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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Our Constitutional Amendment.

There will be two tickets to be voted
by each Virginia voter at the coming
election-one for members of Congress
and the other "for" or against" the con-
stitutional amendment.
We want to see this constitutional
amendment adopted. II adopted 1t will
give our General Assembly authority to
enact laws for the trial OF petit lar
ceny cases without the Intervention of
a jury.
In at least two out Of three cases
the culprit would prefer to take his sem
tence from a Justice Of the peace and
proceed to serve 1t out rather than await
the action Of grand jury, and regular
jury-trial Besides. the change will be
vastly in the interest Of economy. Tens
Of thousands of dollars per annum will
be saved to the State IL the people by
their votes in November determine to
give to the General Assembly the au-
thority to legislate on the subject.
We take 1t for granted that the amend
ment will be carried. as We have never
heard Of any voter who is opposed TO 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
What the oratorical Output Costs.

1t takes eleven men to report tho pro-
ceedings of the United States Senate and
House for the Congressional Record. and
the cost thereof is $4,000 per annum.
And yet the Record Is not a true ac-
count Of the proceedings Of the two
houses. II contains many speeches that
were never delivered at all, and many
that were so revised and changed
after they had left the stenographers
hands as to be almost un-
recognizable to persons who heard them
delivered. But this is not at all the fault
OF the stenographers; 1t Is the fault OF
the members who get ''leave to print
alleged speeches, and who are authorized
to fix up" the copy Of the speeches
that have been actually delivered.
The printing of the Record costs $4,000
per month, and even now IL Is being
issued from time to time. Notwithstanding
the fact that Congress long ago adjourned,
The Record is useful publication--it
gives work to stenographers, paper
makers. printers. and others. and Is the
ammunition chest for many stump speak
ers-but 1t is not a true or complete re-
cord of the proceedings Of Congress.
Besides the cost Of preparing and print
ing the Record, Congress spends about
$751; 900 per annum for printing and issu-
ing the memorial volumes wherein are
recorded tho speeches Of eulogy delivered
on the occasion Of the death of Senators
and Representatives. One recent volume
Of these eulogies is said TO have cost more
than $4,000. according to the statement
Of writer in Kate Fields Washington,
from which journal we quote.
These memorial volumes are, undoubt-
eddy, popular with the families Of de-
ceased members, but the general public
do not esteem them very highly, judging
from the great numbers Of copies Of them
to be found in junk shops.
Nearly all of our governmental affairs
are conducted with great waste. and 1t
is not TO be expected that the hand OF
retrenchment and reform will be laid very
heavily upon expenses contracted In great
part for the qualification Of the vanity OF
our congressman. But the public would
be willing enough TO submit TO all this
extravaganza IL the Record could be made
a real record. This we know to be inn
probable, and, We fear. is impossible
But Congress at least might change tho
name Of its official organ and not as
sumo for 1t a title which 1t does not de-
serve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
A co,ored Parson on Ida Wells.

pev r. d. Cobbs (colored). of Buena
vista gives us his Views on the Ida "eiis
,r.,nsss and we publish his letter to-
day on page II. He speaks OF the WHITES
=, IN. South as "a kind-hearted and IL
h.ro, neople." and he states the fact that
,,,,cn,nrs are nearly all caused by "bru-
A., o,trages upon women" He opposes
Iynch-law, not because he thinks II Is
"cruel for such guilty villains but be-
,.u.s q ID Composed to civilization and
.ood government" He thinks that Ida
w.,,s would better quit her lecturing and
ooms South and go to work among the
deprayed and ignorant people OF her own
race and teach them some OF the duties
and RESPONSIBILITIES OF citizenship ana
Christianity" In this way he thinks she
,,or,d he able to do her people more
oood in a day than she could do In Eng
land In five years"
We doubt not that Parson Coobs VIII
be denounced by many coiored people ior
writing this letter; but his statements are
true and his arguments sound neVertne-
less.
It is also true that lynching VIII cease
as soon as the crime which Justifes IL
ceases It is the bounden duty OF all
coIored teachers and pastors to impress
upon the minds OF their focks the enor-
m,ty Of the crime. and tell them that
co,ored men need expect no sympathy
from the good people of the race II they
get into trouble on account of 1t. Hitherto
the instructors OF colored youth have
done next to nothing in the way OF de-
nouncing the crime. Too often, indeed
they have affected to believe that many
men are wrongly accused. Well they
know that no reputable white woman is
going to put herself to shame by accusing
any one wrongfully. Such Is the terrible
dread that our women have Of publicity In
these matters. that they are far more apt
where possible to make concealment than
outcry.
We commend the letter OF the Buena
Vista pastor to the attention of our read
ers, and wish that 1t could reach the eyes
of that mysterious English anti-lynchine
committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Those Mississippi Cases.

The Philadelphia Press takes a very
proper interest in the Mississippi special
warrant cases. 1t says that these cases
promise to be OF national importance. We
quote:
THE decision. when II reaches the
United States Supreme Court, where IL is
bound to go in time. may knock out the
10 per cent tax imposed upon State banks.
For the question which will come to the
front will be the right Of the State not
only to issue bonds and warrants. but even
money itself"
The 10 per cent. tax has already been
pronounced not unconstitutional In an opin-
States. Mississppis special warrants
will hardly stand the test Of the courts.
They were issued to be used as cur
rency-a use of them which the Federal
authorities will never permit, we think.
We quote the Press again:
1T is secret history about the Capitol
that Governor Stone was bitterly opposed
TO this legislation, but, having the alterna-
tive OF approving the bill or OF keeping
that body in session, he chose the former
as the least Of the two evils. and signed
the bill. II was In June last that $4,000
Of these warrants. In denominations OF 3D.
$40, and $40. were received from the St.
Louis Bank Note Company, which had
been employed to engrave them.
THE new warrants bore remarkable
likeness to United States greenback-notes.
The vignette of Governor Stone looked well
in the left-hand corner. while the note
went on to state that it was redeemable
at the State Treasury on January j, 1886,
and would bear q rate OF per cent inter-
est.
There were many who thought, when
they saw the notes In circulation, that
the money question had been solved. and
that, for all purposes OF local Indebtedness,
no one would want anything better than
| these pretty pieces OF paper, which had
behind them the credit Of the STATE Of
| Mississippi. The exigency Of the State
government required more rapid cir
| culation of these notes. and they were
ordered paid one half in liquidation Of
| all Indebtedness In the way OF salaries,
| etc.
1T was in this juncture that Chief
| Hazen. OF the Secret-Service Division OF
| the Treasury Department. wrote Governor
| Stone that he was trenchng upon the
prerogatives Of the Treasury Department,
| and demanding the surrender Of the plates
| and the warrants still in his possession.
| To this Governor Stone replied that the
| State knew it's rights, and was prepared
| to defend them. The proceedings to-day
| tell the elimination.
"The United States proceeds against
these officials as individuals. ignoring their
| official positions. On the trial. however,
these gentlemen will set up the right
| of the State to Issue warrants"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Cute of Papa.

Tabitha: Oh, papa. That's a lovely
plant you have just had placed In the
reception-room; It's a tropical plant, isn't
II?
Papa: Yes. l don't know that It will
ever bear fruit in this climate. but l
got It altogether for It's sentiment.
Tabitha: How lovely! and how much 1t
will delight Percival; he is a great STU
dent of the language Of flowers and
plants.
Papa: Is, Ell? Well, sincerely hope he
will be able TO interpret this.
Tabitha: OH / have no doubt he will,
papa. What is 1t?
Papa: A mango" my dear.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
strsst.Csr Ysndsrs.

A number of iWentors have sent VI
models or plans Of their hfe-savins tsn-
ders, for use on electric street-cars.
We thank them for their recognition
OF our interest in the subject but they
would better submit their inventions 70
practical men. whose judgment wouiu
carry weight with the city autnoritiss
and street-car companies.
This, however. we must say-tnat tnere
are inventions which have been brought
20 our notice which would undoubtedly
make our e!ectric-cars much SAFER than
they now are. Very likely there Is no IN
yention that is perfect. and. We think. 1t
IS useless to wait for such a thing. The
best that can be gotten now shouid De
adopted by our companies. and 1t should
be altered and improved 81 experience
suggests.
We should think that every electrician
company would rather spend money 10
equip itself with tenders for its car-wheels
than continue to subject itself to damage
suits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

campaign, no doubt. was 10 Be nominasso
flrst by the Populists ana endorsed after.
wards BY the Republicans However tnss
may be. we know that many soutns'o:
popuiists have been disposed 10 re.e"'
the action Of tho Hurkevillc convenuon.
II Colonel Goode accepts the Popuhs.
nomination made at Blackstone, the mos'
that no can do Ia to draw Q little from ue
other candidates. He can't hope 70 ps
elected.
II the Democrats Of the Fourth D's.not
nominate n suitable candidate. ne WI" DC
ah,e "a secure the support OF hunoreos
OF colored men. Numerous negro vo'e's
IN the black belt have heretoiore as"u.eu
us that All that hindered them from voti"s
an, ,,cket was the ostracism that II was
s,r. n hiring upon them from people OF
,.a,r own race. The walton Australian.
hal,ot law will give them the protection
that they need. Henceforth It will be pos
s,h,e for any voter 70 vote q secret ballot:
a ballot that IL secret in fact a. well ~
IN name. The crowd will not be permitted
20 come nearer to the polling place than
20 feet, and all voters OF q precinct will
receive their ballots from the same per-
son, and the fixing Of them will be done In
q booth. 80. with the new law. we may rea-
eonably entertain the hope that our party
will receive considerable accessions from
quarter which has hitherto helped u
very little indeed.
We do not underestimate the probability
that we shall have to make q vigorous
fight to win In the Fourth District. 1t will
be no "walk-over'' for us. no matter
whether there be two or three candidates
In the field on the day Of election. and
for this reason we hope that the Demo-
cratic convention which will assemble at
Petersburg on the 18th will select as its
nominee a man who will throw himself
into the canvass with enthusiasm and
energy. The fight will be dificult, but we
can win 1t. And the victory will be all
the more honorable and precious to US
II We gain 1t despite formidable opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Two readable war articles appear on
page IL Of this issue Of tho Dispatch.
One IL from the pen Of Colonel John 8.
Mosby. and Ii descriptive Of some Of his
personal adventures whilst In the cavalry
service OF our army. and the other is
q valuable chapter in the history OF the
Dahlgren raid. The writer Of the latter
Q valued member Of our staff-produces
contemporaneous authorities to show how
the Confederate capital Was saved from
the raiders by the stand made at Hickss
farm (GienburniO BY the local defence
troops OF Richmond.
All q eur men bstwsso the ages OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
The Fourth Diserfct

The ncrainetlon by the PopuIsts OF the
'"pr'h District OF Colonel Thomas J.
rode Of MscHlenburg. viii probably put
me test General Mahones desire and
I'aii'y to unite the Republicans and Popd.
ssis OF that district in support Of one
man.
IL Is known that Malone did not favor
the nomination OF Mr.. Thorpe. or Of any
one else. by the Republicans. and we sus-
rect that that nomination was unweicome
M. Thorpe himself. whose plan OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
RIGHT In His Line.

He: Then you positively refuse to ac-
cept me?
She: l DO. George.
He: Alas. There. have nothing to live
for.
She: Well, George. you have been living
for that about thirty years. and 1t would
be an awful shock to you to have 10 live
for anything else.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Colonel II. G.. Prout. in his article on
English Railway Travel" which Will
appear In the October Scribner, shows
that the English are far superior to
American railways In point Of safety.
He says: in six recent years the rail-
roads Of the United States killed sixteen
times as many passengers as those OF
the United Kingdom in proportion to
the number carried" but the journey Of
each passenger was longer in the Unitea
States
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

The September number Of Romance
offers ten admirable stories for dime
Its special feature is a group OF three
Stories Of Journalism. The first Of these
Is a realistic sketch OF a newspaper mans
career from the clever pen Of Hamilton
Ormsbee. himself a member of the craft.
The second describes the modern girl as
a reporter and Is by Helen Churchill
Candee. The third 10 a capital humorous
take-of. at the expense OF the up-to-date
interviewer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Mr.. Thomas Potts. OF Richmond, gives US
two interesting letters to-day, which we
publish on page 2. One OF these is from
wales, and the other from London. In
them he has q good deal TO say about
Dr. Hunter Mcclure and other Rich
monders whom he has met abroad, and
he has numerous readable paragraphs
about Welsh scenery. home rule In Ire
land the Tower bridge of London the
Queen and the new baby, clerical cele-
t.ltIoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Clearly So.

Husband see. my dear, that you have
increased your cold; how DID II come
about?
Wife: I'm sure / don't know. l pre-
sume though, II Is result or my sitting
out on the veranda last evening In that
gauze dress Of mine.
Husband: Oh, l see! 1t Is a veritable
case Of gauzs and effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Impressive.

When first I saw Miss Prudie Shy'
must In truth confess that l.
To fancy Of the moment put
Was taken Of her little foot.
But when / grew more intimate
And fingered with her rather ia'e'
The impress then could not shuh
OF papa's moro imposing one
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA.
September 10. 1894.


We have received from the b. r. john
Geography Of Virginia, by Julia X. Hen.
ming" and "The Origin OF the Psntateuch.
by Henry Alexander White" both Of
which we propose to review somewhat
at length - soon - convenient
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Proying His Exception.

Manager: In choosing our messenger.
boys We are very particular. In the nrst
place they must be sound
Interviewer: That's impossible. A mes
senger-boy can't be sound!
Manager: Why?
Interviewer: Because sound travels at
the rate Of 7ls miles an hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Here is a question: What right mas the
c,ty OF Richmond to collect It's water
hills in full. when 1t gives many OF its
patrons but half supply?
We should like for the City Council 70
favor the community with an answer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Gold Ore In Virginia.

In the following note from W. ]. HUI
bard. Esq, OF buckingham, that gentle
man does us no more than justice when he
SAYS that he does not believe the Dispatch
intends TO underestimate or treat lightly
the resources OF the State. Far be II
from us TO underrate the hidden treasures
Of this old Commonwealth. Especially
would we rejoice 10 learn that gold find.
ings'' in Virginia had run up to such
an amount or quantity as TO aid In keep
ing gold from acquiring value more
than sixteen times as great as that or
silver. The world needs millions Of dollars
OF gold 70 keep up the parity between the
two precious metals Nevertheless. II Is
TO us inexplioable how there can be such
an abundance OF gold in Virginia. and so
little of IL be brought TO light. Mr.. HUI
bard's note Is as follows:
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA.
September 10. 1894
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
In Justice both to yourself and the
Fredericksburg Star ] think IT proper 10
call your attention TO the fact that from
the gold vein in this county, which In
continuation of the Fredericksburg vein,
gold has been taken at the rate OF W.
90 per ton. or, to make II clearer. At the
rate OF q. 600 per bushei Of ore. do not
believe Il is the purpose or intention OK
the Dispatch Intentionally to underrate
or treat lightly the resources OF the state.
but think careful study OF the gold
section and the result given 70 the pub
lie would tend to build up some OF the
places laid waste by the war.
w. J. HUBBARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
An Easy One.

Wife: II you exclaim with such en-
ntssIs over the mere prospect of mas
coming TO spend the day with US. l won
der how you would express yourself II 1
told you she was coming TO stay month.
Husband I'd express myself out of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
A Heavy Judgment.

With such a ponderous impetus
He struck the base, upon my word
1t seemed like fitting Jest to hear
The umpire utter: safe on third"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

When a man is conspicuously fortunate.
all ewes are turned on him: when con-
spicuousy unfortunate all lies are turned
on him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Curtain lectures are very popular with
some women. but their husbands would
be better suited If they would "drop-cur-
tainD lectures,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Thomas Nelson Page concludes Little
Darby" probably the most dramatic short
story that he has ever written, In the
October Scribner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

New York has a coal-dealer by the
name of Eels; he must sell py guess DIS
cells have no scales.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

Next session begins OCTOBER 4, 1894. Ex.
penses OF students wiling TO tesch two years IN
the publis schools OF vlrsnis. board fuel lights,
and washing. 80 per month; medical fee. 50:
other students. from sl2 to ala per uonth.
Tuition tee charged against each student not
willing 10 take pledge TO teach, $3.50 per
bali session. LYON q. TYLER,
President
Send tor catalogue. ~ lo-eodIOcl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

The toner takes his tipple through his
pourS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

The pedagogue's verdict on the bent-pin
is generally given with rising Infection
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
DICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY,
IL No. 8 EAST GRACE STREET,
HICHMOND, VA.
JOHN II. POWELL, Principal; ~
Mrs. 7. G.. PEYroS, Associate Principal

The 22d session wiz begin WEDNESDAY,
septeulbe 26, 1894. Catalogue containing all
necessary Information and tue names OF tne
COINS OF teachers found AZ tbs bookstores snd
sent UPON application. " l3-F, su&WtOclo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

The "hey-day" of life generally comes
when we grow hard OF hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
EDUCATIONAL.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Wanted situations (25 words or iess,' %
Reading notices In reading-mat 'ype'
Ave lines or less. 81; in nonpareii ieadeo'
lsc.
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on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
NrOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND.

COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES AND PRE-
PARATORY SCHOOL FOX GIRLS
Regular and elective courses. Music and art
speclaittes. Conducted by School Sisters OF
Nvire Dame, Emba, near Baltimore.
1y 27-eOdSm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

UPTOWN OFFICE. as EAST BROAD
STREET
wEST-END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY. Belvidere and Main streets.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1923 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

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dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected Communications Will not De re-