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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

John f. Bacon. representative at
Montevideo, is in the fifty-fifth year OF
bis age. He was born in Edgefeld,
S. c., and educated at the South Caro-
lima College, where he was graduated
in 1852. In 1854 he was admitted to
the bar.
His first official appointment was to
St. Petersburg as secretary of the Le-
CATION. While resident Of the Rus
sian capital he was married to a daugh-
ter of the United States Minister-ex-
Governor Pickens.
Mr.. Bacon joined the Confederate
army in 1861 and served throughout
the war Of the Union. lie rose to the
rank of major.
With the return of peace he opened
an Office for the practice Of law, and
was very successful.
In 1867 he was elected district judge
for the district Of Edgefeld, and pre-
sided in the court until deposed by the
Federal commander. He is generally
known as Judge" Bacon.
Mr.. Bacon removed from Edgefeld to
Columbia in the year 1872. Particu-
larly since that date he has been active
in local politics. lie was elected to the
South Carolina Legislature in 1878, and
was influential in the reopening of the
South Carolina College. In the year
1884 he was a presidential elector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
Personal.
Jay Gould is now in Florida.

Jay UOulu Is NOW III L IOIiuh'
Pope Leo XIII. has an income Of over
million a year.
1t is announced that Miss Mary Glad
stone, daughter of Mr.. William E. Glad
stone, is to be married to the Rev.
Harry Drew, q curate Of the Church Of
England at lila warden.
Signor Bombicci supposes the deto-
nation of meteOrs to be that of an ex-
plosiye gas formed during the surface
heating of the mass in the atmosphere
and accumulating chiefly in the vacuous
space left behind the mass in its very
swift fight.
Mr.. Gladstone received over l,000
letters and kilograms Of congratulation
on his birthday. The rejoicings on
Tuesday were terminated by servants
ball at Hawarden Castle, Mrs. Glad
stone leading off with the butler and
W. H. Gladstone following with the
housskeeper.
David Davis is not anxious to return
TO public life. In q recent interview he
said: 81 am out Of politics and politi-
cal life, never to return. / had over
forty years Of an active public life and
think / have earned ths rest that ]
am enjoying. I haven't . grievance
against . soul on earth-not one, and
the shades TO which I have retired are
serene. I have to thank Providence for
that, and for the fact, also, that l an
in better health now than have been
Jcy seyeIal years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

influence Of luxurious tastes invading
and overcoming simplicity--now
fondness for external show and now
the delighted home enjoyment OF the
really beautiful and skilful.
1t must not be forgotten that bind
ings are not necessarily Of the same
period with the books. For example, ]
have one copy ofPinder's Rosencrantz
Maria" tNuremb. l505), bound in 1870,
with impressed reliefs signed g. H.,
and another copy in binding perhaps
contemporary with its date, OF which
the ornaments are chiefly repetitions of
small punches. Among these is a
round stamp bearing shield and the
letters NJ. H., while the chief feature
of the covers is q scroll with ave
Maria" in text, stamped in rows
on the sides nu back Of the volume.
On these bindings find many dies
signed with initials of engrayers. Mel
Their in Brulliot, nor Graesse, nor any
other dictionary of marks and mono
grams, is there any reference to these
and having never devoted myse f to the
history of bookbinding, | do not even
know whether any one has given atten-
ton to those artists. They deserve
quite as much regard as nine tenths
Of the wood and cOpperplate-engra-
vers about whom we know so much.
Ii would be pleasant to know who was
|. d. who cut the dies of st. Catharine
ard Justice on WOlfius flowing, 5000,
and many others on other bindings
who was |. F., whose work is on Panta
leone, Photographic Basil, 1868; who
was l.. T., an earlier artist, whose ini-
tails on each side Of an owl in a small
circle occur frequently among the re-
liefs on Mentz Liyy of 1888 who, in
short, were the designers and engravers
of a vast amount of work which belongs
among the priced examples of the art
of die-cuttiDg.
have been tempted to write at length
on this subject, without any such pur-
pose at the start. The general reader
may not be interested in it, but | am
aware that many to whom this letter
will 90 are interested, and that besides
my own small library there are now in
this country not few private as well
as public Libraries, in which are ex-
tensive gatherings Of the noble books Of
the early times of book-making.
A discussion of the history Of the
art of die-cutting. illustrated in these
book-bindings, would be of the highest
instructive value and interest. But we
will not enter it now. Enough to sug-
gest to the thinking reader that the art
known as the glyptic art--the engraving
of stones and metalS-has been handed
down through all ages from the ear
lest times, and is itself the mother
art of all engraving, all print
ing, all die-cutting, all ornamental inn
pressed work. For it is a grand truth,
overlooked by writers on human history
and art history, that the blood of all
the arts which ornament and make our
nineteenth century civilization, has
flowed down through the generations Of
men with the red blood in our hearts
and hands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
The English SteepIechase.


The courses over which steeplechaSes
are now run are more difficult than
they were two or three years ago, but
their difficulty in no way increases
their danger. The contrary is the case,
for now only horses that can Jump and
have been taught to jump have chance
of winning. There is reason to hope
that the new order Of things will tend to
strengthen this sport, at which there
is much money to be won. Many
Of the steeplechases are for hand
some stakes, and as regards betting
for, however much it may be deplored,
men will bet-it appears on investiga-
tion that, in spite Of the chances Of mis-
hap in a steeplechase, the winners may
be predicted with more accuracy than
in races on the fat. The Grand Ma
tional Hunt Committee, which has
lately been reconstructed, is body in
every way calculated to improve the
sport. 1t contains many practical men,
few like the junior of the three stew
ards of the Jockey Club, the Earls of
Suffolk and Berkshire, Of special
capacity and knowledge in all that con-
Germs the horse and his rider and their
endeavors are not only to purify the
turf atmosphere, not by any means
always wholesome, but also to carry
out those legitimate and desirable OBJ.
jects which racing is intended to foster.
Steeplechasing few years ago was
rapidly becoming farce. Owners would
not have their horses schooled and
made proficient chasers when races
were run over galloping courses where,
with q stroke or two Of luck.
the halfschooled animal that had
the knack Of going fast and was ridden
by q jockey with no knowledge Of
Workmanship, but unlimited pluck, was
as likely as not--the stroke Of luck al.
ways aiding-to win the race. II there
were more races over four-mile courses,
courses which required what in some
curious way has come to be called
negotiation" more owners Of good
horses would doubtless feel an ambition
to win; and it is particularly to be noted
that chaser becomes good by educa-
ton. His style Of crossing country is
not the same as the hunters style,
speed in getting over and away from
his fences being leading Characteristic
Of the perfect chaser. The sport is
worthy of encouragement, bringing out,
as it does, the best qualities of the horse
and his rider. We are glad to notice
year by year an increase in the number
Of point-to-point steeplechases, q reyi-
val of the real thing, and of local hunt
meetings, where horses and riders are
what they seem to be. These last de-
serve all countenance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
JOHN Z. BACON,

Charge d'Ahaires TO Uruguay and Paraguay.
The United States Government is
represented in Uruguay and Paraguay
by John E. Bacon, Of South Carolina.
His official residence is at Montevideo,
his rank that Of Charge d'Afaires, and
his salary $4,000 a year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
An Undeserving Grurnbier.

Condemned murderer ito keeper
" How is it that Teller in the next cell
gifts all the flowers an fruits an pres
ents an don't git nothin' at all? I'm
to be hanged jest the same IS he is. /"
Keeper: "That's al right, Forty.
You only killed one man. Number
Forty-one butchsred whole family"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

Sir Ambrose Shea, who has been sp-
pointed Governor Of Newfoundland, Is
tho first native Governor named for
mary Jears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

By a decree pronounced lu the above
named suit on the l2th day of Decrmu'I
lss3, by the ChanCerN Court of Richmond
Va. IL was ailudged. ordered. aud decr"rl
that this cause be- referred Ia one Of fht
commissioners of this court 10 make IT,
following inquiries and stat" the folio" .u-
accounts, and make report thereof to th.
cOurt-to wit:
First. Toaudit. state. and settle the ac-
count OF the transactions uf Mary j. Dcrb5
shire. admin stratrlX of the estate Of Peter
= DeIbyshire, deceased, showing what
balance. II any. il due from the sad All
mtnistratrix To the said estate.
Second. TO take an account OF all asset.
belonging TO ne said estate. showing in'
character and value OF all the personally
and the character. location. and fse glup.i
and annual value OF the real estate.
Third, To take an account Of all Hens
upon, claims, and demand, against thest
estate, together with their puorities, haut
and TO whom coming
Fourth. To asceTtai In and report what ierY
IL any. should be- allowed counsel for ~
Vices in this cause. together with auy Oihe.
matter SptcialiB 10f,d. dee med pertinent Dt
himself or required by any OF the parties
10 be 80 stated.
And the comm lssi oner is directed a. Z o.
notice OF the time aud place, tO be nXed uy
him, for executing the requirements OF th .-
decree by publication once "a week Tor inu
successive weeks In some newspaper pun
nshed IN the city OF Richmond. which uu.
tice, when so published shall be- euulFdirh'
TO personal service thereof On All parties lu'
teTestpd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
LONOON Sal MUSCATFLLF L
COURT ORDERS.


CoRSER ELEVENTH AND BASh SIS.
RrCnMoND. VA, December l.. les5.
DICHARD T. ALVEY, EDWARD
II Alvey, and John 4. Alvey. merchants.
&c. trading as Alvey Brothers .PlainilI-.
IS.
Mary ]. rerbyshire. iu her own rigutau' tf
administrators Of Peters. Deru}shirr d.
ceased. James II. Drrbyshire. John IA re-
and Jennie Laird, his wife, and kmma
DerbyAhlr, .................... Deirn'iuI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
THE PLANTERS NATIONAL BANK

RICHMOND. VA, December 90. 1855.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANh
l. have this day declared DlVIDEND
OF FOUR PER CENT. Tree Of tax out OF
the profits OF the last ak months, payable
on and after JANUARY z. 1856.
MANN =. QUARLES,
,soa.,JaB Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
CUPAp AND INFERIOR POROU,

4 NUEAP AND INT EINIVh FVhVUD
~ PLASTERS will inevitably dsapPOint
YOU, and are not worth even the few cents
asked for them. Benson's Capcine PlaSters
alone merit implicit confidence. They
have won their great popularity with the
people, and gained the voluntary endorse
ment OF the medical profession by their
uneGualled curative power and by that
only. When purchasing be on your guard
against worthless limitations under mis-
leading names. such as "Capsicln. Cap
sicum, -" Capucin.' "Capslcine, etc. ASK
for Bensen'S. and see that II bears the
'Three Seals" trade. mark and has the
word Capcine cut in the centre.
ia IL, SuSTu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
PETERSBURG SAVINGS AND

Insurance COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. "a. 1889. ,
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COM
pANy have declared q SEMI-ANNt.
Al nIvtbEND OF PER CENT. Tree OF
,sIesl nav able on and after Jan3a,y ~
,sss P"' EDWARp W. BUTCHER
1850. N, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
NOTICE.

All persons interested Will take notice tiHl
/ shall. as one Of the OmmlssiOnen Of "a
court, proceed at my Office on the lztH
DAY OF JANUARY. 1856, at the hour OF
lOA. NJ, 10 execute the requirements
said decree. from which the above Is an r1'
tact.
At the time and place stated You may "a 60
tend and protect your Interests M tuis eau.
A. W. PATTERSON
Comm ~ Iuuri.
DINNEES A SPuTsWOOD. T.. a,
CARSON & COURTNEY. y. 4.
lie gO-Su4W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

NOTICE.-THE BOARD Of Dr.
~ RECTORS OF the MERCHANTS MA
TIONAL BANK, OF RICHMOND, have this
day declared O DIVIDEND OF 81 PER
CENT. free OF taxi out OF the net profits OF
the past six months, payable TO the stock
holders on and after January 2, 1885.
J.F. GLENN. Cashier.
RICHMOND, December "a, 1855.
de 25.tJaS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03
1ooc NOW IS THE TIME rO

AT 1909 MAIN STREET,
blank BOOKS, DIARIES, AND fhf
sICIANSi VISITING LISTS;
VIRGINIA AND HAGERsrowNAL ALMA
MACH. CALENDARS.
J.w, RANDOLPH 8 kNal~sfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

y
revenue to pay your interest on the
public debt. ILaughter.l Why, your
average tariff on the dutiable goods to-
day is 46 per cent. to help the Infant
industries higher than it was in
1912, and higher than it has been un-
der any tariff except the tariff prior to
THE LAST REVISION.
Gentlemen, the silver question has
been so exhaustively discussed and the
bankruptcy question so fully discussed
by my friend Senator Edmunds, who,
by the way, mentioned . little fact
which seemed to be little derogatory
TO old Virginia, for he said that the
horse-trade came within the law, and
he bought . horse in Virginia, and
wanted . fair trade. l hope he paid
for the horse, because he said
he was going into bankruptcy.
IGreat laughter.l There is one
difficulty in the way of return
ing to the gold stsndard--the
standard of the monometallists. The
Constitution Of the United States,
in my opinion, makes bimetsllism . part
Of the constitutional law Of the country.
Whether the Government can make so
cents equal 10 100 cents is question
In arithmetic which lido not suppose |
need discuss. II that vas the psrma-
nsnt relation Of silver with gold, l would
ny, with the gsntlsnsn Who have spo-
zen before ne, ! voald destroy tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

or as if some terrible burden had been
lifted from her. That evening the
stranger, who was hale and hearty
looking old gentleman of about fifty,
called the landlord into the little sitting
room where he and Lena were alone,
and, closing the door, told the follow
ing remarkable story, which did much
to explain Thurston's curious and I'M
friendly manner during the time ne had
lived in camp.
The gentleman said 81 feel that il
is due to the people here who have tried
to be kind to this unfortunate man and
his family that something of the truth
may be known and any unpleasant sur.
misses be removed. As the family law.
yer, the duty Of clearing up a great
mystery devolved upon me, but alas
its successful solution is reached only
in time to find the victim Of an awful
mistake and his wife in their graves.
"Charles Thurston was the son of a
wealthy ship-owner Of Boston. His
father gave him liberal education, and
INDUCED him in every whim. In time
his wild associations produced their
effect on him, and without being really
wicked, for he had noble nature 81
heart, his habits became loose and some.
what dissipated. Then he met and
loved q beautiful girl, and being bis
equal in every respect, and thinking II
would have . beneficial effect upon his
habits, his parents encouraged the
match. In due time there was grand
wedding, and 1t seemed that he had
abandoned his old associates and their
dissoluts society for the love ofthis beau.
tiful and true woman. Then came re-
lapse to . certain extent into the old
Ways, win some n;srmiSsieEs, ons Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-03

forbade any one State to lay CONNER
cial restrictions upon its trade with its
sister States, or with the world. The
doctrine, as understand it, Of the Fede-
raj Constitution is this That it is not
In tho power, land I utter it boldly, even
in the face Of what l consider to be the
opposition Of this assemblage,) that the
only power that the Government has
TO lay tax is to raise .
revenue for the support of the Govern.
ment, and not to tax men to pre-
vent imports. lApplauss.l desire
to call your attention to another cir
cumstapce which united the fortunes Of
old Virginia and Massachusetts,. The
incident il told by gentleman, COM
paratively in private life, Is coming in
part within his personal knowledge,
that when Boston was besieged by the
American forces with Washington at
their head the first troops that came
lfom other States for the rescue Of
Boston were two companies of rife
men clad in the hunting.shirts Of the
Virginia mountains and from the lower
valley on the banks of the Potomac,
from the very town in which l was
born--the old town Of Winchester,
famous in recent years-and with their
upsrTiDg rifles they took part ia re-
storing Boston TO her people. Zap
plsuss.l At the head Of these two
companies was Captain Stevenson,
phs had served with Washington In
~ Braddock campaign, and Daniel
Morgan, the hero Of Saratoga and the
cospsns.
Daripg the period when the Federal
QeBstisution WAS being formed, and
Nil tbs statesmen we're launching the
gspsttutfon from 10 political boz IN
|51e, 8 eeetain nan living ID ~ lover
ZSllsy II vfssinis, On Tie iovss banks |
q ~ Potomac, cenatructed : rude |
4, xhich h. implied By steam, = !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
OPEN LETTER TO SENATOR PAYNE.
A Declaration OF War by q Member or
the Thurman Wing Of the Party.

A Washington dispatch to the New York Her
aid says that Mr.. 4. X. Donavin, q prominent
member Of the Thurman wing of the Ohio de-
mocracy, has written an open letter to Senator
Payne, which is to be distributed broadcast In
Ohio to-day. The Herald dispatch says the let
ter is specially significant, as IL IL regarded q
declaration of war between the Thurman and
Payne factions in Ohio politics. Mr.. Donavin
opens his letter with the assertion that senator
Payne Is the first Senator from Ohio whose
election was attended with corrupt practices.
Continuing, he says: 'The place you now fll
was not honorably nor honestly attained. In
TRUTH sir, unfortunately for you, and still more
SO for the state OF Ohio, you are filling place
from which honor would stand aghast were it
asked TO assume it," Mr.. Donavin charges that
during the campaign OF 1883 the voters OF
Ohio understood that George 81. PEN
dleton was to be returned TO the United
States Senate; that shortly before the legisfA-
ture convened q number OF men, whose names
Mr.. Donavin promises to give In required, were
sent through the state to corrupt the men who
had been elected as democratic members OF the
legislature, and, the writer asserts, they sue
ceeded. Mr.. Donavin then hints vaguely At
the alleged lavish use OF money during the
senatorial contest at Columbus, which resulted
in the election Of Payne; refers % the night
over the postmastership at Canton, Ohio, and
to the burning In efhgy OF Senator Payne be.
cause an unpopular man was appointed, and
closes with q scathing denunctation OF Senator
PRyne a political rnethOda
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kilograms to The Star
CONFEDERATION In DETROIT.
DUBLINs NEW LORD MAYOR.
Spanish Republicans Divided.


DETROIT, MICH, Jan. l., 10 a. NAT nine
o'clock this morning the whole fire department
was called out by a fire I'm ID. M. Ferry a Co.'S
seed store on Lafayette street The flames
spread rapidly ana at this hoar the entire build
Ing Is a mass OF flames.
The fire spread To the box department on the
opposite side OF Lafayette street. Whites Thea
ter is in flames and seems doomed. The entire
seed store, an immense four-story brick build
ing, is totally consumed. Insurance on the ID.
NJ. Ferry block is $500. 700.
FIREMAN KILLED.
IL a. m.-Both the Ferry building and White
theater were without inner walls and proved
great food for the flames. At lo45 Whites
front wall fell In, killing Capt Dick Phtlbert, OF
the fire department Instantly. The men were
Just coming down from a ladder when the wal
fell. and large number narrowly escaped
death. II is impossible as yet TO give any idea
OF the damage done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01

Some days ago q warrant was issued Tor the
arrest Of Mr.. Edgar w. Dennison, late Of the
fremont house, on the charge OF forging note
of 5000 to the prejudice OF Mr.. Arthur Nattans,
the druggist. This was placed In the hands OF
the detectives, and they have been searching
for him without success.
Mr.. Dennison was excused a. Circuit Court
juror last Tuesday, the day the warrant was
Issued. The police officials have not since then
been able to trace him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
DUBLIN'S NEW LORD MAYOR.
ME-. r. ID. Sullivan Installed with .
Grand characterization.

DUBLIN, Jan. 1.-Mr. T. ID. Sullivan, the new
lord mayor was formally installed In ONCE to-
day with much ceremony. The populace was
very enthusiastic and turned out en- masse In
honor OF the event. An immense procession
composed of artisans and laborers, carrying
green banners and bearing other emblems OF a
green color, was one of the features OF the days
celebration. Thirty bands were interpreted
throug hout the procession. Good order pre-
vailed. No soldiers were seen on the streets
du ring the demo nstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
SPANISH REPUBLICANS.

RevOIuttOnary Speeches ~ . BNOQ0e6
in Honor Of ZOrtlla In Madrid.
MADRID, Jan. 1.-At Q banquet given by re-
publicans In honor Of Senior Gorilla, the speak.
ers representing q majority OF those present,
urged a revolution against the government. The
minority headed by Senior Salmeron, an eminent
republican leader, protested against violence,
which, they declared, would be harmful OF tho
partys interest They strongly urged that help
Oe sought from the moderates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01

MARRIAGE LIcENsHA - Marriage licenses
have been Issued by the clerk Of the court 10
Frederick 6chlosser and Hattie H Williams;
Edward l.. simpson aud Fannie R. Bowen,
both OF Alexandria; & w. Cant and Alice J..
Thomas Charles A. Gardy and Annie Il John
eon, bosh Of WiComico county, Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
The Dolphin at Fort Monroe.

FORT MONROE VA, Jan. 1.-The U. 6. dis.
patch boat Dolphin arrived here this morning.
She made the run from Newport To Cape Henry
In twenty-five hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
TOBACCO REMEDIES

These celebrated Remedies have made some Of the
most wonderful cures on record Hundreds Of testi-
nlonials are being received the home vfice every
day relating their wonderful curative virtues Vgor
Gus and efcacous In their action easily applied
NO family should be without them. Call on w. 4
Thompson, John W. Drew. &. Chrstiani and other
druggists in Washington, d. c., where they eau be
found. dxx-l 4ts1n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-01-01
The Netroit Pole. Keeping q

DETRSIr, MIcH, Jan. ] sam.-Up 70 This
Polish church people. IL is thought that tho
presence of the police and the knowledge that
the militia are under orders has had Quietlne
effect.