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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

new Commissioner, Colonel Marshall
Mcdonald, is to hold no other Office,
and he is to be paid a salary of $1,000 q
year He was born at Romney, Va,
1885. In 1854 and 1855 he was
student of natural history nm
der Professor Baird OF the Smith
sonian Institution. He was graduated
at the Virginia Military Institute in
July, 1860. From 1851 to 1865 he
served in the Confederate army as an
officer of engineers and ordnance, and at
the close Of the war was chief engineer
OF the Army of North Carolina, under
Braxton Bragg, with the rank OF colonel.
His commission as briCadier-genera bad
been made out. but 1t failed TO reach
him until the surrender. From 1860 10
1879 he was professor in the Virginia
Military Institute. In 1877 he was n
commissioner of State TO make o survey
Of the mineral resources OF the James
river basin, and reported to the LeGlsa-
ture. he became interested in fish cul-
ture in 1875, was in charge of the State
hatchery at Lexington, and has ever
since been the Virginia Commissioner OF
Fisheries.
Mr.. Mcdonald became attached to
the United States Fish Commission IN
1879. For some years he was in charge
OF tho entire work OF the distribution Of
young fishes, and more recently was
chief of the division OF fish culture in
the United States Fish Commission. He
has received gold medals for improve
ments in fish culture from the interna-
tional fishery commissions ut Berlin and
London, a silver medal from theasociete
d Seclimatlon of France, and a SPECIAL
medal for fishway devised for the River
Vienne. in Frdnce. In 1881 he devised
the automatic matching jars now in gen
ernl use by the United States Fish Com
mission, the several State commissions,
and in Europe aud Japan. This opera
ton first made possible the vast extern
sion on the work of shad propaga-
ton accomplished of late years, and
rendered the work of the United States
Commissioners practicable from the
commercial standpoint. 1t was in the
winter of 1882 that he developed at
Woods Holl the tidal apparatus now IN
use for catching the floating eggs OF cod,
halibut. and other marine species. The
vast work Of distribution now carried on
by the United States Fish Commission
has been developed by using this appa'
ratus, its methods perfected, and the cost
of the work cheapened, so that vastly
greater results are now Obtained without
any increase of cost.
Works from Commissioner Mcdonald
pen cover the whole range of fish-cultu
raj work IN its scientific as well a.
economic aspects, and are to he found y
his State reports as Commissioner O
Fisheries for Virginia, the report OF the
commissioners in forest and Stream, II
Science, in the annual report of the
Fisheries Society, and in the quartz
fisheries report. Ho IS accounted by
competent Judges as the most accom-
plished fish cuturist in the country, i
not in the world, and he is known where
ever the shad and carp propagated by
the Government Commission have beer
distributed. The Commissioner is zeal
Gus in his work, q good organizer, anC
an officer who knows how to get alonl
with the economical allowances Of Con
oress
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
south Boston Tobacco Sale--Thc Pre-
miuEIs and the Successful
Contestants.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
South BosroN, VA, Jan. 27, 1858.
The premium sale closed to-day, and
the great crowd of farmers and visitors
have gone to their homes well satisfied
with the busy time of the last two days
and the remarkable briskness Of the to-
bacco market here.
Below / give the list Of premiums and
the successful contestants:
First Premium-Finest lot OF bright
wrappers. cash $40.
Second Premium-Finest lot of ma
hogany wrappers, one ton of guano.
Third Premium-Finest lot of cutters,
one one-horse wagon.
Fourth Premium-Finest lot of bright
filters, one half ton of guano.
Fifth Premium-To planter receiving
the largest check, cash $50.
Sixth Premium-Best lead OF shipping
tobacco, cash SO.
The above premiums were offered at
each warehouse in town and were
awarded as follows:
EAGLE WAREHOUSE.
First, Mr.. G. V. Carter second, Mr..
L. B. Long; third, Rev. L. S. Wilson
fourth, Mr.. ". L. Firesheets fifth, Rev.
Z. s. Wilson; sixth, Mrs. n. g.
Edmunds.
FLAG WAREHOUSE.
First, Mr.. r. T. Edwards second,
Mr.. j. P. Mcdowell third, MIR. II. G.
Bass fourth, Messrs. L. :. Kent & Co.
fifth, Mr.. r. I. Edwards; sixth, Mr.. A.
G. Tuck.
EDMoNDsoN's WAREHOUSE.
First, Messrs. Woody & Green ; So
coud, Mr.. Byrd Griffin ; third, Mr.. j. w.
Waller fourth, Mr.. J. b. Owen fifth,
Messrs. Woody & Green sixth, Mr.. j.
A. Terry.
STAR WAREHOUSE.
First, Messrs. Farmer & James; Sc
cond, Mr.. S. A. Mccormick third, MIR.
r. b. Epps fourth, Mr.. Ira A. Daven-
port fifth, Mr.. S. A. Mccormick sixth,
Messrs. A. G. Brown & Co.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS
were also won as follows:
/. To the farmer making the largest
average MIR. s. A. Mccormick, one
white-ash Domestic Sewing-Machine
worth 375.
2. To the farmer bringing the largest
load on his own wagon: Mr.. II. c. Bass,
cash, $50.
3. To the farmer coming the greatest
distance with a load Not decided.
PHIL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
RelleieuS Notes.

or reyiyals the Independent remarks /:
every revival of religion recorded in
the Bible seems 10 have been revival of
personal righteousness among Gods own
people. No amount OF outward tpros-
perity, no increase OF numbers, no new
and attractive forms of worship can pos
sibly make up for or take the place of the
faithful conformity TO the whole viii OF
God on the part OF those who are called
by His name. The sooner the ministers
and churches recognize shia fundamental
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
ESSEX COUNTY.
leo Harvest-Crops-Fu Outlook.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
The continuous mild weather during
the first half of winter caused much APP
prehension among our people as to the
prospect of securing a crop OF ice, which
is not only great luxury in summer,
but has become a real necessity in the
country. About the Goth OF January,
however, cold spell set in. and, although
not very extreme, has been continuous
for the past week, enabling every one
who desired to do so to fill their houses
with q clear and beautiful article, though
not very thick.
The corn crop was generally good
one exceptin limited areas where drought
prevailed.
Wheat and winter oats are looking
well.
The old system of spreading ones
labor over a large surface in the cutlya-
ton of corn and wheat is found not to
pay at the low prices which have pre-
vailed of late, and is fast giving place TO
more concentrated efforts and limited
areas. Farming is becoming moro ex-
tensive and diversified. Especially Is
this the case along the Rappahannock,
and particularly among the enterprising
farmers in the neighborhood OF Dunns-
vile, in this county. For several years
past they have been devoting their at
tention to Embarrassing and trucking very
successfully, finding it much more pro-
ftable than the old system. They raise
English peas, watermelons, tomatoes,
early corn, cabbage. and kale.
Two crops can easily be made during
the year on the same lands, and 800 per
acre is not an extravaganza estimate from
high manuring and good culture.
Besides, trucks give quick returns.
These gentlemen have recently organized
an agricultural club. where they meet
monthly and discuss some subject OF
practical interest to the club, which will
no doubt contribute greatly to their sue
cess.
Could we get a railroad from Rich
mond to the bay, which we confidently
hoped for at one time, it would develop
great trucking region all along its line,
which would give the road all the work
1t could 40. 1t is TO be hoped the day
is not far distant when this will be the
case. OMEGA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

friends in case he shonld find Il 10 be his
duty to oppose this bill, il looks nightly
like an Anarchist was about, and that he
would move the people TO the use Of
dynamite. Should We OF the South who
have prayed 30 long to see in the execn-
tive chair of the United States a firm
and incorruptible public servant, now
thst we have got one, begin to use means
to intimidate his action and debase his
independence and right of conscience
under any circumstances OF gain or loss
tons?
What is the Blair bill 10 us. compared
tohaving Just and resolute Chief Magis-
trate at Washington2 Are we to dis
grace ourselves by picking a quarrel with
Mr.. Cleveland over a measure that men
of every section may fairly differ about /;
measure, too, that many-yea, we be-
lieve large majority--of the legal minds
of our own section consider to be uncon-
stitutional as well as inexpedient I?
Rather than food the country with dis
satisfaction with MIR. Cleveland for his
conscientious discharge OF duty, We
should-knowingh he would only veto the
bill for such reasOn--send to him re-
newed assurances Of our confidence
ana support. We would assure observer
that such will be the conduct OF the peo-
pie OF Virginia and North Carolina to-
ward the President Any other course
would be highly discreditable to US. 10
turn upon our friends for their rejection
OF our wishes about the Blair bill would
he like selling our birthright for mess
of porridge. Poor Mr.. Cleveland Of
"Observer is going to throw him over
board for the reason he gives will have
at least the consolation of repeating that
noble declaration Of Henry Clay's,
"that he would rather be right than to
be President" But Cleveland is not
going to he intimidated by threats from
the South or the North, but will continue
as he has so far done, to discharge his
duties to the Constitution aud the whole
people regardless of fear, favor, or
affection of any section OF this country.
The Blair bill will dwindle to insignifi-
canoe when it is finally put TO rest com
pared with the stern rectitude of the
President and the gallant vindication OF
the Constitution by Morgan OF Ala
bama against the assaults upon it that
are embraced in this educational bill.
In conclusion we would say TO COB
server that he had better have "argued
the question than to have made his
threatening prophecy. Besides the peo-
pie are not by long shot universally
in favor of the bill, >" hut are getting sick
of it; and so we would admonish the
editors he calls on not to follow his
example. Z.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

Richmond on the 9Th OF next month, and
IL was announced that the district lee
turer, X. G. Traylor, would lecture in
the chapel ON the second Tuesday in
February.
Mr.. John II. Taylor, son Of Mr.. Cole
man Taylor. of this place, was married
on Tuesday last in this county, near
here, to Miss Benton, lately of Michigan.
The happy couple were nicely enter
tanned at the home OF the brides father,
and are now sojourning with Mr.. Taylor.
A fire broke outin the house Of Colonel
John NJ. Patton on yesterday morning,
which, but for the fortunate discovery by
the Colonel's daughter, would have re-
suited in the burning of the entire house.
AS 1t was, however, the fire, caused by
an overheated stove in the dining-room,
had only burned part of the floor OF
that room, and Miss Patton was almost
suffocated by the smoke on entering the
door. The damage was slight. but
large place was burned in the flooring
before the fire was extinguished.
At the next meeting OF the Reading
Club the charming and ridiculous farce
"lesp Year in the Village" will be pre-
sented by the amateur talent OF the
place.
Mr.. James NJ. Page, an A. M. OF the
college here, has just received his degree
Of Pm. ID. at the University of Leipslg.
His thesis was greatly appauded by the
professors OF that institution as a valua-
BILE acquisition to the literature on the
subject he had to treat.
A most enjoyable faculty supper was
given the officers of the college last night
at the home of the president.
a party was given at Mr.. John Aliens,
in this county, this week, which is salt
TO have been very pleasant affair. The
dancing and supper were much enjoyed
by all present.
The prospect for improvements here
this season is good, and fifteen build
ings have been contracted for already.
1t is not known as yet who will run the
Brinton House here this season as a sum-
mer hotel, but the present management
has sold out.
DR.. Edward Morris, Of Birmingham,
Ala, is here.
Mr.. Henry wingfeld, who has been
railroading in Louisville, KY, is home
for a short while.
Mrs. w. j. Leake, who has been quite
sick for some time, has almost entirely
recovered.
Parties here have been using some OF
the coal from the pits near here and say
it is OF fine quality.
The Misses Williams, Of Grace street,
Richmond, are visiting Miss Fleming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
NORFOLK.
BUSY TINE IN THE UNITED STATES
COURT.
Libel and Salvage Cssss-Banana-Peeings
and Palls-Personal Notes ana
Briefs.
,cOrr,.rorsanco q, N. R,cbmoud pispatch.I

fcorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispsteh-l
NORFOLK, January %, 1888.
The United States District Court, over
which Judge Robert W. Hughes pre-
sides, is unusually busy just now with
libel and salvage cases, and is almost
constantly in session in regular term or
chambers. This description OF litigation
is increasing all the time here, and keeps
Judge Hughes as busy and closely occu-
pied as any Federal judge in the coun-
try. His Honor, however, Is IN isir
physical condition, and his exsctlng du-
ties do not seem to wear on him to any
appreciable extent.
The condition OF Passed-Assistant- En-
gneer Thomas j. W. Cooper, OF the
James-river monitor feet, is now very
critical, and he is not expected to live.
Late last night the wrecking tugs
brought in the three-mssted schooner
Horace p. Shears, which was picked up
off Winter-Quarter shoals with her mann
and mizzen-masts and rigging carried
away. She pitched her masts out IN q
gale. She was bound from New York TO
this portion coal.
The remains OF Mrs. w. II. Kimberly
we're taken to Baltimore last night for
interment.
The lower district of the Portsmouth
BAPTIST Association is in session IN
Brambeton to-day discussing local
mission work.
Mr.. +. C. Lynch, a Norfolk county
farmer. while attending church fair at
Lake Drummond last night had the har-
ness of his horses cut to pieces and the
top Of his carriage cut off by some mis-
creant.
Yesterday the contract for tho con-
struction OF the twenty-one miles OF the
Atlantic and Danville road between Je-
rusa!em and Hicksford WIS given out,
and is to be completed by May.
Nearly eighteen thousand tons of coal
were shipped from the Lamberts Point
coal piers during the last week. .. =,
Since the disabled steamship Claribel
discharged her cargo of fruit the face OF
the earth hereabOuts has been covered
with banana skins, and numerous and
serious falls are reported.
A large chorus of charming young
ladies from Suffolk, under Professor
George w. Scott, drew an immense
crowd to the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION entertainment last night. The
Norfolk Oratorio Society tender their
services Monday night.
Some families in this section have seven
and eight children down with the measles,
and the disease was never known to be
50 prevalent
Owing to the freeze up Chesapeake
bay and the rivers no oysters can be
taken on the rocks, and the bivalves are
scarce and high, enabling those having
planted oysters here to get good prices
for their stock. q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
ASHLAND NOTES.
Death of Beloved Ciffzen-Evan-
CeIIcaI AIliauce-Marriage
Social Eyents-PersOnaIs, Etc.


Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.
ASHLAND, Va, January %, 1888.
Mr.. John r. Keiningham, one OF the
best men that has ever lived here, died
at his home on Railroad street this morn
ing at Z o'clock, after an illness of few
DAYS. He had been failing in health for
a long time, and on Saturday last LETT
his place of employment in Richmond,
remarking that he never expected to re-
turn again, as he expected to die. On
Monday, however, he was up and appa-
rently better than he had felt for some
time but he was compelled to return to
his bed on Monday night, from which he
never rose. The deceased was man OF
unusual energy and intelligence. Mr..
Keiningham had a true Christian cha
racter. which never failed to evince the
unselfsh and charitable impulse OF
loving and affectionate heart. His cha
racter seemed to be transparent, and
while he had his faults they inclined to-
ward the side of virtue. He was also q
man of books, and has always been con-
sidered one OF the best-read OF men.
Mr.. Keinipgham was born in New Kent
in 1912. and had been married fifty years.
He leaves five children, one of whom Is
the chief OF the Bureau OF Credits in
Richmond. He will be buried in Holly
wood tomorrow.
The Ashland branch of the Evangeli-
cal Alliance OF the United States, I'm or
ganization which has for its object the
propagation Of the Gospel in destitute
quarters, has elected the following Off
cersand held meeting at the residence OF
Professor Smith this evening President,
Professor W. w. Smith Vice-President,
w. j. Leake Second Vice President, Co
lonelJ. NJ. Patton Third Vice President,
DR.. w. II. Fox; Secretary, Professor H.
b. Smithey. The organization holds It's
first public meeting next Sunday night
in the college chapel, and sermon viii
be preached especially upon the subject
OF evangelization.
A healthy temperance sentiment IS
being cultivated in this section by the
influences of the order here-Lodge No.
$40. A new room has been fitted up
over Cox's store, and the following Of
iicers elected: Chief Tempiar, A. X.
Holderby, Jr. Vice-Templar, Rev. Mrs.
Beadles Marshal, l.. n. Fox Secrets
ny, l.. J. Phaup; Chaplain, 5. Jones.
Mr.. Holderby was elected 70 represent
the lodge Of the conference % be held IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
About Prohibition, High Licenses,
ana a Big United States Tax on
whiskey.

To the Editor of the Dispatch
From what have seen in the news
papers from men who favor one if not
two of the above laws / am constrained
TO think that under such laws there IS
more whiskey drank now per capita IN
the United States than there was before
such laws were in existence. If. this is
so. don't it strike you that our "moral-
reforming friends" are and have been
for some time back working the wrong
way to stop whiskey-drinking, the in
crease of saloons, and the pernicious
character Of such saloons? 1t certainly
would appear that things are much worse
than they were in cold times,
when good men sold liquor, and
when good whiskey was SO low
that any OF their customers could
walk into their stores and get glass OF
toddy (or take it stright in a gentleman
ly way) without having one cent to pay
for it. Some ofthe best men l ever saw
kept good. honest liquors as part of
their stock in trade, and such men lived
and died Christians. II the policy OF
our prohibition, high license. and high
tax on whiskey friends has resulted in
moro and meaner whiskey being drunk
per capita. and an increase in the num-
Der of drinking saloons, with an in
creased degradation in the character of
such saloons, does it not appear that the
wrong sort of means has been used to
carry ont great moral idea in the af-
fairs of government? Perhaps one
trouble has been that men called to preach
great "spiritual " truths have bother
ed themselves too much with tempo
raj" matters appertaining to the king
doms of this world. 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
The blair scbooi.Biii.

1bibe Editor Of the DtsPdfch q,
Ia Il not fair 10 President Cleveland
and those of your fellow-citizens who are +,
snnosad TO the Blair educational bill
Saaw before Congress) that your CORE
s snondent "Obseryer in the Dispatch
sP y ,Is 9th should be answered? II you
will allow this, the writer OF tins no ns
w., WV one ne will undertake 10 say that SOB
~, is a little reckless in bis state
s ,'s.u, . that IL Mr.. Cleveland should veto
,ho Rlair bin it would cost him the loss
lao .hs vote of Virginia and North Car,
~ aa IN the next presidential election.
Is;de from the exceeding bad taste OF
norsssnondent in thus threatening a
sworn executive officer OF tne es,i wa CON ~.
seoueuces 10 accrue 70 hum ana us
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Craig County Notes.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch


correspondence OF the hlchnlOnu DispaSu'l
New CASTLE, January %, 1883.
Our County Court convened on the
oath, and it being one OF the regular
grand-jury terms, large crowd was
present. A great many indictments were
found by the grand jury, chiefly for mis-
demeanors.
The grand jury showed commendable
zeal in looking after the condition OF our
county roads. The result was indict-
ments against several of the surveyors.
We have been favored with a splendid
ice season. All the houses in our town
have been filed.
A petition is being circulated In the
county and numerously signed by our
citizens praying tie Legislature to enact
Especial game law for Craig county IN
order to prevent the chasing or driving
wild deer with dogs within the limits oil
the county for the period of ten years.
Absalom Caldwell, an aged and wealthy
farmer OF the county, died on the 2ist.
VANBUREs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29

truth and necessity and bend all then
energies toward the bringing about OF
such . revival the better it will be for
the church as such, and the speedier
shall we all reach the desired end OF see
ing ungodly and skeptical unbelieyers
brought under the power OF the Gospel
The Catholic Church is at the present
time maintaining in America no less
than fifty Indian schools, OF which thir.
ty-fve supply board aud clothing as well
as instruction. The total attendance at
these schools is between three and four
thousand. The Government furnishes
financial aid to this work, but the teach
ers and management are altogether
Catholic. The majority of the instruct
ors are natives OF France and Germany.
The British Roman Catholic Directory
for 1883 states that there are now in Eng
land and Wales 1914 priests, as against
l.72S in 1875, serving 1904 churches.
chapels, and missionary stations. In
Scotland there are FIVE bishops and 1884
priests, serving 327 chapels, churches,
and stations The estimated Roman
Catholic population of the United
Kingdom is: England and Wales, 1854
600 (; Scotland, 5000; Ireland, 1851
600. Total. SCH eco.
Apropos OF the Presbyterian move
ment to raise 81, 100000 for old and dis
abed ministers the Lutheran Observer
asks "When will the Lutheran Church
follow the praiseworthy example of our
Presbyterian brethren in such good
work ? The small and partial pr1vi.
sion made through our Widows
Fund AID the Minister'S Insurance
League are entirely inadequate 10
meet the obligation and duty of the
Church to her ministers and TO their
families after death. And unless a Judi
! cious and systematic plan is matured and
authorized by the General Synod, so
that il will embrace the entire Lutheran
Church, we fear this important duty aud
service of Justice and mercy in the Luz
theran Church will not be done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-29
Tho Barbed Wire I'm the Capitol
Square should he Removed.
D,cu,,ON-n Topuorv % 1893

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
1 don't know by whose authority it
was permitted to be put there, but one
thing is very certain, and that is that the
barbed wire stretched along portion of
the hill in the Capitol Square should
be removed at once In descending the
hill in slippery weather, such as we have
been having, there is great danger of
ladies and others falling on these dan
eerous wires and putting their eyes out
or otherwise tearing their faces to pieces.
/ know of boy who fell on this wire and
hurt himself. Something else can be
substituted for the wire. At any rate
the dangerous wire has no business
there and should be renlOUed at once.
A, CITIZEN.