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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
THE ODDS WE FOUGHT.
souo O Fncts ON Thts Point from She
Governors speech at Asblaad.

The Governorin Lis speech at Ashland
day before Yesterday said that the four
hundred men 10 whom the monument
was erected belonged TO nm army the
greatness Of whose achievements could
not be properly understood without
knowing the odds against which they
fought.
Illustrative Of the disparity of Lees
forces he quoted the following figures,
condensed from the book of Colonel
Walter II. Taylor. Colonel Taylor was
the adjutant general OF Lee, and, there
fore. had a precise knowledge OF Lees
numbers, for all the official reports
passed through his hands, and after the
war he had access to the like reports OF
the Federal army in the archives at
Washington. and so from perfectly
authentic sources the Colonel prepared
the figures below:
sEvEs DAYS BATTLE ARoUSD RICHMOND.
Confederate Army ........................ sO,I6S
Federal cess....................... I,2S5
SECOND MANASSAS.
Confederate. .ls,O11
Federal.
Federal excess. -2o,5Ul
sHARPsBURG.
Confederate. 532oo
Federal 80, lUi
Federal excess. .......,............d,& ,&s
FREDERIcKsBURG.
Confederate .r,sSs
federalt........ ''io'VO
Federal excess. ss....................... Y,'72
cHAEcRLLoRsvIILy.
Confederate 5I,U0O
Federal.
Federal excess. ess................"...... 1o,OuV
GETTYsBURG.
Confederate e.OvV
Federal ..lVo.UO
Federal cess....................... 1900
CAMPAIGN or 1854.
Federal.
Federal excess. se.....-................. U,l1o
PETERsBuRG.
Confederate, February 1S65............. 39,s79
Confederate, on 3ist Of March. .,.......... 5000
Federals March L 1855, return. .l52y 70
-
Average Federal excess this year. Ia, 600
Confederate battle fought with 1000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

II word TO the wise is sufficient, then
read no more local advertisements, but
go at once and get q supply OF Grsad
Republic Cigarros and Buffos.
TRIBsETr q TAYLOR.
Sole AGENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
Xhenf Coming In.

On the Grain Exchange yesterday the
offering Of wheat was the largest OF the
season the market was firm and the
grain brought good prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
Personal cOmellness

is greatly enhanced by 8 fine set OF teeih On
the other hand, nothing 20 detrarts from tho
effect Of pleasing features. foe eyeS and a
graceful figure as yellow teeth. That popular
toilet article s0zoDoSr checks tneir decay, and
renders them as white snow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
ADVANTAGE.

The advantages claimed for this sys-
TEN are:
|. Unobtrusiyeness Of the electric
machinery. This IL entirely beneath the
floor and the starting gear Oh each plat
form requires less room for its operation
than the ordinary and-brake.
IL. Preservation Of the balance Of the
car. This has been arrived at by long eX-
pcrienco and may be disturbed hya trifo.
to the eutterruiu the casy-fidngQuahtics
Of the car. In the Daft system the motor
is absolutely Independent Of the body Of
the car, and is supported by a frame
resting solely on axles. IiisIs insulated
both electrically and acousticaily 10y
lamnstod lndia-rubbtr cushions, which
secure almost noiscless running, perfect
freedom from Jar and II, NOR, or clOctrid-
cation of the metallic portions of the
vehicle. The motor thus preserves ou
inyariable position with respect to the
axlcs, and its motion is conveyed to them
by accurately fitted steel gearing. tue
only Trustworthy method OF transmission
under the csndition Of the case.
The sensitiyeness of the springs and
the suspension OF the car remain just as
designed 10y the builder, and recourse to
tho unreliable expedients of sprorket-
chains aud belts Is avoided The over
coming of this mechanical difficulty is of
tue highest importance. Where the dis
tance between the centres OF armature
and car-aIle Is not fixed and invarlable,
there is no method of connection except
by belts or sprOcket.chains, The first
slip and fail where exposed to weather,
and it is only a matter of time and speed
which fixes the destruction of the latter.
TOothed gearing alone may be depended
on.
III. Conduction Of current indie
pendent of the rails. This offers pecu
liar facilities for Lighting the track by
lamps suspended from poles during
night repairs or for any other purpose.
and also for lighting the cars. This is
accomplished so perfectly by the self
regulation Of the current-generator that
light Of more than average uniformity
is obtainable under the widest variation
Of load. IL is possible To read the finest
newspaper print under the worst huctua-
tions of actual service.
The capability also of assisting to re-
place a derailed car, which would be
electrically helpless if it depended Tor it's
current upon the rails from which it was
separated, is most valuable. Instances
OF this are often occurring on "A poorly
kept railway. The fact that the lighting
IS not interfered with by derailment
may also be very useful IN preventing
panic in q night accident
Placing the motive machinery at the
end Of an unstable car-foor deprives
passengers of the use OF one platform /;
destroys the balance Of the car so com
pletely as TO require q different suspen-
sion by the builder necessitates the
construction OF turn tables at eacn end
OF the routo to enable the driver to be
III front, as the car runs, as sine qua
MN 10 safety, and compels n resort 10
the objectionable sprocket-chain o. belt
Mr. Charles y. Child, Of Ashland,
who was educated as an electrical ox-
pert. and who is rising young man In
the business, is connected with tho DAFT
COmpanS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

Professor T. McClesry, Of Minneso-
ia, was in the city Tuesday. Profes-
sor McClenry is a member Of the corps
of regular institute conductors OF his
State, and ranks among the very best IN
stitute-m men in the country. Be had
charge of the Peabody Institute held at
AlexaDdria for four weeks, ending on the
1lth, and made many friends during his
association with our public-school teach
ers in this institute. In the afternoon,
accompanied by Secretary McGilvray, of
the State Board Of Education, ho visited
the various points of interest in the city,
and yesterday morning left for Norfolk,
where he will tak8 the steamer for New
York on his return home. The Professor
was much gratified at the condition Of
our puhlic-scbool work, expressed him
self as highly delighted with his trip to
Virginia, and was especially pleased to
find our capital such q beautiful and
prosperous city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
BErosEsUsrIcE CKUTcnRIELD.
The Nest IIn portant Cases that He
Caassdered Yesterday.

Justice Crutchfeld had what he was
pleased to term changing docket
Yesterday. The cases were mostly small
family rows, with many witnesses who
had long stories to tell. He did bis ut
most 10 make them testify briefly and
directly to the point. but vey little
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
ni.trinf committee.

The Third District Democratic Com
mittee has been called 10 meet in the
Terminal Hotel at West Point tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

with Corns and bunions when you
can secure immediate and perma-
nent relief, AZ small expense, py
using MkAD's CORN AND BuSioS
PLAsrsEa, which are sold ana 70
omInended By every live Drug
gist throughout the United States
and canada-
Infevers and other summer dis-
eases Il Is advisable g. purify the
sicK room daily. aud for mis- put-
pose nothing ekcols HYpsoFhH-
TnOL PAsrILLEs. Those pastilos
when burnsd In the sick room
cause 40 percepsib.e Increase m its
tempsratufe. but they impasf a
fragrance that b agreeable, stim-
ulAting, ana refi cshtnx 20 mo sea, ,
besides Deut<alizipg and enmi.
mating all disagrseabie odors snd
bodily excrosioDs, and rendering
lie ar pare aud wholesome
tv- Don't forget BsSsos's PLAs-
YEK for aches aad peins SIS
iyfNfu, fhSsoJsiSm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
JULIUS MEYER & SONS,
cot AND GO3 BROAD STREET.
(aa b-IhasE2il
q rARrNsx

DsssoLUTSoNs q PARTNERSHIPS.
DISSOLUrION.-THE FIRM OF T..
IL b. TAYLOR. J. ID. CAkDOZA a B ALSOP
(ALsOp ant CsRDozA bsipg special partBersl has
this dag oeon dissolved by common CONSENT
Parties holding claims agalns! tie late nrm of
X X. TAYLOR viii pieaso present promptly
for payment aud tbUse inse0ted are respectfully
requested to maze paynse't Al oace 70 y. n
TAYLOR who u fully eusnorized 10 settle ths
old bustneas We hosrtliy Commend The new
frin as in every wayw0rshy of The confidence
and patronage OF our old castoners
J. ID. CAKDOZA,
Is. ALSCf.
NEW FIRM.
The undersigned. under she STYLE Of
RB TAYLOR Co.
having purchasod rhe rsmslnlpg stock of the
Late nrm of II B. TAYLOR. viii eoBtlaue The
CHINA AND CROckkRl BUSINESS by whole
sso aud retail at the c<i stand, 1871 Nam street.
where tney wsii Do pleased 10 sec snd wall on
thrir friends.
We are receiving largo additions to our stock
By daily arrivals of fre-a. new goods OF latest
Inestic manafA: :tcrlee. xpieh se propose 70 ssu
at NE smallest living proof
SPECIAL
That portion Of TIE stock purchased OF the late
flFm will stiu DO offered 81 aha below eost tot
several weeks losger .. IAn LON
as 1861 A. }. PARRISH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

Mr.. Starke received a beautiful pair
of hawks yesterday from George f.
King, Esq, and q communication was
received from q gentleman offering TO
send down a fine Jersey COW who is tho
proud mother of tripiets, now three
weeks old, all hearty and doing well.
Also, the promise OF ground-hcg from
ON Augusta friend. The me1agerie fea-
ture promises much.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
TUE NEW sYsrEM.

The Daft system instead OF one over
head wire has two instead Of trolley
it has a four-wheel miniature truck
moving on the two wires, and from the
middle of it flexible wire drops 20 the
Car. conveying the power
No pole is used, as on the SpraCue
cars for the manipulation of the over
head wires
The contract requires the Daft Com
pany to fully equip and successfully
operate ten cars, averaging each twenty
horse power, by the lst OF October.
The cars are 10 be Of the same size rs
the msjority of those now used on the
Electric Line here. and to be capable Of
speed Of twelve miles an Lour when
fully loaded.
In this system no electricity is con-
veved to he rails or to- the ground, one
Of the two over head wires being used
for "a return circuit.
The apparatus is manufactured at
Marion. y. j.. where the DAFT Company
claim to have tho largest electric factory
in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
MARSHALL-M. LINE.
IT ENTERS INTO AcoNrRAcT FOR ELxc-
TRrC-p0wER.
The Daft System to be Istrodaesd into
RicAmoud,by October lst.

Mr.. A. +. Rich, special agent OF the
Daft Electric Company, yesterday closed
a contract with Mr.. c. w. Turner, presi-
dent of the Manchester Railway and I'M
provement Company, to equip bis line
with electric motive.power.
This street railway is now being built
from Mayo's bridge up Fourteenth
street 20 tho Medical College aud will
exten& thence up MARSHALL street 10
Bowe street, in the western limits OF the
city, and up Bowe street TO Leigh and
out the Leigh Street $oad to the Fair
Grounds. and on the eastern line of the
Fair-Grounds to the Exposition Hall.
So far about seven squares Of this road
have been built.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
co1oRHD PEOPLES DISPLAY.

Joseph Farrar (colored), who is ac-
lively engaged working up the colored
peoples display, was authorized to visit
several of the Virginia cities in the in
ierest of this feature. He will start at
once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
JULIUS SYCLE ( Son,
2l3EAST BROAD.

Reductions have boen made on all summer
goods TO close what goods are left After August
g5th ucy will DO shipped to New York and sold
ai auction.
Sec show-wladow for reductions on BATISTE.
See show-window for reductions on PARA
soIs.
MATTING.-stock must be closed out % mako
room Tor tiis large line Of CARPETS AND RUGS
which W. aro about TO receive.
CoRNICR-PoLEs, with brass fixtures COM
plete. 25c
LACE CURTAINS, this seasons importation,
q, great reduction. These goods will be sOld at
a great sacrifice 10 order 20 place an entire new
line.
Fuu nae Of TRUNKS at ioss than factory
prices.
See our popular prices on LADIES' MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR
New line OF FALL GINGHAMs at Joe.
GENTLgHEN's AND LADIES' GAUzE UN-
DggWEAR at loss than cost to close
Fall limo Of RED. WHITE, GRAY, AND
BLUE FLANNEL for fall wsnr.
JULIUS SYCLE & Son,
2l3 EAST BROAD,
BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD.
Tau l3-oou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
THEIR OPENING DAY.
EXPOSITION PEOPLE INVITE TIE GOV
ERE0R TO MAKE THE SPEECH.
Military Features Aided 10 the Rxhibi-
tion-A Prizs Driu-The Races
The Menagerie, &C.. 60, 80.

The quarterly meeting Of the Execn-
tive Committee of the Virginia Exposi-
ton was held yesterday morning at head
quarters, No. 1904 east Main street.
There were present President Starke and
Messrs. Bryan, Patterson, and Cooke, of
this city; Dupuy, Of Prince Edward,
andJ b. Beverley, of Fauquier.
The committee decided to invite the
Governor 10 deliver the opening address
at the commencement OF tho Exposition
on the Sd Of October, and President
Starke in the afternoon addressed let
ter 70 Governor Lee apprising him OF the
action OF tho committee and requesting
his acceptance OF the invitation.
THE RACES.
The president laid before the commit
tee n petition signed by large number
OF the horsemen of the city asking that
the committee revoke the order direct
ing the secretary to place the society IN
the membership Of the American Trot-
ting Association, and join the National
1rotting Association, which was agreed
to.
DR.. w. Fl. Harbough was elected
veterinary surgeon Of the Exposition.
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
The president together with the COM
thittee. made ND statement showing
that all expenditures have fallen short of
estimates submitted at the beginning of
the Exposition movement, and the differ
ent departments, being better able now to
see through to the end, every calcula-
ton seems to promise a healthy treasury
if all Of those who subscribe to stock
will pay up.
CAVALRY EycAMPMENT.
All arrangements were made to have
n grand cavalry eDcampment, and TO
have a series OF drills with fittings, &c. (;
dummy figures to be placed, and all the
different sword cuts to be done.
The following letter bearing on this
subject was read, and the necessary
amount was appropriated:
RIcHMoNn VA, August 3, 1888.
ia the Erccutiue Committee Virginia
agricultural and Ncchanicat So
cicty;
Gentlemen, Major o. s. Allen. COM
manding cavalry battalion OF Virginia
volunteers, through Captain 7. y. Mar
shall, adJutant, requests me TO call your
attention to the adusabil7 OF having the
attendance of this battalion at the Expo
sition, to camp here for one week. This
battalion Will have about the following
strength:
Troop A, Stuart Horse Guards, Rich
uopf ........................... 45 men.
Troop Is, Fita Leo Troop. Lychburg. .... b men.
1ryopC, Hanover. Troop, Hanover Court
house .............. ..................... 30 men.
Troop D., Surry Cavalry, Surry Court
house ............... ................ 40 men.
Troop +. Prince George cOunty....... 40 men.
TOTAL. l................. ........-'S'V mon.
This attendance can be accomplished
with some assistance from this society,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
Average Federal excess this yeal
noon,,xn. Exrur.aon re-N,sht.

Confederate battle fought with 1000
federal on south side river. Burnsids's tes-
timOuy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

This attendance can be accomplished
with some assistance from this society,
rendered as follows By an allowance to
each man Except Troop Al of fifty cents
per djem for himself and horse, making
II total cost of 3lGj.
am Of opinion that this expenditure
will be both advisable and advantageous
to the Exposition.
Yours truly, &C.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

DOOK AND JOB WORK NYATIY
ID KxxcuTxp AT zns pisrA'Gca osviue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
SPECIAL PREMIUM FOR COUNTY EXHIBIT.


In offering their special premium
Messrs. Philips u Stein addressed the
following letter:
OFFICE OF II. +. PuILPs 4 STEIN, J
1913 MAIN STREET,
RIcrMOSD, YA., August II, 1888.
Captain Hcaiy {. Jones, Direct0r-Gea
Crdi:
Dear Sir,-We, taking great interest
in the Exposition in general and the
county exhibit in particular, desire to
contribute a special premium Tor the
best county exhibit. We place at the
disposal Of the Executive Committee n
fine French china dinnerset of 1f5
pieces. valued at $780, made by Messrs.
Hayilend 4, Co.. and purchased by our
Mr.. Phillips while IN Limoges, France.
last July. and in awarding the same We
would suggest that this special premium
shall be conferred upon tho person who
has done the most towards procuring and
displaying said exhibit, and who shall
furnish herewith the most complete
statement of the resources of said
county said person to be elected by
majority vote OF the county judge,
clerk. and chairman o. the Board OF Su-
pervisors after said special premium Is
conferred 10y the Exposition.
The set will he on exhibition at our
store after September LIST.
Very respectfully,
II, L. PHILLIPS & STEIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
PAVING DnOAD STREET,

The following resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. Glover;
he IL resolved bV the Council of the
cit3l of Richmo,,d (the Board Of Alder
men concurring), That the sum of 81, 900
be. and is hereby, appropriated for
paving with granite spalls Broad street
from Third to First street.
Referred to the Street Committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Hayes adjourned at
S:45 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16
Henry {. JOINS,
DirectOr-General.
The encampment will last three days.
COMPET1TIYE DRILL.

The president was requested to invite
the cadets OF the Virginia Military lnsti-
tute and of the Virginia Agricultural
and Mechanical College to participate
during the Exposition in a competitive
drill, the time to be hereafter designated
by tue Governor
The premium for this drill will be q
handsome gold medal, 10 be held by the
successful battalion for one year or until
defeated in like drill by the other bat
TALON.
SPECIAL PREMIUM FOR COUNTY EXHIBIT.
The following was adopted:
For the county exhibit which shall be
decided the best by the judges of award
there shall be added a special premium,
offered by Messrs. II. +. Phillips ~
Stein, Of one set of china, valued at
$l2J. This special premium shall be
conferred upon that person who has
done the most towards procuring and
displaying the said exhibits, and who
shall furnish Herewith the most COM
plete statement OF the resources of the
sand county, said person to be elected by
majority vote OF the county Judge.
clerk, and chairman of the Board Of
Supervisors, after said special premium
is conferred by the Exposition.
This first special premium is worthy Of
emulation by many Of our merchants
aud manufacturers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-16

This ordinance was next considered.
A delegation from Manchester appeared
before the body and stated that it was
the general desire OF the citizens OF our
sister city that the track should be allow
ed TO remain and the line operated by
electrity.
The Board refused TO act on the ordi-
nance, and on motion of Mr.. Capers the
matter WAS referred back TO the Commit
tee on Streets.
Adjourned at o'clock
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-27
An Ordinance

To amend sections five and nine Of an ordi-
nance ensitled AN Ordinance relating 10
sidewsl.s; public highways, ETC." Passed
SscTIos ]. Be IL ordained By the council Of
the city Of Springfield. Ohio. That sections
ave and nine Of an ordinance entitled. An
g Mss M o pSss Ss
amended as TO read as follows:
SEC 5. The city clerk shall keep full and
detailed record Of all assessments. notices 10
virtue Of the provisions Of this ordipanee.
All sidewalks shall correspond with the GRADE
established By the council. and shall incline
nos exceeding three fourshs or les i than one. one.
half inch 70 the fsot. All brick sidewalks 90
be laid on four inches OF gravel and sand. and
the coating Of gravel Of all grsveled sidewalks
shall be not less than sig inches thick.
SIC 9. All curbfnR shall be Of stone not less
than 1--WE inches thick. nor less than eighteen
inches wide, and shall be the same width
the length s ,o no, hess sn.n
top with thr. e-qaarter inch nAt tool-drxuehs
on upper edge Of face; shall be fat tool or
erandled dressed ten inches down on strees
the ends TO be pointed ten inches down 50 that
when set lhe joint will nst be greater than
one quarter Inch. All curbing shall be set In
gravel. ,i tiled IN place with psyess rammer..
heavy tamp,r to the full depth Of stones.
There shaii be SIX inches Of gravel under all
CUTTERS. and rhen completed they shall be
rsmmed 70 grade with heavy hand rzmmefs.
and shall be covered with one-half inch In
depth Of coarse sand or gravel All work to
be set 10 stakes given By City Engineer and
subject TO his approval or rejection.
SEC. 3 Said original sections nve and nine
are hereby repealed. And this ordinance shall
sate effect from the earliest period allowed
Passed By council June Is. A. d. 1888.
JAMES A. piCUS, President
Attest: j. 5. sHEwALTER. City Clerk. t53m
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-06-27
Bee Line Notice.

The c. G. C. & L. railway will sell sum-
mer excursion tickets to Denver, Pueblo and
Colorado Springs, Col, Las Vegas, Hot
Springs, N. M, Salt Lake City, Utah, and
to all principal California points at greatly
reduced rates. Our facilities for handling
this business are not exce'led by any line.
On east bound business we shall sell special
excursion tickets to Chautauqua Lake, Buff
falo, Niagara Falls. the St. Lawrence river,
all White mountain resorts, also TO the
Adirondack mountains and many other
places of interest For this business the
Bee Line Is acknowledged to be the only
direct line. The 1910 q. m. carries through
sleepers to New York and Boston without
change. The limited leaving Spring ield at
1905 p. m. has an elegant vestibule sleeper
to New York; entire train from Cleveland
composed of vestibule cars. Remember,
there Is no extra charge on this train.
Look out for Coiliver's Teacher excursion
to San Francisco July 5th. Only three
dollars sleeping car fare required for the
entire distance. Special rates, special ac-
Tickets good for ninety
days, and choice Of any route returning,
and the party under the personal manage
ment of Mr.. COlliver. These are facts
worthy Of your careful consideration. For
full information call upon or address
G. IL. KNIGHT, Ticket Agent