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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
nsa,h Of Richard F. Beirne.

The death of Colonel RicHARDF. BEInsE,
which occurred at his home at Ashland
last evening, will make the whole Com
monwealth mourn. His brilliant career,
compassed within :thirty-fve years, was
without n stain. His life was one of stir
rine usefulness; Of rigid adherence to
principle. and of infexible devotion to
The people whom he lovingly served.
He was modest. brave, and approachA-
BILE. The friends of his youth he held 10
steadfastly. and wherever he went the
charm of hio manner and the graces OF his
heart ane head made new ones. To men,
ton the name Of DICK BEIRsE in a public
assemblage anywhere in Virginia was to
raise storm of applause. 1t was the
spontaneous tribute of the people to
loyal spirit. q loyal soul, true gentle
man.
Colonel BEIRSE went into the newspaper
business soon after leaving college. when
he bought half interest in the State from
JOHN HAMPDEs CHAMBERLAYSR. Together
thew owned and edited it. Their joint
work made il great power and property.
CHlMBERLAYNE dead, BEIRSE became sole
editor and proprietor. Asawriter Colonel
BEIBSE won high distinction. His style
lacked neither solidity nor ornateness; MS
mind was filed with useful knowledge,
and everything he wrote was marked by
earnestness, fairness, and consideration
for the feelings of others. IL you could
not always agree with him in all his POSI-
tions you were ever bound to respect the
sincerity of his convictions, the reasona-
bleness of his arguments. and the COM
bined force. dignity. and delicacy with
which he urged his views. He was flne
editor. He would have proved himself
one of the greatest in this country had
health been spared him.
1t was not only as an editor that Colonel
BE1RSE rendered public service. He was
valuable speaker for his party in numerous
campaigns; was several times canvasser
for the State at large. and was an elector
on the CLEVELAND ticket. When General
F1rzuuaH LIE was chosen Governor the
deceased WAS commissioned as colonel and
appointed chief of staff. At the last Demo-
cratic gubernatorial convention he re-
ceived large vote for Governor, and Cap
tain McKNNK7. who was the recipient OF
the honor, uttered the general sentiment
when in the midst Of congratulations he
said that at the next convention BEIRNE
would be the nominee.
Alas, ill-health came upon him, separat-
ing him from his newspaper; closing his
party work, and at last tearing him from his
wife and children. Less than year ago he
was one of the most stalwart-looking men in
Virginia and the greatest honors the peo-
pie could bestow seemed awaiting him.
Now he is still in death.
Outside of the deceased's family themem-
bers of the press were the people who
knew Colonel BEIRSE best. These also
loved him most. though thousands and
tens of thousands loved him well.
Virginia has lost one of her most gifted
and trusty sons and the home of the faith
full has received another bright spirit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
WINTER WISDOM.
EXCHANGE


Don't be afraid OF fresh DIR, but avoid
draughts. ,....
ira covering. $780,.
that which 10 warm and yet more or less open In
texture.
Take of your overcoat when you enter warm
Mace whether office or private dwelling, even II
YOUR visit is 70 last only three minutes.
IL YOU catch cold or develop cough get ria OF
Il AZ once. This IL better than feeling "blue"
and thinking that pneumonia or consumption
has marked you as victim.
The hest remedy for cough or cold however
stubborn) or a sudden chill is pure whiskey.
dose on whiskey Ia water will impart generous
warmth 20 the whole body and keep OF the dis
eases OF the season.
Don't forget that only pure whiskey should be
taHen Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey has the
atron9est recommendations from the leading
doctors as 70 It's efficiency, and from the most
prominent scientists as 10 is purity. ii is the
only standard medicinal whiskey. Take no other
from your druggist. ia g5-Tufr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
A "t;reat Danger

In our treatment of the silver question
We have never once attempted 10 convince
cur readers that IL had but one side 10 it.
On the contrary, We have tried TO assist
them 10 clear understanding of the argu-
ments for and against the bill providing for
the free coinage Of silver. Not 30 the gold
bugs. In their opinion. there Is nothing to
be said In favor Of bimetallism. and so they
content themselves with repeating over
and over again the arguments of the mono
metallists. Messrs. JoHs A. HAMILTON
a Co., of Baltimore. have never, 80 far
81 We know. answered the interrogatory
on this subject which We put TO them q
week or two ago. Yet, In their last circu-
lar. they say;
ANY one who will take the trouble TO
read the evidence against the free coinage
OF silver must DO convinced Of It's great
dancer, The late Secretary Of the Urea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

On account of absence from the city of
four members of the Board of Aldermen
that body last night postponed the con-
sideration of the appropriation for the
electric-hght plant. 1t was understood
that within week or two special meet
ing would be called for this purpose.
The opponents of the measure are pre-
pairing to argue that the sum desig-
mated by the Common Council ($75,OOO)
will not be sufficient, and that nearly
twice this amount will be required.
We are perfectly willing that all the facts
should come out. We are so well satisfied
that municipal ownership Is the best poll
cy for the city to adopt that we have no
fears at all as to the result Of full discus
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

A dispatch from Albany, N. Y, says that
the effects of the heavy storm there can be
summed up briefly by saying that the pres
emit conditions there are, ono smaller scale,
exactly what they were in New York city
two weeks ago. THE telephone service
is suspended; the streets are in darkness
because it would be dangerous to turn on
the current among the tangled and broken
wires; the electric cars have ceased run
ming for like reason; the fre-alarm cir
cults are down. and many telegraph wires
are useless. The damage to the telephone
company is estimated at $4,000"
And another storm is coming from the
Westi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The Trade and Labor Assembly OF Chi
cago, which is said to represent Al, 900 work
men, on Sunday passed resolutions de-
nouncing the Worlds-Fair managers for
refusing to recognize union labor and for
threatening TO employ unfortunately
non-union labor, thereby flooding the labor
market with the ultimate design of de-
stroying the trades-unions."
The men will go before the Worlds-Fair
directory with this demand, and ask fur
Their that eight hours be made days labor
in the construction and equipment of the
bnildinoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

meut 10 the Hayes amendment providing
that the clerks should be appointed unoer
the civiI-service rules. -. .,,c;.od
The reading of the amendmcnt enc1Is "a
some laughter, but 1t was defeaseo-so W
81. .,.x. ~ ana,d-
The Hayes amendment; with an a n,an =
ment fixing the salaries OF CLERKS k ~ giVV !"
month, was agreed to without aiyision
The committee then rose, ana tne suH'''
The Senate amendments TO the Fortunes
tions Appropriation bill were non-concur-
red in and a conference was ordered
Adionrned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The Washington Post of Sunday devotes
nearly column to description of the
brilliant banquet of the Gridiron Club at
the Arlington Hotel Saturday night.
The club is composed of forty CORE
spondents who represent the leading
papers of the country. Among the officers
of the organization whose pictures appear
in the Post is A. j. SToFER, JR., Esq,
the Dispatch's representative at the national
capital, and In the list OF guests present Is
the name Of Colonel CHARLES 0'B. CowAB-
DIN, president Of the Dispatch Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The Wilmington On. c. Messenger comes
TO us in mourning for its managing editor
and proprietor. MIR. JuIIus A. BoNIrz, who
was man of enterprise ability. and good
ness, and whose death is great loss to the
community in which he lived and which
he served with unfagging ZEAL and fidelity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

If it be true that General JOHN @. NEW,
of Indiana, is to succeed Mr.. WINDOW as
Secretary of the Treasury President HAIR
BISON will have quite a capable campaign
manager at his right hand. NEW will be
the leader of the business of booming Mr..
HARRISON for second term and will be a
foil for Mr.. BLAINE, who seems to be quite
indifferent to his chefs political future.
New, who is now Consul-General to Lon
don, married Virginia lady, a native of
the South Side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

II is stated that IL the Republicans
move vote of thanks to Speaker REID at
the close Of the present session OF Con-
gress the Democratic members will insist
upon spreading upon the records of the
House formalprotest against his methods
and his rulings as Speaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
TO eMsARRAss THE sILvER-MEN.
A Proposition to Make Rider OF the
Force Hill.
nv telegraph TO tho Dispatoh

lBy Telegraph w sbo D'~f A.,
w,.,voroS February 9.--Representa-
tive Dingley, Of Maine, offered for refer
luton as an amendment to the resoiu. ZION
townsend, of Colorado, intended TO cause use
the silver bill TO be brought before tne
House. And provided further that that
whenever any general . approPr'a'ttIbn e
House RId - or UNIV" IN Committee Of the Whole /,
on the State Of the Union, it shall hall
be IN order to move as an amend 1 en-
thereto any bill which has passed the
House and been sent to the Senate and has
not been returned from the Senate fayoIa-
Div or adversely acted upon BY said body,
within six months from the time OK us
passage in the House."
The obvious purpose of this amendment
is to embarrass the silver-men by loading
down their original proposition with an 81
amendment looking to the attachment OF
the elections bill to an appropriation bill
as q rider.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

How so lovely day as Sunday got sand
wiched in between such dreary and rainy
ones as Saturday and yesterday requires
some explanation from the grounding or
the Weather Bureau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

II is stated that Senator GoRsiAs will
have to aid him, large number OF vslu-
able volunteers from the Senate and House
Of Representatives when he beginshis cam
paigp for reelection 10 the Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
A Man We All Know.

He's such devilish fellow a. hs smiles,
And tells you OF bis conquests by the hour,
OF the dear girls who fell beneath his wiles,
And yielded TO his captivating power.
He thfnks with females ne n AL the vogue:
We listen--do you think We undeesive hint
We give him sundry vinks, with .Ah. you
And dis him tn mo ribs. but don't believe him.
w D. n ~ fszk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

According to the market report issued by
the New York Coffee Exchange, the worlds
visible supply of coffee shows falling of.
The figures give total supply February
LIST of 2,i57, 1923 bags. The total stock Janu-
airy 1st was 2,sSs,sS7 bags. February /,
1890, it was 2,s40, l03 bags.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
EXPLOSION.
Twas Not the Simon Dumois.

10Y
NEW YORK, February 9.-Ihe Mallory
Line steamer Nueces arrived this morning
from Galveston and reports having passed
the fruit steamer Simon Dumols $50 miles
southeast of Cape Hstteras. This leaves
the question open as TO the name OF the
steamer sunk off Absecom light, which
was at first supposed to be the Simon
DumOis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

none too much. In some Of these build
inra there are windine-stairways doors
that open inwardly instead of outwsrd'y,
and doors that should be always kept
ready for instant use in case of panic. yet
acc nearlv always locked OF barred.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

General Jonx b. NEWTON, Of New York.
formerly of Virginia. was on Saturday
voted salary Of $4,000 per annum as con-
sulting engineer of the Chicago Drainage
Ship-canal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The Fifth-street visduct, which is one of
the greatest monuments of private enter
prise here, has practically annexed" q
considerable portion of Henrico to the
city, and has opened upa delightful drive
for summer evenings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

II Is 10 be hoped that the law as to fire.
escapes will DO rigidly enforced with re-
spect 10 public and private schoolhouses.
Some OF these are 80 badly constructed
that fire-escape Of each window would DO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
DEATH OF AN AGED LADY,
After a Murderer--Negro Gamblers fined'
Probable Fatal Boiler Explosion.

Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.I
LYNoHBuRd, Va, February s.-Miss Mar
oaret Wilson. eldest daughter of the late
Judge Daniel A. Wilson. and one OK the
hest known ladies in the city. dled mere
Last night: aged seventy-two years.
Sheriff w. ]. OVERLY, OF Pittsylvania
county, passed through here to-day OF MS
way TO Bluefeld, where he has Located Lee
Fanes. A Young white man who murderer
Thomas ID, Mathews some time ago.
RAIDED.
A colored gambling-room was raided
here early Sunday morning, and twenty
seven men were arrested. This morning
the Mayor fined them So apiece, making
total of $135.
Breckenbridge Cox, one of the Oldest
and most prominent citizens of Campbell
county, died yesterday at his home. about
seven miles below this city; aged seventy
three years. ur.L,
A complete history of the Lynchburg
Home Guard has been compiled and Is
now in the hands of the printer.
EXPLOSION.
A special telegram received here to-day
from Pulaski city says one OF the engines
of the Pulaski Iron-Furnace burst this
morning at 9 O'Clock. seriously and proba-
Div fatally iniuring two of the engineers,
whose names have not been ascertalned,
and completely wrecking the building.
The cause of the explosion is not definitely
known at this writing but will be thorough
ly investigated. ~
Belt Line will be ready for traffic by the
10th of March.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The New York World announces that
DosS PrArr will soon return to the editor
ship Of Belfor9s Magaane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

It isn't billiard-cue we give you.
The probabilities are that you could not
only give US points at that game, but
that you could discount US. There is
one cue that you have q good deal of use
for, whether you play billiards or not,
and this cue relates to the purchase OF q
Hat. Such a cue as we will give you on
this subject may prevent you from
making a mistake, for hats are somewhat
deceptive, and they are sometimes not
what they seem to be. When we sell
you one you will get just what you be-
lieve you are purchasing. You may be
well dressed otherwise, but the whole
effect will be spoiled if you haven't
good hat.
Mc.ADAMS d BERRY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.

DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT
Main Floor-Left Aisle.
1 case I0-4 Utica Blesched sheetlug, worth to-
day Doc. per yard, and sold In every mousse
from 80 10 33c. per yard,
THIS WEEK Csc.
II pieces Cheviot shirtings, In new pas'erns'
very cheap at i0c. per yard,
THIS WEEK NC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

are named for States OF tho Union the
structure herein described viii receive the
nane of Dlinoisn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
A SHERIFF BEHIND TIME.
Didn't Hear of Carter's Escape Until Yes
terday-wbat He Might Have Done.

terOny-hDat ne UlRnt nave DOues
Special telegram to the Dispatch.I
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. February 9.-She-
riff Kennedy, of Stafford. was in the city
this evening, and In conversation with the
Dispatch correspondent denied having been
notified of the escape from the county Jail
of George Carter. whom he shot recently
while resisting arrest and who is wanted in
Pennsylvania for burglary. Carter escaped
with the aid of friends Friday night, and
although the Sheriff's home is not over an
hour and ahaIfride from the Jail he was not
aware of the escape until this morning,
when he was told of ID by private citizen
Just before reaching this city. Sheriff
Kennedy says had he been notified when
the discovery was made he no doubt could
have recaptured him.
MISS cHEsLEY's FUNERAL.
The funeral of Miss Loula, the interest
ing and accomplished daughter of Trea-
surer Chesley. of Stafford county, who
died in this city yesterday morning after a
brief illness of pneumonia, took place this
evening from the Baptist church, and not
withdrawing, the inclement weather was
largely attended, Miss Chesley was pu.
pill in the High School here, and had host
of friends both in and out of her school,
who deeply mourn her death. She was
seventeen years of age.
Thieves early this morning entered the
meat-house of Councilman Nj. q. Willis on
Princess Anne street. and stole eighteen
sides of bacon. They have not yet been
apprehended.
Within the past few days realty has ad-
vanced here nearly 100 per cent, and is
still on the upward grade. From all indi-
cations the opening of spring will see the
brightest era for Fredericksburg's future
that has ever before been known here.
A heavy ram began falling here this
morning, and still continues with no signs
Of abatement.
Mr.. John Wright and Miss Maggie
Sweitzer, both Of this city, will be married
OF the residence Of the brides mother to-
morrow evening at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10
vExED QUESTION CONTINUED.

Mr.. Sherman moved to amend section
Sp Uy i inserting in lieu thereof the words
"snbiect 10 the duties provided 10y law"
so that books copyrighted here and printed
abroad shall not be prohibited but shall be
Subjected to the payment of tariff duties.
This gave rise to another long debate,
pending which the amendment went over
The Senate bill appropriating $4,000 to
enlarge the public building at Birmingham,
Ala, was reported and placed on the
calendar. 49,,
$3.50 u. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

Finally, after several other SENATORS naI
spoken for and against Mr.. Frye's amend
ment and the bill itself. and several tele-
grams had been read from various sources
protesting against the amendment, vote
was taken. and Mr.. Frye's amendment was
agreed to-yeas q, nays 24-as follows:
YEAs-Messrs Alien, Allison, Berry. BLACK
burn, Blair, Chandler. Coke, Daniel, Davis,
FRYE, German, Hale. Ingslls MCPHERSON, Man
derson, Mitchell. Morgan. Pierce, Plumb, rover,
Ransom, Reagan, Sawyer, sherman, ohoup,
Squire, and Turpie-H.
NAYa-Messrs. Bate, Carlisle, Dawes. Dixon
Edmunds, Eyarts, Faulkner, George. Hampton,
Harris, Hawley, Higgins, Hoar, Jones OF Arksn-
sas. Morrill,, Plat, Pugh, Quay. Stewart, stock
bridge. Vest, Warren, WashDurn, and Wolcott-
"a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

When the Senate met at o'clock only
thirty-nine senators were present, six less
than a quorum. A brief executive session
was neld. No method by which quorum
could be obtained was discoverable, and as
II required the presence of quorum TO 90
thing left TO those present was to adjourn,
which they did at $40 2. NJ. In the brief
executive session the Senate confirmed the
nominations to be postmasters of Frank
Woodmausee. Of New Decatur, Ala, and
w. II. Fairless, of Trenton, Tenn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-10

The design for the naval exhibit was
conceived by Captain II. W. Meade, the
naval director and member of the Govern
ment Board of Control and MANAGEMENT
of the Worlds Columbian Exposition. but
the details of his plan have been worked
out by one of the leading craftsmen of the
Bureau of Construction, MIR. +. w. Grogan,
assisted by Mr.. Middleton, craftsman from
the Office of the supervising architect of
the Treasury Department, and Lieutenant
T. ID. Taussig, who has been detailed by
the Navy Department to assist Captain
Meade.
Captain Meade says that he could not
have carried out his idea successfully with
out the hearty cooperation he has received
from Chief Constructor Wilson. of the
Navy Department, and Mr.. James II. VIM
driIn, supervising architect OF the Trea-
sury. aided by Mr.. Grogan and his assist
ants.
Mr.. Windrim. under whose direction the
structure will be erected, pronounces it
not only UNIQUE, but feasible and economi-
cal Of construction. Nothing of the kind
has ever before been attempted at a worlds
fair. The cost Of this curious and original
building will be in the vicinity of Sl00, 600.
The amount pledged by Congress for oil
purposes Of a Government exhibit. for all
executive departments. aggregates q, 500
600.
Captain Meade proposes that at the close
of the Exposition In November. 1888. this
building be turned over 10 the city Of
Chicago as o naval drill place or naval
armory.p for the use of the naval reserve
of the lakes, of which tho central station
win naturally DO Chicago. Az bsttle-ships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-23

In the way humanity has striven toward FER.
lection and out Of the experience and growth
we gather the subject for our prophecies Of the
future. All truth does not center in man.
There Is truth in eternity. and man may find it
and use il, not in day. not in q year. not in
what il come out Of what has been and what 10
to be 10 coming from what IL. Flowers are the
messages from God.
GREETING From TIE YOUNG 10 TIE ON.
THE poet may be born . poet, but he must
have the food upon which . poets soul may
feed or no poem will ever come forth. limo
cence is not perfection. There must Be Q life
full OF conflicts with temptation. Heaven grows
mp IN the soul. Heaven is the soul. Earth 10
heaven. To you women who have been trying
Tor years to build up . new earth and o new
heaven for mankind we younger women bring
our greeting: you cleared the way; you stood
what We viii not have to endure; You made
possible what we are trying TO accomplish; you
worked In the darkness and in the storm, but
the blades are beginning to appear over the
earth; you have worked in the dark when the
storm was on; you have dug in the earth with
the lightning to light you; you have been brave
and true. Lo, the earth is lighted by a new
days dawn. The first blades are growing in
the fields where you have toiled. We enter into
your labors. We thank honor and bless you
These are the days Of result and fulfllment. the
last days that eternity hath unfolded into time.
There shall come more days, each one freighted
with richer fultillment deeper faith ana
grander vision. Each last day will gain new
meaning from rock and weed and earth and sky,
from human experience, growth and fruition."
Inc sermon was applauded by lively clapping
OF hands at Its close, and after benediction by
the preacher the council adjourned with the
doxoiogy.