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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
Tho County Exhibits.

The county exhibits at the Exposition
arc interesting and creditable and consu-
tute a noteworthy contribution to the
general display. But they have an impor-
tant value in another respect. That value
lies In their suggestions as to the posi-
bilities OF the county exhibit feature or
the next Exposition or Fair OF the society.
The five counties having booths at the
present Expos ton are Chesterfield. Bed
ford, Bote,ourt. Henrico, and Surry. III
at the next Fair or Exposition the
example OF these Is followed by the re-
naming rinety-rve counties in the state
or even a majority OF them, we shall have
display OF TIE products OF Nirginias
forests and fields. orchards and gardens
mines and quarrics. that VIII prove a
revelation TO the most enthus astic cham
rion OF the wealth OF the State. The
diversified riches OF Virginia could be
demonstrated in no better nor more I'M
pressive way than by great collection
of county exhibits such collection
would, il goes without saying. prove as
potent an influence as any other that
could be conceived In attracting the at
tention OF a good class of immigrants to
the state.
Another result OF having large number
Of county exhibits would be stimulation
Of the interest Of the farming class In the
work Of the society. County pride would
assert itself in generous rivalry. and, as
"A natural concomitant. the attendance OF
country people upon the Fair or E3posi-
ton would be greatly increased. Morever'
II can be readily understood that this in
crease of interest and attendance would
most likely be marked by corresponding
increase in the number of country indi-
vidual exhibits, particularly in the stock
department.
The authorities Of the society labored
very hard TO secure county exhibits, ana
though their labors were not as aound'
antly rewarded as they had hoped they
would be. they need not be discouraged
They have made a good beginning be-
ginning which we trust and believe VIII
lead to all the counties recognizing even
tually the Importance of being represented
by county exhibits at the state fairs and
expos.tions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
storage Batteries.

Perfect storage batteries will work such
an Improvement In electrical propulsion
40 will render that sort OF propulsion
perfect. We read statements as to what
these perfect storage batteries will &C.
complsh with many doubts. not as to
whether these perfect batteries VIII ever
be invented or not. but as to whether
they have already been invented. The
Washington Post says OF the storage-bat-
terry that 1T will not be confined to street
cars or central station lighting plants
its scope being practically unlimited In
the propulsion OF electric launches, cleo
trio lighting In connection with gas or
gasoline engines and small dynamos. IN
isolated plants TO be operated by wind
mill power. In the operation OF phono-
graphs, graphophones. microscopes Tor
medical PURPOSES. &C, this battery Is said
to be unequaled."
The history Of the battery spoken OF
as this battery" is thus given by the
same paper:
The Franklin Institute. acting through
It's Committee on the Sci nee and The Arts.
has Just printed m exhaustive report
on the chloride electric storage-battery.
and has recommended the award
Of the John Scott legacy. premium. ana
medal. 10 Clement Faycn, the inventor
The company has spent several years
and a large sum OF money In the per
lection OF the invention, with apparently
excellent results. for the committee OF
the Franklin Institute Is Of the opinion
that the battery Is a distinct improve
ment over all other forms OF storage
battery.
The great importance OF a perfect sys-
TEN OF electric storage has been FUZZY APP
preciated by the scientific world, ana
the most intelligent electrical engineers
have been working for years on TINS
problem. In the rapid development OF
the electrical industry and its appiica-
ton to the varied uses OF everyday lie,
no feature is more important than n re-
liable. satisfactory, and economical sys-
TEN Of storage. The practical success OF
this same battery for the operation OF
street-oars has been fully demonstrated IN
Paris. where three Inns are now being
successfully operated by II.
! We ought to add that some OF the
above statements read as II they were
advertisements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
The American Bankers Association

We watch with great interest the pro-
ceedirgs of the American Bankers Asso-
citation. now in session In Baltimore.
A very significant fact which may be
mentioned is that in 10 paper read on
Wednesday was the tax on the circuia-
ton of State banks mentioned. Another
is that in the banking system submit
ted by the Baltimore bankers no anu
sion is made TO State banks In one
of the welcoming speeches is this SEN
tenoe:
81 hope that the result Of tn, delibera-
,,ons about TO begin will be the advance
rnent OF the material interests OF the
whole country, and Will aid in the es-
Establishment Of a sound and stable cur
rency and In the maintenance and per-
petuaton of the present national bank
ing system.
President White is credited with the
following remarks:
Recently the Industries Of this great
Commonwealth have been greatly re-
neved by the settlement Of the tariff
question"
1--WE are hrst-class nation. Let us
hope the day may never come when any
thing but first-class currency will be
tolerated and all legislation TO the con-
trary looked upon as inimical to the
welfare OF the people. We cannot AFFORD
to have the soundness OF our currency
Questioned"
ION this platform and in your presence
shall not argue, but boldly state that
the national banking system has been
tried and not found wanting in It's adapta-
billy TO every citizen wherever his lot
may be cast. Notifications OF its pro-
visions have been few. and in view OF
Its perpetuation wise legislation would
permit circulation equal 10 the amount
OF bonds deposited TO secure same. with
reduction on account OF redemption and
oversight from per cent. to one half Of
per cent.
Also that national banks may be es-
tablished with n capital Of 81. 90 in towns
OF 5000 or less inhabitants. where a
larger capital could not be employed
which would give more stability TO the
public and do away to a large extent
with the desire for State banks OF issue"
This last suggestion is worthy of no
tice Some persons are thoroughly con-
WINGED that there is not currency enough
and others that there are not banks
enough. But II Is singular that many
Of the men who demand more banks
declare emphatcally that there is cur
rency enough in this country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

The Richmond Va) Dispatch devotes
much space TO the effort OF showing why
the South is kept solidly Democratic. The
explanation is summed up in the state
ment that 1.-The South is solid because the
Republican party makes war upon her.
and thus compels her In self-defence TO
show a solid front TO the North" When
the Dispatch printed this statement. how
ever II had not heard from Georgia,
where the Popunst earthquake left the
pemocr. ate party with a yawning assure
running right down through the middle
OF it.-Chicago Tribune.
We suppose we might say that II the
Republicans, instead Of the Democrats.
had been in possession OF the Federal
Government, the results OF the recent
elections in Georgia would have been
very different The facts prove that our
theory is true. The strong arm Of the
Federal Government had been lifted from
the shoulders of the southern people. and
provision made for elections free from
Federal control. and. as we have said. a
Democratic administration was In control
OF the government at Washington. or
the earthquake" the Tribune speaks OF
would not have shaken any southern
State.
We do not. by any means, admit that
the Democrats Of Georgia Jared badly
in the late elections. though they con-
Quoted their campaign under unfavorabie
circumstances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IL. 1894
Mr.. Chairman vii son.

Hon. w. l.. Wilson's position as chair
man Of the Committee OF Ways
and Mean Of the House of
Represe natives renders him target
for every malignant in the land. and com
pols him TO expose himself TO the peltinSs
of the storm OF denunciation ana vitupcr-
ation which the leading Republicans have
raised arainst him all over the land. We
have heretofore admitted that ne blum
dered in accepting the invitation TO be
banQuetod In London. on this point,
the Spirit OF the Valley makes the follow
ing candid declaration, which is creditable
to that paper:
"Nr. W. l.. Wilson. the talented CHAIR
man Of the Ways and Means Committee
OF the Democratic House of Representa-
tives, visited England with a view OF
recupera,ing his health, and while there
the Chamber OF Commerce OF Lonion
rendered him a banquet which he accept
ed.
1T Is said that some American papers
have charged. or at least minated That
as his tariff bill was clearly in the in
terest of England therefore he was In
The pay OF England. The Richmond Dis
patch says such charges have been made,
though we have never seen them. Now,
we have no more idea that Mr.. Wilson
is in the pay of the British manufacturers
tfsn that great statesman and high-mlni-
ed American. William Mckinley. Is. AIR.
Wilson is an honorable gentleman who
Is above suspicion
We have seen numerous articles repre-
senting Mr. Wilson as the agent in the
United States OF the British people who
seek to secure the lowering Of our Gus
toms-duties on articles which England
sends. o. would like to send, to TINS
country The banquet has been the sub
ject Of cartoons. If we are not mistaken.
In a word. Mr.. wilson has been shame
fully traducel by the Protectionists. ana
Of his good name evil has been spoken
Nevertheless. he bears himself molly I'M
der the circumstances. showing that ne
is born leader Of men He faces ana
pIeases every audience with his candid
utterances. and explains fully how he
told the British to their faces that when
Re legislated at all he tried to legsiate
In the interest Of his own country and not
IN the interest Of England, and that ne
all for the people Of the United States
Of America. not for the people of the
United Kingdom. of Great Britain and
ireland.
Mr.. Wilson will be reelected TO the
House Of Representatives, unless we are
misled by the indications in his district.
That district. by the way, borders upon
Frederick amongst other counties in Nir-
ginia, and some Of the Democratic ora
tors Of the lower Valley might do him
favor and the country service by going
over the lire and lending their splendid
abilities to him and his cause. The West
Virginia Democrats seem TO be thoroughly
aroused. however, and may not need any
assistance. The people everywhere are apt
to stand by such men as Chairman Will
son. and work all the more for MN De-
cause he is recognized by his opponents
as a man whom they fear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

WRAPS are a necessity for cool wea-
Their. and you will find II necessary to
call at our store to obtain the correct
STYLES at the LOWEST PRICES. We
show all Of the pretty styles for this sea-
sons wear in Cloth. Fur. and Plush.
See our line Of LONG CLOTH COATS
I'm Black and Colors from s. UP.
FUR CAPES are - be much worn
We have them from medium to very
iong--al kinds
PLUSH CAPES Mt all prIces-meG,um
and long. Best grades.
MISSES AND CHILDREN'S GAR
MENTS, the most fashionable IDEAS. Best
Goods at the lowest prices.
A great chance for ladies' now at hand
we have about 800 LIGHTWEIGHT
GARMENTS In Black and Colors suitable
for this time Of the season. We wish TO
sell them to make room for the winter
and heavy Garments. We have marked
them, some at one half and some at one
third value.
Jackets that sold at $40. now &; 81, now
81. $50. now $50; 81. now 81; s., now
g. 30. and some down 20 81
The lot consists Of Jackets, Refers.
Blazers. and Capes
., LADIES' CLOTH SUITS, suitable FOR
tai and Winter. They are In our way.
| Won can have the choice Of them at IS
n suit: some AZ $3.50 n suit. They are
marked from 49, $40, and $50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
Professor Ely-Again.

In the October number OF the Forum
Professor Ely has an article when the
New York journal Of Commerce criuciSes
with apparent candor and fairness. oHe
of Professor Eiys favorite phrases is a
natural monopoly" which he says are
not subjec, to the regulation of fun ana
free competition. Among these are water
and gas-works and the means OF trans
portation. We quote the journal:
These. he says. have TO be controlled
by the community, or owned ana operate
nv IN. community. AS to water-works'
most of them are owned 10y the coihinuhi-
ties. and the business OF managing theH
is so simple that II has Seneraliy peeh
quite successful. The operation OF gas
works is more complicated. and munich
na1ities in this country at least. have met
with no great success and many failures
In attempting 1t.
Electric-lighting will come under th4
same description. we suppose. We quote
again:
I'VE come now to railroads. which &C.
cupy thu greater part Of the article. fro-
fessor Ely says they must be kept open
for the public convenience: he approves oil
tn. course of the government In Chicdho
last summer He thinks the General Gov
eminent ought not TO regulate the pnsi-
ness of the railroads while they are pri-
vate property
That IS very like saying that the rail-
roads ought to be owned by the State-
that is. by the National or State Govern
ments. Again we quote:
After one has brushed aside the ciouo
Of oratory about the awful power OF
railroad corporations. what Is the eVi
that they are doing and from when they
must be restrained? They have been ex'
tending their lines. very much TO the con
venience of the public and the detrimen'
of their security holders; they repeatedly
engage in tremendous rate wars. ana the
prices they charge for their services nave
been very greatly reduced much more
than the prices charged by any govern
ment, local or general. for any services
IN renders"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

Don't forget we SHOW nar,.
OF Garments In the ct. a.. s
you II yOn givs us . tf.,. So
The time % buy BgFra r,...
hand. We have them iu r....
quality, an immenso eta,x
at prices the lowest 10 o.. -.
qualities.
See our Styles ~ y-,.r f...
&c; all wool A. q. MP o. pa.
TO the finest grade II
you In Dress Goods il w.. t,
thing for you % select
All OF the prott.eg, K,...
70 match and SUIT Dr.s. a..
FANCY SILKS flr W1...
and Dress Wear 50 i..
show. Everything taat t..-....
Striped. Figured. AM ,I...
81, and 81 % n yard
BLACK SILKS i1 Pa.r
Striped Effects NJ prizes. ..
before. Everything
at the lowest prizes
Great Bargains THIS v..
ments
New Goods opened . ......
always find the beer sr I
ties, and lowest prices a '-.
THALHlNE. .n
f.tth arI l..
Phone 40. 92s
Store viii De CLOSED Nrr..
october 10Th. REOPEN
MORNING.
&c 7-Su. TuGFr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
A Single Standard Of Values.

The platform OF the New York Demo-
cratic Party Reform Organization Is
the first we have seen which comes out
as the work Of "gold bug" Here IS It's
currency plank:
I'VE favor a sound currency and safe
banking system which VIII extend
throughout the country the money ad-
yantages of the cities. and which can
he based only on an honest dollar. of
single standard Of value"
OF course single standard OF values
would be a gold standard. These New
York Reformers. however. cannot be ex-
pected to favor a double standard II Sen-
ator Hill favors II.
We like the proposition to extend the
money advantages Of the cities to the
country people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

Park-COmmis-iOner Nathan Straus, the
nominee OF Tammany Hall for Mayor
OF New York. is one of the three brothers
who constitute the present firm OF X. II.
Macy q Co. He was born in OttenburG,
Germany. forty-hve years ago, ana came
to Amer ca five years later with his
father, Lazarus Straus, who went TO Tai
bottom. Ga. There the boy attended La
vent College lie went TO New York after
the war, and became commercial
traveller for his fathers house. He was
made a member Of his fathers firm In
1871. and three years later took charge
of the crCckery department In Mays.
Soon afterward he became a general part
ner in the business, and he also has
large interest in the Brooklyn firm OF
Abraham & Straus. lie il a practical
philanthroplst OF note, having promoted
many plans for the relief Of the poor and
the unemployed He has never belonged
Of Tammany Hall, and is what is known
as A Cleveland Democrat. He belongs to
the Manhattan Club, the Young Mems
Hebrew Association. the Gentiemen's
Drivng-Club. and other social associa-
tons, and was a member Of the Worlds
Fair Committee. one Of his brothers
oscar $. was Mr. Cleveland's Minister
to Turkey in his first administration, and
another brother. Isldor. is Il member OF
Congress. having been elected on the
Tammany ticket at the special election OF
January Goth To succeed Controller Ash
bel p. Fitch. In the Fifteenth District.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
WILL ADDRESS THE VOTERS.

Revised List of Appointments Announced
for Democratic Speakers.
VIRGINIA STATE DEMOCRATIC CoMMITTEp,j
Rooms OVER No. $40 EAST MAIN STREET.
RICHMOND October TO- 1894.
Speakers and times and places OF speak
Ing are announced as follows:
GOVERNOR O'FERRALL.
Amherst barbecue. October 18th.
Patrick. october Both.
HON. JOHN w. DANIEL.
Harrlsonburg. October 18Th.
Halifax Courthouse, October 22d.
Concord Depot. october 10Th (barbecue).
HON. II. ID. FLOOD.
Amherst. October 18th.
Waynesboro'. october 18th.
Hermitage. October 18th.
Greenville. October goth.
Nelson. October 22d.
Amelia, October 18th.
Sussex, November lst
Chap, November 81 6 p. NJ
Spout Spring November Sd nighD.
HON. BAKER p. LEE.
Dinwiddie. October 18th.
HON. JOHN GOODE.
Montvale. In Bedford county. October
18th (nighU.
Salem. October 18th.
Christiansburg. october 10th (nighO.
Blacksburg. October 18th might.
Radford, October 18th might.
Roanoke City. October 18th (nighD.
Halifax Courthouse. October I'D.
Danville. October 2th might.
Bedford City, October 18th nighD.
HON. H. 8. X. MORRISON
Pulaski City. Pulaski county. october
10Th.
New Castle. Craig county, October 18th.
Ivanhoe, Wythe county. October 18th.
Bland Courthouse, Bland county, Octo-
Der I'D.
Burke's Garden. Tazewell county, Octo-
DER 9th.
Tazewell Courthouse. Tazewell county,
october 18th.
Graham. Tazewell county. October 18th
(nighD.
Pocahontas. Tazewell county. October
9th nighU.
Richlands. Tazewell county. October
2sth.
Grundy. Buchanan county October sOth.
Jacksons Store. Buchanan county. Oc-
tober 3lst.
HON. DON p. HALSEY.
Concord Depot. October 18th (barbecue).
Megginson's Mil. october 30th g p. NJ
OakvIle, November LIST g i. NJ
Pamplin City. November "a $50 p. NJ
Chap. November 81 q p. NJ
Spout Spring. November Sd might.
HON. EPPA .HUNTON. JR.
Fairfax. October 18th.
HON. s. s. TURNER.
Shenandoah county, October 10th, 2od,
23d. and 2ith.
Greene county. October 18th and 18th.
Rockingham county. October 18th, 18th,
18th. 18th. 18th, and 10Th.
Frederick county. October 18th. Goth.
9th. 18th. and 3oth.
Clarke county. October 3lst, November
LIT. ID. and ID.
Page county. November ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
Georgia..

our Republican contemporaries in the
Northern States. In seeking to account
Tor the Democratic losses In Georgia
at the recent elections there. find conso-
lation in the assumption that the RepuD-
hcan party is growing in strength In the
South. This is nothing but assumption.
Considering the circumstances which sur
rounded the Democratic party in Georgia,
that party may well congratulate itself
upon the results OF those elections. There
was an appearance OF war between the
two factions OF the Democratic party.
but there was also great deal OF bad
blood between the administration men
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

and the silver men. Secretary Hoke smith
made speeches against tho policy on the
silver question advocated by most OF the
Democratic papers. The Georgia platform
declared in favor OF the free coinage OK
silver, but many Of the Democratic speak
ers and papers took the other side OF the
question. la a word, the Democrats OF
Georgia may well congratulate themselves
that they were not routed horse. foot.
and dragons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

1t is reported from Washington that
Mr.. Carlisle will make at least one speech
during the campaign. and Comptroller
Eckels and t-Secretary-of-the
Treasury Scott Wike will soon go to I'LL
nois to deliver a series OF speeches in that
State for the Democratic nominees.
Comptroller Eckels's speeches. like MIR.
Carlisles, will he worth listening TO.
We would that more of President
Clevelands officials would follow lhe ex-
ample of Carlisle, Eckels. and WA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
Machinery VS.. Manual Labor.

The Boston Herald says 1t seems pro-
bable that conditions will become such
that the fruits of invention will In the
future be secured more and more to the
benefit of common humanity rather than
devoted to selfish ends.
Let this probability be realized, and one
of the greatest social or sociological
reforms will have been accomplished.
The same paper says that sociology Is
the consideration OF social relations-d
good definition, 1t seems to US.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
Tracing His Pedigree

Ex-Governor James T.. Campbell, OF
Ohio, made speech in Wheeling which
he prefaced as follows:
my grandfather was born in what Is
now West Virginia. That makes me
once a grandson OF Virginia. Besides,
| am son Of Ohio. and Ohio is a
daughter OF Virginia, and that makes
me twice a grandson of Virginia. So
/ want you to understand that i am at
home tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12
Meetings ia Hanover.

Democratic appointments in Hanover:
divers. 7.30 p. NJ, october l2th-Colonel
Tazewell Elicit. DR.. b. l.. Winston, IL. o..
Buchanan. Esq.
Dabneys, u NJ. October 19th-Colonel
Tazewell Elicit. Hon. +. VI. Parrish.
Haws Shop. 7. y. NJ. October 2d-Dr.
b. l.. Winston. George p. Haw, ESD.
Montpelier, =. NJ. October 26th-Dr
b. l.. Winston, II. q. Buchanan, ESD. {.
A. Boyce.
Ashland. 7:30 p. NJ, October Nth-Col-
onel Tazewell Elicit. F. Il. Lassiter. Esq.
Old Church. r. NJ, October 3lst-Dr.
Z. l.. Winston. George p. Haw. Esq.
Cold Harbor, p. NJ, November lst-
DR.. y. l.. Winston. Walter Sydnor, Esq.
Beaver Dam, 7 p. NJ. November lst-
II. G.. Buchanan. Esq. c. A. Boyce. Esq.
Rockville. r. NJ, November 3d-Dr.
b. l.. Winston. II. G. buchanan, Esq,
c. a. Boyce Esq.
Ashland, 73o +. W, November 3d-Hon.
II. w. Fiournoy, DR.. b. L. winston.
af IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

1t is understood, We believe. that the
American Association Of Bankers will BE-
invited to hold rs next annual session
In Richmond. by which time the Hotel
Jefferson will be in full operation. We
should like 10 see the bankers
meet here. Our people would en-
Joy their company. and would give them
every facility for the prope' dispatch Of
business, and We think there is much in
Richmond that would please them
Richmond is not merely a historical
city; II Is city Of many industries, and
stands high In the matter Of its banking
institutions and in the number and So
lidity OF them.
The West End hotel. in which 1t is pro-
posed that the bankers shall have their
headquarters. II they accept the invita-
ton which will be extended them. Is
already one OF the sights Of our city. and
is destined to take rank with the best
hotels OF the world.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-12

The Washington Post pokes fun at
Senator Hoar for having drafted such
a platform as he drafted last week for
the Republicans OF Massachusetts,.