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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Tariff RetOrnQ.

We would say to the Blackstone Courier
against the declaration of the Chicago
Convention that Congress has no power to
lay tariff for other than purposes Of
revenue. but we have never uttered a
word against tariff reform or tarlf whose
main object was revenue. After the Chi
cago Convention of last year had adj
journed and its members had been at
home nearly three months, and the Re-
publicans were everywhere denouncing
Mr.. CLEVELAND as Q free trader bent
upon destroying tae industries of the
American people, he took his pen in hand
to write his letter accepting the nomina-
ton of that convention. In writing it he
addressed himself to the charge which the
Republicans had brought against him that
he was an enemy to the manufacturing IN
forests. The Courier has read that letter,
but can ses nothing wrong in it, and yet
sees something wrong in our editorials on
this subject. though we quoted MIR. OLEyE-
LANDS very words and adopted them as
our own. We quoted, for instance, the
following:
ave believe that the advantages OF freer raw
material should be accorded to our manu-
faciurers"
Here is no proposition to lay tariff for
revenue only, bu: a distinct proposition so
to levy customs-duties as to provide
"freer raw material" TO our" manufac-
turers. 1t Is, in a word. recommendation
that Congress shall build up manufactures
in this country. The Chicago Convention
had SAID that Congress had no power to
lay o tariff except for purposes Of reve-
nue. only" but Mr.. CLEVELAND replied,
mot so. Congress has power so to Law
tariff as to give the advantages OF freer
raw material to OUR manufacturers" We
quoted this declaration of Mr.. CLEvE-
LANDS In full In a late Issue. and we ask
the Blackstone Courier to do Us the justice
to let its readers see that declaration.
Mr.. CLEVELAND went on to say that our
fellow-oountrymen could not be fright
ened by the spectre of impossible free
trade" That is to say, free trade is an
impossibility. The man who should pro-
pose il in Congress would be set down as
a crank. Even Virginia does not object to
having her peanuts, sumsc, cheroots,
cigarettes. cigars, plug tobacco. and other
articles protected against the ruin which
would result to those interests il Con-
gress after laying internal taxes upon
those articles should neglect to lay coun-
tervailing duties upon the same. We say
with Mr.. CLEVELAND to the Virginians
concerned in these duties that we refuse
to believe that a party comprising . ma
jority OF our people is planning tie de-
struction or injury Of American interests.
:" at ne have psace.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
The National Election Laws.


No more important subject will come up
for consideration by the new Congress soon
TO convene at the national capital than
the proposition to repeal all laws confer
ring upon Federal officials the power to
interfere with congressional or other cleo
tions in the several States. The Chicago
platform contained on this subject plank
which was full of eloquent denunciation
of the attempt to perpetaate the power OF
the Republican party by the passage OF
such laws. And the Democrats will make
IN inexcusable and irreparable blunder If
they act upon the assumption that the
Republican party has abandoned all
hope Of securing power by the means
indicated. If the Congress about to as
semble were Republican body and Re-
publican President were in the Executive
chair laws would be enacted at the coming
session of that body which would render
1t forever afterwards impossible for the
Democrats to elect either President of
the United States or Congress. All that
the Republicans regret In this connection
IL their failure to enact such laws when
they possessed undisputed control of beth
houses of Congress and had Republican
In the presidential chair ready and willing
to approve any such Law which they might
have passed.
The Washington Post gives the Rspubli-
can party credit for scquiescence in the
will of the people a. expressed In Novem-
Der last on the subject Of Federal control
OF elections. Thst paper says there Is not
the least danger ct the present time Of the
passage Of force bill, all danger OF such
bill having come TO an end when the Fifty
frst Congress adjourned. We agree in
the opinion thAt thsrs Is no present dan
ger Of the passage OF a force bull. but it viii
DO only because the Democrats have ma
GRITTY in Congress and . President in the
White House that such bill viii net be
passed &c soon a. Oongrsss meets.
But the danger lies in assuming Mat
there ~ not slrsssdy force hilln In ex-
istvnos. The statutes Of the United States
~ they now stand confer upon tSs party
IN control Of the gcvsrnment full mower
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Pet,tI.arcenv.

The following communication refers 10
matter Of Importance to the Common
wealth. When the decision was rendered
which has produced the existing condition
OF things. we were apprebensive that the
results now 70 nted out by " Scotia would
follow that decision. A new Court OF Ap-
peals might give us O now decision. but
this we cannot rely upon; and. besides, 1t
would not be pleasant to know that Fir-
GINA supreme judges were to be elected 10
correct decisions IN petit-larceny cases.
We do not propose to discuss tnis question
now. Nevertheless, il the Objectionable
decision is TO bankrupt Virginia unless re-
versed in some way, the sooner 1t il cor
rected the better. Amongst the many
reasons why the voters should elect good
Legislature next fall will be the necessity
of Riding the State OF the evil complained
of by Scotia" State convention will
be demanded by the people If there can
be found no legislative remedy.
wAssESros. VA.
TO the RiitOr of the Dispdtef:
Tho State OF Virginia 10 Threatened with bank
ruptcy from the administration OF tho laws
that now exist against petit larceny. The
stsaler OF 25-cont chicken can make cost TO
| the State o. from two TO three hundred dollars,
| and as small theft, a-e occu-rt1g constantly In
| almost every county in tbs State the funds set
| apart for the prosecution OF these offenders are
already inadelaate 10 meet the demands for the
small percentages OF thsm tlat are caught The
| laws that now exist seem TO have no terror ior
them. How long will sovereign StGte possess
| ing large majority Of law-aOidlns citizens SUI
| fer sucn tax upon its material prosperity 10
| our lawmakers wish 10 force upon Us resort 70
! mobaw TO prevent our ruin Surely afree ana
noble people Will not ait idly by and have their
! life- blood thus drawn from them We badly need
| the inru1 OF a good substantial population to
| work our idle lands and open up our mineral
wealth. Do people OF these classes come into
| a country without knowing something OF us
| laws and conditions IL We expect any future
! for Virginia our laws bearing on these offences
will have to be changed, and that right speedily.
| We are told that 20 futly c)rrect these evils 3
constitutional convention will have 70 BIO called.
How does the .rouble aud expense OF such
| convention weigh in the scales against pros
| pect OF our States becoming Sahara This Is
! no triling matter, bat one that should enlist
not only the serious consideration, but action OF
every good citzon Of this Commonwealth. Wo
hope the press o. the state will take hold OF this
subject and continue it, agitation until some
| thing Is accom- Pushed for our releL SCOTIA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Literary Notes.


Zola's latest novel, "Dr. Pascal" has
Just been published in Paris.
In q poem written by Richard Hovey
and first printed in the Independent occurs
the following allusion to Mrs. Amelie
Rives-C Chandler:
" She whose swift verse speaks words that smite
and bruiss
With scarlet suddsnness Of flaming phrase,
virginias hawk Of song"
This Is intended to be complimentary.
but 1t Is doubtful If Mrs. Cbanler will so
take it. Mr.. Hovey is original. whatever
else he may be.
LIB Tide" is tho name of . forth
coming novel BY Robert Louis Stevenson
and his stepson. LLOYD Osbourne, between
whom has existed literary partnership,
which this book Will end. The new story
Is one OF South Sea adventure, telling OF
the voyage OF the schooner Farallone.
A new papsr-coversd edition Of w. d.
Aowe!l's World OF Chance" was issued
by Harper d Brothers on July It'll.
4 volume Of the poetry Of Dr.. Thomas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH SUNDAY, JULY 49, 1898.

W. Parsons, entitled The Shadow OF the
Obelisk, and Other Poems" will be pub
llshed by Houghton. Mifilin d Go. in the
autumn.
Walter Besant, who is new In this
country, has new noyein the press OF the
Hsrpers. 1t is called The Rebel Queen"
The heroine Is described as "a wife who,
otherwise loyal. will not admit the supre-
macy Of man. and refuses implicit sub
mission to her husbands rule" II re-
ports be true--we have no personal
knowledge OF the subject-shs must 90
quite commonplace individual.
The Complaining Millions OF Men y IS
the title Of novel by Mr.. Edmund Fuller
of the Providence Journal, which Harper
& Brothers are about to bring out.
Joseph Zalmonah" is the name OF q
novel which Mr. Edward King is writing.
the scene of which is laid among the ne
brew population of the East side OF New
York. This is trenohing upon Henry Har-
lands preserves.
Mr.. Richard Harding Davis has written
for Hdrpe,'s Magazine o story called, hs
Bad Angel which deals with London
society. though its principal characters
are American. NJ
The JULY No. of the North An'sr'c1n ~
r;e,e contains an article on The Future
of Presbyterianism in tho United States"
by Professor Charles A. Briggs. who was
recently convicted of "heresy;" Inc
DIXIE of yeragus has a paper IN the same
issue entitled 1.-The Family of Columbus
Mrs. Margaret Deland IS sa;d to be
writing a story which deals with the mar
rage relation and with the question as 70
whether an uncongenial couple should re-
main together or separate.
Madison J. Gavin. kentucky's poet,
was born in Louisville on March 70. 1853;
He is descended from mixed Hueuenot and
German stock He was educated in Louis
vile and began TO write verses when 10 or
II. Mr.. w. ID. Howells finds much TO al
mire in his poems.
The July No. OF The Bookbuyer contains a
portrait and brief biographical sketch OF
James Anthony Froude.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

20 take such measures a. will enable that
party to perpetuate its own existence.
Supervisors Of elections are provided for
In those statutes, and also just as many
deputy United States marshals rs the
Federal officers having charge Of such
elections may choose to appoint.
In addition 20 this fact Is the
further oue-recognized by the Port as
fact--thst the present Federal election
laws can be misconstrued and abused"
And what the words "abuse" and mis-
construction mean in this connection
was fully explained TO the people OF the
southern States when they were learning
the object-lessons OF reconstruction days.
There would be found in any Republican
majority which might DO elected to the
House of Representatives under the ex-
listing Federal election laws members
enough who in Standardization cases
would care to ask no other question than
that which THAp. STEVENS said was the
only one ecessary-namely, which Is
our id rascal?"
The Democratic National Convention OF
last year fully recognized the true state OF
the case when il warned the people oil
"our common country" that the policy OF
Federal control of elections Is fraught
with 1.-THE gravest dangers scarcely less
momentous than would result from q
revolution practically establishing mon
archy upon the ruins of the republic.
This is not On exaggerated declaration.
a..
marty would not hesitate one mo-
ment so to execute the existing Federal
laws on this subject as to render 1t impos-
sible for any other than Republican
House of Representatives to be elected
bereafter-no, not elected" but return
ed AZ elected. There is no limit to the
turbulence of the leaders of the Republl-
can party. They recognize no other law
than their own wills. They mourn their
neglect 10 pass and enforce Federal elec-
ton laws when they had such men as
Beast BUrrER, JACK CaAEDLEB, and THAD.
STEVENS g. lead the hosts OF the enemies
of the q, nstitution, and laugh to scorn
the protests of the people.
We repeat, therefore, that Congress can
not too soon repeal tne electiOh ia"o H""
upon the Federal statute book. 1t is not
possible for any question except perhaps
the financial problem to exceed in i'm
portance the question of the repeal OF
laws which, as tho national Democratic
platform says, involves dangers to this
country scarcely less momentous than
would result from q revolution practically
establishing monarchy upon the ruins OF
the republic" Let US be wise IN time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
The New York Sun and the President

The New York Sun and the President.
We ask the attention of the Lynchburg
Adudnce and all the other Virginia papers
which credit the New York sun with friend
lIness TO Mr.. CLEVELAND when it declares
that the Chicago platform demands imme-
date action on the tariff question to
the following slur cast upon the President
by our able New York contemporary:
"To statesman Of Mr.. Cieveisnd's sagacity
and clear perceptions In matters affecting his
personal status with the party and the couatry.
there would be only one answer TO this question.
A prompt ratification Of the Hawaiian treaty. an
immediate opening OF the gates to the insular
applicant, would inure chiefly 70 tho credit and
renown OF his predecessor, and only In minor
degree TO his own. While hdman nature Is
what It IL, Grover Cleveland can hardly be ex-
pected TO take the hammer IN hand with eager
ness in order to clinch the nail already driven
homo by Benjamin Harrison. History would
perss: IN regarding the acquisition OF this Talua
bic territory IS an achievement: begun and prac-
tically comp, ted under the Harrison admins
tration, General Harrison's Democratic sue
cessor figuring merely in the details and con-
cluding formalitiss Of the enterprise"
The Washington Pos, says truly that this
is mot OF all complimentary to the Chief
Executive" II is IN fact a charge that for
personal reasons the President declines to
hurry up annexation. The language is
marked by Just such features and by just
such ingenuity and skill Us mark the SUMS
articles in favor Of immediate action upon
the tariff question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

We learn that at the suggestion Of Ed
WARD ATKINSON, OF Boston, Secretary NOR
TON wrote to DR.. J. VI. McBRYDE, president
of Blacksburg College, to come to Wash
ington with the view of talking with them
as to accepting the position of Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture.
1t can scarcely be doubted that it was
the wish OF the President and the Secretary
that the Doctor should accept the Office.
but DR.. McBsTDE positively declined to
entertain the proposition, being well sat-
isfed at the Virginia Agricultural and Me-
chanical College, aud determined to give
to that institution the best work Of his
lfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
Virginia's New Bonds.

The Herman Ncos Letter and WalLStreel
Summary. referring to the forthcoming
distribution of the Virginia century bonds,
says:
"Ths State has regularly paid It's interest On
the manuscript bond, in all two years, amount
ing to per cent. Three and one-hah per cent.
will probably be retained by the committee for
commission and expenses and the bonds de-
lvored plus " Of per cent.
ave understand that every effort Ia being
made to prepars for the delivery Of the new
bonds simultaneously In England and this coun-
try about tue middle Of August"
In view of this statement We do not
think the Commonwealth IS called upoa
to make kny further defence against the
ohsrge.that she is responsible for the de-
lay ip the delivery OF the new bonds. II
canh,ms tina imnression that tina Nav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

make it a point to land comfortably.
The best place to land this week is at
our store, No. 1901 Main street You
can make this landing without the
slightest risk and wholly without cost
1t costs nothing to see our suits and very
little money to buy. Silver bullion may
be cheap the way it's selling now, but
it wouldn't be as cheap at 30 cents an
ounce as our suits at $40. Land where
it pays best. Go where the bargains
are. 1t pays best to visit our store this
week because we are Offering the biggest
bargains ever seen or that ever will DO
seen.
A silver dollar is worth 100 cents at
our store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
They Will Outbid You.

Be sure the Third-party men will Offer
to provide cheaper money than that which
is to be offered TO the people by the adyo.
Gates of State banks. If you propose to
lend ont Virginia bank notes good only al
home at per cent. they will offer green.
backs good everywhere. they will tell
YOU at per cent You cannot get ahead
of the people who propose Ito level thing,
doHnyards,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
GOOD YiELoOF THE WHEAT CROP.
MeckIenburg's Solid Banks-Plenty of
FsrmerJ Money-Saon to BE Rebuilt.

MeckIenburg's Solid Banks-Plenty of
Farmers Monsy--Sson to Be Rebuilt.
tCorre,pondsuce Of the Richmond. Dispatoh.l
CHASE CRY. Va, July 15.-The yield OF
wheat will average about ten bushels to
one seeded in this county. This ID con-
sidered good crop.
The favorable seasons prevailing this
month will insure an abundant corn and
heavy tobacco crop.
The Oldest inhabitant cannot recall the
time when corn was higher than wheat as
it ls now; the former 60 cents per busael
and merchsntable wheat selling at 80 cents
per bushel.
Notwithstanding the cry of hard times
the four banks in this county report
large amount of money on hand. Before
the war there was only one bank IN the
county of Meeklenburg. The mystery Is
where the money comes from. An officer
of one or the banks when asked this ques-
ton replied: 1T comes from the poor
farmers" These very men who have accu-
mulatsd enough In agricultural pursuits
to have healthy bank account are the
men who grumble and say farming don't
pay"
sToRMING THE CIrADELs.
Protracted meetings are now the glory
of the country. Baptist and Methodist
preachers are stormlng the cltadels OF the
wicked. Rev. James Z. Hutson. the wide
Unknown Baptist evangelist, has been
emlnently successful in his meetings at
different churches IN this county and will
continue here week longer.
Hon. Joseph G. Hutchinson, member of
Congress from the Houston (Iex.) Dis
trict, is now in the county on visit TO
his mother. His father was the late @.
s. Hutchsson, well.known justice of the
peace in ante bellum times.
The burned district of this town will
soon be rebuilt. Broughton has already
rebuilt and his saloon IS again in opera
ton. Roberts j. Co. will soon have their
handsome store completed. Tindale will
rebuild his stores.
MAY BE BLESSING.
Employment Is given to mechanics and
laborers and what appeared at first to bo
calamity may result III blessing TO
Others. Insurance companies have had a
rugged road TO travel this year in Mecklen-
burg. But in the aggregate they have
taken great deal more money out OF the
county than they have ever lost here.
Mr.. Thomas A. Gilmer, formerly of
Richmond. has erected a handsome resi-
dence here, and will make this place his
future home.
There are fewer city people In the coun-
try this summer than usual.
The thermometer for the last few DAYS
has not been higher than 30 degrees in the
shade, removed from reflected heat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
MISS VIRGINIA CARR AT REST.
Marriage of mr. w. S. Ellis and Mrs.
Emma Artsman-Rain Needed.

Marriage of mr. w. S. Ellis and Mrs.
Emma Artsman-Rsin Needed.
Correspondents Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
AMKIRsT COURTHOUSE, July 15.-hiss Yir-
gina Carr died at her home. in this county,
on tho 18th instant, and was buried yestsr-
day, Rev. A. Z. Gray. OF the Episcopal
church, officiating. Miss Carr was lady
of many attractive qualities of mind and
heart and q member OF the prominent
Albemarle family OF that name. Her
father, Colonel James o. Carr, moved to
this county some twenty-five years ago,
and his family have since resided here.
Deceased was in her 74th year and had
had been in failing health for many years.
ELLIs-ARIsMAS.
Mr.. w. 7. Ellis, formerly Of Amherst but
now Of Covington, Va, was married at the
residence OF his father. Mr.. @. l.. Ellis. in
this place, to Mrs. Emma Artsman, Of
Ohio, this week. Rev. l. II. Ellis. the
brother of the groom. performed she cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis left the next
day for Covington, where they will reside.
The weather. which has been very sea-
sonable so far, is now getting quite dry.
aud unless we have rains very soon the
crops will be materially damaged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

The Times SAYS that as President HARRI-
SON died in Washington April 4. ls4l, it is
hard to see how be could have called Con-
gress together on May S1st OF that year.
He called it on the nth of March.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

1.-THE guaranteeing Of depositors in the
national banks by the government" not by
the court" as we had it yesterday, iswhat
Mr.. CArLETr. of Stsunton. reported Mr..
CHANDLER, of New York. to be in favor of.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
MIlLINRRY

E,EATHERS CLEANED, COLORED.
Il and ouRLED ne latest sAadss; old Asss
Reproduced In the --latest shapes end colors;
orsps dyed. ssdsnsd. and erimpsd. No als
east Broad street. second aoos. 10 35-saAs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

York committee refused to respond to
y,rginia's opportunities to take the bonds
in instruments and barred delivery. in
order that they might get in hand before
distribution enough interest 10 pay their
nntnr,tasinna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
MEETINGS. Monday.

syKAcrsE LODGE, KrIGHn o. fffhiA~
RICHMOND LODGE. opp-FEtLo"s'
IsD,ANOLA TRrBg, RED hys.
GRAY EAGLE TRIBE, EsD MEN.
ANN0wAx TRIBg, Red MEN.
rhsT-aND LODGE. GOLDEN CHAIN.
PATRICK BEsRr COUNCIL. AskhiCAr hhe""~'
IgE COUNCIL AMERICAN HEcnAEics.
AURORA COUNCIL, AMERICAN MycHAsic.
RICHMOND COUNCIL, ANGRiCAN MECHANICS
GRACE COURT, EQUITABLE LEA0rE.
VIRGINIA LODGE, r0SrI.
RESCUE LODGE, GOOD TssPLARs.
wtsT-END LODGE, GOOD TKhPLARS
NYaTLg LODGE, GOOD TghPLAKs.
RICHMOND LODGE. ELKs.
IyAsHog LODGE. HEIGHTS OF PrrHiAs.
sTOHswALL CLUB, T. L. 4.
LIBERrAs LODGE, NAsoNs.
JKFFEKsos LODGE. oDD-FELLowS
cARPysTERs' Asp JoISKRs' UsIos.
LEE COUNCIL, cossk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

When you want your printing done
quickly sand TO the Dispatoh Printing
House. All orders promptly. chssply, and
satisfactorily sxeoutsd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

STATE OF VIRGINIA, CITY or KIcHN0sp-s..t
I, Il. {. Burnett, cashier u tho at-Vr-lAa'i
bank, DO solemny swear that inc n1l7e SO
msut 10 true u the best OF knoNie ~" Ali .
lie. ii. &. BJkAEtl, CASHIER
Subscribed and sworn % before M 'ls y
day OF July, 1898. j. l.. MchE'NI
HolaIy Ig.I-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16

The Warrenton Hder urges the election
of EPPA HUNTos, Jr.. to the House OF Dele
gates from Fauquisr county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
EURorEAx HorELA
4 DELPHI HOTEL LIVERPOOL

Tns Hssei a. Lane q Ne NegsA Tslsphons
in svsSy apartment Al " lAsese tnpeevs-
usnsA MIN s,ssases cd rsansasnt