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, 1886-05-22

A Dog which was Trotting Along Path
Stepped On an Insect, aud ihc lattct erred
out.
Alas you have so Wounded me that !
can Neither Fly nor Crawl agnin''
"In that case said the bog after a
Moments Reelection, at would not be
Common Humanity on my part 10 leave
YOU to Lingering and Painful Death
And he thercupon Finished the Patient
with a stoke oil his Paw.
Mornl--Some Folks are so Awfilly Kind
aud Considcratc. you knowi-D Detroit Free
pre44
, 1886-05-22

You are allowed a free trial IF thirty
day~ Of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Nultaic Belt with Electric ~Suspensory APP
plianccs Tor the speedy relief and perma
nent cure of nervous dcoility, loss of vi
tally and manhood, and all kindred
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Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred
illustrated pamphlet. with full informa-
ton. terms, etc mailed free by addressing
Noltaic Bel: - Marshall. Mich
, 1886-05-22

~ dollar Is worth more 10 me when rep
resented by n book than when stamped
with the brand of the government, said
Geurg. W Vanderbilt. The youngest son
Of the hate William IL, Vanderbilt is a
thorough bookworm. lie derives his lik-
ing for literature from the family Of his
mother. who was the daughter oi a clergy.
man IA Brooklyn. 1t is his ambition to
have the greatest and best private library
In America Boston Budget
, 1886-05-22

Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, san Francisco, Cal,
is nature true laxative. This pleas.
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had of W. n. Hunt, Large bottles at
80 cents or one dollar. 1t il the most
pleasant. prompt aud effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver. kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispcl headaches. colds and
fevers; to cure constipation, indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-05-22

True dellcacy OF flavor with true efficacy
OF action. has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs Its pleasant taste and beneficial cf-
ieets have rendered it immensely popular.
Large bottles for sale by w. n. Hunt.
1919 Eddy street.
, 1886-05-22

NEVER more succinctly was the question
stated than in the aphorism hat the right
of an employe to higher wages implies
the right of an employer to hire men who
can work for lower wages.
, 1886-05-22

CONGRESS has provided for the study
in the schools Of the territories Of the ma
ture of alcoholic drinks. Wyoming has
been beforehand and made a similar pro-
vision some time ago.
, 1886-05-22

FIRING between Turkish and Greek
outposts, reported by the telegraph, re-
minds the casual reader hat actual fight
ing with sensational result was reported
three weeks ago.
, 1886-05-22

At Ellis ice cream parlors you can get
the genuine cream and the choice Of
twenty kinds OF fruit syrups with your
soda water.
, 1886-05-22

GLADSTONE doesn't govern TO the
queens taste
, 1886-05-22

BLAINE seems to be the iirst man
thought of, when the possibility of re-
storing the Republican regime. in all
that the phrase implies. is eonsilered.
, 1886-05-22

We request all knowing themselves in
debtcd to Us TO Us tn call at once aud set
tie either by cash or approved notes. We
are closing out our business aud desire all
accounts settled At once.
COwnIcK 4 WnIrcoMB.
, 1886-05-22

PoLYGAMy must go with as little in
jury as may be to the absolute and un-
doubted rights of those who have rrac
ticed it, but it must go.
, 1886-05-22

The authorities of Denver are still at
sea as to the perpetrator of the recent
murder there, but all sorts Of sensational
theories are advanced.
, 1886-05-22

TAXING immigration would regulate it
lar less thoroughly than absolute refusal
to receive emigrants of doubtful charac-
Ter
, 1886-05-22

The Wyoming Furniture company have
increased their stock in furniture aud car
pets. until now they cannot beaten IN pat
terms or prices this side OF Chicago.
, 1886-05-22

Fist falls the snow. o lady mine,
Sprinkling the lawn with crystals fine;
But, by the gods, we Won't repiue
While we're together.
We'll chat and rhyme. aud Li-s and dine
Defying weather.
So stir the fire and pour the wine
And let those sea erecn eyes divine
Pour their loye-maduess into mine
don't care whether
II is snow, or N or rain or shine.
Ir W. re together.
Mortimer Collins.
, 1886-05-22

CROOKED aldermen who skipped to
Canada have given up all idea of an i'm
mediate return.
, 1886-05-22

VAN WICK and Dorsey represent the
difference that may exist between party
lines.
, 1886-05-22
THE NECESSITY
For tho spoo1a1iet.
DR.. WAGNER & co

We offer TO apology for d~eyoting so much time
snd attention to THIS much neglected class Of
diseases believing that no condition of humanity
Is 100 wretchcd L" merit the sympathy and best
services OF the profession to which We BELONG
the physician who dev..tes himself
70 relieving the afflicted and saving
them from worse than death, Is no less u
phianthrophist and "A benefactor to his race
than the surgeon or physician who by close ap-
plicatiOn ex ,els In any other branch OF his pro-
iession Aud. fortunately FOR humanity, the day
Is dawning when the false phI,.uthroi,hy that
condemned the victims of folly Or crime, like
the ltpers under thv Jewish law. to die uIicared
for, has passed away.
, 1886-05-22

A COMMON fishery policy with France,
iS -,hs. this country wants.
, 1886-05-22

NEWSPAPERS report that fences ere
disappearing in Maine; so it is in parts of
Wyoming.
, 1886-05-22

Bring on your Seasides, books, etc,
and have them exchanged for new ones.
Cheyenne News depot. opposite post o..
hra
, 1886-05-22

GLOUCESTER fishermen are spelling for
a fight.
, 1886-05-22

GIVE the baby king of Spain his royal
~parcgoric, and afford he public a rest.
, 1886-05-22
eRILLlANTs.

To-day Is ours; what do we fear'
To-day is onis; we have it here,
Let's treat II kindly, that it may
Wish at least with us to stay.
Let's Danish business. bnnish sorrow:
To The gods belongs tomorrow.
-Anacrern.
, 1886-05-22

If you want an elegant custom suit on
short notice. go to u Hellman
, 1886-05-22

Pure fruit syrups only used 10 Ellis
coda waier.
, 1886-05-22

Neat assortment OF visiting cards at the
Leader Office.
, 1886-05-22

GEN. GERONIMO commands in Arizona.
, 1886-05-22

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives &
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
The Local-Option Law.

In commenting on Mr.. STUBBs's re-
cent letter on the local-option law, We
said:
"He mir. STUBBsl says truly that
the license is granted with reference to
the condition Of the law at the time Of
its granting. This is true; but un-
fortunately for bis argument the local
option act will be a part OF the law to
be considered. aud will have been in
force about two months before the date
Of the licenses"
Judge LATHAM, Of the Corporation
Court of Lynchburg, has announced
that in his opinion all liquor-licenses
which are granted hereafter will be
granted with reference to the provisions
of the local.option statute, and that il
in Lynchburg, or Richnond, or any
other city, or in any county, a man
takes out on the LIST Of May license to
sell liquor, that license will be vacated
IL such city. or county vote afterwards
against permitting the sale Of liquor
within its bounds. So that, according
to Judge LATHAM, the business OF the
liquor-dealers will come to an end in
any county or city whenever an ad-
verse majority in that county or city
shall have decided against the licensing
Of their business.
II this construction OF the local-op-
ton law shall be affirmed by the
Supreme Court Of Appeals Of Viz
GINA, it will put . new phase
upon the whole matter. The adj
yocatss Of prohibition can take as
much time as they need in getting up
their petitions, knowing that wherever
majority Of tho voters Of any city OF
county decide against licensing the sale
Of liquor, that decision will take efIect
forthwith. The liquor-dealers, too
are placed m new relations to the
law. II they are to lose their
licenses, they will expect to have
the money refunded which they
paid FOR those licenses; and in
the absence Of any law providing for
the return Of their money, they may
conclude that il has become their wisest
policy to endesvor to have an election
ordered on or before the 9th Of April.
The time for action, however, is short,
as the writ Of election must be issued
on or before the 2Sth Of IBIS month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
False Reasoning.

When Senator JONES, Of Florida,
was intel viewed the other day in regard
to the EADs ship-railway scheme, he IS
reported to have said, 81 like EADs.
but do not believe in the taxation OF
the people to aid private corporations.
If it is good thing private capital will
put it through; if it Is not, the Gov
eminent has no business with it, either
from o standpoint Of right or OF
policy"
That sort Of reasoning, to quote Mr..
THURMAN, "wont do" The Union
Pacific, and the Central Pacific, and
the Northern Pacific, and the Southern
Pacific railroads would never have
been constructed if the Government
had refused to assist in the work. The
ietties at the mouth Of the Mississippi
would not even now have been COM
menced had UNCLE SAM declined to lend
a helping hand. There are many
things Government ought to do which
cannot we'll be done by private enter
prise. The ship railway across the
continent is one of that class Of things.
1t must be made by the aid of some
rich and powerful Government, or we
fear it will never be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
Ruby Mines tn Maudaiay.
(Blackwood's MagaZIne.l

"Diggings =" are situated at Kyatpen,
about seventy miles to the northeast Of
Mandalay, and cover an area Of hun
bred square miles. The system Of
mining at present employed is extreme
ly rude. Square pits are dug in the
ground until the gravel-bed is reached
in which the gems occur, aud from
which they are extracted by a rough.
and-ready mode Of washing. Be-
sides rubies the gravel yields
sapphires, Oriental topaz. Orient.
al emerald, transparent corundum,
spinel, and zircon. The rubies are
generally small and are very commonly
disfgured by flaws. The sapphIrss
found are for the most part larger than
the rubies and are more perfect. From
the only returns which it has besn
found possible to consult it appears
that the annual value Of the stones Of
all kinds taken from these mines
is from about Gl2,500 to el5,00O.
Rubies and sapphires also occur
at the Sagyen-hills diggings, six
teen miles from Mandalay, bu,
they are Of an inferior quality.
1t is quite possible that the ignorance Of
miners is mainly accountable for the
small returns secured from these mines.
and that, by the aid of European skill
and machinery, their yield might be
vastly increased, but, judging from tho
actual condition Of the workings, their
practical value falls very far short OF
the expectations formed about it on
the Paris Bourse. In the estimation
Of Orientals the jade quarries in
the MOgauDg district, to the north
west of Banjo, are Of greater value
than the ruby mines. Though not so
productive as the Karakash quarries, in
Turkestan, the Mogsung workings
yield equally good, il not finer, kinds
Of the mineral. The apple-green sps-
cies, which is considered the most val
liable, is met with in considerable guam
titles, and commands ready market at
high prices, both in China and Burmah.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
THE ioCALOpTIoS LAW.
How n IL Construed by Judge Latham.
OF Lynchburg.
Especial telegram TO tho Dispatch

Especial telegram TO tho Dispatch.l
LYNcHBURa, March lS.-Judge La
than has ordered an election on the
question of prohibition to take place
April Goth, and the fight will soon
open in earnest. Judge Latham's in
depreciation Of the local-option law diff
fers from that of most Of the Lynch
burg lawyers, but comedies with what
is said to be the opinion held by Judge
Burks, formerly Of the Court Of APP
peals.
Judge Latham holds that the liquor
licenses granted before the locsl-option
bill became law will be good until the
expiration Of the term for which they
were issued, but licenses granted after
the enactment of that law will be held
subject to the right Of revocation by
the people at the polls. This right Of
the people is the law Of the State aud
one of the conditions upon which
license is granted by the State and ac-
copied by the dealers. Hence no mat
ter when the election takes place
whether before or after the first day Of
May, should the people vote for no Ii
cense the sale of liquor must stop at
once, unless, as the case might be, be-
fore May LIST, the dealers license ante
dates the law.
There is not much force in the argyll
ment, says Judge Latham, that this
could not have been the intention ofthe
Legislature, because they failed to
direct that the tax should be refunded
to the dealer when his license is taken
from him. Under the present law it is
the duty of the judge to take away a
license summarily whenever ia his
opinion the business is not conducted
properly, and the State does not re-
fund one dollar Of the tax. The pro.
hibition in the act against issuing
licenses is directed to the officers Of the
State. The prohibition against selling
liquor is directed to the dealer, and
upon official announcement Of the vote
its operation is immediate.
Judge Atkins, Of the Hastings
Court Of this city, being asked his con-
struction Of the law, stated that he had
not seen a copy of it, and should not
think of expressing an opinion until the
situation in Richmond required it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
THEY MEAN BUSINESS
THE CONFERENCE OF THE NORFOLK
AND PORTSMOUTH EXCHANGES.
driven Out OF Her Course-The Trucking
Interest Looking Up-Fire-
The Peanut Stock.
,,,,.r,.noraerco ftbe RIchmond pispatchl

correspondence oftbe Richmond Dispatchl
NORFOLK, March Is, 1886.
The conference Of the various ex-
changes of Norfolk and Portsmouth
with General j. ID. Imboden in regard
TO the internal commerce Of Virginia
for the Government Bureau Of Statistics
has been fixed for next Wednesday,
and the necessary committees have been
appointed to make arrangements, &c.
A proper statement ard exhibit on the
occasion, il is believed, will be of great
practical value to this section.
The schooner Nathaniel Lank, which
arrived here yesterday in distress, spoke
the schooner Kate Griffith 400 miles off
Cape Hatteras on March 4th, having
left New York forty days ago with coal
for this port. She was then receiving
supplies from passing vessels, and had
been driven out Of her course by gales.
The truckers are now sup to their
eyes" in hard work. The season has
fully opened, and will continue now for
several months. All have finished
planting potatoes and putting out cab
bage, and are now engaged putting in
beans, cymblins, &c. Peas are we'll
advanced already, and at present the
outlook is very favorable for good
season, particularly as the Charleston
truckers are badly behind with every
thing this year.
Sanderlin & Brothers store, on
Roanoke dock, was on fire this morn
ing, but the fire was extinguished with
but little loss.
Portsmouth paving bonds sold yes
terday for los and are in demand.
Peanut-dealers here say they expect
the best nuts to reach &c. and probably
Sc. by the first Of May. Nearly all
the farmers stock is in the market, and
the factory buyers are storing nearly
all their purchases, which fact seems to
indicate that they are to be held for an
advance on the present price. 1t is
generally believed that the prevailing
prices will induce the farmers to go
more largely into the cultivation Of the
crop the approaching season.
Large quantities of spinach and kale
are now shipped by every steamer to
the northern markets, but realize very
low prices to the producer.
The new steamer Old Point, built at
Wilmington. Del, for the New York,
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Company, to run between here and
Cape Charles in connection with the
steamer Cape Charles, arrived to-day
from Wilmington, and at once took her
place on the rue. She is a supcrbly
fitted.up bay steamer and very fast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19

The Washington (Gs.) Chronicle
says; Judge Dooly was = strong Wing,
and never let an opportunity pass to
"poke fun" at his opponents, the
Democrats. In his day the Democrats
were lively set Of men, who INDUCED
in brawls and fsticuffs whenever they
felt like having any fun, and much Of the
time Of every court WAS consumed in the
trial Of members Of this party, which
was made up mainly Of the wool.hat
boys. When the charge to each grand
jury was finished on Monday morning
at the different courts, Judge Dooly
would announce: "Gentlemen, will
announce now, while | think Of it, that
the Democratic docket will be called on
Wednesday morning"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
VILE.
A Singular Turn I'm the Local-OptiOu
Question.

A Singular Turn I'm the Local-Option
Question.
Correspondence fthe Richmond Dispatch. !
MARCH Is, 1886.
The local-option question has taken a
singular turn in Danville, or rather
in North Danville, which is the same
thing in the matter of result. North
Danville is town of less than 5000
inhabitants, and under the local-option
bill the citizens of that town would
have to appeal to the judge oftho Coun-
ty Court for . writ Of election. But it
happens that that town is under the
jurisdiction Of the Corporation Court Of
Dsnville city, and Judge Blackwell says
that be has no authority to issue writ
of election to any place but the city Of
Danville.
If the decision is sustained Of course
nobody would try TO force local option
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
FRIDAy...........MARCH 10, 1886.
A Barren Ideaity.

Senator NANCY. of Texas, based his
argument on the EDMUSDs resolutions
upon the unconstitutionality of the
tenure-of.office act. Mr.. MAXEY oc-
cupies the right ground. That act was
passed to enable the Senate to control
ANDREW JOHNSON. 1t could never
have been passed by Congress repre-
sentipg the real people of the United
States. 1t was passed by fanatics and
baters of the South at atime when, In
violation of the Federal Constitution,
most of the southern States were unrep-
resented in Congress. 1t ought to be
swept from the ststute-book.
The President Of the United States
has suspended but a small proportion
Of the officers whom he has the right
to suspend, or, we should say, the right
to remove without regard to the tenure
ofof,ice act, or Mr.. EDMUNDs's wishes,
or the wishes Of the Senate. And yet
be has suspended for cause about six
hundred and forty such officers. Let
the reader now calculate how much
time the Senate could afford to spend
in executive session over each one
Of these cases, whether in reading
pspers or otherwise, and he will
see at once that the contention
of Mr.. EDMUNDs and his hackers is
simply foolish. The Senate has to
spend most Of its time in open session,
passing bills, &c. But if it were to
spend an hour each day in executive
session, reading Mr. CLEvELAND's
private letters and other papers bearing
upon appointments. removals, and sus-
pensions, that body would not be able
to pass intelligently upon one in ten of
such suspensions, removals, and ap-
pointments. The Senate sits on an ave-
rage not more than five days in week,
and spends in executive session but
few hours each week. 1t does not sit
more than 500 days in two years.
How can it presume to pretend to be
able to pass upon thousands of cases in
that short time! 1t cannot do it. 1t
is q physical impossibility. Mr.. Ed
MUNDs is contending for what he
knows would be, if he could get it, to
use the words of WILLIAM ALLEN,
of Ohio, "a barren ideality."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
Along Ride-IndustriaI Notes.

Along Ride-IndustriaI Notes.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. J
MARCH Is, 1886.
Mr.. Frederick L. Van Meerbecke,
who has undertaken to ride a bicycle
from New York to San Francisco,
reached this place this week. He is
taking it leisurely, making about three
and halfmiles per hour on an average.
A New York firm have leased the
Albemarle slate-quarry, and will begin
operations at once. They will manu-
facture slate-pencils by a new process
the invention Of the superintendent, Mr..
Roach.
The old building Of the Milling and
Manufacturing Company has been pur-
chased by Messrs. Andrews & Elsom,
and is now undergoing extensive re-
pairs. The most improved machinery
is being put in, and the new firm expect
to grind at the rate Of thirty-fve bush
els per hour. Elevators will take the
grain to the upper stories without I'M
necessary handling. The mills will be
put into operation Immediately.
QUIP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
CABDOZO ( CO.

puriug the past week We have been re-
ceiyinga .
COMPLETE LINE
Of goods in our various departments AMI
We are prepared % ofer unusual induce
menis to purchasers. our
STOCK Is SECOND To NONE.
ana our facilities for doing business enable
Us 10 compete with any market. We on'r
HANDSOME TlNsEL EMBROIDERED
ROHES;
BEAUTIFUL CANvAS CLOTHS. IN 'tri-
Gus colors;
An attractive assortment Of III Drts.
FIELD sulrING~;
\ nnI line Of BLACK GOODS in..'as
HENRIErTAS,
CASHMERES.
CAMELs-HAiR
CAMEL. S.HAIR CANVAS 90 ..H
BOUCLE SEEGE~.
NUNS NElLIND~.
ANp
NUNS VElIING mr Nr...
CoLOREp ORIENTAL iLNr\rIS with
l.aces to match.
BLACK CHANIILN IL)JNfkS with
Iaces to match.
BEADED LACEs rANElS and FRONTS;
CREAM LACES for fIoauce, and Froats.
SILKS.
In this department We have a nln AMI
rich line at prices ,spIus from s5c. % g
per yard We are offering our CIlEDk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-19
KANAwHA.vALLEY MINERS.
A Strike for Higher WeGes-Stair.
ments From Both sides.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch
CHARLESTON, W. VA, March Il.
About two months ago Mr.. John J.
johnson, of Pittsburgh, was sent into
the Kanawha Valley for the purpose of
organizing lodges Of the knights Of
Labor. lie organized thirteen, eleven
of which were among the coal-miners,
and two among the yardmen and
brakemen OF the Chesapeake aud Ohio
railway at CanneltOn and Huntington
stations.
Saturday the miners Of the Camp
bell Creek mine-the largest, with one
exception, in the valley-struck for an
increase Of half cent per bushel, the
price being two cents. The miners
allege that at two cents an average
miner can only make $3.50 per day,
which, after paying for his powder, oil,
and other necessary expenses, leaves
one dollar, and as the mines only run
about six months during year at best,
this price is starvation wages.
On the other hand, the operators
claim that coal being worth only 81
cents in the Cincinnati market, to pay
% cents per bushel for mining would
make the cost of coal Gl cents. Yes
terday Mr.. S. F. Dana, general manager
Of the Campbell's-Creek Coal Company,
told his miners that he could not COM
ply with their demands, and they de-
termined to continue the strike. Mon
day check for 1920 was received
from the Knights Of Labor at Pitts
burgh. which was divided between the
miners at Campbell's Creek and those
at the Marmet Company's mines, the
largest in the valley, who struck July,
1885.
The example Of the Campbell's-Creek
miners was followed to-day by those Of
Dana Brothers, the Wilton, North Coal.
burg, and McFarlane mines. Mr.. John
son says it was not his intention to
resort to strikes, but to arbitration. for
the settling of the difficulties, but he
was forced to it by the position Of the
operators. Nearly 1900 miners and
steamboat men are idle.