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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Several times we have seen IT stated
that North Carolina gives her Depart
ment of Agriculture $4,000 per annum
We presume that that amount is about
the sum the department has at Its com
mand. but we suppose it is produced by a
tax upon fertilizers. We dare say 1t is
not raised by direct taxation.
we should like to know the facts in the
case. as our Legislature, at its next ses-
sion. will be called upon to put the VIZ
ginia Department of Agriculture upon a
better footing.
That our department is useful we think
there can be no doubt, but it cannot DO
what is expected OF it with the pitiful
sum placed at its disposal now.
It Is singular that our Legislature,
which Is mostly composed of men who
are identified with the farming interest,
is not more liberal in providing for the
welfare OF that department. We might
learn lesson from our sister State
North Carolina-which long ago estao-
lished its Department of Agriculture upon
a firm footing and is now feeling the
good effects of its labors. In other words,
il planted wisely and well fifteen or
twenty years ago. and Is now reaping
very considerable harvest, indeed, as
its statistics OF increasing population
and profitable new industries show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
THE AMHERST SHOOTING.
The Feeling Against Parr is In
tense.


AMHERST DEPOT, VA, July 2j.-(Spe-
cial.)-The shooting Of young Sandidge,
by Lanny Parr is still the absorbing
topic hereabouts. From accounts reach
ing here it is well that the prisoner was
taken TO Lynchburg, as the feeling
against him was and Is intense. Jealousy
Is presumed TO have been the cause Of the
crime. though it is said young Sandidge
had not been particularly attentive to
the lady. Parr, however. was known TO
be an admirer of hers, and the report Is
they were soon 10 be married. Sandidge,
had not even driven her 10 church that
day but Miss Bowles and her sister had
gone in a buggy together, and Sandidge
and Parr on back. all going from
Mr.. Hitter PARIS house, where they had
spent the previous night. After dinner,
II is said, Miss BOWles requested San
didge to drive her down TO townsville,
saying she had never been there. San
didge then proposed they should drive
his horse instead OF Miss BOwles's, which
was done, and nothing was thought OF the
matter until Parr overlook them and
commenced firing. Sandidge IS Ia very
delicate health from consumption and
most exemplary and peaccable young man,
and member Of the church. At last
accounts he was still living, but had been
unconscious and speeches. since yes
terday. He is about ~ years old, while
his assailant is probably two years older.
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census for Cuba and then elections
on the island. with view to home rule
there is next on the administration pro-
gramme. It is officially /announced. This
work is TO be the new Secretary Of Wars
first task. II is further stated. But grant
ing that the foregoing is true and genuine,
and indicative of a real purpose on the
part of the powers that be. why should
this policy be adopted with respect to
one set Of Uncle Sans wards and con-
quest Of the most direful sort be forced
upon another set, equally innocent and
equally deserving of freedom. at least
to wit, the F'lipinos?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
SERUM AND LOCkJtW.

OF the treatment of lockiaw with serum
derived from tetanus microbes. the New
York Tribune takes a more encouraging
view than do some of the leading medical
journals
Referring TO the fact that in New York
city nearly ninety victims have recently
died from the terrible disease. and yet
a large proportion of them were treated
with serum. the Medical Record remarks:
"The serum treatment had an extensive
trial. and appears TO have been rather un-
satisfactory I'm its results" And this view
is shared By the Philadelphia Medical
Journal. which declares that "the serum
treatment has so far not proved reliable"
The Tribune. however. says that these
verdicts must not be regarded as final,
as they represent only a hasty judgment
which later revelations may modify. one
can imagine, adds the Tribune, that some
thing may have been wrong with the
preparation Of the serum or that it was
administered too late; and, at any rate,
il is hard TO reconcile the apparent
failures on this side of the Atlantic with
from Europe.
Whether the pessimism Of the medical
journals or the optimism of the Tribune
is destined TO be justified by further ex-
periments remains TO be seen; but GER
tainly there can be no question of the
correctness of the position the Tribune
takes in concluding its article. AS the
matter stands to-day. it argues, the
wisest thing that can be done after an
injury is received that is liable TO produce
lockjaw is TO call in competent physi-
clan. and let him cleanse and disinfect the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
OTIS AND HIS job.

Despite recent talk to the contrary, as
surances are given from Washington
| that the President has no intention either
| of relieving General Otis or dividing his
responsibility and honors with some
| other general. As to this matter. the
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald quotes as follows a Cabinet
officer. who, the correspondent says.
| spoke for the President:
ITO remove him (Otis) now would be
an admission that he had failed. We
cannot admit this. for certainly the offi-
cial dispatches from the Philippines show
a material extension of our line far be-
| yond the points controlled by Spain. To
| place new commander in control of the
| troops and make him Independent or
| General Otis would cause no end of fric-
ton. There can be but one entrusted
with plenary powers, and j can repeat
that the President Is well satisfied TO en-
| trust General Otis with those powers"
However, the correspondent has this to
add on his own account!
Notwithstanding this administrative
view, favorable to General Otis. it can
be stated that some officials here have
firm the press reports of the unpopularty
of General Otis with many officers Of his
command. One official showed me let
ter to-day Indicating a decided lack OF
harmony between General Otis and the
division commanders. One of the prin-
cipal differences of opinion related 10 the
number of men required 10 subdue the re-
bellion. Most of the division command
ers thought that there ought to be more
troops than the $4,000 called for by Gene
raj Otis, and this doubtless accounts for
the fact that the President finally decided
to provide him with an army Of 5000
men,"
These latter statements are borne out
by advices that come from various quar-
tiers and through various channels, and
tend TO strengthen an opinion that lately
has been steadily growing in the public
mind. That opinion is that General Otis
is far from being the right man in the
right place. But what does that amount
to? The President is joined to his IA
vorites, and. Judging by experience. II is
safe 10 assume that Otis, be he never so
incompetent, can count on holding his
job so long as he keeps out OF any po-
litical combination antagonistic TO the
So far, Otis has not only
avoided committing such a blunder as
brought Alger TO grief. but has, on occa- |
sions, sought TO make. as best he knew !
how. political capital for Mr.. Mckinley.
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Richmond College
FOUNDED 1S321

Increased attendance has made neces-
sary a third large dormitOry. This build
ing. with siXty-three rooms. heated by
hot water and open CRATES. will be ready
I'm September. At the same time Will be
opened a laboratory building said by
competent judges 20 be the best I'm the
South. The twenty-seven laboratories
and lecture-rOOms. devoted 10 the natural
sciences. have cost $500 They are
heated and ventilated R the most inn
proved manner. During the present va
cation steam heat will be introduced into
the public halls of the other buildings.
These outward signs of progress are fully
equalled by advances I'm the courses Of in
struction. Elective courses lead 10 the
degrees Of NJ. A.. y. A., and .. 5 The
law school. with three professors. con-
fers the degree of b. H. The total cX-
penses Of a session. including all fees ana
living expenses. vary from 500 90 $50.
Free tuition 90 students for the ministry.
and some free scholarships for other
worthy men, Session begins September
DIST For catalogue and full Information
address
r W. BOATWRIGHT, President
ty lG-2w Richmond. Va.
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BUCKINGHAM COUNTY.
Death of an Old Howitzer-Gold
Mine SOld-pOIiticai.

BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE. VA,
July 5.-(special)-Lewis II. Pearson. a
highly respected citizen Of this place,
died yesterday, after a long and painful
Illness Of typhoid-malarial fever The
deceased belonged to the Richmond
Howitzers during the war. and served
with zeal and fidelity He was badly
wounded at Sailors Creek a few days
prior TO the surrender, and carried the
bullet received I'm that engagement until
the day of his death. He was born sixty
four years ago near Woodstock, i'm Shen-
andOah county, but had lived at this place
since 1850. He is survived by a wife and
family Of grown children. His remains
were Inferred in the Presbyterian Gene
terry to-day.
The Lightfoot gold and copper-mine,
situated near this place, was sold under
decree of the Circuit Court Of Bucking-
ham county Oh July 22d and brought the
sum of 5000 Mr.. W. T.. DeSaussure, Of
Richmond, being the purchaser. This is
regarded as a fine mining property, and
is thoroughly developed the result will
be highly gratifying.
1t Is we'll known to all who have given
the mineral resources Of buckingham in
vestigation that only the intelligent APP
plication Of capital is necessary 10 make
here "A great mining centre.
There is a strong and growing sent-
ment in this county in favor of electing
United States senators by a direct vote
of the people, yet Notwithstanding this,
the county is strongly for Martin. who is
popular here with both the people and the
politicians Hon. r. W. HUBBARD, who is
an enthusiastic Martin man, has az
nounced himself a candidate for the nomi-
nation for the House from this county
and Cumberland. IL is generally conceded
that he will be nominated and elected. as
he is very strong with the party.
Hon n. ID. Flood who is regarded as
being very close 10 Mr. Martin, will doubt
less be reelected 10 the Senate, and
probably without opposition.
Several 81 the leading Republican poll
ticians here are opposed to making a fight
for either the Senate or House, and the
indications now point TO a walkover for
the Democratic candidates.
The James-R River Association of Baptists
convened to-day at Enon, a church five
miles south Of this place. This meeting
Is full OF interest and pleasure TO large
number of people. who assemble at the
church and spend the day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
THE RUskIN COLONY.
Reported VIII Settle Near Newport
News.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, July 25.-(spe-
ciaL)-Several weeks ago representatives
Of the Rusldn colony, OF West Tennessee.
were in Newport News for the purpose
Of arranging for a site for a new settle
ment, the colony having decided 10 move
East. IL is Understood that two sites
were considered-one above the city on
the James river. and the other eight
miles across the James, on Chuckatuck
creek. directly opposite the city. 1t is
stated now that the Ruskins have decided
TO locate above the city although ru-
NOR also has II that Chuckatuck creek
has been selected. The colony Is over 800
strong. and in life follows the principles
Of socialism.
John b. Fitzgerald died last night at
his home, In East End. The funeral oc-
CURED this afternoon. Deceased came
here from Philadelphia.
Mayor Moss has signed contract with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

Cerse Club are worrying themselves I'M
necessarily when they undertake 10 sho"
that red hair is artistic. We thought
everybody held this opinion nowadays
and that no regulation novel-heroines
were allowed 20 have hair Of any color
save auburn" or Titan red. In
sooth. we imagined that red hair was the
refgning fad: that those who were not
born with IL are now taking sclentihc
measures to bring about the proper caph-
larry tlnts In this town the red-headed
girl has the whole sidewalk: and the rcd
headed man-why, nobody gives conu-
mental what color his hair Is.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

A New York letter 30 the Chicago
Tribune informs the readers OF our con-
temporary that the "red-headed ladies
and gentlemen" OF Trenton. n. j.. have
formed an organization in the latter city
which is TO be known as the Cerise Club,
cerise being the French sor cherry. The
members. IN naming the club. considered
that this name would be the most appro-
pirate. as that shade OF red IS generally
regarded as the most beautiful. Alr
Holmes. the originator OF the orgauza-
ZION. says that heretofore the rod-headed
folks 81 his town have lacked cohesion.
and that they have been 100 prone TO
regard the color Of their hair as a mis-
fortune 1t is now their purpose, how
ever. 10 stand together and shortly they
viii hold a red-haired beauty show, at
which the members Of the club will be
put on exhibition 10 prove " the public
The artistic qualities Of their locks.
II seems " US that the members Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
Cardcd nedsteatIs.

White Plains, Va. July %. 1892
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
see I'm your issue OF the 2lst instant
an inquiry from the New YORK sun as 10
whether or not there is nowadays such
a thing as a corded bedstead' In use.
While they are not very common IN
Brunswick at this time. there are several
I'm use to the writer's personal knowledge.
My father, now past 80 years OF age, has
never used any other kind OF bedstcad.
and / feel satisfied will end his days upon
a corded bedstead.'
Fine rains prevailed throughout this
section of Virginia to-day. coming down
steadily from the east northeast, and the
corn crops especially. but. In fact, all
crops, are booming. Respectfully,
f.. Il. WRAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
AGED VETERAN DEAD.
Captain Alexander HanISinS, of
james City.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, July 25.-(Spe-
cial)-Captain Alexander Hankns. the
Oldest citizen of James City county. he
having reached the ripe age of s. years
last November, died this afternoon be-
tween 2 and o'clock al the residence OF
his son. Mr.. Lang Hankins, with whom
he has lived for a number of years. Cap
tain Hawkins organized in 1861 an artil-
lery company in James City known as
the James City Artillery. This company,
under his command, served in the PENN
sula campaign Of 1851 and 1862 under Cen
eral McGruder. 1t was for a long time
during the spring Of 1862 near the mouth
of Warwick river During the summer
of 1862 Captains HanNnss age and i'm
paired health forced him out Of -he SER
vice and he resigned and came 70 his
family. in James City. where he lived Up
to the time OF his death. Captains Han
kins exemplified at his home a hOspi-
tally that measured fully up TO the old
Virginia standard He was respected
while he lived as highly as any citizen of
the county for his integrity and worth.
His remains will he inferred tomorrow at
the old family buryingground, at Clo-
vendale. He was a member Of the Chris
tian denomination. and seldom missed
attending services at Olive Branch church,
where he worshipped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
DROWNED IN BOAT RACE.
A Sad Accident Suddenly Ends
Pleasure.

ZANONT VA, July 25.-(Speclal.)-On
of the four boats that started in a race
from Ware river this evening partially
filed with water. and in some way cap
sized to the windward. All the occupants
were caught under the sails Leckcy
Page (colOreO was drowned Two races
were in progress at the same time. and
many boats with spectators We're on the
river. but their pleasure came suddenly 10
u sad end
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

Robert LOveman, i'm the Cosmopolitan.
Are trinkets. gauds, and jewels rare?
And what is wealth or fame to one
Who is a brother 20 the sun
Who drinks the wine that morning spill!
Upon the Heaven-kissing hills,
And sees a ray of hope afar
In every glimmer of a star?
What to a man whose god is truth
Are spOils and strategems, forsooth-
Who looks beyond the doors Of death
For loftier life, sublimer BREATH
Who can foreswear the state of kings
In knowledge of diviner things,
The dreams immortal that unroll
And burst to blossom in his soul?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

In Scribner's Magazine for August
which is just TO hand, Thomas Nelson
Page has a story entitled THE Spectre in
the Cart" The scene is laid in the South
and the time is shortly after reconstruc-
ton days. Among its incidents is a
political campaign. double murder,
lynching. and the aforementioned spectre
Yet the story only fills eleven pages! 1t
is interesting. fascinating. indeed,
throughout. and at the close 1t is grew
some enough to send a chill through ones
marrow.
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EDUCATIONAL.
MISS ROBINsON's SCHOOL,

sos FLOYD AVENUE.
College Preparatory. intermediate. Pri-
mary, and Kindergarten departments.
Thorough training. according 10 modern
methods by competent instructors I'm each
department. Diplomas awarded on COM
pletion of the teu-years' course. High
standards. Healthy discipline. Individual
attention TO each pupil. School open SEP
TEMPER 18th. For information address
Miss ROBINSON, $40 Floyd avenue.
IN 26-tt&tTu&Sats
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
SWEET cHALYsEArE SPRINGS

ALLEGUANl COINIll - -,
These charming Springs are Nh.
n lovely valley. ensconcei in Oh. la.
bone OF the Allcghanics, at aA
OF 300 feet. IN the midst az iHr 'i,.....
REGION" % virginia, and only iNt' ,
from Allegheny StatiOu-tnc
on the Chesapeake and ONO b..
Eeef and mutton SUPPLE lioM
finest bluegrass sod. Acse'4..s' .t..
abundance. grown in the sa.at. I" rg.
noted property. Rates mod i-.r
further particulars write r,
IL. Il. EAGLE Jf..
e. z-F. SUM WIN Mah'.--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July 25.-(spe-
cial.)-Dr. Leon Labonde. an expert man.
ufacturing chemist Of Newark, \. j., ar
rived here to-day for the purpose OF Sc
lecting a site for a manufacturing com
pany which he represents. and which
proposes to establish n large plant here
in the event that all conditions are suit
able. The plan is TO put up plant for
the manufacture Of oil, paints, fancy
soaps, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
x.nIETY spnINGs.

AUGUSTA COUNTY. a. ot.
Immediately on the Chesareake ii1
Railway. In the AlleghlnIt ,,rs.
New hotel. hot and cold nt1 fr.
six varieties OF water. eNc'Nt. ..l
Rates reasonable. Ask Dor fI.n III.
Information at Chesapeake ans N-'
way ticket offices Address ..,...,-p
H. 6. EICHELbf i.1v "a
ie l4-W&Sunlst Variety Sp'ln-' -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

Days Theatre, New York, has passed
into the possession of Days old business
rival Charles Frohman. and will be
managed" by Daniel Frohman. The
name of the house will remain unchanged
it is said, and a great stock company will
be established there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
FOiIcd.
0Ieitere Welt.)

But. Ernst. dear. you'll buy me that
silk dress, won't your
Tell me, first, on whose account you
care so much for dress, anyway
why. how can you ask such a ques-
tion2 ON your account. OF courser'
"Well. then. I'll buy a simple woollen
dress-in such dress you please me
bpsti"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
THE RICHMOND DIsrArCH-wEDNESDAY, JULY &c. 1899

the Delaware County Safe Deposit and
Trust Company. OF Chester. Pa. to make
all of the house connections on the new
sewer system here, the same to be com
Melted in forty-five days. The sewer sys-
,oro will be ready for service october LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

Gunshot wounds and powder-burns
cuts bruises. sprains. wounds from rusty
nails. insect stings. and ivy poisoning
quickly healed by DeWitt's Hazel Salve.
Positively prevents blood poisoning. Be
ware OF counterfeits. "DeWitts" is safe
and sure. Bodeker Brothers, Z. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
Hand Badly Torn.

DWALE. VA. July e5.-(Special.)-You
correspondent has just learned that ID.
G.. Kelly. a prominent carpenter OF Clint
wood had the misfortune 10 get one OF
his hands badly torn while working a
planer The thumb and two of his
fingers were severed from the hand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
Lynching in MississippI.

HATTIESBURG MISS, July 25,-Henry
Novels. a negro, who attempted 10 assault
Miss Resale Davis Saturday evening. was
captured Yesterday and was Identified by
Miss Davis He was Immediately tied 70
a tree and shot 20 death by the angry
crowd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
wife Murder and Then Suicide.

KENOVA. w VA. July 25.-Jesse
Adams. aged 80. living on Tug river, last
night killed his wife, aged a. and then
killed himself Jealousy is given as the
cause OF the tragedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

(New York Press.)
"Who was the greatest financier ever
known"
Noah: because he foated his stock
when the whole world was in liquidation"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
HoGE MILITARY ACADEMY,

BLACKSTONE. VA. EXCELLENT
equipment Eve experienced teachers
from best universities and COLLEGES. Low
est charges In south Tor advantages.
Students take high rank IN best colleges.
Fifty-page illustrated catalogue. Rev.
T. =. EPES, ID. ID. President
fe 2S-WMF1Og
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Private" Allen is not yet TO he pro-
NOTED 10 senator, It appears. His humor
is not TO be lost to Congress, however; he
will remain i'm the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26
In MeInoriam.

Jewellers Weekly)
Tommy: Mamma. why have you got
papa's hair I'm a locket?
His Mother: To remind me that he
once had some, Tommy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-26

lngersoll is now giving in his experience
of the other world, according TO the
spiritualsts. We wonder II It is warm
enough for him there.