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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
The Pitcher.

To the EdiiOr OF uie DlSDdich:
Please inform me through the columns OF
the Dispatch why it is that after every score
of game Of baseball Isee published there
are the word battery" and theE follows
the names of several players.
When / knew something of baseball
twenty years ago there was nothing OF this
usually sort that | remember. ). H., JR.
The pitcher and catcher constitute the
battery of baseball club, and as these are
regarded as the most responsible positions,
the names of the players filling them are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
General u. Kirby Smith.

RICHMOND, VA. Aprll ~, 1871.
To ne Editor of TIE Dispatch
Will you please inform me through the
columns of your valuable paper if f. Kirby
Smith was full general in the Confederacy
or not? A SUBSCRIBER.
There were six full generals in the Con-
federate army-viz.: Cooper, A. S. john
ston. r. L. Lee, Joseph E. Johnston, G. t.
Beauregard, and Braxton Bragg; and two
generals of the Provisional army-viz. f..
Kirby Smith, appointed February 9, 1864,
and John b. Hood, appointed July IS, 1864.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
TIE PROOF.
CIeopatra's Beauty.

To he Ed,tor Of he Dispatch:
have heard and read many accounts in
regard to the personal appearance of the
Egyptian Queen Cleopatra-some de-
scnbing her as "little and black" and
others as tall and fair. One account gives
her turued-up nose" and another red
hair-whieh latter was, / believe, common
among the Egyptians. Please inform us
what was her real "style" on authority
OF contemporaneous writers and oblige
j. Nj. G..
We have no contemporaneous descrip-
ton at hand.
No doubt Rider Haggard and Theophile
Gautier searched the records for the mate
rails used in their novels on Cleopatra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Rsaad Tower. OF I,.,a,s.

what were the Round Towers sill found
IN irelandf When, by whom and FOR
what purpose were they builtY J. N. q.
From the eighth 10 the twelfth century
(some say the SIXTH Ireland was barasssd
by the scandinayians OF the state Of
arts elsborste specimens survived during
this period. OF the Irish archi-
lecture OF tho period examples survived Al
oAshel. The well-known Round Towers Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
ITO THE READERS OF THIS PA

ITO THE READERS OF THIS PA
L PER.-Those who SEEK TO REGAIN
THEIR HEALTH will find NO PLACE where
they win so SURELY DO so as NJ
CAPON SPRINGS AND BATHS,
Hampahirc county, W. Va. Those who wish only
n LOVELY SUMMER HOME, with EVERY COM
FORT, fishing and boating near, riding, driving,
&c, need not look further.
Send for pamphlet and engage your rooms.
Orders received by every mail
Eight hundred failed TO get rooms last sea-
SON WILLIAM II. SALE,
Twenty-One years Proprietor.
Purcell. add & Co. and l.. Wagner, agents for
sale of these waters, Richmond, Va.
ap l9-eodl1t&tMyl5-4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Wants Advice.

RICHMOND, April 26, 1881.
To he Editor Of the Dispatch:
Will you kindly inform me through your
paper If there is place where, or any way
in which, one ignorant of such matters can
obtain information on any certain law or
laws of this State without going TO law
yer and paying a large fee? If so, how
should one go about it? BY answering
yon will oblge and very much aid
A WOMAN.
If you want legal advice you will have to
60 TO lawyer; but the clerks of courts
and other court officials can give you infor-
nation as to many laws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
A Horrible psath.
Texas Slftlngs.l

Judge Punkley, a leading member of the
New York bar, who is somewhat intempe-
rate in bis habits. was obliged TO consult a
physician. The latter examined the in
valid's nose and breath and then said /.
You must take one drink less every day.n
Zone drink less every day Holy Moses !
II take one drink less every day, in about
six months I'll not take any more at all.
Why, that is killing me by rnches-'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Conner Coin.
New HoPE, Va, April 20. 1891.

New HoPE, Va, April 20. 1891.
To ne Editor Of the Dispatch:
/ have n copper coin made in the year
1877 n7s7l with the following inscription
f Pluribus Unum, and shield. On the
other side, Nova Cesaria. 1877. Please
answer through your paper the value Of
the coin.
Very regpectfully, j. u. L.
Itisa New Jersey Colonial cent O7s6,
1857, 1881. worth from Toe. TO 81, 10 to Soc,
Csc. TO 81, CSC. to 81, according to perfec-
ton. One with the horses head 10 the left
is worth more. The omission Of the first
n" in "l7S7" is the fault Of the mint.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Another ola Homestead.
10 Ole Ettitor Of ne Dtspatch

10 U't EFfioF OF nc DtsDnlch'
Dat Hill, in Chesterfield county, the
farm now owned by Mrs. 4. p. Martin. has
been N the possession of the Martins for
over 500 years. having been given TO MIR.
asrtln BY the King Of England in l600
ONE or THE CHiLDREs.
tihere must DO some mistake abolt this.
Inc nrst English settlers did not land at
jamestown until ieO7.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Who Paws TaxesY

TO a,s Editor Of he Dispatch;
II A. buys tract OF land from B. and
gets deed TO IL after the assessment of
taxes is made for that year, say in the
month Of March. who ought 20 pay the
taxes on IL for that year. A. or b..
THE custom in Richmond is for the
seller to pay the taxes il he sells after July
LIST and the purchaser II the sale is made
before July lst.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Lee Statue and the Girls.

10 NsF kdllor OF Dls DFsDdlcNi
VIII you please answer the following:
I. Were the young ladies who drew the
Lee statue TO the monument site photo
graphed in groupl
2. Where can 1 get photograph of the
samel X.
Louisa county.
1. They were photographed while the pro-
cession was in motion, and upon its arriva
at the monument-grounds.
2. From the Richmond photographers,
We Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
"Postmaster" or "postmistress."

To 0le Editor of ute Dispatch:
I sometimes notice in the corre-
spondence of your paper the word
postmistress," which. | think, is a
name unknown to the Post Office Depart
ment, postmaster being the legal name
of the Office.
When she had charge of the Richmond
post-office Miss Van Lewis official title was
postmaster. We conclude, therefore,
that our correspondent is right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
The Mind of n Peasant.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Will you tell me who was the author of
the following quotation: The general of
a large army may be defeated, but you can
not defeat the determined mind of O
peasant"
1t is attributed to Confucius.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
The Polar Exneditinn.

To the Editor ofthe Dispatch:
Please inform me through your columns
whom TO write to in order to be enlisted in
the polar expedition that will leave the
United States this summer. b. l..
Lieutenant Robert f. Pesry. League
Island navy-yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
A Represalre rfea.ura.

English Tourist; The Irish give you
great deal Of trouble here. don't they?
New Yorker: Yes. they are trying to get
the upper hand.
English Tourist To what are you resort
ing 70 repress themi
New Yorker: Well. We are cuitiyating
Anglo-manla.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
.JOb's Turkey.

To NE Editor Of dte DlsDdtch:
You will please settle a dispute by an
swering in your next issue if Jobs turkey
was hen or gobbler. BY so doing you
will greatly oblIge A SUBSCRIBER.
The turkey was unknown in Jobs day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
VI HISKEYS.

We carry in stock tho largest variety Of Wits
KEYS. WINES, and CoRDIALs of any house 10
the city.
We have in stock the following celebrated
brands OF Whiskeys:
WILSON'S HANNISVILLE, FULCHER, PRl-
YATE STOCK, POINTER RYE, BOURBON, OLD
GRAY, STAR RYE, FANORlTE, MI. PLEA
SAINT, and other brands
OUR LEADER brand of Whisky, four years
old straight rye, at 1925 per gallon, is the best
whiskey on the market for the money, and we
guarantee il to be pure article, and that IL will
suit the most fastidiOUs
We have fine IMPORTED CLARE1s, sHER-
RIES, and PORT WINES.
Fine TOKAY and CATAwBA WINES.
A largo variety Of BOTTLED WINES, Wits
KEYS, and CORDIALS.
HENNESSY'S FINE IMPORTED CoGNAC.
When in need of anything in our line give US a
trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Teosinte.
APRIL, 16, 1891.

APRIL, 16, 1891.
To lhe Editor ofGle Dispatch:
Please let me know about what quantity
of teosinte seed it will take to plant an
acre.
From three to four pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Easily Answered.
CRrwE. Va, April 10, 1891.

CREwE, Va, April Is, 1891.
To ne Editor Of the DISPATCH:
What is the style for gentlemen's suits
this summer-hats, &C.? SUBSCRIBER.
INQUIRE of the Richmond clothiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26

Ireland are believed TO have been erected
about this era as bolfries and 10 serve as
places Of security for ecclesiastics during
disturbances Chdnbrs's, Encyclopedia. Ire
land Vol I'LL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
(IeXelnnd.

To he Editor Of The Dispatch;
Will you please tell me the date Of Hon.
Grover Cleyeland's birth? DEMOCRAT.
He was born at Caldwell, N. j., March
ls. 1897,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
A FEW OF THE FIGURES.

Polka dots are, of course. not neglected.
and hollow squares, solid blocks, circles,
crescents. oblOngs, trianges-these are but
n few of the figures the new cameps-haIr
weaves present. Ii is unnecessary to ada
that these goods are altogether intended
for street wear.
The wool crGpons sl7o appear IN many
novelty fgurings. tho selection. OF stripes
being particularly large. But for my own
mart [ admire those soft pretty goods most
In plain coloriugs. The new corduroy et-
feet in crepon is beautiful, and 1t has not
taken long in attracting the fashionable
notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
TIE CouNTRY OUTFIT.

If YOU are yet thinking of your country
wardrobe and it il not bit too early To
begin assembling the component portions
of that important Outfit-be sure that. you
include at least one or two dresses OF the
Scotch boating serges. They are splendid
goods, coming chiefly in the darker color
incs. and it is simply impossible to destroy
them or wear them out. II you contem-
Mate Notwithstanding or boating or
even merely walking on your vacation take
along a plain dress Of boating serge, trim
II with a few rows Of white fiat braid and
YOU can pass through fire and water with
II and come out looking "a fresh as ever.
The new French serges. finer than the last
named as we'll as more dressy. come chiefly
in the light colorings and are very attrac-
tive goods.
The English mohairs are goods we don't
hear very much OF nowadays, but they are
once more coming into notice and have
been put forward in a number OF new de-
signs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26

Hiokok's No. /. II. ID. O., Fig. and Caro-
sun-cuTsd Tobaccos. Tsr them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
Tho Day of the Week.

RICHMOND. Va.
To he Editor of dhe Dispatch
Please give the day OF the week the 25th
day of December. 1867, came on. BY 50
doing you will obllge READER.
Wednesday.
THE PROOF.
From December rs, 1867, TO December Is,
1890, was twenty-three years. Each year
there was one day over an even number of
weeks-that is. over fifty-two weeks. There
were twenty-three such days, and six more
to be added on account of six leap-years--
or twenty-nine in all. Divide twenty-nine
by seven and we have four, and one day
over. So Christmss-dsy in 1867 was that
day of the week which Immediately pre-
ceded the day on which Christmas fell in
1890. or Wednesday, seeing that last
Christmas fell on Thursday in 1890.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
CAsUMFRE RORES.

Embroidered cashmere robes are richer
and more magnificent than they ever have
heen-and that is saying much. The Dor,
behring's are now shown of lace, inserted
embroidery in tinsel and silk surrounding
the insertions.
For afternoon and evening wear the new
creme barGges are delightful fabrics. OF
exquisite fneness. they are in the most
delicate colorings and are sure of much
favor this season. They are in figures and
the patterns resemble hand embroiderles
in silk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
% NOVELTY " THE TASTE.

Very few camels hairs are plain. The
taste this season is for novelty goods
in every direction. One OF the faVorite
treatmeutsp in camefs-halrs is the CROSS
bar effect. A pale pink ground exhibits
cross.bar forming squares Of perhaps three
inches. The cruss-bar is broad, yellow IN
color. and hairy in appearance, although
the body of the cloth is smooth. This de-
sign is repeated in many different color
combinations.
Another fayorite ia the loZenge effect.
These lozenges are hairy of surface, usual
" large. though some degenerate into
mere dots or specks. and are black upon
various co.ored grounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26

Amounted to a Good Deal.
[LampOOn.l
Bags: And you say you have addressed
the leading Judge IN the State.
Jaggs: Yes, sir.
Baggs: What did you say =?
Jaggs: Not guilty.
Baggs: Why, that wasn't much.
Jaggs: 1t wasn't, Ell? We'll, l got six
months for It.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
NEW YORK FASHIONS
THE SEASONS WooLLEN FABRICS IN
lNNUMERAeLE CoLoRlNeS.
Caners-TTairs, Lozenge Effects, Poika-Dot
Dcsigns-scotch Boating serSes
for the Country.
[coresponaenco o. tho Rlchmond Dispatch.l

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch-l
NV YoRx, April u.s." In the elder days
of art" one had four or FIVE welLrecog-
nized and familiar woollen fabrics to choose
ones new dress from, and it was impossl-
bic to wander outside Of this restricted va
riety. Now. go into the dress-goods sec
ton Of big establishment and look over
the new materials for the season. Youwili
spend hours looking over countless differ
ent weaves in innumerable colorings and
will. perhaps, come away too distracted by
the very luxury Of choice to be apurehaser.
From among the many woollen fabrics u
il easy 10 select the camePs hairs "a hrst
choice. although the wool crepons, the
Bedford cords, the homespunsa and ehevlots,
and the corduroys press them hard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26
BRIDAL IMPRESSIONS.

delicate colorings and are sure of much
favor this season. They are in figures ana
the patterns resemble hand embroIderles
in silk.
BRIDAL IMPRESSIONS.
April is quite a favorite month here Tor
weddings TO change the subject somewhat
abruptly, and so it is time for observing
wedding customs. | attended q very
stylish uptown bridal the other afternoon
and jotted down few Impressions.
The bride wore satin--yes, old-tashloned
IL is. if YOU like, but this gown came from
Worth himself, and yet 1t was satin.
Iyorv-white. of course. Skirt panels of
white brocade. The front founced to
about eighteen inches with Point lace.
The veil tulle. very long, floating out over
the train. caught on the head with clus-
fer of orange blossoms; the ornaments
pearls and diamonds. Fashion is not vlgc-
rous. however, on the subject OF bridal
costume. Faille is now frequently the
material chosen.
VARIOUS FASHION NOTES.
Little boys will wear continental "
three-cornered hats this summer. Ihey
come in dark blue and black cloth. -,
Poplin has again come to the front. They
are making more effective costumes OF IT
and one sees now and then Louis coat OF
which poplin is the material.
some of the new French cashmeres are
bordered with embroidered crepe de chimes.
Chiffon is omnipotent. A few seasons
ago it was tulle. Now it is chiffon. The
town is fairly acknowledgements
pillows of chiffon.
One is condemned TO angularty in the
new brocades. There are no longer flowers
or Pompadour Notwithstanding but
stripes. II is deplorable to be at the mercy
of the weayers thus; but since they will
not weave anything else at present we are
condemned TO "cheVrons," " oHduIes," and
other horrors.
The bell-shape in parasols has held
over" from last season.
The India, China, and Japanese silks
have become surprisingly popular and are
quite the hit of the year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-26

A Classic Story.
Washington Start
He.
She IL a woman, therefore to be wooed;
She Is a woman, therefore to be won.
SHE.
She Il a woman, therefore 20 be wOoednt;
She is a woman, therefore to be won't.
P.s.
And he didn't get her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-15
FBIoAY EVENING. MAY 15.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE patent facts that
the ADMINISTRATION Is attempting to make
legal tender of the twenty odd million oe-
based subsidiary oliver coin in its vault'
that il is trying to ioduce the holders Of
bonds redeemsble in September to eeieF
their demands for redemption. that IL Is re-
ticting the payment of congressional ap'
ploo.iaticps, and tnst 1t lie advising coz
orss,icpal committees 10 abandon inVss'i'
eating ir!ps, 80 IS to save the expense thefe'
of seoato. Aliison tells Chicago inte'-
y,eser that the Treasury is all right. that IL
il not strainteued, AID that its eurpins 10
sufficiently large. Bat in view of the other
fact. TIA Mr.. Allison, Though chairman OF
the s pae appropriateness commit'e, sa'o
,he appropriations OF the iast Congress 'Na
no. amount t, billion dollars, when they
largely exceeded that cum, his usterences
on the bj4cs referred to capnot be reiied
upoa with le implicitly essential to COM
D cts satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-15
Engagement Exnected

sT LOUIS, May ia special FROM the
City OF Mexico says; "a dispatch received
Iete last night from Acapulco Gays the Chill
Ian cruiser E5merada entered this port yea
terday and sailed sgan t. -day. Several Of
her Ulcers we're ashore and used the wires
and made various Inquiries regarding the
actIoo OF the U3iled Statee, showing tia,
they had been informed that the cruiser
Charleston had besn sent in pursuit of the
Itata. L Ia believed that chs his steamed
north to intercept the I.ata and protect her
s1ould the Charleston attempt to capture
her. TIE Eimersda hasa numerous crew,
aad in appearance thsy are veterans and
will fight. The opinion prevails here that
should the Charleston attempt to capture
the Itats, naval eDgsgem ent will take
plsca, aud the U. 8. cruiser will get the
worst oil! Tne dispatch vas confirm ed ct
the War Department. L. is the genera
idea that ehculd tho Eimeraida meet the
Itata before she is oVertaken bf The Charles
too, the arms that she has and cargo Sil;
bs transferred. Ia this case, the Charleston
cou!d hardly delay the Emeralda. The
trapsfer OF arms belog made. on the sppeI-
snce Of the Charleston, tbs empty I:as
conld be grsclously handed over TO It,.
The following dispatch vas received here
ct 5 p. m.:
SAN BIAS TFPIc. May ia loug, low,
rskish craft is lying % aud off this port
with a.esm up aud fl ing no colors. Fish
ing boats report her as being manned By
large crew aud protected By formidable
guns. A steamer yscht has bean sent ont
10 investigate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-15
spApRows on A PAEApE.-Eaery yea.

SPARRows ON A PAEADE.-Egory year
the park policemen of New York city, who
are known as "sparro~p," and whose fame
has been spread by Harrigan in verse,
have parade. They are SO much admired
by The edits Who 90 driving In the park
hat the departing NJ thinks il a public bene.
ft to put e ''era'rovs" in line and show
them eff. The DO ,emen are called spar
rows because g mtj Or part of their work con-
s.ss Ia chasing English spsrrows off the
green graas In spring and summer. Diners
Of the officers rice spirited-lookiEg but tame
sseeds through the park and prevent people
from drisiog fass til! they get cut 90 the
boulevard These policemen In their pa.
rsde yesterday numbered some t1ree hSn-
dre6, and were reviewed by Mayor Gtsnt
Capps's bar d played, and sll the girls in the
paik admired the paraders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-15
TELFGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

The inhabitants o. Spanish village be-
ing in sympathy with q smuggier who was
yesterday killed by eoiders, The morning at
tackled the uililtary, wcunding two soldiers.
The latter replied by firing upon their a.
sailar:s, killing two OF them and wonndiDg
many othere.
Secretary siae Was no. go we'll this
morniog as be was YESTERDAY. He ID euffsr.
lag from gout and passed bad hight. DR..
Dennis eel is would be IN possible for Mr..
Blaine to leave Now YORK before Monday
or Tuesday next. The family are very un-
decided "a TO their plans for departure:
The Duchess of Marlborough gave birth to q
girl baby to day.
Moereins brewcr5 in Cincinnati, was destroyed
By fire last night. The loss is 100000
Aoout So, 900, 600 in gold have been ordered in
New York for shipment to Europe to morrow.
An explosion in tho sswer line In New York i,
this morning injured half dozen mon go that u
msjority OF them viii have to go to tho hospital.
NativIdad Villaneuva. a colcbrsted bandit, has
been shot a killed in baltic with citizens near
the city Of Gus1alajara Mexico Before he fell he
succeeded in killing civil judge.
A coIortd man named Jos. Will mn, aged 81
Year,, WAS terribly cat wi h rszor 10 Eset st
Louis last light ty colorcd woman during 3
qnsrrsl about his board bill Oh dollar week.
On the 18th b ,lot in the Florida legislative
las. night the vote was Call 90; Mays A; Blox-
ham 3 During the progress of the baIos Senator
Kirk denounced number of Calls friends and
called Senator Clarke liar, whereupon he WAS
promptly knocked down by the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-05-15

TEE KENTUCKY democracy, In State Con-
veotion assembled, has declared That
tariff reform must be the paramount qaes-
tion In the mex, Presidential cempaign.'
Senator German says she Judgment OF the
country upon The Force bill vii! be again
appealed TO-" II the delegates 10 the next
national democratic convention be wise,
they will make supper, OF low tariff and op-
petition to the Force bill the obiei plsrks in
the platform TO be adopted by that conven'
,iop. On sach platform auy uootjsctioDa.
sle democrat they msy nominate could be
elected Yithou. trouble.