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fathers name. and Of which I was very proud.
being then unable to claim a glorious one Of
my own make. But at present. when l am
somebody, call myself Alexandra Dumas,
and nothing more; and everybody knows mo.
you among the rest-you, an absolute nobody.
who have merely come here to be able to boast
tomorrow. after insulting me to-night,that you
have known the great Dumas" In the same
speech occurred q passage which. when We
bear in mind that 1t was uttered in 1S48. bears
striking witness to the speakers foresight
Geographically" he said. commenting on
the political state OF Europe. Prussia has
the form OF a serpent. and. like 1t. she seems
to be asleep and to gather her strength In Or
der to swallow everything around her Whom
she shall have swallowed all OF that. you will
find that Austria will be swallowed in its
turn. and perhaps, alas. France also"
We may add chat after the Gloss Of this DO
litical meeting Dumas flung two brawlers into
the river just to show them that his aristo-
cratic grip was worth their plebelan one.
Some OF the stories told about Dumas's care
lessness In money matters might convey tn I'm
preston that he was mere Harold Skimpole.
According to Dir Richard Wallace nothing
could be more incorrect. He would describe
the novelist as man who did not worry about
money. even his own. my biographer"
Dumas often said. will not fail to point out
that was basket with holes In it Ia panier
pecS. neglecting. as matter OF course. to
mention that as a rule 1t was not who made
tho holes" We are assured that complete col
lection OF the examples OF the noveist's gon-
crosby would be impossible, for no one, not
even Dumas himself. knew half the people
whom he befriendsd. In his apartment In
the Ruo d Amsterdam the board was free to
every one who chose to come In. Not once.
but SCORE Of times. has Sir Richard Wallace
heard Dumas ask after this or that man had
left the table. who is her" WHAT'S his
nAmsT Whosoever came with. or at the tail
not only OF friend. but OF . simple acQuaint-
anee. especially II the acquaintance happened
70 wear skirts. was Immediately invited 70
dinner or breakfast. az the case might be. We
may add that. although his furniture was
periodically sold. only In sinGle instance did
Dumas pocket the money. The presiding
divinity invariably carried !, his shousshold
goods sway with her whsn she had 10 make
! room fsk. -AReAAaAek4 Aaa .thaAA isRaaasaiaaS
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criminals as lie maitre d'ecole." and prais-
ing Prince Rodolph. or rather Eugene Sue
under that name. for his laudable efforts In
the cause OF humanity. As q matter Of fact,
there was not tho smallest evidence In any OF
his former books that Sue had intende ed
to start any crusade. soclalistic or phian-
thropic. when he began his MYSTERIES de
Paris" He simply wanted to write stirring
novel. He did not. however. plead ignorance OF
good motives whom congratulated upon them,
but, on the contrary. gravely and officially re-
piled In the Dsbats without winking. Some of
the other papers. not to be outdone. Cravely
recounted how whole families had been con-
verted from their evil ways by the perusal Of
the novel: how others. after supper. had
dropped on their knees to pray for the author.
and how one working man had exclaim ed /:
"You may say what you like. 1t would be q
good thing II Providence sent many men like
M. Sue into this world to take I'D the cudgels
for the honest and struggling artisan" Even
such men as M. Lourdousjx. tho editor OF the
Gazette de France, fell into tho trap. It struck
M. Lourdoueix that q soofalistic writer like
Sue might become powerful weapon In his
hands against the Jesuits. SO he went to the
novelist and gave him a commission to that
effect The latter accepted and constructed the
plot OF Tho Wandering jew" When
1t was sketched out he communicated 1t to the
editor. but the latter was appalled, by the hor-
ridly tragic conception ana refused the novel
unless Its blood-curdling episodes should be
softened. The author who this time seriously
took himself for . religious reformer declined
to alter line. DR.. V6ron. tho editor of the
Constttuttonnel. getting wind OF the affair.
bought the novel ~ It stood. and by dint of a
system OF pufaing which would amaze even
the modern masters Of the art Of advertising.
obtained success with It which was equal,
~ 1t did not surpass. that Of tho D6bsls with the
Mysteries" 1T 10 very amusing. indeed, -
said George Sand ono night. after reading
an installment. Of The Wandering Jew"
,"but there arc too many animals. I hope We
shall soon get out Of this menagerteP Never
theless she frankly admitted that nothing
would tsmpther to miss al installment
Meanwhile Sue posed. not As wrttsr<for.
IKE Horace wAlpole and Consrsvs. he was
almost ashamed Of the titls-but as I man Of
the world who knew nothing about litsraturs.
tat who're .NiAA to RsRAat hnmAnitssh been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
Gatherings in Goochiand.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch'l
Down MINES, Va, August 22.-The pro
tracted services held last week at 81. Mat
thews Methodist Episcopal church closed
last Friday evening, resulting IN SIX or
seven conversions. Rev. Paul Bradley,
of Cartersville. aided the pastor, who by
his able preaching and afable, genial
manners won the hearts OF the people
who heard him. He returned last Fri
day evening TO- Gainesville, pear which,
az Thomas chapel. he conducts a pro-
tracted service the present week. IN
which Rev. l.. b. Betty, of Lynchburg,
will assist. A Notwithstanding will be-
gin on next Sunday a. Shady Grove Metho-
dist Episcopal church, south Henrico
county, IN which Rev. l.. j. Phaup, OF your
city, will AID the pastor.
Mrs. II. Henley and Miss Cav Henley
living near here, are on a visit to Cumber-
land. whittier they have gone to see rela-
tiyes and friends.
Mrs. 4. z. Parham, of this place, is on a
visit 10 relatives in Sussex county.
Mr.. Oliver. the owner of extensive pro-
perty in this and other States. has been on
visit To Dover farm. near Stanard De-
pot. the past week, but expects TO leave
soon for tho upper country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
cho.nnnnI.e and Onto Animal Report.

The annual report for the year ending
June 80. 1892, of NJ. +. Ingalls,, president
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, pre-
sents some remarkable statistics. The
company was reorgsnized in the fall OF
1889, the year previous to which 1t earned
a SOC, 0O0: last year IL earned over $1,000
600 Not only was there an increase IN
passenger earnings, but also III the rate
per mile. while freight traffic increased
with very nearly the same rate per mile.
To meet the demand of the heavy, export
traffic new freight and passenger piers and
increased yards have been completed at
Newport News. Forty miles of double
track over the mountains now nearing
completion will be increased 20 seventy
miles during the next year. New branch
lines 10 valuable coal-felds completed
within the past year and Others very near
ly completed. will give increased traffic OF
that class. The main line is laid with seven
ty-fve pound steel rails. stone bailasted,
and together with the rolling stock, greatly
augmented during the past year, Is IN the
finest condition. With all these increased
facilities the cost Of hauling traftc Will be
greatly reduced. For the first time in its
history the Chesapeake and ONO seems TO
have reached dividend-producingp period.
BY the conversion of preferred stocks INTO
A. per cent. gOld-bearlng bonds. scheme
which was approved by the stockholders
with great unanimIty, there is a fixed In
come from these holdings, while by the
scheme common stock Is placed nearer a
dividend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
THE AppoMATTox sApTIsTs.
The sSth Session of the Association--Pro-
cecdIngs OF the Body 10 Brief.

The SSth Session of the Association--Pro-
cecdIngs OF the Body 10 Brief.
fCorrespon5ence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ArpoMkrrox DEroT August i.--The APP
pomattox Baptist Association assembled
in its eighty eighth annual session at
Liberty church, within half a mile of the
depot, on Tuesday, August 23d.
This Is beautiful church building. In
and around II were gathered during the
first and second days OF the session a
throng ofpeople.
For fine horses. handsome eauIpages,
and other evidences Of thrift shown this
historic county is behind none other.
The association WAS promptly called TO
orner by the moderator, DR.. Crittenden. of
Bnrkeville.
Among the visitors were Professor G. II.
Winston and Hon. J. I. Ellyson. of Rich
mond; Rev. Harry Bagby, of Suffolk; Pro-
lessor Sam Jones, of Glade Spring, and A.
Poindexter TAYLOR, Of Bedford City.
II is proposed TO establish n high school
or academy in this part of the State.
CONTRIBUTIONS
The association is composed OF twenty
nine churches, and the contributions Of
the past year 10 mission and other work
| amounted TO more than $4,000.
The expenses or one missionary IN the
foreign field is met by this body.
The celebration of the anniversary of the
centennial of missions ON Wednesday
both in the house and the spacious arbor,
was an enthusiastic service. and a large
sum of money was raised as a special cen
| tennial fund.
CORNERSTONE LAID.
The cornerstone of the new courthouse
will be laid by the Masons tomorrow with
impressive exercises.
The departure of Rev. j. W. Wildman
from within the bounds of this associa-
ton to Wadesboro', n. c.. Is greatly re-
GREETED.
Good rains here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26

I OST, 4 PHOTOGRAPH BREAST
~ PIN, either on CIay-sirest electrician line
or on Twenty-nrBt street between Broad and
Grace streets. Suitable reward will be paid ior
lis return 10 POS north fwenty-firsi street.
au 2ti-itt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
FlRsT-D STRICT REPUBLICANS
After Great Buncombe Adjourn TO Meet
September 29th-No Nomination.

After Great BuncOmbe Adjourn TO Meet
September 29th-No Nomination.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
FREDERICKSBURG. Va. August 25.-The
Republican convention to nominate a
candidate for this (the First district met
here TO-DAY at u o'clock. 5. L. Gresham,
of Lancaster, chairman of the District Re-
publican Committee. called the conven-
ton 10 order, and named ex-Judge ii. w.
Dangerfeld, of Essex, temporary chair
man.
A recess of two hours was then taken.
On Resembling the Committee on Per-
manent Organization reported that the
temporary organization be made perma-
nent. with the addition of 5. !. Baggott,
Of Spotsylyania, assistant secretary.
Adopted.
Resolutions extolling the administra-
ton, endorsing the national Republican
platform, condemDing the Anderson Nc
Cornick election law, and abusing the
Democratic party were carried.
WITHOUT NOMINATION.
MIR. Cannon, of Essex, offered a minority
report favoring an adjournment without
making nomination.
Messrs. ScarborO of Accomac. Diggs OF
Caroline, and Mayo of Westmoreland,
spoke against the minority report.
Mr.. Cannon advocated the minority re-
port.
On motion of Mr. Scarboro the conven-
tion took a recess for fifteen minutes for
consultation.
NOMINATION POSTPONED.
Upon the reassembling of the conven-
ton. amid great confusion and disorder, IL
was decided TO adjourn without making a
nomination. and TO meet again IN this
place on the 29tn of September.
Yankee Allen in his Characteristic man.
ner addressed the convention.
He was followed by Judge Brstow. after
which the convention adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
A RAIL CONNECTION.
vhs PROPOSED NEW ROUTE BE-
TWEEN The CITIES BY THE SEA.
Revision of the Ritual of tho Beptasophs.
vsius OF the Rsips Can't ne Esu-
msted-p Dismal swamp Flooded.
rspoclal telorr.m 70 me pl,oa,ch.l

NoRfoLx, August 25.--Tbe engineers Of
he Portsmouth Park and Development
company are surveying aud arranging TO
bnlld railroad from Portsmouth to Gill
merton, on the Norfolk and Western road,
and practically connect Norfolk and Ports
mouth by fail. public park rs 10 be laid
on az Gilmerton. aud the road will run
along the river.front, touching at Burton's
ana Cox's points, and enter the city ct the
head OF Washington street. where IL will
also connect with the Seaboard Airline.
The work of construction viii commence
on the road as soon as the right Of way
can be obtained and without delay.
foRrsMouTH's wARD-MEKrISos
The Democratic Executive Committee
ci Portsmouth have fixed the 5th Of Sep
TENDER as the time for holding the ward
meetings to elect delegates TO the New
por. News convention:
number OF supreme officers Of the
Order of Heptasophs from MARYLAND and
Delaware have been in the city this week
eonferring with the Virginia supreme Off
GERS in regard TO revision Of the ritual.
The visitors have been well cared for by
the brethren of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
ANEw DELEGATION.
The disAnecfion having been smoOthed
over. the Democrats OF the Tanners
Greek District. of Norfolk county, have
called a convention of the voters for next
tuesday TO elect delegates TO the Newport
News convention and new members OF the
Executive Committee.
Rev William H. Christian. Of the Vir-
gina Conference. who has been sojourn.
ing in Norfolk. left to-day for Pen Mar,
Md. whore he will spend part of his vaca-
ton.
Ii is hard 10 estimate, the farmers say
the value Of the recent rains in this sec.
ton OF country.
Offers of land for park purposes con.
tinue 70 pour In upon the councils.
An EXAMPLE FOR RICHMOND.
The police continue after the cigar-deal
ers who sell cigarettes TO small boys, anC
unscrupulous dealers are finding II hard
to reach that class of buyers.
Judge William N. Portlock. of Norfolk
county, Is at the GroenbTier White Sui.
pbur Springs.
The breaking of the food-gates of the
Dismal-Swamp Canal near Deep creek yes
terday inundated the corn-felds and
damaged the crops over a considerable
stretch of territory.
Sheriff A. c. Cromwell of Norfolk coun-
ty. has gone North on "A trip.
l.. }. Darden's saw-mill, in Norfolk
county. WAS destroyed by fire Tuesday
night, with q quantity of lumber ana cord.
wood. The loss is about 81 900 and no ln-
suTance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
tlrst /" killing, frost occurred On autumn),

FIRST killing" frost occurred On autumn),
none reported in September.
PRECIPITATION (Rars AND MELTED snow.
Average for the month, 3.7o inches ave-
rnee number Of DAYS with .0i of an inch OF
more, o; the greatest monthly precipitation
was 1868 inches in 1899; the least monthly
precipitation was i02 inches in 1872; the
greatest amount Of precipitation recorded
In any twenty-four consecutive hours was
375 inches on September IA and IS 1889.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number Of cloudless days. IL
average number OF partly CLOUDY days, Ii
average number If cloudy days, z.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from the
northeast. The highest velocity OF the
wind during any September was "a miles
on the goth, 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
To Die for burglary.

WINSTON, n. c.. August PSI. Nc.
knight, a young man charged with bur-
glarizlng W. S. Iaylor's house at Nj. AIRY
n. c., O year ago last January and beating
Mrs Taylor nearly to death while robtmg
her Of 81 600. was convicted of burglar n
the first degree at the Dotson IN. c.,
court last night. The penalty for burglar,
IN the first degree IN North Carolina ],
death. ONLY two persons negroes had
previously been convicted of the crime il
the State. Their sentences were com
muted to life Imprisonment. They lid
not attempt violence. e.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
No. Richmond.


SCHEDULE IN EFFlcrJuNs As
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
GOOD RAINS IN BUCKINGHAM.
Successful Revival-MeetIngs at Browns
ChapeI-A Layman's Services.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
GRAVEL HILL, Va. August 24.-The
drought which has continued for over six
weeks IN this section is now al an end. A
very refreshing rain fell here last evening
and night. which will be Of great benefit 10 a
good many crops of tobacco and late corn.
though some tobacco in this section is
burned 50 much that the RAIN will not help
ii materially.
At Brown chapel, near this place, the
Nethodists are holding protracted series
OF meetings, which have resulted in the
conversion of twenty-one persons thus
far. Rev. W. A. ). Conrad. the minister
on the circuit. is being very materially
aided by Mr.. L. r. Bransford. of Danyille,
Va. Mr.. Bransford is only lay member
but has been actively engaged in revival
work for the past SIX or seven weeks, both
in Pittsylyania and this county. He was
raised 10 this neighborhood and IL gives
his many friends here much pleasure. to
see him engaged IN the good work. Mr..
Conrad has three more churches IN which
20 hold protracted services. and bias al
ready bad thirty-hye conversions IN his
cbarVea-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
EASTERN saoRs AFFAIRS.
An Epidemic Of Typhoid-fever Prevail
ipv-Death from Choiers-Infsntuu,.


tcorrcspondence of the Richmond Dispasch.l
OsAscocK, Va. August 2s.-Dr. Tudor
left ON the noon train yesterday for Wash
inrton. but Rev. Mr.. Ampton Is lingering
here for while in his old parish and
among his friends. who are always glad to
see him.
Typhoid-feyer is prevailing IN some, parts
Of the Eastern Shore and several deaths
have been reported. Among those who
have recently died of this disease are Neal
Corbin, in upper Accomsci George II.
Read. Of Northampton, and. Wilson Pierce,
A popular conductor on the New York.
Philadelphia aud Norfolk railroad. The
last named died IN Maine while on a visit
70 bis aged mother. On tho same night
Inv fire. with nearly all the furniture. His
remains were brought home yesterday and
inferred at Crisfeld. Nd. with Masonic
honors.
]. Winder. a merchant of this town. died
Yesterday evening Of ohOlera-infantum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
Big Cotton Pieker Company.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch

TRENTON, n. j., August 25.-George Lis
penard, of Brooklyn. and Florian '
Simonds and solomon l.. Lichtenstein. o.
New York, have filed articles of incopora'
ton of the Wallis-Lispenard Cotton
Picker and Machinery Company. which
has a capital of $l0.000.0OO The purpose
is to utilize the inventions of James W.
Wallis. OF Memphis, and George Lispenard,
OF Brooklyn, on contemplating machinery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
THE BUFFALO VERDICT SET ASIDE.
Eight Points OF Exception Sustained
Noted Clvii-Damage Suit-Deiegates.

Correspondence OF the richmond Dispat,A.i
TAzEwEIL, Va, August 2l.-The judge of
the Circuit Court on ascending the bench
this morning delivered an opinion setting
aside the verdict and reversing the judy
Inent of the lower court in the case Of the
Common wealth rs. Charles Buffalo, con-
victed of murder in the second degree.
The Court delivered an elaborate opinion,
sustaining about eight points of exception
taken by the defendant on tho trial below.
The noted civil case of Charles Scott, of
Iynchburg. Is. the Norfolk aud Western
Railroad Company, for $4,000 damages,
will begin TO-DAY. The former trial of the
case, which resulted III hung jury, con-
sumed twenty-one days.
The County Republican Convention on
yesterday convened at this place and APP
pointed delegates TO the congressional con
vention. The convention favored the
nomination of Colonel James 5. Browning
as their candidate for Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
A HOTEL CONSUMED.
IN RUINS HALF AN HOUR AFTER The
DISCOVERY OF THE FIRE.
The Guests Escape Ia Their NiEht-Dresses.
Many NiraouiousIy Saved from Death
A Richmond Family.


AsuEvnLx, N. c., August 25.-Late last
night FIRE started in the laundry-room OF
the Hotel Belmont. IN West Asheyille, and
before il was discovered had made It's way
to the elevator shaft and spread to the
upper stories.
Within q half hour after the alarm the
building was IN ruins. There was l75
guests and they barely escaped with their
lives by rushing from their rooms IN their
night clothes. Il was a wonder no lives
were lost. Many people jumped from the
windows TO the porches and beyere H.
juries were received.
KEMARKABrE ESCAPES.
DIR. Won RucSer fell exhausted while
soekinR an exit with his sick wife IN his
arms. She was rescued by servants.
Miss Abbie Moore. sister Of Mrs. Won
Rucker, was compelled to Jump from the
second balcony. and sustained severe
conclusion of the spine and other injuries.
Mrs. N. B. Cohen, of Charleston, ,. e.,
safely dropped her infant from the second
story into strong arms below.
MRS. ADAMS AND DAUGHTERS SAFE.
Mrs. W. c. Adams. wife of Superintend.
ent Adams. of the Richmond Gas-Works.
and four daughters occupied rooms on the
third floor. Ihey were amoug the earliest 70
learn oil the Ere. and yet barely got out OF the
building by n rear outside stairway IN thelr
night clothes.
Mr. n. 7, Strause. Of Henderson. N; g.,
formerly Of Richmond, was on the third
floor and escaped by jumping from VIM
dow to the balcony OF the second story,
severely spraining both ankles.
Miss Agnes Montgomery, OF New YORK
on third toor. was very i'll with consump-
ton She was carried out Of the building
by her colored maid.
LOSS AND INSURANCE.
The building cost S60,000, and was in
sured for $4,000. The furniture, belong.
ing 10 DIR. Won Ruck, was valued at S4i ,O0O
and was insured for $4,000.
Mrs Carue. of Charleston, lost $4,000
worth of diamonds; another guest $4,000
IN cash.
The hotel was the property Of the West
Ashevile improvement Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26

Especial telegram TO The Dispatch.l

ROANOKE. Va. August %. Henry Palmer
q respectable colored man. was found dead
in his room last night. He was lying on
the fioor Jennie Powell, married woman
with whom he was intimate. was asleep on
his bed. The woman was arrested pend.
ing the result Of the post-mortem exam.
nation, which was made by DIR. John Is.
MoOrman.
The verdict Of the jury was that the de.
ceased met his death by heari-failure and
acute inflammation, caused by the excessive
use OF whlskey The woman was liberated
at tins evening by Justice Pole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
The ORGAN on SKINNER


fCorrospondence OF the RICHMOND DIsDltch.1
WELDON, n. c.. August 25.--JudGe
Urquhart, of southampton county, Va,
is assisting Cashier W. Il. Smith in the
bank Tor few days.
Mrs. George Field. Of West Point, Va,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. W.
Brown, III this county.
Rev. p. n. Stainbsck Is assisting Rev.
J. T. DAILY in q protracted meeting near
SeabOard.
Bill Fife, the Drummer Evangelist"
will hold a ten-days' meeting here about
the lat of October.
Mrs. c. l.. Carr left to-day for her home,
at Rose Hill.
Should Elkins and the cholera strike
this State at the same time it would be a
calamity indeed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO R,-
~ WAY COMfAN1. '''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-26
stnrn Rnrneh nt Hohrnod.

ICOrrespOndence OF Ihe IuchinOnu Ulspatch-I
SCOTLAND Nick, n. c.. August pa fire
ut Hobgood last night destroyed a store
house belonging to Mr.. ". A. Dunn, of
surauce.
The many friends here of Mr.. W. W..
Kitchn, Of RoxborO, rejoice greatly IN
his prominence there. His home was in
Scotland Neck from his birth until four
years ago. lie is very young for one SO
prominent.
Mrs. Annie Griffin has returned to Rocky
Mount.
Messrs. F. p. Shields aud r. c. Jesey
have returned from Carolina Beach.
Miss Ida Clark. OF Washington, is
VISITING Miss Sallie Ncal.