state
ments. A title TO real estate is something
which cannot be taken for granted. There
Is but one way TO be sure about tito
have the records carefully searched and
every suspicious circumstance noted.
Aside from vendors liens and deeds Of
trust the land may be encountered by
judgment liens or by back taxes. which
have most alarming way of growing
and accommodating. Indeed, there are
scores Of things to be watched i'm riveting
together this chain of title, and one miss
ing link may cause incalculable damage.
The intending purchaser will find that
this is one sort Of business transaction in
which economy does not pay. He may
fatter himself that he is enough Of a
lawyer to examine the deed-books him
self and safely ascertain the status of the
property; but though such an experiment
may occasionally serve his purpose. il is
hardly worth the risk. The courts OF
Richmond and Henrico now have their
records I'm excellent shape, and the sys-
tenn of recordation is improving monthly.
but no little experience is required in
searching these musty volumes. It is
dangerously easy 10 overlook some name
or memorandum IN the indexes, and such
mistake may prove fatal And even
supposing that all the deeds are found
and their contents noted, IL is exceedingly
difficult to construc them correctly, and
to appreciate their legal effect. There are
innumerable ways in which tlistakes may
creep into these conveyances In many
cases the error is due to the notary who.
after everything else has been success
fully completed, makes a blunder in his
acknowledgment, and possibly visits the
effects Of his sin on another generation.
Yes. it is cheaper by far to delegate this
dangerous business to some reliable at
torney whose eyes have been sharpened
by long experience in searching these re-
cords. His bill may shock you a little
work, but at the highest it may prove
cheaper than the fee of the attorney who
will have to defend you when your title
is assailed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13

himself IN his business he set up school
for instruction in perjury and for small
sums taught willing pupils TO memor'ze
typewrtten false testimony. His insti-
tuition was college OF professional HAIRS
and the alumni generally deserved tho
degrees which were bestowed upon them.
There is no saying how much the shabby
genteel old gentleman has made by this
unique calling in life. but, unfortunately
for his future success. one Of his pupils
has turned against him and made start
ling disclosures.
OF course, the successful operation of
the evidence-manufaciure sometimes
required dishonest attorneys also, AMI
these, too. appear to have been found in
sufficient abundance to sustain the pro
fession" which the prisoner represents.
1t IS positively alarming 10 stop ana
think to what an extent this evil might
be carried. Indeed, the law journals
throughout the country are even now
crying out against the crime Of perjury,
which is frequently detected in our
courts. While the offenders are often
caught there is no telling how many OF
them escape the punishment and odium
which they merit. The evidence Of the
most conscientious persons is apt to be
conflicting and inconsistent under rigid
cross-examnation. and the false witness
IS OF all persons the hardest to catch. If
he knows his story well he gets the credit
OF GOODNESS and clear-headedness, and u
he hesitates or is forsetful Of his part
his confusion is attributed 10 nervousness
and embarrassment. While lie perjurer
can. of course. be more plausible In the
hands of a dishonest lawyer, 1t by 20
means follows that he is unable to de-
ceive the most circumspcct attorneys. lie
is dangerous no matter where you put
him. and deserves to be crushed out, If
possible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
CHICAGO'S CARS.

A great public meeting was held in Chi
cago on Sunday TO frame a protest against
the purpose of "the Doodle aldermen" TO
sign away the street-car franchises for
fifty years. Addresses were made by
Mayor Harrison ana others Resolutions
were adopted denouncing the whole
scheme, as we'll as the act of the Iegis-
lature under which "the gang are acting.
The meeting declared in favor of with
holding all grants Of franchises until the
nefarious State law in question Is repeal
ed. 1t also expressed the opinion that the
city should receive 10 per cent. Of the
company's receipts as compensation for
the franchises. That seems a pretty high
figure; but perhaps it is not really ex-
pected that the company will agree to pay
SO much.
The Chicago Board of Aldermen was to
meet last night TO act upon the franchise
question. Yesterday it was a matter Of
some doubt whether the minority would
attend the boards meeting or not. Ger
tainly the people Of Chicago have made it
very hot for the boodlers, but we cannot
safely predict whether they will carry
out their bargain or not; but Of this we
are satisfled-that Mayor Harrison will
veto the proposed ordinance, if 1t passes,
and that the people will sustain him. In
the face. of all this stormy opposition. we
should not be surprised If the street-car
company took the back-track sooner or
later.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
AN AMBULANCE CHASER.

The New York police have just ar
rested shabby-genteel old fellow, who
belongs 10 a numerous and active class
known as ambulance chasers." The
charge against the prisoner is suboIna-
tion OF perjury. and In polite criminal
circles he is known as an accident ad
juster." This species OF parasite fol-
lows ambulsnces, and in case OF accident
tries 10 get the injured persons TO in
stitute suit against the individuals sup
posed 90 be responsible for their injuries.
III other words, the accident adjuster"
sees TO the manufacture OF evidence which
IS certain TO bring favorable verdict 20
the plaintiff.
The unfortunate, but mendacious indi-
viduai now in custody is said 10 have
followed this peculiar line OF business for
years. II was his delight to see that
wealthy firms and corporations were
muicted and whenever he had a finger IN
the legal pie the judgment was very apt
10 go against the defendant. He is re-
pnted TO have been one Of the most sue
eessiui operators In his class. To aid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
FIRES IN SHENANDOAH.
Two Dwellings Burned-A Bold High
way Robbery.

WOODSTOCK, VA. December 12.-
(SpeciaL)-The large dwelling Of A. c..
NeH. situated near Quicksburg. in this
county, was destroyed by fire with all Of
its contents. this morning about O'Clock
The origin Of the fire is a mystery. The
family barely escaped with their lives
Loss. $4,000; insurance $3.50.
on Saturday night about midnight. as
Jacob Hickman. a well-tO-do Shenandoah
county farmer. living near Mt olive. was
returning home from a visit 10 a nearby
farm. he was held up and relieved of
small amount Of pocket money by three
masked men. The perpetrators are un-
known.
The December term Of the County Court
convened to-day with Judge Tavenner
on the bench. Tomorrow the case of the
Commonwealth against NJ. l.. Hite. for
an alleged forgery. will be heard.
About an inch Of snow fell here this af-
ternoOn.
The dwelling Of Mrs. Joseph Stickney
situated about six miles west Of Wood
stock, was destroyed by fire on Saturday
night Loss, about $500; insurance, $500.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13

burned from the face down, and the only
thing that could be done for her was to
apply remedies TO temporarily relieve her
sufferings.
Bishop Monlhan, OF the Catholic do
cese Of Wilmington, Del, preached TO q
large congregation at st. Josephs church
Sunday morning His sermon was an able
Discourse of the lesson for the day. Bishop
Monahan and Father O'Farrell. the pas
tor Of st. Josephs. were classmates at
college. and were ordained to the holy
priesthood at the same time.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The congregation of the Second Baptist
church yesterday elected the following
officers for the ensuing year. Treasurer
J. A. Pulley; Church Clerk. George Ram
key; Financial Secretary, j. j. Gardiner;
Organist. Miss Nellie GOsee. Sunday
school officers We're also elected as fol-
lows: Superintendent, Charles u. Davis;
Assistant. J. a. Pulley; Secretary. Charles
Ellington. Assistant. Albert Matthews;
Treasurer, Luoius Tucker; Librarian,
George y. Ramkey; Musical Director, j.
T.. Harrison.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
John Hitchcock. aged u years. ran
away from his home. in the western part
of this city. last Tuesday. since which
time his anxious parents have not seen
or heard anything from him.
Among other street improvements now
under discussion is the opening and e.t-
tension Of Franklin street from its pres
ent eastern terminus straight through 20
Blandford. This Improvement, it is claim
ed. would be Of great benefit and adj
vantage 10 the people Of Blandford
Announcement is made Of the marriage
10 take place on the 22d instant. at the
brides residence. I'm this city, Of Miss
Emma W. Shelton, daughter of Mr.. VIII
liam II. Shelton, and Mr.. Bur,eigh G.
Harrison, a prominent young citizen and
planter Of Prince George county
The Ladies' Missionary Society Of Grace
church Is preparing a large box OF Christ
mas toys and good things 10 be sent 10
the Sunday-schCol children i'm Madagas-
car. 1t has been the custom Of this SO
ciety 10 send such a box every Christmas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
JAMES CITY.
Beautiful Gcrman-OId Capital
Personals.


WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December IL
Special "A beautiful german was giyc1
tonight at Marl Brook. the charming
home Of Mrs. Mamie Hankins, who re
sides near here, in james city. The Old
mansion, one Of the handsomest in the
county, was tastefully adorned with ever
greens and potted plants, and The mellow
lights from under the blue and Iiak
decorations reflected on d scene of beauty
and lOvelincss which will ever linger as
a happy memory i'm the minds Of those
present. A Richmond orchestra furnished
the music. The dance was gracefully
led by Or. II. l.. Stephenson and Mrs.
Mamie Hankns. Others dancing were
Mr.. Hyde Benty with Miss Lucy jon
nngs; Mr.. Arthur Johnston with Miss
Mary Garnett Jackson. Of Farmyille; MIR.
X. y. Taylor with Miss Sarah wilkinson;
Mr. W. r. Shipman with Miss Nettie Tay-
lOr Mr.. w. Walker Ware with Miss Nam
ME Wright; Mr.. l.. l.. Geddy with Miss
Bessie Lamb; Mr.. Granville Medley, Of
Houston, with Mrs Medley; Mr.. John VI.
Geddy with Mrs. Geddy; Mr.. r. b. Geddy
with Mrs. Geddy; Mr.. Cyrus Branch with
Mrs. Branch. At - o'clock the guests
repaired TO the dining-room, where they
found an elegant supper awaiting thefa,
which was served in eight courses. Dane
ing was again resumed about / o'clock,
and kept up until o'clock when the
guests took their departure. deeply In
debted TO the charming hostess for che
Of the most enjoyable entertainments
given il old James City for years.
Mr.. James y. McCaw. the travelling
agent for the Southern railroad, with
headquarters at Norfolk, was here to-
day. and qualified as guardian for VIII
liam and Dunlop Moncure. children of the
late DR.. James ID. Moncure. 4 bond OF
5000 was given, with Or. James Il. Nc
Cav, Of Richmond, as surety
Hon. Arthur Segar. OF Hampton; Colo
mel j. f. Hubbard, OF York, and Mr.. Ed
ward Howard. OF Newport News, repre-
senting the Old Dominion Land Company
We're here to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. n. Phillips have with
them this week Mrs. Phillips sister Miss
Rose Maddox, from Chase City.
Mr.. and Mrs. ,Dabney Richardson, from
Newport News, were here yesterday, Wis.,
iting Mr.. Richardson's parents.
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FROM TWO POINTS.

Tho Springfield CNiass) Republican says
that In studying the expansion problem
tho question OF militRrism should assume
an important place. for the reason that
our pension expenditures are bound to
be SO heavy for years to come that 1t
were blind folly TO overlook the matter
of military burdens upon the American
people Every student OF war on land
and sea will concede, continues the Re-
publican. that II the territorial expansion
of the United States could be kept within
the limits OF the western hemisphere,
great financial saving could be made. es-
pecially on the navy. but the burdens OF
miitarlsm will become very oppressive If
we must frame our annua. budgets with
constant reference TO the everlasting war
flurries of the far East.
Then. I'm concluding its discussion OF this
matter. our contemporary iterates and
emphasizes its initial proposition in this
form: "The problem should be studied
somewhat with the desire TO save future
generations of American citizens from in
tolerable military and naval burdens"
The financial burden the Republican
sees in the contamination OF Mr.. McKin-
ley's expansion policy is no spectre con-
jured up by speculation. 1t is substan-
tial mathematical reality. The cost Of
the maintenance OF a regular army OF
10000 men and the civil-war pension list
give us an item Of $500, 600 year be-
fore we approach the navy. the payroll
of the civil officers Of our present and
proposed new possessions and the Span
ish-American war pension expenditures,
which are estimated at $20,OOO0O0 annually
as a starter. At the lowest calculation
our military and naval establishments.
including pensions, appropriations for
coast offences. &c, and expenditures in
extraordinary preparations in case of war
1urries in the far East. would, under i'm
perialism, foot up some s5OO,OOOOOO per an
num- Supplement that by the other de-
mands Of the government and it becomes
plain that we will have to pay for the
luxury of expansion at the expense Of
the masses In the way Of an increase Of
the present burdensome taxes.
But as bad as is this prospect It does
not embrace one OF the worst evils of
militarism. Our contemporary fails TO
note that militarsm is obnoxious to the |
spirit of our institutions, and would give |
a tremendous impulse to Capitalization |
TO one-man power. IT fails to note the |
great possibility of its proving. in con- !
nection with the cost of supporting it. (
the cause of conditions of discomfort that !
breed socialism and anarchy. 1t fails to |
set before its readers the lesson that may |
be learned from militarlsm as embodied |
in the history Of unrest. socialism. and /
anarchy on the Continent Of Europe.
Yes, xpansion-imperialism to
be studied with reference to saving future |
Of American citizens from in
tolerable burdens OF taxation, but IT |
ought also TO be studied with reference |
to the danger of its wrecking our repub-
lican institutions.