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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
PARCELS POST.

| AT a recent meeting of the ExecutiNe
| Committee OF the National Assooiauo"
| of Manufacturers resolution was adopt
| ed favoring the enactment OF law ny
| Congress providing for the establishment
| OF a parcels post system In the Uhiteu
States, similar to the laws now In lorco
IN England and Germany, and also the
negotiation of parcels post treaties WIN
| other nations" And, further. that the
President of the association Is hereby au-
tboriged to take whatever steps In his
judgment may be necessary to secure inc
enactment OF such law and the nego'ia-
ton OF such treaties
The association is organized IN nearly
every State In the Union; has MEMBER
shin Of some 1900. comprising leading
manufacturers of the country, and, IL IL
stated that an active and SUCCESSFUL cah-
vass has been made in furtherance OF the
movement. The matter has been Drought
not only to the attention or manuiac-
turers. but TO the attention OF merchants
and consumers, and the canvass has
shown that the movement is exceedingly
popular. Fully 80 per cent. of those who
have given their views to the association
advocate the establishment OF Just
parcels post.
II appears. however, that there Is
much stronger inclination towards the
English system than the German. Inc
limit Of weight under the former is IL
pounds, and under the latter 100 pounds'
The English rate begins at pence 70
centS a pound, and increases at the rate
of a penny q cents pound up TO 10
pounds. The limit. as stated. is il pounds
and the rate for both the 10 and Il-pound
packages IS l shilling, or % cents. The
American rate on acknowledgements
most matter-is 10 cents per pound, and
except as TO a book. the limit of weight
is pounds. The treasurer OF the National
Association of Manufacturers is authority
for the statement, based on post-of1ce
statistics, that merchandise can be car
ried in the mails here at about the Eng
fish rate. Moreover, he presents figures
to show that the American rate is 100 per
cent. in excess Of the cost of our mer-
chandise service; contends that II Is pro-
hibitory, and asserts that it amounts to
in favor Of the transporta-
ton companies-a discrimination that IS
largely at the expense of consumers. 1t
is. therefore. the intention of tho asso-
citation to have introduced In the next
Congress a bill for a reduction in the
present rate for fourth-class matter and
an extension Of the maximum weight
limit to or II pounds, so as TO more
nearly conform to the English parcels
post system. 1t is held in some quarters
that a reasonable parcels post charge
would so increase the volume of mer-
chandse passing through the mails that
there would soon be no annual Post Office
deficit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

BIZ THE DISPATCH COMPANY.

The DAILY DISPATCH is delivered 70
subsoripers at FIFTY CENTS per month
payable to tho carrier weekly or month";
Mailed at IS per annurn. payable IN au,
yarce; 81 for six months; $50 for , ',,eo
months: 60 cents FOR one month fr'ee
The WEEKLY DIsPA1 CHI issued ana
mailed I'm two parts at 81 per annum.
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at sl" P0'
annum. or rs cents for Elk months
SUBSCRIPTIONS in all cases payable IN a a,o-
,s,ee and no paper continued after 'ne
expiration of the time paid io'' ''e"D
post-of,ico money order. check. or fss,s
tered letter. Currency sent by mall VIII %
at tho risk OF the sender suoscrl s',a,
wishing their post-ofnee ehansea H'o
give their old as well as their ne" '''
once. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
American Nurses for Boer War.
New York Press.)

On the Atlantic transport line steamer
MCsaba, which sailed for London yestar-
day. was the first instalment OF Ameri-
can nurses and surgeons for the hospital
ship Maine, now being fitted out by the
Association Of American Women in Lon
don for use I'm South African waters. The
nurses. five in number and the surgeons,
Will be followed by more within a few
days.
The nurses who sailed on the Mesaba
are Miss NJ. f.. Hubbard. who is in charge
Of the party, and Miss Virginia Ludc-
kens. Miss Jennie 4. Manly. Miss Sarah
c. McVean. and Miss Margaret J. Nc
PhersOn. The surgeons are DR.. George
Eugene Dodge. Of No. Isl west Eighty
fourth street; Or. Harry Heth Rodmdn.
OF Nc. west Eighty eighth street. and
DR.. Charles Henry Weber, Of PhiladeI-
phia.
Mrs Mary r. Wadley. who assisted Mrs.
Wh.telaw Reid in the selection OF the
nurses, was at the pier 10 see them de-
part, as were a hundred Of the friends
of the nurses and doctors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

tra,,op of the fact that tho evil OF con-
traction runs through our whole hnanc'ai
systom. The very activity and prosper
nv that demand more money operate to
decrease the volume OF circulation anu
hamper business development And sucn
will continue to be the case until there
IA reform by which the volume OF cur
rency will in the matter OF expansion
respond quickly and easily 70 the neces-
ciflea of business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
Dayambong or Bosmbsngf

(New York SUM-
I've studied Greek and Latin. In Sanskrlt
simply shine
And Hebrew, Turkish, Soudanese, are
strictly in my line.
Egyptian is my favorite tongue, I think
my thoughts In Greek.
lr Welsh and Gaelic poetry I recreation
seek.
link. howe'er, is missing I'm my linguis-
tic brain,
The Filipino language 1 really can't at
tain.
The latest information OF Aguinaldo's
gang,
States they are not at Bayambong, but
are at Boambang.
Geography's pleasant sport, a map
should never yeN.
l always draw some extra lines TO make
IL more complex.
/ know each river, lake. and pond, the
counties OF each State,
The strata OF each mountain, and all
right up 10 date.
l know the foreign countries and all that
they afford:
Can tell the population Of the smallest
city ward.
But I'm hoored by Agulnaldo, though |
say II with 0 pang
Is he perhaps az Bayambong. or Is IL
BOambangl
FRANK GAYLORD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

the fortune and the division OF the large
estate. Mr.. Smith remarked that he pro-
posed conducting business in the same
way and Mt the same stand. He was eN-
tremely retcent concerning the amour.
of his fortune or when the affairs OF inc
estate would be settled up.
Wall street has expected to find IN Nj
Smith a new power in the financial worn.
but IL is stated by those who should kno"
best that in this there will be dlsappoin.
ment. Through the firm OF Gendes
Smith. OF which James ii. smith - a
mariner. all OF the business AFFAIRS OF 'no
deceased uncle Of Mr.. Smiths were con-
Quoted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
BIG DEATH RATE IN CHICAGO.
Health Board Says 90 Has Been "a
MurderousIy Epidemic Year"
New York TimesD

CHICAGO. November 13.-According TO
the weekly bulletin OF the Health De-
partment, 1T is evident that 1898 Will
demic years" The bulletin adds that
epidemiCs Uf contagious diseases, espe-
cially diphtheria and scarlet-fever, have
been more prevalent and more fatal than
at any time since 1885, and the deaths
among the aged, those over CO. are large
~ in excess of the average. This latter.
IL is said, Is due TO the prevalence OF
influenza in the early months Of the year.
but the increase Of diphtheria deaths is
attributed to what the bulletin styles ''an
uEaocountable neglect Of the anti-toXin
treatment"
The department urges that all cases OF
suspicious sore throat be regarded as
diphtheria until proved to the contrary,
and says it has been demonstrated that
"anti-toxin can do no harm II not need
cd. but does save life In diphtheria as no
other agency has yet done"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
DEATH or MIR. G. $. LEE.
II Is Due to Poisonous Gases from
subway Trenches.
Baltimore American. l4thD

Mr.. Grey Skipwith Lee. son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. j. BOykln Lee, 1900 north Charles
street, died yesterday morning. at the
home OF his parents after an illness OF
about a week, Of pneumonia. Mr.. Lee
was assistant Superintendent OF the work
on the subways. and the poisonous gas
that was exhaled from the subway
trenches brought on the illness from
which ne died. He was % years Of ago,
and a graduate Of the Episcopal High
School. Virginia. He learned engineering
In the field on the Baltimore and Ohio
RAILROAD He was assistant engineer Of the
Fair Chance extension of that road, under
his cousin, Francis Z. Lee.
He was A member of the Baltimore
Club. Bachelors Cotillon Club, Junior
Cotillon Club, the Country Club. and the
Gainesville Club. He is survived by his
father. mother, and sister. Miss Leila
Skipwith Lee. Mr. Lee was connected
with some Of the oldest families OF Nir-
ginia and South Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

That mince pies are sometimes as dan
gerous as they are usually delicious is
again proved by the death Of two men
and the critical Illness OF n Aird person,
az Kansas City. from indulging in them.
The point about the mince-pie is that one
should be thoroughly familiar with the
methods, culinary and otherwise, OF the
person who makes them or Immediately
directs their making.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

vice-President Hobart seems In fair
way to nullify the predictions Of the doc
tors with respect to his case and 10 1.-Two
for some time to come, at least; and the
doctors aforesaid would probably be not
less happy than others at such an out
come. All signs fail sometimes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
Tile yERNoy TooTHpnusu

THIS BRUSH HAS GIVEN SUCH
great satisfaction. and the sale OF them
has become So large. that they are now
initiated by ali manufacturers. You will
be careful to see that THE VERNON
BRUSH" Is stamped on every handle.
Only the finest quality OF bristle and the
most carefully-selected bone are used I'm
their construction. Every Brush guaran-
teed not TO shed It's brstles. For sale by
all druggists. Price. IS cents each. I'M
ported by PURCELL. LADD < CO.
no 9-ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
WON'T TALK OF HIS WEALTH.
Heir to $50, 900, 900 to Do Business In
Same Old Way.
(New York JournaL)

James Henry Smith, the mysterious
broker Of Wall street, who has Inherited
the greater portion of his late uncle's
estate Of $4,000 900, was at his Office, at
No. 10 Wall street. yesterday, for the
first time since no received news OF his
good fortune. Having returned on Satur-
day from England, after long absence.
ho found a mass of correspondence upon
his desk which kept him busy most Of
the early part OF the day.
When asked concerning his plans for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
PENDER70N, (0RDES { A0SBY.
Good, Warm, Durable,
and LOW-PriCcd
Lamnated Cotton COmfOrtableS,
soft light weight slkol and Saline covered carefully selected
patterns 81 80, 81 CO. $500, $50
EiderdOwn COmfOrtableS,
size 5000 and StOO
Comfobes $1,000, Si2oO SIo SI'oO
Blankets.
White and 5000 $50, and $500
Quality FullS SIZE
and weight red and white
natural, $500
$500, So co. $3.50.
ExtraSz Blankets specially LOW PRICES
animated Cotton ComfOrtableS,
EiderdOwn COmfOrtableS,
DR.. Jaeger's Underwear.

We are Richmond agents for this cele-
brated make of Health Underwear, and
carry at all times complete assortments
of Ladies Gentlemen 5, and Children'S,
in all weights and sizes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
Blankets.
HarderfOld Underwear.

Fine Wool Underwear for Men, Ladies,
and Children, which we guarantee posi-
lively not to shrink. We are Richmond
agents. Ask to see it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

A New Jersey justice recently decided
that the owner of an orchard is not JUS
tilted in shooting boys who are apparent
ly stealing apples. In delivering his opin-
ion. which will assuredly meet the ap-
prevail Of all urchins, the magistrate
says: ut is not certain whether the boys
were stealing apples or were merely pass
ing through the field but even assuming
that they were engaged In stealing, the
mans act was criminal. 1t Is not per-
missible to resist the crime attributed 10
the boys with deadly weapons"
The editor of Law Notes" thinks that
the decision Of the justice was a wise
one and in this connection, says: Boys
who arc caught stealing apples are in a
very different position from highway
robber or burglar, because the boys have
a right TO presume that they will be
either reprimanded merely or punished
very lightly. and consequently are not
prepared 10 resist arrest, while high
wayman or burglar fearing a conviction
Of felony and severe punishment. will not
hesitate TO commit murder TO effect his
escape"
That is very good logic, and the kind
we like, too. Were the owners Of orchards
allowed the privilege of cunning" for
such offenders. America would soon be
depopulated-at least, as far as its juve-
nile citizens are concerned. And then.
too, we doubt not that both the opinion
OF the justice and OF the editor OF Law
Notes were Influenced by the recollection
OF what they themselves had done in the
way OF apple-stealing when boys.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
lxltL1l ~ w TlIt--- : =
(oc .g-Snn, VISA
BUSINESS PERSONALS.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Having left my bed and board, hefto'
warn all persons not 20 credit my WIZ,
OLLIE ANN MOORE. on nay account, ~
will not be responsible Tor any ecu
contracted by her. r. ~ Moe ~.
November u, 1879. 40 W.
HAVE QUALIFIED AND CIV ~
bond as Executor under the VIII OF l.N
late WILLIAM q. SIkANIf.. Al ~
sors owing debts 10 his estate ana ai
nersons having claims against the ss.E3
viii please pay the said debts and pres
the said claims 10 me 81 my once 20
east Main street Richmond, Nd
THOMAS \. CARTER,
oc 26-lw&tNo s-WSt ENee"'Vi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

The present horse-show in New York
is pronounced one of the most successful
ever held. The gowns" OF the ladies are
gOrgeous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

George holland. Rockland o.. says: MY
wife had piles forty years. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured her. IL Is the
best salve in America" 1t heals every
thing and cures all skin diseases. Bode-
ker Bros, T. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15
ADVERTISING RATES
HALE INCH OK LESS

WantfU fWuHUOHs F'1 N
vance (25 words or less)'''..'',,' 90
Above rates are for every u'S'
yert,sements running consecutiVeV'
Reading notices IN reading matter W.
Eve lines or less. 81; in nonpariei' ieausu.
i've lines or less. rs cents. All notices Oh
excursions whatsoever viii be ciasseo d.
and charged for. rs reading notices
card OF rate. for more space Furnished
on application
All Letters and kilograms must DC au-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANh'
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

Resolutions Of respect 70 deceased mem
bsrs passed by societies. corporations; as
sociations. or other organizations VIII DC
CHARGED for as Advertising matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

All letters recommending candidates for
Office mus. ne paid for to insure 'heir
publication. This is long-standing ru'e
~ o1lra
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

The Buddhists seem In earnest In their
effort 10 convert the people Of this coun-
try. They have now established = tenn
ple at San Francisco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREET
PHARMACY, 6l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-15

Is pieces Self-Lined Golf Cloths, for
capes and skirts. the $3.50 quality, for
S15s. The best values on the market.
See them before they are all gone.
A full line Of 81 and 81 All-Wool
Homespuns, for wet-Weather wear
Soc and 81.
52-inch Venetian Doeskins, for fine
tailored suits, at Sc. yard.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Neurology Reports of This and other
Towns of the County.

The funeral Of George Katz took place at
one o'clock this afternoon from the family
residence, corner Of Jardin and Line streets
Services were held in the German Lutheran
church, Rev John Gruhlor officiating. and
the remains were inferred in the odd
Fellows cemetery. The Knights Of the
Golden Eagle If which the deceased was a
member, attended in body J. p. Williams
& Son were the funeral directors
Michael Brennan, aged % years, died at
the home of his mother in Jacksons last
night after suffering for long time from a
complication of diseases
The funeral of Mrs. Martin King, of VIM.
Penn, took place this morning. Services
were held in st. Mary Magdalene church, at
Lost Creek. The remains were brought to
town and inferred in the Annurciation
cemetery by Undertaken j. j. Fmney.
Edward L. Hughes, Of Philadelphia. while
visiting his brother-in-law, Martin ShaefIer,
at Orwigsburg, was stricken with heart
failure and died Saturday He was 65 years
of age.
BENZ. Davenport, Of Vaudeville, received
a telegram from Tyrone, Pa informing him
of the death of his grand d-daughter Margaret
Hcrzog Deceased was II years old and suf.
fercd from gathering in the head, the re-
suit of an attack of la grip.
Edward Gatens, a well known resident of
Tamaqua, died at that place yesterday from
pneumonia, aged 40 years. He was unmar-
ried and leaves three brothers and three
sisters Funeral Thursday morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Annie Sweeney, who was a guest of
Miss Katie Cunningham, on South White
street, has returned to her home in Drifton.
Burd Shaffer, of Mahanoy City. was a
visitor to town last evening.
w. j Morgan, of Philadelphia is in town
on business and to visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. Morgan is representing the Blickerens-
derfer Typewriter Company of Philadelphia,
and also the Anderson shorthand typewriter.
Mr.. Morgan is an adept in the operation of
both machines and gives demonstrations of
their excellence
Miss Jennie Roberts, Of Mt Carmel, was a
guest at TIE Downey residence on South
Bowers street yesterday.
James Higgins is home to spend vacation
at the parental residence on West Cherry
street.
Messrs. John Reese and b. F. Jones are
home from visit to Catawissa.
J. ?. Crane, OF Pottsville, was a business
visitor to town to-day.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12

At an early hour this morning burglars
gained entrance to the wholesale grocery
house of D L. Stull & Co., at Mahanoy City,
and thoroughly ransacked the drawers of all
desks and tables in the office, but only secured
about six dollars. The firm keeps no money
of large amount in the office over night,
bank deposits being made before the closing
hour The safe in the office was closed, but
not locked and tag stating that the safe was
unlocked was suspended on the outside door.
The burglars were not content and forced
open the private compartments of the safe.
In these they found only private papers and
memoranda of no value except to the owners.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12
Fall and
Winter 7$$
Footwear

Don't buy elsewhere until you
see our stock. It is winner and
so are the prices attached to every
pair OF shoes, whether for men,
ladies, misses, or children. We sell
the "best" qualities OF footwear
cheaper than any other shoe dealer.
Mothers should bear in mind
that our children's shoes are the
most durable. We are closing out
another lot very cheap.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12

Annapolis Dec. 12.-The case of
Robert r. Wyatt the confessed mur-
derer of Captain Oliver b. Caulk, of
the schooner Dream, and his colored
deckhand, Frank Collier, came up for
trial yesterday. Wyatt, who pleaded
guilty when formally arraigned a few
weeks ago, withdrew his plea, and a
plea of not guilty was entered. Wyatt's
counsel then moved that the case be
removed to Howard county, on the
ground that his client could not have
a fair and impartial trial in Anne
Arundel The court so ordered, and
the case will probably come up at the
March term.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
MasOn's Resolution of sympathy with
the TransvanI Republic Referred.

Msson's Resolution of sympathy with
the TransvanI Republic Referred.
Washington, Dec. 12.-An appeal by
Mr.. Mason Clls.) for expression of
sympathy for the Transvaal Republic
I'm its war with Great Britain was the
feature of the senate proceedings yes
terday. The resolution upon which
Mr.. Mason based his speech was re-
ferred, at the conclusion of the address,
to the foreign relations committee,
Mr.. Lodge (Mass.) considering 1t too
delicate a question to pass upon with
out serious consideration.
The. feature of the opening day of the
deba& on the currency bill in the
house was the speech of Mr.. Dolliver,
of Iowa. Mr.. Dolliver declared tnat
the last doubt in the Republican party
as to the wisdom of enacting the gold
standard into law had been dissolved
by the experience of the business world
during the past three years. He scored
MIR. Bryan and generally ridiculed the
alleged false prophesies of the Demo-
Gratis in 1896. Mr.. Dearmond (Mo)
warned the western Republicans that
they could not deceive their constit-
uents in the coming congressional
elections by claiming JnaJ Jney ndu
yielded to the wisdom of their col
leagues in caucus. Mr.. Overstreet
0nd) opened the debate in support of
the bill and Mr.. Maddox (Ga) replied
to him. Mr. Mcclellan IN. Y) an
nounced his opposition to the bill on
the ground that it would contract the
currency, eXtinguish the bank notes
and enhance the value of gold bonds.
He appealed to those of his Democratic
colleagues from New York who, 1t is
reported, intend to vote for the bill,
not to do so.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12
Georgin,s Anti-Cigarette Crusade.

Atlanta, Dec. 12.-The lower house
OF the general assembly yesterday
adopted a resolution requesting the
senators and congressman from GeOr-
gia to introduce and support a bill
authorizing the state of Georgia to
enact legislation looking to the inter
vention of the importation of cigar
cites into the state. A bill which has
been pending before the house would
have stopped the manufacture of Gig
arettes in this state, but under the in
terstate commerce law they could have
been brought to Georgia from other
states
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12

During the storm that prevailed during
the early hours this morning the roof was
blown off double house at Jacksons, occu-
pied by the families Of Peter Matthews, fire
boss at the Knickerbocker coliery, and
James Brennan. Tar paper layers that had
been placed under the roof remained intact
and prevented damage to the household
goods by the rain.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12

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Price 25 cts, so cts and s1OO Sold by P. D
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-12-12

New York, Dec. 12.-Good results,
accomplished through the Madison
Square Garden concert hall meeting on
Dec. 4, in the interest of the Tuske-
gee Normal and Industrial Institute,
Tuskegee, Ala, are apparent. Yes
terday check for $25, 900 toward the
endowment fund of Tuskegee came
from a woman in Ohio This is the
conditional $25,000 subscription made
through Grover Cleveland, the donor
having removed the condition. other
gifts make the whole amount added
to the endowment fund about $4,000.
Q a . II q II Ia.
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Signature of &3XHAzzm