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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
THE EIGHTH DISTRICT ELECTION.
General Lees Successor viii BE Chosen
December 0th-Mr. Corbin's Letter.


December 0th-,Ir. Corbin's Letter.
Governor Mckinney yesterday de-
cided to order that an election be held
in the Eighth congressional district Oh
the 9th day of December to fill the va
cancy occasioned by tho death OF Gene
ral ". IL. +. Lee.
Mr.. S. Wexford Corbin, who will be
candidate before the Democratic con-
vention. has addressed the following let
ter to Mr. G. c.. Redd. president of tho
King George County Alliance Commit
tee:
Dear Sir,-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt Of your favor of
the Goth of October, informing me of
the action of the Legislative Council
representing the Farmers Alliance of
the Eighth congressional district of Viz
ginia in unanimously selecting me as the
Alliance nominee, and requesting that |
shall go before the voters of the district
as an Independent Alliance candidate for
election to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of the Hon. W. II. f. Lee.
most gratefully appreciate the honor
done me by my brothers OF the Farmers
Alliance OF the district, and | shall cherish
the memory OF the confidence thus ex-
pressed as long as | live, and | shall in
the future, as | have tried to accomplish
in the past, do all in my power to adj
vance the interests of agricultursts, adj
vocating and working for those grand
measures proposed in the Ocala platform
for the sturdy and calm consideration
Of our representatives N the Congress
Of the United States, which, if enacted
into law, will stop the systematic legal
robbery now imposed upon the pro-
ducers of agricultural wealth OF the
United States. You well know, my
brothers, that there is not pulsatlon OF
my heart that does not beat in unison
and sympathy with you, for your just
cause, and your welfare, and thus |
feel confident that you will appreciate
my sincerity although you may differ
with me i'll judgment when tell you
that the time is inopportune and the poll
cy unwise which suggests sntagonism
to the Democratic party for the present.
l therefore respectfully decline the
honor rendered me to run as an indie
pendent candidate. and beg that you will
consider as embodied in and part of this
reply an appeal 1 made to the Farmers
Alliance men of the Eighth district
on the 18th OF October for concert OF
action.
Thanking you personally for the kind
manner in which you have conveyed to
me the wishes of the council, am sin
cerely yours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

line that tho bost outftters can boast, and
il must be poor appreciation that fail.
10 find Q surfeit in the magnificent
clothing palace run by A: Saks q Go.
They have the means and they com,
mand the markets Of this ana the Oid
World, and guarantee satisfaction to all.
Figures show that it is saving 70 soc
them il clothes, hats, shoes, and gen.
tlemen's apparel be needed.
At the Fair the exhibit OF this COM
pany warrants all that has been said
about IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
Street Com mittee Meeting.

The Street Committee held meeting
in the City Engineers Office last evening
at 1880 o'clock. The following gentle
men were present Messrs. j. II. Capers
(chairman), II. L. Carter, James I.
Gray, j. Taylor Stratton, W. NJ. Turpin.
w. II. Curtis, James Bahen, Royal
White. and Colonel w. E. Cutshaw. City
Engineer.
The committee passed the bills and
pay-rolls. and agreed to favorably re-
commend to the Council the petition OF
the drivers asking that their wages be
increased.
After an informal talk the committee
adjourned at 8 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
SOUTHAMPTON POLITICS.
The Situation as seen by An Occasional
x,..laaa Eactinns In a Stow.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In stew.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
PrsoPLrs, VA, October 27.-lt may
not be out of order to report from TINS
quarter the status of parties. We have
five factions, and the political pot IS boil
ING hot with as many elements as CON
stitute the famous Brunswick stew. The
vets and the dries, the Alliance men, the
Republi ANS. and the Democrats are all
in for their share. The vets defend the
liberty Of wetting their whistle when
they feel like it, with the further liberty
of putting fellow away when be feels
like going off on that line Ihe dnes
capture the messengers of peace, con
yerting them into active partlsans to at
tend the political meetings, and demon
strate most prominently with the hurrah-
ing crowd. 1t is said when the church
people indulge in the exercises OF the
ballroom they always Jump higher than
the rest.
OFF THE TRACK.
They seem to have gotten off the track.
Padl's plan was to persuade men from
their evil ways. 1t is doubtful whether
the new method is any improvement
upon that OF the great Apostle. The
State Lecturer Of the Alliance in a recent
public address at CORTLAND informed
the negro that there was conflict be-
tween capital and labor that while
capital before the war owned both him
and his labor, it was now after his labor
at the lowest possible figure. As it Is
thought the labor about gets 1t all I'M
der present conditions, the lecturer
seems to have gotten off the track.
The Republicans seem MOTTO have got
ten on any track, but are viewing with
complacency the fratricldal strife, with
hope that it may result in regular
feat Of Kilkenny.
READY TO TAKE THEM IN.
The Democratic party stands above
these warning factions ready when tho
"war is over as "a hen to gather her
chickens under her wings" AS occa-
sions must arise to demonstrate what is
in men. so these recurring broils demon
strate the mission OF tho great party OF
the people, and especially OF the south
ern people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
AN ALLIANCE CANDIDATE.
Movement to Have Farmer In Congress
to Succeed Genera. w. II. +. Lee.

Movement to Have a Farmer In Congress
to Succeed Genera, w. III. +. Lee.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, October 2S.-The Farm
ers' Alliance, so it is said, will have "A
candidate before the Democratic conyen-
ton which meets here on November
Dist to nominate a candidate to succeed
General Lee III Congress. Letters are
being sent through tho district TO farm
ers urging them to see that farmer dele
gates who will support the Alliance
man are chosen to the convention.
The Alliance claims that the district
has enough lawyers representing 1t in
the Legislature and it is now time 10
give the farmers chance.
A HOT FIGHT.
As it is expected that Loudoun will
have candidate either in Captain Eos
terror Mr.. Janney. and ex-senator l..
E. Meredith is already in the field. the
fight before the convention will be "a
hot one, and its outcome cannot be told
with any degree OF certainty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

CUMBERLAND REPUBLICANS.
They Nominate william Lancaster for
the Houss-Princs EDWARDS vote.

the uouS3-frtuts EIWaTbs so-os
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatca.l
FARNvILLE, Va, October 2S.-Ihe
Republicans met in convention at Cum
berland Courthouse and nominated VIII
liam Lancaster for the Legislature. This
determination on the part of the Repub-
lican party was a surprise to many
Democrats who had not anticipated any
opposition to their standard. bearer.
Colonel S. +. Coleman. MIR. Lancaster
was Commonwealth attorney OF Cum
berland until defeated by Colonel Cole
man for that office.
The Republican vote in Prince Ed
ward will be divided between Captain
Burton, Democratic candidate, and
Colonel Booker, who is the candidate Of
the Alliance Democrats. The Republi-
cans positively affirm that they will not
run any one Us their candidate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

tBy telegraph 90 .a' p-.A ..
CHATTANOOGA. TGNN" Oe'o, -,
The depot OF the Cincinnati ,
leans. and Texas Pacii, raii. '- D.
wood. Tenn, was to.-iy .. 30 frg
fire early this morrius E''-'.''
go. coo. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

II You want TO rest we'll at night, ease
your cough by using Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
air. Pollard to Speak.

UCrObkk ~ 1871.
There will be speaking at the following
place Hon. Henry Il Pollard 1t Char
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

GROCERIES, ETC. w O l. IA X. =.
" SAUCE. Tomato IA'alh e $50
Mustard. Sauer kral; -ai ~ -
Honey, etc, az 10 80 n ..i -'tre-
~ .,--4ts i % --
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
BUCKINGHAM REPUBLICANS.
Suspicious Movements Among the Ne
goes-Is This a Flank Movement?

goes-Is This Flank Movement?
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
New STORE, Va, October 26.-The
colored men of this portion OF the coun-
ty are organizing themselves into a so
ciety called the "Sons of Liberty III
full regalia. just about the same time
it is announced that MIR. +. L. Gillian,
Republican Of Appomattox county. Is
an independent candidate for this (the
Eighteenth) senatorial distric. In oppo-
sition to Hon. II. ID. Flood, the regular
nominee of the Democratic convention.
These two events coming in such close
proximity indicate that they mean more
than meets the eye. Please sound the
alarm bell, 50 that the Democratic voters
may be on the alert.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
A RESIDENCE OesuJt-3s,s.


Tho W'l'-Watsr ,,-o..
iCorrespoaicnreoi ,...
MADISON C0yuu u.s.. ....
27.-Ihe rcsil.u.. I- 49,
Smith. near hays1l.. .-r..t
fire this afterno.n
and most Of the iru.- r
The fire broke out
supposed TO have ou 1871. ..
blown OIL shed. There's -.
neighborhood vas e-a s.. .-..
hundred people olIc.'cl.t.....
the conhagrat.0u.
80 PROPER NATa .
1t is believed 'l4t t.- ,..-. -.
have been -ayciIi t. a..r.t.a
had not given Oat 4.. ..l..arf ..
over one hundred ...
man named .nl.. I.. 81
one of the lar. eli.r4t.. a
ty, the walls being l-.a 3. u -,
feet thick. T.. -,.aa.e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
HoG-cHCLsR+ ~ <s-' ---'


fCorrssponiea.e " h' .' ,. b
OAK Pax, Va. Dl'.'.f
". Sparks, near Ho.iaa
has had fifty cases oi
farm recently. al. % which, VII.
ceptiou OF two cas- ae c.' ' p.
ministering c. 'omll ~
There is good Dies. q e,.'''.-.-'
some parts Of oar c.a''!
dogs. Several have been h..
showed symptoms OF hya'o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

Representative po.r ia..-
Danville district. a a t. ..
visit to Mr.. JOSEPH Io.-.R
ton street.
Rev. Henry Tar q >..
Green Tabernac.e. l0.
holding seryi,rs l.t...
Methodist tpiscol4. ol..
1t Is expected tta f. N-.t.
Light Infantry N...at.a.l,.eb
Far.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
THE DANGER SIGNAL.

The DISPATCH has always been so
prompt to give the alarm when there is
danger ahead that we think the "dan
ger signal ought at once to be hoisted
by it, as its daily issue is much read i'll
our district
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
THE DARK HORSE

1t was all quiet along the lines until
few days ago, but the dark horse is now
in sight. The people have been ex-
pectlng him later. Mr.. r. L. Gillian
has been and is now al acknowledgements
officer for this and Appomattox coun-
ties and is popular and very intelli-
gent man and doubtless has full Re-
publican backing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

are always satisfied In proof OF this
come back aud deal with them again.
They do q satisfactory business and can
confidently claim just proportion OF
the public patronage, basing their de-
mands upon a. high grounds as any other
house south Of Baltimore.
The Buena Vista Company.
There is particular pleasure in re-
fcrring to the Buens Vista Company,
and to Buena Vista itself. Of oil the
new cities that have sprung mp in these
stirring times Of startling developments
none have put forth such strong home
industries as Buena Vista. Ii is indeed
rare fact TO see what the place pre-
sents, and il it could be stamped upon
the memory half 30 plainly as it exists
in reality there would be less room for
the man OF means seeking profitable in
vestments than there is now. BY this
statement, however, it is not for a mo-
ment meat that there is lack Of buyers
and bidders, for the Buena Vista people
are kept busy all the time in showing
and selling their saleable advantages.
INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES.
The great truth to be dwelt upon,
however, is this. the important indus
trial enterprises and manufacturing es-
Adjustments OF the place. These open
their rapacious mouths and draw their
life from raw material at the very doors
OF the city. Nothing to exceed such q
state of affairs can be shown elsewhere
in this Union, and the people OF the
place invite competition in this line.
Just glance at this list Of enterprises and
it can better show than anything else the
greet claim that this three-year old city
has as place of industrial pretensions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
1891. J. IT, Ho7'nF,
James n. Fisbcr, secrs,,O- 'ira,,
10 eooALIzs FaslGArpr
Alexandra" Wants Fairri ,,r
%. and X. &Dr. q

O. and T. l. q, '''nts.
tcorr.s,onao,co -, ''''d'.
AIyx,xnpu =, mona D',,.
AIer.nd,;a ~. ~ ,Ve'0tes Z.
strenuous ef,o,,s ~ rae ara NJ.
more and on ~ ~ 'A'lce t.a b /,
and RicbmonJ oa 0.,'' p. l'@so AID 1,'
eonaI;zo ~, , "'''' '.'i.en.,.I
ii ,ho, - - .''@'l fa'tt e.
from this city H., -r a.,,''
and has prevented .n-,'., =. ~,
Alexandria wbo,.... 20.
Represent,ti,.s
copference with r. ns ll,
Gently, and it is though. .. .'-., !
iustment ~ tho ,..,. -. ts \
The baltimore onI o.. eal.
bnild a depot be,o .'.'' ape ,.,
this will he Of unct .sfr'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
DO A LARGE BUSINESS.

In the jobbing world they do an ex-
tensiye business, and reach out their
tentative hands through Virginia, North
Carolina, and other States In ell OF
their transactions they observe the most
stringent rules OF business, and what is
better still, the men who deal with them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

They leased the houses Nos. 10l7 and
1919. corner Eleventh and Main, threw
the two buildings into one. put mag
nificent and fashionable front in place
OF the old-time one that was pulled out,
reprinted the outside and fitted up the
interior with all the elegance. and at
tractiveness OF any house outside OF New
YORK.. The house Is the most imposing
business house in appearance in the city.
and when it was finished to suit the taste
OF the proprietors they flung their flag
to the breeze and both invited and detied
competition.
They have everything in the clothing
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
THE FIRM.

The firm consists Of Messrs. o. l..
Cottrell, W. s. Robertson, and A. Sale
Watkins. They have strong hold on
the public and in the hardware line
Cottrell. Watkins & Co., are known far
and near Mr.. Watkins is one ofthe best
known social figures in the city aud has
time aud Oft appeared to great advan-
tage to himself and to the delight OF
others in matters Of social enterprise.
Mr.. Cottrel is also well known here and
in the business world he has an enviable
reputation. Mr.. Robertson has host
OF friends, aud the firm, taken as a
whole. is one of the strongest in their
line in the CITY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29

A. Saks & Co. when they came to
Richmond good many years ago grip
ped the clothing business and shook its
dry bones until they ratified. The en-
terprise OF the firm was hurled like
bomb in the faces Of the public, and
that bomb, being loaded with the best
intentions for all instead of deadly mis-
siles. accomplished result that has
made men happy and added to the al
ready extensive fame and reputation OF
4. Saks * Co. The clothing house OF
this company soon became familiar in
the State. People from a distance came
to Richmond and asked for Saks the
Clothier, and their innovations in the
trade caused new life to be infused into
the business here.
The founders OF this progress in this
line kept a wary eye on events, felt the
pulse of the public. watched the needs
of the market, and. ever ON the alert,
sprang to the front in winning and hold
ing public patronage. AS the demand
increased under their touch they pushed
ahead, meeting every want. They found
themselves cramped for room, and,
with that spirit so commendable in them.
they made up their minds to 60 to still
greater lengths to please.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
IOHN II. HIGGINS
cARATOGA CHIPS.

RuCKWHEAT. AND MALL ~"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-20
Ananias and His Deaf Father.

Dan'l was the biggest liar in town and
Dan1 always appealed to his father to
verify his fearful yarns. Dan'Ps father
was old, little deaf, and belonged to
the Methodist church. 1t was not to be
supposed that the old gentleman would
indorse lies, and thus the neighbors con.
cluded. But here is how Dan1 got
around his poor old dad. event down
ter t. brook yesterday" Danl would re,
late. Caught tew hundred and foul
pick'ril, say didn't I, dad?" And the old
man, bonignantlv listening, would hear
flour" and meekly reply, eyes, Danl."
Then the able liar would edge around
"back to- his father, and with the edge
of his hand measure off the length of his
arm before the eyes of his astonished
guest. Caught one pick'ril, whop-
per, longe'n that, say, warn't he, dad?''
The old man would gaze upon the six
inches of Scrawny wrist and forearm as
willy Dan1 whirled and measured for his
benefit, and humbly but firmly assert,
"Yis, my son., sh'd say as how he was
summat longer. "-Lewiston Journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-20
CITATION BY PUBLICATION,
No.u3ls.
rIELMENDoRF & Co.,
VS..
CURT L. MITZSCHKE.
No.u3ls.

In District Court of Bexar County, 45th
Judicial District.
The State of Texas to the Sheriff or any Con-
stable of BeXar County-Greeting:
You are hereby commanded that by max
ing publication of this Citation in some news
paper published in the County of Bexar. once
in each week for four successive weeks,
previous TO the return day hereof, you sum-
mon Curt e. Mitzschke, nOn-res dent of the
State of Texas, TO be and appear at the next
regular term of the District Court of the 45th
Judicial lstrict in and for Bexar County, to
be holden at the Court House thereof, in the
City of San Antonio, on the first Monday in
March next, the same being the End day of
March, A. D., 1891, then and there to answer
a petition filed in said Court on the 18th day
of February, =. D., 1890, in suit numbered
31S on the docket of said ''ourt wherein Ell
mendOrf q Co., a firm composed of Amalie
Elmendorf, Henry Elmendorf, Emil Elmen-
dorf and Edward EmendOrf are plaintiffs
and said Curt E. Mitzschke is defendant.
Plaintiffs in their petition alleRe that on
November 21st, 1885, defendant and one who
ia not sued herein, executed and delivered to
plaintiffs their joint and several promissOry
note for S7S0.S7, payable on or before NAV
18TH 1885, and bearing 10 per cent interest per
annum from date and 10 per cent attorney g
fee if COLLECTED by law. That said sum of
money is now due and that defendant though
often requested has refused and still re fuses
10 pay the same, except 500 paid May 18th,
1886, and S4SO.6 paid March 10Th, 1887.
wherefore plaintiffs pray for Judgment for
their debt, interest, attorneys fees and costs
of suit.
Herein fail not, but have you before said
Court on the said first day of the next term
thereof this writ with your return thereon
showing how youihave executed the same. !
witness, Geo. r. Dashiell, Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of Bexar County. ~,
Given under my hand and seal of saiC
Court at Office in San Antonio
lsRAL1 this 10Th day of December, A. ID
1890. GEO. X. DASHIELL,
CLERK District Court of bex8r County.
BY HENRY UMSCHETD, Deputy.
Came to hand December 10Th, A. ID. 1890
at 9 O'Clock a. m. and publication ordere,
in the San Antonio Daily LIGHT.
T. p MCCALL,
Sheriff Bexar County
By w. d. DRUsr, Deputy. ~ @4w
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-20

plated snirt she was waiting for a
car in the storm the other evening She
had not an umbrella, and was in the
shelter Of doorway. A car dashed by,
ana she whistled for it to stop. The
driver paid no attention to her signal,
and she gathered up her skirts, made a
dash out into the street, ran sharply for
a moment, caught up with the rapidly
running car, caught the hand rail, and
swung on as nimbly as college athlete.
"What do you mean, sir" she exclaimed
to the conductor, "by not stopping when
/ signaled?" The conductor tried to ex-
plain, but she would not listen, and sat
down and looked indignant for ten min
utes. 1t takes mannish looking young
woman to chase car through the rain
and get aboard without stopping the
CHARLESTON Advertiser
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-20

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. DECEMBER ~,
1890. Sealed.prOposals, in triplicate, will
be received here until IL o'clock, noon,
January 81, 1891, and then opened, for the
construction at Fort Ringgold, Texas, of
one set of Officers Quarters, with Out
building, and one Brick Work Shop, ac-
cordlng tolplans1and specifications to be
seen at this Office. Separate proposals
are also invited,o and will be opened at
the same time, for doing the plumbing'in
connection with the buildings. Blank
proposals and full instructions can be had
on application. The II. S. reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals:
Envelopes containing proposals should
be marked: Proposals for construction
at Fort Ringgold Texas and addressed
to the undersigned. GEO. III. WEEKS,
Deputy Quartermaster General, U. S. A,
Chief Quartermaster. 12-22-6t-1-19-2t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-01-20
Accident on an Elevator.

In one of New York's largest hotels they
have three elevators and OF course require
very powerful machinery to run them. One
Of the guests who had gone TO the theatre,
fingered for a nice little private spread at
Del's, and as the steak was particularly good,
s.you know and his best girl in lovely
humor (who by the way was his wife) the
gentleman remained so long with his charm
inr companion over his Mumm's, that when
he reached his hotel the colored attendant of
the elevator had gone up stairs and falleninto
the arms of Murphy or Morpley, I'm not
sure which, Our friend believed in fresh cir
dina lived on the floor nearest the sky, so of
course he.was disappointed to find the elevator
closed for the night He muttered something
TO his wife and gave q wrench at the iron
and he laughed, and although his wife at first
refused TO enter, he finally prevailed and
chuckled to himself as the elevator started
upwards, to think how he outdone the house,
the morning, when he found the elevator at
the top of the house. When they got to the
second floor from the top our friend thought
he might as well try to slow up little, but to
check the unmanageable elevator. The pros
pect of q drop of nine stories flashed before
his mind, also his wife's at the same instant:
result tremendous yell from the gent and a
shrill scream from the lady. The attention of
a gentleman on the floor below was attracted;
he jumbed to the elevator and gIasped the
wire rope, holding with all his strength land
he was strong, as he had lived in Texas Tor
twelve years. and he finally brought the ele-
vator to a stop just in time, as it was found
on the following day that only one small
strand Of the heavy steel wire remained in
act, but our nsignbors were saved. They
were profuse in their thanks and when they
met the gentleman recognized their old
friend, j. NJ. Emerson, of San Antonio, Texas,
al nd no nl wi 10 Ah
fidence in Mr.. Emersons firm that he would
wait until he went to San Antonio for the
earrings and baby buggy. Moral: If you
want anything cheap and GOOD, go 10 Elmer
will be customer for life If you deal with
him once.