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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
A Proposterous Charge.

The Republicans are pressed Tor argu-
ments 20 sustain the sinking cause OF pro-
lection. One Of the charges they bring
against the Democrats In this connection
,s that they are free traders. In view OF
the fact that the government raises and
must continue to raise hundreds OF mil
lions OF dollars every year from customs
duties. that charge Is hardly worth answer
ing. The facts disprove the charge ana
render argument unnecessary.
But charge still more preposterous is
made against the Democrats because they
demand tariff for revenue. The leading
organs of the Republicans charge that the
Democrats favor "a policy of revolution"
because OF their opposition to the theory
and practice Of protection. Was there
ever q more preposterous charge brought
against national partyS The policy OF
revolution" consists in Democratic oppo-
sition to Republican measures. 1t would
be Just nd true charge If the Democrats
were declared TO be rebels because they
have got the Republicans on the run. we
quote one OF the organs referred to. 1t
says:
Protection has been our policy for thirty
years All the business interests OIL the country
are adjusted to II. A thousand forms OF domestic
manufacturing have been protected ana de-
yeloped under It. Ten millions Of aliens have
been brought from Europe and supplied with
rernunerative en- ployment under the stimulative
effects Of a tariff policy markedly favorable to
the investment OF capital in home industries
m. haa
toned to a scale Of wages and to manner OF
living distinctly superior to the conditions which
are known In Europe. Foreign commerce, do
nestle trade, moneyed investments, and indus
trial occupation have been regulated by the pro
,ectlve system for generation. All the condi-
tons Of the life and progress Of the masses OF
American population are affected by the con-
tinuance of that system"
That whole paragraph is based upon
the theory that the Democrats favor "a
policy of revolution because they decline
to favor 1.-THE policy of protection" The
people. it is argued, have become accus-
toned to the present condition of things
and do not wish 20 have better.
The organs forget that the Republicans
advocate the policy of reciprocity" and
have themselves disturbed the happy
policy of protection" They forget that
the tariff for the protection of sugar was
repealed by the Republicans and policy
of giving bounties substituted therefor.
Surely it will not be criminal for the
Democrats to strive still further to i'm
prove upon a tariff which has been thus
treated by the Republicans.
"A policy of Revolution" indeed "A
policy of Free Trade!" Can the Republi-
cans have any reasonable hope of success,
based upon such arguments. or rather such
charges? Is it not evident that their
tongues and pens have lost their cunning
Defeat stares them in the face, and they
endeavor in vain to improve their pros
poets. They need policy of success"
worse than anything else. But with this
they will never be blessed. They are un-
faithful servants, and will receive the pun
ishment due to them as such.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
Unprecedented Things.

We have heretofore argued that MIR.
HALsTrAp relied upon broken reed in re-
lying upon what the New York delegation
to tho Chicago Convention said in that
body before Mr.. CLEVELAND was nomi-
mated and whilst they were endeavoring
to defeat him of nomination. Here are
MIR. HALsrEAD's own words:
"No man was ever before nominated In ma
tional convention Of any party against the OPP
position of the entire delegation Of his own State
No man was ever before nominated by his own
party for the presidency third time"
A distinguished Frenchman once said
that it was the unexpected which was
always happening. Certainly, then, the
Democrats may act upon the theory that
what has not yet happened Is the very
thing that is gong TO happen. Hence
they may argue that as Mr.. CLEVELAND was
undoubtedly nominated against the op-
position of the entire delegation of his
own State, he is the very man who may be
expected to be elected President. Hence,
too. they may argue that as no man was
ever before nominated by his own party
for the presidency third time, Mr.. CLEvE-
LAND is the very man who is going to come
out triumphantly under the conditions
named.
In word. Mr.. CLEVELAND has 0 record
which foreshadows his election. Who else
ever received such majority in New York
State as he received when he was o candI-
date for Governor? Nobody.
Again Never before were there 444 cleo
toral votes to be cast for President of the
United States. Never before were there
forty-four States entitled to vote for Presi-
dent The chances were millions to one
against such results. yet here they are.
CLEVELAND is the man to run under such
circumstances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
The Time for Work.

Whoever wins the presidency in the
bending campaign will win all, as MIR.
WHITELAw RID has said. But the Demo-
traits must understand that declaration to
be- much more than it appears to be. 1t
vas used by the Republican candidate for
The vice-presidency as an all-sufficient
'eason why his supporters should york to
win al"
The Democrats of the whole Union
Itsnd within seven days of an election
which will prove to be the last real cleo
ion of President in this country. or else
will result in new departure on the part
II our people. and promise of long life
% the republic OF WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON,
HAMILTON, and MADISON, and of the found
,rs of our Federal system. The battle Is
between the opposing forces of free gov
lrnment and despotism. 1t is no exag-
.eration to cay that the Republican party
D fighting for the passage of the force bill
, fighting for the perpetuation of its own
ale, and that If that party has in lS93-'94
control of both houses of Congress and of
he presidency, it will pass laws which will
eaye this government of ours nothing
Iut wreck, and the people living under
nothing better than slaves. These, we
epeat. are not exaggerated statements.
Power is ever stealing from the many to
he few"
Here IN Virginia our speakers and work
rs have spoken and worked as if the re-
nit Of the presidential election depended
ipon their own efforts. The few remain
az days of the campaign must be and
ell be characterized by the same sort of
Abors. As Senator HILL said in Lynch
urg, IL would never do to allow Repub-
lean President TO be elected by the vote
4 the Old Dominion. And there is no
LANCER that the mother of States and
statesmen will fail to do her duty. The
hath in which she ought to walk lies open
D her view, and 1t 10 not to DO imagined
or a moment that che will fail to walk
herein.
We have said that the labors Of our
psakers and workers Will continue TO the
nd--cven to eisction-day. They will not
III TO make themselves felt even on that
~. The gallant CIEvxLAxp has 90 borne
smself during the campaign - TO enable
sm TO feel that II the Democrats fail to
fiumph next TnssdAN(it will not BE- his
lult He hss not neglected the perform.
sce Of any duty that devoivsd upon him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
Nonsense About Cleveland,

The New York Herald hears that the Re-
publicans mean to arrest Mr.. CLEVELAND il
he offers to vote next Tuesday, on the
ground that he has not resided for thirty
days in the election district where he is
registered.
Well. let them try 1t. As Mr.. CLEVELAND
will probably be early at the polls, the fact
Of his arrest would be telegraphed far and
wide and would warm up the Democrats
all over the country.
The Republicans will hardly dare to try
any such foolishness. Quar-. CARrEa d Co.
will advise against 1t They may be sure,
too, that Mr.. CLEVELAND knew what be was
doing when he registered ~ Of No. IL west
Fifty-hrst street.
The Republican, point IL that. though
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
The New York Registration,

WILLIAM G. WHITNEY sees in the New
York registration " a bright augury of De-
mocratic success" as it undoubtedly
means q decidedly heavier vote than four
years ago."
THOMAS F. GILRoY. Democratic candi-
date for mayor, tells the New York
Herald that he has no hesitation In saying
that MIR. CLEVELAND will have about rs, 900
majority In this city, and that he will 60
to the city line with about lOo. 900 majority.
The largest majority the Republicans ever
had north of New York was $1,000"
Chairman HARRrTY says: l see nothing
to shake our confidence that New York is
Democratic. Furthermore. this will be a
Democratic year in several other close and
doubtful States as well as in New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
Dress Goods.

52-inch ATWOOD LADIES' CLOTH. black
and colors. the 75c. quality for CSC.
SUPERIOR QUALITY TWILLED-BACK
FRENCH CLOTHS, in all the new shades, at 81
per yard that is better than most offered at
sl.50.
27-inch IMPORTED ALL-WOoL WRAPPER
FLANNEL, in stripes and plaids, the SOC. quail
~ for 30c.
TARTAN PLAIDs. for children's dresses and
for combining with plain goods for ladies' cos
tunes, 80, so, s5c.. and up to s1.65 per yard.
3s-inch ALL-wOoL STORM SERGE, superior
value, at 80 and soc.
FINE IMPORTED STORM SERGEs at roc.
81, sl.25, $3.50, and 1925
Great value In NOVELTY DRESS GOODS at
10, 25, 80, so, 90, rs. S5c., and 81 yard.
42-inch IMPORTED CAMELS-HAIR DRESS
GOODS, heavy twin, would be excellent value
at 81 per yard, for only Toe
FINEST ALL-W00L IMPORTED CREP0NS,
the 81 quality for soc.
23-nch QUILTED SATIN. in all colors, at Toe.
per yard.
34-inch QUILTED FARMERS SATIN, ell col
ors, at SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

Blazer Suits, in all colOr-, me Hum ail L'N
weights, from 81 To s2O-al sizes
Wraps la Fur-rrimm'd Plan, S-l.--.''-
Box-Ploat, Russian Blouse. ..
A great seller, 32-lnch Ions wrap, 'lr-'rm7--
fun shawl .ollar, ia light gray. tan. 81! 'hl 81
400, worth ss.j0-au sizes. a.,
One OF our lsaders-A B.hrk-lN1g l'-
Wool Cloth, - inches long. blacS A-ila lia, 81
shawl ollar aud satin-liuei, So! f'.' %
A sumner Light-ran and cray ~"
Double Box-Plrat seal, tur-trimmr j. NJ
worth Sls. A.,
Wraps tor OH Ladies speciality. ron ~
e25-bargains, ali sizes. ,-..f ..,
Children's and Misses Wraps 10 JacAe.. b -
Coats. Russian Bloases, Gretcnea t.a.r D
sizes from & TO is years. Prizes So T.
Our sales last week IN wraps VT !.
anu win our new supply va hope 20 D ..''
ga IS this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
ST. Adams Defeats Randoiph-Macop.

T~FV~I]1
RADFoBD, Va, October 31.-Randolph-
Macon Academy, OF Bedford City, was de-
feated here this evening in game of foot
26 to 4. The first half was walk-over for
the school, but the last was bitterly fought
throughout. The general teamwork OF
st. Adams was excellent, and there was nc
doubt as 10 the result from the start. The
boys are spending Halloween eating native
nuts and fruits, while outside the victory
is being celebrated with bonfires.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

The country Democrats are registered,
you say. Now 60 to work and invite a
poor neighbor or two to ride to tho voting
place in your carriage or wagon. Your
duty will not have been fully performed
until you see that no neighbor OF yours
was compelled to lose his vote because he
had no way Of riding to the voting-pIsce
and was physically not In condition to
walk thither.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
EIGHT HOUSES CONSUMED.
All Owned by Colored Residents-Losi
$4,000. Very Little Insurance.
Especial telegram TO tho Dispatc

ISpeciai telegram 10 tno Dbpatcn-J
NORFOLK. Va, October 31.-A fire broke
out in Magazine Lane to-day in house
occupied by family named johnson. IN a
dences belonging to colored people, and
before the fire could be quenched it had
destroyed eight of them.
Few of the families burned out saved
anything of value. All owned their houses.
and were industrious, Woodworking peo-
pie. The fire was only stopped at the last
house on the street. The owners of the
houses burned were Grant. Sampson, Da-
venport. Stepstowe, Howell. Foster, Out
ter, and Johnson. Very little If any iu-
surance was on any Of the houses. The
loss is about $4,000.
Two colored children were badly burned,
one of them fatally, it il thought. The
father went into the burning building and
saved them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

Federal officials cannot scare our people.
but they can stir mp apathetic Democrats,
and that is what their arrests of registrars
and Others will amount to.
Such proceedings are solidifylng the
Democratic party IN Alabama, and their
effect will be the same in Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
sewnnees Defea, the wa.h..Lees.

IspecIalteIegram 70 inc Dbpatch.I
LEXINGTON, Va, October S1.-The Uni.
yersity of the South (Sewanee) played
football with Washington and Lee here
to-day. The score was "a to Is in favor OF
the visitors. The first man ever disquali-
fed here was the visitors right end.
Referee Cobb caught him smuggling in q
scrimmage and put him out of the game.
The playing was done by Mitchell for the
home team and Cleveland for the visitors.
There was no work in centre.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
NEGROES ASSAULT A SHERIFF.
One Killed In the Attempt to Escape-An
Innocent Darby Receives Two Balls
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I

Especial telegram 70 the Dispatcn.I
NORFOLK, October S1.-Yesterday after
noon about O'Clock, when Deputy-Sherif
Andrew SIverson, the jailer of NorfolE
county jail. ia Portsmouth. aud negro
man named lobe Riddick entered cell No.
for the purpose Of the afternoon clean
ing, four negro prisoners-Obadiah Smith
w. II. Smith. Dick Austen, and Joe New
man-rushed out end knocked the iailer
down with a billet of wood. jerked his
keys from him. and ran down the corridor
and opened the door leading to the street
hallway. Jaler Abbott, of the city side Of
the building, met the prisoners and held
them back with drawn revolver.
sIyERsoN's BRAVERY.
By this time Siyerson had recovered suf-
fciently to realize the situation, and draw
ing his revolver as he lay on the floor fired
four shots at the prisoners.
Obadiah Smith was shot through the
heart and instantly killed at the first shot,
and when he fell the other three seized
lobe Riddick and held him before them,
and Riddick received one shot in the
stomach and another in the head. The
negroes then ran back into their cell and
were secured.
LIKELY TO DIE.
Doctors were sent for and found Riddick
dangerously wounded and likely to die,
but he is living to-day. DR.. Truett, the
county coroner, summoned jury and
held an inquest ON the body of Smith, and
Siyersou, who was under arrest, was dis
charged from custody, the jury deciding
that the shooting was ]ustitiable. Siver-
son was badly cut and bruised about the
head. The affair drew q crowd of six or
seven hundred people around the Jail.
Nathaniel +. White, dry-goods mer-
chant and prominent citizen of Ports
mouth. died to-day from an attack of
pneumonia.
SCHOONER WRECKED.
The schooner NJ. L. Hiles, from New
York TO Newberne. with cargo of salt,
shot, and molasses. went ashore and was
completely wrecked near Currituck inlet
yesterday morning. The crew were all
saved
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

II, IS, IS, and II east Broad.
The autumn glorieS are reflected
in the Big Store. It's the fullneSS,
the richness, the bounty of the
closing year that greetS you. No
wonder the selling is brisk.
Take SILKS---the richness and
variety Of the stock is pleasant TO
see. For wedding, ball, or home
your requirements can be met.
The line of Blacks was never so
large, nor were they ever better.
Silk-buying is eminently safe here.
We know Silks and we protect you.
A few price hints
Crepe de Chine. all shades. s1.l9.
16c. buys a White brOcade richly worth 81.
24-inch Cordulette, Sl.25.
Figured BengaliDe, white and cream. Toe.
Handsome Embroidered ChifOns, the width
right Tor skirt-length, 6l.50 yard-hali
value.
90 and al-inch Real China silk, for fancy
Work, 4Oc.
Drapery SILK. 32-inch, 49c.
Main Aisle
The display of Black Dress Goods
is intereSting. There's more variety
in black than you'd think.
A very few price hlntS---
Atwood Brocaded Henrietta, 36-inch, Toe.
ATWOOD Habit-Cloth, 3S-inch, 49c.
Real India Cloth, 46-iuch. SLAB.
Stik-Warp Ravenna, 3s-Inch s1.3o
Hemstitcned Alpaca, 46-inch, Soc.
Waterproof Serge. all wool, 36-inch, 30 and soc.
Priestley's Diagonal Chevron, 42-mch. sL1S.
Figured Armure, Lupin's, 3S-inch, 73c.
4S-inch Al-Wool Henrietta, Ell.
Another Henrietta. all wool, SOC.
Brocade Crystalette. Priestleys. 42-inch, 3sc.
Priestey's English serge. 52.inch, 1928
44-inch Diagonal Serge, sl.1g.
Middle Counter, Main Aisle.
You haven't been suited in COR
SETS Then you haven't bought
here. The price range is ISc. to
STo.25 a pair.
P.D. Corsets in twelve different styles, sL75
Fasso Corset, from 1915 to slO25.
DIR. Warmers Health Corset, long or short
waist, SIPS.
j. Il b. Corset, white and black. long, tapeTing
waist, high bust. aud gracefully-curyed back,
made Of finest French satteen, 81, instead
Of $3.50.
The Ferris Waist for children. so. 20. and 75c.
Double We Waists for children from months
70 10 years, SOC. 70 81.
The Jenness.Niller Waist. short or long, French
coutil and satteen, s1.75 and $3.50.
Equipotse Waist for ladies. e2.25, IS, and
1926.
West Aisle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

Mr.. CLsvx1axp leased No. u some months
ago, be did not actually occupy y until
October 18th, bat was before that time
living either at Gray Gables or the victo-
PA Hoial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
DISASTER BY STEAM.
THE BOILER CHIMNEY or THE STEAM
Err WAKEFIELD BLOWN OUT.
Three Men Dead aud Three Badly scalded.
CONSERVATION and Panic Among
ths Passengers.
rspoc,a, telegram 70 the DIsps.ch.l

FnxprnfcxtBuao, Va. October H.-The
steamer Wakefield, plying between WASH
ington and Norfolk. had her steam CHIN
ney blown out yesterday morning about
| II O'clock while rounding Maryland Point.
on the Potomac. The explosion resulted
IN the death of three. the wounding OF
three. and for awhile there was great con-
sternation and fright among the passen-
gers.
THE KILLED.
The dead are
| Alexander Tolson, fireman.
James johnson, assistant fireman.
A colored passenger from Washington
named William Clarke.
THE INJURED.
The wounded are:
| Engineer e. L. Germond.
William Motland and William Carley,
| deck hands. the two latter being quite
badly scalded.
| William Carter was thrown into the river
| by the explosion and drowned. while Iol-
| son and johnson were scalded to death.
TREMENDOUS CRASH.
At the time Of the accident Captain 7. @.
| Ross. who was in command, was In the
pilot-house ard Engineer q. Pendell was in
at the rate Of about fifteen miles an hour
| and was carrying thirty-two paunds or
steam. Suddenly there was tremendous
crash, followed by Kissing sound, and IN
few seconds the boat amidship was en-
veoped in steem and a panic among the
passengers ensued. Many made dash Tor
| 1lfe-preseryers, and il was with consldera-
BILE trouble that Captain Ross and the
crew Quoted them. During the panic
several ladies' tainted. When the steam
had cleared away an examination disclosed
the fact the steam-chimney had exploded,
blowing a hole about fourteen inches In
diameter IN II.
ASSISTANCE.
The Government navy-tender -" Holly "
heard the Wakefeld's whistle OF distress
and went TO her assistance. The dead and
injured with twelve passengers, were car.
ried to Quantico and taken on a special
train TO Washington. The damage to the
boat Is thought to be slight.
COOL CAPTAIN.
The passengers speak in the most CON-
plimentary terms of Captain Ross and his
crew, and say that several would have lost
their lives by jumping overheard but tor
Captain Ross GOODNESS.
THE VESSEL A NEW ONE.
The Wakefield is a comparatively new
boat, and was built bv the PusseY-Jones
Company, of Wilmington. Del. seven years
ago for the Washington Steamboat Com
pany.
The Wakefield was towed to Washington
by the steamer L. Y. Arrowsmith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

The popularity OF Salvation Oil IL not a.
tonishing when We hear of its many cures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

unconscious worsb,ppefs NJ The 49,. f''f a,
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fine and delicate for this wee 49,, %
reigns supreme over hearts AMI alr.'. '.-' ~
Our assortment tnclaIes many -....,
tons fresh from the hands n ds,...' Ia 'r,'.
rich, costly. cho'cs u0re t.s ql. r..,. .,..'H
too, there are the kinds withogta h.t ..,.1
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You. We cordially invite you. TREAD. Ns
and strangers to visit Us On this $500 .'N.frs
think you'll have 20 buy vel boz y..t. D,sl
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
| COOL CAPTArs

The passengers speak in the most COM
plimentary terms of Captain Ross and his
crew, and say that several would have lost
their lives by jumping overheard but tor
Captain Ross GOODNESS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
A TRPNRNDoUs CRASH,
ASSISTANCE.

The Government navy-tender Holly u
heard the Wakefeld's whistle OF distress
and went 10 her assistance. The dead and
injured, with twelve passengers, were car;
ried to Quantico and taken on a special
train to Washington. The damage to the
boat Is thought to be slight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

If these figures be true, the Democrats
may elect CLEVELAND without the vote of
New York State, or else the Fusionists may
succeed in throwing the election into the
House Of Representatives. where CLEvE-
LAND would certainly be elected. In our
calculation of Sunday we gave CLEVELAND
226 votes, including New York. Substract
So and add AZ, and the Democratic list of
electors will number 1923 more than
enough to elect. But add the AZ to
the 226, and we have 26S votes for CLEvE-
LAND. We are sure of the vote of New
York State anyhow; and we hope for q
dozen or more OF the AZ electors referred
to above. But you must in the mean time
work tor your life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01

ularly authorized agents, and ct the foIiow-
ing long established prices:
Golden Medical Discovery for Liver, Blood
and Lung Diseases, -. !. e1.W
Favorite Prescription for woman's weak
nesses and ailrnents),. .. tl.0
Pleasant Pellets tor the hver), Csc.
But at these prices, which must be paid for
the genuine, Or. Pierce's medicines are not
only the best, but they're the cheapest, for
they're guaranteed In every case TO benefit
or cure, or the money Is refunded
The manufacturers take all the riak by SELL
ing them On trial. IT'S an insult to vour
iafelii0cncs for any dealer 10 attempt to sub
stitute other medicines for these, by recon-
mending them to be {" Just a. good" only
that be may rake larger profit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-01
WHAT HAVE We FOR barry,

There are odd Shape In PRETTY rso....
COATS, HlGH-CLAsS NONEiIit. ps, ~
CAL L0W-PRICRD OtIFIls-A 49,.
array OF styles for every cay az s,.'..i''i-i
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sories 10 the baby's WARDROBE. -