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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

nature Of things, such university could
not fail to become political machine and
in the course Of time menace 10 republi-
can institutions Centralized higher edu-
cation would be but the stepping stone TO
more Capitalization in the matter of gov
eminent. If our northern friends want
the Government 70 become tho patron OF
education let them use their influence to
secure the passage of the BLAIR educa-
ton bill. That is as far as it is safe for
the people TO allow the Government to go.
The States will take care of higher edu-
cation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19


Robert Browning has presented the Shah
Of Persia with gorgeously-bound set OF
his works.
Sam Wah Kee is said to be the richest
Chinaman in the East He lives in Boston
and can draw up check for $2j0000 any
day, which at least one bank will honor. He
made his money as q dealer in imported
| Chinese staples.
Marshal Mcmahon, who is now eighty
one, never had days sickness from natu,
raj causes in his life, Il owe this" he said
the other day at the Paris Exposition, " TO
my Irish blood. The Irish are the hardest
people on the face of the earth"
The Maoris Of New Zealand, while of
war with the English, invariably sent no.
tice when they were going TO make an at
tack. a. If they were coming on friendly
visit and desired things to be ready for
them. They thought 1t very strange that
the English did not give them similar no.
tlce.
Secretary Tracy intends TO have each
United States man-Of-war fitted with sub
marine diving outfits. When the Samoan
disaster occurred the American officers mad
to rely on the English man ot-war for the
necessary diving suits. All the European
naval services carry divers who are practi-
cal men,
Christine NillsoD may never sing in
public again. During recent illness in
Paris she was troubled with deafness and
loss of memory, from which she has not
yet recovered. The furniture of her house
in London has been removed TO Paris, where
she and her husband will in future make
! their residence.
Victoria has been mourning the death OF
the Hon. Francis Ormond. the greatest
educational philanthTopist the colony has
vet had. Towards the cost of the Ormond
College, Melborne, which. when the build
ing is finished. will amount TO f65, 900. Mr..
Ormond contributed 900. He gave
600 900 to the Melborne University for the
establishment Of the Chair Of Music, and
il was through his fundamentally, and
mainly owing to his hberality, that the
WorkiDgmen's College, which has been
open two years, and now numbers 1900
students, was established. Mr.. OrpOnd
was for many years q member of the Legis-
1,ttv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

Tho Ohio state Journal exclaims From
this day forth let Old Virginia he set down
as a Republican State" If it is any salts
faction TO the Journal to set Virgins down
as q Republican State it is welcome TO do
50, but all the same Virginia proposes to
keep right along in Democratic harness, as
the Journal will find out TO its chagrin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

Does tho Kanawha CIV. va.) CARTE not
know that HAMPTON, VANCE. RANSOM,
JOINS of Florida, JONAS of Louisiana,
GEORGE Of Mississippi. and other Demo
Gratis voted in the United States Senate for
the BLAIR bill? Hon. j. l.. NJ. CURRY is
one of it's most jealous advocates. One
Of West Virginia's Democratic senators
also voted for it, What is the objection
In it,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

The Bristol Ne,cs gives currency to the
figures we have several times printed,
claiming for MALONE the increase in the
Republican vote between 1880 and 1888.
The abolition of the capitation-tax is not
mentioned. nor the fact that the elections
of 1879 and 1891 turned upon the debt ques-
ton. The true figures have no doubt been
furnished TO Mr.. HARRIsoN ere now by the
Wiseites. The Necs ought to let its read
ers see them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19
DBTGs. nEDiCIsES. 80.
L. i. SALE,
APOTHECARY, e00i yESA8Lg STREET
PURITY GUARANTEED.
PURITY GUARANTEED

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90 pints GENUINE IMPORTED BATRrH d.
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PC will buy box a. IMPORTED ENGLISH
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I5c. will buy CAKrERs, DAFlDs or BRAN-
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Isc. viii buy FRAYsRRS NERVE And BONs
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si25 will buy sWIFTs srEClfiC-iargs.
siEiubuy WAKNER'S sAFE kfDSEf CrRR
C0c vii bay sOZOpOSI, ths best deuuiics
Sc. will buy MEADE 4 BAkERs tARBOLic
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sEED:
~ VIII IAf ishf -lstfH - fA'tf - Ut 'f't ''
DER WATERS worm si-the poss psi.
fumessoId.
go hsl,-pint boIiies BAY RUN Atg5,.:
70 gross TOILET SOAP 81 t0r. 4 dozen.
TO-. will buy LOOSGNs HAIR-BRrsH-hes.
brush offered for 80 monoy worth 1-..
Is. will buy SOLID BACh IMPORTED HAIR.
BRUSH worth S.:
$50 Will by SOLID BACK OLIVE WOOD
HAlR.BRUsH Loonou's sesg worth g.
Ssc. will buy JSBREARABLg CONS worth
rsc. A. .1-ru. F2s43n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

"In neither of the Constitutions Of the
new States has yet appeared anything
forbidding the use of coal-oil in kindling
fires" Maybe the servant gal" is too
numerous in the new States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

The Richmond Dispatch has an anony-
nous correspondent who comes TO its aid
and rescue in defending the State-sove-
reignty doctrine and the alleged right of
secession.-C Chicago Tribune.
aid and rescue" is good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

During recent storm in Connecticut
hailstones as big as walnuts fell" What
sort of State is Connecticut that she cam
not get up hailstOnes as big ms Ostrich
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

Some Of the northern papers are again
discussing the question Of creating ma
tional 6ovcrnment-universiiy at Washing
ton. II Is hoped the discussion viii never
get beyond the academic stage. In the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

If Jack the Ripper wants a change of air
and scenery let him 90 to Chicago. He
would be as safe there as he IS in London.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

A contemporary says: The continental
situation isl Well, the continental
situation is just this Each fellow is wait
ing for some one else to strike the first
lick
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

We have The Virginia Medical Monthly for
July, LANDoS b. EDWARDS, NJ. D., editor
and proprietor. Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19
BRIEF COMMENT.

The Texas meteor man has been heard
from again. He is in Florida. as the latest
cave story from that State will show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

LITTLE Rock, July l8.--Arsenic was
placed in the food of four children Of
Joseph Hunter, planter living near Star
City, Tuesday, and three died. The crimi-
nal and the motive is unknown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19
BANK STATEMENTS.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
III THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT RlCu-
NOND. N THR STATE or VIRGINIA, Al THE
CLOSE UP BUSINESS JULY -, 1883.
DvecupgvI
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Resdng notices IN reading matter type Owe
lines or less. 81 In nonparoi loaded, &c.
Card Of rates for more space furnished on np-
plcaaon.
All lottcrs and kilograms must DO addressed
20 TuE DISPATCH COMPANY.
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U,HE BRADSrREET COMPANY,
l. CHARLES r. CLARK, PxksIDKsr.
ERADSTREE1'S RICHMOND OFFICE
no. lIos EAST MAIN srRkkE.
Telephone NALL
IN. Witty, supsriaendsa,

Tho Richmond once nss moro tnan kept pscs
with The rapid grouta OF Tie city and develop
meat OF The territory tributary Iott II offers 20
tho msrcsntlle community of this section ali tns
Advantages Of ksyste M the superiority Of which
" recog aiIed la every uais centro OF tho civil
Ted world. That u Is In q special senss prepared
70 guard the interest," OF ia local patrons 10 al
tsstsd py NE fAot that 10 has now . kavgW ssnkv
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SO ROTTOEs OF THE SHENAN-

SO ROTTOES OF THE SHENAN-
N DOAH.r WEYEk CAVE. CAVE or THE
FOU NTAINS. GROTTOES STATION, sHENAN-
DOAH-VALLEY RAILROAD EA-Ihs most
wonderful cayerns ~ toe world. Natures mar
yellous WORK yieged by inrantescent elecsric
light. An elegant hotel nos open. This place
Is On the south FORK OF the Shenandoah river Ia
tho most beautiful section ~ the alley OF the
shenandoAh. For descriptive and ilustra,ed
psmpE.o. address
A. NJ HOWlSON. Secretary,
~ aadIupo Nrsuutuu- Va.
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UNIVERSITY SCHOOL.
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CHARLES A. GKkVg~. N.A.Hr "a. Prof...o- D.,
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JOIN RANDOLPH TUCKER. IT.. d.. ~. s..s.,
~ Equity a0d Commences AVS ~ Con.
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Tuition and iecs 4 b for so-.l.I0f lIne l..
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Apply Tor analogue AND cir'.Ia-. trf.n
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y TAUNTON. Va.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

Tnisis no humbug We positively are clo'ing
out our entire stock in Elmo Foot Appars, 70
Leave and close business
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VA EoIIF.1 ~ I \ " = y y ~ :
w TUIE. sIAUNFON. hA- opens ~tPlkN
BRR 49, 1879 one of the most thorough f"'
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-19

Robert Browning has presented the Shah
Of Persia with a gorgeously-bound set OF
his works.
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23
why Running Produces Heat.

Running makes person warm because Of
tho inhalation of en- increased amount Of air,
aud causes tho blood - pass more rapidly
through the lungs The rapid Inhalation Of
air involves tho Introduction of q greater
quantity of air into the body. which renders
the combustion II the blood more rapid, and
tho blood Itself more heated Tie quantity
of air breathod while running az the rate n
SIX miles an hour is six tim.s that brcathei
while walking at tie rate q one milo Az hour
Tns superGuous heat arising from the exer-
ton q running is disposed of through the
skin hF means Of increased pcrsp.rati0n. 20
New y oTk Telegram
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23
$500 Reward.

We viH pay The above reward foF ans case #
Liver Complaint Dyspepsia. SICK Headacht,
Indigestion. Constipation or fnSflfenes. Rr
cannot cure with West = Vegetable Lfffr pills.
when the directions are strictly complied
with They are purely Vegetable. ana never
iail 30 give satisfaction. Sugar coated. Large
boxes containing g pills. - cents For sale
by AN Druggists Beware 90 couuterftifs ard
limitations. The genuine manufacture ouiy
hv JOHN e. WI~I j. CO.. "Ihe Iil Makers
50 West Madison 81. Chicago. FREE trial
pacEaees sent rs mail. prepaid on receipt 90 =
scent stamp. Sold hy IS. II. 1lbhs. ~ Mon
Toesf.. Grand Rapids. Mich.
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23
alATTERs u MICHLaAN

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HaV Cts merchants are suffering
4 toa lsea ~ fae material t.o.a
wI4 ll4n aa. nlIe. 81 settles q.
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23

Tho painting is IS by q inches md its
frasno is an old Flcrentine. Whether
Claads Lorraine Tor Gelee or not. it is ad-
Judged q nlasterpiece. The color is good, and
tho composition excellent. 1t is Marine
View with Villa Medici, subject of which
Claude was very fond 1t IS knOwn that ho
painted ono Ike il for the Cardinal di Aicdici
and earned a rapid promotion from penuy.
That IS in tho Florcntine palace OF the Jttizi,
but q copy or replica, with a reversed posi-
ton Of palace. is in the Louvre. and 1t is
thought the Hartford discovery IS a replica
IL It Is copy the most pronounced oppO-
nent cf tho theory that it Is genuine admits
that it IS the WORK OF = superior artist. The
composition gives all the striking tints Of
atmosphere and sunlight and water for
which Claude IS famous The ships and
boats and men and women arc well done bat
IL no way so striking as the perspective at
m0sphcrc and color. 1nis is taken as addi-
ti0aal evidence Of It's being genuine; FOR
Claude was so bad a draushts,aan Of the hu-
man figure that he frequently got other ar
fists 70 paint them.
Mr. Lux has becn unable - obtain from
Mrs Holland any definite idea Us to how her
husband came into possession Of the treasure.
Hc has a theory OF lis own, however.
i think" ho said. that some nobieman IN
London became impecunious and spouted it
and that it was afterward stolen and sold for
a song, the thicf not being aware Of it's value
Otherwise how would IL have been kept in
the dust and cobwebs OF the barn where |
found iti Recently | had an offer Of 5000
from Vow York and the bidder didn't care
whether the painting was or was not genuine.
But DO y0I think voulj seilit for that when
it may be worth $4,000 or SiDO00f At the
tino OF the oTer I had $4,000 fixed as my
upset price. but since have learned more
havo increased my figures | don't quite
know what l would sell il for now"
WILLIAM 4 COrNTRYNAN
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23

EAs Famous WoMan's Mlnd -
Slightly CLoudzd.
Hes Lsse foF Anillals- Tier DAILY Nzlks
ana hsa ,he f4sses ner Dag.-fhe
AetteTs she aas hees4.et frsa4
N4les4 felssil.ltes.

hsRrfea1. AHll ,ar -ee ras not
y1ue % -ef traa -el- 4a- j.
lfl lefe e.ll lf al. -aa. .sefs
r-ai f-- @ r - rea
atsstalees -lar r.er4 e.. -.s . l-e--al
t.er Bliss -r.Hs rarf l.e slpar-
ss-l - AZ aEo a--.l let t...l t..re b u.4l.e.i
-.all---l aa posses o4e v-7s
-s f at lrt --a4.a fsa--ts
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la.a. s afe ftaro "l-n Ats nto"r
,s.-e l-le --l - . "a -i fo,afi l-e f-et
tlltt tas great a4ta.fe-s IS zla1---lt .als-As
-4ta -eoent .til-la.t
Ale cottage "lt'A sae oaif here some wears
az Is -.tl4lesi li Hle ~ tl- l--a'i4iitesr llfts
" Hartford Iarrs Is q ttr Wei" ~ m..e-
al tae slrl laal4s country te be seen tlom
nrf ~.u.lats. Iaea aae has lpr n-af neigh
bors the ss.al Mars Twain and the -eAol
ar.y AF Charlse D4-i-y " 4fner RE COT
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23

\ few months ago Thomas Holland. a very
wealthy gentleman who has passed much ot
his time abroad, ard Who lived in the old
Governor Jewell mansion, died Among his
effects were many rare and valuable treas
urcs. but these were carefully guarded Four
paintings had been stored in tie stable They
were covered with dust and cobwebs, and ap-
pcased 10 be worth. frames and all. from -
T. SO each Mrs Holland saw no value in
them. and. as much 20 get rid If them as TO
DO kind act, gave them 10 her coachman.
This fellow was not a person OF taste, con
trary - the usual character of his class, and
desiring some ready cash, brought the matter
to the attention Of Mr. Lux. After carefully
looking az the property the curio man made
the coachman an offer OF $50 Ii was ac-
ccptel with alacrity, and tina Claude and
its three companions IN exile-by no means
bad themselves. one being a Oumont-wero
soon cartod or 10 ad0rn the Main street store,
with tickets Your choice for $40, " or some
equally modest sum.
After lie had cleaned mp tho Claude some
BODY dropped in. and having an artistic eve,
commented in tho most favorable terms upon
its beauty. This man brought another, and
he brought an expert, until what had flashed
across the mind Of tho first became almost u
surcty--tho canvas was a Claude Lorrainel
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23

Mrs. Stoves room, on the socOnd floor, is
made the most cheerful oas in the house Ii
face, tile south, and IN tho bay window arc
plenty Of growing plants, while a vase Of
flowers always stands on Ler writing table
4 canary bird sings his best AMI mos, lively
taues. Tle family cat Purrs beside the open
lre. and probably tries 10 forget what
tempting morsol Master Canary would make
one or two dog also crouch beside the fire,
and altogether II is a veritable happy family.
Mr.. stoves love for AL dumb animals Is
well known.
Every morning. when the weather permits,
accompanied by her attendant or one Of her
daughters. She takes "a short walk | met her
the ether morning Us she was returning from
her sisters, Mrs. Hooker, who lives on the
same street Sho was leaning heavily q the
arm of her attendant and walkin. very
slowly Hcr pedestrian powers, III her
stronger days, were very good, walk Of Eve
or six miles being part II her daily exercise;
bat now she IS able % g only q short dis
tancs wi.h0at being oycrppwered with IA
tiruc Her son, the Rev. Charles L. stowe,
lives in the other part Of the town, and Mrs.
Stowe is no longer able u walk tho distance,
bat she often drives over there for visit, Us
her grandchildren. Lyman Beecher Stowe and
bis little sister, Huda, arc great pets with her.
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23

HARTFORD april Tie discovery IN
Hartford Conn. W What many experts de,ru
a yerltatle Claude Lorraine has created
r profound sensation Nothing Is talked of
hlt tails pasture old biographical dletiona
rles are ran.ar.- 60 ana people who newer
took ANS interest m arr are now sufficiently
posted -o De- abe - tax Interestingly about
10 everywhere As usual with such dlscov-
eries, tne news has spread ye.y slowly aud
from very humble sources. Peter Lux IS q
wei known, nervous dealer in antique> unf
curios IN DARK little oy . store on Main
street. lie Is always ranssckug oll garrrts
Tor high boys ami l0w bnys for analrons and
spinning wheels. f0r spinnets and ~ hat-nots,
bur has a predliecgion iqr musiy old manu-
scripts and books aud for old oli paintings
lt is this person who owns tie Claude lie
paid q for IT, or So for four Old painting
II which this is one The story Is again IL
lilstr4t.ve oi sAe luck that frequently beialls
these business antlqua..ans.
Telegram-herald., 1889-04-23

A her mind becomes weaker, there IS
moro and moro apparent a strong love and
sympathy for al. mankind rs George Sand
SAID Of Mrs. Stowe. hcr genius Is the genius OF
humanity. 4 lovo for all that is great and
good and noble has always been one Of her
strong characteristics As an illustration Of
hc- broad charity, tho following incident is
related by member u her family. Some time
ago friend was savinS how shocked she had
been tho Sunday before ~ church 10 hear
"a go,ily and pious' hyGn sing - one OF the
zirs from the opera II ''Ernin-e."
Il think a beautiful tuuo," said Mrs.
Stowe. very quietly, aat as if 20 herself, is
tbs property oi tho human race and il is
rirh. 20 Use l. foT tho best and highest pur-
poses.
She seems 70 live Q good deal on tia. beau
tifui hymn Il Or. H0lmes', 20 Love Divine
and one q her favoritc quotations is that ono
from Tho Ancient Mariner. 10 prnyeth
best who lo,cih best
The last thing Yrs. Stove wrote fer publ
cation was tie Introduction - Floridn an
uual Sho retired some years ago from active
literary lie. for, Is she said, It IS better for
authors T. stop writing before readers stop
rc1din- With toe pictures Of Puritan life,
cs SIT for,h Ia some OK her novels, Mr. Glad
stone. In a lester to Mrs Stowe, expressed
himself muca pleased. and said that he con-
s. icrcI "Ths Minister s Wooing1 one OF the
b.st rovc.s he had ever read, as there were
&c. reTfect chars s.teTs ~ e.
Tlore was n time when the author ~
"Jl- -ie Toms Cabin would not have felt at
case in the south, where of late years shs has
spent SD many winters. but. with few excaP-
;.ous. sla has been treated there with the
alalls- cordalty AMI couTteousness.