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INTERESTING VITAL STATISTICS.
Strange Deductions from the Last Cen
sus OF Scotland.

The last census reports Of the population
Of Scotland. which show q male popula-
ton of 1.942.7i7 and 2.0s2, $50 females, arc
full of most suggestive aud interesting sta.
tistics.
OF the total male population at the date
of the census, i.2ss.sS0 were single. 5s9..
$40 were married, and 6i,0l7 were widow
single, 30.3S1 per cent. married, and 3,295
per cent. widowers.
The female population in regard TO con.
jugal condition we're distributed thus:
63. 14i per cent. single. 2S.jU wives, and
1852 widows.
The percentage of married men Ia the
total male population IS 30.36i. and oe
wives TO the female population IL 2s.977.
The minimum manageable age is held
10 be IS years. and the total of males
above Is years number i.2l6.T2. II whom
563. 1876 are single. 5S9.s20 married. and
"a, OF are widowers-thati is, VI. ga per cent.
of them are SIN lie. 1896 per cent. married.
and $3.50 per cent. widowers. or IN every
100 900 there are 46.27i bachelors, As, ,i6ti
husbands. and $3.50 widowers.
The females above Is years OF age mum.
Der in all i.376.i5O. OF whom COS. .70i are sin.
gle, Sos. .573 married. and l64 liza widows.
!. g., a. 223 per cent. OF the whole are single.
~. 500 per cent. married. and Ii.17 per
cent. widows; or IN every 100000 there are
a.. 223 spinsters. 1850 wives. and ii.5T
widows.
The females in Scotland above Is years
are in excess of the males at tho same ago
by i59,i7S.
There are 100,156 more widows in the
country than widowers. tho percentage OF
the wldowers To the total males over IS
years being So: that of the widows to
the total females at ike age being II per
cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
MOUNTAIN COURTESY.
A North Carolina Girrs idea of Po-
fDetroit FREQ Press.l

when was down in North Carolina
last" remarked the drummer. Il met q
mountain beauty who was IN Ashevllle for
a days sightseeing. She was tall and an
cular. and her calico dress and limp sun
bonnet of the same material clung TO her
as If they had no other support IN the
wide world. | met her in the railroad sta
tion waiting for train, and she spotted
me on sight.
- Amt you drummer?' she inquired.
"'Im n travelling salesman | replied.
What will you haye?'
81 want To know about my train, an
Their amt nobody round that seems TO
know ANYTHING. Drummers know II all.
she laughed.
"Itold her what she wanted to know, and
then she branched OFF.
81 wuZ over thar In the mems side NV
the deepo.. a while ago. she said. loOkin'
round. and when | went in thar every man
wuz smokin', and the way they treated me
wuz real insultin'.'
"'You didn't expect them to stop
smoking when you came in, did you!' l
asked. That's their waltlng-room, you
know, and they have the right of way.
"Ske tapped the floor with the toe OF
her big calfskin shoe for moment.
But they might have been polite, she
contended weakly,
What did YOU want them to do?'
"'Well. some Nv 'em,' and here she
pouted. might a. axed me to smoke
Then | offered her my cigar-case aud
she took all had and smiled"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
A STORY OF THE DAY.
Lamartine's Eioquence sways . Mob OF
Parisian Revoiutionists.

Paris in the spring of is43 was in fer
ment. LOUIS Philippe had been dcthroDed
and the reins of government We're in tho
hands of tho people. A mob ruled the city
and only the frmness and wisdom of
few great men prevented reign
of anarchy. Lamartlno was one OF
those VINO distinguished themselves
at this time. He not only swayed tho
Senate by his powerful oratory." says
one of his biographers, but tanned and
held under control the fiery spirits OF the
mob. That was the grandest moment OF
his life when tho infurIaied mob which
surrounded the Hotel Dc Vile. recognizing
IN the poet statesman It's master, yet un-
willing to be controlled. clamored with its
10000 voices for the adoption OF the red
flag "a the future standard of revolution
iyed France. No man knew better than
the historian of the Girondins tho tcrri-
bic significance of that cry. for the red
flag had been tho symbol of the reign or
terror. Stepping forward boldly but
calmly upon tho balcony of the Hotel do
Vile and looking with the utmost self
possession upon tho ruilianiY ana brutal
masses below, some of whom were at that
moment aiming their rifles at him. he said,
in a voice SO distinct that every one OF tho
surging crowd understood each word:
No; for myself | will mover adopt
il. The tri-colored flag has made
the circuit Of the world withthe republic
and the empire. with your liberties ana
Your glorles tho red flag has only made
the circuit of tho Champs do Mars. trail'
ing in pools of human blood. Pioe Ia h-'-
coiorr Touched by MS enthusiasm and
lifted by il. the mob took up his cry and
shouted Vice la tyi-color!' TIL they 1efv
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

hanged from the bat.lsments OF that cas-
tie. put my hand upon the railing from
which they were suspended by matters
durlnp period of several weeks, whiie
Mary Queen OF Scots looked on. IL TOOK
near hundred years to beat tho Hugue-
nots. who arose in arms after the execu-
ton ut Ambrose. They were finally driven
10 emlgrate to America, England. Prussia,
Holland. aud oth6r countries. and took up
the industrial arts which have Duiit up
those countries. -.
But thew left behind them the spirit OF
the fine arts. which Da Vinci had intro
duced.
Hence, you look over this exhibition
and YOU see France, magnificent III
bronzes. porcelains. jewelry, paintings,
jewel-cases, and whatever strictly belongs
TO the fine arts, such as Da Vinci and
Celini introduced to them.
The other countries flourish in the WOOL;
lens. the cloths. the metals, the silks, ana
carpets.
We, who were given land for our por-
tion, arc still Wrestling with the land pro
blem. and worship Of the footstool OF the
mighty god OF real estate.
The statue of Columbus expresses. as
suppose. the idea of seeing land.
He standing figure on high pedestal
with one foot advanced, the left arm al
most pointing. and the right hand feeling.
as II for soil. On his head is q sort OF
bonnet, exactly like tnat of Da Vinci IN
the European statues.
think the artist has realized land
making Columbus. and he ls not paying
much attention 10 the great fair. wnlch IS
six miles distant from him, but IS ad-
vancing inland, as Chicago Is, and as La
Sale and the French explorers advanced
mora than O00 VpHrg ago.
Land Land Land is tho great moral
of Columbus.
Behind him comes a trail OF immigra-
ton. of which but small portion is up In
the fine arts. They tackle the land pro-
blem and are leaving behind them a race
which can be what this Worlds Fair and
other instrumentalities will make of 1t.
GlTu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
MONEY IN A SCALPeO HEAD.
A Nebraska Man Who VIII BE Well Paid
for Exhibiting at the Fair.
fOmaha Bee.1


Nv. Edwards. of Elk Creek, Neb., is
regarded as the luckiest man that ever
lost his scalp. About thirty years
ago he hired out as teamster IN q
wagon train gong from Nebraska CITY
TO Fort Laramie TO take supplies
to the fort. He was then a youth OF 10.
When near Fort Laramie the train sepa-
rated. about twenty wagons gong TO the
fort and the remainder of the train going
to other points west. Young Edwards was
with those going TO the fort, and when
within less than two miles of their destl-
nation they were surprised by the Indians.
Wholly unprepared for the attack it was
an easy matter for the Indians TO kill the
men and plunder the train. Edwards was
using his revolver to the best advantage,
when an arrow struck his arm, and,
passing through the flesh. stuck fast
in his side. At the same time his pony
was shot and fell upon him and an lndIan
took his scalp Inconsistencies followed:
When consciousness returned he found
himself lying on the ground face down.
ward and the pony lying upon him. lie
raised his head and looked around. An
other man WAS lying near hlm, with the
blood still flowing from his scalpless head.
lie wondered If his head was IN tho
same condition. He had little time TO as
certain, for hearing the Indians coming
back he resolved 10 1clgn Oeatn. DuISlhs
his face in the dirt he remained motion,
less. The Indians came up and rolled
the pony off him. and TO make sure
that he was dead. thrust an arrow into
each heel. As he renamed perfectly notion
less they passed on. The firing called the
attention OF the soldiers at the fort and
they came to the rescue, but not until
every man IN the caravan was stretched
upon the prairie and the wagons plum
dered.
Young Edwards was found to be the
only survivor. He was taken to the fort
and after q severe illness OF six months re-
covered. lie is living on farm at Elk
Greek, Neb.. with his wife and five chil-
dren. He is to 60 to the Worlds Far to
show the people of the whole world the
onlv living man that has had hi scalp
taken by the Indians. and for this be Is to
receive $4,000 and his expenses during
the fair Ho - an excellent talker and
will be able to tell his story well and an
swer the numerous questIOns-that Will De
asked him. Ten thousand dollars seeIne
n good price for a scalp lock. but there are
few people who would take the risk or
have tho nerve 10 feign death In such q
trying ordeal even for $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

MAD-DoG EXCITEMENT.
North and sodth After Battle.
L. a = 4


In the retreat the Colonies headquar--
ters wagon was missing. so they were all
without rations, save stray hardtack or
slice OF bacon that some proyident man
still retained in his saddle pocket. An in-
cident occurred here that | shall never
forget, and | should Ike to know
the name of the man and where he Is
now. As lay there. weary and III pain.
hungry and thirsty. with no prospect OF
ANYTHING 10 eat before the morrow, II
then. some one bent over me. looked
up and recognized my captor, behind
whom had ridden off the field. He held
in one hand hardtsck on which was a
small piece Of bacon; IN the other tin
cup OF hot coffee.
As he handed it TO me he said: " Here.
pard. you are as hungry as am. and VIII
divide with YOU" Was there ever al act
that more fully denoted the true soldier
To deny himself that he might relieve the
suffering of one who but three hours be
foro would have killed him IN the line OF
duty, or whom he would have killed. but
now, being in his power. sought TO show
him every courtesy consistent with his
duty With him, and with all such as be.
hostiIities ceased with surrender.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
eIsMARCK'S PHILOSOPHY.
soms OF the Princes sententious Aphos
risms aud Sayings

The fact that Bismarck in his pensivs
moments has been forger of sentcntloUs
apborisms was brought TO mind by tho ap-
pearance last week IN Paris of translation
OF his Notebook of Youth" This work
dates from the great mans 10Th year. aud
il is full OF solemn remarks. For exam
pie Love is blind friendship shuts tho
ewes" which is not bad. by the way.
Again: You often hear the rich man say
ing TO the poor man. have no money!
A great mind in certain fashionable gath
erings says IA much by its silence" la
the hte-a-tete," Gays Bismarck. u woman
speaks aloud TO tho man who is Indifferent
10 her, low to the man she is near loving,
and keeps silence with the man sho
loves" 80,
We seem to have heard something liko
this before. but when tho Prince COM
pares wise men to stem-windlng
watches, which have attached 10 them
selves the machinery for regulating
them, and other men To old-fashioned
watches. which need a separate Key,
he is entirely original. Let us conclude
with the following which - worthy OF tho
author of Three Men in a Boa" y; "Read-
ing q medical book one fancies one has all
the maadies 1t describes; similarly, when
reading the work of moralist. one dis
covers oil the faults no points out-in
others.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
The Good-Roads Question.
Washington Post
q "a q suall pews item b1lt n possesses

This is small news item. but 1t possesses
much practical signihcance
Every road leading, out of Raleigh. N:
c., with one exception, has been graded
and nicely macadamized for several miles.
A business gentleman estimates the gain
10 the city from truck alone Of from 900
TO $4,000 per annum."
What has been done for Raleigh BY the
building Of good roads out into the coun-
try is not an isolated instance OF the vaine
OF such improvements. but 1t Is neyertne-
less an unfortunate truth that by Tar the
greater number of cities and towns
throughout the United States are not
similarly blessed. and consequently are
reaping no similar benefits.
But what has been done for Raleigh can
and should be done for every town IN the
state, FOR every capital aud county-seat In
the South, for every piece Ia every sec
ton where the need OF better roa1s
exists. and the same advantageous results
will invariably follow. While the build
inc of railroads has converted many cltses
that started out with great prospects into
little more than wsy.stAtions, the fact thet
thew have since rtlnained wav-stations !!
doe, in very many inetances. TO the lack ef
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
GRACE DARLlNG'S BOAT.
The Craft In Which She Went to the
Rescue of the Forfarshire.

The story of Grace Darling is familiar all
around the world. 1t has been told IN
verse and heroic prose and put
on canvas. The little craft in which
the heroine went TO the rescue Of
the pas -enger steamer fOrfarshire on
the rocks of Farne Island. September
6 and 7. 1888, was bought in 1873 by
Colonel John Joicey, Member of Par
lament for South Durham. of New
ton Hall. Stocksfeld on Tyne. from
Grace Darlng's brother. George Darling
(who is still living IN Northurnberland).
and was with the utmost kindness placed
at the soclety's disposal by Mrs. Jolcey
for the Tynemouth Maritime Exhibition
September and October, 1882. where 1t
was eagerly visited by about q. 100 persons.
The little boat has reached Chicago and
will be one of the many interesting exhlb-
its IN the transportation Building OF the
Worlds Fair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
The First Csbiegram.a

The first message over the Atlant ic cable
was a dispatch from Queen Victoria TO
President Buchanan. There were ninety
fiye words in the message, but owing To
something getting wrong with the wires
it was twenty-four hours from. tho timo
that the first word was received until inc
last was taken of. The principal part of
the message was the Queen sexpression OK
the WISH that the cable would prove
bond OF union and link Of friendship oe-
tween the two great nations. Sir. Du-
chanan heartily concurred in this wish.
and incidentally remarked TO her Majesty
that In his estimation this crownng
triumph OF science would prove a greater
boon To humanity in general than tho re-
suits OF all the hsrd-fought battles ever
wOl.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

ne 1alleu. WITH his
nr,ncipal assets several hundred acres OF
land on Staten Island. which under the
hammer would not bring anything ilke us
apparent value when viewed WIN tho
rapture of saDGuine man"
They tell me that Chicago Is constantly
making land in the lake, and If the limos
Central railroad had not been upset oy the
courts and could have owned all TINS rlpa-
rian land as it was being made they might
at some time or other have extended thelr
real estate over to Michigan.
THE COLUMBUS STATUE.
The big statue of Columbus. which has
been put up on the lake shore Opposite th9
Auditorium Hotel, seemed to RE when L
first looked at 1t TO DO statue OF Leonardo
da Vinci, being clothed in about his cos
tune, and he really was Columbuss con-
temporary.
essay. ,,
Inst as Columbus 400 years ago discover
ed America and set all the people since
inhabitipg this continent upon the tasL OF
developing the land. so almost az 'n''
time the King of France, fIancis L.,
brought Leonardo from Italy TO France 10
start the arts and make them the property
OF the French.
i was at Amboise, on the River Lore;
during the French exposition OF 1889: and
there l saw the restored house CT Da Ninci
and his statue in the gardens OF that chd-
ted,., where the Huguenots began the con
spiracy which made such an alteration IN
the destinies Of France.
The Hucuenots determined to get pos
aesslop OF the person OF the young King
aud his BRIDE. Mary Queen OF Scots, and
with them 10 overcome the Catholic or
t,uise party. As they were making their
way in PARCELS to Amboise they were
unaware thai their plot had been found,
out. and they were severally arrested and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
Labor No Longer the silent Partner oI
Capital.


The American Railway Union has been
ORGANIZED TO unite under one banner all
railway employees. The different classes
will be separate az distinct. yet covered
bv one roof-tle republIcan-demOcratio
form of government. THIS Is movement
we'll worthy the aid OF every true inan
and patriotic citizen every lover of tenn
perance. peace. and plenty. mass
meeting will be held at tlrich,s lheatte'
in Chicago. on the 2Oth day OF rune a'
sneak. Railway employees especially Inc
y,ted J. ID. LAWRENCE.
Friendly papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

proper facilities Of communication with
the tributary towns and villages in their
neighborhood. whereby tho difficulties Of
reaching local markets and Of transporta-
tion between farms and bamlets and mills
and schools arc immensely multiplied.
There is no gainsaying. tho proposition
that bad roads are deadener 20 business,
to development, TO material progress. and
the southern States that are now consider-
ing in what way 10 encourage immigra-
tion IN that direction could do nothing
better than enter into concerted move.
meGt for the construction of q high
way system on permanent and substantial
lines. There Is no investment that will pay
more largely in advancing property values,
building up trade. and inviting capital and
settlement. The better the roads thu
more people will there DO 10 travel over
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
Profit by iI

Mrs. Suburban: 90. Henry After
nass,no through the long winter the ice.
The sieet and the snow. and then TO SEQ
THIS glorious spring sunlight. these green
fields and the leafy treesl Why. one feels
that it actually pays uy1
Henry: Yes; you bet il psysl Why.
only this morning rented this house 10
CITY man for $500 for the summer montns
and leased dat In the city for $3Oo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
The Railing Passion

Host (proudly): And this masterpiece
of Rembrandt.
Visitor: Great Scott. man? What is that
unsightly hole in the cornerl IL spoils the
whole picture.
host: Well. you zee, my wife 10 an auto
graph collector. aud she wouldn't rest un-
Ill she cut the signature out and pasted It
in her album.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
sh. liked tne Oid Kind Beet.
lQaIps.l q

II was down in a Chautauqus village thas
A cav Young soldier had his swectheafe
Such Q beauty she was, too.
1t happened once tha. no sent her down
from Buffalo pot OF cold cream 20 keep
her cheeks ss fresh ~ the budding rose.
When he came down 20 visit her again
he asked how she liked his little gift:
1.-The taste was very nice, sne said Win
rather sickly smile. but ! tnink hke
the other kind Of cream best"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
his DERIVATION.

The African question
comes up here incidental
10 the gathering OF many.
naval officers. most OF
whom have entered the
navy since the civil war.
1 was talking TO one only
Yesterday who had been
some time cruising Oh the
African coast. He said
that certain officers of the
ship or squadron were
deputed TO go up 10 "a
native king IN the Congo
region and felicitate him
upon tho emancipation OF
hls couutrymen IN Amerl-
ca. They went up IN that
H., cr.,,pfrv and fOunl tlo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

4" Speculation. poll
tics. and correspond
ing carelessness in
the business which
brought the money.
MIR. Wiman was IN
receipt of O large
amount of money
from our agency.
About sixty days be-
fore he failed the
proprietors Of the
agency became dis
satisfied with his
spcculations an d
their too intimate
relation to the busi-
ness of the firm.
They deprived him Of
that business, and
sixty days after that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

WoFjd's C0tumbtsa ExpoetNoo
will be Of value 10 the wosld By illus.
trsting the improvements in the meehsni-
can arts, ard eminent phys1cians VII sAll
you that The progrees n nsdtejnol eGonta
has been Of equal inpostnneA nd . {,
stzsngthsninG IsxaeayS thae eDslp 6 Hoo
V fas In advance Of d9 otAssA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21

"For our part we would rather admit
more negroes into this country than 70 ID.
mt more Chinese. ."-Dspotoh
We. too. prefer negroes 70 Chtnamsn.->
Donr,na TrDaeS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-21
THE gamma KAPPA SOCIETY.
A New Secret Order at Hampden-sfdney
Rase.Bau Games and Other Notes.

Baseball Games and Other Notes.
correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
H.MppEN-SrDSEY. VA. May 20.-On Sa-
turday night last the social circles OF the
college were surprised by the advent OF
new organization Gamma Kappa in
their midst. 1t is q decidedly secret affair
and appears to draw its membership from
the Junior and senior classes alone. When
anv of the students are accosted as being
members they are seen to turn their backs
and walk away. Their entire membership
is not known, but from appearances it
seems to be slightly over twelve.
and embraces some of the leading lights
of 1898 and 1894.
A freshman's vision of their yell is as
follows:
Rah Rah Capsl
Rahl Rah. Gowns
Rah Rah kah Rah!
Caps and Gowns.
Last season five match-games of base
bell were played. SO far we have had out
two. defeating our opponents IN each case.
The last game resulted IN score OF IL tor
Hampden-Sldney and s for Farmyille,-
not 10 TO 10. as stated by the Farmylle
correspondent for the DISPATCH Oh tho
18th.
The College team came up TO
play us on the Sd of this month. but rain
interfered, aud the game did not come OH.
Efforts are being made to arrange Tor
match games with tho other colleges OF
the State.
In the contest for tho championship IN
baseball amongst the different class
teams the freshman class received :ha
coveted honor.
ENTHUSIASM.
A spirit Of enthusiasm pervades the en-
tire student body All the different classes
are organized and have yells. colors. coats
/ ot-arms, etc. The Junior banquet given In
/ March was probably the principal social
/ event of the year.
As an evidence Of loyalty to the college
and the abundance Of class spirit the stu
dents. under the leadership OF 1893. have
undertaken tho publication of our first
college annual, The Kaleidoscope. The
manuscript IA now in the hands OF the
printer. 1t will be handsomely bound in
! clotn of garnet and gray. the college
! colors, and gives promise OF being tar be-
yond the average college annual in quality.
Hampden-S Sidney is deserving OF praise toi
issuing such publication. as the Unlver,
sity OF Virginia, Vanderbilt. University OF
North Carolina. Alabama University
Georgia University. Sewanee. and Emory
| (Ga. are the only other southern instltu-
tons that have the enterprise to get al
| animal ont