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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
The Democrats Can stand L..

The organs are again taking up the
@'Danyille incident" with a view, of
course, Of using it in the North to the
prejudice Of the Virginia Democrats.
What forlorn hope 1t is evident that
the memories of the organs are failing.
They would better let the " Danville
incident" alone. They would bet
ter bury it as deep as was
buried the Shanghai in the parody
on Hohenlinden. They forget that
the "Danville incident" did not
pan out as the Republican party
wanted it to "by a large majority"
JOHN SHERMAN, it will be remem.
bered, took it up. He grabbed it
with all the yindictiveness his nature
was capable Of. But it was not long
before JOHN would have given some
thing pretty TO any one who would
have helped him to let go Of it. He
proved too much, and, as q politi-
cal boom for the Republican party,
the "Danville incident exploded
with disastrous effect. The evil
dence before SHRMAN's committee
let in food Of light upon Radical
methods, not only at Danville, but at
other points in the South. 1t opened
the eyes of the northern people, and
placed the responsibility for the affair
exactly where the responsibility belong
ed. The investigation was a Repabl-
can boomerang. We reiterate, the or
gans would better let the Danville
incident alone bu. il the Republicans
can stand having the whole truth re.
told, certainly the Democrats can. The
Democrats have all to gain and nothing
to lose by having the northern mind re-
feet calmly upon the facts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
wEDNEsDAY....AUGUsT 10. 1885
Dntv of tho Virginia Democrats.


II is already evident that the progress
Of the campaign in Virginia will be
watched outside Of the State with un-
usual interest. The issues involved
are bcpg generally discussed, and there
ia a general recognition that the re-
suits OF the election, whatever they
may be, will be fsr-reaching. In
fact, it may be said that the can
vass is looked upon as one of national
importance. At the South especially
is this view taken, and heartier than
ever before is the God-speed the
southern Democratic papers give the
Virginia Democrats. The Charleston
Ners and Courier pretty well sum
marizes southern Democratic sentiment
in regard to what is involved in the
Virginia election when it says:
"The value OF Democratic victory
in Virginia this year can scarcely be
ever-estimated. Ii will secure the COM
plete and final overthrow Of Malone
ism and Republicanism, which are now
fighting for life unaided by the potent
hand Of the National Government so
willingly outstretched to aid them
in other campaigns. 1t will redeem
the State from the ills that
it has suffered under Of late
years, and will help the Democratic
party to win the control Of the United
States Senate, which ought to be accom-
plished by the elections Of this year
and next. twill also carry enthusiasm
into the close northern States in the
canvass Of next year. and will put =
final daihper upon the claim Of the Re-
publicans that President Cleveland hiss
not the support Of the South or Of his
own party in the great work Of reform
in which he is engaged"
And the NsTs and Courier is right.
Virginia's duty in this crisis cannot be
fully measured by what she owes to
herself. In addition to all consdera-
lions for self, she owes it to the national
Democratic party, owes it to the coun-
try, that the fall elections shall crush
out Mahoneism within her borders.
A complete victory for the Vir-
ginia Democrats will not only insure |
the State against the passage Of the /
numerous obnoxious legislative mea-
sures that were attempted to be
passed by the last MALONE Legs
lature, and which would probably
have bound Virginia to the car
OF Radicalism for years, but the
moral effect outside of the State will be
almost incalculsble. The election of a
Democratic Legislature will not only
mean the political death Of MALONE,
but will encourage the Democrats of
other States to renewed efforts to make
the United States Senate Democratic
a contamination through which alone
many important measures the Demo-
Gratis Of several States have declared in
favor Of can be made accomplished facts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
4 CLAIMANT FOR MILLIONS.
Mrs.. Hnrgin Wants a Valuable share of
the city of Syracuse

Mrs.. Hnrgiu Wants a Valuable share oc
tse city of Syracuse.
A New York special says: Mrs.
Mary c. IIargin. a widow in the neigh
boIhood Of siXty-tiye. will presently
bring suit against the city Of Syracuse.
in this State, for the recovery Of a
large amount Of land. bought
more than forty years ago by her
husband, Charles Il. Hsrsin. The
land was then of small value, being out
side Of the town. but since it has be-
come part of the municipal territory it
is immensely valuable. The University
Of Syracuse and one Of the cemeteries
occupy large portion Of it. Mrs.
Hargin was so inexperienced at the
time of her husbands death, which oc-
CURED some two years after his real
estate purchase, that she did not know
she had any legal rights as a widow,
and never until lately took any steps
to enforce them.
She refused some two years ago to
sign quitclaIm deed to the property
in consideration of some patry sum.
She has engaged able counsel, who have
hardly any doubt Of the validity Of her
claim and of their ability to establish
it. She has long been poor, but the
success Of her suit would make her
millionaire. She is a native Of Western
New York, but has long resided in this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
Personal.

Mark Twain is the richest author in
America.
Senator Cameron, Of Pennsylvania.
is said to be worth $4,000, goo.
DR.. Morgan Dix has been made D.
c. /. by the University Of the South.
NJ. Roustan, the French Minister
has gone to Newport to remain one
month.
William D. Howells says that no
woman can live in the same house with
a genius.
General Worcester, one Of the pio-
neers in wood-engraying n America, is
critically i'll at Buffalo.
The IIolbein Madonna of the late
Princess Of Hesse-Darmstadt remains
in TIE grand ducal family, in accordance
with the will Of the Princess.
Horatio Seymour emerged from his
retirement at Dearfeld last week. and
was the guest at dinner party Of his
sister, Mrs. Roscoe Conkling.
Congressman A. J. Holmes, repre-
senting the Tenth Iowa district, says
the people of his State are satisfied
with he Cleveland Administration as a
whole.
John o. Snider, Of Hartford City,
Ind, year or more ago became i'm
bued With desire to become a pedes-
trim. Accordingly he laid out crcu-
lar track near his house, around which
he walks many times every day. Since
beginning the exercise he estimates
that he has covered lG, 300 miles.
Senator Hill. of Georgia, is said to
have received the largest fee ever earned
by Georgia lawyer. 1t was for
100000. Only 100000 oft, how
ever, was collected. Judge Chisholm,
of Savannah, was paid 100000 at one
time for services to the Atlantic and
Gulf railroad, and General Henry K.
Jackson received an equal sum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
Toombs Rebuked.

Yesterday We published in part an
interview with Hon. ROBERT TooMBs,
Of Georgia. II now appears that in
the full interview Mr. TooMBs let him.
self out extensively. He not only hit
Dir. DAVIS several very unkind slaps,
but undertook 10 criticize General LEE.
His utterancss were fine pickings for
most Of the Republican papers, bat in
one or two instances the bsekbiter has
been bitten, and bitten badly, the
bites coming from Ito him) unexpected
quarters. The Philadelphia Ereniag
Telegraph Republican,, while ii has
decided opinion as to DIR. DAvIs's ca |
pacity, has also decided opinion as to |
Mr.. ToomBs's motives and ability to |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12

Maxmeadows there ARE also several
large stock-farms, aud each of them
craze large number Of cattle. The
owners Of these farms are Mcssrs.
James Crockett. Sam. Crockett. Nc
Goyich Brothers, Thomas Summer
man. Joseph Kent, aud VI. p. 0glesby.
At Graham Forge are the stock-farms
of Messrs. John W. Robertson and
James p. Graham at jackson ferry,
in the same county, Me5srs. William
Raper and II. S. Mathews; near Max
meadows. Messrs. Wythe Graham and
ID. d. Hull at Wytheyille, Robert G.
Kent. In this county, also, there are a
number Of smaller graziers.
In Bland county. which is one OF the
smallest in the Southwest, MIR. Hartman
Newberry is the largest grazier, and is
the owner Of large tract Of land, cover
ing many acres. and Colonel John r.
Crumpton next. In Smyth county
there are no very large stock-raisers,
but there are many excellent farms and
a number Of farmers who Craze annually
from ten to seyenty-fve head Of three
vear-olds. The counties of Wise, Scott,
Lee, Dickinson. and Buchanan are prin-
cipally grain-growing counties, and un-
til recent years raised large quantities
of hogs but in the last few years the
farmers have been giving much atten-
ton to grain, and are busily engaged in
getting their lands in condition to per-
nit them to turn their attention
more chiefly to stock. Throughout the
Southwest are to be seen numerous
focks of sheep, but the largest number
are raised in the counties Of Tazewell,
Wythe, Washington, and Smyth.
Much attention is given 20 the raising of
poultry. and during the fall and winter
months heavy shipments are made OF
dressed fowl, principally turkeys.
One Of the growing interests q the
cultivation of cabbage. have been
told that some farmers have realized as
much as $50 to 5000 per acre.
ARAMINTA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
A Number OF Personal Notes.
OF the Richmond Dlspa tch.

correspondence VI tuc NltllluOuu DlhpdCus
AUGUST IL, 1885.
The Rev. DR.. WeinStein, who has
been dangerously i'll for long time,
has so far recovered as to be able to be
on the streets occasionally, although
not yet strong enough to occupy his
pulpit in the synagogue Beth Israel.
G. W. Bailey is lying dangerously
i'll at his residence in this place. and
but little hope of his recovery can be
entertained.
Miss Bette Walters and Mr.. Lang
ford were married this morning at the
residence Of the bride, on Ridge street.
They left on the east-bound train for
bridal visit to friends.
Monday night Mr.. Mack F. Roberts,
Of the firm Of Roberts & Keller, left
for Lexington, KY, accompanied by
Captain Poindexter brave and Messrs.
Alexander II. Purvis and Morris NJ.
SpoOner, of Charlottesville. and Mr.. n.
II. helms, of Smithfeld, Va. Mr.. Ro-
berts is to be married to Miss Anna
iIiden, of Lexington, on Wednesday
evening, the ceremony to take place in
DR.. Hiden's church (the First Baptist,
and the Doctor to perform the marriage
ceremony. QUIP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
rnE RICHMOND Observation-Disclosures AUGUST u. 1856.

: big pilot was seen to tumble back
disappointed on the ground. About
five rods further on he again darted into
the air, and repeated the act eight times
more before he finished the first swath.
When be alighted the last time he
shouldcred his cradle and walked over
and told Mr.. Smith, the owner OF the
property, that if he wanted his oats cut
he would have to lay down spring boards,
or else let him finish the job on horse
back. Bird says the oats are yet
standing, "with snake-walks like rab-
bit-patbs all through them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12

Judge Of ",Le matter Of patriotism
The Telegraph. With It's usual sense OF
justice, not only declares that Dir.
TONES does General LrEgross injus-
ticc, but rcbukes him t1'ooNns) in the
following singing manner for trying TO
make a scapc. goat Of Mr.. DAVIS:
at any rate, he Davis was some
thing better than such amere blathering
politician as Toombs, who is a much
moro respectable person now in his re-
tirement--the leisure Of which " ex-
ponds in endeavoring to account for the
fact that the secession movement not
only was failure, but that when it was
crushed the real exciting cause Of 1t
was crushed with it--than he ever was
when cndeavoring 10 pose before the
public in the character of states
man. We have always held that
the defensive attitude which the
southern people assume when JEFF
fcrson Davis is attacked is honorable
to them. Davis, at his worst, was and
is no worse than other men promi-
nently connected with the rebellion;
and yet, mainly because he was Presi-
dent Of the Confederacy, he has been a
particular object Of northern animosi-
ties. Those who with him participated
in the rebellion have for their part con-
tended that his fault, il fault there
was. was their fault, and that they
would not couEtenance having him
made a scspe-goat."
The Telegraph clearly defines the
position Of every true southern man to-
wards Mr.. DAVIS. Any other position
towards him on the part Of southern
men should be reprobated by all fair
minded northern men as it is by the
TelC0rGph.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
A GEORGIA COURT SCENE.
4 Justice Of the Peace Who Was Snre lie
E,c,- Frss uu.t..s.

4 Justice Of the Peace Who Was Snre lie
Knew Ills Bnsiness.
The Csrtersville CGa.) Americana
In a certain backwoods community
suspicious character had been arrested
for cattle-stesling. The general inn
preston in the community was that
he had stolen the COW, and public
sentiment was strongly against him.
The unfortunate fellow sent to a
neighboring town for lawyer,
and when his trial came up he was
represented byable counsel. The Judge
looked upon the lawyer with suspicion,
and seemed to feel that his presence
was entirely unnecessary. lie assumed
AL unusual amount of dignity, and
called the court to order. Having been
in the Superior Court a few times, he
had caught an idea Of how crimi-
nails were tried there, so he arraigned
the prisoner. and demanded q" Guilty
or not guilty." The prisoner re-
spondcd, "Not guilty -; whereupon
the justice looked him squarely in the
face and said "Now, see here, you
know that's as black lie as you ever
told" The lawyer suggested that the
Court should not pass judgment before
hearing the evidence. The Court init
mated mildly that he knew his own
business and needed no assistance. As
soon as the evidence was concluded
the justice proceeded to pass judgment.
Stand up" he said to the prisoner.
1t is ordered by the court that the de-
PENDANT be confined in the chan-gang at
hard labor for twelve months" " Hold
on, your Honor" said the lawyer.
"YOu have no jurisdiction to pass such
a sentence as that. You can only bind
the prisoner over to answer for the
crime at the Superior Court. You
have no right to sentence him to the
chain-gang." Now, see here, young
man, this court thinks she knows her
self, and will stand you in hand to
keep your mouth shut. If hear an
other word out Of you I'll give you
six months in the chain-gang." The
lawyer collapsed, and the Justice pro-
ccoded with the call Of his docket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
BIG SNAKES IN JERSEY.
Deadly COpperheads Crswliag Through the
Gloomy Shades OF Death.


Gloomy Shades of Death.
\ HackettstOwn special says; Many
mountain pilots, as the thick-as-yer-
arm copperheads are called, have been
seen in Warren county, n. j., this
summer, especially in a place appro-
pristely named the Shades of Death,
a gloomy valley between two steep
mountain sides, shrouded with hem
lock and mountain ash. The Shades
Of Death are about seven miles north of
Hackettstown. Old Billy Hem lives near
the place. He is an authority on snakes
and whip-poor-wills: He has painted
a big rock on the mountain-side white,
which, he says, draws 'em, and at dusk
the whip-poor-wills come and sit on the
rock and sing. lie had job recently
to cradle a neighbours oat-feld. He
worked one hour at the contract and
then quit. He said he didn't mind
lending helping hand to get the crop
in shape to stack, but he'd be eternally
gumshoed if any man could hire him
by the day to cradle mountain pilots.
lie claims a record Of nine Incomes and
four she-ones killed while he was at
work.
Edward Fowler Bird, farmer in the
vicinity, then assumed the respons bill
ity of knocking down the field Of oats.
lie says he is the best GRADER in old
Warren, except his uncle. He isavery
strong man and has made q standing
offer to bet twenty-five cents that he
can lie on his back on the floor and
raise up his grandmother in her rocking
chair with one hand, only taking hold
Of one ruDg. He vent down and looked
at the oats, and said he hadn't travelled
for six years with Dan Rice's circus
for nothing, and that he was
still slick enough to jump out Of the
reach Of pilot. Mr.. Bird had
not made four swings OF his cradle be-
fore he jumped four feet off the ground
and yelled out, 81 ken clear EN-" aud
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
DEATHS.

GARRETT. Died, August IL. 1855. at
Buck Roe, Va, Mrs. DR.. JOHN K. GAR
NETT.
The time OF funeral will be stated here
after.
MARKS.Died. August 18th. 80 twenty
minutes 10 A. ~, At the residence 81 her
ION, RObert Marks, in Chesterfield county,
MIS- ELIZABETH MARKS, ia the ninety
Third year OF her age
Funeral from 81. Peters Cathedral THIS
Wednesday, MORNING at 10 o'clock.
bILLER.-Dled. August IL. 1885 az $40
A. a.. EDWARD Il. MILLER; aged TWEEN
ty-seven years.
May he rest In peace.
His funeral will take place from 81. Pc
ter's Cathedral WEDNESDAY. August
18th. at O'Clock =. NJ. Relatives and
friends respectfully invited 10 attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
Tho virginia Troops.

IIU'IVH 4IVIHII'I
One Of the poetic juxtapositions OF
the march was that Of Massachusetts,
and Virginia. The troops Of these
States were next to each other in the
line, and there was not handsomer,
more soldierly set Of men in the entire
line than the battalion from the Old
Dominion. They had peculiarly mill
tary bearing, and were the sons Of brave
men who had been Injured to war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
From Luxury 90 Actual starvation.

-
Stories sometimes come to light which
are even stranger than the disclosures
Of our own police courts. A man has
just died Of starvation at MoRtrouge
after strange reverse of fortune.
He was known in the humble society
among which he ended his days as lie
Pere Fallais, but under the empire. less
than twenty years ago, he lived in great
luxury. lie was the contractor
who undertook the work for opening
the Boulevard at st. Michel. and in
which millions passed through his
hands. He afterward became utterly
ruined in unfortunate speculations and
lived for time on the charity of an old
beggar woman whom he had promised
to remunerate when he came into for
tune he expected, but as the fortune
did not come she lost patience and
turned him on the streets. He was
found lying on a heap of rubbish one
night last week insensible from ex-
haustion, and was removed to hos
pital, but died next morning. He had
eaten no food for three DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
COBB'S ISLAND.

some Notes OF this Fine Old Atlantic Isle.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond DISPATCH
AUGUST 10, 1885.
We have recently had visit from
the Oll Dominion Yachting Club, Of
Richmond. They are all gentlemen.
They excel in fishing, having captured
more than any of the guests on the
island. Their coming is always looked
upon with pleasure, their departure
with regret.
am glad to learn that General Ter
~ and lady reached home safely, and
hope that the General may permanently
improve in health.
We missed very much after their de-
parture the Knights, Quarles, WingOs,
Warrens, and Basses-more especially
the sunny faces of Miss Mary Quarles,
Misses Maggie Warren, Thomas, Pat
teson, and others; also, the charming
Mrs. McKeage, of st. Louis.
Mrs. Judge Lyons, son, and daugh-
ter, of Richmond, are here. Among the
recent arrivals are Major Alexander
Hunter and his accomplished lady :;
Miss Ella Latham and Mr.. Toller, of
Washington. All appreciate most
highly the privilege of listening to the
dulcet strains of Mrs. Hunter (nee
Alice SWAIN, whose bird-like carols
elicit unbounded applause.
DR.. Green, of the United States
navy, and senior surgeon Of the Greedy
relief expedition, has been spending
some days here with his friend Lieu
tenant Pickerell, Of the United States
navy. DR.. Green's brother and sister
are still here.
Major Hunter and Mr.. Toller killed
ninety-seyen fine birds on Saturday,
and W. Fred. Green fifty-odd.
We have about eighty guests, and
new arrivals daily.
Mr.. Oscar Swlneford. of your city,
left this morning.
More anon, +.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
Death OF Judge ID. W. IL. BowIes.

correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch. ]
WILMINGTON, Va, August IL, IS.
Judge d. W. X. Bowles died here to-
day, at the residence of his son, Major
John S. BowleS. lie was in the eighty
fourth year of his age.
Judge Bowles served his county for
many years as justice Of the peace, pre-
siding justice, and judge of the court.
lie was member of the Convention of
1850 and 81, representing the counties
of Fluyanna, Louisa, and Goochland.
He was twice member of the Virginia
Legislature, representing his county of
fluvanna at one time and at another
the counties Of Fluvanna and Gooch-
land. He was highly esteemed, hon
ored, and loved by all who knew him.
\ good man has fallen AID gone to the
Christians rest.
The funeral will take place from
Lyle's Baptist church tomorrow. The
lnterment will be at the old homestead,
in Fluyanna county. Ct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
ANJSE ni.NTN.
LAWN PARTY.

THE ROSEBUD SOCIETY OF
L UNION STATION METHODIST EPlS-
COpAL CHURCH Will hold LAWN-PAK-
~ IN the lot adjoining the parsonage. on
Twenty fourth between VI and y streets.
commencing MONDAY NIGHT and con-
tuuug through the week. y band Of mu-
sic VIII be- i'm attendance. Refreshments
served hoy young ladies' i'm uHif0rn The
small children VIII have - table with con-
fectiontries, &C.. Sc. Proceeds 10 bee divided
between the Rosebud Society and Rich
mond Home for Ola Ladies. Como. every
body and encourage the young ladies'
Admission, 10 cents-ticiets redeemabe
for refres hmcuts. au 9-Gt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12

The New Orleans Picaynae says
When man thinks he ought to have
an office to pay for doing his duty he
soon becomes tiresome. And should
be told that he has served his country
quite enough and is entitled to a rest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12
FREE FROM MALARIA.

In the fall OF 1884 I was taken with case
Of maiarial-fever which Frustrated me both
body and mind. ! was drugged after the old
fashion with mercury and other mineral
mixtures. but with no good results. Ny
health was shattered and my energy gone.
My legs and feet would swell and | had
what everybody thought was dropsy. These
symptoms alarmed me. and / was ready to
grasp AZ any remedy suggested. a friend
advised me 10 try swift : Specific. ! pro-
cured three bottles and commenced Us use.
the swelling soon subsidized. 1 have taken
the three bottles. which have made "A perfect
cure. and | feel like new man today.
There never was more meritOriOus mtdl-
cine offered 90 suffering humanity. IL has
wrought wonders for me-. WILLIS JOSEs.
IeeNiUFg, Ire county. ga. March l, 1853.
For sale by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-12

at is announced that BENNY BUT
LEB will surely be delegate to the
forthcoming Democratic State Conyen-
ton in Massachusetts," Msssacha-
setts Democracy must be degenerating
into huge Joke.