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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
RICHMOND, VA, January Z, 1888.
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You ask for an explanation OF John Wise's
allusion 10 InVerSoll as breaking up the
children's dolls and then telling the weep
Ing ones "yOu are now much WISER
TOYS educate the child by calling forth
bis powers Of intelligence and imagination (;
50, and still to a greater degree, do faith and
creeds furnish the warp through witch
thoughts and feeling, flashing hi;her and
thither, make up the web Of life.
Mantle grown-up child-is incapable OF
living happily and welt without a belief in a
supernatural power higher, nobler, and
more powerful than himself.
A belief in God and his angels naturally
succeeds TO the child's unwayering faith ~
the fairies and the brownies.
And he that undermines a mans creed
and does not at the same time instill him
with faith IN some other religion leaves him
rs sad, as distressed, rs cOmiortless as the
little maid, who wept because the void is
hollow, and dolls are stuffed with sawdust."
j. l.. EZEKlCL.
That's well done. We had a notion that
Mr.. WISE meant TO say that their religious
beliefs were the dolls OF grown people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

One reason why Sir. HARRISON will not be
anxious TO convene Congress in extra ses'
sion near the 4th OF March is the fact that
there will either be OF that time but one Re
publican senator from New Hampshire, or,
IL there be two, one Of them will have been
appointed by the Governor Of that state.
This is a kind Of vacancy which the Senate
did not in the olden time permit a Governor
TO oil, that body holding that such a vacancy
did not happen" within the meaning OF
this word ia The Federal Constitution. Lat
terry, however, the Senate has accepted the
construction that almost any sort OF vacancy
Is one that has "bappened 10 exist" and
therefore is one that has "happened With
in the meaning Of the Constitution.
The Legislature Of New Hampshire will
meet in regular session in June next, and
will then reflect the notorious BILL CHAND'
LEa or some one to succeed him. We trust
that the Governor will appoint acme one else
than CHANDLER, and so give him the inside
track In the race for the senatorship.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
1T WILL he WARM.
IRE Fight for the west virginia


Special correspondence OF the Di5patch.l
CHARLESTON. W. Va. January 7.-Nearly
all the members Of The Senate aud House are
now here or will arrive tonight, but as yet
no Que seems 10 have any knowledge Is 10
how the two bodies will be organized. Sena-
tor kenDa Is here and has been IN bis room
an day IN close consultation with his friends,
but II any plan OF action mas been agreed
upon 1t has been kept profoundly secret.
However, il is admitted by all that the con-
test for tue United States senatorship
will be very warm. Hon. ID. Il. Lucas,
Of Charlestown, the leader OF the kicking ele.
ment in the last House, who succeeded 10
defeating senator Camden for reelection. ar
rived to-day. He was defeated for reelec-
tion 10 the House by the kenua faction Of
his county. aud u is supposed that his object
IS to gel even for past injuries. His knife s.
sharp aud Is quite likely TO be felt before The
session Is over. The Democratic majority
on JOINT ballot Is one In case senator Carr
votes With the Republicans, and the uuceT-
tainty about this, coupled With the fact that
one or two other members Of the House
who have heretofore been counted with
the Democrats are now considered doubt
full. keeps both sides on the anxiOus
bench. II is reported that a Republican
member Is dangerously III and will be uB-
able to attend the opening session. but as ne
resides in one OF the back counties, outside
Of telegTaphic communication, Il caun0 yet
be ssceitained whether this IS true. one
vote is n valuable consideration on either
side at the present stage Of affairs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

y T.. LEE COUNCIL, No. Ii, JR.
III q. t.. A. N.-Omcers and Members are re-
QussteI ~ a-tcu1 % regular session Of The toun-
"a THIS Guoedlyl EVENING al 730 O'Clock.
a poo, every member b specially requested 20
assemble AZ thoir han lMcDOuough's) ON fkl-
DAY EVENING, January i'm, az o'clock, 10
maze a f%raternai visit tp Rescue Council, ~. e.
By order OF the Council.
~. -. OGtLYIE. Councillor.
c. ~. SgIrH. Recording Secretary. a SIT
NArtovtL BANK OF YRG1StA1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
THE SOUTHWEST.
Financiai-Accident ON the Rail
HeayV Hntns,

Especial telegram to tho Dlspatch.l
CHRlsTIANsBURG, Va, January THE
yearly staten Of the condition Of the
Ch1istiansburg Bank, rendered January 1st,
shows a net profit Of 10 percent. on the CAPT.
tat stock. The capital stock OF the bank Is
$4,000, surplus. $4,000; dividends. $50. 10
undivided profits, S1l0G0; deposits, $GG,
O3I.73.
Another painful accident occurred on the
rail NEAR New nyer saturday night, A
negro named Clayton was struck by an en-
CINE and very painfully bruised.
A party Of Philadelphia capitalists inte-
rested IN Radford's future left Philadelphia
on saturday night in a private car for Rad
ford. They We're expected 10 arrive al that
place to day. IL IS sad that their visit means
that steps will be taken at once for suOstan-
tial improvements IN RidfOrd.
Colonel j. Hampton liOge has been elected
by the National Bar Association one OF 4
committee OF ten on legal education aud
admission.
The weather for the past two weeks has
been all that one could desire with the ex-
ception Of saturday and sunday, when very
heavy rain fell in tins section, swelling all
the streams. The fall iiop Up. NJ. Friday
10 2 Z. NJ. SUNDAY WIS 2.27 inches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
THE HILL CITY.
n Zinc Conn any-PersOnaI Notes
rSro.ioI t,t,orav, To tho Dfanafeht

fSpeciol telegram TO tho pispaichl
LYNCHBURG, VA, January THE Lynch
burg stockholders OF the Washington Zinc
Company decided to send an investigating
committee TO The mines, situated near Bon
sacks, and ia accordance with that decision
Mcssrs. p. A. krise, James A. Ford, William
HUT, and j. II. Valentine LETT here this
morning., accompanied by Professor IL.
Frnhling, "A Rlchmond chemist. They will
make a thorough investigation.
Dewitt G. Guy. a weltkuown and PROM.
nent citizen, died tbs morning; aged forty
six. lie was a Mason OF high degree.
Judge Digs opened his first term OF the
Corporation Court to-day. lie took bis seat
IA an elegant chair, which was presented
by his friends aud admirers.
n. Lerner, OF Campbell, Yesterday brought
10 the city a large ana line specimen Of
manganese ore, which ore IS said TO be found
on his place, near Mt. AtbOs, in inexhausti-
bic quantities. There IS some talk Of get.
ting mp q large paint,manuiacturing CON-
pany, and the specimen was brought here for
the benefit OF those interested.
Mr.. George Latham, heretofore reported
IN with iunammatory rheumatism, is critically
IN to-day, and there is but slight hope OF his
recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
WILLfAnSBURG
visit OF Governor Lee-A Pleasant In.
efdcuT.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, January Z, 1889.
Governor T3zhugh Lee arrived In town
this morning-his irst visit here since be
has occupied the executive mansion at Rich.
mond. Ills Excellency wa met At the depot
by several Of our leading citizens and spent
the morning inspecting the State institutions
located the Eastern Asylum and VIII
liam and Mary College. He expressed him.
self as beng much pleased with what be saw.
During the Governors visit 10 the college
a very pleasant incident occurred. AS his
Excelleucy and party were leaving rhe build
ing a large number Of students gathered on
The steps aud the lawn aud gave three
rOusing cheers for "Governor Fitz Lee"
which could be beard some distance down
Main street. The Governor raised bis high
silk nat in recognition Of the compliment and
passed out 10 Main street TO the carriage in
waiting. but preferred walking, as he could
get a better view Of our little city. After
dinner the Governor aud his wife took the
evening train for home. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

The New York Press exclsims; GOOD
fer sculptor KITsON! file was employed to
make a design for a SHERIDAN monument.
He did so, aud expects to have the casting Of
The bronze piece made this month in this
city and the monument will be finished andin
place before Decoration day." Good for
KITsON perhaps; but what a commentary on
American art. ChaIn-lightnine sculpture
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

What's the matter With the name OF West
vlrsiRisi Answer. by s0-l00tbs Of her peo-
pie: "iPs sl right WAesth9 Register,
Yes; we suppose that ninety-nine one
hundretbs Of the people Of West Virginia
ere 10 favor Of retaining the present name Of
that state. The men who favor the change
are, M guess, not Yves, virglnlsns At all, as
q RUE. Their number u email. A. w.
cAnPsrfL n, however, o man born In
West y1ginIa who would Ike 70 zee The
nsms Of bis State changed. II makes such
west y~irgiDians as be Is feel as II thew had
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
SAVED HIS FATHER.
A BOY wao COULD HANDLE A SHor-
GUN,
What the Coroner's Jury Thought Of His
Heroism-shot 10 the R~oad-Break
for Liberty.
lspecIal teIegram o tho pIspalch.l

CHARLOTTE, n. C., January L. News OF
the heroic deed OF a youth seventeen years
OF age Is received to-day from across the
South Carolina line, about thirty miles from
this place. The story rs told 70 your corre-
spondeut Is a. follows: Last Saturday a dis.
pute arose between a farmer by the name 81
Henry johnson and Bill Houston, a burly
negro whom johnson had employed on hs
farm. The quarrel grew out OF a small
matter in regard 10 the settlement OF wages,
Houston claiming more than johnson
thought was due him. Some hot words
w~ere'passcd, but johnson made no threats.
The negro becoming very rash, johnson
started TO walk iutO his house, as they were
Standing In the ysrd, and A. be turned his
back the negro quickly picked up a piece OF
scantlIng aud deal. him severe blows upon
the head, knocking him almost senseless.
When johnson was down the negro did not
stop. but continued 10 deal him heavy blows.
There was no one near by save Mrs. john
son and Willie, who was ct the ~woOd-pile
chOpping wood. Mrs. johnson seeing hfr
husband thus being bulchered screamed
win fright. but Willie slyly crept into the
room, where he found bis fathers shotgun
heavily loaded behind the door, aud in less
than sixty seconds the little fellow was In 4
lew pltta u tue ut-ip huA AZ hE NhNhf HHN
lust rs be was in the act OF choking Mr..
johnson the little fe low took aim and fired.
The negro fell over with a groau, but tor
ter be would revive toe lad pulled the other
trigger upon hun, which in thirty minutes
made him a corpse. johnson was shamefully
bruised up aud It Is believed he may die.
The c%oroner's jury not Only acquitted The
boy, but presented him with an excellent
shotgun as a token Of his heroism.
y. A. Mcneil, while returning from the
country to Cameron, was shot by unknown
parties Saturday night. The wound was so
severe that he was compelled 10 stay in the
road until next morning, when be was pick
Cd up sad carried home. lie is in a very
critical condition.
Emory Webster was shot at sanford 10y
an idiOtic negro.
CouyIcts on the Wilmington extension OF
the Cape Fear aud Yldkin-V Valley railroad
made an effort for freedom the other day.
several shots were fired, and but one sue
eecded IN getting away.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

Very Fine Braided Jersey Coats, and Braided,
Bell-sleeye, Berlin-rwill. Beaver. T~ailor-Aade
Goats that sold at s. and $3.50 apiece reduced to
a. m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

The Philadelphia Times says: GEORGE
VANDERBILT has purchased a tract OF about
three thousand acres Of valuable land near
ASheyille, n. G. 1t is said that he will es-
tablish grand educational institution there"
All Of which has been denied half a dozen
times. Philadelphia will wake up to the
news some Of these DAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

JOHN SHERMAN Is said by the Cleveland
(Ohio) Plain Dealer to be lighting FORAKER,
and bent upou keeping that treacherous
partisan out OF the Cabinet. We shall for
give SHERMAN for q number Of his many sins
Of one sort and another II he will only kin
of that turbulent hypocrite.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
The Husband or Emma Abbott Dies
suddenly an Denver.

A Denver special says: Eugene wetberil,
the husband OF tie great prima donna Emma
Abbott, died very suddenly In the Windsor
Hotel This morning Of pneumonia and yalYu-
lar affection Of the heart. lie cane here
Last Thursday from Los Angeles, where
the Abbott Company was PLAYING, 10 consum-
mste an extensive deal IN real estate. Last
year Emma Abbott purchased a block here
Tor 2aG. 900 aud was offered $4,000 recently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
lire AZ poIe Green. uanoyerC County.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dtspatch.l
On saturday night about 7 O'Clock the
store and stables, with two horses, OF A. n.
Pollard. at Pole Green, were consumed By
ire; also the shops OF John II. Cosby. Mr.
Pollard had a large stock Of goods in the
store. a portion OF which were saved. He
was partly insured.
The fire originated In the stable aud Is
supposed to have been the work OF an incen-
diary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

In General BoulanceT's address to the
electors Of the Department OF the Seine he
used the expression " Really il is not they
fear.V In French it was presumably; "Ce
NEST pas MOI" etc. As furnished by The
AssocIated Press the translation read: at
is not me thew fear" and it so appeared
Yesterday in all the New York papers except
the Tribune.-Ncp IOrb Tribune.
Well did not Trench say that in such cases
he would use "me" every time, whether it
was grammar or no grammar Whom do
they fear Me. Who is II that they fear? l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
Easte,u shore.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
ONANCoC1, January 5, 1889.
Eugene W. Barnes, VITO was convicted Of
embezzlement Thursday in Aecomack
County Court and condemned TO one years
Imprisonment IN the penitentlary, was put on
trial YESTERDAY for DOT inning goods from
Baltimore merchants by false representation,
but tae indictment was quashed as being de.
feetiye. The trial viii take place at the next
term on q new indictment.
The local-op.iou cases have been set for
next Monday. All the indicted parties live
in this district. BRENT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
Interstate Decision ovor,hroun.

IHI F"NH""FN y = |"F-|-I
LOUISVILLE, KY, January 7.-Federal
Circuit-Judge Jackson this morning over
threw the decision OF the Interstate Com
mission. He holds that the commission can
only arbitrate n difference and has 20 right
or power 10 enforce its decisions. Contrary 10
the commission, he decides that the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad eauno be forced
10 handle the stock from the Kentucky sd
Indiana stoek-yards on terms ratably the
same as Il now handles stock az the yards,
bat Il may fix FOR itself the conditions under
which II may receive freight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

The Wsrrenton Index explains TO us as
follows:
"If we lose control Of the state govern
ment it [the Dispatchl VIII soon find out.
Let the Legislature meet, and with the aid
OF the Governor see that no harm comes TO
the Old Commonwealth. There is no time
for dilly.dallying. The negro party IS cast
ing a deep shade over the old state"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

The Springfield Republican beads an
article "Genersl Hawley's Jest" The
fact that General HAwLEY can jest should be
very gratifying to such OF his friends as have
kept up With his political utterances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
REMNANTS.

The busy few months Of the past have left "a
with an accumulation Of REMNANTS Of all
kinds. These have an been placed on our front
centre counter. We have each piece marted
with tho price AMI quantity 90 plain figures,
10 viii pay you GO look these through, as tae
prices are fast moving 9nes.
We snail offer one lot Of WHITE GOODS-a
kind Of mixed lot pat y,rg cheap at tho price
at BIC. a yard. Don't overlook this.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
DISsOLUTIONs e PARTNERsEGPS.
dissolution OF CO-PARTNER-
II sHIP.
RIcmfoND. Va. January 7. lss9

RICHMOND, Va, January 7. 1850.
The cO-partnership Of HENSON & KENDLER
has been dissolved by mutual consent. AMI the
ossets Of the late nrm have been turned over 10
EDGAR ALLAN sud ALrkED X. COURTNEY,
a. trustees, 70 settle up the business. All per-
sons having claims ain tho firm viii present
them % the said trustees for settlement. and ali
persons indebted 20 the arm Will also pay 70 said
trustees as soon a. practicable. as We desire a
speedy settlement Of our co-partnership Affairs.
THEODORE HENSON,
81 ST IhOMAS N. kENULEk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
A Nen Osleans marehanl

Mr.. A. h. Seago writes: Send me a
dozen bottles Of H~uckleberry Cordisl for
some afflicted children az the orphans home.
Have used It with so much success 10 nay
iemily know what il will do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

"One by one the great and good Repub.
llcsns Of this country HE them 10 Indiana
polls" Great and good Republicans. Could
irony go much further?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
BRIEF COMMENT.

order HAGGARD has become q yege.
t%arlau." Why notY RIDER HAGGARD has
been catering to the green element for som
time. :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

THE SOUTHERN SHIPPING part OF our busi
under tho style OF WHEELWhIGHT a AR
CHR. latSt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
Ns oass Main stroll. R.lu..
my i-dkuly
PRoPosAas


OFFICE MASONIC TENPLs ANocItrnNi
.~IcHaOSD. Va. Dec0mbof ~ lrA
GgALED PROPOSALS FOB TILE
y ERECTION OF MASONIC IEhiLE IS
tho corGeF Of Broai ard adams streets i1
Mond. Ia GorOrGance Win rke pLaas prcp1Ir
Jackson g.. nott architect. VII Zoo De-
tue Building Committee gt trfir onlnc,
Main aod sinth Streets Until y A.. thliAl'
February iA tsl
Plans ana Specifications may 30 sefn
January iBth AZ tie once u Maiior a. hlstt-,
Shafer building. klchmoni. Va. Cr nhat rs a
ron q 6ott corner Charles and Lafayette su.
Baltimore. Nd
Bids viii 10 received Tor the work a. a w
and also for EACH TRADE separately. rtc bti
ing C0mmittV9 Ksserfing the right % RECESS ah
or all bids, according ~ they msy 4ecm he l'
Interests ot Tho association may lc4uirr
WILLIAM TAANkA,
4. X COTGlNkh.
LIS. TOWER.
ia Se~odst&tdtFoi Building Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

A public benefaetor. Or. Built Whyi Be-
cause he discovered DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

CITY BANK OF RICHH0ND,l
Richmond, Va, December -, ISIS
VHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
4 ING or THE STOCKHOLDERS or THIS
BANK viii DO held at their clearinghouse ON
WEDNESDAY the ytu DAY 0tjanuary. lsa3, al n
O'Clock A. 81. q. W. SiNTON.
de -g-llt Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
PLANTERS NATIONAL BASx,l

IINNIUI0 NNIIW|AL NHNNIT
BICHNoND. Va, December -, ls,s.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
4 stockholders OF this bank Will bo held a. its
clearinghouse on TUESDAY the cih OF Jan
uary, 1889. 2. u O'Clock VI.
MANN 5. QUARLFs.
de 50td Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
UVI0S BANK OF kIcHY0ND,l

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK or RICHMOND. VAT
hIcHa0SD, Va, December q, 1888.
TF1HE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
L ING OF TIE STOCKHOLDERS Of this
bank win bs hold a. their banking house. 1lOl
Main street. TUESDAY, January IS, is.J, begin
ming &c ~ o'clock n. Directors viii 900 chosen
for the ensuing year. Ii. q. EJhNEII,
do z3-tJaS Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
TO BE FOLLOWED By A FUR
THEIR REDUCTION IN
PRICES.

CONSERVATION "a sure 10 be the result OF Az In
spection Of our stock Of CLOAhS. as 10 sucn
values have ever been offered Of such marvel
lousy low prices as wa now Oier our entire hhe
with a view OF selling every garment NO own.
We started business 10 SELL goods, not 70 giVo
them away. We cannot live honestly without q
little profit but we usually cut thar proht down
% tue lowest point. Now, you WI say now can
we sell CLOAKS as cheap "a we cl6im7 We an
sxer. 10 DAYS IA better % sell our stocE or
CLOARS al an actusl loss than TO carry nom ~
next season. We likO to keep our stock moving,
AMI always aim % keep n clean, new. ana fresh
stock. aud for IN 3 reason alone 10 pays Va at t1e
end OF a season 70 SACRICE OUR RUFiI anu
sell OF our stock. We pr0D0se now 10 give Won
the benefit Of this sacrifice. You should heed our
advice.
Wo are selling ladies' Jackets at l.99 each.
Our Jersey Goats 20 nov az SI.23 apiece.
All Of our Astrachau Jackets in BLACK and
Brown, that sold at 8, half price now only $40
spiece.
Misses' Jackets IN Blue. stripes, and Plai1s-
fine Tailor-made gOods-sold well Gt - ana 20
apiece, reduced % 81 for your choice.
Elegant Taior-Made Beaver Jackets. which
sold readily with US at 81 and 81, now so at a.
apiece.
Very Fine Braided Jersey Coats, and braided,
Bell-sleoye, Berlin-Iwill, beaver, Ia~lor-hale
Goats that sold at 81 and $3.50 apiece reduced 70
si.5L
Au0f our ChidreD's Cloaks. Ladies and Misses
Ncwmarkets and Plush Wraps have been re-
duced 10 such figures that II will actually pay
YOU 20 buy CLOAk Of some kind Of US and keep
it for next season.
We request you 70 look at our CLOAKS and
prices. and II the reductions are not as groat IS
We represent them, then do not buyot us.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08
FIRST-
Book and Stationery
STORE.
Art Stationery.

Tho ladies'. and especially the young ladies,
as weI "A gentlemen. always want the FINEST
AND NEWEST STATIONERY. TO those We ex-
tend an invitation to cali and see the many new
1nd desirable styles in fine papers.
HUNTER e Co, Broaf street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-08

heading notices IN r~eadiog-maiter vp@ =
nren or LEES. 81: IN nonpAreil loaded. 'n.
Card Of rates ior more space 'ufnishSa On sp-
IicshOa-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-04

One of the editors of this paper will
start about August first on our usual
western trip, in the course of which he
will devote much attention to the farm
mortgage business, and will also in
vestigate as fully as possible the
causes of decrease of wool growing in
certain sections Of the United States
The theory of the Wool Reporter is
that sheep husbandry is usually mere
" an incident in the development of
the regio.s in which it is pursued, and
that having performed this useful
function, it gives place to more profit
able forms Of agriculture. Kansas
seems TO illustrate this movement of
wool growing rs we'll rs any state in
the Union, the number of sheep there
being as follows in the years named:
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-07-04

1t will be seen that there was a
steady increase in sheep in Kansas
until 1884, after which there was a
large and equally steady decrease
Our investigators will not be warped
by prejudices either way, but will
make actual inquiry among the farm
ers in different sections of Kansas.
He will 60 to some of the very men
who kept the 1,2O6, 297 sheep in 1884
and who now keep but 4O., IA, and
will ascertain whether their diminished
Aocks of sheep are evidences of power
ty and distress, or whether they are
indications of higher degree of pros
perity, which has carried them out Of
the purely pastoral pursuit of sheep
husbandry into the higher forms Of
cereal and fruit culture.
Wool Reporter.