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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

A Democratic club ia being formed IN
each precinct Of Mecklenburg county and
IT is proposed that all of the clubs snail
meet at Boydton on the th'rd Monday IN
October. We have seen q badge OF the
Buffalo Springs Club, which is preparing
for an active campaign.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
A Postal Reform Which is Needed.

4 gentleman Of this city desired on Fri.
day Last 70 send 70 friend IN OHIO bait
dosea lines cut from the DIsrAroH Of that
DAY. He could easily have pasted them
upon postal-card. but he knew that if he
did % the friend 70 whom the card WAS
eddssensd vould never receive It, So hs
hsA 70 pat the paragraph In an envelope.
snd then b. bad 10 write lettsr, o. note.
sailing that Il would never do to sand On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

Carter Lyons. of Roanoke, who fought
Bolen. of Norfolk. here Friday night. now
claims that the fight was unfair and has
issued q challenge TO ight Boien to finish
for $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

The New York World says that Governor
CAxrpEIL is proving himself TO be one OF
the best stump speakersin the whole coun-
try. I'm quickness of rep0 lee. IN wit and
humor, IN capacity for seizing upon the
salient points Of the issue ucder discussion
and Of putting himself in touch with his
hearers be il superior to McKrNLyY."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

The Nebraska Republicans gave On ex-
ample Of cool assurance in denouncina the
free coinage Of silver - Democratic doc
trine." and conforming il under that title
q - financial policy able 10 precipitste
the people Of every city and every State
In the Union in prolonged and disastrous
depression. The Boston Herald says that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

u evcr "thcre wasa case Of the pot calling
the kettle black this IL one. Neofssksw A'
represented in the late Congress by pure
" Republican delegation. Her two Scna'
Tor, and three Representatives were mem
hers If the grand old party, and every man
Of them voted for free coinage
Tho Herald. however, is not free-coinago
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
BIG BLAZE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Firemrn Burned by Exploding OIL and
Burjed Beneath Debris.
[By telegraph to the Dispaich.l


PHILADELPHIA, September 2S.-Shortly
after O'Clock this afternoon fire broke
out in the oil warehouse OF Philips *
Cunningham, at No. 1856 north Delaware
avenue. The fiames swept through the
innammable stock Of the building and the
structure was blaze from cellar to roof IN
twenty minutes after the first fire broke
out. Finding that the fire was beyond
their control, tho iremen quickly turned
in four alarms, and dozen engines.
hose carriages, and trucks respond.
ed. Despite the utmost efforts OF
the fremon, the flames however,
spread west TO Water street and to the
rag warehouse Of Jessep Il Moore. adioin-
ing the burning oil store on the north. In
a short time the warehouses at l27, 1871
and 1873 Water street were ablaze. Philip
and Charles Porter, Of Engine Company
No. o. were injured by exploding oiI
while fighting the fire III the oil store. and
Frank Lowry, of Truck ID, was hurt 10y q
fall from q ladder. 1t was while. the fire
was at its height that the walls OF Jessur
d Moore's warehouse fell in, burying sew
eral fremen beneath them. The buried
men were gotten out ss quickly as possible
and as far as known at this time none were
killed. The loss is roughly estimated at
-5gO 000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

envelope 10 the friend in question contain.
mo mot even one word OF manuscript.
What an accommodation TO the public
Law allowing limited quantity OF printed
matter 10 DO pasted upon postal-cards
.rcuii ha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
OVERPOWER THEIR JAlLER.
Desperate Fellows Come Near Fatali'
Hanging Deputy sheriff.
[Ry telegraph to the Dispatch.l

GApsrpyv. ALA. September 28.-W. F..
Pentlv. John Bentley (d'ids Gagged. Harvey
Thomas, James Cross, and Buren, Lethrow.
members of q desperate gang of white
robbers IN jail under sentence for robbery
and and train-wrecking, overpowered
Deputy-Sherii II. X. Mellon this morning.
They put n rope about his neck and were
hanging HIM. when Policeman Roper APP
peared and fred on the prisoners. They
fed back to their cells. and 1t was after
wards found that two of them were
wounded. The rope was hurriedly taken
from Melons neck and he WAS found to
he still alive. He will recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
Home Missions

An aged clergyman met man loudly
declaiming against foreign missions.
Why" asked the objector, doesn't the
Church look after the heather at homer"
I'VE do" said tho clergyman quietly,
and gave the man tract.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

Tho New York Sun heads an article.
Jones His Moustachc Has Double"
The Sun may find the phrase socrates
his wife" in The Spectator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
The Waning Hsney,po0n.
fRvss.t

II don't know what makes msyawn 90. ,
said britis ON the Kittatinny porch.
"lsuppose tt'S from gazing 60 l0ng al
the Water Gag" replied hse hes husband
it's contagious, you know"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
BLAZERS FOR EARLY FALL WEAR,

Late arrivals In these popular garments place
our stock par excellence-s2.4s, 1913, sos,
1898, ana s5-a pretty good assortment Of
prices, where most any one can ind one 70 suit
their purse. Black, blue. and tan the popular
colcrs-all Of the best nuke and all fresh goods,
made to our special order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
WArcHING FoR rHE nrRGLAa.
HE FELL DEAD
Death of Theopholis smoot.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
MADISON COURTHOUSE. Va, September
27.-Mr. Theopholis Smoot died this eve-
ming at $3.50 o'clock Of paralysis; aged sew
epty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

Yesterday was day of nominating con-
ventions Ia Virginia, as our Geographic re-
ports show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
IT WAS JuSTlFlABLE HOMICIDE.
T. u. Payne Kills Coiorcd burglar II
the Acc and Is Acquitted.


Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
RoASoKE. Va. September 28.-T. -.
PAYNE, q Young man of this city, had d
hearing this afternoon before Justice vii.
hams on the charge of killing Charles Clay
Preston. colored boy about seventeen
years old, and was acquitted on the ground
OF iustltaole homicide.
TO pURGLARIZE.
Preston attempted TO burglarize the 70.
sidence of ID. w. Gillespie on Third ave.
nue. yesterday morning about l o'clock
Attempts had been made on Thursday and
Friday nights of last week TO enter Mr.
Gillespie's residence by back window.
WATCHING FOB THE BURGLAR.
Payne was sitting up watching tor the
return of the burglar when he was ap
prised by the family that some one was al
| the window again. He hurried to the real
of the building, and seeing Preston trying
| to escape called on him To halt. which hs
| failed To do.
HE FELL DEAD.
| Payne fred and Preston fell over dead
| The Coroner viewed the remains, but
| deemed an inquest unnecessary. Preston
| was q hard character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

NOTICE. ANNUAL Ni. ', '''s'
~ sToCK HOLNE!ir Jr ID, 4,
LAND COaPAS l.--lhr ga n..lNtUN
c s,ssps,Ss'S vii, ii be- held IS .ir'. -
o nsny No. ss Broad street D .@ IS, ~
sars on tho corn DAl ~ oe'-
at EsoiclO,k ". ,..,......s
40 is-sw THOMAS b. 81" ~ "a:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

RICHMOND, Nfi'' .ft
THERE WILL 81 i 49,.
mootlnc Of LOCAL tN-ur' g. =
OF A.. at ,na!r hall. 90 e''i
NIGHT at = o'clock.
by orler Ot tho 4sesid. ~ ..,. e. rf IS
i''' -.r =.
~ pa. l,s -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
CARPETS and Rugs.
1t is an acknowledged fact that for handsom
and fresh things in the choicest designs our
CARPET DEPARTMENT

is uniyalled. Quality ard beauty are the first
considerations always with US. You can depend
on our prices always being as low a. the lowest,
and in some instances even lower.
Our stock of RUGS is immense, and comprises
all the newest designs IN domestic snd foreign
manufactures.
Special attention is invited TO our RUGS In car-
pet sizes, in which We are showing many new
designs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29

SATURDAY NEXT being the jewish New
Year, our store viii be closed during the day
and open at p
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Ten Muses..

With many people all others con-
sideratiOns must yield to their notions
of symmetery, which often turn out
to mean mere balancing or measuring
one part with another, and not the
higher harmony of parts which some
times involves q little irregularity.
The artist finds that the symmetry
of his picture is helped by making
the objects which he represents at
one side of the canvas higher than
those which he depicts on the other.
Not so, however, was 1T with q wor-
thy man, by occupation q carpenter,
who once had charge of the arrange
ments at an exhibition given at q
country town in aid of charity. A
tableau was given in which the editor
of the local newspaper, who was
poet of no little repute in the country
around, was to be shown seated In q
chair and surrounded by the muses..
At the rehearsal, the young ladies
representing the muses. came upon
the stage and took their places, five
in one side of the editor and four on
the other.
"See here" said the director of the
exhibition, "there has got to be an
other of these girls"
Another muse!" said one of the
ladies; "why, there are nine of us.
Didn't you know that there were only
nine muses?n
Cant help that" said the carpen-
ter; symmetry requires ten muses.
five on each side!n
So another young lady was decked
out, largely in copies of the EDITORS
newspaper, and made to represent
the muse of journalism
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Ratified OFF THE RAILS.

Talked by Telegraph, Told by Train
Men and Taken in Transit.
The Sap city ticket office has BEEN
abolished.
President A. G. Hutchinson, of the
Morgan Steamship line, was In the
city last week.
Several electric motor cars for the.
San Antonio and the WestEnd street
car companies have been received.
The Santa Fe company have made
arrangements for $50 new refrigerator
cars for their orange trade in Calitor-
mia.
The 1. and G.. N. southbound train,
due here at $40 this morning is ten
hours late, owing to a delay on the
M. X. and Il. A train for Laredo was
made up here this morning and lett
here in due time.
The I. & G. N. passed Is cars of
hogs over the line for Mexico.
1t Is reported that Receivers Camp
bell and Bonner, accompanied by
traffic Manger Galbraith and General
Superintendent Golden, will arrive
IN the city in day or two.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02

o MEXICO is keeping her hands off all
the revolutionary foolishness off the
lesser republics and tending strictly
to business. Her internal improve
ments are steadily prosecuted, her
railway lines extended, her mines de-
veloped, her trade increased, her care
of life and property made more and
more apparent, and in every way
possible she shows that her adoption
of nineteenth century ideas has come
to stay. Under the wise and able adj
ministration of President Dlaz that
country is making substantial pro-
gress, solidifying all her institutions
and proving herself fully competent
to exercise wisely and we'll all the
powers and responsibilities of self
& government.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
DIR. YORK's FAREWELL.
A Large Audience Bids the Popular
Liberal Lecturer Farewell.

A Large Audience Bids the Popular
Liberal Lecturer Farewell.
AT Mission Garden last night, DR..
]. l.. York gave his farewell lecture
in this city to one of the largem
audiences that had ever greeted his
during his four and half months
stay in this city. The audience took
a great interest in the speakers elo-
quent discourse, following the
remarks throughout with the greatest
attention. The lecture which un-
doubtedly was one of DR.. York's
ablest in this city, and which
portrayed the life and divinity which
the speaker found in the eternal
changes things undergo. will linger
long in the minds OF all who heard
the discourse.
The lecture was essen TALLY q con-
structive one, and was cha racterized
by an absence of the radical
ism displayed In some OF the speak
ers iconoclastic discourses.
Before the lecture. the Secular
Society, through its president, offered
resolutions of thanks, appreciation
and esteem of the service and society
Of Doctor and Mrs. ]. l.. York, which
were unanimously adopted. A reso-
luton of inviting Col. r. G. Ingersoll
to attend the state convention to be
held in this city in April, was also
adopted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
War In Chill.

BUENos AYREs, Jan. 81. War news
continues to filter from Chill into
this republic, but il must be admit
ted, the information seems to come in
the main from sources favorable to
the insurgents and unfavorable to
the Gillian government. Valdivia,
Corral, and the seaport town of Val
diva, IS miles from the mouth OF
the Callacalla River are now block
AIDED by war ships of the insurgents.
Insurgents warships are also blockad
ing the Island of Chloe and Chloe
Archipelago, their ships patroling
the gulf of Anoud and thus cutting
off all communication between the
island and main land. One rebel
vessel is lying Off Anoud, the capital
of the island of Chloe, and insurgent
marines from that vessel have Occupi-
ed Anoud. The Chloe archipelago
consists of about sixty small
islands with population of
so, 900 souls. The insurgent war ship
which was anchored off Anoud re-
Gently, left that port in charge of
marines She had loaded and steamed
away to capture another port. While
government troops on board appeared
off Anoud. She hoisted the British
flag and tried under that bunting to
land the troops she had on board.
The insurgents, however detected the
strategem and opened fire upon the
vessel and the latter re-
piled with rapid fire guns
and small arms but after
q sharp engagement the government
vessel was disabled and had to leave
the port of Anoud in the hands of the
insurgents. President
is now said to have an
nounced his willingness te negotiate
for terms of peace with the rebels,
who seem to be victorious on all sides.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Monsieur de Paris"

London Evening News.
Every trade has Its competition and
rivalry-even the trade, II the ex-
preston may be used, of public ex-
ecutioner. M. Delbler, who officiates
at the guillotine In France, recently
had conversation with q continental
waving for once his OBJ
jections to be interviewed; and In the
course of the conversation he COM
planned, with some bitterness of the
various mean tricks to which he was
exposed on the part of his coad tutors
at an execution, who were anxious to
take his place as Monsieur de Paris. F"
1t seems strange that the post Of
public headsman should be coveted
by any one; but from what M. Delb-
Ter has been saying 1t is. He seems,
in fact, to stand in real dread of his
assistants, who are longing to sup
plant him "before his death"; and he
relates that he is always very careful
about arranging the fatal knife him
self, lest one of his coad tutors should
Intentionally cause q hitch which
would result in the execution being
carried out in a bungling way. M.
Delbler,it has further transpired, is
in the habit of taking notes after ev-
cry execution before the Incident
attending it, fade from his memory,
which would lead to the conclusion
that some day, when he may be
forced to retire from business, he
will bring out his memoirs. There
would certainly be grim Interest in
a work of this kind.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
His Euneral.

WASHINGTON, Feb, 1.-The Ma
tional Capital was a city of mourning
today. The Executive department
and the various branches were closed
and congress did not assemble until
two O'Clock in the afternoon. Flags
on the White house and all other
public buildings were displayed at
half mast AMI so were those OF the
hotels and other business establish.
ments throughout the city. These
honors were paid to the memory OF
the late Secretary Window whose re-
mains were buried today. The funer-
al was simple in character and with
out the least attempt at display.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02

THE death of Secretary Window
has called forth at home and abroad
very general and profound expressions
ofregret. There were few men in
public life so approachable, and few
whose personal enemies were SO hard
to find. The nation mourns an able,
Conscientious, patriotic and honest
public servant in VIM. Window; this
administration, one of it's most sagac-
ious advisers; his friends and
acquaintances, a man whom to know
intimately was to love sincerely and
respect profoundly; his family, q
husband, guardian, father and friend
whose place will be forever vacant
and for whom their hearts shall
mourn while life shall last Their
G )nsolation iu this their bereavment
is the memory of his virtues and tine
sincere sympathy of a sorrowing
nation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Sad Anniversary.

Vienna, Feb. 1.-THE second ami
versary of the death of Crown Prince
Rudolph was appropriately observed
today. The Emperor and Empress
prayed beside the tomb of their son,
and Archduchess Stephanie, the
widow, placed q wreath upon the
coffin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Troops Ordered Out.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 2.-Troops
have been ordered to Carbon Hill
mines to prevent menace Of negroes
by white miners. No particulars OBJ
tainable, but rumors are that score
of negroes have been killed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Fight it Out.

BRUSSELS, Feb. IA duel is prob
able between the war minister and
Gen. Brochetesux. In q printed in.
terview the latter condemned the
minister's scheme for fortiiying Ma.
muir. The minister has already sent
his seconds to Gen. Brochetesux.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
STATE LEGISLATURE.

The senate seemed TO have had
enough of it by Friday night and
when roll call was ordered Saturday
there was no quorum present. The
attempt of the sergeant-at-arms to
get together the required number was
y failure; the naturalization was too
fndlstinct to be visible and the august
upper house was adjourned until
Monday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Father Hale Dead,

SPRINeFIEE, ILL.,, Feb. 2.-The Rev.
Albert Hale, d. D., well known
throughout Central Illinois as "Fath-
or Hale" one of the pioneer Presby-
terrain preachers of Illinois, died
Yesterday, aged ninety.One.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, d. G. Jan. 2.-For
Eastern Texas fair, except local
showers on coast, variable winds,
warmer Tuesday.
For Arkansas, continued cold fair
weather, variable winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Conservatives Ahead,

MADRID, Feb. LIN the elections
yesterday the conservatives secured
a majority in Madrid and Barcelona
as we'll as in the provinces.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02

CLEVELAND dare not commit him.
self on the silver question. He was
opposed to the Bland bill In 1884, but
not a word has he to offer on the SUBJ
ject now. 1t will be death for him to
speak and destruction tor him to hold
his peace.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
A New Order,

Alamo lodge, a branch of the Switch
mems Mutual Aid society of North
America, was organized last Friday.
It's officers are: Fred Barker, master;
Pat Joyce, financial secretary; Frank
Lawrence, recording secretary; Al
Dugan, vice-master; Fritz Jrojes,
postmaster; w. III. Dickson, chair
man board of directors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Loss By Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. 1.-The
five story building occupied by VIM.
Wiley. manufactures of brass goods;
VIM. Sehlmer, book binder; VIM.
Cohen, paper box manufacturer, and
the Star Nickel works, was destroyed
by fire today.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
The Third Party,

Topeka, February Ex-senator elect
Pfeffer is already talked Of by Kan
sAs alliance as presidential third par
ty candidate in 1892.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Ascending JeweIer.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2.-F. B.
Rogers, manager watch and jewelry
concern with branches at San An
tonic, Dallas and Houston has alb
seconded with all the funds and stock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02

THE force bill is out of the way and
those legislative solons who were
afraid of a trip to Chicago with that
instrument in force can now reverse
their action. 1t will be interesting to
know how much real force-bill med
icine there was in the mixture.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-02-02
Liberality of the Arabs.
A LEGEND.

From the Canadian Queen.
"Three men were disputing, in the
court of the Caaba, which was the
most liberal person among the Arabs.
One gave the preference to A bdallah.
the son of Jaafar, the uncle of NOLAN.
med; another to Kais Ebu Saad Aba
dan; and the third gave it to Ara bah,
of the tribe of Avs. After much de-
bate, one that was present,
to end the dispute, proposed
that each o them should go
to his friend aud ask his assistance,
that they might see what each one
gave aud form q judgment according
ly. This was agreed to, and Abdal-
labs friend, going to him, found him
with his foot in the stirrups, just
mounting his camel for ajourney. and
thus accosted him: 'Son of the
uncle of the apostle of God, I am
travelling and in necessity Upon
which Abdallah alighted any babe
him take the camel with ali that was
upon her; but desired him not to part
with sword which happened to be-
fixed to tho saddle, because 1t be-
longed to Ali, the son Of Abutaleb.
So he took the camel and found on
her SON yes is of silk and A, 900 pieces
of gold; but the thing of greatest
value was the sword. The second
went to Kais Ebu Saad, whose SER
want told him that his master was
asleep, and desired to know his bust
ness. The friend said he came to
ask Kais assistance, being in want
g AZ hA
SAID he would rather supply his ne
cessity than wake his master, and
gave him purse of 1000 pieces of
gold, assuring him it was all the
money then in the house. He also
directed him to 60 to those
who had charge of the camels, with a
certain token, and take a camel and
a slave and return home with them.
When Kais awoke and his servant
informed him what he had done, he
gave him his freedom and asked him
why he did not call him, for, said he, 1
have given him more. The third
man went to Arabah and met him
coming out to go to prayer, and lean
ing ON two slaves because his eye
sight failed him. The friend no
sooner made known his case than
Arabah let 60 the slaves, and clap
ping his hands together, loudly Ia
mented his misfortune in having no
money, but desired him to
take the two slaves, which the
man refused to do, till Arabah
protested that if he would not accept
them he gave them their liberty, and,
leaving the slaves, CROPPED his way
along the wall. On the return of the
Adventures judgment was unani-
mously, and with great Justice, given
byall who were present that Arabian
was the most generous of the three.