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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Ga,ned q Detaat.

When through the efforts of Congress
and the Electoral Commission Mr.. HAYES
took his seat as President of the United
States, and proceeded TO appoint south
ern $50 called Democrat as member of his
Cabinet, Beast BUTLER quantity remarked
that the Republicans had gained great
defeat" We are reminded of this remark
by the averment Of one. or rather several
of our exchanges, that one Of the edvan-
tages of issuing State bank notes will be
that they will circulate locally and not
generally throughout the Union. If this
Is good reasoning then silver and gold. as
we have heretofore remarked. ought to be
ordered TO the rear along with greenbacks,
silver certificates, and national-bank notes.
A universal currency would be an incaicu-
liable blessing to mankind. and universal
currency will soon follow upon the heels
of the free coinage of silver. A small
American coin was once sent by US to Paris
to pay for little pamphlet ordered
by the same man. The pamphlet was re-
ceived in due time. But what would have
resulted II we had sent Georgia or North
Carolina State-bank note? We once saw a
conductor on the Southside railroad NOW
Norfolk and Westerly refuse to take IS
Wheeling note from &. p. II. JAMES, Esq.
ut the time the British Consul in this city,
and this though the Wheeling bank was
a. sound as any in the United States. 1t
was, however, ON the borders of Ohio and
the conductor no doubt thought its notes
ought to " circulate locally and not gene
rally" We took the note and gave for it
money that would circulate in Burkeville
And MIR. JAMES told us of how he had ira
yelled good deal in this country, and how
each day be would set out with bank-notes
which the conductors and other persons
received as good, but before night would
end himself obliged 10 pay premium in
order to get money that he could pass.
Going from Petersburg to Wheeling he
would have to pay il at the latter place as
be went on towards Cincinnati, and. re-
turning. would have to pay a premium for
the very notes which be had disposed OF at
. discount! Surely the public will refuse
eotes that circulate locally and not all
over the Union
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
A New Departure.

The University of Virginia has taken
new departure. BY payment of an annual
fee of S26 women OF the age Of IS years
or more who present testimo nials accepta-
BILE TO the faculty will be permitted to re-
gister with the chairman of the faculty for
the pursuit OF studies in the academical
department Of the institution. In each
case, however, the consent of the profes-
sors in charge of the schools for which
registration is desired must be obtained.
The female students will be entitled to
receive from the professors IN charge IN
formation as to the subjects discussed in
the lectures, texts read. or other matter Of
study in the courses for which they are
registered, but will not be permitted to
attend the regular lectures or other exer-
cises of any school. An additional fee will
entitle them to tho privileges Of the univer-
sity library and scientific collection, and
upon passing on examinations the same
standards as are prescribed for the regu-
lar class upon the work Of any year or any
course. they shall receive certificates to
that effect from the faculty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
The t;nme for Morocco.


For good while France and England
have been playing game in when Mo-
rocco has been toe stake, and it IA now
charged in London that the failure
of SIR CHARLES EUAN SMITH to ac-
complish his purpose in visiting the
Moorish capitol was due to French
intrigue. There are various reasons
why both the European powers re-
ferred TO should desire to possess the
country, but the ruling consideration with
England is that Of rendering the more Sc
cure her highway to India. AS we pointed
out recently the application OF steam to
navigation has transferred the command
of the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to
Morocco, aud TaDgier. which England
abandoned in 1854, is now the real key to
the Strait.
When, in connection with this fact. we
recall the persistence with which England
has pursued all her ends having in view
the guarding OF her Mediterranean route
to her Oriental empire, it Is safe to assume
that she will not give up the Morocco
game at its present stage. The latest news
from Morocco Is that serious tribal disturb
ances are 10 progress there, and If English
diplomacy fails 10 triumph over French
intrigue it Is not impossible that we may
hear of English armed interference to re-
store order. This latter step would be
bold one, but the policy OF England in
dealing with MINOR States teaches us chat
she is entirely capable of taking it. And
what the final result would be it does not
require the gift of prohecy to foretell. 1t
is written in the history of the strategic
points England holds oil around the
Srnrld
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Negro Moy \, Nortlrward.

II is pointed out from the recent census
bulletin on the colored population of the
country that the negroes are increasing in
number more rapidly ut the North than at
tho South. In Indiana the rate of in-
crease OF the whites between 1850 and 1890,
nccording 10 Mr.. PoHrKH. was l0.7 per
cent, while that of the coiored people was
1s.7sper cent. In Nebraska the respective
gains were 1873 and 27.4 per cent. in Penn
sylyania 22.7 and ass. and in California
d4.e aud 90. In Illinois the two ratios
we're almost equal. being 24.s per cent. for
the whites and 24,i per cent for the col
.ored people. In Delaware, Maryland, the
District Of Columbis. Virginia. West Vir-
xinia, Kentucky. and Missouri. the colored
population remained almost stationary.
while In New Jersey. Pennsylvania. Ohio.
Indiana, illinois, and Kansas the same
class increased at the rate OF 1874 per
cent. not much less rapidly than the
white population Of those ak States col
leetively. the rate OF the growth Of which
sss 2J.G I'm BALTIMORE. Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Gold CONTRACTS,

Mr.. HLLsTEAD is disposed to throw aside
the Chicago platform and substitute the
creed Of Senator MORGAN, of Alabama, on
the silver question. He says;
"In this money matter Senator Morgan, and
not Grover Cleveland, represents the bulk of the
Democratic party. But the able Senator has
yet TO learn that the gold contracts arc the I'M
ayoIdable and conclusive answer TO the In
fationlsts."
But, as we understand it, Judge HUoHLs,
of the United States District Court for the
Eastern District Of Virginia, holds that
Congress has power to make these gold
contracts PAYABLE In silver. All laws are
not made to be used as tools by the mo-
nopolists of the country; nor are all Fede-
raj officials bound hand and foot TO Wall
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
"a Bugbear.''

II has been well said that tho force bill is
. proposition to place bayonet behind
cvery ballot. n negro behind every bayo-
net, and john /. DAVENPORT behind
every negro in the land. And yet the
candidate of the Peoples party for Vice
President Of the United States declares
that the force bill Is "bugbear." Let
not the people be mislej by any assump-
ton that the Republican party is better
to-day than it was in old THAD. STEvESs's
and JACK CHaSpLER's day. For just as
surely as the Republicans secure control
iof the noxt House of Representatives and
the next Senate. and elect the next Presi-
xient of the United States. the force bill
will become the law Of the land, and the
Democratic voters of the South may
sit down "by the waters of Baby
Ion" 10 bemoan the fate which will
have deprived them of the right 10 vote,
and depriying them Of that right will have
Invested them Of all the rights of citizen
ship. The law as il stands is objection
able enough. The law as it would be in
case john ]. DAvEsPoBT's force bill should
he passed. would be intolerable. Indeed,
the force bill is tho work of JOHNNY DA-
vESpoRr himself. as he confessed under
oath when he was examined on the subject
ty congressional committee. MIR. RESsA,
tof West Virginia, in fine speech which
NE made on this bill IN December. 1890,
said that ''by its terms It eonfers life
Office ON its author. JOHN l. DAvENPoBr.
Sure.y this INSCRIPTIONS malignant is not
"a "bugbear." BY the way, Mr.. KENNA's
speech would serve as q capital campaign
document.
I We say again lot no Democrat-let no
seouthern man-deceive himself Cor allow
himself to be deceived) into the belief
fhat the new law will do no moro harm
than was done by the old laws providing
for the supervision Of our congressional
elections. These last laws were enacted
Ny Republican Congress under the mis-
taken notion that the negroes would all
continue to be servile tools of the Repub-
qican party, and do the bidding of their
northern masters, let the southern white
men do what they would. But the south
'rrn whites have shown that blood will
.sell." and that ignorant negroes cannot
'Sule intelligent Caucasians. More: The
,JoHSSy DAVENPORT law would repeal the
present law.
Under JOHNNY DAvENpoRT's law, as Mr.
KENsA said truly. forty thousand voters
opposed to Federal supervision of a con-
-gressional election would count for moth
eng as against fifty blackguards petition
s,ng for such supervision. Forty thousand
Antelligent white voters might protest
against Federal supervision of their cleo
tions. yet if fifty ignorant negro voters
asked for such supervision. supervision
would be resorted to. And how gladly
would these malignant enemies of the
South do their worst in making the new
goHNNY DAVENPORT law odious IN the eyes
of the people of the South. We cannot
but be surprised to find any true-hearted
eouthron encouraging the enemies Of
our section and making light of the warn
fngs which the leaders of the Democracy
are dinning into the ears of all who love
their country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Early Virginia Matricuiates of tho Univer-
sitY of Pennsylvania

To me kdiiOr or me DisDdtch'
By letter received from DR.. Ewing Jor-
dan, Philadelphia. chairman of the MatrI-
culato Catalogue Committee OF the Unlyer-
sity of PENNSYLVANIA. learn that the query
in behalf of that institution kindly pub
lished by you IN your issue OF the I'd IN
slant has solicited two gratifying re-
sponses as to John Clopton and Thomas Is
Turner.
DIR. Ewing makes further inquiry Us to
the following matriculates:
Nathaniel Chapman, class of l7o9.
William Grayson, class OF l76O.
Richard Lee, class OF 1856.
Thomas Nelson, class of 1882.
William Nelson, class OF 1882.
Rider Henry Radcliffe, class of 1911.
All from Virginia.
1t is desired TO know when and where
they were born their college honors or
degrees their occupations or Offices: the
publications and original researches made
by them; their military or naval service,
If either was performed, and the ranks
held If married, the names of their wives,
and the names and titles of the wives
fathers.
The late General Augustus A. Chapman
was probably descendant or of the family
of Nathaniel Chapman.
know OF but one William Grayson of
the period, the patriot and statesman, who
was colonel lii the Revolution, member
of the Virginia convention OF 1888, and
United States senator. He was born about
17l0. in Prince William county, and died
TT Dumfries, Va, March II. 1890. lie mar
RED Eleanor, sister of General and Cover
nor William Smallwood, of Maryland.
r. A. Is,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BY THE
HOUSE OF re REPRESENTATIVES
cIeve,snd,s vote In southern states--Bugs
in water-Johnson Grass Gum
powder Tea-Other Points.
APPLE Gnovr.

APPLE uEONE.
To he Editor of ne Dispatch
Will Won tell me IN your column OF
" Ouefies and Answers If there is case
on record where the election OF President
was decided by the House OF Representa-
tives. and what circumstances are neces-
sary to occasion such thingl
Thomas Jefferson was elected the fourth
President of the United States by the
House Of Representatives. The House
voted 70 commence balioting OF Wednes-
day. February II, 1901, and not to adjourn
until choice was effected. Seats were
provided upon the floor for the Presi-
dent aud Senators during the balloting;
the galleries we're cleared OF spectators
and the doors we're closed.
Upon the first ballot Thomas Jefferson
received the votes Of eight States. Aaron
Burr the votes of six States. and the votes
of Vermont and Maryland (the repre-
sentatives OF which were divided) were
gwen in blank.
The session lasted for seven DAYS. nomi-
nally without adjournment There were
lO4 members present. One member who
was i'll, was attended by his wife. On the
thirty-sixth ballot Mr.. Jefferson was
elected.
John Quincy Adams. the tenth Presi-
dent. was elected by the House OF Repre-
sentatives. the Electoral College not giving
either of the four candidates the requisite
majority, which was 1872 votes. The vote
stood by the college;
Andrew Jackson. see" ''-'-'
John Quincy Adams. =
w. II. Crawford.
Henry Ciay......................
The House of Representatives balloted
for the three highest candidates, at which
John Quincy Adams recolved..........- IL
Andrew Jackson. ..........'.'' .'''''''''
w. III. Crawford.
John Quincy Adams was declared duly
elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.

In addition 10 being fayorte in fall and winter
II Is most desirable COOL aud delightful for
spring and summer visitors. Located In the
HEART OF NEW YORK CITY, at Fifth ave-
nue. and Fitty-eiehth and Fiity-ninth streets,
and overlooking Central Park and Plaza Square.
Convenient 10 places Of amusement and stores.
Fifth-ayenue stages, cross-to@n, and boit-ilne
horse-cars pass the doors. Terminal station
Sixth-Avsuue Elevated road within half n block.
Conducted on American and European plans.
The water and Ice used are vaporized and frozen
on the premises and certified 70 purity by
Professor Charles +. Chandler. SUMNER
RATES. 10 2S-1m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
johnson Grass.

bILA ~, loJG.
To ne Editor of he Dispatch:
|. Please give the correct name for this
grass. enclose a sample of the bud ~,
head and stalk.
2. How can it be destroyed? Please give
full directions, for it is running or taking
possession OF some Of the best James.rlyer
fairgrounds. XXX.
/. Sorghum hslepense. Johnson grass.
2. Confne hogs upon it. so that they
will dig up the roots and eat them. Plow
deep in July or August; drag with spring
tooth harrow that will take out the roots :;
rake them together and burn them, and
follow by thorough, clean cultivation.
Plow late in the fall. 80 that the roots may
be killed by the frost. Cultivation during
the growing season encourages its growth
by breaking up the roots.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Bugs In Water.

hIChMONDs A.
To he Editor Of he Dispatch:
viii you please state in your Sundays
Issue the name of the bugs or worms
herewith inclosed which were taken from
our city water by attaching a strainer TO
the hvdrant Also say If you consider
drinking-water which contains such bugs
as these injurious to the health. Yours,
respectfully, W. Ii. }.
Such bugs as these are common in water
and do not imply that it is unhealthy; on
the contrary, there are authorities who say
that their presence implies Just the re-
verse. The living beings which make
drinking-water dangerous are far too small
to be seen by the naked eye. Even if these
bugs were taken into the stomach they
would merely be dIgested-like a fly IN a
pie. Still. it is not advisable TO swallow
them; not that they are unwholesome, but
because it is not nice to swallow bugs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

Elder. Atlestan. Edmund, Edred, Edwy,
Edgar, Edward the Martyr, Ethc-
bred H., Edmund Ironside, Canute,
Harold l., Hardicanute. Edward the
Confessor. Harold H.. william l.. wal
liam H., Henry l., Stephen. Henry H.,
Richard l., John, Henry H., Edward l.,
Edward H.. Edward I'LL, Richard H..
Henry w.. Henry ", Henry VI. Edward
w.. Edward ". Richard ILL.,. Henry VII,
Henry Will. Edward VI, Mary l., Eliza
beth. James I. (yI Of Scott. Charles l.,
the Commonwealth, Charles H.. James H.,
William Iii. and Mary H., Anne, George
l.. George IT,. George ILL.,. George w.,
William w., Victoria.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

The editor of the Ne,os- Rerieso, the new
paper established at Pulaski by the con-
solidation OF The Ne,cs and The Rerie'e, says
In his salutatory;
"In politics we are thoroughly Democratio--we
believe in the principles Of true Democracy as
embodied In the doctrines OF Thomas jefferson.
We had rather be defeated advocating she right
than victorious upholding the wrong
That has the right ring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

where. II for no other resson than to put
an end to the HESRY Groner faction. The
scheme is visionary. impracticable one.
but its advocates really believe that It will
cure all the evils OF our social or sociology
cal system. Hyattsville will doubtless OBJ
ject TO being used rs an object-lesson, but
we doubt whether any sort of opposition
will avail with the Georgeites If the law
allows the levying of taxes after the man-
ner Of the singic-tax men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

We have received a pamphlet copy OF an
address entitled 1.-THE Ideal Student" de-
livered before the Society of the Alumni
of the College of William and Mary on the
occasion Of the l93th commencement ex-
ercises of that institution. June 80, 1892,
by RonERT NJ HuGHEs, VI. A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
DYSPEPSIA,
SICK HEADACHE,

Is there a positive ours?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
No,ice 10 corr.sponsent.

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. Ya.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

The town of HyattsvilIe, Nd, has been,
and is perhaps now, agitated on the SUBJ
ject Of the HKsBy GEoRak single-tax. the
assessing officers in that town levying all
taxes upon lands and lots. but none upon
houses or upon personal property. We
should Like to see thu scheme tested some.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
CIeveland's Vote In Southern states.

STAUNToN, VA.
To he Editor of he Dispdfch:
Will you kindly give me the aggregate
vote for Cleveland in the sixteen southern
States. and the, aggregate vote for Harrl-
son likewise?
Also, the aggregate voting population OF
the same States, white and colored sepa-
rate!
| shall appreciate your immediate re-
ply. L. A. IL.
The aggregate vote at the presidential
election held in 1888 was in the sixteen
southern States
Cleveland ............... ..l,Vol''o'
Harrison. l'""'io'"
The aggregate voting population of the
sixteen southern States by the census OF
1890 is ascertained by allowing one voter
for every five OF population. Thus; 49,
199,142 divided by would make $685.
9Os. Negroes. 6,s4O, 1856, divided by > would
make 1868, 1893.
Allowance should be made for the white
voters who voted for Harrison. We have
no means OF knowing the number Of these.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
A specsmea Third-Party Meeting.
lSpoc.al telegram to the Dispatch.l

wAsaxsrox, July 23-There was a meet
ing of the Third party of Centre District
held here to-day, NJ. Q. Randall being
called to the char. He made quite an
Grafton on the bright prospects, of the
party, after which ~ .S i was decided 70 send
dria Messrs. Randall aud John Armstrong
with siternates. This imposing body was
composed Of nine former Democrats and
two Republicans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24

The Ohio STATE Journal lashes itself into
a fury over Mr.. CLKvELASD's denunciation
of the force bill. That the Stcie Journal
approves the passage of the force bill is
among the best evidences that could be
adduced of the all-round iniquity OF the
measure. ANY thing to humiliate the
South and put 1t under negro rule is the
chief plank IN that papers platform.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
That has The night ring.

The Valley PS'sinian. now published at
Clifton Forge. announces that "a satisfae-
tory arrangement has been entered into
by which the continuance of the paper is
assured for six months to come, during
which time. no doubt, the affairs of the
company will be SO shared that the rir-
gi1sian will become permanent fixture"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Asphalt Pavement.
LANCASTER COURTHOUSE. Va.

LANCASTER COURTHOUSE, VA.
To he Editor Of he Dispatch
Please give a receipt for making the
asphalt pavement. aud how to use or ap-
ply same. >.
For pavement purposes the material is
prepared by mixing 1t while hot with sand
or fine gravel, or by causing it to be alb
sorped by paper. 1t is then spread over
the surface required to bs covered and
packed or pressed by pestle or roller,
when, after cooling. it assumesa condition
closely resembling that of original rock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Quick Grass
QUICK brass
AT HUDSON STREET. New YORK CRY.

AT HUDSON STREET. NEW YORK CRY.
To he Editor of the Dispatch /.
The enclosed grass was grown inland on
Long Island, n. Y. l should be glad to
learn the botanical or common name Of
same.
Your kind attention will much oblige.
Yours. faithfully. A. NJ. Co.
It is agropyr1m repens (couch-quitch) or
quick grass. 1t Is generally regarded as Of
some value for pasture. but it is difficult
TO get rid of in cultivated land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
Me,hoal.l p,.trlct canlerence.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
TAzEwrLI, Va, July 22.-The District
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. is now in session at this
place, and Bishop CRANBERRY presiding.
The reverend gentleman delivered an able
sermon in the Methodist church this
morning TO large congregation, CON-
posed mostly of ministers aud delegates
from distance.
The sudden aud unexpected death of
Miss Kate d. Cabell, at Ronceyerte. w. Va.
on yesterday, was received here with
sadness and grief, where she had. by her
lovely character, won SO many warm per-
eonal friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
The British Constitution.

MIR. AHERs DOUGLASS. the chief Conserya-
tive whip, when questioned on Friday as to
whether the Government would remain in
office il defeated on vote of "No conf
dence " replied that the Government
would act :" in accordance with precedent
and the Constitution" But the Constitu-
ton of England is very different thing
from the Constitution of the United States,
or that of any State OF our Union. 1t is
an unwritten Constitution, too, which is
treated with much more respect by all
parties than we bestow upon our written
Constitution or constitutions. Whence
we might reasonably have The inference
that custom is stronger than statute laws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
YES
MEETINGS-FOurth Monday.

STRICT OBSERVANCE LODGE OF MAs0Ss.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS.
gUGFORD LODGE, TOSTI.
RESCUE LODGE, GOOD TEMPLARS.
CHARITY LODGE, GOOD TEMPLARs.
HGIIL CATHOLIC UNION.
GRANITE LEGION or THE RED CROSS.
"E" COMPANY, FIRST VIRGINIA REGIMENT.
ENTERPRISE COUNCIL, AMERICAN MECHANICS
LEE COUNCIL. MECHANICS.
PATRICK HENRY COUNCIL, MECHANICS.
INDfANOLA TRIEE, RED MEN.
PAMCNKEY TRIBE, RED MIN.
ANSowAN TRIBE, RED MEN.
STUART COUNCIL, LEGION or HONOR.
NAPOLEON LODGE, LEGION or HONOR.
SYRACUSE LODGE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
IVASH0E LODGE, KNIGHTS or PYrHIAs.
OLD DOMINION LODGE, KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs.
RICHMOND LODGE, oDD-FELLows.
AURORA COUNCIL
RICHMOND COUNCIL.