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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

When the sweet maids undertook 70 look
Ter THE famous of1cial, q little. stumpy.
eyoial-zaced man was pointed out 90 them.
and II was noticed that he was whiriing
merrily In the terpslchorean maxes. in
Fact he was Q dancing thing" ard he
seemed to be enjoying himself immensely.
OF course all the girls sought an intro
ductfon TO him, and all found that. De.
spite his high ONCE. he was as pleasant
and effable a. gentleman could possibly
be. Apparently he bore his honors Win
an easy grace and with . delightful nom
chalance. There was no hateful reserve
about him and he made FRIENDS
all around. But the funny part
about Il Is that the supposed
Secretary OF the Navy was no other than
Senator Arthur u. Herbert, OF NorfoIk'
and his case OF manner was due TO a Sc
rene unconsciousness OF his mistaken
Identity and to HIS thorough knowledge
OF nautical affairs After all. however
the mistake Is not such bad one. The
Senator comes from district where SHIPS
are as common as street~cars if' hicn-
mond. and perhaps-who knows?-the
guests at the ball were only little pre-
vious.
For many weeks past some unknown
accost Church-HiI ladies, who go out
after dark without escorts. and his evil
doings have grown to be sd common that
the fair ones have banded themselves into
a defensive organization. known az the
pepper-box brigade" II the 'horrih man
makes his appearance again things VIII
be hot for him In more senses than one.
A scoundrel who would act in the man
nor this rascal does Is. OF course. mot
worth his salt" and 50 the much-abused
damsels are going to give him pepper.
The sweet glIm-chewers have Incorporate
cd an article in their constitution and by
laws which requires each member of the
Amazon brigade to carry a box Of APP
proved design full of red pepper. and on
being accosted the victim Is supposed.
with a gieesome chuckle 10 burl this In
the face OF her assailant, and then
"scoot."
IL seeing to me the scheme Is good
one. and II WILL doubt not. bs as bene-
fetal TO the morals Of the aforesaid vii
lain as this same red pepper is TO the
flavor of bacon and green's" j don't
know so much about the pepper boxes"
but in the DAYS before l entered the ma
trimonal monastery and when I used TO
try TO kiss the girls on the sly (since l
come TO think OF IL, L still do all my kiss
ing on the sly). used TO get some pretty
boxes myself. The girls weren't
banded in any protective organization.
either. and yet they aways carried these
boxes with them.
The newspaper article from which CLEAN
my information about 1.-THE Pepper-Box
Brigade" says: 1.-The society has the solid
support Of all the good citizens of the
city. and the movement is bound 20
So is the pepper, II is thrown
right, but the only doubt In my mind is
whether the girls can meet the require
ment. RI they don't exercise more skill
than thew do when they hurl rocks ut
the Droverbial hen that wipes her feet
On their fower-beds. I'm afraid none of
the pepper will reach the scoundrel.
But the thing above all others which
perplexes me-the burning question Of the
hour-is this: "Will the villain still pur-
sue them?" THE ILDE REPORTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Husbands and Wife's Testimony.
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 26 1891

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
l was impressed with the good sense Of
an article that appeared In the last Sun
days edition Of your paper regarding the
proposed law to enable husband and wife
TO testify for and against each other.
Whether or not the present common law
should be amended SO as to extend to
criminal cases Is a matter OF small mo-
ment to the great body OF our citizens:
but that 1t should be SO amended so as to
extend TO civil cases is OF interest to a
large number OF our people. and to this
extent the change should certainly be
made. The only substantial argument put
forward by the opponents OF this pro-
posed amendment is that such a law
would tend to disturb the harmony of the
marital relation: and In answer to this
II Will be sufficient to say that In many
others OF our States and In England the
law has been so amended, and not only
has no evil result followed, but the change
has worked benehcially. The theory OF
the common law has I'm this particular
proved tc be based upon groundiess fears.
The unbending policy Of our law now Is TO
make the wife the sole owner and con-
trolier OF her property. and for the sake
OF consistency. her husband. her chief ad-
wiser and protector, should be allowed to
testify In her favor. ana so take away
the present disadvantage under which she
now iabors. 1t may be mentioned that
under the strict rule Of the common law
II a wife sues by her husband as her next
friend. she cannot testify. no matter how
important her testimony or how great her
interests. because her husband would be
concerned In the result Of the suit to the
extent Of the costs.
Again. many active business-rn men leave
to their wives the sole management OF
their household affairs and to buy supplies
for their families. While this II proper
and natural. yet our law shuts her mouth
In court. no matter how great an impo-
sition may be attempted. Other cases of
hardship could be oited. TIE learned re-
vIsers Of the Code Of 1857 recommended q
sweeping enactment to remedy these OBJ
jections and many others OF our best and
ablest turists favor ~ The law should |
surely be amended 20 ~ to extend to civfl |
eases. JUS CUNNUNIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

AllcOck's Porous Plasters are unap-
proachable In curative properties, rgp.dity
and safety OF action, and are the only re-
liable plastsrs ever produced. They have
successfully stood the test Of over thirty
years use by the public: their virtues have
never been eQualied by the INSCRIPTIONS
imitat0rs who have sought to trade upon
the reputation OF AlIccck's by making
plssters with holes In them. and claiming
them 10 be "just az good as Alicock's,"
and they stand to-day endorsed by not
only the highest medical authorities, but
BY millions Of grateful patients who have
proved their efficacy as household rem.
ely.
Beware OF limitations. and do not b de-
eelyed BY Misrepresentation Ask for ALI
cocks and let no solicitation or eyplana.
Ven induce you " accept substitute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
A Pleasant Donkey Party,

Mrs. w: II. Atkinson gave a most de-
iightful donkey party al her residence.
No. S03 Twenty-sixth street Wednesday.
Those present were Misses Helen Slaugh-
Ter. Vera Atkinson. Helen and Annie Fleet.
Gertie Walford, Bessie Diacont, Susie
Madison. Ora Diacont, Alice Atkinson.
Edith Hayward, Bessie Pitt, Kate Fleet,
Iva Bass, Nora Ellsworth. Ida Fox, Laura
McKabe. and Mabel Atkinson. and Messrs.
Linwood Howard. Ernest Madison. Jim
Robinson, Reuben Hewitt Paul Atkinson.
Henry Pitt, Edgar Blackburn, Willie
Hughes. and others. Refreshments were
served at 1890 o'clock. Miss Helen Fleet
was the successful contestant for the first
prize, and Miss Vera Atkinson won the
BOBBY prize
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Caroline Advance)

| Political fence-riding has become dis
gushing to all straightforward. true men.
| Somersets may be applauded in circus
| ring, but they are becoming questionable
| In the political arena.
White men of Virginia, what Is your
political status? The issue has been
Stunned and side-tracked long enough.
Men may squirm, and evade, and "craw-
fish" 10 their fun satisfaction. but the
fact remains that there are but two real
political parties in this Shte-namely,
Democratic and Republican. Therefore.
the plain and simple fact is. you belong
to the one or the other of these parties
Call rose by any other name but II re-
mains rose. Which pill do you propose
10 swallow?
True II Is that there are some sidings
bearing sundry cogomens. but they are
only branches from the two political
trunk-iines. and in their frantic and sui
cidal efforts for supremacy. they only
feed the one and rob the other OF these
two main lines,--two parties, only two.
Therefore. we repeat, under which es-
cutcheon do you propose to do battle?
DO you propose TO labor for those high
principles Of patriotism and virtue that
have been held as a sacred boon from
the time Of Washington? Do you intend
that nOnOrs ana merit, ana pTlDclpic, ana
intelligence shall rule this State? Do you
revere the lives and principles OF your
forefathers? Do you love your homes and
prize their sanctity? Are your ears deaf
to the voices of the dead beroes-men as
true as steel. and as brave as Leonidas-
who were once your comrades in arms,
as from their honored resting-places they
send forth your outy's call? Are you a
Virginian true ito tire manner born?"
II so. you must be Democrat. II you
profess to be aught else. you are simply
6eceiving yourself
Citizens Of Caroline. away with all
acrimony, recrimination. yituperation. AMI
mostly, indifference, and selfshness
Gene once more into the possession OF
your manhood and unbiased senses. Duty
calls you-respond like men, Rally TO
that party which is for Virginia and
good government Stop your chickering's,
heal up the old party sores and help to
unite the Democratic party in solid pha-
laux. Form "A line rs invincible as was
that Of the ancient Spanish Infantry. and
storm the very strongholds of your bitter
est and only real enemy. the Republican
party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
HINTS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.
Some Things which Have Been Done While
Waiting In After Hours.

Waiting In After Hours.
written for the Dispatch.)
On answering my door-bell one day II
Washington / was astonished to see
fne-looking elderly gentleman holding
basket covered with snowy towels. II.
turned them back and displayed a tempt
ing assortment Of little cakes and Die.
which he asked me to buy. / did not need
to be told they were homemade, and was
only too glad to give him an order FOL
some more to be delivered on the follow
ing Saturday.
There Is deal OF history made ir
Washington outside of Congress, and thi.
case was a familiar story to the residents
Baffied hopes of political appointment tbs
melting away OF money until there wa!
not enough left TO take him and his wife
home: sickness; failure to find employ
ment.
1t was the wife who had made the last
effort. Reduced TO the price Of one bag OF
-four she used II for stock in trade, which
her husband was not too proud TO go Out
and sell.
In a few weeks sufficient custom was
secured to Justify them In taking a small
store and engaging a servant to help with
the rough work, and they lived happy
without a political appointment.
When l see fruit and vegetables rottine
In the market. l often wonder why II does
not occur to an enterprising woman to
make some arrangement with the owner
whereby she should can, pickle. or pre-
serve them for him. either on commission
or for regular pay.
l have wondered. too, why butchers
wives do not make and sell soup stock
for the use OF housekeepers. 1t would
certainly meet with ready sale. The manu-
facture and sale OF soup-stock ought to be
a good business for a thrifty woman.
Moreover, i believe doctors and their
patients would be only too glad to have
woman who could be relied upon to make
to order beef tea. mutton broth. custards
or any similar delicacies. II is true that
such things can be procured at certain
places hotels. and the various women's
exchanges, but IL Is always difficult to
send to distance. SO generally II Is
absolutely necessary TO have broths, etc.
made In the house. because Of the i'm
possibility OF getting them elsewhere. I
would suggest that = woman who knows
that she Is an expert at such things, and
who Is out Of work. should go to a
physician with whom she II acquainted
es'>s Hs@ac ZIG Pkopooiitou W tnAt lie
should let her have the names OF families
where there Is Illness and that she should
call upon him every day for this inforyna-
ton. and then 90 to the houses and solicit
orders. 1t would lift load OF RESPONSE
bility from many an anxious heart and
relieve many weary nurse.
ARTISTIC WORK.
Less than two years ago lady sud-
denly thrown upon her own resources
looked shout her to discover something
which she could do better than others:
Tor abe recognised the necessity Of being
an expert ct whatever was to bring n
her living. Che made beautiful lamp
shades. and thought she might be able 70
ind customers for them. she did not re
20 trienoA nor to any agency. but 70
eeeler N lanpa SHOWED him her work,
ma asxse pr eeoey. ~ gsve her some
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

The Richmond Dispatch Is tower OF
strength at Virginias Capitol looking
after Virginia's interests I'm laws that
would be beneficial or detrimental. and
ably and plainly pointing out the i'm
projections. Virginians cannot too highly
appreciate the Richmond Dispatch Nor
folk News and Courier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
A DELIGHTFUL Hon.

A delightful hop was given at No. 1914
east Broad street Thursday night
Dancing commenced at o'clock, supper
was served at u. and then dancing was
resumed and continued until A. NJ. The
Committee Of Arrangements were Messrs.
T.. A. Cook, Il. III. Cook. and K. W. Kel-
lam
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

a word as to extra employment FOR men
may not be out of place. inasmuch as IT Is
generally the wife or the sister who has 10
suggest such means 10 the downhearted.
carpenter out of employment In a
neighboring city took a few tools with
him and went from house to house asking
for repair work on furniture or I'm the
regular line of his trade. He made enough
in a few months time to enable him to
open a small shop on his own account.
A grocer who had failed and lost every
thing bit his horses. which he was not
willing to sell at great sacrifice, solved
the problem of making them pay ex-
penses by sending a wagon TO ona market
and going TO another himself and con-
tracing at both places to take home
baskets fer women who would otherwise
have had to carry their own or trust to
irresponsible boys.
a conductor on one of the most pic
turesque railways of Maryland bought a
camera some years ago and amused HIM
self by taking views along the route. He
soon became an expert, and in a few
months time his name was a familiar one
to tourists In that section OF the country.
and his Views were sold by every large
dealer In the United States.
There is not much doubt that a class
for military drill for boys one or two
evenings In a week would soon prove as
popular and as profitable as classes In
dancing There are many parents who
would gladly pay fair price for such
series OF drills.
MARGARET COMPTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

Old pspsrs isr ssis q = huudrsa q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

and was well pleased with the manner IN
which they were executed. he en-
couraged her to branch out, TO Be origl-
nal. and to give full scope to her taste
regardless OF any popular model. To-Day
abe employs six young lady assistants
who work under her direction. she putting
the finishing touches to every shade; anu
her latest creation IL 80 beautiful tnas
no lamp could be found worthy OF sucn
an ornament. and the firm has ordereu
one to be designed especially for II
More than one woman has made a
handsome addition to her income by paint
ing fans. card-cases. ana sacnets ioF
dealer IN such goods.
Those who can embrolder will ind that
Il would pay them well to solicit orders
for marking household linen. There Is a
steady demand for such work. done IN
convent style. and the work can be pro-
cured from dealers in linen goods.
I knew one family who earned band
some sum for years by making excep-
tionaily well-modelled canton-fiannel AMI
mails for children. Their patterns cannot
be bought. nor have any such goods been
procurable since they abandoned the ous.-
ness. one OF their secrets was TO stun
dogs rabbits. elephants, and monkeys with
cork instead OF cotton, which made them
light IN weight and also rendered them
much less liable to get out OF shape.
ODD ENVIRONMENTS.
Many women drift into odd employments
through circumstances; but there Is no
reason why such should not be deliberately
sought.
A firm Of clothiers who have branch es-
Establishments I'm several cities, have intro
duced women as saleswomen In the boys
department. and tho innovation meets WIN
the approval OF all mothers who have
grown weary of being regarded with
pitying smile whenever they protested
mildly that clothes did not fit.
/ am acquainted with two women VINO
carry on the business OF a taxidermist
successfully, and another who Is sue
cessful in mounting specimens for the NIL
croscop.. Some OF the finest work In the
Natural History Museum at South Ken
sington was done by woman.
A colorist who had learned to tint Pho
tographs well, but could not make Nv
ing by II, sought and obtained employ
ment at coloring illustrations for a medi-
cal book. This one order kept her busy
for a long time. and paid well
A teacher Of languages who was an ad-
mrable translator. turned aside from pub
fishers of novels. and succeeded In obtain
ing work from professional men who
wished to keep up with foreign notes on
scientific subjects. but could not take
time to translate for themselves. she
was for several years connected with the
staff of one Of our leading colleges. though
her name did not appear, as she was en-
gagged by the professors themselves.
similar instance of enterprise Is That
OF two translators. one OF whom selects
the French and German publications for
the book counter of a large dry-soods
house. and the other who does similar
reading and sitting for a public library.
Each of these ladies earns $500 year
and they have made themselves so valu-
able to their employers that their positions
are assured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
UNITE STRENGTH.

But let me add this: While men may
agree upon an abstract principle. and yet
disagree regarding concrete methods OF
Its application, yet how can we who recog-
nice and appreciate the existing state Of
facts AFFORD to sickle over "sumptvary
Law bubbles or over distractions re-
garding individual rights? Let the differ
ent elements Of desired reform along this
lipe unite their strength 70 that instead
Of having 10 are into each others ranks
there win BE- presented . sold phalaax
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
eusTEns, aAL Se
Forced Sale of Horse, Wagon and
Harness and a Valuable
engine. Boiler and
Kettles.

PY VIRTUE OF ~ DEED OF TRUST DATED
~ July l. 1873 and OF record in the Office of the
clerk OF the county court for the county OF Roa-
uoke IN deed booK No. ~, page 81, executed by
r. Nj. Taylor to Edward Lyle, trustee to secure
to +. b. Ludwig, agent OF the Armour Packing
Company, the payment OF the sum OF S4Ol US Ms
lie evidenced by three negotiable notee, dated
juno n, 1893, one for S12O at sixty dave; one for
$780, at ninety days, and one for $3.50 81 al ono
hundred and twenty days, payable at the Com
mercial National Bank Mt Roanoke Va to the
said r. Is. Ludwig, agent for the Armour Pack.
Ing Company, or order, and
Whereas default has been made In the nav
mcnt of the said notes, and having been required
by tho holders OF them go to do, will ON WE'D
NESDAY, APRIL 18TH, 1884, AT 10 O'CLOCK
NOON In front OF the courthouse in the city Of
Roanoke, sell at public auction, to tho highest
bidder, the following property or so much thereof
as may be necessary to discharge the above de-
scriocd notes and the expense OF executing this
trust:
ONE 4-HoRsE POWER BOILER AND 1 6uoRsE
POWER ENGINE, ] STEAM JACKET KETTLE FOR
slaugtcr house on Tinker creek in Roanoke
county belonging to the sad F NJ. Taylor. also
] l-HoRsE WAGON MANUFACTURED ny K. r.
GRAvATT, OF ROANOKE. VA, / Set SINGLE
HARNESS AND sORREL MARE.
These articles all in hrst-cass condition
and arc now being used by the said +. NJ. Taylor
IN connection with his slaughter house on
tinker creek near this city and can be inspected
by prospective buyers at any time
The property will be sold singly and not,as a
whole.
TERMS OF SALE Cash.
3ls ids. ED WARD LYLE. Trustee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-03-25
RECBIvER's SALE.

IN OBEDIENCE TO A DECREE OF THE
i Hnstinge Court OF the city OF Roanoke, rem.
dered in tho chancery cause Of the Bridy ewater
others, l will on WEDNESDAY, THE 2SrH
Dan OF MARCH, 1891, proceed to sell at public
auction all OF the personal property OF the
Brldgewaier Carriage Company.
SAID sale Will begin Mt ~ u. IN, and will con.
tinue throughout tho day and from d " to day
until said sale shall have been completed. The
property to be sold consists OF a large number of
carriages, buggfes and other vehicles, entirely
Finished carriage builders supplies, machinery,
TOOLS and lumber, and many other articles too
numerous to mention In an advertisement The
attention OF the public is especially called to
this sale, as the stock TO be sold Is first and
an opportunity not often presented.
The sale Will take place at the works OF tho
company, In the county of Roanoke, near the
corporate limits Of the city OF Roanoke. Electric
cars run direct to tho works. Persons contem.
plating bidding ON the day OF sale arc specially
sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash as to all sums under
so, and rs to sums oyer $50 notes OF tho pur.
chasers will be accepted, payable four months
after date. bearing interest from date OF sale
with security satisfactory to the receiver. Said
notes with security thereon mast be executed
and delivered before the property is removed
from the premises.
A iull list OF all articles can be secured by ad.
dressing the receiver.
std q. MARKLEY, Receiver.