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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
Cried Out Too Soon.

The Liberal and Radical orators. who du-
ring Mr.. Gladstone's absence on the con-
tinent, were SO violent In their denuncia-
ton of the House Of Lords. because that
body exercised a prerogative which Is
practically enjoyed by the Senate OF every
State In the American Union. ind them
selves In rather absurd position. Not only
has Mr.. Gladstone failed to show sympathy
with the efforts OF his lieutenants to sur
I'D n popular demand for the abolition OF
the upper house, but the Peers, so far as
the parish-councIls bill Is concerned. nave
demonstrated that these lieutenants cried
out before they were seriously hurt. the
House Of Lords, in considering the amend
ments to the bill restored by the House OF
Commons have manifested q decidedly
concillatory spirit.
As might have been expected. the ultra
Liberal and Radical organs claim that the
Lords have been frightened into yielding
and one of these papers goes SO iar rs
10 raise a cry that assimilates very closely
the revolutionary Ca Ira" But the fact
is, the Peers have In respect to this mea-
sure only followed precedent and arorded
another evidence that they are willing 10
recognize the will Of the people whenever
1t is proved that the people have fully d.
gested a measure they ask. 1t is true that
an appeal to the country has not been
taken, and therefore an electoral verdict
has not been rendered on the measure
but the agitation OF the bill has developed
that the masses approve its principles, and
the Lords have accepted it so far as 1t Is
not radical and is just to all interests.
There may yet be an appeal to the coun'
try before the question is definitely settled
but in that event 1t Is probable that the
result will be to develop a strength on tne
part of the House OF Lords with the peo-
pie that will not prove very gratifying Ia
the leaders of the crusade against the
body. Just such disagreement as the
present one has served before to strengthen
materially the foundation of the upper
house
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
LYNCH Law and Train Robbers.

z We published the other day an article
Showing that lyach law was the only law
That could with tho consent Of the com-
l,nunity be relied upon In those cases In
which negroes commit the unspeakabls
crime upon woman. When the plea Is
made that the law ought to be respected.
Tho answer Is that Of the witty French
man who said: by all means but let
aaessseurs the criminals set the example.
IN he case Of the criminals In Prince VIII
Ham county Is was stated In the report
of the trial that under the cross-examina-
4ion OF the prisoners counsel the me-
rroex victim shed tears. Not another
word n needed 70 show why ladies' ought
rot to BE- subjected 70 such wrong as
el,st OF being compelled to testify In the
,resencs OF crowd Of persons and OF the
efrending negroes themselves concerning
no unspealfahIs crime.
precsdsnss bsgin TO b sought - soon
- .ucsrlbls ~ doubtful easss. Therefore
81 eood eitinsns must guArd we'll the
eourts. and ~ not ths outbursts OF pas
~ e ~ teussuds Cor revenge b. mis-
~ ~ ! 1nlrs to sdministS jasties-
= -. 5000 noheay can well help fss'F
- 1000 y administer iynca-'sw -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
Rules of the House of Representatives.


That the national House Of Represen-
tatives needs some new rules has been
demonstrated again and again by the
successful filibustering proceedings which
have taken place In that body, whenever
an opposing minority has found itself
able 10 stop the wheels OF the legislation
The necessity for code of rules under
which the House could be brought to
a vote whenever a majority OF the mem
bers might desire debate 10 end, and the
sense of the members be taken upon the
question before that body, has been
shown so often that 1t needs no argument
TO convince any rejecting man that
there is weak point in our legislative
machinery which must be strength
ened if we desire TO keep our popular
house OF legislation-the peoples House
in working order and in a condition to
do the business OF the country.
At time when the Reed rules had
been. as was assumed. condemned by the
people, and Democratic House of Re
representatives. had been chosen by the
people, we took occasion TO warn the
Democrats of the newly-elected body that
II would be unwisa in them not to avail
themselves OF the Reed rules. or rules
akin TO them, when the newly-elected
House of Representatives should as
semble, seeing that a Democratic House
would be q scene OF Republican
fllbusterng whenever the Republican
party's necessities might render flbuster-
ing expedient in the opinion Of the Re-
publican leaders. whereas in Republic
can House. proceeding under the Reed
rules. tho Democrats would be power
less thus TO protect themselves and their
party and the country from injurious leg
islation. Our warning was that the
Democratic members would tie thei.
own hands in Democratic House. and
the Republican members tie their hands
for them in a Republican House.
In the Virginia House of Delegates one
OF the rules provides that upon a di-
vision of the House on any question
a member who is present and fails 10
vote shall, on the demand Of any other
member. BE- counted on the negative Of
the question, and when the yeas and
nays are taken shall, in addition. be en-
tered upon the journal as present and
not voting" This rule is rule to pro-
vide for securing "A quorum. 1t also pro-
vides for bringing the House % n vote
whenever there Is a quorum present.
Another rule of the Virginia House Il
Delegates provides for taking 2 vote LIon
the pending question without taking 1t
upon the main question or PREVIOUS qIes-
ton. Two thirds of the members res
ent are required TO order tn, mail CUES
ton. but a majority may require an i'm
mediate vote upon the peldng question
whatever it may be.
The national House OF Representative, 6
might borrow some hinis from these two
rules. the effect of the adoption and
enforcement of which would render i'm
possible such scenes as the country has
looked upon in that body during the fill
clustering movements against the con-
sideration or passage OF the new Bland
bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
Teaching the Children

HOW would you educate children in
the home and regarding the outside
worid?' was asked Of one OF the greatest
Of instructors.
He hesitated as ne answered, because.
as he explained, there has yet been de-
ViSed no perfect method for that great
end; the end fathers and mothers most
think upon.
But" he added. what / think 1
would do, would be this: ! would get
pictures of the greatest historical events
and of the greatest historical places.
Il would have accompanying each pic
ture a short, simple description, telling
what 1t all meant, and the bearing of the
thing on history. l would have the pic
lures good ones, 50 that the child's ar
tistic sense should be unconsciously de-
veloped while facts were learned, and
would SO make the youth of either sex
familiar with what had happened and
where 1t occurred. l would make the
great buildings of the world, and those
famous because of what had happened
in them, or of those who had lived In
them. as familiar to the child as could
be the nearest neighbours house. So /
would make children developing into
manhood or womanhood-without hard
study or conscious effort, but merely by
interesting them with something strik-
ing-better learned than are many who
now graduate from the high-school or the
college"
Just what the great educator said was
the best method of teaching the grow
ing family the Dispatch is now afford
ing the means for doing. At merely
nominal price 1t is supplying the pictures
which were recommended as the forces
to accomplish a great result, and supply
ing not only the pictures, but the ac-
companying succinct history. II is put
ting into the hands Of every father and
mother. practically without cost, the
means for making their children more
broadly educated men and women than
they would be otherwise. This Is but
one Of the bearings OF the feature
the Dispatch Is enabled now to offer.
but It is an important one. Men and
women live largely for their children.
In this offer Is afforded the means OF
making those children better informed
and wiser and more successful men and
women. 1t Is one OF the incidents of the
progress OF the age. Should not the cp-
portunity be improved?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
Good News for Business Mem

The news from Washington is that the
work Of the Senate subcommittee on the
tariff bill Is SO far advanced that Il will
probably be reported to the full Committed
tomorrow morning.
This IL cheering Information. 1t indI-
Gates that our senator's understand the
stress and strain under which many bust.
ness-men are iaborlng. and are anxious
to relieve them AZ soon as possible.
With the tariff dispcsed OF, the business
outlook will improve rapidly. We believe
that such action win inaugurass Ions
pcrtcd Of prosperity. The people viii be
quick to adjust their business enterprises
TO the requirements Of the new law and
win fiud that II works web. q y ssa':-
Tying 10 ~. Of course. tc know that tie
Esnste Committee VIII insist uuon vaisipH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
RANDOLPH.MACON COLLEGE.
Celebration by the Washington Literary
Society Of the 22d Of February.

ASHLAND. VA. February 2i.-CSpe-
GALLON last Thursday night the WASH
ington Literary Society Of Randolph
Macon College celebrated the birthday an
niversary of Washington, in honor or
whom the organization was founded. The
exercises began at $50 o'clock with Presi-
dent II. 6. Howison In the chair. After
prayer by DIR. A. G.. Brown the presi-
dent explained the mature OF the pro-
ceedings. and introduced Professor r. H..
Smithey, as the first speaker Professor
Smithey entertained the audience for a
half an hour with a bright, instructive
address, interspersing his remarks. with
many humorous and pithy sayings.
After declarations by Messrs. Leigh
and Eason, Bishop j. c. CRANBERRY spoke
humorcusly and intelligenuy upon Wis
inertiae. the chronic disease of college
students.
Next came the most pleasing feature
of the evening. President Uowlson came
forward and. in few well-chosen words.
presented Captain Richard Irby, the Sec
rotary and treasurer OF the college, and
an alumnus OF the hall. with a costly
gold cane. as a token OF the love and
respect OF the members OF the society.
Captain Irby's expression OF gratitude
and a reminiscent talk OF his old college
days ended the exercises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25

issue with r. =. NJ. and makes the fol-
lowing interesting contribution to the
discussion:
I am able to furnish an earlier instance
OF the use In America Of the
word tote than that to which
your correspondent. IF. Il. M,
calls attention In the Nation OF February
LIST. After the suppression OF the insur-
rection headed by Nathaniel Bacon In
1916. the different counties OF virginia
were asked to give statements or their
grounds Of complaint against the ad-
ministration OF public affairs which had
led I'D to the rebellion. In the "Griev-
ances Of Gloucester County" now pre-
served In the British State Paper ONCE.
London. Colonial Entry Book, NO. 81.
Do. S25-S27. February. 1851. there VIII
be found the following clause. which
contains charge against Robert Bev-
erley:
when this county had according to
order raised 60 armed men to be an out
guard for the Governour, who not md
ing the Governour, nor those appointed
Commanders, they were by Beverly
commanded to goe to work, fall trees.
and mawIe and toat rails. which many OF
them refusing to doe, he presently as
arm'd them, and sent them home at a
TYNE when this Country were infested
by the Indians, who had but ht,ie
hefore cutt of persons In one family
and attempted others. They beg repara-
ton against the said Beverly and his
Maiesties gracious pardon for their late
defections."
The expression TO "toat rails" will have
n very familiar sound TO all OF the
present day who have been brought
directly into association with plantation
life in Virginia.
IL is interesting TO note that at the
time Gloucester report OF grievances was
made, the negro population OF the colony
was very small. In 16Il, Sir Wiiiitm
Berkeley, who was then Governor ana
enjoyed full opportunities of informing
himself as to the number or slaves In
Virginia, declared that this population
did not exceed 1000. This would seem
IN render improbable the superstition
which has been sometimes advanced
that the word had its origin with the
negro race in this country.
In the same issue of the Nation w.
q T.. of Lexington, whom we take to
he Professor Brown, of Washington and
Lee University, supports the contention
of Mr.. Bruce He says:
am afraid the word tote, instead
OF being a southern word or word OF
African origin" like many so-caiied
Americanism, will have to bark back
10 England, for 1t ia used in Middle Eng
land. Southern Yorkshire, and Lincoln
shire in exactly the same way that IL Is
used in Eastern Virginia; the Hrm-
servant there, like the negro mere.
"toting'' a horse to water or an arnltui
of wood into the house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
rh. Word "rata. -

The Nation revives the discussion of
the origin OF the word tote" In the
issue Of that publication Of February lst
r. Il. NJ quotes from the journal OF
Lorenzo Dow to sustain the contention
that tote Is negro word. Dow first
heard II in Georgia In 1888. and AZ ap-
Piled 10 the mode Of rolling tobacco 70
market TN casks. with . wooden axle
through the midst. on the ends OF which
are fastened the shafts for the horse to
draw It by
In the Nation Of February 18th, how
ever Mr. Philip A. Bfuce. secretary Of
The Virginia Histories, soc4ew. takss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
SMALL sUT EFFECTIVE,

Was the little Monitor that met the Merri-
mao at Hampton Roads. SO too are DR..
Pierces Pleasant Pellets, effective In conquer
ing the enemy-disease. When you take
pill it's an important point to have them
small-provided they have equal strength
and efficacy. You find what you want in
these little liver pills Of DR.. Pierce. They're
put up in better way, and they act In a
better way, than the huge old. fashioned pills;
What you want when you're IAN out OF
sorts"- grumpy, thick headed and take q
gloomy view Of life, is these Pellets to clear
up your system and start your liver into
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and cured. Put up in sealed glass walls, and
always fresh and reliable.
JAMES WILLIAM CRAIG, ESQ, Of Georgetown,
Ky., says: my wife thinks your little Pei-
let's are the greatest pills out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
The RICHMOND DISPATCA-sUNDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1894.

considerable revenue from importations OF
foreign coal and iron-ore. but we nave
never despaired Of the republic"
The friends of our coal and iron miners
had by far the best OF the alignment IN
the House, but the voice Of Mr.. Wilson
was mighty there In behalf OF the In
tegrity of his bill. and many members
yielded to his persuasions who heartily
hoped-and believed-taat the Senate would
restore both OF these articles TO the du-
table list, and so 1t gems that the senate
sxrfl1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
MEETINGS-FOurth Monday.

srRrcr-oBsggvAscE LODGE or MAsoss
NUSFoRD LODGE, TOSsI.
RYsCUE LODGE. GOOD TEhPLARs.
wEsr-END LODGE. GOOD TEHPLARS.
MYRTLE LODGE. GOOD TEyPLARS.
CHARITY LODGE, GOOD TEMPLARs.
MGILL CATHOLIC UNION.
GRANITE LEGION OF THE RED CROSS.
COMPANY y. FIRsT VIRGINIA REGIMENT.
AURORA COUNCIL, J. o. U. A. NJ.
LEE COUNCIL, j. O. T. A. VI.
PATRICK HENRY COUNCIL. ). o. U. A.. n.
INDIASOLA TREE, RED MEN.
GRAY EAGLE THEE, RED MEN.
ASNOwAN TRIBE, RED MEN.
SYRACUSE LODGE. KNIGHTS OF pYTHiAs.
OLD poNIgIoS LODGE. KNIGHTS OF PYrHtA5.
RICHMOND LODGE. ODD-FELL0WS.
CARPENTERS AND J0iNEgs' UNION.
XIsG'a COUNCIL, ORDER or CASA.
woNAs'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
wEsT-END woNAN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
MATTINGS, MATIINGS.

The importers Of Mattings are bringing them
IN az Just half price and escaping the payment OF
tariff duty. Consequently the best grades can
be sold this season az the came fgures the CON-
mon qualities have heretofore Commanded. We
ere selling me seamless grade at lfc, here
tofUre sola at 35c PEE yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25

Nobody who is in favor OF constitu-
tional convention need be discouraged by
the recent vote in the House of Delegates.
The question was prematurely thrust upon
the body: 1t would have been better 10
have delayed it until next winter.
The convention is coming, slowly hut
surely. Delays there may be. but nothing
can stop II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25

The Richmond Dispatch wants to know
why our judges persist In making FRI
day hangman' s-day." Because the old
fegies follow in rut and keep up GUS
tom that never had any sense In II. Some
Of our North Carolina Judges have get
out OF the rut--Wilmington IN. CD Star.
1t IL to be hoped that Virginia judges
will get out Of the rut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
We Are Quoting Cotton Goods Lower
Than Eyer Dreamed Oh.

UTICA IO-4 BLEACHED SHEEflhG, 25c. ;
other IO-4 BLEACHRD at l7c.; IN
BLEACHED, I5c. LONSDALE BLEACHED
COTTON reduced from 10 10 s19c- ANDRo-
SCOGGIN from S@ 10 &c. BE>l SHIFTING
PRINTS, &c. heavy CkEIONS, &c. value lOc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
ARREST OF A ROANOKE RIOTeR.
He Forfeited His Bond and was Caught at
Newport News.

ROANOKE, VA, February 2.-(Special)
Walter Davis, one of the most active par
Elephants In the September riots. and who
is also under indictment for stealing brass
from the Norfolk and Western railroad,
was brought here this morning from New
port News, where he was arrested yes
terday by Detectives w. G.. Baldwin and
c. c. Halter, and locked up. He has al
ready been found guilty of riotins. ard
punishment fixed at twelve months con-
finement In Jail, and fine OF 500. He
has travelled considerably since FORGETTING
his bonds Of 500 to answer the charge Of
stealing brass.
Riley Murray. also indicted for steal
irg brass. was arrested at Dayton, o.,
and Is In Jail here awaiting trial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25

Atlanta has undertaken to raise MIL
lion dollars with which to hold q cotton
States and international exposition next
year. She win succeed. She II the Chi
cago Of tho South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
LACES, LACES.

Opened this week new lines OF Black Bourbon
Laces and Insertings, Ecru or Buttercd Venice
Point and Insertings, Point Genisc, Point APP
pl.due, Normandie, Nalencicnnes, ami other
styles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25

Ex-xsayor Hewitt Of New York lainents
the days Of great men-when he vas .
marshss ne copsrasA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
Breashcs there woman whose soul % a..
WAC hath not 70 berseif said.
WHERE SHALL BUY M
SUIT?

After a week in New YorL
devoted exclusively to So.
curing the best, choicest, and
freshest things in Spring
SILKS and DRESS GOODS
our dress-goods buyer is hone
again to serve you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25
KID GLOVES.

The most extensive assortmen! % ls
found in this city.
4-Button Pque Kid in red, tan, mole.
and white.
Black Kid. with white stitching a.!
white cnffs.
S-Button Black and Colored Mousqu4
taire.
4-Button Mode Kid Gloves.
S-Button White Dressed and Su-is
Kid Gloves.
4-Button Pearl. and-White, with tAl
stitching and black cuffs.
These are in addition 10 our rege
line, and enable US to crafty any tas..
III good, fashionable aid Glove.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-25

The Miller bill Is dead; now let US naV'
peace.
The record-union., 1894-06-22
A WOMAN SUFFRAGE PLANK.

The REooRD-UNIoN cannot approve the
woman suffrage plank of the Republican
platform. The reasons this journal has
so often advanced against woman suffrage
are familiar to all its readers. Because
the convention of the Republican party
has yielded to the persistent pressure OF
few female agitators, gives the claim for
extended suffrage no greater importance
in our eyes.
The committee and the convention, we
apprehend, yielded rather to importantly
than to conviction upon this subject. The
women of California have not themselves
demanded the ballot; a few have assumed
to do so in their name, but without due
warrant of authority
We are opposed to woman suffrage in
the interest of woman; we oppose it be-
cause we believe it to be for her highest
and best good that she should not be in
vested with the responsibility the grant
of the claim by the agitators involves.
Neither do we believe that the electors of
the State favor the extension asked for.
But as this is not wholly political
question, but one involving the social and
domestic concern of the people, lying
properly outside of the political arena,
we do not think that the plank will cut
much of a figure in the on-comine cam
paign. 1t was conceded for what it is
worth, bat that its doctrine will become
State policy we do not fear.