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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

A correspondent Of the Cincinnati Cone
nerc;al- CARTE asks that paper whether 1t
is true that the percentage of the increase
of the colored population is greater than
that Of the whites in this country.
A distinguished southern doctor has said
that this is a question Of 10 importance,
for the superior race will in due time as
sert its superiority. Wherever the whites
need the land they will be sure to get it.
Here are the facts; The white popula-
ton Of the United States in 1890 was
S.172,OO5. In 1880 it was 43,4O2,97O. In-
crease about 1.4OO per cent. In 1890 the
negro population was 757,2O8. In 1880 it
was G,5sO,79S. Increase about 900 per cent.
Or, in other words, the white population
is now fourteen times as great az it was in
1890, whilst the negro population IS only
nine times as great.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
THROUGH THE STATE.
THE NEWS rs GATHERED BY DIS
PATCH CORRESPONDENTS.
Politics in Henry County-A Bright Demo-
cratic Outiook--The Club"
Mfr, Massey.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l

MARTrssyfrLE, Va. September 10, 1889.
The Democratic club which was organ
ICED here last Tuesday night held another
meeting Friday night and doubled us
membership. IL now numbers lOo mem
bers. Never before in the history OF TINS
county have the Democrats made such
favorable beginning.
Hon. John T.. Massey will address the
Democrats of Henry on the night OF the
25th OF this month. Perhaps no man IN
Virginia has "a much influence with me
people of this county as the honoraDie
iiontenant-Governor. He never rails 10
draw big crowd in this county.
Our candidate for the House grows IN
popularity every day. He WAS q gallant
member Of the famous Forty-second VIZ
ginia regiment and is deservedly popular
with the boys who wore the gray.
General Malone Is billed to speak mere
on October the 5th. He is flooding this
county with circulars.
Hon. John Il. Brown, ex-member OF Con-
gress, has in the pOst-othce here Two
~or three dozen bags of documents tOr
distribution.
Tho Democratic Convention to nomi-
nate a candidate for the Senate from tins
district will meet at Stuart on the day after
tomorrow. 1t seems TO be conceded on
all sides that Hon. II. q. Peters Will DC
nominated by reclamation. -,
III. b. Ilupdley, Jr., Is preparing TO bulld
a very large and handsome livery-stable.
DR.. Samuel Staples, of Washington,
nephew of Judge Waller Staples, is visit
ing Hon. A. 7. Staples. CoLFAX'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
To Some Purpose.

The young Emperor Of Germany con-
tinues to junket to some purpose. Having
finished a round of visits 10 the crowned
heads Of Europe, he is now spending much
OF his time in getting acquainted with his
subjects. Everywhere in the empire he
has been, even in the conquered pro-
vinces," he has met with most enthusi-
as,ic reception. As has been frequently
said, the German people are not homoge-
neous. They havea common bond of union
in love for the Fatherland, but outside Of
that the different States represent great
diversity of interests, and are in a measure
held together by military discipline. This
is not only one Of the barriers in the way
of disarmament, but is an impediment to
progress in the direction Of parliamentary
government in the liberal sense Of that
phrase. Young WILLIAMS policy la mixing
with and making himself popular with the
people would certainly appear to be calcu-
lated % conduce 70 German homogeneity
and greater harmony in legislation, and
when these ends shall have been attained
it will not be a long step 10 a more liberal
form Of government and partial emancipa-
ton from the necessity of keeping up the
present tremendous military establishment
Of the empire. German homoGeneity would
mean the substitution of the patriotic
spirit in it's true sense for the military
spirit and afford assurance that the Ftpor
1esstontcus could be depended upon in any
e,nerOeuey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
AcULPEPeR MYSTERY.
A Failing of Stones that Excites tho Peo-
soonaenee Of tho Richmond Dlspa,ch.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CuIpEPER, September 16. 1889
Our people have been considerably ex-
ercised for the last Jew days over Il sinel-
lar and uuaccountable falling OF stones,
not n shower of stones, but the occasional
falling Of one or two at time, rs II thrown
bv some one or something. This occurs
on the farm Of Mr.. j. Amber BROOKE,
about q mile from town, and has con-
tinued for several days, the place OF the
falling being in the midst OF q field near
the railroad, and near cabin or small
house. The stones come from different
directions. and generally towards the
house. and have struck several persons
who were present watching for the next
fall. This mystery is vouchcd for by some
Of our responsible citizens who We're pre-
sent and saw the stones IN the AR and saw
them fall. Yesterday the place was visited
bv n hundred or more people, but no
stones fell. | am told the stones (many OF
which were picked up after they field seem
TO be similar 20 those around, and yet their
movements can't be accounted for as
there are no brushwood, bushes, or any
thing near in which any one could secrete
himself if disposed TO play this rs trick.
Mr.. Brooke has witnessed this phenome-
non on this farm in person and tcsilhes to
its truth, as do also several Of his family
and neighbors. IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

The House of Representatiyesn consists
of 325 members, of whom 1853 constitute a
quorum. When the four new States Mon
tana. Washington, North Dakota, and
South Dakata shall have been admitted to
representation the House will consist Of
$50 members, of whom 16G will be quo,
rum. If the Republicans elect oil five Of
the new members they will have only three
more than a quorum. The Democrats
will therefore have it in their power to
break quorum at almost any time. A
majority of three is too small number
out of a total of 169 to be rolled upon to
pass such laws as the Republicans intend
10 try to pass next winter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

a telegram from Charleston West Va,
to the Wheeling Register says that Cover
nor WILSON has informed State-Senator
MoRR1s that tho Legislature would be
called about January 1st next TO settle
the gubernatorial question and to attend
TO other matters of an important nature.
The Legislature ought TO be convened
as soon as the committee that recounted
the vote for Governor is ready to report.
Governor WILSON is Governor now only
because the constitution empowers HIM
TO continue in Office until his successor IS
elected and qualified. He ought 10 sur
render the Office as soon as possible. We
have no doubt that FLEMING was elected
Governor and ought TO have the Office.
And there ought to be no delay in turning
the Office over to him. The recounting
was an experiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

Is an old-fashioned template stove made. in
fhe year 1889, and though nge has rusted IL
somewhat il still does good service IN
akin deem. and the good old soldier still
stands erect ready for the FIRE of friend or
foe. The stove was made by William and
S. Moore, and in addition. to It's makers
names bears the. letters A; b., possibly
referring 10 the size of the stove. On the
front appears the rising sun, on the back
the moon in first quarter surrounded by
stars. On either side is seen the lamp of
knowledge entwined by vines, The date
1880 appears in bold relief on the side, and
the make of the stove is guarantee Of its
antiquity. The stove has . long pedigree.
but Il will suffice to mention that it WAS
used for the first known time in the Bath
first orcanized in 1921. After various Vi
cissitudes the stove came into the posses
sion Of Deputy Postmaster Robert L.
Payne, Warm Springs, who now has it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
EAuOulER.
a Strong Ticket-The Dairy Business.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.l

Strong Ticket-Thc Dairy Business.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dspatch.I
WARRESToN, September 16, 1889.
The people of this town are delighted
with the harmonious manner in which the
Joint convention between the counties of
loudoun and Fauquier at Middleburgh on
Saturday adjusted the differences between
the counties and unanimously resolved to
FIGHT the great battle against Malone and
negro rule, unhainperod by discord in the
party itself.
Mason was the choice of Fauquier for
foater and Heaton the choice of Loudoun
for the Senate; therefore, both counties
rest satisfied.
At one time it was feared that trouble
would arise at this convention which
would materially affect the usual Demo-
cratic majority of the two counties, but
since every thing has been so Gmicably
settled an unusually large majority is ex-
pectod.
One of onr farmers who has gone largely
into the dairy business said recently that
twenty-seven COWS paid him upwards Of
800 month
Dir. james b. Pace Jr., son of the large
Richmond tobacco-man, is in town spend
ing few days at the home OF Colonel L.
j. Semmcs.
A large number of summer visitors still
remain in Warrenton, notwithstanding the
fact that the gayeties of the season are over.
The Circuit Court still continues in ses-
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
LURAY.
A Pastor Resigns-No Vacant Houses-Po-

a Pastor Resigns-No Vacant Houses-PO-
litical.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
LuRAY, Va, September 16, 1889.
Rev. l.. r. Milbourne, pastor of Luray
Baptist church, yesterday rendered his
resignation as pastor of this church. to
take effect on the LIST of October next, he
having accepted call TO the Rockville
and GAINESVILLE Baptist churches in the
State of Maryland. Mr.. Milbourne has
been pastor Of the Luray church for over
five years and labored earnestly and faith
fully for the growth and prosperity of the
church. Mr.. Milbourne has many. warm
friends, not only in his own church, but
among all denominations here, who will
regret to see him leave Luray.
II il mentioned as one OF the evidences
of the continued growth and business
prosperity Of Luray that there is not SIN
gle vacant dwelling house for rent in the
town and there are not enough to supply
the demand.
The political canvass in this county will
doubtless open In a lively manner on Mon
day next. the Esd, County-Court day, when
there will be several speakers here on both
sides 10 address the people. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
Virginia News Notes.

Nottoway farmers are busy curing their
tobacco crops.
There is n prospect that Staunton will
have an electric street-rallway in the near
future.
The Farmers Alliance Of Rockingham
decided Monday 10 attend the BALDWIN
District Fair at Stanton on the Jd OF DC
tOber.
The management of the industrial and
progressive interests at IrOn Gate, FerrOl
North Mountain. Waynesboro, Buena Wis
Ia. and Glasgow have been invited TO send
exhibits Of the resources, DC, OF the re-
spective properties to the Baldwin Dis
frlcf Eair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph, in comment
ing on the prediction of an enthusiastic
Virginia Democrat regarding the result
Of the election in this State in November,
says:
"Mahone is not an enemy to be despised,
and Virginia Democrats should fight as if
success were the most uncertain as well as
the most important thing in the world"
Good advice. The time for lover con-
fderce" is when the polls have been closed.
the votes have been counted, and the
enemy has been shown to have been beaten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

now the question arises, How in view OF
the Sikkim incident and the necessity for
abandoning tho proposed MAoAULAr com
mercial expedition TO the Dalia Lama will
England meet this new move on the part
of her enemy in the East? India has long
had her eyes upon Thibet. She has sought
TO get grip upon that comparatively
unknown country, not only for the
purpose of making il a commercial
tributary, but in order 20 add to
Englands strategic facilities for pro-
tecting the Indian border against Russia.
What with the hostility Of the Thibetians
towards the Indian Government it would
appear that Russia now has the advantage
in tho race for Lhassa, particularly as tho
Chinese authorities seem to have accorded
70 Russia that countonance in this last ex-
petition which they virtually withdrew
from the proposed MAcAuLAY expedition,
when the subjects of the Lamas became
suspicious Of tho English. II is safe to
assume, however, that the Indian Govern
mcnt has not been caught mapping, and
that whatever counter move has been de
tormined upon, it will end in meeting the
Siberian's expedition more than half way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
FARMERS MEET.
The Question Of a Railroad subscription
CIarLsville's Suspended Bank
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstcn-l

CIarksvilIe's Suspended Bank.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
CHASE CRY. September II, 1899.
The farmers of Mecklenburg held early
in the day yesterday large mass-meetlng,
and formulated a plan of action in regard
TO testing before the courts the Legality
and validity of the county subscription to
the Atlantic and Danyille railroad. County,
Judge Homes addressed the meeting, en-
couraging the people in theirpurpose, lie
said the Constitution forbids the state
from subscribing TO q railroad, and a
county ri Il tGmini was also pro
hibited, and the courts must be re-
sorted TO for a decision. The counties
Of Brunswick and Greenesyille have taken
similar action in regard to their sub
scriptions. The subscription 10 tins rail-
road was carried in this county in 1888 by
an overwhelming majority. Out OF about
$500 votes there were only about seventy
five or eighty pollod against the subscripcc
ton. When the vote was taken the line OF
the road had not been located. IL the
subscription was legal the bonds OF the
county TO the amount Of over Sl65,OOO
would have to be issued. -,
II is supposed the Bank of GAINESVILLE,
recently suspended, will realize from ITS
assets q sufficiency TO pay the depositorS,
but the stock Of the bank Will, it Is said,
be valueless. IL will be absorbed IN llqui-
dation. A prominent businessman of the
town informed me that be thought 1t the
best thing that could have occurred for ms
town and the people were in better spirits
for future improvement than ever before :;
that new property would be on the mar
kot and outsiders could come in and buy
at reasonable prices, and that the capital
of the town and vicinity would not be con-
fined 10 n small circle, but accOmmOIa-
tions would be more generally distributed.
He saws the town will now incorporate, ad-
Just its own debt, and make available its
natural advantages.
A much desired convenience for passen-
ger travel on our railroad has recently
been adopted The passengers 90 through
Oh the same coach to Richmond. There is
no change of cars at Keysvillo as formerly.
1t is the same returning. If we could now
have night operating telegraph line our
facilities would be much improved. j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

Finance Committee Of losn q up'ry.-y,A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

Samuel Colt, the inventor of the re-
volyer that bears his name, was originally
a blacksmith. rough, uneducated, coarse,
but genius in his way. A company was
formed for the manufacture Of pistols, but
Colt had SO terrible temper and was so
unreasonable that no person could get
along with him, so he bought out the com
pany for song and set up for himself. A
lucrative contract from the Government
during the Mexican war was the founda-
ton Of magnificent fortune.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

"There are some negroes working in the
Watson and Adrian mines of Pennsylya-
MIA. but they have to be protected by po-
licemen from the white miners" All of
which goes to prove that there is no such
thing as race prejudice In Pennsylvania.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

CONvisWBALrH ~ Nw5isiA1
OFPICg oF SUFt ~ frBiic FRiNiis1.
KIcHa0sD. Va, September ,. lo'i.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIZ
> received a. This oiice Until
FRIDAY, sEfrgMBgg -, 1871
Al ~ o'clock NJ. for furnishing Ter The uso or ne
Common wealth tho following pal'fs: ,........,
igl feams i6x.S, Y pounds ~. LAp'hA
is5 roams i.xg5. g! pounds, No. LEDGER
nos roams 26x16, 20 pounds. Sc / ENGINE
SIZED FLAT WHITING.
100 reams i1AE, g. pnl1tA
Is reams ,1kl2, - pounds. - 800.
~ reams i71g2. - ponds. CRANES JAfA-
NE>F. .....,.., ...,
NBsE ,BLtEl. ,...
25l reams gtxG\ s0 pounds, No N. f.'fn
THO right IL reserved oY us oIcn ot 20
a greater or Jess auanufy ~ any q ne ni p,
specified above. ~ iho needs ~ ne s.a,e -
require. aui the papers arc % oc ilfn,l't ~
such loo. And % 10 delivered 90 su.h . <
place. IN no city OF Richmond 80 ne 'aYef--
tenlent may lisasL ..,
BDiisrs mus. dc samples With tAclr bii-
Contractors Will b. required O. enif mo
bonds with security 10 Do appfcf.A ~ t. ~.
rotary OF the Commonwealth. iu q leh''R
dOutle The amount Of thetr cuuuht-s
h0 Eght j. reserved 70 fe.ees any 40 ~
bid. }. n. NA 49,
So 6-sod6, superintendent Public fnuHns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
PERSONAL.

"Have tested It's virtnes personally. ana know
That for Dyspepsia Blllcuslle and Throhoing
Headache IL ~ tho best met iicinc tho world ever
eaw. Have tried forty OTHER remodios before
Simmons Liver Regulator, aud none OF them
gave moro than temporary relief. but tho kegu-
iator not only relieved but cured "--Ietegraph,
Macon Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

According to the weekly financial cir
cular of HENRY CLEws, the general situa-
ton in Wall street shows little change"
General situation is probably Wall-street
fnrm for the lambs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

We acknowledge withsthanks an invita-
ton to be present at the fair of the Bote-
tourt Agricultural and Mechanical Associ-
ton September 22d-27th, to be held at Fin
castle Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

If q lingering doubt exists in the minds
of the New York authorities as to whether
electrical executions will execute let them
consult the widows of the victims Of over
bend wires
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
emergency
Th,bet

~ is announced that Siberian explorer.
accompanied by Chinese guard. is about
TO enter Thibet by way Of China. 1t goes
without saying that this Is another Russian
effort to penetrate the land Of the Lsnas,
SPY out its mysteries. and pave the way for
securing lussian foothold there. And
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

Two railroad wrecks in Virginia result
ing from unsafe bridges were reported in
the Dispatch of yesterday. Where were the
track-walkers and bridge-inspectOrs that
these accidents should have been pos
aihla2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
BAD BREATH.

Nothing Is 80 unpleasant. nothing so common,
az bad breath, and in noarly every case II comes
from the stomach. and can Do so ehsily corrected
IN you will take simmons Liver Regulator. do
moi NEGLECT 80 sure a remedy for this repulsiVe
disorder II will also improve your appetite
complexion, and general health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
TIRED AND DFSPONDENT.

"For some time my liver had been out OF or
der aud felt generally good for nothing. was
Induced 70 try Simmons Liver Regulator. lts
action was quick and thorough, and IL impaired
A brisk and vigorous feeling. II Is an excellent
remedy. H. Inland, Monroe, Iowa.
No 1s-W(w), F&Su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

Malone in Virginia is q rotten piece Of
timber with which 10 pry up new party,
and we suspect that you will hear a crack
and dull thud after the elections this
autumn, The timber will snap and Ma
hone will DO landed in hole.--Neto York
Herald
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

Will not some one please lasso the ear
of BILL CHANDLER, draw it down gently,
and pour into it the news of the race war
nj IawrenceYille. III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
(For tho Dlspstch.l
NIahOneisn,

Fillet OF fenny snake,
In a cauldron boil and bake;
Eve OF newt and toe OF frog
Wool OF bat and tongue OF dog,
Adier'a fork aud blind-w0rm's sting,
Lizards leg and owleps wing,
For O charm OF powerful trouble,
Like a heli-br0h boil aud bubble
SHAKESPEARE.
Virginians, how do you like that dish
Will YOU have il served up 10 you fresh
and pungent on the 9Th day of November
nexts Quay, Dudley, and Malone are pre-
pairing the poisoned challce for your lips.
Will YOU drink it? If you do il will prove
a "hell-broth indeed. Have we forgotten
the infamous days of 1912? OH what
q blot Is that upon the pages of Virginias
history. Surely every Virginian worthy of
the name will rally at the call of the
Mother Of States and Statesmen in this
her hour of direst need. In one solid pha-
lanx let us march on TO victory, which will
surely be ours If we are not over-confi-
dent. Let US remember that we have willy
foe TO contend with. He is deceitful above
all things. He will scruple at nothing.
Many Of those in his own party who are in
rebellion will be whipped or bribed back.
Democrats can count on most OF those who
are Republicans from conviction, but such
are very scarce in Virginia. There are not
many Republicans like Lewis, Yost, and
Round. Democrats, therefore, must de
pend upon themselves. Let us, then, grid
up our loins. knowing that fearful crisis
is upon US, and that il we fall our fate will
be pitiful indeed and that the cry of the
foe will be woe TO the yanquished." Nir-
ginians, now is yolr golden opportunity
TO down forever this monster and foe to
civilization.
September l6, 1889. q. b. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18

The fate of Virginia will soon be known.
Only seven weeks hence the election will
take place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
BRIEF COMMENT.

Chicago is responsible for the spelling
of college with d. in local sign" ST..
Louis will have to brace up on spelling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-09-18
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