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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1890-08-02
Ancient Christian Art.

From the American Catholic Quarterly Review
The first Christian painters and SOUP
tors were dwellers in the Catacombs.
No matter how the question as to the
original purpose of these excavations
may be decided, it is sufficient tor the
writer's object to recall the fact that
when the furious tide of persecution
rolled over the Roman Empire, the
Christians fled to these for protectlon
Beneath the streets and palaces OF I'M
perial Rome were hewn still other
streets, and as the famous ways above
were lined with the stately tombs OF
Roman noblemen, and heroes, SO, too,
in the loculi of the galleries beneath,
the Christian inferred the remains Oh
their martyred brethren.
In places where galleries converged
were widened spaces not unlike the
forums of the city; in these rude ora
tories the prosecuted people met TOR
PRAYER, assisted at the solemn offices
of the church, and partook of the most
holy sacrament Their religion was
prescribed, for to be Christian was to
be a traitor of the state rs well as an
enemy to Jupiter, and the punishment
was torture and death. Every man sus,-
pected his neighbor; the father dragged
his son before the tribunal; the
daughter gave evidence against her
mother. Under such circumstances
the utmost precaution was necessary.
Hence. while Christians refralned from
pagan practices, they studIously con-
cealed the evidences of their being fol-
lowers of the Nazarene. Their very
speech was clothed in ambiguity, and
the 'disclpline of the secret" was in
force. OF necessity, the effects OF this
restraint are visible in the Christian
worship of that period, and even more
so in the works of art. AS examples OF
the former we have the offices of Tene-
bray, or Darkness, and the mass of Holy
Saturday, which were wont to be cele-
brated at the midnight hour.
The paintings of the Catacombs con-
sist chiefly of symbols and scenes from
Scripture history, so painted as to refer
to the state of aflliction in which the
Church then was. The symbolic paint
ings are many. The laurel. the olive
and the palm signify, respectively,
victory, peace and final triumph; the
Holy Spirit is represented by the dove,
while hope for the heavenly port finds
it's expression in the anchor; the stag is
the symbol of the souls thirst after the
living fountains of Paradise, and the
peacock of the Christians belief in
Immortality; the vine and it's branches
typify Christ and his deciples, the cross
is the emblem of redemption, and the
ship an image of the Church. The
Savior himself is variously represented
as the good sheperd, the lamb, and
as fish; the reason of the latter repre-
sentation is well known. The Christians
used each letter of the Greek word
ichthus as an initial of name or appel
lation of Jesus Christ, viz: Lessons,
Christos, Th-eou, U-ios, Softer ii. G.,
Jesus Christ, Son OF God, Saviour).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
The Tariff.

Fxcept in times Of war the tariff ques-
ton has always figured prominently In
American politics, and no wonder, for
there is not man, woman, or child in the
land but that is affected by 1t. True, the
majority GO along unconscious of its exist
snce and without feeling its burdens, while
there are some who derive actual profit
from il. but Just the same it is attracting,
all-pervading in its effect.
II Is subject that TO be truly mastered
requires the most patient research, the
calmest consideration, and the broadest
possible views.
In the MCKINLEY bill, however. We see q
violent disregard of the rights of the peo-
pie and the most abject obeisance to the
monopolists who furnished the money with
which Mr.. HARIIsoS's election was carried.
IL lisa project full of .hardships for the
South and portions of the West. and more
than merits the condemnation MIR. BLAINE
has nut upon it. 1t is to be hoped that in
the debate in the Senate the Democrats
will receive such aid from liberal Re
publicans as will enable them 20 take tho
stings out of Mr.. McKISLyY's bill. 1t
should be amended il il cannot be rejected.
What with the election bill, the appor-
tionment bill, and the tariff bill it seems
that the Radical majority desire to despoil
us not only Of our industries and rob US of
our representatives in Congress, but put us
fast and tight under the dominion of United
States Circuit Courts.
They are attempting altogether TOO
much, and will soon learn that lesson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
CORPORATE Extension.

In some quarters there is apprehension
that scheme for extending the corporate
limits Of Richmond will be hastily con-
ceived and rashly hurried through.
Not if the Dispatch can prevent 1t.
We desire 10 see our bounds expanded,
but only after the most careful considera-
ton. Crowded as our columns are. We
will make room for intelligent letters on
the subject. giving preference to those
writer's who sign their names. City and
county people, advocates and opponents
of annexation. will be offered equal oppof-
tunity TO be heard.
First, we must make up our minds what
territory we would like to acquire from
Henrico. Then we should SEQ what in
ducements we can Offer to suburban pro-
perty-holders TO get them TO cooperate
with us. and in all We do we ought to seek
TO have the approval Of the county people.
II il cannot be obtained. why then We will
have 70 make the hght before the General
Assembly. II city and county can agree,
an amendment 10 our charter will pass the
two houses without opposition or discus
sion.
Nothing conclusive can be done until the
Legislature meets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
prospects OF the Flection-Law.

Those who claim TO have access to the
most reliable sources of information ut
Washington declare their belief that the
force bill will be very materially amended
by the Senate committee. Several Repub-
lican members present objections which
they demand shall be removed before they
ore asked 10 vote for it. II is, therefore,
predicted that when 1t is reported 1t Will
be with notifications which Will some
what lessen the injustice of 1t.
There is not a section or paragraph IN
II that is not grossly and outrageously par
tisan. and while all are bad in the extreme.
perhaps the worst is that which robs the
people who may be brought up before
United States courts tor tral for alleged
election offences Of the privilege o. having
n non.partisan Jury. This strikes at the
tap-root of American liberty and no mat
Ter what other changes are made # this TEA
fure is left in the bill il will still remain
The most dangerous measure proposed III
Congress in a quarter of century.
The Republicans of Ohio and Michigan
are reported 10 be mp in arms at the idea
of having Tennessee Democrat and ez-
rebel appoint supervisors and juror-com-
nissioners for them. No doubt they regard
their situation as lamentable, but Mr..
DAvExroRT. who is the author of the bill,
and Mr.. LODGE and Mr.. REED. who are the
chief promoters of it. have probably gwen
this particular case their attention. There
is no way 10 avoid bestowing upon Judge
JACKSON the powers 10 be conferred upon
his brother circuit judges and no doubt
Ohio and Michigan have been told that
they will "have to stand it" if they wish
20 see the old rebels punished. They have
this TO comfort them-that Judge JACKSON
in all the States of his circuit. Democratic
and Republican, will appoint to office none
but upright men, while in other sections of
the South the worst elements of society will
float to the suface and get these election
places. upon which Congress proposes to
spend the peoples money with Vsparing
hand.
The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun quotes Congressman CRISP,
of Georgia, as saying he does not believe
the Democracy will. in the event of the
passage of the bill, insist upon its enforce
ment throughout the United States, as has
been suggested. while the obnoxious
features OF the measure might be brought
out more prominently, and render 1t more
odious to conservative people, 1t would at
the same time put an immense campaign
fund into the hands of the Republicans,
which would more than Offset the effect
sought to be gained bv its enforcement"
JOHNNY DAVENPORT declares that the bill
twill certainly pass the Senate; but the
Washington Post, which has equally as
sure sources of information, is inclined to
doubt it.
Our Democratic senators are thoroughly
impressed with the dangers of the situa-
ton and will do all they can to accomplish
the defeat of the scheme. Meanwhile the
southern people ought to be harmonizlns
and solidifying. Every step IN this dlrec-
ton will lessen the chances of the bill.
for the Republicans of the Senate will
not care TO bear the odium of villain
Gus but useless scheme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
War in Central America.

As usual. along with the first reports OF
war in Central America come more or less
official denials Of the authenticity thereof.
At the same time we may take IL for
granted that where there is so
much smoke there must be some
fire." and so wo fear there has
been some fighting more or less dis
astrous in San Salvador. Moreover it is
understood that If actual conflict occurs
officially between the republic named
and Guatemala tho former will be joined
by Costa Rica and Nicaragua and the latter
by Honduras. Hence there is reason to
apprehend war in all the region between
Mexico and the Isthmus Of Pana-
ma as possible outcome of tho ex-
is,ing difficulties. This is not pleasing
outlook for peace-loving people. Can our
Central American brethren have failed to
note the resolutions OF the Pan-American
Conference touching arbitration as
method of settling international disputesG
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
SERIOUS CHARGE.

Edward Rand (white), a painter by trade,
was arrested and lodged in jail this morn
ing on the serious charge of stealing the
sum of $50 from the person of W. +. God
frey, of Richmond. According to the lat
ter's statement the two had been drinking
together and rested in an alley, where
GODFREY fell asleep. When be awoke his
money was gone and so was Rand. He
made complaint and Rand was arrested, A
small sum was found in his pockets and
due-bill for S12 The case was continued
for examination until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

Who fought our civil war? asks the edi-
tor of Belfords Magazine. and he concludes
an answer to his own question as follows;
a Republican President fought the
war for the Union with Democratic armies
commanded by Democratic generals. The
Republican party had no more to do with
fighting the civil war than it had
with fighting King Philips war. The
Republican of 1860 wanted our
hayward sisters to depart in peace lie
hated the flag as a Haunting lie pol
luted rag To him the Constitution was
q Covenant with Death. and League with
He'll He stayed at home TO vote, to make
money by army contracts, to embarrass and
harass with a fire In the rear the Demo
cratic Union generals in the field, and to
denounce the 1900 Democrats who sleep
in the national cemeteries as traitors tc
the flag"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
KE COLITGF, SALTN,

E1OANOhI tOIhLbT, phAL''
Va; 3sth year begins soptemter l,ih.
Choices Of courses: largo library goOl n0la.4 ,
healthul mountain climate; very moiarats
expenses. Illustrated caia Dguc Tree. Address
JULIUS ID. DREHEk, President
Iv j-eoIfm 4 weOw9t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

The weather throughout Virginia for the
past two days has been more like October
than July. Meanwhile in this section the
fields are burned by drought and many
small streams have become dry.
The lake at the Reservoir has dwindled to
small proportions and it's muddy banks
exposed to the sun present sight very
disagreeable to all visitors, and emit an
odor no doubt deleterious to the neighbour
hood. The steam-pump should be set to
work for day or two to fill the reservoir.
Ii will cost something, of course, but it is
the peoples money and they would like to
see it spent this way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

One Of them remarked TO me thst this was
tho most moral and orderly place ne ever
visited and that he had been here since
the 4tb of July. and had never heard an
oath or seen a drunken man. This was
surprisine TO one coming from the land OK
blue grass, race-horscs. and old Bourbon
rye.
While the city people are luxuriating ut
the MAGNIFICENT hotels amid mountain
scenery and near the ocean tide. with gay
parties and sparkling diamonds. their
country cousins are now in the height OF
Their endowment at the annual protracted
meetings.. amid oak groves. with large
crowds. big dinners, and moonlight drives.
Having observed both, believe the plea
sure manifested by the participants at each
are about equal. 1t is well that people are
differently constituted so AZ to adapt them
selves TO the various gradations and oppor-
tunities of life.
The North Carolina farmers who bought
lands near here last year for bright tobacco
are greatly pleased with their crop pros
pects. One planter sold here last week
four lots of new tobacco primIDgs, averaging
about SIS per hundred,
This section has escaped the wind ana
hail-storms reported elsewhere.
The crop outlook is very encouraging.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

Reading notices In .rcadne-ma'ser type I'VE
fines or less, 81; In nonpsriel ieaicd, 7sc.
Card Of rates for more space furnished on APP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

The Valley virginsan Republican, pub
fishes the address Of the State Republican
Committee and observes that MAHoxn
"would like 10 make 1t appear that he u Q
martyr Of the ANDERSON Met osxAcx bill,
and thus invites sympathy from the Re-
publicans elsewhere. when the fact 10 II is
bccsuso the people have determined that
he shall never again rule this State. Edi-
Tor Yur states e. his hrm conviction that
NAsoxs would not receive 5000 votes
we're be 70 oGsr in this State for any once.
n Yrgsntan further declares that i
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

Al letters and kilograms must DO addressed 70
gHR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

The City Democratic Committee will
meet tonight, and unless they can be as
sured that the whole district will adopt
the primary-election plan, and that there
will be at least two candidates to be voted
for for the congressional nomination, they
will order precinct in Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
EXCURSIONS. &c.
DEATS THEM ALL.

GRAND XCURsIoN-sTEAMER ARIEL.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR ROUND TRIP TO SOR-
FOLK, OLD POINT, and NEWPORT NEWS.
ONLY $50 ROUND TRIP TO VIRGINIA
BEACH.
NO TINE LOST FROM BUSINESS.
SATURDAY NIGHT, July %, 1890,
MOONLIGHT ON THE JAMES.
Look at this schedule: Leaves Richmond
Saturday night. July 95tn. at 10 o'clock sharp I:
arrives at Newport News at 8 A. NJ, Old Point at
z A. NJ, and Norfolk at 8 \. NJ. Leaves Norfolk
Sunday at 4 r. NJ. Old Point az 5 ?. 81. and New
port News at $50 Z. N. Arrives at Richmond 1t
1880 O'Clock sunday night Tickets also good 10
return the following Tuesday, July 29th. Ample
time Sunday 10 visit Virginia Beach, Ocean View,
Hampton, Soldiers Home. &c. Ladies' saloon
reserved for them exclusively. Elegant meals
and refreshments on steamer. Bea,s them all.
WE GO RAIN OK SHINE.
ty aO-St VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

The WdH-Strect Journal states that up
to this time S7.OOO.OOO of Virginia securi-
ties have been deposited with BRowN, SHIP
LEY & Co., the London depository of the
OLcorT Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR 0RDNANCh

DROPOSALS I Q Z OhDNANth
1 sUPPLIEs.-Rocg lsLASp Arsenal, ko,k
IsLASD, Ill, July ~. ls'O.-sealod proposal ID
friplicafe. viii bo received until o'clock j. VI.
on MONDAY, August -, $50. for furnishing
Dyed Cotton Duck, Blankets, rorag@, HiiFef,
Gold, steel. Tic, Brass, Iron. copper. aud bfa
Riyots, ami Bura Iron, Erass, nni COPPER
Wire Nails. screws, Ia a.. hOis, fIt,, Les
thor. Thread, Rope, DUCK, Paints, ois, 1h'ni-
Gals. Paper, cleaning and Polishing Nshfial',
Files. ETC.. during tho asa. year nliins Juhs
3l. 1890 Printed Eats ~ supple needed, ein
flll instructions. -upuigions, et-, can \" ~ a
on ,nplicstion 10 colonel JANE, ~ WHITE
MOKE, Ordnance Department, { :. \, .oin-
manding. ~ l'-iAt hu'A.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

Agreat public meeting was held in Chr
cago day before yesterday at which resols-
tions were adopted requesting the mana
gers TO close the Worlds Fair on Sundays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
a u USE q X NTA

WON DERS OF WONDERS
W PHoNO CONCERT at Lsurel-Slreet
Methodist Episcopal church TUESDAY EVE
MING, July %, 1890, atS o'clock. Mr.. winters
patented improvements on the phono enables
all to easily hear every note Of music that Will
be reproduced with wonderful accuracy and
clearness. Admission: Gentlemen. Be ladies,
l5c.: children. lOc. Giyen under the charge Of
Mr.. w. A. Winter, Of the Franklin Publishing
Company OF this city. The social Committee OF
Christian Endeayor Society will hold LAWN
PARTY in the lot adjoining the church. COM
mencing the same night. " 22-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

We venture that not even the Prohibi-
ZIONIST will condemn the occasional taking
of drop by the mercury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
MEETINGS.

HEADQUARTERS RIG H w
4 4 MOND COMNANDERY, No. ,, X
KNIGHTS TEMPLAkS, RICHMOND. July ~
%, lSfO--GENERAL ORDERS. No. ~
SIR KNIGHTS: Attend stated assembly OF the
Commandery at the asylum, 81. Adams Hal.
THIS Tuesday EVENING ats O'Clock. Citizens
dress. Members of Comnspdery No. IL ana
transient fraters are invited 70 attend.
BY order Of the Eminent Commander.
w. VI. WILLIAMS, Captain-GenereL
Attest: 5. MEG. FISHER. Recorder. ~ 22-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
A NEGRO INCENDIARY
C,ptured and JaiIed-Rufus Bennctt Sent
On to the Grand Jury,

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
DAsy1rIr. Va, July 2.-On Saturday
night about midnight a small house on
Branch street was fired and the occupant,
who was a colored woman, said that she
RECOGNIZED the incendIary as he ran of:
The matter was reported to the police and
suit was instituted for the person lndi-
Gated by the woman, but he was not found.
few hours later the house was again
fred and this time was entirely consumed;
Jesse Hatchett (colored) was arrested ana
charged with the crime and had prellmi-
nary hearing before the Mayor. Hatchett
tried TO prove an abb. but the woman
swore positively to his identity and he was
sent on to the grand jury.
TOUGH PARENT.
Rufus W Bennett. the unnatural father
who several DAYS ago cut his daughter $
throat. had preliminary hearing before
the Mayor to-day and two OF ms children
appeared as witnesses against him. 1t was
in evidence that Bennett went home drunk
and abused his wife in shameful manner
and afterwards made an assault on his son
with O knife: that his daughter tried TO
save her brother from harm, when the IN
furlated man turned upon her and drew
the knife across her throat. intiicting q
dangerous wound.
HE HAD THREATENED THEM.
Miss Bennett is handsome young wo-
man and told her story in such simple,
modest manner as 10 elicit the deep SYM
patby of the large crowd which had assem-
bled in the courtroom TO attend the trial.
Bennett was much affected when he took
the stand aud the tears streamed down his
cheeks as he protested that he did not
mean 10 harm any member of his family:
His children swore. however. that he had
repeate6ly threatened their lives III times
past and the Mayor sent him on to the
grand Jury. refusing TO grant INN Dall.
Bennett is very tough citizen, though ms
wife and children have the respect OF the
community. .,,.
Work has begun on the brick building
for the Danville Military Institute, and the
buildings will be ready for occupancy IN
few months.
COMING MARRIAGE.
Mr.. w. II. Barksdale and Miss Mamie
Graves Mcdonald will be married here on
Wednesday. The bride is niece OF Mayor
Graves. -,
Rev. John Il. Foster. of North Danville,
has accepted call to Grafton. w. va. He
has been assistant rector of st. Georges
Protestant Episcopal church of North
DanvIlle for the past twelve months, and
preached his farwell sermonyesterday. He
has made many warm friends III this sec
ton.
The members of the Main-Street Metho-
dist Sunday school will 90 on picnic
froic on the 30th.
The Water Committee to-day appointed
p. II. Brightwell as inspector for the water
department. This Office has been created
with view to stopping the enormous
waste or water by consumers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
DIVIDENDS.

THR AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY,
Is BROADWAY. NEW YORK. July II, 1880. I
4 QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF
"A PER CENT. has this day been declared on
the preferred stock Of this company. payable al
the Farmers Loan and Trust Company, % VII
liam street New York. on the lsr DAY OF Al
GUST, 1890, TO the holders Of the preferred sto
Of record ON the 18Th day of July, 1890. The
transfer BOOKS for the preferred capital stock
Will DO closed on July 10, 1890, at O'Clock 7. n.
aud reopen August 4, 1890. al 10 o'clock 4. NJ.
ty 22-lt WILLIAM II. BUTLER, secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
ONLY THIRTY MINUTES.

He only survived about thirty minutes.
His remains were inferred in Thornrose
cemetery. this city, to-day.
Captain Byers was a gallant soldier IN the
late war and was u prominent and much
respected citizen.
ed citizen residing near Millboro' Depot
was instantly killed by lightning last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22

THE UsITED BAsKIsG AND BUILDING CosPAsY,(
RICHMOND Va, July 3, $780, !
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
N stockholders OF the UNITED BANKING
AND BUILDING COMPANY will be held al The
oliice OF the company. s21 east Main street, Rich
moud. Va, on SATURDAY, August 2, 1890. 81
O'Clock 2. ~. for the purpose OF considering the
adysability Of increasing the capital stock OF
the company
By order Of the Board OF Directors.
~ Std SAM I'll - ELAN, SECRETARY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
CENTRAL AMERICA.
The Republics Involved in the Issue BE
tween Salvador and Guatemala.
Now York Herald.l

OF the five Central American republics
involved in the pending issue the most
northerly is Guatemala, which is Mexco''s
immediate neiehbor. Gnatemala's area is
46,s00 square miles, and IFS population III
1871 was !. 1851, 900, of whom third were of
European descent and the rest aboriginal
or INDIAN" The internal debt in 1886 was
S4.57l,4I7, the external debt S3,30O,0OO,
with 81 800, 900 arrears of interest, besides
a floating debt of unknown amount. The
army consists normally of about 1900
men, with an enrolled militia of $4,000.
The total exports for 1886, consisting
chiefly of coffee and indigo, were valued at
ST, 736, 462, and the imports at S3,235, SOB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-22
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
In the Presence of His Daughter and
GrandchiId-KiIIedb by Lightning.

Correspondence OF the Richmond D'spstch.l
SrAUSToS. Va, July q, 1890.
Captain John, .Byers, prominent
citizen of this county, residing
near this city, met with an accl-
dent Saturday evening which resulted in
his death. He had his daughter ana her
little child ina buggy TO which was attached
mule. For some reason 1t was necessary
for him to stop and get out of the buggy.
In endeavoring to do so it appears that his
foot caught in the wheel. Before he could
extricate it the mule started of, throwing
him violently backward, striking on the
back of his head and before the mule could
be stopped he had been dragged some dis