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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
WEALTH IN JAPAN.
Some Interesting Facts with Respect to It's
Distribution.
Washington Start


According to the Japan Mail the changes
that are steadily taking place In the distri-
button of wealth in that country are pc
ginning to cause serious uneasiness to the
more intelligent portion of the nation.
leading native paper, lately discussing the
subject, remarks that in consequence OF the
disappearance of the feudal restrictions on
the freedom Of commerce and industry, ana
of the introduction of improved means or
locomotion and correspondence, there IL
an increasing tendency OF the wealth. OF
the country toward larger centres OF busi-
ness. 1t illustrates this by. various sta
tistics. Thus the share which Toxic has In
the interest of public loan bonds increased
in three years from As to 80 per cent.
The percentage of bank shares in pos
session of Toxic increased from %
to 81 in two years, similarly with
shares in other public companies, anu
"Should things go on at this rate japan
will sooner or later become, so to speak,
the victim of brain congestion" The
malady is not confined TO the accumulation
of wealth in Toxic and other important
towns. 1t is equally noticeable that CAPT.
tai is constantly passing into the hands OF
a small number of individuals. For In
Stance. land, which is in the eyes OF the
Japanese farmer q great deal more tnan q
mere property. something almost sacred,
which he is bound to maintain as the lega::
CIV of his ancestors, is rapidly passing out of
the hands of the smaller proprietors into
those of rich men. To substantiate this as
sertion the Toxic journal refers to the
steady decrease in the number OF persons
having the right of election TO the local as.
semblies. In 1880 the total number OF
electors throughout the country was 1,SO9,-
61O; in 1887 it decreased to l,4sS,1 07, while
the numbers qualified to be elected were
s79.S47 and sO2, 975 in The respective years.
Il next gives a table pointing to an alarm
ing increase of the poor. In 1892 persons
RECEIVING public relief. on account OF age,
sickness, and the like, aggregated 6,Oi!,
but the number steadily increased until 1t
reached Is, 1893 in 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
Rats aud Cats.

Here is a story about cats. the last chap
ter of which il connected with the recent
demolition of the old Halle aux Bles in
Paris. About twenty years ago this cat
colony was founded in the most natural
way in the world. One fine day the NIL
lers became aware OF the fact that an IN
Vulnerable army of rats was encamped IN
the Halle. The invaders tore the SACKS
and helped themselves freely to the
contents. With the view of putting
an end to this bad state of affairs
the millers placed rat-traps in all the
corners of the old building, but this turned
out TO be useless. Then they hadrecourse
to the natural enemies of rats, and few
cats were installed in the Halle. For some
time everything went on very well. Inc
cats created such havoc and increased and
multiplied so rapidly that in short time
the place became untenable for rats and
the siege was raised. But IN few more
years the cats became so numerous that
they in turn were an intolerable nuisance;
The directors of the Halle then purchased
about half dozen bulldogs. spe-
clally trained to kill cats hut, as the
French say. the expedient didn't have any
suites. because the cats took refuge III ill.,
accessible places and looked down upon
the dogs with contempt. Then the direc-
tors undertook to starve them out. but
that plan didn't work either. because the
old women in the neighborhood began to
feed them. And so they went on still IN
creasing. In despair the directors sent 10
the police headquarters . formal com
plant against the cats. and when all tho
formalities were duly complied with an
officer was sent out with package OF pol
son from the municiple laboratory: and the
poison. il was expected. would IN o few
nours destroy the whole colony. But here
again disappointment was created. for the
cunning things refused to fulfill the condi-
tons Of the tempting programme. In other
words they left the poisoned meat for the
dogs. The latter, less wise. devoured IT
and died, while the Toms and Tabbys en-
loved themselves at the feasts which the
old women gave them. Then war was de-
clsred in dead earnest. Under the CON-
mand Of NJ. MouQin an army OF commits
sariat inspectors supplied with Flobert car
bines advanced upon the Halle. opened tire
upon the cats. and brought them down to
. reasonable number. A great number OF
fugitives. however. that had escaped from
the slaughter. encampsd in the. ruins OF
the old building. but now that these ruins
are removed the cats that got away are re-
duced to the condition OF tramps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

sspt . large portion Of the summer at the
Vatsriua, places and visiting friends in va
rious rlSces arc returning home and set
Ting down to business.
rooB MARKET. But GOOD PRrcEs.
Tho leaf tobacco market here just now
presents q woe bcgone appearance, but lit
lie AZ the leaf Is coming In. Double sales
get around come time before dinner, but
the stook offered generally brings good
pricee.
The little daughter Of Rev. II. NJ. Hope,
who has been quite i'll, IL improving, and
sll danger 10 thought to be passed.
WILL START OFF WE'LL.
The Female College will commence It's
session for 1S90-'9l next week. and it is
learned that II will start of very well In
deed.
Mr.. w. A. Holland. one of Danville'spro-
minent wholesale merchants, who has been
confined 10 his house by sickness, has so
far improved as to be up.
The cornerstone Of the new Methodist
church at Reidsville, N. c., will be laid on
Wednesday the Sd Of September, and Rev.
DR.. p. A. Peterson. pastor OF Calvary
church. North Danville. will preach the
sermon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
AN ALLIANCE NAN.
erv. o. p. MEAcHAM OUT As AN IN
DEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
Issusd--S'ettine Ready for
tn. state Republican Convention
An Extensive Labor Agent.
rsu..,., ,.leersm 70 the Dispasch.l

p.ry,ou N. c., August 26.-Rev. d. p.
Meacham, of Wake county. prominen.
member Of the Farmers Alliance. is out
AZ an independent Democratic candidate
AGAINST r. II. Bum. the regular nominee.
II Is nm omen secret that Meacham hopes
% cot alliance votes and to trade upon
anv poss;ble antaconism to Bum. His an
reinforcement "a in to-day's issue OF the
Progressive Farmer. the alliance organ ana
he il very severe in his remarks regaiu'nS
newspapers which have the tfnneli.y W
speak of the alliance daboilng IN psn.s...
II is not believed that ne eau oo'"'' any
support worth mentioning.
THE DOOMED CRoATAS.
Tho Governor to-day issued his warrant
for The eYecntion September Goth OF Steve
Jacobs. the Croatan Indian murderer anu
outlaw. who is now in jail al Lunlpoi.on.
II will be remembered that las1 sp.int q
death-warrant was issued Gnu aco,nt
of 4 renorted that Jacobs had escaped
from Jail some time before.
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
r. H. the b;p Republican leaders:
among them J. J. Mott. John Is. raves anu
Dan;el T. RnsseU. arrived here to attend
the Republican State Convention WHICH
meets Thursday.
Friends of Ralph p. Buxton are urging
his nomination for chief justice. Inc
platform is receiving some attention IN al, all
vance, and it is now certain tnat IL VIII
contain some of the alliance plsnKs.
MODERATE CONTINGENT.
Labor-Agent X. A. Williams was mere 70 20
day. and gives notice that he desires 20
hire 2s5. 900 negroes from North Carolina 10
work in Louisiana, Mississippi. and aI fn,
sas. He will begin their movement from
this State in October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
NEGROES DEMANDS.
VHg BLACK STATE CONVENTION IN
SESSION At RALEIGH, N. c.,
0akss II Lively for Their white Ansee-
4scegnition and Patronage want
ed-The Platform.



Ramon. N. c., August 2e.--The negro
State Convention which met Of noon to-day
made things lively for white Republicans
james II. Young called it to order. 'onn
3. Duray read the call which stated that
for twenty-five years the negroes have
been voting wildly.
r. E. Smith, ex-Minister to Liberia, was
made temporary chairman, and Charles H.
Moore, editor Of the Greensboro PTogress'
secretary.
Speeches were made by Smith. Rev. j.
g. Price. James H. Harris, John y. Darcy,
Rev. p. b. Cornell. and John 3. Leary.
WHIP IT OR KILL IT.
John n. williamson was made permanent
chairman and attacked the white kepub-
Sicans. saving self-respecting negroes IN
tend 10 whip the Republican party into
reason or Kill IT. Congressman Cneathsm
was called upon to speak. Ex-Minister
Smith said Cheatham had opposed the
convention. and that he for one would not
listen 10 him. There was quite scene.
Cheatham finally spoke. but made lame
defence. and leading negro said be would
not vote in his district.
AT THE BArLoT-pox.
An effort was made 70 get permission TOT
Congressman Brewer TO explain MS ac-
lions, but the convention would not per-
NIT it. The Chairman said explanations
would be made at the ballot-box.
THE PLATFORM.
The Committee on Resolutions present
cd the following. which are briefly sum.
marized: Endorsing the Morrill, school
bill and asking the State TO provide build
jngs; endorsing school Of technology for
blacks in the South: condemning the
North Carolina election law and jury
Eystem in some counties; endorsing the
Eouthern Industrial Exposition; com:
mending Senator Blair for his advocacy OF
6is bill: commencing Harrison's Admins
frstion on all national matters; reafiirm-
tng allegiance to the Republican party
and demanding better recognition OF
the negroes in the distribution OF
patronage. condemning the self -consti::
tutea bosses who go to Washington and
make statements that the negro will sup
port the party whether he receives recog-
milton or not. and appointing q committee
Of negroes to go TO Washington and lay
before the President the grievances OF the
DecroeR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

completion of the first line between Louis
vile and New Orleans. Meantime he was
reading law and obtained license to praacg-
tico before he was eighteen years old. To
support himself, while waiting for clients
ne taught school few months, and then
became editor of the Yazoo Democrat;
at Yazoo City, Miss. in 1857, and OF
the States Rights Democrat, at Helena;
Ark. in 1859. In 1860 he entered
upon the practice of his profession
at Canton, Miss. In March, 1861. he was
mustered into the Confederate army as a
private, and served through the whole
struggle in the Army of Tennessee, being
lieutenant-colonel at the renewal OF peace.
just after the war he was elected and re-
elected District Attorney. In 1876 he was
appointed Circuit Judge, was reappointed
in 1882. and resigned to engage in the prac-
tice of his profession, and has been so en-
gagged ever since.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
HON. JOHN A. BUCHANAN
Addresses the Democrats OF washington
County I'm q Powerful Speech.

ABINGDON, Va. August 26.-Hon. John
A. Buchanan addressed the Democrats or
Washington county yesterday at the
courthouse in this place upon the politi-
cal issues Of the day. He was greeted by
packed house, and for two hours he held
The strictest attention of the vast crowd
with a speech which for clean-cut logic,
irwin sible argument, and eloquence has
never been surpassed by any speaker in
this section. There were many Republi-
cans present and they were the most at
tentive listeners. The speech will have
great effect.
Mr.. Buchanan returned to his duties in
Washington to-day. He will not have
another opportunity TO address our citi-
gems, but will be elected by an overwhelm-
ing majority.
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES ELECTED.
The Republicans Of Washington county
held their convention at Abingdon yester-
day and selected delegates to the congress
sional convention which meets in Pulaski
September 18th. The delegates are unin-
structed and no expression wss given as to
their preference. Major II. G: Woods, of
Estelleville. Scott county, it Is thought,
will receive the nomination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

tinually sitting on the floor on
a pillow my limbs contracted
20 that / lost all control OF
them, aud was utterly help
less. Ny mother would have
10 lift me out and into bed. l
could get around the house on
my hands and feet. but could
not get my clothes on a. all,
and bad to wear a sort of
dressing-aovn- Nv hair had
all matted down or fallen Of.
and my head. face, and ears
were one scab. Tho disease
continued In this manner un-
I'll was seventeen years old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
ANOTHER GREENSBORO INVENTOR.
Farcical Trial of q Republican sherin-A
Negro Nominated for Congress.
fsnAciAl telegram 70 tho Dispatch.l

-
Negro Nominated for Congress.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
GnxrssBoao', N. c.. August 26.--Another
Greensboro' genius comes to the front.
Mr.. Samuel l.. Trogdon. cashier OF the
Peoples Savings Bank. has been onereo
$1,000 for his patent on ali inkstand.
TRIED BUT ACQUITTED.
To-day J. A. Haskins, the Republican
aberiff OF this county, was tried In the
Superior Court on q charge of negligence
in allowing the escape from jail OF Lige
Moore, the murderer, who was afterwards
captured and hung. Under our State law
this is a grave ofence--a conviction work
ing n forfeiture of Office and heavy hne.
The prosecution by the Republican soici-
tor was so weak as to amount almost 10
farce, and Haskins was acquitted.
STRONG OIL INDICATIONS.
The oil indications on the Phoenix farm
continue to grow stronger The shaft was
sunk several feet deeper to-day and more
oil was found. The excitement is un-
absted.
MOORE NOMINATED.
Oh. Moore, the colored editor of the
anti-Brower paper. The Progress, was nomi-
mated for Congress in this district by the
Independent Colored Republican Conven-
ton TO-DAY. Moore will make vigorous
war on Brewer.
VALUABLE SECRET.
Clinton Wilson, the inventor OF the Won
derfui three piston engine. is the only man
IN the world who knows the secret OF weld
ing copper, secret he discovered short
time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

New York Nail and Express
I'VE ought TO have passed the educa-
tional bill before now. and our minister
says that God will make US trouble about
ii. But l am not 80 familiar with oil His
plans ss some are. / wish ! was. lam sat.
listed that He 10 opposed to I'll this igno.
rance and violence and crime, but ! won't
undertake to say Just what He will do
about II, II things hadn't gone on 20 be-
fore l shouldn't have supposed that they
would 60 on 30 hereafter. Perhaps de win
work Il ont oil right. He can do 1t Il any
one can. and | always trust Him when !
get discouraged. - I often do. There are
20 many things that can't do myself.
although think I'm pretty smsrt-had 70
b. 10 get into the Senate from New Hamp-
shire. Nv mother always used 10 trust
Him, and che said II was the best way.
But sometimes ! get out OF patience and
try to set up for myself So TAR ! have hsd
poor luck and an on the whole inclined 70
Ihiak thst Y TIE enc The Judss ct ~ II
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
sIRoSG OIL INDICATIONS.
MOORE NOMINATED.
THE COLOReD INDUSTRIAL FAIR
Opened at Newberne To-Day-A Varied
and Creditabls Exhibition.
Especial telegram to tho Dispatc

ExwBERsE. N. c., August 2e.-The colored
Industrial. Stock. and Fruit Fair opened
to-day. The attendance was not as large
as expected. The boats from Washington
and the eastern counties will bring crowd
tonight. The exhibition surpasses the
colored fairs held at Raleigh and Colds
boro'. The display of work by hand ex-
hibited by males and females is very cred
table and as fine as usually seen at any
fair. They also have quite variety OF fne
roulfry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

EOR RENT, OCTOBER 1sr, Sc Ez
Il C0ND FLOOR l06 south Third street, -
containing rooms, separate bath and back
porch, TO family without children.
HARRISON q POWERS,
au "a eodlw 1903 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
VIRGINIA DENTISTS.
Gwsnty-First Session Of the State Asso-
citation at Roanoke Welcomed.


Special telegram TO the Dispatch-l
ROANOKE, Va. August 26.-The twenty
arst annual session of the State Dental As
bociation met here this morning at 10
O'Clock. After prayer by Rev. w. &. Camp
bell the president of the association, DR..
d. N. Rust, of Alexandria took the chair.
and DR.. George r. Keesee. of Richmond.
called the roll. There were twenty-three
members present, among the number Drs.
Robert Blackwell. w. 8. Gregory. o. j..
Campbell, w. Y. Comedy. +. A. Lee, T..
W. Croner, j. O. Hodgkin. w. 4. Norris,
Joseph Johnson. ID. N. Rust, i. w. Stiff,
w. w. H. Thaxton. W. ID. Wood, Il. l..
Wood, George L. Keesee, and j. Il. Hodg-
Kin.
Captain 8. s. Brooks, Of this city, in a
neat and pointed speech welcomed the
guests to ths city. DIR. Thaxton, OF Farm
vile. responded and thanked his prede-
Cessor for the kindness shown. and further
faid he believed the half had not been told
him Of tho magic city.
NEW MEMBERS.
The minutes OF the last meeting was
chen read and approved. and the follow.
ing gentlemen were elected members !: j.
y. Wheedibee and II. w. Campbell. SUI
folk; w. w. Davis and +. X. Steele, Rich
mond; 8. b. Ward. Bellshsven; j. w. SIM
pons, Union Hall. and j. p. Smith. Pen
hook.
DR.. Wood. of Suffolk, presented paper
on dental education and literature.
The meeting then adjourned untl TO-
morrow, when large number OF delegate
vii be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
THE SPORTS AND FAxIRs
Dsb.rred from the Next Weldon (N. CO.
Fair-success Of Grape Culture.
-x.rc> NJ the Rich,no ntsn.f~hl

correspondence Of the Richmond DispascnI
SCOTLAND NICK, N. O., August 20, 1890.
The authorities OF the Weldon fair have
outhorized the statement that there will be
no gambling allowed at the fair this year.
For several years It has been very ohjec-
hest people of the county, and many have
felt little interest in it who otherwise
would have been strong supporters.
AT HIS POST AGAIN.
Rev. ]. d. Hufham, pastor Of the Bap-
t;st church of this place, who has been alb
sent from his pulpit for several weeks on
account of feeble health. preached to his
Congregation yesterday for the first time
since his rest.
The success of those who have been en-
Gagged in the grape-culture in this section
has been so encouraging that there will
be an increased acreage in that industry
soon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

WANTED, IN AN OFFICE IN RO-
w ANOkR, Va, a FIRST-CLASS BOOK
KEEPER. who can use typewriter, examine re-
cords, and write deeds. One who has had ex-
perienre In real estate Office preferred. Call on
or address CUTCHlN, ELLIS q CO..
27-3t Real Estate Agents, Rosnoke. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
AN ECZEMA II YEARS
Cured IN RIGHT WEEKS. ONE OF THE
GREATEST CURES EVER PRRF0kEMD
BY TIE CUTICURA REMEDIES.

At the age Of three months rash (which after
wards proved 10 be eczema or salt rheum) made
its appearance on my face Physician after ply
stefan was called. None OF them did me any
good at sli, but made mo worse. The disease
Continued unsbatsd IL spread TO my arms and
legs TIL l was laid up entirely, and from con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27

and one day In January, 1879. read an account
In the Tribune Of your CUIicuhA hshkDiks. IL
asscribsd nv case 80 exactly that thought as a
at rasort. 10 give them trial When first sp-
nijed them was all raw and bleeding from
scratching myself. but went to sleep almost I'M
mediately, something had not done for years,
the effect was so soothing. In about two weeks
wesk : but INV sores were nearly well. As near
as can Judge the CUTIcuRA REhEDigs cured me
in about six to eight weeks, and up TO this date
n. q, from January 1879, TO January, lssIJ
have not been sick in any way, or have bad the
least sirns OF the disease resppesring on me.
w. j. MCDONALD,
g7so Dearborn street. Chicago, ILL.,, June 30, 1884,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
S. s. CALHOON,
President OF the Mississippi Convention,
Now sitting at jackson.

s. 8. Calhoon, president of the Missis-
sippi Constitutional Convention, whose
proceedings, especially IN the matter of re-
stricting the suffrage, is attracting such
widespread public interest, was born
in Braudenburg, KY, January 2. 1893,
and early removed with his parents
to Canton. Miss. In 1854 he learn
ed telegraphy and was an opera
tor for the Western Union on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-27
Assrrs IN THE GENERAL FUND.

including cash balance and outstanding
accounts, SS,7l2.09. From reports received
from subordinate lodges a gradually In
creaslng interest is manifested and shown
by noticeable increase in the member
ship and in largely attended meetings"
Supreme Treasurer Charles A. Barney
reported that the balance in the general
fund was 81, 1890; total amount received
in relief and reserve was S66 ,653. "a amount
maid for sick claims, S13, 447.50 to July lst (;
total amount deposited in relief and reserve
funds with State Treasurer, S5i ,652.oO ;
leaving balance in his hands OF ~, 553.54.
The supreme medical examiner, John A.
Gragg. Nj. d., suggested III his annual report
the advisability of adopting measures to-
ward building up the death benent feature
of the organization. The Supreme Board
of Trustees made its report, IN which IL
was shown that the funds OF the order
were invested in bonds as follows; BAY,
CITY. Mich. $4,000: Boston. and Lowell
railroad. $4,000; Boston and Maine r raj
road. $500; city of Cambridge. Sl.0oo
city of Cleveland, o.. $4,000; District OF
Columbia, $4,000; city OF f1tchburg'
81 900 Maine Central railroad, $4,000 /;
old Colony railroad, $1,000. Pawtucket'
II I 81 600; Boston and Maine railroad,
80 600 city of LYNN. $500: city of Bos-
ton, $4,000; International Trust Company,
81 200. reserve fund.
The only other business before the ses..
SION was the Offering and discussion OF
several amendments to the bylaws and
constitution Of the order. As to-day will
be devoted to the entertainment of the
visiting delegates the session was adjourn
ed until later day of the week, when the
discussion of the proposed amendments
will be continued and acted upon. Ad.
journment will then be made until August.
1891. when the biennial election of officer
will take place. Owing to the Indictment
weather last evening the delegates post
poned their visit to the fall of Babylon I'M
I'll this evening.