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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Virginia and Iron.

Tho statistics we published yes
terday, and which have just been
given out by the Census Bureau, show
that of the southern States Alabama was
in 1890 first in the production OF pig
iron, and Virginia second. In 1880 more
than one half OF the pig Iron made IN
this State was produced with charcoal as
fuel, but with the development Of the
Flat-Top coke-felds "an important adj
vance has taken place in the erection OF
coke-furnaces. Tennessee has shown
considerable progress in the erection OF
both coke. and cnsrcoal-furnaces, and IS
now the third leading producer OF pig
iron in the southern section.
In the manufacture Of rolled iron and
steel, of the southern States Vest Nlr-
oinia stands first, Delaware second, Vir-
ginia third, and Alabama fourth.
In 1890, when these statistics were
collected by the special agent of the
census, there wasa considerable "boom "
in the iron districts Of all the southern
States, but wo have reason to believe
that 1t was no greater in Virginia than
in any OF the other southern States. In
deed, we are sure that the "boom ex-
isted here in much less exaggerated
form than in some CT our sister States,
and our information and belief is that in
the year 1900 Virginia will make quite
as rapid an increase from 1890 as
marked her progress from 1880 to
1CQO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Lincoln and Richmond.

A discussion has arisen in the news
papers as TO the way the news of the
assassination of President LINCOLN was
received in Richmond. Any statement
that that intelligence did not awaken IN
our community great adherence for the
deed, great sorrow for the deceased, and
profound sympathy for his family aud
for the country does our community
gross injustice.
Mr.. LINCOLN came into Richmond
from City Point "a day or two after the
evacuation Of this city by the Con-
federates, and by his friendly bearing
and conversation created a good impress
sion upon all Nirginians who met him.
Indeed. while here in the city or on the
eunboat of Admiral PORTER, anchored
in the river near here, he consented TO
recall the Virginia Legislature TO Rich
mond and rehabiltate Virginia in her
statehood. 1T is true that bis purpose IN
this direction was thwarted by the ire
concilabes at Washington, bnt his
course while here showed a good heart
and wise head.
Our leading men well knew that MIR.
LINCOLN was the best man at Washing
ton with whom we could possibly make
terms. Thus interest to say nothing OF
the promptings of humanity-made rs
realize that we had suffered great loss
in the death Of the President. Indeed,
his death was far greater loss to the
South than to the North.
If there was any rejoicing IN Rich
mond in connection with the assasslna-
ton it was upon the reception OF the
news that the assassin was not Con-
federate Many men living can remem-
Der how relieved we were when 1t was
definitely known here that no Coincide
rate had any hand III that cruel and fool
ish murder.
Very soon after the news of the assassi-
nation reached Richmond a public meet
ing of citizens was held upon the Capt.
toll Square and expressions Of sorrow
we're there freely given utterance to.
One of the speakers was Dr. HodE. It
was nearly dark when he spoke and a
comet was then visible in the northern
sky, and he used it in an eloquent pas
sage to illustrate some idea which he ex-
pressed in connection with the calamitous
death OF Mr.. LISCoLE. The following
Sunday the late Rev. DR.. j. LANSING
BURROWS and other pastors of the city,
in sermons and prayers, gave utterance
to the thoughts that filled the breasts OF
all our people. deploring the crime and
expressing their sympathy with the
stricken family.
II is late in the day for the revival OF
old calumnles, but we owe it to our
selves and our children to expose them
Whenever they appear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Electric Railroads.

Our faith in the possibilities OF electric
propulsion is unlimited, and so we were
not at all surprised to read yesterday in
the New York Times the following para
graph
Austria announces an electri; locomotive
which Is TO travel 120 miles an hour. The Inde-
pendGnce Beige follows with the statement that
the North Belgian Company and the North
France Company are constructing a line tor To-
comotiyes operated by electricity, ON which the
Journey from Brussels 10 Paris, about 1872 miles,
will be accomplished In eighty minutes-a speed
OF nearly $50 miles al hour. 1t is further
stated that the trains will be running in about
two months"
See what all that implies-namely,
that Richmond will be only three hours
distant from New York, only one hour
distant from Washington city, and but
twenty minutes distant from Petersburg
Chicago and St Louis will then be at
our door and San Francisco one OF our
near neighbors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
The Judge and the Journalist.

Judge Fandueville, who presldes III
the trial Of tho Panama prisoners, was
on the bench in the days of tho empire.
NJ. de Nillemessadt, the well-known
editor OF the Figaro, was one day sum-
moned to appear before him and give
testimony in regard to duel He was
kent waiting III the outer Office for a
considerable time, and at last when the
door Of the inner room was opened,
finding that his turn was not yet come,
he said to the porter III voice loud
enough to be heard by the magistrate :
Tell your master that if he does not
call me inside Of five minutes from now
| will return to my Office, where | have
business to attend to.
The Judge rushed out furiously.
"Now, SIR" said he. "you must re-
main Lere just rs long as | want you to
remain. Perhaps you are ignorant of
the powers Of Juge d'Instruction. Let
me tell you here and now that if | sent
for Prince Napoleon himself, and he re-
fused to obey my order, L would have
the right to have him brought here be-
tween two policemen. Do you under
stand 2"
Villemessant pretended that he did
not understand. "If [ were in your
place." said he, 81 would not arrest
Prince Napoleon in the way you pro-
pose, because in the event of the death
Of the Prince Imperial. who is by no
means well Just now, Prince Napoleon
would be heir to the throne and, be-
sides, he is now a senator and governor
general of Algeria.
"You don't understand me, sir. said
Judge Franqueville. 81 simply want
you to understand that if | wished l
could -
Villemessant: "Oh. you can, Of
course, do as you please in the matter,
but the arrest of Prince Napoleon is a
serious matter.
Franqueville ~ never had any such
intention. | wanted to say -
Villemessant "And when the Empe
ror learns that you want to place his rela-
tive between two policemen -
Franqueville : "No, no; l didn't say
that T.
Villemessant "And, for my part, all
l have to say is that it is not always that
l am fortunate enough to run across a
piece Of news like that"
The Judge: Will you ever under
stand told you that if
Villemessant Probable arrest Of
Prince Napoleon :" What frst-class
heading for my article in the Figaro !
I'm in luck &"
The Judge: Come in Come in for
goodness sake
The journalist went in, listened at
tentively to the Judges explanation. ex-
pressed regret for bis misunderstanding,
had his case attended to in short order,
and went away on the best of terms with
the magistrate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
SUNDAY. JANUARY 20, 1898.
Virginia at the Worlds Fair.

a.
The two most important questions
now confronting the Board OF World &
Fair Managers of Virginia are, What in
strumentality should be employed in
making the State building at Chicago a
bureau Of information respecting the re-
sources of the State, and how best to
raise the additional money absolutely re-
quired for the prosecution OF the gene
raj work OF the board. The Virginia
exhibition-that is. the exhibit OF the
State q. large, as differentiated from in
dividual competitive exhibits--willb e in
snnexes TO tho Mt. Vernon building
and will consist OF minerals, agricultural
and horticultural products, woods, books
of Virginia authors, works OF art, &c.
1t is recognized that the value Of this
exhibit would DO greatly enhanced by
placing it in charge of some one tho
roughly competent to explain it, give
locations and accessibility Of mineral
properties, describe the advantages OF
soil and climate Of the different sections
of the Commonwealth, and furnish all
other data good class of immigrants or
capitalists would naturally seek. Such
man would have TO act rs a representa-
tive OF the State and be free from all
suspicion of self-interest. 1t has been
suggested that in view OF the fact that
the World's.Fair Board and the State
Board of Agriculture have decided to
cooperate in the effort to make the Nir-
ginia exhibit success, the latter board
might constitute on of its members the
State agent or select for the position
some other equally capable man who
would act under the supervision Of the
board
While it does not admit Of question
that too much cannot be said, and said
truthfully, regarding the material re-
sources of Virginia, it Is IN ieniable that
owing to Misrepresentation partially the
result of ignorance-much harm was
done Virginia during the boom period.
Investments were made by outsiders
that proved disastrous, because the ex
pcctations excited were out of al reason
and because the conditions said TO exist
were almost travesty upon natural and
physical laws. As q consequence, what
ever representation Virginia makes at
Chicago-especlally regarding her mine
raj wealth-should not admit of chal
lenge.
AZ to the second question with which
Colonel BUFORD and his associates on
his board and the Agricultural Board
have to deal the facts are these The
States appropriation for her Worlds Far
exhibition was S25, This has been
supplemented b. about 5000 raised by
entertainments and through individual
and county subscriptions. The fund has
been husbanded with the greatest care,
but the Board of Managers will need
from $4,000 to S15, 900 more in order to
carry out the programme they have cut
out. which at best is, comparatively
speaking, after meagre pattern. The
only recourse is an appeal to the people
of the counties and cities, and it is
hoped that when that appeal shall have
been formulated and sent out 1t will
meet with liberal response. We can
not afford that it be otherwise if VIr-
ginia is to rise to anything like the dig
nifty of the occasion or reap any SUBJ
stantial advantage from the great fair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
4 Direct Reply.

In reply to our question as to what
was to be done by the Democrats touch
ing the SHERMAN silver law, the Demo
cratic National Convention having
pledged the Democratic party to its re-
peal, the Danville Register says:
"Why, then tho Democratic Administration
will redeem the pledge made by the National
Democratic Convention.
at is not question as to what tho Register
will or will not DO. We d'd not mako the Demo-
cratic platform, and are no, responsible for is
pledges. The platform was made by tho national
Democratic party in convention assembled, and
IL the party pledges mean anything these
pledges must be redeemed.
LET the Democratic party stand by all Its
pledges and we promise tho DISPATCH 70 stand
by tie Democratic party"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Constitutional Convention.

The Rockbridgc county Ne'cs Is OPP
posed to holding convention to revise or
amend the State Constitution. 1t thinks
that all the constitutional amendments
which we need can be secured in due
season under the provision in the pres
ent Constitution.
1t SAYS that what Virginia should have
is n simple educational qualification,
while it should not affect those now ex-
ercising the rights of suffrage, but the
people who will in the future apply for
suffrage" 70 take that right away
from the men who now enjoy 1t, many
Of whom have enjoyed it for long years,
would, it thinks, "work a great hard
ship which the present condition Of
affairs would not justify
The question il, viii the remedy pro-
posed by the Ne'rs accomplish the de-
sired purpose ? Is it what we need
A further question may be, Can a sui!a-
bic remedy be devised except by con-
yention ? We think not. Therefore We
favor n convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
NOrfiOlk's claim.

The Norfolk Landmarks thinks that
inasmuch as the suggestion OF State
convention to consider our road system
came from that place the convention
should be held there, and that Rich
mond should yield the point
1t is hardly consistent with Rich
mond's notions of hospitality or of her
obligations to her country friends to
urge that the convention he held else
where than IN this city; but We can
conscientiously so so far as to say that il
the convention is not to be held here we
know OF no better place than Norfolk in
which to hold 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
A Good Recommendation,

Among the suggestions made in his
last annual report by the Superintend-
emit of Banks in Pennsylvania is one
that no individual, or firm, or unincor-
porsted company shall be permitted to
use in the conduct of banking business
any name, or sign, or device resembling
in any respect that OF a bank or other
financial corporation. This Is good
suggestion. 1t Is substantially the same
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Bank Notes "BcfOre the War"

-
One OF the oldest institutions" in
Richmond is the Warrock- Richardson
Almanac. In its edition for 1898 1t
comes to the support OF the DISPATCH
o. follows
mThe paper currency OF this country NJ pres
,,t,,,. nat that IL has ever had note IS
sued by a national bank In Richmond u current
nj i,s face value in any par, ofthe United s'ate'
and IL erchangeabie for gold in small quantities
In any bank.
aTbose who are old enough 10 have transact
Cd business before the late war VIII renemoeI
that such was not the case at that time In TINS
state al notes issued by what were cailed inu'-
,o,A.,, honks were at a discount,
some as much as 10 per cont, anu IN many
cases those issued out OF tho State we're not cur
rept nj all The tcritsr has paid as much as 81
eents 10 hare IS note changed by a broker.
"Thus II will DO seen that with these facts In
Tho mar 70 guide us IestfaG iente will be good
motto in the future for our observance IN any
,ampering with tho present paper currency
We have said heretofore that the late
GP. II. JAMES, her Britannia MaJestys
Consul at Richmond, once told this
writer that as he passed from State to
State he was frequently obliged to pay
a premium in order to procure current
money. If he was going to Ohio from
Virginia he paid premium to get ONO
currency. On returning to Virginia he
had again to pay premium IN order to
get Virginia currency. This he said to
us because conductor on the South
Side railroad, as it was then called, had
refused to accept Wheeling (Va.) note
in payment of the distinguished English
mans fare, though that note was as good
as gold sat home that is, in Wheel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
YORK-RIVER WHtRVES.
Several Damaged by Drift-Ice
Alumni Meeting Called.

Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dspatch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, January 2S.-A
gentleman from York river this morning
says that tho ice is fast breaking UP in
the river, but owing to the large guam
tity Of driit-lce oystermen arc afraid to
venture out for fear OF having their
boats cut through. Several whsrves on
the river have been badly damaged by
the ice, and it is feared that when the
general break up occurs the Clay-Bank
and Almonds wharves will be swept
away.
The Executive Committee OF the Will
liam and Mary Alumni Association has
been called to meet here February Sd, in
the college library. Mr.. L. NJ. Hughes,
OF Norfolk. is president
Mrs. Mary +. Apperson. late matron
OF the Richmond almshouse, Is yet lying
very ill here.
During the recent cold snap ninety
persons were supplied with provisions
by relief committee appointed 10y the
different churches.
Miss Adel Richardson, daughter OF
Judge ID. G.. Richardson, OF Richmond,
IS here visiting Miss Louise Henley,
daughter Of Judge Il. J.. Henley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Davis Museum and Library.

The city authorities should lose no
unnecessary time in erecting the new
building for Central School and in sur-
rendering the JEFF DAVIS house to the
ladies who intend to establish a Con-
federate library and museum there.
Time is flying at q rapid rate, and the
further we got from the war tho more
difficult it will be to collect memorials
Of that struggle. Besides, the ladies
have got to 80 to work to raise an en-
dowment fund or make some other
arrangement to pay current expenses.
Altogether. they have much to do !;
that they will do it well We doubt not,
but the sooner they are put in posses
sion Of the DAVIS mansion, the sooner
they will be able to get to work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
MIR. DENTON PARALYZED
His Great Distress Over the Re-
cent Death OF His Wife.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
ASHLAND, Va. Janr airy ZS.-Mr.
James b. Denton, a well-known citizen
of boswell, was suddenly stricken with
paralysis in the right side this evening
about o'clock while walking in the
vicinity of his stock-yard. HIS excla-
nation of distress caused immediate
search, which resulted in finding him
Frustrated, having been alone in this
condition about an hour. He was taken
to his home, which is near 10y. He is
very i'll and i'll much distress on account
OF the recent death Of his wife. DR.. c.
w. Z. Brock, OF Richmond, attended
the unfortunate man, who was made
easier by the letting Of blood from near
the temple. Hopes are entertained for
his recovery, but at present no definite
conclusion can be formed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
Good Roads.

Are we TO have return to the "good
old times when Congress appropriated
money forthe construction and improve
ment OF turnpikes2 So it might be in
ferrsd from the calls which the Good
Roads leagues all over the United
States are making upon Congress to pro-
vide for good roads for the people. In
that event We shall have paternal
government In very truth. And why
not? II Congress may improve rivers
and harbors, give money and lands to
transcontinental railroads. and aid in
constructing the Nicaragua canal, and
also canal from tho Northwest to the
Atlantic Ocean. why may not that body
improve the roads which farmers and
other sgricalturists need? II rests with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

II Is suggested that the revision OF the pen
sion list would be promoted by the publication
OF the list Of pensioners. This would cause the
attention of the neighbors OF the pensioners, and
tho frauds would be eliminated. The roll is one
Of honor, and pension for serving the nation
is not charity.-CinenHatf Commercial
The list should be roll of honor,
and no soldier ought to object to having
his name published as one who fought
for his country. Thus We shall honor
the real soldier and "turn down" those
whose nan Q ought to appear upon a
roll of i'll desert"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

a, one which we made few weeks ago.
when we objected to the issues OF state
banks that they would be made in the
similitude Of greenbacks, or national
bank notes, or silver certificates, and
thus deceive the public. We shall not
be at all spprehensive OF harm to result
from allowing State banks to issue
"homing notes if these notes shall
all be red ones The people will refuse
to take them, being warned by their
nnlnr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
UPRIGHT DEALINGS .

That's our trade mark. II you can't
stand upright, that's because you're A
cripple or are ready to fall. We stand
straight az a plumb line, and are as far
from falling as 10 is from zero. We are
solid because we are upright in dealing,
and every customer knows what he gets
and gets what he knows 10 be genuine
article at fair price. We are as fair as
our prices and our prices are as fair AS
the belle Of the ball. Those purchasers
fare best who refuse to buy clothing
elsewhere.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

The New York Times says that the
SHERMAN silver law does not in any way
promote bimetallism, but, on the con-
trary, checks any tendency in that di-
rection.
Nevertheless, q large proportion of
the advocates OF the repeal of that law
are monometallists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

WILLIAM HARLOW GATHER, Esq, has
become the editor and proprietor Of the
well-known Calpeper Exponent.
1t will be democratic in politics.
vigilant and aggressive in all matters
wherein the public interest Is involved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

Msrtinsvillc,

fine exhibit Of tobacco. Msrtinsville.
South Boston, Lynchburg, and other
places are already in the field.
His Honor. Judge Ingram, OF Man
chester, held our Hastings Court to-day
for Judge Bernard, who is sick. and will
probably sit during tho session OF the
court Monday. Judge Ingram has
held court here several times and has
made many warm friends.
Miss Helen Lcavensworth, one OF our
most charming young ladies, is seriously
Ill of typhoid-feyer.
Our harbor has not yet been cleared
OF the ice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

and will direct its efforts especially
towards the moral, intellectual. and IN
dustrial elevation and Improvement OF
its readers. AS a newspaper it Will
publish the news pure and simple
On such a platform Mr.. GATHER Is
bound TO succeed in his enterprise
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

The author Of "Dixie's Land IL reported by
tho Atlanta Constitution to be still living, bu
very old and destitute.-WdrreHtO IHdsr.
What We want to find out is who was
the author of Dixie's Land the
original Dixie the song by that name
which was sung before the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
AN EXHIBIT OF TOBACCO.
DIR. AppersOn's Mission to Pc
farsburD---,Judpe Inprn,a

CORRESPONDENCE Of the Richmond Dlspstch-I
PETERSBURG, Va, January 2S.-Dr.
Apperson, one OF Virginias commission
ers to the Worlds FAIR, spent to-day in
our city and called upon our tobacconists
to interest them in making proper ex-
hibit OF their manufactures at the great
exhibition, not only as matter OF self
advantage but OF State and city pride.
He says that special advantages will be
offered for an attractive display to the
world OF Virginia's great product at q
very small outlay OF money. IL il ex-
pected that Petersburg will make .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

The Warrenton True Hndex says that
our school-readers as well as our school
histories need to be examined into,
since few OF them quote from southern
speakers or writer's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
4 FIRE FALMOUTH.
Death of the Venerable Mr..
Scott, of Rappahannock.
rspeclnl telegrarn 70 the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.i
FREDERIcKsBURG, Va, January 2S.-
The large frame kitchen and neat house
belonging to Mrs. J. W. Helm. in Fal-
mouth, was destroyed Ivy fire to-day. No
insurance.
MIR. William Scott, of this city, re-
ceived telegram from Rappahannock
county last night announcing tho death
OF his father. Mr.. John Scott, highly
respected citizen of that county. He
was So years old. Mr.. aud Mrs. Scott
left to-day to attend the funeral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
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