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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

For the present of course the discus
sion OF banking and currency reform Is
academic. So long as the Republicans re-
main in power nothing will be done In
that direction. Nothing may Be expected
in the matter save the same old promi-
SEES. made 60 be broken. SIN such honest
suggestions as TO methods Of reform as
may be made are worthy of being weigh
Cd. in anticipation of the time when the
Democrats shall have come into power
and relief Of the public from the prevail
ing iniquitous system will be a practical
question.
one of the propositions the Republicans
are stu dangling before the eyes of the
people with view OF Keeping them
uuiet' and foollng them into believing
that the party intends to edo something
S. that or establishing small national
banks, organized on a basis of $4,000
minimum amount of capital. Another is
that OF the grant of general privilege
60 existing national banks in large cities
10 establish branches in rural localities.
Admitting. however, for the sake Of ar
cumcnt. that there Is any chance OF these
propositions Undertaking., they do not
contends the Philadelphia Evening Tele-
Craph, give assurance of adequate remedy
for the existing evil II should be re-
memhered says the Telegraph. that what
the rural population really need is a con-
yenient, safe, and sufficient form of cur
rency for daily circulation and this, our
contemporary sets forth, the national
banking system does not supply. AS 10
the branch bank scheme. the Telegraph
thinks il very questionable whether the
large city banks would open agencies
where the need OF relief is most felt.
They might possibly, it adds, find 1t
worth while TO take the cream Of the
business In selected localities, but in that
case the poorer neighDorhoods would be
certainly no better off, IL they We're not
actually worse off, than AT present. The
conclusion of our contemporary, there
fore. is that "small local banks. identified
with local interests. created by local capt.
talists. and managed by local directors,
well known by all their neighbOrs. would
seem TO ofrer greater promise OF fulfilling
local requirements than branches or agen-
cies OF distant organizations. conducted
by strangers for the profit of strangers
Certainly. IL would seem that, 10 say the
least, there is in this conclusion
good deal Of hard. practical bust
ness sense. and that nothing can be lost
by dlgcsting 1t along with other sincere
suggestions looking TO reform that viii
meet the necessities OF the masses and OF
the general business interests of the coun-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
SATURDAY..."......M MARCH Is, 1872
A QUESTION.

Tho Orange Observer says that the
Democratic party in 1900 will present a
united front against imperialism, and
that N would not be true TO it's traditions
faithful 10 its principles, If II did other
Wise Democracy. continues the Observer,
means the rule Of the people and the
consent Of the governed. the strict limi-
tation of the executive power. Imperial
ism means the opposite-the rule OF the
officials the consent of the governing
classes. the unlimited power Of the Ex-
ecutiye It IS the difference between re-
public and empire.
our Orange contemporary sets forth
clearly and succinctly the obligation that
rests upon the Democratic party. and no
less clearly and succinctly it defines the
difference between Democracy and impe-
rialism.
But will the Democratic party I'm 1870
present united front 90 Imperialism
That Is. will the Democratic masses have
been aroused 20 a full sense Of their obli-
CATION. and a fun appreciation Of the
difference between Democracy and impe-
rialsm, or. what is the same thing, Nc
Knley Republicanism?
1t is for their leaders 10 say. If the
answer is TO be in the affirmative. no time
should be lost i'm organizing for the cam
paign of 1900, stirring the people up to
their duty. and making the issues of the
coming contest so plain that he who runs
nav read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

Deutsche Medicinische Wochenschrlft.
Paradoxical az It may appear, the pol
sonous qualities of distilled water are
declared 10 be due TO the purity OF Inc
water. In support of this contention III
Koeppc cites the instance OF spring az
Gastein, which has for centuries been
known as The Giftbrunnen, or poison
spring" All chemical analyses OF TINS
water-and hundreds have been made
Rave failed 10 show the slightest trace
Of any Injurious substance, yet II mas
well merited the name 1t so long has
borne.
Or. Koeppe's presentation OF the matter
Is the text for the article in the Medieai
Register and from the latter we take
the following:
within recent years the recognition
Of the dangers lurking In water oo'aih'u
from natural sources has lea 10 ~.
rather extensive introduction OF disuiieu
water for table use. and domestic suns
are widely advertised IN both mcHica'
and Law journals Now 10 seems as II 'he
rse OF such water. while avoiding lhe
danger Of imbibing disease germs exposes
tho drinker TO the equally undcslf"p.e
alternative OF consuming an actual poi
son. Practically. however. where such
water IS taken at meal-time u would we
imagine. be- free from danger. as IL Wouia
m once De mixed IN the stomach WIN
food rich I'm salts. For use at oihe'
times il would be a simple matter 10
add 10 II a sufficient amount 81 saline
material. and. judging from the pubish-
ca analyses OF some celebrated mineral
waters the drinking Of which is at least
not injurious this addition need be very
Insignificant in amount
In the discussion OF the question. water
from melted ice is also condemned as
being too pure to be healthy, but it is
suggested that that from artificial Zee Is
less harmful than that from natural ice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

the best possible medical treatment IS
always obtainable. lie early discovered
that i'm the spring. when nature seems
most willing 10 lend its best assistance To
the sick and feeble, his friends were
using Paine's celery comp0und-the only
spring medicine that physicians endorse
and intelligent families I'm every commu-
nifty have come 20 rely upon with coni-
dence.
Mir. Guerra was not long In finding out
the great reliance that is thus placed
upon Paines celery compound by the best
informed people and he was not slow In
taking advantage of the great remedy
himself Here is his statement unquail-
fled. conclusive:
kansas city. March l6 lss.
at times when ! have been seemingly
exhausted from arduous work. Paine
celery compound has been OF such benefit
10 me that IL seems now | could hardly
have progressed but for It. When sleep
was slow I'm coming and my appetite flag
ged a general tonng up Of my system
followed the use of the compound. While
/ am not versed in things medical do
know a fact when / encounter II, ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Officers Elected by Them "nd De''-
rates Named for National congress-

The Sons Of the American Revolution
met last night. and besides re-electlng
the officers of the Virginia society, elected
DELEGATES and alternates to the National
Congress. to Toe held in Detroit, Mich
Nav 1st The delegates chosen were: Pres
ident Charles l.. Williams; wee Presi-
dont Joeoph 4. White. VI. d.; Delesale
AT arge. professor Benjamin Blake MI
nor. REPRESENTATIVE of Membership COL
onel !. h. Tree; Altcrnates-Mes sam
mel IL pulliam. T. II. Gaines, W. Mcf.
Jones and W. G. Newman.
4 communication was read from Frank
lin J. Murphy. acting president-general Oh
tho National society, as 10 the raising Of
a. fund toward "a memorial TO Lafayette
IN he erected at Paris I'm 1850 and. on mo
zion Of Mr.. Henry, it was resolved thdt
tho president and secretary OF the VIZ
einio society be a committee 10 prepare
"a circular 10 the members OF TINS society
and to the people of Virginia. asking ior
contributions for this object. ana that
thev get the consent Of the Superlhlehu-
ont of Public instruction Of Virginia 10
aIlov, an appoal 10 be- made 10 the school
children of the state for the same pur-
nos the committee TO have power 10
act without first reporting 10 the society
nm motion of the President, Mr.. Henry
was added TO the committee.
The application of Mr. c. T.. Fairbanks
for membership was presented ana re-
ferred TO the registrar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
a Touching Incident.
CNew Orleans Plcayune)


Sunday was NcmOrial-Day at the Sol
ders' Home. In the afternoon at ( o'clock
the sweet-faced, white-haired lady. Mrs.
Jefferson Davis widow Of the President
Of the Confederacy. loved by all the Con-
federatc veterans. respected by Northern
ers and SOutherners alike since the shrOud
was placed over the Lost Cause, was
there. and nearly two hundred old and de-
crepit soldiers. relics Of days that are
memories now. stood before her and
grasped her hand. and some kissed her
motherly cheek Colonel David Gable de-
livcred an eloquent address of welcome.
AT the conclusion OF this address every
soldier I'm the homo was introduced TO
Mrs. Davis.
one incident struck those who were
near enough 10 hear as peculiarly sad An
Old blind Confederate limped up to the
chair whore she sat, following others I'm
the long thin line OF gray Mrs. Davis
looked up and saw his sghtless eyes,
then she took his hand and sweetly whis-
pered TO him:
81 wish you could see how kindly look
al you"
~ is enough" he answered. with evil
dent emotion, "to hear your voice. and
he passed on limping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
The senator and the African.

4 middle-aged negro, describing him
self as Charles Jones. a farmer Of Al
banv. was prisoner yesterday in the
Essex Market Police Court. charged with
being intoxicated on the Bowery, says
the New York Sun.
"What excuse do YOU offer? asked
Magistrate Wentworth.
Il really believe that ! labored under
the deleterious effects Of too much whis-
KEY. sab" answered Jones.
where was your farmg questioned the
magistrate.
Fright next TO Wulferts Roost. Me
ana Senator Hill wus neighbors I'LL a
short time ago" replied the negro. "a
paper up there once said that Senator
hin had me hid under the wood in his
wood-pile. IL was a lie
He was fined s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
Odd-FeIioyys' Anniversary.

The Anniversary Committee Of the In
dependent Order of Odd-FellOws met at
Grand-Secretary u. Wiley Davis's ONCE
Yesterday afternoon at 4:3o o'clock. and
reports were received from several Of the
special committees. showing that every
lodge i'm Richmond and Manchester was
heartily in support of the movement ana
promised TO lend their aid, both financial
IN and otherwise, towards making the an
niversary on April 26th a grand success.
This being the eghtieth birthday Of the
Odd-Fellows In America. official commit
tees were appointed 10 visit Highland
Springs Lodge next Tuesday night ana
get them TO join In the ranks and assist
i'm making the entertainment success.
The next meeting OF this committee Will
he held at Grand-Secretary Daviss office.
No. $50 east Main street. next Wednesday
afternoon at 4.3O o'clock. and IL is hoped
that every Cdd-Fellow in Richmond will
be present and hear and see the good
work as IL is progressing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
COLLEGES AND CLASSICS.

The fight against the classics in our
colleges is on again. and in the last is
sue of the Independent Senator Hoar. Of
Massachusetts. by invitation, it seems
takes a hand in it.
While modestly disclaiming title 10
speak as one having authority OF the
great questions touching college educa-
ton" the Massachusetts, Senator Is very
pronounced in his position, and when his
long public career is recalled ana Is
noted. his statement that he has lot
good many years been n good deal IN
legislative chambers and court-houses'
addressed hundreds Of political meetings
heard and read thousands upon thou
sands Of sermons, and had great chance
I'm observe what training fits men TO con-
vince and persuade their auditors By
speech. n faculty indispensable to ora
tors statesmen. advocates, and preach
crs If will. we think, be recognized that
his views are entitled to consideration.
Mr.. Hoar admits that every country
has had bright examples Of men who are
STYLED self-educated men. but expresses
the conviction that all Of these would
haze agreed that they themselves would
have been better fitted for the work they
did if they could have had a good col
lepe training. and that their education,
so far as they learned anything Of science
or literature. was not as good for their
own purpose as that they could have got
from good college" Mir. Hoar' OF
course. refers here to colleges in which
the classics were required part Of the
course.
Mr.. Hoar holds that the elective sys-
TEN puts before the youth the tempta-
ton Of an easy way TO get into college;
also. "a motive to join some fayorite
companion in study, 10 avoid dis
agreeable teacher, or study under an
agreeable teacher or to get rid Of severe
labor" in conclusion, he says:
"Of one thing / feel very confident.
That is. that the men whom | have known
at the bar. I'm public life, and in the pull
pit. who have been good Latin or Greek
scholars. and who have kept up the love
and study OF either language through
life. especially those who have been
lovers Of Greek. have shown great supe-
rioritv in the matter Of effective public
speaking. And certainly the Biographies
of Englishmen of note for the last hun
dred years will show the same thing"
| Mr.. Hoar is frequently referred to as
a back number" but as TO this matter
he has great deal of thoughtful COM
pany.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

No time Il 80 favorable rs March and
April for getting strong and well.
\ thoroughly we'll person eats with
relish. sleeps soundly, works with zest'
and without worry from morbid anxiety
as 10 the outcome of his efforts.
If you feel you are out Of health.
strength, and spirits; If you show signs OF
nervousness and exhaustion; if you have
that feeling Of lassitude that comes in the
spring TO those who are out OF health;
# your blood shows the usual signs Of i'm
1urlty-Paine's celery compound will turn
Won right-about-face towards heaitn.
Enrique Guerra. the Mexican Consul
has the confidence not only OF his govern
ment but Of the American public.
Through his intervention many important
commercial questions between the United
states and Mexico have been happily adj
iusted
During his long residence In this coun-
try. Mr.. Guerra has lived in circle where
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

Tomorrow will be a day Of interesting
services AT the association building. At
o'clock. i'm the Blue Room, the Gymna-
SUM Bible study Club will meet with MT.
Graham in charge. BOYS Gospei AInn9
~ . o'clock. i'm the parlOr. Rev. James
B. COOK will speak upon the theme Give
urpety." At o'clock, I'm association
hail Rev. J. r. Mastin, pastor of Trinity
Methodist church, will address the men
meeting. The subject for the afternoon
is Are Your Accounts Straight! KEY
Mastin is a speaker of unusual force and
spirituality and this will be one OF the
best meetings of the entire year. Every
man is welcome.
Bible training class will meet at 5I5, in
the Blue Room.
4 cordial invitation Is extended 10 Nlsl-
tors and any who are interested In mem
bership to call AT any time, and they
will be cheerfully shown through the
building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
THE RESOLUTION REFERRED.
Finance Committee To f"ss ""
nrourintion for Gas-E orhs'

The Common Council met In extra ses-
sion last night to consider the report u
SUPERINTENDENT Knowles on the gas
works. and referred 1t to the Finance
cor,nittce without debate. Another spe-
c,aI eoqeion Of the Council will be held
as soon as this committee mas loIihuia''"
Its report. 80. oo,t,s,
There were present at the meeting
p-oeident Caskie. and Messrs. camp
Minor Neal. Curtis. Ebel, fersussoh'
Grimes Gunst, HARRISON, Hopsoh' NJ
Carthy. Mills. Peters. Pollock "l.,
,reese, Wallerstein. Woody, Gibson ana
CARRIER ...,,,.,,1
Tho following resolution was presented
bv Mr.. Wallerstein. chairman Oh the 'o'''-
mittee on Light:
your Committee on Light would re-
sncctfully recommend the adoption OIL 'He
following resolution.
"Re II resolved by the COu1cil OF the
city Of Richmond Ohe Board OF Aluei-
mon concurrine). That the sum ~ $1,000
be. and the same is hereby, appropriated
TO the construction account Of the LAght
Department. to be expended under the
SUPERVISION Of the Committee on Iight.
I'm the Improvement and repair or the
Lower passwords. and that the Commit
tee on Finance be- and they are heIepy'
instructed to provide the same
WILL BE CALLED AGAIN.
As soon as this resolution had been
read Mr.. Wallcrsfcin moved that IL shou'I
be referred to the Finance Committee an"
his motion was adopted. III
lie then explained that the Council n l,
been called I'm view of the fact that 'he
Finance Committee meets next "eeA' anu
that il was very important that 'n'' ~"
ter should be acted upon st once
II was the present purpose ne sd
to have the Council called together next
week 10 act upon the Finance COMMITTEE
report. lie emphasized the need 0,
immediate action because the WorK cou'"
only be done during the summer 'no"'"''
and delay might mean great loss.
an morton Of Mr.. Hobson. the rules were
euspendcd. and a special appropriation u
g. $50 to the Health Department was ihaue'
The Council then adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
THE MAGIC CITY,
Old Citizen Dend-soutbwcN Viz
giuia Editors.

ROANOKE. VA, March lI-(SpeciaL)-
J. o. Jack. a respected citizen, died suu-
denly this morning at his home, in VIM
TON of beart-disease. He was ~ years
old, and was born ia Butler county f"'
but had resided in Virginia Tor many
years. lie leaves a wife and five sons.
Representatives OF twelve southwest
Virginia newspapers met here this arc,
noon with view OF forming press ciuv'
Twelve newspapers were represen.eu
Carter Glass editor OF the LynchburS
News was elected chairman, and X. T.
suit. Of the Wytheville Sentinel, was
chosen secretary. After appointing
committee Of five to formulate plan oil
organization. and report to the chairman
the time and place Of the next meeting
the gathering adjourned, subject to the
call Of the chairman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
ny THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

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a. sysscribers at FIFTY CENTS per
month. payable to the carrier weekly OF
monthly. Mailed at s. per snnum' paya-
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Price per copy. cents.
The WEEKLY DISPATCH issued anu
mailed In two parts at 81 per annun.
The SUNDAY DISPATCH as $i'0' per
nanum. or IS cents for six months
subscriptions in all cases payaoio I"
advance. and no paper continued ar,
the expiration OF the time paid Tor SEM
post.ofice money order. check. or regis
,ered letter. Currency sent by mai WIZ
be AZ the risk OF the sender. Subscribers
wishing their post-onice changed must
give their old as well as their new posi-
onlce. Sample copies free. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

J that PaIno's celery compound helped me
and gave me % feeuns of new strenefh .5
fact ENtlQl p CT EZRA.
As spring comes 0n. most women anu
many men who have lived hot-house lives
during Che winter and themselves unduly
fretful. unable to sleep soundiy without
appetite. easily tired. frequently distressed
by headaches. and lacking "snap' and
strength -,he result OBJ. poor blood int
weak nerves.
10 those in this condition Che thousands
OF testimonials from people hk. Mr
Guerra who have been benefited Dr.
Paine's celery compound should oe r'a o.
enough for giving This best oi aI
medicines at least "a trial w nai I' no
done for others it VIII DO Tor thr ID
II win purify the blood. clear the
pleXl0n. reluyenate the exhausted n'
system. insure good digestion hrihf
healthy sleep. and restore ones s,
and vitality
No other medicine I'm the world over ..
compllshed $50 muoh. and single rl
will add another 10 the long list oi people
I'm every community who gratefnI.I tf
the praises of Paine's celery conn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18
Excellent Concert n Womnn's tinp

The intermediate concert or the No-
mans College, given there last night
was q. brilliant success. The iollo"lhs
attractive programme was universally
wen rendered. and the large audience was
enthusiastic I'm its applause:
part First-Piano. Polka Mazurka. Op'
% D'OrsoD Miss Maggie Turner voice
"a May Morning" OenZa) MISS ANNE
Reu. piano. Mazurka de Concert Up 3D.
GessardD Miss Edna NJ. Barnes; Nioilns'
symphonic. Oh. a. (Moret) first violin
Miss Alma Mcneil, second violin. Pro
fessor Kessnich; Piano, AIT de Balle''
diebling) Miss Bessie Clay Hasah
chorus. But the Lord Is Mindful OF Ills
own" MendelssohnJ from the Oratorlo
of 81. PauD; Solo. Miss Carlotta +. Marsh.
Part Second-Voice. "Good-Dy,' ClOsli')
Miss Myrtle simmons; Piano Les PINE
rari. Tarentelle, Pessard) Miss Frances
PAYNE: Voices. Stephanie Gavotie, 'CA-
bulka) Misses Gilmore and Anderson
piano. Serenata. (Meyer-HelmundJ MISS
Annie Bell: Voice, Tell Her ] Love lier
So" De Faye) Miss Harriet Mclvor
I,eaven: Piano Staccato Caprice, MAX
Vogrichl Miss Lena Amonette Rudd
chorus. BLOW. Soft Winds" (Nincent)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-18

The text Of the act now to hand en-
ables us says the Nation, more fully TO
understand the scope and character of
the New Zealand measure for old-age
pensions than did Geographic reports.
Subject TO the provisions of this act
every person of the full age of s. years
or upwards shall. whilst in the Colony.
be entitled to pension as hereinafter
specified" Twenty-Five years continuous
previous residence is obligatory allowing
absences for sailors. and two years total
occasional absences for others. During
these twenty-five years he Including she)
must not have been imprisoned for five
years. nor during the previous twelve
years imprisoned on four occasions or for
four months, for any cause "dishonoring
him in the public estimation" If married,
he or she must not. without just cause,
have deserted partner or children. He
must be of good moral character. His
yearly income must not exceed az. The
net capital of his accumulated property
may not amount TO c21O. He must not
perty to qualify. The pension is as year
IN payable In monthly instalments, and
TO vary with varying income or capital,
diminished by one pound for every com
plete pound Of income above AA. and
also by one pound for every complete SIS
OF net capital. The act adds the Nation
runs TO eleven pages and half. The
above essential provisions are comprised
in one page and a half The text IS oe-
cuuled with detail. regisuational ana
otherwise. A perusal does not give much
encouragement to the hope Of the posi-
b!lity Of the application of a similar mea-
sure to countries OF wide extent or large
population. Aboriginal natives are in
cluded to whom moneys other than PEN
sions" are not paid out OF the civil list.
Chinese and other Asiaiics, whether natu-
rallied or not, are excluded.