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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
ThA Old WhiRa.

The Philadelphia North American says:
1.-THE thing that does operate adversely
20 the investment Of northern capita! IN
Industrial enterprises In the South is
the unaccountable free trade stupidity
OF the average southern public man
Businessmen know that without rea-
sonable protection against the larger cap
ital and cheaper labor Of foreign pro-
ducers, no new industry can expect 10
prosper in this country"
Our Philadelphia contemporary seems
not to be familiar with the facts OF the
case. II is only since the war between
the States occurred that II could be
truthfuIly said that the southern people
seemed nearly all TO DO free traders. we
say Seemed" 70 be free traders, because
| though this section Of the Union has been
solid" as against the Republican malig-
nants. and thus may have appeared TO
be solid against the protection of Ameri-
| can industries. yet the fact is that there
| have been not few Of the southern
voters who would have voted for protee-
ton IL they could have done 50 with
out voting the Republican ticket
In ante-bellum times what the North
American styles free trade stupidity
could not have been affirmed o. the people
Of the South. In every Southern State
the doctrines of the old Wing party
we're advocated by men equal 70 any OF
those arrayed on the other side. y num-
Der OF the Southern States were ajwa"s
expected TO vote the WING or protection
ticket. Mary, and was accounted WhlG
State. So was North Carolina, 50 was
Louisiana, so was Tennessee, and so was
Kentucky, the home OF Henry Gay.
And the ablest orators whom the North
ern States can now put upon the stump
are not more thoroughly rooted and
grounded ia the faith that American In
dustries ought 10 be protected than were
the orators whom the old Wing party
put upon the stump in the days when
Harry Of the West led the old WING
partv--to defeat in some of the Southern
States. but always TO success in his own
state.
Nor have the Republicans any ADLER
leaders to-day than were the leaders OF
the old Wing protection party OF ante
bellum days. Neither Reed. nor Mckinley
nor Harrison, nor Sherman, nor any
others Of the Republican protacfioaists
are more familiar with the staple ar
guments in favor Of a high tariff than
were the old Wing leaders.
So there is no question of free trade
stupidity" involved in the fact that the
South is solid as against the Republican
leaders. If the Republican party had dis
banded in 1865, and induced the voters
to divide on politico-economic lines in
stead of on sectional questions and war
questions, a number Of The Southern
States would probably have cast In
their fortunes with the Protectionists. II
was the sectional stupidity" Of the Re
publican party that solidifed the South
and compelled her voters 10 stand by the
Democratic party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

The Dispatc has had several articles
OF late urging n union between the cities
OF Manchester end Richmond. The Times
long ago declared Itself In favor Of this
ana f. now repeats its opinion that the
union should be effected, and at the next
session cs the Legislature. There ar.
some persons IN Richmond who oppose
the union under an apprehension that
It would impose additional haaucal bur
dens upon Richmond. But this is an er
rCr. Manchea,cr's revnues are ample
for meeting Manchcster's expenses. By
uniting both cities under one government
the cost Of running that one government
would b. considerably less than the cost
Of running the two 90 that such a union
would really ada 20 R,chmoDd's revenue
Besides. the two cities rs one would grow
far more rapidly than they grow as two
values would increase IN Manchester. and
thus taxable resources would receive an
Increase that would certainly be con-
siderable. but the extent % which cannot
be estimated. Let Manchestcrs Council
appOint a committee forthwith 20 meet
one 10 be appointed by RIchmord's Coun-
Gil that the details Of n plan Of union
mag b. perfected 50 that a bill for II
can be passed at the next session Of the
LEGISLATURE. Come, gentlemen. be up and
q loinR II would be a great thing fol
both cities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
THE RICHMOND D1spATCH-sUNDAY. DECEMBER 9, 1894

Wrench Department Of Public Instruction
Jan bestow for services rendered 70 h'e'
nature and art.
iThs Christmas issue Of the Book-Buyer.
ra,blished monthly by the scribners, u not
.nly admirable. but 10 something TO DC
admired more than once. IL Ii replete
with reviews OF the many choice publca-
tions Issued by this firm and OF illustra-
tons from the same. The latter are q
rich example OF the excellence to which
the art of pictorial Illustration has been
brought at the present day.
stone e Kimbali's THE Chap-Book."
published semi-monthIy at Chicago. stu
holds fits own as one OF the most unique
literary ventures Of the day. The issue
for November 18th includes Two Son
nets on Poe" by John II. Boner,
which were recently reproduced by the
Dispatch. :,
The late James Anthony Froude left d.
rections that the Carlyle papers be-
aueathed to him by the Chelsea Grower.
Bearing on the latter's private life, be de-
stroyed. This suggests the old saying.
IF you want a thing well done do II
yourself"
A reviewer In one OF the great northern
Gailles recently spoke OF N. j. McClel-
land as "Mr." McClelland. Those great
northern reviewers get we'll paid, too, for
"knoWing IL ALL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
Rnvinc of Battle Fields.

The United states Government is en-
gagged 10 some extent IN buying battle
fields Of the late war to convert into
national parks. AS yet however we have
observed no disposition on its part TO
purchase any field on which its troops
met with defeat. Perhaps It may do this
later on. If so. we know several fields
IN Virginia worthy of the governments
attentIon-nelds where there were large
numbers Of men engaged. where the
losses were very heavy. and where great
yalor and strategy were displayed.
Among these are Manassas. Cold Harbor,
Fredericksburg. Charlottesville, the Will
derness, &c.
We have doubts. however. whether the
Grand Army OF tho Republic, in which
most Of these schemes originate, will ever
urge the purchase OF any OF these battle
fields. But there Is Il field in Virginia
where they won the conclusive triumph
Of the war, and which. from their stand
point even. might well be acquired for
q national park. That field is Appomat-
tox. We believe that northern and south
ern sentiment both would commend a
movement for the purchase Of 1t by the
United States Government.
In the discussion which has taken place
concerning the change OF name OF Apo
mattox 10 Surrender we see very clearly
that Appomattox holds a place high in
the estimation OF all the people Of the
land. Notwithstanding the fact that the
army Of Lee there surrendered 10 the
army OF Grant. ex-Confsderates think
OF Appomattox without shame. Indeed
every man who fought throughout the war
ana surrendered at Appomattox is proud
OF mat faot-proud that he was among
'he last TO lay down his arms; proud
mat he was present TO bid personal
iareweh 10 Lee and 10 stand In ranks
anu near read Lees neyer-ts-be forgotten
farewell address.
Apponattox Is. therefore, a place dear
70 me hearts OF the veterans OF both
Nfiniea. ana TO the general public, and
ui's Is proved by tho fact that the sent.
hieht ana common sense or the country
usi'Aha that Surrender shall be wiped
out snd "Appomattox" restored.
northern syndicate now owns the
nis'sre Held. and some work has been
cone thsre In marking tho spots made
No = memorable by tbs meeting Of ths
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
The Walton Law,
f(uarLn fsOttriar

A great deal Is being said by the adj
yersaries of the Democratic party about
the partisan character OF the walton
election-law; that in some counties the
position OF the names on the ballots were
not all alike; that there ought to be two
n.tables instead OF one; and that the
Judges OF election did not act fairly In
throwing out ballots containing plural
names for the same Office. 1t Is imDossi-
BILE to convince the defeated that they
were fairly beaten, after they have made
I'D their minds not TO be convinced, and
fraud" Is an old song with the Republi-
cans and their allies. In the hour Of trial
and battle and sorrow Nirginlans have al
WAYS been true to their State, and IL Is
foolish to claim that her sons have less
interest in her welfare now than in the
past.
The Walton election-law evidently aims
to make the result OF an election hinge
on the intelligence Of those who use the
ballot. We do not contend that a man
who is unable 10 read or write should be
deprived Of the elective franchise, but he
ought to know the name OF the candi-
date and understand the policy he advo-
Gates. Furthermore. It may stimulate
parents TO think more than they do about
which the State has generously provided
for them.
Doubtless the Walton law can be i'm
proved. but TO suppose that one constable
will disregard his oath unless another is
appointed 10 keep a watch over him rs
to suppose that no one can act fairly at
an election. The best feature about the
Walton law IS the quiet manner In which
elections are held under It. There are no
noisy disputes or button-holing OF voters
at the polls, but they come and go as II
engaged in the most innocent act OF their
lives. although they are determining the
grave question as TO who shall enact or
execute the laws under which they live.
The Democrats, who are the influential
class, surrendered much to the clamor Of
their opponents when they gave up the
privilege OF influencing voters at the
polls No law was ever attempted to be
framed for giving to both parties the
same power IA mana gng an election, but
all laws provide for conducting the same
before the public in the light OF day. No
party has undertaken to do more than
this. and Instances are numerous that
when the people decide upon a change OF
parties they generally manage to register
their purpose, no matter who has control
Of the election-machinery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
TIE
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

two armies In April. 1885,. II IL only
little more than two miles from rail-
road station now tho county seao ana
II fine government road were buiit
between the station and the field and the
field were put into a park-like condition
hundreds and thousands OF strangers
passing through Virginia on the great
trunk line Norfolk and westerly, which
passes through that section, would stop
20 see Il; stop 20 learn something Oh
their country's history.
We know none of the owners or the
property; we are ignorant OF their names
even: we do not speak in their interest
but in the interest OF the great American
public. which has been shocked by the
spectacle OF high officer OF the govern
mont awaiting himself OF technicalities TO
continue wrong, TO defend palpable
blunder made in extinguishing the name
OF the field. Besides, as we say. Apo
mattox Is a field which will live In his
tory. II will be written OF when the
names OF most other fields have been
forgotten. 1t is dear TO the recollection
of all those who mustered there whether
under Lee or Grant.
The Confederate who possesses a parole
issued at Appomattox has thing which
money cannot buy; a thing which he
wants handed down 20 his latest pos
terity. And the Federal soldiers hold APP
pomattox as dear. There. indeed. were
the very noblest qualities of both armies
manifested. There tho American soldier
displayed himself TO the best advantage.
Yes. we say II the government is to make
any further purchases OF fields let 1t con-
slider the claims OF Appomattox. and by
so doing 1t will secure a national park
which will be worth having and perpetu-
ate the name in association with the
spot to which 1t truly belongs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
Literary hote..


The November Popular Science Monthly
contains an article on Athletics for
City Girls in the Gymnasium" by Dr.
Mary Taylor Blssell, a former resident Of
Richmond.
The first editions" OF no American
author bring such prices as those OF Poe.
At a recent sale in New York his al
Aaraaf." 1879. brought $3.50; Poems"
1851. second edition OF al Aaraaf," $50;
Eureka" 1913, SIS; TALES Of the
Grotesque," 1910. s35; The Raven and
Other Poems" 1870, $3.50. The original
MSS. of two stanzas not inserted In 1.-THE
Bells brought s75. At this sale, which
included the works OF Emerson, Haw-
thorne. Holmes. Lougfellow, Lowell, Mrs
Stowe, and Whittier, only one book sold
for a price greater than Poe's-namely,
Hawthorne's "Fanshaw," his first work,
while a student at Bowdoin College,
which brought sl55 for the edition Of
1893 Poe's fame is steadily rising, and
II seems that at no distant day he will
take the first place among American
authors. IL, indeed, he has not already
reached that distinction. His case shows
that in the long run It is quality, not
quantity. that counts.
During tho coming year the Atlantic
Monthly will contain a series OF histori-
cal papers. entitled Virginia and Her
Neighbors," by John Fiske. Another in
teresting series Will be New Figures in
Literature and Art" the subjects OF
which will DO carefully chosen. and will
be men and women who are coming into
notice at the present day.
In the new b-monthly. the Revue do
Paris, Of November LIST. Mr.. Theodore
Stanton will have an article to show that
the French are wrong In thinking that
General Grant was hostile TO their inter-
ests during the Franco-German war.
Charles Dickens has written for the
forthcoming volume OF the Youths Com
panion a series OF "reminiscences OF his
famous father. This looks very much
like threshlng of old straw.
The MacPjllans will publish shortly the
FIRST part Of the Life and Letters of n.
w. Church. late Dean Of st. Paurs."
which will describe the Deans eighteen
years at Oxford. The second part viii
deal with his life at Whatley. the little
samersetshire village OF which he was
rector for about nineteen years The same
frm has Just issued '"rhe Age OF Pope"
by John Dennis. which Is the first of a
series OF students hand-books, covering
ths most important periods Of English
literature.
Miss Kate Field has been decorated by
the French Government and made an
"omcer Of Public Instruetion." This Is
said to be the highest distinction tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

A writer in the New York World on
decollete frocks says: There rs GER
tain style OF lOw-neck which can go 70
almost any depth and yet seem delicious
ly modest. IL Is that simple seeming V,
narrowing from the throat 70 the DUST
until Il reaches point
The hygfenic view OF the matter Is, OF
course, that the wearing or the loW-cut
gown and drinking pruSsic ACID are
crimes belonging In the same category
The average doctor attributes no one
knows how much Pneumonia, Bronchlus,
and early death 10 dcCOi.ete fr0cks.
Many ladies when appearing In evening
dress slip into the pocket n Vial or ~,
and II they feel the slightest chill, or
even shudder. or stand In a draught. take
n few OF these pleasant pellets ana are
secure against any possible danger. ~
Is sure preventive OF colds-a perfect
PROTECTOR. with '7T' close az hand
you can dress as you please with impu-
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TARRH. PAINS and SORENESS in the
HEAD and CHEST COUGH SORE
THROAT. GENERAL PROSrRATION,
AND FEVER.
az Will break up a stubborn cold
that hangs on"
A small bottle OF pleasant pellets f's
your vest pocket Sold by druggists, or
sent on receipt OF price. Csc: 5 for 81.
HUMPHREYS MEDICINE COMPANY.
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York de 9-tcurmslt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

taking. He placed too mach faith In tho
statements Of others. and he signed pros
spectusss that hs never should have APP
proved. Thus In his old sss he permitted
himself TO become the .ool Of sharpers.
and helped them 10 mislead and defraud
thousands OF people.
But the worlo will not believe that De
Lesseps meant to do wrong-only
that he was fooiishiy oversanguine. But
the failure Of the Panama canal scheme
cost hin great suffering and embittered
his last year.. until senihty came as a
welcome change from the mental agony
ne was compelled to endure.
A few years back Paris was ready 10
mob De Lessepa Now It will do him Jus
tice. and perhaps give him q tomb In the
Pantheon. Peace to his ashes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
Well Matched.

Soap Agent: I have here a sample OF
the greatest soap OF the age. It IL soap
that no man desiring a repute for clean
business methods can afford TO be With
out. 1t Is n soap
Hotel Proprietor: Thatn do. I don't
need ANYTHING in that line. and If did
Soap Agent: Why, my friend. you don't
know what an opportunity you're losing
This Is a soap that is used by fifty mil
lions of people daily.
Transient Guest: You want that soap,
landlord. It will just match that towel
Won have in the wash-ro0m.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

Mrs. Caterer: What do you think OF
these eggs, Mr.. Border?
Mr.. Border: do not feel that In justice
TO my early training l will be justified In
expressing an opinion.
Mrs. Carter: And why not, pray?
Mr. Border: Simply because l have been
brought up under the belief that 1t was
incumbent upon me to show respect to old
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

We do not credit the report that Chair
man Wilson, Of West Virginia, will be
appointed a Justice OF the Supreme Court
OF the United States TO Ill the first va
cancy that shall occur on that bench
Mr.. Wilson has recently expressed the
opinion that he wa not as well fitted Tor
that high Office as the man ought 70
be who shall undertake to fill 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

The most troublesome and long-winded
of all the visitors who invade editorial
rooms when the editor hasn't minute
70 spare is the man who starts out with
the statement that he knows the value
of time: that On some remote period OF
antiquity he has been in the newspaper
business himself. and that he is gong
ITO make long story short" etc, etc.
From this exordium ne drifts gradually
into current topics. postponlng his
psroration until he has exhausted the
patience OF his victim.
The average editor knows what 10 ex-
pect when he hears the beginning OF such
q mans Atorr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09

Mr. W. Y. Morgan has sold out MS IN
tAr.st in the Rappahannock Times to Mr..
III, warner. who will hereafter be as
ISOLATED in the general management OF
the paper. The Times Is published weekly
at Tappahannock. and l.. j. warner O.
70 are the editors and proprietors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
Quite Likely,

"rhev say" said Riggs. tom Drake
still courts
That masculine Miss Stouter;
cannot, for the life Of me.
See what he likes about her."
"You can'tT" responded Blggs; "weh
On that point I'm no douoter.
From what I saw last eve. I'll bet
He likes his arms about her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
l,asiIy Explained.

What a terrible racket Is going on IN
the next room. 10 be sure. It sounds as 4
the acoustics Of the apartment were being
threatened with nervous prostration.
What do you imagine to be the matterF'
That's easily explained. There are four
ladies in there playing whist"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-09
Pm .GE0RGE BOOKER.
THE CAPTAIN CONGRATULATED ON
HIS REINFORCEMENT.
Arrival OF the Marblehead In the Roads
0Bottlers Sightseeing at Old Point
Mr.. Vanderbilt Guest.
Correspondence Of the Dispatch)

Correspondence Of the Dispatch)
OLD POINT COMFORT. VA, Deeem-
Der s-Captain George Booker returned
from Washington Thursday morning, and
Is receiving the congratulations or MS
many friends on, his appointment as
postmaster. He held this position during
Mr. Clevelands former administration
and filled It to the entire satisfaction OF
the community. There has been a spirited
contest for the place, which resulted IN
giving Mr.. Haas, the present incumbent
three months extra time. as his COM
mission expired September list
Major c. +. l.. u. Davis, who mas
charge OF the engineer works at this post
sent Mr.. Grabil down from Washington
last Thursday TO run lines for the new
system of sewerage. This will probably
occupy about two weeks, and It Is thought
the work will be commenced early IN
January.
TO BE DOCKED.
The new cruiser Marb,ehead, which has
been down in the Gulf for some time past
arrived in the Roads at noon Thursday
She went to Norfolk yesterday. where
she will be locked and have her bottom
cleaned.
Captain Robley D. Evans. commanding
the cruiser New York, which Is no"
at the Brooklyn navy-yard, arrived mere
Sunday morning and spent the day Win
his family. ,...,.
Lieutenant WIlloughby Wake, Fifth
hn II
York last week to attend the Ruggies-
Miller wedding at Fort Hamilton re-
turned 10 the post Monday,
CAPTAIN John L. Tiernon, Third ArtH-
lery has gone 10 Washington on snort
business-trip. AS he will be made a MAJOR
early in the coming year, IT i9 hopea
ne will be retained at the school 10 HI
the vacancy caused by Colonel M'ller
transfer to Fort Hamilton.
SOCIAL NOTES.
Mrs. Boden. who has been visiting
friends in washington for the past week.
returned this morning.
Miss Mallory Shields and her sister,
who have been spending the summer with
their aunt, Mrs. George Booker lett on
Monday for Mississippi
Mrs. James A. Watkins and daughter
Miss Mamie, have gone to Ae&ahdIld
on a visit to JuGs' ana Mrs. Critcher.
Quite a delegation from the Bottlers
convention arrived here wednesday eve
ming from Richmond, and are taking IN
the sights In this vicinity.
Mr.. VIII Clark, prominent young
dentist OF washington, and bride are here
on a visit.
Mrs. Carahar, who has been the guest
OF CAPTAIN and Mrs. Pullman for some
time past, returned to Washington Mon
| day
Mr.. George Vanderbilt, Of New York.
was a guest OF the HyGeiI during the
week. where he spent a couple OF days,
en- route 10 his country seat at AsheYllle'
~. &.
RICHMONDERS.
The following Richmonders have regis
tered at the HyEeia Hotel during the
week: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Potts, Mrs.
Graham A. Graham. Ed. L. Lumpkin, J.
G. Dean, J. +. Iancy AMI wife, Miss
Wormeley, l.. W. Pickrell and wife.