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The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1891-09-19

w. L. Coppersmith don't send
work to other cities, but does all
that is instrusted to him in his
building, 234 st. Clair street. 45-1y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

our sins as rebels" OF abandoned it's we'll
defined purpose TO secure permanent con-
troll Of the national Government by the aid
OF congressional legislation. Possibly 1896
will tell better story. We speak now Of
the present. President HARaIsos, when he
recommends, as no does in his last annual
message, that Congress shall provide by law
for securing to each man the right to
act and the right TO have his vote
counted. means TO say that the force bill
has not yet lost ITS vitality. His recon-
mendation Of the passage Of that measure
Is fully backed up by the resolutions
adopted last fall oil over the Union by
State conventions OF the Republican party.
There seems 10 be no diversity of opinion
on this subject within tho ranks OF that
party. All its sagacious leaders under
stand that 1t no longer has any reason for
existence. IL has outlived its day. IL has
become a useless cumbercr Of the ground.
II cannot GO before the people on its
merits Government by force Ia all that
is left to IL. Shall we not so conduct our
selves as Democrats as by 1896 10 bring up
the people of every section to the support
of the Democratic partyp So shall we
have occasion for rejoicing that both par
ties have consigned sectionalism TO the
crave
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
The Chilean War-Cloud.

There seems to be ground for believing
that the Administration at Washington ia
preparing to make peremptory demand
upon Chile, which will leave that fussy
little South American republic no alterna-
tive but to apologize to us or fight.
II has certainly been proceeding in a
provokingly leisurely manner. and it is
given out that President HARRISON, rs soon
as he Is full-handed in the correspondence,
means TO send q special message TO Con-
gress.
IL we are TO have a war of course we
want our country to whip the Chileans out
of their boots, but there is the double sus-
picion prevailing that our Minister TO Chile,
Mr.. EGAN. is unfit by temperament for
the place and has been very indiscreet, and
that in view of the glorious prospect now
opening to the Democracy for president
ial victory next year, Mr.. HARRISON would
like to create diversion for the benefit OF
his party.
We have known Republican leaders 10
do such things, and some OF them now in
power would willingly plunge us into a
war with Chile rather than surrender the
reins OF Government to the Democrats.
Every preparation has been made TO as
semble our new cruisers at Valparaiso
should occasion warrant summary pro-
ceedings, and il has now transpired also
that the Secretary of the Navy has been in
New York bargaining for steamers of the
merchant marine to be used possibly as
transport and supply ships.
1t is true that Congress IL in session, and
II is true also that the House ia Demo-
cratic, but we Democrats may be put In a
position where we shall have to follow the
President and Mr.. EGAN without beir g
clearly satisfied IN our own minds that
they have pursued the mos. sagacious
course possible.
However the Administration may count
upon all southerners doing their duty un-
der the old flag just as they did in 1776,
1912. and 1916.
Let us trust, however. that this speck of
war will disappear as do the sulphurous
fumes Of the cannon-cracker when Christ
mas is past and gone. Real war is horri-
bic thing. The South has seen it. And
Chile may not prove to be a wholly con-
temptible enemy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
No Senatorial .Junta.

The Baltimore Sun is disgruntled because
OF Speaker CRIsP's failure to appoint MIR.
Mills chairman Of the Committee on
Ways and Means, 1t says:
"That the Speaker has been ac.uated by any
petty personal feeling or motive In the matter Is
inoonceiyable. IL Is necessary. therefore, TO
look beyond the Speaker for an explanation OF
his action. II unfortunately gives color TO the
suspicion already widely entertained and freely
expressed from one end OF tho country 10 the
other that the House OF Representatives has
fallen under the influence Of senatorial !unta
or cabai; that its choice OF q Speaker has not
been free from outside and disturbing influences
that should not have been recognized or per-
mittei 10 intrudc. and that those Influences
have bsen moro intent upon shaping the policy
Of the party and controlling Its choice OF presi.
Dental candidates IN 1892 than upon pro-
noting lite present harmony, without which the
success Of any platform or ticket in 1892 may
be wholly proDlematical"
This Is bosh. No senatorial iunts die
tsted the appointment Of Mr.. BPRIx0xR.
No considerations ennnscted with the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

Office Of President influenced MIR. CRISP.
On tho contrary. so decidedly was the IN
fluence brought to bear upon MIR. CRISP
an influence originating among the mono
metalists-that it is really wonderful that
Mr.. Mus did not secure the place he was
so anxious to occupy. The truth Is that
the pre-eminent qualifications OF Mr:
CRISP constituted the only thing that did
elect or could havo elected him TO be
Speaker.
We have heard, however, that the Demo-
cratic United States senators are not Oil
MnIs men by any means. For our part
we are not sorry to hear that such dis-
tinguished Democrats are anxious above
all other things for Democratic victory
IN the presidential elections of mex year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Reasons for Rejoicing To-Day.

Reasons for Rejoicing To-Day.
Let us rejoice on this happy Christmas
day that We can turn our eyes toward
Washington and there behold signs that,
90 far as one great party is concerned.
sectionalism is losing its power through
out the Union. 1t is true there is still
only one great party that is o really ma
tonal party.
The Republican party has always fed
upon sectionalism and drawn its susie.
nance from that source. But there is a
hopeful sign to be found in the fact that
the one national party--the Democratic
10 not afraid to do justice to the Democrats
OF the southern States. Like the gallant
men they are, the northern Democrats
dared TO vote TO elect "rebel~ 10 be
Speaker OF the National House Of Repre-.
sentatives. Like the gallant man he ,s.
the new Speaker dared to head has most
important committees with men whom tho
Republicans would fain style rebels. -
When Wa witness these facts we feel "a 10
We had indeed returned to "our fathers
mousse" and been treated as children as
much entitled to recognition as the otbe,
children. We find the new committees OF
the House OF Representatives testifying by
their constitution-their composition-
tneir make-up--thst the ono great national
party thinks that there is no longer any
good reason for refusing TO recognize
southern rebels" as the equals of north
ern Union men.
But Il we rejoice on this happy festival.
dsy that We are able TO boast of restored
Union. 20 far as the Democratic party il
concesned, We must not lose sight Of the
fact that the other great psrty--secti onsi
though II bs-is strong enough TO warn
~ not 70 allow ourselves TO be deceived
isto the belief that II has forgiven Us for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Faces in the Fire.

She sat before the chimney-place,
figure weak and wan;
The embers of n Christmas fire
We're ring one By one.
II.
Her folded hands 40 slender grown
Upon ner black gown lay;
Full three-score years and ten and more
Had seen It's better day.
Ill
Before her mind old pictures hung
OF other Christmas-oves.
When round Il brighter Ares hearth
Dear figures twined green leaves.
".
Whom there wcre stockings on the nails
And dresses on the noor,
When little empty shoes were hid
Behind the closet door,
The morrow came with JOY and mlrth-
What will tomorrow bringf
Her plain, worn gown she closer drew,
A thin and threadbarc thing.
And now the "L0ng Ago" comes back
What figure does she soc?
A lover, husband, father true-
Now in eternity.
VII.
Now youths and maidens, who is that7
A little baby boy,
VINO died before Christmas-day
Could bring 1t mirth and 10y.
VIII.
Another-'tis mother now.
lis silver hair, not gold:
An angel face that had its share
In Christmas-days OF old.
*.
How many more did she recall
From out the Aud Lang Syne
Tie sparks tiew up the chimney old,
And low her head inclined.
IT'S Christmas morn, the bells are rung,
The schOolboys laugh and shout:
But in the dim old fireplace
The sparks have all died out.
Within tho chair a woman sits
No spark Of life is there.
On Christmas morn 10 Heaven has gone
A soul from Christmas care.
XII.
The day Is done; the pels that on
That morn glad tidings bore,
Are tolling now DER last sad rites
OF one who IL no more.
MAUDE BoswoRrH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Uncle 'Rastus's Christmas Turkey.

Written for tho Dispatch by L. T. SMITH
Twas the night before Christmas, little dream
The fat turkeys were roosting on the Widow
Lees farm,
While she, fair and quite forty lay sleeping like
alog
With visions hoy'ing DER her OF to-morrows egg
nog.
Neither the wall OF the vino nor inc turkeys
wild scream
Disturbed her heavy slumbers or her sweet
Christmas dream.
Aunt Dnah gently nodding while toasting her
BLACK shlns
Sat before the kitchen iro lamenting her many
And the lack In her larder OF things dainty and
When the door softly opened and before her
Old Erastas, her husband, all blowing and puff
With turkey Just the size for cooking and stuff
ing
"whar you git dat ole gObblcr'' Aunt Dinah
slowly said.
Erastus released the hold that he had on its
head
Pm swino furnish dc turkey, of you furnish de
Dis am vile turkey sho' Gaze he roos' berry low.
Tame turkeys always roos' high-'ieast dc "iggers
think So
Now Jess wish you'd bin dar, when do tail fed
ders slip
You'd thort him nifty wils den, tell glib him
ODER de head wild my stick-he got nifty tame
den,
An pick'd him mp as slick. as a mink docs
heni"
Now 'Rastus,' said Aunt Dinah, look me rite In
Speak de irafe 'bOu, dis turkey-dOn' you tell me
no lie,
Ef dis am tame turkey de fedders got 10 burn.
But ef IL am vile one, deyll glib me no concurn;
Now what aus do, kastus, resign EN- to dc
name,
or hab folks nosin' round here to inspurse your
"Hole ON dar,y said Erastus, amy eyeleds gin to
Quibber.
Dom You know do widder Lee. what Ibis Jess cross
de ribber-
mon sous Gurus oman always pokin' round
10 fins
mares nest, a chicken-head, or sumnn' Of dat
kline?
dom want max no sturbance- Il speck dey bet
ter burn
II do widder Lee sees EN-. she'll. swar dis tur-
keys herni"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
HYMEN AT SCOTLAND NECK.
Wedding Of ST. W. IT. Josey and Miss
Mary Cotten--A Handsome Couple.

Wedding Of mr. W. IT. Josey and Miss
Mary Cotten--A Handsome Couple.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch
SCOTLAND NECK. n. c., December "a
The Episcopal church here WAS beauti-
fully decorated yesterday for the marriage
of Miss Mary Gotten to Mr.. ". III. Josey.
Messrs. A. Mcdowell and l.. NJ. Pittman
acted as ushers. The attendants were:
Miss Eta Gotten with Mr.. c. Speeds;
Miss Mamie Gotten with Captain q. :.
White.
Rev. w. ]. Smith performed the cere-
mOny. The bride was given away by MIR:
J. S. Paul. her uncle, and Mrs. W. r. Bond
presided at the organ. The marriage took
place at o'clock. and the church was
packed full.
At 7 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Josev,
brother and sister of the groom, rendered
them a reception at their home. The halls
and parlors were brilliantly lighted, and at
O'Clock supper was announced. About
fifty invited guests partOOk OF what was
STYLED bv some IAN old-time wedding sup
per" The tables were loaded with every
Imaginable delicacy and were beautifully
dressed.
A HANDSOME COUPLE.
The bride looked her prettiest and the
grOOmS handsome usuTe WAS TIE SUBJECT
of remark.
The presents received were numerous
and quite beautiful. They will board a
few weeks with their brother, Mr.. X. c.
Josey, and will then keep house at the
grooms home on Eleventh street.
FARMER FAILS.
News has been received here OF the fail
ure of MIR. William Hodges, one Of the
lerCect and most prOgperOus farmer, of
this community. Ills failure Is due to
some unsafe securities which he took for
others. Mr.. W. A. Dunn has been EN-
ployed as Mr.. Hodges's lawyer. and has set
tied the matter 10 the satisfaction and
convenience of all.
The remains of Mrs. K. b. John, of
Greenville, were carried up yesterday to
Raleigh and on TO Chatham for lnterment.
Rev. Mr.. John. her husband, had Just
been made presiding elder Of his district
in the Methodist Conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Good Policy.

Mr.. SPRINGER, "a chairman OF the Con-
mittee on Ways and Means. backed by his
Democratic associates on that committee,
has come TO the conclusion that 1t would
be unwise for Congress to attempt gene
raj revision Of the MCKINLEY bill during
the current session OF Congress. We DO
not understand how there could he two
opinions on this point. II is certain that
the Republican House of Representatives
and the Republican President OF the
United States would refuse to allow a Dill
Objectionable TO them to become law
even if it were passed by the lower house
Besides, it will be much easier TO correct
errors IN the existing tariff than to frame
new tariff without errors. Giarlng
inequalities can be easily pointed out when
the MCKINLEY bill comes before the COM
mittee for correction and Improvement.
Evolution will come to Mr.. SPRHGER's as
sistance. His committees work will have
an opportunity to become an example OF
the " survival of the fittest +" features OF
the present tariff. Bounties will be likely
to fare badly at the hands of the new conn.,
mittee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Danyille Tobacco Sales.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

IopelIaI IcItgtdIH 10 INC DIspatch.I
DANyuLE. Va, December 2i.--The sales
of leaf-tobacc in this market tor the month
of December amounted TO 1895. 7O6 pounds,
which was |. ASS, 1853 pounds more than the
amount sold in December las, year. The
lie sales in December amounted to 1885. OIL
pounds. which was l,5i3,377 pounds less
than the sales for the same period of the
last tobacco year,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
MRS. ELLEN BaRKSDALE DEAD.
The Unreienting Grip I'm james City,
Suit About Cabbage.

Suit About Cabbage.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ToASo, Va, December 24.-Mrs. Ellen,
wife of Mr.. A. ). Barksdale, died in Roa-
noke on yesterday, and her remains will
be brought back to be inferred in the old
family graveyard. She leaves widowed
husband. four children, an aged mother,
and many near relatives in this county,
Alabama, and Mississippi TO mingle their
tears and sorrows with the gayeties OF
Christmas
The grip is having everything its own
way. 1t closed several schools ahead of
time and now has many of our citizens in
its unrelenting grasp.
THE WRONG SEED.
Mr.. Cary G. Branch. the trucker Of this
county, is making preparations for heavy
lawsuit. He planted several acres last
July down in cabbage. He AYERS that he
was cheated in the seeds-that they were
spring instead of winter cabbages. He is
consulting his counsel and looking up evl-
dence ready for active work.
Misses j. NJ. Robins and Annie L. Ed
wards, two of our most-esteemed public
school teachers, leave to-day TO spend
Christmas with their Richmond home
folks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
A TTENTTON Is VERY RESPECT
"A FULLY INVITED TO OURDESlRABLE
STOCK OF CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES
AND OTHER VERY Use
FUL ARTICLES.

LEGHoRN CITRoN one inch thick; PLUM
PUDDING. ROYAL
FERRIs'S HAMS, SMOKED TONGUES, AND
CLIPPED BEEF COUNTRY, sMITHFIELD
AND sUGARED HAMS AND COUNTRY SAL
SAGE.
ALBEMARLE PIPPINs. FINEsWEETCIDER,
DRIED PEACHES. APPLES, CHERRIES, AND
APR1COTs.
MALAGA SHELLED, SOFT sHELLED Al
MONDs. WALNUTS, FILBERTS, TEXAS Pc
CANS, AND BUTTER AND COCOANUr,.
FINEDEHEsA DESSERT. CALIFORNIA LON
DOS LAYER, sEEDLES', AND LONDAEA
LAYER BAISINs, PLAIN AND FRENCH CAN
DIES, HOMEMADE MINCE-MEhTS, MALAGA
GRAPES, LEMONS AND ORANGES, CANNED
GOODS-This,ls aud Norwood.
JAMAICA AND NEW ENGLAND RUM, MAR
TEL COGNAC, AND COOKING AND sou rd-
AMPrON APPLE-BRhNDlE', GIBSON AND
PURE VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN RYE WIS
KEYS, VIRGINIA CLARET, PURE MADEIRA,
TABLE SHERRGES, AND COOKING WINES,
AMBER COLOR, AND FINE SWEET ca
TAWBA.
COX'S. NELSON'S, CHALMERS, AND COOP
Frs GELATINEs, FLAvORING EXTRACTS,
EGGS AND PICKLE, pop AND CANNON
CRACKERS.
NEW CROP-NEW CROP-NEW ORLEANS
NOLASSES. CALICO FLOURS, GRAIN, HAY,
MILI~FEED, AND CHOICE POTATOES.
The utmost care and attention and prompt
delivery 70 every order entrusted 20
CHARES l. TODD,
dc lJ-eOd2w sixth and Clay streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
BEAT HIS HEAD WITH A BRIck-sAT
A Boy Severely Injured by Young Man
on for the Holidays.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.i
WINDSOR, n. c., December 23.-Frans
Howell, boy about twenty years of age
assaulted Archy Thrower, little boy
about eleven years old, and beat his head
very seriously with brlck-bat. The
and the skull is slightly fractured. The
physician who has charge of the case SAYS
that Thrower is very seriously injured,
but thinks that by proper attention and
careful nursing he will get over it.
Misses Laura and Lucie Williams left
tins morning to spend the Christmas holi-
days with relatives in Gates and Nanse-
mond counties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Dyspepsia

Sfakes many lives miserable, and often leads 10
self destruction. Distress after eating. sick head
ache, heartburn, sour stomach. mental depres-
sion. etc, are cnnsed by this very common and
increasing disease. Hoods ssrsaparilla tone, the
stomach. creates an appetite. promotes healthy
digestion. relieves sick headache, clears the
mind, and cures the most obstinate cases Of dys.
popsia. Read the following:
81 have bcen troubled with dyspepsia. had
but littls appetite, AMI whit did eat distressed
me, or did mo little good. In an hour after eating
would experience faintncs, or tired. allgope
feeling, a. though had not eaten anything.
Hoods Sarsaparills did me an uenso amount
Of good. 1t gave re an appe. = and my food
rellshed and satisfied the era ring mad previously
experienced. 1t relieved mo Of that faint, tired,
nll-gono feeling. i have felt so much better since
/ took Hoods sarsaparilla. that am happy to
recommend It." @. A. PAGE, Watertown, Mass.
N. D. Be sure to get only
Hoods Sarsapariila
soldby all druggists. 81 six for S. Prepared only
by G. I. HOOD 4 CO.. Apothoearies, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
all day, the Thermometer ranging eighty
ut noon. and heavy showers have fallen.
xrrurporra IN lfNkNTe.

NUMEROUS CLAIMANTS.
John d. Fisher. a Campbell-county man,
claims 10 be one Of the descendants OF an
old German baron whose estate Is valued
at $51, 900, 900. snd he claims also that the
family in this country, consisting OF two
thousand persons, have received instruc-
tions from their attorneys, In Germany
that they have established their claim
and that they will get the estate in short
time. The descendants live IN different
States.
pAscrSa-xAsTER SKIPPED.
Professor Kaplan, q dancing master who
came here some weeks ago, has skipped out
and left large class OF pupils who paid
their tuition fees in advance. He also
duped quite large number of people i'll
Danyille.
Seven marriage licenses were issued here
to-day.
A telegram from Halifax county to-day
announces the death Of Colonel G. 5. Car
rington this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
THE FIREWORKS ORDINANCE.
Suspended for the HoIidays-claimants to
Fifty-Miilion Dollar Estate.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

LYScHBuao, Va, December 2.-The
City Council decided at their last regular
meeting TO suspend the ordinance IN re-
spect TO fireworks from II O'Clock Thurs
day night until Friday night ut the same
hour; but the boys took advantage of the
police early tonight, and fireworks are
exploding all over the city.
Inc weather has been verv warm here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH IL delivered 10 sub
sribcrs al FIFTEEN CENTS per week. payable TO
the carrier weekly. Mailed ~ 80 per annum;
ss for six months s1.5o for thrcs months 5oc.
for ono month.
The sKNI.wETKLy DISPATCH At 60 per an
mum, or 81 for SIX months
The WEEKLY DISPATCH a. 81 per annum-
The SUNDAY DISPATCH az also per annum,
q 75c. for sin months
Subscriptions in all cases payable In advance,
snd no paper continued after the expiration OF
The time paid for. send post-ofice nioney-order,
check, or registered letter. Currency sent by
mall win be at tho risk Of The sender Sab
scribcrs wishing their post-ofice changed must
give their old ~ well az their new pos,-onice
SAMPLE copies freq
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
The Week,a EAilnrea.

New YORK, December 24-The business
failures occurring throughout the country
during the last six days number for the
United States 257 and for Canada 35, or o
total OF 2q2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
A FsshiounbIe Drfnk.

Menier Chocolate Is fashionable drink.
Did you ever try it, Send postal card for
samples and directions. Nenier, New
York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
KILLED BY AN EXPRESS TRAM.
The Dead Man Had an Insurance Polio,
for SEQ 900,
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

IIF7NVI1EI WIZ N'tIH " 1I4N7 H0I1f1'fFNII'I
NORFOLK. Va. December 24.-The mail
and express Of the Atlantic and Danvllle
railroad ran over white man near Bel
field. Greensyille county, yesterday after
noon and killed him instantly. An exami-
nation of his clothing revealed the fact
that he had an insurance policy of so 900
in his nocket
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25

The DISPATCH will not be issued to-mor-
row. Christmas is the one holiday in the
year that we take, aud this we cannot sur
render
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-25
Freddy's Query.

Freddy's Query.
IRON A CAR WINDOW
lPuck.l
lie saw long, high trellis.
Against chimney red
Its creamy purple bowers
And leaflets all had ned.
He clapped his hands In wonder,
And queried, all a-stare:
Mamma. rs that o ladder
For Santa Claus over therel"