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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The new Fowler currency bill is being
pretty generally endorsed by the press as
a step in the direction of Banking and
Currency reform. 1t is not all that could
be desired but it would mean a start in
the matter of coming down to sound
banking principles and putting the banks
in position to perform more satisfactorily
their legitimate functions especially in
times Of monetery stringency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
kEEp 1T LIP.

In approving the appropriation by the
Legislature of $4,000 for Virginia ex-
hibit at ST. Louis, the Potomac Progress
says:
II Virginia had been properly advertis-
ed at home and abroad. as many OF her
sisters and some of her children have
been. she would to-day vie with the first
and foremost States Of the Union in man
ufactures. in mining products. ship build.
ing, railroads, farming, fruit growing,
stock raising. and last though not least.
the product Of her tidewater
NO doubt about that. And now that we
have started In on thu advertising buai-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Not Attained Xet.

Norfolk Ledger: In putting that nude
picture in the White House, it Is to be
presumed the President was acting upon
the Biblical statement that ITO the pure
all things are pure"-but it might have
been well if he had remembered the fact
that humanity hasn't yet attained u state
of purity, and that such state isn't at
tainable precipitately.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Must Do Something.

Franklin Graphic: These fellows IN the
Legislature who Introduce all sorts OF
bills every day remind us Of the old maid
who tainted In church, and when the doc
tor came, he said: My dear madam, what
seems to be the matter?" why" she
says, Il can't preach. can't pray, and
can't sing, so I thought l must do some
thing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Well. Badgley, how do you and your
new wife get along?
Poorly, if I must tell you. She Keeps
ne in hot water most of the time.
There ought to be some comfort in that,
old man; cleanliness is next to goodness,
Won know
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
OUR COUNTRY EXCHANGES.

What a happy life the country editor
must lead, a man of consequence in the
community, influential in politics, invited
to all the weddings and Christmas frolics.
his larder filled with spare ribs, chitter-
lings and sausages, his wood-pilc giving
evidence OF the large subscription list his
paper has, he prepares for the Christmas
by preaching holiday sermon in his edi-
tcrial columns. and then announces that
he will take a weeks rest and there will
be no paper issued from his office next
week, Here in Richmond we slaves of
the press are glad enough to get one day
instead of a week and the majority have
lean instead Of plethoric leaders, and emp
" coal-cellars instead of mountain like
wood piles.
This weeks country papers como to US
reGolent Of Christmas In them the odor
OF holly and cedar may almost be detect
ed and evidence is ample that in many
editorial homes preparations arc in pro-
gress for making bowls of egg-nog and
killing the fatted turkey. And yet in the
current issues numerous grave worldly
topics are discussed.
There is talk as to who is to be our
next Senator and who our next Governor;
the ST. Louis appropriation is everywhere
mentioned and generally approved; kicks
are made at the Legislatures not doing
this or that; expressions are given on the
comm tssiGner of the revenue question. and
in the saltwater country much is heard
about the Jordan bill and the Baylor sur
vey. Full warning is thus sounded that
tie oyster question is going to produce
discussion in our legislative halls.
We also find our country brethren
deeply interested in the Venezuelan i'm
broglio. Many OF them demand a yigor-
Gus enforcement OF the Monroe doc
trine,'' while others are content for this
country to go slowly and not shoulder
other nations quarrels unnecessarily.
Withal it would seem that the closing
year finds the average country editor well
circumstanccd. wealthy in opinions if not
in purse, and ready to enjoy Christmas as
such a jolly good fellow should.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Newport News Press: new scheme
has been suggested for selecting commits
sioners of the revenue, and that is, that
they be nomina ted by the courts. Some
such scheme may be for some reason or
other be necessary, but it looks rather
farcical to have the courts so Though the
formula OF naming men already selected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
An ExnctinE Contract.

He-You promised before we were wed.
you will remember, that you would close
your eyes to my faults.
She-Yes, I know I did. but l didn't
foresee at the time that the ful1lment OF
that promise would necessitate my being
perpetually blindfolded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Couldn't Please Her.

Wife-What. Christmas time. and yo9
coming home mpty-handed?
uusband-There you go again; / can't
nlcase YOU anyway; it was only a day or
two ago that YOU gave me fits for coming
home loaded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

ITO give away the dearest things, hi
had as 'twere a careless trifie.' Macbeth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Provocation admitted,

(NOrfolk Landmark.)
Vertical writing is the natural sort
Norfolk Landmark
THAT may be. but typewriting is the
most legble sort. Our Norfolk friend
writes fine hand with his typewritng-
ma chine. Richmond Dispatch.
Getting back at us about that machine
made potato-pio and cornbread of yours
arc you? The pIovocation is admitted
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

We should be glad to see joint action
and interest on the part OF the promi-
nent men of the two races in this mat
ter of colonization. There is certainly a
congestion in the South that calls for re-
lief. and any means OF Inducing large
numbers of negroes to enligrate and of
more evenly distributing the remainder
throughout the United States should be
decentralization Telegraph.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
The Noticeable Feature.

Did you ever notice how scrupulously
select Brussels is in the matter OF dress?
Everything he wears seems chosen with
lie idea of rejecting some individuality.
Yes; particularly his standing choler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
AN UNUSUAL SCENE.
4 Main-Street Store for Men. Liter
nIIy Pack With Lady
ShODDerS.

Upon entering Berrys store for men
and boys Quitting, yesterday, one could
wei! imagine they were in q modern
'.bargain rush of a popular ladies' estab-
lishment The store was thronged with
ladies and young girls. all bent on max
ing a wise and apt selection from the
handsome and we'll stocked departments,
for some male friend or relative whom
they wished to especially honor Christ
mas.
From even casual glimpse of the i'm
mense store, with its well-appointed de-
partments lastly displaying elegance in
apparel for man or boy for any occasion.
night or day. it may be imagined that the
task was attended with but one diff
culty-that OF making decision.
It's an unusual scene to see a Main
street store so generously patronized by
ladies, which goes to show the esteem In
which the Berry store is held. and the
solid principles upon which they do bust
ness
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
c. & O. Fnst Trims to NorfoIk-Two
Hours and TWENTY-FIVE Minutes,

The rate via the c. & 0. from Rich
zlond to Norfolk and return for the Holt
days will be $3.50. which tickets so on
sale commencing December 22nd, bearing
limit Of January 3rd, 1903.
Take the Fast Trains leaving via c. &:
o. from Main street station at 800 a. NJ.
and a: 100 p. M.4Daily except Sunday. Two.
hours and tweHty-flye minutes Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Indcncndent of snntu.

Rockingham Register: John S. Wise
ought to be pretty independent of Santa
Claus this Christmas. The hat has just
been passed for another batch of law
suits against the Virginia Constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Now. we hardly believe that any right
thinking man in the South will object tc
the expression OF kindly sentiments for
Mr.. Mckinley, for he was a good man,
and in the main was a friend of the
southern people, but General Lee is the
last man who should. even by implica
ton, refer in any but friendly words to
Mr. Cleveland. If Ge was correctly re-
ported, and we have seen no denial. he
should learn to be more careful when
he goes speech-making in future.-Mont-
gomery Advertiser.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Daddy. get your purse,
get your purse, get your purse;
Daddy. get your purse
strings loose
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
A Non-corroborntins Incident.

Bggins-My wife, must tell you, is
not in the least a self-sacriflcing person.
E:ggins-No? How then, did she come to
marry YOU?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Lcvlty OF the Choir.

crganist-To speak frankly, I'm not
stuck on this first choral selection,
Chorister-No! Then you'd better let
me give you the pitch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
TIE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
ensSEK OF EAIN AND NINTH STREETS.
RICHMOND, VA.

tr.rovn once, Ne. $40 cast Broad strost
Eanchester oaoe, No. 11o3 Hull street
Few York oGoe, ). E. Van Doran Agency
erthpne Smiling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

You may break. you may ruin his back
il you will
But the pluck OF the footballist sticks
to him still
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Fit the Case.

My new accountant rejoices in tho
cuphonious title of Coon.
How appropriate! He ought to be ex-
pert at footing up a column.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Now it is an axiom of ali business that
the question of profit or loss turns IN the
last analysis. upon the presence or alb
sence of effective supervision. The trusts
are built upon the idea that more size
is the sine qua mona theorem which
must yet be demonstrated TO men who
really think. It is self-eydent that no
corporation can be effectively supervised
il its plant be scattered over a continent
tai domain, so that all possibility OF per-
sonal contract is lost. In such a case.
there is bound to be waste-to say no.
thing of the vast opportunities for pecu-
laltjo1 Men change greatly and the pro-
cess is accelerated by the temptations of
urban life. # you see a man every Gay
you will readily discern any such change.
but typewriter letters are the grave of
such secrets 1t is not unlikely that some
such key will unlock the riddle of United
States Steel. When the denouement
comes. it will doubtless be found that
Mr. Carnegie knew what he was about
when he retired and took bonds for his
properties. 1t Will. we imagine, be like
wise discovered that fabulous paper pro-
fits disappeared through innumerahle
leaks which could not be caulked at long
range.-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The Boston Globe says:
Virginia cannot do better than to adopt
the Massachusetts Torrens law. II is con-
stantly growing in popularity up here"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
A Deserved Compliment.

Alexandria Gazette: Governor Monta-
que yesterday paid graceful compliment
to Colonel Francis J.. Smith, of this city.
by appointing him member Of the Board
of Visitors of the Virginia Military lnsti-
tute, to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Judge Barley, and the
Senate promptly confirmed the appoint
ment Colonel Smith is graduate OF the
Institute and was with the cadets at the
battle Of Newmarket in 1864, during which
he received wound, the scar from which
he still carries.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The world is getting wiser-"Not a
beaver was to be seen at the Baptist
State Convention" says Charity and
Children. Beavers have blocked the way
of many a preacher. Let them go In
peace.-Raleigh News and Observer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The days will now begin. to grow longer,
,nd as the day lengtHens. the cold
strengthcns."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

General Fitzhugh Lee might be in bet
ter business ,-lan criticising ex-Presideni
Cleveland. The General Is q fine old
gentleman. was an excellent soldier and
enjoys the love and esteem Of his coun-
trymen OF the South, but he is not the
greatest statesman or the most astute
law-giver in the country.-Cha ttanooga
Times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
siRIT OF STATE PRESS.


DID Well to Pass the Bowman
ELL.
South Boston News: The Legislature
has done we'll in passing Colonel Bow
nuns bill appropriating $50,01c that Old
Virginia may have Il suitable exhibit a {
the great ST. Louis show. II may cost
something, but the Old Dominion must be
kept well to the front. The fact is, the
grand resources of our State are just be-
ginning to be developed: with such soil.
climate and people there is yet Il grand
future for the old State, the Mother OF
States and Of statesmen-"Old Virginia
never tire
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
A Merry Conccit.

AS q nation we're looking for fun,
There is scarcely a thing meath the sun
That we daily discern
But we're given to turn
Our whimsical fancy upon.
In short, we've this trend so complete
That to all in this Yankee retreat
The illusrious chair
Z hat our Presidents share
in t4eiTs turn. is Americanrsext.; 49, -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Important
Notice.

You cannot afford to make
your selection of Xmas presents
before seeing our immense line
Of Cut Glass, EIand-Painted Chi.
ma, Italian Marble, in Brtsts, and
PedestaIs, Clocks, Metal Art
Goods, and various other suita-
bic and acceptable gifts. We
will be pleased to have you make
an inspection OF Our stock.
We are showing the largest
and most complete line OF TOYS
and Dolls ever brought to Rich
mond. Our 5, 10, Is, and SOC.
counters are filed with all the
latest novelties III Toys, and at
exceedingly low prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

That the Observer recognizes child
labor as an evil and that it is in favor
of doing everything possible to prevent
the working OF little children and to bet
ter the conditions of older ones working
in southern cotton-mills is too well
known 20 need restatement or re-empha-
sis here. It Is In favor Of a law for
bidding the working of children under
Il years. 1t would be better to fix the
age limit at II years, but as it appears
possible to secure q law with the 12-year
limit with very little opposition at the
approaching session of the Legislature
next month, it is probably best to take
what may be got.-Charlotte Observer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The Virginia Legislature hasn't yet
passed Representative Wares bill tic
prohibit kissing except by regularly
licensed kisscrs. Presumably It Is the
intention to carry the measure over be-
You'd the present mistletoe season.-Sa-
vannah News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
mArI, SUBSCRIPTIONS.
tn. WEEKLY DISPATCH.

THE WEEKLY DISPATCH is issued ~
two parts each week-on Mopuass anu
r;,ursasvs-at ONE DOLLAR per year,
payabln In advance: Six months. Flb,IS
CENTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The Virginia woman who got divorce
and paid the bill by marrying the law
yer who did the work was a pretty
good nager.-Nilmington Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The lily white movement In the South
has become very much bestreaked with
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Enquirer-Sun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Row TO REMIT.

n>4,,.t.5oes can be made by postoihce
money order (the safest way). check o.
r.c;s,ered letter. Currency sent by mali
h the risk OF the sender.
Subscribers wishing change OF aooi ess '
mus. give the old as well BIB the ne"
post-otlice.
Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The old movement is revived at Wash
ington to go into the national theatre
business. Why not also the national
restaurant business louisville Courier
Journal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Those wishing the paper can oraer II os
telephone or postal card Complains -
fclircry may be made the same way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The boil weeyil is the only public enc
my that now threatens Tcxas.-Dallas
News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

After serving 4 sentence OF fifty days
in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Editor Stovall went out and spent day
in the Federal prison just to see little
discipline again. He speaks glowinsly of
it in an editorial in the Savannah Press
Atlanta Constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
SOUTHERN SENTIMENT.
Comm Mt Of the Newspapers on Va
riOus Subjects.

What we air afeard of is that these
here cold feet of our'n will DO made per-
manent.-Hardman Free Press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

ADVERTISING RATES ON LPPIlcATl0h.
Address ali communications me OiS'
catch Company, Richmond. Va
Rejected manuscripts will nos Do 10
tIrned go
Letters recommending candidates 20.
ue1c. and resolutions OF respect inser1eo
only ns paid matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
CRY SUBSCRIPTIONS.

TIM DAILY DISPATCH delivered TO
xrrporsbers In Richmond and Manchester
nt 10 cents per month, payable 10 the car
ner weekly or monthly: the SUNDAY
DISPATCH, sleo per annurn: IS cents LOT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
FOOD FOR A YEAR.


man for one year.
Bit some people eat and eat
andyet grow thinner. This
means a defective digestion
and unsuitable food. To the
notice Of such persons we pre-
sent SCOTS Emulsion, famous
for its tissue building. Your
physician can tel, you how it
does it.
Well send you little 70 try If you Ike
SCOTT & BOVINE. 400 Pearl street: New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
The Grace OF Giving.

Observations Of a Philosophical Friend
of Ours)
$ what poor duty cannot do,
Noble respect takes it in might, not
merit" -Shakespeare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

AS | lay mo down to sleep,
Gcd of hosts, look down on me:
Make me know that Thou art love.
And make my love know only Thee.
HOWELL COLSTON FEATHERSTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

. IzIT.V i

Chills, Fever. and Grippe. = powerful
Tonic and Appetizer, Try II for your
kidneys. Small bottle Soc: large size 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
a Prayer.

(Written for The Dispatch.)
AS ] lay me down to sleep,
Gcd Of hosts. look down on me;
Vigil DER my slumbers keep;
Guide my feeble destiny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Bring me to the morrow safe;
And through dreamlands paths, il
meet:
Help me know the better way;
Make my doubling faith complete.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-04
Man Who Named America.

Few Americans are aware of the fact
that the name Of their continent Is due
TO a German scholar. IN 1907 Martin
Waldseemuller. also known as Hyla-
comylus, of st. Die. in the Nosges,
edited a book called "COsmographi@
IntroductlO," In which he gave a trans
lation of Amerigo Vespuccfs descrip-
ton Of his voyages.
That was Just the time when Ameri-
COS fame filed the world. while Column
bus disgrace overshadowed hiS merit
and evidently his name had never
reached the quiet village in the Vosges
when Amerlgo trumpeted forth his own
glory. SO Hylacomylus proposed that
since the new continent was, after ALL
not a part of the Indies. no name would
suit 1t better than that of his famous
explorer, Amerigo.
The book was read far and wide, and
so quickly was the proposition accepted
that, when later on the true discoverer
was known. the name was already
rooted TOO deeply I'm general use TO
be abolished, and was even extended
TO the north part of the continent, while
Hylacomylus had only meant 1t Tor
the present South America.-National
Geographic Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-04
For Tired Eyes.

Eyes win be greatly strengthened by
putting the face down into a glass or
eyecup Of water the first thing in the
morning and opening them under wa
ter. This Is somewhat difficult TO do
at first, but If the water for two or
three days be tepld and gradually made
colder by imperceptlble degrees until
it is no shock to put the face into quite
cold water it will soon become quite
easy and is very invigoratlng and re-
freshing.
II done regularly every day, this
treatment alone will preserve the sight
into quite old age. There Is a right
and wrong way Of wiping the eyes
after this, too, and the right way Is to
pass the soft towel very gently from
the outer angle inward toward the
nose.
II after a long day the eyes feel so
hot and tired that they seem dim when
one tries to read or to do little neces-
sary sewing for oneself, they should be
bathed with cold tea from which the
leaves have been removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-04
IL Lnrred Him.

pheasant offices you have here" said
a policy holder who visited life insur-
ance Office in the Postal Telegraph
building in New York to pay his pre-
MUM. The windows overlook the City
Hall park and the Nathan Hale statue.
EYES," replied the insurance man,
''but the inscription on that Hale stat
ne, patriotic and inspiring though 1t
is, strikes a dlscordant note in the
soul Of one who is underwriting risks
on mems lives. Look at it-'My only
regret is that l have but one life to
give in defense Of my country New
York Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-04
A'sxamdsis 6axtttt
SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. 4. 1902.
His First Business Venture.

HIS First Business venture
An American capitalist who has
made a fortune running far Into the
millions likes TO tell story Of his first
business venture and how he saddened
the local grocer. At this time he was
fond of frequentlng a public salesroom
near his home where all sorts OF bar
gains were offered:
One day / noticed several boxes OF
soap OF a certain brand which / had
often been sent TO buy at the corner
grocery. thought to myself. THAT
will 90 cheap" so l ran 10 the grocery
and received a promise from the man
I'm charge to buy as much of the soap
at a certain figure as l could furnish.
OF course he never suspected t1at l
could furnish any Of It,
l returned to the salesroom. and
when the soap was put up bid 1t in'
and II was knocked down TO me. My
name was demanded, and when l gave
1t in a shrill voice everybody laughed.
for was then only eleven years of
age.
Amused as they were at the sale, the
bystanders were amazed when | bid in
the whole lot Of twenty-five boxes.
had them carried over to the grocery
and received the price agreed upon.
The grocer wore a weary look when he
heard how / had obtained the soap.
lie said;
"Well. guess l could have done that
myself"
replied that / guessed he could. too,
hut he hadn't-Youth's Companion.