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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

The news. and it comes pretty straight,
that EMIN hey and STANLEY are safe helps
England on, OF dilemma ANY questiono
reniimeutaliiv that might have influenced the
English mind consequent upon the fear that
these two explorers would be killed il an
aggressive policy was continued In toe Red
Sea niiOrai has teen eliminated from the
soudan problem. and tbat pro olem has been
much simphdgd. 4 moral responsibility
for the iato of EMIN and STANLEY has
been I ken of the shoulders OF the
ministry, and while SALISBURY may not, as
he has stated, have any intention OF en-
tanghng the country ia "new Soudan
expedition" the WAY Is clear 10 press Gene
raj GRgNrEIL's advantage and permanently
occupy the country around Suaklm. TO
state the proposition little differently, there
il now no excuse for repeating the blunders
OF the lash four years. which have seriously
damaged British prestige and proved thorn
in the British pocket. There is now
no excuse for allowing the Mahdfs
doughty lieutenant time TO again rally tue
tribes and return 10 the siege. II these mis-.
takes are not repeated new Soudan expedi-
sion is only question Of time, as the tone OF
the British press shows plainly that the
British public are determined that Egyptian
sway shalt bo reeXlended over the equatorial
ITOyinces
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23


A reception given 40 Broad oaks, near
Krswich. los Mr.. and Mrs. T.. G.. Mead
u their SON. NJ H. b. Mead. OF Chicago,
on last Frl1av evening, opoued the Chriaimas
season here in most enjoyable manner.
TOE first portion OF the evening was speut
iu Caucmg, i'm which nearly every one par
n ipgtcd. About 10 O'Clock tea was an
uounced, and on the compauy's rcpiiriug 10
the dtuiue-hall excellent justice was done 20
q varied ami delicious r,pa>i. consisting Of
fruits. oysters. con,rctioncwoS. leilies, anO
Other deitc1ci.s. Returning 90 ihc ballroom
the guests were 50 much entertained by
dancing. &c., tb1t ere they ,eparItcd the
bands of thc clock pointed % 3. In q word,
the evening wa, most pleasant one.
SIR. Coiouel W. II. SteNsrt, * Ports
mouth, /. on q visit 20 her mother, Mr.. J..
y. Magrndcr, at Glcnm0rc, near k,sNick.
Mr.. g. g. Fox has returned T. this neigh
borhood from Richmond College TO spend
the hOlidfys LESIEANGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

The Lyncaburg Advance critieises kindly
and briefly bur eandidly some OF Or. CURRY's
language In the speech which be recently
made before the Legislature OF Georgia. We
agree with The Advance Ia It's opinion that
with OF without education the Caucasian Is
aud will forever reuain the superior OF the
Negro, and that no period. however long, OF
evolution could ever enable the latter 20 rule
the former; bat ss We hear that DIR. Curry
IS preparing his speech for publication, we
shall wait uoth We can see u as be de.
klres Il 10 be before commenting at
lsngth upon IL We have heretofore
iniiiBsied that some OF Or. CoRRY's
language probably failed 70 express his
meaning. or expressed more than be intesd.
Cd 20 say. All these things will he made
ckarer beresitfr. We have not seen DR..
CUgRY rectosly, but we know The man so
well, snd we think we know his theories
or opinions 50 well. that we shall be dissp-
posnied II welesrp that be holds 90 the sub.
Iecis hls speech touched ANY views which be
docs no. bold jn common With bis fellow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

iAt LtANlftilD4ttt 70 tttAAtiANftfr.'tA
Jtwill not 10 for the southern people 10
mfke blunde1 IN ondeuoring 10 protect
themselves from ignorant voters. Il may be
assumed, wo suppose, that in no STATE VIII
the Constitution b. 20 changed rs TO disirou.
cbise illilcraics without submitting the er'l-
Gle or section % the popular vote 10 be rnti'
fed or rejected. This one fact ought to put
an end 70 the prevalent discussion OF The
merit. 81 the proposition. WIN? Because
in number Of The southern states the ne.
eroes Themselves constitute a majority OF the
voters and viii never vote t, disiranchise ans
portion of ihcir own race, and consequently
will defc1t any amendment = aUy safe
Constitution having thal object N view.
How would % Dec i7 Virginia; The negro
voter. in ,hi. state uumbercjiu $50 $4,000
o. against 2oC.0'0 gao round nuwber' white
voiers-2.f.010 ln lH A. lss.0o0 * ma
FORTY Of $4,000 i is evident tbat y 10000
whueyo'ei. vote wih tle Icsrocs the ma
FORTY % the vote. c,3 wu Doc opposed 70
making ans sort of odaca'iouti qualification
The fo,t ~ voting
We mcqo to .1v That the negro voters md
the ilitsra,c Whit. voter. blutcd io'etDcr
would constitute minority 90 ihe voters %.
yireinis. The ausu. OF 1880 show. th.t
there were lea Nir.l~ia NJ rlat time $3.50 4Jj
per,on. over t.s.y clr. ~ aye who could moi
read. The rho.r u,pulton oyer Zen years
OF SO WI. f..-..N.f $50 that boo 1880 more
than ono tairf o. The PERSONS over ten Years
o. aye could no, r.qa. iN.frecsla, Of The
r,onio ol Virginia are nrrrDc.. So Chat IL
MISREPRESENTATION
~ ,s. or.i.. r,.,,i,,io, vote with tie mo-.
$50. .,.. ,.,.. ~ ..... combined ull coo.ti.
t,,e p,,,.r,tv ~ .l, voters. viil not Do
t,-,,.. ,,.'. ,i.s ~ .ii.,,,,n., e,en That Mum.
49, ~, ,,f.., ,..,.r. froo, tne Democratic
,..,,,
II t,o ,,...,.... .,,.rs ~ fr.,,cl4.ed b.c,,,sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
soutarons. The reader viii recolIect TINT
The Legislature OF Georgia endcrscd DR..
CuRRy's speech.
Apaln.


The Woodstock Niiglnian and News
seems 10 think that we may have misunder'
stood us recent declarations on the subject
Of TIE tariff. We let It speak Tor Itself
We say 10 tho Richmond Dispatch thst
y bile Vs. agree with Il and Colonel ORR
rail- tDat The tgriil will not bo leading issue
IN the State 2uberaatofiai campaign Of next
fail, we would not De understood for mos
inent as bcing willing % q ke wafer on The
issue 81 presented N the last national con-
test. Our language was that the people @!
this district 'by q arce majority believe 10
reform ~ the lariT first, they are Ni'iih%
to meet Virginia hfoihren WHO diiier wiz
thom hnlf way. The self respect Of nones,
convictions VIII not permit them TO DO
more"
"Whicb Is to say, there must he low term
or no tsriG in next years platform There
{. no uecsssity for sny tariff plank In Zoe
platform wren Nahoue Is 10 be fought on
purely state issues. hut II the lh'ra'cb
ihiaks differently, then II mrst sdnit that
ANYTHING bar low.tiriG ut'ersnc" wouiO
slulhfy virginia democracy 10 The eyes and
nostfiis 81 the nation
We do no! trouble ourselves az 70 what
will be done with the tariff IN 1890 or there.
after We greatly fear that Mr. uAgRIsoNs
Administration Wnless he exercises the veto
power will give to the southern people mat
tcrs 10 think about that will drive the tariff
out Of their minds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

OF course the Alexandria Gezeitc IA OPP
posel 10 holding 40 extra session OF The
Legislature this winter. a. That paper
almost always PLAYS the game Of "con,re
rissp win fhc Democratic organization Of
Nfqfuia, we take it for grlrtcd That The Gov.
ernor will convene the Legislature at al
a4rty 1qg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
The Carriers Apoeai.

lIhe following acro,iic was sent 10 tn
Dispatch by an inmate @. the Western Luna
tic Asylum at StauntOnl:
n ne winters here. the poor mans dreai,
d Is want - coal ari blanket bed.
b yes OF his children ana hi. wife
- ro0p from disease or Faminc's knife.
infant babe, sro thiuly wrapped.
\ tang hy cold their hands off caapped
= ormit ine, TOO, 10 plead my case
ud ask some Loir OF human raoO.
n through summers heat and Niniry blast
RrricdyOur papers true and fast
IL ave put them whore they OGghs 70 90,
leRr from the rain or wiutry snow.
ching hands ara frosi-hitJen cars,
X ackod by cold almost lo tears.
uuuing ro doors 90 wea y teet
moline my hoart 20 halo thc street
ach month Tor twelve nave been sure
X earhirg papers leneaih your door.
: urely a mite you IL not refuse
A nd Lat the carrier lack for shoes.
ID renChinc rems and Niutfy sleet
70 arE wiutry storms 10 face and beat;
x uined iu health IA" cnrrci's iot,
ntreats he now Tor dim' or grOt
: uroly Heaven Qr God mas bless
uch as may hCnOr this address
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

= Republican contemporary hclds an arti-
c'c. O. TIE New SCUM. federation for tie
Ncero' WHAT rot, The south Is the only
plre lu thi. country where there has ever
been any liberation Tor the negro.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
BEIEF COMMENT

This is the season for making others hep
py- and expecting tha others 0lli make you
hanny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

The New York Tunes heads on Article,
'UArmsoN hvplodos." There arc good
many pcr.ous who have never doubted thot
U,umsoN would make "bu,t" Of II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

Tabuttcd statements prepared for CON.
putting rates for life insurance show the
largest percentage @. deaths occur between
the ages OF five and eighteen months, from
cholera inianlum Or. Bgger's Huckleberry
Cordial should be gwen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

The New York Tribune asks, " VIDA, is
porket.bookY" Alas; It il sometimes q
vacuum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
MEETINGS..

Tux FIRST NATIONAL RANK or RICHMOND. VA
HICHs0ND, VA, December - lsSa
NHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
Il mo OF IHR STOCKHOLDERS Of this
hank win be held a. their banking house. not
Main 81. oct, TUESDAY, January s. 1889, begin
ming at ~ o'clock N. Directors Will 10 chosen
for the ensuing year. h. &. kURNkIl,
do g6-tJAS Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

DHE ANNUAL NEE TING OF THE
l. STOCKHOLDERS OF TnE CHESAPEAKE
AND OHIO RAILWAY COMPANY for the elec-
ton Of directors. &c. Viii be held a. The com
panyis ofice. IN the city OF Richmond, Va, on
TUESDAY Tie STA day 81 January, lSs9 at ~
O'Clock neon. I.O BARBOUR.
10 1914 secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
PRESENTS. Ok
JOHN +. KOHLER! sN7lA
ESTABLISHED q YEARS.
SOME DIAMONDS LEFT.

Ny stock Of Diamonds. Solitaire and Cluster
Rings. Diamond Ear-Rings, Lace-Piut. Diamond
Scarf- Pms and Collar Buttons y nov more
complete than ever. / also carry tho largest
stock q American Cold and silver Watches. ia
gcntlemen's and lR1ies' sizes, in this clly. dew
cry. a.criire silver, and hest silyer-flated
arc ~ greit profgsion. sQltAble fer HOLIDAY
AID WfDDlN0 fHEoENlr, All articles are
guaranteed a. represented. and a. | am paying
eash Tor AL goIds am prepared 10 sell ar an
extra discount, aud DEFY AL competition.
JOHN n. kOhL1R,
da l6-Llals 7l1 HroRa aftaat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
NOTICE E.
RIcnnovp. Va. December 5. ISIS.

~
RIcnNOHD VA. December 5, lSSS
10 TnE STOCKHOLDERS or FhE RICHMOND
AND CHESAPEAKE RAILROAD
COMPANY.
The undersigned, stockholders OF the RICH
NOND AND CHieS 4PEAhE RAILROAD CON.
PAAi. holding more ihaa Que tenth OF the capt.
tai stock OF said company, do hereby call gene
raj meeting OF tho stockholders Of said company
20 Oefh u ia accordance with the laws 81 the
state OF firglnia, al the Office OF th~ company Ia
The city o. Richmond. Va, al ~ O'clock N. Mon
DAY, January Z, 1853 =. ID PACE,
de1-ids T. LEAkE. JR
FIiHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
4 VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL SOCIETY Will receive their cor
tlncates Ny calling on the Treasurer. Mr. JOHN
,. kLLEf. al THE STATE BANK
a. X YENABLE,
"a ni~aAs-~ k~-ae-Aa~p
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

Reading notices in resdlnr-meitsr 1pe' q
trts or less. 81: So aoopgreN loaded. 10
Cardo lssos IOr more space iuraisiisd % APP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23
IscSwtcn Items.

.oI sac bg J. W. RlNDoIFd & LNGiisH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

tuiof;ers snf kilograms mus. 10 eccfesse2
10 Tbs DIspATCh COMPANY
Rejected communications viii not % re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

Saturday Matinee , FAUST.
IIlI tihri, .9rWl tkolore ana Aeoat''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-23

Specimen c1ry ',a' ~ re'eiri of5 ernit
Sal eruption, fto1F'r Yc1r poF pad
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-02-02
Mdnitoba's Census.

The census of Manitoba. which was
taken July 81, 1886, has recently been
published. 1t shows that the popula-
ton of the province, which in April,
1881, was 65. 954, had increased to 1OS.-
$40. The gain of 1866 in five years
was at the rate of $500 a year. De-
Quoting the natural increase of the
population, the result would show an
influx of immigrants at the rate of
about $500 year. A table of the
birth-places shows that "a, 124, were
born in the province; 10,322in England
and Wales, 3.621 in Ireland, 1882 in
Scotland, 81. .180 in Ontario, 5.97S in
Quebec, 1917 in Nova Scotia, 704 in
New Brunswick. 1870 in Prince Edward
Island, and $40 in the Territories. Of
the total population OF 10S, $40. 42,843
had migrated thither from other parts
of Canada. How some of the principal
crops had increased is shown in the fol-
lowing table;
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-02-02
Roman Catholic Missions.

Some of the Protestant papers are
calling attention to the fact that, while
Protestants are appealing and coaxing
men to 60 to the heather as mission
aries, the Roman Catholic Church is
hard at work and her missionaries are
abroad in all lands. In China there
are 483, 403 baptized converts, AZ Euro
pean missionaries. 281 native priests,
2,429 churches and -chapels. ,779 col
leges and schools with %, scholars,
and 33 seminaries with 654 seminarists.
In Corea, Japan, Manchooria and
Thibet, the church has 1870 European
and Is native priests, 227 churches and
chapels. and "a, 254 baptized Christians.
In the Indo-China peninsula, there are
reported 694, 286 Catholics, and in India.
1,lS5, 53S Catholics. The grand total
of the working forces in these countries
is 2,44O, 4S1 baptized Catholics, 1859
missionaries and native priests. 1928
churches and chapels. 4,469 colleges
and schools with 112,359 scholars, and
76 seminaries with 2,746 seminarists. -
NJ Y Sun
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-02-02
WOOD AS A FUEL.
rhe Value of Different Kinds as Compared
to Ordinary Soft Coal.


In comparing wood with coal as
fuel it is safe to assume that 24 pounds
of dry wood are equal to one pound of
average quality soft coal, and that the
fuel value of different woods is vecy
nearly the same. That is to say, a pound
of hickory is worth no more as fuel
than pound of pine, assuming both
to be dry. If the value be measured by
weight, it is important that the wood
be thoroughly dry, as each ten per
cent. of water or moisture will extract
about twelve per cent. from its value
as fuel
1t may be interesting in this connec-
tion to give the weight of one cord of
different woods which are thoroughly
dry. These weights are about as fol-
lows: Hickory, or hard maple. 1900;
white oak, $3.50; beech, red oak and
black oak, 1880; poplar, chestnut
and elm, 1850; average of pine, 1000
pounds.
The fuel value of these different kinds
of wood, as compared with coal, is
about as follows: One cord of hickory,
or hard maple, is equal to 1000 pounds
of coal; one cord of white oak, to Ills
pounds of coal; one cord beech, red
oak or black oak, to 1,410 pounds; one
cord poplar, chestnut or elm, to 1850
pounds; and one cord average pine is
equal to 925 pounds of coal. 1t is sup
posed, of course, in both tables, that
all the wood has been air-dried. The
comparative values of woods not men,
toned may readily be approximated
by the reader,- Ci,'cinnati Commercial
Gazette.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-02-02
BELLEVUE, La, THURSDAY FEBRUARY ?, 1888.
''There is a feeling of dissatisfaction

There is feeling of dissatisfaction
which,
"Yes, l know; Just like the affecting
love story you were telling in the
class"
Love story!' in an indignant tone.
''Yes; when the novelist makes be-
lieve every thing is coming out wrong,
and then brings about q happy end
ing"
"Ab. l remember. used it as an
illustration"
"Well, now finish the lesson. Don't
dwell on that disagreeable minor chord
any longer
Percy Blake humbly obeyed, and by
a series of skillful changes arrived at a
satisfactory ending on the tonic chord.
There. that is better. 1t brings one
to sense of repose. l believe that is
the proper term"
Eyes"
''How different music and novels are
from real life!' said Mildred, with a
low sigh.
I'm what respect, Miss Boyce?"
She looked at him from under her
lashes. why, the musician doesn't
stop when disappointment comes in
the shape of interrupted resolution
and people in novels never give up
when obstacles come before them"
''WellP' Percy Blake was evidently
somewhat puzzled.
''But real people do"
''Do they?" in listless tone.
''Of course they do. You do! You
turn away from your purpose just as
soon as the least thing happens
Percy Blake gave sudden start.
An electric shock seemed to dart
through his whole being, and a wild
look of hope came into his face Seiz-
ing both of Mildred's hands, he ex-
claimed: Mildred, do not trifle with
me. Are you sure you understand how
much | love you? Will you give me
the right to make it plain to youP'
"Ah," she murmured. ''here is the
point of unrest again! Let the answer
be what you will.''
The moist and lustrous eyes beamed
on him, and the pouting lips were so
tempting and convenient that he ac-
cepted the permission, and took his
answer in way that was altogether
blissful.
And thus. with the aid of his beauti-
full pupil, did Percy Blake find solu-
ton to the most interesting problem
in interrupted resolution that he had
ever encountered. S. adams, in
HdrpeI.'s Weeklu.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-02-02
Dangers of Politeness

Lady (standing in doorway of prom
inent Chicago lawyers Office and hold
ing out shabby umbrella)-I beg par
don. sir, but is not this yours? You
gave me your seat in street-car an
hour ago. and after you had left the
car found this on the cushion behind
me. 1t has your name and address on
the handle. Politeness, you see, sir.
[smiling], is its own reward.
Prominent Chicago lawyer with
some emphasis s)-Madam, it's. had
made bet Of ten dollars against ten
cents that / could lose this umbrella
on that car. Isthought it perfectly
safe bet. shall never be polite on q
street-car again. Chicago Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-02-02
PuNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Marriage certificates with divorce
coupons are being introduced in Chi
cago, and are becoming very popular.
It'd Bits.
When you have to pay one dollar
an hour for one-horse sleigh, it's easy
to understand what is meant bv rev.
enue cutter.-Dul,sh Photographer.
Husband (dressing) "Where in
the world are my boots, my dearP"
Wife-'On the mantelpiece where you
left them last night. IN Y Sun.
Every man has his own part to act,
has his own interest to consult, has af-
fairs of his own to manage, which his
neighbor has no call to scrutinize.
The London Lancet tells show to
lie when asleep" If it will teach some
people how to keep from lying when
awake it will do public service.
troit Free Press. ~ .1.z.-.-....
Beauty deprived of its proper foils
and adjuncts ceases to be enjoyed as
beauty, just as light deprived of all
shadow ceases to be enjoyed as light
Rusbin.
Wonder If She Missed 1t, f.-.,
We praised the blush on beauty's cheek,
Last eve, with words that tells fistf
That blush, this morn, o wond'rous freak.
Is here on our lspell 49,,
.8 Puck
Some young ladies who own the
name are said to spell Edith with a
''y." Thys ys pyce of sylly affecta-
lyon that wyll not be generally copyed
vt VS. hoped. Norristown Herald.
1t is the glorious prerogative of
the empire of knowledge that what it
gains it never loses. On the contrary
it increases by the multiple of its own
power; all its attainments help to new
conquests. a
An agricultural exchange asks,
''Do you know that the hog feeds reg
ularlyp" Yes, he sits at the next table
to us, and he is there three times day,
as regularly as the steward rings the
bell.-Dakota Blizzard.
"A column and half telegraphic
report of football match was omitted
yesterday by the night editor to make
room for prize-fght, the description
of the latter having lesser tendency
to disgust the average reader. .-Mens-
phts AUdIanche.
1t is well enough to wish to be con-
sidered the cream of society, my son,
but remember that it is the scum that
oftentimes comes to the top; and while
you are about it, it is well enough to
recollect that among lumbermen the
first cut is always slab. whatever it
may be in polite society.-Boston Tran,
script p~sA
First Omaha Youth-'What's the
matterp Got day Off" Second Oma-
ha Boy-"No, I've resigned" .What
for?' Nearly worked to death. The
store was always crammed full of Gus
toners and it just kept me on the jump
all day. Couldn't stand it, ..But
what are you going to do now?n Il
shall try to get a place in some store
that don't advertise. - Omaha World.
Didn't want his life insured: Insur-
ance Agent--''If YOU insure in our
company. You will get your money
oack in your old age when you need it.
You will have good income when you
are aged" His Victim-sssI shan need
it. am sure of good income in my
old age. My business assures itp" In
surance Agent--"Why, what do you
do?" His Victiln--"I am magazine
writer. am not paid for my articles
until after their publication. My old
age is all fixed. What want is pres
ent income. Puck.