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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
A Constable's Case.

To The Editor OF he DtsDd'ch:
After plaintiff places a feri fdcids IN the
hands of constable for collection has the
plaintiff the right to collect the same from
the defendant. including the constaples
costs. and if so how can the constable get
his costs if the plaintiff is not RESPONSE
ble--that is. If he be insolvent!
2. Under what circumstances can an OFF,
Ger levy on Sundayy BY answering the
above you will oblige reader.
CONSTABLE.
As we understand the law the plaintiff
has the right. after he has placed an exc
cution in the hands of an officer. to collect
the same. including the costs embraced in
II. If, however, the officer had the amount
of his fees noted on the execution the de-
PENDANT, notwithstanding the payment by
him to the plaintiff, Is bound to the officer
for his charges.
As to the commissions to which an Of
ficer is entitled upon the collection OF an
execution IL the plaintiff, after placing
the writ in the hands of the officer, COL
lects the debt of the defendant, the
opinion prevails, in the absence of any ex-
press provision governing the case, that
the plaintiff thereby makes himself re-
sponsible to the officer for the amount of
his commissions had he collected the debt.
If the plaintiff is insolvent the officer Is
without remedy.
2. Civil process may be executed on Sun
day in the case of person who is believed
to be escaping out of custody; and an at
tachment may be executed on Sunday
upon an affidavit that the defendant IS
actually removing his effects on that day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
A Parliamentary Question.
RICHMOND. Va, May 10. 1892.

RICHMOND. Va, May ID, 1892.
To the Editor of the DISPATCH:
Will you please be kind enough to an
swer the following questions!
The bylaws of an organization read
thus:
ANY amendment offered to these laws
shall lie on the table for two weeks be-
fore it can be acted on.
Now, when the amendment comes up for
action and member objects TO a certain
clause and moves that that clause be
stricken out and another clause be in
serted IN its place, can said amendment as
amended be voted On at the same meeting,
or does il have to lie over for two weeks
longer before it can be voted on'
BY answering this you will oblige sub
scriber. j. u.
When an amendment to bylaws which
had lam on the table for at least two weeks
as required is called up for consideration
On amendment to strike out the particular
clause which has so lain on the table can
be offered and then acted on without
postponement for two weeks if the sub
iect-matter of the amendment to the
amendment be Of q similar nature to that
contained in the original proposition to
amend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
Mr.. CADe'S WORK IN lOUISBURG.
His Old Church Adopts Resolutions Com
meudIng His Zeal and Devotion.

The Louisburg Baptist church. Louis
burg, n. c., in meeting assembled. Sunday.
the oath day of April 1872. unanimously
adopted the following:
The Rev. Baylus Cade, who has recently
left us TO assume pastoral charge or the
Venable-Street Baptist church, Richmond,
Va, was, from December |, 1885. to April
/, 1892. the pastor of this church. and We,
the members thereof, are of mind TO gave
expression TO our estimate of Brother
Cade and Of the work he did while ha,was
with us. He is of superior scholarship:
he has strong convictions and is bold and
fearless in uttering them as well as In de-
Tending his conceptions of truth and In
insisting that our lives. IL respect of
our daily conduct, shall show forth
the love of God in Us by acts of
benefcence and good for Gods crea-
lures. He stands upon Bible authority
tor his argument and contention that the
great essential good OK Christianity III this
life Is that its representatives shall be
helpful to others in material as well as III
spiritual matters. Our church during his
ministry was added to in its membership
more than 80 per cent. 1t does not often
happen tina. an individual, within the
COMPASS of little more than six years.
makes such an impression on a community
as Brother Cade made upon this COM
munitv. We shall ever remember
his words and work. and we heartily
commend him to those to whom he
has become pastor and to their Chris
tan love. This paper will be spread
upon the minutes. and the clerk
Will send a copy to Brother Cade and one
copy each TO the Chronicle and Recorder,
Raleigh: North Carolina Baptist. Fayette-
vile: and Dispatch and Herald, Richmond.
with request for its publication.
w. b. MORTON, Moderator.
T. ". Timberldke, Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
A Former Representative.

The suggestion that one of the four dele
gates at large from this State TO Chicago
should be an Alliance man meets with pup
lie approval so far as We are informed.
The Alliance men and tie farmers gen.
orally who are members of the State Demo-
cratic Convention will of course have Just
number of delegates, and they will be in
fluential in the meetings OF the district
delegations also. but 1t seems appropriate
that they should be distinctly recognized
on the ticket of delegates al large.-R'ca-
nond Dispa ca.
The extract published by the Landmark
from the special correspondence OF the
New York Commercial Adoertiser mentioned
Mr.. Mann Page as the farmer to go as dele
cate at large to represent his people. We
cordially approve the selection OF farmer
representative. OF course, the men should
be- lef, TO their own suggestion. dnere are
yention should see TO 1t that he Is not an
idol-worshipper, that Is all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
How Waterloo Was Lost.
detroit Tribune.1


The enemy has been pounding on our
left-of course it was Bonaparte's left. but
we were pleased to call 1t ours-tor two
hours and 1t was getting tiresome. The
little corporal had Just finished breakfast
and was picking his teeth in the reading
room of the hotel when he noticed the
condition of affairs.
"Send some artillery over there!" he
numbered. without moments hesitation.
Fifteen minutes later an officer with
mud in his hair dashed frantically into the
presence of the great captain.
Sire" he exclaimed, the artillery Is
stuck in the mud"
The Emperor bowed politely.
And. sire, it cannot be dislodged unless
the tesmsters are allowed to swear at their
horses"
His Majesty looked interested.
"Sire. are they permitted to 80 swear 2"
Bonaparte shook his head.
mo. think not" lie quietly observed.
"Guees they'd better not. IL would ex-
cite unfavorable comment. I'd rather o
right than 10 keep my job. don't you know
Death before dishonor, so to speak"
And so Waterloo was lost.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
Army Recruits.
RICHMOND. Va.


TO ne Editor of he Dispatch:
Please answer, If possible, what are the
measurements--viz.: Height. chest-mea-
surement, and weight required Tor enlist
meut in the United States army.
Cd. State also where Is the nearest depot
for enlistment. M. NJ.
Below we give extracts from Greenleafs
Epitome of Tripler's Manual, in which will
be found the rules of physical proportions
govern ing in the examination Of applicants
for enlistment in all branches of the mill
tsry service.
The nearest United States army.recruit-
ing rendezvous to Richmond is located at
No. 1902 Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton. ID. G.
THE minimum height Of recruit is at
present fixed at feet inches for All
branches of the service. although recruit
ing officers are allowed to exercise their
discretion as to the enlistment OF desira-
BILE recruits (such as band-muslcians.
school-teachers. tailors, etc. wno may fail
not more than one fourth of an inch be-
low the minimum standard OF height: the
nidrimun, height for the cavalry service Is
feet 10 inches: that for infantry and ar.
tillery is governed by the maximum OF
weight, to which should De applied us
rule for proportion IN height"
The minimum weight for all recruits IS
1913 pounds, except for the cavalry, m which
enlistments may be made without regard
to q minimum of weight, provided the
chest measurement and chest mobility are
satisfactory. The maximum for infantry
and artillery is 1870 pounds; cavalry and
light artillery. 1885,"
The chest measurement at expiration In
men from feet inches to feet Z inches
in height should exceed the half height
about 4 an inch; in those from 5 feet 8
inches 70 feet 10 inches it should equal
the half height. while in those from 5 feet
IL inches howard it should be slightly less
than the half height.
The chest mobility. e.. the difference
between the measurement at inspiration
and expiration should be at Ledaz inches
IN men below feet inches in height, and
| "a inches in those above that height.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
Usurious Interest.

DAHBOURSN LILLE, VA.
To The Editor OF the D,sDa,ch:
Will you kindly inform me what the
latest laws In regard to usurious interest
arei W. y. ".
Legal interest is at the rate of SO upon
500 for year, and proportlonately for
greater OF less sum, or for longer or
shorter time; and no person upon any
contract can lawfully take for the loan or
forbearance of money or other thing
above the value of such rate; and any
contracts or assurances made directly or
indirectly at a greater rate are deemed to
be for an illegal consideration as to the
excess beyond the principal amount so
loaned or forborne.
If an excess beyond the lawful interest
is paid in any case it can be recovered BY
suit if brought within one year thereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
rus LAW or RE STATE or VIRGINIA
AZ roUsURIous INTEREST.
A Psviismsstary s1aster-Ths Age 81 Gov
srsor acknowledgements ZOE
~ Army Reeruiss.
srnuo MILLS. Va. May is' 1882

9prrxo MILLS, Va, May IL. 1877.
To Ms Eti.tor Of ne Dtspdtnh
Please be so kind % to answer tho lol-
lowing. questions .. c;,x., arav. ~ (bl
the "Hunkers," Ccj the "Barn-Burners."
"a the aStsiwarts"?
y" WHY did President Hayes. take the
oath of ONCE privately the Gay oetore n'S
public Inauguration LONE ofAh'
1. In United States history Silver Gray
was one of body Of Conservative wings
who acted together for some time after the
general disinteeration of the Wing party.
following its overwhelming defeat IN the
national election Of 1882" They were sara
TO have been 80 called from the silver-gray
hair of their leaders.
The word "Hunkers in American poll
tics was applied first in the State OF New
York las a name to the Conservative sec
ton Of the Democratic party, who opposed
the Barn-Burners. or Radical sectlon'
about 1876"
A"Baru- Burner" was q member OF the
more progressive Of the two 1actiohs
into which the Democratic party IN the
State of New York was long DIVIDED the
other faction being called the Hunkers.
The Barn. Burners opposed the extension OF
the canal system, and after 1916 they OPP
posed the extension of slavery in the terri
tories"
Stalwart." as applied to class OF poll
ticians, twas first used by MIR. Blaine IN
1877 to designate those Republicans who
we're unwilling to give up hostility and
distrust of the South as political mo-
tive"
2. It was taken on Saturday. March Sd,
to avoid an interregnuns. as March 4th fell
Sunday, and the public ceremony OF In
auguration could not take place until Mon.
day. March 9Th. Mr. Arthur (who succeeded
Mr.. Garfield, took the oath as President on
the 10Th of September, 1881. at his residence
1928 Lexington avenue, New York CITY. be-
fore Judge John Il. Brady. OF the New
York Supreme Court. On the 22d the oatn
was formally administered to him IN the
yice-President's room in the Capitol al
Washington by Chief.Justice Waite. Ills
haste was in the public interest and was to
prevent any intaregnum. There was never
any question as to his title to the office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
THE EXPOSITION THIS FALL.
The Premium Lists Offer Inducements for
AII-work Progressing.

Colonel A. S. Buford. president of the
Virginia Agricultural Society, in speaking
with DISPATCH reporter about the big ex-
position to be held here this fall, remarked
that the outlook was very bright for q
grand show and good results. The reports
received from the counties in regard 10
county exhibits are of tie most gratifying
character. and the space allotted for such
exhibits is all taken. The list Of pre-
miums this season in every depart
ment is large. Much interest Is be-
ing taken in the department Of ladies'
work, and Secretary Tyler has been
very busy getting out complete premium
list for the articles Of fancy work, which
shows that l75 prizes gre to be offered
ranging from so cents to s.. The lady fur
nishinG the largest aud best display of
fancy and ornamental needls-work made
by one exhibitor, not less than fifteen
pieces, will receive S25 and the one fur
nishing the second best exhibit will be
given diploma and Sl5.
Premium-lists In many other depart
ments are now being gotten out and can
be obtained from the secretary upon appli-
cation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15

Brown and M. Avis. the jailsr, that !h !.
guard from tie fail 70 the scaffold was the
" Montpeliar 0uards." undeE The coIa-
mand OF their captain, Lewis b. Wiiiiame.
afterward colonel, Of the First viigini3
Regiment, and that the duty WAS assigned
70 this company upon special request
made bv their captoin to the commander,
General william B. Taliaterro. 4.
Our information came from tho Mayor OF
CharlestoWp. w. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15

The apologists for Mr.. George Fred.
Williams. the Massachusetts, Mugwump,
who came 10 Virginia TO teach the people
OF Richmond how to vote, and who con-
ceiyed 1t to be necessary in the prosecu-
ton of his mission falsely to assail Vir-
ginia's senators. are again parading the In
solent declaration that the Democrats who
do not PROSTATE themselves before Mr..
Cleveland are prompted by unpatriotic
motives. II is, of course, rank false.
hood, and the last evasive resort OF bafied
parts ans WOO have not the tact to meet
argument with argument nor the common
honest to be fair ia an open contro-
versy. -Lynchtpg Viryinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
No Question of veracity.
ITaxas Siffinga

what did you mean by telling that in
fernal liei"
What lie?"
"You said you were with Grant at the
battle of Bull Run. Grant was not at Bull
Run at ALL"
Wasn't he?"
mo, he wasn't"
"well. then, there amt no lie out. for /
wasn't there either"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
An Old Acquaintance.
Texas Siitings.l

Texas Siftingsl
A dissipated old man applied at the
auartermaster' Office IN San Antonio. Tex,
for position as clerk.
do you know anything about general
management of the Officer" asked the
officer.
do / know anything about General
Management? | should smile. L knew
him when he was lieutenant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
ERECTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Movement to Secure Competition and
Hieher Type Of Architecture.

Some months ago the American Institute
of Architects issued q circular to It's MEN,
bers requesting them to call the attention
of their representatives in Congress 10 the
methods adopted by the government LOT
obtaining designs for public buildings and
for the superintendence of the same. A
few weeks ago the Joint committee or the
United States Senate and House OF Repre-.
sentatives gave hearing TO members OF
the institute and others interested In the
subject. a..
COMMITTEES on Public Buildings and
Grounds, submitted report recommend:
ing the passage of the bill. the object OF
which is TO induce the government to so
change its methods as to give to the country
better type of architecture IN It's build
ings, and to stop the wastefui extraya-
pance that is the necessary result OF the
present system. The bill authorizes the
Secretary Of the Treasury. in his discre-
ton, to obtain plans and specifications
and local supervision for the government
buildings by the prevailing mode or COM
petition among private architects-a sys-
TEN that is approved by the best business
men and corporations IN the country.
The committee in their report state That
from fifty to sixty new buildings are
authorized to be constructed by each
Congress, and that at this date nearly 800
buildings in the various stages OF progress
of planning and construction are under
the supervision and control of the super
vlsing architect. The committee are.
therefore, of the opinion that 1t Is Simply
impossible for one man. however skiltul
and efficient he may be, to give to the
government such buildings as are de-
manded by the constantly-advancing de-
velopments in architecture. as displayed
by private buildings and dwellings be-
longing to corporations, and timely It
has been ascertained that buildings erect
ed by the government cost from 10 to 100
per cent. more than those constructed by
States, municipalities, corporations. and
private individuals, to say nothing OF the
enormous length of time required III their
construction.
The members of the American Institute
1.-TWO of whom are practicing in this city
have been requested to take measures tor
causing favorable notices of the report or
the committee to be published in their
local newspapers. and one OF those archl-
tects has called the attention of the Dis
PATCH TO the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
Pitrypat and Tippytoe.

ltnlcagO Daliy Ne"t-I
All day long they come and go,
Pittypat and Tippytoe;
Footprints up and down the hall,
Playthings scattered on the floor,
Fingermarks along the wall
Tsl-tale streaks upon the door,
BY these presents you shall know
Pittypat and Tippytoe.
How they riot at their playl
And, dozen times a day,
In they troop. demanding bread,
Only buttered bread will do,
And that butter must be- spread
Inches thick with sugar, too!
Never yet have l said: /" No,
Pittypat and Tippytoe!"
Sometimes there are grisfs to soo,he,
sometimes ruined brows TO smooth;
For much regret to say
Ttppytoe and Pittypat
Sometlmes interrupt their play
With an internecine spat;
Fiel Oh, fiel to quarrel so,
Pittypat and Tippytoel
Oh, the thousand worrying things
Every day recurrent brings
Hands to scrub and hair to brush.
Search for playlhiDgs gone amiss,
Many q inurmuring TO hush,
Many little bump TO kiss;
Lies indeed n fieeting show,
Pittypat and Tippytoe!
And whom day il at 40 end
There are little buds 20 mend;
Little frocss are strangely torn,
Little shoes great holes reveal,
Little hose, but one day worn,
Rudely yawn at toe or heel!
Who hat vou could work such VIC,
irttypat and Tippytoe?
But whom comes this thought to me,
"Some shsro arc that chiidiess be-
Stealing to their little bedA
Win love ! cannot speak.
Tenderiy stroke their heads,
Fondly kiss each velvet check.
God help those who do NOS kpcw
A Pittypat or TippytoeI ~
On the floor, along tho hail.
Rudeiy traced upon the val.
They arc proofs IN every kind
Ofthe havoc tney have wrought.
Ana upon my heart you'd md
lust such trsdo-msxkns \ yoQ oouehA
K o.. ban I'D I'm ~ -.
piS1Snas SnA 1sDoysoei Euasn pm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
The Ramabai Association.

There will be meeting of the Virginia
Ramabai Association at the Seventh-Str
Christian church Tuesday afternoon. the
18th, at o'clock. At this meeting, which
will be conducted by the State secretary.
an interesting letter will be. read from
Ramabai, giving an account of her efforts
and success in endeavoriiig to establish q
home and educational institution for the
widows and girls of high caste in India.
The report of the annual meeting of the
Boston Association will also be- read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
HeIsOn,y an Agent,

To The Editor of the Dispatch:
A commission merchant receives con-
signment Of beef cattle for sale. One gets
away. Who pays the expense of looking
him ups And If be is finally lost whose
loss would it be, the owners or the conf
mission merchants who had him in
charge? SUBscRIBER.
The loss in both cases must fall on the
owner, as the commission merchant is only
an agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15

II there Was any doubt about sending
Senators Barbour and Daniel a. delegates
at large TO the national convention Il he's
now been removed. Congressman VIII
lisms. OF Massachusetts,. settled the mat
oislos OF the Virginia senators have been
resented throughout the 6tate BY Cleve-
land men - veil q by others. and the
convention will. Of coufae, elect them
With 5 great husrsh. -DaHvgh Ape(slv.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
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, 1892-05-15

that, bushv tails. IN fact. their Appearances
sSss. thc tonsorial artist had hniBhed hts
-ovt wss yerv much like that OF couple
OF lions. and their beauty wns rem9fkco
10 nesriv every ono who saw them. wns
standing in the City Hall door sne other
evening and the st. Bernards were playing
about friskily upon the. sideweik: cou-
pie OF little school girls evidcns,y mem.
bers Of the infant class, ~ Psss,ns "a ~ VII" ,be
hrsvsr III the two immediately. approached
the dogs and began rubbing the SOIL coss
of one of them. Come here, Lucy" SAID
the child, and put your hand on nim'
Hs wont hurt you.n II can't" laconi::
callv answered Lucy, II don't like naked
dogs"
How silly you dear. sweet girls are J
Your conHding natures, suppose, cause
You to believe everything We men tell you
In this, submit, you are entirely correct
f,ut il ia most ungraceful ON your parts to
repeat 10 your girl friends little sentences
of sweetness said to you by some uniortu-
nate fellow who Is Temporarily IN
love with you. simply throw TINS
mt as a hint, because when the
same youngster attempts to tell girl
M. . of his alteration of her he II confront
ed with the remark, why, those are the
yery same words So-and-So told me you
used TO her last week. Now, girls. TINS
sort of thing is wrong, and you nave got
ten no less than one OF my friends IN
trouble by it. Always keep in your mind
the old adage, "A still tongue makes 2
wise head" and you will live in bills, and
your admirers of the sterner sex VIII not
always be in a state of apprehension and
terror The IDLE REPORTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
Book-Agents' License.
GLADE HILL, VA.

To the Editor Of The DISPATCH:
Please inform me through your paper
whether or not would be allowed under
the laws of Virginia 70 sell books, albums,
and periodicals by subscription without
paying license to conduct the business.
Yours truly, W. L. l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
XiciOuA Dogs
RUTHER GLEN, Va.

RUTHER GLEN, Va.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
1. Is there any law to prevent the run
ming of vicious dogs on public highways
2. If so, what is the penalty?
8. Would one be liable to prosecution
for shooting dog when attacked on a
public highway?
/ and 2. We know of no law to prevent
the running of vicious dogs on public
highways.
8. Hardly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15

Nearly sll the counties and cities
throughout the State have elected dele
gates TO the State convention which meets
In Richmond next Thursday, May 18th.
SO Tar " uninstructed leads tho van. and
II iooKs very ike Virginia will send an un-
instructed delegation to Chicago which Is
only Dtnovatic, and thus prevent 4 ncu-
tralization OF her powers as Democratic
State in . Democratic convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15
The Rash Act Endorsed.

ItfII0HhV rfUuIfCsI
what was his occupation ?" asked the
coroner.
He was detective in the employ of o
divorce lawyer" answered the witness.
The verdict of the jury was iustlfable
sniclden