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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Rejection of the Kent Bill.

The House of Delegates yesterday adopt
The latter provided for a commission Of
three persons with enlarged powers. The
former amends the present law where it
has proved weak and ineffective, and leaves
the present Commissioner undisturbed.
1t is conceded to be an Improvement
upon the existing condition of things
but whether in the few remaining
DAYS Of the session 1t can be acted upon
by the Senate romans to be seen. II 1t
cannot, then oil that can be done is to
authorize Joint committee to sit between
the expiration of this session and the be-
ginning Of the next one to frame mea-
sure that will meet the demands of the
occasion.
The House of Delegates is composed in
great part of farmers or farmers repre-
sentatives. All of these members are fresh
from the people, and wnat is more they
we're elected at time when the agricultu-
rists were taking an unusual interest IN po-
litical affairs, and when railroad legisla-
ton was one of the foremost subjects under
consideration by them.
1t is impossible, therefore, to draw any
other conclusion from their action than
that in their judgment the KENT bill was
not what was asked or needed. 1t was re-
jected by very decided vote by very
decided vote of the farmers representa-
tives, and we must take 1t for granted that
they know the views of their constituents.
If they do not who does?
Really it seems that on this subject the
public mind is in formative stage. That
some legislation is demanded there seems
to be no doubt. and we have often said so.
We had hoped, indeed. that the KENT bill
could be reshaped to suit all reasonable
people. but opinions were so wide apart
and gentlemen were 30 tenacious OF their
views that this could not be done.
In the judgment of the House the MA
SON substitute offered the best solution Of
the difficulty obtainable at this moment,
and so it adopted it:
We cannot see what else it could have
done after the emphatic expressions as to
the unsuitableness of the KENT bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Views OF Hon. George ID. wise on tue
Presidency.

Views OF Hon. George ID. wise on tue
Presidency.
From the STATED
Senator Hill has returned Ito Washihg-
toni and seems to be quite well satished
with the political situation. There Is no
doubt about the fact that he is a strong ana
courageous man. Since ne received the
endorsement Of the New York convention
he has become a more prominent hgure IN
the race for the presidential nomination
than be was. Az we cannot succeed IN the
coming contest without New YORK her
delegation will exercise great influence III
determining who shall be our candidates.
Not only is 1t a fact that the representa-
tives of New York will be solid for him IN
the Chicago convention. but from lnfor-
nation received from reliable sourcesl be-
lieve that in doing 50 they will reflect the
wishes Of decided majority OF her people.
In recent conversation with a distin-
puished leader from New England, L was
surprised by the statement that HUI is the
choice of the Democrats of Connecticut
also. This gentleman has enjoyed the OPP
portunity to become familiar with the
drift of political sentiment in that state.
He spoke in the highest terms OF the Sena-
tor, and expressed the confident beliet Oh
his triumphant election If nominated.
There are some good and able men IN
the movement in New York IN favor OF
another convention. but entertain the
opinion that there Is not much popular
strength behind 1t. 1t may prove strong
enough. however. TO force us 70 put aside
both Hill and Cleveland and look to the
Northwest for our standard bearer. Many
of the wisest and most adroit political
leaders are already turning their eyes IN
that direction But the difficulty lies III
the selection of the right man.
II must be confessed that we nave not IN
that region many such men as Hendricks
and Thurman IN their prime. Ihere Is not
one who has yet shown himself 10 De tne
eaual of either of them, when they were
the leaders of the Democratic hosts. While
many shrewd and intelligent observers OF
political events are beginning 10 talk or
western man, | have not found one WHO IS
prepared TO name him. There are num-
her of excellent men who would exactly nj
the second place, but il Is hard TO tnd one
who has all the requisites for the head OF
the ticket. When you come TO take their
measure you find that they are not tan
enough and are without sufficient weight.
II DeuldullH halt ioOh 10 ~
publican nominee, do not think 1t would
be difficult TO fird his equal. If we make
no serious mistakes | do not doubt OF sue
cess. Entertaining this belief, it is my
opinion that we should select our best and
ablest men 10 represent US in the conyen-
ton, aud that they should go there with
out instructions.
Individual preferences ought not to be
permitted TO interfere with the accom-
plishment Of the object we all have IN
view. which is victory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Mr. IL. johnson Barbour.


We are gratlfed TO learn through q let
ter from Orange county that the Hon. b.
johnson Barbour has measurably recoy-
cred from mis- recent severe attack OF the
prevailing epidemic and was on the court
green on Monday receiving the congratu-
lations of his friends-that IS TO say, of
every body present.
Long may this typical representative of
the old Virginia school of cultured gentle
men live to adorn the social circles IN
which he shines and add lustre to the
name and fame OF the Commonwealth to
whose welfare he is devoted in every fibre
of his noble nature. He has reached the
allotted limit of human life prescribed by
the Psalmist, but bis faculties and afec-
tons are still fresh and fragrant. ALI /!
what succeeding fingers shall evoke the
notes of that sweet Lutte which he, alas.
will on some sad future day lay down. To
him, more than any Virginian of the
present generation.-to any, perhaps. since
the death of William Wirt-may be APP
piled the praise which Quintilian bestows
upon Xenophon when he declares that the
graces dictated his language and the God.
dess of Persuasion dwelt upon his lips.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

hour 10 . speed within our power and under
our control.
The transmission Of power long dis
tances Is an assured fact. Every farmer
may have his own electric motors run BY
the little streams of water that now DO no
duty. Not only would the James DO har-
messed, but all the streams whose services
were needed. Light. power. and heat
IN abundance would be in every mans
possession and ut trifing cost. Let not
our City Council make haste to enter into
long contracts when few years hence
will see light so cheap that everybody VIII
ase it ell night. Portable electric lamps
ore also coming. But we forbear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Mr.. Tucker on the Election of Senators.

Mr.. Tucker on the Election of Senators.
We have received copy Of the report of
Hon. ST. GEORGE TUCKER, of Virginia, re-
commencing the adoption OF an amend
ment TO the Federal Constitution pro-
yiding for the election of United States
senators by the people instead of by the
State legislatures. The arguments adj
duced III favor of the proposition are, we
might say, conclusive. And yet they
would hardly seem to be such as we had
expected from strenuous supporter of
the rights of the States. The circum-
stances are so changed. however, that
they may appear to necessitate change
in the manner of electing United States
senators. However. the long term of the
senators will insure the conservatism Of
the Senate.
The amendment provides that it shall
not be so construed as to affect the term
of any senator chosen before the amend
ment becomes valid as part of the Con-
stitution.
We would like 10 read what is to be
said on the other side of this important
question before committing ourselves to
its support.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

Senator DANIEL keeps in close contact
with the people. He always likes 10 know
what they are thinking and talking ABOUT
and in seeking this information ne pre-
pares himself to serve them better at WASH
ington. During his three-days' STAY IN TINS
city he had chats with many legislators
and other citizens. and 1t is safe 10 say
that he is pretty well posted concerning
the trend of opinion in this State on al
nuhlc questions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Ramnmhart

Never forget what the New York World
80 forcibly says in the following little para
graph:
"The men who went to Albany from New York
and Brooklyn are the men under whose leader
ship the Democratic party has, year after year,
rolled up the raiorties in the southern part Of
the State that have overcome tho hostile Re-
publican vote Of the northern ana middle coun-
ties"
Yes. the true friends Of the South in
New York must be looked for in the Albany
convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

The Cincinnati Commercial ddieue says
that the Democracy of New York is split
up the back, and if the Republicans 90
not take advantage of the situation they
will richly deserve defeat
OF course the Commercial Is counting
unon the FAIRcHn.D vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

u, home and heart ties may warp ms 'ude-
ment, and IL Is not improbable tnas tney
have done 80 in this instance. Stu no one
will blame him for attempting TO deiena
his wife from the charge OF hsrshness or
for seeking to place bis wsyward boy IN
more favorable light before the pubic
than he hes hitherto appeared In.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
MIR. Cleveland's Position.

1t is in the air that in good time Mr..
CLEVELAND will pronounce IT. favor of the
regular Democratic party in New York.
Mr. HALsrEAD in his paper makes this an
nouncement. He writes it from New
York. We think it would be wise in Mr..
CLEVELAND to clear his skirts of all con-
tact with boilers. 1t will not do for him
to go to Chicago with the stain of being a
bolter on his reputation. Already HENRY
WArIERsos has declared that Mr.. CLEvE-
LAND should get out of the way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

The New York Herald suggests WHiiKLa"
RID for the second place on the kepuoii-
can ticket. HARRISON and REID wouid 90
very well indeed, it thinks, or, at least says
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

Secretary BLAISE's personal statement
with respect to his sons divorce case is
creditable enough TO him as husband
and father, but be cannot be relied on to
take an impartial view. Big man g be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

Something 10 look ose Icy-sne
fraudulent limitations, diiu,sns,
and bubs1tutcs that arc 800
DR.. Pierces genuine medicines ~
less than the regular prices.
To protect tho public frcm nsuo
and deception, these genuine gsaor.
anteed medicines arc now sod Only
through druggists regularly su.
4 thorized "A agents, and eipdys ~
IA these long established prices, NJ
A& Or. Piepos's Goldan Medical DIS.
covcry (for the livsr' blood !, ana 20
lungs), -. sLW
Aon flor voman's weaknesses, ir-
Irregularities and ailmentsl, slW.
N Dir. Piorce's Pleasant Pellets ior
~ tho liver. stomach and bowels, 70
"A DR.. Saee's Ca.arrh Remedy, 5oc:
ASA But remember this; they cost
33 YOU nothing, il they don't help
4 81 you They're guaranteed In every
n n cass 10 benefit or cure, or the
- money is returned. They're. the
IA cheapest medicines you can buy,
k&E for you pay only for TIE good you
NSA oetHbut they're the best, too, or
EVA they couldn't be sold on any such
0 terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

The New York Word reports that sena-
tor SHERMAN is going to resign at the close
Of this session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
MOZART ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
MRS. L0NGSH0RE- M. D.,
WILL LECTURE ON
HEALTH AND DISEASE TO WOMEN

only as follows:
FEBRUARY 29rH, MARCH 1sr, at 2:30 p. n.
ADMISSION 25c.
Stereoptlcon colored views Of subjects dis
cussed; also, OF art and travel, anatomical
specimens, etc.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, March I'd, at o'clock,
famous funny lecture on LOVE. COURlSHIP,
AND MARRIAGE 10 both men and women.
moral, instructive, and very amusing
HENRY w. GRADY In Atlanta Constitution.
Admission, % cents; reserved seats, 80 cents.
Seats now on sale. Treats women only. Bal
lard Hotel. Private entrance, Franklin street
Hours to l until March ID March % TO 7th,
o TO 4. Consultation free. Special engage
ments, not TO wait, co. Leaves March 7th.
10 2S-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
YARD VIDE COTTON
CHILDREN'S CAPS.

We have opened and placed on sale few
choice White SILK Caps for infants and small
children, sizes ranging from IL TO 10 inches.
The styles are new and dressy, the shapes desi-
bile, aud the price reasonable from sl.JO 20 81
each.
White silk Null Caps with white polka-dots
and null strings, $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
PTLLOW-CASES,

Pulow-C Cases, all made and ready for use after
laundering, two sizes, 80 inches by 20 inches
wide, and 80 inches by % inches Wide We have
made a special price on these Pillow-Cases. and
will offer them at the low price Of l21ec. each,
or 81 80 dozen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
GOING FOR SMALL FIGURES !
MEETINGS Tuesday.

RICHMOND LODGE, no. 10, NAsoNs'
GERNANIA. KNIGHTS or PfIHlAS.
FRIENDSHIP LODGE. ODD FELLOWS.
FfTZHTGH. ODD FELLOWS.
JAMESTOWN TRIBE, RED MEN
LAFAYETTE. LEGTOS or HONOR
RICHMOND COUSCII, AMERICAN MECHANICS
ATRORA COUNCIL. AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Union COUNCIL, ROYAL ARCANUh'
BRLyIDEgE COUNCIL, ROYAL AkCANUh'
N'CAgTHY COUNCIL, ROYAL ARcAStA'
Trinity LODGE. GOOD TEMPLARs.
WEST END LODGE, GOOD TEMPLARS.
HOWARD s-GROyE LODGE, GOOD IEAfLAhs'
CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL SOCIETY,"
prruuOSp CONcLAvE, ORDER HEPrAs0PHs.
oLp DOMISIOS COWMASDERY, GOLDEN EAGLE.
SECOND BATTAlION, FIRST VIRGINIA kL0iAkNI'
RICHMOND LIGHT INFANTRY BLUES.
RICHMOND HONlIIERS.
pAPER-HANGEKs UNION.
BRANCH 1913. nos ALL.
RICHMOND COUNCIL, HOME CIRCLE.
RICHMOND CONcLAyE, uEPrAsoPHs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
MEMS HALF-HOSE.

$50 dozen Mems Half-Hose, all sizes, o, aIS,
10, lOI5, III inch, BalDrggan, solid cOl0rs, fancy
stripes, etc, etc, 2Jc. pair. Fun regular
finished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
P0Yer-B Books and Bibles

We have Just received and placed on sale a
new line " Bibles, Episcopal Prayer-BOoxs ana
Hymnals and Catholic Books, which we offer az
much less prices than these books are ordinarily
sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
SCHOOL SUPPLIES

All sorts Of school supplies such IA States,
Pencils. Rulers, Tablets. Ink, School-Bags, Pa
per, Crayons, etc. A full assortment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
JAPANESE ART-SQUARES.

100 japanese Art-squares, woven in Tapestry
designs with tassel threads, size by 8 inches,
only &c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Stamped Tray Cloths.

Figured Damask Cloths, Is by q inches IN
Guiding fringe, handsomely stamped for en-
broidering in each Of the four corners, only l6c.
each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

All letters and kilograms must be addressed 70
TBE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Reelected communications will not be returned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

UPTOWN OFFICE, 433 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE 1920 HULL STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

FEBsrtAf Do
The undersigned have hr DAY .fr cf
name and arm OF sOUTnALL 8 49,
viii attend the courts " Amell..h. 'a.-ttl.
counties n 's,pptA
Address Amelia Courthouse, IS
shall continue the prac,ice o. iee ,'RsRAa. \
10 0-Tu4t DcatoAfi-''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Wash Dress Goods

In every style and weave known 70 the trade,
prominent among which Is the immense variety
OF Ginghams IN all the new colOrlngs, Mousse
lines, Organizes, Challies, Tissues, Bedford
Cords, ETC.. etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
SbyN9 Tackets.

Have you seen our New Spring Jackets? II
not, il will be- 70 your interest 70 DO 80. The new
shapes IN Refers and Blazers In brown, tans,
ever seen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
Dress Patterns

in all the latest designs OF the French art in
beautiful line u colOrings--styles that arc con-
nned exclusively 10 Us anu not shown bY any
other house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01

Reading notices In reading-matter type n'e
lines or less, 81; IN nonpareil loaded, 100
Card Of rates for more space furnished on APP
tlicatiou.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-01
DRUGGISTS Sundr1eS.

MATTSONS CLfNIvAL ATOMIZERS. s1.5O.
BY an improved constructions the AtOmizer with
one elastic bulb produces a continuous spray.
folly equal In value 10 the spray OF atOmiZers
with two elastic bulbs. The spray is finely
atomized and well adapted for introduction into
the air passages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-01
A WONDERFUL MIRAGE

Tho City Which Indians Say Was
Built in the Clouds.
Many stories have been written
about mirages and delusions, but
none have been more interesting and
curious than that of the Silent City
mirage, which makes its appearance
near the Pacific glacier in Alaska
The discovery of this wonderful
mirage was made by the Indians, who
would tell of the city which was built
in the clouds The mirage can be
seen in the early part of july, from 5
to p. m. 1t rises from The side of
the Pacific glacier. It first appears
like a heavy mist. and soon becomes
clearer, and one can distinctly see
the specter city, we'll defined streets
and trees, large spires, huge and odd
shaped buildings, which appear to be
ancient mosques or cathedrals. 1t is
city which would seem to contain at
least $4,000 or 10000 inhabitants. AS
yet no one has been able to identify
it, although several have claimed to
recognize the place. There is no city
like it in Alaska, nor in any country
about it for thousands Of miles, Some
claim it is Il city in Russia, others saw
it is city in England, but none can
tell what or where it is. The mirage
was given the name of ''Silent City, :"
as it appears to one like dead city;
there is nothing that would Indicate it
is inha hi ted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-01
NJ ANS EAR,
remarkable Delicacy and Sensitiveness OF
the Organs of Hearing.

remarkable Delicacy and Sensitiveness OF
the Organs of Hearing.
In the big lumber mill at Austin,
Pa, there is an engine of remarka Bile
beauty and power. 1t is a $50 horse
power engine, which drives the compli-
Gated machinery of the sawmill.
Standing beside the immense fywheel
OF this engine the other night it struck
me that the everlasting clatter and
roar OF wheels, belts and pistons must
be awfully trying to the nerves of the
engineer, who had to be always in that
room. ] asked him if it were not so,
and he replied at once: mot at all; on
the contrary feel the stiffness of the
night outside more than what seems
to you to be the confused uproar in
this room. Every sound that goes to
swell the total has it's peculiar mean
ing to me, and sitting here I can dis
tlngulsh by the sound the slightest
deviation OF any part of the engine
from its proper course. If, as I some
times do, l drop into doze, not the
smallest thing could happen to that
engine, not the most insignificant part
OF its complicated mechanism could
get out Of gear, but the change of
sound would wakcn me instantly"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-01
Dreams and Their Foundation,

A lady in Portland, Me-, relates a
curious dream that both she and her
father had and dreamed several times.
She would wake in the morning with
the memory of hideous, snarling cats.
This happened occasionally for some
time, and the same was true of her
father. Finally while travelling a
long way from home, she entered a
--:cture gallery and there were the cats
Of her dream. She recognized the pic
ture Immediately, though she had
never seen it before and did not know
that it existed. Soon after her father
saw it and exclaimed, ''There are the
cats Of my drcam!''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-01
LloHTNlNG's STRANGE WORK.
A Flash From Heaven Paints !: Flshklll
Wall.

During recent heavy thunder
storm at Fishkill q large black walnut
tree by the kitchen door of DR.. Whites
residence was struck. A day or two
after it WIS discovered that the fluid
had entered the buffers pantry, near
the northeasterly corner Of the house.
On the shelf about four feet from the
floor stood on edge row of Royal
Dresden plates leaning against the
hard finished wall
The face OF these plates is highly
decorated in brilliant colors. Around
the edge of several cf them standing
nearest the corner was found band
of dark discoloration, while on the
wall, about al inch above them, in
circles corresponding in shape with
the plates, was fair copy of the or
namentation on the crockery, done in
the same colors, though slightly less
brilliant.
The discoloration on the plates was
easily removed by washing, and the
ware and the ornamentation appeared
entirely uninjurcd by the shock. No
place was found where the lightning
had entered or left tho room, though
there is a small smoke-colored mark
by an iron bracket near where the first
plate stood.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-01
Birds without Claws or Toes.

The cobbler, kite-cutter and amateur
bird fancier Of Wooster street, New
York, Is entertaining two curiosities
in q pair OF canary birds left in his
charge by an absent friend. The birds
occupy large cage which is provided
with a perch, Aat on top and quite an
inch wide. The perch is of this form
because the birds are without claws and
toes They are, indeed, almost with
out feet. One has the rudiments of
three toes on onr foot and the other
has three blum. toes, but neither has
any sign of talons, and they are quite
incapable af grasping any object in
their uniformed feet They stand with
difficulty even on their broad perch
and fall off with the least excitement
Both are healthy, well-formed birds
and one is an excellent singer. This
pair, with two others, were hatched
without feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-01
Swedish Iron.

Swedish iron, which is soft, yet
strong and ductile, is almost free from
phosphorus and sulphur. 1t is held
to be practically inexhaustible, though
taken out at the rate of about a
million of tons year. 1t is found all
through the country, though mined
chiefly in Central Sweden, in the
Dannemora district. Several of the
heights as truly deserve to be called
iron mountains as those in Missouri,
and ttere is one in Gellivare, in
Swedish Lapland, beyond the Arctic
circle, where the ore occurs in four
gigantic strata, that would supply
nearly all the iron the country would
require in century.