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Evening star., 1898-12-10
So
for Silk Patterns.

OuI dTU w dIst dII1IIIS OI Si
Silks in all the seasons approved
styles and colors for street and
evening wear.
SA for forward pattern of 81 % Fancy Silks
Twenty styles to select from, all rarely
beautiful.
SD III for Courtyard Waist Patterns of soc
quality Taffeta SIX, with choice OF
forty lovely colors.
IS II OK for fouryand Waist of the 59c Black
Satin Duchesse. And note this is
extra good value at 59c yard.
81 DIN for S-yard Skirt Pattern of 81 Black
eSS Silks. Choice of Peau de Sole, Satin
Buchesse, Royal Armure, Satin Brocade, Poplin
and Gros Grain Silks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

There has been considerable discussion
as to whether the New Meyer Store, at
Foushee and Broad streets, is not too
large an undertaking for RichmonG'; con-
sequently the views Of Mr.. Meyer on this
subject should prove of interest. 70 such
a query he replied that those who argued
against success used the matter Of rent
as being prohibitive of success, but the
trouble heretofore with big stores has
been the lack of competent managers for
each department, so that the full capaci-
ties of the store were not used, where
as, Notwithstanding th' amount Of
square-feet in this building, we have out
side warehouses leased to store the
stock, and every foot of the building will
be used for retail purposes. Besides the
buyers, managers Of every department
have been heretofore engaged i'm their
special line of wares, either on their
own account or for others. With this
combination of merchants and sufficient
capital to buy on best terms, the public
will be served all grades of merchandise
at proper prices, which, of itself, would
bring enough trade to make II a paying
investment, to nothing Of the comOlete-
ness, beauty, and comforts of the store,
which will attract enough mail-order
trade now being sent North to place the
store beyond any chance OF not being
successful. Come next Monday, when
the store will be opened to the public,
and you will hear enough commentators
and you will see enough people buying to
convince you of it's sure success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

that is to say, a clause In the State Con-
stltution providing that ad vaiorem taxa
ton should not exceed a certain limit.
This would let an investor know exactly
what he had to pay, and X ~ tho un-
certainty that Is dreaded more than a
reasonable tax. The power Of the Le-
glsiature should be limited by a consti-
tutional amendment, 80 that IL eannct in
crease the rate Of taxation. Say 20 these
gentlemen: Thus far can thou go, and
no further. and then let their ingenuity
be put TO work to divide out the amount
equitably among the various institutions
OF the state.
I'm 1881 introduced bill into the Le-
gislature TO provide for an amendment
TO the Constitution to limit the power OF
the Legislature to tax. except to suppress
insurrection and repel invasion In time
OF war. This was voted down. and 1
told the Legislature then that they would
come to it after awhile"
This suggestion is q good one. whether
We consider II as a proposition calculated
10 invite new industries, or whether We
regard il as a measure of tax REFORM
There seems to be a misunderstanding
in regard 10 the purposes OF the munici-
pal convention. That convention IL
simply part OF the movement to restore
to municipal corporations the right to
decree tax exemptions to productive IN
dustries of every kind. Win State tax
alton IL is not concerned.
Mr.. Garrard's suggestion involves
question of reform that Is OF vitai IN
terest to tho taxpayers OF the State,
whether we have now industries or go
without them. one thing is certain
new Industries are not likely TO venture
into a State where taxation Is on
rising scale in times like these. Another
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

thing is equally certain-namely. tbat un-
less tho people move in the matter OF tax
reform. oonhscaton will stare tnem IN
the face.
With taxable values lower than ever
before TIE rate OF taxation Is higher
than II has ever been. The people are
now paying higher taxes-putting more
money into the States Treasury-than
they did when their property was worth
twice its present valuation. and when
their products were selling for twice their
present prices.
What is to be done about it? There
is to be reform, but in what shape Is II
to come? Well. for one thing, we must
have a governor who will set his race
like flint in the direction OF lower taxa
ton. The people must elect a Legisia-
ture pledged to reform in this matter
And. as Mr.. Garrard says, there should
be a prescribed limit to the rate of taxa
ton. and this rate should be well within
the ability of the people to pay 1t, even
i'm hard times, such as have become
chronic. There is no need to argue the
necessity OF reform. Every taxpayer
must see the necessity OF that! Tne
thing for the people to do is 10 inaugu-
rate the reform for themselves.
At this moment the taxes of the state
would be lower than ever II they bore
any just relation to the ability
of the people to pay them. AS
matter of fact, they are twice as high as
they were during periods of great pros
perity. And. after all. the people them
selves are TO blame for it. III they pro-
nose 10 reform matters. now is the time
10 begin. and Mr. Garrard's suggestion
offers an excellent basis for action.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

| uproar of talk. For couple of minutes
| all discipline on the great warship seemed
| to vanish to the winds.
Early tomorrow morning the NiZcaya
| will come up TO the anchorage selected
for her in the upper bay.
GUARD FOR THE SHIP.
| Rear-Admiral Bunce has given final
| instructions to Lieutenant John A.
| Dougherty who will have charge of the
\ patrol tugs-six in numDer-t0 guard the
| Spanish cruiser Vizcaya during her stay
| In this vicinity. While on duty, the boats
| are to patrol carefully the waters in the
| vicinity Of the visiting Spaniard, and no
| boat or person will be allowed to APP
proach the Vizcaya without the sanction
| of the commanding officer Of that vessel.
At night II is intended 10 keep the ship
brilliantly Illuminated with electric lights,
and the Watch-bOats will be also well
lighted, so that there can be no possible
means of approaching the vessel with
out detection.
Every policeman in the city was on
duty to-day. This action had been taken
in compliance with a request made 20 the
Police Department by Mr.. Roosevelt, As
sistant Secretary of the Navy. last night,
that precautions be taken against the pos
sibility Of hostile demonstration upon the
SOBRAI. ON MAINE DISASTER.
NEW YORK, February 1s.-The Herald
tomorrow will say: Lieutenant }. g. So
bral, naval attache of the Spanish lega-
ton at Washington. was in this city yes
terday actively cooperating with the
authorities in preparations for insuring
the safety of the Spanish warship VIZ
caya during her stay in this port. Lieu
tenant SObral was asked for his eXplana-
ton of the explosion on the battleship
Maine. His reply was IL know the
cause OF the explosion but ! cannot di-
vulge it,"
He was pressed for further information
on this point. and finally replied: 1T
was the result of an explosion inside the
ship. which took place in one Of the for
ward magazines. The fact Of the matter
is that the discipline and the watch OBJ
served on the ship were very lax. This
as one English newspaper declared. Is the
case OH American warships generally
This sort of thing has occurred on pre-
yious occasions on American war-vessels
SOBRAL FEELS IMPORTANT.
When Lieutenant Sobral was spoken to
about the possibility of serious trouble
over the Maine affair, he said: II do not
think there will be war between the
limited States and Spain, but If such al
unfortunate condition should arise,
shall. of course, be in n position to be
of much aid to my government, as the
result of information which has come
TO my knowledge while naval attache at
the Spanish legation. In case of hostili-
ties 1 might, perhaps, command a ship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
VENERABLE STRUCTURE BURNED.
Golden Hin Tavern, the Oldest
Building in New York.
(New York Journal-1fth.) }

(NeW York JOurnal-lfth.)
There was a genuine feeling of sadness
among New Workers when they read yes
terday morning that the old Golden Hill
Tavern had been destroyed by fire the
night before, for the tavern was the old
est building i'm New York, and within
its shadows was spilled the first blood
for the cause Of American independence.
Historic memories innumerable crowd
ed about the old, weather-stained
structure that has stood for over two
centuries at No. 122 William street.
To the students of history this same
old rookery-for such. in fact, 1t really
was-possessed charms that no other
building in all Manhattan Island could
claim from them 1t was there that
Washington. Lafayette, Steuben, Put
nam, Hamilton, and Burr were wont to
gather; it was there that a council Of
war was held just prior to the battle of
Long Island; 1t was there that nume-
rous secret meetings were held by the
men who made for the world its first
great republic.
AS the nation grew il was there that
John Adams. James Knox Polk, Andrew
Jackson, and many others OF fame dined
and wined. Washington Irving as boy
played beneath the old oaks In the rear
OF the tavern. With the exception of
Fraunces Tavern, it was the favorite
gathering-place OF the men OF by-gone
day. The place antedates Fraunces by
considerably more than a quarter OF a
century.
One of these venerable trees offered
shade to the sons of liberty who fell
I'm the encounter with the British soldiery
on the afternoon of January 10. 177O.
two months before the so-called FIRST
blood of the revolution" was shed at
the Boston massacre.
There is an interesting legend connect
ed with the building Of the house. 1t
is made of the little. old Dutch brick
rsed as ballast In vessel which start
ed from Holland for this country, and
was captured on the high seas by the
English and converted into SLAYER. The
bricks alone were left in the vessel be-
fore a cargo OF slaves was obtaised, and
so cruelty did the English treat the
slaves that their blood stained the bricks
In the hold beneath the unfortunates.
Then goes on the legend: From thence
on periodically and until the English
were driven out Of America forever by
the success OF the revolution, the blood
of the slaves would appear upon the
surface OF the bricks. Notwithstanding
efforts TO remove IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

"REALLY, No INFORMATION HAS
rEEN RECEIVED SINCE CAPTAIN
IGsBEE'S FIRST DISPATCH Ap-
DING ANYTHING TO OUR KNOW
LEDGE or THE DISASTER. ALI. WE,
kNOW Il THAT THE MAINE BLEW
lP. THERE IL ABUNDANT ROOM
TcR SPECULATION OF ALL SORTS.
nUT No CONCLUSION CAN RE AR
RIVED AT UNTIL An EXAMINATION
Has BEEN MADE BY TIE DIVERS.
sND MORE FACTS ARE OBTAINED.
~ IL SIMPLE FACT TO SAY THE
tXPLOsION MIGHT HAVE HAPPEN
I'D ~ DESIGN, OR 1T MIGHT HAVE
HAPPENED BY ACCIDENT. THERE
l. 40 INDICATION OF DESIGN. AND
NY IMPRESSION HAS BEEN ALI,
ALONG. AND RATHER THINK
THAT THE OPINION PREPoNDE-
RATES IN THE SAME DIRECTION
THAT TT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ACcI-
DENT."-sECRETARY-oF-THE-NAyy
LONG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

of flre-wardenship wihch was adopted
has been the means of preventing sefi-
Gus fires Increased vigilance ana s'ric'
superyision having helped to lessen sne
factors of careIessness where were o1teh
responsible for the destruction OF valua-
Bile timber. Besides this the attempt
is being made to put before the peop'e
in practical way the profits OF foteS'rs
as practfced In European countries ie
II estimated that there are In Ainneso'a
100000 acres OF lands that are iying
waste and are unfit for agriculture, and
upon which. IN their present condition.
no taxes will ever be paid. These ianos'
lie in scattered areas. and large por-
ti0n of taem belongs 10 the SeneraI
Government which H. is believed, would
surrender it's title should the state uhoer-
take to utilize the lands for forestry.
The St Paul Pioneer Press. In making
some calculations on the subject esti-
mates that If the 100000 acres referreu
TO should be brought under such system
of forestry as that which prevails IN
several European countries they would
after sixty years, yield 10 the state Irea-
sury a revenue OF not less than SOOo,v00
per annum over all expenses. 1t is point
ed out that the kingdom of Wurtem-
berg. the whole area OF which Is NOT
greater than that of a single county OF
Minnesota, devotes $4,000 acres 10
forestry. and derives therefrom a net
annual revenue of $.70000o: while the
little Duchy of Baden, from It's HO.wn
acres of forest, has a net revenue OF
almost 100000. Under the system OF
forestry in Prussia there IL profit or
more than 40 per cent on the expendi-
ture. not counting the capital originally
invested; and this is proof that forestry,
conducted on scientific principles. Is, In
the end. much more profitable than agri-
culture. or almost any other occupation
which can be named.
The reckless and improvident system
of dealing with our forests Is being real
lied by the American people. and IL legis-
lators could be brought to understand
the ruin that is being wrought by greed
and carelessness they would bend all
their energies to the establishment OF |
system which. IL 1t did not bring immedi- |
ate returns would, in the end. bestow |
benefits upon the whole country greater
than those which might come from the
discovery of the richest gold fields.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

pitai William Mattison, Frank D. CahiIi.
rteuerick Hobar. and James W. Allen.
stiii In serious condition. but better than
lney were. George W. koebeler, Jonn
henron, and jeremiah Shea are some
wnat Improved. DR. Mas does not des-
pair OF saving them all. Francis cahiIl,
IN spite Of his serious condition. embraced
TINS correspondent, and asked to have a
cigar lighted.
The Bishop OF Habana teIephoned
chaplain Chadwick a license to hear the
confessions OF our poor sailors None has
complained. On the contrary all have
expressed themselves as satisfied win
the assistance offered them, in the Cir
cumstances.
captain Sigsbee has expressed himself
az grateful for the offer Of help from the
divers, but prefers TO await the arrival
OF the United States navy divers. so as
to avoid friction.
with Lieutenant-Co Commander VAIN
wright, Lieutenant Holman. and Chief
Engineer Howell, Captain Sigsbee went
Oh board the wreck this morning
Habana still mourns with the American
people. Since the funeral ceremonies or
yesterday the city has removed the out
ward signs of grief but the work OF sue
coring the living and caring for the dead
whose bodies are recovered continues.
Much care Is shown the survivors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
National in Name-Na,ionaI In Fame

Z he National Life-Insurance Company.
of Vermont. issued 6.SSl policies for slS,-
7g7 SO last year, and closed the year with
SIC, ,080 insurance outstanding a gain
in the latter item of AlSS.3i9. The excess
of income over disbursements was 81, ,242,
$751; and the assets and surplus both show
handsome gains over 1886. The total
assets at the close of business, December
3lst, were $l4S26,992 and surplus $l,S20 1855.
During the past ten years the assets have
been increased 1S5 per cent, the surplus
l2l per cent, and the insurance outstand-
ing 1877 per cent, all Of which go to show
that the National Life is adding to its
financial stability and its family Of insu-
rants. The company has just entered
Virginia, and has appointed Fred. Plea
SAINTS, OF Richmond. general agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

diana, and Massachusetts are expected
tonight or tomorrow morning. Their Of
icers and those of the cruiser New York
will probably compose a majority of the
court.
AS regards the story that one of the
crewe of the Maine saw a small object
emitting smoke approaching the warship
just before the explosion, the correspond
ent of the Associated Press has inter-
viewed the man in the hospital who was
said to have circulated the report. and
has had from him an absolute denial.
Lieutenant Blandin. officer of the deck
at the time of the explosion, and Lieu
tenant Hood, who was with him, both
positively deny that such a story could
have any founoation, unless it was the
smoke of the City Of Washington that
misled some one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
TOMMY BURNs AGAIN A HERO.
He Lands Three of His Four Mounts
Winners.

NEW ORLEANS, February lS.-Weathel
clear; track heavy. Tommy Burns again
carried off the honors, landing three out
of four mounts winners
First race-one mile-Glenmoyne a TO 81
won. A. b. c. 0 to / and to 81 second,
and Fred. Barr (25 to u third. Time
las 3-4.
Second race-six furlorgs-Wolford @
TO p won. Van Brunt 70 TO l and TO y
second, and Cherry Bounce III. 6 TO %
third. Time. lis.
Third race-mile and an eighth-Mt.
Washington Is 10 - won, Arrezzo 90 10 !
and to u second and Charina % to u
third. Time, 200.
Fourth race-six furlongs-llia q 10 ID
won. Milt Boykin GO to ] and IL y u
second. and Jolly Son q to u third. Time,
117.
Fifth race-six and half furlongs-
linn Hogg GO TO u won. Hurns q to and
3 10 ID second, and Bob Clampett Is to -
third. Time, 1:25 Ia Favorine left at
the post.
sixth race-seven furlongs-Laurel Leaf
90 TO d won, Gilray teven and to -
second. and Tomkinlee Is to u third.
Time l:3l H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
VIZCAYA ARRIVES.
Spanish WMship TO Offset Maine at
Bahama Reaches New York.
PRECAUTIONS IN HER BEHALF.
Extraordinary Care Taken to Protect
Her from Attack.
sonRAL on MAINE DISASTER.
Spanish Attache mt Washington
Says Discipline on board the
American Man-of-wnr Was Lax
Sobrars value to Spain.

NEW YORK, February 1s.-The Spanish
armored cruiser vizcaya is In New York
waters She dropped her anchor five
miles south of Sandy Hook lightshp at
from the Canary Islands.
When her officers and men learned the
startling news OF the disaster to the
American battleship Maine in Habana
hsrbor, and of the downfall OF former
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
OLD POINT AND WASHINGTON
special, Via Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway.

The Old Point and Washington Special.
With dining-ear, via Chesapeake and Ohio
and Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac, will be resumed February 2lst,
leaving Old Point at $50 A. NJ and Rich
mond at II 53 A. NJ. Mondays Wednes-
days, and Fridays. arriving at Washing
ton at 1920 p. NJ, and connect there with
Congressional Limited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

We will sell for one week 1000 Small
Genuine Old Smithfeld Hams for 10c. per
pounG. Come early and take your choice.
This is the greatest bargain ever offered,
as the regular price is 2Oc. per pound.
S. ULLMANS son.
Uptown Store, No. 506 east Marshall
street; old and new phone. 81; Down
Town stores, Nos. 1870 and 1922 east
Main street; old phone. Sl6; new phone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

t.ttos e'ei' as IL suggested an csten.
aasar, ,'"' oehtting the occasion. He
COLI W lowering the miniature
s,r,,c anu accordingly the Stars and
,,sn upes nying from the Names mInIa.
Noun'erpart were lowered.
QUEEN CHRISTMAS REGRETS
cnresiuent Mckinley to-day received
eenor s Du Bose. the charge d,arfairs -
' Sp"i"' VINO had been commanded nv the
S"sSn regent OF Spain to bear In person
so,,as fies'uent her expression OF pro-
aSs' Suu surrow over the calamity TO the
we. 'ri"e. Inc message was brief and heart.
anS ,VNpreSslng the sorrow of the Queen
ana her people
10, "e only apsentees from to-day's Cabi-
ans ."eeuhg We're Secretaries Sherman
-. 80 Aiser' During the meeting the dis
90 AZ, " 'ne maine was the principal topic
0uSsioh' Although the President
"iu the members OF the Cabinet await
WIN interest the result of the inorir,
INTO the cause OF the disaster. there re-
mans scarcely q doubt In their minds
.""' II was an accident purely, and such
az might happen at any time. This view
~ 'he matter, however. will not influence
w resident to stop short OF a most
Seaichlhg investigation into all the facts.
present ana remote, that may have any
possible bearing upon the case or throw
upon II single ray OF light.
Inc president is receiving a large num-
per OF congratulatory messages com
mending him for the course he has nur-
sued IN this matter. as well as in tho
case OF the late Spanish Minister DE
Lone.
REPORT FROM GENERAL. LEE.
1eherai Lee was heard from in the fol-
lowing cablegram, at :O6 O'clock this af-
ternoon: 'ihS al
Habana, February 1S-Assistant- Secre-
'dry-o1-State Day, Washington. Craatpon-
uiar demonstration at funeral YESTERDAY
military naval forces. firemen. and civ,cor
carnations generally represented Blshon
Oh Habana; General Parade. next in coro-
mand to Governor General; Autonomistic
cabinet, Civil Governor. Mayor and
o'her prominent persons walked IN nro-
cession part of route. i'm accordance with
custom to testify sympathy. Forty bodies
puried. Many coming TO surface of water
SINCE out now difficult to recognize. VIII
lected. S'S' do ooi-
''isneo) LEE"
SUGGESTION OF TORPEDO
JACkSONVILLE. FLA. February 1s.-
- speclal 10 the Times-U Union and Citizen
from Key West says. The general opin-
ION OF many persons here is that the
Name was hit by torpedo. after which
the magazine exploded. In an interview.
ThomaS Melville, of Brooklyn. who was
not injured. and was on watch on the
quarterback, said that he felt two dis
tinct shocks. The first was not as severe
as the second. which blew up the ship
Other survivors are of the same oninfon-
that ii was foul work.
SPAIN SUSPICIOUS.
MADRID February 1s.-The newspG-
pers here are urging the government 30
adopt great precautions when the Ameri-
can divers arrive. and not to allow them
to descend alone and examine the Maine.
''as divers sent by private persons might
be bribed 10 report at variance with the
actual facts and might even do some
thing TO the hull which would serve as a
confirmation of their report"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

Cards, Blll-Heads. Statements. Letter.
Heads, Note Heads Circulars Handtifis,
Dodgers. &c. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices. WI give you
good work at same prices you par for
inferior work. Send US your orders end
we will guarantee satisfa action IN every
rffoniar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Tax reform In Georgia.
lAtlanta ConstitutionD

Hon. Louis +. Gariard, OF Columbus
commenting on the purposes OF the con-
vention OF Georgia mayors ana business
men held in Atlanta yesterday makes
this suggestion;
what would favor Is constitutional
limitation against excessive taSatien-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Death OF Mr.. ThrccImorton.

Mr.. William II. Throckmorton. we'll
known citizen of Henrico county, died
Thursday afternoon at 2:I5 O'Clock, in the
18th year of his age. His funeral took
place at o'clock yesterday Afternoon
from his residence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
WARLIKE RU MORS.
Secretary Long Disposes Of Them In
a Statement.
KgIEg EXPLOSION STILL A MYSTERY
No Conclusion as to Cause Can Be
Reached for Some Time.
SPANISH INVESTIGATION ALSO

zach Government Concerned win
probably Make Examination of
Wrcck-Five of the Wounded mt
Habnna Dtc-Bodtcs Recovered. I35.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19

Eiffel Tower Concentrated Fruit Juices are 10
be had In different isvors, and make deli
cious beverages Try then. PURCELL, LApD q
Co., Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Going to the Klondlkef

No; going to take DR.. David's Cough
Syrup. BEST on earth" for coughs, colds,
consumption, bronchitis. and all throat
and lung troubles. IL is as good as gold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
Rub Well

with Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment.
"Best on earth" for sprains. strains. and
rheumatic pains. Cures where others
foil