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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
l.hop schere.chew.ky,. Great
fJapan Weekly Mail.

One OF the most heroic figures OF this
present day world is a man whose very
name is known to few. and whose life IL
familiar to even fewer. He lives in a
small hired house in the city OF TOXIC,
His name is Samuel T. J. Schereschewsky
For six years he was a missionary bishop
OF Shanghai. Nineteen years ago, Illness,
contracted largely through his work, rem
dered him almost helpless. Refusing 10
be burden to the mission. he resigned
his see But he refused TO consider thar
his working days were over.
With his paralyzed body he could no
longer so about the work OF evangalfza-
ton. but he could at least sit In chair
and work for China by TRANSMITTING the
entire Bible into easy Wsn!i. so that mora
H:of the common people might read its
message This he has been doing for
many years. working with such restless
energy. In his struggle against pain and
he!plessness. that he has kept two sscre-
tartes busy He wrote his translation OF
the entire Bible In Roman characters
upon a typewriter. though no could use
/ only one fts1ger OF each hand. and needd
eight years 20 complete the task. He hss
worked under conditions that put 70
shame many OF us who speak or think OF
the great deeds We might do if our CHI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Cistern Problem.

10 the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Please publish in your next Issue the
solution OF the following:
a cistern Is file. by two pipes. one OF
which will I'LL 1t in two hours, and the
other in hours. It is emptied by three
pipcs the first OF which will empty 1t In
five hours the second in 6 hours. and the
third In seven and one-half hours. II all
the pipes be left open. in what time will
It be filled?
INQUIRER
Z OLDHAMs. westmoreland County. Va
The first pipe will fill one-haif the els
FERN IN one hour: the second PIPE will I'LL
pne-third the cistern in one hour.
~. Both pipes will fill five-sixths the
.istern in one hour.
The third pipe will empty one-fifth the
cistern in one hour: the fourth pipe will
empty one-sixth the c.stern In one hour:
the fifth pipe will empty two-fifteenths
the cistern in one hour.
CD The third. fourth and fifth pipes
will empty fifteen-thirtieths Or one half
the cistcrn in one hour.
All FIVE pipes will fill ~ fve-sixths
minus one-haif or one-third the ciste-n
n one hour.
Answer-three hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
MEAT SHOULD BE LOWER.
Assistant Secretary bingham Say.

Present Charges Are Unwprranted.
Baltimore American.)
Public indignation has been thoroughly
aroused by the unwarranted prices cilarg-
ed at this time for meat" said Assista Mt
Secretary of Agriculture Bingham. When
there was scarcity of corn and cattle
ruled at high prices, there was some e1
cuse for the price demanded for meat,
but now the price of cattle has been
greatly reduced. and there Is no good
reason why the price of mea t should not
be CORRESPONDENCE reduced.
THE small supply of cattle at Chicago
last summer sent prices up until they
reached the highest figures of the year
prices higher than had before been reach
ed In twenty years. Last month the glut
in the cattle market at Chicago caused
prices to recede to the lowest recently
reached, and cattle were sold for 54.7o to
s5.25 in the month of December that would
time Of the year.
In view Of the fact that the reports In
dicate a. large supply OF cattle on hand
in Chicago and other markets, arr that
! the wholesale price of cattle has been
reduced very greatly. and. also. that the
large packers of Chicago have reduced
the price, it seems to me corresponding
reduction should be shown in the retail
trade.
& IF the people will awaken to the sitca-
ton and assert their rights now that there
is plenty of corn and mo valid excuse
for fancy prices. relief will. believe.
promptly follow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

was among the most prominent physi-
clans Of the county, is almost totally
blind while his general health is ex-
celent
The Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges
here are reported to be in most -four
ishing condition, while the Junior Order
OF American Mechanics are not complain
ing.
Mr.. Warner. who has been secretary and
general manager of the Young Mems
CHRISTIAN Association. has resigned his
position. It is not known who his sue
cessor will be. The officers of the asso-
citation will endeavor to get a man of
experience and tact
Mr.. r. NJ. c.. Glenn, Of New York man
ager Of the leaf department Of the Amer
lean Cigas Company. has been spending
the holidays with his family. He will
move his family to New York next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
settlement OF = Business.

settlement OF q 6uslneoss.se
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer in your Query column
the following question:
After the death Of partner in uer-
camille firm. how long a time is allowed
the surviving partner or partners TO set
tie up the business?
g. II case the deceased owned the
building. can the estate force thes sur
viyJng partners out of the building, be-
fore the Indebtedness Is paid In full,
leaving the stock of goods to be divided,
or disposed OF at a sacrifice? G. A. j.
Newport, Giles county. Va
i. A reasonable time: what is rea-
sonable time to be determined by refer
ence to all the circumstances. and consld-
ering the completely and character Of the
business Of the firm. The death of
partner ipso facto dissolves the partner
ship. but SURVIVORS have authority to
wind up the business Ist
2 The circumstance that the store
house in which the business wass.con-
Quoted was owned by one Of the part
neys of itself gives the survivors nosarisht
to the possession for any length ofStime.
In the absence of express contract, TINS
Question must be determined by the Ia"
governing landlord and tenant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
VENEZUELA AND HER PEOPLE,
A Country With Great Resource.
And Interesting Population.
(Boston Transcript.)


It is significant that the capital, Cara
cas-. eight miles from La Guayra as the
bird flies, occupies the crater of an old
volcano. The people are as eruptive as
the land they inhabit. With the racial
egotism goes f-assertiveness easily ex-
cited, easily a,llayed. The Venezuelan
Is just now blowing his head off,-or
rather having it done for him. Occupa-
ton has been found for the crowds Of
idle men and boys who loaf in Caracas
streets. always well dressed, well groom
ed and with no visible susceptibility to-
ward a Job. a gay place Caracas is, a
miniature Paris. though Parisians make
wry faces at it. A town it is where
everybody wears diamonds, even if the
skirt is ragged; where champagne is used
to put out fires and "bank notes to
kindle them" where debtors are far
wiser than their creditors.
The people are singularIy alive to the
dramatic, the artistic The towns TEEN
with versifers who fill half the columns
Of provincial newspapers with classical
illusions. Painters there are, too, strong
men in landscape and religious art.
Grand opera from Europe draws i'm
mense audiences; and by night, when
nothing is on at the opera house, ladies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

One point had been particularly impressed
upon my youthful mind. to-wie: Tha,
when a guest was at the table as long as
he showed disposition to eat 1t was I'm
polite not to keep him company. That in
to say, it was a fragrant breach OF man
ners not to go right along with him and
devour food up to the time that he, too
was willing to quit.
Well do remember how suffered in
such a cause. "A kinsman OF my family
rode one day across country to our home.
distance of some thirty miles. and ar
rived at the farmhouse just as we were
about sitting down to dinner. The long
horseback ride in a bracing atmosphere
had whetted his appetite to an edge Of
preternatural keenness. The table was
well supplied with every substantial dish
but the way the viands disappeared be.
fore this cousin YVES something astouishs
ing.
Every member OF the household tried
to bear him company to the end. but in
vain He ate every blessed one OF them
to a standtsill but myself. II seemed to
lected ME to uphold the honor OF the fam
lily. and ate away long after my appe-
tite had been surfeited.
Finally, after pyramids OF hot biscuit.
accompanied by fried chicken and vege-
tables galore, had been demolished. sew
erai big old fashioned apple pies were
brought in. These the kinsman attacked
as though he had eaten nothing before
hand. and I with grim determination pro-
ceeded along the same route. The rest had
given up the contest. and seemed absorbed
In watch the gastronomfc duel My
hearty opponent devoured four big Slices
of pie and started on q fifth one. I real
lied that four pieces were my limit. I
had to surrender. but had the satisfaction
of knowing that I had made superb eff
fort in the cause OF hospitality. That
night it looked as though they would have
to send for the doctor to attend me. and
my own belief was that medical talent
would not preserve my life. I pulled
through. however. and never after that
did 1 enter an eating match purely for
the sake OF politeness- Washington
Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
SOUTH BOSTON SCHOOL MATTERS
G. H. Friend Chosen PrincIpnl-ob-
servanccs OF Lees Birthdny-N1is-

9. H. Friend Chosen Principnl-Ob-
serrnnccs of Lees Birthdny-NIis-
ce1lany.
SOUTH BOSTON. VA, January g.
fSpecial)-At meeting of the Board Of
School Of Trustees. of this town. Mr. c..
Il. Friend, of Charlotte county, form erly
assistant principal Of Staunton high
school. was chosen principal Of the graded
school of South Boston, vice E. Bruce Blu
ford, resigned. Mrs. H. j. Ingram, Jr.,
was selected as teacher. vice Miss Mamie
Fry. There was considerable stir in
school circles in December and owing to
the trustees not sustaining the teachers
properly. as they thought. designations
followed. Mr.. Buford has returned to
Roanoke city.
a few days ago there was meeting of
=x-Confederate soldiers to take some ac-
lion in regard to celebrating the birth
Of General r. E. Lee, on the 18th. With
one acord it was agreed to observe the
occasion. All the necessary committees
were appointed. Captain C. NJ. Black
lord, Of Lynchburg, will be invited as the
principal speaker. Vigorous efforts will
De made to raise the necessary funds to
rect a monument in South Boston TO
The memory of those who served from
1861 to 1865. All of the adjoining counties
have shafts and the fact that Halifax
has none is somewhat mystifying to those
Who wore the gray.
The doctors report quite a number of
Eases of typhoid fever. Mr.. Coles Sprag-
MS. a wholesale dry goods merchant.
has been III with it for five weeks. His
condition is slightly improving. DR.. A
Undertake, who, for number of years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
ssThe bonnie n,ue Flas.v


70 the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please publish the song. 'Bonny Blue
Flag" and oblige. .'POMP."
Elliston. Va
Here 1t is:
THE BONNIE BLUE FLAG.
Wc are band Of brothers and natives to
the soil.
Fighting for the property we gained by
honest TOLL
And when our rights were threatened the
cry rose near and far
Hurrah for the bonnie blue hag that bears
a single star!
CHORUS.
Hurrah! Hurrah! for the bonnie blue
flag, hurrah!
Hurrah for the bonnie blue flag that bears
a single star.
AS long as the Union was faithful to her
trust.
Like friends and like brothers. Kind were
we and Just.
asul now, when Northern treachery at
tempts our rights to mar.
We hoist or high the bonnie blue flag
that bears single star.
Chorus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Proof of Liquor.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
A good many of your readers here take
great interest in the query column. VIII
you be good enough to give the origin.
meaning, ETC., OF the proof of liquor?
What is proof liquor? T. ]. w.
Charlottesville, Va.
Proof spirit is spirit which proves itself
TO have just enough alcohol in 1t to
be capable of firing guupowder if the
spirit is poured on the powder and lighted.
If 1t contains too much water it will
dampen the powder to such a degree as
to prevent the firing. In this country
proof spirit implies half water and half
pure alcohol by measure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
A Physicians Obligations.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch: Is
Please answer the following questions
through your Query column and oblige,
a subscriber.
State in the Union to compel doctor to
Visit patient if he does nc. wish to?
2. Can a doctor practice medicine in
West Virginia without license?
5. Is there a dental school in West
Virginia, if so, where? H. ". T.
kimballton. Va.
1. No. A physician is free agent
9. No; and he has to stand an exanina-
ton before the State Medical ESamin-
ing Board and get its certificate before
he can get his license.
5. We do not know of any.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Sale of opium. Sc.

70 the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Can druggist sell morphine. opium.
Ind iaudanum except on a physician
prescription?
b general merchandise without violation
VI law? j. y.
Ruckersville. Va
7: Yes. Il upon due Inquiry It be found
!. ..at the purchaser Is aware OF the poi
sonous nature Of the drug and represents
that 1t Is to be used Tor a legitimate pur-
pose. and the phiel Is properly labelled
!. Yes. i.,,t only IN nrfgtnai raekrre
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Books Wanted.

no the Editor of the Dispatct:
Will you kindly inform a subscriber to
The weekly Dispatch where 1 can procure
The Life of Stonewall Jackson" by ].
Esten Cooke, and also the price?
Second Can you furnish me with the
Richmond edition of the writings and
poems OF e. A. Poe, as advertised in the
Dispatch short time ago, and at what
price? \. y.
Grottoes, Va.
!. From any Richmond bookseller. The
price We DO not know.
2. Yes; the price is. per set, by mail.
cloth, $3.50; paper, slAo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Pronuncintion of Cocninc,

What is the proper pronunciation of
the narcotic cocaine? and (2) from what
is 1t obtained? QUERIST.
1. Ko-ka-in. three sylIables, the long
the as in ask, the as in i'll. the &C
cent on the first syllable
.. From the leaves of the coca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
settlement By Note

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please work the following example and
have printed in the Query column.
Taylor's Store. Va ?. W.
4 merchant owed a wholesale house IN
1887 as follows: $3.50. due January 18TH
s745, due February 18th: $685.. due March
nth; sl76. due March 18th. He settled the
account February LIST, giving four
months note What was the face of the
note, money being worth per cent?
Starting with $3.50 cue January 18th:
$3.50 * 90
745 x Is = z0sGo
sos x 80 = 465+0
JIG * s. 10204 -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

where Alderman was. Several pistol shots
we're heard. Soon afterwards Walker
came back in the house and reported to
Mrs. Akers that he had shot Alderman a
couple Of times, and that he reckoned
re would now leave
Upon investigation it was found that
Alderman had been shot in the leg and
in the mouth. The shot in the mouth
Knocked out two front teeth. passed
through the tongue lengthwise and lodg-
ed in the back of the neck just below the
BASE of the brain. 1t is said Alderman
.yas advancing on Walker when he shot.
Walker has not been arrested, and it is
reported that he has LETT the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Inv A. To Tre.pn.s of stock.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Please publish in your Query column
of one mans stock upon anothers pre-
mises-What are the penalties, how should
they be collected?
Hugh. Va. A SUBSCRIBER.
Look at section 2,o42 of the Code of
1887, as amended in 1897 and 1898. page 52i.
The whole law and the provisions for en-
forcing 1t are there made very plain. If
you have. or can find. Pollard's Supple.
ment TO the Code, look at page $780,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
RemovnI of Taxes.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
have been taking your paper for many
wears. Please answer my first question.
An old Confederate woman. having. been
deprived OF her land for a long time,
the taxes thereon have accumulated 70
so much she can't pay them. Can or
will the Legislature remove or cancel the
taxes. if she gives a satisfactory state
ment and explanation?
Jetersv;lle.
No. The Constitution expressly foroids
the Legislature to do any such thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
who WIN Send q. Copie. /.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please publish the poem entitled I'm the
Land Where We Were Dreaming
have tried SO hard to got it, also poem
called Il think. He Fought With Jack
son and With Lee" at any rate. that
was the sentiment of the poem, BY so
doing you will greatly ohlige one who
has read your paper for thirty years.
DIXIE"
Lexington, Tex
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Arlfhmetica1 Problem.

70 the Editor. of the Dispatch:
vii you please solve the following sim
PIE problem?
How many years does it take to make
he difference between. saving Sc month
and IS a month amount to saving OF
500? PUPIL.
The difference per month is 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
A SHOOTING in FLOYD
0shin,, Alderman Badly Pnn,.be

sfshin'' Alderman Badly Punished
For Being Drank and rIsorder1y.
FLOYD. w. Jan. Especial. )-burir,
Christmas there was a party AZ Mrs
Martha ]. Akers. in Alum Ridge Districr
OF this county. Among those In attsn-
dance were: Shin Alderman and Fran!
Walker Alderman was drinking and be
came noisy and Troublesome. whereupo,s
Mrs. Akers requested Walker to set hin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

s216' paid in sc days or February 2Sd
will settle whole bill. A note Of four
months from February L. s2166 u 1.003 %
= s215s. 0S701. which is the face of J the
note Gated February lst. and payable in
four mouths with interest at peri cent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Harry Hnrbaugh, Author.

TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
Some one asks in your query column
who is the author Of Through Death to
Life" It is Harry Harbaugh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
/ QUERIES y - :
!. y y, ANSWERS

with the label Of the wholesale druggist
from whom the article Is purchased on
each package. Such dealers are not al
lowed to dispense poisonous drugs Of any
kind. except in original packages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
$4,000
$500
$4,000
fancy white and
$1,000
January Mark Down Odd Price Sale
e ca1a1Rna AsD Knit Underwear.

. Ladies 81. 90 White Wool Vests and Pants, this
sale.......
Ladies 700. Gray Ribbed Union Suits, this sale.
Ladies SOC quality Ribbed Vests and Pants,
this sale. ......
Ladies Extra Heavy Ribbed Vests and Pants,
each.
Ladies Fine Medcated Vests and Pants, $1.oo
value at this sale.
Chidren's Fine White Wool Mixed Vests and
Pants, at this SALE each
Ladies Fine 37I-2c. Ribbed Vests and Pants, at
this sale.
Chldren,s S1.oo White, also Gray Wool Ribbed
On on Suits at this SALE suit J.
oh']drens soc, Fine Wool Wrappers, all sizes,
at tl1is sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
HOSPITALITY IN OLD VIRGINIA.
Keeping Up with Guest Gastroni-
cully

The lengths to which hospitality went
In the old days in Virginia are hardly APP.
preciatsd by the people Of to-day. re-
marked by A .. Bibb. formerly OF Rca-
noke. to friends at the New Willard
was reared In the strict school OF
Inherited customs and traditional observ-
ances, and woe to me II II departed ono.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
ssThe onicer,. Funerals

10 the Editor of The Dispatch:
] herewith send copy of song The
Officers Funeral asked for by a cores
pondent in your issue of the 22nd instant
The song was quite popular some ten or
fifteen years prior to 81. and I never
heard it during the Civil war: tho It
may have been SO in some sections.
There may be some slight inaccuracies
as 1t is written entirely from memory.
lfter the lapse of all these years.
w. NJ. NJ.
ABINGDON, VA.
THE oFFICER's FUNERAL
Hark to the shrill trumpet calling,
IT pierceth the soft summer air:
Tears from each comrade are falling,
For the widow and orphan are there.
The bayonets earthward are turning.
And the drums muff1ed breath rolls
around;
But he hears not the voice Of their mourn
ing
Nor awakes to the bugIe.s sound.
Sleep soldier thro' many regret three.
Who stand round thy cold bier today.
Soon. soon will the kindest forget thee.
And thy name from the earth pass
away.
The man thou did st love as brother.
A friend in thy place will have gained.
Thy dog Will keep watch for another,
And thy stecd by stranger De reined.
The hearts that now mourn for thee sadly
Soon joyous as ever may be-
Thy bright orphan boy may laugh gladly
AS he sits on some kind comrade s
knee
There is one who viii still pay the duty
OF. tears for the true and the brave.
AS when first in the bloom of her
beauty,
She wept Ger the soldiers grave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

prices will be Of interest to YOU
Fu1l-length Peau de Sole Coats,whlte satin
lined and interlined, lace trimmed, 5000
Handsome Velour Coats, beautifully trim
med, former prices $4,000, now..=......
Silk and Velour Coats, white satin lined,
$1,000 Coats, now. ....... -. ..... !.
Misses Peau de Sole Goats, trimmed in
black silk braid, lined with white quilted satin,
$500 Coats reduced to ;. ......s.....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

Sleep soldier. thro' many regret three.
Who stand round thy cold bier to-day.
Soon. soon will the kindest forget thee,
And thy name from the earth pass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04
Basement
Bargains.

D6A oAAACs
Dc yon appreciate a bargain? shrewd
buyers can save big money and secura
great bargains by buying here befora
we take inventory.
Fine White China Cups and sau-H
GERS, worth 1oc., for, pair. St
Fine White China Soup Plates, e.
worth 72c. dozen, for, each --... W
White China Breakfast and Dinner
Plates, worth vac. dozen, for, 3.
Fine German China Cups and Sau-
GERS, .sBlue decoration plates to
match, worth SITS dozen, for. a,
PAIR w
Several barrels of Fine Flint Glass
Tumblers, worth 48c. dozen, for, ..
Fine Imitation cut-G1ass Fruit Sau-
GERS, .'new patterns" worth ST. A..
dozen, for, each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SCI
15o Fine Glass Pitchers, sold a.
1oc., 17c., and 15c., to close out, goc
Imitation cut-Glass Fruit Bowls,
worth 70 and a5c., to close out, yoc
each Observation-Disclosures s0I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

The man thou did'st love as a brother.
A friend in thy place will have gained.
Thy dog Will keep watch for another,
And thy stecd by a stranger De reined.