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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17
CONSOLIDATION SURE TO COME.
Mr. Meredith Thinks the street Rail
WAY co.'s Must Come Together.

There have been persistent rumors
a8oat for several days that coalition
has been effected between the Richmond
Passenger and Power Company and the
richmond Traction Company. This ru-
NOR undoubtedly had its origin I'm the
attitude of counsel for both companies
before the subcommittee on streets. They
stood together on so many important
Questions and there did not appear 10 be
q single point Of difference on any ques-
ton raised during the consideration OF
the ordinance
The rumor was emphatically denied yes
terday afternoon by Mr.. {. Y. Meredith
Leading counsel for the Traction Com
panv. al have always maintained he
sid Chat consolidation of street-railway
interests I'm this city would come and
vyas not remote. but AT present IL Is i'm
rossible. because the Richmond Passen-
ger and Power Company Us not organ
i7e1. they have nothing, and they may
never have anything, for there's many
gifn fty,-ixt the cup and the lip. The Trac-
IN company would have 10 know with
whom they were consolidating, VINO the
of8cers we're. the resources. and other
things. before the question could De en-
me odicers Of the Traction Company
"a tho B6Vd-NcwtOn syndicate held a
-. conference Yesterday morning.
me Questions considered were the re-
cinroc1i use of tracks. OF transferring
,,,ee.noers and of track construction,
ugbere The lines may De useu III common
should the franchise Do ,bran'eu 70 'he
s,.,dteate Their object Is 10 arrive at
s9.l,,l t,pSreeable conclusion for provisions
ia The ordinances now being considered,
% ~ mo event OF any final determination
,, hordshin will be worked for the COM
many not getting the franchise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17

Book and Job Printing neatly executed
at the Dispatch Printing blouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17

A service Of praise and thanks was
held i'm the parlors Of the Protestant hpls-
~ ms conducted by Revs. William NJ.
clark. Robert Goodwin, and j. Y Down
man. all OF whom Officiated III Vestmehts'
me choir Of st. James church sang IN
spring hymns, in which the Assembly
After the service the visitors inspected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17
LAND-GRABBERS'LAW
N IMPORTANT DECISION BY THE
SUPREME COURT YESTERDAY.
TIE DEED MADE BY A COURT CLERK.

II Can Only he Defeated by ConcIu-
sive Evidence OF the Payment
of the Taxes DeIinquent-TwcIv
other Decisions Handed Down.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17
FOR BOYS:

Those 81 Top Coats will soon be
broken in sizcs-you can't get them
anywhere else at =.
Never again-aud nowhere now
but here can such Boys Suit be
bought at S. SO as those on sale to
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17

sale was made. How could the sale have
been iniuriously affected by the omission
90 comply with the letter OF the law?
CASES CITED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-17

ners'. $iS00S30; bulls. S2.50HSL2O; calves,
Si4S7: led Texas beeycs. $Ly)a$J.l 10; grass
Texas steers. $3.654SLD; western-range
1 q.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
Friendly Rivalry Between Henderson
and sherman.

1t Is the talk in Washington that Rep
resentative sherman of New York and
General Henderson of Iowa have arrived
at an understanding on the speakership,
writes A. Maurice Low in the Boston
Globe.
According to this rumor both men are
to work Independently of each other in
trying to secure votes, and both are to
20 into the caucus as friendly antagonists,
but the man who makes the weakest
showing is to drop out and use all of his
endeavors to turn over his following to
the other.
Practically this would be Sherman
Henderson combination against the field,
the successful man to capture the speak
ership, the unsuccessful to be the leader
of the party on the fioor of the House. In
tn is connection it Is said that Senator
Allison of Iowa will use all of his ipfiu-
ence which Is considerable, to secure the
election of General Henderson. Senator
Allison, 1t Ia understood, will shortly
come east to enlist support for Hender-
son.
Although it Is long time before the
election takes place and much may hap
pen between then and now to alter pres
emit plans. politicians here recognize that
the real light for the speakership is be-
tween Henderson and Sherman, the
other candidates really amounting to
very little, with Henderson somewhat in
the lead Of Sherman. Henderson, wes-
tern strength IL understood to be very
heavy, and his friends assert he has more
votes In the east than Sherman has in the
west, although Sherman claims majoi-
ity OF the Ohio delegation.
If the friends of Hopkins should be-
come convinced that he cannot be elected,
1t Is SAFE to assume that the bulk of the
Hopkins vote will 20 to the man from
Iowa, as Henderson is the second choice
Of many OF the Hopkins men. Adding
to this western vote the vote< which Hen
derson can reasonably count upon secur-
ing in New England and Pennsylvania,
his election S almost assured.
Much depends upon the attitude OF the
administration. Friends Of the President
assert that he will be passive spectator
of events, and will not attempt to infiu-
ence the result in the slightest, as who
ever is elected will be satisfactory to him.
The assertion is also made that Senator
Hanna will keep his hands OF and simply
this. 1t is thought that Senator Hanna
will have something to say, and word
from him would have great weight not
only with the Ohio but also with other
delegations. But If Mr.. Hanna has his
favorite, no one has as yet been able to
discover his name, as up to the present
the Ohio Senator is keeping very dis.
Greet sileEce.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

Mr. Charles f. Ccburn, register of
deeds for franklin county, has been
troubled by deeds of conveyance and 9TH
Ell taxable instruments sent him fromidis
tant parts of the country for record with
tine request that he put on the necessary
internal revenue stamps and send a men,
orandum of the amount for settlement.
10 settle the complication Mr.. Coburn ap
piled to the commissioner of internal
revenue for a ruling. The latter tells Mr..
Coburn that he must refuse to comply
with such requests. In the majority
of cases. writes the commissioner,
"wberein instruments are sent{you with
the request that you affix and cancel the
appropriate stamps, there has been COM
plete delivery of the instrument before it
reaches your hands for record. The un.
qualified requirement of the law is that
every instrument, subject to taxation shall
have affixed and cancelled the proper
stamp before the instrument is issued or
delivered, and if the instrument has been
delivered without being stamped before
reaching your hands, this office could not
assume legislative functions and alter the
law to permit you to stamp the instru-
ment, when the requirements of the law
are otherwise.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

ents ON the sea, Mr.. Marcy agreed to join
in the declaration against privateering.
This England would not do, and so we
did not become party TO the Declara.
ton of Paris. England's refusal was
based on the same kind of q reason as our
refusal to abandon privateering. Assent
would deprive her of great advantage (,
since she was mistress of the sea, and
private vessels In case Of war were at ner
mercy. The situation is changed good
deal now. England's navy is not SO su-
perior to all the other nsvles OF the world
as it was then, while her merchant
marine has far outstrippsd those OF all
other countries. In 1856 we had about as
many merchant vessels as England, and
our merchant marine was growing so
rapidly that it babe fair to rival ters.
A chance TO strike at our merchant YES
sells in case of war was an advantage TOO
great then to be given up. Now the
boot is on the other leg. The protection
which exemption from seizure would
offer her vast shipping interests Is worth
far more to her than chauce to
seize the merchant vessels Of other coun-
tries: ard she is quite ready TO ,rego
the latter to get the former. Russia,
however, perceives that England's vulner-
ability is in her commerce. and that to
protect 1t by international law would
make England virtually invincibie.
Naturally enough, therefore, Russia will
not consent to such a proposition unless,
which is not likely. England will agree
to diminish the number Of her naval
vessels.
AS regards arbitration the situation is
not much more hopeful. The German
delegate, who declared that no nation
would accept arbitration when the dispute
questions it already exists, probably In
dicated the attitude of Germany on this
question. 1t will in all probability be
left where 1t 10 now. We may be sure
that no international court of arbitration
will be established, and that nothing will
be done in the direction of compelling
nations to accept arbitration. Slch a
thing would be clearly impracticabie If
1t should be attempted. As the German
delegate said. no n alton / will fever agree
to arbitrate question which has to do
with its life and M nation will agree
that another nation shall determine what
questions are vital and what are not.
The principal difficulty with the con-
ference-and 1t is a very serious one-is
that each member OF 1t distrusts the 9TH
ers, or at least each European member,
and fears to make any concession lest it
may prove an advantage to some other
members. Whether this difficulty can be
overcome is exceedingly doubtful.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

President Mckinley has been advise
by his physician that 1t is necessary for
him to take more exercise. Hereafter
Mr. Mckinley will take daily walk and
he will also do more driving than he has
hitherto done. There has been purchased
for th3 Presidents use a light phaeton
which he can drive himself.
A Boston pastor has innocently preached
on " The Danger in Sleeping in Church"
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe was the guest
of honor at Wellesley college on Saturday
afternoon, when the chapel was crowded
with students to listen to her talk on
"Brook Farm Mrs. Howe drew
graphic picture of the life and thought OF
so years ago. and gave many personal
recollections of famous men of the time
The army transport service has become
recently of such Importance that the sec
Rotary of war has decided that.it is en-
titled to the .dignity.o distinctive flag.
That chosen is tri-color, with red,
white and blue stripes in diagonal lines,
with the white forming a field in the
centre of which is a repetition in blue Of
the insignia of the quartermaster s de-
partment of the army-the familiar
wheel. surmounted by an eagle and
crossed by sword and key.
1t is reported that MIR. and Mrs. Brad
ley Martin before leaving New York for
Europe, appeared at the tax office and
swore off both their personal taxes and
their allegiance to the United States. 1t
is said that one reason for their removal
to London is that their assessment on
their real and personal estate had been
raised s1,OoO,0Oo. They paid 100000
taxes.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
THE HAGUE CONFERENCE.

If the hone was ever cherished that the
Czar's conference would lead to any con-
,iderable reduction of continental arma-
nents it was long since abandoned. Phe
most that has been expected from 1t of
ate is that 1T might somewhat alleviate
the conditions in war and might possibly
lead to a more general resort to arbitra-
lion as means of settling international
disputes. The proceedings SO far are not
very promising for the accomplishment of
either of these things. The very first
proposition tending to ameliorate the ''bell
of war" is met by fiat refusal on the
part of Russia, the originator of the con-
ference, to discuss it even. The PROPOSE
tion referred to was offered by England
and the United States and was in brief
that private property on the sea, except
contrabaud of war, should be exempt
from seizure 1t Is the same proposition
that was made by the United States in
1856 when our government was asked to
ioin with the European powers in
declaration against privateering. Mr..
Marcy, our secretary of State, refused to
do this on the ground that we
should be at a great disadvantage,
bspecially in war with Eng
land, because of the great number OF her
bubble vessels which could seize our mer-
chant ships while We should have little
8hance to retaliate unless We could resort
to privateerine, inasmuch as our public
vessels were few in number. II, how
aver. the powers would consent to exemEt
from seizure private property of beliiger-
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The Republican currency plan probably
covers all the reforms which there is any
likelihood of agreement upon. There are
more things that ought to be done, but
what are proposed will be of great bene-
fit. We suppose the silver people will siren
uousIy object to a law providing for the
redemption of all obligations of the govern
ment in gold as being an official recog-
milton by Congress of the gold standard
But the gold standard exists already, and
the recognition of the fact is open to
nothing worse than sentimental objec-
ton. The provision that greenbacks re
deemed for gold shall not be paid out
again except for gold was recommended
by President Cleveland and again by
President Mckinley. The existing law
provides that greenbacks redeemed shall
be reissued but Secretaries of the Treas
ury have always used some discretion as
g. the time and circumstances of reissue.
10 redeem them and Immediately reissue
them furnishes powerful means oil
draining the treasury of its gold, and it
is to guard against a raid on the treasury
through this "endless chain," that the
provision that greenbacks which have been
exchanged for gold shall not bs paid out
except for gold is to be put into the law.
The provisions in regard to national
banks, one that they may issue notes up
10 the par value of their bonds, and the
other that they may be started on capital
rs small Us $50, 00C, will help the banks
and assist small communities.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

Boston Herald: Speaker Reed must
be enjoying himself in Paris. He occu-
pied front seat in the diplomatic gallery
of the French Chamber of Deputies the
other day, when the strike of the Paris
postmen was under consideration by that
body. Premier Dupuy was making a
statement from the tribune, when there
came cry from the Left benches:
"You arr q rascal %
~ call you to order, 3" shouted President
Deschauel to ths offending deputy.
"You are scoundrel and have been
bribed," was the retort from the Left,
81 call you to oruer, with inscription on
process verbal said President Deschanel.
ringing his bsll.
"You ought to be ashamed of yourself, 4"
was the quick response.
Several other equally lively passages
followed, all of which were noted down
by Speaker Reed, who understands the
French language, but who does not speak
it fiuentIy. at seems to me that the
French Chamber is much more diff
cult body for the presiding officer to kee p
In order than our House of Representa-
lives" says Speaker Reed. 1t looks SO.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
1T Is not usual for the tax payer who

1t lie not usual for the taxpayer who
cannot get relief from what he considers
an unjust valuation, to appeal to the
County Commissioners. The statutes of
the State provide such way, however,
and recently Mr.. Phineas Whittier. of
Chesterville, has made such an appeal.
Mr.. Whittier says that in years past he
has sometimes made $1,000 year raising
fruit, but for tn, last three years he has
made absolutely nothing, and that under
the present conditions bis real estal Q
wouId not sell for $1,000, while he Is as
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The disaster to the Paris is one OF an
unusual number that have overtaken
vessels in The last six months. In Novem-
Der the Peutagoet and Portland, with
15o other craft, vera lost in one storm.
In that month also the steamer London
ian OF the Furne IS line was abandoned at
sea. In February the johnson liner hoss-
more was abandoned, the Morayia was
lost on Sable Island bar. and on March l
the Labrador went ashore for good OH the
south coast of Ireland. On March IL the
Castilian from this port was lost on
Cannot ledge. The Norseman.. and
Pavonia narrowly escaped destruction.
But after all, the passengers lostawere few
compared with the many who were
abroad on the water; and even the ex'
periences of u calamitous six months
deter few from travelling as usual.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
President Hyde took part in the CO.

President Hyde took part in the cele-
brauion of the Bowdoin students when
the news of the Worcester meet was re-
ceived, and spoke,as follows: During
the years that ! have been associated
with Bowdoin, l have been impressed
with the pluck and spirit of the college
Today that pluck and spirit has been re-
warded in the greatest victory to which
it aspired This afternoon l have been
writing the annualEreport to the alumni
1 have said that the college possesses the
finest art building of any college in the
country, the best adapted science build
ing and the most learned faculty. In re-
gard to athletics wrote that they vera
in .'healthy condition" Now l am
going to change the last statement and
1 will write that Bowdoin is triumphant
and victorious over all competitors.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

1t is asserted that no less tban
rs, O0D comm srcial drunmers have been
thrown out of employment by the organ
ization of trusts. This may be an ex-
aggeration, but the reduction Is large
enough to attract the attention OF the
hotel proprietors all over the country who
are complaining of loss of business due
to a decrease in the number of drummers
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The new battleship Maine Is well I'M
der under way In the yard Of the Cramps
The keel was laid on February 10. ana
the hull is completed up to her protsctive
deck. The Cramps have requested the
diagonal armor, in order that construc.
tion work may not be stopped When
completed the Maine will be Qua of the
very best bsttleships atioat, and an honor
TO the State.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

Prof. Batsman says Col. Bryan Is today
8 bout the most unpopular man IN Ne
ljraska, and If an election should take
place tomorrow he would be defeated
the q by &C. 900 majority.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The Hon. Luther Mckinney won't get
che Democratic nomination in this dis
srict except at the end of "a light. Some
Democrats are already alluding 10
him unoomplimentarily as carpet
Dagger"
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

Secretary Alger announces that ne
shall be candidate for Senator from
Michigan notwithstanding the fact that
Mcmillan is not going to withdraw. Pin
gree is said to be for Alger, and his sup
port in Michigan counts for good DEAL
We suppose Alger WIZ hold on to the war
department until he sees how his sena-
torial campaign is going to turn out.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The Boston Waterman can't see why
so many rum shops are permitted TO
flourish In Manila under a military gov
or lment
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The United States may establish q
dsh hatchery on the Maine coast for the
propagation of Holsters. OF course Casco
Pay would be the place for 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

sessed taxes upon $500. Therefore be
asks the commissioners of franklin
county to right the wrong. The commits
sioners are considering the case.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

They call it a million dollar storm In
Eastern Maine, where the fields. forests
and rivers have benefited greatly.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

Patrons of the PRESS who are leaving town
may have the addresses OF their
papers changed as often as they may desire by
notifying the office.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

The sum of 1915. 900 is coming into
Maine to pay the quarterly debt of Uncle
Sam to his veterans.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the office of
the DAILY PRESS. No. 90 Exchange street.
Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
INQUIRY.

WOULD like to hear from elderly lady who
W occupied seat between Worcester and
BOSTON, with young lady in blue sack on iraln
which let Springfield. Mass, at lilo O'CLOCK on
2lst OF February last. Of interest 10 her. Al
dress MRS. CHESTER q. BRADLEY, No. I'1
Merrimac St., Haverhill Mass. my2Od5t'
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
A Rare Business Opportunity

The subscriber offers for sale the stock and
fixtures OF his store on Main street, Bridgton.
Maine. next door to the Post once, where for
eight years he has done prosperous business
In soda. tobacco. cigars and periodicals. The
only news stand for Portland and Boston
daies. New, low. art lille soda fountain.
Only reason for sale. much impaired health OF
owner demanding a change 10 out of door life.
Correspondence solicited.
maylbM-W- F2ws A. w. INGALLS,.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

A few agents wanted to lake
orders for our high grade MUIR
seTy stOck,salary or commission;
outfit free; the best of references
required. The Il. g. CHASE CO.,
Maiden, Mass. my1m-w-s26t
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23
TERMS,

DAILY PRESS
By the year, SO in advance or 81 at the end Of
the year.
BY the month. 80 cents.
The DAILY PRESS Is delivered at these rates
every morning to subscribers in all parts OF
Portland, and in Westbrook and South Fort
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
BY the year, 81 in advance. or s1.25 at the
end of the year.
For six months, 80 cents; Tor three months,
rs cents.
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

ynton Earl situated the ne2 q Deef oea AnGe
Portland 5000
ome off
The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

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The Portland daily press., 1899-05-23

By the year, 60 in advance or 81 at the end of