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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Pretty Women and F. F. VS..

IltLif NOlbGh obh
II is one of the tricks Of the trade for
newspaper reporters the world over to
make every woman lovely who figures in a
murder OF On elopement or any other sort
of scandal.
Itis a 6onventionality Of theirs, which
is supposcd-properly supposed no doubt
10 make their productions more readable.
1t is fact that nearly every one takes
some interest in the fate of pretty wo-
man. whereas few care what becomes OF
an ugly one. The writers of romance un-
derstand this very we'll indeed. Never do
they put upon the stage of action In their
books any ugly or i,l-favore1 creature.
They take the iustifable position that so
long as they are doing the creating they
may as we'll do it handsomely.
All these dlgressions from truth we can
pardon more easily than we can forgive
those New York scribes who make every
citizen of Virginia who gets INTO trouble
thore or elsewhere All IF. F. v" Some
times the persons thus dressed up for ap-
pearancs in print are not Virginians OF all {;
sometimes they are Nirginians who are Ga
much shocked as their friends are when
they find themselves described as r. r.
V.'s"-a term, BY the way, which Is seldom
used here and then only in derision.
We know oftwo recent cases where per-
sons exploited in the great New York pa
pers as Fl. L. V'sn we're not Virginia
born. and ore, we think, had never really
been a resident Of this State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Usvrpation of Power.

We opposed last fall every proposition
to allow the courts to usurp the functions
of the Legislatures of the several States.
We. then held, IA now we hold, that in the
matter of apportioning representation IN
State Legislature the Constitution OF
each State gives the whole and sole con-
troll to the Legislature. In Idaho day be-
fore YESTERDAY the Supreme Court decided
that the oct Of the last Legislature OF that
State apportionlng representation in the
General Assembly was unconstitutional.
That decision was usurpation of power.
The Virginia Constitution provides
that representation in our General As
sembly shall be apportioned by that
BODY. Has the Supreme Court of Appeals
of Virginia the power or the right to pro-
nounce the existing law unconstitutional
and all the acts of the General Assembly
passed since that reapportlOnment was
made null and void? The claim IS prepos-
ferrous. The discretion which must be
allowed to q Legislature in proposing such
q duty forbds that the courts should IN
terpose their usurping hands in such
cases.
The Virginia Constitution also provides
that the Legislature shall reapportlon
representation in Congress. Can Virginia
court pronounce the present reapportion-
meut act unconstitutional? Would the
House OF Representatives pay the least
attention to such pronOuncement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
THROWN FROM A COLT
MRS. HENRY WHlTEHsAD'S SAD Ac-
ClDENT NEAR ROSELAND.
Has Not Recovered conference.-the In
Jurics Probably fatai-A Niece OF
ex-senator Witbcrs.

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
LovrNasrox. Va, December 2s.-Intelli-
cence has reached here of an extremely
sad accident to o young lady well-knoWn
throughout the county. Mrs. Henry
Whitehead, only few years married. was
thrown from colt she was riding near
Roseland. and received injuries which, 1t
is feared. will prove fatal. Her skull is
badly fractured aud she has not up to this
time recovered consciousness. Mrs. White
head was Miss Witbers prior 70 her mar
rage and is q niece OF eX-United states
Senator Withers.
HOLIDAY GLOOM.
The death of two well-known gentlemen
from this county has cast o gloom oVei the
Christmas season in many Nelson families.
MIR. Hone W. Massie, who died at his resi-
dence. near Tyro. IN his 5lst year, was very
widely connected in this county. He W ls
n man of genial manners and was popular
with all who knew him. HIS remains were
inferred at Level Green" the old Massio
burying-ground.
MIR. John Hughes, VINO passed away IN
his SD year at his residence, at Slaughter,
leaves nine children to mourn their loss.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.
The Methodist Sunday school ceIeorateu
Christmas last night by magnificent tree
in the church, which was much enjoyed by
the little ones. The Presby had their
celebration tonight and 1t exceeded IN
magnitude any of their past endeavors on
like occasions.
County court was held last Monday. The
most important court transaction was the
appointment OF commissioners to reappor-
ton the county into new road precincts.
Dir. Clingerpeel, of Buchanan. Is visiting
his uncle, Mr. I. w. Shelton. IN this place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
The Bill 10 Suspend immigration.

Mr.. CHASDLER's bill, reported favorably
from the Committee on immigration of the
United States Senate, Is as follows;
Be Il enacted, ETC., That the admission Of alien
Immigrants for settlement or residence now
allowed 10 enter the United States under the act
of March 3, 1891, and the other immigration
Ects, Is hereby suspended ana prohibited for and
turing the term Of one year from and after the
jet day Of March, 1893, except as TO immigrants
coming from American countries who were citl-
yens thereof and actually resident therein for not
less tnan one year before their departure.
Section .. That 1t shall be the duty Of the Sec
teiary OF tue Treasury to make and issue rules
end regulations for the enforcement OF the pro-
bibtlons OF this act, witch shall not hinder or
Delay the admission Of returning American clti-
pens or Of aliens coming only as visitors or for
Temporary so.Ourh in the United States.
session g. That any allen immigrant entering
She United States contrary TO the provisions OF
shis act shall be subject In accordance with ex-
listing laws, 70 be sent back TO the country from
which he came, and all persons who shall bring
into or land or aid to bring into or land In the
United States any such alien immigrant, shall
DO subject 70 the penalties now by law provided
for bringing or landing or aiding in bringing or
landing excluded Immigrants.
After reading this bill we do not wonder
that Mr.. PLAT said of i that from the
leading of the bill and the proposed
amendments no senator listening TO it
could understand just exactly what the
committee proposes IN ITS report. nor what
the bill would effect if it should be passed
into law with the amendments. A more
hskwardly-drafted bill we never read. 1t
teminds us Of the book entitled English
hs She is Spoke"
But the objects OF the bill are praise
worthy. As we have argued more than
once. II would be poor craftsmanship and
worse charity to admit immigrants into
This country at the cost of the lives of
thousands Of the people who were born
and reared here. Whether the above
quoted bill would. if 1t became a law. eff
'set the objects which it was intended TO
eaect, We cannot undertake to decide.
PROBABLY public sentiment so strongly ia
Tors those objects that the bill will be 40
construed as 70 Ike il effective in NO.
comprising them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

l lot Of LADIES and MISSES COATS, REFER
style, some Of them fur-trimmei,
Reduced price 30.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Five Days Remnant and
Clearing Sale.

Every Remnant to be sold before Saturday
night. This Is In accord with our established
policy Of making each seasons business take
care Of itself. We close the business year on
Saturday, AMI IL 10 n matter OF pride AZ well as
Of business importance that We begin with the
stock fresh and clean.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Sta te Banks Of Issue.

We are glad to see that the Hon. HENRY
Bacon, of New York State, chairman of
the Coinage Committee of the House of
Representatives at Washington, is OPP
posed to the State-bank system advocated
bv some good Democrats who have stray
ed from the true financial path. In the
January No. of The Forum he discusses
the proposed measure and reaches some
sound conclusions on the subject. he
holds that the country is not prepared
and ready to meet or cope with the
problems which would arise from
the repeal of the law taxing the notes OF
State banks; that return to the system
of regulating the issue of currency by
State laws can never be safely or success
fully done: that control over the issuing
of bank circulation is constitutional
function Of the Federal Government, and
that the exercise Of such control by that
government is necessary, and presents nc
insuperable difficulty, even in the present
condition Of the country.
Mr.. BACON stands high in the House OF
Representatives He comes from Mr.
CLEvELAND's own State, and probably
voices the opinion of the President-elect
on the State-bank system. Mr.. Bacon
needs. however, no bolsterlng up. He can
afford to stand upon his own reputation
and record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

city, and while IL Is true that we have had
"a cold snap" so called. u was . most genial
affair, which merely afforded skating for
the young people and gave fashion it's or.
portunity to appear IN furs.
Ours ia a Jolly fine climate. AZ soon as
the west-End Hotol is built we shall posi-
lively assert our city's claims in this re-
spect. At this time we do not care to say
more. as there is no telling what moment
the wind NAV change. However, we can
safely speak of the past, and that truth
which is mighty and will prevail compels
us 20 say that the fall of the year 1892 was
truly delightful here, and that thus far
the winter has been dry, invigorating, and
agreeable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
DRESS GOODS.

3s-INCH ALLwOOL CHEyIoT reduced from
80 TO soc.
4s-INCH IMPORTED NAyYDLUE STORM
SERGE reduced from sL75 70 sL2j per yard.
54-INCH NAYY-BLUE DIAGONAL STORM
SERGE reduced from sl.25 70 81 Uer yard.
ELEGANT PARIS ROBES and PATTERN
DRESSES, trimmed with fur and Persian bands,
reduced from 1880 20 sl1.J0, from eel TO
sl44S. and from cps TO sl1.j0.
FINE ENGLISH and SCOTCH DRESS PAT
TERMS reduced from eli b $3.50, from sl2 70
$3.50. and from sl5 TO 500.
EXTRA-FINE BRoADCLOTHS, In colors and
back--the s1.25 quality for al.
New colors in CAMEL S-HAIR sUITINGS-ths
1925 quality for 05c. and the FL quality tor
zoe.
AFINE FRENCH SERGE, in black and colors,
at SOC. worth 69c
DIAGONAL BROADCLOTHS, "a inches wide,
reduced from 81 70 s1.50.
52-INCH IMPORTED STORM SERGES. in
fancy wsives, reduced from sl.50 10 csc. per
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Festival of st. John the Evangelist.

ICofrespondence oil INC NIcnnOnu DIspHVCu'I
EMPoRIA. Va, December 2S.-Widows'-
Son Lodge, No. 100. a. f. and A. NJ. cele-
brated the festival of 81. John the Evan
eellst with appropriate ceremonies last
night. A goodly number of Masons were
present. After the lodge was closed the
craft repaired to the Weaver Hotel and
partook of an elegant supper.
The oldest inhabitants say that 1t is the
biggest snow that we have had since the
memorable one of 1857.
young couple from here-Mr. J. ID.
PEBBLES and Miss Cora Atkinson-were
married in Washington. u. c., few days
since The young lady being under age
was the reason that the couple sought that
Gretna-Green.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

1t is noticeable that on nearly all of the
states" made up by the newspapers
for Mr.. CLEyELASD's Cabinet the name o.
MIR. TUCKER appears.
This is not proof-positive that the Presi
dent is going to appoint him Attorney.
General or give him any other portfolio
but it is indubitable evidence that he i:
everywhere regarded as worthy of Cabi
net place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

This throwing of some Of the
tonic of the holiday trade into the
days succeeding gives zeSt to mer-
chandiSing and does away with the
dull season, the bane of the non
progressive.
For the eighth or tenth time
we've again a stock of those Ster-
ling Silver HAT-PlNS at 25c.--the
last two gross went within one SELL
ing day.
Sterling Silver Souvenir or Love Spoons, 96c.
Sterling Silver Garter Clasps. s2.7o.
Hat Pms imitation tortoise, l2c.
TCrtOise-Shcl Hat Pins with sterling silver
top, handsome things. s2.SS.
Sterling Silver Breastpins, sl2O; smaller,
silver Thlmblos, 40. 20, and 9Oc.
Silyo- Card-Case. 1928.
Pretty Gloyo-Buttoners with pearl handle,
2jc.
Hosts Of new and natty stick-Pins 4 to l0c.
Have you seen these new Cabinet Photo
Frames? Simple little dantle9, 19c-
Opera-G lassos, by lie Marie, Of PArls-the
best; pearl, S1l.50; silver and pearl, 81,
Cheaper Glasses, not La Mares. tho. for SOD.
Chamois Opera-Bass, any color, sllk-lined,
sL2j.
IF all humanity were misshapen
of course the days of the ready
made SHIRT would be past. As it
is, they are every day displacing
the made-to-order sort. We can
give you comfort and perfect fit
even the sleeve the length to a I.
22OO-linen bosom and every aid to the perfect
shirt, SOC.
make, 24O0.linen tosOm, 75c.
The Gold Shirt. 81.
Here's some trade StimulatOrS---
Mons Drawers, all sizes, fine Scotch wool,
several weIghts-any 81. They've been
$1.5O, 81, $3.50. and s2.75. The shirts sold
fastest
Canton-FIannel Nightshirts, nicely made, 75c.
Heavy outing Shirts, in dark solid colors and
fancy stripes, 30, G5c., aad / 1.
one special lot Of seasonable weight, have
been 3l.25 and SLjO, now 81.
Those Camers-Hair Shirts and Drawers OF tho
81 sort that we've put at S1.25 are hustling
out. Seen them:
All-WOOl MsrinO Shirts and Drawers, white;
special drive at sI.25-nave been moro.
10 dozen British HaH-HOse, double sole the
Handsome Brocaded SILK Murlers, have been
sl,sl.95. s1.5O, and 81, are 75c, 81, sl.35.
and $l.69.
% dozen feece-lined Gloves for driving or any
warmth requirement, 2jc.
Roled-GOld Watch-Chains, leather-encased
swivel warranted Eve years. Been 81; are
Sl.J0.
Left Of Entrance.
Basement attractions terSely
talked off,
JardiDleres-some mslolics, some porcelain
Doc. 10 $3.50.
NickelPlated Baking Dishes, granite-ron in
ncr basin. 9Sc.-half value.
sl.gS French Hand-Painted CuspadOres, 81.
French and Dresden Art Cups and saucers,
been $3.50 70 $3.50 the pair. are Sl.25.
Same for souyenir5-really after-dinner size
been S1.2j 10 S2.2j are 81.
French China Salad Bowls, expensive styles OF
decoration-S2.5O for choice; been 50 to %.
Cracker-Jars, been 90c. are soc. Been $500
TO SO; are 80.
are 81.
Kaga Vase. % inches high, was s12; IA e.
TIpitz Vases that were 5 10 20 f20, for 1880.
India Vases we're S4.4j: are $500.
Iyoriue Figures, IS inch, reduced 10 81; some
groups, too.
Basement
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Colonel G. 0'B. Cowardin makes friends
wherever he goes. and no Southern editor
is better known or more popular than he
is. tie is known from New York 10 AT.
lanta rs one OF the most agreeable story
tellers In the country, as we'll as being 9
frst-class business man. - The STATE.
To this proposition there is multitude
Of cheerful witnesses and none TO contest
1t. We salute the Colonel May his good
fellowship, his popularity. and his wealth
increase with each returning New Year. -
Norfolk Landmark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Richmond as a winter Resor,


Last summer (until the bsa, d,ova 81.
ON we presented kichmond'. o,sims a. a
. sa resort. Now we feel it to be our
ouV % make remark as to her advan.
iages Of situation aud climate as a WINTER
resort "'0i
mhiie the cities around and about ma
ana that great. sanitarium Old Point have
within the past few days been the y,c,,ros
o. o''lns billiards we have been exempt
from snow and extraordinary winds. Not
y nake OF snow was to be seen upon our
streets Yesterday ana the skies were ne.
renely blue.
On Tuesday there was some little SAINT
.lus Of snow here. but quart OF it could
mol have been gathered up in the whole
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
SCrofula in the Neck
The following Is from Mrs. j. W. TilIbrook,
wife of the Mayor Of McKeesDort. Penn:

HOOPS PILLS do not weaken. but aid
digestion and tone the stomach. Try thsrn Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
AMERICAN INVENTIONS IN INDIA.
Something of Interest to oil Amcri-
cans.

A Calcutta lettur says that American In
ventions and discoveries are fast displacing
The olier ones Of English manufacture In the
Indian Empire. Thus, a few years ago, tho
American harvesters and reapors were ell
tirely unknown, where now there arc many.
The American telephone has been introduced
In most Of tho largo cities. Stranger than
oil, the old fashioned, huge pills are fast Civ
ing place 20 Dr. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets, or
Up. r. Pr which wero first introduced in
London some years ago by their American
proprietors Every Englshman who enjoys
good eating, must have his dinner-pill, and
Il is not unusual 10 see distinguished persons
draw from their waistcoats tiny little vial
OF these Pellets, and take one with their wine.
After taking one you feel well, instead Of
bilious and constipated your sick headache,
dizziness and indigestion are gone. It's done
mildly and easily, too. These arc tiny,
sugar-coated, but thorough in results. One
Pellets laxative, three 70 four are cathartic.
They regulate and cleanse the liver, stomach
and bowels-quickly, but thoroughly. They
are guaranteed TO give satisfaction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

In view of the fact that there is now q
case of scarlet-fever In the White House.
it seems to be doubtful whether Mrs.
CLEVELAND will care to take baby RUTH
there on the 4th of March. 1t is regarded
as quite probable that Mr.. CLEVELAND will
engage temporary quarters elsewhere in
Washington city, or else not bring his wife
and child to Washington until all danger
Of infection has been removed.
MARTINA HARRISON, the little grandchild
OF the President. who is the White-House
patient. Is SAID TO have very mild type
of the disease; but, as is well known.
scarlet-fever is one of the most treacher-
GUS of all the maladies to which children
are subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
JANUARY 1ST.
yELVETS.

FINE CoLOREO TUFTED AND STRIPED
CUT-vELvETS reduced from 1925 to 5sc. per
yard
FINE COLORED PLAID CUT.VELNBTS re-
duced from l.5O 20 csc. per yard.
SUPERIOR QUALITY PEKIN-srRlPED VEL
VETS reduced from s2.75 90 sl.45 per yard.
BROCADED AND STRIPED COLORED CUT
vELvRrs reduced from $3.50 TO sLSS per
yard.
BLACK PEKIN CUT-vELvEr WITH DICE
BLOCKS reduced from 81 to Ell per yard.
SILKS.
JAPANESE EVENING SILKS, % inches wide,
in all the latest designs, at 81 for the sl.2j
quality.
EXTRA WEIGHT, SUPERIOR QUALITY
EVENING SILKS at 81 tor the $3.50 quality.
EVENING SHADES IN SATIN at soc. FOR
the 75c. quality.
A full range Of colors In GENUINE JAPA-
NESE SILKS. including ali the evening shades
at 4Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Bounty to Sugar-Planters.

The Washington Post says 1t Is con-
coded that the House of Representatives
will not longer allow bounty to be paid
to the sugar-planters.
Perhaps the members of that body know
what the people desire, but we do not
have high opinion of the sagacity Of any
Democrat who supposes that they would
not object to a tariff on sugar.
A tree breakfast-table " is the cry that
caused the Republicans TO take the duty
of sugar. The same cry will fill the ears
of the congressman who shall dare to try
to tax sugar again, whether the bounty on
that article be abolished or not.
Let the Democrats in the House OF Repre-
sentatives look before they leap 10 the con-
clusion that the people would as lief pay
SIX or seven or eight cents per pound for
sugar as 10 pay five.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Woman the Bottom OF IL.

IoTuVI"I IVIVkI '1IIt W EII7 I7I5IIIlIIsI
CHARLESTON, w. Va, December 28.-Paul
Topsey was fatally stabbed by William
Edward and Ed. Hanks here this morning.
Topsey came here from Winifred to spend
the Christmas and have some fun with the
bows. woman was at the bottom of the
difficulty. Edwards and Hanks were ar
rested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

National banks numbered 4.sls, 1919
4,s20. and 4.s21. have recently been or.
gsnized. We take 4,S2l to DO the number
Of banks which have been organized under
the present banking system during the
whole period Of its existence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
MERRY sLEleH-BeLLs AT HAMPTON.
street-Cars Stopped Running-A Negro
Forger Shot by an Officer.

Street-Cars stopped Running-A negro
Forger Shot by an Officer.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
HAMPTON, December 2s.-The snow here
is about one foot on q level, and IN some
places badly drifted, the heaviest fall OF
snow for many years. A large number OF
sleighs are out, and the merry bells are
filing the air with music. The street-cars,
with difficulty, managed t. run up. to 8
p. NJ. yesterday, but at that hour closed
down. and up TO this time to-day (ll 7. NJ
have not commenced TO make their regu-
lar trips.
On Monday negro. Isaac Cooper. by
name, was arrested for forgery, and while
being taken TO Jail by Constable Kennedy
(colored) Cooper broke away from the
officer and ran. Kennedy ordered him to
stop, and Cooper paying no attention,
fired one shot, which took effect IN one of
the prisoners legs, breaking the bone and
bringing him to the ground.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Arkansa.'s conviet-Po,soning.

LITTLE ROCK. AXE. December "a. Three
more victims OF the mysterious poisoning
at Helena died this morning, making
thirteen who have died since the fatal
arsenic was mixed with their food. Six of
the men died ut Helena, one while on his
way 70 Little Rock. and five more in the
prison hospital.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Tho Seymore-Morris yYeddinp.

Especial teIcRFhn 20 INC DlSphIch.I
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, December 2S.-Mr.
John II. Seymore and Mrs. Elnora Morris,
of this place, were married this evening by
the Rev. Alr. Warren, and they left to-
night for Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs. Sey-
more were warmly congratulated by their
friends. Mr.. +. G. Davis acted as best
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
ODDS AND ENDS IN THE CLOAK
DEPARTMENT ON THE
CENTRE TABLES.

Our entire stock Of LADIES' CALICO WRAP
PERS, in gray and navy effects, all large Sizes,
3S, 40, A. ani ~.
We're s1.25-reduced price SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Is PER CENT.

from the regular price Of any garment in the
house. Every garment is marked in plata
figures, so that you can see the exact amount
We present you with every purchase.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
MEETINOA

UNION BANK or RIcHHOND,l
RICHMOND, Va, December %, 1892. (
THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEET
Il ING or THE DIRECTORS OF THE UNION
BANK OF RICHMOND will be held In the direc-
tOrs.rOom OF the First National Bank on
THURSDAY, January Il, 1898 at II o'clock
NJ. j. u. BkASLEE,
de 20-tJAl2i Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

CHILDRENs WOOL DRESSES, no two
alike-slze5 t, q, 10, and y years-half price.
Reduced price $40.