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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

thar wers takea IN. Fuur hundred and
nlnaky -eevsA VOTED ID eisht End hAJf
hours. Ths average votsr consumed
about nifty ssconds The eIection~dAy wus
ten hours and twenty-five minutes be-
tween the rising and setting sun. Tns
quickest man voted IN twenty-cight se-
conds, and the slowest In two minutes
and twenty-nine seconds. Both were
educated. The ballots were marked In
every conceivable way. and on some
everything was stricken on.
old wagner Lewis, now aged % years,
a coiored man, and at the first Of the
war bugler for the Mecklenburg Troop
Of Cavalry. asked tho special constable
to M his ticket just as Colonel Thomas
+. Goode would vote II he was here.
without hesitation the constable gave
McKenney the old mans vote.
NOT A RAINBOW CHASER.
Mr.. Thorp made magnificent race
In his own county, but for soTne time
prior TO the election 1t was apparent
to every one who travelled In the other
counties that he was beaten In tho dis
trict am informed that he will GER
ta!nly contest the seat Of Mckinney
In Congress. but upon what grounds cam
not be definitely ascertained. His friends
say upon unconstitutionaIity Of the Wal
ton law. But Mr.. Thorp Is not such a
rainbow chaser as his friends would
try to make one believe.
ANATHEMATIZED IN GREENE.
RUCKERsvILLE. VA. November 10
Especial AT this place twenty-one bai-
lots, principally Democratic. were thrown
out. Democrats and Republicans both are
matchmaking the Walton-law system.
though 1t evidently worked In favor OF
the Republicans, massing the negroes
against US to a man.
THE WALTON LAW IN BLAND.
BLAND. VA, November s. 1874
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
At your request l write you my opinion
as TO how the Walton election-law
worked In our election last Tuesday. 1
have failed to find any objections to the
nractIcal operations OF the law In this
country. from even the Republicans,
especially as they carried this county for
General Walker even against their ex-
nectations. Some of our Democrats OBJ
ject to it. and whilst / was willing to
let welI-enough alone under the Ander-
son-McCormick law. am not in a posi-
ton to condemn the Walton law, IL 1t Is
amended in a few particulars.
Even before Judge Harris's letter, /
had written to the Attorney-General
ferreting out the facts, as conceived
that the law made no provisions for
holding elections In towns and magisterial
districts. The local-option law provides
for voting on the question OF local option
by districts. Now. without going into the
particulars, / do not think the Walton
law provides for holding these district
elections. shall be pleased to hear from
you and the members OF the bar OF the
State on this question. 1t Is question
OF almost daily practice IN our county
courts
Respectfully, etc,
MARTIN WILLIAMS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

cut N too short By the hasd = ths N
exorable reaper.
Favor was ~ aii-round racs-hornes ana
his colts will be heard from.
Death visited Mc0ratEIanA the tst o.
September. and reelected FOR his prise the
grand stallion Imported Whistls JACK
He was 4 good race-hofse and . grand
individual, full Of quality, almost seven
teen hands high. and grandiy bred. being
by the great Hermit out Of Fortress oy
Citadel.
On the gently-slopine bluegrass pas
lures OF this fine estate may be seen
grand and fnely-bred and carefully-se-
lected lot Of brood-mares. The weanlings
IN breeding and size will compare favor
ably with any In Kentucky. =.
A most cordial welcome awaits all
visitors to McGrathiana, either from gem
ial Mr.. Young or his competent manager.
OTHER CELEBRITIES.
Beaumont Stud, the property Of n. p.
Eeadley. Is about four miles southwest
OF Lexington. and here may be seen
Imported Cavalier a brown horse. six
teen and a half hands high. sired by
Prince Charlie, out OF Lady Rosobery.
This Is one OF the handsomest horses IN
America.
Imported Order. by Bend Dor. out OF
Angelica, by Galopin, is rich bay. over
sixteen hands high. and Is great horse.
both In breeding and individuality, oeins
the winner of the second. prize at the last
Lexington fair.
Tenny Is by Rayon Dor out or Bele
OF haywood. by Hunters Lexington.
Tenny's performances on the turf are
matter Of history. and every turfman Is
familiar with them. He won the Fort
Hamilton Handicap. the Westminster Cup
and Brooklyn Handicap. His matches with
Salvador and Longstreet were the seilsa-
tional events Of the year In which they
were run.
Punster is private stallion. He ~
chestnut horse of fine size by Imp. King
Ban out of Puzzle, by YEAR Dance.
Dixiana, about seven .ailes from Lexing-
ton. now owned by rJiomas J. Carson.
Esq, was formerly tb1 establishment OF
Major Thomas. who hz, Hira villa Stock
Farm In the same neif4iborhood. Dlxiana
is famous as the hor4e of Himyar. the
sire Of the unbeaten ,2year-old or 1883.
Domino, winner In thas year alone OF over
$4,000. With the higiSbred imported and
native stations In use by Mr.. Carson.
1t Is likely to prove equally famous In
the future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
A Word for Southern Speech.

To the Editor OF the New York Herald:
Your Rome correspondent. Mr.. Swag.
complains that foreigners are taught by
the English to believe that Americans do
not speak good English. and adds: They
do not hear the language often enough
to Judge for themselves. Sometimes one
feels almost glad that they are not able
to do so. when the speakers come from
the inland towns Of the Southern States.
come from an inland town OF SOUTH
ern State, North Carolina, and beg 10
say word In defence.
There can be no doubt that indiRerentiy
good English is spoken, In the Southern
States by some people. but viii venture
to say, In the first place, that the English
language Is as well spoken In the southern
country towns as II IL In the interior
towns Of England.
And then, inelegant English II by no
means confined TO the Southern states
on this side of the Atlantic. i meet fairly
educated northern people here who pro-
nouncs the word news az II II were speileo
moose" They talk Of their "doos." when
they mean their dues; they say "dooty'
when they mean to say duty: the Darba-
rous word "doos'' 10 made the substitute
for two other good words-vix.. the verb
does and the noun dew. that falls from
Heaven. Northerners ignore the letter
.'u'' In many cases. Even In the slang
phrase which they have invented. dude.
they pronounce "dood."
And then the average northerner hadn't
ought" or. had ought" to do 90 and
20. They ''hsv'' where other people have.
These are only specimens of northern
vuieartsms In speech. Their name - To-
don. IN spite Of Webster and Worcester,
who would teach them better.
There are words In use In North Caro-
lirA that belong 70 the ages Of 0hakee-
known 70 other neutrality-suspicious. people;
snd Inc fact proves that Ne ere more
English than the Euglioh.
naGpsottulty,
DANIEL \, oooptou.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
MORCANFlElD IN DANGER
He May Escape Trial for Train-Robbing-
Fear of Blood Poisoning.

CINCINNATI. o.. November 1o.-(Spe-
cial.)-The startling fact that Charles Au-
gust Morganfleld may never recover TO
answer q charge Of train-robbing in the
Virginia courts was brought to light in
the Police Court to-day. Prosecutor Nip,
pert called out his name for arraignment
as a fugitive from justice and the officers
In the case asked that II be reset for a
date six weeks later. Morganilelds in
jured limb went without medical atten-
ton so long after 1t was broken that
blood-poisoning is liable to ensue. 1t has
healed in some places, but stubbornly re-
fuses to heal in others. and unless more
favorable symptoms manifest themselves
shortly. the hospital physicians expect the
development Of blood-poisoning and gan
creme. Judge Gregg reset the case for De-
cember 22d. to await the outcome Of the
train-robber's condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
REINFORCEMENT OF STATES.
Ono OF the Results of the Republican
Triumph-Radical Intrenchneht.


WASHINGTON, November lO.-The re-
cent election Will have an important
bearing upon congressional apportonment
of the States that were captured from
the Democrats by the Republicans. Inc
result will be an entire reversal or the
present order OF things, and Will enapie
khc Republicans TO entrench themselves
again In power in several States. At pres
ent there are twenty-four States that nave
Neen apportIoned by Democrats. twelve
bv Republicans, and eight that have never
been apportloned. The twelve States ap-
portloned under Republican direction are
Colorado. Iowa, Kansas. Maine, Mimic
sofa, New Hampshire, ONO, oregon
PENNSYLVANIA, Rhode Island. vermont
and, quite recently, New Jersey.
In the slump of 1880 the Republicans
lost and the Democrats reapportoned
California, Connecticut. Illinois, Massa-
rbusetts, Michigan. Nebraska, New ork,
and Wisconsin. BY 40 doing they ga'hereo
In from these eight States hfty'ihree
numbers of Congress. The election or
Uuesday last gave the Democrats frou
the same States but seven members.
In addition to securing what they nad
previously lost. the Republicans were aiso
successful in electing legislatures IN MIS-
souri,, Indiana, ana West Virginia, when
win enable them to make such apportion-
ment in those States as seems best In
Indiana the Constitution stipulates that
the apportionment shall not be made
oftencr than once every six years. but the
Republicans have already begun to DIS
cuss a plan by which they can get around
This by means of various amendments
In North Carolina tho apportionment
viii also be under control Of the Fusion
observation-disclosures aud Populkts. This
will change the present figures there, so
chat the Democrats will have charge of
the apportionment In thirteen States. the
Republicans In twenty-five. and Fusonists
in one. The small States OF Delaware.
idaho. Montana, Nevada. North Dakota,
South Dakota. Washington. and Wyo-
ming have never been apportioned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
CORNERSTONE CEREMONIES.
Judge Rely May Deliver an Address
Big Game Plentiful.

Judge k1eiy May Deliver an AOuress-
Big Game Plentiful.
CHASE CITY, VA. November TO-
Special 1.-The cornerstone Of the Con-
federate soldiers monument viii be
laid in the Courthouse Square at
Boydton on the 2lst Of this
month. The four Masonic lodges
Of the county will appear in full regalia
and conduct the ceremonies In accord
ance with their ancient order There will
be a band of music. parade. speaking
and large crowd present. am Informed
that Judge John w. Rely. OF Halifax.
has been invited to deliver an address on
the occasion.
More game hunters this fall than usual
Partridges. wild turkeys, foxes, and deer
are reported greatly in excess OF pre-
vIous years. But. judging from the
quantity now brought in by sportsmen.
there Is n war Of determination waged
against all game. For their preservation
more stringent prohibitory laws against
hunting are needed. II the birds. deer.
and turkeys were left unmolested for one
year then the fields and forests would
be abundantly stocked. AS 1t Is sports
men and pot-hunters are destroying every
thing that can be shot at, and soon the
partridge, like the buffalo. will be known
here no more forever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Backwoods Diplomacy.
DAILY Eastern Argus.)

tDaiy IiStcru fTSu5.1
A Portland man, who has just returned
from a hunting trip In the forests OF
Northern Maine. vouches for the entire
truth of the following story, as he had
II direct from the Sheriff:
A man who lives I'm Mount Katahdin
region went into the Office Of a justice OF
the peace a few days since and inquired
about the penalty OF hunting deer with
dogs. and very particularly as to whether
one half OF the fine did not go to the in
former.
The Justice consulted the game-law, and
assured him that II did.
every WELL" said the man. II want to
complain of myself and settle"
The Justice could not back out, and SO
gave the transgressor "a clean bill OF
health" upon payment OF one half OF the
penalty.
IL seems that the man got wind OF the
fact that game warden had got the
drop on him on his deer-poachings with
his dogs, and was only waiting an oppor-
tunlty to arrest him. Hence his shrewd
bit of diplomacy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
A Despondent Man.
CTexas Siftings.)

Friend: You are looking blue this morn
ing.
Sad-faced Man: Yes. and l am feeling
blue. You know my wife ran away with
the clown OF circus n month ago.
Friend (sighing): Yes, | heard OF 1t.
Dear friend. my heart bleeds for you.
but we must try and look on the bright
side Of things. Perhaps she will return.
Sad-faced Man: That's just IL; that's
what keeps me awake at night; that's
why have the blues. ! have got letter
from her saying she Is coming back.
What have / got TO live for now?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
FoRTY-TWO TO ZERO THE SCORE
Verdict on tho Gridiron Between tho
BLACK sburg BOYS and 81. Adams.

BLACKSBURG, VA, November TO-
Special 1.-The very disagreeable weather
this evening did not deter n large crowd
from witnessing the game of football
between the Virginia Agricultural and
Mechanical College team and the st. AL
bans. The visitors played much better
bail than any team that has played ours
this season, but they were not In it from
the start. Halves Of thirty and twenty
five minutes were played. with ten
minutes rest. The score stood AZ TO 0
In favor of the home team. This is the
third time this season that our team has
shut out opponents entirely. and the
cadets are highly jubilant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
eoRLAND AT WORK ON HIS CONTEST
Mrs. Smith and Daughters at Homo
Again-A Contract Awarded.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. November TO-
Special 1.-The Republicans here are very
bitter against Congressman Tyler. and
state that his scat will be contested by
Mr.. Borland. They are securing the
names Of all who voted the Republican
ticket, and are getting up any facts
that will aid them in their contest. IT
Is stated that when dispositions are taken
In this section leading Republican attor-
neys from Richmond and Washington
Will be present to represent Mr.. Borland.
Mrs. Smith and daughters. who left
here last May for Europe, returned this
morning, and were warmly welcomed by
their many friends.
The Hospital Executive Committee at
their last meeting gave the contract for
putting up the new iron fence around
the front yard to Sydnor & Sheppard.
OF Richmond. Work will be commenced
at once.
Mr.. G. Frank wilkins. who Is engaged
In business in Richmond with Mr.. II. II.
Gloves, is home for a few days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Appropriations Com mittce Call.

WASHINGTON. November 10-Chair-
man sayers. Of the Committee on Appro-
prlations Of the House Of Representatives,
has Issued a call for the subcommittee
OF the committees on the District of Co
lumbia. and Fortifcations and Pensions
TO meet Thursday. November I'D. to take
up the consideration Of these bills.
The composition Of the subcommittee
on the District OF Columbia has been
changed, Mr.. Compton chairman, re-
signed. having been superseded by Mr.
Williams. of Illinois. The remainder Of
the committee consists Of Messrs. Dockery
and Robinson. Democrats. and Messrs
Henderson and Cogswell. Republicans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Vacation.

Hello Smith. what are you doingT'
said a man coming upon an acquaintance
engaged in strengthening a large pile of
household goods upon the sidewalk.
Taking vacation" said Smith sadly.
WHY the surprised friend answered,
isn't this rather queer way TO take a
vacation?"
"All natural enough-the landlord insist
ed on having his rent"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
REPRESENTATIVE SETTLE ReJoIcEs
He Announces That the North Carolina

He Announces That tho North Carolina
Democrats Have Surrendered.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., November TO-
Chairman Babcock has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Representative
Settle Republcan). Of North Carolina,
dated last night:
GREENSBORO, N. c., Nov. Q, 1894
Chairman Babcock, Washington, ID. c.:
"The fight is about over. The Democrats
surrendered this evening. A number OF
canvassing boards are still in session. but
not enough to change the result, should
all decide against us. They counted US
out in four out of five counties. We Will
have n clear working majority ID both
branches Of the Legislature"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
The Small Boy and the Stage. Robber.
New Orleans Picayune.)

Henry Holmes was not very strong and
his parents decided to allow him to ac-
company his uncle to Texas for an over
land trip.
During a stage ride they were stopped
by robbers, who invited all the passengers
to come out and stand with hands up,
while search was made Of the stage and
their pockets.
1t took some time to investigate and
Henry got tired. He said:
high-handed piece Of business"
The robber was Just In the act Of putting
his hand In the uncle's pocket. He roared
with laughter and did not touch thing Of
theirs. He said as he assisted Henry Into
the stage: Thank you. little man. for
the Joke"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
THE Mooreo BOND ISSUE.
"sn Street Seems to Know Mora About II
Than Does Carliaie. ~

WAsHlSGToN. November io.-Conrad
-. Jordan. Assistant United States Trea-
sorer at New York. arrived here this
1osnng quito unexpectedly. and was In
s,oss conference with Secretary Carlisle
we treasury Department for SONS
time. He returned TO New YORK ON ths
noon train. Assistant secrstary Curtis 4
authority Ter the ststsmsnt thst IN. Tor.
dams visit had no connsction with any
contemplated bond issue. Thoss cIoss "a
secretary Carlisle state thaf ~ escre.
tsry himself win not spsst On ~ n,st.
ssr. and intimates that peopIe - New
!eFk seem to know more 6bort : con.
.nplstsd bond Issue. judeins fsom ~
yspssA than W. Do r. II Iroonury ~.
oertnsat ~ Washinston.'' s.
Ssen ~ asst ben1 lssu0 ~ zsessnsy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
fuckers PLURALITY, e3e.
The Slump In Botetourt Reduced II to
Three Figures-Rockev wilma

Inc slump In Bofetourt Reduced Il to
Three Figures-Rockcy Wins.
STAUl. TON, VA, November 1o-(spe-
cial)-Hon. Harry st, George Tucker. In
a conversation to-day. says the completed
returns from the Tenth District show that
he IL elected by plurality OF S3s. It was
the unexpected slump In Botetourt that
cuts the majority down to three figures
The case Of II. T. hockey VS.. the
Columbian Accident Associf.ion of this
city. on Its second trial. was concluded
late last night. the Jury finding for Hockey
In the sum claimed for services as gene
raj managerial. ash. The case at
tracted great attention on account Of the
prominence OF the parties. and the con-
trariety or witnessed testimony. The
first trial resulted In q hung Jury.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

indianapolis Journal.)

Tommy: Pa, teacher wants US TO tell
what is the difference between speak
and talk"
Mr.. Figg: Um-lemme see. Generally
when / get into an argument with your
mother she Is outspoken and l am out
talked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Orchard Watson Glider. IN Harpsrs
Waaklyl

Orchard Watson Glider. IN Harpsrs
Weekly
Who are the men that good men most
despise?
Not they who. iii-begot ana spawned
In shame.
Riot, and rob. and rot before mems eyes:
Who basely live, and, dying. leave no
name.
These are the piteous refuse OF mankind;
were born,
Dlstort in body. starved IN soul and
All not for them TIE sood nan's sit
ter ocoru.
He only Il the despiqahis one
yos . .sa kasvss 70 'i sid: sS.a s sson
100 nice Tor crime ut coward. ~
En- sss:;,;. ' ;s':s 2. s:' Z s.:ss s 4.
4.t4t 0s~~~~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
With Regret.

Gus de Smith: That's a good Joke.
don't know when have laughed so much
over anything. Where did you get 1t?
Hostetter McGinnis: It's one OF Gil
hooly's jokes.
De Smith: Is that one OF that fraud S
jokes? Well, II | had known that
wouldn't have laughed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
WHY MCDONALD WILL CONTEST.
He Relies Upon q Republican House to
Unseat Mr.. Jones.

HEATHSVILLE. VA, November 10
Special.)-It Is understood throughout
our section that Captain J. ]. Mcdonald
the defeated Republican candidate from
the First District. will take steps toward
contesting Mr.. Jones's reelection imme-
diately. Your correspondent has been
unable to learn on what grounds, but 1t
Is understood that he Is merely relying on
Republican majority In the House Of
Representatives to unseat Mr. Jones. 1t
was whispered around before the election
that this would be his course In case he
was defeated. and the announcement Is
no surprise to our people. He seems to
be very bitter, indeed. on the Walton
law. and. indeed. the Republicans gen.
orally look upon II as expressly prepared
by the Democrats for this election. The
most OF the colored voters who were
unable TO prepare their tickets were in
structed not to avail themselves OF the
assistance Of the constable: and as a
consequence a good many tickets were not
prepared properly and were thrown out
A DISPUTE.
Mr.. Mcdonald and our county chair
man. Hon. Benjamin Chambers, met here
after the election and had quite dispute
over their respective connections with
the bill which was passed in the State
Legislature some years age giving up to
private party the natural oyster flats
known as Hog Island Flats" and which
Mr.. Chambers afterwards had repealed.
The dispute came near ending in a gen.
eral disturbance. as both parties threat
ened to use arms but nothing serious de-
veloped out Of the affair.
Rev. George w. Beale has arrived here
to take charge Of his new churches and
seems well pleased with his new home.
Mr.. Beale Is a very lovable man, and
his churches may rest assured that they
VIII find him the right man In the right
place.
1t is very exasperating indeed when the
subscribers OF the Dispatch wait eagerly
for the paper containing the election news
to find that by carelessness and possibly.
intentional carelessness. the papers are
detained somewhere on the route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Rising to the Occasion.

Jaggs: I say. old fell(S'. can't you ient
mo ten for a month? ::
Naggs: Sorry, but I haven't anything
except fifty. Got anySchange?
Jaggs (after seasob'of thought: No
but say Just make 1t flrcy for five months
that will do as well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Army Changes Ordered.

WASHINGTON, November 1o-Secre-
tary Lamont has decided On the army
changes. and issued the order this after
noon. There are but two transfers and
one assignment. General Miles goes to
New York. Ruger TO Chicago, and For
sythe to California
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
The Crowded Back PLATFORM.

Mrs. Spitfire TO street-car conductor)
Why in the world do those men stand on
the platform Of the car?
Conductor: suppose it's because there
Amt no seats there, marin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
Bigger Than the Board Bills.

(ffarper-S Bazar.J
"W1fe back from the country. Daw-
SOM"
"Yes-just got back"
Didn't she stay longf.- than usualy'
Yes. Couldn't afford. to leave. there
were so many servants TO tip. She had
to stay until half Of them had gone"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

We sell tho best W'iH '.
Blanket at 1925 ever sno.4 DID, '.'
city. IL is strictly all eoo. .....
very fine aud soft, AMI tlr ...
any 81 blanket We ever s." ..e.'.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11
He Took tho Hint.
Detroit Free Press.)

Dear me. 1 find II impossible to drag
my feet away he said. as the clock
struck r. and he gave no sign of going.
perhaps they are asleep" suggested
the young lady. with a yawn, and he took
the hint. A