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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-12

In 1880 the national census showed that Louisi-
ana had 1o2.9S7 illiterate voters, of whom 1857
were white and 81, SOS were colored. state GEN.
sus made in 1888 showed that the illiterate white
voters had increased to 2s,9ls and the illiterste
colored voters to 103 526
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-12

San Francisco has been trying for five or
SIX years to obtain more central site for
the postotice, and now that one has been
secured it is said to be a qusgmire. While
the authorities have been delaying prop
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-12

The total amount OF lumber shipped during
August and September from Gray's harDor is
found to be e,4s5,000 feet OF this amount
Hoquiam with two mills sawed and shipped 81
605,0G0; Aberdeen with four mills, 412O,G0O; Cos
rlopols with one mill, lie, 900 feet. 1t will
thus be seen that HoQuiams two mills sawed
within 5000 feet as much as Aberdeen's four
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-12
Not One to Pity Him.

NUJhsHCk htJOfEtT.
sullivan, the detective, received q severe
smuggling Tuesday on the public streets OF Ia.
coma. His cries for help attracted a crowd,
none of whom interfesed with the cruel assail-
ant. A man has fallen low indeed when his cry
for help fails upon Implying ears.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-12

w. Bourke Cochrane has been nomi-
mated by Tammany for congress. He will
probably be elected. The Tenth congress
sional district of New York is safe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-12
The Democrats. bitterly Di..ppoin,ed.

st. Louis Republic Dem)
We regret to say it, but Mrs. Cleveland has
disappointed the just expectations OF Demo-
Gratis throughout the country. Il should have
been boyI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
AsURyIvoR OF A FAMOUS BALL.

We had occasion some weeks ago 10 refer
to the death Of the last surviving English
general officer who was ut the battle of
Waterloo. There are still a number of En-
glish soldiers alive who participated in that
memorable contest, but all the officers are
now dead.
OF still greater interest from q romantic
point of view is the fact that in the death of
Lady De Ros a few DAYS ago there passed
away the only person of any nationality who
remained Of that brilliant throng Of beauty
rank and chivalry who took part in the cele-
brated ball which the Duchess Of Richmond
gave on the eve Of the battle.
II was this ball which Byron has described
in his Childe Harold in language which has
become one of the most classical passages in
all literature, giving Immortality to a scene
which but for his genius would long ago have
been forgotten. The length of time which
has elapsed since that scene was enacted is
close upon seventy seven years, and yet 50
wildly has the poet presented it to us that
it has all the impressiyeness Of personal ex-
perience.
Lady De Ros as was very natural. was fond
of recalling the famous ball which was at
tended with reyelry which is not likely TO
die away while English literature remains
and describing the appearance of Wellington
and Brunswick s fated chieftaiu and the gal
liant officers, so many of whom were destined
in a few hours TO perish on the neighboring
field of Waterloo. TO have been present on
such an occasion was distinction TO be al
ways cherished. and it is not surprising TO
find that il invested Lady De Ros with an in
terest to which she could not have otherwise
laid any claim.
Although for so many years IN the habit OF
frequently referring TO the celebrated ball
the fallibility Of her recollections in some Of
their details was shown in the mistake into
which she fell in stating that the ball came
of in the Vanginderachter brewery instead Of
in what is now the Convent Hospital, which
was the real scene of the event. Seventy
three years after the ball Lady De Ros drew,
at the request of distinguished artist who
WAS making Investigations as to the character
of the room in which it was held with view
to painting the scene. a detailed picture of
it. which has been preserved as a relic Of
singular romantic value.
Vast as is the span of the present century,
how brief il seems in the light Of this single
life. which very nearly covers it. Waterloo.
Wellington. the Duchess of Richmond's ball,
that strain of voluptuous music which still
echoes down the years. the sulen roar of the
opening gun in the wheat-feld some miles be-
yond Brussels, all belong to an age which has
receded far into the past, and yet here was q
woman, who has just disappeared from NOR
tai view, who was an eye and ear witness
to them all. The world is not quite so old as
it appears at the first thought to be.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
GRANTS R-GENERAL.

The death Of John A. j. Cresswell. of Mary
lind, who filed the position of Postmaster
General in the Cabinet OF President Grant
from 1863 to 1874. term OF five years, recalls
an administration which will go down to his
tory as one Of the very worst in many of its
aspects that has 80 far been recorded in our
American annals.
That administration was marked by few
beneficial measures. The settlement Of the
Alabama claims by arbitration instead of by
the sword, as quite distinctly foreshad-
owed at one time was precedent that will
always exert happy influence in the exter-
nal affairs of nations But apart from this
one remarkable episode, the presidency Of
General Grant has little 10 commend it TO
the favorable consideration of tho world at
large.
As q member Of the Cabinet Of Grant the
late ex-Postmaster- General Cresswell will not
transmit fortunate reputation TO posterity
Like all Of his associates, whether dead or
alive, who held positions in that. Cabinet he
will be remembered in connection with GER
tain official acts of sectional character
of Grant than any other portion of his career.
The obscurity into which all Of the suryiv-
ing Cabinet officers of Grants adminstra-
tion have fallen is an evidence Of their intel
iectual mediocrity. unusual events and times
of great uncertainty having brought them TO
the surface. As soon as the national affairs
resumed their normal condition these men of
secondary talents gradually sank into obliy-
ion. OF Hamilton Fish alone this cannot be
said for as long as he retained his physical
activity he remained a figure Of very great
prominence by force of very uncommon abil-
tiles and yigor Of character. His present OBJ
security is that Of man who is far advanced
in age and who has long foregone, on account
Of his years, all participation in political
affairs.
Boutwell,, Delano. and Robson. all three OF
whom are still alive, although they are now
rarely heard of, are men who stand but little
above the general average in talents and in
formation Cresswell hardly rose even TO
their height. and for q number Of years had
been quietly residing at Elkton, in Maryland.
content to pursue the profession of law in the
local courts and 10 interest himself in several
banking institutions. The announcement of
his death brings his name again 10 the sur
face and calls the attention OF the American
people TO period in the history of the cOun-
try which all good citizens will very feryently
hope will never return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
MocKRIDGE CONCERT CoMpANr.
Seven Hundredth Musicale of the Mozart
Association.

Association.
Ia consequence Of Christmas eve only a
small audience listened to rare musical treat
at the regular Mozart Association musicale
last evening
The Whitney Mockridge Concert Company
was the attraction and they rendered a pro-
gramme replete with well-selected solos etc.
In consequence of the illness Of Mrs Mayo
Rhodes. prima donna of tho company. that
lady was unable to appear. and her place was
kindly filed by one Of Richmond's best
singers, Miss Mary Preston Moore. who rem
dered two solos and the sopranos part of
two duets with pleasing effect
Dir. MOckridge is so well and fayorably
known 20 the muslc-lOYng public that praise
would be supertiuous lie was in fine voice
last evening and sang with his usual grace
and exquisite phrasiug. His naturally sweet
voice has been splendidly schooled and there
are few concert tenOrs IN this country his
peer.
Mr.. Arthur Beresford. the basso is also en-
lowed with a fine voice and received a
hearty welcome.
Miss Botsford the yioliniste, played with
fine technique and style and Miss Mockridge
proved u clever accOmpanist
The Mozart Association deserves better sup
port for the high class of music it is now CIV
ing its members and IL is hoped the new year
has an era OF marked prosperity IN store Tor
such an educational institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
CHRISTMAS, 1891.

Old Father Time in his unccasing march
toward eternity, has again reached the ami
versary OF tho birth Of Jesus Christ, the
Savior of mankind. Whether December 25th
ia or is not actually the day of Christ's ma
tivity. il has been accepted as such by the
Christian world, aud wherever faith in CHRIS
tianity prevails there on this day the
old and oft-repeated. yet always iresh
and interesting. story of the events
which are on this anniversary commend
rated. is gladly and joYfuily rehearsed. For
nearly two thousand years it has been toid
how. at this time. the angels Of God burst
from Heaven in a bright vision upon the
amazed and wondering shepherds OF Judea'
informing them that in the city OF DaYiu
child had been born. who was Christ the
Lord; and. having brought them these glad
tidings Of great Joy. there suddenly Duis'
forth from the great host composing tne
heavenly choir the grand. immortal ana
celestial chorus: GLORY to God in the high
est; on earth peace good will to men,"
And ever since these wo-ds were first
uttered on the plains Of Judea Christenuom
has delighted 10 observe the joyous CHRIST
rnsstide az a season of happiness, peace ana
good cheer. IN the North, II is true, tho day
is looked upon as purely a religious OCCASION
and is there observed with almost Sabbath
quiet. In the South and the rest OF the
Christian world, however. it has always been
looked upon as general holiday, OF which
family reunions and general good fellow
ship are the main characteristics
although the religious feature OF the day Is
also never overlooked by church goers and
the better elements of society. 1t Is, in
word. the festival Of festivals; the holiday Of
holidays: and rightly so. because to those
who profess the faith of Christ-a faith which
year by year is more and more claiming the
allegiance Of the world-there could certainly
be no moro appropriate season in which faml-
lies should gather around the heartbstone and
freside. and in which all mankind shonld be
united in the bonds Of love and friendship,
and, by the exchange OF gifts and pleasant
intercourse, proclaim peace and goodwill
among their felow-men.
Acting on this principle The TIMES
will to-day do what is almost
unknown in the newspaper world
take holiday and join in with
the general public IN ENJOYING the pleasures
of the genial season. Feeling assured that 1t
will not be begrudged this very brief respite
from incessant toll and care, it wishes its
readers. one and all. merry, happy
Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

The kind-hearted physicians in charge Of
the ambulance reported with much satisfac-
ton that out Of four cases attended they had
treated three
9:35 A. VI. was the first call A white man
was suffering with a hemorrhage Of the
lungs. After being properly treated he was
left with friends.
At 1880 ?. NJ. white man slipped and fell
at Thirteenth and Cary street. cutting his
head severely. This gentleman had been
treated several times before the arrival Of tho
ambulance and although somewhat sewed
up the doctors were compelled TO take
stitch or SO before leaving him with his
friends.
At4P. NJ. a white man WAS run over by an
electric car. Particulars IN another column.
At $40 p. N. the ambulance was called 10
the Second police station 10 attend a negro
man. This individual had been engaged IN
war Of words with another gentleman Of
color. which resulted in his receiving cut
on the lip of about three inches. which. ac-
cording 10 the doctors statement, covered
just one-half Of that member
The usual Christmas tactics were brought
10 bear-he was treated and left"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
Statement from Major I. ). 1aliaferro.
RICHMOND, Dec. p. 1884,
Editor Times

Permit me 70 correct n mistake occurring 10
your paper OF this days issue. conhn'ng ny-
self strictly 10 tho single charge therein Goa.
tanned. where 10 IS asserted that ior many
Years back family teud lAd ,r ~ -,
isted between the Taliafeuo ana laDD
families OF Gloucester county
The grandfathers Of General lailAletIo
and J.sN. Tabb, the present ropfesehla'.'P
from Gloucester county were pefsoll.
friends, between whom existed the lo',
pleasant social relations 10 is not la.'
thatanything in the nature ot an efFesl o'I.
occurred between these two gentiemen, j..
is true that the father OF General A''A.o.1s
aud the father Of J. n. Iaoo. soi''
years ago, differing as 20 70
Obstruction Of a nayigable stream loving ~,
tween and separating their estates Asse l.....
through the circuit court Their ie,Poctl'9
legal rights. which were finally settled sel9i'
that tribunal. and which being mus aalu
Gated left. 80 far as | know and believe At
sting ~ resentment or unklndness Det"es2
TWO families bound together by many tle' ~
consanguinlty and most friendly soclai is'"
tons ,.....,., cen.
Grafton Of Tabs and Ia.leterros wou.l is.
sent 81 certainly 90, suggestion, tnr ., -
but the most cordial ana irlohHis to'--..,-I
have fyer existed between US a. neigADoi' 49,
Gereral Taliaferro and our represenIai'''
/ n. Tabb. are nearly related.
y ~ THoMAs :. TALIArrREo.
Gloucester county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

A Way Offered to Virginia TO Improve the
Lands In the State.

a Way offered To Virginia 10 Improve the
lands In the State
Governor Mckinney yesterday received
letter from a resident Of Wisconsin who is
anxious to see the lands in Virginia now
lying idle cultivated under what he calls his
new methods The following is On exact
copy Of the letter
Nest Ex Sir.-Say good Sir! if this is true
or q or 4 true, the good people Of your State
looose millions upon millions of Dollars. not
only on the land idle altogether, but also on
the aloining land on which they raise only 4
or 3 crops. Now Sir | have invented New
Methods. and the new Methods are Old
enough TO have aproofed themselves as you
see from the Enclosed. Where the soil is
poorer than 10 yours, IN La. whore the soil is
richer than yours, IN Iowa and in Neb..
where 1t IS a great deal dryer
than with you. and in His. where they
suffered neither from poor soil nor dry
weather still my crops was more than double
respectively the same Farmer on the same
land raised more than double by my new
methods than what he raised By his own old
way ess my new biethuds will raise crops
often worth 300 per acre where the neigh
bors get nothing. See Baton Rouge, La
TO DOUBLE THE VALUE.
Now Mr. Governor will you let me mise
crops Tor your people Will you let me
mako your land valuable See Fitchburg,
Mass o. Yes Governor. | can make your
land worth 8 or times moro than il now is.
the moment people see that they can raise
crops Oh It.
| herewith offer You and Your people Of Viz.
an oher If your State will bay one OF nv
New Methods being a little book entitled The
Professors Economical Secrets, new methods
OF farming" or the science of raising larger
crops at less expense If your State will
BUY one for each OF your Farmers | will sell
them to your State at Sl.0O each. that being
Is retail price.
warrant the new methods 10 guard
against drought, vermn and weeds. i war
RAM the new methods to always bring more
crops, often double TO ten fold more.
AS soon as | have your attention and YOU
are ready 70 examine them | will mail you
sample copies OF my little books In English
and German print.
Enclosed Ill the letter was q clipping from
newspaper which contained the following
announcement
There are $4,000, 900 acres Of arabic land
lying untitled in Virginia"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
Tur TrMrs-RICHMOND VA FRIDAY DECEMBER q 1891.

would confer by reducing to the smallest de-
gree the probability Of personal conflict be-
tween tho races on the trains with Its nt-
tendant discomfort and uneasiness to the
moro refined class of white passengers.
The true principle to be followed in the
treatment OF this question is equal. rigid and
exact justice to both races. moving not upon
the same. but upon parallel lines. This is
what is really desired by the most worthy
element among tho negroes, and 1t is very
good evidence that tho race Is making progress
in acquiring those elements of self-respect
upon which its only hope Of advancement
must rest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

The question Of q title is often q yerod on,
10 the novelist and playwright. for authors
publishers and theatrical managers have been
taught that much Of the primary success 0f
a work depends on title that will prove
catchy and attractive. Thus it happens that
the plag OF story is often written and reviewed
over AMI over before title has been selected.
In the case of the new play which Cora
Tanner IS going 70 present no the
Academy Of Music on Christmas DAY and
the Saturday following the piece was
rehearsel a dozen times before tito
was dee ded upon. and hundred different
ones were thought OF and suggested before
the one finally adopted was accepted. Tic
peculiar interrogatye title which this piece
bears, Will She Divorce Him" is the result
OF an ingenious piece of dramatic constns-
ton in tho play itself Mr. Stuart the
author. having SO successfully concealed the
denouement as to leave the whole thing en-
tirely mystical until tho curtain is ready 10
descend on the final tableau Of the pay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

The declaration on oath Of the physicians
who have been inquiring into the mental con-
dition Of Edward Field that he is unquestion-
ably insane affords slight modification of
the disgrace which his conduct has brought
upon the good name of the family TO which
he belongs. There are evidences that his
mental powers have been unbalanced for
some time. II Is a curious phase of the fail
ure Of the firm 70 which he belongs that his
reputation alone seems to have suffered. his
partners, who it would be supposed would be
held equally responsible. escaping appar-
emily marked popular censure This, It will
be recalled. was the case in the instance Of
the Ward & Grant failure. One man was
either the prime mover in these cases and his
partners were mere dummies OF he was made
the scapegoat without much regard to the
real facts involved.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25

a valued Employe OF The Ti,,.. =.
Passed Away-The Fno.,., A

Mr.. Charles +. Snead died ye,te,d,v
ing at 4:25 o'clock at his home. No. q5,. ".
able street. aged thirty three years IT,. "a ,''
ease which terminated go fatally wa 80
sumption. V'a'
Mr.. Snead was man Of splendid ,t.
ter. and his many good qualities had s,, i.isc,
him 10 large circle OF friends. ia sl
man Of fine executive ability and nm eros''Sa
PRIMER. At tho time Of his death he va, -
assistant foreman OF Tn TINS comno,..ss
room. which position he hnd held for lie ,'..
two years. Mr.. Snead served his aprro,, .' -
ship with FERGUSON 4 Sons. and later ~.
with the Wing. until he accepted pos,,,,,'
on The TINES when the interests N 81
wing Publishing Company were consol 1.,.9
with those Of Tar TINS.
MT. snead was an active member Of DAM.
Lodge. No. z. knights OF pythias. ami y
richmond typographical Union.
The funeral will take place from Ie.,i
street Bapust church Saturday morning =,
ii o'clock. d.
Nh Snead married Miss Ida Wilson. Of "a.
CITY, who survives him He was son ~
Captain Edward Sneed. of the Kichm0nar..
Department. Al this particularly oy,,'
season this affection falls with greater ~.
upon his bereayed family and friends.
All OF the ARRANGEMENTS for the fa,.,,,
have not as yet been completed. bu, +. p
understood that eight members Of the U,,'.
will act as pail bearers.
In The Times chapel. whors n.
Snead was so we'll and favorably k,...
and where his association wi,6 "a
members was very close. express,o,. ~
the deepest regret were heard from all ~.
was popular with the men who served ma,
him. and polite and courteous h an. ~,
management Of the paper knew his North s 'r'
bis services were highly valued. The cba',oi
has as yet taken no official action in regard ~
his death, hut suitable expressions Will be
made at an early day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
Tokens of Esteem.

Yesterday at 1 o'clock the employees Of Mr..
ID. W. Lea d. Co.'S box factory. corner of
Twentieth and Main streets, were called 10
the box room, where Mr. o. r. Kelley. in be-
hall the employees. presented in a few we'll
chosen remarks Mr.. 5. j. Allen, the general
manager. with beautiful silver pitcher and
goblet. appropriately inscribed. Dir. Allen
in receiving the token Of esteem and conf
dence OF his employees, said that he WAS taken
by surprise, as he bad been invited to
present cane 20 one 81 the other EN-
ployes, and in very chaste remarks presented
Alr. L.. Higgins, another employe. an ebony
gOld-headed cane. which was received with a
few remarks By the recipient. The pitcher
and cane had the following inscriptions Pre-
sented by the employees Of ID. NJ. Lea 4 Co..
Christmas, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
TIE WILLIAMS RIII

II the negro shall be furnished with &C
commodations just as comfortable as those
provided for the whites on our railway trains
it is difficult to see to what hardship he will
be exposed by the terms of the bill which Mr..
Williams, of Augusta, has introduced in the
House of Delegates requiring the separation
of the races in the railway cars
One or two quasi Republican journals in
the State are seeking to show that the negro
has reason to complain of law TO this effect
simply because it will remove him from the
presence of the whites. 1t is well known that
the individuals of the race prefer TO remain
entirely apart in their religious otseryances
and we believe that the same disposition will
be soon developed in this matter of railway
transportation when that portion of the negro
public who, IN travelling are prepared to pay
frst-class fare find that they are furnished
with accommodations which are Just as good
as they could obtain in the cur appropriated
for the same class Of white passengers.
The operation of the proposed system in
the Southern States that have adopted it
has been highly promotive of q better feel
ing between the races by diminishing those
points Of contact that are most likely TO
cause friction.
The substantial unanimity of sentiment ia
vorable to the passage of a law providing
separate accommodations, 10 be- observed
among the leading railroad officials OF this
State is az excellent indication that there Ia
a positive need for such law. The posi-.
biity OF its increasing somewhat tho expenses
OF operating railroad is overlooked by them
In the light of the solid benefits which it