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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Fitz Lees Book.

In few days the Appletons will issue
the life of General X. L. Lee, by his
nephew, General and Ex-Governor Fitz-
hugh Lee. We have reason to believe that
II will be a book which every southern
man will wish 10 possess. The author
has been able TO secure from sources
heretofore inaccessible to General Lees
biographers many letters written by the
General during the late war and about
the war. These are so interviewer and
prefaced as to form a book composed in
the main of Robert T.. Lees own writings.
The following is the preface:
The occasion has been embraced to ex-
press the universal regret that General
Lee never wrote anything concerning his
career and campaigns. His statements
would have settled conflicting opinions on
all subjects contained therein. We know
that il was his intention TO record the
deeds of his soldiers. but not TO write
his personal memoirs. He waited for a
convenient season." and waited too long.
In this volume the attempt has been i'm
perfectly made 10 supply the great desire
to have something from Robert Il. Lee $
pen. by introducing, at the periods re-
ferred to, such extracts from his private
letters as would be OF general interest.
He is thus made. for the first time. 10
give his impressions and opinions on most
OF the great events with which he was
SO closely connected
Except In a few instances, the scope
of the book has not permitted the tactical
details OF the battle-fields, or the mention
by name of many Of the officers and Or
ganizations whose superb courage con-
trihuted TO their commanders fame.
Glasgow, Va, August, 1884, L. l..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Harry fuckers Speech.

Harry fuckers recent speech In Con-
fress on the question Of electins sena-
tors by the people IL given In full on
page l2 OF this issue. II is well worth
reading, In short space and with good
effect he rrssaats 'he main arguments
for q change which is beginning to be
more and more demanded by the people.
To amend the Constitution as Mr..
Tucker suggests viii be slow work. but
It viii be sure work II every Democratic
State convention viii adopt the PROPOSE
ton a. party measure. In time the
Republicans viii see that It Is what the
people want and will also declare in favor
OF H. Meanwhile. the effect OF the agi-
tatiou of this subject will probably be
seen In the manifestation OF disposition
by the Senate 10 make Its rules and bust
ness methods accord moro nearly than
they now do with the spirit OF the age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

under the title Of ''sheuid We Az for the
The New York Critic. which heretofore
hss had only words Of praise for ~.
Thosnas Nelson Pages stories, - ns'
favrxably impressed with his n'ess vo'.
ume. 'Pas.irne atoriea," OF when y 49,
1T is greatly TO be apprehendsd .n.s W.
may stretch the good nature CT .ne eI IN
10 such an extent that the H"ss. -.
will be !oosed and the goioeh oow. "
,,,,iss nav have an interest for the sclen-
tiac student OF n.ulc-ology. but unless
d,kc the celebrated 'prize-package) tney
are enclosed In nets OF gold or silver. OF
told In enchanting style. they are apt 70
Glow on the taste of the seeker uiter tns
humorous corner In Harpers Inc south.
ern dialect story has, like other forms OF
Dorjc art. its severe limitations, ana " u
Is pushed TO the extreme or eiaporat,on
or thrown off In the snap style or the
snd-man in n coil OF cork-tinfed MIN
strels. II will degenerate into mere negro
sibberish. Economy In the use OF oia-
lect. refinement In the SELECTION Oh suo
iects. absterftion from sslf-repetitioh' aie
all useful ingredients In the now popuia,
dish. Some OF these 'Pastims StoHes
have glints OF Mr.. Pages former spon-
taneity and charm. Her Great
mothers Ghost 'BilliHgton's valentine,
and Her Sympathetic Editor are worth
publishing (or is 1t repubishingO, They
remind one of the early and delightful
chronicles OF old Virginia life which
another virginian. Porte Crayon, mace
memorable in the ante-bellum Harper $;
'Rachers Lovers is capital sketch. ana
there IL pathos in How jimmy Eased her
Mind but In Old Sue 'Rasmus, ana
Charlie Writers Christmas Party tne
thin gold OF dialect has been worker
almost through to the realm OF ruoplsn'
and one Is dangerously near 20 ihepo-
tude. We must beg Mr. Page not 10
start on that career OF slow but sure
Intellectual suicide by which some writer's
of high genius no sooner make repu'a-
ton than they begin killing IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Rip Raps and Maury Monument

The Norfolk Landmark and Ledger
both ably argue in favor Of the Rip Raps
as the best location for the proposed
monument to Commodore Mathew F.
Maury, 1.-The pathfinder of the seas
That the place has great advantages is
clear. But would the United States Gov
eminent be willing TO have 1t used for
this purpose? We suppose the only way
to get an answer to this question Is for
one Of our congressman 10 introduce
bill comforting upon the Secretary of War
the right to grant the Maury Monument
Association the use OF the Rip Raps for
this purpose should they ask II.
We imagine that the association will
select neither a design nor site for the
monument until they have made substan-
tial progress In raising funds but con-
gressional action may well precede the
associations action.
The Rip Raps is an artificial island at
the lower end of Hampton Roads and OPP
posite Fort Monroe. made by the govern
ment a long time ago as fertilization.
1t was raised by dropping stones to the
bottom until at last the heap rose above
the waters level. When built II was ex-
pected that the Rip Raps would he pow
erful defence against any enemy's fleet
which attempted 10 run past Fort Mon
roe and enter Hampton Roads with the
view of approaching Norfolk, Portsmouth,
or Hampton, but 1t Is useless and deserted
now.
1t may be doubted If ever again in
these days Of armorsd vessels and long
range cannon the Rip Raps will be used
as a fort. However. the proposed monu-
ment would occupy but little space and
would In nowise interfere with any use
the government might ind for the place.
The site suggested is a bold and com
manding one for a monument A shaft
would be seen from the deck OF every
vessel entering the Roads or going up
the bay Besides there is n peculiar suit
ableness about the location. inasmuch as
the greater part of Commodore Maury's
life was spent in work 10 make the navl-
CATION OF the seas safer and easier. All
sailors think well of him. Without finally
committing ourselves to advocate the Rip
Raps as the site for the proposed monu-
ment. we are bound TO say that at this
time we know OF no other equally good
site; but clearly the first thing for us
to do In 10 see II Congress will grant
the permission necessary to enable the
association to put the monument there II
they desire TO do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

with him to washington. After he .
nominated. we VIII 20 ~ far ~ anybody
Ia educating his claims to reelection.
but We would not willingly hamper him
with resolutions waich may either mean
nothing. or else may be construed a. nav
ing q meaning which he would not IKE
for any Of his utterances TO carry.
II. then, sou wish TO declare for The
free coinage OF silver. do %: or. on the
other hand. II you wish to declare against
the FREQ coinage Of silver, don't attempt
to DO elected on the silver plank OF the
Chicago convention. which plank. as we
have often before stated. means as to
free coinage whatever you choose to as
sumo that It means.
We write az II the congressional district
conventions were likely to pass such reso-
buttons as those we have just referred 20.
We do not~pish to be understood as call
ing upon those conventions to formulate
n party creed. We have nothing to say
on that point. All that we wish TO say Is
that II any resolutions are adopted. they
ought 10 be sincere expressions or the
opinions Of the nominating bodies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
A Strong Government.

Whatever surrounds us to-day Is OF
course the result of what surrounded US
yesterday. The doctrine OF "the survival
of the fittest" applies everywhere. All
men believe In what is known as evolu-
tion-that is, to certain extent-whether
in governmental or other matters.
The government OF the United States
in It's present form is of course not such
a government as the fathers of the repub-
lie designed and tried to establish. The
results of the war between the States left
that government and the country in a
very different condition from that In
which 1t was theoretically found by Mr..
Lincoln when he went into office as a
plurality President. though 1t must be
confessed that the National Government
had been growing stronger and stronger
with the passage OF time How careful as
10 the rights of the States the trainers
of the Constitution were is exemplified
in the Virginia ordinance ratifying The
Federal Constitution. and In the following
provision OF that Constitution:
"The United States shall guarantee to
every state al this Union a republican
form of government, and shall protect
each of them against invasion, and on APP
plicaIon of the LEGISLATURE Tor OF the
Executive when the Legislature cannot
be convened) against domestic violence"
General Schohe.ds order, No. %. from
the headquarters of the United States
army. tells us when Federal-army officers
may use the troops under their command
as a posse comitatus, or in execution OF
the laws The particular law which Gen
eral Schofield quotes WAS intended, we
suppose, to be used against different
class of people from those to which he
makes 1t apply.
No longer can there be any doubt that
the United States Government Is a gov
eminent that can defend itself, II indeed
there ever was such tims.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
WILLIAMSBURG WHAT-NOTS.
Successful Religious Meeting-Politics-
PersonoI ItrIns-MelonA

Personal Itt1ns-Melons
WILLIAMSBURG, August 4-(Speclal.)
Rev. L. r. Warren, pastor of the Bap-
list church. has been holding a series
OF meetings this week at Jones's Mil
jamestown road. and has met with great
success.
Great interest IS being taken in the
York County Democratic Convention
which meets at Yorktown Wednesday
the sth. to elect delegates to the con
gressional convention. 1t - expected thai
anti-1S'ler men will muster their forces
and endeavor TO capture al least portion
of the delegation. 4
which left here Monday. was heard from
to-day at Baltimore en- route for Tol
chester Beach. They are expected hom'
about Wednesday.
Miss Virgie Armlstead, with her brother
Mr. Frank Armistead, left yesterday t.
visit friends In Surry county.
Miss Peticolas Lee is IN Newport News
with Mrs. John C. King. Miss Annl'
Stubs Is also visiting In the same city
Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. Holt. OF Hampton
are visiting the family OF Mr.. Z. +
Armistead. east Gloucester street.
Professor T. j. Stubs. who has beer
connected with the Teachers Institute. al
Marion, has returned home. Professor
Bird. who left some time ago for Europe
when last heard from was travelling In
the North OF Scotland.
Immense quantities OF melons are be
Ing shipped from Toane Station west. CT
TO few days ago as much as cents
was paid for the melons in the cars al
the depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
The Ultimate Number of States.

Harper's Weekly forces the answer Ga
schoolboys say) to its own interrogatory
There Is no reason whatever that VI
know of why the ultimate number o
States of this Union should be forty-nine
Indeed. the fact is, that with our out
lying possessions In Alaska. the possibilit.
OF the annexation Of Canada. and tn
prospect that Hawaii is TO be n State o
the American Union, to say nothing o
the States that may come to us from
Mexico and Central America, there woul'
seem TO be more reason for expecting III
number OF States TO mount up to sixty o
more than for expecting it to stop arbi
trarily at forty-nine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Speak Candidly or Say Nothing.

There is, we think. nothing to be gained
by the Democrats as consequence OF
adopting ambiguous resolutions In con-
sressional district conventions, or. Jas
10 that matter. In any convention. What
good result can follow the mere endorse
nnent of the chlcsgo platform when 1t is
well known that about half OF the Demo-
erats In the United States hold that plat
form 10 be a declaration against the free
coinage OF silver. and the other half hold
that it Is declaration in favor of the
free coinage OF silver? Why not tell the
declare yourselves in favor OF keeping
gold and silver al par with each other
Qs TO p. and how you propose 10 accom-
piish that end ?
These interrogatories apply 20 Virginia.
rs wei as Georgia and Alabama One OF
the foremost men in the Virginia dele
CATION is Hon w. a. Jones, who is not
only consistent tariff reformer, but one
or the boldest and most outspoken OF
the advocates OF the free coinage OF sill
yer. He made last year one of the
strongest. most compact, and ingenious
arguments which we have seen from any
BODY on that subject. He will be nomi-
mated by unanimous consent for re-elec-
ton TO Congress. What sort Of platform
WIN the congressional district convention
give him 10 stand upon Win that con.
vention endorse platform which is sus-
eeptbie OF two constructions. one agree.
ing with Mr.. Joness well-known views
and the other directly antsxonistlc "a
those views?
We mention the case Of Mr.. Jones be.
cause he Is ready at all times 10 20 before
bis constituents and declare the polisica
princJpley which he proposes to carr,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

appropriation Therefor By the Town
Council Personal Notes.

ApDfOprlatiOn THoroIot, " s"0
Council Personal Notes.
SUFFOLK, VA. August f.--tspec'ai.,-.
The Town Council last night appropriate
$500 for street imprs. vements. In order
10 complete the matchmaking OF Ger;
tain streets. work which has been Wig
orously prosecuted fors the past year o.
more. The Council also appropriated s'''
toward assisting the SUFFOLK Grays ana
the Light Infantry In paying for tne'r
new srmory, which is probably the largest
structure OF the kind In any town OF OUT
size In the State. A weeks leave y.
absence was granted the Town sergeant
and each Of the men on the police iotSe.
Messrs. Ballard. Boswell. and Charles
Ashburner. OF Richmond. were here on
visit the first OF the week.
Master Vernon. second son OF MI D.
r.. Goiibast. district agent Of the southern
Express Company, Is very sick at the res, !,
dence of his father, corner Main anu
Bank streets.
Mr.. Evan Thomas. of South Boston.
Va, a former res.dest OF Suffolk, mas
been here this week Visiting his two sons
and his many Old fritnds.
Rev. W. W. Staley, y. d.. of the Chris
tian church. and Revi J n. McCormicK'
OF ST. Paurs Protestara Episcopal church
have gone off on their summer Vacations
Revs G.. G. Nandersii,e, ID. d., Methodist;
]. I. Love. Baptist, and ii. c. Moore
Presbyterian. have been granted Vaca-
tons. but have not as yet entered upon
the pleasures thereof.
Mrs. Lucy Darden and family left to-
day for Isle OF Wight county to Visit
friends.
Mr.. c. A. Shoop and family left here
yesterday for a visit TO their old nome
in Pennsylvania, whera they VIII speno
several weeks.
Mr.. William Ford, WHO has been in SUI
| folk the past six years, will, about the
middle of this month. return to England
taking his family with him.
Miss Alma Ellis. daughter Of Hon SID
ney T. Ellis, OF Chuckatuck, Nansemohd
county. will. in the course Of few weeks
leave for Paris, France. where she pro-
poses to pursue such studies as Will enable
her 10 command a fun and thorough
knowledge OF French. art, etc, as she
proposes TO make teaching her life work
Mr.. William II. NorGe.t, aged p years
died here on WednesdaS last, after sew
eral months Illness OF consumption. lie
was a popular young man, beng n MEM
Der Of the Suffolk Grays and the Phoenix
Steam Fire-Engine Company. His re-
mains were taken to the country for IN
terment.
Mr.. John Adams. Of Pit'sburg. IA
| IL visiting the family OF Mr.. w. j. steele.
at Hilrs Point farm.
Miss Kate Lassiter. of Norfoik mas
| been the guest of her amt, Mrs. missouri
| Woodward. OF Suffolk; during the past
| week.
y. c.. has been in Suffolk this week.
visiting relatives and fr9'nds.
Miss Annie Powell. of,Whaleyvile. Nd
Is visiting Miss Edna Bowen, on Primer
| street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

BY the death Of Professor Carter j.
Harris. emeritus professor Of Latin at
the Washington and Lee University. Pro-
lessor A. l.. Nelson Is left the only SUR
yivor of the ante-bellum faculty OF old
Washington College. the predecessor OF
the university. Professor Harris was
one Of the most brilliant and learned
men In Virginia. His range OF informa-
ton was almost phenomenal and as
conversationalist he was gifted to rare
degree. There was more than jest In
the assertion often made by the students
that he not only taught Latin in his
classes, but everything else. As teacher
he was sincerely loved and respected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
The John Brown Raid.

Mr.. ID. H. Pannili. OF Pittsylvania coun-
ty, contributes to this issue OF the Dis
patch page 10 an interesting account OF
the John Brown observation-disclosures
evoked by the proposition to build on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad property
at Harper's Ferry monument 10 that
grizzly old Anarchist aud murderer
The man who commanded the United
States force (marines which captured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Brown was Co,snsl r. II. Lev. The man
who went out under a nag Of truce and
demanded Browns surrender was Lieufe'
nant J. T.. D. Stuart Brown. however
declined to surrender except upon con-
dltions which could not be accepted
Moreover. the daring old rascal threat
ened that II he were attacked he would
kin the prisoners whom he had taken.
While all this parieying was going on
Brown was barricaded In the ensine.house
at Harper's Ferry.
II had been agreed between Lee and
Stuart that II Brown would not surren'
der Internationally Stuart was to step
to one side and give a signal and the
marines. who stood In line with bayonets
fixed. would make rush on the engine
house. This was done. Brown had nc
time to massacre his prisoners. The con-
niet was short, and Browns crew were
overwhelmed and either killed or cap.
tured. December 2. 1859. Brown was
hanged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
A Cutting Concession.

Mrs. Fardle:. My husband rarely re-
turns from the club until A. NJ. There
must be something very attractive there
to keep him so long.
Miss Cutting: Not necessarily.
Mrs. Farlle: At any rate, more attrac-
tive than anything at home.
Miss Cutting: That's conceded, OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Police-Justice Crutchfie.d has taken the
sensible view Of the law with respect TO
the sale OF ice on Sundays during the
summer. lie very properly holds that ice
is n necessity" and that its sale Is, there
fore. allowable under our laws.
This disposes OF the whole question.
Hereafter our people will be at liberty to
buy their ice on Sundays either at fee
stands or from peddlcrs OF II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Equivalent Damages.

Judge: You are accused. prisoner OF
striking the complainant. this colored man
here, with hammer. What have you to
say to the charge?
Prisoner: l can't deny 1t. Judge: 1 did
II. but can set up a counter-claim.
Judge: A counter-claim?
Prisoner: Yes, Judge. When l hit him
Il broke the hammer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Seasonable Reading.

Carper: Rather singular selections FOR
summer literature these-the Adventures
Of Dick Turpin and Life Of Jesse
James"
Harper: What could be better adapted
TO the temperature. my boy? Nothing
could be better calculated 10 make the
blood run cold"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Quite Shocking.

To verify the saying that extremes DO
often meet
My yesternight's experience doth give
n proof complete,
For when asked a certain damsel to
marry me.
No negative more positive than hers
could ever be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Cards. Bin-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads, Note Heads. Circulars. Handbills.
Dodgers. &C.. printed b3 the Dispatch
Company at low prices. VIII give you
good work at same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send US your orders and
we viii guarantee satisfaction In every
oarficnlar. .. -.-.-..... ~,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
A Natural Sequence.

1t seems in this life our entire belief in
the fitness of things to evoke,
When a man who thro' life we've con-
sidered '1ialf-cracked" turns out In the
end to be broke"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Job probably comforted himself with the
reflection that nature hadn't designed him
for a jail-bird; 1t would have been i'm
practicable to Jail a man who had such
a habit OF breaking out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
After the First Act,

Slipper: All. there The curtain takes a
drop.
Dipper: Right you are. Let's go out
and emulate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

The sometime eccentricities Of To, the
poor Indian prompt many oil US 10
loathe the poor Indian.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
Phenomenal.

'Mong the latest phenomenal tldings we
catch
Is q messenger-boy in a runaway match.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
A watch is known by It's works.

In the constellation OF menagerie stars
the sea-lion Is the great dipper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

The fisherman may not Ike all forms OF
melody. but he just dotes on catch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

The commercial traveller DOESN'T con-
slider the grip disease; IFS merely
business appurtenance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
DUck SuifiRGS.

f5c. Duck Sulting reduced f'
The very best Bleached cot.a %
l2kc.
Extra quality 81 Dleachci Dues
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

1t is the observation of experience that
the more we contract debts. the more
they seem to expand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Driving a good bargain" has its com
pensatlons. but the most comforting OF al
drives is to drive dull care away"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

The barber talks good DEAL but his
business shrewdness warns him against
making any cutting" remarks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

1t is effort that reveals a mans capa-
bilities; this Is why the convict Is always
on the alert 10 ''let himself out"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

All letters ana kilograms must be nd
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
hsrnad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
TOrcels.

Hemstitched Huckaback Towels AZ IL.
each. worth &c.
Large Huckaback ana Dam TX
Knotted Fringe Towels at 2'c.. WON
be cheap az CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Pretty Style Silver Belt Buckles. D.
q. and SC.
Gilt and Silver ladies shiriStuis
BLACK Studs and ~ scve-Buttons.
Silver Link Slecye-ButtonB.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05

Just Is pairs White nottingham l-i''-
Curtains. lovely patterns. ynris IONS
So inches wide, our regular s. plir.
but for August reduced 10 $50 pax.
whoever gets them won't regret g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
WHITNEY BABY CARRIAGES.

Big reductions TO close ont the haian'e
OF this seasons goods Come now ami
buy a Carriage. you make money by b.
doing.