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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
AN UNEVENTFUL DOCK EFT.
Tuesdny's Crop of Penitcnts and I'm
penitentS IN the Police Court.

Tuesdny's Crop of Penitcnts and I'm
penitentS in the Police Court.
Charles Parrish. a burly negro. charged
in the Police Court yesterday with as
saulting and cutting oliver Grimes, was
discharged, the complainant being unable
to swear whether Parrish was the man
who committed the assault. Parrish
created the only diversion in the pro-
ceedings Of this court yesterday. lie was
persistently boisterous, and inasmuch as
he refused to respect the dignity of the
court he was fined s2.5J, which he prompt
ly paid.
Annie Hayes paid a similar amount for
dsorderly conduct on the street.
James Thomas and Kate Williams were
charged 81 each for jumping of "a street
car while IL was in motion. and Thomas
Jones paid a like amount for the viola
ton of another city ordnance-riding
bicycle without a light.
W. \. Jones. W. +. HOrd. and James
Price were charged with being drunk
The two hrst-named paid the penalty
and the last was dismissed.
W. T. Gordon. charged with cursins
Joseph Rattle. paid the court costs Tor
his indiscretion.
w. f. Moran. charged with keeping his
bar open on Sunday. was acquitted.
The case of Hilton Nenable (colored)'
charged with attempting 10 cut Nllllam
Rudd was continued until October lOth'
and the case Of +. NJ. Page. charged with
assaulting Annie \. Page. was continued
until october Ith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

I as a punishment for any given crime. 1T
| one case. no lasting harm would be done
by Il. In other cases. the ignonlny OF II
would cling 10 the subjects 80 long as
breath was In them. A term In refor'
rnatory, or even in jail, would carry
with Il no such protracted Disgrace as the
whipping-post would
when the whipping-post law was re-
pealed early I'm the eighties public senu-
mcnt generally approved Of the repeal
though. we believe. that act was part
Of the Malone programme. The STATE
ment whether true or not We DO not
know that a negro magistrate In one OF
the counties had condemned a white "o-
man to the lash for petty larceny, maze
a deep impression upon the pubic we
cannot recall the details OF the story
now. but we think 1t had much to do
with the repeal.
We still have negro Justices in some
parts of the State. and II the Democratic
party should allow itself TO split into rae
tons we might have many more. 1t Is
true the right of appeal to trial by jury
would always remain. and 1T Is likewise
true that the authority TO order whipping
would doubtless be vested in many courts
OF record. but for the most part, the cat
o'-nine-tails would remain an instrument
of punishment for petty offenders who
are usually examined by magistrates. 1t
would be a dangerous thing 10 put into
the hands Of justices who are without
delicate perceptions OF what is right or
proper, and whose delight might be to
have the lash applied without respect to
person or station.
So. while We cannot but admit that the
lash is by far the best corrective for GER
tain criminals. the authority to order 1t
to be applied ought not TO be placed in
irresponsible hands. And right there
arises the trouble which has always con-
fronted the Legislature. That II is "a per-
picking problem 10 solve must be admit
ted by al! who have given i careful
study. A satisfactory solution Of 1t would
seem TO DO a prerequisite to the enact
ment of a law substituting the whipping
post for imprisonment in Jail.
The existing law in Virginia is crude
md involved. When passed it was gene
ally thought TO mean that punishment
by stripes might be imposed upon mis-
lemea 1ants under 16 years Of age. where
heir parents or guardians assented 10
such a Judgment. But, as a matter of
act. the body of the act only prescribes
hat the parents or guardians may be
present when the punishment is inflicted.
If the consent of the parents is first to
,e obtained for the substitution Of stripes
or Imprisonment. there can be little OBJ
ection 10 the law.
We are confident that this law will be
made the subject of several proposed !
amendments at the coming session Of the |
legislature and thus the whole subje t |
f corporal punishment may be brought |
Ip for discussion. Indeed, that is desira-
De. The communities afflicted by the |
resence of bands of petty thieves would |
Ike TO have a change made which would |
ring them relief, without putting a dan
erous power into the hands of irrespon-
ible officials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
THE CHARLOTTE COMPROMISE.

The Democrats Of Charlotte county are
10 be congratulated upon the fine sense
and fraternal spirit which they have
shown in compromising their trouble.
BY so doing their party is united in the
support of one man for the House of
Delegates. and IN the recognition Of one
man as the county chairman.
We trust that the same spirit will be
displayed in other counties where our
party is divided into two or more fac
tions. II our leaders in such commune
ties are wise they will consent to give
and take" In that way, it may be in
their power TO save the party from much
future trouble.
II schisms now created were only to
last during this campaign We might
afford TO treat them as of little conse-
quenee. but If our lines are broken this
year the likelihood is that they will be
broken next year, and the next, and the
result will be that the county and dis
trict offices will become prizes for which
the contestants will fight.
Some of the wrangles now going on
and which are attributed by outsiders 70
the senatorial canvass, really are the
outgrowth Of old feuds. In those cases
exceptional difficulty will be found in
conciliating the disputants Neyertbe-
less. better time than the present never
VIII come TO make the attempt. Where
such efforts are 10 be made the assis
lance of the most patriotic and conser-
40
sought The past should be ignored as
Tar as possible and the determination of
each faction should be TO show a placat-
ing disposition. Quite probably 1t will be |
found that neither side has been wholly
In the right or wholly in the wrong
Our party cannot countenance indepen-
dents without sapping the foundation |
Of its organization. The man whom the |
party authorities have recognized as our |
nominee is entitled to the support of good |
party men. That is the old and accented |
rule, and 1t should hold good this year |
as 1t has held good in the past.
AS for those Independents who make no
claim to regularity" yet who claim to |
be true-blue Democrats. we can only say /
their course contradicts their professions.
and in the event OF their election thew
could not expect to be admitted to the
legislative caucus of Democrats. Further
more. 1T should be kept i'm mind
by the people that If they send to Rich
mond Senators or Delegates who cannot
rightfully claim admission to the party
caucus. they cannot hope to be effectively
represented.
The caucus must dispose OF many ques.
tions Of great public interesty and the
representative who is member of that
body possesses obvious advantages over
the outsider. This view, when pressed
home TO the intelligent Democratic voter,
is almost sure TO make an impression
upon him; when rightly considered il
rarely fails 10 convince him where les
his duty 10 his county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
THE AMERICAS CUP.
What II is. and How it il Held by
the Victor.
(NeW York Press.)

Under the original deed of gift the cup
now known as the Americas Cup was
called the Hundred Guinea Cup, and was
sailed for first in the regatta Of the
Royal Yacht Squadron, at Cowes, Eng
land, on August p, 1851.
Under date Of October p, 1857, the cup
was placed In the custody Of the New
York Yacht Club by George L. Schuyler.
the sole surviving holder Of the cup won
by the America.
The cup is held by the New York
Yacht Club in trust, to be used as a
perpetual challenge cup for friendly
competition.
The competing yachts, or vessels. II
of one mast. shall not he less than sixty
feet nor more than ninety feet on the
load water-line. If Of more than one
mast, they shall not be less than eighty
ieet nor more than 1l5 feet in length.
TO compete for the cup it is necessary
mat ten months notice be given by the
challenging club. BY mutual consent the
clubs may make any other arrangements.
Under this provision ii was agreed on
last Thursday that should an accident
happen 10 either Of the yachts IT will not
be considered an excuse for the owner 10
call the race off.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

The current october number Of the At
lantic Monthly prints a batch of familiar
letters Of two daughters Of Jaquelin Am
bier. first Treasurer of the State Of Vir-
ginia, and of Miss Mildred Smith, of
Yorktown, who became Mrs. Dudley, of
New York. The references to Richmond
at the time Of the removal to this place
of the seat Of government from Williams
burg, and to Yorktown during the siege,
and the personal illusions TO Marshall
Washington, and jefferson give them a
wider interest than would attach to them
as records of bits Of social life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
SPECIAL MEETING.
rhe Chesapeake and Ohio Railway CO..
Office OF the Secretary.

Richmond Va. september Z. i,0
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOGt.
HOLDERS or THE CHESAPEAKE AND
OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY ls call 3
and will be held at the ofice OF the com.
pany, IN the Pace building. In the city o,
Richmond. state u Virginia. al u O'Clock
noon. on TUESDAY. October % l,9 ID
consider and act upon such measures -
may be presented. designed 10 aid mo
Greonbrior Railway Company In the core
structiOn OF IFS railroad. including a cone
templated issue by the Chesapeake ana
Ohio Railway Company Of rs bonds '-
not more than the principal sum OF '.-
O0O 20 bear interest az per cent. per .H-
mum. the principal 90 be payable ON Ua-
cember l. 1899 and both principal and .r.
terest 20 be- payable In gold coin OF ff3
United states Of the present standarl 0,
weight and hneness. and without daIr.-
ton from either principal or interest ~
any taxes. assessments, or stamp dIt.s
which the railway company may De- r-
qulred 10 ray. or 10 retain therefr0m ~
any present or future law (such bonds IS
be secured by a mortgage on the fran.
chises and railway Of the said Greenbri
Railway Company and for the tr1ull.
ton Of such other business as may C.rt
before the meeting.
The stock transfer books OF the cons
TNny will be closed M the Office az j
Morgan e Co. q wall street, New f0r.
on TUESDAY. September d. 1899 at =
NJ. and will be reOpened on WEDNEe
DAY. October -, 1899. at 10 4. NJ
c. Il. WEXFORD
Sc 22-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
A RUSH TO PAY TAXES.
One Days Receipts In New york
Estimated at $11 200, 900.
(New York TimesD


Tho collection OF taxes for 1899 began
yesterday, and at the close OF business
Colonel David T. Austen. the Receiver Of
Taxes, estimated that the total amount
taken in in his principal and branch
offices during the day would aggregate
fully $1,000 eco.
The rus 10 pay taxes was caused ny
the desire Of property owners 10 take a'E
vantage Of the rebate which Is allowed
10 those who pay on or before November
1st. This rebate is at the rate OF per
cent. per annum between the day Of pay
ment and December Let. and TO those VINO
paid their taxes yesterday IL amounted
10 1888 cents on each 500 Of taxes paid.
The crush at the office OF the Receiver
Of Taxes began early yesterday morning,
and before noon there were fully lVD
persons i'm line anxious 10 get 20 the
cashiers window Most OF these, 1t was
explained. were Germans and other for
eigners. who feared 10 trust their checks
to the mails. The mail receipts were also
exceptionally heavy. When the Office
closed for the day j. J. McDOnOugh, the
Deputy for the Borough of Manhattan,
said that over 100000 had been taken In.
This. he explained, was over I.WOO0O
more than any other one days receipts In
the old city Of New York. No definite re-
ports had been received from the Other
boroughs, he said. though he believed
that at least 100000 had been collected
in them. The receipts Of the office were
deposited in the National City Bank last
night.
Among the large checks received yes
terday were these: William Waldorf As
tor. S0G $685. New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company, $4,000;
" H. Vanderbilt estate. $4,000; Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company, $4,000; Jay
Gould estate $500; Potter estate $1,000;
George Bliss estate 10000; Central
Trust Company. $1,000; August Belmont,
So 900; ogden Goelet estate, $4,000; Loril-
lard estate, $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

mond before the winter is far advanced
by the efforts of the members Of the
association up TO this time the sum Of
$3.50 is already I'm hand and arrange
ments are being made for large bazaar
10 be held i'm December. The association
has just published an appeal for aid in
its work and the response has been
very generous.
The officers of the association are:
Mrs. William Rehling, president; Mrs.
4 Won y. Rosenegk. first vice-president;
Mrs. b. Hassell. second president;
Miss Bertha Haase. third vice-president;
Mrs. Adam Feitig. fourth vice-president;
Mrs. Charles II. Phillips. treasurer; Mrs
q. kinderyater, secretary; Miss Kate
Scheppers. financial secretary; Trustees
Mrs John Does. Mrs. John G. Brauer.
Mrs. Max +. Lindner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
ii. Walter Webb il Stronger.

New York Press. 3D.
II. Walter Webb vice. president OF the
New York Central and Hudson-River rail-
road, who has been i'll for some time. ar
rived here yesterday evening, and went
10 his newly-leased home, at No. % east
SiXty-seventh street. the property of Sec
retary-Of- War Elihu Root. Mr. Webb has
been Ill all summer. He left the Adiron-
dacks a month ago and went 10 his cOun-
Try home. in ScarbOrOugh-on-th e-Hudson.
Last evening ii was said at the house that
Mr.. Webb's condition has much improved
since he arrived al Scarborough.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Deyvey's Home Chosen.
washington Correspondence Phi

washington Correspondence Philadei-
phia Pr.sS)
IT was rumOred to-day that the com
mittee I'm charge mad practically decided
to purchase 170 Massachusetts, avenue,
pending, of course. Admiral Deweys ap-
probation OF this choice. This house T.
now occupied by Attorney General
Griggs, who has leased IT for three years
This. however Is considered a point in
its favor. as the rent can be paid over
To the Admiral during this interval. us
close friends know hat he desires TO take
period of absolute rest for some months
after his future is .lecided upon by the
naval authorities To take possession of
lis house Immediately would mean
round of pleasure and entertainment,
which in his present state OF health is
not deemed advisable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
That joyful Feeling.

with the exhilarating sense Of renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness. which follows the use OF Syrup OF
Figs. is unknown 10 the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time medi-
c'nes and the cheap substitutes some
times offered but never accepted by the
well-informed. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
Company,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Nellie.

(New York Telegraph
When Nellie sings
The birds are mute;
The cadence rings
Above he flute
When Nellie sings.
When Nellie smilesi
The blue sky pales,
Withstand her wiles.
No man but fails
When Nellie smiles.
When Nellie laughs,
The world laughs, too,
All nature quaffs
OF honeyei dew
When Nellie laughs.
When Nellie Lowest
Whoe'er he be,
This verse but proves
1 would be he
When Nellie loves.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Farmers Meeting Postpoued.

SMITHVILLE, VA, October 3.-(Spe-
cial)-Owing 10 the excitement over the
political situation. the farmers co-opera-
ton meeting, In which Major X. " Gaines
Is the primo mover. called for to-day, was
postponed until Friday, the 18th instant.
at which time the farmers are called 10
meet al Drak0s Branch. Va.
The people generally are rejoicing oyer
the settlement OF the political troubles In
the county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
WEDNESDAY. :. OCTOBER 4, 1899.

CORRESPONDENTS should not send
us speculations. predictions. or estimats
as 10 the strength Of candidates for the
United States senatorship. What we de-
sire is impartial reports Of the proceed
ings Of county and city committees and
of other public meetings, and results Of
primaries or conventions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
FROST Ruins TOBACCO.
IL il Reported That 10000 HIS
Were Killed I'm One Community.

The effect OF the late frosts was the
toDic Of conversation in tobacco circles
yesterday.
Captain r. A: Trice. the auctioneer, who
lives in Louisa county, near Fredericks
Hall, said yesterday that about 1900 hills
OF suncured tobacco IN his county had
been killed by the frost.
Reports from various sections Of the
state show that there has been loss. II
is not possible 10 tell yet how great the
loss may be. All advices say that where
there was frost the tobacco crop was
ruined.
The matter is very engaging one. II
means bread and meat for the planter IN
some instances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

IF you scour the world you will never
find remedy equal to One Minute Cough
Cure" says Editor Fackler OF the Mi
canopy Fla.) Hustler. 1t cured his family
OF la grippe, and saves thousands from
pneumonia. bronchitis. Group. and all
throat and lung troubles. Bodeker Bros,
T. A MileE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
ANNUAL MEETING.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway %


Richmond. Va. September Z. lNt
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN IuAl
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF Iht
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CHS t
PEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY C1A.
PANY for the election OF directors
for the transaction OF such other bi.'-
ness as may lawfully como before 8
meeting 0ncluding the ratification ~
nets 81 the Board OF Directors ana AZ /.
committees thereof. since the last ainlt
meeting). will be held az the Once oi TO
company in the Pace building m the ca
OF Richmond. Va. on IttSDAfs .
cath day of October 1879. al 10 oe.'
A. NJ. 4
The stock transfer books will he r.-
AZ the Office OF Messrs. j. L. Motktn
Co No. q Wall street, New YORK. -
TUESDAY, September -, ~ q, 80. - 20 ,,t n
October Is. 1889 al 10 o'clock A. NJ
c. L. WEXFORD
re 2e-td see.,..'i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Drought Shows IL.

waterbury Comm Republican,
During the past few weeks the Nauga-
tuck river has left its bed and board. and
IL has demonstrated the truth Of Charles
Dudley Warmers theory that water
greatly improves the appearance of
river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
4 Dilemma.
Chicago News)

NNHltdsO NtNS)
Aunt Clara: Why, Nellie, what's the
matter? You look worried?
Nellie: On. auntie; l don't know what
to do Jack says he'll take to drink If
don't marry him. and Tom says he'll stop
drinking If l become his wife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
MUSICAL.
MRS. MAY TALLEY,
MEETINGS.

Richmond. Va. October 7, 1899
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE "WILLIA r
II. TRIGG COMPANY" will be held l-
the office OF the company. In Richmond.
Va. on MONDAY, October Is 1899 az a
NJ WILLIAM G. PRESTON
&C l-2w Sccretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

1t looks as if that lapse Of the time
limit in the international yacht race yes
terday were lucky for our boat. APP
parently the Columbia came near to being
beaten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 Hull
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Judge

Pugilist Fitzbiffery (disgustedly): Say.
Mike, dis yacht yisitin' bizniz is regu-
lar fake. l came aboard dis yacht ter
see de 'spars," an now | find out dat dey
haint no one goin' ter spar"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

There is evidently nothing lonely but
the name about the Lone Star State Dem
ocratio Carnival. The affair is a great
smccnss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
Georgia and Alabama.

Following are the approximate earnings
Of the Georgia ana ALBANIA railway for
The fourth week in september: Milease.
1923 as. 1898. ES. Increase. none. " eeN
ending September 30 1899. $3.50; ISIS
S30202: increase. G577S Month ending
September. 1899, Sl2l rs. 1895. $S4G04. in
crease, S3O134 Increase IN earnings
fourth week in September. 1893. over same
week in 1850 per cent.
Joseph Stockford. Hodgdon, Me- healed
sore running for seventeen years and
cured his piles OF long standing by using
DeWltts Witch Hazel Salve. II cures all
skin diseases Bodeker Bros. T. A. Miller
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

All Ietters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications Will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

Resolutions OF respect to deceased mem
bers passed by societies. corporations. as
sociations or other organizations, Will be
charged for as advertising matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

orders for printing sent TO the D''I'','
Company will be given prompt a''ehu
ana tho style sf work aud psisss VIZ
sure 10 please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

All letters recommending candidates for
Office must be paid for 10 insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALF INCH OK LESS.

vance I'D hOihN VI A''"f'+F
Anoxe rates are for "every day" OF al
yertisements running consecutVe'y'
Reading notices in reading matter ype'
Ave lines or less. 81; in uonpariel' leaded,
five lines or less. Is cents All notices OF
excursions whatsoever will be classeo as
and charged for. az reading notices
Card OF rates for more space furnished
IN aDuIcatiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04
HOME FOR AGED GERMANS.
Fund Grows Rapidly, and II May u,
nm Accomplished Fact This Winter.

The German-American Ladies' Aid As
ISOLATION OF Virginia hopes 10 raise the
funds necessary for the building OF the
projected home for the helpless. aged.
and infrm German-Americans Of Rich
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-04

coolish weather. after the Dewey dazs.