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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
ATRAGIC ELOPEHtST.
Fonr Daughters steal Away-Their
Father HiIIs T8o Youns Men.

A II. Louis special saws: The little town
OF Bosr, In Mercer county. Mo-. turns
out the following tragic story: "Hegry
Thomas, an old farmer, has four grown
daughters, named Hattie, Margaret, Nancy,
and Jane. aged sixteen, eighteen, twenty,
and twenty-five years respectively. Last
Wednesday night Samuel and Charles Has
burn, brothers, secured lsdder and helped
Margaret and Jane out OF sccond-story
window OF their fathers house, and as they
were about 10 el0pe with tue giIls the Old
man appeared on the scene, but too late 10
prevent their escape. lie al once procured
the best horse he had and shotgun and
started in Rot pursuit. When about twelve
miles from home ne overlook the neoing
parfy. lie Immediately opened ire on them,
killing both the boys sndstriousiy wounding
Margaret.
"After getting nearly home with the girls
he was told that the other two, llatie an u
Nancy, had also elOpcd With Ned Gleason
and Thomas Allison. lie at once left the
girls he had with hlm IN CHARGE n some
neiehDors and started after the others.
After securing the other two girls without
any serious trouble he started back, but when
about two miles from home mob took pos.
session OF him and strung him up 10 tree.
'rhe old man WAS terribly strict with the
girls. lie would hardly let them out Of bis
sight, hence Tie eiopement. Tie always
Dragged that be- would not DC bothered with
lszy s0rs-l3-lly. Public feeling Is strongly
in favor Of the lyncliug. Margaret died
last night"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

Her Toughest Husband Turns I'D
ON the Eve of ner Wedding.

A Wlkesb,rre special says: Fourteen
year. ago John Lamb. well.to-do mschinist
OF Ashley, married Mary Cragn aud the
young couple Immediately lett Tor the Wesi,
settling down In ST. Louis, where Dir. Lamb
secured s position as superintendent In the
acknowledgements. After being married two
years a disagreement arose between the cou'
pie and they separated. the wife returning TO
her home IN Ashley. Some years later Mrs.
Lamb received copy OF the It. LOUIS
Globe-Democrst giving an account OF the
drowning OF her husband. Thinking she
was widow the woman went into deep
mourning sud did not resume her position 10
society for long time. She said she would
never marry sgain, but she changed her
mind when John Adams, man OF good
standing 10 the community, put in an ap-
pearsncs A. 4 lover and later asked the fair
widow for her band. Mrs. Lamb accepted
the offer Of marriage aud next Tuesday was
the date sgreed upon for The ceremony.
The bride.expectant had completed nearly
all the arrangements when, to her turpriae,
her long-lOst husband put in al appearance.
Tbi. was on Saturday morning. Mrs. Lamb
was at her parents home examining the we'd
ding dress, which the dressmaker had lust
brought in, when the husband Knocked At
the door. The Womau's surprise knew no
bounds, and she exclaimed: We'll, | am
not A widow after all!v Lamb aud his wife
had a long interview. aud the result was a
reconciliation. Adams was notified OF the
circumstances, but he was 10th 10 believe
that Lamb vas the genuine husband. His
intorded, however, settled al doubts on
that point 10y returning TO the West this eve
ming with her husband.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
rrz VIRGINIA eovsnsonsmIP.
Ris FrieHas Disposed 10 Press Him
Torths HOmInaLien.
lColrsspondsucs Of tho Baltimore SUM-

iCortspondsncs Of tho Baltimore SUM-
LURAT. Va. January l6.-The specisl dis
pitch from Richmond wni"h appeared In the
! sun Tuesday wss read with interest by our
! people, who isl to fully coiscidc with the
views Of your correspondent ~ 10 tie Tela-
two strength OF the several gentlemen named
in connection With the next Democratic gu
! btrnstorsl nomination for Virginia.
From the best information obtainahle
| throuehou the state there seems 10 be no
! question but that Congressman Charles I.
| O'Fcfra. il the iavoritc, AMI it isconcedSd
| by many Of the foremost politicians OF the
| state that should he consent 10 the use n his
name Dis aomlnstien would be ioreg0ne
| conclusion.
The Democrats OF Virginia recognize that
tho fight next fall will be \ holly contested
one, and they further recognize thst the
! Cu0ernAtOrial NOMINEE must be an able, wig
Orous. aggressive, and successful leader, with
strong ana unaSsajsbie record. Without
dispArRs cement II he other gentlemen named
IN your special. Colonel O'Ferrall Is one
who pOsseBe' all these qualifications His
record ~ 4 soldier. iurist and a statesman
arr part OF the history OF Y rkinia. lie is Ia
the prime of manhood. a powerful debatcr,
aggressive, untirlng, and always victorious.
HIS record in Congress for the past six
years. together with his recent overwhelm-
ing victory Of three thousand majority over
his Republicans opponent and northern boo
die, nave sdded TO his already great popular.
iiy 81 over the state.
# is not known what Colonel O'Ferralfs
intentions may be, but there seems TO be
disposition among his iresds oil over The
state 10 prevail upon him to become a csndi-
dale and press his claims for the nomination,
believing that his puolic ssrVices-slale and
nauouai-demSnd this recognition. 80 lar
as localities are concerned, the great Valley
should have recognition ia the coming con-
test. as the eastern section o. tins state ~
now fully Represented IN the persons OF the
present Governor, Lieutenant-GOvernor, one
United states senator, aud another United
States senator. who viii take his scat ON the
lth OF March.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
PETERSBURG.
FUeITIvR KURpERER-TW0 NEGROES
sEHTEHcxD TO THE P1EITErTIARY.
Personal and General Notes.-The Postmas-
tsrship-Rsligious Hotss-A Stormy
Sunday
rcorre,pondopce Of the Richmond Dispatch

lcorrespondcnce Of the Richmond pispstch.l
PETERsBUR0. Va, Janu,ry 81, 1879.
Alta late hour last night Mayor Collier re-
ceived a telegram from South Castor via
Gsrysburg, y. c., signed by Ashley wilkins,
Justice OF the peace. TO the following effect:
ARREST on arrival for the murder oil war
rem Davie one Walter johnson (colorsd);
five feet three inches high, yellow COM
plexon, rug nose; warrant issued" Inc
telegram Il dated at South CASTOR January
10Th aud Garysburg January Goth. Therc
were no further particulars, but the SUPPOSE
ton II taat tho murder was committed on
Saturday, and the murderer Is making his
escape IN THIS direction.
In The TustiHgs Court tbi. morning VIII
liam a. Davis. > negro, was convicted OF
snatcAing pocket book containing about SIG
from a lady while abe was walking along
Sycamore street and was sentenced to i've
years imprisonment in the penitentlary.
william Ghoson (coIored) was also con-
victed to-day Of felOnious cutting aud was
sentenced 20 one years imprisonment In the
penitentisry.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NOTES.
The house Of william Long, in Dinwiddie
county. was entersd by thieves last night
and robbed OF suit OF clothes. an oyercoat
q revolver, and five dollars in money.
Counsel for John NJ. Lsnsston, who u con-
testing MIR. Vepable's seat IN the next Con-
sress, rented an ofice on Halifax street,
where they propose at oBce 70 commence
taking dispositions. 1t Is ssid that the ali'
dSvit OF every negro IN Petersburg who
voted for Lapgs'on will be taken.
The belief here u that II Sir. Blaine goes
into the Cabinet Mr.. G. G. Clark will be
given The appointment Of postmaster at the
expiration Of the term OF the present in
cumbent. Mr.. Clark was formerly manager
OF the Richmond Whig under the Republl-
can rtqirae, and for some time WAS secretary
Of the Republican State Committee. Latter
", however, he has been acting with the
independent wing OF the Republican party,
snd has been firm advocate and friend OF
Mr.. Blaine. lie Is we'll endorsed for the
position.
The congregation Of the First Baptist
church vii hold 3 socisl gathering ard
UNION at their church next Mondsy night.
Rev. Dr. william II. Plat, OF Wasbing-
ton, preached 10 4 large congregation at az.
Paurs lEpiscopaO church yesterday.
sunday was one OF The siorinie,t days OF
the present winter. Snow fell in the morn
ing and rain during the remainder OF the
day. The trains passing east and south
through this city were covered with snow
two or three inches deep. ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

Reading rotcss in reSdinR-mausr TYP"
nnes or less, 81; IN ronpsrsiI loaded. 100
Gard Of rGtss Tor more space iornisilsl On APP
Ilicaton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

A large msjority Of the white people OF the
State have always been In favor OF an honor
sOle settlement Of the State debt, but their
opponents, with the aid OF the solid negro
vote Of tue State, have so far been enabled
TO prevent them from the accomplishment
OF their desirable object.-Ale1aadri1 GG-
zene.
Then the Democratic members OF the
General Assembly cannot be Induced to do
wrong by money or by the thirst for Office
Not State ofiicer-not congrcssmsn-nOt
a Democratic member Of the Legislature
has cone ont iu favor OF paving any more OF
the debtthan the RIDDLEBERGER blu provides
for paying. The boudhoders bayen'tmoney
enough to buy our state officials, aud these
white people have not Offices enough TO buy
them.
But it will surprise Governor LEE and all
the other state officials to learn that they are
not the choice OF the white men, but OF the
regroes; and that the Lynchburg and Roa-
noke platforms were not the work OF the
white men but OF "tbeir opponents.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
TsLSL CITY.
snOw-afcrm- GsIegFAphic Change
IEeirs Wanted.
Especial telexrssa 70 the Dispstch.I


Especial telexrs2 - the Dspatch.l
LYNcHBrRc. Va, January 2l.-The FIRST
snow-slerrn OF the winter fell yesterday, com
mencing about o'clock IN the morning and
continuing through the day, turning into
sleet late IN the evening. About four iuche'
OF snow fell. Today was very bright and
warm. and the snow melted very fast. There
Was a large number OF tleishs on the streets
all dAy. All the trans from the West were
covered With snow, and passengers report a
heavy storm throughout the southwest.
Tie knights Of pyinss OF this city will
give banquet st Masonic Hall tomorrow
night.
The colored people have called meeting
for tomorrow night for the purpose Of ass.
lag the City Council for sn additional school
building IN the First Ward.
W. \. Dabaey. manager of The Western
Union COMPANY ia this city, aud who hss
Just received the appointment OF manager OF
the Richmond Office, vas tonight the re-
cipient OF r besuiiiul sod-hesded cane from
the operators In his Office. Mr.. DAbney Will
leave FOR Richmond tomorrow.
The Chief Of Police has received letter
from Knoxville, Tenn, requesting ini0rma-
ton ne to the Whereabouts OF Lorenzo and
Henry Godsey. The writer OF the letter, a
man named stephens, states that there Is
some property IN Knoxville awaiting claim
ants and that the Godssys are tho heirs.
MI Alexander Mcdonald, special agent for
the tobacco exhibit Of the Paris Exposition,
has nearly completed his work Of collection
aud is assured that nearly all the tobacco
growing sections OF the country will be well
represented. The exhibit OF leaf will be
especially fine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
ChnrieitesriIie eatters.

lCorespondencs OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, January u. 1889.
The first snOw sf the season began to fall
here early Yesterday morning and continued
throughout the DAY, failing To the depth Cl
about three inches. but tie sun is out bright
and clear this morning, aud the snow will
soon vanish.
No one 10 this section has harvested ice as
vet. and many are apprehensiye that there
viii be no freezes sufficient TO gather any ice
this winter.
Rey. +. A. Meade, OF Anderson. W. Va,
who has been visiting the family OF bus
father Rev. Il. X. Meade, IN tkis city, re-
turned home on last Saturday. Mrs. Hesde
and children, who have also been visiting
here, left this afternoon 70 jsin him.
Dir. Hugh Flanagan, who has been en-
gagged IN y hatiactory In New Jersey for
soae months, has returned to his home In
this place.
Rev. J. B. Turpin, Of the Baptist church,
preached In the chapel 81 the University Of
Virginia last night. His pulpit Was filed by
Rev. Mr. Dement,, . student OF the Uniyer-
sity.
Captain W. o. Fry, one OF our most promi-
pent lawyers, has been confined 10 bis bed
for some Gays and is at present very sick
mau, W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

WANTED. OCCUPANT5FOR TWO
~ NICELY-FUBNI~HED SlcONu-flOJK
ROJMS-oue largo Hul ons small room-wltn
GOOD BOARD. al. Vt. j. OtH,
ia .l.-aTuf Ih3t' ll2 east Grac. sire :.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

WANTED. Statesmen EVERY
W WHtRE FOR DOOH-PLAIrs. BaLl.-.
WHITE ENAMEL iEltEha HOUSE Bile
BEhS, Nc. Excellent sellers alI D.s llOlta
Write f0r circIisrs ant terms.
NEW YORK DOOk-rLATE COMPANY,
IN 1879 Aita.y, y. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
Vud..ervsdIy Laughed At.

The un;hinEing sre prone to make game OF
nervousness. Yet this is very real and serious
affection, TIE harsssing symptoms Of which are
rendered al the more poignant by rldioulc. The
stomach 10 usually responsible for these synp-
toms-i,s weakness ami disorder nnd rensI In
the brain. which is the headquarters Of tho
nervous system. As . nerve tonic aud trsn-
quillzsr We believe mat rot one can be pointed
ous as effective as Hoststisr's Stomach Bittsrs.
In renewing vigorous digestion Is strikes the key-
nsts Of recovery Of strength and quisiuie BY the
nsrveA Headaches. trsmors in quiet sleep. alb
normal constituencies 20 unsIpscied noises-all
these modify and ultimately disappear a. the
system gains strength from the great tonic.
Dyspepsia, biliousnsfs, rheums tism, constipa-
iion, and kilney complaints are subdued by tue
Bilters "a x9rusTh(T)&Ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

The cost OF these licenses i, go high that
few hold tbern, and these few easily combine
among themselves 10 fix the price at their
own pleasure on the farmers crop. What
the farmers chiefly need, therefore, in the
wtv Of relief IL sn increased ability to COM
bine Themselves and hold ont for higher
prices, or else an abolition or reduction OF
the specsl-lcenss fees that would increase
the number Of competitive purchasers snd so
raise the farmers price. The removal OF the
tax would not with certainty, and at The best
only in a degree, relieve tho tobacc0-prO-
ducers.- PTOrid,nce JOUrn0l
The journal is totally mistaken. The tax
is 1920 on q single hogshead of tobacco
weighing 1900 pounds. The llcense-iex
is small compared with the tax on to-
bacco itself. We must say for our largo
tob.cco.msuiscturers that they have been
liberal in this mater The "competiN
tive purchasers viii soon be doubled in
number II the Government will abolish the
tax on tobacco altogether. Away with H..
Let us save it for emergencies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
The Samoan middle.

The Samoan matter seems 10 be In
pretty bad muddls, but Il would be we'll to
take the dispatches REGARDING II cum grdno
saiis. Besides. It IL good distance from
the Samoan group TO Berlin, and IL Is no
more than fair to assume that tho officers in
charge OF the German vessels are not acting
upon definite Instructions from the home
Government. bat have probably abused that
discretion which nearly all naval officers on a
far-on station are permitted and at tunes are
compelled to exercise. At any rate there is
no reason to fear that the two governments
will not settle their differences satisfactorily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
ALEXANDRA. VA, January 20, 1889.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:

Some days ago TIE Dispatch copied COM
municziion TO The Baltimore sun from Rich
mond which was thought by many OF the
friends Of Colonel O'FerrHll 10 he intended
to boom other gentlemen for the gubernato-
rial nomination over hin in the event he
should he candidate.
Believing, however, such wss not the in
tsntion and that your paper with lis vide
circulation will do justice to all ask that
the enclosed be inserted IN the columns OF
the Dispatch. A VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
TIE SOUTH IN THE LEAD.
EUREKA COMPANY. MACON, GEORGIA,
MANUFACTURERS OF
CONCENTRATED I've, BALL AID Cl\
POTASH.

The goods manufactured by this company
have mot with hearty eldorsoment from Tho
trade from Richmond o. TIE klO Grande and are
sold upou au absolute warranty % give sa,lstac-
ton aIke % dealer AMI consumer. order ola
made by This company an4 y0l Will tn su oil
All grades maio. from chemically pure TO COM
mon scrubbiug lye, and tho wants Oi amy class
Of traIo can he died.
THE PHOENIX FINECENT LYE
manufactured by this compsny Is the largest
package and bsst value Tor tns money oGcrvi TO
tho trade.
For -sic en- Richmond nc Wholesale by tho toll
lowing 1rus. VINO viii maintain tao warranty:
fJECEiL Add & CO..
DNENSA MINOR DRUG COMPANY,
e.. b. SAlEf& CO.,
BOWIE & WEST,
SpOTfS = GIBSON,
lowers, BLAIR 3 CO.,
J.. f.. TAYLOR B. CO.,
MINOR a. BLANION,
INIRBEil & TAYLOR.
THOMAS POTTS & CO.,
&. ". ANTRIM Z SONS
W.. i. JOHNSON & CO.,
CklNGAN6 lRANI,
GATES 4 BROWN.
WATKINS 4 DAVENPORT.
JONES. FOINDENTER 4 CO.,
WHlrlLE. SELDEN 4 Co,
ACGCsTIN6G GLOVER,
RICHMOND OIL COMPANY.
A southern industry deserving your patron
sge. hJ khhA NOAfANI.
Id0Wl1 ". Troy. Gruslal Agent
WILLIAM HALE CREH 4 CO., Brokers. 1915 cary
sTee., Richmond, Va "a l5-5m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

VNHE LADIES OF RICHMOND AND
4 Manchester who arc lntsre.ted in tus
"FRU HLlNGeE EST are requested 10 mac. Il
the Young Aohis Christian Association Hal on
TUESDAY. January 22J, htl2 81. la22Ir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

beforehand whether the men whom be de-
slres TO be 10 his Cabinet will accept the
places; and the men who are to be thus hon.
ored ought TO know the fact at least month
before the 4th OF March m order that they
may so arrange their private business as TO
take Office at the same time with their chief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
EDUCATIONAL.
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND
~ NARY.

Tho second halt session begins FEBRUARY
IL 1874 Exceptional Advantages afforded stu
dents who desiis q cheap aud liberal education.
number OF scholarships still vacant Costs for
state stusens $40 q month, 10 include al ex-
psnscs: costs for pay students. tuiaon fee sls.o0
and sS per month. - meade all other ex-
pcnsos. Healthy climate. Located on tie chesa-
poske and Ohio railroad, foviy-seyen miles FROM
kichnond. LYON q. TYLER
IL ls-eodtFel4 President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

hAh0ne's foemsn, Wise, wants to be At-
torncy. Geseral. When Republican Presi'
cent takes into his Cabinets son OF the man
who hung John Brown It viii be time to
prepare shutter to carry the e. Q. L. to the
graveyard. Alta California.
But Mr.. WISE does not expect TO 80 INTO
the Cabinet. lie is trying 10 keep MALONE
out Of #. He 10 the son OF the man who
hanged joins BkowS. It is true; but be was
until recently, if he is not now, exceedingly
popular with the negroes OF Richmond.
Does the California think thst Governor
WISE did anything more than duty required
OF him when he hanged J0HN BROWN?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

ANTHONY HIGGINs.--Tbe name OF Delas
wares new senator lacks the euphony OF that
Of the Bavards and Sauisburvs; bat what's
nsme? In tins case It gives no dignity
TO the man; IT " the man who gives dignity
to Phitqdeiphid Iciegdph
What's the matter VITA the name HIG-
GINgl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

"MAUmcE BARRrMoRs was robbed OF
some swelry and over 500 IN money by
his servant while acting in the Madison
Square Theatre on Wednesday night last"
We had supposed that BARRYMORE did not
need that KIND OF advertising.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

lnIe,,nr. anf iriegrsns must b addressed
nTHF DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications viii rot b TO
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
REETINssE.

HEADQUARTERS RICH-Ns/
1 4 MOND COANANDTRY. No .. X. -
T.. R'CHROSD, JSnusry -. is,l.- -
GENERAL ORDERS. no. i.--iH/ y
KNllRrs: Atisud stated assembly Of tho
Commsndsry a a. Airans Han lll5 ruesiay)
EVENING =, =, o'clock FaugIo dress. Meme
bcrs 81 C0mmandery No - sad transient SIR
knights srs invited o. atIend.
By order Of tho Eminent Commando.
ii. T.. OWEN.
Cauta,n-Oencrni.
Me- f-r-uvp us..-.fer IL gl-It
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

"Itis amlstake to suppose that HARRISON
and MoRroN are now President and Vice.
President OF the United States Wen, yes.
GRovGR will hold the Tort FOR several weeks
vol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
snow In she Valley.
tsy telegraph to the Dlspstch.i

10y toIusIAlu % IIo IISvH.cIf
WINCHESTER, Va, January 21.-Five
inches OF snow, the fret OF the season, are
resting upon the flne Wheat-6elds OF the VAL
ley, and the farmers are well pleased. There
Is q cold northwestern prevailing tonight and
good prospecls for the ce-galherers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

and All nature assumes a Tiniry
Asqac those who az prIdent aud
economical will heEin to loOE 40 {
for pro action nrn ust c5ld weather.
TIN changes 81 temperst IRE. end tu2ir
j l4N roralf-. Water Clothing, fuel and
IrvsoS's pLtsrEE ars recognize "a
the mos important nOlfshl l4 ne-
IIC caeriuss. This p sster las sec I'D 3
III pcrmSnsul plac in svcry wel.-rosu-
lated household, as Tie most va Be-
bio s1tsruai ramc1y known for
1 VIC Coughs. colds. Chest Psins. BocA-
/ Id no. NhsImatisi1, ~ciatica, Lun-
bagO. hul 81 srl-s hni pains pe W.
liar 90 this ssAsou o. nc JCar. wing
ON 80 its great popularity BsEsoS s
'ul4t Plaster Las been largely I'm .tated,
hence buyers should always 49, Tor
Esnson's and refuse III others, thus
rAII avoiding worthless products.
Il III ~ send tFo-ctut stamp 20 Ser
hury6Johuscn. q Plhttsfrret. Ncw
YORK.. for = copy " insrhct'ons
Ircn, fhs Doctor, available house
hold book. o. ll-lh.S utlut yl9ur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

"The wealth Of the VANDERBILT family is
now computed at S274,oOo,000." There i'
one family that will be able 10 buy ice next
summer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

The Chicago Mail says; "Chiosgo is to-
day paradise for thieves, thugs, gamblers,
and pohcy.men." The Mail has finally
walked up to the news ~ It's own city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

"a political person by the name OF PLuM-
MER has been visiting General HARRISON"
EpuvNps must have been iooliug around the
Cabinet pipes recently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

"Senator QUAY recently remarked that be
owed his succe. 10 The fact that be had never
tried TO be a statesman" What would have
been the uso OF his tryingY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

"The young Emperor of China has no
less than thirty cooks, and the same number
OF doctors" The cooks must be very
rnnn ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22

WANTED, A COOK, WITHOUT
" encumUrancss. Apply a. go vest Grace
s-reet l. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
BRIEF COMMENT.

1t wouldn't be bad idea to send Dakota
blizzard after the German war vessels at
Samoa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-22
LOST. sTnAYsD. AND FOUND

OTRAYED, EARLY LAST FRI Is,rI
y DAY morning = SMALL BUFFALO-------
COW. Mixed reu. with white spscSiod stripe
dozen the back and white hin1-legs. A suitable
reward will be paid for Ler recovery.
JAMES CLARKE.
IA 22-lt' 32lJ east Broad street.