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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Down with tho Death-Traps.
To he Editor of the Dispatch:

To ne Editor of the Dispatch:
There is much in our beautiful city to
commend in the way of architecture and
pleasant natural surroundings; at the same
time there is much to condemn. One OF
the most serious dangers of our times Is
the character and condition OF many OF
the tenement-houses in our city and vi
cinity. Especially is this true in portions
of the city largely occupied by the colored
population. Low-pitched tin-roofs, poor
iy-yentilated houses, not fit even for the
habitation of brutes. 1t is impossible for
such homes to become anything but the
breeding places of vice and immortality.
And vet people come OUT of them every day
and are constantly thrown IN contact with
us IN our homes. in the factories, and in
the streets. Thus the terrible contagion
that their gross natures do not absorb Is
thrown into our faces and breathed into the
lungs of the more delicatelg reared Anglo
Saxon, Besides this. often without our
knowledge. our children are taken into
such places, our food is prepared by SER
wants who live in them, and our laundry
work in large measure IS done IN them.
Now. who is to blame for all this. Not
entirely the class who occupy such houses.
Ii is CRYING shame for our city. In the
first place, to permit them to exist. So
long as many negroes can rent such houses
for 81, SO, or 81 month they will not ex-
ert themselves to work little harder and
procure more comfortable surroundings.
liz better homes were provided and they
were compelled to occupy them or none.
even if they did cost much more, it would
simply mean increased exertion and use
fulness on the part of this class of people.
Again, the white people are very much
to blame for not providing more comfort
able quarters for their servants, both
white and colored. on their own premises.
How can we expect people to be honest,
self-respectIug citizens when their beds
consist of mere pallets, crowded away in
some dirty nook or corner! The plan OF
building cheap houses on the alleys and
back lots is also q dangerous and in the
long run very expensive one for the well
fare of any CITY or community, but the
most serious thing that Richmond has to
contend with to-day is the numerous shan:
ties III certain parts OF the city that should
be speedily wiped out OF existence. !.
Feeling deep interest IN our beloved
city ard all that pertains to Its welfare, l
have been constrained to thus call atten-
ton to these matters, and hope that the
question will be taken up by others and
the matter agitated until better condi-
ton of affairs exists all along the line. No
surer measures could be adopted for re-
ducing our death-rate, no better plans in
augurated for the development and build
ing up of the population and wealth OF the
city than the tearing down OF these death
traps, thus forcing the people who now
live in them to seek more beautiful habita-
tons. Kindly yours, UNCLE FRANK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
SWORD. BELT, AND EpAULerres.
The First Virginia Regiments Present to
Lieutenant Hine.

AAs"~'
In the few months that have passed since
the encampment of the First regiment az
Wrightsville tho officers and men have not
forgotten the campaign" IN the Old
North State. and almost every day some
pleasant incident connected with that me-
morable occasion comes before their
minds. One of the most agreeable recol-
lections of those merry but rainy
DAYS is the trim little figure OF Lieu
tenant Charles De Lano Hine,. the cour-
teous instructor who aided Colonel Jones
in teaching the men the true principles OF
military life. The Lieutenant - q gradu-
ate of West Point, and has seen actual SER
vice in the United States army, but this
did not make him unreasonable with the
BOYS when they failed Ia. comprehend oil
the intrIcacies of guard mounting. and
other secrets of martial science. and as q
consequence of his politeness and kind
ness the infantrymen have not forgotten
him. For some time past there has been
movement on foot among the regiment
10 obtain some little token of ap-
probation to be given the popu-
lar officer as mark of the Viz
ginians' esteem. 1t was finally decided
that the most appropriate thing under the
circumstances would be q sword. for every
true soldier ranks this above even his life.
A beautiful crossword and knot and an
elaborate belt and epaulettes were &C
cordingly purchased and will be for
warded TO Lieutenant Hine. On the blade
of the weapon, which is an exquisite piece
of cutlery, are engraved the following
words: Presented to Lieutenant Charles
DE Lano Hine. Sixth Infantry. U: 5. Army,
by the First Regiment Virginia Volunteer
Infantry, July rs, 1891"
The testimonial Is of the regulation
order and of the most costly material and
exquisite workmanship.
Lieutenant Hine is yirginian by birth,
and, what is better still, O Virginian in
principle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Changes In tho Engineer Corps.
fBy telegraph TO the Dlspatch.I

WASHINGTON, d. c.. October 24.-The
following orders to officers Of the engi-
neer corps have beep announced: Captain
William H Bixby. relieved at Wilmington,
n. c., and will turn over his works to the
son NJ. Patrick and proceed to Newport.
r. /. Major William s. Stanton, upon
being relieved from duty ct Boston, Mass,
will take charge ct Wilmington. N. G.
Captain John Z. Mallory. upon being re-
lieved from duty at Baltimore, Nd. will
relieve Captain Black ct st. Augustine.
Fla. Captain Black is assigned to the en-
gineer school at Wlllett's Point. N. Y.
viii relieve Captain Feiberger at Norfolk.
Va. the latter TO become Assistant Enei-
neer Commissioner Of the District Of Co
lumbia. Lieutenant-C Colonel Peter q.
Hams, Of Washington, ~ his own request,
goes TO Dakota.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
THE cOMIcAL DONNELLY VERDICT.
Tho Jury Gives the Famous Author and
Politician 81 Instead of 500, 900.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.


MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, October A.-The
iury in the libel suit of Ignatius Don
nelly against the Pioneer Press for 800. 600
damages tonight brought in n verdict
giving Mr. Donnelly 81 and allowing him
s. tor counsel fees.
The trial has been probably the most
famous in legal annals in the Northwest:
Ignatius Donnelly, the famous author and
former IN smber of Congress, leader IN
the Farm rs Alliance, sued the Pioneer
Press for 100000 actual damage on &C
count of the publication on February 10,
1891. of letter from Colonel w.
S. King, formerly postmaster, OF the
House Of Representatives and man
OF national reputation, which letter had
been first published IN the Pioneer Press
eleven years previously. alleging accept
ance Of brides by Donnelly. With the ex'
ception of Colonel King and G. P. Hun.
tington, all the people who could help the
newspaper are dead. Mr.. Donnelly ex-
plained that he received the money for
services as attorney, and as to that paid
out by him when candidate for the
United States Senate he said it was money
loaned. The case was reduced to ques
ton of the credbillty of Colonel King and
Mr.. Donnelly. which the jury had to de-
eide. II stood at one time eleven to one II
favor Of the Pioneer Press, and after three
hours gave merely nominal damages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

Young MEMS Christian Association q
Lesder Hail this evening q $50 O'clock.
Miss Allie Bass II quite sick q her resi-
dence ia 8wansbor0.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Chester
Aeld viii meet at the court house Monday.
4 very interesting midcds was given at
Hollywood church, in Chesterfield, Thurs
day night. c, =
visiting in Swansboro'.
Mrs. w. H. Owens, OF Avondsle. Ala.
formerly Of Manchester, who was reported
as being very III, IL convalescing.
Mr.. Lawson NJ. Burfoot. OF Swansboro',
continues very sick. -.
Mrs. ]. II. Foster and her'daughter, Miss
Cassie. who have bsen visiting friends and
relatives in Manchester for several weeks,
have returned to their home in Atlanta.
Miss Allie 4. Cox. of Chesterfield. near
Petersburg. will leave to-day for Washing
ton. where she will reside in the future.
Mrs. Albert Gore. of Wilmington, n. O.,
il visiting Mr.. and Mrs. X. V: Owen. OF
Manchester. Mrs. Gore is happily remem-
bered in Manchester as Miss Bessie Led
ford. She is sister of Mr.. w. I. Ledford,
Of the Richmond aud Danyille railroad,
and her husband nephew of Captain
Georpe T. Litchfeld, formerly q we'll
Known citizen Of Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
for Speaking.

VuoIyrA STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
RICHMOND, Va, October "a, 1891.
There will be speaking at the following
places:
Hon. j. Hampton Hoge at Chase City
Of night October n, 1891.
At North View at o'clock 7. NJ. October
%, 1891.
At South Hill at 8 o'clock p. M. October
%, 1891.
At Smiths CROSSROADS at o'clock +.
II. October 29, 1891.
Al Five Forks October 80. 1891.
At Clarksyille at O'Clock Z. NJ. October
80. 1891.
At Buffalo Junction October 9lst at
o'clock T.. Nj.
j. TAYLOR ELLYsoN, Chairman.
james X. Fisher, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

Black Hair
Fur Capes,
satin lined,
81.
Il re n c h
Curly Fur
Capes, satin
lined,Coach-
man shape,
$50.
Electric
Seal you
can't detect
anu AfHar-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

indeed IL such an over. topping wrap
stock as we have gathered here
were without spots of exceptional price
interest. We mean that no cloak prices
anywhere in Richmond shall be more IA
vorable to you. But for all that these
garments that for one cause or anotner
get away out OF price tune. You'll be
interested if you take look at these
items
Exquisite Louis XIV. Coat for young IA.
dies OF solid color, smooth cloths-the nrst
purchase sold for S17, the present price
Long Hip.soam Jackets Of rough chcvron
cloths light and dark gray with as.ra-
chan trimmings, In various styles. when
the assortment was complete tne prG 70
was sl5-at present sizes "a ana 90 oniy
are here and tho price 10 slO each.
Solid Black Chevios Refer Jackets,
with full collar and front OF black iur
and four military loopsmnasa n 70 sen nna ,D.
tity purchased makes the prlce hero NJ"
only 90 each. ~,
DARK Tan, Brown Long-Ilip Seam Jack
cts, studded with nai-heads ana appnquo
work-a part OF the pattern garments We
claim are worth s25, but as our saiespeo,
pls claim II Is too elaborate for Richmond
the present price Is So eacn.
Tho new shape Refer without buttons
r1ade OF Testers finest silk-seai usn anu
lined throughout with heavy satin, sells Ter
sI7, but we will candldly say they are not
selling fast enough for US, so the present
The Long-Hip Seam Coats Of an elegant
quality of poft camels-hair cloth with Lon.
don-dyed seal-skin collar, altogether a real
swell coat that sells for s25-a more recent
purchase brings the price to SlI.oo.
A remarkable triumph OF the season
is in the Photographic Tints, Light
Shades Of Body Brussels Carpets Tor
parlors and chambers. The prices
range between sl.25 and sl.35 yard,
including making, laying, and padded
lining.
The two prime favorites in Dress
Goods this season are Bedford CORDS
and Camel's-Hair Corded effects, and
the softly rough. If the fuzzy stun
shows chevron designs so much the bet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
Reply to DIR. Nicholson.
RICHMOND, October IL, 1891.

RICHMOND, OctOOer IL, 1851.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
am sorry to add one moro case to the
" disagreement of doctors" The remedy
of Dr. Nicholson is improperly. printed.
II should be per" and not fer" sui
plate Of iron. Last year ! was called IN
consultation to see bad case OF diph-
liberia with q gentleman who had implicit
faith in this per sulphate, and though
had not, agreed that ne use 1t In this
case. l do not remember the strength OF
the solution exactly. but the effect was
very bad. The little boy, eight or ten
wears old, was nearly suifocated. The eff
feet of this painful astringent is to imme-
diately dry all the secretions, so that the
soft parts about the throat become stiff
and the attempt to swallow is very difti-
cult and very painful. This boy died next
day. A weak solution of the per sulphate
of iron would have almost the exact effect
of the ordinary tIncture of iron, SO much
employed in combination with chlorate OF
potash. This combination Is of little
value. as have often given it internally
and locally days before some Of uie children
had the least sign Of The disease as a preuentire.
but without any effect whatever.
A medical friend, long dead. of uneom-
mon good sense and careful observation,
said to me of the malignant cases of scar
Leftover and diphtheria. They are taken
to die, Doctor All the medicine now
known and all the doctors in the
world can't cure these cases. Mild cases
get we'll with little or no medicine.
The only hope for these malignant"
cases is to find. like Jenner. . preventive.
II seems hard to impress upon even medi-
cal men that diphtheria is not confined
alone to the throat. / saw q strong sea
captain, fifty years old, die with 1t on the
Rp; it never got near his throat. saw
child die with 10 last winter who had not
particle of disease in the throat Ut bad
been cured), but he was playing about the
room and fell dead from Q weak heart.
p. ST. don't doubt DR.. Nicholson's
facts, but his opinions.
( suppose / must submit to your rule
and sign myself very y respectfully sia4yy' Mn
P. 8. No. Al think there is something
| in Dr.. Kuyk's suggestion about hospital
| for q certain class of casssA am now at
| tending an orphan girl on Laurel street
| Who Is under the sole care of . feeble
grandmother. For eight days this delicate
woman has not taken OF her clothes for
sleep. She can neither give the child
medicine nor food With half the desired
regularity because Of the wayWardness Of
| tho patient. Cannot the city employ some
! trained nurse N such casef / think the
use OF the fsJer.thsEmometer which I ye.
commended in the DsrAr0n last week
would answer - well g the doetoEs" fos
the public sohools msntioned b. %: kuyk.
" ". +.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

Mr.. John Perry fell down several stops
at his residence yesterday, though be was
not seriously injured.
M. George w. Holt. who has been quite
sick at his residence for several weeks, Va
able to b. out yesterday.
Rev. 4 h Thesnhill vii conduct the
mAnkina - ~ Railroad 1rAnaA q ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
News About the sTasons.

Tue Commandery of st. Andrew, No. IL,
Knights Templars, conferred the order OF
the Red Cross last Friday night on two
postulants. The commandery is in a
fiourishing condition, and tho outlook for
work this winter Is unusually bright.
Lodge of the Strict Observance, Hartley
Carmichael, worshipful master, will confer
the Entered Apprentice degree tomorrow
night.
Richmond Lodge. No. 10, Young Jones,
worshipful master. will probably have
called meeting for work in the Entered
Apprentice and Fellow Crafts degree next
Wednesday night.
Richmond Commandery, No. 2, will hold
its regular monthly assembly next Tues
day night. These meetings are always in
teresting and we'll attended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

feat incarceration aeA city. : number Of
individuals who Oppose the proposition
arc advocating the town. charter idea.
Anounxxrs AuAmsr.
This they know would greatly increase
TAXATION, - tho people then would not
only have 70 pay the county tax now
levied upon their property, but in Addi-
ton 20 that would have 10 pay almost ~
much town tax ~ would be required TO
support city government. Another argu-
ment TO which the opponents Of incorpora-
ton have resortcd recently 10 that the
negro vote In the city is so large they
would DO able to control all municipal
elections. Those. however. who have paid
any attention to the growth Of the city
know that this statement - - empty ~
passing zephyr.
THE INCREASE.
Az matter Of fact the increase in the
white population during the past eighteen
months has nearly doubled that Of the
black. That there Is nothing in this argu-
mont il evident from the fact that leading
Republicans oppose Incorporation alto
gether.
PRoPERrY-HoLDxRs' MxxrMo.
II il proba BILE that Ameeting Of property
holders who favor Incorporation will be
held at an early day and resolutions. which
will be presented 20 the Legislature. will
be adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25

Professor II. f. Smith. the instructor of
gymnastics of the Young Mems Christian
Association. gave the newly-organized
football eleven of this institution their
first instructions in this game yesterday
afternoon at Island Park. When sufficient
material has been obtained the men will
be carefully selected and divided into two
teams which will constitute the first and
second elevens. They will then be put
through rigid course of training and 'ex-
ercised and practiced until, as the Profess
sor says, they become the winning foot
ball eleven Of this State. All of the men
who have thus far expressed their willing
ness to become members of the team are
powerfully built fellows with any amount
of strength and what appears to be excel
lent kicking qualities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
,NceNplARY FIRE ,NALBEMARLE.
he Stables, Grain, and Tobacco Barns OF
Mr.. Giiner Burned.

he 8taolee, Grotus ana Tobacco barns Oh
Mr. Giincr Burned.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
6corrsvnLE, Va, October A.--News has
just been received here that Mr.. q. Walker
Gilmer. q prominent citizen of this county
and clerk Of our school board, had an in
cendiary fire on night before last which
destroyed his large stables, grain barn,
and tobacco barn. II is heavy loss for
Mr.. Gilmer and he has the sympathy of
the entire community. 1t was matter of
great surprise. as no one thought of his
having 81 enemy.
HEROIC YOUNG LADY.
Miss Gilmer. his daughter. in attempting
70 rescue her favorite saddle-horse, came
near being badly burned by the falling OF
3 burning shed.
When Mr.. Gilmer FIRST discovered the FIRE
81 his stables and was running there. he also
discovered blaze at his hay-house and
barn, fully one fourth Of mile away.
IN PURSUIT.
No clue TO the miscreant who did the
black deed has yet been discovered. buf
no stone will DO left unturned to find him
out
The funeral procession Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Noon. which moved across the ferry and
Through the streets to-day. was quite .
large one.
Tue Baptist church was packed last
night TO bear the singing Of keys. j. I.
8etts and Mr.. Armstrong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
THE eLDORADO AGAIN AFLOAT.
Two Painful Accidents--OR 20 . BaltE.
more Wedding Other Social Notes.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch-l
NEWPORT News. Va. October 2i.-The
Morgan Line steamship Eldorado left the
dry-dock yesterday afternoon and steamed
out into the river. A large lot of railroad
iron, which was part of her cargo. when
she ran aground. will be reloaded, and
she will sail for New York to-day. She
came here August 25th.
Dick Walker, employed at the ship-yard,
met with an accident yesterday by which
the first and second fingers OF his right
hand were mashed almost OF. He was
operating joining achine.
Mr.. X. L. Davis's little girl fell on
piece of sharp iron which she had in her
hand and was painfully injured above the
right eye. The unfortunate little one suf-
fered great pain, but is much better now.
COMING WEDDINGS.
Mr.. O. B. Nelms will leave tonight for
Baltimore, where he will attend the
wedding of Mr.. Alex. Early and Miss
Fannie Moale, sister OF Mrs. @. OBJ.
Cowsrdin, of Richmond. which will take
place next Tuesday. From Baltimore Mr..
helms will 60 to Washington, where he
will witness tho marriage of MIR. Gus.
Martin and Miss Lay. the latter Of that
city.
Mrs. Mary E. Taft, mother Of the editor
of the Sun, who has boon visiting here for
several weeks, returned to her home IN
Philippi. W. Va, Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
MANcHesTER's NEWsY COLUMN.
Report of the Public SchOois-Compan!
Observation-Disclosures Court. Etc.


The report OF the public schools in Man.
chester, which was submitted during the
past month. shows the enrolment for the
session TO DO as follows:
Whie-High School, So; School No. ],
so ;i.School No. 2, 49,; School No; 3; Al
School No. 4, ~; School No. 5, S.; School
No. 6. 60: School No. z, 60: School No. g.,
81; School No. 3, 70; School No. 10. TO
Colored-High School. 10; School No. l.,
2s: School No. 2, 1915; School No. 8, 66
School No. 4. ~; School No. 8, 1903; School
No. 6, 112-total, $40.
NEW COMPANY CHARTERED.
Judge John H. Ingram, of the Hastings
Court, has granted charter to the Is. w:
Rhodes Decorating, House-Painting and
Wall-Papering Company. =,
The capital stock is to be not less than
So 900 nor more than $4,000: The object
of the company is the carrying on OF the
general ouse-decorating business In TINS
city.
The officers are: B. W. Rhodes. presi-
dent; Thomas 4. Owen, vice-president {;
George A. Carter. secretary and treasurer;
the above and s. S. Carter and X. W. Car
ter, directors.
THE HUsrINGs COURT.
The Hastings Court was In session a
short while yesterday. Judge Ingram was
engaged in the consideration OF chancery
matters. Cases have been set for trial In
this term of the court as late As November
18th.
F. True were before the Mayor yesterday
morning charged with ordinance violation.
They were fined 90 each: =,
which Is to be presented at Gibbs Opera
House Monday and Tuesday nights, pro-
misses to DO O very attractive entertain
meut. The proceeds will be devoted to
the organ fund of the Meade Memorial
church. A number of young lady and
gentleman amateurs of this city and Rich
mond will constitute the caste.
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL.
The fifth week of the revival meeting at
West End church ended Friday night
This has been indeed q remarkable meet
ing, characterized by great harmony
among the workers, inspiring singing,
good addresses from laymen. fervent invo-
cation from botD ladies and gentlemen,
and by display Of the power OF the Holy
There will be love-feast this morning
at West-End at $50 o'clock; usual ser;
vice At II, with reception Of members. and
revival services at night.
The regular services will DO held in the
other churches to-day and conducted BY
The marriage Of Mr.. Charles 8. Snellings
to Miss Leila A. Robertson will take place
at the Presbyterian church "Wednesday,
October 2sth, st at 2:S0 o'clock +. d.
PERSONALS AND BsrSrs.
Mr.. John Perry fell down several steps
at his residence yesterday, though no VA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
JOINT DISCUSSION IN RICHMOND.
Garland Completely Uses Curlett Up
The Majority of the Former Increased.

Garland Completely Usos CurIett Up
The Majority of the Former Increased.
Especial telegram to the DIspatch.l
WARSAW, Va, October 24.-Mr. L. s.
Curlett. Republican nominee for the
House of Delegates from Lancaster and
Richmond counties, addressed the voters
in the courthouse at this place tonight.
He was replied to by Mr.. James +. Gar
land. the Democratic candidate. In 9
speech of equal length. Mr.. Garland had
the largest part of the crowd with him
throughout tbs discussion, though 1t was
advertised as Republican meeting. From
present appearances Garland will largely
Increase the majority here he received last
time from this Republican stronghold.