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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Confederate Christmases.

This issue Of the DISPATCH contains many
columns of matter appropriate to the sea
son. but nothing that brings back the days
Of the Confederacy so wildly as a Con-
federate misunderstanding. which is de-
scribed for US by doctor of medicine, who
was born in this city, but of late years has
made his home IN another part of the
country.
Veterans Of the war who attempt to talk
over the incidents of that bloody and mo
mentous struggle with the men and
women, tho girls and boys of later gene
rations are sometimes almost supplied
with amazement at the ignorance of the
subject manifested by tho young people.
1t must be that we foolishly expect them
to see with our own eyes, or else that both
home and school-training have failed IN
this direction. Certain it is that right
here in Richmond-about which the tide
of battle was ever surglng-there is not a
generally diffused appreciation of the
hardshlps endured by the Confederates.
In these times of plenty it seems diff
cult to understand that the wolf of hun
ger once owled at our doors; that SOL
diers marched barefoot over frozen
ground; that the garments of mourning
were worn by nearly every Virginia woman
and that the Oonfederacy was hemmed IN
from the sea by blocksding fleets and
shut in on land by armies which formed a
barrier between us and the rest of the
world. To the suferings of the men
in the field. and the privstions of the
women at home, but little thought is
nowadays given.
The unpretentious article to which we
refer throws genial light on this subject,
as it explains the efforts made by a we'll
TODD Richmond mother to fill her chill
dren's stockings, and 1t is like leaf torn
out of the book of the past. 1t will have
pathetic interest for thousands. for it is
history which is their history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Tha Poor. and Christrnaa

II is going to be cold Christmas. there
fore remember the poor, whose fuel is gath
cred from ash-piles and garbage-heaps,
and who live in cherries garrets.
Remember. too. that larger class. who,
too proud TO beg-too sensitive even to let
their wants be- known 10 old friends
shiver by CRATES from which little warmth
comes, and suffer in silence both for food
and fuel.
The poor are always with US, but they
should not feel the stings of poverty at
Christmas. On this day. at least, they
should be made TO forget their unhappy
lot in the bounty of their moro fortunate
sisters and brothers.
From your abundance help TO feed the
hungry and cheer the despairing. In
making ii happy Christmas for Others
you will be sure to find happiness for your
self.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

The Blues Baad havs tenI,fsl ,t...
services O. give a concert Of tha >.tl...
Home next thursday night for o., I... y
Of the veterans. Sir. Joseph 81. ir.-..
the director. has selected 20. ,...s..,
programme with special iofsr,.c. q. p.
ing the tastes OK the old s0.4.rr.
/. MRr n, "O.1 lmrs
Arranged hr p......r.
.. Comic fantasia, Bru1der Ga-I.r.. .
:. Sereuade, If SIN Think % Thee .>...
4. Darby jubilee, " Ban %. ths Hcuc0o r.,....
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q. Medley, " Tho bRsK bugsIs.. ..-
Z. Narcn, f" l. q. b. '...............
3. Paraporaso, "Adesto tltrIns.'
Ar-nrs0f rr H....
o. Overture. " RccOuecfions ot Rae Har $40
duc.ng familiar drIu- al ,-g .......'
and ending N!th "bIKie GeI " Ha.....,,
80 ,.-,-- ..,,..,.. .Ts.
~. baiOp, " nlt, ..s............ 1000. ~,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

BOSHFR. Died, sllIe.ls r.....f..
morning. MARY a., Wl.- .
Bosher.
Funeral SUNDAY, Decent .'.. l,t
=. ". from The ra.ilenc. H. .r
Mr.. Charles ~ tos4er, Sd. $780,. D4t
sI''''
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staut. 80 h. ~, ~ tHn I.t.st 20
SICK. Mr. !. FINCH CUu-r.....
Funeral wl'i take place POP f. .. .l..
ti.t church at!IA.M. NDNII..
slant. Hs TRENDS and -....H -.. .s
OF hls daughter. FANNIE g.. D.... ... b..
spectfu.ly invited t0att.al.
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afternoon.
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Rn-G i ..o DR. u ,''. ii.t a..
y # Mr. GrOKDiIA ROSE MELLON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Mayor Ellyson.

In talking with well-known local states
man the other day l was told this: About
sixteen or seventeen years ago there was q
vacancy IN the Common Council from
Madison Ward. by reason of one of the
members being elected to the Legislature;
and two prominent citizens called on q
young citizen, at that time engaged IN o
quiet mercantile business, and asked him
To permit his name TO be used FOR
the vacancy. The young man sad
no; that he could not think of such a
thing that he had no political aspirations,
and that he certainly could not be
bothered with the duties of councilman.
They urged him TO 90 to the Council say
ing that the way was clear, &c. He finally
said that he would consult his father about
it. When he did mention the matter to
his father, with the remark that he had no
idea of going into politics, the senior sad
to the Junior, you are wrong" He said that
10 was the duty of every man when called
upon TO represent his people 10 respond
cheerfully and do tho best no could /:
that no man had the right TO be SATISFIED
with merely voting and paying taxes when
the field for public usefulness opened up
before him. The young man then told the
two gentlemen who had waited upon him
that, after hearing his father on the sub,
ject, lie had feconsidered and would
hllOM LIS uhut " NC uoIhs IN.
the plan miscarried, however, and
the Madison-Ward delegation chose
another man. By this time the young
merchant found his appetite whetted and
said that while he did not start it he was
known as a candidate and would make the
race in the primary the following spring.
He did and was elected. This young poll
tician did not know even where the Coun-
Gil chamber was until be went to take his
seat He has been in Office continuously
since that time. He served IN the
Council eight years and then was
elected to the State Senate. From the
State Senate he was elected Mayor Of
Richmond and ls Mayor to-day-Mayor
Ellyson. As chairman of the Democratic
State Committee for two years, he won a
reputation as political manager second 20
none in Virginia, and his reputation to-day
as q man Of affairs extends tar beyond Viz
ginia. As politician, Mr. Ellyson ls un-
surpassed in tho South. Most men occu-
pylng high political positions started out
early in life with political hopes and pur-
poses: but. as above related, Mr.. Ellyson
did not, but he got there all the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Montana Republican Success.

HELENA, MoNr., December 2i.-Ths
Democrats got q black eye in the con-
tested-election case yesterday. John
Henry, registry agent and one Of the
Judges of election at Box Elder Precinct
in the recent election, was put on the
stand. and the check lists, official register,
and poll-book showed the names OF six
teen alleged illegal voters. five of whom
came from Havre and voted at Box Elder.
He knew every one of the alleged lmml-
grant voters personally; had known them
since 1879. The decision IN the case was
reached this morning. The court TO-DAY
issued writ 10 compel the canyassers OF
Choteau county TO meet and canvass tho
voters of the Box Elder Precinct. This -
a victory for the Republicans, as with this
precinct counted IN it elects a Rspubll-
can and gives them the Legislature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Twelve PRISONERS RrLrAsrn
Justice Crutohflsld Mako. Them Cha.
mas Presents Of Dtscb.,o. b.

Justice Crutchfeld made twelv,cb.,
mas presents yesterday morning ~
were discharge papers 20 iuu a d.,.I
prisoners In the city jail, and thoss ~, IN
follows who had been incorcsra..3 ~
months ior petty offences Will ealog mi,
The Gases heard in The Police COM, o.
tordag morning was TRIVIAL. aud Le,,.5 -
OF them were dismissed.
G. Kahlar were fined $40 for turn,.,,t.
city water on on hs premises without -
inc tor II. ''i'
Dallas Tinsiev and ROYAL Racss Ut..,
eolored) we're charged with assaul,a, a.
beating james Peasants ploa.a1tr
not appear. and the cose was d 1ll,.sS -
Is. Callahan, who vas accused Of Lea,
+. }. McAahan was discharged
samuel LIpscomD and Aiexan ler Inn.
tail (bo,h c0i0redl were assesso.. 81 -..-,
costs caca for dgaung IN tho mon ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Gotham's Southern Democracy.

New YORK. December 2i.-The Associa-
ton of Southern Democrats Of New York
has decided to become a permanent or
ganization. The success of the association
in the recent campaign, when by its efforts
the southern Democratic vote IN the city
was increased 5000, has led its members TO
conclude that they have q reasonable ex-
cuse for continued existence.
In order to effect this purpose an annual
membership fee of one dollar has been
found necessary. and all southern Demo-
Gratis in the city who are anxious TO aid the
cause of the association have been re-
quested to communicate with Treasurer j.
ID. Abrahams, No. 70 Wall street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Wyoming's Election Cases.

CHEYENNE, WYo., December 2i.-Action
on the election cases. in which the prize IL
two seats in the Legislature. has been put
over by the Supreme Court till IL O'clock
next Tuesday. Ia setting the new date the
Chief Justice advised the lawyers to be-
prepared 10 proceed further at once IN
case either side II dissatisfied with the re-
suit Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Arrested for EmbeIzlement.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, December 24.-B. J.
Martin, the cashier and president Of tho
defunct Webster Bank, at Eupors, Miss,
was arrested to-day on a warrant sworn
out by the deposltors. who charge him
with embezzling Sl7. 900 of the bank ;
funds. He will be taken 70 Mississippi
this afternoon. Two weeks before Martin
lett for New York, when the bank WAS at
tached. the safe containing his official
bond tor $4,000 was blown oper and the
bond extracted. Martin insists that the
bank will pay IN full. but the deposltors
charge wholesale conspiracy between him
and the guarantee company and some OF
the stOckholdera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Facts Worth Considering.

The aggregate of enlistments in the
Union army during the war between the
States was 2.7s0.47s.
The total number of white males over
q years of age in the States which seeded
was IN 1880 less than 100000 These
States were Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Louisiana. Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina. Tennessee,
Texas, and Virginia. OF course the total
was still less twenty years before.
The list Of Federal pensioners, ii thus
appears, numbers half as many az the
whole adult white male population of the
States named.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

A western Republican editor of high
standing charges that Mr.. CLEVELAND has
gone over TO the cheap-mousy party.
Again and again has that editor repeated
this assertion, but we have seen no cor
roboration of thar statement IN any other
paper than his, Republican or Democratic.
What says the New York Tmssi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Three Miners Suffocated.

MAscoUrAH, ILL.,, December 4.-J. NJ.
Kidd, mine boss, and Elmer Rosenberg
and Alfred Summon. workmeD. went into
an old, unused portion of the coal-mine at
Alma, this county. yesterday to inspect
for proposed improvements and all three
were suffocated by foul gas. Although
rescued from the mine III a very short
time, the two workmen were dead, and it is
doubtful If the mine boss will recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Tho Cotton supply.

10y Telegraph 10 tue Dl4patch.I
New YORK, December 24.-The total yisi.
BILE supply of cotton for the world is 4, 34i .S2J
bales. of which 3.94l 1875 bales are Ameri-
can, against 1885. 22l, and 4,l28. 92i bales,
respectively. last year. Receip,s,of cotton
this week at all interior towns, I25. 689
bales Receipts from the plantations.
2Oi,775 bales. Crop in sight. 4,i96,ill
halea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Negroes Found Dead.
[By telegraph 80 the Dispatch.

BALTIMORE, Nd, December "a Four
colored persons were found dead in their
rooms this morning at the Colored Home
for the Aged. Two old women-Fannie
Ward and Maria Jones-were asphyxiated
by coal-gas. Both the women had been
slaves. and had been inmates of the homo
for O nun Der of years. Two colored chill
dren were also found dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
MARRIAGES.

GREEN -ECKER. -Nl-.eIa,D.-t.-
~ j., on September SIN. ly Res. Ht..,,
Van Hoen, Mr. EDWARD p F.Fs\ t.
Baltimore. AMI Mis-, AUGUSTA .r.s.
daughter OF SIR. william Lu,. .. L..
mond. Va.
PKIDDY-TlBTE. -Ml-raI. let.. ..,
DIR. W. T.. Hatcher. December -. If.
the residence o. }ir. D. +. "..ft. ~
ELIJAH pRlDDl O. MISS LILA .
TIREE; both az ,h.s c.tv.
WYATT -NFlSZ.-Nl rrol. ir .g.,-.-..
ton, on December -3. l,2. }ir H.'..,I
dor ofiicia,el
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

Colonel G. OBJ. Cowardin makes friends
wherever he goes, and no southern editor
is better known or more popular than he
is. He is known from New York to At
lanta as one of the most agreeable story
tellers in tho country as well as being a
first-class business man.-The STATE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25
Btg RrOoklyn lire.


lBy telegraph 70 the Dlspatch.I
BROOKLYN, December "a. The big dry
goods house corner Broadway and Myrtle
avenue was burned at o'clock this morn
ing. Loss. Sl60, 900. About 800 people were
employed in the store and an exciting tlme
occurred IN getting them out. SO far as
known nobody was injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

CHICAGO. December 24.--The call for q
congress Of the Catholics of the United
States to be held in Chicago during the
Worlds Fair was issued this evening. II
is signed by Archbishop Feehan. chairman
of the Committee on Organization, and
William j. Onahan, secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

obstinate. Tho troubles that come slowly,
have TO go slowly. The sureSt ard speediest
remedy Is the "Fayorite Prescription IL
builds up and inyigorates the system, regu-
lates and promotes tho proper functions, and
restores health and strength
For everything that's known as " female
complaint" it's positive specific.
IL you're an ovsrworked or suffering wo-
man, it's medicine that's made especially
20 help ycu-but you pay only for tho help
that you get
On these terms it's the cheapest sold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

II is said that MIR. HARRIsoS will not re-
tire from his profession when be returns
TO Indiana, but will practice law at Indian
spolis. Mr.. CLEvELAxD's good example
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

by telegraph % .he Dispatch

10y Telegraph 70 mo Dlspatcu'l
New YoBK, December 24-The latest
thing in trusts Is the brass trust. IL Is
composed OF the great bress-foundries and
factories of brassware centered around
Waterbury. Conn. Similar concerns eise-
where have agreed TO join the combine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

rs money thro1on dtedy
when q medicine doesn't help
you. It's your risk and your
less. But that's ths way you
have 70 buy every medicine
for woInan's ailments, except
Or. Pierce's Fsyorits Pre-
scription.
With that, there's no risk
its guaranteed. II it
doesn't benefit or cure, in all
the chronic weaknesses, pain
fll disorders and functional
disturbances that aiiiict
womankind, you have your
money back. But you won't
ask it-you1l be cured.
o.. 70 tt..,. 20 $500. ..... a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

by SECOND BAPTIST CHl..t
Corner Main ami Si1tn stfeet.-H.. H '
LASD2uN, ID. D., Pastor Services a; ID a. -
ami T.. ~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

has not boen lost upon Mr.. HAnHIsos. 1t
IL not descent from q higher to lower
place for an ex-President OF the United
States 10 resume the practice OF the law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-25

UPTOWN OFFICE. 4S3 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE, 1908 HULL
STREET
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This AkS0 XrIHat5
YOU.

Once more the merry chimes ar ''.'
ing, announcing to young and o.i 80
arrival Of the long-anticipated h'-l'
season.
The old custom Of remembeuns an
being remembered. is being 50 HiI'y
priately practiced that an omission "'--'
be considered wrong indeed. h'''s
nizing this fact and prompted from
sincere motive, we extend to al. o. o''
friends. INCLUDING VOC, our o'''
wishes for a joyous and merry 'a'''
mas, together with our profound iaAaN
for past fsyors, and trust that you VIZ
continue to accord US your cornien'e'
which it shall be our pleasure to sal''
always
Respectfully,
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Manted sitnAtIons fa5 words or leasl..
The Progress., 1892-03-26
Points as to Pigs.

| have found boiled small pota-
toes excellent food for young pigs,
in connection with skim milk and
house slops. We cook them in
two iron kettles on the back of the
range, being at no extra expense
for fuel. Unsalable or scabby po-
tatoes are used, and when cooked
are mashed and mixed with the
swill. IF skim milk form the
greater part of the liquid the pigs
will thrive as well as on any other
feed that can be given them.
consider them worth two-thirds n
much as wheat middlings. In very
cold weather / feed little corn OF
cornmeal in addition. rs the pigs
crave carbonaceous food at such
times.
Growing pigs should not be FED
to repletion; the quantity should
be gauged so that they will always
come to the trough with a good
appetite. If they get hungry q
little before feeding and squeal
little in anticipation it is better
than to have them lie stupid IL
their beds until stirred up. Growth
is to be aimed at rather than fat
which is to be put on in the las
lew weeks of their existence. Pig
will not be idle all the time; ! give
them a sheaf of oats three or fOul
times a week; they keep busy fo
hours eating off the seed, and ther
make a bed of the straw. Som'
give a separate room with coal
ashes to root in.-New York Fri
bune.
The Progress., 1892-03-26
Farm Hints,

After this year we will hc pre-
pared to keep mp our end OF the
row. even on the subject written
of under the head above. We are
making preparations to issue u
challenge to any farmer in the
Southern States on the subject OF
the best methods Of cultivating
any plant or vegetable known to
our cline. We have gone into the
business on n grand scale and OK
pect to be known in a few years
as the Jay Gould Of agriculture
We are cultivating vast tract OF
land, nearly a half acre, and OK
pect to raise nearly enough table
supplies to feed my only family of
three persons besides the cook.
But, farmers, don't become envi-
ous and heap maledictions upon
our head. for we shall not be in tho
least stuck up and shall treat you
all kindly, and will be as sociable
as our exalted position will warrant.
Until that time. however, THE
PRoGREss will continue TO rely on
other sources for its hints, among
which is a valued contributor who
, has an excellent article in this issue.
Don't fail to read it for it is from
the pen Of one who writes from
practice aud not theory.
The Progress., 1892-03-26
The Possibilities Of Farming.

Daniel +. Devoll, in a paper read
before recent meeting OF the
South Bristol farmers club said:
II am Il firm believer that farm
ing has large possibilities yet and
that the farmer has as good n
chance as any other class of mento
make what we all ask for, living.
! find myself troubled to believe
that farmers have as hard time rs
they say that they do. ] know that
they work hard, but j see har work
ing people in other walks OF lie
| know their hours are long bnt
sec business men putting IN a'
many hours az they. look at those
present here to-day and ] say tC
myself are there many kinds %
business that allow the heads OF i
with his wife and helpers to take
day off TO cultivate the social side
of nature. In this day the member
Of this club and farmers generally
all have comfortable and bandsom,
carriages to cart them about. ! can
not believe farming with all of it
ups and downs, it's droughts an,
it's vets seasons, it's long hours ha
difficulties any greater than al
who work find" Southern Liy,
Stock journal, Meridian, Miss.