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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
TO JOIN TWO AMERICAS.
The Great Railroad That win Eventually
Be Constructci.
baltimore American,

lknlnuNfe htutflNensl
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis Is one OF the
United States commissioners appointed Dy
tbe President. under special act of Con
gross. to act with similar commissioners
from the South American republics IN form
inc plan and selecting a line for rant
road TO traverse North and South America.
Senator Davis said he was IN wash
ington on Monday last and had an IN
teryiew with Secretary-of-State Blame
upon the matter. Mr.. George u. Pull
man. who with Mr.. A. J. Cassatt and Sena-
tor Davis are the representatives or the
United States, has not yet accepted MS all-
pointment. II is thought that the anai-
gamation Of the great Pullman and west
inghouse interests may have delayed nus
acceptance, So far no programme Tor tue
orgonizotion ot the commission has been
announced. Nearly all of the southern
countries have chosen their delegates, anu
they will probably arrive IN Washington
about the 18th. and they viii be called To-
eether. perhaps. on the Goth of October
The act of Congress appropriated so 0UO
for the expenses OF the commission during
its first wear. and house has been engaged
for an Office on Vermont avenue IN WASH
incton. next door % Senator Mcpherson =.
As the name of each OF the American COM
missioners was sent into the Senate sepa-
ratelv no one was first. or informally deslg-
mated n chairman. 1t is also extremely
probable that Secretary Blaine Will not IN
terfere in the selection OF a cnar-
man by recommending any one deie-
gate OF the three Americans noinl-
mated by President Harrison, Senator Da-
Wis has had the longest experience IN mat
ters connected with the operation OF rail-
roads. and he was chairman OF the COM
mlttee in the Pan-Amerlcan Congress
which had the consideration OF an IN
tercontinental railway. and Mr. DAVIS
with Mr. Andrew Carnegie, formulated the
report upon that subject.
When asked # the American commission
ers would make a visit TO South America
10 select line for the railroad. senator
Davis said that they would not be likeiy
To do so very soon: that surveys must HrsJ
be made by engineers and lines selected
as was done IN the case of the Union Faclhc
railroad by the Government. with pro
phetlc enthusiasm Senator DAVIS sald
This Is not work of a few months, Out
one of wears. and eventually the railroad
will come. Such things, 70 be substantial
and etfectusl. are oftentines OF slow
growth. We only need a railroad 20 avail
ourselves of the great commerce awaiting
us. and il will cement and bind IN lasting
friendships the people of North and South
America. At present the balance Of trade
i against the United States and IN favor OF
Europe i'm dealings withSout America be-
cause of their superior shipping. but once
we have railroad the commerce will turn
towards Us. for railway transportation
beats waterway transportation all the
timeh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
The Growth Of Cities.
~, W,-L sTrfhnnu

The increase Of population in cities since
1850 has been 80 large that 1t is difficult TO
believe the increase in total population no
greater than the Census Bureau represents.
1he proportion of inhabitants in cities
of 5000 and over has mt each census
increased. but nj the la74 census
very slightly, 50 that 1t might be rea-
soned with much confidence that not more
than 23l5 per cent. OF the population would
be found in such cities. As yet the full
number and population of these Is not
known. but in all probability there are
only thirty-four cities of $4,000 population
or over, and Of these the population has been
stated. In 1850 there were only twenty
four such cities, having an aggregate popu-
lation of 6.5i3,7l4. or 10 per cent. Of the
entire population Of the United States.
But in the following table appears the
population Of thirty-four cities, amount
ING 10 IL, 234, 1856. which Is l6 per cent OF
the population of the whole country "a re-
,,or.o1 b,r the Bureau.
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a.. noting an this. watched the ami

Cautier. noting al this. watched the ami
mai comedy. ready to intervene II inter
vention were needed. The cat drew nearer
and nearer to the parrots stand; bel. pink
nose palpitated her eyes half closed, her
claws. like the feet immortalized by Suck.
ling. went In and out.
Suddenly she arched her back. and with
n feline bound leaped to the foot OF the
narrot's stand. The parrot met the danger
half way. and received the cat with q
phrase delivered in pompous bass voice.
Z 4s-hs dfjeine Jdcqpoig" This phrase filled
the cat with an indescribable terror, and
cansed IL TO leap backward. A flourish OF
trnmpets. an earthquake Of broken crock.
erv. pistol discharged by its ear, could
NOT have caused the cat more headlone
alarm. All the creatures ideas on orni'
thology were completely upset.
The parrot continued its triumphant
sneech with the words: ~ de q,iOil d,
ri Ju roi!n Then the cats face said as
MAINLY as possible: This is no bird.
Inns Ia a gentleman. listen 10 his CONVEX
sntion." Then the parrot. pursuing his
advantage, burst at the top Of his voice
into the refrain Of drinking song. On
This the cot cast one desperate look of In
terrogatIon upon Gauuer and fed in de-
SPAR under the bed, where 1t remained fol-
the rest of the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
The Cat and the Parrot.
lLongman's Aagazine.l

Gautier's parrot, which apparently was
an Amazon, perplexed at its new lodgings.
had climbed TO the highest point of It's
stand and remained there, rolling ITS
steely eyes and working its nictitating
membrane. Nine. Theophile. the cat, who
had never seen parrot before, regarded
the strange creature with establishment.
Immoyable as q mummied Egyptian cat,
she looked. lost in thought, at the
bird. recalling all the ideas on natu-
raj history which she had gathered
in the garden and the roof-trees. Her
shifting eyes alone conveyed her thoughts,
and these thoughts were. Then here - a
green chicken Having arrived at this
conclusion, the cat leaped from the table
TO o corner OF the room. where she lay IN
an attitude like that of Gerome's black
panther watching the gazelles. The parrot
followed the cats movements with ateyer-
ish eagerness. He RULED his feathers, he
ratified his chain. he lifted one of his
hands and examined its nails attentively,
aud he scrabbled his beak on the edge oil
fis food-can. Instinct babe HIM beware
of an enemv on hrs track.
The cats eyes were fixed on the bro
with deadly charm. and these eyes SAID
IN q language which was probably intelii-
gible TO the parrot, This fowl is green;
But al the same it must DO good to eat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10

was held up TO the execration of oil liberty
loving people. The Republicans, he said.
nnab[e 10 hold the Government bv
the voice OF the people, have determined to
hold IL at the point of the bayonet. Mr..
Hackers speech was one of the most bril-
liant and mastery arguments ever heard
in this section.
REQUIRED NO MEDICATION.
Hon r g. Venable also spoke. He said
ba had not como to ask for sympathy or
,,;nd,ca.ion. for nothing that Reel and his
cong could do would require vindication
for anv honest gentleman. He made a
Glowing and eloquent appeal TO the patri-
0tisn of the people TO stand mp in this
trying crisis and fight the battle to sue
cessful issue.
10 TIE WORKING MEN.
con,ain Iassiter. our efficient district
cbai,uan being called on, spoke particu-
larry To the working members OF the party
and ON the necessity of organization. All
the Indications point TO an energetic and
successful canvass OF the county.
LANGsroS MODERATE.
Tho Rennblicans also held a meeting at
which tbpy were addressed by John Nj.
Lanpston. u. i. Bats. ana Others. Lanngs-
tom was unusually moderate IN his Ian:
guace. and speaking OF the force 5ill
said that he did not desire 1t Tor tins dis,
So ,,,'Iess there was actual fraud and
v III "In this event" he added, be
,r ,ta IN make speech upon the floor
- The House m witch he would advocate
eauai riebts TO men of both races. He
was anxious. however. TO secure such an
Tnderstanding among whites and blacks
that no such MEASURE would be necessary.
The The meeting scarcely numbered twenty
five people.
MUST BE STATED AT ONCE.
The BOARD Of Supervisors of Prince
George county have notified the precinct
supervisors that the work on the county
roads must be started az once IN accord
ance with the law passed by the Leglsla-
ture at its last session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
THE NEW KENT DEMOCRACY.
Rousing Speeches Made by Messrs. Rich
ardson, FIournoy, and Hasklns.
OF tuo hich'uonu DlspaIou'i
Nrrr KrAr @ Ii Octnhnr @ 1870

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
New KENT c. H.. October 9, 1890.
Judge ID. G. Richardson, Secretary H..
w. Flournoy, and Colonel Meade Haskins
addressed the people here to-day. Mr..
Richardson announced himself a novice
in politics. but he spoke like veteran.
He gave the history of the Republican
party and discussed the tariff question at
some length and with real ability.
GREAT SPEECH.
Secretary Flournoy captured the au-
dience in the first sentence Of his speech
and held it in wrapt attention to the close.
His arraignment of Congress on the force
bill was powerful. and his manner of doing
1t simply inimitable. The people screamed
with laughter or rapturously applauded his
sallles of wit and splendid invective. The
speech was one of great power, especially
upon the subject of concentration OF the
money-power of the country.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
Colonel Haskins closed the discussion
at late hour.
Captain George Wise was pressed TO the
stand and spoke short time. The people
are aroused very much.
Hon. b. w. Lacy, of the Supreme Court,
was present at court and qualified as adj
ministrator Of the estate OF his sister, Miss
Bette f. Lacy.
He was greeted with marked pleasure by
his countrymen and seemed 10 enjoy the
re Union and the fine political speeches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10

wasrs frau creatures physicsly-the most
W. u,nn, IA. The unhealthy man or wo-
n nsa Is IN great measure psspsels 81 se ,Sos 70
society u Tor nsis1ee sssa GsO os
OF tcatiou, obstructs ire harmonious
oruihasy nv, liver and the bowels. the sufferer
sc.loh ol ' ~ Sy.oeptic The three disordered
sondeDs are g - e.9sT 1ss D s. neglect
under INC eil' an impression In all Likelihood
hope Ior ~. ..ns use Of objectionable remedies,
connrmeo W AMI 20 become negioctful. nay,
me suners. aad that the sooner he Is removed
ir o@ o human SSs ss,s ss batter
for all a responsible. IL 10 Gu incor
takes MS htmself. How discipline itf Nv
pora.c par o.,sttsr's stomach Biusrs. certain
the ana ., a. ,bs rs-eststlisnmsnt o. united, re-
m ,,sr se,,ol In the stomach. liver, and bowels.
I, also cures aud proven" i'AAas. a tnevmstie,
And kidney troubles S""hr&ou
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.,.n,e..,o omthe Labor Conference.

sydney. n. S. W., October s.-The La
IS, Gortcrence has issued o manifesto de-
c cD1 that the employers have shuifled
tI', is recommending that no settle
lint ruo he he made without consulting kim
d tLer' Committee and debarring the trade
soc,eties from efecting settlement
s;ngIv emnhasising the necessity OF closing
Trn@ he ranks of workmen and resist
; Hp he attacks on labor, and advising the
,ing;o mis- 10 use the franchise to exclude
t iu,O monopolists from Parliament; The
nr ng are hewing coal at Bull to
sunnlv tina railroads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
FARM FOR BLooDED STOCK.
The Cuipeper Fair Grounds Purchased by
Captain Dangerfield-0ther Industries.


[Correspon isnce Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CuIPErER, Va, October Z, 1890.
Captain A. +. Dangerheld, of Harrison
burg. the justly-celebrated and widely
known raiser Of blooded stock, has succeed:
ed in purchasing the beautiful grounds of
the late Piedmont Agricultural Society,
about one mile from our town, containing
about fifty-eight acres, together with Oil
the appurtenances, consisting of dwellings,.
stabhnes, sheds, stalls, &c. Captain Dan
cerfeld intends making of this property
frst-class stock farm for high-blood horses,
and for which il is most admirably adapt
ed. AZ il IL immediately on the railroad.
high elevation, and good water in ebun;
dance, and a magnificent race-track, all
well enclosed. The price paid was 5000.
We look for the advent of this industry
among us to DO the beginning, for our re-
zion must impress all who come among us
and need good lands, pure climate. good
wator. and health, all of which we have.
Our town. though not booming, is not
standing still. We have three large brick
stores now nearing completion and several
buildings undergoing repairs. A large
factory for the manufacture OF the newly
patented Hawley blinds. with capital of
800. 600. is now receiving its machinery,
and will soon be az work. With other pro-
jected schemes not yet fully matured we
expect TO enter the next year with i'm
proved resources and energy. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
INDIGNANT coLoRED LeAeUeRs.
They Demand a Full Share Of the Pap
Captain smith Bets.
ICorree pondencc of thu Richmond Dispatchl


Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, October 8, 1890.
The Colored Citizens Protective League
is stlll wagipg war against those white Re
publicsns who do not recognize them when
any offices are TO be passed around. AT its
last meeting President Robinson made q
strong speech against these people. which
was heartily endorsed by all present. In it
he said that the white Republicans in this
district were largely in the minority, yet
they are not willing 10 share the honors and
the Offices with the negroes. who furnish
over two thirds of the Republican vote.
They would not submit 10 the rule of the
custom-house and post-o1ice lords much
longer
A THREATTSHp poLT.
The colored voters were not going 10 a.
low the action Of the Manassas convention
10 stand; they would have a candidate
that all could vote for. and that he had re-
ceived assurance from Louisa and other
counties in the district they would stand
by the colored meu's nominee.
From the talk of the colored voters here
il certainly looks as If they were going to
bolt from the Republican party. so high
does the feeling against the bossism Of
Lawrence COrbett and others of the Gus
tom-house ring" run. 1t is q well-known
fact that a large number of the most re-
spectacle colored people will vote for
General Lee next month.
FEARFUL TREES.
A curious phenomenon for scientists TO
explain IL attracting the attention of the
people OF this city. row of shade-trees
shelter the sidewalk on Fairfax street be-
tween Queen and Cameron, and from their
branches water is continually falling III
quantity as heavy as a light shower
of ram. When it was first observed,
a day or two ago it was thought to be
caused by heavy dow dropping from the
branches, hut when IL still continued TO
come down at midday no cause could be
advanced for the phenomenon. There is
also said to be sycamore tree on ROYAL
street near Cameron which drops water
from its leaves and branches just before
rain-storm.
THE FIRST PUBLIC WAGER.
The first public bet offered during this
campaign was TO day made through the
columns of the GGzte. Captain Billy
Smith. AlexandTia's City Sergeant, offers
to bet any man $500 that Mr.. Hume will
not carry this city as his friends claim he
will. He also offers TO bet that General
Lees majority IN the district Will be over
a thousand.
II any one takes the bet he will be $500
IN pocket.
AL the property dennquent III lne pay
menS Of the taxes Of 1889 will be sold on
the goth instant. 1t IS expected that the
greater part Of the property now on the
list will be released before that date.
The Catholic clergy in session in the
theological conference here Yesterday
finished up their business last night, and
to-day they all left for their homes.
1t is understood that Frank Hume will
open his political headquarters here in a
short time, and the active work of his can
vass will be commenced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
FIRE-BUGS IN ALBEMARLE.
A Hay-House observation-disclosures of Lo-
gan CIty--Excessive Freight Charges.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
SoorrsvILLE, Va, October 9, 1890
! am sorry TO mention the first work OF
fre-bugs in this section for a long, long
time. The hay-hOuse of Mrs. Frederick
Hinshelwood, several miles from town, was
fred q day or two since by an incendiary
and destroyed. II contained large guam
tity of excellent cloyer-hay, Mrs. Hinshel-
wood has posted a reward Of 800 for the
arrest or detection of the guilty miscreant.
NOT PROUD OF THE RELATIONSHIP.
Scottsville has two good citizens who
are in line with the country cousins" of
President Harrison. but neither of them
were ever heard TO boast the relationship,
and more solid Democrats than they never
exercised the right of suffrage.
LOGAN CITY.
The Virginia Steel, Iron and Slate Com
pany. who are the promulgators of the
scheme to build Logan City, twelve miles
from here, have taken options on numer-
Gus mineral properties near by, and the
officers OF the company with their ready
capital and push Will doubtless make what
Is now q project reality at no distant day.
/ understand the president OF the CON-
pany, +. +. Anderson, Esq, OF Richmond,
who Is now on the grounds, will have a fine
residence erected and make Logan City his
n
institutions. including manufactures that
are ESSENTIAL IN the makeup of city.
General I. NJ. Logan. whose home is Just
across the river during the summer, j.
largely interested III Logan City (named
in his honor.
ALLEGED ExoRBITANT FREIGHT RATES.
Our Railroad Commissioner is surfeited
with petitions for relief from. the exor-
bitant charges and increased rates on the
James-River division OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio. One OF our manufacturers is
paving to-day $3.50 per ton on coke from
Richmond, when in 1888 he paid 81 pei
ton. am shown his receipts from the
company as vouchers. Sugar worth S12C
ton costs 10 cents pei, hundredweighl
here from Richmond, while coke, sold fol
80 or 81 per ton. costs 10 cents per hun.
dredweight from the same point. Wherein
lies the justice in such discrimination
Why should there be such a, difference II
the cost of transportation between 1888
and 1890?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10

The Rev. j. A. French, who for the last
Ave years has had charge of the First Bap-
tist churcn Of Shelbyyille. Nv. was on
last Sunday installed as pastor of the Bap-
fist church in Ialledaga, Ala. He received
q very warm welcome, and preached MORN
ing and evening to very large congrega-
tions, composed of all denominations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
HOME FROM A FOREIGN SHORE.
SIR. and Sfrs. Crump Welcomed Back
Lawson's Nomination Gratifying.

tCorrespondence Of tho Richmond Dispaich1
FRANKLIN, Va, October s. 1890.
Mr.. and Airs. r. j. Crump, returned
home Yesterday after an extended bridal
tour through Europe. They left here on
the 2ith of June. They report most en-
ioyable trip. On Yesterday evening they
were rendered reception by Mr. =. I.
Vaughan. Jr.. the brother of the bride. a
large number of the friends of the parties
were invited and attended. A splendid
collation. was prepared and enjoyed by the
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Crump's many
friends are glad TO see them home again
and wish for them long and happy life III
our midst.
PECULIARLY ACCEPTABLE.
The nomination of DR.. John W. Law
son by the Democratic convention at
Suffolk Yesterday is peculiarly acceptable
to our people. IL Is about the first time
in fifty years that county man has had
that honor in the district. DR.. Lawson Is
q strong Farmers Alliance man ard II the
farmers do what they say they Will IN TINS
campaign, and we believe they Will, then
the chances of electing Lawson are good;
Our new hotel is being rapidly finished
and furnished, and will be open for the en-;
tertainment Of guests about the 2Oth oil
this month.
The Town Council are talking OF build
ing a handsome town hall and market here
out of the proceeds of the lot recently
sold to Frank Hollands heirs. L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
AN ESTEEMED LADY GONE.
Death OF Mrs. Colonel j. G. Watts at Taze-
well Courthouse.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l

IVVTTVsPVIuVf'VVV OF ''IV NV tIIuVuU UIsPaIVIII
TAzEwELL CoUBfHoUsE, Oct. 6, 1890.
Mrs. Watts, wife of Colonel John G..
Watts. United States marshal for this dis.
trict, died on Sunday morning and was
buried to-day in her family burying.
ground. Mrs. Watts was a daughter OF the
late Hon. Rees I. Bowen. who was a mem.
Der of Congress from this district, and a
sister OF Hon. Henry Bowen, who has
served two terms in Congress from the
Southwest She was lady held in high
esteem by large circle Of friends. The
family have the deepest sympathy in their
affection. as was fully attested by the large
concourse OF citizens from every section
of the county at the burial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10

As time rolls on the conviction deepens
that General William II. Il. Lee will be
elected by q handsome majority. A leading
Democrat from lower Fauquier informs us
that that county will give him sweeping
majority; that the Democrats are united
and active. and don't intend to be caught
mapping In this contest. Fsalkrsckstsrq
Star.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10

"Have you the same teachers as last
vearY" was asked little chsp VINO went
10 school for the second term YESTERDAY.
"Yes, they is all there. NoI L.. OK o snl mas
died vet y replied the boy-Choa OoseTecr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-10
Epes, TUCKER, AND VeNABLE.
Strong Appeals Made to the Hearts of the
Democrats of Prince George.
rSpacial n thu Dtsnafch

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG, Va, October 9.-But for
the fact that the farmers of Prince George
county are busily engaged in digging pea
nuts, their staple crop, there would have
been much larger attendance at the
county court house to-day. As IL was the
Democrats had most satisfactory meet
ing. Many of the most prominent cIti-
zens and partyworkers were present. The
speaking was opened by Mr.. James +.
Epes, the Democratic candidate, in an
address full of interest and appeal
ing to the hearts and minds of
each man in the audience. He de-
clared that the campaign on the part Of
the Democrats was against the candidate
of no party; that the individual who un-
dertook to run was not recognized by the
Republicans, and the platform upon which
he stood was so revolving TO the honest
people of the South, both white and black,
that the Democratic party would ind re-
cruits from all quarters by the hundred.
He pointed out the tendencies of the sue
cess OF fanatics like Langston and drew a
truthful picture of the turmoil and danger
which would result tnerefrom. He made
a strong appeal TO his hearers to avert the
danger.
NO POWER CAN STOP THEM.
NNHeaO'ohihu ~. ocO4EO uNhoA
was the next speaker, who began his re-
marks by saying that when the great Anglo
Saxon people make up their minds to con-
troi the destinies Of the country no power
can stop them. The gauntlet has been
thrown down by Langston, and the people
would be recreant to their past and forget
ful OF their future if they did not take it
up.
Mr.. Tucker excoriated Reed for his
tyrannical rulings and his subyersion OF
the historic character of the House, prac-
tically. depriying the people of repre-
sentation. With great ability and severe
but Just criticism Mr.. Tucker reviewed the
legislation of the Republican Congress.
The bankrupt bill. he said, would put 20
per cent OF our people in bankruptcy.
THE TARyT-LAw prssECrED.
The tarif-lsw was dissected with o
master hand. and its influence on the
farmer and poor man was shown mp with
great force and eloouence. The force bill