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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
The Now, Where. and what.

The Richmond Times continues 10 OPP
pose the opposition for a constitutional
convention nj is using good deal or
space in co. Lting the Registers articles
In favor OF a convention and new Con-
s,itution In yesterdays issue the Times
speaks as follows:
The panVlle Register says: There
should BE- such change i'm the right or
suffrage as will place the political control
i'm the hands of the intelligent and pa
triotic citizens and shut out the ignorant
and yenal" The Dispatch endorses this'
and the state says OF II, THAT Is more
ike IT," which we understand to be an en-
dorsement Of IL. II the State does not
mean this as an endorsement OF what
the Register says. We ask 1t how 1t Will
shut out the ignorant and venal,' ana
what change it would make in the right
Of suffrage to place the political control
in the hands Of the intelligent ana
patriotic citiZensY'
We have asked the Dispatch this ques-
ton substantially on more than one oc-
casion. but have got no definite response
from it, We now put it 10 the State and
to the Danvillc Register also.
Why. the object Of Il convention Is 10
determine that question. and we have
already called attention to the fact that
II will require the combined wisdom or
the brightest intellects from all parts or
the Commonwealth, in convention as
scmbled, 10 reach a just and patriotic con-
clusiOn as to the how, where. ana what
We would remind our esteemed content
porary that the wisdom and patriotism
of Mississippi have made 4 most salts
factory change I'm the right Of suffrage
by which the political control in that state
has been placed In the hands OF the in
telllgent and patriotic citizens and the ig-
norant and vcnal have been shut out, and
the work has received the applause and
approval OF the entire country.
Is the Times prepared 10 say that Viz
rinians are not equal to similar task?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Senator stubbs-Oystcr Laws. Etc.
MATHEWS, VA January 9, lSs

VI
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Yesterday was court-day here. and the
weather being fine. an unusually large
crowd was in attendance. Ii was sup
posed that a meeting would be held
10 take some action on the vote Of Scna-
tor Stubs in the recent caucus for nomi-
nation OF United States senator, as has
been done in some OF the other COUNTIES
OF the district. but no such meeting VS.
called, and II IS safe 10 say that no such
action will be taken by the people or
Mathews.
While tkere are some here who are
dissatisfied with Mr.. Stubb's course IN
this matter. yet he has a host OF loyal
friends in Mathews, who are ready Ia
stand by him in any emergency And
it is sincerely hoped that when the an
fortunate excitement at first aroused has
more completely subsidized throughout III
district. that the sober second thought
will prevail, and that many Of those who
have been hasty 10 condemn VIII regret
their action.
Senator Stubs has been our faithful
representative. always al his post fight
ing for the best interests Of his district
in the past, and If he has erred In repre-
senting the wishes OF his constituents in
the choice of United States senator ii
must be an error Of the head, and not OF
the heart.
our greatest interest to be cared for In
this section Is the oyster industry. ard
it would be better for our people TO
stand together in UNFOLDING the hands
of our representatives. in their efforts 10
secure wise and beneficent legislation on
this important question than to take any
action which may tend TO weaken their
influence in the Legislature.
COUNTY MAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
The Cnnunv-Rurch NuptIals.

RTCHANAN, VA. January l5.-CSpe-
claI) 1.-THE Baptist church on Tuesday last
was crowded By n large and fashionaple
audience TO witness the marriage Oh MI
q =. Conway to Miss Nettie Buren,.
The church was very prettily decorator;
the chancel being one mass OF Terms anu
evergreons. surmOunted by large arch
Of the same on which the initials e. b'
were hung. Under these was large
white marriage bell, almost covered win
ferns. .,.
The bridal party entered the church
preceded by the ushers. Messrs. H. NJ
Paine. r. s. Bell, III. \. Latane' ana + b.
II A.,aond. I'm the order named, then inc
groom on the arm OF his best man. Ut
X. II. Latane and the bride on the arm
OF her brother. Mr. George Burch. lhey
We're met at the altar by DR. q. W. beaIe'
nastor OF the Baptist church. who' III
"A very simple and impressive manner
united them in marriage.
The happy couple took the tram ltli,ie
dlately after the ceremony for an eNtehueu
trim to Washington and New York.
The bride Is from Lynchburg, ana mas
made "A host OF friends In this place
since her residence here with her slster'
Mrs. J. r. Station.
Mr. Conway Is native or Peterspurs y
and resided for a number OF years III
richmond Since that time has been en-
raged in business here. and IS one OF
the most popular young men IN the place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
NnaInas oH Nam Rnoka.

THE VIRGINIA MAGAZINE OF HIS
TORY AND BIOGRAPHY. Published
quarterly by the Virginia Historical SO
ciety. Richmond: William Ellis Jones,
printer $ per annum; single number
$780,
The january. 1854, number OF this pub
iIcation-the one before us--is an improve
nent upon its valuable predecessors, and
that is saying great deal in its favor
Mr.. Philip A. Bruce. the secretary OF the
society. who. with the cooperation OF a
publication committees. consisting OF
Messrs, Archer Anderson. II. III. Dabney.,
Lyon @. Tyler. u. w. Green. NJ. d., and
c. v, Meredith. edits the magazine, brings
10 his labor zeal. discrimination, and a
high order OF literary talent. The num-
Der opens with the Proceedings OF the
Last Annual Meeting OF the Society" TO
which Is appended list OF members. Next
Il a list OF the civil and military officers
In Virginia in 1850. copied from the origt-
nal In the British State-Psper Office. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Warts on TeatS.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
have COW that has sores on the
udder. They came like warts and turned
into bleeding sores. Can you give a rene
dy for 1t? a c.
Warts are sometimes very trouble
some. and often require good deal Of
patience. yet they can be greatly bene-
flied and sometimes entirely removed by
smearing them thickly after each milk
ing with pure olive oil. Should any re-
main. take sharp pair OF scissors and
cut them Off as closely as possible. after
wards touching the sores with stick OF
lunar caustlc. They may then be well
oiled. as before directed. and the caustic
applied as the case may demand. so as 10
prevent renewed growth. Scabby teats
should be smeared with vaseline contain
Ing sufficient carbolic acid TO give it an
Odor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Accident to Mr.. PheIps-Need Of Game
and n Dog-Law.

EUREKA MILLS, VA. January b
(Special)-The marriage of Miss BERTHE
Dixon to Mr.. II. c. Allen. OF Glover. Is
announced for the 10th instant. The cere-
mony will be performed in Beulah Me
thOdist church.
Mr. Martin Phelps. one OF our best
known citizens, while climbing persim-
mon-tree in his orchard few days ago.
fell to the ground and hurt himself quite
severely.
The selection by the Legislature OF
Major John W. Rely to a position on
the Court Of Appeals gives general sails
faction in this county. Major Rely Is
well and favorably known in this county,
and has many friends in the county.
The gamc-law which Mr.. Polk Miller
is trying to have passed for the state
meets with the approval Of majority Of
our people. We need a dog claw, so sheep
raising can be conducted with more pro-
Mt. and it Is earnestly hoped our solons
will take hold OF this matter and have
enacted some good law 10 eXterminate
the worthless ours and protect sheep.
our lawmakers can help the State now
II tIpV will
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

taken as Indicative OF Heaven; OF sub
lime thoughts. aspirations. and desires.
Catholics believe that the Blessed Virgin
IL Queen OF Heaven-thercfore. the blue
or azure mantle IA In keeping with that
conviction.
Secondly. devotion to the Blessed Vir-
gin was peculiarly ardent in Spain. In
the arms of the Kingdom OF Leon blue
was n prominent color and was consid-
cred the noblest color in heraldry. Hence.
blue was taken as appropriate since AS
tran. q native Of Leon OF CASTLE, spread
devotion 10 and upheld the honor OF the
Blessed Virgin.
Spanish art revelled in the sixteenth
and seventeenth centuries. and spread
with the extension OF the Spanish domin-
ion. 1t was. therefore. but natural that
statues and paintings of the Blessed Nir-
gin should have the white and blue colors.
II seems that the earliest known figures
Of the Madonna wearing n blue mantle
or habit go no further back than the tenth
century
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
constitutional Convention.
QndeX-Appcal.)


Mr. Stubbs's bill directing the l.egisla-
turc TO call a constitutional convention Is
still before the committee. and 1t Is by no
means certain mat the committee viii re
port It favorably. 1t can be truly said
however. that there is urgent need Tor
convention, If for no other purpose than
TO authorize the changes IN our legal ma
chinery which are essential TO the proper
and efficient administration OF the laws.
IL these changes shall be made, there
will not only be a reduction OF the crini-
nal expenses of the State-which IL a
most important item-but our courts VIII
be abS to act more quickly upon those
cases which should be given immediate
consideration. Surely a convention would
be worth calling If for this object alone.
But there will be many other important
matters for its consideration-chief among
which will be the election-lawS OF the
State There are those OF our contempt
raries who advocate the enactment of an
educational qualification for suffrage.
Still we have not noticed that this re-
commentator is exciting anything like
general interest. In fact, there seems TO
be little present demand for II. But there
Is hearty and widespread desire for
such n system of voting as VIII protect
the integrity OF the ballot and forever
end the charges of fraud and bribery that
must arise AT every election under the
present system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Oyster-Ground Renting.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
~ ~ tha niSpafch.


TO the Editor OF the Dispatch.
Can you tell me how one person can
transfer a piece OF oyster-ground TO
another without violating the recent laws
passed by the Legislature? G. ).
The oyster act approved February %.
1892, reads: 1T shall not be lawful for
any person TO rent oyster-planting ground
and afterwards sub-rent or sub-let the
same to another person. Any person vio-
lating this section shall be fined not less
than so nor more than 800, and the
ground sub-rented or sub-let shall be
taken away from him by the inspector"
This act also repeals all acts and parts
OF acts inconsistent with #. The renter
OF underground has no legal right TO
sub-rent his ground even TO brother
ylrgfnlan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
tuInsurancc Point.

To tho Editor Of the Dispatch:
John Doe insures his life for the benefit
Of his wife. Mary 4. Doe. She dies with
out Issue lie again marries; and dies
without changing the name on the policy.
Who inherits? Mary \. Does heirs. or
Jane Doc. his widow? r. *. Y.
1t has been decided that 'where wife
for whose benefit a policy has been taken
out dies prior TO her husband. the benefit
therein reverts to the husband. and Is
vested I'm him" In the case supposed.
therefore, neither the deceased wife nor
the widow. but Does legal heirs would
inherit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Addresses of Phiianthroplsts.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch;
Please give me the home addresses mot
business address, Of Andrew Carnegie
and Cornt iius Vanderbilt. Also. name an1
address of any other philanlhropis.. E'
30 doing you will Oblige reader II The
Dispatch a. NJ. y
Messrs. Carnegie and Vanderbilt both
live In New York city.
Our acquaintance with philanthropists
is but scant, but In 1t there is no name
which stands higher with US than that OF
DIR. w. w. Parker. Of Richmond. He is
poor in worldly goods but his life has
abounded in deeds OF charity. In our
judgment he has been more OF bene-
factor 10 his fellow-man than either Car
negie or Vanderbilt has been.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

10 count the different voters who droppe.
a grain OF corn In his overcoat po.s
for a Popullst voter, ana III uno, ~,
pocket one for n Democratic voter, -
lists. I was told. corresponded WIN ~
Judges report OF the result. 49,.
voting closed. two Popullsts-Colonel j.
THOMAS Goode and Harvey JeHreys-
mon application. were admitted to the
room 70 see the ballots taken from tn me
box and counted. The precinct gave ~
majority for the Popullsts. The opponents
OF Democracy saw all. watched every,
thing. could see nothing unfair, out sun
they we're not satisfied. Like the wan
dering Jew. they wanted the entire earth'
Defeat IS the best medicine to ADMINS
ter TO their complaints.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
ArgentIne RepnbIIc-Dircct Tax.

ItUINl WVI II y, Z,
To the Editor of the Dispatch
1. Give name and full address OF the
United States Minister 10 the Argentine
Republic.
?. To whom must one apply for the
payment Of direct taxes?
a SUBSCRIBER.
I. John Il. c. Ptkln. Envoy Extraordi-
nary. and Minister Plenipotentiary, Bue-
nos Ayres.
. The direct tax was turned over 10
the governors OF the different States en-
titled to the same by the United States.
The Governor would. therefore, be the
proper person TO write TO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Tcnnyson and Huskin.

t. the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please give the date of Tennysons
dosth. and say II any one has succeeded
him poet laureate. J. W VI.
Tcunyson died October G. 1892. 4 tele-
gram from London last May 10 the press
Of the United States mentioned the offer
by Mr. Gladstone 10 John Ruskn Of the
position Of poet laureate Of England, but
We DO not know that any confirmation of
this report has ever since appeared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Notice IN Correspondents.

No notice will be taken OF anonymous
communications.
Nor will any attention be given to long
"strings"'o of questions.
Many queries are not answered because
similar ones have been recently an
swered.
We cannot undertake to ascertain the
value OF old coins. For that information
write to some dealer In them.
We cannot undertake TO answer queries
by mail; we can only answer them
through this column.
Address. Query Editor, Dispatch ONCE
RIchmond Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Tenancy of Country Merchants.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
VIII you kindly advise me through
your columns what IS the limit for noti-
flying country merchants to vacate
rensad store-houses? and very much
oblige. In a recent issue you gave the
limit for land renters but not for the
former. Does the same act embrace
both?
Yours Respectfully, w. w. {.
There IS no provision Of the law for
notifying country merchants to vacate
rented store-houscs. The general law APP
plies 10 them as 20 others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14


The winter winds are chill and drear.
From leafiess trees the crystals hang;
The ice-chained waters, once so clear,
Tell not OF days they ripping sang.
Sweetheart. loves voice was mute as
they
TIL PA" doomed wheat on "'Change"
that day!
The autumn. flushed with foliage red.
That kept its VOW TO seed-time given,
And saw the buds 10 fruitage wed.
And harvest-wains 10 gamers driven
Nor brighter was with promise true
Than the ''deed-of-gift' assigned to you!
Through tangled brakes the peewits hop.
And bees make sweets on summer days:
From lilies tall the white leaves drop.
Blown as they list Ia fragrant ways.
Did loves warm tide throb quicker then.
When consols leaped from five to ten?
No. No. Twas spring when wildwood
flowers
Flecked golden stars on earth's pale
And ring.doves cooed In nuptial bowers.
These gladstone days OF silyery sheen
o love thrilfd then when you Whispered
low
We've . cattle-ranch In Idaho"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Blue and the Madonna.
FARMvILLE. VA.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
can you tell me why the Madonna Is al
vyavs dressed IN blue? l.. r. w
In the fret place. the Madonna Is not
els-ays dressed In blue.
The reason why she is frequently draped
IA blue Is that. dating from the middle
ages. blue has almost universally been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Cuttipp Tobacco ON sunday.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
II you had n large crop Of tobacco
and the weather turned cold suddenly.
and YOU were afraid OF losing your crop.
would there be any harm In cutting II on
Sunday? X. :. T.
This is purely matter of conscience.
For our part we think that no divine
command would be disrogarded by ones
working under the circumstances given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Ronsters md Shlnclc..

To tho Editor 81 the Dispatch:
/. Why DO ROSTERS begin TO crow in
the early part of the night a short time
before Christmas?
2 Why do shingles on the north side
last longer than those ON the south. east,
and west sides Of roofs? w.
/. We do not know. Is It a fact that
they do?
Q Same answer as 10 40. i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
New York Exposition.

fEltKb NJ, a.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Does New York propose 60 have an eN-
position In the year 1900? If so, IN COM
memoation Of what event? ii. NJ.
II has not been so determined. Paris.
how evor. means 10 hold an exposition In
1900 20 Slgnalize the century and vaunt
itself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
ChVistuns 1891.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
What kind OF weather did We have
on ChriStmas-Day OF the year 1891?
a READER.
Christmas. 1891. was warm. overcast
day. with considerable fog. and but little
Change in temperature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Postinasier's Oath.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch.
Please give the form OF postmaster's
oath. and obligc, ). Il. NJ
The form OF oath. prescribed by tho
acts Of Congress approved March .. 1874.
and May 10. 1884. to be taken by all per
sons employed In the postal service. ex-
cept postmaster Is as follows
1. -- . being employed as ---.
I'm the post-ofiice at --. In tho county
OF ---. and State OF ----. DO sol'mnly
swear (--l that ! will support and de-
fcnd the Constitution Of the United States
Against all enemies foreign and domestic;
that / Will bear true faith and allegiance
10 the same; that | take this obligation
freely. without any mental reservation or
pt rI,Cee Of evasion: and that | viii well AMI
faithfully discharge the duties Of the Of
flee on which l am about 10 enter. 80
help me. God. do further S"iemhly
swear Cd that ! will faithfully per
form all tho duties required OF IN" ana
abstain from cy rything forbidden 10y the
laws in relation 10 the establishment "i
po.st-ofio.s and post-roads within ne
United States. and that | Will honestly
anC truly account Cor ana pay over any
money belonging 10 the 9aid United states
which NAV come into my possession or
control: and also further swear =
ttat | will support the Constitution oil
tn. United States So help me Goa.
Sworn 10 and subscribed before me- the
suhscriber a - for the county or
--. this --- day Of, y. D., M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
GOnSUMPT TON
SijRELY CURED.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
QUERIES & ANSWERS.
How Great Britain Acquired Her
American Territory.
BLUE AND THE MADONNA.
An Insurance Point-suuday Observance
Names of Great Phiian-
thropis,s. Sc.
RROOKIYN Y. Y.

IFIN'TNIINIF ~
TO the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Who is the High Constable OF Richmond,
and how can l get a letter TO him.
BROOKLYN.
His name Is Edward c. Garrison, and
his address is Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
HOW Is THIS2

st the last November election at this
precinct the Third-partyites had a white
schOol-teacher, who occupied a scat AT a
table near the voting-place with al the
tickets for distribution for his party. All
who voted for Cooke. Beverley & co.
were required TO get "A ticket from him
at the table who took the names and
post-ofiices Of blacks and whites. lie
gave out about 800 tickets There We're
certain negro politicians who escorted the
ignorant ones 10 the polling place and saw
that their tickets We're deposited In the
ballot-box as given 10 them by Teacher
Thurston \ man stood at the window
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
Make GOOD RESOLUTIONS.

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14
UNDER MALONE.

During the rule Of Malone our jurics
were often composed OF ignorant negroes,
with an occasional white. They knew Loo
thing Of law or equity. ! once ASKED the
late Judge A. y. Dickinson. Of our Cir
cult Court, after he had viewed the black
est and Understanding jury ever pre-
scented before "A court In Virginia, AT our
court. what no thought OF II. and he re-
piled: Il have never seen anything like
it in my circuit and It Is disgrace
10 the civilization OF the age" Under
Democratic supremacy, 1t is different now.
and We have intelligent juries. AMI the
whites always. rs they should. Ir,domi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

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