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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

The Portland (Me) Adrcrtiser, in
commenting on the exhibition General
SHERMAN recently made of himself in
his article in the NOrH american Re-
ricr. holds that be is honest in his view,
but adds:
"Shll, it is doubtful whether matters
will be mcndel 10y speaking in such a
tone. II is only too true that IN many
localities negro citizens OF voting age
are either not allowed 10 exercise the
privileges conferred on them 10y law or
are fraudulcntly deprived Of those priyi-
leges, but it rs not coming to war for all
that A more peaceable solution viii be
found. II must he admitted that uncon-
ditonal cniranchisemcnt of the negroes
WAS bad bunler. They were no more
fitted for the responsibilities OF govern
ment than children. One has only to
read the history of the 'carpct-bag
government in southern States, with
their record OF incapacity, extravaganza,
and dishonesty. to understand the reyo-
luton that took place when those gov
ernmeuts were no longer endurable.
The whites overturned those govern
ments, and will never consent to their
restoration.
1t comes with very bad grace from a
northern paper to talk about the sup
preston Of the negro vote at the South
after the expose that has been made re-
garding the pay-envelope dodge. No
more fragrant attempt was ever made to
interfere with the rights of voters than
was made 10y those who distributed and
used the envelopes The Providence
Journal hits the nail on the head when
it charactenzes them as "bulldozing
pay-envelopes, and we'll says "that the
words printed ON the envelopes convey
very strong suggestion OF an order
from the employer to his men to vote in
certain way, even if they do not con-
tain Govern threat Of uncomfortable
consequences in case the hint is not
taken" However that aside, the
significance of tho AdrortiScr's ar
ticle is that il proves our contention
that il there is ever any formidable OPP
position to negro suffrage IN the future
it will come from the North. If in
Maine, where there are not thousand
negro voters, it is seen that the enfran-
ohisement Of the negro was n blunder,
what will be the conclusion reached in
those northern States in which the ne
groes hold the balance of power when
the negro begins to make that fact felt ?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
DASV IAEE.
A Fatal BlOW-A Marriage.
Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch. J


DANvmLR, Va, October 16.-James
b. Hartes, who was struck on the head
Sunday by John Payne, died this morn
ing. Before death he WAS never able TO
make statement rs 10 the cause of the
difficulty with Payne. An inquest was
held to-day and verdict rendered in
accordance with the facts. Several wit
nesses were put under bond 10 appear
tomorrow, and in default OF bail were
sent to Jail.
Miss Mary Harvie was married to-dsy
to MIR. Greenhow Maury, formerly Of
Richmond, but now of Macon, Ga. Tho
ceremony was at the Episcopal church
by Rev. DR.. Dame. The following were
the attendants Willie Williamson and
Eliza Taylor, Ernest Wilson and Addie
Lea Henderson, John Meade and Sallie
HairstOn, L. S. Williamson and Annie
Wilson, Dean Maury and Mary Green,
Willie Berkeley and Mary Gassoway,
n. Ii. Massie and Lille Tinsley, Rich
mond Maury and Annie Hickey.
The bride Was dressed in close-fitting
cloth dress and the bridesmaids in street
dresses. After the ceremony Mr.. Maury
and bride left for Richmond, where they
will spend few days. and then 60 to
their future home in Macon, Ga. The
bride is the daughter of DIR. l.. T. Har-
vie. OF Danyille. and most charming
little lady. The groom formerly lived
here, and is highly esteemed by large
circle OF friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
New BoaR.

Sharing the Profits. BY MARY
WmToN CALKNs, A. NJ. Boston :
CHM & Co. 1883. Price in paper
- cents.
This book teaches that profit sharing
is a remedy for at least some Of the evils
Of our society or community. No doubt
it would operate well for time. 1t Is a
species of co operation. But all such
schemes may be hkeued to the plan Of
adding two or three inches at time to
n dam. The dam answers awhile; but
soon the pond is full again, and over
flows it. So as TO all schemes of co-opera-
ton. They last only until population
presses upon the means Of subsistence.
For sale BY the publishers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

you ticket nj any OF their stations for
less money 10 Richmond than the Peters
burg road will. There are several thou
sand people in this city who would Ike
TO 30 IL cheap rates can be secured.
0sg WHO WANTS To Go.
PETERSBURG, VA. Oct. is, 1888.
To the Editor II the Dispatch:
/ have seen IL repeatedly stated IN
yonr paper that the fare was going to be
reduced. &c. Now, it ia the opinion OF
nearly every one that have conyersed
with that the railroads so far have been
n great drawback to your Exposition. NJ
least in this locality. MISUNDERSTANDING
yonr statement that the fare would be
one half the usual price, they continue
to CHARGE from Petersburg Sl.5O-@o
cents for entrance at Expositon-Si.zo
with tickets limited, While the regular
fare 10 90 and return is sl.6O, tickets
unlimited on Sundays. round TRIP %
cents. They have had no excursion, anu
have refused 70 charter n train Tor ex-
cursions. Enclosed fnd slips from the
PrOgress aud Record.
heRpecuully,
The slipsenclosed are as follows;
RICHMOND EXPOSITION. 49, The high
rates over the Richmond railroad no
doubt prevent many Of our people from
visiting Richmond at this time. Think
Of 81 80 TO ride twenty-five miles and re-
turn. The game road runs an excurslon
on the Sabbath for 80 cents round TRIP
HCcOr6.
A great deal of complaint is expressed
by our citizens because Of the high
charges made 10y the Richmond and Pc
tersburg railroad on visitors to the Expo
sition. 1t is said the round-tnp price
from Norfolk to the Exposition IS 81,
and from Petersburg $3.50, difference
of only half dollar. Such discrimina-
ton. or whatever it might be termed,
doesn't speak very well for this corpora
ton. -PrOgTesS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

As there was an important error in the
following extract from the Mills bill in
Yesterdays Dispatch, we repubiish the
extract corrected. We give again what
toe MLbs bill provides as to iron ore and
coal
"Iron ore, including manganiierous
iron ore, also the dross or rcsiduum from
burnt pyrites, 70 cents per ton" (page
49,
"Coal, bituminous and slate, IS cents
per ton Of % bushels, 81 bushels to the
ton. page ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY TIE DISPATCH COMPANY

~ DAILY DISPATCH IL DELIVERED ~ srN-
sTfbers a, TrprKRs essrs per week, peyable',
the carrier weekly Hailed AZ - Ter annnm
Is serssx noaihs. ti.o9 for shrce months I'd
fOr one EsouffA
Tho sEML WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 psi
snnnra. or VI Tor six months
The WEEKLY DISPATCH nr per snnun
TlsesuNDAY DISPATCH Gtti.b0 per annum,
a. ;bc for 80 ul9alhS
Subscriptions In all cases paysbie N ssvanr"
srd no paper coH,ls0ed after TIE expiration o.
ne time raid for Send po~ioface money'
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subscribers wishing tssis pcstoflce ehsnsei
ssust give tasir old AZ well - thoH ho6 post
s1Iee. Sample copies freq
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
Death OF LssE John wentworth,

CHICAGO, October l6.-Hon. John
Wentworth, better known Us "Long
John, man as we'll known as any IN
the West, died at 7:A5 this morning.
Mr. Wentworth was one of Chicago
oldest residents, and in his day was
mayor OF the city, congressman, and
editor OF the principal daily paper here.
About a month ago his general health
began TO fail, and death resulted this
morning. He was seyepty-thres years
OF age and man Of wealth, his estate
being worth at least 81. COS, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
A FRIGHTFUL SKIN DISEASE.
sUFFEmNGs 1NTRSsg, HEAD NEARLY RAW,
BODY COVERED WITH SORES CURED
BYTuE CUTICURA REMEDIES


IttFTas oItItHs ~ bF UIItTs HyIITVts 70 I's
Dear Sirs.-AbOut to months ago on your re-
commentator ! bought a bottle Of CUTiCUgi
RE5OLyENr. one box CUTfCCRA SlLVR. and one
cake Of CUTICURA SOAP for my s1n. aged thirteen
years, who has beon Afflicted with eczema fer a
long time, aBd AIN pleased 20 say thag bslieyl
The remedies have cured him. His suffering.
we're Intense, his head being nearly raw. his esr-
being gone except TIE gristle. and his body Wa-
covered With s1ros. HIS condition Was frighuul
20 behold. The sores have now all dihap-
peared his skin is healthy. eyes bright cheerful
IN disposition. and Il working every day. by
noighDors are Witnesses 10 this remarkable cure
ami tho doubling ouos are requested 10 call OF
wnte me, or any " my neighbOrs.
WILLIAM :. STEPHENSON.
WINCHESTER P0sT-OPFlcE. UNION COUNTY, y, c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
By order Of the Chairman.

Very sensible conclusion, this last. The
people will vote down the proposition to
call convention, and by large maio-
rity. A failure 20 vote on the question
will help to kill the proposition, as it re-
quires for It's adoption "a majority Of
the votes" cast at "such election that
is, "the general election to be held in
the year 1888
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

The public would like to hear from
Mr.. BLAINE on the subject OF the pay
envelope dodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

CATER November 9Th it will be in or
der to cremate tho remains Of the Re-
publican party" They viii be Gre
mated-fred-ou forever, so to speak.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

"JouN l.. SULIIyAN's new English
trainer thinks that after the champions
recovery he will be "a better man than
ever before Does he expect JoHN to
swear of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
aORss- AND COw.EEEO. BE.
KINNEY BROTHERS.
POPULAR HORsEFEED AND COw-PEgD

Vow i the time 10 send Va your orders tefnts
Buffalo BIZ. Who kuoss good uhiug sLcn h'
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JUNs aud COW BOYS are Sho1ping uY. Ani
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our CkUsnED CORN and OATS aud digercIt
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laying ie q supply.
Exhibitors q fine st0ck 81 tbe Espo5iiion wil
make great mistake II shey iaA - uso our
pTodUcts.
CRUSHED CONN ana OATS atasys on nsni
st LOW PRICES Also. HAY, STRAW, shlf-
STUFF FRAN.
Goods eiyercd free within city.
FiNSg1 BkoTdRRS,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

"The base ball player seldom strains
at a enat, but he frequently works hard
over a fly" And finds that after all it Is
a foul
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

The sum and substance Of the row be-
tween MACKENZIE and the German doc
tors You are another.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

DROAD-STREET OPERA-HOUSE,
ID ONg WEEK. COMMENClNG
MONDAY, OCTOBER l5rH.
Ladies' and chidren's dauuee WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY.
BILLS ORIGINAL ROY Al MAidONETTES,
From Crystal Palace, london, Eng, glyinB
MfNsTREI.S All HDhPIf DIMfI1,
Together WITH kLLl,S Cyclone Of Novelties and
Grand Gift Carnival
ION Elegant presents gwen away at 100
lbg ca~h show ~"
Admission H., - aud. % cents.
Reserved sca5 nov Oh sale al OPkRA-HOl SIS.
~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
STEPHENS & BRUNBR.
Druggists and Pharmacists.

CUTICURA, the great skin cure, and CUrIcURA
SOAP prepared from t externally, and CUrIcURA
REs0LygSf. the new blood purifier. internally.
arr a positive cune for every form Of skin and
blood disease, from pinplos 70 scrofulA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

Sold everywhere Price CUTIcURA, SOC; soar,
25c. REsOLyESI, 81. Prepared By tie POTTER
DEUG AND CHEMICAL COMPANY. Boston.
Mass
Ia send for "HOE 20 Cure Skin Diseases" 81
naEes. 30 LlhlaLIarilns. and 100 tlArimonials.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
MoSRoE. y. c.. October %, 1857.

The Potter Drug and Chemical Company:
Gentlemen,-Mr. william x Stephenson. Of
this county, brought hs son % town to-day 70 lei
US see him, aud 10 shOE u what CUIICURA kEME-
DtEs had done for him. This Is the case referred
DIN our letter - you some time ago. To look al
the BOY now one would suppose that there had
never been anything The matter With him-seems
70 be Ia perfect health. We have written and
herewith inclose what his father has 20 say abOu,
TIE matter-wrOte It Just as he dictated.
We are selling quite quantity Of CCTlcURA
REMEDIES and hear nothiDg but praises for them.
We regard the CUTicCRA RgaKDIEs tho best In
the market, aud shall DO al We can " promote
their sale. Yours truly,
STEPHENS & BRUNRR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

The great success Of Salvation Oil
provokes limitations. Get the genuine.
Price 70 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
SETTINGS.

VHE RIG MOND CITY AND
Il SBYBN-PINES RAILWAY COMPANf.-By
order u tho Board Of Directors Of this company
Il a. ordered that general meeting Of ne
ocEhOldcrs ~ this company be held az no
build ng Of the State Bank, ia the city OF Rich
moud. on OCTOBER e. 1888, at ~ O'Clock nj. Tor
the transaction OF portant business.
Sc g3-3Og THOMAS B. MURPHY, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

DICHMOND THEATRE.
HI lSS3-TWENrY-FIFfH 6EASON-lsSS.
THREE NIGHTS AND SATURDAY MATINEE,
commencing THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH,
New Yorks FavoriLe Eccentric Comedian,
MR. JOIN WILD,
The past ten years leading comedian at llar-
riran's Park Theatre, Now YORK, ia Vincent *
Lf0s latest success.
krNNlNG WILD,
q pieasurable mudile with reason interpreted
by the Strongest Company ever organized IN
must al comedy.
Catchy Music.
Popular Songs, AMI
Bewitching Dances.
sale Of seats commences OCTOBER ITM
Eox-OC1ro omen ftOu Q 4. ". 60 8 r. ~
Noxt attraction: CRIES rON CLARKE.
o. l--1fs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
Election T1ckefs.

Rooms OF THE STATE Dem. Ex. Con-, I
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. 10, 1888. I
This committee will provide the cleo
ton tickets for the State, including the
legislative districts in which special cleo
tons will be held.
1t will not furnish the tickets for the
special vote on the question Of calling a
constitutional convention, for which a
separate ballot and ballOt-box are direct
ed 10y the act of the Assembly providing
for such vote.
The State Convention deemed it mex
pedient to make the latter a political
question, and therefore this committee
has no suggestion to make IL the pre-
misses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

DICHMOND THEATRE.
Ia 1sH9-TWBSTN- FIFTH sEASON-l6So.
"WEDNESDAY. OCtOBBR ITu,
THE GREATEST OF ALL PARCk COMEDIES,
FASHIONS,
a satire on society, 10y Graitnn Donnely, with
tho following artist: Hiida Thomas, irwin
sisters. NAY Irwin Flora Irwin, THE Jeromea,
Lille Isvorde. lila Jerome. Katie Conway,
Cherries V. Seaman, Charles Jerome. George
Murphy. Charles Sawteiie, VIII Armstrong
simeon La font. musical director. oc l'-ir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
ADVERTISING RATRS
r.-L-.. IN -.

Heading notices IN rsadlnR-rnaiicr VPa
Enes or less. 81: IL nonpareii loaded. 10.
Card Of rates for more space furnished % ap-
Ilicau0n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

AHoiie-s ana kilograms must es addressed
70 TBR DISPATCB COMPANY.
Ee,ectsi communications will not DO 70
furDeds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
SEALSKLN
WRAPS { CLOAKS.

An unusually fine and large as
SOrtment, trimmed and UnBimmed, at
very attractive prices. Orders by
mail, Or information desired, will
receive special and prompt attCn-
ton. When customers are known
TO the house Or satisfactory refer
encGS are furnished goods will be
sent on approval.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

DlagFLES, black heats. red, rOu gh. chappod and
i w OILY skIn prnKan Ted bx CnfLCI-Rl NnAP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

DUPNAM'S NEW I'll l. \ L Il +
/ COEQUE. Franklin street between Thir-
tsenth nnd Fourteenth NlGifI, ,
THRER SHOWS II OSE-FEMALE MN
sTRELS. CHRISTIE BROTHERS. and VIC
TOt ELLI PANTCAi1ME TROUPE. o. li-6t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

IVA BERGER s. I.EhTH, Lessees and Managers.
MONDAY. n ESDAF, and WEDNESDAY,, OctO-
Dor 18TH 18th, and I7th. Matinee Wednesday.
Refurn u tbo d1st Bguish 81 Artisl-, KATE
ClAX Ton and CA hA-ES A. sfBN ENoON. ac-
COMPARED by AKTBCE q. FORREST and their
own company. IN an eiAJoante production u tho
following plays. Monday and Tuesday EVonings
and "wednesday Matinee. Tho World Against
Her. Wed1esdsy Evening. Tho Two Orphans.
Tickets now on salo At the Bor-Onco.
October lsth, 1851, and 10th, Goodyear, Cook &
Nuonls MinsLrels. oc ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17

buy BOOTS o. money Present for
U'oVl ~" We enum penauesi
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-31
eEethnntsr. Gnnfersnea.

New York, MAY 30.-The Methodist
Conference to-day passed a resolution to
the effect that after this General Confer
ence preacher may be appointed to a
charge Of which he has not served for
three years preceding, and be continued
th3feafter in said charge for five years,
am the pastor now serving the charge
which he had not served for three years
preceding his present pastoral, may be
continued through the full term of five
years. In all other cases the rule of five
years in ten shall be strictly applied.
The report on temporal economy, pro-
viding for the care of superanuated
ministers, was adopted.
Rev. DIR. D. z. Kidder was made Hon
orary Secretary of the Board of Educa-
tion.
Omaha was selected as the place of
meeting for the next General Conference,
and a committee of seven appointed to
confer with the Omaha churches.
1t was decided TO hold an election dur
ing the month of October or November,
1890, in the various churches throughout
the United States each member over 81
years OF age to be given vote relative to
the admission Of women as lay delegates,
the result to be sent to the annual con-
ference in 1891.
The remainder of the session was taken
up in discussing the report about the
uniformity of public worship.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-31
T.oou,.ug Allison,

New YoRK, May 30.-J. S. Clarkson,
of Iowa, member OF the Republican
National Committee, who has supported
Blaine in three National Conventions,
said to-day, the letter from Blaine pub
lished this morning, simply emphasizes
for the benefit OF the men who have be-
come candidates on faith in the can
dor of his previous letter; that he meant
what he said and is out of the contest.
"But," added Mr.. Clarkson, "Blaine is
still the party's leader. The great mass Of
the party and an overwhelmg majority Of
the National Convention are not only
friendly to the policies and ideas in pub
lie affairs that he stands for, but as
friendly to him, and it is safe to say the
nominee will be one friendly to him, and
not his enemy--a man who was loyal in
1884 and is sound on protection, the
great issue on which this campaign is to
be fought" Clarkson added that he
thought in the new situation the drift OF
the party would be toward Senator ALI
son, whose fitness and ability, he said,
for the Presidency are admitted. "We
believe Allison to be the strongest can
didate for the polls now," added he
"and vet we have the spirit of party in
terest controlling us, and if stronger
man can be found at Chicago we shall be
for him. The first thing this year ia
party success"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-31
Snaggin,s Horses.

SACRAMENTO, May 3d. seventy.fiye
mead OF yearling colts, belonging to J. B.
haggin, and raised on his Rancho del
ipasoo, will be shipped by express to New
York tomorrow night, where they will
be sold June 25th. II is reported that
Mr.. Haggin has conceived the idea of fit-
ting. up o special train each year and
sending it on from New York to Sacra-
mento, stopping at all cities en- route and
inviting horse breeders and turfmen to
take a free ride to Sacramento, where
sales viii be held, thus eliminating the
rlsk. oil accident TO stock, which is liable
under his present methods Of conducting
sales.
CHIcAao, May 3o--A draft OF horses
from California to strengthen Haggin's
stables arrived Sunday night, and lett on
the Pennsylvania road last night after
needed rest. The string is composed OF
the following: Hidalgo, Kenny, School
boy, Ethel, Master Walter, Scandina-
Wan, Gilmer, Geronimo, Vengeance.
Grey Down, Unifield and Monsoon. The
horses stood the journey from California
we'll
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-31
Erance.

PARIS, May 30.-A number of anarch-
lists invaded the Office OF the Intrdnsigednt
last night and threatened M. Henri
Rochefort, its editor, with violence unless
he apologized for offensive articles which
had appeared in his paper. NJ. Roche
fort drew a revolver and defended him
self until the arrival of the police, when
the anarchists were driven from the
office.
Members of the Hungarian Colony in
Paris have written to the Austro- Hun
gary Ambassador asking him to receive
deputstion who wish to make a protest
against Tiza's utterances.
AS result Of negotiations between
the Government and the Eastern Rail-
way Company for change OF route Of
trains, in ordep that east ward-bound pas
sengers migE not be obliged to pass
through AI,ace-Lorraine, the railroad
company announces the train service to
Switzerland, Austria and Italy, via Dele,
thus avoiding German territory.
Mr.. Blaine has recovered from his cold
and is still staying at tho Hotel Binda.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-31
Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 30,-A leading
journal publishes an article on the open
ing Of the Trans Caspian Railway, which
says it will probably lead to pacific ar
rangements between England and Rus
sia for the formation OF complete inter
national railway system, and that com
munication with Central Asia would be
attended with great advantage to Rus
sian trade.
Gen. Van Ouski, Minister of War, has
received a telegram from the Governor
of Turkestan, stating that an immense
eoncourse OF Russians and natives had
assembled at Samarkand to witness the
opening OF the railway, and that the
event was regarded as the beginning OF a
new era of peace and promising the de-
velopment Of agriculture throughout the
provinces. 1t was taken as fresh evi-
dence of the Jzar's solicitude for the
needs and welfare of the people in Cen
tral Asia.
The Gar has abandoned his intention
to visit Central Asia. His tour will not
extend beyond Caucasia, and he will de-
vote most OF his time to important milf
tary maneuvers between Odessa and
Krementchog.