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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
Tiny Tokens.
Scranton Truth.)

Scranton Truth)
The murmur Of a waterfall
\ mile away.
The rustic when a robin lights
Upon a spray.
The tapping Of a lOwland stream
On dipping bOughs,
The sound Of grazing from a herd
OF gentle COWS,
The echo from a wooded hill
OF cuckoo's call.
The CULVER through the meadow grass
At evening fall.
Too subtle are these harmonies,
For pen and rule.
Such music Is not understood
BY any school
But when the brain is overweight
II hath a spell
Beyond all human skill and power
To make il well
The memory Of a kindly word
For long gone BY
The fragrance Of fading flower
Sent lovingly.
The cleaning of "a sudden smile
Or sudden tear
The warmer pressure Of the hands,
The tone OF cheer.
The hush that means II cannot speak,
But ] have heard!
The note that only bears verse
From Gods own word;
Such tiny things We hardly count
As ministry;
The giVcrs dccming they have shown
Scant sympathy;
But, when the heart f. overweight,
on. who can tell
The power OF such tiny things
TO make IL Welli
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
Interesting Contest Promised.

WAVERLY. VA. March l6.-(Special)-
Yesterday marked an important event in
the history of Sussex county politics. Mr..
John b. Jarrett. Treasurer OF the county.
who has held that office for twelve years,
and who was elected as a Republican at
the last two county elections. was here.
and announced his allegiance to the Dem
ocratic party. He subscribed To the re-
quired pledge and entered his name as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for County Treasurer in the Democratic
primary which viii be held on April -.
1922
Mr. Jarrett Will be vigorously opposed
for the nomination by Mr.. r.. n. Bird
song. the present chairman of the Board
Of Supervisors OF Sussex. MI. Birdsong
has been a lifelong Democrat, and has
many ardent supporters for The office
which he seeks. The contest between
these two gentlemen bids fair to be very
interesting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

The row between Gomez and the Gu
ban Assembly is a row over the question
OF distributing the "swag" which the
United States Government has agreed to
pay the Cubans for the privilege of free
ing them"
And since Gomez and the Assembly
have fallen out the former discloses an
interesting little secret. lie tells us that
the Assembly is not representative body
in any sense. its members having been
appointed by himself in order to hide his
dictatorship and hoodwnk the American
people into believing that the Cubans had
a regularly constituted civil government
with President, Legislature. and judi
ciary. This dodge he saw would be USE
ful in the matter OF drawing US into the
trouble.
In short. Gomez confesses that the As
sembly was another arrant Cuban fraud.
but his confession suggests the question,
Which is the more arrant fraud, he or the
Assembly?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
DISCRIMINATING SCHEDULES.

Germane to the demand for better rail-
road schedules out of Richmond are the
following communications:
Old Church, Va. March IS, 1899.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch;
Please allow me to thank you for your
active work i'm behalf of better mail ser
vice. In former times the mail was
brought to this place direct from Rich
mOnd. and distributed here as early as
o'clock A. NJ. Now the Chesapeake and
Ohio has control of the mail. and We get
it at , =. NJ. and this post-ofce is in
fifteen miles of Richmond. 1t is a mat
ter Of loss and inconvenience TO this com
muniiy, and there being so little reason
for this state of affairs. it should be cor
rected. Hoping YOU will continue your
efforts and gain Us benefit, | am, yours
truly, EDMUND RUFF1N.
Woodstock Va. March 10, 1899.
TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
While you are agitating the matter. can
YOU not cOnirive to secure US better and
earlier mail delivery i'm the Valley Of
Virginia, along the Valley railroad. east
of Staunton and Harrisonburg? At Wood
stock. for instance we receive New York.
Philadelphia. and Baltimore papers about
mlN0dN OF OdN OF publlfdllOD. 1Nltll-
mond papers never reach us until after
y. NJ. of same day OF publication, and
frequently not until next day. The fact
is, the entire railroad system in that
section discriminatcs against Richmond
in mails, travel, freight and express.
Under existing conditions. Richmond
merchants have but poor chances for
trade in that prosperous section Of our
State. Yours truly. W.
In these communications are covered
more than exceptional and merely local
cases of grievance resulting from the
present system Of railroad schedules from
this city. The inconvenience. delay, and
discrimination described are experienced
in nearly every section of the State. Our
correspondents but emphasize our con-
tention that the existing schedules are
not only hurtful 10 Rlchmonds interests,
but are unjust TO the people of the Com
monwealth at large. To whom, through
their representatives, in the Legislature,
the railways are indebted for all their
privileges. Either of the above letters is
typical of complaints that might have
been written from hundreds OF widely
separated points in Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
JAMES CITY.
Farm Work Behind-Tbe Coming
Democratic Convention.


WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March &c
(Special.)-Owing TO the heavy rains our
farmers are very backward in farming
operations. Very little ploughlng has been
done, but II the weather holds good Il
great deal Of work will be accomplished
in the next two weeks. The acreage in
potatoes. peas. and melons VIII be double
I'm comparison with what II was last year.
This section is getting 10 be large truck
ing county. our farmers state that there
is more money in truck than in wheat
and corn.
There will be a large turnout Of the
Democrats at TOanO Saturday morning.
when the county and town committees
will have a joint meeting to decide upon
the time and place for holding a conven-
ton to nominate n Clerk. Sheriff. Urea
surer. and Commonwealth Attorney FOR
the county and town. and a Commission
er for the county alone. Those who viii
oppose the incumbent for Sheriff are +.
W. Warburton OF this place. and Deputy
Sheriff w. Walker Ware. Mr. y. L. Hen
ley. OF this place, will oppose Common
wealth's-AttOrney Cyrus Branch. Ii is
rumored that Mr.. Robert r. Armstead
will also be "A candidate for this position.
1t is not probable that either our Clerk
or our Treasurer will have opposition.
Mr.. Thomas Radcliffe. from South Da-
kOta. who owned a large portion Of the
Delks tract. has. it is stated. sold out 10
three parties from that State, who VIII
come on in the early fall with their fami-
lies. bringing farming implements. &c,
with them.
Mr.. Archer Brooks left yesterday for
Manchester to visit his brother, Captain
5. J. Brooks, OF the Atlantic-COast Line.
DR.. Paulus Irving, Of Richmond was
expected this evening on a brief visit 10
Dr. John W. Nash who has been con-
fined to his room for several days by sick
ness
Dr. Edwin G. Booth. &C Carriers Grove.
and Mr.. W. L. Jones. from Newport
Mills, were in town to-day.
Mrs. w. r. Roberts. with her little son.
Edmund. expect to leave in the morning
for Richmond 10 consult an occulist I'm
regard TO her sons eyes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
4 Trainboy on CIuhwomen.

The traditional trainboy who has been
wont to offer chewing-gum 10 fef pas
sengers. and newspapers TO the men, evil
IDENTIFY considers the modern womas some
what of IN enigma. says the Woman s
Home Companion. Not many moons ago
a lively party Of clubwomen were en- route
to a convention, when an interested spec
tator at little station stepped up TO the
uniformed youth and curiously asked
about the crowd.
Don't know" gloomily grumbled the
train-vender. "They say they're literary,
but I don't believe 'em. Not one has
bought a book They just talk. and talk,
and talk"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17


To-day Offers good fortune Of 10
Waists in Taffeta and Satin. made in the
newest styles. with fronts nicely plated
or corded on the bias; all have plated
backs stock collars. We have sold tho
similar Waist until to-day at 80 and so
these at $50 to-day
FLOWERS.
Great floral garden can be geen I'm
FlOwers-all at One-haif Of the millinery
prices.
HATS.
All STYLES and shapes can be found
here. Great variety Of Walking Hats and
Sailors.
COHSETS.
Every lady wants a new Corset 10 try on
Easter dress. The right styles and
Prices can be found here No trash sort
DO We handle. All prices pc. TO s..
NECKWE,R.
All new Neckwear for Easter, 2lc. TO s.
SUITS.
The Man-Tailor-Ma Suits 10 be sold
less than cost the maker Every store
has suits. but We want you TO compare
our prices with the others.
1886 for Nen!ta Wool Suits. in all
shades. made in the newest styles; worth
g.
Special values in Suits at $40 ST., SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
WILL POOL THEIR TEARS.

| II would appear that should Hanna
and Quay meet they will naturally ran
into each others arms. and indulge IN
mutual coincidence and lachrymai com
mingllng. Both have fallen on hard lines
OF the same character.
As we pointed out yesterday, the indi-
cations are that Hanna Is not going 10
find the raising OF Doodle for the Republi-
can campaign OF 1900 a matter OF recrea-
ton. one Of his squeezing appliances
can no longer be made effective, and
others he hoped 90 substitute for 1t were
knocked out Of gear by Congress.
Now It seems Quay Is similarly circum-
stanced. Power 10 squeeze big INDUSTRIAL
and financial organizations has been as
essential 10 the Pennsylvania Boss's sue
cess as II has been TO the National Boss
success. According 10 the Philadelphia
Evening Telegraph. one By one the great
corporations OF the keystone state nave
been wriggling out Of Quay's grasp. since
his star began 10 wane many OF THESE
corporations have become suddenly case
hardened. and proved absolutely unpliant
under MS demand IoI ''htli'"ti'H' ~
consideration OF services TO be rendered.
The "old man" bore up bravely, declares
our Philadelphia contemporary, as long
as one certain gigantic interest yielded
TO pressure. but at last that octopus
has put on the armor Of resistance and
he Is AL broke up" IT IS said TO be an
open secret that while Quay was in posi-
ton to make reasonable equitable re-
turn" the interest in question never
showed reluctance to back him with all
Of its influence and never failed him when
he was in need Of the traditional sineWs
of war" Recently. however, II has
met all appeals for aid with stony
Indifference. Hence, we say. that should
the National Boss and the Pennsylvania
Boss chance TO meet. 1t is likely there
will be "A condolatory embrace and
pooling of tears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

states have the right 10 sue the States
We think II would be bad policy Tor 'he
government to pursue that course IN 'h's
matter. II would be sure 10 create vast
deal Of Iil-feellng without much prospect
OF substantial monetary results.
In short. we DO not think the f'ue'"'
Government has the right claimed Tor ~
but II Il has, II would better not exercise
Il. because 20 do 50 would breed s'ris
and arouse ill-fceling over large section
Of country that has but lately given sighai
evidence Of unselnsh patriotism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

At the celebration of the eightieth
birthday Of the Jewish Rabbi Wise, at
Cincinnati, on Tuesday evening Metho-
dist minister made a euloeisiic speech,
and presented resolutions adopted unani-
mously by the Methodist ministers Of that
town, extoling the career OF Or. Wise
and his services to religion.
A new synagogue or temple" Is to be
dedicated at Chicago to-day. and DR..
Wise is expected to oficiate on the occa-
sion. On Sunday evening the synagogue
IS to be opened for Fellowship" meet
ing. I'm which. besides Jewish rabbis
Presbyterian. Methodist, Unitarian, and
Universalist ministers Of Chicago Will
take part.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
Not His Hrofher's Keeper.

philadelphia POst)
\ hercucan locksmith, who was out OF
work obtained temporary employment as
laborer On one Of our large railways.
He was set 10 work with an "old hand
to shovel cnders into a wagon.
When the foreman went 10 see now
they were progressing. he observed that
the "old hand" was shOvellng twice 10
the big locksmith's once, and he remark
ed 10 the latter:
Look here. my man. Jack is throwing
two shovelfuls into the wagon 10 your
one"
"Well. master" replied the lochsmith,
1--WE told the fool about it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
THE TOWER.
JULIUS SYCLE 6 SON.
(RErEMBER THE NAME.)
To-Day There Will Be Great Offerings OF
Silk Waists,
Silk UnderSkirtS,
Sailors and Untrir17n1ed Hats,
and Flowers.
SILKS.

SILKS.
NEW ARRIVALS.
Satin Duchess. I'm all shades. SIC. and 81.
Fancy-Stripc Silks at CSC. worm Sl'oV,
All shades Satin, for waists, 1Oc.' Worln
sc.
g7-inch Black Satin Duchess, worth g.
for $i2j.
New Poplln silks. all shades, worth
sl.S9, for 81.
SILK INDERSI<iRTs.
200 six Underskirts. I'm newest shades
and rufiies TO be sold $3.50, 81, s., and SlO;
every one worth double.
GLOVES.
all the reliable makes, such as AleXan-
der Dufour. Victor Margurie in all new
shades To match any dress, for 81 pair;
every one guaranteed.
81 Cloves. in all new shades, to be sold
for 15e.
BLACK GOODS.
GREAT WONDER FOR TO-DAY!
$50 Black Figured Crepons 10 be sold
for 81.
5i-inch Camers Serge, imported; worth
N25.
4l-inch Fancy Figured Black Goods.
worth si25 yard for 15c.
Great values in soc. Black Dress Goods.
Black Crepons. worth 500 yard, for
1926.
See the window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

The Housing Committee OF The United
Confederate Veteran Reunion at Charles
ton has decided TO make a contract for
from 1900 to 5000 more cots. The 900
already contracted for. says the News
and Courier. are being taken up so rapid
~ by the houschOlders OF the city and
p,rsors establishing dormitories that the
committee sees the immediate necessity
for making another contract. IL is cyl
dent from all indications that the Charles
ton reunion II going 10 be a large one.
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China's Reply.

Piltsburg Chronicle Telegraph)
"IIello. there, is that Picking, China ?"
yes"
This is Italy We demand a slice OF
China. san Nun Bay Will do to begin
with"
go and get n reputation. Ring off,"
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ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation, payfole III ~N -.
vance CJ words or fes')....'''..''' 80
Above rates are for every day OF au-
yertisements running consecutively'
Reading notices I'm reading matter type
five lines or less. 81; in nonpariel. lead
cd. FIVE lines or less 70 cents.
Card OF rates for more space furnisheu
On application.
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Wonkers Statesman)
Mrs. Amsterdam: How Willie has
grown,
Mrs. Columbus: Yes: isn't it wonderful ?
why. he's larger than his father"
YES. indeed: / have 10 make over Will
lies clothes for his father, now."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

Richmond. Va. lSse.
TAKE NOTICEABLE PARTIES HAY
Ing any claims against the STEAM
LAUNCH MAUD wil please present them
for settlement within ten days to ". NJ
COIGIN. by authority OF r. !. Marshall.
NH l0-l0t.
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The CoIonel's Tact.

philadelphia Times)
a Texas Girl put her mouth up for
Bryan to kiss the other day. and he reso-
lutely set his face against it.
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Personal.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECUTOR
" HE LATE Dr. CREED THOMAS. /
hereby notify all persons Indebted 10 his
estate 10 make payment TO me. and those
having claims against his estate viii
promptly present them. duly authenti-
cated, 10 me. II. WYTHE DAVIS.
NH 1-F.Sun&Tu3t Executor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

All letters and kilograms must be I'D
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
EXCURSIONS. Sc.

THERE; WILL DE ~ i3ACI RsION
TO WILLIAMSON RG SATURDAY,
March 18Th. under the auspices OF Holy
Trinity Church Guild. Round-trip. 81
Tickets can be procured from the ladies'
OF the Guild % at the depot. Train leaves
4. ~ mh l2-Sun .Tu& FSt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
MOTTO h.

March l6. 1899.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
All PERSONS or firms who have any law
iul claims asains; JAMES \. NORRIS
az No. % east broad street. OF this ely,
VIII pirase present them az said store az
once ia order that they may be- speedily
paid. JAMES A. MORRIS
NH tc-9ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
THE VALENTINE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
open daily from 10 y. Al. 10 ) l.. III.
Admission. - cents. Free on Saturdays.
de l3-ly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

Resolutions OF respect 70 deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
lions, associations. or other orsaniza-
tions. will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

All letters recommending candidates for
Office must be paid for 10 insure their
publication. This is long-standing rule
Of ours. .F
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
PEAS. BEANS. EGGS. BUTTER. &c.

WE HAVE LARGE STOCKS OF
Hand-Pickcd Beans. Blackeye Peas. Dried
Peaches. Apples. California Pears. Peach
~. Prunes. Honey. Butter Eggs. iota-
toes. for sale 1T lowest market figures 10
the trade.
WALLERSTFIN PRODUCE co.
10 and u south Thirteenth street.
NH fr-F&Sun2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

II you see it marked New jersey IT Is
apt 10 be trust
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
MEETINGS.

A STATED CONvOCATION or -
WASHINGTON ROYAL ARCH 49,
CHATTER, No. 9. will be held in kcl,ASs
The tabernacle, ~ Masonic Tenn slDs ~
pie. THIS friday EVENING az l:39
o'clock. Members OF sister chapters and
visiting companions are cordially invited
TO unite with us.
By order OF the NJ. l.. III. Priest.
Il Il. SNEAD.
NH lI-lt Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17

Cards Bill-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Nots.Heads. Circulars. Handb.lls.
Dodgers. &c. printed by the Dispatch
Company At low ps.ccs Will give you
good work AT the same prices you pay FOR
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we VIII guarantee satisfaction in every
particular.
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Julius SyoEe & Son.

5 Sheet Music
s Department..
! All of the latest
{ Songs, Cake-Wal
s Two-Steps, Marches,
3 PoIkas. Operas, Exer-
{ cises, In s tructiOn
: Books, etc. !
3 A Few Popular Songs !
& The Girl | Love in Sunny Z
8 Tennessee.
; The Rose Of Tennessee. !
5 Just as the Sun Went Down. !
3 Moth and the Flame. Z
5 They'll All Join In. !
. She Was Bred in Old Ken :
8 lucky. !
3 INSTRUMENTAL. :
2 Whistling Rufus (Mills.) !
3 Charlatan (Sousa.) Z
z Georgia Camp-Meeting {
& NIills.) s
8 Uncle Jasper's Jubilee Z
& (Paull.) {
3 One dollar will buy num- i
s Der of these pieces. !
= Have you seen copy OF !
& our Zoe. Music? If not, ask I
3 for one.
3 The Flatterer. -. 10 cents. Z
2 II TrOyatore. -. 10 cents.
5 Flower Song. go. 10 cents. !
= Fifth Nocturne. -. 10 cents. Z
9 Palms 10 cents. I
q Second MaZurka. 10 cents.
< The Storm .... 10 cents.
g Schuberts Serenade, (
s 10 cents. {
3 Southern agents for the !
3 celebrated Regal and Bob :
8 mann Guitars and Mandolins. Z
3 We have Il full stock OF !
3 Bruno instruments, Stewart 8
8 and Dobson Bell Banjos. !
d Any of the instruments :
3 sold on 75c. per week. :
3 100000 z
! CABLE PIANO co., /
5 213 east Broad street. !
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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Book and job Printing neatly executed
at the Dispatch Printing House
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NC LES.
1870 nIcycLE ron ONE DOLLAR.

WE WILL SEND OUR HIGHEST
Grade Gentlemen's or Ladies' 1899 Acme
King Bicycle 20 any address on easy con-
ditions for only SI-tho conditions include
the distributing of 100 small circulars.
which you can DO In three hours Send
no money. For full particulars how 10
get our best Bicycle for 81 and few
hours work cut this notice out and mail
10 Us. SEARS. ROEBCCk K co. Cycle
Department. chicago. NH l-j2t
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Book and job Printing neatly executed
at the Dispatch Printing liouse.
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Cards. Bill-nesds Statements. $500.
Heads. Note Heads. Circulars. Ham, h
Dodgers. SC. printed hy ne p''l .....,
Compare at low prices WI sNo ~
good work At the same prices you p'' "a
inferior work. send Us your oiHe'H ~
we will guarantee satisfaction IN S''''
particular.
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TAX NOTICES.
Taxes.

CITY Auditors ,l
Richmond. Va. March IT, l'si
NOTTCE.-The License Taxes or
have been assessed and placed On
office for the inspection Of all conc
These assessments include all
liable 70 class Of specific tax lo. ~,
and viii remain in this office u..- ol
10Th OF March. The COMMITTEE ~
Finance viii meet in the office nv
Commissioner of Revenue on MlN t'"
and TUESDAY. the 2lin ana
March. at l.1J l.. ~. for the p4ir'
hearing and considering appeals if'n
msssssments. An persons Interested ~
notified 20 attend these meeiinss "i III.
committee. as no change of ciassH guy.
or taxes will afterwards be niaAe' .N',
by order OF the CITY Council on t,N
mendatlOn OF the Committee on fine"
EDWARD J. WAt.stN.
NH iitmh 2i.inc Au"i'o''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-17
The Confederate Museum,
COLLEGE, ATHLETIC AssoCI,TIo,

BENEFIT At THE YOUNG MEMS
Christian Association FRIDAY. March
18th. The Idle Reporter. Miss Florence
Dnlard. Mr. Haddon Watkins Miss
Nancy Brooks. the College Glce club. the
Concert Grand Graphophone. &c
NH l0-dt NH Il
Arizona republican., 1899-02-06
SHOULD FAVOR ENNEXATICN.

It is discouraging to find such promi- nent citizens as c. ". Grouse, J. R. Ncrtcn, P. Il. Kay, A. D. Cole, and E. S. Herschey taking part iIt a meeting designed to arouse sen timent adverse to the growth of Phoe- nix The movement to incorporate in the city several of the nearby additions is in line with progress. It would
 make this a better city It would give us a better standing before the coun- try The census Cf 1890 credited Phoe- nix with less than four thousand peO- pie. The census taker could not go outside of the city limits, although they were but short distance from the business center and hundreds of Pco- pie having occupations in the city lived outside. The twelfth census is to be taken next year and unless the annexation plan shall succeed the city will again be credited with a small reputation. All Of the men mentioned above and many others who oppose an nexation make their living in Phoenix and get their mail here. One would think that they would appreciate the privilege Of contributing to the growth Of the town on whose advancement they presumably have based their hopes of good fortune. The bugaboo of increased taxation has been invoked
 by them, but it cannot rise above the plane of a bugaboo In the long run annexation would be good for all con cerned. Much needed municipal i'm provements would be undertaken. New population and new interests tHculd ce attracted here. With wiE5 mGne ge- nert or the part Of the city govern ment the burden of taxation would rest no heavier on rrope-ty owners here thar in other towns of like importance. T. {s to be hoped that the spirit of en-