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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
HOUSE PLUNDERIyG.

Long have the owners of our vacant
houses cried out for protection against
thieves and mallciously mischievous per-
sons, who despoil their property with
little fear Of detection and punishment.
In many cases dwellings that have been
left unoccupied for a few weeks have
been so damaged that a years rental OF
them would not suffice TO put them in
rcpair. often the vandals are well-known
! thieves; in other cases they are youths
no are just entering upon careers of
crime, and sometimes they are sons of
| respectable parents. and are more bent
upon mischief than plumber.
Usually their work is done from back
lots, and through the rear of houses, so
that they may be screened from the
eyes of the police. who are walking their
beats. Usually, too, the fixtures" and
material of which houses are robbed find
their way into dives" and thence go to
junk dealers.
The amount of damage thus done pro-
perty here every year amounts to tens
of thousands of dollars, and of all the
expenses that are taxed upon our real |
estate owners, they are the most ex-
asrerating and burdensome. The limited |
number OF our police force forbids the |
hope that they should be able TO cope |
with the hcuse-wreckers, and our Real |
Estate Association has, therefore, de-
vised a scheme of its own for the pro-
lection Of property in charge Of it's MEM
Ders. This scheme contemplates, first,
the watching OF vacant houses; the offer
ing Of rewards for the apprehension of
wreckers, and the surveillance of those
avenues of Illicit trade through which
he thief is enabled to convert his plum
Ter into money These avenues are
many. and are not generally known to
he pubic.
The plan of the Real Estate Associa-
ion promises a degree of protection to
'acant houses that property-owners here
AVE not enjoyed hitherto. It has been
levised in response to crying need and
re trust it will be successfully launched,
nd that it will grow in usefulness.
1t is time the property-owners were do
lg something more than uttering com
laints. House-wrecking should be made
, Improbable and dangerous here that o
nieves and rowdies will find 1t to their /
iterest to abandon it for something less t
erilous. I
Our real estate agents stand prepared :
explain the details Of the scheme to +
le1r patrons and others. 1t is to be p
'ped that the concert Of action neces- L
ry to inaugurate and sustain II will W
obtained promptly, to the end that =
IT real estate owners may have ade-
late protection for their property, and >,
that a great nursery Of crime in :,
edmond may be broken UP. :.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
vernon. and that they do realize thIs IN

Vernon. and that they do realize this IN
a measure, their recent generous re-
Spouse to our vice-regent abundantly
proves, while the same feeling among
their elders Is shown by the call Issued
by the Hon. William Writ Henry, and
by the warm commendation Of the pl. N
by our lamented Attorney-General, X.
Taylor Scott, and by our present Gov
ernor Tyler, while our Superintendent OF
Public instruction receives the contribu-
lions and places them in the hands OF
our philanthropic banker, Mr.. John l..
Williams, for many years warm friend
OF the association.
So. with the support OF all ages IN the
State. we cannot help feeling that Vir-
gfnla is quite Aware OF her responsible
ties TO Mount Vernon. past. present, and
to come, which Is. as l have before said
peculiarly gratifying TO one who has
watched its progress from the beginning,
and who now belongs to
BY-GONE AGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Imitation of kipIing.
philadelphia Press.l


No feature in Rudyard Kipling's well
come to Cape Town has attracted quite
as much attention as a set Of verses adj
dressed to him by a private in the ranks,
and called IAN Experiment in Imitation"
They appeared originally in the Cape
Times. and the first two verses give an
idea Of the genuine cleverness Of their
construction:
We should like TO come an meet you, but
We can't without a pass;
Even then we'd 'ardly like TO mako a
fuss:
For out ere they've got a notion that a
Tommy isn't class;
'E's a sort of brainless animal, or wuss!
Vicious cuss
No, they don't expect intelligence from
us.
You have met us in the tropics, you ave
met us in the SHOWS;
But mostly in the Punjab an the Ills.
You ave seen us in Maurtius where the
naughty cyclone blows,
You ave met US underneath a sun that
kills.
An we grills
An ] ask you. do we Ill the bloomin'
bills?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Virginia and Mount Vernon.
10 the editor OF the Dispatch:

| To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
There appeared In your notable issue OF
] February 22d, in response to an appeal
| from the vice-regent for Virginia, on
! the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies'
| Association of the Union" list OF sub
scriptions from the children of our State
which is most gratifying TO looker-on,
showing, as IL does, that this. the oldest
association of ladies in the country.
maintains its distinction and its follow
ing in these days Of many women's organ
izations. just as 1t did in those good
old days In the fifties-remembered by
few of us now-when 1t was unique, be-
cause OF its sex.
Why is it that this association so quick
ly gained and so firmly held the affec-
tions Of our tickle public? is II because
Its aims were so national TO purchase
and preserve the home OF the great
Washington? Or is 1t because its efforts
have been crowned with such complete
success? II is both. But is it not the
associations thorough modesty. conser-
vatism, and womanliness which have
commanded the respect OF all? Working
quietly, faithfully. untlringly; not
for self-glorincation, but for its
almost sacred cause; not In the
open. but with a spirit OF dinidence
breathed into 1t by its first regent. the
SoutnetH HdtrOn, the Mount Vernon
Association holds position commanding
the admiration OF all thinking people In
our land. It's appeals are few at this
day. but they are always, as was this
one, towards some thing ennobling In the
givers; the children in our State are
taught 10 feel by this demand that II IS
their privilege 10 help keep up the home
OF Washington just as he left. II, vir-
ginia's position towards the association
being a peculiar one. for should the asso-
citation In any way fail In its duty. or
(Which. Heaven forbidD cease TO exist.
then. under their charter Mount Vernon |
would revert to Virginia, Virginia being
the trustee. For this reason. II for no |
other. our children should be taught To |
feel that upon them In either event rests |
the responsibility for the future OF Mount |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Friday evening at an entertainment
given in New York Cor the benefit of
the widows and orphans Of the men
killed in the Maine disaster, Hon.
Chauncey Depew made an address, in
which he declared that this country was
the ideal expression of power. In this
particular crisis, however it would seem
more important that this country should
be the practical and material expression
of mower
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
-
IE fNITEp STATES OF AurpIc,

THE United STATES OF AMERICA
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.. -
Whereas, on the 4th day OF March. 1sas
Ned. Bland, the West Point Towing Com.
pany and Nordine NJ. Burke filed their
libels in the District Court OF the United
States for. the Eastern District OF Vlr-
ginia, against the Union Dredge, No. 2
her boats, tackle. apparel. and furniture
and four dump scows machinery. tools.
and buckets, In a cause or action. civil
and maritime; and, whereas, by virtue ~
process In due form OF law, in each case
20 me directed. returnable on the Sth dav
OF March, 1888. ! have seized and taken
the said Union Dredge No. 2, and seows
etc, and have her In my custody. Notice
Is hereby given that district court win
be held in the United States Court-room
In the city OF Richmond. on the 18th daw
Of March. 1888 for the trial OF said Dremj-
SEES, and the owner or owners, and All
persons who may have or claim auy int.-
rest, are hereby cited to be and appear
NJ the time and place aforesaid, 10 show
sause,. IL any they have. why final de-
rec should not pass as prayed
MORGAN TREAT.
mn etlA United States Marshal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Indian Head" one of the finest points
on the Hudson-River Palisades. opposite
the northern end Of Manhattan Island,
has been reduced to mass Of material
for paving-stones by 1900 pounds of dyna-
mite. And so our modern materialsm is
responsible for the explosion of another
one of the beauty spots of history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Mckinley has been President now for
little more than a year, and the peo-
pie are at liberty to compare Mckinley
promises with Mckinley performance,
though Democrats in the House of Rep
resentatives are not permitted to do so,
under the Republican regime. 1t isn't
hard to guess how the COMPARISON strikes
the average citizen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
The Colonel Disguised.

INIUuIINFI
Colonel Hankthunder Qn town on a
visit: / have noticed that some of your
physicians advise you TO boil the
water" What is the reason for the
advice may / ask?
Resident: The water mt fit to drink
unless it has been boiled
Colonel Hankthunder: To drink? Is
that what you use it for? Good Heavens!
sinks into a chair)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

George Pi.kington, who recently met 1t.
aeaih In Uganda at the hands Of som
aane"e rebels Was only 80 years ola
~ me lime he was killed, ana was one
OF Inc most remarkable Iinguists Of h,s
say. II has been said OF him the,
sseineo 10 acquire languages by absorb
..oh ne went to Africa in 1880 having
s'"'ua'ed from Cambridge in 1858 with
: ifS' class In the Classical Tripos. He
80 q Jay missionary. and during his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Those were strong resolutions of James
Breathed Camp, Confederate Veterans,
endorsing tltz Lees course as Consul
General at Habana, and giving assurance
that in case OF war with Spain his bugle-
cal1 would be answered, but they have
been merited. This will be recognized
The country nNpr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
"FOund n Fedder.o
CYonkers Statesman.)


why, Bessie. child, you're looking Ill,
A case Of measles. I'll be bound;
Or scarlet-fever. which is worse,
They tell me it is going round"
u think | know what's wrong, mamma.
The child with rare occurrences said:
"The chicken-pox is what Use dot
/ found a fodder In my bed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

" Don't Worry clubs are nothing new /"
The merchant said with visage blue;
II man to history refers,
He'll find. since business marts became
A need, the tradesman's known the same
In his delinquent customers"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
The Proper Classification.
(Chicapo Newsl

NCmcagO News
"See herew exclaimed the custom
house official, as he held up half dozen
black bottles" / thought you said this
trunk contained nothing but wearing
APPAREL"
That's what I said," answered the
tourist.
well, what do you call these asked
the official.
might caps" was the calm reply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
His Only Complaint.
CTit-Bits.)

Hotel Manager Ito departing guesO
L trust you have been comfortable, sir?
Guest: Oh yes.
Manager: And that everything has been
cooked TO your liking?
Guest: Yes; all but the bill. I should
have preferred that boiled down a bit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Enterprise.

Jester: That young Lubberly isn't quite
as SLOW as people have been prone to
think; he hired out to Farmer Grainer
TINS spring. and 1t wasn't fifteen minutes
oetore ne had share in the farm.
Quester: You don't tell me!
Jester: Yet; it. was a plowshare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

At least one Spanish paper-the Madrid
Acknowledgements the disposal of Cuba
10 this country for a financial conside-
ration. 1t apparently takes it for grant
ed that we are DESTROYS Of purchasing
the island, whereas the question whether
we are or not is a very doubtful one. 1t
says:
VIII nobody preach and proclaim the
annexation of Cuba to the United States
by agreement with Spain on condition
that the United States redeem us from
the insular debt, favoring us during a
certain period by tariff concession, and
guaranteeing, under a powerful authori-
ty and respected flag, the lives and
property OF Spaniards resident in Cuba?
Behold solution of the problem which
would win popular sympathy, procuring
the best termination Of any unforeseen or
present heartburnings of the nation"
The Spanish paper evidently thinks also
that we would be st least agreeable TO
the annexation of Cuba to this country.
whereas this is also doubtful. Still the
idea expressed by the National may
CROWN Spain,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
MEYER sYc[f
LADIES' TAILOR-MADE SUNK

We invite the ladies TO sea -.
line of especially well-seIao9.,9
Tailor-Made Suits-Blacks ~;
Blue, Yale Blue, Tan. e., w
Navy, Browns. The prices .!
VERY reasonable and in some i =
stances WONDERFULLYcbeo i ill'
Special No. Fly Front Suit =
a lovely shade and quality Of twill /
ed Observation-Disclosures silk lined ''
finely finished in every partic1I,,
at the wonderfully low price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Upper: Notwithstanding the fact that
Lounger is man OF little business credit.
ne appears to move in good society.
clipper: He has to: as soon as society
discovers his presence, it makes him
move.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Got an Order.

New Salesman: Well. called on Old
Man sundries. as you suggested, and It
didn't take me minute to get an order
out of him. either.
Merchant: That's business; youth make
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH OR LESS.

wanted situation, payable IN au- 49,
vance C25 words or less.........'.. %
Above rates are for 'every day" or ad-
vertisements running consecutively.
Reading notices in reading-matter type
Ave lines or less. 81; in nonpariel loaded,
Eve lines or less. Is cents.
Card Of rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Bakeries must have been a lacking
quantity In the days when the poet wrote:
"oh, tell me where Is fancy bredY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
Business.

inquiring Gent. Ito boy who Is holding
an apparently spiritless horse: Bub.
what are you holding that horse for?
PRACTICAL Boy: Ten cents, sir.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

II VIII hardly be denied that the doc
tors most important case is his medicine
case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Resolutions OF respect to deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
lions. associations or other organiza-
tons will be charged for as advertising
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY
Rejected communications will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION.

In tho southwestern part OF this state
there are said to be some cases oil small
pox, and In several other sections Oh Vir-
ginia measles Of virulent type prevails.
Quite recently convict. whose disease
developed Immediately upon his arrival
at the penitentiary, died OF measles In
the hospital of that institution.
These facts suggest that the greatest
precautions possible should be taken to
prevent the introduction of contagious
diseases into the penitentary. Our prison
authorities. we know, are constantly on
the watch against this danger. They
would not willingly and knowingly bring
here and mix with the general prison pop
ulation persons who would spread dis
| ease, but they may do 1t unawares.
Where jailers cannot arrange to keep
prisoners who have been within the range
Of smallpox or measles. we doubt not
that the penitentiary authorities would
undertake to make special provision for
them
The State could well afford to go to
good deal Of trouble and expense rather
than have infected men brought here and
put among the great company OF con-
victs. What Is necessary Is that county
and city authorities shall speak out
warningly where they have reason TO
believe or suspect that any prisoner
under sentence may take contagious
diseases with him to the penitentiary
That done, we should think 1t would
become the duty of the penitentiary
authorities to make provision for the |
care of the prisoner somewhere in the |
county, or, if that should be impractical |
BILE. bring him here and isolate him in the |
penitentary or at the State farm.
We are discussing this question from a /
prospective and prudential point of view.
We know of no present cause for alarm
the health of the penitentiary population
being about as good as usual. The death
rate there compares favorably with that
Of other State prisons where the two |
races are represented in equal proper
ton with ours. In view of existing san.-
tary conditions, we consider this much
to the credit Of the medical officers of
the prison and farm; yet we cannot think
without horror of what might be the
consequences of the spread of fatally
contagious disease in those cells where
men are packed almost like herrings in
1 barrel. So, we feel justified in suggest
ns that court and jail officials through
'ut the State would do we'll to warn the
authorities where a prisoner |
lnder sentence would probably bring with
lin contagious disease. Here, an.
unce of prevention would be worth
found of cure; here. andeed, the expendi-
ure of one dollar might save hundreds
4 dollars, to say nothing of the infinitely
more important saving in human lives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
$3.50.

Same in Navy and Black.
Special No. 2.-Blouse firm,
tight back diagonal cheviot-tss
feta silk lined-Navy, Brow
Yale Blue, Black, Old Blue. W,
are sure you cannot equal tb;'
value under SIS to SIS. Price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

There is nothing like indifference to
generate an ice-foe of speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

All letters recommending candidates
for Office must be paid for to insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
of ours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

UPTOWN OFFICE, BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

Vernal sign on an editorial door: 1.-THE
spring bard is barred"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
THE LIQUOR QUESTION.

A petition was presented to the County
Court at its last term, asking for spe-
cial election TO be held in Greenway Dis
trlct, Clarke county, to determine
whether or not liquor licenses should be
granted in that district, and an election
Tor that purpose was ordered to be held
on April 18th next. This question has
been voted upon several times in that
district, with varying results. and a good
deal of interest has been shown at all
previous elections. and some feeling dis
played. 1t is more than probable that the
contest at the coming election will be a
closely contested one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
PORT WINE.

Still on hand. a few cases OF very su-
perior PORT WINE, imported several
years ago, and OF the very finest quality.
NH Gilt OSCAR CRAM a. co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06

a great salesman yet. what ala he or
der?
new Salesman: He ordered me out of
the store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-06
HABANA CIGARS.

Just received, a large assortment OF
dABANA CIGARS, selected by our
friends in Habana, and guaranteed to
be OF the very best tobacco.
NH Gilt OSCAR CRAM & co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

nue. and supreme force OF his mus'0''"-
sh,n and inspiring direction.
No success can ever be op'alheu a.
nomenal as that which has al'eHu'u
sousa and his wonderful band WllHo"'
due artistic reason. This artisuc i'"So'i
Sousa has supplied IN a degree periec' VI
az hind and above and beyond all pos
chile attempt an rivalry on his spec'"C
sorrltorv Probably were men empower"
and determined to plan an indlVldual 10
an the present position OF Johh ihl.P
sousa invention would fan short IN 'he
detail of equipment whicn ne pr,'''""'
header so lavishly enioys. and which mas
brought. and will continue . prlhs' nun
,he deenest and most admiring gratitude
of the American public
Sousa Is a conductor Of tremendous
magnetism: his feeling and controi are
alike admirable I'm the works OF sun"
character or I'm the works Of his own buoy
ami rhvthmlc dash and swing Tor which
the nublc ciamors so loudly. OUTSIDE
and away from the music OF the people
sousa would make a conductor OF lorcV
and distinction in music OF large ana deep
growth. but while he varies ms program
me iudiciously and interestingly win
compositions Of serious purpose, the as
tinguishing feature Of the bands WORK
IS by all means popular huS'V' -n"e
Justly and admirably so. He has cuneu
mis- music judiciously. has himscf con-
tributed TO it many works OF genuine ais
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

Monday ard Tuesday Joe OFT. ~,
wednesday ousa and His Band.
Tomorrow night and Tuesday matinee
and night that clever farce comedy "lhe
Star Gazer' with Joe OFT and his COM
many m the cast Is the attraction at the
Academy.
Play-gocrs are already familiar with
this bunch Of laughing comicaliiies' hut
This season. IT Is said 20 be much better
than ever. Mr. OF sings many new
songs and is ably assisted in the same line
by what IS reported TO be the best com
pany with which he has ever been sur
rounded. Joe OFT as the principal ngure
has attained an eminence and won Tor
himeslf the reputation OF being one OF the
most unique comedians upon the stage.
presenting "A charlctl rization in the part
Of Professor Mars totally unlike any
other comediaa Of the period. His facial
expression is remarkable for its dense
stoliditv and lends added effect 20 the
humorous lines Of his part
In his company are his brothers Mat
and Phil. Tim Cronin. eta Lyons. Gladys
Glare and a number of others.
There may not be- found along and
across the length and breath of the land
a name better known or more popular.
or musical personality better esteemed
and beloved than that OF John Philip
Sousa. the famous master Of the great
est military band IN existence to-day. a
band which the great leader has brought
20 its present point Of marvellous bril-
,yIancy and perfection through the uni