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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
Norfolk's Registrations

Norfo,I,'s new registration. competed
Yesterday shows that there are j636 wnite
persons qualified to vote at the approach
ing election, whilst the number OF COL
orcd voters Is 1858. The total NUMBER
registered. therefore, is s,29I, and the
whites have majority OF BPS AS II Is
generally conceded that there IS one
voter to every five persons In com
munity. where suffrage is not restricted
It would appear that our cry mas d
ponulation OF A, i70-about 500 more imam
in lsaO when the last census Was taken.
The figures showing the division by
wards are interesting. The First WARD
has i.56l white voters, the Second, SV'
the Third, l.1Si; the Fourth, T., the
Fifth, 1.2l0 and the Sixth. 4p
The colored vote Is divided as follows:
First Ward. 2J9; Second, 10; Third, 05i;
Fourth, l,5I2; Fifth, $. and Sixth, 10.
The two new wards when have been
added to the city during recent years con-
tain 1919 white voters, and but Is col
ored on5s. The First Ward has added
very materially TO the number OF lis
white votes since the last general regis
tration, but the second Ward has maze
little. II any, progress in that direction.
In the latter warn lntFe has pC'h 'e'"''
progress in the matter OF converting resi-
dences into places OF business, causing
many former residents 10 remove to other
wards.
The Fourth Ward, as in former days,
when there was a fierce conflict being
constantly wagcd between the two parties
for supremacy, has an immense negro
majority, but the white voters In that
ward have increased considerably. and the
black majority is offset by the white vote
in Brambleton, composed, to large ex-
tent of persons who have recently To-
Gated in our city.
On the whole, the registration shows
that Norfolk IS making steady progress
in adding to its population, and that 1t
has nearly 5000 more white voters than
black ones.
The necessity for this registration
having been shown to the satisfaction
of our people and the Legislature, We
think that 1t would be we'll i'm future
for our lawmakers to make provision for
an entirely new registration Of voters
at least once every five years. Norfolk
is now in the condition OF all growing
cities, and we should meet changed con-
ditions by the enactment Of proper legis-
lation. This matter was discussed by ths
gentlemen who took the initiative in
bringing about the present registration
and the enactment OF law providing
for legalzed primaries, and the unanimous
opinion was expressed that more frequent
general registrations were desirable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

In the American Consular Reports for
Samuel +. Morss, writes on French flour
and bread. 1t appears from his state
ment that French bread averages of
very good quality. He says 1t Is consid-
cred the world over. perhaps.
the best made. The choicest
quality. which Is consumed not
only by the wealthy, but also very largely
by the middle classes" known as pain
de luxe" is made of the best grades Of
white wheat -four, that made from Hun
garian and American wheat being pre-
ferred, frequently with an admixture Of
French white wheat. Cheaper bread c'pain
ordinaire'), which Is consumed by the
poorer classes. is made of inferior grades
a very great extent. Of meslin wheat
and rye mixed in varying proportions.)
The pain de luxe Is light and exceed
ingly palatable. but Is probably less nu-
tritious. as a rule. than the best OF the
pain ordinaire.'
Bread is not made at all In the house.
hold. Practically every pound Of bread
eaten in France Is supplied by the baker,
les. The price Of bread ranges In Paris
from S2i1 centimes g centimes equal 1
cent? per kilogram for the poorest grade
to 10 confines for the best. In Belgium
and England the price ranges from Is to
% confines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
Halstead's Teachings Discredited.


Under its new management the Cincin-
natl Commercial-Gazette has come out
fully, freely and fairly in favor of BIZ
metallism. One Of its articles would fill
more than a column Of the Dispatch.
Here are two specimen paragraphs taken
from our Cincinnati contemporary
columns
"Monometallism is as pig headed and as
foolish as Coxeyism And while the latter
has been harmful only 20 those engaged
In the movement, the former has been
curse TO the civilized world. Words can
not portray the evil It has done, nor the
suffering 1t has caused
This single gold standard is now rank
ling In the vitals OF Europeans. Their
contortions are not without interest to
Americans. for 1t Is the weapon prepared
for us turned against themselves. Only
surgery can cure 1t. Let silver be intro
duced into the wound, and a cure Will
quickly follow"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
Tarifrs -Party Platforms.

The history of the attempts OF the
present Congress TO iegislate upon the
subject OF the tariff ought to cause mere
theorizers to hold their peace and ac-
knowledge that such questions are not
TO be disposed of off hand nor by
dognatic uiterances. The Wilson bill
was sent from the House of Representa-
tivos 10 the Senate as the embodiment
OF the Democratic doctrines on the sub
jects touched by that bill. But the Sem
ate Committee on Finance overhauled the
Wilson bill. and in its stead reported
the Voorhees, bill. Next rumors were sent
out 10 the country from Washington to
the effect that the Democratic senator's
had conferred secretly but candldly as TO
the merits Of the Voorhees, bill, and had
agreed 10 make many changes In it-So0,
Mir. Aldrich said, but which number had
grown to be 400. so 1t is said. before the
last new batch of amendments was re-
ported to the Senate.
These facts. we say, ought to teach the
Democrats not to lose their heads when
ever the question of tariff for protec-
ton is mentioned in their hearing. We
hold TO the opinion expressed by Mr..
Cleveland in 1892 in his letter Of accept
ance that the people are not to be fright
cned by the spectre Of impossible free
trade. Ever since General Jackson's day
there have been Democrats who adyo-
Gated what that old hero styled a "judi-
cous tariff" Mr. Randall, too, In his
day. favored discriminating duties. though
he always denied the power OF Congress
10 lay duties for the purpose Of protection
only. And Mr.. Randalrs contention I'm
this behalf was made part Of the creed
OF several Democratic national conven-
tons.
To show how the Chicago Convention
OF 1899 stood affected towards the ques-
ton Of protection. 1t is only necessary to
quote the tariff resolution reported from
the Platform Committee OF that conven-
tion-a committee composed Of lead
ing Democratic statesmen from every
part Of the country who had
been selected 70 construct ma
tional platform because they were pecu-
liarly we'll qualified TO do that duty. That
resolution contained the following de.
claration. We omit part Of II. but no.
thing inconsistent with the resolution as
reported. Here Ii its language:
when custom-ho taxation Is levied
upon articles Of any kind produced In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

The Louisa Enterprise does not join the
general newspaper chorus OF approval or
the proceedings IT Staunton. 1t says
that II Is "sorry to know" that the
law has taken Its course In the case ''of
the hyena Cspiller) now 20 well cared for
nj the expense Of the Commonwealth.
while every dollar Is needed for asyiams
To care for many who have been ruined
by such brutes."
For our part we feel well satisfied with
the proceedings at staun,on. II Spiller
Is being well cared for II Is that he
may be the more surely forthcoming on
the Sth Of June. when he Will be hang
The economical consideration is the only
one which could have been urged In favor
of lynchIng the accused. and 1t IL not
sufficient. Spiiler was tried with all pos
slbls speed and will be hanged nj the
earliest day allowed by law. IL his VIC
tim had been left alive II might nave
been urged that to leave the case 10 be
dIsposed of BIZ the officers OF the law
would be to put her TO fresh torture. nut
she was dead. and lynchng could avail her
naught.
Taking into consideration the bloody
consequences of the Roanoke riot, ana
on the other hand the prompt action OF
the courts at Staunton and Manassas, IL
seems to us that the Virginia people are
now more inclined than evei before TO
test the efficacy OF the courts as pre-
ventive OF the crime I'm question. We nave
now arrived at a point where the courts
can and will act promptly.
The only thing remaining to be done to
GUST Judge Lynch" completely l. for
the trial Judges to see to il that female
victims of devils lust are not cruelty
croes-examincl when they appear in
court as witnesses. Our men will not
readily consent that their women shall
be victimized the second time.
Counsel should be held well in hand by
the judges and every person en-
cept those unqu' s,ionably privileged to
be present should be excluded from the
courtroom during such trials. II this
course be followed and If trials continue
to be az prompt as those at Manassas
and Stanton were. We may hope to hear
less and less about lynchinga in Virginia.
And after awhile there will be no extra
ordinary expense attending these trials.
since mobs will case to assemble and
the necessity for calling out the military
will no longer exist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
HINTS FOR THE SUMMER.
Try and keep co0a.
Do not yet excited.

Try and keep cool.
DO not get excited.
Exertlon is good--over cxertion inju-
rious.
Keep the blood cool. well circulated. and
healthy.
Do not eat fat or heavy foods. but those
that will nourish and not overhead.
Don't eat unripe fruits or other I'M
wholesome food.
Keep yourself clean, Keep your ro'p
clean. and live In clean neighborhooo-
IL you feel heated, do not resort TO Icy
drinks, but take n lNtie pure medicinal
whiskey In iced water.
Remember that there Is but one pure
medicinal whiskey in tine marset, ana that
IN Dufyy's Pure Malt, and that II the
only kind that can safely b. depended
upon during hot weather.
1t may be that Some peopis pos'loy
YOUR druggist or grocer. will tell you that
there are other whiskeys Just as good.
n you are wise you win not be deceived,
but insist upon having that when Is
unrest. best. and certain TO 10 you good.
IL you follow these copmon-sense sns-
gestions there IL no reason why you are
not. through the summer. free IRON colds.
summer complaints, and all the changes
which surround us during this trying time
OF the year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

The Danville Times announces that
owing to the prevailing monetary strin-
gency. which has greatly affected its ad-
vertIsing and subscription patronage. 1t
will discontinue publication for the pres
ent.
The Times is weekly owned and edited
by Powhatan Bouldin. Esq. and Is one
OF our favorite exchanges. We shall miss
It very much. 1t was always bold. bright.
able. and true. That we may see its
publication resumed gives additional rea-
SON to hope that the l. lited States Senate
will shortly find out ttat there Is distress
In the country ana cease to waste It's
time. With the tariff bill disposed Of
this country Is bound {, prospe- nightly.
Then we shall have soo1 times; also. the
Danville Times reJuy,natsd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
Reed on Wilson.

Ex-Speaker Reed. referring to the 400
amendments to the House tariff bill. which
had been agreed upon by the Compromise
Committee, said the other day, Great
Heavens! What n compliment to Will
son." Mr.. Reed did not intend TO COM
pliment Mr.. Wilson. but to disparage
him; but the witty Maine member missed
his mark, for II Mr.. Wilson had so much
influence over the House OF Representa-
tives as 10 induce that body to pass I'M
amended a bill which needed 400 amend
ments he must be second Henry Clay
or Daniel Webster. On the other hand.
II he incorporated so much sound Demo-
cratic doctrine into the House bill as Is
represented by these 400 proposed amend
ments, then he is certainly leader OF
men. Another Of Reeds sharp and witty
sayings is that the Senate committee found
the Wilson bill to be right except upon
some 400 or 600 points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
A Double Standard.

Ii is easy to see that If gold and silver
could be brought 10 parity and kept
at a parity dc to u we should have a
double standard. Both by weight and by
tale gold and silver coins would, ia that
case, be equal TO one another 06 to u.
Right Hon. a. J. Balfour recognized this
fact when he said. az he did in the Lon
don international Timetable Conference,
a few days ago. that scientists and como
msts answered Overwhelmingly in the
affirmative the questions. Is double
standard possible? Is It Just? Is 1t ex-
pedient? Mr. Balfour had said long be-
fore that it seemed TO him a mere relic
OF barbarism that what was lcgal-tender
in one country was not legal-tender in any
other country. Here Mr.. Balfour intimates
that Il universal currency is possible, and
that the great powers Of the earth-EnS-
land. France. Germany. Austria, and the
United States of America-could provide
Il means OF keeping gold and silver at
a parity, If only those countries would
have the courage TO make the legal-tender
laws which are necessary TO the success
OF that scheme.
The fat groenbackers do not wish for
Uncle Sam to "knuckle down" to the
"effete" monarchies Of the Old World.
they would have him issue his own
notes, and make these full legal ten
der"-that il, redeemable nowhere. but
receivable for taxes of all sorts. In a
word, they believe in fiat money" which
is no money at all
Then we have the State-bank advocates
who actually argue that the best paper
mercial and financial centres, and betake
Itself 10 the woods, or rather to the
numerous towns and villages, which,
under a State free-banking system would
have ii in their power to food the coun-
try with circulating notes not based upon
United States bonds but drawing interest
from the people-upon State-bank notes
based upon nothing. That Is to say, II the
old State-bani system is adopted, a bank
having $4,000 in gold or silver In its
vaults would be allowed TO put out $780,
900 Of its own notes and draw interest
upon them.
A double standard would surely be pre-
ferable to the thousand and one local
banks hidden in the mountains, whose
notes under Gresham's law would be paid
out by every man who held them. because
they were the worst notes he had. In a
word whatever may be said against a
double standard or measure Of values, IT
surely would be a tempting OF financial
ruin to debase and denationalize the best
paper currency the world ever saw. in
the vain hope Of lettering the country
by allowing every man to issue his own
'promissory notes. to be circulated as
money, or rather as currency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

Representative Breckenridge may be a
reformed and repentant man. but surely
his manner OF speech. which seems to be
that Of one who takes u morbid interest
In thinking over and discussing his adj
mitted transgression. is not calculated to
impress any one with the depth Of his
regret or the solidity OF the reformatory
process. In the Lexington speech opening
his campaign last week there Is appa-
rent, through all the rhetorical condamna-
ton OF his course in the Pollard affair. an
altogether more sincere feeling that the
sin. 80 far a. he was concerned, WAS not
very serious one. or he would not have
been In any way, even remotely. as he evi-
IDENTIFY thinks was the case connected with
II. We do not understand how his friends
and sympathizers can be satisfied with
his statement. and we are sure that the
general public will find in II ample reason
for reversing its opinion that he was so
generous, frank. and sincere man that
mere participation In party politics
soiled him.-The Petersburg Index-Appeal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
"The Star Of Kentucky. "
ATLANTA Constltution)


1.-THE Star of Kentucky" as Miss Pol
lard calls Colonel Breckenridge in her
letters. Is behind cloud at present, but
it IL by no means certain that he Is lost
10 sight forever.
1t is stated that the Colonel went be-
fore his Church last Sunday night. con-
fessed his guilt, and asked forgiveness.
One report is that the Church forgaye
him, but another account says that his
case Will be duly considered before it il
decided.
At Lexington. Saturday night, several
ladies' sent bouquets OF flowers To the dis
tinguished sufferer. one lady wrote that
she was the daughter OF the first con-
gresham from Kentucky. and that she
hoped the Colonel would be elected.
Undoubtedly, the silyer-tonguei old
sinner ought to be defeated. but we live
in u peculiar age, and the unexpected Is
always happening. The bonds Of society
are falling asunder, lax ideas OF morality
prevail. and many people seem 10 think
that getting caught Is the only thing
about a crime that is really culpable.
What Is the cause OF this state OF
affairs? The money devil and nothing
else. He has got US in his clutches, and
his foul domination means general cor
ruption. Before the American people
caught the almighty-dollar craze they
would have disposed OF Colonel Breckin-
ridge in short order. and they would
have barred him out OF society and public
life But when We think Of nothing but
money how can We think OF morals?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
JudIciors Public Expenditure.

NNdIlOtttcNlilt hiNS'-~F
A gentleman who read approvingly our
Yesterdays editorial on the stanton
civ Council informs us that. In spite OK
all predictions, the tax-rate had not beeh
raised. and. indeed, 1t has been many
wears since an Increase was made. IN
our advocacy OF public Improvements Tor
Charlottesville We have never thousht
II necessary to- add to our taxes
Bishop white, who confirmed ciaaS
nj Christ church Sunday, commenced 'ho
members OF that communion for the'r
determination to build an edifce Ill heep-
ing with the present state OF the sur
roundings. lie is opposed to the. unile-
cessary expenditure OF money III Costly
church buildings. but in,inated urn
belief in keeping properly apace WIN 'ne
city. The present building, he sain' was
a very creditabie one for the tnis az
which IL was erected-but that Tune 10
past. ,,.so,,s e,nres-
ston NOT changing the case. to say, as VIC
have said before. that private Chariot'es-
vile has outstripped public Charioe'ea
yille-that is, in their private capaN',
the pursuit OF private enterpr'sss
improvements. cur people make s "o"",s
very much more creditable thah u ina"e
In public enterprises and improseni.. 70,
they have made great strides preliminary mar.
70 the removal OF this reproach. my
have built the best school buiihihs ~ .aa
Sontb and th, street surroundings or the
snIendid edince are being put IN sue"
shape that they must attract the favor 'i.
able attention OF strangers and eAche
the pride OF our own people Ihey nav or
80 Tho vay clear for n me sewer
s,,s,or, and TO our mind it Is foregone
Conclusion that street improvement on
a scale TO be determined by necessity
will be undertaken in the very near i'-
ture. ..,uo ,,v, no
such as 10 Justify the most courageous
course on the part OF the people s., anu
their representatives. wise hildi'o,",
management will accomplish wonders anu
a,,o,d an increase of taxation, and enable
the city to lay aside her present sha a,.os
s,arh and assume a dress In keeping Win
her dignity and worthy OF her beauty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
KAUFMANg&Co.
LADIES'
TAlL0R.MADE SHIRT. WAISTS,

Today 80 have put Oh sale iargs sllpmsn,
OF SUIkT-YAfs1s Just received. ic,e az ~
dainficst patterns, tbs oesest STYLES, sai "a.
mos, perfec;-nisins Wal,is made, a. logoH pos
sibie prices
Sac the LAUNDfRED wAfsW In char.sray.
Mairss clotb, percales, ssliue. rni ghito lasn.
IN the swell new styles.
Ono lot Of pKINf WAISTS att
ono lot PkHCALh WAITS. ~ s'ripai All
fanny patterns in all Tho desirable c1.y-f- tsnla
made vita lsund.rei coiiars AMI ruGs. Oh 81,
unlaunderrj- periect.fi'ing price Boz
STRIPED ?EkchLt WAlsl \. lalnferef ell
lars and cubs, sur D0som, also 20. bo-.,a
choice 7Jc.
WHITE LAWN WAISTS. with navy or -,i
trimming OF Hamburg embroidery dosa ir.
ana on Guns and collars, price be-
LACNDfREo sHIRi.WAIsJS. IN pfsu,
etyiish makes. dainty color, al-o lI,c' AL,
white. very swell al 81, sl.2j. sLon, - sl....
Special bargaios in BLACK SALINE sull..
WAISTS, reduced IRON .I.IetO rs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
Another Bond Issue-Silver.

The Washington Post Of yesterday says
that among wel-informed treasury off,
Gals a bond issue in the near future is
looked upon as almost unavoidable. That
is. provided present conditions continue.
We do not see how the Secretary of the
Treasury can hesitate as to what is his
duty in the premises. The government
must keep silver equal in value to gold
DC to u.
Bimetallsm grows in strength every day.
Even Chicago's business-haunts are
crowded with bimetallists.
All over the world the silver question Is
q live question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
Restricting Suffrage.

Mississippi took the lead amongst
Southern States In the movement to re.
strict suffrage to properly qualified citi-
gems. The plan has worked well in Mis-
sissIppi. ana the State is no longer at the
mercy OF ignorant and irresponsible
voters. Louisiana u following suit.
The Committee on Revision OF the
Louisiana Constitution. now In session al
Baton Rouge. have adopted an amend
ment to article IS concerning the qualin-
cations Of electors. After stating age, re-
sidence. REGISTRATION. &C.. the amendment
provides: He shall have paid his poll-tax
for the year next preceding the election:
hs shall be able to read the Constitution
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH-FRIDAY. MAY II. 1884.

OF the State In his mother tongue. or shau
be the bonarfiie owner OF property. real
or personal, located in this State and as
sessed to him for the year next preceding
the election at cash valuation OF not
less than son.
5 The example Of Mississippi and Louisf-
ana might well be followed by virginia
The same evils exist here. and "A similar
remedy might be applied. Time was when
Virginia led her southern sisters. NOW sne
must he content TO follow. since 'he.
have pointed out the right way. IL VIII
NOT no long before the people OF virginia
will imperatively demand n constitutional
convention, and We say the sooner the
hatfer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

The two bishops announced in yester.
days issue Of this paper as having been
elected at Memphis were elected by the
colored conference now In session IN
that city. not by the General Conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. which IL also sitting at Mem
ph.s. This body may possibly elect
another bishop at its present session: II
50. there Is reason to believe that It viii
b Rev. DR.. Sledd. Of this State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

The announcement was made last week
that Mayor Taylor Ellyson, OF Richmond,
had Informed his friends that he was a
candidate for next Governor OF Virginia.
This has moved some OF the friends or
Major j. Hoge Tyler to make the an
nouncement that that gentleman, who
was a prominent candidate before the
last convention, would again be In the
field. II there Is anything in the early
bird theory, one or the other Of these
gentlemen ought to ''get there."-Lees-
burg Mirror.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-11

There IL a great deal Of what appears
to US as unnecessary public discussion
over 1.-The late" W. c. p. Breckinridge,
OF Kentucky. the once-honored silver.
haired Ksntuckian. Of Congress. He fell
like the beautiful snow. and the proper
way to treat him Is with silence. leaving
the people OF his district to deal with
him as they please. Let him alone.-The
Norfolk Landmark.
II the aforesaid deceased but kicking
Colonel wa keep silent we feel sure that
the public viii follow his example,.