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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
RtG-TIME SONGS.

4 reader of one OF the northern papers
has written protest against the iur'her
publication OF songs Of the "rag-time
stamp. In his communication to the eui-
tor he takes occasion to say that 'his
class Of melodies caters TO vulgaritT, ana
cannot hut degrade those who memoriZe
them The same writer asserts that there
,s evidently q revulsion OF feeling regard
ing these songs. and he appeals LOT an
other class OF popular music.
While we have never taken the rag
time songs too seriously and while we
agree that the public is wearying Of them.
We think they ought to be let alone to die
n natural death. A crusade against them
will accomplish nothing-nay, an unusual
influx of the insane rot would better serve
the purposes Of determination than an
effort TO weed them out.
IL may be that the rag-time song owes
its origin to the dialect literature which
became SO popular some years ago, but
bo that as IT may. the long-sunering pub
10 is aweary of both. Their end Is near.
and we can but be patient
No one can say aught against the music
which accompanies the ''rag-time' COM
positions. 1t is sprightly and attractive,
but the words of the vocalists are the
cause OF offence. When not hopelessly
absurd, they usually SAVIOR Of vulgarity.
and generally convey a hidden meaning
which the gallery gods Of vaudeville
shows are quick to see All of us could
stand the frequent ailusi"ns TO my
honey" and my baby If these pet terms
were not usually the heralds of something
which barely squeezes in through the
bars erected by common decency. 1t is
hardly possible that the burnt cork art
ista and the soubrettes will be abe to
leave lasting stain of immortality with
their vulgar ephcmeral specialties, but
certainly they are doing much to lower
tho standards of the foot lights. There IS
no more reason for the negro minstrel to
seek humor in immoral suggestions than
for any other class Of entertainers TO re-
sort to these Legitimate means. The ave-
rage "rag-timo" song would be harmless
in its insipidity and attractive in its roll
locking spirit were it not for its pressing
need OF moral whitewash and carbolic
acit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
POPULAR JUDGMENT.

The judgment of the masses is rarely
at fault, where they take enough inte-
rest in subject 10 inform themselves
properly. Where it seems that popular
judgment has erred, close inquiry usual
ly will reveal the fact that the question
at issue has failed 20 receive due atten.
tion. Ii Is not always easy TO secure that
attention. but In the matter of Schley
vs.. Sampson II appears to have been
given very heartily.
Upon the occasion of the Dewey pa
rade in New York city. the reception
given the two men was in marked con-
trast. schley was hailed with the great
est enthusiasm. while Sampson was
cheered in perfunetory manner, and at
some points along the line not at all. In
Washington the New York experience
was repeated. Everywhere, except in
certain small official circle. Schlcy was
treated as the hero OF the naval battle
OF Santiago. Now comes the news that
at Minneapolis on Thursday. when Sec
Rotary Long attempted to give sampson
send orr in his speech. the crowd
drowned his words with cheers for
schley.
Yes. right there in the presence OF the
President and his Cabinet. the people
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

The spacious lots at the southeast cor
ner Of Broad and Twelfth streets. now
occupied in part by houses which were
known to old-timers as the homes OF
Judge Crump and Gustavus A. Myers,
Esq, are to become the site of great
public hospital. one great gift and other
liberal subscriptions assure this.
To our mind the location is an ideal
one. The drainage is almost a S good as
1t would be from a mountain peak. 1t is
an eminence from which much Of the
river is in view. while almost fronting it
lie the grounds of the Executive Man
sion and the Capitol Square. 1t is a quiet
spot in the heart of the city, yet Is sepa-
rate and apart from all the hurry of
crowds and the hustle of commerce. The
building itself, we are assured. will be
suited in architectural appearance and in
practical detail TO the site and to the
purposes in view.
A few decades back Richmond was wO-
fully wanting in hospitals and I'm homes
for aged and inhrm persons. All at once,
-
and builders OF them. Few cities now
excel US in this respect, yet one more is
needed-one which snan be the Keystone
Of our arch, as it were. And that we are
TO have in the Charlotte Williams Hos
pital, the establishment of which is as
sured through the gift OF 100000 from
John J.. Williams, Esq. This IS TO be at
once memorial to a daughter and a tri-
butte to his wife-the one now numbered
with the saints at rest; the other the
handspring Of happiness in a large house
hold here.
This gift Of Mr. Williams's will be the
means of establishing a hospital where
the poorest as well as the richest may
receive the best of attention. and thus the
good 1t will do will be inestmable. But
that is not all we should expect. An ex-
ample has been set to those whom God
has blessed in fortune, and It may prove
to be a signal benefaction to our COM
munity in that respect also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
Gloucester Personals.

GLOUCESTER COURTEOUS Sc, October
13-(Special.)-Mi Ould Of Norfolk: Miss
Nellie Roykin. Of Baltimore; Messrs.
Harold Gard and Upton slingluff, OF Bal
timore. are at Kenwood. visiting the pa
rents of Mr.. Slingluff. large card
party was given at Kenwood last night.
Captain r. NJ. Southgate. OF the Mob
Jack and his two daughters have this
week been visiting friends in Mlddesex
and Gloucester
Miss Daisy Rowe daughter OF A. ].
Rowe. deceased. was married on Tuesday
to Dr. Craig. OF Baltimore. The marriage
took place at Bethlehem church The
popularity OF the young lady was attest
ed by the concourse OF friends who filled
the church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
THE ANGLo-noER CONFLICT.


There is now no question that the die
is cast in South Africa, and the Anglo
Boer fght-the fight for race supremacy
and absolute British domination in that
quarter-is practically on to finish. The
Beers have invaded British territory in
two directions-into Natal on the east,
and Bechuanaland on the west And,
whether the reports Of last evening of
overt acts Of war, such as the firing Of
shots and the blowing up Of a British
railway train, are confirmed or not. Kru-
ger and his Orange Free state allies have
thrown wide open the gates Of the Tenn
pie of Janus. They have bid such def
ance to Great Britain as the latter cannot
afford to resent in any other way than
by engaging in death struggle.
As we said yesterday, for the present
the advantages of the situation are on the
side Of the Beers. That part of Natal they
have invaded is little triangle running
up between the Transvaal and the
Orange Free State. and among whose
population are large number Of Boer
sympathizers. The western frontiers Of
the South African republic and the
Orange Free State. and the eastern from
tier Of Bcchuanaland are conterminous
for long distance. The British have not,
up TO this time, been able TO mass enough
troops in the Natal triangle to defend
what are understood TO be the immediate
objective points of the Beers; nor have
they as yet in Bechuanaland anything
like as formidable an army as the Beers
can throw into it. Hence, IT is generally
conceded that for the nonce they must
stand on the defensive, both in Bech'
uanaland and Natal. Indeed, as TO the
situation in the former. there would
seem, If yesterday evenings kilograms
are reliable, to be danger that they Will BE-
overtaken by serious disaster 1t is stated
that the British force under Colonel
Baden-Powell at Mafeklng in the ex-
treme northeast of Bechuanaland is con-
fronted By a superior Boer force. Nry-
burg. where a British train is said to have
been blown up, is considerably south Of
Mafeking. and further south still the
orange rec Cidit ~ ,iliS " BttlNi-
lei the Bechuanaland frontier. 1t would,
therefore. appear that the Beers are
already in British territory at two points
on the west, and the way may be open
for them To make from the Orange Free
State third invasion. thus placing the
British in the northeast of Bechuanaland
in an exceedingly hazardous position.
However, The most liberal estimates
do not put the number of men the Beers
can call into the field al above 5000, and
this includes both the Transvaal and the
Orange Free State contingents. ON the
other hand, the lowest estimate of the
force the British will have at command,
when they get down TO work in earnest,
is not less than 72,OO0, i'm which there
Will be larger number Of regulars than
Great Britain employed in the Crimean
war. And that tells tie whole story Of
what the fnality will be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14


showed that they had read and mastereu
rho history OF the battle In question
II Is hard TO make the average man
understand how Sampson could be 'he
hero OF a battle fought In his absence
and the citizens Of Minneapolis do NOT
pretend TO have overcome that difhcui'y'
on the contrary. they showed their oe-
termination not TO allow schiey TO &c
robbed OF any credit that Is due hiH'
SO. instead OF Mr. Longs doing sampso"
n service he was the means of adding 10
the modification which Sampson must
feel AT knowing that the pubic accuses
him Of sailing under false colors.
Rear-Admiral Sampson owes Mr. Long
no thanks. but the public Is indebted u
that misguided statesman for evoking
popu,ar expression which is In the in'e-
rest of the truth of history Poor oiu
Sampson. what q mess he mace oil
when he attempted TO ignore SchieS
part in the victory OF Santiago bay!
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SURPRISE IN LOUDOUy
At the Withdrawal Of the FI0n:cr
Candidntc-Other Mention.

Correspondence OF the DispatchJ
LEESBURG. VA, October l2.-Great
surprise is expressed here at the decl'na-
ton Of Mr.. Lucien T. Smith, Of Fauquier.
Of tho candidacy as foater for Fauquer
and I.oudoun. bestowed upon him by the
Mddleburg convention He has notified
Mr. w. y. Hempston, Clerk Of the County
Court Of LOudoun. not 10 have his name
put upon the ballots. This will necessi-
tate the meeting OF another convention,
which must be by the nth Of October, TO
comply with the law. II leaves matters
in rather complicated condition. 1t Is
not known here why Mr.. Smith has
taken this step. after accepting the nom
nation. when made, but is thought that
his business cares demand IL.
The trial of the chemical fire-engne
on Wednesday was n perfect success.
Mr.. f.. b. White, Of Beesburg, mas
caused to be erected neat, new, ana
nicely-arranged church near Hughes
vile, in this county. and presented II to
the Old School Baptist congregation Of
that neighborhood. 1t is a pretty tribute
to his filial affection, as his father, Col
onel Lige White, IS, and has been
preaching there for many many years
and had an old schoOl-house to WORSHIP
in. The new building will be dedicate,
on Sunday. October 18th, Elders Gold. 0
North Carolina; Durand. of Philadel
phia. ard others taking part in the eX-
ercises.
Mr.. T.. w. Presgraves. recently APP
pointed Deputy Sheriff for Broad Run
District. in place Of w. s. Summers
resigned. on account of bodily inhrmity
has given up the place. owing to stress
of rorix 70 II
sell has appointed Mr. II. X. Mock. who
is well qualified for the position.
Mr.. George Nixon, proprietor OF the
Llndon Hotel here. is critically ILL., His
brother, Lewis Nixon. the noted ship
builder, with his wife. and little son.
came from New York on Monday to see
him.
Bernard Harper. a very popular young
man OF this town. who has been clerking
and studying with Mr.. y. $. Purcell.
druggist here. went to Washington on
Monday and passed very successfully
an examination before the Board OF
Pharmacy Of that city.
Miss Ada Mosby. daughter Of Colonel
John s. Mosby has been spending some
time here. the guest Of Mr. Robert VI.
Preston.
Cards have been received here for the
marriage on Tuesday. October nth. OF
Miss Ellen Blair, daughter Of Mrs John
Hayes Claiborne, and Mr.. Thomas Mel
son Williamson, Of Richmond. Mr.. Will
liamson was reared I'm Leesburg, being
a sor of Thomas williamson. who con-
Quoted the Leesburg Academy for years.
Erwin G.. Rust. a son OF the late Colo
me- 4. r. NJ. Rust. Of this place. was
married on Wednesday i'm Lebanon. Pa,
the bride being Miss Margaret de Hun
Weily. Of that city He is an accom-
plished mechanical engineer. and doing
we'll I'M Pueblo. Col.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
HALIFAX COUNTY.
Circuit COurt-New Train-TObaccO-
improvements.

SOUTH BOSTON. VA. october 13-
(Special)-The fan term OF the Circuit
Court opened on Tuesday and adjourned
to-day. Judge White has had but little
10 do. NO cases OF special importance
have been before his Honor.
Captain W. NJ. Tuck. supervisor OF
Red Bank" Township. was stricken
with paralysis on Tuesday. His right
arm and side are the parts affected He
Is the father OF X. j. Tuck. the Demo
cratic nominee for the House OF Dele
gates.
The Norfolk and Western RAILWAY have
put on a passenger train between South
Boston and Durham. y. G. II leaves
here at 7:l5 A. NJ. and returning, ar
rives ut $50 =. NJ. This rs "A great con-
ven'ence to persons who have business
IN North Carolina. or between Dennistor.
Junction, on the Atlantic and Danville
railway, and Norfolk and intermediate
points
A few years ago this town issued
bonds to get money to pave Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
News from Police Headquarters

Several cases have been reported go
police within the last few days vi"
sneak-thievos have entered houses n
neighborhood OF Eighth and Le'sh 'ii
aud stolen hats and coats from l'
stands. ~.
The Police Department received a
quest n few days ago from i''i
Kentucky 10 inform her Of me ~,
bouts Of Professor John stuobs. WIZ III.
stammering. Detective Tomln''. II,
found out that the Professor o.s'
about three years ago. ..
John Raine and FL stone. Two n,' ii,
now In the city jail "a suspe'' ....-e
served with warrants yesterday -.
them with the theft 81 two donh'. ~,
led guns. They had the guns tt
possession when arrested sepi."' as
but claimed that they had recs,, '.. .,r,.s !
from friends. IL has since '..' syii.
that the guns were shipped .b.r, d.
cuse. y. Y. To Hackney ,r.v pa
Rocky Mount, y. c.. and thhl in fas
been taken from a frrignl 81, RolN
Atlantic-Coast Line en- route "
Mount.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
Public Speaking.

Headquarters.
Democratic State Committee
Room -. Chamber or Commerce
Speakers and times and places OF speak
ms are announced as follows:
HON. JOHN w. DANIEL.
Concord (CampbeD. October 18th Oar
becue).
HON. PETER J. OTEY
Concord GCampbelD, October ilth Oar
becue).
HON. III. ID. FLOOD.
Concord (CampbelD, October 18th Oar
becue).
HON. c. A. SWANSON.
Mecklenburs Court. october 10th.
HON. A. J. MONTAGUE.
Halifax Court, October sd
HON. JOHN LAMB.
Hanover Court. october 18th.
Charles city Court october 18Th.
kinc william Court. october 9th.
HON. ]. NJ. QuARLEs.
Middlebrook (Augusta). october 2ist. Z
o'clCck =. NJ.
kc'son Court, October 23d.
Greenyille (Augusta). October 18th.
JEFFERSON WALLACE. ESQ.
Goochland Court october 18th.
Hanover Court. October 18Th.
King William Court. October 18th.
J. TAYLOR ELi.YSON,
Chairman.
roaanh Rutton secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

and 10 have water works. Each year
since the issuance of the bonds the reye-
nues have been sufficient for the Council
to retire some OF them. The bonded
debt is small, but in order 10 extend
improvements on the streets the Coun-
ell has ordered an election on the Both.
for the freeholders to say whether $4,000
worth OF bonds shall be issued for inter-
nal Improvements. All progressive men
are favorable TO good, lasting improve
ments.
The breaks Of tobacco have been larger
this week than at any time since the
new crop commenced coming IN. Desira-
Bile grades sell well. Nondescripts are
low.
The recent copious rains and warm
weather have made the grass as luxu-
RANT az II was I'm the spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
SHOT TOWN SERGEANT.
The Exploit of Three Wise County
Men.

WISE. VA, October 1S.-(Special.)-A
serious shooting ARRAY occurred near
this place Wednesday, On last Saturday
Jerome Gillian. Frank Habern, and Jess
Salyers fired pistols on the street. We'd
nesday J. u. Dotson. Sergeant of the
town. who had warrants for their arrest
learned that they were at the Sulphur
Spring. on the edge OF town, and went
TO arrest them. As he came up TO them
they opened fre on him with shotguns
and pistols Two loads OF shot struck
the Sergeant-one in the face and the
other in the back OF the head. The shot
were small and inflicted painful. but not
very serious. wounds. About dozen
penetrated his face and head. some OF
which DR.. Miles succeeded i'm extract
ing. Gillian, Habern. and Salyers es-
capped. and have not been heard OF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
Io,, o. Hawkins "a Banhr"r'

John O. Hawkins fled ~ sac
bankruptcy yesterday In me hs...ssfre1 .
District Court. The case wa' u
Colonel w. r. Wickham. ma %
liabilities are estimated al 49, c'll-'
,ssets Si933. which the petiilon taW
$3.50 srs eSempt under the homest,ae |'esies.si
A discharge In bankruptcy W. j.
In the ease OF Emanuel Ilnia' ZEN =
I'D 10 this nme there nav
cases presented 10 this cou'N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

An old Chicago fireman. who draws a
comfortable pension, has gone to jail
rather than pay s. a week alimony to
his wife, whom he failed to support. He
says he'll stay in prison forever before
he'll surrender one cent, and AYERS that
he is willing TO allow the county to board
him always. The Chancellor, who issued
the decree, declares that the stubborn
old man must remain prisoner until he
obeys the order Of the court 1t appears
from the foregoing that II is sometimes
easier 10 fight fire than an aggrieved
woman.
This question of alimory, by the way.
is a most puzzllng one. and has n pecu-
liar status in law. Under the BANKRUPT
act of 1898 ii has frequently arisen. and
opinion is divided as to whether bank
rupt can escape such obligations. The
subject is discussed I'm the current num-
Der OF the Virginia Law Register, and
the writer CIV. q. Mathews. of Charles
ton, w. Na.) thinks that as TO alimony
already accrued al the date OF the adju-
dication. the petitioner can enjoy com
plete exemption. But not so with the in
stalments accruing and TO accrue after
the adjudication. These the delinquent
husband must meet. and his subsequently
acquired property is liable therefor
Mr.. Matthew's opinion Is based upon
judicial decisions bearing on former
bankrupt laws 1t appears from the fore
going that death is the only thing that
can save man from this marital incu-
bus-unless. indeed. he behaves himself
as he should in the beginning and Keeps
on good terms with his spouse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

terances are not lihelious. The only o'her
condition attached to publication IL 'n"'
the matter must be paid for AT aoverus-
ing rates. There IL n lively campaign go
ing on In Maryland Just now, and we nhu
the Baltimore papers Of yesterday crowd
cd with some of the most brilliant matter
that ever swayed the masses or cheereu
the heart OF a business manager.
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SATURDAY. OCTOBER II, 1899.

CORRESPONDENTS should not send
is speculationS predictions. or estimats
AS to the strength Of candidates for the
United States senatorship. What we de-
sire is impartial reports OF the proceed
lngs OF county and city committees and
Of other public meetings. and results of
primaries or conventions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

Dave HILL II is said. VIII soon come OUT
for Bryan. 20 that it VIII then DE up
to" Croker again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

In Baltimore there is no complaint from
politicians or statesmen that the news
papers will not make room for their
speeches. Each man is given as much
space as he desires. provided that his Ut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

The shipping OF the country might uo
we'll to hire the racing yachts Tor per-
manent service I'm keeping on storms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

The Dutch threaten to take Mafekins
and Iadysmith. 1t seems. as well as Hol-
la nd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

Resolutions OF respect 10 deceased mem
bers passed by societies. corporations: as
socia.io or other organizations VIII pe
charged for as advertising matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. GIG EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HUI L
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14

All letters recommending candidates Tor
ONCE must be paid for TO insure 'heir
publication. This is n long-standlng RUE
Of ourq
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
CURES
Nervousness.
Debility;
Strengthens
and Tones
the SYSTEM;
Purifies
the Blood.

Mrs Mary NJ. Myers, Of
Baltimore, Ohio, writes. Il
suffered for eight years
with nervous prostratiop
and the general debility
common to women. and
had such pains in my back
that | could not get around
the house. | used several
remedies and consulted
several of the best physi-
clans without obtaining
any relief. Paines Celery
Compound restored me to
health.
Il also want to say to all
mothers that Paines CeIe.
ry Compound is a splendid
medicine for their ch.
dren.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-14
The southampton Senatorial Dfstrfc

shan't we invite Dewey to Richmond?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

If a democratic voter will recall the
conditions OF three years ago and com
pare them with the conditions now,
and if he thinks more of the happiness
and prosperity of the people than he
does of party ties he will vote the re-
publican ticket this fall. If he prefers
to see lots of business, market for all
we can produce at considerably ad-
vanced prices, so much employment
that great encroachment is made on
the vocation of idleness and two jobs
go seeking one man, and wages slight
ly advanced in most callings, if he
prefers to see these healthy conditions,
with many others equally Ihattering,
he will vote the republican ticket if he
is hone1t to himself and his interests.