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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
The w,chham Amendment.

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch:
beg You to publish the following for
the benefit of our Richmond brokers
and their correspondents
A good many people in their anxiety
10 "settle the debt side with the bond
holders, unconsciously of course, against
the people. An instance of this is the
insistance of some brokers that an i'm
portant policy Of the State shall be
changed to encourage bondholders to
fund"
They want that modification OF the
Ri1dleberger bill which is called the
Wickham amendment to be repealed,
especially as to the ten-forty bonds.
That amendment came about in this
wise: The Riddleberger bill required
that all bonds issued under it should be
dated July l, 1882 and agreed to fund
all tax receivable coupons falling due at
and prior to that date in bonds at par (;
and required all bonds offered for fund
ing to have the January, 1888, and
subsequent coupons attached to be
funded with the bonds Suisse
quently in 1884 certain holders
of coupons which fell due in 1888 and
1884 claimed the right to fund them also
at par and on the refusal OF the Second
Auditor TO do that Judge Hughes gave
an improper construction to the law and
forced him TO do it to the extent of
1851, 291.50. To stop this leak an act
was passed August 81. 1884, which fixed
the date OF funding as the Riddleberger
bill bad fixed it. But between this
period, of July. 1882, and January, 1886
which latter date was selected because
the Legislature was then in session
there had been an accumulation Of some
81, 100000 of tax-receivsble coupons
over and above what had been funded
by Judge Hughes's decree. The
brokers and bondholders gave out that
il these could DO funded on satisfac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
the Fish question on the Eastern
shore.


TO the Editor of the Dispatch:
A writer in last Sundays Dispatch
signing himself "Justic undertakes to
give me o regular warming up on the
fish question that is now attracting so
much attention on the Eastern Shore
| recognize the writer as an esteemed
neighbor and friend ana know that what
he saws about me isall in good humor. In
reporting the arguments used by those
who are opposing the repeal OF the
present fish law | did not intend to give
my endorsement to their views. Some
time before "Justice y left his home in
Onancock for Richmond with the petition
asking for the repeal of the fish
law stated in letter to the Dispatch
the grounds upon which the General
Assembly would be asked to repeal or
amend the law My friend ought to
thank me for giving him an opportunity
of laying before the public his views
on the fish question, of which he says am
so ignorant, though / have been taking
lessons from him 10 these many years.
/ was not present at the Cape Charles
meeting, nor did report its proceed
ings, but i fully agree with Justice "
in thinking that it was decidedly cheeky
in the meeting to undertake to call the
delegate from Accomack to task for pre-
senting a petition which sets forth the
views of majority of the people of this
county. Candor compels me to agree
with "Justice in what he says about the
scarcity OF fish in our home market,
though l think he underestimates the
amount of edible fish annually caught
in traps and fykes in this county and
shipped to Baltimore and other eastern
markets. KALLIAs.
Oaancock, "a, January "a, 1885.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

A case just reported in London papers
shows the possibility of spontaneous CON-
bustion of the body of drunkard, or at
least that such body may be set on fire
by the mans breath coming In too close
contact with lighted candle or match.
The case just reported is that OF the
body of drnnkard being brought into
Guys Hospital, London. HE body was
very much hloated. and when purctured
and lighted match applied the gas
which escaped burned with the ordinary
fame Of carbureted hydrogen. As
many as dozen OF these flames were
burning at the same time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
General Kemper Painfully Injured.

IJorrtsp0ndence OF tho IIchmUnu DFsPaIVu'I
: MADISON G. H., Va, January, 20, 1888.
General j. l.. Kemper received a
painful wound on the back of the head
here tonight. He was ascending the
steps leading to the lower porch Of the
Hunton House, when his foot slipped
and lie fell backwards. Mr.. W. w. Cor
don, who was passing, caught him in
time to break the force OF the fall But
for this prompt aid the General would
probably have been seriously If not
fatally injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

present arrangement TO b the fnult OF
the Norfolk and Western but no matter
who is to blame for 1t, il ought to be III
lowed to continue no longer. We would
be ashamed TO tell New Yorker that
such a condition OF things existed in,
Xirrinia-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

Baltimore dimes and wines EyARTs,
BoUra1LE, CHANDLER, and other such
men, and applauds when they denQunce
the southern people as ballot-bo1
suffers and votc-suppressers. Nay, ap-
plauds when these charges are brought
against their own State. cit is a dirty
bird that fouls It's own nest"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

The Cincinnati Commerciol- Gazette
calls it "Senator CHANDLER's bill to regu-
late national elections and repair the
work of fraud" Does CHANDLER pro-
pose it shall repair the work of fraud he
and JOHN SHERMAN engaged in at the
expense of Mr.. TILDEN?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

at is remarkable that the laws of
Illinois DO not require that the fire
escapes on poker club-rooms shall touch
the ground" Not at all. Policemen
might climb them and get evidence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
Personal.

RICHMOND, Va, January q, iss>
no WHOM IT MAY CONCERN (:
4 fake notice thai ny deed dated January j.
iSsS aud OF record IN the clors's ofn.s ~ No
Chancery Court Of tho city Of Richmond. a.
SIMON, doing business a. 40. " north Nilih
street. conveyed % me as trustee. i0r ne teufni
OF his creditors, bis STOCK o. gONs, debts iA3
him. sc.
All persons Indebted 10 said Simon vii. maze
payment 70 me Atmy Office. corner Eleventh anl
kain streets, or 70 my collector. Nathan simon.
ia 22-iOt :. b WITT. Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

"Mr GEORGE GOULD says his fatheris
now at Alexandria, and will visit the
pyramids" It's gratifying to know that
jaw strike something he can't wreck.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
NEEEI.I.h.

HEADQUARTERS COM-\J
4 MANDERY Of 81. ANDREW. so. -
Il, KNIGHTS TEMPLARS, $50 HEosu. =
VA. January 20, istH-6EN hhAL UE-/ y
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OF the Commaudery 40 he atf' la. 49, t.fs.s
Hall. FRIDAY. .1tb instant. 40 .- O'Clock d. f .
IA fatigue dros@. Members Hf h.'hmO.l lsH.
nandery. No. p and lil transient >ir hn.glt.s
courteou-iy invited On oe present
By order Of tie eminent Commando
GEORGE ID. rIA.I.
tauIai.... ...al
Attest: GEORGE C. JEFFERSON. ke.l-...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
n n SIMMONS
y * LIVER
REGULATOR.

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NOTHING EQUAL TO 1T.
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In a wretched condition, fr0m q very bad and
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and was entirely cured. ! am using IL myself
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

"The Supreme bench is full, the first
time for some years" That's suggestive
in view OF the announcement that the
Judges are giving series of dinners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

Why weary your throat and patience
with that wretched cough when a %.
cent bottle OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
will cure you?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

"Another gas-well was struck at Chi
cago yesterday" Anarchism has as
sumed more harmless form since the
recent hanging bee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS said in q
speech in Baltimore night before last
that in 1884 BLA1NE fell in a mephitic
Eapor which a half-witted priest brought
oE,,,k -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

RICHMOND. January q, lsss.
NOR SALE OFFER FOR SALE
nriyately the stock OF CLOTHS TAlLOks
TRIMMINGS, AND STORE FURNITURE u 4:
simon. No. l6 n0rth Ninth street. Consisting u
Diagousls, Fancy Wor~teis, Overroating., PAN
and Fancy CheYiot-, Diagonal ana Nofstsi Nhe'
yiois. PantalOon Patterns, Trimming, Mirrors,
Counter. Chsirs. g.. They caa De- seen and IN
snecfed AZ he store, ;. b. WITT
ia Z3-7t trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

"The Springfield Register figures ont
that Iowa is a doubtful State" IT'S
certainly a State Of doubtful political
morals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

An letters and kilograms must Re addressed
NTHR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re.
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
ADVERTISING RATES.
nan t.sr.f 90 frvc

Reading notices 81 rending-maiier type
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r. Carl Of rai0s tcg more space furnished on ap'
plication.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
BRIEF COMMENT.

"The Ways and Means Committee is
tired Of doing nothing" says an ex-
change. Then why doesn't it do some
thing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

IA. CLAIBORNE. Principal Agent
i. D. STEGER. Secretary
THOMAS BOILING. JR. Assistant se.-elary
JOHN BLAIR, Collector
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

FUNERAL NOTICE. - tina.
4 members a. MErRapuLlIANA TX
IODGs. No. u. 4. r. uuI A. N.+.n-. ..'
requested % assemble 40 tflr iI.r'..|.'n IU
81 Adams Hall Third and aam ..-.. 900,
Q-riday AFTERNOON. January 3 M. 90
o'clock. 10 attend tho funeral oi our I'D" 500
Brother Dr.. o. l.. MAN-oN.
Master MAsons in good standing nre .atI'.i '1
attend.
BY order u the Worthy Nls'a-
-.bJtC.r,.
ia g7-lt Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

Ioases equitahly adjusted ana rromft.rra
This society, with O.. record OIL n.re.g.f ..-
years OF successful operation. commend, f..f
TO all who wish % combine per.ec. sa-.aty s.l
low rates Of premium
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
PRINTING BILLS.

A message was received from the
House by Mr.. Saunders, who informed
the Senate that the former body had
adopted joint resolution providing that
no bills or joint resolutions introduced
in either House shall be printed until
they have been reported from commit
tees or placed on calendar, &c.
The resolution led to considerable dis
cussion, in which the action of the House
in placing bills on the calendar and pass
ing them without first giving them due
consideration was criticised.
The Senate refused to concur in the
resolution, and Mr.. Heaton 50 informed
the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
HOW THE MONEY GOES.

Mr.. Heaton in this connection offered
the following, which. was also adopted /:
RcsoiUcd, That theCommittee on Pub
lie Institutions be requested to ask of the
treasurer or other proper officer of each
and every public institution of the State
the amount OF the appropriation thereto
by the State and the mode and manner
OF its disbursement, with an itemized ac-
count containing the name OF the person,
the services rendered, and the amount
paid each, and whether by check or in
money, and if by check upon what bauk
during the last fiscal year.
RAILROAD CHARTERS.
Mr.. Moore offered the following,
which. after being briefly discussed, was
adopted:
ResolUcd, That the Committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation be d.
rected TO inquire into the expediency OF
enacting a law providing for the incor-
poration of railroad companies whereby
charters OF incorporation shall be obtain
ed without application 70 the General
Assembly, and report by bill or other
visa
SCHOOL PROPERTY.
Mr.. Stubs called up his preamble
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF VIRGINIA.
Incorporated 1871.
OFFICE, no. 1914 EAST MAIN, RICHMOND

This wel-Enown institution. the oldest IN r.
South. insures BUILDINGS agsirH i.n al
Lightning at low rates
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27

The Chair laid before the Senate a
communication from the Librarian
sending to the Senate, in response to a
resolution, the number and names Of the
books taken from the Library during the
past year. The paper shows that the
whole number was 1879, OF which mum.
Der 7O3 we're copies Of the Code and Acts
of Assembly issued to members Of the
General Assembly.
Adjourned at $50 p. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
usuAL aArErY INSURED.

The Chair laid before the House com
munication from the Register of the Land
Office in response to an inquiry from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
REpoErrp FROM COMMITTEES.

Senate bill TO provide for the payment
OF fees due B. L. Bland and Marquis
Jones for professional services rendered
the Board of the Chesapeake and its
Tributaries in protecting the oyster inte-
rest; House bill to regulate and provide
for the furnishing of supplies and the
hire of convicts in the various penal in
situations OF the State, &c House bill
to provide for police board for the city
of Richmond, for the election of a po-
lice justice to define the jurisdiction OF
the Police Court. &c. House bill to
amend the Constitution in relation TO
county organizations House Bills Nos.
pa and 2l5 to arrange and consolidate
into code the criminal statutes of the
State.
EQUALIZATION OF TAXATION.
Mr.. A. Moore, Jr., presented the fol-
lowing, which was adopted
RcSolued, That committee to con-
sist of five members Of the House be
appointed by the Speaker to take into
consideration the subject OF equalization
in the assessment OF the land OF the
Commonwealth for taxation, such COM
mittee to report by bill or otherwise.
The Chair subsequently appointed
Messrs. Moore of Clarke, Gordon, Pol
lard, Catlett, and Moore of Pulaski to
constitute said committee.
USUAL SAFETY INSURED.
The Chair laid before the House com
muuication from the Register of the Land
Office in response to an inquiry from
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-27
FISH AND FLOUR BILL.
IT HAS PASSED Roth HOUSES OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
An Inquiry Into tho Use Of Money by
Public InstitutionE-Esv
Business.

Tho Senate was called to order yester-
day at noon by President pro tenn. John
L. Hurt. There was no prayer.
FLOUR AND FISH.
When the bills passed by the House on
Wednesday were read Mr.. Lovenstein
moved 20 suspend the rules requiringth the
ones abolishing the compulsory inspec-
ton ~ fish and -four to be referred 10 a
committee and TO place them on the
calendar. He said in support of-his mo-
ton that identically the same bills had
been. considered by the Senate Commit
tee on General Laws and favorably re-
ported.
Opposition was made to the motion,
but Mr.. Lovenstein pressed it, and il pre-
vailed by the recorded vote Of 1870 8.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-18

His friends and attaches knew when his
passions were coming by quivering OF his
lips. and usually fed for their lives. He
brutally killed anumbcr Of people by beating
them with his cane or sword. and once cut OF
the ears OF his coachman with his own bands.
He was AN ugly looking man. and exceeding
ly sensitive about his appearance. suspecting
that every one who laughed or smiled In his
presence was making fun OF him, and they
suffered for IT,
One OF his edicts was that whenever he
passed along the street every one should
stop, and turning their faces toward him.
bow their heads till he went by He in
vented forms OF dress for the people. and
compelled everybody 20 adopt them. He
would send women from his balls 10 prison
because their gowns wero not cut TO suit
him. II he thought "a woman appeared In
his presence too plainly dressed he would
punish her. or if he considered another too
richly dressed she would go TO prison for
that offense. As he was seldom In the same
mood. and rs what pleased him one day
would throw him into a furious passion on
the next. the lords and ladies OF his court
were continually in state OF painful uncer-
tainty whether they would spend the next
day or month OF their lives In IA palace or "a
prison.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-18

appeared in a picture. visited an orphan
asylum where there were 500 children of his
soldiers boarding at his cost. and walking
back 10 the Michael palace. spent an hour
or two with his wife and children of whom
he seemed TO be very fond. While he sat
with them Nicholas. afterwards Gar. then
years Old asked:
Father. why are you called Paul the
First?"
Because no one OF that name ever ruled
in Russia before me-" was the Cars reply.
Then / shall be Nicholas the First" re-
piled the boy.
For an instant the Empress feared some
thing dreadful would happen 10 the child,
for any alusion TO his successor on the
throne usually threw him into raving
passion. To her surprise he simply took up
the boy and kissed him. Then he left the
house and dined with his mistress. where
he spoke OF Alexander l.. his oldest son and
heir. in such manner that the woman, ex-
cusing herself from his presence for mo-
ment. sent "A message To Alexander warning
him not 70 encounter his father while he
was in his present mood. As he left the
house he remarked 10 her that she would be
astonished at the way heads would fall dur
ing the next few days. which looks as If he
had some knowledge OF the conspiracy to
kill him.
After he had retired the consiprators, who
We're mostly officers OF his own household.
outraged beyond all endurance by his
cruelty TO them. made their way TO his
chamber. and offered him the choice Of
abdicating the throne i'm favor OF his son
Alexander. or death mt their hands. He
chose death and attempted TO defend him
self. having an arm broken and one eye put
out in the struggle that cnsued.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-18

upon II for three years until il was finished.
The more quickly to dry the plastcring he
had large iron plates made which were
heated red hot and fastened to the walls.
The palace cost 10,000,0O0 rubles. or about
S3OOOOoO. but il any sort of ceremony or
common sense had been applied in the con-
struction 1t need not have cost more than
20O0.00O. The interior Is. however. very
fine. some of the great halls being entirely
OF Carrara marble. exquisitey carved by art
lists imported from Florence TO do the work.
1t is now occupied rs n school Of engineers
Tor the army.
The room I'm which Paul was murdered
was walled up for fifty years. but is now
used as a chapel for the students. He was
as eccentric monarch as the late King
ludwig OF Bavaria. and one can scarcely
read the account OF his conduct without be-
Iieying that he was insane. He Inherited
the luxurious tastes OF his mother, Gather
ine the Great. and sometimes during his
lucid moments showed glimpses oil her
talent. but he was an habitual drunkard.
and gave way 20 fits Of passion. in which he
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-07-18

pay" he replied. THAT is the largest build
ing ever erected for n hotel ut a summer
resort. II stands on the beach at Rockaway,
and IL has been without a tenant ever since
nm abortve attempt was made 20 open IL
four years ago. It's projectors believed
that IL was going 20 be magnificent sue
cess. and they impressed their views upon
capitalists 90 such an eXtont that clear
million OF capital was secured. The late
William II. Vanderbilt. John Mackey. and
other equally astgte iinancicrs bought
stock. but they cant get any solid. ex-
pericnced hotel man 20 open it for them.
and they don't care 10 take the risk of run
ming il themselves, so it remains empty.
make a practice Of showing IL TO every one
who tells me. as you have done. that an
outsider knows moro about keeping hotel
than do"
The fast and furious fun OF Coney Island
is 20 De found az Brighton. West Brighton.
and the West End. Here are to be found a
multiplicity of side-shows and other de-
vices for catching tho dimes of sthe
afternoon and evening crowds from the
city. Just now one Of these Is a
genuine encampment Of gypsies. There are
half dozen swarthy men and women.
speaking with n strong rural English accent.
BUT distinctly gypsy-like in appearance. The
women tell fortunes. and sell ve-charms.
Another enterprise which thrives 20 some
extent on sentimersality Is devoted 90 the
portrayal OF future husbands and wives TO
curious SWANS and maidens. You purchase
n square piece OF tin, overiaid with some
sort OF chemicals. and when YOU dip this
into water "A face is developed on II.
One OF tho sh0wiest young women Mt the
swell end OF the islani ia n scriO-comic
singer Ia four variety shows AT the other ex-