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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15

Arkansas Stephen Putney,
chairman-hardware and woodenware.
Louisiana-Mrs. T. NJ. Logan. chair
man--candy and confectionsries.
Florida-Mrs. N. V. Ranpolph, chair
man--fruits, flowers, and periumeries..
North Carolina-M s. Cohen, chair
msn--tobacco and smokers articles
Texas-Mrs q. G. McPhail, chair
man-pioneer's variety store.
Missouri-Mrs. Townes, chairman.
Mississippi-cotton and cotton goods !;
Tennessee, and Kentucky yet to be as-
signed.
The Solid-South Table-Miss May g.
Baughmsp, chsirmsn-miscellsneous AZ
ticles and toys, and sOuUenjr pins.
Officers of the Bazaar President,
Mrs +. d. Hotchkiss Vice-Presi-
dents-First, Mrs. Joseph Bryan. BOl-
Iywood Memorial ASSOCIATION Second,
Mrs. Albert Mayo, Oakwood Memorial
Association Third, Mrs. II. I. Myers,
Hebrew Memorial Association Fourth,
Mrs. j. W. White, Lee-Camp Auxiliary !;
Fifth. Mrs. J. T.. Stansbury, Pickett
Camp Auxiliary Recording Secretary,
Mrs. J. ID. Mcintyre Corresponding
Secretary. Mrs. l.. G. Daniel; Trea-
surer, Mrs. John b. Lightfoot.
Miss Helen Ross entertained small
number of friends at game Of "Gra-
bouche," on Monday evening. Those
present were Miss Nsrcissa Barton,
Miss CABOT. Miss Perrin, and Messrs.
Richard Pegram, Arthur Wiley, James
Moncure, William johnson, Williamson
Talley, Akers, and Miller.
Miss Mary Cullen is visiting Miss Cas-
satt, in Philadelphia.
Miss Lettie Robinson, of Chsrlottes-
vile, is the guest of Miss Bessie Martin.
Miss Watson, of New jersey, is the
guest of Miss May Jones.
Mrs. Robert Gamble Cabell will re-
ceive her friends from to on the last
two Thursday evenings IN January.
Miss Blankenship will receive on
Wednesday afternoon (the 18th) from 8
to s in honor of Miss Greer.
Miss CABOT will receive her friends on
the two next Wednesday afternoons
from to L
The Misses Boykin give charming
cat Homes on Wednesdays in Janu-
airy from to 7.
Miss Meta Potts and Miss Bessie
Pace receive on Tuesday afternoons in
January.
Miss Bessie Shipp, of Lexington, Va,
will be the guest of Miss Bridges on
Monday.
Miss Joan Clarke, of Atlanta, Ga, is
the guest Of Miss Potts.
Miss Julia Coggill, of New York, is
the guest OF Mrs. Levin Joynes.
Miss Carrie Talbot left on Saturday
to visit friend in Jacksonville, Fla.
Miss Hurstman and Miss Grubb,
Philadelphia, are the guests of Miss
Irene Langhorne.
Arrangements for the King Cotton
ball are progressing satisfactorily. A
complete list of the Reception Commit
tee and dance will be given next week.
The Junior German on Friday eve
ming was very brilliant and attended by
a number of the visitors to Richmond.
CHLOE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
A ROMANTIC ENGLISHMAN.
Searching Fruitlessly Through
Spain for His InamOrata.
london Society,"


Romance is not dead, not even in the
phlegmatic breast of the fin de steele
Englishmanl According to a French
contemporary, an An0idis is at the pres
ent moment at Granada, who has been
searching for his lady love, a
beautiful Andalusian, for nearly four
years He met her at the Paris
Exhibition of 1889, and fell in
love at first sight. She told him
she was about to travel in foreign coun-
tries, and when he called at her motel
the waiter informed him she had just left
for such or such another place Of abode,
giving false address, Finding himself
tricked, the resolute British lover
searched every hotel, pension, &C., he
could hear Of in Paris for his iRdmorota,
then secured through France, Italy,
England-all in vain
SO he made up his mind that fair
travellers are pretty sure to return home
at last and resolved to carry his search
to the beautiful Spaniard's own coun-
try. He does not know her name but
as soon as he enters town or city he de-
nCIlpto ncI CudIHlb W uOtcl-hcepeIS,
postal authorities and servants, sta
tion-masters, and railway Off
cials, local guides, and every
likely person he can think Of to
help him. In this manner, and spsring
no expense, he says he mas been seeking
her through the provinces of Seville,
Malaga, Cordova, going through them
town by town and village by village, and
offering a reward Of e400 to whosoeyer
will find for him her address.
And after Granada he means to search
through the whole Spanish Peninsula
rather than give up the chase. Had we
his address we should be tempted to send
him piece Of advice gratis TO the effect
that his success might end in the bitter
est disappointment,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
per cent, or Is. from the asking price; or
$3.50 is IS OF the asking price; thsn 4 Of
s4.so. or SL2o. is Is Of the asking price.
and times s1.2o. or %, 10 the asking
prfoa
An Absent Soldiers Pe.sisn.
ErrfyroN Mo


10 Wf E1tOJ W W. OTtp0tcUs
Will you inform me IL sn old Virginia
peusioner is absent from the State and
cannot be back IN time for the enrolment
of his name, what must he do 20 procure
his pension? p. w. i.
The following is an extract from an act
of Assembly on the subject:
After an application has been once 80
passed. approved, aud allowed, IL shall
only be necessary for the applicant annu-
ally thereafter to file with the Auditor Of
Public accounts O certificate from the
clerk of The court By which Cor by the
Judge thereby tho original application
was approved, setting forth that the appli-
cant il tho identical person named in the
original application, and that he OF she Is
still alive. and il widow OF deceased
soldier, sailor, or marine, II still unmar-
ried and a resident Of this STATE. end lA0s the
applicant has made oath before him that
the applicant does not own in his OF her
own right. or in the right of his wife, pro-
perty of the assessed value of 81, 600, and
does not hold State, county, or Federal
office. the annual fees or salary from which
amount TO $500, and has not an annual in
come from any source amounting to $500,
and upon the receipt Of such certificate OF
such clerk, the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts shall from time TO time annually
draw his warrant uDon the Treasurer in
favor of such applicant for the amount he
or she is entitled to under this act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS A THIS WEEK.
The Waits, Wilfred Clarke, and
Power of the Press.

The week will begin with "Jhe Waits
of New York." which will hold the
boards OF the theatre on Monday and
Tuesday This is said to be a strong
molodrams, and tells a story of the
trials and suflerings of two friendless
and homeless waits cast sdrift upon the
charity of the world i'll the great metro
polls, and of their subsequent rise TO
prosperity. II is play that teaches a
good moral. The scenery used in the
production is sli carried by the company
in special scenery car, ana embraces
views of many prominent locations in
New York city. The company is sent
out under the auspices of Katie Emmett,
though she is not with it.
wILFRED CLARKE.
Wilfred Clarke, the excellent young
comedian who has appeared here on
several occasions, will present "Iit for
Tat" at the Theatre on Wednesday
night, with q matinee the same after
noon. The comedy in which MIR.
Clarke appears is said TO be very hum
orous and suits his peculiar talents bet
ter than any play in which he has yet
appeared. The role he takes is that of
a jealous young husband-Paul Roach,
an extravagant artist. 1t is re-
ported that the company supporting
Mr.. Clarke is excellent, and wherever
he has produced the comedy both the
play and the company have been uni
formly praised.
1.-THE POWER OF THE PRESS"
"The Power of the Press" is the
title of drama to be produced for the
first time in this city during the latter
part Of the week. The dates are Thurs
day, Friday, and Saturday, with matt
nee on the last day, and the Theatre will
be the place. 1t is said to be a good
play, we'll staged, and one that is bound
TO catch the public. The title, however.
is misleading, rs the press figures in it in
very small degree. The scene Of the
play is laid in New York, and through
given. The action goes from the
first scene in a tenement-house to
Sing Sing, thence to the Manhattan
Athletic Club House. back again to
lower tenement-kouse district, thence to
ship-yard in Astoria. to corridor in
New York hotel, thence upstairs to the
apartments OF an actress, thence to
private banking Office, from there to
South street, thence TO a wharf on that
thoroughfare, next to the cabin Of
bark, and thence to the deck. The story
itself is a powerful temperance lecture.
Stephen Carson, ship carpenter, mar
ries Annie Hosfoid and i'll so doing in-
ours the enmity OF Turner Morgan.
The latter introduces Stephen INTO
bad company, makes him q drunkard.
and finally lands him III Sing Sing for a
burglary he never committed. The rest
OF the play is devoted to Stephens ef-
forts to establish his innocence, which of
course lie succeeds in doing in the last
act, and yillainy meets its merited pun
ishment The scenery is a feature. The
shipysrd at Astoria. the wharf scene and
the picture on the deck when the villain
is captured are all clever specimens of
stage art. The cast is q large one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
The Electoral College.

The composition OF the Electoral
College, chosen on the Sth OF November,
is at length definitely ascertained. the
last question in dispute having been set
tied by the decision of the Supreme
Court OF Oregon, which gives to "a
Democratic -Populist candidate for elec-
tor disputed votes which were cast IN
counties where his name appeared twice
on the official ballot. The electors, as
chosen by the several States, are po!iti-
callv divided as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
4 Pertinent Inquiry.

Henry, the little golden haired 3-year-
old son of Mr.. Ii. l.. Staples. is des-
tined to become the President OF the
United States if his political propensi-
ties do not undergo change. Some
days ago his mother was reading aloud
the Scripture narrative OF the Pharisee
and the Publican. When she came to
that passage expressing the Publicans
petition, "God, be merciful TO me. a
sinner. the youngster interrupted the
good lady, and asked Mamma, did
that Publican vote for Harrison 2"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
st. Johns, newfoundland.

To he Editor Of he DisDdtch'
Why is the capital Of Newfoundland
st. John's-wutten with an apostrophe
and 50 APUPm OF LEIGH SCHOOL.
TO indicate. we presume, that it was
named IN honor of one of the Saints John.
LIS founders desired it regarded as st.
Johns city. The form is not unusual.
For example, there are st. GATHERINGS.
Ont; ST. Helen's, Isle Of Wight; st.
Mary's, Ga; the st. Johns river, Fla,
and SO on.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
HENRICo COUNTY.

To he Editor of he Dispatch:
What is the meaning of the words " Edi-
ton DE- hlre"2 and (2) how should lure be
pronounced? Also CD, what is the mean
lug Of " On,He Vi jum er giUo"l l.. 5. j.
/. An edition de lure is an edition Of a
book characterized by the choice quality
and workmanship Of the paper, typogra-
ply, embellsbment, binding. etc. and
the limited number of COPIES issued. and
hence the enhanced price. Editions de
l,tre are generally sold By subscription.
2. Leukes, say one syllable.
3. We suppose Omne ciUum er oro" IS
the phrase intended to be given. This
means d" Every living thing comes from a
germ"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Christmas and Teachers.

BRANcHvILLE, VA.
To he Editor of he DasDdfcn;
Is not Christmas legal holiday and il
40. il it right that a public-school teacher
should lose that time
A CONSTANT READER.
Christmas Day is legal holiday in Vir-
ginia, bat holidays IN schOo! irork are pre-
scribed by district boards Of school trus-
tees. Teachers suffer loss of pay for every
scbool-day they lose except such days as
snail have been declared holidays By the
Disfricf Board
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Freezing of tue Ocean.

To he Editor Of he DisDGtch:
Please answer in your next issue whether
the Atlantic Ocean ever freezes so gs 10
become impossible for steamers between
our eastern ports and Liverpool? IL SO,
when did 1t happen! Please answer and
oblige j. Is. y.
1t never happened at all so far as We
know; but the ocean freezes over for great
distances at points near the poles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Ananrhtrr,s Life Right.

To ne Editor Of the Dispdica:
VIII you please tell me through the col
umus Of your paper ii father wills his
daughter life right in real estate and
after her death descends to her heirs. can
the father of the children who only has a
life right charge the children with per-
sonsl property given to them?
Will such charges hold good against
their real estate, or will the statutes of
limitation apply 2 SuBscRrBER.
We doubt il any human being can tell
what a Subscriber" means. Certainly
we cannot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
An Impossibility.
Indianapolis Journsl.l ]

Over in Hamilton county some time
since, John Duncan was harassing an
unwilling witness as only good lawyer
can. At last he got the fellow SO agi-
tated that he cried out:
"Mr. Duncan, are yon trying to
make me tell lis?"
"No, i" responded the attorney, " 1 am
trying to extract the truth from you.
Nhereat the exasperated martyr OF
the cross-examiner shouted:
You cant do il. sir; l tell you, you
can't do it."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15

OF the law. The old man. who owned
a good deal of property in that neigh
borhood, thereupon succeeded In getting
himself imprisoned in the county Jail as
debtor, under the impression that
possession Of the establishment would
carry with it ownership.
OTHER NOTABLE PRISONERS.
The three Portuguese pirates were i'm
prisoned in the old county jail and
thence taken to the place of their exc
cution, near the penitentisry. This
pirate excitement, by the way, led to the
capture shortly thereafter of another los
of Portuguese, who were brought here for
trial on the charge Of piracy. They
were absolutely innocent. however, and
after that fact was established most of
them settled in Richmond and they and
their descendants made most reputable
citizens. Jeter Phillips, the wiie-mur-
derer, and Barbara Miller aud Charles
Lee, who killed Bsrbara's husband, were
hanged in the isil-yard, and other no
table post bellum prisoners we're Hillary
Page, the Chesterfield fire-fend. who
was hanged in that county, and James
/. Littlepage, the King William forger,
Just after the war Mary Anderson. a
negro woman, was confined in the jail
under sentence of death for arson. I'm
derwood released her, however, on the
ground that the Judge of the court
which convicted her had not taken
the iron-clad oath.
1t is claimed that with the exception
OF the one at Stanton the new jail is
the strongest in the State. In respect
of security against fire it is companion
building to the Clerks office. The lat
ter has been fully equipped with me-
tallic book-presses and files, and the re-
cords in it are mine for the local his
torlan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Notice 70 Correspondents

No notice will bo taken of anonymous
communications.
Nor will any attention be given to Ions
''strings" of questions.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently answered.
Address Query Editor. DIsPArca office,
Richmond. Va"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
GoRDoSsvILLE. Va.

GORDoSsvILLE, VA.
To R,e Ei,ior Of tie DisDd'ch;
Granted that my land is posted against
all trespassers and that q fence law exists,
if neigh boris valuable horse is killed by
nv morse while dapredating on my crop
or grazing IN my field without bride, sad
de, or other harness on, and 1t being q
natural aud voluntary act OF my brute's,
will there be fair cause Of damage at law
against nee by my neighborI PEA RIDGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
List of Virginia cities.

2EAar CASY STREET. RICHMOND VA.
TO he Editor Of he DisDa'cn:
How many Incorporated cities are there
in Virginia, aud which are theyG q.
There are eighteen-Alexandria, Bristol.
Buena Vista, Charlottesville. Danyille,
fredericksburg. Lynchburg, Manchester,
Norfolk. North Danyille, Petersburg, Ports
mouth, Radford, Richmond. Roanoke.
Staunton, Williamsburg. and Winchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Postal Questions

hAOhhOSos 'as
To ne Editor of he Dispatch:
1. Has q postmaster the right to read
postal-cards il received at his office for
mailing? IL so, state postal law.
2. IL IL lawful 10 send written matter in
express packages CONSTANT READER.
/. The postal laws and regulations do
not authorize a postmaster to read postal
cards passing through the mail or his
office.
2. Express companies cannot carry letters
in riolaton Of tho postal laws, but that does
not prohibit person from sending pack
ages containing written matter in SAID
naekages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15

To he E,i0or Of ne DispGich:
What is the meaning Of the wCrd
"sport" when applied TO young man.
as, He IS "a regular sport "
Does 1t mean tie same as a sporting man?
ENQUIRER.
SDo,f, a sporhng-man; one who IA inte-
rested in open-ar sports; hence, in bad
sense. a betting man; a gambler. Il black
eg.-Ceatgy Dictionary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
A Dime In n Chickens Craw.
To ae Editor of he DtsDatca.

To he Editor of he DisDatch:
A few DAYS since Mr.. p. ID. Jones, of this
place. killed a chicken, and in It's craw was
found O dime, the color OF which had
turned to that Of coined gold, aud it still
retains the yellow color.
Can you tell what caused the change in
color. Il. A. B.
The color is probably caused by thin
coating of sulphide of silver and copper,
arising from combination Of sulphur de-
rived from the contents Of the chickens
craw with the components OF the coin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
French Leave.
RICHMOND. Va.

RICHMOND, w.
To ne Ediior Of he DiSDd'ch
What is meant by tho expression
French leave?
heard person use tho expression lately
10 another with "a friendly tone, but /
thought at tue time that French leave"
was something rather dlscreditable.
SIS.
TO take Trench iearc. to depart without
ceremony or notice: hence. 60 disappear
under suspicious circumstances; elope:
as, defaulting cashier takes French ledre.-
Century Dictionary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Bibles for Conylct.

BARDOlKsVILLE, VA.
TO he Eiitor Of The DlSpdica'
Will you please publish the address OK
the person 10 whom Bibles should DO sent
for the inmates Of the Virginia State pri-
son, and oblige. yours respectfully.
A. L.
b. W. Lynn. Superintendent Of the PEN
itentiary. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
A Lover. rry.t.

Detroit Free Prsssl
Come into the garden, Maud
am waiting here alone.
And my heart grows warm for your presence
lows,
Though my feat are cold a. as.ons;
For the 1sws are chill to-nights
And the breezes sharp and bleak
on. cosse, with the clasp OF yo1r warms ~
Ana tns touch of ycur gowing cheek
She "a coming, My heart bssts high
A. 1 hasten my love 20 greet.
she IA oorn.nx, Ny pulses start and thru
Al the sosnd sf her istfy fcei.
shs has stopped a. tho grasellod walks
And hsAx tho gate AjAx
Jsgssslon 'a4hef -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
win Do the square Thing.

Debtor: have done well in business.
and I have come back 20 clear up all the
debts contracted by me. In fact, have
repented aud intend henceforth to lead an
honest life.
Creditor: That is good news.
Debtor: Now, what 1 want to know IL
will you accept 20 cents on the dollar?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Question Of Percentage.

NoRroSsyrLLE, VA.
To TIE Edior OF ne Dispdfca'
What must I ask for goods that cost "a
per yard N order to fall 40 per cent and
still make 70 per cent. :? Il. j.. ID.
20 per cent. Is 20-fo0==i-5; Is Of $4=s.ses
hence to make 10 per cent we must sell for
sA0. $40 y what y lett after taking y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
rhs Ben, pahlle seheol..

DhootAHS ShhEh, va
To the Editor Of ne Dispatch;
Which one of the southern States has
the best public schools and which one of
the northern States has the best schools.
and oblige subscriber & I. L.
We do not know. Each State claims to
avail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Meaning of "TueboT."
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND.
To he Editor OF 6S Dispatch
What does the word Tuebor signify?
jim.
II depends somewhat on the context.
Generally, ~ shall or will watch, guard.
take care off,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
Strangers.

Strangers.
lTruth.l
Re: Humphl / am going TO marry
money.
she, Then l should think you would
have to get up more intimate acquaint-
anes with IL thAA you have ct present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15

Why cough and annoy the whole audi
ence when Or. Bulls Cough Syrup viii
stepik
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
TuoUaHr HR OWNED IT.

In this connection very good story is
told OF an old man who used 10 peddls
cakes around the factories. One OF his
intimates, who claimed 10 be o lawyer
because he had bound the Code Of Vir-
ginia, impaired to him the valuable in
formation that possession vas nine points
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15

Mira Oscar Cranz gave bear tifui tea
on Wednesday evening in honor OF her
niece. Miss Greer, who has been the re-
eipieni Of many daitering attentions In
Richmond. The attractive home was
frightened by flowers and lamps and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15
IL NOT, WHERE I?

To return, however, to the claim OF
tie Henrico Jail If Burs's Jail expe-
rience was not in the Henrico jail,
where was it ? Although the property
on which the Richmond Jail is located
was purchased by the city in 1893, the
jail was, it appears, not built until a
number OF years afterwards. And If the
recollection of old citizens is TO be
trusted the city and the county for q
long while used the county Jail in COM
mon. The commitments in the records
OF the Hastings Court as late as 1914
merely read "Committed 10 jail y; and
it is certain that citizens OF Richmond
we're early in this century in prison
bonds al the county jail for debt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-15

1t is intended that this bazaar shall be
grand success financially and socially
and the noble women having it in charge
deserve to he aided by the entire South.
The arrangements are already nearing
completion aud are so attractive as 10
awaken interest even at this time, since
a mammoth Northumberland as this
is intended 10 be requires time to work
il up successfully. There will be four
teen tables, representing the Confederate
States Each table has q chairman, who
will appoint her assistants. This is the
list as fer as made up:
Virginia. Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson,
chairman.
Maryland-Mrs. G. O'B. Cowardin.
South Carolina-Mrs. w. p. De Saus-
sure.
These tables will sell fancy and mis-
cellaneous articles
Alabama Miss Mary Morris Jones,
chairman-fancy articles aud fortune
telling.
Georgia Mrs. Il. w. Barton, chair
man-no article on this table win exceed
81 in price.