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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01
BELLAIRE HAPPENINGS.
Matters ofIntcrcst in the Metropolis
ofI}clmOnt County, gsif

I ID II /. Id.
George squlgslns, young man who
started In as night clerk In the Blltl-
more d Ohio office In this city, married
here and attended to business in such
an obliging and accommodating way that
he soon became assistant ticket agent,
was promoted to the city agency at
Pittsburgh, and has now been advanced
to q more responsible position. With a
handsome salary attached. His numer-
on friends will nil be glad TO hear Of his
good fortune.
John ". Boyle, an old soldier and
member OF Spangler Post, G.. a. H., died
Monday night. aged sixty-six years. He
had ben sick a long time. The old
boys OF the Civil war are dropping on
numerously this winter. The funeral
OF Mr.sBoyle will take place to-mor-
row, under the auspices Of the Post.
Lawrence Dubois Is now manager Of
the Ohio Farmers Telephone Com
pany, organized some time ago, ard
those connected with 1t announce that
they will push the project this spring
for connection with all the principal
points In the county.
Frank w. Renner, OF Milwaukee,
Wis. came on here TO see his father,
who has beeu confined to his home with
the grip for the past two weeks. Frank
Is In business In Milwaukee. and wants
his parents to move TO that city. He Is
their only child.
II. w. Burrows, Jones & McCraw
and other contractors have already be-
gun improving some OF the business
places to be fixed up this year. New
buildings are not being commenced
yet, but the weather is all that prevents
them.
W. T. Workman. q member of Bat
terry c. Third Artillery, U. S. A., has
Just been discharged, and came here
yesterday from Fort Riley to visit
relatives. He did service in Cuba. but
seems stout and hearty for the expert
ence.
John F. Sherry, the clever Baltimore
d Ohio ticket agent, has been selected
senior major of the Knights Of St. John
Of this city. for n term OF three years.
Bellaire and GAINESVILLE have arranged
for competitive drills during the year.
DR.. W. o. Huston was still living yes
terday. though there is no hope for
him, and the physicians are ell sur
prtsed at the lingering. since he has Ia
ken no nourlshment for some time.
Mrs. Julia Ogle. mother of Alex. c..
and also of Dora Oglc is quite Ill at
her home. Another son lives with his
mother, and he. too, Is quite sick
City Solicitor Armstrong went to
Woodsfiefd yesterday evening. his faith
er having suffered relapse.
One lone unfortunate answered the
roll call in the mayors court yesterday
morning.
Prof. John W. Liller's male chorus
met at the u. P. church last night for
practice.
Mr.. w. L. Dnnford. principal of the
Second ward school, Is laid up with the
grip.
The old Barnard brick works is now
in fun operation, with a full force OF
men.
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BASE BALL NOTES.

Dave Gear has asked the Pittsburgh
club 10 allow him 10 remain with Kan
sas City another year, but the request
was refused.
Xii McGraw finds business at his
cafe IN Baltimore SO good that he can
afford to turn down offers 10 coach
college teams. He has just refused an
offer from the Mercer, (Georgia). team.
Everything is Lively among the colony
Of ball PLAYERS at Hot Springs PAT
Tcbeau. Gu Young. Eush Jennings. Bill
y Keller. Jack O'Connor. Jesse Burkett
and Scrappy Joyce are taking daily
bnihs.
Eddy Talcott, the former owner OF the
New York club. has taken advantage of
the recent amazing rise In all stocks
and has retired permanently from the
New York stock exchange with $1,000
600 g'a.r
Senor Pcrfccto Lactste. who shore
time aga was nominated for mayor OF
Havana BY General Ludlow, Is from
Cincinnati. and was the first man to pay.
Captain William Ewing money for
playing ball.
Pitcher Jinmv Sullivan, who was re-
leased by Boston on account OF Ill!
health. has recovered. Sullivan was one
Of the b:aiaiest pitchers or Selee's staff
and is too fast 10 be confined 10 minor
league company.
Jimmy Manning is regarded In Kan
sas City As the Hanl1n of the minor
leagues. Manning has discovered and
developed more budding talent than anv
minor league manager, saving. perhaps,
Charley Com!sliep.
Buck Ewing recommends Bug Holli-
day to any team in the major league in
need 81 first haseman. Buck has ask
"i Arthur Irwin 10 give the Bug a
trial In Washington. but Arthur will
:e9. contest with Harry Davis.
Last season Fred Kl01endaaz had the
honor Of having the best pitchers per-
centdgc against the frs; division clubs.
winning eleven out OF fourteen games.
Charley Nichols led the pitchers against
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BRIEF MENTIONINGS.
Events In AMI About the City Given in
q NutHhcll.L

u Nutshell.
The county commissioners meet In au-
diting session to-day.
Four deeds OF trust were recorded
yesterday In Clerk Robertson's Office.
The Ellts will hold social session to-
night. at their hansomc home, on Main
street.
In the circuit court. the case OF Oteri
vs.. Bachmann was continued 10 The
next term.
In the case of Hopkins vs.. ODerman.
In the circuit court yesterday, there was
a verdict for the defendant.
The anniversary entertainment Of the
Mozart Singing Society will occur to-
among the German singing societies of
the city.
Yesterday, IN the criminal court
Judge Hugus, the trial Of Thomas Jack
son. charged with criminal assault. vas
continued. 1t will likely continue
through the week.
The county commissioners, committee
on poor house and farm met yesterday
at the IntrmarS. and transacted routine
business preliminary TO the boards
regular monthly meeting next Monday.
Joseph Pellet. Baltimore & Ohio
railroader, was brought 10 the North
Wheeling iiospta! yesterday from his
home In Franklin, o. Pellet was SER
iongly injured in an accident.
The city ambulance yesterday after
noon conveyed HugheS Harrison. 4
well known man, to the City hospital.
Harrison suffers from epileptic fits and
he felt on Fourteenth street, striking
the pavement with probably serious re-
suits.
There will be meeting for members
only at Zane Street VI. L. church this
afternoon at . O'clock. All the members
are earnestly requested 20 attend. There
will be suggestions made regarding the
future welfare Of the church, followed
bv Il conservation service.
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DR.. PiERCE'S
GOLDEN MEDICAL.
DISCOVERY

Is the one medicine that is successful
above all others in the treatment OF
throat, bronchial and lung diseases. II
IS general cleanser and tonic for the
weak stomach and for the whole systcm
but it also acts specifically on the throat
and lungs. 1t makes rich, red blood,
builds up flesh and strength and rr,iews
the vigor OF the whole body.
Sold everywhere by dealers in t,cdi-
cine. Re sure you get the genuine.
Don't take substitute.
MIS. ". ffartsick. Of Drmstct. Ogwego Co..
- u, writes: 81 have lost two daughters IN
les than use years with consumption anil scTar.
TIA Ny eldest son was tnteii, Two or three
years ago, viii; hc;nofthagc from tho LUNGS
" troubled him lot over u year. lie took Dr.
ricrce'N Golden Medical Discovery aud has not
han breeding iroI, The lungs N OYER scar,
ioaf medicine certainly sa"ed his !ilc.r z
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The Main II Draw.

The Clarington-Benwo main, which
was fought at Fulton, ended In draw
yesterday morning. Only six battles
were fought, each winning three as de-
tailed exclusively in yesterdays. fntet-
bSencer. Seven other fights We're sched-
uled. but they were called off. Us no two
OF the remaining birds weighed in even.
Hack fights filled out the programme
and the entertainment closed Mt a.
M. the sports returning on the early
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Stockholders Ncciiags.
no TIE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
i. RIVERSIDE IRON WORKS,

The stockholders OF Tie Riverside Iron
Works Will take notice that, pursuant Ia
Il resolution passed by the board OF direct.
ors OF The Riverside Iron Works. on ,ho
18Th day of January. a. D. 1899, meeting
OF the stockholders OF said company will
he held At its principal Office. on the cor
nsr Of Main and South streets. In the city
of Wheeling. West Virginia, on Tuesday,
February q. 1922. ut $50 p. M, at which
meeting there will be offered n resolution
TO increase from ,'t", surplus fund Of said
company the capital stock OF The River
side Iron Works from twenty thousand
shares to thirty thousand shares. and to
divide tbc number of shares so Increased
or added to tho original capital stock
among the stockholders OF the said River.
side Iron Works In proportion 10 their
holdings OF stock at the time OF Offering
said resolution,
In testimony whereof. J. y. Vance, rs
president OF The Riverside iron Works,
and John d. Culbertson. MS It's secretary,
have ircrcuhto set their hands, this fgih
day OF January. j. y. 1898.
j.. \. VANCE. Prcsidcut.
JOHN d. CCLBERTSON,
ja"p Secretary
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01

The creates. danger from La Grippe Is
or IT'S resulting in pneumonia. II reas-
enable care IS used. however. and
Chamber'a!n's Cough Remedy taken. all
danger will be avoided. Among the tens
Of thousands who have used this rem
edy Tor IN grippe we have yet to leGra
Of single case having resulted In pncu-
monia, which shows conclusirely that
this remedy Is . certain preventive OF
that dangerous disease. 1t will cure
Ia grippe In less time than any other
treatment. 1t is pleasant and snfc to
take. For sale by druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01

The busiest and 1ightlcst little thinu
TINT ever was made II DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill 10 q sugar-conted
globHic OF health, that changes weak
meas into strength. iistlcssness into en-
ergY, braln-fag Into mental power.
They're wonderful In building up the
health, Only % cents per box. Sold By
Logan DRUG Co. 3
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V,REAsuRY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF TIE
COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, Dec, ~, 1898,

IOMl' ttolsLlSlt OF Cl RRisNC1,
WASHINGTON, Dec. -, 1898.
Whereas. by satisfactory evidence pre-.
scented 10 the Undersigned, !; has brcr
made 10 appear that 1.-The National Eek.
change Bank of Wheeling" in the city
OF Wheeling. in the county OF Ohio. and
the state OF Vest Virginia, has complied
with all tbs. provisions OF the Statutes O.
the United States required to he com.
Piled with before an associations shall be
authorized TO commence business OF bank.
ing.
Now. therefore. I. Lawrence D. Murray
Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the
Currency, do hereby certify that THE
National Exchange Bank OF Wheeling
in the ely Of Wheeling, In tho county OF
Ohio. and state Of West Virginia, Is
authorized 10 commence tho business O.
banking as provided In section fifty one
hundred and sixty-ninc OF the Revised
Statutes OF the United States.
In testimony whereof witness my hand
and seal OF oiicn this twcnty-ninth day o.
December, 1928.
LAWRENCE o. MURRAY,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller OF the
Currency. No 5lGi. deGl
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the busy man or woman can receive at
home, twice daily. the same efficient appli.
cation OF tho medlcated air or vapor as at
the specialists office.
All patients who make application dur-
ing the month OF February wifi receive
one months treatment and medicine free
that Is, during one whole month they will
be treated and supplied with medicine abb
aolutely without pay Or compensation OF
any. kind. Patients can be treated with
perfect success by the aid or symptom
blank diagnosis and patients report sheet,
sent free Oh application. Ne
Onice of Drs. Byers e. Tucker tprnc-
ticc established 1887 Hamilton RuIld-
Ing 315 and 337 Filth Ave-. Pitts
burg. Pm. MwFawY
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CMirv0yant.
Ci0irv0gant
PROF. TRUE
CLAIRY0YANI AND PIANIST,
1896 Main Street.
second Floor. parlors q. : mud q.

ScCoilu floOr, l'ariOrS u. ! nnu y.
Walk In. don't ring. This remarkable
man, whose CHreer has been one of sic
cess. In gftcd by nature with n power
that approaches the miraculous. lie is
acknowledged by the public wherever he
has been 10 be the marvel OF the Nine
,ccnth century Prof, True Is n prophet
OF worldwide repute: he Is recommended
by every one OF his patrons. His powers
excite the wonder and admiration OF even
the sfscrucnt. tits advice fl infalliblf
convincing and beyond dispute. Through
his remarkable development OF second
sight, and his thorough knowledge OF Tho
many sciences peculiar TO the men OF tho
Orient, he Is enabled to penetrate tho woof
and web OF human life. lie gives advice
on business lawsuits. speculation, love
conrtship, ma,rlmony: he unltes the sem /,
rated and causes speedy and happy mar
rlaSc With Tho one OF your choice. Tho
troubled aud unfortunate geek his com.
sci, Thousands OF hearts have been mnIo
Biai through hts truthful predictions,
Mcaiumistic persons developed. Office
hours, . n. N, to9 y. m. daily and Sum
day. ParlorS so arranged that You will
meet 10 strangers. Fees zoe and sl.09
PROF TRUE, 1886 Mnln Street,
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Several NoHcps.
notice. OF EEDEMPTIOl

NOTICE OF REDEMPTION Ea
IN OF BONDS
Notice is hereby given thar the bonds
of the Fostorla Glass Company, dated
January !. 1885,, and numbered from lhir.
teen 10 thirty inclusive, will be paid or
presentation ut the National Exchange
Bank OF Wheeling, West Virginia These
bonds will cease 10 bear Interest on the
Cd dny OF February. 1S9?
FOSTORlA GLASS COMPANY.
By W. S. BRADY, Secretary. jagJ
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the teams of the second division, win
ming nineteen out of twentV-one.

Hanlon mag revive his former twiri-
ing star, Dumping Mediation. The
dumping, who. IS living at Wilmington.
Delaware. says that his once trusty and
crafty pitching arm has regained its
normal pitching form and Is good FOR at
least three more years OF wear and tear.
Bill Esan Is. on the reserve OF the
Camden. On. J.). jail, awaiting trial on
the charge Of attempted murder. Ar
thur irwin suggests that the Syracuse
management should enter into Hegctla-
tions with the jailer. with a view to
purchasing Williams release for next
seasons Syracuse team.
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OlG Month FlGG!

DR.. Byers recognizes the fact that there
are hundreds. yes. thousands OF people
suffering from catarrh I'M Its different
forins-Bnsal raiarrh, caiarrh Of the
throat. cntarrli OF the bronchial tubes. ca
tnrrhel deafness, asthma, catarrh of'thG
stomach, etc, who have not Che time or
are TOO unfortunately situated 10 visit n
specialist with. sufficient frequency TO re.
celve benefit from local treatment. By
the aid OF this instrument
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT,
ID Store room No. 1O5l Main strect--a
iirst-class clothing or shoe stand. No. 400
Main street-three-story building, running
through to South street, at present occu-
pied by Wheeling Drug Co. Boarding
house. sixteen rooms, Nos. 1856 and 1853
Market street. GEO. J. MATIIISoN, 1908
Market street. ja17 Z
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TIOR RENT ROOMS IN HORN
~ BROOKS block, including rooms on
second floor, formerly occupied by Nils.
Q, Lean. W. V. HoGE. Agent. Room Is
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.ENoR RENT-BRICK DWELLING NO.
II 2S3e Chapline street. containing six
rooms, finished attic and bath. both
gases: Enquire uf u. kL1EVES, 2al5
ChnplIne street. jnl9
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JAMES A. HENRY.
Real Estate Agent. Collector, Notary
Public and Pension Attorney. No 1911
Mann slrcct Jhl2
MrMeaL.

I hDlEs: chiehcs:rr'a English Pcanyroyal Pss
u sTn ~, p,,nd,, ore tho best. NJ. K.s,s..
fs Lssa,"i ~ L,rrIs BY Roturn Nall. Al Irur,,ss
Chichester Chemical Co., 1hilada., Ia
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CARROLL CLUB LEAGUE.
The Osceolas forfeited three games to
the !mperlals last night by not bowling.
The impcrials scores were as follows:
First, ISL; second. $50: third. 10; total,
-.
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TJoR RENT-oFFICE AND LODGING
II rooms at 1905 Market street. Water and
both gases In each room. RcDt very rea.
Bonnble. Apply to 1901 Market street.
I'D a'5F dee0-m&tu
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-01

TOR sALE-TIE COMPLETE OUT
K FIT OF the Fa!rmont Daily and
Weekly Eypositor Printing Company, con-
slsting IN part. to-wit: One nine column
Cincinnati! newspaper press. one Gordon
job press. one 2ai. inch Paragon paper
three Imposing stones, eighteen full fonts
job and advertising type, seven hundred
pounds body type FIVE fonts OF ornaments.
Job stands cases. rules and complete
aid fixtures used b. the ExposItor Print
Ing Company. all In frst-class condition.
A bargain will be given TO anyone wish
Ing TO purchase the entire printing outfit.
Call on or address GEO. W. L. MAYERS.
Fa!rmcnt. w. Va. jai
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IyTANTED : SEVERAL TRusTwoR-
2 W. THY persons, TO manage our busi-
ness In their own, and nearby counties.
Mainly office work conducted at home.
definite, bonaflde salary: no more, no feRs
salary, Reference. Enclose self.addresaed
stamped envelope. THE DOMINION
COMPANY, Dept. NJ. Chicago. tai3.
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So,rReat

JIoR RENT-SEvERAL GOOD ROOMS
u In the City bank Building. Inquire at
the City Bank OF Wheeling. nr9
EoR RENT-EINE OFFICE ROOMS,
Il best location IN city. Possession at
once. E1COLL'S ART STORE. 1881 Mar
ket street, SOY ts,sss oc20
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Scorers-Marti and Davis.
Observation-Disclosures VS.. n +. l.. 4. A.
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6. 0. SMITH. F s;ss ' Is,sss;
FOR SALE AND FOR RENT.

FOR SALE-Buildns Site 1l5 By 40,
East McColloch street. Dirt cheap
Small farm, improved. II acres. Threo
miles from city OH river road.
ley. =
a cheap home. two-s,ory brick dwelling.
rooms and Kitchen. on East McColloch
street. lo. 70 by 20. Only Sl,iO0. Terms
easy.
A very fine building 10; on north side Of
Fourteenth street. EI.l., :.
Two desirable building lots on Wood
street. Eighth ward--on very easy terms.
a two-story frame dwelling. j rooms,
with stabl" OIL lot. Lot 81 by Ich. South
Chapitnc street. Eighth ward. Only $3.50;
easy forms. So
FOR RENT-a rooms on North Market
street, $3.50.
4 country residence with grounds In.
Qnirc at once. 81
. rooms corner Fifteenth and Jacob SITS.
Arion store room. ?Co2 Main street.
n CrbArTrn q ~ .s.
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MUsEE LEAGUE.

Scorers-Gardcn and Nolte.
Cmp!rc-Bachman.
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Tie vapor.zer furnishes at home efficient
application OF the medlcated air or vapor
In catarrh of the nose, throat, lungs, ears,
asthma, etc. II saves frequent and cx-
penstve visits TO the office,
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Datca

yITANTED = PANTS MAKERS TO
w call at Iile Market street jasis
1gTAETED GIRL FOR KITCHEN
w work and plain cooking; no wash
Ing. inquire at liz Chapllne street. jas
A GENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN
IN TO take orders for made-to-order
clothing. No experience necessary. Splen-
did chance. Sample outfit free. PRACr
rfGALlTA1I.oRlNG CO.. Dept.A. Station
U. Chicago. jail
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Monday nights score was as follows:
0coooooootct'o ccoooooooo

Scorers--L. Baunann and I. carp.
t'mpirc--l YenScn. IS iEss.
.rn. nImhi --RnIn nnlns nnl Old ErnnIng
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-08
WE SHALL SEE,

Disgust over our treaty with the Sui
tan OF Sulu is widespread and intense.
This is made not more manifest by the
vigorous reprobation of it by the anti
administration papers than by the ginger
ly and undecided way in which many of
the imperlalistic papers discuss st. TAX
ing the far larger part OF the press,
Il reflects a revolt in the public mind-a
revolt In great measure due to a sense Of
humiliation--at the whole transaction.
But there are one or two administration
organs that do discuss the agreement
boldly, and, we may say shamelessly, and
these do not hesitate 10 throw out the
suggestion that some OF the provisions Of
the treaty are only Temporary"
Considering the celebrity with which the
administration has always essayed to
break the roll Of popular criticism, il Is
hardly to be doubted that the suggestion
Of these organs was directly inspired.
The logical deduction is that Mr.. McKin-
ley and his advisers, having realized that
their transactions with the .AIohammedan
potentate was another stupendous blum
der. calculated TO increase the unpopu-
larity OF The Administrations Philippines
policy and work TO the detriment of Mr.
McKinley's political fortunes. they be-
gan to cast about for some way of re-
coupling. But their recourse foreshadows
purpose TO Put us In even a more dis
graceful and humiliating position than
did our bribery OF the Sultan. 1t ought
10 prove more injurious 10 the admins
ifation than It's original transaction. II
the public mind rovOlis al the treaty it.
self, what ought to be its operation on
recognizing how II is designed TO "re-
'r'eYe' she original blunder?
FOR our part we question not that the
world would be infinitely better off II the
e'"an on sulu ami his polyga-
nous crew Of freeboo,srs were
swept out of existence. But none
inc less the ending OF the game
"o are playing with them in the manner
We are told by Mr. McKinlcy's especial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-08
RICHMOND AND TIC CENSUS.

II is said that bill viii be presented
TO the next Legislature providing for an
nexing TO Norfolk several of the ada,
cent towns and villages. and that this
will give her population larger than
Richmonds.
Norfolk is right to look out for
her interests in this matter as
sanitary precaution ana for other
reasons. The United States census
will be taken next year, and it
IS an honorable ambition for the City by
the Sea 10 wish 10 make as good an APP
pearance i'm it as possible We only wish
we could arouse the same sort of ambi-
tion in the breasts OF Richmond people.
With Richmond and Manchester and the
suburbs Of both united under one NUM-
oipal government, we suppose our popu-
lation would be 125,OO0 But. If we per-
sist in contenting ourselves with our
present territory, we are sure 10 fall in
rank in the next census. our popula-
ton is steadily growing. but We can't
keep up with cities that have acquired
the annexation habit"
We have been asked what good it
would do Richmond to rise in rank
among American cities. We are willing
10. allow our commercial travellers to an
swer that question at length. But we
may say that a positive injury is done a
city which appears TO be losing it's posi-
tioD among the great cities Of the coun-
try. The casual investigator takes no
note OF the fact that other cities have
been grabbing population right and left,
while we have had no such access of pop
ulation, in considerable numbers, since
1867!
These very arguments we made ten
years ago. Some interest was then
aroused, but public sentiment was rot
sufficiently unanimous 20 cause action TO
be taken.
How Is II now?
Is Richmond content TO keep dropping
and dropping in rank, or will 1t strive 10
get its proper position in the census list?
What are we going TO do about 1t?