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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
The Gas Question.

We regard Mr.. Glasgows remarks,
made to the Committee on Light. as an
generation OF Superintendent Adams
from responsibility for not furnishing
consumers with better gas. Mr.. Glas-
rather upon n section Of the plant; not
on the Superintendent
However. an investigation Is soon TO
be made Of the whole question OF the
luminosity and odor of our city gas. ana
until then II is but right that we should
do as Superintendent Adams asks us to
do-suspcnd Judgment.
Many OF our people are prejudiced
against 'water-gas." 1t was unfortr~
nate for the reputation Of our water
gas works that the first Of the supplies
sent out from them were of inferior
quality. They did not make bright lights,
and the odor from them was intolerable
There can be no question as 10 these
facts. The reason. we believe, was that
the oil that we had bought was OF bar
quality. With better oil. which was Sc
cured later on. we had better light
There was n further Improvement IN
the water gas after our new purifiers
were put to work. But we would fain
hone that still further improvements
can be made The odor OF the gas is not
often noticeable whilst IL is burning
but wherever there is a leak its presence
is perceptible-yes very.
There is great complaint Of the pres
sure in many sections Of this city. Al
: o'clock the gas will shoot out of the
burner almost uncontroilaby. At =
O'Clock but "a meagre supply viii be OBJ
tainable At midnight the squirting Will
begin again. All this. we take 1t. means
that the gas mains are too small. neces-
stating a great pressure TO give consu-
mers an adequate supply when the de-
mand IL greatest. When the gas II
squirting the consumption In the neigh
borhood is small; when the supply at the
burner is meagre the draft on the pipes
is great.
There have been great improvements
in burners Of late. and ii would pos
sbly be good thing for our city Il.
take steps towards supplying its pa
irons with burners best adapted 10 Rich>
monds needs This is a matter not free
from difficulties. We must confess. NJ
any rate 1t is worth enquiring into Ghen
the proposed investigation Is made.
We want the best gas that our money
can bUy-the best gas At the burner.
The average citizen doesn't care a bau-
bee what sort Of gas there is in the
holder: what he demands is good gas at
the burner And just now he Is burning
4 gralt deal Of gas and keeps his
rooms very close. Hence gas now APP
pears (and smells) to least advantage.
The faults In our plant-if faults these
be (as to which We are to suspend JUGS.
menO-are no doubt remediable and II
so. scanty as is our money supply We
would DO well to have the remedy
promptly applied.
Fly the way, let no one suppose that
water-gas is not excellent gas. 1t T.. So
experts tell us. 1t is the gas capable Of
the highest illuminating qualities, and
also the cheapest 10 manufacture. II il
the gas which nearly all Of the great
American cities use. and is being rapidly
introduced into Europe TO the exclusion
Of coal-gas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
O'FerraII and scott.

Our State newspapers quite generally
express qualification at the strong, clear,
convincing statement put forth by thu
Governor and the Attorney-General in
denial of the charge of the Norfolk Pilot
that Virginia is Disseminated against In
prices Of books by the American Book
Company.
The facts Of the case speak for Them
selves. The books contracted for are the
books that our people want. They are
sold to US as low as they are sold to
any other like customers. 1t is not true
that our Board of Education has been
duped into agreeing to extravagant
prices, nor that our school children are
being robbed"
Every taxpayer in Virginia ought TO
read the statement of Governor O'Fer-
rail- and Attorney-General Scott In order
to inform himself. and thus be able tn
inform others who may be engaged. In
nocently or otherwise, in circulating re,
ports which, though without foundation,
may be used to the disadvantage Of our
public-school system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

coins at their parity. We cannot. however,
be blind to the signs OF the times. Private
parties are now lending money and
making discrimination IA to the coin In
which the debt II to be paid. II is likely
that In n short time gold will be at a
premium by reason OF causes which II
Is not now necessary to discuss. II that
be so. where IL the senator who insists
upon II that we shall not pay In the best
money In use?''
In other words. Mr.. Hill foresees that
gold is soon to be nj a premium. and he de-
sires that Congress shall take time by the
forelock and promise to pay our creditors
In gold We do not raise here the question
~ TO whether such a pledge ought to tie
given or not. We simply desire to main
tain our contention that Mr.. Hill has not
pledged himself to go with the South and
the West on the question of bimetallsm,
az he understands bimetallism Here ~
our last quotation from his speech:
Further than that. we declare that II
our efforts shall fail by reason OF
any of the differences between the value
of gold and silver coins, We will pay the
debts of the government in the best
money we use"
The best money is gold. Of course.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

to tel The people that owe my present
Greenc's NerVura blood and nerve rene
dy. After SO many years Of suffering
II has completely cured me, and ! would
advise all afflicted as was To give this
splendid medicine a tria'. viii freely
answer all letters OF inquiry
That Or Greene's Neryura blood and
nerve remedy VIII cure rheumatism. neu-
raieia. and kidney complaints. IL be-
yond question. II nas been proved again
and again. and Is always successful.
rromin.nt people. a. well as those In the
humber walks OF Ne are continually
teStifying to the remarkable value OF
this medicine; to such an extent, IN
deed that physicians. druggists, ari the
people every Wnarc have come 10 recognize
Or. Greene's NcvvUra blood and nerve
remedy a. an absolute specific for these
diseases-the remedy that can always
be depended upon 10 cure. The spring
IS the very best time 10 cure these ar
fections. ana THIS remedy SHOULD BE- taken
now.
Wherever these diseases exist this
grand medicine should be used at once.
II is purely vegetable and harmless, and
what gives il greater value ana the peo-
ME greater confidence in IT, is the fac'
that il is the prescription ana discovery
of a well-known physician. the successful
specialist IN nervous and chronic diseases
DIR. Greene. Of 81 west Fourteenth street,
New York city. who can be cohSulteu
frse personally or by letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
AT FOOT OF MT. OSSIpEE.
A Winter Item from a Summer Re-
sort.
THE NEWS COMES FROM FROZEN
IN CENTRE HARBOR.
On the shores Of Ice-IiOurd Lake
Winnipesnukee.

The lake which the aboriginal Indians
designated "The Smile Of the Great
Spirit" and which the Poet Whittier has
immortallized in song. now presents Ia
the myriad lovers OF It's summer beauty.
forlorn and dreary waste Of Ice ana
snow, over which the biting winter winds
from the bleak mountain tops hold high
carnival.
IL IL wonderful transformation from
the summer lake known to tourists, ana,
as may well be believed. the chill ana
nipping air IL prolific Of those foes 70
mankind, kidney troubles. neuralgia. ana
rheumatism Naturally. therefore, a
great degideratum In this locality, rs
well as elsewhere. ia how to cure these
painful curses OF the human race.
one OF the old residents here. Simon ID.
Gl.nes, of Centre Harbor. n. H.. man
Known all over this section OF the coun-
try has solved the question To his salts
faction. and his advice aud counsel have
done no end of good to those who live In
frosty climates.
1T IL with the greatest pleasure he
says. that offer my testimony and adj
vice for tine good Of others. had been
troubled with kidney disease for many
years / was afflicted with Ia grippe,
which increased the kidney trouble.
Il was then attacked with rheumitism
and suffered fortunes. | tired many
doctors and many remedies. Everything
failed TO effect a cure.
Il am now entirely cured Of both Kid
ney trouble and rheuina tisni, anu j want
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1895.
The Withdrawal of the Times.

The Times is down off its high horse
II secs mo useful purpose TO be served
by continuing the discussion with the
Dispatch any further" Its alleged
grievance against the Dispatch is that
we did not state properly the purport OF
the Attorney Generals opinion as 10 ar
ranging candidates names on tckets'
This charge is frivolous in the highest
degree. but we utterly deny IT, Eut
even IL we had either unwittingly or
wickcdly perverted the Attorney-Gehe-
rails opinion. in the name or heaven
how could that have affected the quee-
ton under discussion-i. e.. whether 'he
alienation OF names on the ballots last
November was masterpiece or
tr,ckery" emitting its "manipulatorS
hundreds of good Democrats) to "un-
diving infamy"? The charge that the
wolf made against the lamb OF muddy
ing the stream was as well founded as Is
tho contention of the Times that an
editorial paragraph in the Dispatch
week or two ago had any bearing upon
the merits OF n transaction OF date or
last November.
The Times is now good enough to de-
clare that IL will not undertake to gay
that our congressman cannot honestly
hold their seats If they knew OF the
alternating trick They can lawfully
hold them. and the other is question
which each must decide for himself
I, adds. Pressed and piled with ques-
tions as II has been by MS. this IS about
all that the Times has TO say on the
noint whether Otey. Mckinney, ana
Tucker can honestly hold their seats.
This is "monsous" milk-and-water talk
for a paper that has made such charges
as the Times has made, but If IT IS Will
ing to go upon record in this case upon
the evidence and argument now in. the
Dispatch cannot object
The Democrats OF Virginia constitute
the Jury to whom we would refer Il Is
controversy.
Gentlemen Of the jury, the case is with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Dcuth of Captain Charles W. Dabney

boswell VA, February lS.-tSpecialD
Captain Charles William Dabney, aged %
years. died at his home, near here. AT
o'clock T. NJ February i7th. This
venerable gentleman survived his wife
only eleven days. He was possessed OF a
brilliant intellect and retained a clear
mind until within few minutes before
death, when he sat up In bed and expired
in that position. The remains Will be
buried al Fork church. Hanover county,
Wednesday the 10Th.
Cards are out announcing for the 18Th
instant the marriage OF Mr.. James H..
I.iverman, assistant agent for the rail-
road here, to Miss Virginia O. Gill. an
accomplished young lady OF Milford, Va.
The couple will make "A southern tour
as far as Palatka, Fla.
The banjo discussion In several issues
OF the Dispatch reminds your correspond
ent that he was presented few days
since an old Stradivarius violin. in a di-
lapidated condition, which has been re-
paired and found TO be a superior instru-
ment. The original color was a dark
amber, but the varnish Is crumbling with
age. Within the instrument Is the dim
inscription, "Antonius Stradivarius Gre
monengis faciebat. ammo, 1903" followed
by a trademark.
a citizen OF the county found fourteen
partridges frozen In one place few days
since
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
LaCeS and
EmbrOiderieS.

We wish to call the attention OF our
friends and the public to the fact that
we have the largest and best-selected
stock of Laces and Embroide-ies ever
shown in Richmond and at such low
prices as to put really fine and excellent
goods in the reach Of oil.
In each line AMI at every price we
have an almost endless variety Of pat
terms to select from-all choice, fresh
goods.
Cambria Edges ranging in price from
Sc. to 81. % per yard.
Nainsook, Cambria. and Swiss Edges,
with Inserting and All-Over Embroidery
to match.
Special "Convent Embroidery, soft
and fine, in pieces AZ yards long, ACC
TO Sl.25 per piece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Rev. j. VI. Hedrlck Dead.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. February
ls.-(Special)-Th Rev. j. NJ Hedrick. a
retired Lutheran minister. died al 6 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at his residence. In
this place. He was formerly of Concord.
y. c., and before he came to Charottes-
VILE, about two years ago. he resided in
Augusta. He leaves Il wife and three
children.
Mrs. Sallie Pugh. wife OF the late Elijah
Pugh, died about 10 o'clock Sunday morn
ing at her residence at North Garden {:
aged about ST. ON the eth instant she sur
fered stroke OF paralysis. from which
she never rallied. The funeral took
place to-day.
Mrs. Berry Ninmo. an old resident of
Charlottesville. died yesterday. and was
buried to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

The Charlotte IN. c. Observer OF Sun
day contains "A flve-coiumn sketch of the
Twenty-eighth North Carolina Regiment.
contributed by General James II. Lane.
who was its first colonel. and 10 whose
brigade it was afterwards attached. II
was regiment that made glorious
record. az General Lane shows In his
article. which is full OF valuable data
for the historian. and is very readable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
parkhurst, Again.

DR.. Parkhurst. In his sermon Sunday,
charged committee OF clergymen and
elders. whose names he refused to dis
close. with Misrepresentation of fund
confided to them.
The Doctor seems to have become un-
duly consequential since his success in the
Tammany war. lie has. however, TO use
extraordinary energy now to keep his
name in the newspapers. and 1t would
appear from his sermon on Sunday that
he is not particular as TO how this Is
done.
Such n vague and vicious charge as this
never should have been made from a
pulpit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Mngnanimity.
New York Sun. Leader.)

New YORK sun, ItdutrJ
Again on Saturday the Hon. David Ben
nett Hill figured In the Senate as the
defender and apologist Of the Hon. Grover
Cleveland's Administration.
Indeed, Senator Hill seems to be the
sole member OF the Senate who Is at the
same time capable OF using the English
language effectively. and willing and
ready to render service TO the White
House.
This Is magnanmity OF the highest type
There IL nothing in Plutarch's Lives
surprising It. 1t places Senator HilPs
name high on the roll of those great
men who have possessed and publicly ex-
ercised the rarest OF the virtues.
All the same. II must cut like a knife.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
The Richmond Brmnch Pn,s.

Mr.. :. StrUiwick. manager of the Rich
mond branch II tine Plymouth Rock
Pants Company. which concern went into
tho hands n receiver I'm Ecston. Mss.
on Saturday. cad - a Dispatch reporter
Yesterday ,ntt he cld not think The house
here would B., ir anv WY affected. lie
remarked that he had received no in
structions concerning the matter rs y";,
and that he expected TO carry the bus
ness along as heretofore. Mr. Strudwick
added that the Richmond branch hai done
well. 9ni th- recelycrship was not at all
due 10 !,s transactions. He SAID THAI II
the nfty-three other branches Of the com
Tany had done - well the company would
have been In a very prosperous condition
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
AIl=OVer
EmbrOiderieS.

Swiss, Nainsook, and Cambria from
40c. to SO. so per yard.
At 1910. wo are offering a line Of En-
broideries ranging in width from 2 to 6
inches. We can truly say the best
values ever offered for the money.
25c.-Line OF exclusive designs of En-
broidery ranging in width from 2 to s
inches-all OF special value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

The Atlanta Constitution says that an
extra session Of Congress should be called
Immediately, and II the report that the
President has determined not to do 30 is
correct II In to be regretted.
Our Atlanta contemporary Is not likely
to have Its wish gratified II It means
that Congress ought to be called In extra
session TO consider gold loans.
But for all that. Congress may yet be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Wanted In Tennessee Also.

Mr.. Jud. Reedcr. assistant chief Of
police OF Knoxville Tenn. arrived in the
city yesterday With requisltion on Gov
ern9r OFerraI from the Governor Of
Tennessee FOR Parker alias Smith. Of
gold-brick not0r!cty. Parker Is wanted in
Tennessee for sWindliug a man named
Furcusson out Of $500 BY tho god-brick
game. The reguisilion was filed. along
with several others for Parker from va
rous points ~ the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

II loved the South. for | was raised In
a Southern te-MissOuri--and | hardly
knew which side To 20 with. But the
General went with the North, and | went
with him
so said Mrs. L. $. Grant at Tampa,
FLA. and the sentiments are creditable
to her. Yet We cannot but believe that
they Will shock some people OF the North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
SONS or VETERANS.
An Address from II. u. Lee Camp o'
This Organization.

This Organization.
The following address has been issueh
by Il. Il. Lee Camp, Sons OF Con-
tolerate Veterans:
II. r. Lee Camp. Sons OF Confede-
rate Veterans, OF Richmond, was re-
organized May. &c. 1884, with about for'y
members. II now meets regularly ~
Lee Camp Hall Ge7 east Broad street.
THURSDAY night OF each week. We are
mixing an earnest effort 10 increase our
membership. and to awaken an earnest
enthusiasm and lively interest througnout
Richmond In behalf OF this organization.
We cordially invite all sons Of Confedc-
rate veterans or sailors who In the try
ing days OF iS6i-is65 offered their lives
on their country's altar and shared In
the stirring scenes Of this war 40 indelibly
stamped upon the pages OF the history
Of our nation. to join us.
PERPETUATE THEIR DEEDS.
There is no danger that those OF our
fathers who fought under "Our Chris
tIan Hero" Robert T.. Leo. our gallant
stuart our well-loved Jackson. and other
brave and tried leaders Of the confede-
rate army. will ever forget the events OF
that trying time I'm our cOuntry's history
but we fear that there Is danger That the
coming generation Will become. To great
extent. cold ard Indifferent TO the eIori-
Gus records Of our fathers unless some
effort Is made by their sons to perpetuate
their fathers@ heroic deeds There are
organizations OF this kind in several OF
our States. and in Virginia are several
flourishing camps Of Sons Of Confederate
Veterans. We wish to ser an organiza-
ton whose roll of membership Will con
tain the name OF every son Of Confede-
rate in Richmond.
To all who Join US We will try to make
their membership a pleasure. rather than
a duty.
y SERIES OF LECTURES.
our intention is TO have lectures by
Confcderates on their war experiences
ard also TO have other entertain
ments. one OF the features Of which
Will be music. recitations. etc, OF
"a social character. These entertainments
will not only be Interesting. but beneficial
colonel T. y. Pollard, our commander
* well known. our first lieutenant, j. Il.
-. Stuart. Jr.. H. the son % that noted
ana chivalrous cavalier, OF whom 1t has
been so appropriately and justly said:
He lost his life. but he saved Richmond"
W. f. Wckhlm, our second iiouten-
ant is the son Of General W. &. Wick
ham. Of The Fourth Virginia Cavalry
ami afterwards Wckham's Brigade.
our third lieutenant W. X. Walden.
is the son Of gallant Confederate sol
der +. ". Maho0d Is secretary: Jo-
seph l.. Levy. treasurer. All of orr Of
fcers are well and favorably Known in
Richmond. We earnestly invite you To
send your names at once, whom blank
applications will be forwarded You. Send
your name TO any ~ the above officers
or undersigned cOmmittrc
". J. MORRISSETT.
f.. l.. Spence. JR.
Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Mr.. John r. Bailey. n" number or
years IN the employ OF Roihert q Co.
died yesterday at his residence, No. llj
north First street He was an upright
and considerable gentleman. and was held
in high esteem by large circle OF ac-
quaintances and friends. HIS funeral VIII
take place from st. peters Cathedral
this morning n $50 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

A New York special says: Edward
Duane Fox has sold his speedy yacht
Rex to w. Il. Tyler. a young millionaire
OF Fredericksburg. Va. The sale. ac-
cording to Mr.. Fox. Will make no diff
ference In the three-cornered race pro-
posed by the McBrides. Before the pur-
chaser left for Fredericksburg he In
formed Mr.. Fox that the Rex would be
open for all engagements OF the kind.
and that ne vas willing to race his new
beat against vamoose. Yankee Doodle,
Norwood, or any other recognized speeder
on either the Hudson or the sound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
Nh Precedent.

The Baltimore sun says that II is not
likely that In the whole history Of rail-
roads in this State have the companies
been compelled 10 make so great strug-
gle to keep business open, and i, is 10 their
great credit that thy have succeeded
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Perforated Black Chiffon, As inches
vide, ranging in price from 81. so to -
per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Embroidered Chiffon, in Lavender,
Pink, Blue. Nile. Corn Color, Gold,
Black, and White, full As inches wide,
1928 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Accordion. Plated Chiffon, in Cerise,
Pink. Blue, Yellow, Nile, Black, and
White.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
NEILINGS.

We are showing al the latest e'.e'A
and some extreme novelties a IuIelo'
double width, rlngin IN prlce from &c
to So. - per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Elesan. styles and best values IN &c.
Point aE.prlt and La ro''' S''H.'
inches wide, from 75c. to sl.7ore'!"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Some new ana novel de'iSn' IL Ba'i
and White Chaniilly Laces' ia'Ha
wide. soc. to $3.50 peg yari AAr'H
widths 10 match.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
For Pale, WOrn.Out Folks.

No ono fears spring sickness who uses
Paias's Celery Compound, that wonderful
medicine that makes people we'll No one
need b pale OF worn out. with weak nerves
and impure blood. II they use this grand
strength-givcr. Try IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
COlOred
Embroidery.

Edges and Insertings in Lilac. Blue,
Cardinal. Pink Green. and various pretty
combinations Of colors. This is one OF
the best and daintiest lines OF Colored
Embroidery We have ever hsndlsd-sll
ct popular prices from SC. to SOC. pei
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

White and Colored Single "'''l
Tuxedos, in dotted and plain. '''-' -
TO SOC. yer yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Crape.Boriered Wells from &C. "
sl.40 apiece.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

summoned to ASSEMBLE In Washington
before two months shall have rass'd
over our heads.
Then look out for radical schemes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19
27-and4j-inch Perforated Net, rang.';
in price from 81 TO sAj0per yarL

Black Madeira Lace, irom 3 b
inches wide, Soc. to 81 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Perforated Chiffons, in Nile. Blue.
Yellow, Black, and White, As inches
wide, 81. 80 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

Black and Cream Iron Frame S'N
from 81. so TO $3.50 per yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-19

sins!e.width Yelling from > to 80