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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
AN ALLEGED ENGLISH IMPosToR.
He Claimed to he the Son of Lord bryce
HI. Dlsanpenrance.

Some OF the English residents OF Rlch-
,noud appear to be considerably disturbed
over the recent appearance among theHI
OF n young man claiming TO be son oi
Hon. James Bryce. member OF farilaineh'
and NJ Mr.. Gladstone's Cabinet who has
,mrned ont 10 be a fake. The stranger
gave Gordon Bryce as his name, and to
Mr. + l.. Davidson, attorney at law, In
the Chamber Of Commerce building, he
told his somewhat pathetic story. lie
claimed to have been living In Texas Tor
the past eighteen months, and said ne
worked his way 10 Wilmington, y. C.'
from which place he received assistance
TO get 20 Richmond. He said he lost
s20 600 while I'm Texas ranching, having
been robbed by his partner. He also
stated that he had written TO his father
about a week ago, asking him to cable
money for his return home.
CABLED MR.. BRYCE.
Mr.. Davidson gave the young man an
order to Fords Hotel for two days board
in order that he might be able 10 ascer-
tain II the strangers story was true. He
then cabled Hon. Mr.. Bryce TO know IL
he had a son named Gordon residing In
Texas. and received promptly reply IN
the negative.
The young fellow met Rev. Hartley Car
michael, who was favoraDly impresseu
with his pleasing manners. Mr.. Carmi-
chael is a personal friend OF the Hon
James Bryce and therefore took a livery
interest I'm him. His suspicious WERE
however aroused. and he wired his friend
Mr.. Bryce. to know II he had son IN
America, to which he received reply
similar to that gotten by Mr. Davidson
Neither OF the gentlemen knew OF the
others act In cabling.
The young Englishman became appre-
henslve and yesterday departed for some
other city. presumably Petersburg.
BRYCES DESCRIPTION.
The young man appeared to be about
10 years old, was neatly dressed. had the
appearance and manner OF gentleman
and foreigner, and talked In bright
intelligent manner He had light curly
hair, blue eyes, no beard. medium height
and wore dark. square-cut coat, hght
derby hat, russell shoes. and colored
shirt.
His manoeuvres were reported to Ia)or
Poe. Chief of Police. but no charges were
preferred against the youngster.
Upon Bryces arrival In the city ne
called at the Office OF the British Vice
Consul and secured the information with
regard TO the English residents Of the
city, which led to his being able to
find them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
The Times and the Machine. ;

Vain IL Il for the Dispatch TO insist that
we should make our complaints TO the
grand turies. The machine runs the
grand turtles and all the rest OF the law $
.nachInery. and nothing comes from such
somplaints.-T Richmond Times.
IL the Times be well Informed Virginia
a. In a desperate condition. But what
has become of the county judges upon
whom the Times relies TO give us honest
elections? If they can't get honest grand
durymen. where are they going To get
honest election officers? Or Is our es-
tccmed contemporary forced 10 believe at
last that the county Judges are tarred
with the same stick as the officers OF
election. the granddaughter. and the
legislators from the negro counties?
The pictures Of Virginia which the
Times daily presents to the world are
anything but fiattering to this old Com
monwealth. We are set down as among
the most corrupt OF people But these
pictures are lacking In detail and
hence. while very striking in colorlng
and in effect, to complete the details the
Times mast produce evidence and not
rely ON mere assertion. Whether the
Times appeals for redress 10 the courts
or TO the Legislature. or TO the people
direct Os We now understand 10 be its
purpose). It cannot expect to get Judgment
unless IL particuiariSes more than IL has
done as 20 persons, places. and times. In
other words. the Times has bombarded
the Democratic party enough with
charges; now let Us zee upon what testi-
tnony these charges are based
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
A PICTURE FROM LIFE,
Here Is Something So Perfectly
True TO Nature
That Many People Will Recognize 1t as
Theit Own.
Read Il and See # It Is Not Just What
You Yourself Would Say.

Now and then we hear something that
Is so perfectly and exactly true 10 nature
that its description by one person would
be almost exactly as most other people
would give It.
The following Is a case In point, ana
you will see that the description would
almost exactly tally with your own. The
lady's name is Mrs. j. Z. Swift. and she
resides at 27S9 Washington street, Boston.
Mass
-Four years ago." she said, Il was In
a POSITION OF complete physical and ner-
yous prostration, had but little appetite
severe indigestion. stomach 1istended with
gas. constipation, palpitation OF the
heart, sleeIlessness. pain in back OF the
neck and base Of the brain, and was so
nervous and respondent that life was n
burden. As result OF this condition
other weaknesses peculiar to my sex fell
upon me- until / was utterly wrtched.
After much medical treatment and
constant failure, l was induced to try Dr.
Greenes Nervura blood and nerve rene
dy. 1t was in faint-hearted way, and
with little hope but soon began TO sleep
better, my digestion improved. the pain
I'm the head became less severe. and
gradually gained strength until / felt as
n | had been extricated from pit OF alb
tect darkness and despair and emerged
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
GOING ON CONSERVATIVE LINES.
Bu.Iness-Men not Branching Out 30 Much
Collections Very Good.

(ODecttOne WHY oo>s''
The snow-church Company's weekly
Review of Trade says: The New Year
opened up with prospects not 30 bright
az 1893, so far as general business Is con-
cerned. Merchants have for some years
mast extended their territory for doing
business. but for the year just begun
there seems 10 be a tendency 10 ara"
I'm and operate on a more conservau,s
basis and confns future trade 10 oiu
fields. "a.
The jobbers in dry goods report trane
quiet at this time, being between Seasons,
with few or no statesmen on the roau, ~.
look forward with trustful FEELING lor
n fair spring business. Hardware niei-
chants speak OF a slight falling on III
the net profits during the past year IN
their line OF business. based principaiiy
on a decrease In the values OF 'ha'
class Of goods, and corresponding eA-
pense to conduct business.
Collections during the past week snow
an Increase In the total amount Over
former weeks, and reports on CLAIMS III
process of collection from various points
show steady business and favorable pros
pects for future collections II ls gen
orally conceded by all parties inter
viewed that the present distrustlui leei-
ing exists more in the larger cities Oh ths
country. while the country merchants are
going ahead, operating on a conserve
tive basis. and protecting credit. far-
mers are apparently less in debt al inc
beginning OF this year than ior sonie
years past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
a-
THE CAR RAN TOO FAST.
Fine Imposed on the Company and Then
Reinitted-Other Cases.

Fine Imposed on the Company and Then
Reinitted-Other Cases.
The principal case Of interest In the Po-
lice Court yesterday was that in which
the Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany figured as defendant, and Captain A.
b. Guigon appeared as the principal wit
ness for the prosecution.
Captain Guigon was a passenger on car
No 81 and reported the motorman for
running at higher rate or speed than
that authorized by the city ordinance.
Mr. Meredith appeared for the de-
fence, and a lively tilt ensued between
him and Captain Guigon. Superintendent
Wilbur testified that the schedule required
the cars 10 make n trip of four miles In
thirty-four minutes. allowing for stops. A
fine of $40 was imposed on the company
which. at the request of Captain Guigon.
who stated that be only desired TO make a
test of the Gaze, was RENTED by the
Justice.
George Merritt was sent on 70 the Hust-
ings Court for the theft OF lot or cloth
ing and crockery from kndrew Berry.
Patrick Smith (colo-ed) was also sent
TO the Hastings Court for stealing lot
of lead pipe out OF vacant house No. Sl9
west Broad street, owned by y. w. Bowe.
Robert Lewis (colored) was hned SlO ior
an assault on Alice Ross.
Reuben White (colored) was again he
fore the court for breaking the Jaw-tone
OF Arthur Baker and the case was con-
tinued until January nth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
!. u,u,,arv circles that

prevail IN military circles thae
coions, Nash VIII be chosen. He " one
Of the most popular men IN the servles,
and his military record Is one OF brsvsry
ana gallantry throughout. ~ - ss,a s, ,~
ne already has six votes pledged 70 nm.
three from the Second and three from
tbs Fourth Regiment. all OF whom II Is
understood are for Colonel Nash through
tblck and thin. II IL claimed by his
friends in Richmond. who have been con-
Quoting his campaign In qniet manner
Cor so,ne weeks. that he will go into the
election with enough votes to be elected
on the first ballot. but even with Only the
six votes which are assured him he VIII
be able TO keep any one else from Sc
curing the position.
The election OF Colonel Nash over the
ranking colonel would not be without
precedent. as General Anderson was made
Brigadier-General when he was the junior
colonel OF the State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH SATURDAY JANUARY o. 1894

Tbompson Brown, w. T. Hancock. r.
Whitiock. T. J. Todd, and others, r, and
The reports from the general agent anu
other officials were submitted. showing
the business OF the company 20 be In
highly satisfactory condition. The com.
pany has been IN operation since tne ~ lss
OF November 1893, and in That time IL has
written over 10000 OF Insurance. IL
charges the same rates as other stock
companies. but returns TO each pomcy
holder renewing his policy per centuin
OF the profits. Its business Is confined 10
Richmond and a few other cities having
well-equipped fire department. 9a J.
is the expectation OF its oipclai ,s ~ In.
considerable saving In the cosls VI IL"
surance can thus be made. - ,,,,.,,,o,L
The officers are Charles I r.; Thi' yice,
ppresident: Albert RIair. secretary; George
b. peasants general agent. and Char ne
+. Whitlock, Beverley y; Mu F.dm,nd IA A.
Sout,scrs, .ir. James n. Cullingsworth'
and John .. Purcell directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
A discriminating Tariff.


After quoting our statement that free
trade and tariff for revenue only are
both impracticable, the Lynchburs Ad-
vance adds:
"Indecdi When did you make that dis
covery? II that be SO, then the Demo-
cratic platform Is impracticable, and the
Democratic tariff doctrine deluson ana
u snare
We made It n long time ago; and we
Suspect that at this time our LynchourS
contemporary Is very much surprised to
ind so large number OF Democrats
ready and willing TO declare the doctrine
that Congress has no power 70 levy GUS
,7oms-duties except for purposes of reve-
snuc only "a delusion and a snare"
protection is robbery" proceeds the
advance. Then the Wilson bill is rob
berry: for the doctrine Of protection to
American industries Is Enthusiastically re-
cognlzed in that bill. We could fill our
columns with the names Of Virginia bust
pess-men who favor such robbery"
.'The limit Of just taxation" continues
the Advance, sig the necessities of the
government economically administered. l."
Not so. Taxation which yields no reve-
nue. may be resorted TO justly. as Is the
case now with the countervailing duties
laid upon the MANUFACTURES OF tobacco
that would otherwise be imported into
this country and ruin the home trade In
tobacco. The 1O-per-cent. tax on the cir
rulating notes Of State banks was avow-
sdly laid not to yield revenue to the gov
rrnment. but TO tax such notes out OF
existence. by the way, the United States
Supreme Court has decided that this tax
Is not an unconstitutional one. So the
tariff on Sumatra tobacco is Justly levied
although it was confessedly levied Tor
the purpose Of protecting" the American
tobacco grower. So as 10 the tariff on
Irish potatoes. sumac, fish oil, peanuts.
and other Virginia interests. These taxes
all provide for robbery" If our Lynch
burg contemporary is not mistaken
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
Wast Virginia Certificates.

The adjustment company which has un'
,lortaken 10 secure settlement Of the
west Virginia debt, having adjusted the
difficulties in It's own ranks. viii. we
suppose, now soon appear at Richmond
asking for legislative action.
We cannot consistently either advocate
or condemn its plan before we know pre-
cisely what it is: but this much We may
say--and We have said It before-the Gen.
eral Assembly Will give ear to no scheme
which involves Virginia In any risk. be
that risk political or monetary. direct or
indirect.
II tho company can frame measure
WHICH win not be liable TO this objection
II may achieve success, but II It cannot
then II must prepare itself for certain
failure. no far as the cooperation Of Viz
etnia Is concerned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
heath nj Mr.. Smith Petty.

ROANOKE. VA. January 5.-(Special y
Smith Petty, a prominent and wealthy
citizen. residing near Holiins Institute.
died suddenly at his home this morning:
been suffering with grip for several
days, and was able TO be about and
this morning he went to the barn. He
. was suddenly stricken with pain and
called for help. His son assisted him 10
the house. where he expired In few
minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
Delay Ia Dangerous

II Ia deplorable to ind the people await
ing with anxious solicitude the action OF
Congress. and that body deliberately de-
termining beforehand that debate on the
Wilson bill shall last for many weeks.
and possibly for months. VIII the coun-
try stand such treatment? Can the
Democratic party afford thus 20 trifie
with the demands OF the people? Can
there be hope that the Democrats VIII
carry the congressional elections OF this
year II new tariff bill be thrown into
the campaign at any time between now
and then7 If two or three hundred con-
greesmen must have two months or more
TO frame a new tariff. the people will
need ten times two months in which
TO famIlIarize themselves with It's pro-
visions. wailing over lost opportunities
promises TO be the occupation OF the
Democrats a year hence.
Yes, delay Is dangerous. Nay. the
word "dangerous' Ia not strong enough.
Certain defeat awaits us II we pursue
the policy we have Just objected IN.
We agree with the Washington Post In
The following declaration:
Whatever be the character Of the CW1-
som bill. whether II be good. bad, or In
different It is an obstruction to the re-
viyal OF trade and industry so long as II
remains incomplete and Enacted upon.
Congress owes II to the country TO clear
the way for n restoration OF confidence
and a renewal Of business. and 1t
mustn't be all summer ab,ut It. nor all
spring. for that matter. Lot the uncer-
tainty be ended by the Is, Of Febru-
ary"
Yes, by all means. let the uncertainty
be ended by the LIST OF February. There
is no sense in insisting upon making
speeches in Congress on the subjec,.
Make your speeches before the people,
not 20 n few hundred lawmakers in
Washington. AS surely as tomorrow
will come, so surely will the Democrats
ruin their own prospects by keeping back
the new tariff bill, or allowing II 10 be
kept back. until 1t shall have become
too late for the voters to be reconciled
to its provisions before November J, 1891.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
ACCIDENT TO MRS. FLEMING.
Serious and Probably Tatsl-Dickenson's
Froe Schools Not a Success.

CLINTWOOD. VA. January 5.'-(spe-
cial)-A serious accident befell Mrs. An
drew Fleming, near this place, on Tues
day last. SIZE was standing on a chair
while arranging something about the wall
of the house. and by some means she lost
her balance and the chair turned over. In
her fan one Of the posts of the chair
penetrated her back. inficting an ugly
wound, which is serious and probably
fatal.
James K Damron, an attorney OF this
place. who has been confined with typhoid
fever for several weeks, is able to be out
again.
Mos, of the free schools Of the county
will close this week. The schools have
not proved q general success in this coun-
ty this year. In most cases young and
inexperienced teachers have had charge Of
the schools.
There seems TO be considerable litigation
over tha timber interests in this county
In fact. there is more litigation just now
than money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
uAsu cor ENCOURAGEMENT.
The Election Of the Fourth Resine"''
Co,onei said to lie Assured


The appointment of Brigadier-oens'a'
Charles J. Anderson TO the adju'ah'-
seneralship makes vacant the br'saa'er-
reneralship, and almost as mucn 'n'e.
est attaches to the question OF MS uo-
cessor MS did to the fight for the posi-
ton he now occupies
The Brigadier- General is elected oy 'n'
neld officers Colonel, Lieutenant, oo. .,'
and Major OF the First, Second lni.u
and Fourth regiments OF infantry manihs
only twelve votes possible.
ANY citizen OF Virginia IL ehgipie lo'
the posltion, but 1t Is customary 70 pro,
mote one OF the four colonies. Soionei
xyIflIam Male. OF the Second hegimen.'
"a ranking colonel; Colonel III. Z. Jones,
q, the First Regiment. is next III rank
20 him. and Colonel c. a. Nash, OF the
Eourth Regiment. and Lieutensnt-colo-
nsI baker. of the Third Regiment ioi-
lou an the order named.
None OF these gentlemen nave an-
rounced themselves as candidates for the
hr,gadier-g eneralship. but 1t Is supposed
,bat any one OF the fc,ir would accept
the honor. The impression seems to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
Two Small Tires.

There were two small fires yesterday
morning. The first alarm was turned IN
from Box at $50 o'clock, ana was caussu
nv a defective nue in the house OF Mr.
Selle Jennings, on Marshall street be
tween sixth and Seventh. The damage
was tri1ing. tito.
At 20 minutes past 6 o'clock another
alarm was turned in BOX ., caused ny 'lle
burning Of two small frame stores on
Third Street in rear OF Mr.. Jasper Rowe. :
cigar store. A lamp was the cause OF
the fire. and the loss did not amount 10
much. The houses were owned ny 'ne
front estate,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
Election of Officers.

The following officers were elected % pS
Hines Lodge, Knights Of PythiaS, Thurs
day night: J. -. Oliver; cnance yice. cham
ceIlor: IL. F. Cox. prelate; J. IL; Caper
Courtney. Sr., master. of finance; :. T; III II
Powell. master Of excheauer LID Il; r. Guard ard
+ ! Muse. outside guard; IA; I. Cox
master of work; J. H.. Caperlaini' repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

Richmond: j. II. and Catherine McMui'
len 10 William y. Pi2zini. personally, wv
Mary +. Sharpe TO Ollie o. Hampton. ~
sixth. 1890 Edmund Waddill, Jr, spcciasl
commissioner. TO Johanna II. burke -
feet on east side First street. 80: @
Henrico: Samuel W. McDoweh 20 ., -
Moore 30 feet on Thtrtieth street souun'
cast corner :, $3.50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
Try to make the nepub,Ican. pu, them.

try to make the Republicans put them
selves on record on the same subject.
An sneome-tax may be unpopular, but
a sugar-tax will be far more so. Saul
has slain his thousands. but David his
tens OF thousands" The income-tax may
stay Its thousands. but the sugar-tax viii
slay It's tens OF thousands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

and your exact fit is the clothing to wear
this winter. We have the materials and
can take measures to fit you to perfec-
ton. All our garments are equally adj
mirsble in workmanship, correct in
style, faultless in fit aud finish, superb
in material, and reasonable in price.
Our stock includes all the popular mate
rails. We are making up some very
handsome suits for evening and day
dress and business wear. Don't look
out of gear in misft clothes of the ready
made sort, but wear a suit that's made
for you and not for Mr.. Anybody.
We're producing made-to-order suits at
such figures as TO suit purchasers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
IN Incomes or .suqar-which ?

II ~ soms persons expect, the Demo
crsss IA Congress shall b. forced TO choose
- ,etween tax on incomes and tariff
"a sugar, they win surely consider them
bolyss " n sxtsamitx But thx must
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
Supreme Court of Appeals.

shInlett VS.. Commonwealth, submitted
Phillips VS.. Commonwealth, SET ior MTn-
day. Bunch vs.. CominonTwea,snn,, y go
rari awarded Rogers VS.. CommoIlw yi' ~,
I Rlanton VS.. Commonwealth, Mitchell vs.
commonwealth, and Brown VS.. Coih Inpn
Weaith-passed Commonwealth vs. 'ohii-
son. motion to dismiss docKe !, y Tavlor
qualified 10 practice in this court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

Tho weather In England-and, indeed,
all over Europe-is remarkably cold. Its
severity Is such that II has brought death
TO many men and beasts.
Perhaps we shall have our turn after
awhile but 50 far we nave had a beautiful
winter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
PLEASANT TO THE TASTE,

a -
pleasant In the taking, pleas
ant in their aotion-but un-
rivaled In their results. That
fairly describes DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. In every
disorder Of the liver, stomach,
and bowels, they give a lasting
cure.
For Biliousness, Jaundice,
Indigestion, Constipation, Dir
ziness, Sour Stomach, and
PSick OF Bilious Headaches,
they are the natural remedy.
They're tiny, sugar coated
granules, scarcely larger than
tn,,xfar1 aoeds--a oornDound Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

refined and concentrated vegetable extracts
Put I'D In sealed walls, always fresh and re-
liable; q convenient vest pocket remedy.
They're guaranteed to give sati6action, In
every case or your money Is returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

The Dispatch OF tomorrow will be a
twelye-page paper. II will be big enough
and interesting enough 10 merit the at
tention OF every intelligent person in the
Vlrginias and Carolnas. Among the spe-
c!al articles in II will be one from Gusta-
vus Millhiser, Esq. OF this city. discuss
ing the tariff from the standpoint OF a
Businessman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

An letters ana kilograms must be ad-
dressed so THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06

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from its being driven to the throat and lungs
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soothing, cleansing, and healing properties,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-06
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