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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
The Value of the Silver Dollar.
CHATHAM. Va, January 20, 1891.


To ne Editor of The Dispatch:
In n recent issue of your paper in reply
TO the circular of John A. Hambleton az
Co. YOU seem to admit that silver dollar
was worth only So cents. / suppose your
meaning was that silver dollar was worth
only s. per cent. of q gold dollar. To adj
nit that a silver dollar was worth only So
cents when it takes 100 cents to make
dollar is really to give up the argument
and to admit that gold IS the only
standard of value. Not long ago the
Century Magazine denounced the pres
emit silver dollar as a dishonest dollar
because il was worth, as it said, only IS
cents and yet was forced into circulation
and made 10 pay debts at the nominal
value of 100 cents. But we may reply
that copper cent is not standard OF
value, but a silver dollar is such stand
ard, and, as cent, as its name shows, Is
only the hundredth part of dollar, 1T fol-
lows that the present standard silver dol
lar is necessarily worth 100 cents. But
owing 10 the existing demonstration
of silver and the, unlimited com
age of gold a standard silver dollar
is worth only IS per cent. of q
gold dollar. Now. we have perfect right
to reverse the false position OF the Century
and:other organs of the gold-bugs and to
turn their own argument against them
selves, by saving that while silver dollar
is worth 100 cents The gold dollar IL made
to be worth about .1l74 cents, for 100
cents is IS per cent. of about 1174 cents.
The gold dollar, we may then say, Is the
dishonest dollar, for it is forced into
circulation at 17sl per cent. more than
it is worth, and so compels people
to pay that much moro on the dollar OF
their indebtedness, and at the same time
the power Of paying is diminished proper
tionally by limiting the quantity OF the
circulating medium, and thereby. de-
creasing the value of agricultural products
and the prices of labor. But with. the
restoration of the free coinage OF silver
the present difference of value between
standard gold and standard silver dollar
will be destroyed either by reducing the
relative value of the gold dollar or increas-
ing the relative value of the silver dollar,
or by both operations combined. when
that is done debtor cannot only pay his
debts at 100 cents on the dollar, but his
power of paying will also be increased
proportionally owing to the higher prices
of agricultural products and OF labor, IN
consequence of the increased volume OF
currency. Then mortgages will be lifted
and hope and happiness extend wnere
there is now misery and despair. The
wolves Of Wall street may howl, but the
people at large will be contented;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

about such prosaic thing as thermome-
ter. But one genius at least has solved the
problem. He has fastened miniature
Fahrenheit to celluloid scroll, about six
inches high, on which is written:
May this tell you how love you,
When the summers send II high;
MAY It tell you how love you
Whom the winters round II sigh
The ordinary yalentine-cards hold their
own even with all these novelties TO con-
tend against, though even in them new
ideas have been introduced. Quite num-
Der have handsomely printed leaflets
mounted on the lace on satin card, IN
which are copious extracts from the lovers
favorite poets. One fulding-card that l
saw contained sonnets from Shakespeare,
Brainard, Moore, and Michael Angelo. all
appropriately illustrated, and the whole
was indIted to "Ye Sweetest Mayed on
Earth" Another folding card was trimmed
with gold and silver cord and ornamented
with hand-painted group OF snow-birds.
As matter of course nearly all the val
entines produced are designed with especial
reference to the fair sex, but the male end
of creation has been by no means forgot
ten. The favorite device for them that has
been adopted to do valentine duty is neck
tie case. OF these there are varieties in
every shape and form. The prevailing
color seems somehow TO run to blue. They
are made OF two long narrow pieces of
extra heavy pasteboard, covered with silk
or satin on the outside and lined with
white silk. The hinges are OF satin cord;
and for decoration there are hand-painted
SPRAYS of flowers, generally golden-rod, on
both curves. Very few of them have in
scriptions, the idea being to permit the
fair sender to have any sentiment she may
desire to express.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

were comparatively unknown until the
present year, but the manufacturers found
that these pretty trifes admitted of such
dainty work that they were put on the
market this season in every conceivable
shape. A unique pattern is a square, fiat
shaped affair of glass. 1t is bound about
the edges with silk ribbon. and
has, indeed, huge ribbon bows on
each corner. Wherever bit OF
ribbon could possibly be attached it has
been, put on, the effect being extremely
pretty. On the glass lid small flock Of
blue fnches are painted, perched on the
branch of a tree, and on each of the four
sides q spray of flowers almost hides the
glass. Inside the box the bottom is lined
with pulled satin which rests on a cushion
of cotton wadding. On this satin pretty
valentine sentiments are worked in gold
thread. These cases are for handkerchiets,
and glove-boXes are made TO match,
Another glove and handkerchief-set in
tended for valentine" is made up Of
very thin wood, covered in blue silk, with
trimmings of MORE ribbons in bows and
rosettes. These boxes are lined through
out with quilted white satin. On the lid
is cellulOid panel, in bright colors, show
ing half dozen snow-biIds. resting on q
withered limb that is heavy with frost.
The sides are adorned with hand-painted
sprays Of golden-rod, and on the inner side
OF the cover is the inscription, generally
brief. but very much to the point. Some
of the more numerous are: with Sweet
Thoughts of Thee" From Fond Heart"
Loving Thoughts" etc. All of these
boxes are highly perfumed with sachet.
They range in price from "a to So.
A cheaper line, costing from one to three
dollars, are made of pasteboard. hand
painted. or covered with silk. The de-
signs IN these are Innumerable. and they
are invariably as pretty as they are unique.
Here the inscription IS always on one
corner of the lid in silyered or gilt letters
and the sentiments include everything
from the non-committal inscription "A
Friend" TO the amorous declaration TO
Her Who Rules My Heart"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

moro than ordinary facility. and the result
Is O most bcwildering array Of dainty cres-
tions, some Of which in point OF price are
calculated to make the average young man
gasp. 49,
one of the prettiest of these is " valen-
tinen that combines the useful with the
poetic and ornamental-a court-plaster
pocket. The covers are of heavy paste,
board hinged with pink ribbon. A good
supply of court-plaster is fastened pc
tween, while tiny pair of scissors are AZ
tached TO the pocket by means OF long
silk ribbon, On the top cover, framed III
green silk. is a pretty group OF dancing
Cupids printed on celluloid, and on the
other side. which is covered with SIX, IL
this appropriate verse limiting strongly d.
O spurned loves
This will heal cut,
or soOthe q smart
But IL will not cure
A broken heart
A satin-folding card, inscribed 10 MY
Valentine" contains q declaration that
even the most obtuse maiden could not
fail to understand. On the outside an ar
row of celluloid, tipped with gold, STICKS
quivering in the heart of large pansy.
Under this is the inscription:
The face OF my love,
Within you'Il see;
Would could mirror
Ny love Tor thee.
On opening the card the recipient will be
considerably startled to find herself look
ing into the depths of bevelled mirror,
which has been set into the card In white
velvet frame.
Another valentine, less elaborate. but on
the same lines, is pink-silk mat, the ends
of which are folded to represent n square
envelope. A spray of lilies of the valley,
hand-painted, is thrown across the centre
and underneath in quaint characters Is this
inscription:
"open the envelope and soc the dearest face
on earth"
On complying with these directions a
mirror is found imbedded in web of white
satin, which reflects the dearest face on
EARTH" mantled with the prettiest blush
imaginable provided the suspected sender
is her best true love-
Glove-boxas and hsndkerchief-cases,
specially designed for valentine offerings,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

A valentine that is calculated to win any
lady's heart IL combined handkerchief
case and jewel-box. 1t comes in the shape
of a satin cushion, stuffed with eiderdown;
The cushion is composed of two layers held
together by silk cord in the middle. and
between these layers is o space for the
handkerchiefs. On top, WITH tufted "a lace 2
cover, is the jewel-box, lined with quilted
satin of the same shade as the pillow.
with Best Wishes True Love-" My
Queen. or some other sentiment IN .gradu-
ated degrees Of warmth Is daintily EN-
broidered on one corner Of the cushion.
almost hidden under cluster Of red roses
or brilliant poppies-
MANY of the moro elaborate valentines
take the shape of musical instruments this
wear, while hsarts which were formerly the
fayorite pattern haye been relegated 20
back seat. A harp covered with blue TX
and plush Is one of the most striksng OK
these musical designs. Unaef . saver
strings clusters of DAISIES are painted on
tic silk, and shi,nmerinG through q cover.
ING OF silk boiling cloth inside are groups
Of Cupids engaged IN shoe ting then. fatal
Axrows into aDaco. while good wishes o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
Unfortunate Experiments.

II is unfortunate that SO many OF the
consumptives on whom koch's lymph ha:
been tried in this country have been those
in such an advanced stage of the disease
as to render their cure hopeless from the
very start. Their treatment may have been
undertaken with merciful intent, but the
death OF these patients is now having ar
influence on the popular mind to throw
discredit on the discovery. The experiences
had with these cases seems to indicate tns
impression that the use of the lymph II
advanced cases OF pulmonary tuberculosis
Is likely to be very injurious, and may per
ceptibly shorten the patients lease OF lie
1t viii soon be time 10 learn something de
finite as to the results obtained in thin
country in cases whore the disease was moi
so far advanced. There is reason 10 hope
that these may be moro satisfactory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

protestations OF affection are painted
where no one but those for whom tho
words are intended may see them.
rams, wall-pockets, and cornucopias are
also favorites with the valentine designers.
The fans are generally intended merely for
ornaments, and are made up IN pretty pat
terms covered with silk and trimmed with
embroidered on n broad ribbon that flut-
tiers from the handle, bringing messages OF
respect, esteem, or ardent love. according
rs the case between the sender and re-
celyer has progressed.
Going back TO the useful again. pretty
valentine comes in the shape OF writing
tablet. The covers are of celluloid, hand
painted or printed in bright .colors. One
OF the best ] saw was framed in green siik.
and had a silver-tipped pencil attached by
means OF silver cord. On the cover was
a gracefully-draped figure crowned with
pinks and holding clusters OF the same
flowers in her hand. The valentine was evi-
IDENTIFY intended for use by a gentleman with
whom the course CO tue love bad not been
entirely smooth, for ON the reverse side
was painted:
Pens arc but cruel, dangerous things;
They're steel and wound the hearL
his ofter. lady, he who brings,
Has often felt their smart
Book-marks are another ono of the use
full things that have been employed to do
service for Cupid on ST. Valentines day.
OF these there is one that ia pretty certain
TO be q favorite with young gentlemen
who have not yet arrived at an age when
such things are taken. seriously. This is
the old device of bringing out the tails
manic Kiss me" by twirling the book
mark between the hands, silk cord with
taSsels being attachedto either end for the
purpose. The book-mark itself is Of paste
board covered with white satin, and TO
give it an appropriate flavor of the occa-
sion the complete design that shows when
the strings are twisted is kiss me. my
Valentine
Quite a complete little writlng-set has
also been cleyerly worked up as Valen-
tine-gift. 1t embraces blotter, pen, and
pen-wiper combined IN such a manner rs
TO produce a most dainty effect. Two
horseshoe-shaped layers of fine blotting
paper, one Of white and one of
pink, slightly smaller. are laid one
on top Of the other Then, mount
ed on these, IS heart made of celluloid
pierced by an arrow of the same ma
terial Around the edge of this heart are
sprays of violets and heiotrope, while
fastened in the centre is q scallop-shell
beautifully colored by nature. This shell
works on a hinge made of gold cord and
underneath is q piece OF chamos-skin-
the pen-wiper. The pen is fastened to one
corner Of the valentine by silk ribbon.
Ii would be pretty hard for layman to
imagine valentine sentiment woven
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
THINGS FOR CUPID.
NEW TOKENS M MEMORY or THE
GOOD ST. VALENTINE.
Gifts for Love-Lorn Maids and Gallant
swains-Cards, Gioye-Holders,
Observation-Disclosures.
correspondence Of The Rloamond DisO..cn.l

NEw YORK, February THE memory OF
good st. Valentine. patron of oil true lovers.
will be honored this year as never before II
the preparations that have been made for
his feast-day are any indication. For
months past the designers have been out
doing one another in their efforts to get up
something particularly novel and striking,
something that would coax tho dollars out
of the pockets Of loYe-lorn SWANS with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
THE DAVIS MANSION.
1t Should BE Made Mausoleum as Well
as a Museum.
To the Editor ofhe Dispatch:

To the Editor ofRe Dispatch:
It is al old SAYING, and time approves it
true. that whatever is worth doing is worth
doing well, both in quality OF its execu-
ton and its manner or style.
In planning and designing for the Jetfer-
son Davis House and Museum we should
hasten slowly, consult, discuss, and bring
our actions TO perfect end If possible. 1t
would be pity, If after all is done, to be
worried with the. sight OF some glaring
fault-some conspicuous lack of symme-
try and completeness. A single flaw IL
art is often fatal. The cultured man OF
art can indicate many instances. and the
true artist is, like the true lawyer in stating
his points, extremely careful in selecting
his models and comparing effects. 1t Is by
successive approximations we reach cor
rect conclusions. 49,
AS Mrs. Davis can hardly withhold her
sanction TO the removal of his remains to
Richmond TO rest, where his greatest
energies were brought into constant and
increasing effort, IL seems TO me, plain
countryman, way back" here, that they
ought to be deposited in the house where
he lived. Let him be placed, like Lee, III
Lexington, with recumbent or erect
marble statue. and let the busts Of such
men as johnston, Longstreet, stuart,
Hill. &c, surround him. using special care
70 leave space for Our Fltz," and II his
Cabinet might be on the inner circle near
him the tout ensemble would be complete.
And it might to be said;
"on Fate's eternal camping-ground
Their silent statues rise.
And point 70 glory and renown,
And mansions IN tho skies"
Let it all be done in style worthy of
great people and of the principles for
which we ventured all and lost all-the
principles which actuated our torefathers.
Our posterity would honor US for this evil
depce of our gratitude and appreciation,
under the sore trials and impediments now
SOUGHT to be imposed by conspirators
against the national welfare, and our pres
emf enemies will. though grudgingly, ac-
cord due mode of praise. AS the healing
salye of time, aided by the popular vote,
removes the ugly scars OF sectional or
Affected political malice, they viii even be
nroud of their southern brethren, who are
vet. as the oily-tongued, rampant Hoar
predicts, 10 act conspicuous part IN
The warding of the hideous horrors that
are constantly shaking their CORY locks at
them. - -
az a receptacle for relics, de-, and some
Grand. unique design in the front--a large
PAVILION like that of Clay on the Square,
with allegorical 6gures-and Our Ltoe,iy IA
the centre pointing to the cardinal truths OF
the Constitution. engraved on marble, for
which we fought and bled and died, and
an which we still insist. This being a
sontheru affair, it should be done with
sontbern material and native talent, OF
which we have an abundance. X.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
The Rural Humorist

Old Loafcr Ito drummer). Pickin' yer
teeth, Stranger
yoursl
Old Loafer, Wal. none. only don't pick
my teeth.
drummer: Don't, chr Why notl
Oh losfcr: Oh, I'm contented to take
'em just - thor como.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
TWO DETERRENT WAYS.
The Rum Evil and How 1t Could BE
Abolished.

"If everybody followed my example
announcedan enthusiastic Temperance adj
vocate recently, according to the Philadel.
phia Press, "every saloon in the city
would close before the end of the month. !
How's.that?" asked a rubicund-taced
auditor. who had not before spoken.
"They would close from lack of patron.
age, sir. / never drink"
II see. / can go you one better, though.
II everybody followed my example every
saloon in the city would close before next
Saturday night"
"How's that?" asked the temperance
eagerly.
"They would run out of stock"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
MIXED History.
Brooklyn Life.

wool, Wasn't there something Q little
s.,k shout Washington's family history
Van Pelt: guess not; whyy, :.
woai. Well. never could get it
..rs;ght IN my mind; England was the
s s,snsbsr country then they became di-
xn,csd. and finally Washington became
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
TIE PRrNCFssE FORM.

II is not surprising that the Princesse
form has been brought into great favor
One Of its happiest forms, adopted usually
for street wear, is as follows: The gown
proper is strictly en princesSe, the close
fitting waist merging into the sheath-like
skirt with no dividing line, sloping down
smoothly over the hips. Above this, how
ever, is worn coat somewhat in "reefer I"
style thrown wide open in front. 1t APP
breaches somewhat the directoire mode,
being very long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08

chs1blains readily cured BY. Salvation
OH Duggists sell u for - cents bottle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
D.. AxBlGBI, Banp.a p o., LsuIs.cs. Va, writes.

d. E.BAIbI, banpsss 2 U, Lo1IHl %, "a, FfNss
al have used A. b. q. ALrERArIyE In two cases
Of hereditary Scrofula, JGra Cdss: A lady with
matter, 20 years standing. Two openings have
ceased 10 Discharge, and the remaining one has
abated half It's former discharge. Second Cdse
Lady member Of same family, with enlarged
glands aud pustules on various perts Of the body.
She has used the ALrERArIvE for three months,
and the various evidences OF disease have dis
appeared"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
HGFSEI|E71l|lADRAIIE
Ga grAAncdssS FOR
SCROFULA,

And all other BLOOD Diseases Of most malignant
type, whether chronic or not, yield 10 treatment
when A. b. C. ALTERNATIVE is Used. IL Is harm
less, but SURELY EFFECTIVE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-08
orOnet.
SHE WEARS TIGHTS.
of the neriod has imnro

There is new fad that is now running
up and down the gamut here. One wears
now O small square silk handkerchief of
some brilliant color beneath the edge of
the bodice or thrust into the opening on
the front. These bright little squares of
silk seem to have no possible use other
than to contrast the bodice. One wears a
different color with each dress. Certainly
they do not dispense with the cambria
article, which one still carries in ones
pocket.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-30
A STORY OF STEPHEN GIRARD.

A characteristic story Of Stephen
Girard was that he induced boy to
work for him till he was twenty-one
years old by promising to give him a
good start in life afterwards. When
the time came, the young man ap-
piled for the promised reward. The
eccentric old merchant looked at him
for moment, and then said, gruff1y,
go and learn trade" Considera-
bly, cast down, for he had expected a
very different start, the young man
turned away; but after some refec-
ton, knowing something Of the
others peculiarities, he decided to
do as he had been hidden, and learn
ed the cooper's trade. When he had
mastered it, year or so later, he
presented himself again, and the old
man gave him an order for two bar
rels. He made and delivered them,
and Mr.. Girard examined and prais-
ed them. Now" he said, you have
a capital that you cannot lose, for
you can always fall back on your
trade if you meet with adversely"
and then he advanced his protege a
considerable capital with which to
start in business From Harper's
Weekly
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-30
VACATION ADVICE.

1t is always well to remember the
fact that savagecows and fierce dogs
can't climb trees.
Don't waste your time in trying to
catch two-inch fish with ten foot
pole.
You may imagine that you help
the hay-makers by jabbing the horses
with the pitchfork and getting
tangled up in the reins, but you do
not, and they will probably tell you
so.
Don't go out in the woods to fly
kite-only the birds fly there.
If a strange dog smiles at you, 1t
is policy to smile back, and if he runs
at you, the best thing is to run back.
Don't climb trees after blackber-
ries. The only thing you will get on
such quest is-''left."
Don't try swimming in creeks
where the water is two feet deep and
and the mud six feet
1t is adding insult to injury to burn
up the farmers fence in trying to
cook the corn that you have helped
yourself to.
Ifyou get tired doing nothing it is
a good thing to sit under the barn
and pass the time in waiting for the
wea ther-cock to crow. Agreat many
days may be enjoyed in this manner.
When you go out for an all-day
tramp don't eat up all your lunch
at ten o'clock You will feel starved
by two if you do.
Do not be angry if the roosters
awaken you at daybreak. Remem-
Der that if you went to bed at sunset
you would be willing to get up with
the chickens, and BOOSTERS don't stop
to consider such things.
If a goose cries at you, do not cry
yourself in turn. Only geese do that.
Don't try leap-frog over the cows
in the pasture. The COWS might OBJ
ject.
A barn roof is not meant as a to-
boggan slide, and shingles are rather
hard on trousers [Harper's Young
People,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-30

may teach them how to build the
cars, but they can teach us how to
construct safe railroads. When the
American railroad grades cross
ing and endangers life, the English
road builds a tunnel and protects
the public. The wooden piers along
our river fronts are nightmares
when you see those buttresses of
masonry in England. The American
housewife is taught how beautiful
the humblest home can look when
flowers bloom from every window in
it, and gardens look like spots of
Paradise. The English woman can
teach her American sister the great
secret of keeping young by refusing
to worry. She knows that worry
means premature age, and she has
too high a regard for her health to
endanger it with what she knows
will not avail The English girl will
teach the pride of every American
that the foundation of the best
health is exercise and plenty Of it,
and that healthy girlhood is the
stepping-stone to the best wifehood
and motherhood though, in every
other respect, the American girl can
stand comparison.