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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

The full significance of this atrocioasly ex-
pressive word is fully realized by the IN
fortunate who has been afflicted with in
fiammatory rheumatism. That is ache with
a vengeance. Ere the disease is aggravated
to the intiammatory stage, the potent aid OF
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters should be
sought. This, used at the outset. will pre-
vent the further development Of the dis
ease and afford prompt relief.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

PRICKLY ASH BITTERs is an unfailing cure
for all diseases originating in hillary de-
engagements caused by the malaria of MAS
matte countries. No other medicine now on
sale will so effectually remove the disturb
ing elements, and at the same time tone up
the whole system. 1t is sure and safe in
it's action.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

81 want to thank you," writes a young
man to B. F. johnson & Co., Richmond, Va,
" for placing me in position by which 1 am
enabled to make money faster than l ever
did before" This is but sample extract Of
the many hundred of similar letters re-
ceived by the above firm. See their adver-
tisement in another column.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

Henry Clay, who sat in the Speak
er's chair twelve years, is the only
man that ever filled that position
longer that eight years.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

PEOPLE Are Killed by Coughs that Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar would cure.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

IF there is any thing in a name. we sup
pose that an uptown apartment house is
called the Crescent because ihis never full.
Puck,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

The gambler most always runs an Idea
business -Dullsth Pdrdgrdplter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

ADAM was the only man who had q wife
made TO order.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

As A rule, sharp business men are rather
blunt-DrGke's Magazine.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

THE railway officials now call it per
NIT" instead CT pass, and it's just about
as hard to get
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

Congressman William L. Scott
told a friend some time ago that the
only use he had for eating was to give
him chance to smoke a cigar after
wards
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-19

stating quality price,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
TULIUS SYCLE & son.
- 2l8 EAST HKOAD srkkKr.

In consequence ~ The enormous accumuls-
ton OF short lengths ~ al casses ot goOis
during the Holiday ~el Ou, We have decided 20
inAugurate d GRAND CLOSING KEENAN,
SALE commenting MONDAY, JASCARY y, ISIS
Among the BARGAINS OFFERED IN REM
MANS VIII be found me ATWOOD Serge,
Col0rsd an. Back Ca-hmereS Coorei Iuc0b
in all shades, CO'Orcl French NlOtLR, Fine
Chocx flanuul., Ia fact gO0is desirable for THIS
aud the coming spring season. Those wishing 10
avail themselves Of this grand opportunity 10
procure goods az one ulrl thelr fa"e "ouid
advise % call early. $50 llhocd on sale
Monday morning Two eases OF Ribbed Hose.
Sizes t0s<, at 5c. pair: actual price l0c.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS OF LINENS AND
HOUSEKEEPING GOODs.-Bleached Dhma.k
from a.. up; Cream Damask from 25c, up.
Turkey Red DamA-s from 90. up; IS Lineu
Napkins from ljr. d0zou up; 81 Linen Dog
lies from 75c. "a dozen up; Full limo Of iiuck aud
Dama-k Towels, Bath Towels, Glass Ioseliing,
Toilet amt iiuck Crash ~ Dr.. per yard. blAN-
KETs. COMFORTABLEe, AND LACE cur
TAINS. CHECK SIT SLIM lot Check Muslins
hne quality, bhc.; lot Nslnsook Cheek, epc.-
actual value i2hc. WHITE sPRkADs.-l iot
PiQue White spreads, i9f. IS. worth 81;
lot Crochet White spreads, lOA. 81 worth 81 -
lot CrocaetWhites Spreads, la 81 . worth 81 30:
lot Narseilles spreads, IL. sac we're 80.
CACHMEkE SHAWLS.-25 dozen Colorei Csch-
mere snawls 10 Blue, Red, PINK, and White,
suitable for evening wear, tl21. worth &.
MERINO UNDRkWE AR-2j dozen ladies' Ne
rino Vests 42,-actIal price sjc.--izes - 20 81 !;
- dozen Gentlen ens GerinO shirts, all extra
sizes. 81 sc.-resl value 81 10 dozen-anofher 100
OF those Natural Gray shirts az 20. DraEers 20
match. 'ORSsiS i l0f Saitsen Cofsets, 2'c. (;
! case French-W0ven Corscts. Mhc.- regular
price Co. ! case Satteel Iorsot., tic.-actual
value Coz. We carry ia stock all tho best
maEee-IhOm50ns GlOve-Fiuing. DIR. Warmers.
Madame strong's, silvia, Stella, ETC.. etc. RUF-
FLINGS.-OUr stock 81 Eufrlngs is we'll solicited.
our assortment comprises Ribbon kuchiBg In all
colOrs Crepe Lisse, Unsel huchlng, add All
grades. Prices ranging from 5 20 70. per yard.
TRUNKS-Leather Trunks, Saratoga Finish,
sheet-iron bottoms, $3.50; StsnOlium Trunks, Sa-
ratogA Finish. 50: Zinc Trunks. Saratoga t1nish,
g. so; Travelling Trunks, saratoga Finish. $3.50.
JULIUS >ICLE a son,
IA i0-Tu&Th .i3 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

We have read with moro than ordinary
pleasure q monograph entitled "Eng!ish
in the Schools" by Il. O. WOODWARD,
A. NJ, professor o'.English in Woiiord
College, S. c. Though this is not its
claim, the work is justly entitled to be
regarded rs in measure a reconciliator
OF the extreme clasicists with the ex-
treme advocates of English. Pro
iessor WOODWARD is IN enthusiast
touching tho study of English, hut
his enthusiasm is tempered with com
mon sense and conservatism. His plea
for the mother tongue as dis
ciplinary language is strong one, and
while we cannot indorse all OF his con-
ciusions touching linguistic training in
public schools, it must be admitted
that mis- entire treatment of his subject
is marked by indicationso OF careful study
and conscientious conviction. To the
dry-as.dust method of teaching Eng
fish grammar Professor WOODWARD
pays his respects in critical but
good spirit, and draws a nice but clear
distinction between simple parsing and
analysis. What boy-nay, what man
who has been put through LiEDLEY
MURRAY by the old process will fail to
echo the sentiment OF Professor WOOD-
WARD that though grammar is to DO ac-
cepted IA part Of the course it should
be taught with a "strong leaning to
mercy" What man who has a dim
recollection of certain stormy
and unsought interview with an old
fashioned schoolmaster-physico-g gram
NAUTICAL discussion say-will fail to APP
prec'ate the following: "You may parse
a boy through The Course Of Time and
Paradise Lost-and the boys ineradicable
conviction is that these works were
created solely for this terrible business
without eliciiing q spark Of feeling or a
CLINT OF intelligence. But when you
touch gem OF English literature with
this wand of analysis, you not only fash
a grammatical fact on his mind, but
often heart-moving truth into his weary
soul"
To our mind one Of the best evidences
of MILToN's transcendant genius lies in
the fact that successive generations have
forgiven him for the thrashings that
have been administered in his name. 1t
is safe to say that PoLIoK aud MILToN
have caused more trees 70 be denuled
than any other two English men Of let
tiers that ever lived. On the whole, Pro-
fessor WOoDwARD's modest little mono
graph is not only instructive but en-
tertaining, and should be read carefully
by both the anti-classicists and the pro-
classicists. Neither school viii find any
thing in the work that it can consider as
partaking either of bigotry or dlctation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
o.her institutions Of this sort, believed

other institutions OF this sort, believed
that $50, 900 would be ample.
Mr.. Ryan answered that so 1T was said
that the Southwestern Asylum could be
built for 800, COO, and it has already cost
$4,000. -,
Mr.. Carter, OF Richmond, favored the
bill. Such an establishment would ex-
ert healthy moral influence, and 1t IS
too great question 10 be decided by an
argument merely OF dollars aud cents
Mr. Watkins, of Halifax, was opposed
10 the measure. Itwould fix premium
on crime.
The House refused 10 reconsider the
vote by which it refused to engross the
bill-ayes, Is ; noes, 81.
ENDORSEMENT.
The calendar having been cleared the
House proceeded to order the engross-
ment Of bills.
TIE STATES sgAJ.
The House concuTed in the Senate
resolution instructing the Secretary Of
the Common wealth to furnish seal OF
the State, u copy OF which is TO be placed
on monument over the grave OF ex-
Governor Smith.
BILLS DISMISSED.
TO fine and imprison persons for
keeping a disorderly house.
To authorize the trustees OF New
Hope church. in Wythe county, to sell
real estate and invest III other real estate.
PAY FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
The bill to pay free school trustees one
dollar per day for each days service, no
trustee to receive more than five dollars
per annum. came from the committee
with an adverse report
A lengthy discussion followed as to
whether tue public good would be all
vanced by paying the school trustees
The general judgment was that 1t would
not, and it was pointed out that the ex-
pense which would be payable out OF
the school funds would be great An
amendment was offered to strike ont
So and insert Sl5. This was soon with
drawn The bill was advocated, in the
interest Of the public schools themselves,
by NosSrs. Allensworth and Il. Il. Tyler,
and was opposed by Messrs Dupuy,
Saunders. oil Franklin, and others.
On motion OF Mr. Dupuy OF Prince
Edwar !, the bill was dismissed.
Adjourned at 2:3O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

wreEhed men sri women losg coaIems., ..
suffer ,hs tortures OF dyspepsla hre anst -
new hope after few doses Of Bostet,.s, "a
mach Bliters. This budding b o3e blo,.o.o. - -
tho fruition Of ccrtsinty Il the Bitter, /. -
sisted IN. u oriags reDrieyo 10 All dy,.s,.,
who seek its aid. Flatuiencs, Heartburn 49,,
~ the pit u tao stomach botWeeH meals IN. %
yOus trcmOfs aud Insomnia o. which cbr., ''f'
digestion Il The parent, disa ppear Nllh th,r,.-
fui prOgenitor. Nos; Denodcent ~ sioaa 80 '.
Who can wonder hat IN 40 many llsfltl-.
awakened grateful elOqDence ~ those gaot. :
1ted by it speas voluntarily In Is ieaaf
requires r graphic pom 70 doacuDo the f.-... ~
o. dyspepsia. but W moay % the tesiifn9t.,'. ~
celyei ~ the pYopreiOrs u the bllfors d. $50
portrayed With vivid ,ru'hhiinoss. Coa.i.I,..s
biliOusuess. muscular debility. maiarlal 49,,
and rheumatism are relieved oy o.
ia 2-ih,s.satr,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

The Philadelphia Times makes the fol
lowing "swipe at the Republican soma
tors who are opposing the confirmation
Of Mr.. LANAI:
at Is a great pity that Senator Ed.
MINDS and bis associates did not exercise
. little Of the care for the Constitution
which they are jest now processing when
they were called on to consider the nomi-
nations OF some OF the political judges
who have got upon the circnit bench
"Two of these men--Bond, OF Mary
land, and Brewer. OF hsnsas--haye
within 0 few weeks been rebuked by the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

!. BE II enacted 6y tie GenerW assembly
/ Of Virginia. That IN the trial OF any issue
| involving the genuneDess OF a coupon ap-
pelring or purpOrting to have been cut from
any bond authorized by law TO be issued by
the State Of Virginia, or by any city, county,
or municipal corporation, the parties con-
| testing the genuine ness OF such coupon may
demand the production Of the bond from
which such coupon purpOrts or is alleged 10
have been cut. And thereupon it shall be
The duty OF the party alleging the genuine
ness Of said coupon 20 produce such bond
with proof OF lts commences and that the
coupon was actually cut therefrom.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
May ask your attention to a sugges-
ton which occurs to me on reading the
foregoing?
The bill seems to have reference to
coupons which have been "cut " from
the bonds, aud to bonds from which the
coupons have been detached. Why not
have a similar law apply to all coupons
aud bonds used III payment of taxes
For if coupon bonds should be accumu-
lated in large quantities at some point,
say Baltimore for instance, would it
not be practicable in Offering them
for taxes for the agent of the
bondholders to have them pre-
sented with the coupons attached, or
detach the coupon in the presence of the
tax-collector ? Under the present shape
of the law would they not then have to
be received with little or no hindrance
Would it not be well, then. to have the
genuineness of all coupons and State
bOnds proved in court in all cases where
the coupons are offered for taxes, whe-
ther such coupons ara attached or de-
tached ? Are there not substantial rea-
sons, too, why the genuineness or the
status Of some of these bonds should be
suspected
These points have occurred TO ms and
been noted hastily. As l am but slightly
posted about such things [ request you
will use them or not as you think best.
Y.
The bill quoted by OK WAS intended
to apply to all "the coupons and bonds
used in payment of taxes" Coupons
cannot he offered for taxes until they are
detached. Nor can the tax collectors re-
ceive the coupons until they have been
proved to be genuine. So that the law
is as "X would have it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

We have more than once had occasion
to compliment the Providence Journal
upon its high tone. We might now re-
peatthe compliment for after saying that
it will be unfortunate if Mr.. LAMAR is
confirmed by the votes OF the two Ne
vada senators, it adds:
eve have not altered our views as to
the expediency and justice OF confirm
ing his nomination, and believe that the
Republican senators make serious mis-
take III Directing"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

Supreme Court for fagrantly illegal
usurpation Of power"
Aside from the fact that the Times
draws blood from tho malignants, it is a
good sign that so prominent northern
paper has come TO recognize that the
States have some rights left under the
Constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

The New York Sun exclaims: "Stsnd
together, Democrats in Congress. What
have you 70 gain by division and Olsen
sion? The united Democracy itmust
be preserved T." Good advice, AR
DANA, Bat seq to it that you practice
what you preach. Who has done more
than yourself to cultivate division and
dissension in the Democratic party?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

The Ohio State Journal says: alt is
only once in one hundred years that
such an inaugural as that OF FoRAgsR's
yesterday can be delivered" II is to be
hoped that that is so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

II it be so that the wife Of Senator
STEWART is from Mississippi, and made
him write that letter relative to LAMAR's
confirmation, she is indeed better half.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

1.-The green two-cent postage-stamp
must CO." The green two-cent postage
stamp does go. At least that is the ex-
perience Of the Richmopd post-ofice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

After diphtheria, scarlet-feyer. or pneu-
monia Hoods Sarsaparilla viii give
strength TO the system, and oxpel all
poison from the blood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
The RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY TIE 4KSpATcR COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH IL delivered 20 sub.
scr'oere at FIFTEEN CENTS por woek, payable Ia
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Tor ono month
Tho SEMkwEEKLY DISPATCH q, s. per
anDum, or 81 for ssx month";
The WEEKLY DlsfATCH 81 81 per annum.
Tic SUNDAY DISPATCH at si.eO per aunum,
or,Sc for six months.
Subscriptions IN al cascs payable 10 advsnce,
arc no paper continued after the expiration Of
the time ra'd for. send post-ofIice monoy-
order, check, or registered letter. Currency
sont by nail viii be at the risk Of The sender.
Subscribers wishing thoir postofiics changed
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smeo. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
We IRE Not Content

T TO REST Upon THE LAUREL OF Olk 81 III
/ Won VICTORY or success GAINED
DURING TH2 BJSl SEASON, 3D..
PROMPTED BY 4 DiSihE TO
CiIMBThE LADDENOf sue
CESS UNTIL VII SHALL
STAND At lT, TOP.
WE SHALL c0NrlNuE TO otFER .sUCuAL
TRACTVE BAKGAlNs Ar ~ ALL is.
SURE SUCH 4 RESULT
RUGS.
Our room does not permit Of our kceta,s
/ large stock o. Kucs. hence this Viii O. olr a..
season % keep them. To close cur tAc 49,
have GA hand. we have cat do.r dCap in'o 20
pricas--the cost or value has iot ben cCl...
crad NOic Qua priced;
Tapestry Ruys. tiz- glNi6 &c. apiece;
Tapestry Ruga. size .0xs1 eGc apiece.
Tapestry Rugs. size 51z2-. q . apiece;
Tapestry Rugs, size 1lzts II % apiece
smyrna kugs, all sizes, Al prices sp,ntrgy
low.
Tho reductions in the prizes ~ our Cl0ast ~
published IN the Nsr9ich ~ last week, hIi Pc
efiectOi attracting many purchasers to our sf.ra.
Wa continue tl show "a La1y- Checked Ja.tr,
with Saun-Lined Hood. az g.: striped ll.ak
with SilE-linei Hood. az il.62; Nice hia's Nes-
market 40 81 30, better one Al g. eni siiil -
ter qualify &C s.; Chiireus tloaks from -
apie cup 70 S.. Ell Of which are al prices gre.-y
reduced.
DRESS GOODS.
We have been exceedingly busy In our Drss,
Goods department Turing As past week. o~
o. the crca. slaughter in uur prices. tuI D..
coon Gcps are maryels 4 beauties aud Ho1lrr-
fully cheap a. l1hc. yarf. -alin piar0ra.
Cable Iwiiiz. bsrUifa Cloths, and Cashmere .
GO az the uniform price OF ice. a yart. g0I l1
they Will 40 tlis price. Slre Dluhle Niin la-l.
mercs at l2Nc yard. Fine Quality 1ashme-..
full yard wide aui nearly all WOOL. ai - q tsri
10 fact every piece oi Dress Goods We have f. r.T
ID ft,N Ifla DtIg ITO . . .
ty el5e"herc.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
Special Offering 10 orr Biack-Goods depsr-
ment leu per cent fi"r0unt on every dollars
worth you buy. THIS OFFER WILL PuStIlA b.
IL HOLD GOOD FOR lhla WEEK ONLY.
HOSIERY.
As YOU enter our store me first hing 10 attract
your attenf ION IA the SPECIAL JOB, Ne arc t.s-
playing in HOSE AND HALE HOSE. 40 t' R~
Oler Won the choice OF On excellent ladl $40
Hose and az txtra-heaVy Genucmans uaf-
Hoe. AZ 60. We show an Extra Stout Cray
Mixed Gcntlemane hnlf-iiuse. Al g.. pail. 'r
three pairs f0r 25c., We OAcr ladies' Extra UcaFf
Black. Gray-MiXod, Blue, Brown, aud Balbnggal
Ho-e-neVor sold for less q go lei-. a pnir tcfe-
tOfore. At 10 a par our Misses. Hose, in bla
and ColOred. In Ingram anu b'rhF iNhh"i.
should receive your attention, a. ury aru ne
usual DC. qualities. 1heu a.l1c q pair. or three
pairs for lOc. we show tho best value n Ladies
Fun aegular-MaGe Hose, Iu blark and to.or,
ever offered, aud rs tat lct islimitei Ia quantity
we would advise az early Inspection.
CAIlC)RS.
1000 yards Of the estQuaity Calico. 10 drc's
patterns, al /. r.. yard.
CHECKED MUSLIN
900 yards OK Checked Muslin az 81. yard.
20 CLOSE,
we offer n small lot of Bras. VIII Broom Holt
ers at o. apiece former price 81; also q small
lot Of Wooden Work Boxes az l0-. apiece. former
price 2jc. HELD 4 co,
ia s-Su, Ti&Th 6lg Broad strceL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
BRIEF COMMENT. {

ATLANTA has poultry show this
week" Fuss, feathers, and crow. 1t
should be popular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
ADVERTISING RATES

Reading notices Ia readlng-ma'ter type, ;
lines or less. 81 In nonparoil loaded, 55c.
Card Of rates for more space furnished on ap-
piicauon.
An letters and kilograms mus, he addressed
toTHE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications viii not 10 70
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

policemen, engineer, and ianiIor. and to
the Auditor, Second Auditor, aud the
Treasurer the appointment aud control Of
night guard and fixing a proper COM
pensation to each. Incidental to the
work in hand we found that attention
should he given to the condition of the
public buildings and grounds and IN ap.
preparation made for their proper repair
and to that end we recommends that a
special Joint committee be appointed to
consider the subject, or that the power
of this committee be enlarged so as TO
cover the same.
Respectfully submitted.
CHARLES =. JONES Chm,
j. L. ELLYsov,
Senate Committee.
JAMES ". MOTION,
II. +. CRIsMoND,
W. Il. LovIEG,
House Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

DICHMOND THEATRE.-T TWEEN
IA 1Y-FOURTH SEASON.-MONDAY, 18th Of
January, booth and Barrett combination ia
OTHELLO.
Edwin Booth az Iago; Lawrence Barrett as
0thellO. Sale OF seas by auction this morning
at O'Clock al Theatre. ia l2-lt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
THE " CAT" BILL PAs5E
SEN ATE BILL PAssI
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.

To incorporate the trustees of the Bap
fist State Mission Board, with House
amendment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
AM UAE nESTS.
Adjourned at 2:3l

supported by competent company OF players,
including Mr.. EDWARD BELL
THURSDAY EVENING, FR0U FROU-the
original Partisan version.
FRIDAY EVENING. PYGMALIOS AND GA
LArEA ana a recitation IN French Of Charlotte
COrday.
SATURDAY MATINEE. CAMILLE.
SATURDAY EVENING, FAIRY FINGERS
Mile Rhes's latest success.
Prices as usual. Telephone 467. "a 12-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

Mr.. Treat, OF King William, offered a
resolution directing the Auditor OF Pub
lie Accounts to furnish the House with a
detailed statement showing the amount
Of salary and mileage drawn by each Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

The Senate was called TO order yester-
dag at noon by President pro tenn. John
l.. Hurt. Prayer by Rev. George
Cooper, .. D., of the FiIst Baptist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12
STATE REVENUE.

Mr.. A. Moore, Jr., OF Clarke, offered
the following:
Resohed, That the Finance Commit
tee be instructed to report at the earliest
practical day bill for the appropriation
of the State revenue.
At the request of the patron the rules
were suspended, the resolution put upon
its passage and adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

@Aies oAtDD't
Mr.. Stubs stated that after careful
examination and patiently listening to
the arguments presented by the senators
who had discussed the question he had
come TO the conclusion that there was no
law which prevented the Senate from en-
tering into the investigation. He spoke
at length, and referred to the political
turn which the matter had in some in
stances taken. He said the Republicans
would vote solidly against an investiga-
ton. lie thought ii the Senate did not
now have the right to order an inyestiga-
tion the sooner law was made giving it
the right the better it would be for the
Senate and the people.
Mr.. Stubbs in the course OF his speech
quoted numerous authorities to support
his position. Among these he read the
ruling of Speaker Carlisle, OF the National
House OF Representatives III the Butter
worth case anu published in yesterdays
Dispatch. Here is what Mr.. Carlisle
said
II mean to say just this: that under
the Constitution of the United States
this House has the absolute right and
incontroyertible power at any time and
under any circumstances 10 inquire into
and TO determine the elections, returns,
and qualifications OF its own members !;
and that the act OF Congress to which
the gentlemen from Ohio alludss is a
mere practice-sct. If may use the express
sion, which prescribes the methods OF pro-
ceeding in certain cases--thst is, in cases
where there are regular contests in re-
spest to seat on this floor, but that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-01-12

A communication from Arthur A.
Splitter. captain and adiutant OF Lee
Camp. inviting all old soldies (of both
armies) in the House of Delegates to be
present at the meetings Of the camp each
Friday night, was received and read.