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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-30

In 1850, when the United States GEN.
sus was taken, there were found in
Richmond Of males over twenty-one
years of age (disfranchsed criminals
jucluded) Of
National Republican., 1886-11-30

By an overwhelming popular vote Its fran.
stitution, adopted December 3, A. D. 1879
National Republican., 1886-11-30

As the LIST of December approaches the sale
of coupons in this city is decidedly active. 1t
is astonishing to see the promptitude with
which old debt.paying Democrats are settling
their state taxes with coupons, when they
know that not l cent of 1t will be applied TO
the payment OF the state debt.
The Bourbon household of the eighth dis
trict is by no means happy family. Recent
How 10 recover Is the great question, and II the
party should rally who is to be Riddlebergcrs s
successor. Barbour and Gov. Lee have their
local champions in this region. II might be
well to suggest that there need be no trouble In
regard TO that matter. The successor of Rid.
dleberger will be true Republican, whether
IL be Mr. Riddleberger himself or someone else
Already the party is beginning to prepare
for the spring elections Mayor and other i'm
porlant officers of the city are to be chosen
The Democrats have all the election machiu'
cry in their own hands. They have all the reg
istrars and judges of election under the in
famous Mccormick bill.
From the present outlook three tickets will
be in the field. Democratic, Republican, and
Labor.
The Democratic party of Alexandria consid
ers itself very important factor In Virginia pol
itiCs, this being the reputed residence of Hon
John s. Barbour, the home post0ihce OF Gov. lee,
The home of the speaker of the house oil dele
gates and of Col. Mayre, the first auditor; con-
seQuently Alexandria can speak eX cathedra
The trouble Is there are too many big men In
q small radius. II either one should be ad-
viked to go to the Tenth Legion. or the south
west, he would point to the returns of the late
election and say they were not healthy coun
tries.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
TNHE GREAT PENNsl LvANIA RoUTE TO
4 THE NORTH, WEST, AND SOUTHWEST,
DOUBLETRACK. SPLENDID SCENERY,
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIP.
EFFECT NOV Il, 1885.

TRAINS LEAVE Washington from station,
corner 9Th and streets, as follows:
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express OF Palace Sleeping Cars al l2:l5 a. m.
daily; Fast Line, 9:40 u. N. daily 70 Cincinnati
and st. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
daily, except Saturday. 70 Chicago, with Sleep.
Ing Car Altoona TO Chicago. Chicago and
GinSinSaIi ,.IS Express, al IT,. s;lo p: M daily,
cago aud ST. Louis, and Harrisburg to
Cleveland, connecting at Harrisburg with
Western Express, with through Slecpers for
r. III. daily for Pittsburs and thew with
through sleeper Harrisburg TO Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POIOMAC RAILROAD,
For Erie CanGndaigua, Rochester, Buffalo,
with Palace Cars Washington to Rochester
ForWilliamspOrt Lock Haven, and Elmlra,
al $40 a. IN. daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, 7.2s, 900, and
nlb a. M, $3.50, 200, 4:l5, 1000, and il:2O D. m,
OF sunday, 300 a. m, 1880, 800, 4l5, 1000, aud
ll:2O m. Limited Express OF Pullman ParlOr
Cara, ytN a. m. daily, except sunday, and 400
For Boston without change. 400 D. IA every
For Brooklya. n. v, all through trains con.
meet nj jersey Iity with boats Of BROOKLYN An.
mex, anoTding dlrrCi transfer to Fulton NJ rect.
avoiding double icrriage across New York city,
For Philadelphia, 7;15, y Gndll:l5 a. M, 100,
ilb 500, ~, and II 20 .. m, ON Sunday a.
m. l2:3D, 2, tl5, eco 10, and ll:20p IN. Linn
lied hApTesS $40 a. IN. week days, aud 400 p.
For baltimore. 635, 725 Q, $40, II a. M, 1915.
1890 1888, 2. 400, i:l5, 4:23, 4:iO, 6O0 7lO, TO-
ano ll:3p IN. ON Sunday, 9, $40, l:l5 a. M,
1915 1880, q 4, 4l5 6:OO. 7:i6 10, and li2Op. m
f9r Pope,s Creek Line, 7:25 u. m. and 4:iO p.
m. daily except Sunday,
For Annapolis, 7:g5 a. H., l2:35 and 4:23 D,
m, daily, except Sunday Sundays. 9 a. M.
hLEX XANDRIA AND FREDERIcKsBuRa
RAILWAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 500, 7,O5, 9:26, ll:00 a. m,
1901 noon, 2:O5, 4;25, f;S5, 6:0l, sos, 1905 and
ll:Si y. m. ON Sunday at GEO, 9:25, lOO Q. m,
For Kichmoiid and the South, 500 llO a. m.
daily, and 1895 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington,
sos, 500, 1000, lOa3 n. M; leo, 800 1913, $40,
7O5, 0:S2 and l0A2 p. m, and 1910 midnight
except Monday. ON Sunday at 500 and l0:43
q n.j $40, 9.32, loA2 p. M, and 1910 night.
Tickets and information at the Oflice, north.
east corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and at the station, where orders can
be lefl tor the checking of baggage to destina.
j. X. WOOD,
General Passenger Agent.
CHAS. u. PUGH, General Manager.
National Republican., 1886-11-30

Capt William Simpson. one otthe best known
men in Grand Army circles OF the southwest,
died in Oakland at the residence ofhis brother
in-law, T. L. barker, at 8 O'Clock on the 9th
instant Deceased was native of New York,
enlistiDg in New York regiment and was sub
sequently promoted to a captaincy in the 10th
United States colored infantry. He was a
member of Gen. Banks's staff when the latter
was In command ofthe department ofthe Gulf
He was taken prisoner in the Red river expe-
dition and confined in the prison at Tyler,
Texas. He was subsequently, depot quarter
master at New Orleans, aflerward cashier of
the New Orleans custom house for eight years,
and then cashier Of the sub-treasury In the
same city up to one year ago. when he was
stricken with paralysis. Coming TO this coast
to recuperate, he gradually grew worse until
the final result. Deceased was n bachelor. i6
years of age, and leaves four sisters aud a great
number of friends who are sorely panied at his
loss. 1here are number Of comrades In this
city who served with Capt Simpson and knew
him personally. 1t is quite probable that he
would have been the next commander In chief
Of the Grand Army had he lived.
National Republican., 1886-11-30

Adam Dreisbach, whose sudden death at
Bloomsbury Pa, occurred yesterday, built in
1872 the greater portion Of the Bound Brook
IN. J.) railroad aud In 1877 built most of the
extension of the Delaware and Hudson road
TO Lake Champlain.
The Fl Paso Freight Association, composed
Of the Missouri Pacific, Texas Pacific, Atcnison,
Topeka and Santa Fe, and Mexican Central
railroads, Is in session at the Southern Hotel
st. Louis talking over pool matters and fixing
rates to the City of Mexico aud to points in
Arizona and New Mexico.
Articles of consolidation and merger were
filed at the Pennsylvania state department
yesterday between the POttstown and Maha-
nOy Railroad Company and the Pennsylvania
Schuylkill Valley Railroad Company, which
consolidation assures n continuous line from
Philadelphia to POttsYille, asa competitor of the
Philadelphia and Reading system. The title
of the consolidated corporation will be "The
Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley Railroad Com
pany."' The president Is ]. N, Dubarry, of
Philadelphia.
The freight representatives of the Union
Pacific, AtChlson, Topeka and Santa Fe, South
ern Kansas, Fort Scott and Gull, 81, Louis and
San Francisco, and Missouri Pacific railroads
have been in session nt ST. Louis to arrange
rates to Kansas points, The four arbltrators
appointed to settle the points in dispute failed
10 agree Saturday and have gone TO Chicago,
where they will consider the matter with q
flilh arbitrator. Unless they come TO an agree.
ment by Wednesday the meeting will adjourn
indefinitely,
National Republican., 1886-11-30
HE FIRED THE WOMEN.
Tho Way the Public Printer Took TO
Avoid a Strike.


The threatened strike at the government
printing Office, according to a special to the
Plttsburg Gazette, has been averted. Public
Printer Benedict has Informed the commit
tee of bookbinders that he will grant their
request and give the work Of manufacturing
tablets to the bookbinders, and take IL away
from the women who have been doing It
for the last few weeks. In consequence OF
this the women employed upon that work
have been discharged. Mr.. Benedict ex-
pressed himself TO the committee as
friendly to their union, and throws the re-
sponsibility Of appointing the women upon
the foreman Of the bindery. This matter
has been open for some days, and the work.
men who have had their interviews with the
officials Of the printing Office say hat 1t
is strange that II took so long TO decide the
matter II the public printer was In no way
responsible for the appointment Of women.
The decision OF the public printer is doubt
less due TO the fact that IL was discovered
that the great Typographical Union, which
practically controls the printing Office, was
behind the Bookbinders' Union In this de-
mand, and would have supported It. Had
the public printer, therefore, refused to ac-
cede to their demands, a strike would have
been inevitable, and strike In the govern
ment printing office just at his time would
have been a serious affair.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
From the Athletic Trainer at Princeton
COllene.

PRINCETON, N. j.. Jan. 81, 1851 have found
1t imperative to have sure and simple
remedies on hand In case of cuts bruises
strains. sprains. colds, rheumatism, &c.
Shortly after entering my profession, dscov.
cred such remedy In ALLCocK's Porous
PIAsTERs. tried Benson's Capclne and othee
plasters, but found them too harsh and irritat.
ing. ALLCoCK's Porous PLAsTERs give almost
instantaneous relief, and their strengthening
power is remarkable. In cases Of weak back
put two plasters on the small of the back, aud
in short time you will be capable Of quite
severe exercise. In "sprlnt" and distance"
races and jumping, the muscles or tendons in
the legs and feet sometimes weaken This can
invariably be relieved by cutting the plaster In
narrow strips, so as to give free motion, and
applying on muscles affected.
JAMES ROBINSON.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
AIR LINE.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV Ii, 1856.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. II, 1886.
Trains leave B. y p. Station, Sixth and
streets
900 a. M.-Daily for warrenton, Gordousyille,
lynChbuTg, Rocky Mount, Danville,
Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, and ali
points South. Pullman Palace Buffet
2;S5 p, M-Daiiy, Except Sunday, for SIanas-
sas sIrasburg and intermediate sta
tons,
$50 p. M,--Daily for Warrenton, Gordonsvlle,
Charlottesville, StuuutOn, Louisville,
Cincinnati, uad points on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio route Pullman Sleep
ers Washington TO Louisville.
li0O +. M.-Dnily for LynchbuTg, Raleigh,
Ashevl!lc, Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken,
Augusta, Atlanta, Montgomery, New
man Buffet Seepers Washington TO
Aiken, S. C., Washington TO MOntgom-
cry, connecting with Parlor Cars to
New Orleans.
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO d.
Leave Washington 9:l5 u. IN. daily, except Sum
day, and ii0 y. III. daily, arriving at Round
Hill lla6a m. and 7;lg p, m; returning, leave
Round Hill 6'0S a, III. daily and l;lS p. M, ex-
eept Sunday, arriving Washington $40 u. m,
Through trains from the South arrive Wash
ington $3.50 a. m, $3.50 p. m aud from Louis
vile $40 p. m. StTasburg local 1905 a. m.
Tickets, Sleeping Cur reservations, and In
formation furnished and baggage checked at
office, COL Pennsylvania avenue, and at passen-
ger station, Pennsylyania railroad, Sixth and
Il streets. JAS. l.. TAYLOR,
General Passenger Agent.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
RuIldinr Permits.

The following building permits were issued
yesterday: Mrs, A. offutt, erect four two-story
dwellings. Scott street West Washington; 81 900.
Julia. Mahoney erect u two story dwelling,
Uniof street, between n and o streets south.
dwelling and store, Fourand.a-half street,
between Maryland avenue and Maine avenue
southwest; $500. +. d. Armour, erect three
snd'Tweifh streets southwest; $1,000 w, II.
Butler, erect four twostory dwellings, alley
between d and II and Ninth and Tenth streets
southwest; 81, 600. Charles Koons, repair frame
dwelling, lll5 ID street northeast; Sl25, j. d.
Herman, repair brick, Four and-a'half and ID
streets southwest; SlC0,
National Republican., 1886-11-30
THANKSGIVING DAY.
More Aspirants for Fame and an
Opera Glass.
OUR THANKsGIvTNG.


OUR THANKSGIVING.
Come, friends and good nelghbors, sit down
While we talk OF the blessings that crowned
the dead year
The year that, like others, fed swiftly away,
But bequeathed as legacy Thanksgiving Day.
Sit close by the freside before we begin;
Let the rainstorm without reflect the comfort
And, deaf, friends please remember, whatever
befall
There Is sunshine enough in the world for us
all.
To avoid being tiresome the best thing 70 do
Is TO outline the picture that comes in review
In each mind, and be sure that you carefully
With the shadows each line Of white Light in
its place.
But do not spare the brush, where the shadow
You win like the work better when thus fairly
For 80 often we find with fearful surprise,
That the clouds which seemed darkest were
nearest the skies.
We've so much TO be thankful for, we might
conclude
TwOuld bsS wise to adopt "innocuous deseu'
ofthe many resources so rarely at home
To mako human life happy, but we under
stand
That "pernicious activity" rises TO say
The people determine to have their own way;
And accepting the mandate we jointly pre-
- pare
With liberty, liberty's blessings to share.
But here are the turkeys, steaming hot on the
And our friends must be helped; every one
To cat turkey is welcome. but friends do you
know
We have heard of politicians who sometimes
cat crow2
How disgusting; he is surely miserable sin
Who could fairly digest such an outrageous
1t may be presumed even Mugwumps would
be better,
To some cannibal tribe, and invite them to
And eat up the Muswumps. every one every
For all they have done through this admins.
Is to fiji the Presidents mind with continual
vexation.
Now, dear friends, are we thankful in sickness
Quafilng poyerty's cup, or the vintage OF
Or sometimes amid plenty, If we should COM
Do we know that thus living our lives are in
| vain?
For another Thanksgiving well set out anew
| And be careful TO keep, us an object in view
| record, with day y.book and ledger at hand.
| That the future may tell how the balance
| sheets stand.
Ifyour brotheri is falnting, go help him to rise
| Set his feet in the pathway that leads to the
skies,
| Call the good angels round you. with voice
and with pen
For the angels OF God are tho angels of men
| Do your duty whatever your duty may be,
And be thankful for life, meath the ilag of Tho
freel
Mrs. MARY L. kali.
THANKSGIVING DINNER SENTIMENT.
| A Maytlower borne across the sea
Unfolds IL freedoms purer air
| From her white bosom lovingly
Gods message and our prayer" G.
| hI 4 the Prnsldnnt,s g nrnnInmallnn
National Republican., 1886-11-30
Tuition I'm Modern Languages.

Prof. De. Clients classes at the Young Mems
Christian Association, 1909 New York avenue,
are very popular. He teaches French. Ger
man, Italian, and English at that institution,
and Is highly recommended by his pupils and
the superintendent. Sustaining members Of
the Young Mems Christian Association can
join the various classes free of charge, and all
members can also join by paying VI In ad-
vance for eight monthly lessons in any one Ian.
guage. NJ. De Ghent, who is a professor Of the
private families, and Is an expert at transla-
tions from or into the different languages mem
toned. lie is now forming class for readings
in English, French, German, and Italian,
which he calls Half Hours With the Bast Au-
thors." particular attention being paid to pro-
nunciatlon. Season tickets, forthirty readings,
50; single tickets. 25 cents. All applications to
be made TO Prof. De Ghent Young Mems
Christian Association.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
A Great Bepefactor of Women.

Lydia E. Pinkham, Of Lynn, Mass, is onen
spoken of as the great bGnetactorof women and
frequently receives letters like the one we
quote from, written by lady in San Francisco,
She says ~ am taking your Vegetable COM
pound and find great benefit from ii. II has
done more good Than all The doctors" Mrs. T., OF
Vincennes, Ind, writes "IIaviug taken
eleven bottles of your Vegetable Compound
and cured by its use, l feel very anxious that
every woman afflicted with womb disease
should make use of It," Another lady In
Birmingham, Mich, was suffering from weak
ness and displacement She says: II began
taking your Compound and 1t helped me so
soCR, feel like proclaiming to the world iti
great virtues as healing agent for women"
National Republican., 1886-11-30
Prof Carpenters Free Lecture.

Last evening large number of cards, of
which this is a copy, were distributed about the
city; "willard's Hall. ProfCarpenter's Psychic
Marvcls of Mesmerism. Wonderful Amuslngl
lnstructivel This ticket will admit a lady and
gentleman free on the night of Monday, Nov.
less accompanied by a lady, and will not admit
children" Quite number of ladies, accom-.
panied by gentlemen, went TO Willard's Hall
last night. They were admitted on presenting
the tickets, ana upon asking for seats were told
that seats were 25 cents extra. Prof. Carpenter
advertised a free lecture and then charged each
visitor % cents for the privilege OF sitting down
gaiiSfaptOrv
National Republican., 1886-11-30
THE MARKETS.
Extraordinary Activity in Stock specu-
IatIon-The Causes.

Extraordinary Activity in stock specu-
latIon-The Causes.
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-The stock market
to-day showed extraordinary activity, which
was due entirely to the broadening Of the
speculation. The low priced stocks went
back TO their normal condition Of dullness,
while almost all OF the old favorItes became
prominent in the dealings. The increased
interest was most especially noticed among
the gold stocks. Texas Pacific and Western
Union being the great favorites. Reading
was the prime favorite. The coal stocks,
especially jersey Central and Lackawanna,
were active and strong, particularly in the
early part OF the day.
There was more trading in Lake Shore,
which was, however, attributed 10 covering
Of short contracts. The Pacific stocks,
among which Union Pacific and Pacific
Mail were prominent, were.largely traded In,
the usual rumors OF a settlement OF their
difficulties doing duty. The upward move
meDt gathered renewed strength In the
last hour, and the market finally closed
very active and strong, close TO the best
prices reached. We must 90 back at least
a year TO find day on which the business
equaled that OF to-day, 742,270 shares.
Reading was first, with 242,8l0. Almost
the entire active list is higher tonight.
Money on call has been active, ranging
from to 20, last loan at 6, and closing al
! o to 4. Sterling exchange Is dull and
steady. Actual business at 1907 to 4sll for
60-day bills, and 4Si to Ash for demand.
Posted rates 4sli to ass. Government
bonds have been dull but strong. State
bonds have been quiet and firm.
Treasury balances - Coin, Sl28 ,135, 1903
currency, $2l ,3S4,37l.
arain and Proviaiona.
Following !. The range of prices In the chlesg; agT
National Republican., 1886-11-30
An Agreeable surnrise.

Mr.. e. Piferling, the popular manager of
Mr.. Charles Baum's extensive establishment,
upon entering his office yesterday morning
a life size portrait OF himself In water color
II was the gentlemans birthday anniversary
and some fifty young ladies of his department
had taken this manner of testlfying their ap.
pTCciation OF the uniform kindness extended
TO them by Mr. Plnerling on all occasions 1t
is almost needless to say the way of expressing
II is very gratifying TO the recipient OF the por'
National Republican., 1886-11-30
Cannot Change a Sewer Course.

The first comptroller has decided that the
District commissioners cannot change the
course OF proposed sewer for which Congress
appropriated $1,000 with the provision that 1t
shall extend from the south side of the bureau
of engraving and printing down Fourteenth
ers desired to extend II down Fifteenth street
and effect different connections at an increased
expense. The decision is based on statute
alton
National Republican., 1886-11-30
BEST made Clothing IN Washington for mel
and boys. Eiseman Bros, eth and L.
Who VIII BuiId the Cruisers? ?

The Secretary oi the Navy yesterday after
noon awarded the contracts for building the
new cruisers, as follows: No. 2, to the Union
Iron Works, of San Francisco; No. 8. to Cramp
d Sons, of Pennsylvania Gunboat No. was
awarded to Columbia Iron Works, of Balti-
more. The contract for gunboat No. has not
yet been awarded. The bid for the new cruiser
No. was considered too high and will DO re-
ferred TO Congress.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
Before the Appropriation Committee.

Before the Appropriation Committee.
The subcommittee on appropriations yester.
day heard Public Printer Benedict as to the
amount necessary for the government printing
office. Mr.. Benedict explained the condition
of his department and showed that he had
been compelled to cut down the force in order
to comply with the law. Architect Clark was
also before the committee, in regard to further
appropriations for the work on the capitol
terraces Supt. Thorne, of the coast survey,
explained TO the committee the needs of his
bureau and the amount needed by 1t.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
Robberies Reported.

Mary Hewlett, 11i6 Third street northwest,
reports stolen black dress worth s25; blue
plush visite worth $40, and pair of kid gloves,
worth 81. NJ. l.. Heilbrun, 35j Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, reports stolen black over.
mittens, worth IS.
National Republican., 1886-11-30

The District commissioners viii to-day again
attend the meeting of the House subcommittee
ON appropriations 10 give further details In re-
gard to the District estimates. The schedule of
estima atcs has been made out, but has not yet
received the approval of the commissioners.
The first schedule made exceeded the estimates
by about $3.50, 600.
National Republican., 1886-11-30

Tho Bladensburg Road Resurfaced.
Maryland avenue from Sixth street east to
the BlGdensburg road has been improved by
peing resurfaced with gravel screenings from
-four 10 six inches deep. 1t is now very good
National Republican., 1886-11-30

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Robert A. Willett, of Rochester, N. Y,
and Mrs Elizabeth /. Hopkins, of New Orleans,
Ia; Asbury Jones and Cassie Pills; Benz. f.
Williams, of this city, and Marguretta Haney,
of Alexandria, Va; q. W. Turley, jr., and Lucy
Gunncll, &. Il. Montgomery and Annie Miller,
John Bird and Sarah Lewis, Edward L. Jones
and Elizabeth Johnson, Solomon Nelson aud
Eliza Barnes, A. 7. Paul and Carrie L. Brown.
National Republican., 1886-11-30
Give the Rows Work,

Mr.. Charles Il. Foster, president OF the In-
dustral Home School, in letter to the com.
missioners asks that in view OF the discontin.
nance of tree.boX making, that the bows of
the schools be allowed to make school desks
for the District
National Republican., 1886-11-30

GEDNEY HOUSE, NEW YORK,
Broadway aud Fortieth St.,
European Plan-Famous Restaurant;
New and elegant-Home like,
Rooms 81 per day, upwards.
GEN. DAN MAcAULEY d W. b. BOWERS.