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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
Mr.. Gibson Speaks for Himself

wi NflhSOll DlJtdtho lOl IAillSCils
We are glad TO have the opportunity of
allowing Congressman EUsTACE GIBSON TO
speak for himself with reference 10 the
charge 10 which we called attention yestcr-
day as having been most uniustly and
uniustifiably brought against him by
the Wheeling HteitgcpCcr and Cncin-
natl Commercial Gazette. II we had
had an interview with him before
penning our article OF yesterday, we could
not have followed more closely than we did
his line Of explanation OF an innocent re-
mark. We do not deem it necessary TO
reproduce his letter Ito the Wheeling ReqiS-
tcr) in full. We copy enough to set him
right before the public. We shall see
whether the Republican papers named
right before the public. Mr.. GIBSON says :
"The facts are these: While at the Demo
cratic headquarters, in the midst OF q con-
versation, three very clever gentlemen,
representing, respectively, the Star, critic,
and Alexandria Gazette, came in, and as we
were all personal acquaintance, they joined
in the conversation. Virginia and West
Virginia politics. politicians, papers, aud
people were the general subjects dis
eussed, and we were each explaining
our conclusions. Some time during
the conversation, in explaining my high
opinion Of the political virtue OF our
people, / illustrated by saying that did
not believe that il would be safe for Mr..
Elkins or any one else TO 20 ont into our
State for the dpo,ned purpose OF bribng
and debauching our voters. Until our
people shall have been degraded by pOlti-
cal corruption, l shall have no cause to
change this opinion. AT another time du-
ring the talk gentleman present from
Virginia made the statement that our
State was TO be coionized by negroes, to
which j replied, SO | see; but that
will amount to very little.' | then went
fered from his; that during slave days
there were not many slaves in that portion
Of Virginia which is now West Virginia:
that what negroes we had were more set
tied than migratory, and were well known
In the sections where they would vote. aud
that for these reasons these negroes would
not be allowed to VOTE My reference was
entirely TO unknown or imported negroes.
After other conversations about the trouble
in identifying them in other States, was
asked il we had any registration laws; TO
which, replied that we had not. Some
gentleman then made the remark that
we could not help ourselves. and used
some language implying that force
would be used 10 prevent our obiec-
ton, and to vote these fraudulent voters.
To which replied that III would be very
unfortunate TO attempt to force such
fraud, and would simply result in a great
deal OF kicking That this was the idea
the reporter intended TO convey is appa-
rent by his use OF tho word force. Does
any one suppose that either Democrats or
Republicans could foTcibly take possession
OF the polls from a brave and upright peo-
pie without terrible resistance This
was the whole spirit Of the conversation.
and, as near as | can remember, its exact
purport and language.
"EUsTATE GIBSON"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

Paris Is not alone Just now in doing
honor TO Darwin. About the same time
that she christened one OF her streets after
him II was announced from st. Petersburg
that rvc darwin bursaries" were 10 be
established by public subscription in the
university for the maintenance OF students
in natural science
False rum0r were current in Paris a
fortnight ago that Victor Hugo had sud.
denly died. What gave rise to them /. not
stated. Hugo Is still in good health. but
he yielded finally 10 the solicitations OF his
friends to cease to attend the meetings OF
The Versailles Congress after he had been a
constant visitor for four DAYS in very hot
weather. His age is now eighty-two.
Much interest has been shown at 81
Petersburg in the fate which has oyertaken
Prince Bariatinsky, n nephew OF the late
Field. Marshal aid Colonel COMMANDING
the crack regiment OF Horse Guards. He
has been dismissed from his command. de-
priyed OF nj rank as aide-de-camp 10 the
Gar, and relegated TO the cavalry OF the
line, and the only reason given for the
condemnation Is that he used an Enolisn
saddle instead OF the regulation Cos.ack
saddle.
II Is described as having been an lmpres-
slyc scene in Brussels on Saturday two
weeks ago when 200 Burgomasters and s00
other members Of the Communal Connects
throughout the country met In the Hotel
de Vile, and, with right hands ar.
tended. swore 10 make Use OF ali LEGAL
means to defeat the new education bin and
to vindicatc "the right OF the people 10
ppblic instruction by the State.1 At the
demonstrations which followed on the neyt
dsy the Cericals are said TO have number.
cd only 5000 a. against 10000 Liberals.
Considerable emotion is said to have been
stirred up in the English county OF Essex
by the fresh arrangements that are being
made by the new Lord Petre for the control
Of bis property. The uncle OF the new
lord, Mr.. Henry Petre, who has for years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
Rats Leave a Sinking Shin.

The reform professions OF the Republic
can party are in striking contrast with
its acts. The National Republican Com
mittee through its accredited agents con-
tinues TO labor sedulously to collect money
from Government clerks for its corruption
fund. Every possible subteriuge is being
resorted 10 in order to circumvent the re-
form law and bleed Government employees.
To such an extent have threats and efforts
10 cajolo been carried that in answer
TO complaints and inquiries Commits
sioner EATON has issued a circular
advising ofllce-holders to refuse to pay one
dollar "upon the consideration that they are
ofiice-holders, and asking those in the
public service to laid In suppressing that
robber spirit and piratical practice which
turn to the weakest among them for money
because they are supposed to be most easily
intimidated." Truly the necessity for lam
guage OF this sort is scathing common
tay upon the position OF the BLAINE Or
gans that would have the public believe
that the good CT the country is involved
in another four years Of Republican me-
thocs.
However, the Government clerks are not
responding with any degree OF alacrlty,
and this we look upon as very significant
fact. When we consider the complacency
with which they have heretofore allowed
themselves TO be 1eeced their present re-
be!lion against such process speaks vol.
umes. II shows very plainly that they I'M
derstand the handwriting on the wall.
1t shows that they recognize in
the Signs OF the times that the
day of the Radical party Is ended. As
u class, the Government employees would
not dare disobey the high behest Of the NJ.
tional Republican Committee il they were
not satisfied that all the probabilities are in
favor OF change OF administration. The
common sense OF their position is that they
see that TO pay money for the purpose OF
retaining Office under another Republican
administration Is TO take one chance in
thousand. II Is another case OF rats leaving
ssinking ship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

Hon. JouN BaASNoS. Of Lewis county,
baa been nominated a. the Democratic
candidate for the House OF Representa-
tives Of Congress IN the Wheeling district,
West Virginia. Mr.. BRANxoS was men,
Der first OF one and then Of the other OF
the two houses Of the Virginia Legislature.
He was IN the Senate before the war, and
during the war up to it, close, and OF course
before his section was created into the
State OF West Virginia lie was chairman
Of the Virginia Sepate's Finance Commit
tee when II was composed ri such men,
bers an Toorg JOHNSON, BEv. DOUGLAS,
JAMES NELSON, and Others Of their equals.
Mr.. BRASSos returned to his home, in
Weston, Lewis county, As soon - the war
was ended, His feIlow-ci.izens have honor
cd him none the less because he sided
with his mother State during the war.
lie was soon made Judge OF one OF the
circuit courts, and his name has been often
mentioned In connection with the United
States senatcrship. lie is fine lawyer, a
man OF tAtinpldBs hha'eei, a"u ''Vis
way worthy the honor OF representing HIS
state in Congress. His district il now
represented by Republican (GOFP), but
there Is little reason TO doubt that the
ex.secretary will be defeated by Judge
BRAsNoN.
Judge BRAssoS Is native OF Winchester,
we think, and was supposed to be sort OF
Virginia CARLISLE In his views on the "a.
riff question. Therefore, in making his
speech accepting the nomination for Con-
gress. he took occasion TO set himself right
before his constituents on that question.
He .aid:
"The second obligation Is one recog-
nize TO he Of great importance-the dcvel-
oImcnt Of your mechanical, mineral, and
agricultural resources. You will find me
welded TO the advancement OF them all.
Don't let your candidate be aspersed by
imputations. | now avail myself OF the
occasion TO set myself right. am no free.
trader. You can trust me on that subject,
fellow-citizens."
Manly and candid declaration. Why not
follow Judge BRASSOS's example, oh, We
haltets between two opinions?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
Religious Notes.


Forty-one years ago thirteen missionar!e-
met in Hong Kong to consult as TO th'
means Of working to the best advantage In
China's five newly-opened ports. To-da!
there are 42S.
The Rev. T. A. lIoyt. ID. D.. Of Chamber,
Presbyterian church. Philadelphia, who /.
SpCnding some time at Capon Springs, W
Va, is rendering valuable aid to Rev. J.W
WaIkup, the evangelist Of Winchester
Presbyteiy, whose field Of labor is near the
Springs.
The JeteiSh Record, OF PHILADELPHIA,
ter-ely says: II is justly charged against us
that religious education ceases too early. A
society which would encourage Jewish
authors TO provide good reading for the
Jewish public would be one Of the MANY
factors 10 remedy the present evils.
The Fiji Islanders, who were formerly
sayages, and who now have about 40. OO0
church members among them. are sending
missionaries TO the heather OF New Guinea.
The New Guinea people are worse heather
than ever the Fills were, and have an old
practice OF abusing and numbering mission
aries who go to convert them.
nv W ttItoS 10 publishing n Ms
t0rical sketch Of the First HOLLYWOOD
church, a well-known congregation in the
Irish Presbyterian Church. In the course
Of the sketch the writer gives brief state
ment OF the church as it was in the pasto-
rate OF Rev. DR.. BlackwoOd. now aud for
many years the pastor Of the Ninth Presby-
terrain church, OF Philadelphia.
A sensible rule in church in this: "Hav.
Ing entered a pew, move along. Do NOT
block up the end OF the pew a. If you did
not intend to have any one else enter ii, or
us il you were holding ID for special friends.
Do not rise to let others in, but move along
and leave the pew invitiDgly open, so that
all corners will know they are welcome. IL
a pew capable OF holding six has already
five in it, dou't file out In formal process
zion to let one poor, scared woman 20 to
the farther end, but move along and let her
cit down at the end next 10 the aisle.v
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
Personal.

Miss Kate Field has dropped the Nor
mon discussion long enough definitely 10
declare that women primarily dress to
rlcase themselves, and that additional
adornment is sometimes put on for male
admiration.
Aureian SchOlI has founded no less than
ten journals during his thirty years career
in Paris. and has fought nearly twice that
number Of dueIs. His tISt engagement
was on the NdiGdc, a little boulevard sheet
printed on gutta-percha and sold at the
public bath-housc.
sias b. butcher, eX-superintendent OF
the New York State Board OF Public
Works, mourns the loss OF gold watch
worth $500. which was stolen from his
pocket at the Republican mass-meeting
held at the Brooklyn Rink on Thursday
night. The watch was presented to him
by his friends Of the Canal Department.
Isaac i. Guldenscbuh, an amateur astron-
omer, OF Rochester, \. l., looking at Venus
these mornings, has convinced himself that
bis glass tells a story worth repeating. He
has in profile on the convex edge OF the
crescent brilliant white lenticular spot.
This was cut out by regular curve from
the convcXily OF the crescent. IL Is some
thing Ike the snow-cap on Mars, and gives
renewed life to the theory that snow and
zee surround the poles OF Venus.
"The Queens decision TO be,tow Gar
ter upon Prince George caused very
great SURPRISE" SAYS The World (London),
Gas there is no precedent for giving a
blue ribbon to junior member OF the
royal family who is also minor. Prince
Edward, who received the Garter last year,
Is Of course different, as he is heir presump-
tive 10 the throne. and had then attained
his legal majority. Three OF the Queens
grsndsOns have now received the Garter.
~ it was bestowed upon Prince william
Of Prussia about four years ago. When
her Majesty came 10 the throne there ere
four Royal Knights Of this most ancient,
noble. and honorable order but now
there are no fewer than twenty-eight. be-
ing larger number than there are OF the
ordinary knight companions"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

Tie Dispatch does not take notice Of
anonymous communications. This remark,
though not strkingly original, is the out
growth Of the contemplation Of this weeks
waste-basket. Every communication must
be accompanied by the real name and adj
dress OF the auhor-nOt necessarily for pub
LEGATION, but as 4 guarantee that poets
and SIGH" are not loaded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
Disfntsgrat1ug.

The news from Southwest Virginia, and
indeed from all parts OF the State, is to the
effect that Mahone's conglomerate party Is
rapidly falling TO pieces. Of course nothing
else was TO be expected. Indeed, the won
der is that II has not utterly disintegrated
long ago. Ii never had any cohesion but
the greed OF Office. But at last the dissem-
bier stands unmasked. The once deceived
and deluded Democrats are deserving his
false standard by the hundreds. By cleo
tion-day there will not be enough whites to
officer the ignorant Ebo-shins. According
10 the present drift Of eyenGs Cleveland
will carry Virginia by not less than thirty
thousand. Many well-iniormed reople put
toe msiority much higher.-Lynchb1Tg
Vtrginidn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

We must again express our qualification
at the views OF the Charlottesville Chronicle
on the question of protection. Read these
two paragraphs
Mr.. Hewitt and such revenue reformers
40 ho may as well uDders aud at oace that the
South will never consent 10 such a modifl
cation OF the tariff as will, while retaining
the high duties on tho finished article. place
Iron ore, coal. dc, on the free list. A tariff
10 very high tarin1 for revenue purposes /,
necessary. and AS all the people aud all IN.
seresis have 10 help 10 support the Govern
Dent. 30 all the people aud all Interests
should enjoy equally whatever benefits may
accrue from tariff"
"What folly TO talk about protecting our
bone Isborers against competition abroad
when the law permits, and the selflshness
Of capital instigatcs, the importation OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

The Boston Traveller says " Mr.. BLAIsE
has received letter from distinguished
gentleman OF New York giving assurances
tba, BLAINE will carry that State by from
10000 to 10000 maiority.' ELI PERKINS
is in Germany. The Mudlr Of DongoIs
is down in the Soudan. Oh, yes! j.
WARREN KEIFER must be in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

The Richmond Dispatch says that it doe,
not fancy Mr.. William II. Barnum. This
maniiests a painful Incompetence in re-
gard to matter OF considerable interest.
Gentle shepherd, tell us Providence
journal.
Possibly for reason no better than that
whichinduced the Engllshman OF whom the
story Is told TO pronounce Lord THURLow
hypocrite.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

Mr. fuckers fame reflects credit upon
bis state. He Is known throughout the
United States. Give him rousing major.
ity.- Richmond Dispatch.
That's Just what We intend 10 do, and
don't you forget 1t. Some Democrat, in
the district wanted to set "Ran." aside
and put some other man In first position.
but the woods we're full OF Tucker men,
and they quietly but effectually sat down
upon that project. The past for Tucker ia
secure, the present Is full OF promise, and
the future seems 30 beckon him TO stiIl
higher positions. Nelson Examiner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

PRECISELY &. controlled 4. the estate Ia Essex.
wse speee,y informed BY bis right reverend
nephew inst nis reign was over. this de-
cision spply'ng also to the hounds which
Henry petrc has hunted for many years.
Meanwhile tne family solicitors in London
have received their -presumably for
some rcascn which Lord Pctre's religion
would explain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

The Philadelphia Press says: 1.-THE
principal difference between CLEvELASD's
letter Of acceptance and the beautiful snow
Is that the latter covers the ground, while
CLEvELASD's letter does not" Yet 1t was
none the less a cold day for the Republican
party when CLEyELASD's letter came out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

"General BUTLER is reported to have re-
Gently become president OF company
organized to purchase $1,000 acrcs OF
grazing land in Colorado" BUTLER Is
smart. He knows ii is only a question OF
time when, with all his followers, he will
be turned out TO Craze.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

"a drug-clerk's mistake saved a mans
life In Bellare, o.. Tuesday. lie gave hts
customer aloes instead OF poison for rats,
which was asked for, and thereby pre-
vented a suicide" Score one for the aloe
psthic way OF curing suicides.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

"There isn't q cat in Leadville. The
climate seems to he fatal to them. Hun
drcds have been imported, but not one has
survived" That explains why Lesdville
is so often spoken Of as hard place. 1t
Ia n city Of no feline.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

.,ncreys kbcr q Europe and Asia With
out limit INTO their very nidse'
The CAv0micle u on the right truck. we
do not know that e has taken any new ODD
servahous; but II II has not, We and -
have all along agreed without seeming 70
know the fact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

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guyKuM !, s.ss p,sse fo@ ~ ~. I;ss M. sss:
san ns 's CORNER ghIfi, .er., s1s Ssisa6s go
Sunday gan n No. .m,,y arc respectfully ~
ss ,a 70 .alend W.T. oai further no:iee
,.orTrrLL-pied August 22, ls ~, ssrs ss
rsdspes o. her parents ~ 10 H., JkySis T. Z
i,eIi aged I'VE months
JENNIE.
We Law thee IN thy Silent iomD'
W. ,us, reean 10 sec thee bsoom'
when thou art called away -,
Friendship and love have done ''e 'i''
And now IN do no more d
Tic bitterne>s OF death has pssse"'
And all thy suffering DER. .,.,.o resi
Her sesrsl WI ,yss HI,es AZ ifG oocs Friends
denc s".oonaintances are invited 10 attend
sn Tr,yboro' IN. c. papers please copy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

ra- YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AS
socIATrOy lcorner Of Fourth ana srinS.~
s,yeetsJ.-Young mems meeting every $500
,rTrnxooS at 3:15. secretary's con'ers'' go
R,ble study MONDAY EVENINGS
Rows, meeting FRIDAY EVENINGS at ..
Meetings for raiIroad-mon FIRST an" 'n,pu
a,ys in each month in the Richmond anu ,a s.,S
re.aInv-rooms, Manchester; second aho 'Ia'.
sundays IN the Chesapeake aud on''
roo,uS. 1t depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

The country will excuse the officers Of
the TaIlapoosa II they can establish the fact
that they were under the impression that
CHANDLER was on board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
YOR ALCOHOLISM.

Dr.. G. 3. Ellis, Wabash, Ind, says: al
prescribed 1t for man who had used In
toxicants to excess for fifteen years, but
during the last two years has entirely alb
stained. He thinks the Acid Phosphate Is
Of much benefit 10 him."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

"Tbe Pittsburgh Dispatch makes a Sc
rious attempt TO do the lIghtning.rod agent
Justice In solid column OF nonpareil.'
Did the Dispatch throw IL at hImi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
CRY txofSEEn's ORFfcE.l
RICHMOND, VA, August Zz' 1871

NOTICE 'o
I'm PROPOSALS. will be received Al hi'
ofEce until ...>..sr oaru
..,o.t -. NJ, FOR THE contribution
or TpE FOIL OWING SEWERS;
Cuu,ECu-HILL AVENUE between twenty
ARR and Tweniy-fourth streets' four feet ''r-
uEsT rEIGu STREET. from Brook a'0nHl 10
cilmor street. IGxof incles, Xxx sbape.
Specifications can be sen By apply. p" I''S
Office, ~
Tho Committee on street, resorycs ne rifht -
,c,ect any o. All proposal, offered and iogFr t0e
contract separately for cVch portion % Oh" "'rs'
W. T.. CUT>NAW,
M 22-dtd 10y "NFi"' =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
BHIgp coNxxS1:

Next TO baseball, the presIdsusial canvas
Il at present demanding more attention than
ANYTHING else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

rLEIGH- ST ht pAr -. 80,
c,IuRCH fcorner Twenty-Gfih and Leish s'''"S''
nr. W. T.. HATCHER wiIi preach al {. u ."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

some OF Archbishop Ryan's strongest
characteristics" says prominent Roman
Catholic, "is his hatred Of intemperance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
SIMMER RESOREs.
NATURAL BRIDGE, VIRGINIA.

NATURAL BRIDGE, VIRGINIA.
The new hotels Will o, open APRIL lSr, ana IN
pcrf.ct ORDER Cap,ci,y, 400 guests. There vi"
De three seasons--ihe snr.ng ,csson, April MAY
and June; Tie SUMNER season July ana N'e'"'''
tine ftu s,a,on. septem4or, october, add NoNe.n'
ber. Monthly rate for sumner 'a''n' -ov'
monthly rate for the 0pring and l'll se,soh, 49,
Tsu dollars rcr month vii b. deducted "neA ~"
pr more persons occupy one room. ,.,.o. ,,,t IN
,t,iP Sr,i,ds. seven miles 81 carriage driyi "a
IN forest; an excellent Nyerf' ih",ii, ns .,ai,,
Iul NNIAL ACADEMY bANIh"i A"'ip'-
lis Nd. engaged for the season.
For tariIoulars adore. = ,.....,- ,,..,,,.-
" Natural Bridge,
HockbriIEe cOuutY' Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24
INSURANCE COMPANY.

WHAT Is WANTED IN LIFE IN
w SURANCE
+ fair, plain contract, which viii be 70 him
who dies
4 CERTAIN PROVISION FOR HIS FAMILY,
a'd 20 him who lives fifteen or twenty years
\ COMPOUND INTEREST INVESTMENT.
In other words.
\ BOND COMBINING PROTECTION WITH
PROFIT MitIiOUT TilE RISK OF
FORFEITURE.
THE SEMl-TONTlNE DIVIDEND POLICY
OF TIE
NORTHWESTERN HSInAL LIFE-IN-
f. u.s. such bond.
For circulars and further Information, address
JOHN b. CARY & SON,
General Agents,
corner Tenth and Bunk streets.
an 10 eodtOcG Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-24

NJ SECOND BAPTIST Chuho !, (, !,
~ ruonAs HUME. Jr.. u. D.. Will preacn =.
A. n. suspAY. August Gath. No service ~ "'e""
&c