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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

Tho President disapproyed the order OF
General Atprnr ORDwAY disbardins the
two colored battalions OF washington ci'y'
Now the General has set to work to ap,
norton tho deficiency in the congressional
rnpropria;ions between the white and col
ored commands.
Ap attempt win be made to obtain re-
dnction Of armory-rents. II tins should
fail some Other expedient will be devised
10 curtail expenses pro rata in white and
colored companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

In the New Orleans matter, if the diplo-
mats are to demand an investigation their
first duty is to inquire if any Italian sub.
iects have been killed. This must be estab-
lished first, else they have no case.
II will not do TO act upon common ru.
NOR. Up to this time we know of no in
quiry that has been conducted with such
formaity and seriousness as to enable the
Italian Consullat New Orleans, the Minis.
ter at Washington, or the head of the Gov.
ernment at Rome to declare that an Italian
citizen has been put TO death. For all
thatlthey know. every ono of the persons
lynched may have been naturalized in this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

mob. They have had bloody lesson.
The Mafa must disband, and the people OF
New Orleans should enlist the help of the
honorable and peaceable Italians there 70
bring about this desirable result. New
Orleans no doubt has many good citizens
Of Italian birth or descent who, in COM
mon with tho general community. deplore
the existence Of an organization such as
that which condemned Chief HrNSLssEH to
hnnth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
TO BUILD TWO NICE STORES.
Attractive business ouses to BE Erected
at Twenty-fifth and BROAD.
rT-cr ft,o nfsnofah

Rapidly the march of improvement goes
on; old ideas and ancient customs give
way to new notions and advanced prac-
tices. Our city is on a boom in all drec-
lions. In the north, south, east, and west
can be heard the busy tools Of the mechanic.
as he pulls down the old and builds the
new edifice. Vacant fields and waste places
are called into requisitiOn, and made TO an
swer the great demand of an enterprising
people. Indeed. Richmond has her back
up, and is "hustlng" for oil she is worth.
No part of IL u growing more rapidly or
steadily than Church Hill new and sub
stantial residences are gong up in ali direc-
tions-even out TO the county line, and the
boom goes on, and on, and he who is not
IN the swim" must stand aside or be
crushed.
One Of the oldest buildings has Just been
RACED 10 the gTound-an old landmark that
has stood for these many years, erected
when some of our venerable citizens were
but infants, and where in the long ago
George Ferguson, the father of our we'll
known Church-Hill resident, John w. Fer
gusson, ESQ. waited on the deniZens of the
Hill and made small fortune from his
well-stocked and well-kept grocery.
Who does not know the old gIocery-store
at the corner Of Iwenty-ffth and Broad
streets and what person with any energy
that has ever conducted it did not make
money! For years past Captain G.. Watt
Taylor has been monarch OF this old land
mark ne has thriyed and grown fat and
gray waiting on his customers, but he
was only tenant. Recently no was en-
abled 10 purchase this corner grocery"
and at one set about to increase Lis do
main. Hence the old. old building had TO
90, and will live hereafter only IN memory,
and on ia site will soon rise two magnih-
cent structures, built in the most substan-
tai manner with all modern improve
ments, which will be an ornament
to that portion of the city and monument
20 the thrift, taste, and energy of Captain
TAYLOR.
The new buildings will be of brick, two
stories fronting flfty-fve feet on Broad
street and running back sixty-two feet.
The lower floor will be used as stores. Tho
upper stories will DO handsomely fitted no
as residences, and will be complete in
every particular. These structures will DO
inished some time in 3uly. We mourn the
Did and welcome the new.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
The PineIH oSpital Case.

A local in yesterdays State gives an incor,,
rect impression of the result of the grand
iury's action as 10 recent charges against
the Pinel Hospital. The facts are these:
The grand jury decided that the charges
brought were not sustained. the matter
has been dismissed. and the grand jury
has been discharged. Having contem-
plated prior 10 any opening OF this ques-
ton a removal of the institution thought
it proper. after ascertaining that all inyes-
tications would be in my favor. TO declare
nv intention TO the jury. Every complaint
OF my mismanagement has been refuted.
A. w. BALI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
ships between Tacoma and the Orient.

IDF ItIFDTiIIIII 70 Ut" IJI7plIN7II'I
TACOMA. VASE, March 16.---It is stated
that the Northern Pacific road is negotia-
ting with the owners of the ships Abys-
sinia. Parthia. and Batavia for the past
three years under charter to the Canadian
Pacific railroad in the China trade for the
purpose of placing them on q run between
Tacoma and the Orient. The Northern
Pacific, it is stated, has already made Of
fers for the ships and the chances are that
either the Canada Pacific Will paw big
bonus to keep these ships out OF the trade
or else find that the freight taken by them
will be a serious pull-back 70 the profits of
the Canadian Pacific.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

There is q great deal of talk in the north
ern papers about what the New Orleans
iail officials should have done for the pro-
lection Of the Sicilian prisoners.
The jailer is in a great strait in such
cases. If he pursues the Birmingham plan
and kills the people he is denounced and
execrated: if he yields TO overwhelming
numbers without firing q volley he is ac-
cused of collision.
Between the New Orleans and Birming-
ham methods the former seems preferable.
If there is 70 be blood shed it is better that
those who raised the storm should be the
sufTerers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

The italian papers DO not understand or
else desienedly misrepresent the situation
at New Orleans.
1t was a simple question whether tho
people or the murderers of that city should
rule. The people decided in favor Of them
selves and against their enemies.
Many members of La Malta were muir
derers at homo and fed to America when
their own country became too hot 10 hold
them.
Yet some Of the very newspapers that
demanded their expulsion from Italy arc
now bewailing their fate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
A State Work.

The New Castle Record says:
ave agree with TEE RICHMOND DISPATCH that
. good system OF roads In Virginia is not likely
20 result from local action. Different counties
operating under different road laws will never
result In giving the State uniformly good roads
This method, or absence Of method, has been
sufficiently tried and may now DO written down
as a disgusting failure 1t would probably not
be q Bad idea 70 wipe out all the road laws now
extant In this State ana begin anew"
That puts the matter in a nutshell.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
A Confederate Tribute To Hiram Cranston.
CLARE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY. VA,
March 7, 1891.

~
CLARr, CUMBERLAND COUNTY. VA,
March 7, 1891.
To he Editor of he Dispatch:
have Just had the pleasure of reading
IN vour WEEKLY Of March the 9Th q Ito mel
veyv interesting article in regard to the
" New York Hotel,n kept By Hiram Gran
ston. | remember the old brick house
we'll have been TO it several times,
buf never had the pleasure of knowing lts
noble-hearted proprietor. The name OF
Hiram CranstOn will, however, always
have n bright place in my memory. Soon
after the war my business as general ira
vellingagentfo for one of the largest and most
popular lines of southern railways required
me o visit all of the principal cities IN tne
South and to be brought in contact with
an classes of the travelling public. IL was
while so engaged that | first heard OF the
:" New York Hotel and its whOle-souled,
large-hearted proprietor. No matter
whether in Virginia. North or South
Carolina, Georgia Especially Georgia.,
Florida, Alabama. Mississippi, louisiana,
ON the cars, steamboat. stage, or IN the
hotels. if the SUBJECT of hotels was dis
cussed. you would be sure 10 hear some
traveller speak kindly, grateful word for
the "Old New York" and Hiram CTanstOn.
In Georgia found his name yenerated and
cherished by many an ex-Contederate' VINO
recited TO me many instances OF ms noe-
rality and loving kindness TO them IN their
hour of poverty and distress. | did not
know that he was dead. No doubt many a
southern heart. like my own, will throb
with sadness at the knowledge. Peace to
his ashes! He was an honest, kind, and
brave man, and trHst that his mantle has
fallen on worthy shoulders.
Nv harris whltened by the frosts of sixty
winters. and in all human probability l
will never visit our great metropolitan city
again, but if the fates should so decree,
Won NAV rest assured that if | do get there
my name will be found upon the register
OF tho New York Hotel"
EX-CONFEDERATE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

tensiblo. Those who were murderers OF
New Orleans would have been outlaws ..
home. They have their good and their
had people. So have the English Germans
and French. SO have we. Let us, there
fore. discriminate in our blame.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

There are many who fear that the Malta
viii pass sentences Of death upon those
who were foremost In the uprising Of tho
New Orleans people on Saturday.
Hardly. Just at this time they would
frs - badly facing court as facing .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

In their last weeks circular Messrs. JoHN
A. HAxsr1yox a Co. say as TO the Virginia
debt; We believe the present movement
will result in etfecting a final settlement Of
the debt" We are glad 70 find this well
Informed firm SO confident Of such re-
suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
A orsva..o at Bayou La rourehs.

NEW ORLEANS. La, March ia crevasse
occurred at : o'clock this morning in tho
Bayou La Fourche leyee at Senator r..
j. Whites Broudsarde plantation. The
break is sixty feet wide and three feet
deep. The rainy weather continues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
SUMMER RESORTS.
rrsHEnMEN,s suppLIEA

CEINE-THREAD, GII.L-Nr6ns
makes imported by US. which We sell g lowest
prices. Also, In stock all punbers Of Tvines
and Lines, c0rkA 30. Netting and Webs made
up OF al descriptions Satisfaction guaranteed
l. LICHTENSTEsN's BONS,
conner Seventeenth aud Frankiin streets,
Sole importers Of tho Lion Brand seine Thread.
warranted tuii standard IA every particular.
Do 3l-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
A Mothsr.. Love

One lamp-thy mothers love-
Ania the stars
Shall iift Us pure flame ehaneelesa,
And before the throne Of God
Burn through eternity,
holy-as II Was lit and lent thee here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
DEATH OF MRS. MARY ePEs JONES.
The Good Work in various Churches
st. Pntrich's Day NOt Observed.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PETERSBURG. VA, March 1G.-Mrs. Mary
Fpes Jones, wife Of Judge r. II. Jones, a
prominent lawyer Of This city, died last
evening of pneumonia, after an illness Of
only few DAYS. The deceased was lady
of rare loveliness Of character, and was
greatly beloved by all who knew her.
The revival meetings ut the Market
Street Methodist Episcopal church have
closed with the result OF many CONVEX,
gons. Revival meetines will be commenced
at Wesley church on Wednesday night, TO
be continued as long as interest shall be
manifested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

No Decisions in the A. 6 ID. Il. X. Case.
Especial telegram to the Dispasch.l
NoRroLK. Va, March l6.-The United
States Circuit Court to-day considered
matters in the case of b. Neygrass Go;
rs. the Atlantic and Danyile Raiiroaa
Company, but rendered no decisions. A
motion was made to have the receiversnlp
diqmiQaod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
A SOVEREIGN RIGHT.

One Of the demands of the Farmers Al
lance is the abolition Of the national bank
ING system, but am sure it never contem-
plated a return 10 the banks OF ante-bellum
days: nor do suppose any thinking man
would favor such a choice Of evils. We
hold that no banks Of issue are necessary,
10 say nothing of their legality. Thepower
20 coin money and regulate the value
thereof Is vested by the Constitution in
Congress alone, and its exercise is one Of
the highest acts of sovereignty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

The far land Of Italy has sent many good
men and women 10 our shores. Wholesale
denunciation Of them Is altogether indie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
The UNIVERSITIES LEGACY.
Editor watterson TO Addre the Literary
societies-Dr. CuyIer's Sermons.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatchl
University or VIRGINIA, March ia
meeting of The Board Of Visitors OF the
University will be held here on next Fri
day To decide upon matters relating TO the
Fayerweather will case. In the disposition
of the residuary legacy by the executors the
University has not been named whereas, be-
sides the 500. 900 which II now gets 1t was
Mr.. Fayerweather's intention for the Uni
versity to receive part of that reslduum.
What steps the visitors Will take cannot be
ontipinafqI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
AvALrAnrE Acqu1sETIoN.

Washington and Lee University has p ~
chased the residence and grounds OF the
late Ex-Governor Letcher. The price palo
was $500. The University AUTHORIZES
desired the property IL order to MI ous
their grounds and give them an eenohablv
he nsed as a laboratory or be occupied bY
one of the professional schools. The
Ietchers Will build on the hill above their
present grounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
TvANGELIsTIC.

A series Of meetings for men only will be
held nightly this week under the auspices
of tho Young Mems Christian Association.
In view OF the approaching visit OF the
Bishop of this diocese, which, by the way,
has been changed from the 9Th to the 9Th
of April nightly services will be held IN
St. Johns Episcopal church.
The Baptist City Mission Committee,
recently organized under the auspices or
the three churches here, yesterday alter
noon Organized and established fine
mission at Ennlsss old wagon-yard, on
Halifax street. The attendance on the oc-
casion was large and the spirit of the meet
ing was IN the highest degree encouraging.
II is thought that this will be the founda-
ton for the building of new church to
he occupied by the congregation of the
Byne-Street church, whose location is not
desirable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
OUR BANKING SYSTEM.
Duty of the Government TO Provide Safe
and Suitable Currency.

JLABhSNILLE, VA, NIaTCu IT, I5JI,
To he Editor Of he DisDd,ct:
Your article under the above caption IN
last weeks paper seems TO incline to the
position that the abolition of the national
banks would lead to or necessitate re-
turn to the wildcat banking system, or
want of system, in vogue before the war,
and | suppose you hold that some kind OF
banks Of issue are necessary or desirable,
for YOU admit that the people would
gladly surrender the present system if
something superior were originated and
accept it as O boon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

Mss Bette Rawlings, of Spartanburg,
6. c., the daughter of our former chap
lain. is visiting friends in the neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Conway T.. Howard. Of Richmond,
is the guest of Professor William NJ. Thorn
Aiessrs. Hampton, Waytt, and McHenry,
of stanton, spent yesterday at the Uni
versity.
Mr.. John C. Blair. Of Wytheville. a last
wears law student, and Dir. There II. Rice
Jr.. of Hampden-Sid ney. last years aca-
dem. are at the University.
William NJ. harrington, Jr., a law, has re-
turned from a three weeks visit to MS
home in Memphis, Tenn.
The Misses Peyton, daughters of our
proctor, are visiting friends IN New York
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
WILL NOT ACCEPT.

Mr.. Joe Cochrane, whose appointment
20 the chair Of Assistant Professor of Chem
islry in the University of Arkansas, has
been announced in the DISPATCH. has de-
cided not to accept the offer. He will con-
tinue his postgraduate studies here. -,
MIR. Henry WattersOn, OF the Louisville
Couriey-.youynal. has accepted au invitation
TO deliver the Grafton before the Washing
ton and jefferson Literary Societies at the
annual joint celebration on Juno 3Oth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
DUTY OF TIE GOVERNMENT.


It is the duty of the Government, there
fore, to furnish the people with a safe me-
dunn of exchange, of sufficient volume to
transact the business of the country with
facility, and it cannot rightfulIy delegate
this power 10 individuals or corporations.
As far the necessity for banks OF issue IS
concerned it seems to me that the facts in
our financial history clearly demonstrates
thecontrary. United States Treasury notes
or greenbacks are as good money as gold
and silver, and that not because of any
redemption fund provided for their liquida-
ton, for their redemption is forbidden by
law, but because of the faith of the peO-
pie in the stability Of the Government and
their legal-tender character in the settle
ment Of debts both public and private; SO
that as long as the Government ex-
lists, and as far as its jufsdIc-
ton extends. they must subserve
every purpose that money can. As
much cannot be said OF national bank
notes. This being the case. the opponents
Of the national banks may safely challenge
any one to show cause, if any he can, why
the Government should not issue the
whole Of the currency. instead of dele
eating to corporations the power to issue
part-the more so. when that which gives
value 10 national bank notes in the estima-
ton of tl!o sople is their faith In the
GoyenmC... bonds which are back of them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
MUCH IMPROVED.

The condition OF Detective james NJ
Young. who was so brutally assaulted and
cut few nights ago, IS very much i'm
proved to-day, and he is now thought to be
ont of danger. No Further arrests have been
made, John Warrenton, a Young white man,
being the only person thus far charged
with the assault.
Bishop w. W. Duncan, Of the Methodist
Church, is expected here this evening or
many friends. He will be the guest of Mr..
John w. Bradbury. The Bishop was for
merly the pastor Of Washington-Street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

Reading notices In readlng-maiter type, Ave
lines or less. 81; in nonparoil loaded, 75c.
Gard Of rates for more space furnished on up
kiicafton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

FIR DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications win not be returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
a BAD SYSTEM.

The power of these banks TO expand or
contract the currency at will Is sufficient
of itself 10 condemn the system. Nothing
could be expected but that this mower
should be exercised invariably in tue d.
rection best calculated to subserve the in
terests Of the banks regardless of the in
terests of the people at large: and as the
stockholders are necessarily bondbolders
Their interests lie IN the direction OF a
limited volume Of currency. Tho inter-
ests OF capitalists and creditors arc always
on the side of contracted currency. be-
cause tins gives money more power;
but the interests of the masses lie
as fer in the opposite direction
as Is consistent with safety TO the value of
the currency. That this POSITIONS correct
IS shown by the national banks reducing
Their circulation to keep pace with the in
crease OF the currency which, should result
even rom the limited coinage Of silver;
while the people demand an increase of the
currency by the free coinage OF silver and
in addition to this, the issue of paper
money sufficient to raise the Circulating
medium TO $50 per capita. TO contract the
currency, as has been done since the war,
wElle the whole people, or Government.
We're deeply IN debt, and the greater part
OF the individual citizens were In the same
condition, was one of the greatest crimes
that could be committed against the pro-
ducers and private debtors. 1t was, and is
downright robbery. 10 perpetuate this
power to capitalists through the agency of
the national banks, even 10 q limited ex-
tent, would be bad policy.
THE NATIONAL DEBT.
Another bad feature OF the national
banking system Is that its very existence
depends upon the perpetuity Of the nation
al debt and OK course, as 1t desires TO sur
we, It's great power must be welded TO
prevent the payment of that debt. Wit
ness. the working of this feature in the
reckless extravaganza Of Congress- in the
face OF the great distress of the people;
subsidies. corruption, and iobbery In every
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
r1.ArrEnING ATfnIENCEs.

Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, ID. d., of
Brooklyn, n. Y, stopped here Saturday on
his return from Florida. By invitation he
was to lecture and preach at the Univer-
sity. On all three OF these occasions the
most hattering audiences greeted him.
Saturday evening be delivered an address
in the public hall before the Temperance
Union. Rev. d. z. Mpscomb, of Char
lottesville, made the opening prayer.
Then, in a few well chosen words, MI.
John Nicholson, of Savannah, Ga, intro
duced DR.. Cuyler to the large audience
gathered there. DR.. Cuyler's address was
a very forcible one. On Yesterday morning
the rev chapel was filed with as many as
could find seats. Taking as his text the
verse from tho 18th Psalm, 20. how |
love Thy law" DR.. Cuyler gave most
mastery exposition of the Bible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17
KILLED AT a NEGRO FESTIVAL.
struck with q Glass Bottle and Cut VIZ"
gazor-The Letcher Residence Sold.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispa'ch'J
LEXINGTON, VA, March 16.--During afow
nj negro festival in Collierstown p, s,aI III
day night John Branson was kiiisd Dy Gt ~.
ward Boss and Wesley Lee: Inc ngns
began IN the room where the fes'iyal WIS
held and was continued outside. bransson
was struck on the head with glass pltes.he a
in tho hands of Wesley Lee. ana was ai'ei-
wards cut either with knife OF razo''
ARRESTED AND JAILED. !,
Boss and Lee were arrested and Ioaged
in Jail here to-day. Branson ~ sala W
have been a respectable, hard-worAing
npOrO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-17

There will be no celebration here of st.
Patrick's day tomorrow. The st. Patrick's
Society will meet at night and hold their
annual election of officers
The condition of Dir. N. S. Turnbull,
who has recently been so i'll at his home in
Lawrenceville, has changed but little for
the better.