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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
The DanQer-Point.

Tho resolution adopted on Thursday last
bv the Chamber of Commerce of the city
of New York very properly declares the
opposition of that body to the SHERMAN
silver law passed at the last session OF Con-
gress. Again and again have we denounced
that law, because its effect, II not the III
tcntion of its authors, was to reduce silver
TO the condition of mere commodity.
We must add that the same Chamber OF
Commerce would. If occasion arose. adopt
resolution declaring against the PROPOSE
ton 10 coin silver free as gold is coined.
So We cannot clam that body as on our
side in this matter. Indeed. we 90 not
know what CONSIDERATIONS impeiied the
Chamber Of Commerce TO dcnouncc the
SHERMAN law and fail 70 denounce the tree
coinage proposition. There are wheels
within wheels in all such bodies. These
wheels are concealed from the worlc.
One thing may be said, and that is that
the people Of the United States are
conservative. They will be i'll no hurry 20
adopt the sub-Treasury scheme 9i the A.
hances or the banking scheme OF Mr..
NORWOOD. or any other radical proposition
N finance We see Indications In every
direction that the voters as n mass VIII
not be led ast-ay by the proposers OF Wild
schemes But there Will be not only firing
all along the lines. but stubborn fighting
before these questions are disposed Of.
All Democrats can compromise on the sill
yer onestion. They must not expect the
farmers. planters. and other workingmen
10 surrender all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
The Republican Boilers.

There can be no doubt that the Repub-
hcan State Convention which assembled in
Roanoke on Thursday was convention of
boilers. There cannot be two regular or
carnations of the same party in one State.
Either General MALONE Is bolter. and
leads an army Of boilers. or else Mr. PAR
SONS, the LEwIsfs, and the other Republic
cans who constituted or encouraged the
Roanoke Convention are boilers, and lead
an army Ga small army, We are coniident,)
of boilers. There is no reason TO doubt
tina. the Administration at Washington
recognizes General MAHoSE's organization
as the regular Republican organization III
Virginia. lie has a larger following than
Mr.. Parsons III we NAV use the latter's
name TO designate those whom We have
spoken of "a boilers. He has the conf
dence Of most of the Virginia negroes. In
word, he has "a charter as illimitablo as
the winds 10 blow on whom he pleases."
The PARSONS or LEWIS faction. on the other
hand. are regarded with little favor in
Washington. Mr.. HARRISON 10 doubt sus-
poets them Of being Blaineites- that Is to
tav, opposed TO the nomination and re-
election Of Mr.. HARRISON. And well did
General MALONE know beforehand that he
had IN ,he fact just mentioned sure guar
sntee that the Administration would
throw cold water upon the Roanoke Con-
vention. For our part, we have always
supported Mr.. BLAINE as the Republican
nominee for President of the United
States: both because we rerared him as
~ a. II l.. l..4
10 many enemies in his own party. We
would like for HIM 10 be nominated again
next year, as indeed he will be II he will
allow his name TO bc used IN that cOnnec-
tion. Nav, We might say that hc has made
up bis mind. II We are not mistaken. TO let
his name 90 before the next Republican
National Convention If McKISLEY Is elect
ed Governor of Ohio this fall.
Let US remark, by the way, tina, Mr.. PAR
toSs. the YosTs. the LrwIsEs, and the other
Republicans whom we have dubbed bolt
crs are really truer Republicans than the
MABoSR gang. and better entitled TO recog-
milton as the leaders OF the Republican
party. NAHoSE is Republican for re-
venue only" That is TO ray. his support
OF Republican measures Is perfunctory. To
borrow Dir. Combines witticism. MALONE
Is professional Republican" But this
fact makes no difference with the sable
followers who take their cue from him.
They in Virginia and the Administration
in Washington look upon him as the re-
preventative Of the Republican party IA
this State land there an end" There is
no profit in arguing against facts. The
committee Of one hundred can do better
service in booming" Mr.. BLAINE than in
any other way; and il would not be un-
charitable. We think. 10 predict that this
will DO their principal duty Us Republican
committeeman.
But the Roanoke Convention erected a
platform. Yes, but one half Of its plat
form will not serve TO diierentiate tho
BLAINE party from the HARRISON party or
the Malone faction from the PARSONS
LEWIS faction. About half the platform Is
denuncistion Of MAHoSx's methods ~ =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
SATURDAY. ......OCTOBER 2, 1891.
Municipal Boards.

We believe that Richmond is very well
satisfied with the boards of commissioners
which now have charge of certain of the
departments Of her city government sub
Sect 10 the Acts of the Assembly and ordi-
nances Of the City Council.
Those boards were created in view OF
exigencics that could be met In no better
way. They have served and are serving
good purpose. and the community owes
debt ofgratitude to the gentlemen who. n
commissioners. have given TO us much of
their time and thought" given" We say,
because they have received no paw at all,
and not n tenth part Of the thanks that
they deserve.
We have been particularly lucky in Sc
lecting commissioners. We have had
men against whom we have vet to hear
the first serious complaint. But saving
this much. we must also add that we know
of no present reason for creating other
boards. The time may come when We shall
need them Just as we needed the Police
Board and the Fire Board. and thon we
can appeal to the Legislature for them and
our appeal will be heard. no doubt.
Legislation of this character Is not grant
cd unless it represents the almost unani-
nous sentiment of the community IN ques-
ton. Where much objection is raised the
two houses usually decline 10 act. Ger
tainly no Democratic Legislature would
undertake 10 amend our charter. unless
Richmond's representatives, asked 1t, ana
we feel pretty sure that no such request
will be made Of the next Legislature.
When public sentiment crystalizes 70 that
point we NAV he sure that The General As
sembly will respect our wishes.
Therefore we say that in our judgment
no change Is now demanded.
Let us be content to let our charter
stand as II is for the present.
There Is. however, another matter IN
connection with legislation which is of
immediate and vast Importance, and this
l. the extension of our corporate limits.
We are entitled 10 have more territory,
and II must come from the county of
Henrico and should include all of the SUI
burbs which have sprung up about us
thick and fast.
A score Of good reasons could be given
why we should have an extension of our
bounds, but somehow or other the people
generally are giving the matter very little
thought. They talk about it, agree that
it should be had. and there the matter
drops. If we hope to secure desirable
legislation on the subject We must be
more in earnest. II would be a serious
blunder TO make any move in half
hearted way, and We have for some
time past thought that while We should
secure legislation as soon as practl-
cable, and that can be- only after we
have found out what we ought to petit
ton for, we would do well to seek 10
secure law to go into effect, not imma-
dia,ely. but few years hence. This, we
think, would reconcile many county peo-
pie who are nov very hostile TO any scheme
Of annexation.
So we conclude that we do not require
Iny new boards Just now. but that We do
want more ground to build our city upon,
and that to get it we should approach the
consideration Of the subject with oil of
our wisdom and forethought.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03

Republican and tho other half ,sa depun-
citation of the methods of the Democrats
Of Virginia. Some OF tho planks are new.
As to what these boiling Republicans
claim TO be in favor OF. We must say that
as the negroes constitute 80 large a pro-
portion Of tho Republican party of Vir-
gina, and some Of the white Democrats are
already coming out against negro educa-
ton. II is a bad time for the representa-
tives Of the negroes We may so style the
Rcpublicans-to propose to add to the
cost Of tho public schools.
We shall not at present devote much
space TO the PARsoNs-LEwIs Republicans.
Lord THrRLow once told committee OF
Dissenters dissatisfied with the Estab.
lished Church of England that IT they
would get their church established he
would do by them as he did by the Estab'
lished Church already recognized. So We
say TO Mr.. PAsRoss. Get your party recog.
nized at Washington and we will recognize
you as the leader of real party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
TO-MOrrOW'S Paper.

Sundays DTsPATcH viii be a ten-page
paper and will contain even more than the
usual variety of special articles.
1t will be particularly rich in literary
notes, book reviews, fashion articles, Cos
sipy letters from New York and abroad,
historical "reminiscences, poetry and ro-
nance. miscellany Of our newspaper ex-
changes, Topics of the Town." by 1.-THE
Idle Reporter" and letters from the peo-
pie. discussing numerous matters now en-
gazing the public mind.
As for current news our corps of city re.
porters and our special correspondents in
every quarter of this State and North
Carolina and in the chief cities of the
Union, together with the uuequallcd for.
eign and home service of the Associated
Press warrant us in assuring our readers
that they Will find in the DISPATCH COM
plete record Of the worlds dolngs.
Ten pages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
Separate Strcct-Cars.
To ne Editor Of he Dispatch


If YOU have not wearcd Of this subject,
may | say few words anentit? IL separate
cars can be established without violating
the amendment which prohibits discrimi-
nation, &C., oil account of color, &c., sup
pose we try plan which has not yet been
suggested.
II appears that there are only certain
hours of the day in which complaint Is
made OF rough treatment and insulting
demeanor Now, il this be so, would II
not be good idea to nave "A car running at
such hour, exclusively for white women
and their escorts, III which no man, white
or black. should go unless attended by
ladies' This could not in the least offend
our colored friends, especially if another
car We're run 10 DO used exclusively by
colored women and their escorts. which |
would suggest be done. If there be those
who would take offence al having to ride
with negroes. let them wait for the car >
which are set apart as above suggested.
Ii the cars are labelled Whue Women
and Their Escorts" and Negro Women and
Their Escorts that would sufficiently
designate what cars upon which To ride.
"AIrCH."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
DISRUPTION.

Petitions are being circulated through
out the county asking for the new conven-
ton on the 7th Many believe this to be a
move entirely under the auspices OF the
Farmers Alliance, and that tho tendency
will he TO disrupt the Democratic party OF
the county
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
my pARK.pLACE METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH (wcst Franklin street. -
Rev. J. Wiley BLEDsoy. ID. d., Pastor.--rtra'n-
ingatII A. NJ. and Mt 4 T. u. by me Ihs,or'
subject at night: "Ehud. leh-hand M ~. ,
Tho sacrament OF the LORDS supper VIII 10 "'
mustered after the morning service. l. 49,
Fray and praise meeting will be hsii III u"
Iecture-ro0m from 7:30 7. VI. I'LL T. W.
Sunday school NJ 9:15 A. ".
Class-mceting Mt I. VI.
y O'Clock.
Notwithstanding services at o'clock.
Frliay-night class Getting AT o'clock.
Strangers and the public generally are cornlaiiy
,n,,;,n5 70 a,tend All tho services. Seats free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
PRINCE EDWARDS BOLTERS.
Over Bakers Dozen Sign Petition TOT
m Now Northumberland Again.

(Spocinl telegram 70 mo UI7VHVVH'I
F,R,ryIrIR. Va. October 2.-Ihe boilers
from the Democratic convention held at
Worsham on September 24th, which regu-
larlv nominated Captain Il. NJ. Burton
for the House Of Delegates. seem deter
mined to widen the disscntlonln the ranks
of Prince Edwards Democracy. Ine fol-
lowing is petition posted at the arm
vile post-oihce door. signed by one
hundred and fif.y-one voting citizens OF
the COUNTY,:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
HE STOLE A.HORSE AND WAGON.
Arrest OF a Mcssengcr-Boy on n Frivolous
Charge-Sam. Best's Good Character.
fsro.iat ,olo ~, IN thu nianafehl


DANvrGIH. Va, October "A Roanoke
policeman went up To Martinsville to-day
10 take into custody Robert Stultz color
ed, who is wanted IN Roanoke for stealing
a wagon and horse belonging to the Cnief
OF Police. The property was recovered.
Last February Sam. Best, bright boy
who handles the DIsPATCH in this city, was
searching in trash-box back Of the post
Office and found, So he says. a letter con
tanning a check Sam. was then messen-
ger in the Western Union office, and took
the letter at once to one of the operators.
He was afterwards seen by newspaper
man, and gave frank statement as TO no"
he came in possession of the letter. The
statement was published IN the papers
Nothing more was thought of 1t until yes
ter,iay, when United States Commissioner
Coleman issued warrant for the lad ar
rest. charging him with the theft Of III,
letter Best had hearing to-day before
the Commissioner, and was sent on L
the grand Jury There was no evidence
against him. go | am advised. barring the
the simple fact that he had the letter II
his possession, and as the lad bears goot
character III the community the sympathy
Of the public Is with him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
THE INVISIBLE ARMY.

idea has prevailed OF mysterious unseen e'y
R human pcptualy against health ana ne IN VIC hch
held 10 DC evil SP"S VII" ~
atmosphere supposed at all times 70 swarm mn, ,ro,aisorv
p;sf therefore nominations and prfuay
oH.ncs civilization this theory has dsHfe"e "
Of
number This tosed 81 %
BODIES mace
90 RAJ nutnmen
thew would years possession Of the whole EARTH the exclusion al
~, ..;,,or. r,. ri being
as Tihogenic Microbes ,,cro,.. NAV
the OF ouhhhs OF all inc
NJ niy-tha destroy than famine ~
ucr ipv actually reSiae the ave rage Term
d human by This divided many
-. and manner Of They
tain aces to the blood through skim through the breathe the water We
drink, and through inouaion
But name the dissemination through ne
Of products
ponnancs, destroy the lie d the person ncC m
which produce them This accounts TOT the
fatal measles
such Sal Outrageous D"u toh" Tn.
which has hardly yet been xed Inc
old Of would at best hold the
hoping the pfOgenc microbes might De destroyed Y %
This ermot years. ou ue nea"lc "e "
kills both the mcrote and the patient
E7 has for forcing these rahgc microbes from
skin the disease
health Of the patient When SWlfi
SpCCTFJC enters the blood departure through
eliminated and the PATENTS wei
Of through the the there can
and settled beyond controversy
directly through the skim there can
be
millions yet unborn
mailo all applicants FREE
The SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY.
ATLANTA, 81.
fcoG-s 3&w4tntfr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
In His Own Terse Words.

Teacher (to Mickey: Now. Mickey.
you road the lesson TO me first and then
tell me with the book closed what you
read"
Mickey (reading): Sec the COW. Can
the COW rum Yes, the COW can run. Can
the COW run as swiftly as the horse? No,
the horse runs swifter than the COW.
lClosing up his book TO tell what he has
read.l Get onto de COW. Kin her jig-steps
runY Be'cher'life she kin run. Bin dc
COW do up de horse y runnin'9 Nav, dc
COW amt in il wild de horse"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
r-p~ THE UNION GOSPEL, MIS-.

bSE III z MIN NNJOTEII MIS-
SION SERVICES at the corner Of Seventh nnd
Main streets will be held a. follows: SUNDAY at
3 ana 800 L. VI. also ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
and FRIDAY NIGHTS. A number Of workers will
take part in the work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03

Especial telegram TO tho Dispatch.l

TNTfTTTIT
LEXINGTON. Va, October 2. -Bollng Lee,
son of General w. II. i. Lee, has been
elected by his fellow-students president Of
the Washington and Lee final ball, which
takes place next June.
General Fitzhugh Lee. Ex-Governor of
Virginia. has moved his family to Lexing-
ton for the winter. General Lee il still
president of the Rockbrldge Company,
and will continue TO have his Office at G.as.
cow.
Colonel j. L. Black. of the First South
Carolina cavalry. Confederate States army
and West Pointer, is visiting his class.
mate. General q. W. G. Lee.
W. X. billiard and o. III. =. Terrell. Of
Richmond, are registered at lryIne's Hotel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
WEDDINGS IN DICKINSON.
A Widower and Maid of 45 Become One
A Young Runaway Couple Married.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CLNIwoop. Va, September 30.-Ihere
have been several weddings in this vicinity
within the last few days. but will me nti0e only
two here. MIR. 4. Il. Wells. OF GlaGcsyille, and
Miss Bette Dunbar, Of this county. were mar
ried at Hotel Bessie on yesterday morning, Rev.
James Hin officiating. Mr.. Wells was u wii0we-.
lie has served two terms az county clerk OF " lee
county and one term "a Judge; Is well known
throughout this section and Is rcputcd
wealthy man. Nl-s Dunbar Is apparently aboui
forty-fiye years OF age and II well connected.
The couple left here shortly after the nlptal-
were performed. May happiness be their loi
and peace their steps attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
An Indepcndent Democratic Candidate

DAYvILIE. Va. October 81. j. Wllkin-
son, Of Pittsyivania county, announced
himself a. an independent Democratic can
didate for the state Senate Of this county.
He vas "A delegate to the county conven-
ton that nominated Hon. J. l.. Hurt, and
made a speech placing the name of Major
X. |. Anderson before the convention. Mr..
Hurt received the nomination, however.
and now Mr.. Wilkinson is IN the field
against him. His candidacy will not
amount to much, however, and even if he
holds the full strength Of the Republican
party he stands no chance Of election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
JAMES CITY ALLIANCES.
They Endorse the Democratic nominees
of the Newport News Convention.

Ispccial Telegram 70 Ihr UIsVHVVH'I
WILLIAMSBURG. Va. October r. Repre-.
sentatives from the different branches OF
the Farmers Alliance in James Clty met
here to-day. Park Jones. Esq, presided.
After the regular order Of business was
gotten through with. the following rcso-
luton was unanimously adopted:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03

"oso' GREATLY MTssRD.

BY Rev. I. +. Epcs, Rev. Dr. herf' anu "o'' D''
Hogc. v,as.n.
The Rev. James =. Smith, u. ". wno - o %n -
49, avncd'. cvnugciints and now Resides ~ cnhr'
,n,t vas dismissed TO West Hanover Tres
hvscrv. lie ia greatly missed from the deiibera-
tions Of this body. ..n,.. - .. 4.
Tne attendance was full Mt tho opening oi tho
presbytcry this morning, ana a,.o. ,,' !,
cc,crcises the Rev DR.. Richardson reported tne
.nnortionm,nts OF contributions ASKED Tor rom
~ chnr,,hes for publication. education slstentn-
Ton and colorei cvangelilation. Tho amount
called FOR for each OF these Causes " ihrgey u,
exccss @. previous appointments, p"cthse oI
,ne ,,,,,nn Of the General Assembly asking for
larser contributions.
Dr. Richardson also presenter Two other re-
,nr,. WHICH were adopted. Tho first recon-
r,nonIcd the giving OF aid TO several candihates
Tor the ministry: tho other. on tho minutes OF
tho General Assembly. directed ATTENTION OF tue
pr,sbytcry to several matters Tor theu cohsidc-
ration ,,-.,,.. .o,. ,s,-,, 90
tho nreshyteries by the General Assembly for
vnto ON it, adoption was taken ny Tor considera-
ton DIR. Kerr, who was member OF thc coh-
mttoc that prepared and reported the directory
10 the General Assembly, moved tnat tho pres
bvtcry vote for its adoption, ana gave prici
statement OF tho history Of its preparation.
TRIAL SERMON.
Tho Rev. X. X. Howison made an earnest
speech against tho adoption OF tho directory.
This was interrupted by the arrival OF the hour
Amounted for hearing trial sermon.
Candidate y. L. kurtz then prcacned ecr-
mon which was approved IN n satisfactory part
OF trial for lcensurc. -
nv was resumed, and Me-. IIowison continued his
speech. Tho discussion Is going on as. this ro-
port closes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
Ths" SHERWOOD" PROPERTY SOLD.
Lieutenant Dabney's Severe Injury-Look-
ing for Paving for Lynchburgs streets.

Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.I
Sr,rSroS. Va, October 2.-The beanti-
ful residence property known as "Sher-
wood" on east Main street, In this city,
was bought Yesterday at II trustees sale by
Andrew Boiling for Sll 100. The property
wa offered about month ago and knocked
down to John f.. Massey, w. l.. Fleming,
of Richmond q ais. ut about Sl5.OO0, but
the purchasers failed 10 comply with the
terms of sale.
Mr.. Thomas Tabb, of HAMPTON, Va, was
in town yesterday representing client III
the matter OF the Sherwood sale.
PAINFUL INJURY.
lieutenant Albert Dabney, United States
navy. professor Of mathematics at the
Stanton Military Academy, slipped on an
uneven crossing on Augusta street We'd
nesday and sustained IA severe fracture Of
the knee-cap.
Mr.. John Kroder, of New York, is in
town looking after the interests OF his
new brass-factory located on the Stanton
Development Companys land.
L. L. kodes. city engineer OF Lynchburg,
was in town on Tuesday last examining
the new eet-paying now being LAID along
Main street with view Of It's adaptabillty
to paving the Lynchburg streets.
MARRIAGES.
Miss Rosa Harrison and DR.. b. b. Ran
son, Of Harpers Ferry. w. Va, were mar
ried at the residence Of the brides father,
near this city. tuesday last. Rev. Mr. Ma
son, of Richmond. oifciated.
Miss Gertrude Gushing and Stark Miller
were married at Trinity Episcopal church
yesterday morning by the rector, Rev. NJ.
y. uulilnen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
Tobacco In South Carolina.

CHARLESTON. s. c., October 2.--The first
tobacco "break" or auction market IN South
Carolina WAS held yesterday at Florence. over
10000 pounds were sold for ar aggregate Of
$4,000, the average price being between nine
and ten cents per pound. The first lot brought
So per pouni-a fancy price, It's value being
about seyenty-tiye cents. Two other lots, extra
fine. brought 80 per pound. TobaccO-ralsing il
now ali established industry In this State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
his PUBLIC CARFEI

At the breaking ont of the war he was
made captain of Company ], Ihirticth
Virginia regiment. Later on he was
promoted to major. in winch capacity lac
served throughout the entiro war with
distinction and bravery. He was also a
member Of General Cooks stat when
the war ended he resumed his law practice,
and IN 1872 was elected to Congress from
this district and served with credit. AT
the expiration Of his term he again re-
sumed his profession with Captain G. w.
Wallace under the firm-name OF BraXton
4 Wallace, which continued until several
wears ago, when. on account OF failing
health, he retired. IIo was sixty seven
wears Of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-03
DEATH OF MAJOR {. NJ. BRAxTON.
4 Well and Wideiy-Known Soldier Gone
Hts Career I'm Peace and War.
snecinl telcrram TO tho Dispatcl


FREDERICKSBURG. Va. October 2.-Maior
+. VI. Braxton. q distinguished and highly
esteemed citizen Of this city. and also
well-known throughout the entire state
died here this evening about $50. lil-
death Is greatly lamented, a he was be-
loved by all who knew him, and the many
dear friends he leaves behind will remem
Der nm as long "a life lasts. In l-5l he
was elected TO the Virginia Senate, ant
served with honor for two terms.