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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
The Year of the Era.

A correspondent for whom we have high
respect sends us communication main
taining the following proposition:
Assuming that January LIST was the day OF
Christ's birth then the LIST day of the next Janu-
AIRY thereafter he would be one year old. This
would be one year from his birth or the year l Of
our era. II would also be the beginning Of the
second year OF his life or the Cd year of our
era; for tho frat year would then BIO passed
This has the likeness OF truth, but is not
true. A man born OF IL o'clock NJ. January
1. 1890, was one year old at IL NJ. January l,
1891. when the second year OF his life be-
gan, as did also the 1s92d year of the Chris
tian era. So man born at II N. January
/. in the year /. became year old at II NJ.
January }. in the year 2, when the second
wear OF his life began, as did also the I'd
wear OF the era. In word, the year
was the year I. The reader might infer from
what We have quoted of our correspond
ent's letter that he agrees with Us; but
he does not. He argues from his premises
that the year 90 was tho end Of the first
century, &C., &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
The Capitol Building.
SUBLErT's Posi- OFFICE,
PowHATAN COUNTY, Va.

OUBIETT = 1OST-OfFlCEs
PowHATAN COUNTY, VA.
To he Editor of Dispatch:
VIII you kindly state what year the Capt.
toll was remodelled and succeed, and by
whom; also, whether the old roof was
single roof or OF some other covering. IL
single roof, what became of the old shin
qksg / have heard that the shingles from
the old Capitol stand yet on country
dwelling not moro than twenty miles from
Richmond | am under the impression
the above work was done under Governor
Flovd's administration by Messrs. Rand u
Rapsall, of Portsmouth, Va.
AREADER OF THE DISPATCH.
The Capitol was never remodelled. The
original plan sent from France by Mr.. JEFF
ferson was changed to the present one.
The building was first covered by tiles and
pitch on fat roof. In October, 1889, this
fat roof was taken off and the present ped
imented or hip-roof put on and covered
with lead. This being considered too
heavy and perishable. in 1895 it, too. was
removed and replaced by copper. The
latter remained until the present tin roof
was put on. The building was occupied
long before it was finished. During this
period it was entered by the front through
the portico and by curved fight OF steps
on each side of the latter. This mode OF
entrance was soon changed, because every
one passing and repassing had to go
through what was then the general court
room, now the Senate Chamber. To &C
commodate the public, therefore, the two
entrances Zone ON each side) now used
were made. When and by whom this was
done we know not. BY referring TO the
old pictures or drawings of the Capitol, es-
pecially the vignettes in the corner Of the
Enquirer newspaper. it will be seen that
there were two fights of steps to each en-
trance. In 1916. during Governor William
Smiths administration, the present ar
rangement was made. and at his sugges-
ton.
The several changes enumerated may
have produced the impression that the
Capitol had been some time or other en-
tirely remodelied. If il was ever covered
with shingles we never heard of it. Gov
ernor Floyd made NO changes in the Capt.
toll, but to limited degree rearranged the
walks of the Public Square.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
there Vas strsst-rsilroad IN Virginia
Here Il the notes


Here Il the note
In View Of the recent decision Of tho Court Of
Appeals Of virginia in tho case from Portsmouth
Of hodges %. The scaboard and Roanoke Rail-
road Company, ] would like 70 have your opinion
As 70 lie effects upon tho Improvement Of our
u,reets. The Law as laid down there Is "thst
onlv the right Of easement Of the streets, or
privlece Of using them belongs TO city or town.
ana that the title remains with the abutting
owner. unless regularly conveyed" II this be
law and of course IL has 10 be respected such,
for she time being at least, cannot any abutting
owner upon any street which It Is proposed by
,,e council 20 improve get an injunction and
pyevent their iniuring his property, for the Court
saws that It Is his, and does not belong TO the
public.
this cl,y II viii now be necessary for the Council
90 mass n law Of " betternents" TO pay AUDITING
,rcper,v-owners any damage which may accrue
10 their property, and 10 require payment from
others who may DO benefited by such improve
| ment.
FINDER this decision II seems 10 me that any
.hnttinr property-owner can e1ectualiy stop
INV contemplated street railway, no matter how
desirable Il may be for the public at large.
win you kindly give your views upon these
| ,.a,,ars, ArrCH.
We have great respects for courts of JUS
tice: but we are sometimes reminded by
their decisions that judges are after all
nothing but men as liable to err as the
sparks to fly upward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29


To the Editor Of tie Dispatch:
Will you please state through the DIS
PATCH what will cure the heayes in horses
and does it interfere with breedingY and
oblIge sUBscRlBEk'
So far as we can learn there is no cure
for q well-marked case of heaves. but even
the worst may be benefited by methods
which tend to improve digestion and by
remedies that are calculated to give
tone" Therefore, attention must be d.
reeted to diet. Food and water should be
carefully regulated as to quantity and DO
of the best quality. The hay should be
free from dust and dampened.
Distressing symptoms may be relieved
by giving three ounces of hme-water and
one pint of linseed oil, followed by tine
ture nux vomica in doses of from two to
four drachms, continued for ten days or
two weeks. Keep the horse steadily at
work.
1t is always best to breed from sound
animals. The disease probably does inter
fere with breeding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
The Ulster Gazette.

To the Editor Of The Dispatch
Your Fork Union correspondent speaks
of a copy of the Ulster County Gazette pub
lished at Kingston, &c. This Is Kingston,
Ulster county, N. Y. OBscURrIY.
We trust that the gentleman to whom
our Fork Union correspondent refers has q
genuine copy of the CARTE containing the
account of WAsmNoros's death and burial.
But we doubt 1t. Fdo-simiLes have been
printed by the thousand and ten thousand.
The old-time type, the mourning columns,
and the coarse paper. yellowed as If by
age, are neatly initiated.
For many years these counterfeits have
been sold in Washington at from 10 to %
cents apiece. and the guileless purchaser
goes home believing that he has the issue
of a newspaper of the time Of WASHING
TON and IN which appears an account Of
that worthy's death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
New Books.

The Compounding Of English Words. When
and Why Joining or Separating ia Pre-
ferable. With Concise Rules and Alpha
betical Lists by L. HORACE TEALL. New
York: JOHN IRELAND. 1891.
We were disappointed in this little book.
but we can nevertheless commend it as
likely to prove interesting to all persons
who have a fondness for nice points in
English. "The great mass of compound
words are omitted in our ordinary diction-
aries" quotes Mr.. TEALL from NATAL.
Why? because there cannot possibly be
any rule formulated which will not fail to
meet many cases. WEBsTEE's international
Dictionary disclaims being authority as to
the compounding Of words. 1t takes the
true view of the matter when it says:
"The practice Of photographers, authors, and
printers is 50 various In this matter that In a
multitude OF instances II Is hypercritical or
whimsical TO pronounce Dramatically that either
the use or the omission Of the hyphen Is the only
correct FORM"
We can endorse Mr. Tails dictum that
as matter of principle it is only because
the words in unconnected succession have
not the same meaning as when joined that
the hyphen is used. The chief proof
reader on the Congressional Globe used
sometimes to indicate different meanings
for sentence by employing commas:
"Mr. Cable, and Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas"
"Mr. Brown and Mr.. Smith, Of Ohio"
In the first sentence only JONES was from
Arkansas. The comma cut Of ClBIE. In
the second both Brown and SIXTH were
from Ohio. The comma was placed as it
was 10 indicate that fact. SO as to COM
pound words. Constantly it becomes wise
AID proper to compound words today and
in one connection which ought not to DO
compounded tomorrow in another con-
nection. just ss word which Is noun in
one connection may be rightfully parsed
as verb or adjective in another cpnnec-
ton. So . single word may. If NECESSARY,
be made ont Of one by compounds and Z
noun DO thus converted into part Of IN 3D.
jective or INTO verb.
Wa agxeo that ornnofn a = edmnon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
"Biue-Stocktngs."

To ne Editor of ne Dispatch:
Will you please tell me whence the origin
of the term "Blue-Stockings"?
WEST VIRGINIA.
Questioning" is traced to the days
of DR.. Johnson, and was applied then, as
now, to ladies who cultivated learned con-
versstions. 1t Is said by DR.. John Doran,
who in his work. "A Lady of the Last
Century" gave an account Of Mrs. Mon
tague and the "blue-stockings" Of her
time, that in l757 1t was quite the thing for
ladies to form evening assemblies when
they might participate in talk with literary
men. One Of the best known and most
popular members Of one Of these sooistiss
was said to hare bean Mr.. 6tillingdest,
who always wore blue stockings and
yhosa interstia the proceedings anAllx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Catcher and Umpire.

STUART, Va, March IS, 1891.
To he Editor Of The Dispatch:
Will you please answer tho following
questions through your columns, to settle
a wager -,
list. Where does the catcher of baseball
nine stand when there Is norunner on bases
and no strikes
Cd. Where does the umpire stand when
the catcher does not catch from off the
bat! READER.
1. Between 2Ox3o feet in rear of the bat
ter.
2. Ten or fifteen feet from the plate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
OrinocO,

To he Editor of The Dispatch:
Inotice in your Sundays issue, March
ODD Tin a tobacco article), you spell the
name of Orinoco, Oranoka. Will you be
kind enough to give me your authority? l
ask for information. Kindly oblige, X.
The tobacco-men sometimes take the
liberty of spelling it with 'ka or 'ko, but
if the name of this class OF tobacco has
been taken from Orinoco. the Venezuelan
river, explored by Humboldt, then it
should be written Orinoco, according to
the authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

Richmond Is happily exempt from the
great numbers of cases of pneumonia and
Ia grippe which are now deadly visitors to
other cities, yet the figures of the Marine
Hospital Bureau, setting US down as ono
of the unhealthiest places in the Union,
are having wide circulation.
What an outraged
What will the City Council do?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Some Features of the Dispatch To-Day.

Some Features of the Dispatch To-Day.
We give the DISPATCH readers to-day a
glimpse at DR.. CURRY's forthcoming book
ON GLADSTONE, from the Richmond pub
fishers advance-sheets; "A Talk with
Bangs" as to that distinguished actors
experience in the Confederate capital,
where he oficiated on the stage and in the
field both. Under the heading "A Gallant
yirginian is an account of the plaudits
bestowed upon Lieutenant GRESHAM.
United States army, for gallantry in the
recent Indian wars. The Bachelors woes
and bliss are set forth in prose and poetry.
The initials G.. W. O. to the latter identi-
fes the verses as the work of one of the
most graceful of Virginia hterGters.
1.-The Merrimac Battle" is fought
over in gallant style by w. N"
and Dir. JOIN w. II. PORTER. and
under the caption of "West Virginia Au-
thors," Mr.. WAITMAS BARBxR tells what
contributions OF note the daughter of the
Old Dominion has made to literature, and
the list is quite creditable one. AYR
cinian" discloses some facts of interest
concerning the Council of Foreign Bond
holders Of London.
To-day's issue also contains number of
local and general articles on Easter, the
spring fashions from our special CORE
spondent in New York, letter giving the
gossip of Gotham, original and selected
poetry, our usual foreign budgets by tele-
graph from London, Paris. and Berlin, be-
sides the news of the day from all parts of
tho world
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

No better "Recollections of the War "
have ever been printed here than those
written by MIR. CHARLrs NJ. WALLACE and
now appearing in his sons paper, WaIlace's
Weekly. They tell the stories of the bat
ties around Richmond. Dry details are
avoided Great points are seized upon
and wildly presented. They are pic
turesque and educative, and while there is
no attempt at fine writing the author
shows grace of style and accurate scholar
ahip both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

The letter Of Mr.. A. W. PArrxRsos to the
Chairman Of tho Henrico Democratic, Com
mittee Is practical and manly. He vent
into the primary a. candidate for CON-
monwsalth's Attorney and was defeated.
New be ssls TO b assigned TO duty 10 work
for the ticket. This course. 90 promptly
and heartily taken. will sndeAr him TO the
sxaat Democratic publia and mako fxiandr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

We have received the frstnumber Of the
Stanley Herald. L. s. DALTON editor and
proprietor.
Stanley is in Page county and is on the
Shenandoah.yalley division of the Norfolk
and Western railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
----------------
That Decision.

We called attention in our last issue to
the subject Of the following note. We are
not to-day in the mood for discussing the
questions involved. but We win say that
the sixty-foot Law quoted in tia case mem
toned by our correspondent IVES enacted
more than foxtS years 60 and befoEs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
caused " blue-stockings 20 b ooDnec.su
in popular conversation with these assem-
strength Of Determinations.
wAIxxsros, Va.

To hs Editor Of TIE Dispatch;
Please answer in your next nnnasyS =, -
the the f ION leading Protestant denominations
in the United States: :, .ha
United States. ..s.
III. State the number OF Episcopaiians.
Nv. State the number OF Me,hquisss ~
the United States, including all branches
of the Methodist Church.
By answering the above you VIII sreSsy
oblige "
We answer by quoting the figures gwen
in the American Almanac tor 1890 ana tney
are made mp chiefly of the statistical re-
frrrna of 1881.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
"Rldden" or "Rode. 4"

GoRDoNsyILLE, Va. March %, 1891.
To The Editor of ne Dispatch:
Will you kindly answer through the
columns of your valuable paper which il
correct--Q 81 have not ridden horse
back" or, "(2) Ihavenot rode horseback?
READER.
According to Worcester, the perfect par
ticiple of the verb "to ride" is either
"roden or ridden According TO Web
ster, only ridden" We agree With Web
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Two Inquiries.
AIAssANErTA SPRING

To he Editor Of the DisDdtca;
viii you please answer the following
questions:
~ Is it proper for gentleman to en-
close stamp in his letter to a young lady
with whom he wishes TO correspond. !
mean in the first note he writes?
(2) Should the above be carried out in
writing to a stranger in regard to business
atfalrs2 hEADEB.
1. No.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

DRESS GOODS.

Arminian Effects in Plaids, Stripes, and
Figures-double width and only
l2bc. q yard
Double Width Serges in Stripes and
Plaids at 25c. worth 35c.;
Lovely Lisbon Plaids, rich Flannel Eff
fects, in double width, only 25c.
yard
Henriettas in all the popular colorings,
25c. yard (;
Solid Colored Wool Serges-double
width. 25c. yard.
At SOC. yard We show some choice
stuffs:
Plaids and Stripes in the new colorings
and in Black and White Cheviot
Plaids, Stripes, and Solid Colors to
match
Serges and Henriettas in beautiful Pearl,
Grays, Tans. and other rich shades
Combination Suit Patterns at 80 and
$3.50;
Cancels Hair Plaids at 75c.
Henriettas. 46 inches wide, at 75c. o
yard
The dollar quality Silk-Finish Hen
riettas at $50.
Black Silk Grenadines--a beautiful as
sortment at 81 q yard and upwards
A special Offering OF China Silks in Pink,
Blue, Cream, Cardinal, and Black
at 83c. a yard, usually sold q SOC. q
yard.
One lot Of samples OF Ladies and Cen
tlemen's Handkerchiefs. This is
enaciaI and hio drive
Ladies' Handkerchiefs, all kinds, your
choice OF the lot at Sc. apiece;
The Gentlemens Handkerchiefs are Of
fered at 1910.
The lots are not very large but they are
choice and you viii be able TO pick
the plums by calling early.
One lot OF Solid Black Lawn, warranted
Fast Black, sold rs damaged at 4tc.
Ryard-csn be used for Innings and
many other Purposes;
One lot Of Ladies' jersey Ribbed Vests,
slightly imperfect, at Sc. apiece;
One lot OF fine quality Boys White
Shirt Waists, Linen Cuffs, and Col
lars only DOC. apiece;
Ladies' Blazers in Tan, Navy, Gray,
Black, and Cream at 81. rs, $3.50. 50,
1925, $3.50, and "a. The styles are
nobby and the prices are the very
lowest possible CONSTANT with good
quality and superior workmanship !;
10-4 Linen Shseting, extra fine quality
at 96c. yard
One lot Of Gentlemen's Silk and Satin
Teck Scarfs at 10c. apiece;
Boys Windsor Ties, 90. apiece
Boys Outing-Shirts, CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Premium on Hickory.

GoRDoSsvIILE, Va, March "a, 1891.
To Rle Editor of ae Dispatch:
Was there not an advertisement in your
paper about four or five years ago for a
hickory cane containing twenty knots IN
three feet?
Second. Was there not premium Of
fered? IL so, how much? Please answer
through your next issue.
L. W. LASDRuN.
We remember nothing of the sort.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

Landslides were reported yesterday from
many sections of the State, and here in the
city Libby Hill was sufferer to some ex-
tant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
A birthday Problem,

TUNsrALL's PosT OFFICE, Va.
To ae Editor of the Dispatch
A child that is born on February 18th
leap year docs its birthday come every
year If so, when? Please answer and
oblige. A DISPATCH READER.
In such cases the last day Of each Febru-
airy Is usually observed as the birthday an
niyersary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

This Almanac classes the Diciples OF
Christi as "Baptists." IL we were pre-
pairing similar statistics we should not do
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
- - $3.50 "
|, II WELLS.
Alpine Passes.

BRUNGToS, KING AND QUEEN COUNTY. VA.
To The Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please inform me through the columns
of your increasingly interesting paper If Ma
poleon crossed the Alps into Italy at the
same place that Hannibal crossed. and
oblige a constant reader.
LIMPING REB.
Hannibal is supposed to have made the
lssage by the Little st. Bernard Pass,
which is in the Graian Alps. and Napoleon
by the Great st. Bernard Pass, which is in
the Pennine chain. The former sregarded
os the easiest pass in the Alps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Almighty Dollar.

Who originated the expression. "The
Almighty Dollar
NELLIE VAspERvoRT,
Split Rock, w. Va.
Washington Irving first used the express
sion Almighty Dollar" in the Creole
Yillagen in 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
A CADEMY OF MUSIC.

~ ux~pv ~ Rvsara Nanafef,
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY LFENlAr0
MARCH 3fsT, APRIL isf.
Grand Wednesday Matinee, ...,,-,
"LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS Ni'A
YOU"
Special Easter Attraction and Engagement y
traordinary, tho celebrated fatoo Come.y Z.
throe acts, entitled Two or NJ,
BY q company Of New YORK consdisn- ,.
songsl New Dancesi Two ana bah y its
solid enjoyment. Prizes "A usual sale @, 20
commences MONDAY MORNING, March igi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29

The snow of Friday was very heavy in
the upper Valley. Winchester reports q
depth Of between two and three feet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
T ADY WASHINGTON TEA PARTY

A meeting Of tho children 70 take part il pr
Lady Washington Tea Party will b. hold i'f ~
hearsal on EAS1ER-TUESDAfa t 2.3O oc.fA i'
NJ. az Monticello Hall, Broad street.
~ B.-So child who Ia absent from thf -
hearsal will DO allowed 20 take part on o. JOB
April hKs. RANDOLPh SUNNI
NH 2O-2t 'hiliN IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
FARRISGFoRD, FREsHwATER.
IsIr nR MIGHT


Sir,-I accept your offer of an honorary
membership, not without gratitude. But
as for a song-I am an old man, verging on
eighty-two. and 1 cannot promise.
Yours truly, TESNYsoN.
The New York World says: Mrs. BURTON
HARRISON, who, at the last Century Club
meeting, was accorded by Colonel HIGGS-
SON the honor of genuine place in Ameri-
can literature, is q popular member of the
Southern Society as well as the FAIRFAX
family Of Virginia. Colonel HIoGiNsoN. in
speaking of woman's work in American
literature. said he had no hesitation in &C
cording Mrs. VAN RESssELAER CRUoER and
Mrs. HARRISON honored positions therein,
adding that many other women, like
BLANCHE WILLIS Howard. had shown pro-
misc they had not fulfilled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
T,AsTER-EGG HUNT AND Pho.

E,ASTER-EGG HUNT AND lhp
IL NOGRAPHIC COSCERT.-Tho Young y,
dies Aid Society OF froad-street Me-
church will give their ANNUAL roc ~ ~ =
The parl0rs Of the church on MoNDAli hA''
3Oth, from to 7 y. NJ. Admission . .',.n
which entities tho holder % an knsi,f-ets' T..
$40 p. ". a PHOTOGRAPHIC CONChhl -
mission rs cents. After the concert hhf si'.
NENTS will be furnished a. moderate
the ladies. mn Z 81 = 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-29
Settled, rs We Announced.
KENLY. n. c., March 26, 1891.

To Gle Editor of The DtsDdtch:
In YOUR paper of the oath instant we
find An article which does us an injustice.
We are held up TO the public as being the
agitators of the Kenly strike. The truth
is we were only committee to wait upon
the managers and present the demands Of
the men, which were very promptly accept
ed and the matter settled. Tuesday
morning when the call-whistle blew. every
man came TO his place. The plant Is run
ming in full blast. w; T. EDGERToS,
S. II. RENFRow,
l.. II. WELLS.
ALTHOUGH the determination of the
strike has already been announced in the
DISPATCH We willingly give place to the
above communication DIsPAIon.l