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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
THE COCKADE CITY.
THE RICHMOND, PETERSBURG, AND
CAROLINA RAILWAY.
THE CONDEMNATION OF LAND.
A Compromise May lie Effected
Want n Change In the Channel OF
Fair-Hricfs.

PETERSBURG VA. May 24-CspecialD
In the County Court of Dinwiddie a mo-
ton will be argued for the appointment
of commissioners to condemn lands along
proposed new route for the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina railroad in a por-
ton Of the county beyond Butterworth's.
This motion IL Is understood, is made by
the railroad company on the ground OF
excessive appraisment Of property along
the present route. Hon. William X. Nc
Kenney will represent the company and
Hon. William b. McIlwaine the land-own-
ers in the argument.
II is rumored that a compromise may
be effected between the city and the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company in
the matter of the latter's many tracks
across Second street, against which com
plant has been made. The complaint
originally came from citizens Of Chester
field county. who, in entering and leaving
the city, have to cross these tracks, and
who deem themselves and others as liable
to danger by reason of the frequent SHIFT
ing Of trains. The matter has been the
subject of correspondence and conferences
between the railway authorities and d
committee of the Council. The merchants
of the city are opposed to drastic mea-
sures against the company.
The old scheme, often discussed, Of di-
verting the present channel OF the Apo
mattox river into the old channel between
Pocahontas and Chesterfield county, is
being revived and the Young Mems Busi-
ness Association is taking the matter IN
hand. The association will ask the APP
pointment of committees Of the Chamber
of Commerce and tho Common Council to
act with a committee of it's own, to go TO
Washington and lay the matter and It's
advantages before Congress. The diver
sion, as suggested, would straighten the
channel down to Point of Rocks, shorten
the distance, and it is claimed, would
clear the river Of the sand-bars that are
so continually forming to the great as
advantage of our commerce. 1t would
also free our harbor of back water, ana
greatly diminish the work Of dredging.
The committee recently appointed by
the Young Mems Business Association to
canvas the city on the subject Of holding
q fair here next fall Will make their re-
poit to the association tomorrow night
1t is understood that the report VIII rep
resent that sentiment in the community
| is largely in favor or the 1alr, anu VIII
recommend that the necessary steps foI
organization be taken.
Mr.. Charles b. Mann, who left here on
Monday to take the position Of purser or
one of the steamers of line running
from Norfolk, has declined the offer. lie
| was assigned to n freight, instead or q
passenger, steamer. and, fearing that MS
| inexperience in freight schedules mlgh
interfere with his efficiency, he decided
not to take the position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
GRADUATING ESSAYS.
Commencement Exercises of North
Carolina state Normal College.

GREEN sBORO. y. c., May A.-(Spe-
caI-The commencement exercises pro-
iI No the State Normal and Industrial
s began last nieht with the gradu-
sas , says Of the class. The following
tga the subjects treated: silent
% by Miss Mary Collins, Of Halt
H lGty: THE Song OF the Shoe,' by
q" L.wis Dull. Of Forsyth county; The
ea iots Of Egypt" by Miss Josephine
Of Burke county: "Blood Tides
-ob-Tides," by Miss Bessie Moody
lcombe county; 1.-THE Growing
To- oy Miss Sudie Middleton, OF Dup
-.ty: The Cry Of the Children"
" Bliss Susie Saunders. OF Pitt county
'a foselend Sheppard. Of Forsyth
--t presided over the class.
--s following are the marshals this
.' Mss Emma Spright. of Edgecombe.
,'.. 1iss Emma Bernard, Of Buncom0ei
"Q1dln Chambers. Of Alamance;
"Iaeimina Conrad. of Durham;
Clara Gillon. Of Cabarrus; Miss Bes-
IL Han1.Hs. Of New Hanover; Miss Liz
Howell. Of Edgecombo; Miss Lille
a.tiDy. 0i New Hanover; Miss Miriam
rt e.}eH. Of Bladen county; Miss Sue
,sr .i Orange. Miss Myrtle Scarboro''
" Randolph.
u'-se Clarke was orator Of the day.
d. nlect was The Duty the State
-"'a l.s Women"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
A DINNER "PATENTED.v
LAW Class of Columbian University
Gets unique Papers.
washington CORRESPONDENCE New YorI
Herald.)

Washington Correspondence New York
Herald)
One of the most novel patents issued
in the history of the United States Pa
tent-Ofice was to-day approved by Web
ster Davis, Assistant Secretary Of the In
terror. This patent was applied for by
the Patent Law Glass of the Columbian
University. of this city. The specllica-
tons read:
"A patent for the alleged new and use
full improvement in dinners. issued for
the term of one day-namely the 18th
day of May, 1899; and this patent conveys
to the Patent Law Class of the Column
bian University the exclusive right 10 en-
Joy and digest the said dinner through
out the United States and Territories
thereof"
This is the first time in the. history OF
the Patent-Ofice that a patent has been
issued for a dinner The object OF the
committee having charge Of the dinner is
TO have the patent printed upon the
menu cards, which will be souvenirs OF
the occasion.
There was some hesitation on the part
Of the authorities in approving the APP
plication for the patent, upon the ground
that the department may hereafter be
overrun with applications for similar
patents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
The shipIoad Of wives.
Miss Mary Johnston in the June a
ianticl

Miss Mary Johnston in the June Al
lantic)
A cheer arose from the crowd, followed
~ a Crashing peal OF the bells anu
louder roll Of the drum. The doors OF tIs
houses around and 10 right and lett OF
the square swung open, aud the COM
aany which had been quartered over night
upon the citizens began to emerge ny
twos and threes, and TO gather, some
with hurried steps and downcast eyes;
others more slowly and with free glances
at the staring men, to the centre or the
square, where, in surplice and band, there
awaited them cody Master Bucke ana
Master Wickham of Henricus i stared
with the rest, though L did not add my
voice TO theirs.
Before the arrival of yesterdays sbir
there had been in this natural Eden ueay
ing the savages out Of the reckoning sew
eral thousand Adams. and but some three
score Ewes. And for the most part the
Ewes were portly and bustlinS, or wi,hereS
and shrewish housewives. Of age ant
experience TO defy the serpent These
were different. Ninety slender figures
decked in all the bravery they could as
sumo. and turning the cheap hnery 70
favor and prettiness; ninety comely faces
mink and white. or clear brown. with
the rich blood showing through; ninety
pair of eyes, laughing ana aIluring, Oh
downcast' with long fringes sweeping
rounded cheeks; ninety pair OF ripe, rec
Iips-the crowd shouted itself hoarse
and would not be restrained. sweep
ing aside like straws 'the s'aves
Of the marshal and his men. ant
surging in upon the line OF adj
venturous damsels l saw young men,
PAINTING. seize hand or arm and strive &c
mil toward them some reluctant fair
others snatched kisses. or fell on their
knees and began speeches out OF Euphus
others commenced an inventory OF thelr
nossessions-acres tobacco. servants
household plenishlng. All was hubbuh
protestation, frightened cries, and hys-
terical laughter. The officers ran TO and
fro. threatening and commanding Mas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
SILVER FOR THE NEW ORLEANS.
Interesting Presentation Exercises
Crew viii he BanGucted To-Day.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May "a The
silver service and the silver bell Sc
cured by the citizens were presented to
the cruiser New Orleans to-day. The ser
vice consists Of the largest silver punch
bowl so far cast, with all accessories,
engraved with local scenes.
Speeches were made by Governor Fos-
ter, Mayor Flower and Senator Meme
~ and Captain J. S. Waters and Cap
tain Longnecker responded. Miss jamie
NcEnery. daughter of the Senator, was
sponsor for the silver bell, raised by gen.
eral subscription.
The committees went aboard on the
Stranger. the naval reserve boat. The
music was by Brookes Chicago Marine
Band
The citizens will banquet the crew
aboard the ship tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
swing Dat whitewash Brush.
&c. V. Hobart, in Baltimors American
Reulblican)

&c, V. HOBART, III BdlllulOke AhiNifSo'
Republican,
Central Miles done Queered dat peer,
Swing dat whitewash brush!
ToP him so right to his tee'f,
Swing dat whitewesh brush!
Alger am an angel boy;
Eagan am his countrys JOY,
Pure as gold wffout alloy
Swing dat whtewash brush!
Central Alger he's oil right;
swing dat whtewash brush'
knocked dem Spinyards out or sight,
Swing dat whtewash brushi
He's de boy dat won de mill;
GoO'nessi how dat man can XIII
All dem Spinyards runnin' stun,
Swing dat whitewash brush!
Central Alger-lovely mani
Swing dat whitewash brush!
Bes' i'm all of Mishygan.
Swing dat whitewash brush!
Sent dem sOjerS plum preserves,
Pills an tonics TO- dab narves--
Give him Jus what he deserves,
Swing dat whitewash brush!
Central Miles. yo' bes' tu,n pale.
Swing dat whitewash brushl
| Give yo' JUS ten months in jail,
J Swing dat whitewash brusnl
| Yo put borax In dat beef,
! brought dem sojer men TO grief
| Deeds yO done am pas benet!
Swing dat whitewash brush!
| Central Miles-dat man am bad!
| Swing dat whitewash brush!
| Bout de worst Yves ever had,
| Swing dat whitewash brush!
! Went to Cuba-what he do?
/ Toted down dat boraX stew,
| Made de sOiers eat II. too!
Swing dat whitewash brush'
Central Eagan-angel child
| Swing dat whitewash brush!
| Language beautiful an mild,
| Swing dat whitewash brush
| STAYED at home till war was through;
| Went to church an bought pew
| OATS what Central Eagan do!
| Swing dat whitewash brush!
| Glad it's settled now all right,
| Swing dat whitewash brush,
| Certain. now, who won de fight,
| Swing dat whitewash brush!
| Alger-Sunday school for youl
| Eagan-take de bes' front pew
| NIiles-yo' made dat borax stew!
swing dat whitewash brush!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
Our Mineral suppIies.

'Ne Editor Of the Dispatch;
49, 's'nl acquainted with the natural re-
a.r Of The different States, from field
,.'.',"o'us' are struck with Virginia
Ia '' lesacy In the extent OF her mine
o. ,pples and the variety and quality
ul',' Doi'olng stones. These only await
us 20 De turned into wealth. Are not
10, 6'Naiilons favorable and opportune
NOS, ,.opmentE The iron ores are al
70 W. unlimited, and from the northern
Can, southwestern bounds are album
and 1upples Of lead. zinc. copper, tin,
alraoe, ''Dsanese, AS 10 coal supply, II
rb. surrounds the ore belt.
10 PEI superior iron ores are taken
wanna 10 be worked because
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
AGAINST Cubans surrendering Arms

HABANA, May 2A-11 A. M.-The San
guillys, Lacret Vidal, Maja Rodriguez,
and all the late members Of the Cuban
Military Assembly. aided by the opposi-
ton not Spanish, are advising the Cuban
soldiers not to give up their arms-not to
sell the souvenirs Of the heroic struggle
for liberty. and mot TO part with honor
for $75."
General Brooke. of course, will proceed
with his programme without needing the
oppositiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
A Call TO Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA, May A.-Freemason-
Street Baptist church Tonight extended
= rrorinous call TO Rev. J. Judson Tay-
,or ID d. of Mobile, Ala, to succeed DIR.
NJ y Whafton, who resigned TO go TO
Taldmore. Dr. Taylor will come here TO
Ioolr the field over and preach June 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
nrynn in Illinois.

pITTsFIELD. ILL. May 2i-Twenty
thousand persons gathered here to-day
10 listen TO William J. Bryan. one nun
dred guns were fred at sunrise III hohor
ar the arrival OF Mr.. ana Mrs' BRYAN.
MIR. Bryan's speech in the AFTERNOON was
oiono, the usual lines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
TO RECEIVE REINA MERCEDES.
She VIII Go to Norfolk Yard, If the
People DO Not object.

WASHINGTON, May 2i.-The Navy
Department is making ready to receive
the captured and raised Spanish cruiser
Reina Mercedes at the Norfolk navy
ward. If 1t can succeed in allaying the
apprehensions Of the people of Norfolk
as 10 the safety Of the movement. Sur
eeon-General Van Reypen has recon-
mended that the Mercedes be brought TO
the Norfolk nayy-yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25

ter Pory alternately cried shame ana
laughed his loudest, and 1 plucked away
a jackanapes of sixteen who had his hand
upon girls ruff and shook him until the
breath was well-nigh out Of him. Inc
clamor did but increase.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
.,,.,u couhIan.s Assignment.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The naval or
aers posted to-day assign Captain j. H.
Coehlan 10 duty as commandant or the
puget Sound naval station. June SOth' by
vVaich time the Raleigh will be out OF
commission.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25
mo prairie M old Point.

CAPE HENRY, VA May 90 no
e.sn u NJ to-day for washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25

new instrument ten Unchanged prlsHs
are arranged side by side In long TUBE
which is filled with q mixture OF blsui-
phide Of carbon and benzol in such pro-
portions as to give the same index OF re-
fraction as glass. The advantages claim
cd for the instrument are that it gets
rid Of the loss Of light by reflection, and
minimzes the effect Of the Irregularities
in the glass, while the light undergoes no
refraction for that portion Of the spec
trun for which the adjustment is made.
On the other hand, the arrangement is
greatly affected by temperature, as the
refractive indices OF the substances vary
with any change. Professor Rayleish
was. however. able to use the apparatus
TO show on the screen the separation of
the sodium line.
The Kissing of the electric arc has
lately been explained by the fact that
the arc crater spreads over the sides oil
the positive carbon. II the arc Is en-
closed this phenomenon does not occur
as it is necessary TO have direct con
nection between the air and the crater
In some experiments this was proved by
the use Of n hollow positive carbon
through which air was blown, and hissinl
occurred with arcs of any length Oxygei
and hydrogen had a similar effect. bu
when nitrogen and carbon dioxide were
employed there was no Kissing. \ drol
Of potential always accompanies TIT
Kissing and this potential afterwards re
mains constant, though the current !!
varied.
The physicians connected with life-in-
surance companies VIII meet at Brussels
next September for an international con-
ference. This Is the first gathering OF
such officials that has ever been held,
and delegates from Europe and America
will be i'm attendance. 1t is proposed to
discuss the question OF universal formu-
las for the examination Of persons de-
string TO be insured, and it Is likely that
| some action will be taken TO secure uni
| formity of practice.
The agitation for the adoption or the
metric system is again prominent in Eng
| land. and a committee Of merchants has
called the attention of the government
to the many advantages that would en-
sue were the system made compulsory IN
| England. Russia has already adopted the
metric system. and it will be introduced
| throughout the empire by 1900. The neces-
| sarv arrangements are being made under
the direction of the Minister Of Finance
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25

A new form of spectroscope has recent
~ been devised by Lord Rayleigh, In
which simplicity Of construction is COM
bined with high dispersive power. In the
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11

Coming, Prof. Paul Boulon and
his comedians will appear at Pull
man auditorium on Monday even
ing, Nov. 18th, one night only.
Paul Boulon is SO well known all
over the country as one of the great
est musicians the age has produced
that none can afford to fail to hear
him and his company of artists.
The professor is playing to packed
houses, and in many places turn
ing the people away. This is what
we see from all of our exchanges.
Prices general admission to dress
circle and gallery, adults, % cts. E.;
children, Is cts; parquet, reserved
seats, 80 cts. Seats on sale at Nor
toms. 1t
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11

A CAUCUS has been called to be held
next Monday evening, for the purpose OF
selecting our city officers for the ensuing
year, and including three councilmen to
serve for two years. Everyone utter
ested in the city welfare should attend
the caucus, for it is the caucus, more
often than the polls. that determines in
whose hands the charge OF our municipal
affairs will be. The HERALD has always
advocated a business-like management
of our city affairs, and hopes to see a
council selected from among our upright
and honorable business and professional
men, passing over all cranks and sore
heads on any subject, and Pullman's
welfare will be in safe and firm hands.
Don't forget the caucus.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11
given him.

THE result of Tuesdays elections indi-
cate beyond question that the people OF
this country realize the fact that repub-
licanism is identified with prosperity,
and also that the country approves of
the policy which will retain possession
of the Philippine islands and lifting up
their inhabitants from their present de-
plorable condition to stable and en-
lightened form of government. Espec-
tally to be noticed is the result from
Massachusetts,, where Atkinaldoism
makes its stronghold, in the face OF
which the state republican majority is
50 900.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11
Death of Edward Johnson.

DIED, at Orc Elmo, Idaho, on Monday,
November 9Th. Edward Oliver John
son, aged 30 years, of mountain fever.
The deceased was son Of Mrs. Mar
garet johnson, who lives near this city,
and was born in Wright county, Mimi,
In 1868. Two years later he crossed the
plains with his parents, who located
near Walla Walla. In 1877 the family
came to the Palouse country, locating on
farm near Pullman. Here ed"
passed his boyhood days, and grew to
manhood, spending the most Of his time
the past year. however, in the Pierce
City mining district where he had %
Gated rich claim. 1t was while at his
cabin near his mine that he was taken
sick with the disease that completed his
span of life last Monday. He leaves a
Borrowing mother, five brothers and four
sisters to mourn his early taking away,
and no better eulogy can be spoken than
that he was dutiful, kind and loving
son and brother.
The funeral was held from the family
residence Wednesday, interment being
in the Whelan cemetery. The services
were conducted by Rev. Kenoyer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11

Small pox is over, and the talk
of the town now is about the Col
den Rule coal air tight heaters at
Lindley's. The points of advant-
age over other stoves are as follows:
LIST. 1t burns either wood or coal.
I'd. 1t saves fuel because it is a
return fue base burner.
Sd. 1t has either top or direct
draft.
4th. On account of the scientific
principles involved in its construc-
ton, it will hold fire longer and
give out more heat than any other
stove in the market.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11
Card of Thanks.

To our friends and neghbors, for as
sistance and sympathy shown during
our recent bereavement, we wish to ex-
press our thanks.
Mrs. MARGARET JOHNSON AND FAMILY.
Prices reduced on heating stoves
at Vests.
Buckeye shoe and disc drills will
seed in any kind Of ground. See
them at LindIey's.
The finest that has ever been
shown in Pullman-crepons of all
descriptions at the Golden Rule
Bazaar.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at WalIa Walla, Wash.
October 18th, 1899
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof will
be made before VIM. A. Inman, L. S.
Commissioner, at his office in Colfax,
Wash, on December 10Th, 1899, viz:
MARY J. TAYLOR,
who made homestead entry, No. 1868,
for the We, n. +. a, Sec. 35, TIP. Is,
n. X. A. f. w. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: George
NJ. Henry, Henry L. Lingg, Mathew G.
Doran, all OF Pullman, Wash, and Cal
vim W. Small, of Guy, Wash.
JOHN NJ. HILL, Register.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11

JUST at the time when the public was
prepared to hear of the complete ami
hilation OF the British forces in South
Africa, Gen. White proves that he is
still taking hand in the daily affairs of
that far-off land. According to news
paper rumors Ladysmith had capitu-
lated and Gen. Joubert was sweeping on
to the coast with his invinciblo Beers.
But it appears now that the capture of
Colenso had been turned into a crushing
disaster to the followers of Dom Paul.
An armored train sent out from Estconot
found that the Beers had evacuated
Colenso and a sortie sent out from Lady
smith by Gen. White hemmed in the re-
treating enemy between the two forces.
resulting in almost the complete ami
hilation Of the Beers. Thus Gen. White
seems to be able to hold his position
and at the same time to make the most
OF any chance offered to worry his enem-
les. A few days more will bring Buffers
with his reinforcements, and then good
bye to the Transvaal republic.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11
A few "Snaps" in Farms in the
Neighborhood of Pullman.

100 acres, all in cultivation, fair i'm
provement, small orchard, $27OO.
100 acres, allin cultivation, small or
chard, fair improvements, $4,000,
100 acres, all in cultivation, $4,000.
16o acres, all in cultivation, $4,000.
a fine half section, very desirable
$4,000.
There are others.
Enquire of A. RYRIE,
Moscow, Idaho.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-11-11
20 the Transvaal republic.


AMONG the university notes., which
appeared in last weeks Moscow Mirror
over the initials l.. II. g., we notice a
cowardly and undetermined attack upon
one OF the members OF the W. A. c.. foot
ball team. This player is accused of
smuggling, brutality, etc, in the recent
grldlron contest between the L. OF !. and
W. A. c. athletes. 1t is to lust such
Ylndlctiye ours as l.. II. q. that great
deal ofthe friction between the athletic
associations of these two great insttu-
tons may be traced, and now that the
usual contests along athletic lines have
been resumed, it is in order, we suppose,
Tor few narrow and bigoted underlings
TO try to stir up the muddy waters once
more. Such men as l.. II. e. are never
found among the true athletic represen-
tatlves OF an institution; they have not
the nerve or manhood necessary to gain
place for any contest, but they revolye
in little mud puddle OF their own, and
spatter their dirty slurs upon the char
acters OF the passersby. However, it is
a matter OF great satisfaction to know
that L. II. G. is not the mouthpiece O
the L. of l. athletic association or it,
members. Students like Bundy, Hoag
land, Bert Martin, Gibson, Lancaster
jenkins, Nifong and others, all promi
nent in U. of |. athletic circles, repudiat
publicly and emphaticNlly the utteraace
of this would-be mischief maker, and i
so doing honor themselves and their un
verslty. Mr.. Spencer, the foot ball pla,
er alluded to, is quiet, constellation
player, a member OF the Y. NJ. G. A
and gentleman, and is an honor to Il
great body OF college athletes of whiC
he is member.