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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
nnIInrs md Yardsticks.

Everybody has heard 1t said-and al
most everybody holds-that 1t would be
as sensible 10 have two yardsticks OF
differing lengths wherewith to measure
cloth, or lumber, or what not, as to have
two measures OF values. one gold and
the other silver. The Philadelphia Ameri-
can has undertaken to discuss the truth
Of this assumption. We quote few para
graphs from its article:
THE function performed by gold as a
measure OF values appears to be so little
understood by some persons that 1t may
be worth while to refer again to the de-
ceptiye nature Of the analogy declared
by gold mOnometallists to exist between
the dollar and the yardstick as measures.
In truth no such analogy can be really
discovered. The yardstck is a measure
Of length. and its quality in that respect
is absolutely fixed. No variation OF any
kind in the length of legal yard has
occurred for hundreds OF years or can
occur without the sanction of the gov
ernments which maintain that measure"
"The man who now buys one yard of
muslin gets the same length Of muslin
precisely that he would have received in
1875 or 1895. The yardstick, therefore,
stands for certainty. 20 far as measures
OF length are concerned. Every man
knows what II calls for, and what It
will call for. at any time in the future.
1t has no fluctuations. no variations, no
instability or stiffness of any kind.
Gold is a commodity as we'll as a
measure OF values AS measure of val
ues its function is positively affected by
the quantity in existence or within reach.
''The quantity that is available may be
changed by variety OF influences. There
Is a large and constant consumption Of
gold in the arts. Some authorities in
sist that the total present annual pro-
duct of the metal, or its equivalent, is
used In the arts. II this be true, the
commerce OF the world Is expanding
while the mass Of gold which serves as
measure obtains no enlargement Of
its dimensions. With such conditions,
prices must fall, although the measuring
power Of gold undergoes no change Of
quantity. Surely nobody will be so abb
surd as 70 claim that the measuring
power OF a yardstick is affected in a
similar manner
at Is within the power Of any man to
whittle out a yardstick with a jackknife.
But whether he shall white or shall
not whittle. the length designated BY
yardsticks remains the same"
The American proceeds as follows:
THE length OF the yardstick. never
yet changed, will not be changed and,
Il II should be, everybody would know il
and nobody could be injured by it. The
value of the gold dollar can be and has
been changed by legislative enactment.
The quantity OF gold in an American
dollar has been changed twice within
the present century by acts of Congress.
1.-THE yardsticiS can measure only few
things and nobody with his eyes open
could be deceived respecting change
in 1t, whereas gold measures all things
bought and sold
1t Is evident that there is something to
be said on both sides of this question Of
dollars and yardstlcks."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
selection OF senator DANIEL.


The United States Senate appointed
John w. Daniel, Of Virginia; James X.
Jones, OF Arkansas. and Henry n. Tel
Ter. OF Colorado, delegates to the Interna-
tionai Bimetalllc Conference. The repre-
sentatives from the House are: Crisp. Of
Georgia; culberson. OF Texas and Hit.
Of Illinois.
The selection Of Major Daniel as one
Of this important commission was a wise
one, and. will give great satisfaction. not
only to his Virginia admirers, but to the
friends OF silver everywhere. He has
given much time and thought to the
financial question, and will ably and cor
rectly represent the sentiments OF large
majority Of Virginians at this great mon
etary conference.
The selection of Hon. John w. Daniel
as one OF the delegates IS q compliment
to him and to the people Of the State he
represents.-Salem Times-Register.
Virginia has been highly honored by
the appointment OF her superb senator.
John W. Daniel. as a member Of the In
ternatlonal timetable Conference. Sena-
tor Daniel is an ardent advocate OF the
white metal. and we are delighted that
chosen for this important position
Orange Observer.
The appointment OF Senator John W.
Daniel on the international Blmetallic
Conference Commission was a fitting tri-
butte to a worthy student OF the ques-
ton of bimetallism. Observation-Disclosures
and others-ln Virginia is we'll pleased
at the appointment.-Suffolk Herald.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
THE RICHMOND DIspAroH-sUNDAY. MARCH 10. 1895

am the only person living who took part
In the affair. II hes always been believed
BY many persons that Morgan bought his
way out. and Warden Marion was great
ly censured by the public. but an invests
CATION under ofsicial authority cleared his
skirts"
The manner of the escape" and all
circumstances seem TO indicate that II
could not have been accomplished as
originally reported. Rodcbagh says his
reason for making the affair public Is
that he will soon pass away. and II Is
his belief that blame will not be attached
to the men who set Morgan free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

We would say to the Lynchburg Ad-
vance that when we give our opinion on
any question which appears in our
Queries and Answers" we do not expect
10 be called upon to give any reason for
the faith that is in us. 1t is merely our
opinion-nothing more. Nevertheless. We
will say TO our Lynchburg contemporary
that it was because we though. en- ad-
jective was required In the line we re-
Gently quoted from the Acts OF the
Apostles that we said II was right to use
safe-as-
"They escaped all safe TO the land"
Let us try conclusions as between the
adjective and the adverb:
"rhey escaped sick TO land"
"rhey escaped sickly To land.
"rhey escaped wet to land"
"They escaped wetly TO land"
"He arrived safe in Joppa."
HE arrived safely in Joppa."
What was safe? The man. safely"
could not be affirmed OF him. Hence 1t
ought to read, He arrived safe in Joppa."
safe" could be affirmed Of him. His
goods arrived untouched in Richmond"
Undoubtedly" shall we say? He trav-
elled unframed. not unharmedly, between
Richmond and Petersburg" untouched"
and UNFRAMED" are participial adJectlves,
or, rather, partlcIples. used by us TO Illus
trate our contention.
We repeat that we do not feel called
upon to reply to the deluge OF articles
that would come to us II we allowed free
discussion OF the disputed points raised in
this department Of the Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Two Teams.
OHarpers Young People,

Here IS a really funny story. which will
amuse all who are interested in foot
ball: On the occasion OF a great match
in one OF the English counties be-
tween a number OF military officers and
tenn of barristers, tho former had pre-
pared a splendid lunch for the visitors
before the game. Both teams did tho
rough justice TO tho lunch, and the legal
gentlemen going In strong for the in
dgestibles, the officers anticipated an
easy victory. On looking towards the
football ground, however, after lunch,
the officers espied a remarkably fresh
looking lot of giants kicking the ball
about, ard, in amaZement. asked their
guests. who the strangers were.
"Oh" replied one of them. just finish
ing his last moutheul, that's our play
Ing team; we are only the lunching team,
you know.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
RELEASED BY STANTON.
a New Version OF General Morgan,s
Escape.

NieOduOhe llmeb.D
The story that comes from Columbus.
o.. OF the escape OF General John III.
Morgan, the great Confederate cavalry
leader OF the West, Is a remarkable one.
General Morgan had been captured after
daring raid into the Northern States.
and confined with thirteen officers of his
command at the penitentiary in Column
bus, o., where they were subjected TO
the most vigorous treatment.
By some means they managed to escape.
and after many trials and difficulties
made their way into the Confederate
lines. NO one ever suspected that they
owned their liberty to Mr.. Stanton. the
relentless War Secretary Of the North.
who was justly regarded by the people
OF the South as their bittsrest and most
implacable foe; but from the Columbus
account such would seem not to have been
the case. The story is as follows:
John Rodebagh, chief clerk at the close
of the late civil war to Colonel RAYMOND
Burr. Assistant Quart-rmaster or the
United States at Columbus, writes to the
Dispatch, Of that city that Secretary
Stanton ordered their release because
Morgan was being held in a felons' prison
in violation OF the rules OF war, and the
Confederates were threatening retalla-
ton. Stanton sent a secret order to Gov
ernor Todd to release Morgan, and what
followed is given in Rodebaghs own
words:
Governor Todd called a conference with
Colonel Young his military secretary;
Warden Marion, Of the penitentiary; Colo
mel Burr, the quartermaster, and myself
II was decided to let Morgan escape. and
Marion was TO manage the case. We
were pledged 20 secrecy. Morgan and his
men understood ills. They all walked
out OF the front door Some OF them
were sent in wagon to West Jefferson
to take train TO Cincinnati. ]. myself,
met John Morgan just outside the prison
and went with him to the depot, where he
took a train for Cincinnati. This was
about 10 o'clock at night. That Is the
true story OF the escape Of Morgan. and 1
am willing to swear to II.
Il suppose Governor Todd either de-
stroyed the order from Stanton or con-
cealed II among his personal effects. /
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Election of Judges by the PcopIe,

The Stuart Enterprise does not grasp
the idea of a reorganization of the Vir-
ginia judiciary system that is implied in
the suggestion to elect the judges by the
people. The North Carolina system, by
which all the judges are elected, not by
districts but by the whole State. as presl-
dental electors, would remove the dan
ger OF Africanizlng the judiclary.-The
Roanoke World.
In other words Buchanan and Dicken-
son counties. Richmond city. etc. are to
help Accomac elect her County Judge.
II candidate FOR Judge had formidable
opposition he would have to mortgage
his personal and official life to raise
money to pay campaign expenses.
The North Carolina system is more
suitable 10 that State than it would be
TO Virginia, because North Carolina has
not county judiciary system, and we
have.
And, what is more. the thinking peo-
pie OF Virginia have no idea Of favoring
the abolition OF our county-court system,
until something better and safer can
be offered them In its place. 1t is quite
possible that our county-court system
might be improved somewhat but we
much mistake public opinion II our
voters are willing to surrender the sys-
tenn altogether.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

At a meeting OF the most influential
farmers OF the McCaheysyille section oi
Rockingham, held IN the Town Han OF
that village on February e3d, the Augusta
and Shenandoah resolutions were ndopeu
as a whole, ''as voicing the sentiment OF
the farmers herein assembled" AFTER an
address by ex.State-ScnRtor George -,
Keexel, series OF resolutions reportco
by committee appointed by the meeting
were adopted by II. The resolutions SET
forth that the assessment OF ianos III
1880 partook of the boom spirit or that
year, was largely speculative, and snouia
ba reduced: urge the magistrates to oegih
at once acting on petty cases, unuer the
new decision OF the Court of Appeals, ana
thereby at once reduce criminal expenses,
urge a reduction OF the salaries OF county
cfficials In proportion 70 the present re-
duced cost OF living; and close win inc
following resolution:
20. We fully and earnestly, In penait
of our common country and the great IN
dustrial interests of the people OF 'ir-
eInla. endorse the Augusta resolutions.
and as to reduction In State and county
court expenses. we favor call 1or a
general meeting OF the taxpayers OF the
county TO assemble In the courthouse, at
Harrisonburg, and we hold ourselves
ready to respond when such call shall be
made 10 devise some plan by which our
taxes may be lightened and more Judici-
ously and economically expended by our
officers. and to discuss questions looking
10 the betterment OF the condition ana
status OF those who directly or indirectly
gain their support from agriculture. The
Staunton Vindicator.
II is not a fact that the land assess
ments of 1890 were on the basis or boom
figures. The contrary is the truth. The
reduction in assessments OF farming-lands
in 1880 was large compared with the as
scssments OF 1855.
II is also true that the boom never
reached armng-lands-excspt in few
cases. where corn-helds were turned into
town-lots And moreover. when the as
easements Of 1890 were made. the boom
in Virginia had but barely begun In few
Of our Southwestern towns. Nevertheless,
# seems that this years assessments are
going to show a further reduction In
the values OF farming-lands.
After the assessment Of this year has
been made we are going to hear great
deal in favor of the calling OF conven-
ton to revise and amend our State Con-
stitution See II you don't! 1t will be ne
cessary either TO raise the rate Of county
taxation, or reduce the expenses of coun-
ty governments. The latter will be the
popular thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Spring
MI edicfre

Il soimportantthat you should be sure
to get THE BEST. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has proven its unequalled merit by
its thousands OF remarkable cures, and
the fact that it has larger sale than
any other sarsspsrilla Or blood puri-
fer shows the great confidence the
people have in it. In fact it is the
Spring Medicine. It cures all blood
diseases, builds up the nerves and
gives such strength to the whole system
that, as one lady puts it, :" 1t seemed to
make me anew"
II you decide to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla for your Spring Medicine do
not buy any substitute. Be sure to get
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

81 was all broken down in health,
so weak and nervous / was hardly
able to be up. l had severe pains In
my side, and headache. Iwould sften
have TO stop when going upstairs on
account of palpitation Of the heart.
i had no appetite and . distressed feel
ing in my stomach. resolved to try
Hoods Sarsapsrilla. l took two bot
ties and have not had spell Of sick
headache for four months, feel well,
work all day and eat heartily. My
friends remark how well am looking.
l think all nervous, run down people
ought to take 1t, especially nursing
mothers" Mrs. 6. AsHwoRra, Eaton, o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Artesian Wells nt Norfolk and Here.

The artesian well at Norfolk has been
bored to a depth OF 800 feet, AID no
water has been found, at least not IN
satisfactory quantities. But our Nor
folk friends will make a great mistake
II they do not continue the boring For
all that they know they may now be
very near deep water. and to strike 1t
would be blessing to the city for all
time.
We hope that the day will come when
Richmond will have several "spouting''
artesian wells. The difficulties TO be
overcome here are, however much greater
than those which exist in the vicinity
of Norfolk. as granite is found a short
distance below the Richmond level and
continues to what seems TO be endless
depths. For this or some other reason,
we have never been able TO get q spout
ing well here. In such wells as we have
the water does not rise to the surface
1t rises somewhat near the surface. and
has TO be pumped the rest Of the way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
Treasury Exhibit Encouraging,

Assi9taat-Secreiary Curs!s's Official
statement as TO the condition OF the
Treasury IL encouraging. When the re-
eeipts shall regularly exceed the expendi-
lures. there win be no occasion for un-
easiness as TO the ability OF the govern
ment TO keep It's credit unimpaired or its
gold from going TO England There Is
a plenty Of money In the Treasury TO pay
the appropriations" So says Mr.. Curtis.
Let US be uneasy no longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

Count Ernest came across the sea,
And with him came his brother:
One sister he has ta'cn away,
VIII Henri take the other7
o. haven't We a gallant one.
Like Grover with the nerve
To rise 10 the occasion.
And keep our Gould reserve?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

Clipper: Upper. me boy, you have de-
voted much of your time and genius TO
the invention OF waterproof goods, and
seem to have won fair return from 1t.
but there Is yet one thing in that line
whose successful production will yield a
fortune.
Upper: What Is that?
Clipper: Waterproof milk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
OF n Likeness, Kept I'm a book.

(New York SUM-
Let thy likeness be
In the book most opened;
Thus with all dear thoughts
Making itself common.
Dearest race to me
OF all the dear, dead faces,
The spiritual graces
OF men and minds that were;
or faces bright and sparkling,
That still must somewhere shine.
Even as here thou shinest
In this face OF thine.
EDWARD X. CHAMPLIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
A suEgextion.

IT hardly know what to make of tho
new minister" said the King OF Mbwpka
to his forty-second wife
As usual woman's aptitude for esti-
mating a man at his true value came 10
the front.
Suppose you make stew of him." she
suggested, aud It was done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
HI. Ouportuptty.

Nettleman: That carpet beats me! 1t
seems to me that I'm forever tripping UP
on It.
Mrs. Nettleman: Well, my dear, I'm
going TO hang it on the line next week
and then you can get even with It.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

Teacher: Now. boys. in considering the
specific gravity OF fluids In general we will
take UP those which are In common use.
Let US begin with milk. Johnny. what Is
milk?
Johnny: MIX is eight cents quart
where we live, end ma says it's too much.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

Surely the free-sllverites "cut on their
noses to spite their faces" when they
oppose the calling OF another interna-
tional blmetallic conference to fix the
coinage ratio of gold and silver. and to
secure free mintage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
A Vivid Reason.

Jester: What was that you were saying
about Miss Booker, the young author
ess?
Quester: said her hair was red.
Jester: Indeed. Perhaps that Is the rea-
son why her books are not.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
The president and DImeta,rism.


The Chicago Herald says that President
Cleveland IS stIenuously on record as
favoring bimetalllsm through interna-
tional agreement. and will hardly be likely
10 neglect such a chance as now opens
before him to expedite such an agree
mcnt
We gave last week what the President
said on this point-namely. that he had
been misunderstood on the silver question,
ne being willing TO do all he could to
provide for a safe and permanent bimetal-
ism. We were glad to read that explsna-
ton from the President. and trust that
IN appointing his three delegates 70 the
monetary conference he viii prove that he
Is with the people on this QUESTION. How
ever. as we heve said heretofore. we ex-
pect him TO appoint one monometalllst.
Bimeta!l.sm must, as the President in
tends. come through international agree
ment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
WHY She Wa. So Fond Of Hira.

Dumbleton: There goes what consider
remarkably Incompatible couple. She,
born arlstocrat and the most fashionable
OF women; he. very dog Of fellow.
Flasher: I never could understand be-
fore why she dotted on him so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

Bimetalists for the bimetalllc confer
ence. of course; but monometallists. too.
silverites. and gold-bugs, because in the
multitude of counseiiors As safety"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

1t doesn't count on his batting average
when a ball-player is caught out in a
thunder-shower.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

A tramp can give a surveyor points on
the lay of the land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

She: There's no need Of further argu-
ment; my minds made up.
He: 1 inferred as much as soon as
looked at your face.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

convince us that there was but one thing
that stood in the way OF his playing the
plano "a well as Paderewski; he hadn't
the uiano.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
In nOstOn.

What is an orphan. mammal
An orphan Gcneveve, Is an animate
being whose immediate progenitors have
permanently relinquished their terrestrial
habitation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

The question rs the moon inhabitedT"
seems to be q settler In itself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

AS between the British flag and the
Stars and Stripes in Hawaii. we are for
Old Glory, that's all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

IT see that my escape depends on the
toss OF a copper" as the wild steer re-
marked to the obstructing policeman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

It doesn't seem reasonable that an all
around athlete should be stralghtfor-
ward fellow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

The big city dailies get their cues from
their country exchanges usuaily.-The
West Point Virginian.
We don't hesitate to say that we often
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

A tanitor OF fiat has TO be rather
charm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

A golden rule-leave nothing due unto
others whom you do not wish to be dun
ned by.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10

All letters and kilograms must be nd
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications win not DO re-
burned.