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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10

4 will use his talents IN nm effort TO give
| the people OF Virginia law that wiz
not only Insure honest elections. but Will
force them 10 strengthen their moral
for truth, justice. etc, and righteous
adherence for falsehood. deceit, and
fraud.
GRAVE CHARGES.
Another OF the endorsers OF the position
which the Times has taken writes under
the signature Southwest" He starts out
with the astounding observation that 1.-THE
absence OF organized opposition has had
the result to breed a lot OF 'small-beer'
politicians who have obtained virtual con-
troll OF the Democratic party In the State,
and whose whole idea OF political ethics
consists I'm making something out OF II
for themselves" There has never been
a more open and venlal Illustration Of
the boss methods than was exhibited in
the last election In Virginia" / quote his
words.
He further states that II has been
charged and he does not hesitate 70 ex-
press his opinion that 1t will not be
denied" that large percentage OF the
money Cmeaning, ! presume, the cam
paign-fund) was expended In the interest
Of a certain candidate. He remarks that
these are grave charges. SO they are.
But there is considerable difference be-
tween charging a thing and proving 1t.
And II he had informed himself concern
ing these charges before he endorsed them,
and gave them circulation, he would have
saved himself from the ridiculous posi-
ton In which he has placed himself
The charges he made are absurd on
their face. For It Is fact so well known
that even the gentleman from the South
west ought not to have been ignorant Of
IL. that most OF those whom he has been
pleased to term "small-beer politicians"
land self-appointed leaders" were. I'm
truth. the abcst, most prominent, and
most distinguished men In the State-men
whose public and private character IL
now and always has been absolutely be-
yond reproach. and who enjoy the entire
confidence of the Democratic party in
this state, except, Of course, the gentle
man from the Southwest"
The rest OF his article Is not worthy OF
notice. None Of It would be but for the
fact that II has appeared i'm a reputable
paper. This gentleman says h. is not
politician. This probably accounts FOR his
lack Of information touching the sub
ject he essays 10 discuss. but even II the
charges he makes were well grounded,
could they have been prevented by DIFF
ferent electiOn-laws2 Perhaps he may be
induced to take up his pen again and ex-
plain how the Andcrson-Mc COrmicll law Is
accountable for the frauds which he has
been informed were 7erpetrated.
Not a single charge OF fraud has been
traced to these laws. Nor has IL been
reasonably or practically shown in what
way they have been defective. The only
real effect this movement has had, or
will have. will be needlessly to expose our
election-laws to the condemnation and de-
rision OF our political enemies and the
outside public generally. 10 lnjure the De-
mocratic party, and 10 cast dishOnor upon
the State MARION J.. DAWSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
A FINANCIAL NEST-ECc.
The Accretlons of Building and Loan AS
sociation.

The primary accretion of a sound build
ing and loan association consists in its
savings feature. 1t is the most approved
institution through which poor man or q
man OF limited means can save and ac-
quire home. The deposits made with it
are not subject 10 great fluctuations even
in times of financial depression, a3 o men,
Der will strain every point to meet his as
sessment. He starts, rs a rule. by abso-
lutely dedicating O part of his salary,
wages, or income TO the specific purpose
Of buying q home. or owning paid-up
stock. Hence there is continuously pour
ing into the cashiers drawer stream OF
deposits.
rhe second accretion is due to CON-
pounding interest on these deposits There
Is no idle capital Principal and interest
are being constantly increased and turned
over. The rule Of continuous investment
on safe basis IL absolute. This explains
easily to any one VINO will get a pamphlet
of the Commercial Building and Loan As
sociation OF this city and examine its sys-
tenn why II can pay s per cent per amman
on its stock. Ii has incorporated the
tested and approved features of all similar
institutions and under the management of
some OF the most sagacious and safest
businessmen IN the city applies rigidly
the rule of investment. When these IN
vestmsnts are watched. as they are in the
Commercial Building and Loan Associa-
ton. large profits are just as certain 40
that two and two make four. Even those
Of the most rudimeutsry knowledge. OF
6nauciering can sse this, and. therefore. IL
IL easy to understand why the stock II 80
.pOppln< - q noSt-eGA ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10

hearse. but may 10 able % ~ ...a
stage manager. yiil write ~. lo1l
aud tope 10 be able 10 send Won ~. 1ii'
script. Believe me. ''et
Very truly. Eli s....
Under date OF November 27it 81. ~
msn writes the SAME lady aqf .i.-. % b
:" We have never mther % g......
sent 60 play any OF tho lgrfl- 't
plays g. amateurs OF Othffg. no ar
loaned our private manuscuutt r.
present. case, however. hr. so.... IA
well ~ l, would be happy n l.,.l. y
the " Highest Bidder Tor tie .....' "a
name. II you can give ms s.....
guaranty that our manu-cnp' ,..
~ returned g. me. Tie r4.t4 ~
printed form, though tyy.pr.if,- Z
should need 90 have some glsrt.t.
would DC regarded a. pylq.'. .... Z. I
NO copy Of the manuscr'pt shah
excepting Only the parts. alItiI, ....'
agree to destroy the part ait.r,.'
Torrance. E
The ladies' are much ela.ei og.-...
success in securing tho p.s.. arI
90 70 work IN dead earnest fl ..,,.
success The COMMITTEE Dr. ..tt..
which there will probably la .a..r.. 81 2
tionsl consists Of Mu fs..
chairman. hrs. Thomas * t.-. ~
FirginiJs Newton, 3lr. h...... F.
Meredith. Mrs. James &. rl..r III. !
7. ID. Myers, sr, Nu. Js-.t e. ...-
Miss Mamie G. Winston 3d. I....
vile. and Hiss Mary Morr -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
INVENTED BY A WOMAN.
A Mechanical Toy That Attracts Attention
from Merchant Princes.

New York World)
The inventive ingenuity OF woman has
been proved over and over again Of late,
and at the Worlds Fair. in Chicago,
there were many evidences that lovely
woman can originate and invent, even
though she be obliged to inquire whether
her hat is on straight when she has
reached the elimination OF her ideas
A Brooklyn woman can now be added
20 the list Of clever orlginators and in
ventors She is Mrs. Edith Dorothea
Aver. OF No, 1897 Bedford avenue, and a
granddaughter of the late Rev. Joseph
S. Travelli. who was known as a mis-
sionary and an advocate of prison re-
form. Mrs. Aver is native of Allegheny
county, but has resided in Brooklyn for
Ward the artist.
10 amuse her little daughter Mrs
Aver. of No. 1887 Bedford avenue. and a
mechanical toy representing a stage. with
a ballet OF gaily-dressed figures. BY
clever system OF wires the figures are
made to dance, and an Arrangements OF
lights makes the scene most fairy
like spectacle. So pleased was Mrs. Aver
with the result that she constructed a
second stage and set Of figures, repre-
sentlng the skeleton dance of the BLACK
Crook" She now has both toys COM
plete representing the pink ballroom"
and the deaths head dance"
The most remarkable thing is that the
toys were made without any outlay OF
money. The figures were cut from pie
ture papers, and tinted cleverly, then
dressed In paper and tinsel. the joints of
the limbs and arms being fastened at the
knee. so as TO move naturally. The
skeleton figures were also cut from paper.
Many Brooklyn people. hearing OF the
clever toy, have called TO see IL in opera
ton. Major MeNulty. OF Wechsler 4
McNulty. as well as several representa-
tives of other large dry goods firms OF
Brooklyn and New York, have visited
Mrs. Aver with view 70 purchasing her
toy for elaboration as a window display
at Christmas time.
With rich draperies and calcium lights
and life-size figures, instead of paper
dolls. the effect would certainly be some
thing entirely novel and attractive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 70, 1893.


happened to get shot by the outlaws IL
wouid only hasten the end, he started.
on the day before the fight he thousnt
no would take walk up the railroad
alone. The MIR vas cool and bracing ana
the outdoor life had already accomplished
so, him more than physic had ever done.
4 couple OF miles from where ne left the
party he saw pile OF railroad ties along
side the track.
the idea struck him that that would
he good hiding place for bandit. AZ
no drew nearer to 1t the desire to look
behind the pile OF ties became stronger
"a the distance lessened, and when ne
reached Il the Impulse was nearly IRE
a,stlbIe. StiIl some indefinable instinct
told him not TO. Love Of life Is strong,
even IN a man who thinks consumption Is
about 10 take him OF.
The young man obeyed the instinct IN
stead OF the impulse.
When Jones surrendered ne called the
voung man out OF the crowd and SAID
;.see here young man. you were nearer
death when you were walking up the rah-
road track than you would have ever
irnown II hadn't been caught. | was
behind that pile Of ties. II you hai as
much MS made a move toward looking
behind that pile you would never nave
known what killed YOU"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
Dealing With n Forger

A correspondent recently forwarded 10
Professor Huxley Confirming the Bible
Word for " ord" and containing passages
which purported to be quotations from his
published works. IN reply Mr.. Huxley
wrote from Eastbourne as follows: Sir.
the extracts professedly from my writings
IN the handful which you send me are all
impudent forgeries, save one. and that is
gsrbled. If YOU think it worth while to
expose the forger q cannot say do you
can use this note. Yours. faithfully,
ST. ii. HUXLEY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
nr. McGnirc md IIl. u.

The following editorial appear
last issue # the Winchester iI..
"Dr Hunter Mcclure Formerly
chester. and nov Of Rlcl'1.i. t
Il famous throughout the niJu f.-
most unoxampisd stll. 4ni -a..
physician and surgeon. VIII ur-" ~
next Legislature the pr1pllel "i '
ing State ald 90 such iudiFsgt p..I
auire surgical treatment. idU
make al APPROPRIATION not - e.
90 per augum % th8 Flr.iut i..t
Richmond. which amount Is to b
20 sucn cUrab,e INDECENT cases a.. ..t
dor rules % be adopted. lC recon-
by the local pD s'ciaus.
." We sincerely hope tlft d. ,,
will succeed IN lis hl.h aud p.i.at
purpose. I'm couWun Hith n.ni.'
more bigh'v gi'iti ot bus ufs..l
he IL inspired with wide -fmla
humanity which huds it7 cxpi.
constant and Inieiug"n, effort ~
walton Of suffering. No man in ~.
~ better fitted than DR.. hc,iu'rr
ciate the crying necessity Tor .
hospital NJ some point ~ che ~ta-..
Is hardly Stete m thr l.D.Qu s4f b.
which has not one or more chart
tails. The duty of estlO.is niLt
every whit "a sacred a d., ear, .. .
sane or fTee education. nler
ship Of Or. Mcclure ami t..
members OF his profession VII F.'
around him. We tee. perslAI.-
gina will recognize her Iut}.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
Very Close TO Death. "a

fchIcago MALI

An Incident Of the recent rnce between
the train-robbers and their pursuers.
which resulted so disastrously to the for
mer, was told during the past week. One
OF the party who went out from kalispell
to join In the chase was q young man
who had been In bad health. He was
suffering from lung trouble. and had sev-
eral hsmorrkagef Thinking the OPEN
air would a. him god and that u he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
ON His Mind.

tWhshIngtOn StufJ
Blaggins is one OF the men who speak
disreFpeoffilly Of eminent people. A great
pianiss was pointed out to him recently
with the remark:
"Do YOU note the weary expression OF
on HIS mind. desen't heY."
"A great dpsl on his mindr repeated
Hlagxins. scornfully. oh yes. you mean
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
TO PLAY THE HIGHEST BIDDER"
Mr.. sothern's Success WIN lie Presented
Here by Amateurs.

Arrangements are being made for the
presentation here during the latter part OF
January of Z. III. sothern's great success,
he Highest Bidder" by amateurs for
the benefit of the Rosemary Library. For
the first time hr. Sothern and his man.
ager, Sir. Daniel Frohman. lave consented
to allow one Of their plays 10 be produced
by outsiders. The manuscript OF The
Highest Bidder" arrived yesterday and
the parts ale being copied.
The following correspondence in regard
to this production. which the ladies' intend
shall be made great society event. ex-
plains itself:
BALTIMORE. Nh. November as. 1893
To Mrs. $3.50:
Dear Madam. II have sent your letter TO
my mansger, Ar. Dariel frobmAn. Il hs
IL Wiling that you shall play The Hiuh..
est Bidder" II VIII give ne the 4tNstest
you vil Aat 4 = Hsssiq1k Dlss = =,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
Advantages OF Properly Constructed and
clI-Maintained "Dirt" Roads.
Sum- Y. Nncanh nr & 1919

SALEM. VA, December D. 1893.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
am glad to learn that the subject of
" County Road Improvement" IS 10 be
agitated in the Legislature this winter.
The advantages of properly builtand we'll
maintained dirt" roads seem to have
been largely overlooked in the movement
for the improvement OF our country roads,
and It has been said. with some reason,
that the efforts in favor OF good roads have
been hampered to some extent by a some
what too enthusiastic advocacy of broken
stone roads. The cost of such stone roads
il absolutely prohibitlye of their adoption
in many parts Of the country where. how
ever, improved roads are urgently needed.
Comparatively little IS said abOut dirt
roads in the discussion on improved con-
struction, but il is certain that very excel
lent roads NAV be made of earth by pro-
per system of construction. Both surface
drainage and sub-drainage are essential in
obtaining a durable road, and intelligent
maintenance Is another essential, which
latter is rather difficult to insure. The
mere dumping of piles of earth in wet
spots or low places Is not maintenance.
but is mere waste of energy due to care
les3ness or mlsdirected Zeal
EtONOMlCAes
With good dirt road once completed it
would probably be found economical and
advantageous TO intrust ITS maintenance
to few skilled and intelligent men paid
for their services, instead of leaving the |
maintenance TO the spasmodic attention |
of the farmers and their hired men. TIE
Improvement of country roads Is to be |
aided by the government to the extent of
initiating q systematic investigation into |
the road laws aud the system of road con |
structien. maintenance, and management |
which prevail in different parts Of the |
United States.
70 an experienced civil engineer the |
location of the most of our county roads, !
and especially those in the billy and noun |
tain sections. is a curious sight 10 behold. |
but when we remember that the county |
surveyor who located these roads had no |
thing to aid his inexperienced eye except |
an old compass and Jacobstaf, we are not |
so surprised; and then we can realize why |
1t is so expensive 10 maintain such q road, |
even if It were possible TO keep 1t IN a con- |
ditIon similar to that of a properly located, |
graded, and surfaced road.bed,
Yours truly &c, E,N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
TO TREAT CHARITY esrl.g
The Faculty OF the NIrdicaI ,.l........
.,irI, Petition flo f....r..

ihe ! ''u''S OF '"' i''''''i '.'' i..
giula Petition tho i,...Il....
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A"o A"i'""4"- p .-'''" .
Assembly from the faculty o t
/ College If Virginia explain. ....
70 80, tf,.,or,bIa ti.r....
60. - Vir,i,i..
Inc faculty oi zoe N'.
Ugihla geS .e''e
TOT coz sl1erhtioh 'hs
lbe 'ieulcti 'ol'rA' ui
h05tital ~ tnc college 49, t.
tons ana tho property .'. -
/ STATE OF virginia
ms colio' anltl'' h"-n H
az to Their arccIiectufe. ..
| plete M thelf 'anii1rr tf ...
abound IA eii Tue conf i'..
! forts that age thought g.. u" r...
desirable for such lns'l'i.u.. -.
! OF fact, ~ believe that ,
any insututons OF . a'm.ar
the South. lut'F 'lui
material ana !ate't design. fr. '.r
conducted bf ph'e''"a' t.i
TAa haze nrea s,.-rfti
Ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
EPILEPSY OR FITS

Can this disease be euredf sest pave !.
So--Ts.y. Yes; allforas and tao worst 49, =,
,e- 80 ,esr, s,udy aEi experiment have 10
rsnedy. is cured b. ~ ss'si, p -.
aaea bx ooiates,--,he ola. trcecesroos, quasA "
ueat Do no: SespAiF. Forge, Pssi lapse -
,,n, ,,rrs. pas, cuirszes on yoar eonadeaes, :,
fslh,rsA Look forward, %, backward Ny fs''.
IL % to-aias. Valuable work GA shs saesS~ =
large bosle Of the remeay--esnt frss i0t
Mestioa Post ndiee and kzpssss sdises~ -.
Prof. N. II. PKEEE, y D., 4 CedAs 81. Ns" L.
lde s5-sosu&ssovsy.afl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10
TWO PAINTINGS

lhefe are two paintings by BIerstadt In
Ine panels fanking the Sneakers desk.
ohe represents the settlement OF Monte
rey' Cal. the other the landing OF Hen
urieK Hudson near Peekskin. n Y. Re-
youp vac latter there is painting by
nfuhlluL IL depicts CORVALLIS visiting
General Washington at Yorktown and
asking for an armlstice. CORVALLIS As
surrounded by his staff In scarlet coats.
oehefd Spinoia, In the DAYS OF Tom
heeu Congress. always called these
gentlemen Hessians. and avcrred that the
speaker frequently counted them as be-
Ing present and not voting so as 10 secure
quorum. There II one vacant panel In
the wall. IL IN In the southeast corner
10 I'LL this fate may have something
Tar more unique In store for the House.
The Hon. Thomas y. Reed advises that
me panels beneath the galleries be adorn-
ga with the portraits OF the Speakers OF
the House In years gone by III those AL
Ieady on hand are used, they would make
motley collection. Someiy are painted
ID oil and richly framed. Others are
ciayon Photographs Some are wood-cuts
WIN wooden frames. and look as II they
nad done service IA Jersey bss-rooms
MY years ago. To fsls the panels with
UNIFORM paintings az the Speakers would
cost 10 much that the economists would
eesna axhast Indeed, their gorge arises
xhea They reject that once every two
=
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-10

The Richmond German gave It's usual
beautiful entertainment at the Masonic
Temple on Monday evening. In fact.
many of its usual features were prOmi-
nent. The usual charming people, the
usual good music. and the usual fine sup
per.
There were many sweet buds gathered
for the occasion, fragrant, and. with their
permission, fresh. The full-blown rose
were also radiant. and II the leaves-the
scar and yellow-or thorns in the flesh
were also along they were hidden In the
rrlIeh by the blossoms.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-08-16

The political panorama In Europe
IS it Is focused in Germany, Is one
of singular interest at the present
time. 1t is reported that a deeply
Impressive interview recently took
place between the young Emperor
and the Pope, in which William IL
announced his intention OF declaring
war against France. and the Pope
brought to bear all the weight OF his
holy office 10 beg him to change this
intention. II pleaded with him, 1
wept with him." said the FoDe, ia
relating this, "but ! failed TO con-
vince him" Each day the Pope now
says q mass to avert impending evils
Meantime relations between France
and EDgland are strained. The CO.
lonial problems excite great bitter
ness of discussion.
There lie one faction in Germany
that led by DR.. Lieber-which is pre-.
pared to treat with Chancellor Won
Caprivi In certain concessions be-
tween the governments military de-
hands on the one side and the re-
ligious disabilities on the other. The
agricultural interests demand protec-
tion; there Is deep and widespread.
ing agitation for areform In taxation.
for protection against monopolies,
and a demand that ta3atiou be in.
creased on luxuries and decreased op
necessary commodities. Out Of all
this unrest a new dynasty is destined
% arise
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-08-16
3ItNGS OLD AND NEW.

A Victoria Regia lily in the Park o.
bloom recently. The plant has eleven
leaves, and one OF them is capable OF
supporting sixty-flve pounds without
sinking in the middle.
A Philade'phian has a mineral collec
ton valued at one hundred and twenty.
live thousand dollars, the largest private
collection in America.
Performances at theatres OF ancient
Greece sometimes lasted IL hours. Sc
ven O'Clock in the morning was the tint
for the raising Of the curtain, 30 t.
speak.
In Vienna, Austria, has been opened
postage stamp museum, where more
than 100, 900 stamps may be seen ar.
ranged in three large rooms. Among
the rare specimens are the stamps used
in the balloon and pigeon dispatches
OF the Franco German war in 1870
II.
The first canal was made In England,
when Henry 1. joined the Trent to the
Witham in 1134.
The skeleton Of the "whale lizard
discovered in Alaska last summer.
weighs 2400 pounds. This Is the second
OF the species so far known to science.
1t had both legs and wings.
The largest en-, stones In the world
are In the Temple of the Sun at Baal
bee. Many are more than 60 feet long
20 feet broad and Of unknown depth.
The old custom of ringing the curfeW
has been reinstaIed In the villages and
towns OF Canada, in accordance with an
act passed at the last session of parlia.
ment. This new act is not quite SC
strict as the old one. 1t requires thai
all children under II shall be off the
street at O'Clock, the hour of the ring.
ing of the curfew.
A man said to be seventy-five yean
old has entered al a student at Prince
ton College. He had all his life beer
imhued with desire to have a college
education, and legacy has at last
placed him in a position to obtain one.
The stamps of the Internal Revenue
Bureau, kept in its vaults, bear a face
value Of forty-three million dollars
Whenever new Commissioner Is ap-
pointed it takes thirty clerks a week tc
count the stamps.
The bank of Venice had its origin
n forced loan by the government
tIom wealthy citizens. In oder TO ar.
range for the payment OF interest on 1t,
The chamber OF leans was organized,
Hli.'h undertook a banking b. sIness.
Funds once deposited could not be
withdrawn. but could be transferred.
a remarkable rock formation is 10.
Gated on high peak OF mountain about
tive miles from Aguas Calientas, in
Arizona. The rock, which measures
800 feet high, Is shaped like barrel
and can be seen for miles distant.
The Oldest German railroad was
opened in 1885 and ran between Nuren-
urg and Furth.