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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

trlouting one months pay. Each State So
clety was permitted to be judge Of the
qualifications Of its members, and to elect
q limited number Of honorary members.
Thirteen State societies were constituted
IN the United States, and one In France.
THE latter was duly organized with
consent of the King in council. and every
members name was first submitted TO
him, and approved before President-Gen-
eral Washington ISSUED a diploma Admi-
raj Count d Estaing became president Of
the French state Society, and in 1874 sent
TO General Washington the eagle Of the
order set in diamonds, as the gift Of the
French naval officers. This has since been
worn in succession by each president
general. The riband is sky-blue watered
edged with white, typical of the alliance
between France and America. The first
general officers were his Excellency. Cen
eral George Washington, COMMANDMENTS
chief prcsident-general, Major-General
Horatio Gates. Of Virginia. vice-presi-
dent-generl: Major Henry Knox,
Of Massachusetts. secretary general;
rieadier-General Ohio Holland Williams
nj Maryland assistant secretary-general;
Major General Alexander MacDoUgaH, OF
New York. treasurer general.
LEADING STATE PRESIDENTS.
Among the presidents OF the seVrrai
States societies were TO be found many
historic ajor-General John Sui
Ivan. OF New Hampshire; Benjamin Lin
coin, Of Massachusetts,: Nathaniel
Greene. Rhode Island: Jedidiah Hunting
ton. Connecticut; Baron de Steuben. New
York: Thomas Mifiin. Pennsylvania; Will
liam SmalwOod, Maryland; William Moul-
tire South Carolina; Lachlan Mcintosh,
Georgia. George Weldon, Virginia; Bri-
eadier-General Elias Dayton. New Jer-
sey. and Jethro Sumner, North Carolina,
and Surgeon 0he HON. James Tilton, NJ.
D.. Delaware.
Among the members of the United
States were to be found Colonel Henry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

LIBERTY SATINS-all pure silk. in the
most fashionable shades, per yard. Gee.
CORDED TAFFETAS-al white and
white grounds, with colored stripes. per
yard. 81.
BLACK TAFFETA-27 inches wide, ex-
ira heavy weight. regular SIS value
for 81.
BLACK SATIN DUCHEsS-all silk, 20
inches wide, at SOC.
WHITE CORDED SILK-19 inches
wide, at 5Sc. per yard.
SILK SERGES-A inches wide. for
jacket and skirt Innings at 3sc. per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

) BLACK JAPANESE SILK-2o inch
I es wide all pure silk, an unusual value,
z per yard 39c.
/ STRIPED AND PLAID TAT
s FETAS-in a wide range Of colorings
) suitable for entire dresses. and sepa-
rate waists. worth SEC, at, per yard,
2 soc.
| PRINTED INDIA SIBkS-23 Inches
s wide and all pure silk, per yard, soc.
) WASH SILKS-20 inches wide and all
I silk. white grounds. with wide and
Z narrow stripes. per yard. 39c.
1 PLAIN AND GLACE TAFFETAS-
s in the newest and most desirable
! shades, the regular SIC. quality, at,
I per yard, 75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
In the Basement.

Take a walk through the
Basement. 1t offers many help"
full suggestions for your S M
mer needs. Hammocks, Ice
Cream Freezers, Oil Stoves to
make housekeeping easy. and
lots of new Ch ma and Glass
ware. We make a speciality
of China and Glassware s tia
bic for summer hotels and
clearinghouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

FINE LAWNS-4O inches wide. light and
dark grounds. good coloring, cheap at
Y 1-2c., special at l-5c.
SEA ISLAND. PERCALES-all the very
latest work, you know they never sell
for less than II pc, our special price,
S3-4c.
WOVEN MADRAS-32 inches VIDE
small neat stripes, would be cheap at loc.'
our price, 10c.
PIOUES-nice medium weight. stripes
and dots. very good styles, cheap at lOc.
DIMITIES-32 inches wide, dots,
stripes, and figures, good value at IL lie,
special at 10c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

be sure and use tnat Old and weII-trIed
remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teethlng IL soothes the
child softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
When Nature

needs assistance it may be best to render
it promptly, but one should remember "a
use even the most perfect remedies only
when needed. The best and most simple
and gentle remedy is the Syrup OF Figs.
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

president Virginia Society)
society towards those officers and their
families. who. unfortunately. may be I'M
der the necessity Of receiving II.
For convenience the society was ar
ranged into State societies, the general
society Of the order being required 10
meet 40 least once in every three years.
and TO be composed Of the general Off
GERS ana representation of not more
IMAM five delegates from each state So
ciely. The institution provided that
Deeply impressed with a scene Of the
generous assistance this country has re-
ceycd from France. and desir0us of per-
Ie'uating tho friendships which had been
'ofmed and so hapDily subslsted between
the officers OF the allied forces in the
prosecution OF the war, Counts d EsainS.
De Grasso Rochambcau, and those VINO
had served in the French Auxiliary or
Cooperating armies with the rank OF col
olel or superior rank. and those VINO had
served as commanding officers in the
French navy on the American coast
should be admitted members.
CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP.
AN commissioned officers of the Ameri-
n army. who had served at least three
tirs Of the war and been honorably dis
Charged. and all commissioned officers
tho had been rendered supernumerary
ana hOnorably discharged In any one OF
ue several reductions OF the army, ire
teeiiye Of length OF service. and all COM
missi0ned officers who were actually IN
service az the definite peace. and unul
uistandment, were entitled TO become
original members. Subsequently. at the
Afst meeting, held in independence Hall.
I'iadephia. in May, 1884, this was ex-
tended 10 include commissioned officers
OF state miltlalor volunteers having been
w the service OF the United States over
1fee years. and all Continental naval
vnoers OF like service. No officer could
Deeome an original member without con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

Philadelphia for the occasion. Among the
ships present from the United States navy
was the Richmond-built Texas. President
Mckinley pulled the cord that unveiled
the monument, fitting tribute from our
fast President 10 our first.
The present officers OF the general So
cletv elected at It's last trienniai meet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
g ~ = :
FOR
CO. Id S
For Five Nations.

DR., Humphreys Specific Manual tells
all about the treatment and cure of dis
ease, in five languages, IS published in
English. German. French. Spanish, and
portuguese, that all may know .bout DR..
Humphreys famous Specifies.
BY consulting this book you can doctor
yourself and your family successfully: It
can be found at all drugs.ores, or IS mail
Cd free on request.
humphreys Medicine Company corner
William and John streets. New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

philadelphia Record.)

PhiIadeIphla Record)
Bronson: / saw Harduppe to-day, and
the few words we exchanged convinced
me that he's going 70 dogs.
Johnson: You don't mean IL?
Eyes. he told me he was about TO en-
bark in business as a sausage manu-
facturer."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
A Worthy Wash Goods Sale,
And They're Magnificent Values.

Our large assortment of Summer Fabrics is particularly
attractive just now Everything 'hat IS new anu ~
Wasb Goods is here endless profusion Several long
are coorul with the show of these dainty ana
beautiful Wash Fabrics Compare with everybody "es''
and then consider The low prices you pay here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
Another Great Silk Event.
Beauty and Value Link Hands.

What season of Silk beauty this is Large lots melt
away other and purchases take their place We
sell uood Silks cheap Silks with flaws and imperctions
in weaving discarded not worthy of place
counters-you may buy Silks here with confidence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
COlored Dress Goods.

AT i9c.-NOvELTY CHECKS AND
MIXTURES. all wool. and fully worth
l5c. x~.,>,.e
AT 25c.-wOOL SERGES, TRlColS'
and FANCY SUITINGS.
AT 29c.--GOI.F AND BICYCLE
suITINGs. all wool ard silk and WOOL
a regular SOC value.
AT ssc.-HERRINGBoNE SUIT
INGs. DRAGON AIS, CONEk.
CLOTHS. and PANAMA SulIiN's'
reduced from SOC.
AT 9c.-ALI~WOOL VlGOREA'N
BEIGES. In cadet blue, tan, ana Dark
gray, reduced from soc.
AT e9c. -ALI~WOOL CREPE NOUS,
SEINE. in pink. light-blue' ana
cream, worth 39c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07
Prices Take a Drop in
Colored Dress Goods.

Half a dozen lots are offered
for tomorrow at substantial
reductions-fresh and season.
abb fabrics, in late and stylish
patterns. It's good time TO
huy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-07

But these States of which 1 speak"
said the Commissioner, have appropria-
tons which enable the Department OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
NEEDLESS ALARM.

II Is seriously contended by those who
oppose the election Of Senators in Con-
gress by direct vote OF the people that
In case OF a change i'm our system of cleo
ton, the representation in the Senate
OF some Of the smaller States may be cut
down. Those who entertain any such
fear seem 10 be unaware Of the fact that
Article V OF the Constitution OF the
United states expressly prohibits this
thing. IT reads:
THE Congress, whenever, two-thlrds
OF both Houses shall deem IT necessary.
shall propose amendments to this con-
slitution, or on the application OF the
Legislatures OF two-thrds OF the several
States. shall call "a convention for pro-
posing amendments. which. in either
case. shall be valid to all intents and
purposes, as part OF this constitution
when ratified by the Legislatures Of
hree-fourths OF the several States.
or by conventions In three-fourths
thereof as the one or the other
mode OF ratification may be pro-
posed by the Congress: Provided that no
amendment which may be made prior
10 the year one thousand eight hundred
ana eight shall In any manner affect the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
THE PULPIT VAUDEVILLE.

A church-gocr expressed his gratihca-
ton during tha past week at the fact
that according to the reports which he
read OF church services on Sunday last
the pulpit upon that day actually con-
nned itself TO the study and lesson OF
the life OF Jesus Christ. and that the
churches themselves were filled 10 over
flowing with men, women, and children
who heard the simple gospel story gladly
This was said by a Northern man. &C
customed as he IS TO hear all SORTS OF
secular topics discussed by the pulpiteers
who seem to think that in order to at
tract n crowd and make their preaching
popular. they must abandon the old way
and introduce the vaudeville feature
We grant that 1t is good thins 10 en-
tice people into places OF worship. n"'
the man who goes TO church Is the worse
for going. # he hears from the preacher
nothing that ncites him TO better ne
The church processes to have the best
thing in the world The church processes
IN do good TO all men who will follow us
teachings. But il the simple preaching OF
the gospel is not sufficient In Itself. with
on, the clap trap OF sensationalism. then
reiieion Is n fat failure. The man VINO
goes to church and hears anything short
or the pure gospel cannot be spiritually
benefited
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

first and fourth clauses in the ninth Sec
ton OF the FIRST article: and that no
state. without Its consent, shall be de-
privcd OF its equal suffrage in the Sem
ate"
Another objection that 10 raised to the
change il that under our present system
Senators in Congress more emphaucaliy
represent the idea Of state sovereignty.
On the contrary It seems to us that IL
our two Senators were elected by tho
direct vote OF the whole people OF VIZ
ginia. they would more expressly repre-
sent the sovereign state OF Virginia thah
when elected by Legislature composed
Of representatives Of the several couhues
and cities OF the State. In the one case
the whole people speak direct; In t"e
other they speak through delegated au-
thority,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
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&c q feeling OF exclusion. Of hopelessness
abort such an ambition just az this time,
because the impression Is abroad. wheih-
or lust or unjust, that these matters arc
all fixed in advance. They want 10 take
the thing uD and. In farmer Vernacuiaf.
fork il a while and turn IL over ana Leu
the wind blow through it. and tho sun
shine uDOn it. and remove any smell OF
moldiness or mildew that may be IN the
situation All of these things should ne
settled by the impartial and. an present.
the Indifferent voters. Iht man VINO
wants nothing is the man. az last. 10 pick
out the best equipped man Tor public
trusts. II we want a man IN. the Senate
who can hold up Virginia's end Of things
I'm the debates Of that body. who can
nresent her views and her citizens claims
before denartments and committees IN
the most telling and infueu tiai manner
the poople who want nothing i'm the way
Of offices are the ones. at last, 10 pass
upon the equipment and the special mt
ness OF each candidate fos- such trust9.
let them pass I'm review. then. before
the whole people OF the state. Let them.
n need be. air each other $ record. lock
horns on the hastings. give and receive
blows-and out Of to an. comes the sur
vival OF the fittest. Let the people de-
eide the unseeking. impartial people.
Let there be no pooling OF fortunes. 10
may come i'm au unexpected way. There
are many good men I'm Virginia worthy 20
wear the senatorial toga. Some OF them
are I'm the state Senate OF virginia Toe
dqv. They should not dc I'm a hurry 20
commit themselves 10 the personal for-
tunes of any man. ~ any rate. Viz
ginians expect fight for the next seat
in tie Senate. and may the best man
win.
we think observer fails 70 do Mr..
Martin Justice However rcprehcnslble
were the methods Of his election. and
however Objectionable are the machine
proceedings 70 re-elect him. It is conceded
that he made an efficient business mem
Der Of the Senate. yirginians who had
business before the Senate found him
their mainstay. AS We understand the
question. it IS not a fight on Mr. Martin
personally, but upon machine politics
which have developed I'm the state, and
Of which he is supposed to be tho head
and front The contention IS for a prin-
clple and not for or against any man.
Il is a case in which the old proverb
Is applicable. "Give the devil his due. -
ED
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
VIRGINIA NOTES.

The News say that the Lynchbure
Choral Society now has membership
Of rs and IS doing good work for music.
The stanton coal dealers are not af-
fected by the suit which has been insti-
tuted against the Chesapeake and Ohio
Fuel Company. so says the News.
The Times-Register mentions that
couple from Pocahontas recently arrived
M Salem with matrimonial intent They
were the guests OF a family in town, but
their host declined 10 permit the cere-
mony 20 be performed tn the house. so
the couple went out OF doors and wers
married in the roadway. They now know
all about the road 10 wedlocS.
The Chesapeake Waterman says:
Messrs Eubauk a. Brother, OF this place
kept an accurate account or the eggs
shipped by them during the month ~
March and gave some interesting sta.
tistlcs They report having shipped 3s.il'
eggs. making a total Of 320i 10 dozen.
They paid out for them N6Ss6, an average
price Of Is cents per dozen.
In the opinion OF the Brunswick Ca
zette. the cali for the May convention IL
IAN able. clear concise and convincing
argument in favor OF the proposed
change. In style II IS fauitless and its
logic IS unanswerabe II should be
printed In convenient form and distributed
broadcast over the State. To read Is ~
he convinced OF the absolute necessity
FOR change I'm the method OF electne
Senators and Of the paramount Importance
OF the movement 1t inaugurates.
The recent call for a convention IN
Richmond 10 meet In May next FOR the
purpose OF devising a plan whereby
United States Senators may be selected
by direct vote OF the people. IS meeting
with general approval. No man should
be afraid Of the people. nor should he oh.
feet 10 going before them with his cause.
The scandals In many OF the States grow
ing out OF legislative deadl0cks and astute
wire pulling. ward-heeling and Iog-roll-
ing should be kept out OF Virginia ~
possible and judging from the character
and ability OF the sgners OF the call. the
proper steps will be taken 10 do it.-Sa-
lem Times Register.
Although Pittsylvania county Is the
largest county In the State in population
and the third largest in territory, her
criminal expenses are much less than
many other smaller counties. Our crimi-
nal expenses for the fiscal year ending
September 80 1898. were Sass y. which "a
less than they were for 1895 by s3lr5S
This reduction H. due 10 the smaller num-
Der OF felony cases IN the County Court
and the law giving the justices OF the
peace jurisdiction In all misdemeanor
cases. and also 10 the great reduction
made I'm offices fees by the last LesisIa.
ture -Pittsylvania Tribune
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

The financial editor OF the New York
Evening Post agrees with the view ex-
pressed In The Times Of yesterday that
The furry IL Wall street on Friday came
most opportunity and none too soon.
bhat the disposition of spectators 10 run
Etld was thus checked in time is due. he
Says. 10 the firmness OF some OF the New
York bankers and he believes that but
tor the A~-a stand which the bankers
look. I'VE should have witnessed 1896 or
lSs or 1872 again this summer. with the
familiar aftermath which attended each
~ those memorable elochs OF good
patured banking and paper values"
IT would have been nothing short OF
pationai crime. had the banks OF New
York aided the spectators In brining
% such crisis Industrial conditions
arc excellent and nothing but period OF
eschiess speculation can prevent this
neuasry from sn,oyirs an ere u great
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
SUNDAY. APRIL 2. 1899.
THE SAMOAN SITUATION.

As the real facts OF the Samoan sltua-
Nor, get 10 us IL becomes apparent that
a serious condition has arisen there that
must be treated with tact and good sense
nv unfortunate consequences may arise.
IL appears TO be clear that the naval
commanders Of America and England
have acted according to the dictates OF
romnon sense and in strict conformity
with the Berlin treaty and II is quite in
romnrehenslble how the German Consul
could have taken the position he as
burned. Even II he differed with Ad-
hlral Kautz and the British naval COM
snander in their view Of their duties under
The treaty. his course was not that for
sensible man to pursue. When Admiral
Kautz put out his proclamation. 10 which
the British naval commander assented.
declaring to the Inhabitants that Malea-
toa's was the established authority 10
which all must submit until the three
mowers in control Of the islands changed
The statutes. it was as much the duty of
she German Consul to respect the situa-
Hon thus created as OF every one else
on the island. He might have appealed
10 his government and his government
might have protested 10 the governments
OF the United States and England, and 1t
might have taken any measure it thought
proper for bringing about such a change
as it desired. But it was not for the
representative Of one OF the three powers
controlling the islands to declare TO the
Inhabitants that the other two were
attempting an unlawful control Of them
and that they had the right to forcibly
resist.
Such action lays the axe al the very
root Of all social order. 1t was the case
OF a minority IN government refusing TO
Submit 10 the action OF the majority and
declaring to the majority that bloodshed
Is the true method by which minority
Is so show the majority that 1t does not
approve of its course. Such action leads
logically and inevitably TO civil war. and
80 1t is not surprising that 1t has resulted
IN civil war in Samoa
We have no fear OF any trouble what
ever with Germany growing out ~ this
most unfortunate occurrence n the good
sense OF the German people has an OPP
portulty TO control the situation. They
are as broad-minded a people as dweils
IN the earth, and their feelings and moral
impulses are all Of the very best. IL the
ease IS stated frankly and fairly TO the
people OF Germany there will be an in
slant and overwhelming demand from
them that this whole case shall be siftod
20 the bottom and that Germany's action
shall be what fairness and good faith
tenand.
Admiral Kautzs conduct seems. how
tver. TO have been what the American
people want the conduct of their repre-
bentatives TO be. and If It proves upon
Investigation TO have been as timely. as
wise and as firm as 1t seems to have
been. the American people will demand
that he shall be sustained, whatever may
be the consequences.
When gallant officer has done his
duty as discreetly and as well as Admiral
Kautz seems to have done his he need
never fear want OF support amongst his
Sountrymen at home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
AErEEM ATU.

The city OF Indianapolis has won its
fight for cheaper street-car fares. the
railroads having consented 10 sell six
tickets for % cents or twenty-five tickets
for 81 with transfer privileges, making,
I'm point of fact four-cent fare.
The State Legislature Of Wisconsin
has adopted a resolution providing for an
amendment to the Constitution which
prohibits the use OF railroad passes by
any one holding n public office.
BY n vote OF % to IS the New YORK
Assembly has passed a bill restricting the
hours OF labor Of drug clerks In New
York city TO twelve hours on Saturdays.
six hours on Sundays and ten hours on
other days.
Judge Cowing. OF New York. has just
sentenced James Harries 20 ten years In
states prison for attempted burglary
Harries is sixtv-two years old, and mas
been I'm prison eleven different times ms
sentences aggregating thirty years. He
had only been out OF prison three weeks
when he tried 10 rob policeman. lie
told the Judge that luck was against
him and that he thought he was getting
too old for the business. He hopes 10 out
live his new term Of imprisonment so
that he can die out of prison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

national prosperity. American people arc
too much like the silly fellow in the faoie
who killed the goose that laid the goide"
egg They desire to get rich by the QUICK
and easy process rather than by the sure
process OF conservatism. The spece'~-
tors are menace 10 the country ana "
IS fortunate that the New YORK bankers
have given them a timely rebuke. IL -
reassuring that the banks are capao''
OF such heroism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09
Dcsnisefi Greatness.

There was a man in our town
And he was wondrous wise.
he went to card clubs every week,
But never got a prize.
He was a handsome man and rich,
He had a taste for art:
He knew his Homer. Virgil and
His Shakespeare all by heart.
=,
But all tho ladies In the club
Looked on him as a chump.
And stunned him. for he never could
Remember what was trump.
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-09

The man who thinks ne knows IL an
And proves that he Is wronS
Is oft held up 10 ridiculc
In poetry ana song.
And, truth 10 tell. his boastlns IS
A thing that's hard TO bear.
For he hat thinks he knows IL all
Is always everywhere.
But he that boasts about himself
And thinks he knows It all.
Yet proves in all his actions that
His scope IS very small.
Is not by half 80 tiresome
As is the fellow who
Claims that he knows IL all and then
Goes on and proves 1t. too.
Chicago News.