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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Political Madness.

Tho Svracuse convention did Tuesday
iust what the wiser heads among the TRENDS
~ Mr. Cleveland hOpei il would not do
that K. sent "A cOntesting delegation 10 the
national convention. The very thought Oh
ncminoting as candidate for President a
man whose State gives him not single
delegate in the convention. ana IN whose
behalf an irregular and contesting SET OF
deie1ates is sent, is 80 extraordinary that
tbe I'D. ira med. and long. headed Demo
Gratis cannot regard II with seriousness.
II fine nomination Of the ex-Presldent was
questionable before il Is preposterous now.
II was thought that II the Syracuse
convention should merely offer TO the
national convention II dlgnlned ana
earnest protest against the February
convention and declare its fidelity 10
MIR Cleveland with the belief that he
is the most available candidate Tor the
marty in New York the way might De
omen for his nomination under the
great pressure from other States whlch
| have instructed for him, but the fact or
a contesting delegation from his own
State knocking at the doors OF the Chl-
caoo body. claiming the right TO supplant
the REGULAR delegates elected by the party
| in Fahruary. will be sufficient 70 rule ms
name of as among the impractlcaoIes anu
nnovoiIables. This condition OF things
/ will naturally result in a strong dlspo5l'
| tion 10 take the candidate from among the
able and distinguished men VINO nave NOT
vet been discussed. except incidentally,
and the sense Of the situation al TINS
writing lies IN that direction.
In is madness to 90 into a national oatlle
| with fractional strife IN the ranks OF the
army and among the soldiers who have the
| decisive work TO do-those OF the doubt
| ful States. For the Chicago convention
| To admit the Syracuse delegation or any
| mart of III, or for IL to nominate the man
IN whose behalf that body goes to Chicago
| Jyhile the regular delegation stands on the
| floor of that body unquestloned IN It's legal
status and solidly unit for another son
| of the great State OF New YORK, would De
stranger than any political fiction ever
| invented-stranger than the story OK the
| Goddess of Atyatabar."
The ships of the United States are about
| as likely 10 sail up TO the pole and down
| into the oceans Of an inner world captur-
| mo the kingdoms and people or CONT.
nent farther advanced IN the progress Oh
government and civilization than We are
a. the Syracuse delegation and its outside
| allies are TO capture the experienced
| Democracy of the United states al
| Chicago, and turn it into disorganized
and disneartened body to be led by,
sew thousaud man-worshippers who
were not able 10 re-elect their favorltt
when he was q candidate for Reelection
| with all the power OF an administrator
a, HIS back-an administration IN whlcl
his present followers were the potent
AGENTS holding his commissions. The idei
of nominating and electlng Mr. Cleveland
in the face OF the bitter factional fight II
| New York, which State Is necessary t6
success. is beyond all reasonable politica
calculation and ought to be promptly
abandoned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
easy SUGGESTIONS.
Charms aud Amuiets Of Diaeren' e"""'
tries 70 Keep the Bogie Man Away

,Roumania mothers tie red ripoons
around the ankles Of their children ~ p pr,
sarve them from harm. saws the ot' LOUIS
ps,,,Lj;c Ethiopian mothers tie slhaIi
h;ts Of assafntida to tho necks OF their on-
snrino for the same purpose.
In old Ireland a belt woven rom
vomon,s hair blonde and brunette IN
equal numbers( is placed about the chiio
waist TO keep the banshee away. A.
In aolland the new mother insures the
future good fortune of her child by put
t,no salt. garlic, bread. cheese, ana meat
welsh and English mothers frequently
mt a knife in the cradle with newborn
infant to ward of colo and other ihlahtile
diseases. The Welsh mother ADDS 70 tue
merit of the charm by occasionally throw
ing in the sugar-tongs. T.,
In Lower Brittany the baby is pu'
through regular gvmnastlc exercise;
which winds up with the head being soaked
in oil. this latter 10 solder up the seams
of the cranium.' TIA,
Among the Vosges peasants chiidreu
horn at n new moon are supposed to nave
their tongues better hung than others
while those born at the last quarter are
supposed 10 have little or no powers OF
expression. A daughter born during tne
waxing moon Is supposed to be eXtraorui
narily precoclous.
The Grecian mother before putting hel
infant in the cradle turns three times
around before the fire. singing her fayorit'
lulaby-this to ward of evil spirits.
In several parts OF the United states &c
rock the empty cradle is m omen or oaoy''
death: in Scotland the same performance
is believed TO insure the coming o. an
other occupant for 1t
In Spain the newly-arrived babe has it
| face brushed with pine bough. In Iur
key amulets of various kinds are put OF
| the baby's toes, fingers. ankles, wrists, ant
neck as soon as 1t comes into the WICKED
world. If It's father be priest mud-eak.e9
stepped in milk are plastered on Its htti'
| forehead.
In London book is put under baby
pillow to insure aptness in educalona
| matters. and money l. PUT IN Its bath as
guarantee of financial success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Not I'm on society.

There are all kinds of people 10 be found
in Washington and most Of them want 10
see the sights. says the Detroit Free Press.
On recent Wednesday two or three, very
evidently from Wayback, attended the
usual afternoon reception at the Postmas-
ter-Generaps. They never thought OF stop
ping To speak to Mrs. Wanamaker or the
ladies' receiving with her. but dashed right
in. and finding young lady who seemed
to be at home. they tackled her at once.
You've got a picter gallery here, amt
You !" inquired the spokesman.
The young lady said the pictures were
in the next room.
"Got any catalogues to show what's
what?n was the neat inquiry.
The young lady SAID there wasn't any,
but that she would be glad to tell them
all they cared TO know about the pictures.
Her services were gladly accepted. and
after half an hour spent in the cutlery the
visitors thanked her and started away.
She watched them as they went out. and
in the hall they stopped and had con-
sultatioE. Then one of TIE party returned
and offered the young lady quarter. with
apologies for not doing 1t sooner.
She declined, but is sorry now she didn't
take il rs s0acentr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Ienf-Tohacco License.

GRAVES MILL, VA.
To The Editor of The Dispatch:
1. Has a man who makes il right TO sell
leaf tobacco under the United States reve-
nue. laws? IL so. how much and where
II he has not. what is the penalty if he
does?
2. Has ho the right under the Virginia
lawsY
3. What is the license in both cases
ii. NJ. L.
Farmers and planters are not required to
pay any United States internal-revenue
tax or license for the privilege of selling
leaf tobacco of their own growth and
raising or Leaf tobacco received by them
as rent from tenants who have produced
the same on their lands. There Is no limi-
tation as to the quantity raised.
Nor is any license required under our
State laws
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
HOW RAINFALL IS, MeAsuREp--vARIA-
TON OF GAUGES.
Information Concerning tho RefundinG Of
tho Direct Land-rax-uow To Get
rid OF sneep-sorrcI. &C.
SssfTHyfLLY, VA.

SNiIhNlLLt, Va
To DO Editor of DC Dispaich;
How il rainfall measured? What con-
atitutes On inch of rain? Yours, &C., 49,
O. p. w.
Rainfall is measured as the depth OK
water it would form on tho ground were IL
10 remain as il falls. In the case OF sno"
its depth is measured a. the depth OF water
IL would form il melted. Ram ha'i' anu
snow are known under the general desisua-
ton Of precipitation.
Snowfall is preferably measured ~ oep'n
of water rather than by the thickness OF
laver IL forms on the ground When IL IL
not convenient TO measure 1t by meitihg
II il customary to take II as ono tenth Oh
the measured depth of the snow on level
omen place. The relation between 'he
depth Of snow and depth of melted snow
;s very different in different cases, depend
INC on the wetness of the snow. Inc
equivalent depth of water ia some cases II
ae Great "a one seventh of the depth OF
snow and in others only one thirty-iour'n'
7, ia ALWAYS best TO melt it for measure
ment.
The chief OF the United States Weather
Bu,eau. IN his book Of instructions TOT
volunteer observers. says:
Rain. gauges in slightly different posi-
t;ons differ greatly in the depth OF ram
indicated. Within few yaris OF eao IS
other two gauges NAV show ON elcnoo -
20 per cent. IN the rainfall IN Dea'n o.
storm. The stronger the VINO 1De glg re- io
the difference IS apt 10 be. III a nle Lii m,
cation eddies of wind produced bs whiIs
nj bindings divert rain that wouiu oeuv,
wise fall in the gauge. A gauge Ieai rs -,
edge of the roof, on the wlnuwsru siue ', ~,
n huilding, shows a less rainia,i tn'n oiaJ 5
IN The centre of the root. Inc veg IN. I'm
ascending current along the Side Oh ,nr &c
wal extends slightly above the ieVel %
The roof. and part of the ram Is carrieu
AWAY from the gauge.
In the centre of q large, nat roof a.
least GO feet square. the rainfall collected
bv n gauge does not differ materially from
what is collected at the level OF the grounu'
rain-gauge mounted on a mast al
bs,gbt of 4s feet collects only 0.75as much
as OF the ground at So feet, only O.ti. ana
at 194 feet only O.5S.
A gauge on plain with fence 8 zee,
high around it at distance OF 3 feet VIII
collect per cent moro rain than wlthou'
tbe fence. These differences are due en-
tirely to wind currents.
Forests intercept from to 10 per cent
Of the rainfall In different transforms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
The Direct Tax.
BoYDTos. Va.


TO ne Editor Of The Dispatch
Please let me know how the Governor
,,ronoses TO return the direct land tax. L
p,,,,'s5 land in North Carolina and had the
,ay returned to me at a cost of twenty-five
cents and O postage stamp. 10 whom
should the taxpayer apply IN TINS STATE
Persons who paid taxes and who have
left the State are at a loss to know now 10
proceed. o s. ooob S4ote
hos bis own rules regarding the re-
10, If such taxes. As country people are
Interested in this inquiry YOU will please
answer IN your weekly as well as IN the
daily. ,,... c.o.,,,a ,baso
.oves will be refunded in each county 10y
tbe county treasurer or 10y commissioner
Amounted by the Governor for the pur-
nose. who will post notices OF his readi-
moss TO distribute at each voting-place IN
the county.
Lists os those entitled to return OF
taxes. with the amounts due them, Will be
filed for each county in the clerks Office OF
the county before the distribution is made.
All TINS is provided for by the general
law which we have already published.
LOUISA COURTHOUSE, VA.
To ne Editor Of the DiSDGich:
have been intending ever since. the
rnblicetion of Mr.. Moons letter from
aebineton 10 ask you to publish an ex-
Won remember that he said that the
funds of the direct tax would only pay
so so or So apiece to those who had pald
i How Is that? There are someswho paid
from S25 to 800 each, and Congress evli
IDENTITY intended that they should be paid
back in full, minus the interest, NO such
thing has happened, so far as 1 nato seem
in any of the other States. In North Caro-
lima each person received his tull share,
How is il Virginia citizens are to be sealed
'Ihere WAS some trouble with West Virginia,
nvcino I believe. to the non-settlement oil
he debt between the two States. and that
was satisfactorily adjusted, think.
WI YOU kindly publish an explanation
in answer to this. so that we VINO paio
large amounts and hold receipts Tor the
same may know why we are TO be so Dadly
treated
Az Old SUBSCRIBER OF MANY YEARS.
As near as Commissioner Moon can esti
mate there are at least 100000 persons en-
TITLED to reimbursement out of the direc
tax repaid to Virginia, IN sums ranging
from few cents up to hundreds OF dol
lars.
The gross amount refunded by the Fede
vol Government to the State was, in roun'
numbers. $4,000. This would make tn
areraqe payment to each claimant onl.
about S4.40.
OF course each claimant will be entitled
70 the amount shown to have been pai'
bv him. less the commissions to tn
county treasurers, &c.-that ia, tn
amount paid on the tax proper. not IN
terest, penalties, &C.. paid. which tn
Federal Government has declined to repa
to the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
a QUEENS SLIPPER.
so Conditioned the Inheritance Ha'
Proved "a Great Boon.

Proved "a Great Boon.
In an old French household IN New York
the most carefully-cherIshed heirloom Is
slipper which was worn by Marie An
toinette in the last DAYS before the French
revolution, says the Chicago HerdH.
IL was one OF the precious relics In the
baggage OF a court lady who He'd with her
husband TO Louisiana when the storm
broke. She left the tiny. blue, faded slip
Der TO her daughter. with the injunction
that il should 60 down in the family 70 the
eldest daughter if she never allowed her
self TO have cOrns.
II is pretty slipper. and has been care
fully kept in the iewel-case OF one trench
woman after another so thatlt 10 perfectly
preserved. -,
IL Is short, very narrow, and very hlgh-
beeled, and is brocaded blue, lined with
soft white silk. The sole IS OF coarsely-
grained leather and there are three SATIN
straps over the instep, fastened with a
paste buckle. ..,
The pointed toe is embroidered with sill
yer threads and the edges are bound WIFI
silver braid.
The condition regarding ITS inheritance
has ALWAYS been strictly adhered TO. The
women of the house have taken great care
of their feet, that they might righttully
claim the unhappy queens slipper, ana IoI
100 wears there has not been pinchlne
shoe worn in that family.
4 relic oe this sort would be boon IN 2
GOOD many households. If it had the elect
OF inducing the daughters 20 abandon the
tight boots which iniure, not only tneii
feet. but their gait aud carriage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
virginia and Tennessee Line.
.oo pro.nu.y NYW YORl
tn No Fd,,or of he DISPATCH.

To he Editor of he D'spafch
Will you kindly inform me <,oo,,
I Whether section II of the Code QSs11
was repealed or amended by the General General
Assembly of 1912 or ny any sc. pnSs sba
relating to the boundary line between the
states of Virginia and Tennessee
am aware of the act of lss9'9O (chap-
tor s5)' but not having access to the
fugitive acts of the last session. am "a
the dark rs TO whether mere has oeo" any
later legislation in the matter.
3. Whether sections si6. 1899. and fifs o,
the Code were. or any of them, amended
at the late session. " H. l.
l. Section II of the Code 0ssD was not
repealed or amended during the session OF
1891 '92. nor was there any act then passed
relating to the boundary line between VIZ
gina and Tennessee.
2. Sections $40, 1899. and 4l79 OF the
Code were not amended at the late session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
The Onion ss u Medicine.

DlAStoND riAliOS, "a.
To the Editor of me Dispatch:
Will you kindly give me the medicinal
qualities of the onionI Is 1t a nervine, and
how is 1t best eaten-raw or cooked!
SUBSCRIBER.
The onion has some reputation as med
icine in diseases of the lungs and kidneys.
The Juice of the raw onion made palatable
by means of syrup is employed. The
babitual use of it as a remedy would be OF
very doubtful utility.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05

bIe 70 offer more than conjecture. II has
been supposed that they may nave os ssa
merely drawn into our system rum haar
depths OF infinite SPACE. II nas , a,sv have
T,,;nated m our system--thnt they may,
~ sacs have been merely fragments driven
off 'i from the sun himself. Modern science nee
has e.fectually dissipated the fear and
snperstltion with which, in earlier avg,
the advent of comet was regarded. me
no longer look upon them az signs Oh i;n-
nend,ne calamity. but we view them as In-
terestIng aud beautiful visitors when con.o
TO please aud instruct. but never W
threaten or destroy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05

For several years have been suffering from
constitutional blood poison, which has resisted
the treatment OF our best physicians aud tho use
Of the most noted medicines.
was covered with a copper-colored eruption
all over my body and limbs, with loss OF appe-
title, excruciating pains in my back, aching OF
my Joints. general debility, emaci alton. falling on
OF my hair, sore throat, and great norvousness.
became incredulous, but being told that Is. u.
b. WAS a sure-enOugh blood purifier AMI that IL
did not require patient 70 use gross before no
was cured, commenced its use. Within Two
weeks time felt improved. have taken about
ten bottles, and feel well and sprightly As any
man. My appetite and strength have returned,
and my hair does not fall ont. | DO not hesitate
10 say that Il. Is. Is. has DO equal "a general
blood purifier, and any one who Will Use only
one bottle will DO convinced that II has no equal
In these parts. still continue its use as IL ~ q
splendid tonic ana keeps my system in a fine con-
dition. You have the liberty 10 direct any SUI
ferer to me In person. h. l.. II. JONES.
10 l-W&Sulmnr Atlanta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Glen Echo Chatauqua.

IEAbURG, VA.
To he Editor Of the Dispatch;
|. When does the Glen Echo Cha
tauqua Assemblage, near Washington,
2. Can YOU give me the address of some
one who can give me all desired lnforma-
ton concerning the above assemblageI
Y. Y. Y.
It opens June 18th. Address Rev. DIR.
Elliott, pastor of Dunbarton-Street
church, Washington, ID. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Home Talent.

The local singer was resenting mildly to
the hostess the large amount OF praise
which she was bestowing upon the visiting
vocalist.
They didn't applaud me that way." he
complained.
"Oh. well. YOU know" she said. apoio-
getically and sympatheticaliy, he is a
visitor whom we don't hear often, while
we think of you. "a the Bible says, The
poor we have With US alwsy =.
Then she was very much hurt because he
refused TO accept her apology and left the
house in huff.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
He Couldn't Lose.

Squills: See that man yonder? Three
years ago he hadn't $500 to his name; hs
went West, opened wheel agency, and to-
das he is worth a cool million.
Pinkey Thought you said there was &c
money in the business
Squiils: Well. there isn't. He married
the manufacturers only daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Notice TO CORRESPONDENTS

No notice will be taken of anonymous
communications.
Nor will any attention be given to long
strings" OF questions.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
Address "Query Editor. DISPATCH Office,
Richmond. Va"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Special Letter Delivery on Sundays.

DANyILLE, va.
To tho Editor Of the Dispatch
Does delivery stamp on letter insure
its delivery on Sunday? CYGNEr.
1t does not at al post-ofiices, as many
Offices are not opened on Sundays at all.
The hours of delivery at the large free
delivery offices are regulated by each post
master.
At the Richmond Office such letters are
delivered bya special messenger boy be
tween the hours of 8 A. nj. and 9 p. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05

To De Editor Of ne, Dispa'ch'
Some time since wrote you to know il
section 1910 OF the Code 1887 had been
amended. dc. Your answer says; Sec
tions 2saO and 20al Of the Code have been
amended by an net approved February IL.
1907 &c. Now ii happens that have the
honor, or dishonor, 10 hold the high judi
cial position OF justice of the peace, and
have the Acts of Assembly of Virginia,
1859 J1o.." but do not find the act referred
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
school Trustees and Jury Service.

EBONY, VA.
To the Editor of Che Dispatch:
Please inform me if trustees OF the
public schools of Virginia are exempt from
iury service. L. w. Il.
Under existing laws school trustees are
no, exempt from jury service.
The act exempting them. which was IN
force up to the time of the adoption of the
Code of 1887. was not included in the Code.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05

MIR. Jere r. Traylor, travelling salesman
for 4. X. Penn Il Co., says: have been a
sufferer from sick and nervous head ache
ell my life, but found perfect relief from
using Bradycrotins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Governor Gilmer aud the Swords.

To Re Editor of the Dispatch:
Will you give me the names OF the
officers army and navy) to whom Cover
nor Gilmer delivered swords 22d February,
1871, and for what service respectively?
s. b. 4.
We cannot; but perhaps some of our
readers can.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Very Accomplished.
lTruth.l

Bessie Norris: wonder why Kitty Wins
low is such social favorite. She doesn't
sing or play or even recite.
Tom De Witt: Probably that's the rea-
sOn-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
TILE MONTH OLE FEB.

~ rusry / bought one bottle Of b. Is. B.
tor my i-year-old boy, who had what doctors
term hereditary blood poison, and TO my Ut
February my elder son, L. years OF age, WAS
literally covered with ugly sores on his legs and
a terrible eruption on his head. He was cured
with two bottles Of b. Is. B. As quick blood
cleanser il has no equal. JAMS HMi,
Atlanta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
FRANKSEss OF A YOUTH.
A Woman's Weapon.

A Woman's Weapon.
Now York Evening Worl&.l
"What ~ a woman's weapOn?"
asked a charming glrl;
She dropped her lashe5 shyly
And sirOked yagrant curl;
Then consciously she murnured-
This rosebud newly cut:
81 have "a strong suspicion
Her weapon Is pOut.
aWhat is n WOman's weapOnf"
Ita-ked q lover true
lie turned him 10 n maiden
with eyes Of heavenly blue.
Her Selyet bps wero parted,
All Innocent 81 guile,
And eagerly he ansWerri:
Her weapon Is a smile"
"What is a woman's weapon!"
asked a poet then.
with sudden inspiration
He seized uDon his pen.
"Oh. could name a thousand
He cried IN accents clear;
"But wOmaus surest weapon,
grant you, is tear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
vircinia's yots for Cleveland.

NICHHOND, VA.
TO he Eii'or OIL The DisDa'ch;
Kindly state Cleyelana's IcaJcrity ari
plurality in the election Of 1885," and
oblige. Yours. &c.,
w. A. X.
We suppose that the Virginia vote is
What is wanted. Ii was as follows:
Cleveland. ........... ...............151.977
Harrison. .i5O. 4Ss
Fisk 1878
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-05
Changed.

Harlem Life.]
"what / 20 In my husband prize"
Cried Cora "is no 10 10 visel'
"That may be true now Molly said,
" Bus how he's changed since you he veaI'