davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
THE People"

Our Petersburg contemporary, the Inder-
Appeal, IN speaking of our article of last
week predicting that the people would
vote TO repudiate the State debt if the
question of its reputation were submitted
10 them, says:
"our contemporaries distrust OF popular In
telligence and integrity is not credtaDle to its
character as the leading Democratic paper OF the
State. Confidence In the people Is a funda-
mental principle OF Democratic doctrine, and
though the people may at tunes fail 10 justify
this confidence, sooner later they will reverse
themselves, correct their errors, and prove their
divine right 10 rule"
The Inder-Appeops gratifying words are
just such as we would have used in OK
planning our position on this subject. We
"Irust In Old Virginia, where the people can't
be bought,
And always play the tune o. the sober, second
thought"
Our confidence in the peoples intention
10 do right is strong and abiding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
General Maury's Appointment.

The appointment of General DABNEY II.
MluRY TO position in the War-Records
Office of the War Department is crafty
Ing step in the right direction. II is not
only approved. but hailed with sense of
hopeful satisfaction by all throughout the
Southland who have interested themselves
in the perpetuation of truthful American
history. Through no seeking of his Gene
raj MAuRY was appointed by Major G. b.
DAVIS. chief Of the War-Records Office,
and tho appointment confirmed by the
Secretary of War. He is now visiting
Richmond for the purpose of collecting
war papers that will in any way assist In
historical research. He will remain here
some months. and we bespeak for HIM the
aid of our citizens and the people generally.
Those who have in their possession papers
of interest can with safety confide them to
the keeping of General MAuRY. He will
have them copied If necessary and the
originals returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
CRITICALLY ILL
No Wonder lie Looked Sad.

;
What did the telegram say, papa? What did
the telegram say?
You look 80 worried, so pale and ill-why should
We not be gay?
Is something wrong ut the store, papa? Is
mother sick at sea7
What did the telegram say, papa, that you look
So sad at me?
Nothing you sag. Now, tell me true. Some
things gone wrong, know.
For 'tisnt often you look that way nor often you
answer me SO.
But he answered not the pleading child and
never word did he say.
The telegram read: 1.-The gray mare won. and
we're ia the soup to-day"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
Coffee
In the making Of

the best and unerring result IS obtained
with the One-Minute Coiiee-Pot all
sizes on sale here.
Special prices on the best Children's
Tricycles this week from Si.9S up-were
from S6.50 up.
A Soft-Twilled Crash that leaves no
lint in wiping for 4ic. yard. A large
lot OF White Checked Muslin TO he sold
out for &c. yard.
pieces White Atwood Flannel, sold
for 25c., are marked down to l5c. yard.
All or any Summer Goods, no matter
what part of the house, the prices are
reduced 80 as to be of advantage to buy
freely.
III to II east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
DROWNED IN A MIlL-PONO.
The Finest Corn-Crop in the soutbside for
years-The Charges Disproved.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispntchl
pvryDsgUrG. Va, August ia report
reached here TO-DAY of the drowning of
Mr.. Robert Jordan in Isle of Wight cOun-
ty on Sunday afternoon. The sad accident
is said TO have occurred in JOyners mill:
pond. not far from Zuni. and was caused
bv the upsetting of boat In which MIR.
Jordan and some friends were rowing.
The deceased was worthy and popular
Young man and only nineteen or twenty
years of age.
The corn crop throughout this section
is the finest known in many years. The
tobacco and peanut crops also give en-
couraging promise, and the farmers every
where are in the best OF spirits.
A MsTRIAL.
The Jury in the case of William Thomas
(colored). tried in the County Court OF
Dinwiddie Yesterday for highway robbery,
stood six for conviction and six for acquit-
tai. As there was no possibility OF YER
dict under the circumstances, the Jury
were discharged from further considera-
ton of the case. 1t Is SAID that tho testi-
mony was very conflicting.
William Hamlin (coloreD, for several
years principal of the Peabody public
school in this city. died last night. He
was out and attended church on Sunday.
Miss Sallie Sykes, an interesting seven
year-old daughter of MIR. Thomas Sykes,
residing on Harding street, died last night
of blood-poisoning.
DOUBLE CHARGE.
w. IT. Stanley (colored) was arraigned in
the MAYORS Court this morning on the
double charge of keeping disorderly
house in Blandford and of selling liquor
without license. Several bottles aud a
damiiohn of spirits were found in the
house by the police. A number of wit
nesses were summoned to testify but their
evidence went to disprove both charges;
The presence of the liquor was accounted
for by the fact that the house was used by
social club" who bought their liquors
in quantity and drank it at their leisure
when they met, no sale Of drinks being
allowed The two warrants were dis
mlsSaI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
GOLD IN SPOTSYLvANlA.
How the Miners Live--Sergeant Mason, of
Guiteau Notoriety-His Offers.
From a Travelling Correspondent

MATrAPoNY. Va. August ls.-Mattaponv
is point on the narrow-gauge railroad
eighteen mules west of Fredericksburg. 1t
is not as noted rs Rome nor as rich in
myth and legend as ancient Athens, but 1t
has weirdness about 1t which produces a
peculiar charm. Two miles and half
awsy. deep down in the pine forest, is the
Randolph gold-mine, operated by Snead.
Cunningham 4 Behren. This mine was
operated by the sluice-wash system tor
some years before the war. and even by
that means paid $40 TO each man employ
ed. Since last June machinery has been
used to crush the quartz. BY this means
a much larger yield OF gold IS gotten.
There are eighteen men at work in camp
and about fifty tons Of quartz are gotten
out every day. Mr.. Charles L. Firor, Of
Washington, ID. O., has charge of tho
mine. This gentleman has been to Mexico,
California, and other parts of the West
and has full experience in mining.
IN WESTERN STYLE.
The mine is down in q gulch near the
Msttaponi river in . Withholding place.
The miners live in log-cabins and their life
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
CAROLINE ALLIANCE PICNIC.
NNItOEfINI- ~ FHI0s
A Large Crowd ut Hickory Grove-Ad
dresses by Prominent Alliance Men.

correspondence OF the Richmond Dispa,chI
Ponr ROYAL, Va. August 1.-THE Hick-
ory-Groye Farmers Alliance of Caroline
county held a picnic to- day near this place,
at which addresses were made by several
speakers. There was a large attendance
outside of the membership. who appeared
eager and ANXIOUS to listen to the speak
ing.
DR.. w. d. Quesenberry, president of the
County Alliance. was the first 10 take the
stand. He reviewed the history and pur-
poses of the Alliance, outlined the policy
of the organization. and closed with a
strong presentation of the duty OF men,
bers.
His address was thoroughly practical
and was delivered in style calculated TO
impress.
THE DINNER.
The hour for dinner having arrived everv-
body partook with commences suita-
BILE to the occasion. Then followed the
afternoon speaking. at the conclusion of
which cake and lce-cream were served by
the lady members of the Alliance. Every
body seemed to have good time and
wished the Alliance God-speed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19

In his annual address TO the Alliance
Convention President PAoE gave clear
statement Of the attitude and needs OF the
organization. HIS charge against "soine
Senators and Representatives" as sub
serving their own interests in Wall street
rather than the interests of the people was
decidedly pointed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
MEETINGS.
PROPOSALS.

RICHMOND, Augast Is, 1891.
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE
- rectved by tho undersigned up TO SEP
TENBER /, 1891, fer furnishing POCO
COAL, both lump aad run Of the mines, fer the
lcity's) James-River improvement COMMITTEES,
10 be delivered On Cargo NJ Richmond as may be
wanted up 10 July l, 1892. In carload Iots
Committee reserves the right 20 reject any or all
bids. LEWIS ID. CKENShAW, JR.,
Chairman James-Eiver improvement.
Post-Orice Box 367. au lf-eod6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
Il AW SCHOOL
IrIRGINIAMHITARYIN,

LEXINGTON, Va. .'l }.r
tary, Scientific, and I"r.l iI
rough courses IN genera au4l.
and In Engineering. tont'r-
ate I'm Academic Opgrse. . sn
Tor Of Science aud civil fu..N'
Courses. All expense. lr'.ti
incidentals. provided 40 f.'
month as an average Ter
elusive Of outlt. GkNLkii
fy J-eOd 100
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
Pineapple Tissues

signs are placed on the counter to-day
price Tic. a,
200 Pin Cushions, exc inches, are sell
ing to-day for Sc. each ; larger sizes at
proportionater rates satin-covered, S4xSi,
for &c. .,
Ladies' Colored Silk Belts with Slides
and Snake Buckles for l0c., from Zoe.
Satchels, Leather Belts,
and all things in the Trunks.
department for less
than we paid. We i--------------'
need their room soon.
This morning we offer 40 dozen
$ IS: ,.: $ s;
edged with Cambria Rufile and yoke
trimmed with Beading, full length and
generous in every way, the price 49c.
another q dozen trimmed with Ham,
burg for 59c.
l73 dozen Early Fall Ladies' Merino
Underwear, finished with Silk and
worth CSC. The price for this lot is 44c.
Buy them now, as they are not ex'
pected to be here when you actually
| need them.
A large lot of Tooth-Brushes al
| 9 and l2c., most of them third theil
cost Cream-of-the-Toilet Powder. 25c.
box instead of the usual 3Sc.
To introduce U. b. Brewster ships Us
large quantity Of his No. Premium
Chocolate. ALI OF his Cocoas and Choc
olates are warranted free from fusel-oil,
Invalids and dyspeptics can safely use it
A large cake OF one-half pound for l2lc,
this week only.
Nine French Dinner-Setsare shipped us
handsome new decoration, new shapes
value $39 set, selling for S25. Al
Flower-Pots and Jardeniers are solo
with third of the selling prices.
4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
ALLIANCE MEN STIRRED UP.
They Will Take Hand I'm legislation
personaI and Other Notes.

correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ScoTrsvLLE August ia goodly num-
Der of our Alliance men have gone, and
will 20 TO attend the State meeting in
Richmond. Our farmers are much stirred
up now in regard to our next Legislature,
and from present Indications. think they
expect to play an important part IN the
legislation of the country IN the near
future. The Alliance meeting at Palmyra,
Fluyanna county, on yesterday, was very
largely attended, the crowd being estl-
mated between 500 and 1900. The ALI
ance at this place will as soon as arrange
ments can be made have large rally here
and will have Mr.. Snavely and other dis
tinguished orators present. Resolutions
of respect TO the memory of their lately
deceased member, X. Barclay Moon. Esq,
were passed at their last meeting.
CRITICALLY ILL.
Mrs Amanda Tutwiler, Of this place,
whose health for more than year has
been precarious, is now critically i'll with
very slim hopes of her recovery. Her son
James is here visiting her.
Mr.. Thomas Darniell, OF Washington
city. is visiting Scottsvllle, which was the
home of his father many years ago.
Mrs W. A. Turner, near Howardsville,
widow OF w. A. Turner, Is critically Ill.
Her husband died about three weeks ago..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
The Weekly Dispatch

an eieht-page. 64-column newspaper and
magazine of general information. is only
81 per apnum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19

Hickok's No: !. II. D. c., Fig, and Caro-
hne sun. Cured are Pure, Clean, and Choice
Sun-Cursd Tobsccos Try them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
PARASOLS.

There are always a certain number OF people
who by choice or accident prefer TO buy Para
col In August in order to get fine Parasol TO- as
little money as an ordinary one would cost the
first OF the season. To those we now o1er the
opportunity. Come In and select any Fancy
Parasol In our stock, whether Lace, Chiffon,
Coaching. or what may suit your taste best, ana
the price will be but small part 81 the former
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
POLITICS In LUXEMBOURG.
Delegates Elected to the Blackstone Con-
vention-A Determined Effort.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
B1AcxsroxE. Va, August 14.-Last Mon
day was Lunenburg County Court and a
good deal of political work was done
during the day. The Democratic party
not only of Lunenburg. but of the district
regretted the necessity which compelled
Mr. T. j. Arvin to resign the chairman
ship of the party. lie VIII still aid the
party management and give to his success:
sor Or. Norman Ii. Neblett) the benefit Of
his advice and experience.
Interest in the senatorial election has
been largely developed in the county. and
sixteen delegates were elected to the
blackstone Convention, which will con-
yene the 18th Of September. While the
delegates 60 uninstructed. they are I'M
derstood to favor unanimously the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Walter A. Watson, Of Motto
Way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
HOLLINS INSTITUTE, VIRGIN

The fOrty-ninth sess On "a .l
10. 1891. Eclectic courses
guaees, Literature, Science
tion, ETC., are provided under
With hne facilities uutO -Ire
The equipment l. ample snl
locality, 1,2OO feet above s'i
advantages ~ IMMORAL
scenery, and salubr.ogs
professors and twenty li.-
Board o! Instruction AMI COW
CHARLES !. CO, r. T.. r.t
CHARLES II. CO. EE, hi.
Post-Orice Rollins, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
LADIES' BLAZERS.

Ladies' Black Broadcloth Blazers arc here
again in all sizes. Also, Tans, Browns, ana
Creams SPAS, sos, and S3.9S the price. 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
TO BE REDEEMED.

A determined effort will be made to cap
ture the senatorial district from Radical
msrule and negro domination, and there
il no reason why the party should not
succeed.
Mr. Russell Rawlings, it is understood
will again make the race for his party, but
for once we hope he will be doomed to
lead forlorn hope.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
.,&'(9H!E;Ny
\o!MPAfY
S-&
An early
one TINT 80 close
lyimitates an all
l.
Fall Dress,

fabric that touch is scarcely convincing
that the price is only l5c. for double
width.
New fall shades Of Henriettas, also
evening tints in cream, white, pink, and
blue, full double width, for &c.
sixty more pieces OF the new
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19

SWISS EMBROIDERED FLOUNCING
announced yesterday brought crowd OF buyers,
and more than half Of the entire stock was sou
before noon. There still remains some very
choice patterns which, II you ever expect 10 heed
a dress OF this kind. you Will pront 10y buying
now The goods are all 40 inches vide, mem,
stitched and embroidered on fine material All
that sold from 90 10 SIC. yard Is now &c. az
that sold from sl25 10 sl.75 il now ooc': al
that sold from Sl.50 to 800 Is now soc
ABLACK LACE DRESS
is always in good taste and nothing ~, Is more more
dressy. When you can buy an Au-silk BLACK
Drnpery Not nj tho price Of cotton goods 1t Is
worth thinking over, particularly 70 when you
can buy them 1t these prices.
ALL-SILK BLACK DRAPERf NET
in variety OF styles all this 0eason's goods and
the very latest patterns.
80 and $3.50 Drapery Net for sl.os;
$3.50 and 81 Drapery Net for Las;
sI.75 and 81 Drapery Net for 0Sc.;
SI.25 Drapery Net for SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19
LEV Y & DAVIS
OUR
GREAT MIDSUMMER SALE
SWISS EMBROIDERED FLOUNCING

starts OF this week with rush. me unap.
proachable values we are offering cannot last
long. 1hespecial sale Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19

L IN new
| color
, | i n & s
u and de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19

| Satchels, Leather Belts,
| and all things in the
| department for less
than we paid. We
need their room soon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-19

Reading notices IN readng-matter type, hve
lines or Less, q; in nonpareil loaded, 75c.
Card OF rates for more space furnished on ap-
plication
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-04-16
Farmers to the Front.

In the elections of 1890, it was very
noticeable that in the West the farmers
were coming to the front in politics. In
Kansas their Alliance" swept the State
like cyclone and in South Dakota they
elected an independent as Uuited States
Senator. AS me are not political proph-
cts, we will not speculate on the final re-
suit, but wish to remark that, while there
are farmers in all parts of our Union,
they are in greatest preponderance in the
great West. In the best and most fertile
portions of this section no railroad lines
penetrate so deeply, radiate so widely,
or offer so good facilities as those of the
Burlington system. 1t was the pioneer
in opening Nebraska, the CREATOR state
of the Union, and it gives access to the
best settled portions of Illinois, Iowa,
Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kan
sas, Colorado, Wyoming and South Da-
kota. If the farmers wish to travel, or
any wish to reach the farmers, 1.-THE
Burlington" is the best medium of COM
munication. Tickets may be obtained of
almost any railroad ageut, and full in
formation can be had by addressing w.
]. c. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent, c. B. &
N. X. R., st. Paul, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-04-16
How to do 1t.

The following effective methods for kill
ing a town are recommended to the read
ing public, not that they are particularly
applicable to this city. but because they
are sure death whenever applied:
/ Buy of peddlers as often and as much
as possible.
Denounce your merchants because they
| make profit on their goods.
Make your own town out a very bad
place and stab it every time you get a
chance.
Knife every man that disagrees with
you on the best methods of increasing
business.
Refuse to unite in any scheme for the
betterment of the material interests OF
the people.
Keep every cent you get and don't do
anything of public nature unless you
can make something out of it directly.
Tell your merchants youcan buy goods
a good deal cheaper in another town and
charge them with extortion.
When you have anything to say OF
your town say it in such way that it
will leave the impression that you have
no faith in it.
Patronize outside newspapers to the
exclusion of your own, and then denounce
them for not being as large as the city
papers.
IF you are merchant don't advertise
in the home papers; buy rubber stamp
and do your own printing. 1t may save
you a few dimes and make the paper
look like it was printed in a one-horse
town.
If you are a farmer curse the town
where you trade as the meanest place on
earth. Tell it to your neighbors, make
them think the business men are robbers
and thieves. It will decrease the value of
your property, but it will hurt Others as
much as it does you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-04-16
A Universal Question,

How can get the most for the least
money!" This is the almost universal
question among Americans. Always in
business, usually in pleasure, often in re-
ligion, this is the tape and rule by which
a new proposition is measured. Not to
write a homily. but to aid hard-worked
men in finding homes, and seekers Of
pleasure and health in finding desirable
Ravens, is the purpose of this notice. We
make it brief by saying. Take the Great
Northern Railway, from Sank Centre to
the Northwest and Pacific Coast" Pub
locations concerning the Northwest sent
free and letters of inquiry answered by
F. I. Whitney, G. P. & T. A., St, Paul
MINI. The readers of this paper are ad
vised to call and see Agent J. A. Norris
for particulars if a trip for pleasure, bust
ness or health is contemplated to any
part of the United States.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-04-16
Folklore and eolk.llure

Some of the scientists who make spec
ialty of folklore have lately been making
inquiries about the malady which the
sountry people called spring fever. 1t is
genuine malady, though more disagree
able than serious. Yet it should be TAX
en- note of. While the scientists are in
curing about the tone of the malady,
those who are suffering the lassitude,
nervousness and melancholia, that are
its symptoms, should run the disease out
of their systems by means of that more
subtle scientist and folk curest-S. S. S.
This is particularly necessary, since spring
fever leaves the system in such a condI-
ton that it succumbs readily to diseases
that are more dangerous and less easily
controlled. S. S. S. is a preventive as
well as remedy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-04-16

THERE is a demand for a change in
organic law which shall make United
States senators elective by the people,
rather than by the legislatures, and
recent political history in several OF the
states has been powerful argument
in favor of the change. But will the evil
be remedied by this change? Party nom-
nations for the position will be made in
irresponsible conventions-and is there
and assurance that corruption will not
merely change its field of operation? 1t
would be just as easy and far less expen-
sivc to control a convention than a leg
islature 1t would be hetter to nomi-
nate senators i'll party convention and
elect them in legislative session, and then
corruption in convention could be head
ed off in the legislature-for public opin-
ion would demand a rebuke of such cor
ruption; and the people would have a
chance to shape the choice even more
effectively than by direct vote. Such
election would be a direct issue at the
polls, in electing members of the legisla-
ture. Direct vote, however, is preferable
to such practical methods as are now
all too frequent. Kansas, Illinois, South
Dakota, Ohio, Minnesota and a half
score of other slater illustrate the evil
of the present system better than any
fne-spun argument possibly can.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-04-16

ELSEWHERE will be found communi-
cation from H. H. Velie, relative to a pc
tition filed with the city clerk requesting
that the question, license or no license
be submitted to the voters of this city,
at the late charter election. The council
was advised that there was no authority
under the charter for submitting the
question-practically the opinion of the
attorney general as an individual. as he
says he has no authority to pass upon
the question submitted, it not falling
within his statutory duties; accordingly
it was not submitted, as nothing could
be accomplished. Mr.. feIie would imply
that the attorney general, or his clerk,
was interested in delaying the response
to his letter. This is not warranted up
on the face of the correspondence, for
General Clapp apologies for the delay,
and as it was in no sense official, it could
make no difference anyway.