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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-02

Of triangle, say 1Oxl2 inches, or t2xi4,
according to the variety you are breed.
ing This nest is also movable. The
handle on top makes it easy to move
about An old piece of suspender or
leather strap will answer the purpose.
Hay or straw is formed into a nest on
the floor, making it as inviting as you
can. l would keep such nests thor.
oughly whitewashed with strong car.
bolic acid and white lime, to keep away
vermin as much as possible. John W.
Caughey. in Ohio Farmer.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-02
HANDY NEST BOXES.

Two Ideas Which Seem 20 Be Worthy OF
Consideration.
Fig. is handy because you can move
It easily by means of the top cross-bar.
Use any kind of a box, and saw and
nail to suit your requirements. Make
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1892-12-25

TodO yiajerO que no conserve sn
eOno los billetes son al pOrtador daria
Los que despu6s de haberse provis
ntes de Ia salidR del tren Immediate al
Bayam6n, 2 de Enero de 1892
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
SELECTING THEIR cHoIRs.
Several City Churches Have Not Yet
Chosen Their Singers for This season.

Although the music committees of q
number OF the churches OF the city have
not yet fully formulated their choirs for
the coming season, there IS considerable
activity among those interested IN these
matters, and the selection of singers IL
now q question which Is being agitated IN
many churches. IL Is a source of great re-
greet that Captain Frank w. Cunningham,
whose delightful tenor voice has charmed
hundreds OF Virginia and other audiences.
will accept no engagement to sing at one
OF the places Of worship this winter. He
lntimates that he has entirely given up
church-singing except upon special occa-
sions.
The choir at the First Baptist will be
constituted as follows after September LIST:
Organist end director, Philip 5. Powers;
soprano, Miss Mary Preston Moore; con-
tralto. Mrs. Carrie Staude-Rowe; tenor,
Dir. William Henning; bass. Mr.. j. Thurs
ton CardoZa.
At All-Saints EpiscopaD church Major
W. Kirk Matthews, director and organlst,
Soprano. Miss Nellie Rogers; contralto,
Mrs. w. y. Durrette; teuor, Mr.. Gay
Barker; bass. Mr.. Oscar Lehman.
Professor Shepherd Webb will continue
rs organIst at Centenary Methodist church.
and although the choir at this place of
worship has not yet been selected, 1t is un-
derstood that Mrs. Maggie Knowles will
be the contraltO.
1t Is said that Miss Annie Hammer, very
pretty Young LADY who possesses both a
sweet voice and face. will sing the soprano
paris at Grave church. Mrs. Greener will
continue to be organist at this church also.
Park-Place (Methodist) and st. Paurs
and Monumental (EpiscopaD churches
have not yet reorgapized their choirs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28


To ne Editor offhe DasDdtch:
Please let me know how the direct tax
originated, and when and how it is TO be
paid. Do all the States get some of the
proceeds, and why do not all the counties
of Virginia get some thereof
Very truly. j. A. l..
The direct tax on real estate was levied
on the several States and Territories and
the District of Columbia by act of Con-
gress approved August 5. 1861. The amount
paid in Virginia was about $4,000
in forty-nine counties and cities, and
the amount paid by each county
and city in Virginia has or will soon
be turned over to the treasurer of
each of said cities or counties or a CON-
missioner appointed by the Governor,
whose duty II will be to pay over to the
persons who paid said tax the pro-rdtd
share Qess expenses) of the fund to which
such person may be shown to be entitled
by the copies and lists filed in the clerks
Office.
Many of the counties of Virginia do not
get portion of this fund because there is
no evidence on the assessors books at
Washington city that persons then owning
real estate Ia some OF said counties ever
paid any of the direct tax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

never both away from tho Office at the
same time.
T" His younger brother, i. o. Flower, Is
editor Of the Arena. that able and progress
siye Boston magazine.
"The brilliant and fascinating elocution-
ist aud humorist, Elizabeth Flower Willis.
IL his sister. Sho has recently forged TO
the front. and by critics of the stage IL pro-
nounced the greatest huinorist OF the day.
Dr. Flowers father has been for years q
distinguished clergyman. SO You see the
entire family arc the representatives OF
brains. skill. and progression. IL you would
know more of DR.. Flower advise you TO
send TO his Office, $50 Columbus avenue,
Boston, Mass. for a pamphlet he has pub
Iished entitled Health 1t viii cost you
n two-cent stamp. II You are really sick
Il will do you a world Of good. Ii you are
not sick, 1t will show you how to preserve
your health"
Just then the porter called out New
York. and my conversation with Judge
Goodspeed ended He was going to his
hotel, while hastened across tho CITY 70
catch the Warrington flyer and TO think
over what had just passed-the most Won
der.ul experience of my life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Iron-Hail Reeeivership.


10 ne Editor Of DE Dispatch:
What Is the practical effect. so far as
membership goes, of the Court appointing
. receiver for the Iron Hall? Does such
action wind mp the concern, or does ITS
business 90 on, assessments being made
and claims paid in the same manner as be-
fore receiver Is put in charge?
A MEMBER.
Areceiver is ministerial officer OF the
court which appoints him. with no powers
but those conferred by his order of APP
pointment and the practice of the court.
His custody of the property IS that of the
court, and the rights of the parties con-
cerned will be controlled by the ultimate
decree Of the court. Whether he will wind
up the concern or carry on the business Is
determined and ordered by the court and
will depend upon the circumstances gov
erning each particular case. The practical
effect of the appointment Of receiver
for the Iron Hall is 70 take the property
and affairs Of that association out of the
hands Of It's present owners and managers
and put them subject TO the control and
decree Of the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Hoase Protection from Lightning.
Sxrrruv,rtn Va

10 1ar Editor Of he Dispdich;
Is or is no. the following rationale OF the
exemption from injury by lightning to
house whose roof Is covered with metal
plausible--to-wit. When charge OF
electricity falls on the roof il IL in
stantly difused through the entire
metallic substance. and simultaneously IS
being discharged into the wooden sheath
Ing from innumerable minute points on
the under surface of the metallic covering.
bv which thorough division the force OF
the charge Is so greatly minimized as 10
reader IL harmleSsf
In all my reading have met no explana-
ton Of the matter, and this is simply O
conjecture of nv own.
Will the idea stand scientific analysis?
J.R.P
gether satisfactory. In order for the metal
roof 10 diffuse the electricity II would first
be necessary for the roof to collect il. and
the ability to do this is not conspicuous
property OF an expanse of metal, but is
strikinely shown only by pointed objects.
Moreover, the roof would need
to be connected with the earth
by some material OF much better conduct
ing power than the brick and woodwork Of a
house in order that the accumulated cleo
tricity might readily escape. 1t is in ac-
cordance with these principles that IN the
erection of a iightning-rod so much stress
Is laid on having il continuous, and with
the top of ii pointed and the bottom in
thorough electrical contact with the earth.
When thus constructed il is believed that
is able to disarm q thunder. cloud before it
can approach near enough 10 deliver
IN actual stroke-a power which will
be enfeebled, If not altogether lost, if
either of these three conditions is disre-
garded. The metal roof would appear TO
be somewhat of the nature of a lightning
rod in which all three of the conditions
are disregarded. II the roof were actually
struck il does not seem at all probable
that tho lightning could DO quickly carried
10 the earth Tor diffused) by the very poor
conducting bodies-wood and brick-with
which il is connected. Very likely in this
case the roof would act only as a good
conductor to lead the electricity TO some
part of the building where it would en-
counter the least resistance on its way to
tho earth.
1t is. however, perhaps. best not to at
tempt to explain q fact till we are sure that
it is fact that we are dealing with. The
writer of this reply does not himself know
of an instance of a metal-roofed house
struck by lightning, yet he is very conf
dent that there must have been such in
stances. At the same time he thinks that
there is no reason for believing that such
q house. when it is struck. is less liable to
be seriously damaged and that its inmates
are safer. In an article on lightning rods
Professor Elihu Thomson. distin-
guished electrician, while he does not
make direct mention of the question we
are considering, speaks of the possibility
of chimney projecting above a metal
root being struck and shattered, which
means, of course, that the metal roof does
NOT proteek the house against q stroke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

To ne Editor ofns Dispa,ca,


To ps Editor ofRs Dispatca,
Please state whether ward has the legal
right 10 change guardian before he or she
obtains the age OF maturity without JUS
tifiablo cause for such change. What
would be iustifable cause, and at what
age could such ward make the changer
ScBIBE.
A ward has no right himself to change
guardian before be becomes of age, but the
circuit and corporation courts in chan
Gerry may hear aud determine all matters
between guardians and their wards ard re-
move any guardian for nealecto or breach of
trust and appoint another in his stead.
II the minor is under the age of IA years
the Court may nominate and appoint his
guardian. II he is above that age he may,
in the presence of the Court or in writing
acknowledged before justice, nominate
his own guardian, who, If approved By the
Court, shall be appointed accordingly;
and II the guardian nominated by such
minor shall not be appointed by the Court,
or il the minor reside without the State,
or If after being summoned by the Court
he shall neglect TO nominate suitable
person, the Court may nominate and APP
point guardian in the same manner as IT
the minor we're under the age of IA years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
FROM QUA SISTER CITY.
Many Interesting Notes Cleaned by the
uapebes,er Reporter Yesterday.

mHncne8tpT ftpofttf
Mrs. N. ]. Holmes, of New York, is the
guest OF Mrs. Ii. T.. Harnlsh, In Chester
field.
DR.. Charles K. Gardner was in Manches-
ter yesterday afternoon. -
The usual Gospel services will be held In
Leader Hall this afternoon.
Mr.. Charles Harnish returned yesterday
after pleasant trip to Washington and
Mr. George w. Meredith. of North Caro-
lima. ia visiting relatives here.
Miss Winpie Winfree. of Petersburg, is
visiting her cousin. Mrs. A. L. Pacini. on
Seventh street.
Mr.. Lee Henry and sister, Miss.Florence,
have gone to the Black mountains, North
Carolina.
Miss Ida Robinson will sing solo both
this morning aud tonight at the Central
Methodist church.
Rev. j. r. Tillery, of Petersburg, former
" of this city, will preach Mt West-End
Methodist church to-day both morning
and night.
The choir of West-End Methodist church
were very pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
CarwIles, at her residence, on Maury
street. Friday night.
Some of the arc lamps which have been
heretofore hung in the middle of the
to interfere with the trolleys OF the cleo
tric-cars.
The Democrats OF Manchester District,
in Chesterfield, will elect delegates to the
congressional convention next Tuesday
night. The meeting will be held in the
SwansborO' public-school building.
The annual basket picnic of Hollywood
church, IN Chesterfield, took place Friday.
There was singing and ROTATIONS by the
l., 80 ha no N
one of enjoyment to all present.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Hyter Chinault, of Maine,
are here on visit. They lived in Man.
chester many years ana in 1860 moved to
Maine, where they still reside.
The exhibition OF bi-opticIan views upon
canvas, which was given so successfully
at Forest-Hill Park Friday night, will be
repeated tomorrow evening. The Blues
Band will also be on hand. and the exhibit
will be made during the intermissions in
the musical programme.
The Board of Fire Commissioners request
that the newly-elected members OF the
Fire Department meet them in the Coun-
Gil chamber tomorrow night at o'clo OK.
Such meeting was to have been held Fri
day night, but there was some delay in
having the rules governing the organiza-
ton printed.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
the following offenders were fined: Tom
Cheatbam, beating Rosa Owens, $3.50 and
costs: Ben. Adams, protracted spree,
g.. so and costs; Aaron Chalkley, fstic ex-
ercises, $3.50 and costs.
Mr.. Samuel h. Owens has returned to
the city after a pleasant angling expedi-
ton at the pond of the Manchester Asso-
citation in Chesterfield.
Mr.. Irwin Clay. of Portsmouth, is visit
ing friends and relatives in this city.
IL hor 1,zNh
accepted positions as teachers and will
leave next month to take charge Of their
schools.
Rev. l.. II. Thornhill. the pastor, Will
preach at the Bainbridge-Street Baptist
church this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
The Drought of 1881.

To ne Editor ofGte Dispatch:
Will YOU kindly give Us the history of
the drought of 1SSI-when it commenced
in Virginia and when it was broken upI
SHoCKoE SLIP.
Generally through the State the drought
begun before June and was fixed and hard
from then until about the 10th of Septern-
Der, when there began good rains and the
late crops rallied. Then there was an
other dry spell and frost occurred on
the 9Th of October, which was the hardest
and most destructive in the Southside.
The year was bad one for the crops.
The reports show that corn averaged only
So; wheat. 7S; tobacco, 40; hay, 65; oats,
CT; Irish potatoes, Ga; sweet potatoes, SO.
Killing frost did not occur around Rich
mond until the 18th of November, while
near the North Carolina line nearly every
thing was killed October 5th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Postmasters aud Pubiic Roads.

OAPENA, VA.
To ne Editor Of ne DISPATCH
% Will you please inform me whether
postmasters are exempt from working
county roads? (2) If so. how long has it
been law? POSTMASTER"
Those exempt from working on the pub
lie roads in Virginia are ministers of the
Gospel regularly and actually in charge of
congregations, persons under Is and over
60 years of age. persons who reside in a
town that keeps its streets IN order. and
any person who has lost an arm or a leg.
ANY person otherwise disabled may be ex-
empted by the county court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Honnr af nlrthaar-

Misses Jennie o. Paulson and Minnie L,
Neisz gave an entertainment at $50 east
Broad street Thursday night in honor Of
the 45th birthday of Mrs. p. Pauison. Re-
Treatments were served at midnight and
dancing was kept up until late hour.
Among those present were Misses jennie
@. Paulson. Minnie l. Neisz. Maud Jack
son, Clara Jackson. Emma Schumann.
Rosa schumann. Minnie Schumann, Ada
Meredith, Lena Ginter. Florence Meyer,
Lena Wittol, Blanche Marks. Edna Fields,
Nora Browning, Flora Y. umlaut, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
AFriday-Nisht Har-Rlde.

A number of young ladies and gentle
men Of the city enjoyed most delightful
hay ride TO Young's Pond on Friday night.
The air was bracing and pleasant and the
Jolly party made the country air ring with
s sSe sartS vere Misses Mapv ana
Brown. Bessie Hancock, Lena Green, Sal
lie Webb. and Miss laley, Of New York.
The Young gentlemen were James Pollard,
VI. W. Webb. DR., DIR. b. Bridgsforth, DR..
Burgess, Albert August, and John Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock acted rs chapero1s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
y. 8. Posr-oFFlcs BUILDINGS IN
RICHMOND PRIOR TO 1894.
<sars In virxsnia-rhe proushs Of 1881.
restnasscrs and Public Rcads---sshn-
son lnpcachmens Trial, Eto.


10 ne Ef5'cr Oh ne Dispaioa.
Please state what buildings werc used
Tor the United States post-office IN this
CITY prior 10 the use OF the basement Of
Che Exchange Hotel la Isi4g
Was the once ever located In Rockets
w. w. Il.
II IL difficult 10 locate definitely the
buildings which accommodated the post
Office in Richmond prior to 1914. il indeed
any may DO still standing. DIR. William
foushee, who was the first Mayor Of the
eity OF Richmond In 1854, was the post
master in 1919, having succeeded Colonel
Marks Vandervall, an old Revolutionary
officer. John Maddox, in his directory,
the FIRST of Richmond, published in 1879,
gives the location OF the post-ofiice as I'D
lCaryl between Thirteenth and fourteenta
streets.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Mutilated Currency.
To he Editor Of he Dispatch:

To he Editor Of he Dispatch:
| have some paper currency that has
been badly dishgured by fre-some of 1t
burned half up. Will you please tell me
where 10 send it to get new notes?
SUBSCRIBER.
All mutilated United States currency
should be sent to the Treasurer of the
United States. Washington, d. c., who
will cause it to be examined and instruct
the owner in the steps necessary for re-
demption.
II the amount is small send by registered
mail; if large, by express, taking care to so
pack it that il will not be further damaged
in transit. II should be accompanied by a
letter to the Treasurer giving the name
and address of the owner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Builds In Casino.
RICHMOND, Va.

hIUHMUND, VA.
To ne Editor of he Dispatch:
In playing game of casino is a man al
lowed to have two builds on the table at
the same time, provided he has cards in
his hand to take them up?
Hoyle says; SHOULD q player make a
build. and his opponent decline to build
it up higher. he, the first player, may not
alter his build but must take it with q
card of the same denomination. He may,
however. make another build. or he may
pair OF combine any other cards to cap
ture an opponents build; but he must
first comply with one of the above condI-
tions before playing card which will not
do either
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Adiai's Middle Name. &C.

pItNENhF A14IEi ' n
To the Editor of ne Dispatch:
What is the Z. in Adlai T. Stevenson's
name for!
Is il lawful for q mail-carrier TO carry
letters or notes out of the mail without
having stamps on same? l.
/. Ewing.
2. 1t is unlawful for mail contractor
to carry letters outside the mails from one
post-office to another when said letters
are not Enclosed in government-stamped
envelopes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
xe.les 70 corre.pepaentA

No notice win DO taken Of anonymous
communications.
Nor viii any attention be given to long
"strings" OF questions.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
Address "Query Editor, DIspArcs office,
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

it, constitutionslity. AppiNcn's Cyclic.
poi;d.
Mr.. johnson vetoed the rccoustructive
measures 49,; but his veto was over
ruled BY two-thirds vote In both houses
ten southern States being excluded from
representation. He vetoed other measures
OF like character with the same result. A
quarrel ensued between him and Mr.. STAN
ton, Secretary Of War, who continued 10
hold his Office in defiance Of the executive
order Diminishing him thercfrom. This and
divers other matters OF alleged malfea-
sance led 10 the impeachment So
ssepaea's History Of ne United States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Gambie,s-Hni Park.
RICHMOND. Va.

hiCHM0ND, VA.
TO ne Editor Of nc Dispatch:
When were the trees set out on Gam.
bie's-Hill Park and how long has it beer
since the park was established?
The work on the park was begun IN the
early part Of 1879 and some of the trees
were planted IN the tall of that year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
rhe ores. p,ppsr.

IENFLtIUN, VA.
To NJ Editor Of Ds Dsspotch:
No work on astronomy 10 ny me. My
friends. N. and o., think that only six stars
compose the great Upper" whose orbit
has the Polar star for its centre, while
claim seven stars as its entire make up.
Which count il the correct onef j.
There are seven stars in the Dipper--four
in the bowl aud three In the handle. More
OYER. the middle one on the handle is
double. as can be seen BY people with good
evaa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Falrs in y,rginia.

FRANKLIN, SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va.
To TIE Editor of tho DISPATCH:
/. How many fairs-State, district, and
county--are held ia this Slater
2. How many allow intoxicants sold on
their groundsY y. +. 5.
I. About twenty, of all sorts.
2. Very few prohibit the sale Of liquor,
we are informed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28

Suit has been instituted in the Qbancery
Court by Mr.. @. S. Reed,a pianoiturer OF
this city, through his counsel. Mossrs.
Smith q Moncure, for divorce. from his
wife, Gertrude NJ. Reed. The deposition
of jones II. Calvin and others to be used
az evidence IN the suit. VIII be taken IN
Providence. Il. l.. on Septehber 27th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Empress of Germaoy-waZon-Coupiing.
To TIE Editor of he Dispatch.

10 AAf EubOI' OF btt DtSOUry"'
Please give me genealogy of the wife
of Emperor William Of Germany. CD
Which is the more difficult in drawing
load of long lumber up hill, 10 couple the
wagon long and let the lumber swag IN
the centre. or TO couple the wagon short,
or at usual length, and let the lumber
swing down behind? ISoURENDo."
1. The Empress of Germany was before
her marriage the Princess Augusta VIC
toria of Schleswig- Holstein. born 22d of
October, 1855 She is the daughter of Ade-
laide Victoire. niece of Queen Victoria's
by half-sister of her British Majesty's.
The Emperor of Germany is grandson of
Queen Yictoria's.
2. The swaying Of the plank when ex-
tending far back of the rear wheels causes
more difficulty thnn when the swaying is
in tho centre, as the end is unsupported IN
short coupling. Also In short coupling
the weight bears mostly on the rear wheels
and produces the more friction and causes
the moro difficulty. We find that the
practice in hauling both long plank and
long iron rails is to couple the wagon long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Watch stoienl

Nr. f. A. Kane was robbedPf his watch
YESTERDAY afternoon near the Danyilie
denot. He was AZ work on building and
had hung his vest up, leavitg the watch
in the rocket OF thu 1armelt. About 8
O'clock he went to see what time il was
and found the watch gone. There Is no
Gina 10 the thief
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-28
Removal Of Jefferson Davis. Rem alma

Removal OF Jefferson Dayis's Remains.
TO ne Editor Of the DisDdich;
Please inform me when the remains of
Jefferson Davis will be brought to Rich
mond for interment. IosoRASr.
The time has not yet been fixed. There
viii be meeting Of the Jefferson Davis
Monument Committee Of the United Con-
federate Veterans in Richmond on the nth
Of September. at which time, We arc
authoritatively informed, the question OF
the removal of the remains will be brought
up and settled.