davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
Seeking to oD-truct an Insurance Company

Quo warranto proceedings were begun on
Monday at Peoria H., against tho Fidelity and CSsu.
atty Company of I4O Broadway. The company ha. a
New York state charter which. the officers say en-.
powers II TO do fidelity, accident. ate glass steam
boiler. employers liability, and passenger elevator in
Burance business The cnmpAuy that Instituted the
proceeding claims That under Illinois law the udelitY
aud casually concern should have SprciA capital for
eHrH speca lne Of business george +. seward Vice.
President OF the Fidelity and Casualty Company, said
yeste day afternoon IN 80 proceedings are intended,
doubtless 10 raise tho question wi er this company
has legal right to do business in the state Of illinois
Tho company has heeu doing buHne.s in that state
since itB formation some Twelve or fourteen
- the Insurance department Of Illinois some mouths
ago protect against tho usual annual H. enss being
granted to the Fidelity and Casually COMPANY. This
protest COnEiered meTt0r by the Insurance
Commissioner. aud the license was duly granted
Later the people went 10 District Attorney
LOnEsnecker OF who Applied n nj the courts
for a writ QuO wArrAntO for tie came pu-nuse-thAt
is TO test the right Of the Fidelity and Casualty Com.
pauy do business in the STATE district Attorney
10nEsnecksr'tEO DAYS AterWaTd withdrew his AppicS
ton for such writ stating at tho time hat he had bsen
acted The NJ tho Fidelity and Casualty omnAUy
will probably be to enter demurrer against the auihor
ty Of TIE local District Attorney at Peoria HE place
where the writ has been applied for to institute such
proceeding"
Sir seward SSid that the company which has hereto.
fore been connecten With such 10 the oyda
Plate class insurance Company with oitices a. Wsm
AMI edar seets but that he could state Certainly
that they HAD taken the given action ~ Peoria
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Now Hooks.

Practical Sanitary and Economic Cooking
Addpted 10 Persons Of N0dlrdfe and SD'dI
Means. By Mrs. Mary HISMAS. ABEL.
The Lamb Prize Essay. Published. by
the American pubIic-liealth Association.
The Mystery Of W. Felir. BY i. l.. FARIEoN.
No. 96 Of the international Series. Paper;
Price 50 cents. The John W. Lowell
Company, New York.
Meizeroa, Shoemaker. BY KATHERINE PEAR
SON WooDs. Paper. price soc. L. L..
CnowE1L Il Co., New York.
Miss WOODS. it IS announced, was born IN
Wheeling (then Virginia. January %, 1853.
She is a granddaughter, it is further said, OF
the late Rev. JANIS DABNEY McCABE, ID. d.,
a man of extraordinary mind and high at
tainments. Captain W. GoRDoS McCARE,
principal Of the University School Of Pc
tersburg, Va, and one of the well-known
writer's of the South" is cousin. In
1884, while teaching in Wheeling, W. Va,
she was led to study social science, espe-
cially by the great strike in the nail-works
in,that place, and "Metzerott, Shoemaker"
is one of the results of that turn of mind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

ward Is only entitled to four: wa must
commit tho absurdity of holding A meet
ing IN the Second precinct and not electinp
any delegate, or we must make the Second
and FIRST precincts hold one meeting to-
gether. The last is certainly the only SEN
sible course. But why not be still more
sensibie and make all four OF the miserable
little precincts combine? In Monroe Ward.
however, the difficulty cannot be gotten
over: The ward gave Mckinney 2, ITO votes
and IN entitled TO fourteen delegates. But
II meetings are held on the precinct plan
this VIII DO the result: First precinct. 4O7
votes, Tour delegates; Second precinct. 434
votes. three delegates; Third precinct. 9O3
votes, Two delegates Fourth precinct. 391
votes. three delegates: Fifth precinct. 400
votes, three delegates-an aggregate of If
teen delegates.
The First. Second. Fourth, and Fifth will
each send ono delegate, who represents a
fraction OF $50 votes. Which one will YOU
make scapegoat of and defraud Of one
delegate On the other hand, ii delega-
ton OF fifteen is sont from the ward the
convention will object, and discord and
bitterness VIII ensue. But the gentlemen
OF the committee say the precinct plan
Will secure tairer representation. Some
o! the Democrats who sent the committee
where they are would like to know WHY
1t VIII secure fairer representation?
MONROE WARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Of 81, 900 she would have shown $1,000. OF
With Manchester 100 900.

OF 81 900 she would have shown 5000, or
with Manchester 100000.
This annexation subject was agitated some
years ago. but did not receive thoughtful
consideration. Tho chief reason then adj
yanced against the acquisition of Manches-
tor time has proved to be altogether falla-
cious, and we may not now find our sister
city in such willing mood as she was then.
OF course the residents of our suburbs
will not wish to be Incorporated unless
they have assurances that they are to
have the benefits Of city improvements.
If for an indefinite period they are to re-
main IN mud in winter and grope in dark
ness at night. they had as well continue to
be parts Of Henrico and pay low taxes rs
10 become Richmond wards and pay high
taxes.
Very likely this question of improve
ment will be difficult TO settle, but it will
not be beyond the wit Of man.
Richmond's present system OF street i'm
provement is faulty in the extreme. IL 10
unworthy of our people. II is not just;
il is not progressive. Adhered to it will
blight our fine prospects and discourage
private enterprise. The city should OK
tend its streets we'll in advance of the
growing lines of buildings. but when rows
of good houses are erected out in the fields
and improvements are not brought TO
them il is too bad. 1t is little less than
suicidal.
The Dispatch has over and over again
urged broad and enlightened policy, and
il will never cease to press the matter. IL
is in our power to adopt system that Will
include both city and suburbs. IL an ex-
pansion of the city's limits did no other
good than TO force US TO exercise our in
genuity in respect TO street improvements
il would be blessing ever to be remem-
bered.
We will no doubt have to have n tussle
with Henrico about annexation. Natural
" she will not wish 10 surrender any OF her
taxsbles, but for years past her public men
must have had the conviction forced upon
them that a movement of this character
was only question of time. II Richmond
and Henrico cannot agree the General As
sembly, in whom is lodged complete pow
ers. will be the arbiters, and as eight out OF
ten of the members represent rural con-
stituencies our country friends need have
no apprehension Of being the victims OF
injustice.
Haste is not desirable in this matter.
We had better lose a year than make any
serious mistake, but this is the opportune
time for opening up the question, and we
doubt not on appreciative public Will
thank US therefor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Farmers Rights.

Judge CRISP. of Georgia, Democratic
leader in the lower house OF Congress, has
written letter 70 the Alliance OF his dis
trict in which he replies TO certain Alliance
questions which have been sent him.
Among other things he opposes the Sub
Treasury bill because of the Impractical
bility and prospective costliness of the
scheme it embodies, and he proposes q
remedy for the evils ut which the bill IS
aimed. "a plan" he says, more likely to
relieve the people, a plan not open TO OBJ
lection, and one which we are more likely
to be able to carry out than any other
which promises relief" 1t is as follows:
Increase largely the currency. OF the
country, so that the burdens of those IN
debt will be hghtened; provide for the
free coinage Of silver; reduce greatly the
tariff. so that the millions that are now an
nually unjustlv exacted from the. people
may remain with them; repeal all laws OF
every kind and character which grant 10
any person or class of persons speclai
privileges and advantages over others, and
insist upon an economical administration
of the affairs of the Government"
The farmers could not--and do not, we
believe, anywhere-ask more than this.
But Judge CRISP wisely concludes as fol-
lows
The farmers all over the country are
investigating the cause of the languishing
condition of agriculture. They Will ma
IL in the special and class legislation of
the Republican party. When
the cause IS clearly understood, 1t
seems to me the remedy should appear to
them. and simple they will find it, and or
ganization and cooperation will enable
them to find it most quickly in the repeal
Of special and class legislation; in the in
crease of currency; in an economical ad-
mipistration of the affairs of the Govern
ment. and in the enforcement of the
principle so well expressed i'll the motto OF
YOUR order: Equal Rights to All and
Special Privileges TO None"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
british FORESIGHT.

Through a commercial company under
royal protection England has now secured
control of the Straits Of Ormuz, which
connect the Persian gulf with the Arabian
sea. 1t thus gains sway over the whole OF
the gulf in question, and establishes a
menace to the threatened advance of Rus
STA toward India. 1t has been very
wise always in possessing itself OF
strategic points of importance. as ap-
pears in its control of tho Straits of
Gibraltar, the Suez canal. the harbor
of Hong Kong, the Bermudas, and now the
Straits Of Ormuz. 1t is very far-seeing
nation, anyhow, and the United States
might well follow in its footsteps III many
respects. It's empire of the seas. for exam
ample. it deserves, for it has fairly won it,
and while we could not exactly follow Its
footsteps in this regard we might well fol
low with our ships. or with ships We might
build, in the wake of ITS onterprising YES
sells of all ages since tho time that naviga-
ton BEGAN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
rha sonth Carollnn Addrass.

Ths committee appointed by the late
conference OF straight-out South Carolina
Democrats to issue an address to the good
people of the Palmetto State with reference
to the existing unhappy situation there has
carried out the instructions given it. and
we find tho address in the South Carolina
papers. Pointing out the fact that tho
farmers movement in the State has been
perverted by demagogues to their own
purposes, it begs Democrats to listen 10
reason, urges the vital Importance Of main
tanning white supremacy, and asks that all
classes unite in primary for the selection
of State officers. 1t concludes in this stir
ring strain:
1.-THE crisis confronting ne is the grayest
that has arisen in this state since 1876. Inc
highest patriotism can alone prove equal
TO its exicencies. II is time for demaeogues
TO he sent TO the rear and loyal and I'M
selfish citizens brought 10 the front. IL IL
with this conviction and IN this spirit that
this address il issued TO our Democratic
brethren. That men who belong to the
same household Of political faith should be
alenated from each other by tho artihces
of ambitious politicians IL as dangerous as
it is unnatural, and must rebound to the
lasting injury of the party and the state
unless the breach is healed"
Surely all good citizens everywhere Will
wish the South Carolina peace-makers sue
cess in their patriotic endeavors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Richmond in Summer.

Il IL pleasant for those who are fond OF
society TO be amongst tho gay throngs
that plash in the waters by the seashore,
or languidly play tennis on the lawns or
drink at the fountains At fashionable
springs. The conversation and companion
ship of CAV people and scenes frightened
by happy faces and elegant costumes are
among the best Of tonics. Many almost
fabulous cures ascribed to mineral waters
or sea air are moro properly duo to them.
Therefore we would like all of our peo-
ple 10 have vacations that could be spent
either at the resorts of fashion or in tho
not loss charming circles of country homes.
II would do them good and in the end be
money in their pockets; but such are the
demands Of business in our age that 1t Is
not possible for all who have the means 10
leave the.cities, and, alas! there are tens OF
thousands Of others who cannot afford the
expense. Thus come contrasts While the
beau of the evening in some brilliantly
lighted hall fans away the perspiration
called out by ten minutes waltz. the
sturdy mechanic in town uncomplainingly
faces q glowing furnace and the heat OF
tons of molten metal. While one with um-
brella over his head and lovely girl by
his side takes his evening stroll in patent
leather SHOES and almost faints under
The suns soft rays. smother through oil
the blaze and heat OF summer
day and in the most intense exposure
puts brick and mortar together. While
matron and maid in spotless white-look-
ing as fair and cool as the flowers they
wear-seek the shady hooks OF portlcos
and the coveted seats on the lawns. others
OF their sex in the CITIES are bent down over
hot stoves or are firing body and brain at
sewing machines.
So ii is that some work while others play,
and the contrasts would be unbearably
sharp and painful did we not know that
Che pleasures and burdens of life are dis
tributed by an All-Wise One, and with far
greater equality than would be perceived
at the first thought
After all we stay-at-homes have a good
many comforts here. At times the iner-
curry has been ambitious but the average
has not been very bad. while tho health Of
the people has been excellent. Fruits,
melons, and vegetables we have in great
abundance, which is more than the pa
irons of some of the highest-priced of Vir-
ginia mountain resorts can say. We have
our evenings in the parks and by the river
side, and our little excursions TO neighbour
ing groves and out TO the New reservoir,
and the lengthening nights will soon bring
MS into a season when the days burdens
will be extinguished in abundant and re-
freshing sleep.
We cannot quite summon the audacity
TO say to absent friends that it is misfor-
tune not TO be in Richmond now, but
we do aver that it is one of the plea
eantest of cities in summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Third District Delegates.

We believe we correctly represent the
Democrats of Richmond and Manchester
when We say that if our country friends of
the Third congressional district desire a
primary election no objection will DO heard
from this quarter. Indeed by many of our
citizens it is considered the preferable
mode of choosing delegates. All That is
asked by Us Is q uniform system. This We
shall insist upon. If candidates are to be
voted for directly in Richmond, let it be
done also in Manchester, Henrico. Han
over, Chesterfield, Goochland. New Kent,
and King William.
This was the plan adopted when General
JosEpH +. JOHNSTON, Messrs. f. V. VIM
sroS and JoHs b. You've. and others were
sspirants. and the distribution of dole
gates was made upon the basis of the vote
received by each contestant.
Probably it would DO well for the district
committee TO have meeting in the course
of week. and give notice that they will
consider the subject. Then all who have
suggestions to make could come forward
and lie heard. Thus it could be ascertained
whether the people wish primary, and ii
10 q uniform plan could be devised.
Unless the District Committee will act
each city and county committee VIII be
left free TO decide. In that event the
question in Richmond will be ward or pre-
sinct meetings. This paper has already
expressed its hope that the latter will be
adopted. There are six wards and twenty
-four precincts here. We think it better 10
have two dozen than half dozen meet
tngs, for reasons heretofore given. the
force of which is emphasized by the con-
tinued hot weather and the well.known
aversion people have of being crammed
aud packed into small and ill-ventilated
halls
We apprehend no difficulty about di-
vidipg of our delegation 80 that it can be
elected 10y precinct meetings.
We hear the names of two or three gen.
tiemen mentioned in connection with the
Democratic congressional nomination. All
ere loyal and devoted party men. The
plan that finds favor with the greatest
number Of our voters will be the most
satisfactory to them, for they realize that
IN the coming contest we must have unity
and enthusiasm or else we cannot hope to
overthrow the enemy.
The District Committee should meet and
give the public the benefit of their advice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Extension Of Our Corporate Limits.

Extension OF Our OOIpCIuto A<1ihAeo-
Ought our corporate limits to DO ex-
opnded? II so upon what plan?
These questions are answered in another
column by number OF gentlemen whose
views will have weight with the commu-
pity.
That the time is at hand. or rapidly APP
prosching, when our suburbs should be
incorporatedinto the city oil agree, but on
matters Of detail there is nothing like una
ninity. Nor, indeed, is II TO be expected
just now. The question is new one. Ex-
eept in general way there has been no
public discussion OF it. No experimental
Lines have been run and no reliable esti-
mates made 10 show how much territory
We should seek 10 acquire from Hcnrico.
end we have yet TO ascertain whether it
would be mutually advantageous to make
Manchester South Richmond.
All these points are 10 be considered. and
% the end that wise conclusion may be
eeached the Dispatch intends TO open it's
eoiumns whenever possible 10 discussion
= tho question In all Of It's bearings.
Richmond should have enlarged her
bcunds two years ago. and then instead OF
1gnsasins II The census, with population
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
THE Y. NJ. c. A.
The First Annual State Encampment at
Hampton Friday.


Hampton Friday.
correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispa,ch.l
HAnPToN, Va, July 10, 1890.
The first annual encampment OF tho
Young Mems Christian Association OF the
State commenced here on Yesterday. and
some forty young men are in attendance.
The ladies' fitted up the Armory Hall very
comfortably rs sleeping quarters, and tho
rations are furnished at Barnes's Hotel.
The encampment will last ten DAYS, and
the Young men seem determined TO ENJOY
it to the utmost. ,,.,
Mrs. W. II. Williams and Miss Mary Will
liams, Of Richmond, are visiting friends IN
the county.
Miss Lou Sinclair is in Gloucester.
Mrs. Batkns, of Richmond, is visiting
relatives here.
Misses Hettie Eddens and Gertie Massen-
burg are in Lynchburg.
Miss Laura Hope has returned from
Farmville.
INJURED BY A RUNAWAY.
Mr.. ]. Heffelfnger was considerably
shaken and bruised by being thrown from
his conveyance by a runaway horse few
DAYS ago.
Miss Lizzie Ivy is visiting in Danville.
Major W. T. Westwood has returnedf from
O visit to Lexington.
Mrs. II. r. Booker and Miss Virginia
Whitney leave for Alton, Va, this alter
noon.
The prospects of building a new bridge
seem to be dark lust now. and unless some
thing is done TO the old one the county
may have heavy suit for damages TO de-
fend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
The Precinct Plan.
RICHMOND, Va. July 10, 1890.
To The Editor of the Dispatch:


To The Editor of the Dispatch:
1t seems that large number of the City
Central Committee are In favor Of electing
delegates to the congressional convention
by the precinct plan. 1t appears to me
that these gentlemen have come to q con-
clusion without consideration. Let me
give them three reasons against their
scheme:
/. Precinct meetings are not "a large as
ward meetings. and can be more easily
managed by those who put up states. Not
only in the fair way of bringing your
friends to vote for you but in bringing
"pot- house politicians TO stifc the voice
Of the majority; q dozen reporters. going
from one small meeting to another, could
sweep whole ward, but would not amount
to much if the fsir-minded element be
united.
?. 1t multiplies the cost by four, though
possibly that is consideration to the poor
candidates only, who, understand, are to
be "boned."
5. 1t will give Richmond certainly ono
more delegate than she Is entitled TO. and
probably two. In Jackson Ward there
are four precincts. one Of which "a entitled
70 two delegates. In this contingency We
must elect Eve dslegates. although the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Seven Pines Road. 2


To he Editor of he Dispatch:
In your editorial columns q few DAYS ago
in speaking of the many subur ban railway
companies You say that the Richmond
City and Seven Pines Railway Company
could carry nearly double the passengers
if they had more accommodations"
Kindly dou s the favor to look at the
schedule published in al the daily, press
and see If we do not run trains as follows :
10, ~, 2, 4. and 1880 o'clock TO Seven Pines.
We have an abundance of open and close
"Conev Island cars, and beautiful pa
yilion and park at "Seven Pines"
Very respectfully,
A. Il. BABcoCK. President.
Y. Hec'.ler, Jr., General Superintendent.
What is wanted particularly is more
trains Sunday evenings between o'clock
and 1880. Hourly trains would be well
patronized during all the summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
Written for tho Dispatch.l
Robert T.. Lee.
BY CAMDEN X. LYNCH,
Ioashar Nelson county, Va

BY CAMDEN x. LYNCH,
Lodebar, Nelson county, Va
@, noblest hero OF thy kind.
o, truest Of the true,
Where shall w hope mead 70 ma
That ia thy lifting due!
The marble throne belongs TO thee,
world-wide fame Is thine,
And honor broaths the name OF Lee
As though IL wore divine.
Thy wsrlike deeds Of bygone days
worldwide praise have won,
And old Virginia proudly pays
This tribute 20 her son.
For thee ner minstrel songs are sung,
For thee her tears are shed;
For thee her birthday bells are rung'
q. noble sainted dead
On tho eternal page OF Fame,
Though many names may De,
Yet on it there's no nooler name
Than Robert Edward Lee
o, noble patriotic Lee,
Though thou hast passed away,
Yet Old yirginians seein 10 see
Thy presence here to-day.
The bugles sound, the drums are heard,
The cannon loudly roar,
And every southern heart Is strred
As once II was OF yOre,
But these are not the ROUNDS Oh btrlie,
The four years war Is DER,
And we again IN peaceful lie
Have settled down once more.
They only speak our praise or thee,
They only tell the love
We have for Robert Edward Lee,
Whom God has called above
He called thee when the strife was ger,
The bloody worS was done.
Saying Come. Tor thou canst 90 no moro T,
Thy peoples hopes arc gone"
And when the angels downward came
To bear thy soul on high
They whispered, "Thou hast won name
Witch was not made 70 die
The noble deeds which thou has wrought
Will many volumes 1ll,
And those good lessons thou hast taught
We all remember SILL"
And whom we sloep beneath the GOD,
Who once have followed thee,
Whose feet the paths OF honor ,rod.
D true, heroic Lee.
This marble will 70 others tell
The race which thou hsst run.
And they will love our Lee "a we'll
As ever We have done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20
The scbeme to bridge the English Oh,

The scheme to bridge the English chan
mel is progressing. 4 company has been
formed TO obtain concessions from France
and England. A general meeting of the
shareholders was held Friday, and they re-
solved to report progress. Plans have been
drawn and soundings are being made. A
special commission has been appointed BY
the French Minister Of Public Works to
inquire into the project.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

The attack of the alleged Alliance organ
of North Carolina on VANCE seems to have
proved boomerang for the paper. At
any rate, the wise and witty Senator has
never enjoyed so. great boom among
his home folks as is now being given him.
and this is saying not little.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-20

Great Britain is making demonstra-
ton in force in Newfoundland waters just
TO show the French what she could
do in case a sure-enough quarrel should
occur with reference to the fisheries.
France will doubtless take the hint.