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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
AGreat Mountain Preacher.

The New York World of yesterday
has page OF illustrated matter giving
an account of visit by one of its report
ers to the home of Rev. JOSEPH Q.
WELLS near Big-Stone Gap. Va.
He is "forest- born Demosthenes J"
and Gin five minutes will have thou
sand people crying" He has baptized
over two thousand penitents and has
lived on n salary of $50 per year. and
has absolutely earned nothing except the
little log cabin he built for himself, his
wife, and ten children. In Wise, Lee,
and Scott counties he is known as "the
orator of the mountains and is now
fifty-eight years of age.
If We mistake not wide publicity was
first given to the career Of Mr.. WELLS IN
letter written to the DISPATCH by DIR.
DICKINSON, who met him at q Baptist
Association in Wise county.
The conclusion of the World CORE
spondent is that Mr.. WELLS is one OF
themost remarkable preachers of the age,
though he is but poorly educated and
speaks in the homely drawl and quaint
fashion OF those distant backwoods
which have Just been invaded by rail-
roads.
The Worlds representative says:
The first man saw upon reaching the
| Gan was the old minister's lifelong
friend and admirer. Senator j. b. f..
Mills, minister, politician, and a power
in tho land.
81 consider Mr.. Wells the greatest ma
tural orator in the State OF Virginia,
he said. "His power over the class Of
people among whom he works is simply
marvellous. have seen whole congre.
cations weeping or shouting, plunged in
sorrow or carried out of themselves
by his eloquence. He can sway
them as he pleases. Within five min
utes after he begins his sermons he has
his congregation entirely under his con-
troll. He numbers among his friends
soIae OF the finest men in the State.
have known them to come miles to hear
him and to be as much affected by hi!
words as the simple mountaineersthem
selves. l frankly confess that he Car
make me cry whenever he chooses, anC
am not sentmentally inclined. II ht
had been an educated man there is no
thing he might not have accomplished,
AS it is, he has buried himself in The
mountains aud toiled for no return.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
A Physician on Fasting.


A physician who spends most Of his
time in his Office in Central Music Hall
building, in speaking to select class
which he is instructing, said:
"If you gormandize one day fast the
next if you sit up whole night stay in
bed the next day, if you can if you dis
sipate in any manner let as many hours
Of rest and quiet follow as you gave to
the dissipation. / do not claim any
thing original for this. l believe Ma
poleon was the first man TO proclaim
its efficiency and to practice it. 1t was
what he called restoring natures eqmli-
brium."
Speaking Of the fast which the Italian
has just begun in New York the physi-
clan lecturer related this:
81 have recently had my attention
called to statement made by cele-
brated doctor about fasting men. He
says that the human machine can con.
sumo itself when it gets no fresh fuel,
and that this process may last until there
is nothing left to consume. Then death
ensues as the result of either exhaustion
or loss of heat"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

than we do the latter. Rents ara not as
cheap here as il is desirable for them
to be.
Richmond ought to lead tho way for
every capitalist who is willing to invest
his money in dwellings suited to the in
comes OF the working people.
SO we'll convinced are we that these
improvements are demanded by our best
interests we have repeatedly urged the
City Council, il they hesitate as to their
duty, 10 take the sense Of the ax.payers
on the question Of issuing 100000 in
bonds.
We know what the verdict will be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
The Good Woman was Alarmed.
rTorwaifarfs UaaNlV1

Mrs. Wholesale Mr.. Wholesale, / am
surprised at you'll While at your Office
to-day | heard you tell that Weehawken
ieweller, who weighs not an ounce less
than two hundred, that you are perfect
ly willing to carry him till the LIST OF
January. No wonder you are always
complaining Of lumbago!
MT. Wholesale with a sad smile)
A hon, I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

told by a well-known bookmaker in
town. His little daughter was happy
amid parlor full OF company. when bed
time came and she rebelled against bsv-
ing TO leave. She threw herself on the
floor, face down, and kicked and
screamed. "Come," said her mother,
'be good little girl, now, and go to
bed. Don't you know what mamma has
always told you--if you aren't good
little girl you can't go to Heaven +" IL
don't want 10 go to Heaven" said the
child +" L want to 90 where papa goes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

II. B. BERKELEY, Esq, in graceful
salutatory announces himself as tho edi-
tor Of the Herald, the new semi-weekly
paper, the publication Of which has just
been commenced in Farmville. Mr..
BERKELEY knows how to edit paper.
He avails himself Of the occasion to tell
why he joined the Republican party q
few years ago and why no has left ii and
returned to his frat love.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
THE EAST TENN, VA, & GA.
stootholasrs' sIeeting-N Nothing About tn

stockhoiders' MISUNDERSTANDING About the
Parchase of Cin.. n. o.. q Tex. Pac.
,By telegraph to the Dispstch.I
KNOXVILLE, TENN, November 20.-
The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railway Company was held here
yesterday. Nothing whatever was done.
The old Board Of Directors was re-elect-
ed. They will meet in New York in Q
few days and elect officers Out Of 500,-
600 shares % per cent. was represent
ed-nearly all by proxy. 1t was expect
ed that some announcement in regard
to the purchase OF the Cincinnati, New
Orleans and Texas Pacific SYSTEM would
DO made but 4 We not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

know him as m author who has made
rnnntation on two continents OF dis
t;nguisbed family. he has added TO that
fam,Iv'a renown. We take it that his
ret;rement was in consequence OF i'll
health. and we hope to hear soon that
he is well.
Row. W. T. RICHARDSON. ID. D., re-
main, ut tho helm Of the Central Pres
byterian. and will with a skilful hand
cnide that favurite OF one OF the most
hicbly.intelligent of denominations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
A DVICE TO MOTHERS.

Yer over atty years MRS wISsLow's
SOOTHING SYRUP hAs been used oy millions Of
mother. for tholr children whiio 'oe.hins Arc
YOU DISTURBED q. night and broken Of your rest
nv a s,ck ch,la suffering and crying with pain Of
cutting teeth, II 50 send st once and get bottle
Of "MrA wisslow's socshias syrup" for Chill
orsn Teeshins Its vsiue u ineAieuisoie' IL win
relieve the poor nalo sufferer Immediately. Do
pend upon 1, mothers nero - no mistake
about It IL cures pysen'efI ana psrfnpa,
-.,,,,.,.. -, stomach aad Bowels, euros Wind
Gilt sos,.n. The Cams, reiuces Inflammation.
ana .,,,. tons and energy 10 shs whole sys,em-
en- w,nsIovs soothing syrup" for children
,so,hias = pleasant 70 he sasss and Is tho pre-
s.-,n,,or ., one Of me oldest and beat female
rsv.le,an. and nurses in the United States. and
= Tor .nIe b, all arusstsss throughout mo world
p,... % cents a bottle. 30 sare and ask foe
mrs wIssLows SOOTHING sYRUP."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
COLD WEATHER.
HEAP SOLDIERS.
And What They VIII Do IL There's an
Indian Outbreak.
Washington star.l

General Miles is not given to soft
speeches when in conversation with
semi-hostile Indians, and testimony to
this effect is produced by an army off
Ger who has iust returned from the seat
of trouble in the Sioux nation. When
the General visited the Cheyennes two
weeks ago he had lengthy converse
ton with number of the more proml-
nent chiefs and head men.
The redskins wanted to find ont the
white mans programme and asked Miles
what Washington purposed doing If
there should be an outbreak when the
Messiah made his Appearance.
1.-THE Great Father will send soldiers,
replied the General
Heap soldiers ?" was the aboriginal
inquiry.
"Yes, heap soldiers" said the Gen
eral. "More soldiers than any OF you
ever saw, and when they come I'll whale
h out of you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
BOLD ROBBERY
A Rogue Gets Small Fortune on tho
Credit of Bank.
LBy telegraph % the DIspatch.l

tBy telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.l
ROCHESTER,. n. Y, November 90
Moses S. Marks, who up to one year
ago was employed OF the Flour City Ma
tional Bank IN this city, telegraphed by
the Western Union Telegraph line to
the National Bank of Commerce, New
York, the correspondent of the Flour
City Bank, to send Immediately $3.50
in currency. He signed the name of
the cashier of the bank, William A.
Waters, to the dispatch. This morning
the bank received letter from the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce in New York
saying the money had been sent in $40
and $40 bills. The bank officers
at once telephoned to the American
Express Company to learn if the money
which they had not ordered had been
received, and learned that Marks had
called thera-at o'clock and received the
cash. The express company officials
know him and supposed he was still con-
nected with the bank. The police are
now looking for Marks. The thief is
young man Of the town who has hitherto
borne an excellent reputation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Where He Was.
rphlladelphlA Record.

The basso profundo was doing the
best he knew how when the director
threw his baton at him. .
"Why don't you try to sing soprano 2
he vociferated.
"You must think I'm crazy"
"Well. / don't know about that but
you're away off your bass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

JAMES @. SouTHALL, ILL.,. D., has
ceased to be one Of the editors Of the
Central Presbyferian. We first knew
him as the witty editor Of the Char
lottesville Chronicle; afterwards as the
editor Of the Daily Enquirer in this
city and finally as one Of the editors
Of the great organ Of tho Presbyterian
Church In Virginia. OF course. too. We
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
APPROPRIATIONS.
A Called Meeting OF the House Committee
Fails to MaterlaIize.
.By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

ny teiegrapn 10 inc Dlspacu.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c., November 90
A call for a meeting Of the House APP
preparations Committee to-day was is
sued some time ago, but Representatives
Sayors, Coegswell, and McComas were
the only members to put in an appear
ance, and nothing was done. 1t is ex-
pected that a quorum will be here by
Saturday. The same subcommittee
will have charge OF the various bills, and
an earnest effort will be made TO advance
work on appropriation bills as much as
possible in order that they may be re-
ported soon after Congress meets. The
District Of Columbia bill will be the first
reported, and it is thought this will be
ready to report to the full committee the
day Congress meets. The annual esti-
matos have been received for the pen
sion, Notifications, and District bills,
and for part Of the Legislative bill.
These estimates form the basis on which
the appropriation bills are made up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
BARGE on FIRE.

This afternoon a fire took place on n
barge of the Seabpard and Roanoke rail-
road while discharging cargo at the
Merchants and Miners Line wharf. The
fire department on the wharf soon had
the fire under control and extinguished
it. About fifty bales were damaged.
The Southern Cross left Hatteras inlet
to-day for Washington, n. c., to tighten
the Carolina ashore at that point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
|SOnae .AstOn1ShW6 Prices

All goods advertised are 10 be sold UNI
I'll each article is disposed Of.
Black Imperial Serge, AZ inches wide,
from 81 to 75c.
Atwood Camel's-Hai Serge from 6)c.
to Be.
5O-inch wide Camels-Hair Serge from
Sl.4s TO 81
Silk Warp Black Henrietta, the 99c.
quality goes for Coo. yard;
46-iuch wide Sik-Warp Henrietta, Slio
quality for 81.
It's to be great Black Goods Sale
a sale of every kind of goods about the
house. You must not wait for news
paper talk to tell you of the many prices
that are created here daily.
f---~~s~---~<r-"-~->--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
WHO GAVE THEM THE PIsToLsi
There Lies the Responsibility Tor the
Rows Death-Poor Advantages.

There Lies the Responsibility for the
Bows Death-Poor Advantages.
,corrssnonaence o. the Richmond DisDatch.l
SCOTLAND NECK, Nov. 90, 1890.
sad accident occurred near Green
Vile. Louis McGlohon and his twelve
year-old nephew went out hunting. They
carried pistols, and while practicing with
them an accidental shot from Lomss
pistol went through the heart OF the
other boy, who died instantly.
LOWER FREIGHT RATES.
Mr.. Culey, general soliciting agent
for freight for the Wilmington and Wei
don Railroad Company, was here this
week asking for more freights from this
place. He said the company are not
satisfied at the freights they are getting
from here. The merchants have been
hauling their cotton to the river and
shipping it by boat, and the railroad
comuany feel the loss OF the freight
The merchants shipped by water be.
cause they could not get cotton shipped
for less than 81. 80 bale. There Is pro-
liability that the freights will be put
down TO 81 bale.
OXFORD EXCEPTED.
II has been observed by some that the
educational interests of Eastern Carolina
are not keeping pace with like interests
in Western Carolina. The western
counties have more and better acade-
mics and patronize the University and
other colleges better. Since the DAVIS
school has been removed from La
Grange to Winston there is hardly a
school in Eastern Carolina that takes
rank as a frst-class institution for the
education Of young men, Oxford eA-
cepted.
SUCCESSFUL SESSION.
Rev. J. ID. Huffman, d. d., was before
his congregation last night at the weekly
prayer-meeting and gave gratifying ac-
counts OF the Baptist State Convention
Mt Shelby, from which he had Just re-
turned. lie said that it was the most
successful session of the body he had
seen in an attendance OF thirty-iiye
years-better session than when the
great DR.. Yates was here.
VAN HoRN-sTEABNRs
The most attractive marriage of the
season was witnessed in the Episcopal
church here this morning. The con
tracing parties were Mrs. Stearnes, OF
this place, and Mr.. Van Horn, OF Char
lotte.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
T,pTrTT TREES, GRAPE.E
VINES. PLANTS, 40 -

A large and excellent sssorsmens at greatly
,.saesa rsteA Delivered free 10 Jour depot or
.,nr..s onice Descriptive Catalogue an appli-
80 J. n WALKING . BRUrHxR,
Elmwood Nurseries HAllaborv. We
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Job Printing.

When You wish to have job printing done
send to the Dispatch Company for esti-
mates and you will find cut that you can
save money. All kindsof printing prompt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
The RoWERTON CASE POSTPONED.
While the Jury Found Wade Guilty
starkey Confessed the Crime.
tenaciel telerrnm 10 tho Dispstchl.

DANv1LLE, VA, November 2O.-The
case of c. P. Howerton, charged with
shooting W. d. Watkins on the night OF
November Sth, was called in the Police
Court this morning, but owing to the
absence of witness was continued to
Monday morning next. W. d. Watkins,
the young man who was shot, was able
to appear in court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
Patterns
for StaDapin6.

In the department will be sold the
best make of Knitting Silk, oil shades,
for 2jc.
Worsted Zephyrs and oil kinds Of
things for fancy work. Special prices
in many.
A tablet of Irish Linen Note-Paper, AS
sheets, for l2c. E;
The Queen of the Toilet Complexion
Powder is selling for 25c.
Memoranda-Books in leatherette forms,
worth 81 dozen, for Be. each,
The Pansy Story Book, with steel en-
graUngs-a $50. book for lJc.
A large bottle Of Petroleum Cream
(yaseline) for Sc.
Gentlemeu's Silk Neck Scarfs, in four
finland or teck. for lie. ; another
for 19c.
The SOC. Scarfs for 25c. ;
A Gentlemau's Linen-Bosom Shirt that
is cheap for 37ic. is sold for 25c.
Pure Silver Jewelry in the new fiji
gree-special low prices.
Double Damask Table
that cost 81 to import TjDeDi
is being sold for 75c.
SIC. buys full-wilth Irish Bleached Table
Linen.
Here are several hundred dozen
Towels at your own price now. Tho
goods are shipped 10 us and must bee sold F;
&c, to the finest hand-drawn. Get among
the Stamped Linens, and you will Won
der how the prices were made.
From to- day on we shall make and
put on your floor the &C. Tapestry
for 5Jc., the g-Wne for
ror1ofoi 75c., English Body-Brus-
Ot0| |/C'" sells for 9jc. 10 sl25,
i---------...----.it the All-Wool lngrarns
for So and 7jc., and all the rest Of Car
pets at proportionate reductions.
The same reductions in Rugs and other
| floor covering.
| A 28-inch Silk Gloria
Cherry Handle ! TD1bpeLLn
Tipped with yari- '
Gus pieces of Sill a------...---------------'
yer, sells for 81. 75-the value is % ;
A Natural Handle Silk Gloria Umbrella,
20 inches, for Sjc.-the cheapest
price ever touched before has been
Sl.45;
| Upwards of two thousand Umbrellas IN
Silk and Gloria from Gjc. up.
You can save third at least by buy
ing your
here all Po,,o, DJoJLtn6!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Wanted to Go where Papa Went.
New York Sun.
Ono Of the best children's bonmots y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
CURIOUS CASE.

A rather novel affair occurred in the
United States Court to-day. A white
man named William Wade, of Franklin
county, was on trial for violating the in
ternal revenue laws, and his case had
been given to the jury. Just before the
jury came in another white man named
s. Il. Starkey, of the same county, came
to the bar of the court and swore that
the prisoner was not guilty of the crime
charged. but that he was the guilty
party. Before action could be taken the
Jury came into court with a verdict OF
guilty against Wade. Starkey was then
allowed to plead guilty. The Judge SEN
fenced him to two months in prison and
a fine of 900. He then set the verdict
of the jury aside and set the prisoner
free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
THE TOWER,
2Ol AND 203 FAST BROAD.
JULIUS SYCLE & SON.

REAL AsTRACHAN CAPRS o1ir %.
PLUSH CAPEs, astrachaa si,t..-i iif1'l.Ha
collar, ou.y s-.'O;
PLUSH CAPk-. a,trachan 'front.' Oifl
WOOL sRAL CAFES only li.
Real nice ASTRACnAN CAFE, with Storm
lar. g;
Imitation sgALCAPEs.
FINE AsTRACHAA CAHh-, regular ifi.' W
our price tl9
collar ~ sstrg han. only .lIt
LADTR. FINE CuEElOI hiAttN- only o.
LOUsE-FITTiSG jackets, mple l --
beaver. only e.;
LADIES JACKETS from 1'c. 81 GIT.
LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS only tt0
LADIES' SILK BEAVER CAPEs reduces
fsfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
GREAT REDUcrIoSN NEWMARKET


Nav lima Of CUWORENis CLOAks lu .nf
plaids and solid c0lors, from ij ~ til.
CHIlDkENiS CLOAks from sl..3 OPP. -.
OENTLEMES's ALL-WOOL ol llfD-@HlH.l
tl.50 worn i2t0-wo have them DO JAZZ 80
iight shades,
GENUINE AsTkACHAS "llt-, 81;
COONEY MUYF~ o. worth a.;
MONKEY MDFFS. tlt0-reg Il4f price T. ,..
GENUINE ASGOkA NtFfs aAl llb4t ID
cfilArsn gL23:
LYNX ShTs for chiifren 0uly ~ .........,..
ASTRACUAS and PLUSH MIXED hlIf'f
children. &c. a.
CHINCHILLA SITS for chillron 0a!Y l'ti
IMITATION MONKEY Mlff-. co.
our HOLIDAY Department j. l.e ~.
for inspection. You age cordially iruic
amino our great display. Sow Goods -
added daily.
JULIUS SYCLE < son,
CORNER SECOND AND BAoAA
mo 20-su
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
in the Basement.
Nddh AisIc.

All over the house prices are dropping
in order to force the sale Of goods and
make room for other stuiis that are
coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
CASES DISPOSED OF.

In the United States Court to-day
fifty-six cases were disposed Of. among
them being six convictions by jury. The
grand Jury brought in twenty-three in
dictments and was discharged. Out Of
forty-nine cases sent before the grand
jury thirty eight indictments were found.
Judge Paul highly complimented the
persons composing the grand jury, say
ing it was one of the best he had ever
had in his court There is every pros
peet of the court adjourning for the term
on Saturday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21
N'(oFE!N
(oNPAlY
S-O
Is being push.
Holiday Ware SD 1S5Sssd af-

And they are not to interfere as yet with
the general sale of other stulis. A dis
tinct department is arranged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-21

Another new lot of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-21

Among the passenger saifiu eS'n the steamship
Normannla for Hamburg yesterday were General r.
Burd Grub United states Minister TO spain, ana
fan,y Dr.. james Gniteias. Horace 4" hhowic"'
United States Consul at Bordeaux; G. Andrcdc, Dr
Alexander !. Aronson, Robert . Bard, t. j. !" as
Franz I.ertina G. Il. Bernard, DR.. c. Z. Bet'ini Di
Noise, John Richard Campbell. Jose DE Pedroso- AZ
tache of the spanish Legation; Professor Dickson,
Max De la Chapellc DR.. David Orr Edson Greed
Hammond Captain F.. H. Griffith Charles T. Lee,
Ernest q. Leafy, Rudolph Long John T. Marie a.
Mnstcrs NacllonclI H. VI. Mills, William r. Mayhcld.
Lieutenant Colonel lie Limel Marshall. James G OK
nard Edward D. Page. 4. h. Preston. Charles
stead Jpllns schroeder. 4. u. Thomas, d. william
Vciten and DR.. Ludwig Weiss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-21
w.BRyyG SCHOOL TRUSTEES MAKE PEACE.

The war between the school trustees of the Eleventh
Ward which promised 10 be long one ended sud
denly yesterday afternoon. Samuel ID. Levy "A few
weeks ago made a series OF twentythree charges
against Messrs. McCne Graham and Mundorn his
colleagues twenty-five OF the charges. which were
In reference TO the alleged improper treatment OF Mr.
Levy by his colleagues, dismissed by the Com
nittee on Trustees Of the Board OF Education Mr..
Leyy's twenty third charge that his colleagues
had certified false time records Of OF the teachers
under them. This charge ~ lie tried yesterday
before the committee. Mr. Levy, however withdrew
the charge in a written communication To the COM
1nltcc. who then dismissed the several Com
missioners advised the trustees ~ settle their differ
oacAs NJ among themselves. 70 this advice the