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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
ElAotion ErAuda.

Now that Mr.. fuckers bill to repeal
oil laws authorizing Federal Interior
encs with the elections IN the several
States In pending In the United States
Senate. II may be well to call the atten-
ton OF all Virginia Democrats who are
engaged in denour,cing tho Anderson-Mc-
Cormick law to the operation or the
Federal laws under consideration. These
Virginia Democrats can see the virginia
mote. but apparently cannot see the Fed-
cral beam. They allege frauds In VIZ
ginia, and thus do all that lies In their
power 20 continue or restore the rule OF
Johnny Davenport IN New York, ard the
rule Of the Federal bayonet In other
States.
Mr.. Fellows, Of New York, said In de-
bate in the House OF Representatives on
this Tucker bin that there were IN his
city II 900 ruffians commissioned to assail
the rights Of voters. and that IL inc
Democrats IN that city could get an nom
est vote without the menace OF these
ruffians they would carry New York by
5000 to 5000 majority. Isn't 1t time TOT
the Virginia Mugwumps TO hold their
peace'
In tho Same debate-that r.. when the
Tucker bill was under consideration IN
the Housyof Representatives-Mr. Hatch.
Of Missouri. said:
Mr.. HATCH. The head and front Of
tho 'rabble" OF the great Empire state OF
the Un6ted States to-day is John /. Daven-
port and his minions. cloud applause on
the Democratic side.) If there was MOTH
ing else in this fight, the Democratic party
should stand shoulder to shoulder with
solid ranks. and II We do not accomplish
anything more in the Fifty-third Congress
than TO put out OF power John /. DaVen-
port as the postmaster OF New YORK put
him out OF that building, we will have
writer the history OF the Democratic
party in the hearts of the people as II has
not been in twenty years cloud applause
on the Democratic side and Jeers on the
Republican side)
VIII the gentleman from Maine (Mr.
Reed. or the gentleman from New York,
(Mr. Payne, or the gentleman from Iowa
Nlr. Henderson, name one single instance
where there has been in the United States
p parallel or Il semblance OF q parallel TO
tho iniquitous conduct of that man
in Now York city? He has arrested
hundreds Of voters on a single dry.
Mr.. CUMMINGS And taken their pa
pers away from them.
Mr. HATCH. Robbed them OF their pa
pers; and he would rob the American peo-
pie OF their birthright to carry out tho
doctrines OF the Republican party. cloud
applause on the Democratic side)
When next Johnny Davenport Is ar
raigned for overawins voters. Virginia
Democrats will be quoted as authority
for the statement that the Virginia cleo
tion-laws were framed for the purpose of
enabling the Democrats to cheat the re-
groes out OF their votes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
SUNDAY. ......JANUARY %, 1874
Richmond 70 Be Tested.

The Virginia Exposition Society nave
Resolved 20 put our public-spirit TO the
test this year. They ask us 20 say
whether we really wish ten-days eAPo~
sitIon held here during tile month OF Ocoo-
Der next. II we 90 wa are TO say 50 oy
giving them a glarantoe-fund OF N'V0'
III we do not wish H. Gil that We nave
20 DO Is 20 reject their proposition anu
clutch our poeket-oooks tighter thah e'S''
The request made IS reasohaoie o''e'
md is easily within our ability 10 aeo'uo
To- Tho fact Is that our people couio wei
afford 20 raise this sum outright anu
hand Il over TO tho society az giit !"
cosh. hu, that f. neither asked nor ex-
pected. All that the society desires IL 'hat
they shall have backing to the amount
stated FOR use in case deficiency occurs
The time IL opportune for ten-oays
exposition here. within the terr''orS
from which We may expect TO ara" our
chief patronage there will be no riVa!
exposition. and the society have s'uuieu
ont n programme which. fuzzy carrier
out. VIII make the exhibition very uSeiut
and very attractive. They have IN h'nu
means 10 secure great coiiection Vi
county exhibits. and these they woulu NJ
,ery-arls utilize in the formation here OF
n porrnarent exhibit Of the resources ana
Industries CT the Commonwealth 1hey
have in mind also racing features iar OK
cosdinr in interest anything OF this sort
which we have ever had. Altogether II
s,,pported in their undertaking in the
manner asked they will give us an eX-
rosition 10 be proud of-one, too, which
Will bring here many visitors
Now and then VIC hear some captious
critic declare that fairs and expositions
do no good except 20 hotel and saloon
Keepers and liverymen." What nonsensel
To a large extent these are 1.-The first
hands" 20 whom goes the money spent by
visitors: but from them it is distributed
10 every class Of the community. But
public-zpirited folk do not look at this
matter from such cold-blooded and
selfish point Of view. They hold the name
md fame Of Richmond very dear, and no
matter who gets the money left by Visi-
tors their limo OF inquiry Is: Has the
exposition been creditable TO Richmond!
Was II a thing we should be proud Off
Did Il crafty our old friends and patrons
and is il likely that II has made us new
friends? Above all was 1t such display
Of public enterprise as Will nerve US 70
other and greater enterprises?
Independent of every other considera-
ton II is great happiness for Richmond
people TO be able TO go to the exposition
grounds and meet friends, and together
with them pass from exhibit to exhibit,
and ind that the pulse OF progress 10
beating healthily in the Old Dominion.
We could well afford to sustain the expo
eition II there were not a dollar Of profit
I'm Il for the general community; but
there Is both profit and pleasure In II.
This We think is susceptible OF proof. So
let US give the society the guarantee
asked; let US give IT cheerfully. and
quickly also. so that with good heart
they may at once proceed with their
uork
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Paw Of LARialatora.

In the opinion Of the Dispatch the
members OF the General Assembly OF Viz
ginia are inadequately paid. They should
be given at least Sc per day; but we grieve
to have to say that this Is not the time
to pass any such law.
We must be very careful with our
revenues. Never was economy more es-
sential than now. No man can foretell
what will be the result Of the reassess-
ment next year. and We must not allow
ourselves to forget for one moment that
In about seven years time our interest
charge will be raised from to per cent
In honor SO firmly Is Virginia bound 10
pay this interest with unvaryins regu-
larity we must raise the rate OF taxation
II necessary to DO It; but It will not be
necessary II We will stint ourselves 1T
tie. and take every dollar Of surplus reve-
nue. and extingulsh to that amount the
capital of the debt
Let us resist every temptation to spend
a dollar except where 1t Is clearly indis-
pensable. .-l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH-SUNDAY, JANUARY %. 1894

, however, In the discharge Of his oniciai
duty. found It necessary to rsbuks Bou-
tslls several times. and on Monday last.
completely nonplussed him BY constituting
Q fooliah interrogatory addressed by Bou-
telle to him uhs Speaker ~ deciina-
ton to serve as teller. We imagine that
BoufelIe looked as foolish an he felt when
he found himself standing ready to act
as teller and learned that he had over
reached himself to such an extent a. TO
Justify the Speaker in leaving him alone
In his discontinue.
"Let the learned blacksmith retire the
world wants a new fool" said dhtin-
guished man many years ago. For some
reason we are Just now reminded Of that
remark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Local Option Good Thing to Let Alone

The Washington Post comes TO our sup
port on the question of repeating the
local-option law. 1t saws:
"In antagonizing anv such ricchicvous
movement as this the Richmond Dispatch
is unquest.onably right.
'Tae liconse system Is nj right 10 those
who want 1t. and works well when pro
perly enforced and sanctioned by public
opinion. As opposed to prohibition 1t has
many merits. the chief OF which Is thai
regulation bv license IL practicable;
whereas absolute prohibition often proves
impracticable.
"But the people of Virginia are gene
rally we'll enough satisfied with local
option, which Is fair and rational COM
promise between the two This system
leaves il to the several communities OF
the State to determine for themselves
whether the sale Of liquors shall be per-
mitted or inhibited. 1t is an embodiment
Of the principle OF majority rule. and until
the citizens OF the Old Dominion express
some much stronger desire for a change
than they have yet done. the best course
is to leave the present law undisturbed.
To reopen 1t would simply be to provoke
a long and bitter contention that would
not only prove detrimental to the inter-
ests OF the Democracy but to the welfare
and peace Of the Commonwealth"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
IN GOOD TEMPLAR LODGES.
omcers Elected by Sidney and Howard
GrOye-District Meeting.

Groye-District Meeting,
Despite the turbulent mood OF the wea-
ther-cock Friday night the Good Tenn
plars of Sidney Lodge No. 42s, held a
large meeting at Belvidere Hall. Quite
an amount OF important business WAS
dispatched; several propositions for mem
bership were fayorably acted upon. and
some candidates initiated The following
officers were elected for the ensuing quar-
ter: Chief Templar, William Hall Crewe
Vice-Templar. Miss Belle Doremus; secro-
tary. Joseph III. shepherd: Assistant Sc
cretary. May Dawley; Financial Secre-
tary, Il. Rutherford DOMAIN: Treasurer.
Matte Turrell; Chaplain. Edward VIII
liams: Marshal, Leo Pussy; Deputy Mar
shall, Julia Calder; Guard, Minnie Will
liams: Sentinel. James G.. Smith, and Or
ganist. Mrs Herbert T.. Pusey. Resolu-
lions were unanimously adopted respect
fully asking the Legislature, In behalf OF
100000 temperance voters OF the State Of
Virginia. not to disturb the local-opton
law.
At the regular meeting OF Howard j.
Grove Lodge OF Good Templars, held on
Thursday night, the following officers
were Aected Chief Templar. Wells Blr-
chard; Vice-Templar, l.. Jeter; Chaplain.
F. Pollard: Secretary. +. II. Holland;
Financial Secretary. ID. l.. Temple; Trea-
surer. NJ. Martin: Marshal. w. A. Rose;
Guard. Mrs ID. L. Temple; Sentinel. d..
II. Gains: Chorister. James T. Gains;
Past Chief Templar. Henry c. Heckler.
At the next meeting the officers will DO
installed by the Lodge Deputy, c. j..
Ness.
District Lodge, No. I. comprising the
cities OF Richmond, Manchester, Williams
burg, and Petersburg. and the counties or
Cumberland, Powhatan. Goochland, Ches-
terrified. Hanover. Henrico, Dlnwiddie,
New Kent. James City. Charles City. and
Prince George, will meet next Tuesday AT
l2 o'clock NJ, at Smiths Hall, on Firth
street, with Trinity Lodge. Delegates
will be In attendance from all the lodges,
and much important business will GO
brought to the attention Of Good Tenn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

AZ Mason city. w. Va. n, -
night five young Urls Of tha, ,i..'H,
tlcsi Arch Keller from biz 80 =.
Vineland. tied him 20 a fe-o, hsp
ministered a terrible beatl,, ~ Al
Keller belongs In Ohio. ana ls., n,
while spending his vacation a, re,
became acquainted with MIes A..''.'',s
ment. the only daughter - , "v.
inc TWO beams engage. D, 10,
and later Keller circulated. t I.'..' n.
stories derogatory 10 Nu .. -''.
character. She snd her g.. f..'. ,
termIned 70 be rsvenged. aa1 b.. q" -
they went 20 Johnson's fam. o.. =. p.
Ter boarded. threw pelb,.. DEL.
beCnroom window until 10 r-.... Z
siezsd him. tied him g. o. .. 20
moved most OF his c'0ffr. ... Pc.
him untll no was half dead a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
What "Frea Coaln Means.

The Washington Post spitoms.es the
ergumen. against free coal by saying
that that phrase means the sentimental
qualification of few well-meaning
theorists. 1t means also the Bereavement
and distress Of hundred thousand Ameri-
can workingmen. II means the Gripping
of railroads by the score. the over-popu-
lat,on Of the poorhouse. the hospital.
and the prison. the deepening Of industrial
stagnaticn, and the multiplication Of the
prevalent misery"
30 there Is much moys In that CRY than
some OF our Virginia contemporaries are
willing TO coucsde. We call the particu-
lar attention OF these Virginia exchanges
20 the statement that free coal means
"ths cripptns Of railroads" We have
heretofore touched UPON this subject.
What would the people along tho line Of
the Norfolk and Western railroad say u
thaS We sQlZ - IRA \ TX Rnn1p1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
A Possible Blunder.

n Mr.. Cleveland allows his personal
and party opponents to make an issue for
him he is not the statesman We have
taken him TO be. II Mr.. Peckham's nomi-
nation be rejected because he is 70 years
OF age. or because he has not a judicial
mind, or for any other reason. good or
bad, the President could not do his repu-
tation a greater wrong than to nominate
some other man against whom the same
objections could be raised. II Mr.. Hill
dislikes Mr.. Cleveland. the former Will
laugh In his sleeve when he finds him
biting off his nose to spite his face"
Pray. Mr.. President II n New Yorker
must fill the Office, nominate Mr. Carter
and have done with the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28

Tho most astonishing thing about GER
tain temporary political conditions is that
the parties to the New York quarrel seem
20 fancy that New York is the whole
limited States.-Baltimore American.
Haven't those parties reason for think
ting so? Let US see In 1885, Seymour. of
New York. was the Democratic cahui-
date for President Of the United States.
In 1872 Greeley. Of New York Tor Charles
O'Connor. OF New York;. was the Demo-
cratic candidate for that office. In 1876
ridden. OF New York. In 1880. Hancock. OF
New York. (he lived there. though he was
called a Pennsylvanian). In 1884. Cleve-
land. Of New York. In 1888. Cleveland. OF
New York. and In 1892. Cleveland. OF New
Work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
4 over dat roadf Look ct the figures. ana
zee n that y not . possible result o.
putting coal on the frss-nstf .-.....
Co,d Advice.

Senators wolcott Teller. Of Colorado. re-
Gently sent . telegram - the two Houses
of the Legislature Of their State from
which the Washington fost quotes -
follows:
Prosperity will return to us II We DO
nothing to drive II away. and We De-
lievs = favorable solution Of tho silver
question win be found eventually. No
party question II involved, and we trust
the interests OF the State Will not b
hampered b. legislative mistakes Any
prolonged op continued session OF the
Assembly would. IN our opinion, be most
unwise and would emily result In injury
to Colorado"
There Is no lane 80 long that II has no
turn to II. There can be nn perpetual
panic. The country passed through panics
in 1887. 1851, and 1873. ono at least Of which
was. II possible. worse than the ono from
which we ara suffering. Joy cometh
with the morning." Be sure there u q bet
ter day not far ahead Of US Let US not
keep II back by our fears and complaints
and false predictions
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
The Further Funding of State Securities

The bin now pending In the General
Assembly 10 extend the terms OF the DEBT
settlement act Of February 70. 1892, TO
holders OF outstanding old securities OF
the State provides that these creditors
he allowed to fund their holdings on eX-
actly the same basis as were the credI-
tors who funded under the original act.
The commissioners of the sinking fund are
authorized to exchange new coupon or
registered centuries for the old securities,
and are required to charge commission
OF sl-2 per cent. on the value OF the new
bonds issued in exchange. The bill gives
IN the process OF funding no advantage
10 the outstanding securities. 1t provides,
however. that the entire issue OF centu-
ries present and prospective shall be inter-
changeable as regards coupon for regis
tered bonds. or vice versa, at the VIII or
holders. This is done for the accommoda-
tion of holders of the new bonds and IN
order to keep the two classes or securi-
ties on an equal footing. it having been
noticed In the market quotations that
there is a slight difference against the
registered bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Boutelle.

Mr.. Boutelle. Of Maine. has become q
nuisance In the national House Of Repre-
sentatives. 1t Is pity that there Is no
way Of abating such nuisances. We
thought some years ago. when George
Wise excoriated him amid the plau-
dts Of the Democratic members that he
would thenceforth hold his tongue and
leave leadership In his party to men
capable Of playing that role. In fact. he
did "subside" for several years. But dur
Ing the sitting Congress Boutells has
renewed his attempt to secure recogni-
ton as q leader. He Ii not q clown. but
q nuisance. He must regard himself as
q rival OF ex-Speaker Reed. He never
fails to make himself conspicuous for his
high opinion Of himself.
Especially has Boutells wasted the pa
thence of the House Of Representatives
by his persistent attempts to make Il
appear that he Is q champion Of the
Provisional Government of Hawaii, and
the enemy Of the Queens government.
up 10 this time he has not succeeded In
finding any Democratic member foolish
enough to honor him by engaging In an
spcpVpsss Nth him eQ1AA6f ct'sp IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
Badn or I" Badly"
d. 81. l., January q.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
I feel badly after your criticism nut
not bad. I believe that one would have
great difficulty in finding any example,
In a reputable English author. OF "oad
used for being In bad health" .
II feel bad 0n that sense) wers good
English, II am bad" ought to mean l am
I'll. I don't think this Is true.
Respectfully.
THOMAS WILLIAMSON.
The word III used as an adjective IS
thought by some to be derived from Its
adverbial use: likewise the word well.
Il. w.
Our correspondents note calls for but
little comment. We Will say as to the
last sentence Cbefore his nance that Il
feel bad Is a locution which we regard
as the product OF evolution-evolved be-
cause 81 am BAD did not mean what Is
expressed by ~ feel bad"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
The Manly Art Of Self-Defence.

The Virginia statute as TO prize-fght-
ing is in advance of most legislation on
the subject, but 1t might be improved by
making 1t broad enough to cover glove
contests" ard all pugiiistic matches
where there is a prize contended for. or
to see which an admission fee is charged.
The moment we so leglslate as 10 make
this species Of rufiianlsm no longer
revenue-producing Industry" that mo-
ment will It disappear.
OF course. no sensible person wishes to
prevent our boys from having their bouts.
Nor would 1t be well to interfere with
such friendly contests as young men are
In the habit OF having at colleges ana
gymnasiums. Since the duello is no lon
ger In vogue, occasions may arise where
the judicious and prompt use Of ones
fists may be very desirable. They are
natures weapons" and are always
handy and loaded; but no liberation what
soever should be shown the roughs ana
toughs who assemble from the alleys
and by-ways of great cities and seek
backgrounds in such States as Florida
and Virginia So far from "elevating
the "manly art' they degrade 1T. Hun
dreds Of gentlemen who would Ike to
enjoy tho exercise and excitement OF
glove contests In gymnasiums and athletic
halls now dare not indulge themselves
lest censorious persons should class them
with the Sullivans and Corbetts.
Inasmuch as our General Assembly Is
now In session and knows exactly what
additional legislation is needed to re-
move, as far as 1t may. this reproach
upon American civilization, we trust that
# will forthwith proceed to act SO as TO
rob pugilism Of It's money-making fea-
ture and double the probability that Who
soever engages In a glove contest In Vir-
CHINA Ia Sullivan Corbett-Mitchell and
Wongo-shall go 10 the State penitentiary'
and there wear striped suits for term
q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
FROM BEYOND THE WAoucT.
brief Items Of Interest Mirrored from
Barton Hsights.


Barton Heights.
Mr.. Robert Scott has moved into his
new dwelling Just completed
| Mrs. Carrot and son. Of Baltimore ars
visiting Mr.. r. II. Fox's family.
Mrs. r. L. Smith and her guests the
Misses Stevens, loft Monday for visit
TO Old Point.
MrA II. L. Lorraine IL entertaining her
mother end grandmother. MIA Dickie and
Mrs. Turpln-
Mr.. John Moffa. who has been con-
| fined to his home for q long ume, ~
reported TO be better.
Mr.. J. w. Starritt has given out the
contract for his new residence 70 DO
built on Miller avenue.
! Mrs. John f. Rose entertained a num-
Der Of her lady friends at charming
afternoon luncheon on Monday.
| Mr.. II. c. Burnett. Jr., who lost his
foot by the cars at Elba, expects 10 leave
the Retreat and come to Barton Heights
to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Lamb and little
Mary. who spent several days visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Barton. have returned to
| New York.
The young ladies' OF the Episcopal
church will give Puritan Tea on Mon.
day night All the ladies will be dressed
in handsome Puritan costumes, ana
| donkey-party will be given. No admission
will be charged. and all are invited 10 at
tend and have good time. Supper ana
| refreshments will be served at reason
| able prices
The Literary Society met In the parlorS
| OF DR.. r. II. Pitt on Friday night The
rules and regulations Of the society were
presented by the committee. and adopted.
| The programme for the evening consisted
in Rotations by Miss Turpin and Mr..
GOODWIN. reading by Mrs. Burton. Mrs.
Pitt Mrs Carter. and DR.. Pitt; vocal
music by Mrs. Shelburne and Mrs. Minor.
a Committee on Membership was elected,
and after q half hour OF social enjoyment
tho society adjourned 10 meet next .ime
at Mr.. Carriers. Or. IIiden expects 10 DO
present and give an hour with Poe.
This Baptist sociable took place in the
church on Monday night. a large crowd
was in attendance. and the evening was
spent in very pleasant and sociable man
ner. Mrs. Shelburne, Mrs Bache. and
Mrs Il. IT. Smith, and Miss Wilcox sang
choice selections. Mrs Trrpin recited
and Dr. Pitt read. Mr.. william Cardor
and Mr.. Paul presided at the organ. The
tables were decorated with palms. col
ored lamps. and evergreens. and the fine
supper prepared by the ladies' was greatly
enjoyed by all present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-28
RICHMOND CHINA COMPANY FAILS.
Deed Filed Yesterday Making Dir. Wexford
Observation-Disclosures 100000.

A deed OF assignment was fled In the Of
fec OF the Clerk Of the Chancery Court
Yesterday from the Richmond China Com
pany. transferring It's large stock at No
1908 east Main street TO b. Rand Wexford,
trustee for the benefit Of its creditors.
This was the result Of a resolution adopt
ed by the Board OF Directors Of the COM
pany on Friday.
The liabilities are placed at about $50.
900 and the assets are not given. NO pre-
ferred creditors arc named.
After the payment OF the costs OF exc
cutting the trust and whatever rent may
be- due the deed provides that all the
creditors shall share ratably, and they ara
required to make known their claims "a
the trustee within ninety days from thu
date of the assignment. II they fail 10
do so the trustee shall not be liable 70
them for any debt not so brought 10 his
notice beyond such creditors share Of
the assets then In his hands.
The trustee is authorized TO take I'm.
mediate possession OF the store and "a
DISPOSE OF the stock In such manner ai
he deems best IN a period Of time not ex-
ceeding six months.