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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

II is becoming clearer every day that
she FINAL settlement Of the far East ques-
,ion as Il was reopened by the war be-
tween Japan and China Ia not yet in
sight During the progress OF the war
the idea was frequently advanced by
students OF the far Eastern problem
that the aftermath OF hostilities was dis
tined To prove more interesting than the
war itself. Now Russia. from all &C
counts. is crowding Japan in a manner
and playing game with respect to Ko-
Jea, which would seem 10 sustain fully
that contention. Not satisfied with hav-
ing bullied Japan into a retrocession to
China OF the IAao-Tnng peninsula. she
j. engaged in warlike preparations at
Nladivostock, which, II is believed. con-
stitute the initiatory step OF an attempt
TO establish a Russian protectorate over
Korea. In short. 1t would appear that
ene viii not BE-. content with anything
beSs than the acquiring OF certain ports
On the Korean coast. which she has long
coveted, and the possession of which.
when the Trans-caspian railway shall
have been completed. would make her
ine dominating European Power In that
quarter OF the globe.
But VIII Russia be permitted TO 40 TO
HE inii limit OF her intentions? For
answer TO that question those familiar
Win The conflicting interests in the East
oil Russia and Great Britain naturally
sufh 10 the former Power. Great Bri-
Rain has. until recently. been inexplicably
silent touching the demands and re-
Sof'ea intentions OF Russia In the far
East bu, on Thursday she broke her 81
renee with very significant utterance
9h tho House Of Commons Sir Edward
grey In reply 10 Sir Ellis Ashmead Bart
setI SAID that the government considered
sha' Hussia s,lll abided by the agreement
WAT In the event of Great Britain's
eeaS'nS 10 occupy Port Hamilton, Russia
sh'u'a not seize the advantage to occupy
MORGAN territory Read between the lines
'S conveys very timely warn
'"s 70 Russia, and would seem to leave
40 oouot as TO Great Briiain's policy and
s'r pupose to play a bold hand In the
Eastern game whenever It may become
ustessafy 10 protect her interests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Identification OF Voters.

The Legislature Of New York has passed
nm act proylding that in the cities u
New York and Brooklyn the rsgistra-
,lon-list shall contain personal oescrip-
sion OF each voter 1t is TO be. In other
words. what the soldiers used to call n
DESCRIPTIVE list" so far as TO show the
visible personal peculiarities Of each voter.
,rhe object OF the Legislature. as alleged
.s 20 secure Identification where idenuh-
ration may be necessary TO prevent re-
ceatinc." II Is the work Of Republican
s.eeisl,ture. and Is aimed at two great
Democratic stnongholds. In other words
Il IS a sort OF preparatory act to enable
,he Republicans 20 carry New YORK anu
BROOKLYN at future elections
II occurs TO US that such a requirement
might be useful to us in the cities of TINS
Commonwealth. We have amongst us
class Of voters who are not easy to ideh-
,ify by are or residence. 1t might be
sbat n "descTiptive-list' would prevent
some OF them from voting Illegally when
,hey are tempted TO do so.
At the coming session of our General
Assembly our electlon-laws are sure to be
the subject Of much discussion. We are
all agreed that the Walton law needs re-
vision: but there are various views as TO
what changes in il should be made. In
nsruch as the Democratic party VIII be
held responsible for whatever action is
saken-presuming, Of course. that the next
legislature will be Democratic-the Demo-
cratic members Of the Senate and House
should. II possible. come to an agreement
among themselves as to the changes that
nre desirable.
SO. too. they should agree as TO the re-
Vision of the state Constitution. The
Dlspatch's judgment Is that there should
lie a constitutional convention held as
roon as IL may be convened with safety.
Tut there are others who favor something
Ike the Nelson plan"-that Is. the for
,nation Of a commission to revise the Con-
ftltuton; said revision 10 be adopted
az accepiahIO by two successive legisla-
lures and then submitted TO the people.
Mr.. Nelson's suggestion was that this
commission should be appointed by the
JANlEfdfuft, nut we lnlilh tudb VIC HfsNN
made It plain to him that his scheme
would meet with much more favor II
II proposed that the commission should
DE elected by the people-say one member
from each congressional district and five
from the State at large.
While the Dispatch is earnestly in favor
bf a constitutional convenion-as soon
rs IL can be ordered without peril to the
Interests Of this State-we have no quar-
rel with any brother Democrat who pre-
Iers the Nelson plan. All that we ask Is
that the Democratic members of the
Legislature shall settle this question
ymong themselves
The next Legislature is quite sure TO
ronslder the ballot question in its consti-
sutlonal and statutory aspect both. So
believing, we call attention TO what the
Republican Legislature OF New York has
done about the Identification Of voters.
thinking that 1t may perchance be valua-
bic as a suggestion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
The Horse.

The Passing or the Horse is Deing
discussed in the New York Evening Post.
beth editorially and In communications,
and IT. seems to be the opinion OF the
writers on this theme in both depart
ments OF the paper that owing to the
introduction OF the bicycle and other
cheap methods OF transportation the day
OF the horse is very nearly over. We
respectfully take issue with these writer's
The horse is passing. II is true. but his
days are not numbered. He Is passing
under the string on the race-track at
a more rapid gait than ever before. and
thus as a means of affording amusement
and recreation Is becoming yearly more
popular and prominent. But in another
and more important field he is passing
passing TO the front. We refer to the
field OF science AS the incubating
medium OF a great remedial agent he
has recently taken a position in the medi-
cal world which renders him Invaluable
to man, as witness the antitoxin treat
ment of diphtheria, and just at present
he is playing IN Paris leading part In
the advancement OF the science of chemis-
try.
The explanation OF his latest appear
ance in the scientific domain Is this: For
some time the pork butchers of Paris
have been endeavoring to secure the
enactment of law which would compel
the manufacturers OF sausage in which
there was horsemeet to label their pro-
duct, so that the public could tell that 1t
contained such an admixtufe. The au-
thorities were willing TO the enactment
of the law, but they saw no way of en-
forcing II, as there was no means OF
detecting horse-hesh when 1t was ground
up with the flesh of other animals.
Finally the pork butchers employed
leading chemist. who discovered that
the application of certain preparation
to sausage containing horse-fesh would
cause it TO turn deep red, but would
not affect the color of sausage that was
free from the equine faint The horse
butchers were. however. not to be baftied
so easily. They also employed an emf
nent chemist. who found out that If
little flour was put into the composite
sausage the application of the pork
butchers chemists test would impart to
the mixture a deep blue tint, as it would
to any other kind Of sausage. The pork
butchers chemist then began series OF
experiments, with a view OF separating
the -four by precipitation, and, though at
last accounts he had succeeded in his
undertaking, the other side are not at all
discounted. They say the fight with
test-tubes, agents. reagents retorts. and
other chemical appliances and parapher-
MALTA has Just commenced.
And just here comes in the
principal consideration. 1t matters
not which party wins. before the
end comes the horse will eventually
have still further increased his value to
man, and afforded an additional refuta-
ton of the charge that he is passing.
No; the horse has come to stay. His
evolution from the dim and shadowy
era of his several-toed ancestors to the
present has been a noble one. and now
that he has entered the arena of medi-
cine and chemistry who shall sey what
are not his possibilities
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

so Miss Hoxey becomes the bride Of
the Hon. Carl Browne-by private cere-
mony only. however. the wedding not
to be done brown thoroughly until the
Glorious Fourth Of July arrives, when
the Eagle bird Of Freedom is to be called
on TO preside at more elaborate nuptials
in the shadow OF the nations capital
and the Stars and Stripes are to be pub
lcIy unfurled over the heads OF the we'll
advertised couple. 1t takes all sorts OF
people TO make world
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Saturday Iinif-HoIsAav

from me beginning Of the movement
"sfe 'he Dispatch has been the advocate
" saturday haif-hoiidays And our ad-
soeaey Is altogether unselnsh. because
81 rs quite impossible for the change to
D'heh' newspaper workers. We are truly
servants Of the people. and must be at
tnsir beck and call day and night. without
reference 10 the length Of our days work.
ous thefe are thousands OF other toiiers TO
whom Saturday hals-holiday would
come Ike an easis in desert. and for
ehsse We speak. believing that while much
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

Connecticut household pet In the
shape OF a young hon recently repealed
the advances of burglar in the dead
OF night. The family was awakened
by a roar. quickly followed by shrek
of terror, the noise of crashing glass,
and two or THREE humping sounds, as II
a body were falling. Then all was still.
The gas was lighted. and 1t was found
that the burglar had entered by the kitch-
EN- door. and had got as far as the
sitting-room. when the whelp sprang
at him. and the thief In his terror had
dashed through window to the ground
outside carrying with him the window
sash. rose-bush, and part OF balns-
trade. and overturning the water hogs
head. Bits OF he burglars clothing
hung from the window-sili. and a large
piece OF his trousers was found on the
door. This may mark q new departure
In the watchdog business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

ing IL borne by a member Of Or. Hege's
congregation. No copies OF II will Be for
sale.
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page ID now At work
on q novel dealing with the reconstrue-
ton period OF Virginia II Is more tnan
half finished. and IL one OF the most am
bilious OF his literary efforts. 1t Is De-
leved by those who know how he is
treating the subject. that as love story
II will be interesting, and that as his
tory OF the times It will be valuable also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

(Wntten for the Dispatch.)
Fishlng-yeS on dry land fishing;
Water-not a drop In sight
Wishlne-all the while a-wishing.
That some fish my bait would bite.
Twas a most unhappy plight,
Not nibble all the night
Not for fish was | a-wIshing:
Else my time wers all mtsspent.
Twas the old, old dry-land fishing
Fishing for a compliment.
Possibly it served me right,
For / never got a bite. -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Easy for Him.

Il wish / knew what foot-gear. love"
She said with troubled face;
as quite the proper thing TO wear
When at a watering-place."
She paused. then on her trunk-lid gave
few impatient thumps.
White he from easy chair replied,
Inadvertently. ''pumps."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Too Full.

Employee: How is this. sir! see that
in my time account there IL a full day
omitted-the 18th? Let me see. that
was Tuesday. Why. I thought put in
a full day Tuesday.
Employer: So you did. Jaggs; an awfully
full" day. SO full that you couldn't
carry yourself az far as the factory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
A Poor Selection.

Clipper: Who lives in that house?
mean the one that sets so far below the
level OF the street.
Upper: have forgotten his name, put
he Is known as the village seer.
Clipper: How strange that seer should
select such a poor site.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

A West Virginia gas-well was recently
struck by lightning, which caused 1t to
shoot UP flames two hundred feet In the
air. What would the ordinary political
spouter not give for an accident TO him.
self like that?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

When you hear a person saying of
novel that there wasn't page Of 1t which
didn't tickle his fancy. you shouldn't jump
at the conclusion that the book Is all
"hy"- leayes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

Politics are exceedingly lively in Ken
lucky just now Mr.. Blackburn Is seek
ing reelection TO the United States Sen
ate, and is running on l6 to !
free-conage platform. las meetings are
largely attended, especially In. the country
districts, and he is fine campaigner,
but Mr.. Carlisle. Henry Watterson. and
Senator Lindsay are all against him on
the currency question. In his last speech
Blackburn was quite severe upon Mr.
Cleveland, whom he charged with con-
spring with Carlisle to secure his defeat.
Colonel Breckenridge does not seem to
be cutting much OF a figure In the cam
vass.
The Democrats OF Kentucky are so
badly divided. it is by no means
improbable that they will lose the State
at the next legislative election; at least
there are many intelligent Democrats
who fear that this will be the result II
the present bitter war of words continues.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

II he can arrange his other engagements
td- suit. and he thinks he can. Senator
Daniel will deliver an address to the
Confederate veterans Of Botetourt on the
occasion Of their reunion at Fincastle
October l.ih. the last day OF the county
fair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

We are sorry TO have to believe that
there must be something the matter with
Minister Ransom. since there are such
frequent reports TO the effect both that
he is i'll and that he is perfectly well
We trust he will soon be entirely himself
again
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

We have not yet heard OF Yellow Jack
AS an active ally OF the Cuban revolu-
tionists. but take It for granted he will
sooner or later make himself felt against
the Spaniards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Sure Cure.

A politicians Ills are made more easy to
endure
BY consciousness that cure exists-we
mean a sine-cure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
He wisa.sd II Was.

Uncle: Lookyer. boss: begs yer pardon
fer stoppin' yer
Hurryins Pedestrian: Can't be delayed.
old man: time 10 money.
Uncle: Dasso7 Well. dat done change
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

, Dc complexum or tinss mishtIy. I war
gwins ter AK yer fer ter loan me few
spar pennies. but ef time am monsy
sure ernuf. den I reckon I kin jes turn
eroun' an iabisb q few shscklss on YER
self. ef yo' 'quires EN-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

Here Is proposition which. no doubt.
should quite unsettle
The man who coins his speech should be.
per Sc. a man Of mettle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

In the contest for supremacy between
mother and child the mother generally
wins bands down"-and with considera-
| bile emphasis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

Court practitioners In the Jersey-llght-
ming districts report that the judges
charge is about half gallon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
raken to somcthi.r stronger.

again: did you ever try the water cure?
O. yasser! / done got kyored er dat
long ergo; OATS de reason I kyars dis
tug,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

A Philadelphia. aged 70. applied recent
ly for license TO marry a woman aged
Is, whom he had known only ten minutes.
And yet he had been married once be-
fore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

1t may be because justice Is blind that
some Judges are occasionally compelled
TO take an "eye-opener.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

THE BOARD OF PUBIIc-scHooL
TRUsTEES. Of Danville, Va. INVITE
PRINCIPAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL
for The next session Of nine and "a half
months, beginning September I'd next
Applicants will state what branches they
are prepared TO teach. election. WedGes-
day. Tuly 10th. T.. +. AGREE, Clerk OF
Board Je l6-SutJylV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

The successful sutton generally winds
I'D his proposal with a ringing speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

This seems TO be the commencement
season with mills AMI factories, too. 90
that we are constrained to hope' It may
continue long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

There's nothing parliamentary about
hen-she rarely lays an egg on the table.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

It not infrequently happens that the
dun Is completely undone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

II we must have dog-days, we prefer
the blue skye variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Literary Notes.

Gets in a good many scrapes-'he par
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
EUROPEAN STEAMERS.

VACATION EXCURSIONS TO EUROPE,
Cunard steamship Aurania, July ith
Prices, $3.50, 500, $3.50, and $3.50, all ne
cessary travelling expenses included. with
facilities for annex tours TO Switzerland
and Italy. North Caps party sails June
2gth, per steamer Campania. Fail Pales-
tine party sails August 2Sth, per steamer
New York Round the-world party starts
October Sth. Grand cruise to the Medl-
terranean, by special chartered steamer.
F'riesland a. 16 toHs), January %, 1886. .ac,,
companied by F. c. Clark. ex-United
States yice-Consul at Jersalem.
FRANK &. CLARK,
Tourist Agent, Ill Broadway. New York;
Official Ticket-Agent Pennsylvania and
Erie railroad, etc. Rue Auber Paris:
9. Charing Cross, London; General
Agent In the United States for Great
Northern Railway of England tCa-
thedral route). je 16-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
A Pioneer Advantage.

Old Adam this advantage had
Ger after-coring clan OF him.
He never heard quid-nunc say
His wife had made a man OF him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
EDUCATIONAL
SCHOOL OF MUSIC,

Location, between First and Fifth
streets, Richmond, Va, open IN August,
Mrs. Albert c. Bruce. principal. The
school will present the advantages or a
musical library, lectures. concerts. super
vision OF students practice. lessons on
plano organ. mandolin. guitar, violin, and
vocal music. MRS. BRUCE
Teacher of Piano. Vocal Music, Harmony.
THOROUGH Base, History, Pedagogy. etc.
For particulars address 400 Grove ave-
nue.. and care Manly Il. Ramos * Co
tf-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
White Goods
Linens

40 inch Butchers Linen. every
thread linen, aud the usld 81.
kinG.
now I'D.
Linen Lap.Robes pain. stri
ami plaid. loar style, agl u.f
qualities.
I5r.. SITS, $50.
2)xf2.inch Al,-Linoa Hue. jose
els. with color0t boshr7 very .'
ami heavy. the nsua. - i5-a. slaa
kind,
NOW Hl.fI-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Shirt aists.

Ono lot Boys Shitt-Wais,s size,
6, s, and II years, usual price Pc.
NOW Zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

All letters and kilograms must be add
dressed 10 THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Keiec,ed communications will not be re-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16
Mems Hose.
BOYS NEGLIGEE SHIRTS

sizes II, to Ii, reduced from 1-,. 10
lgc.
A finer grade, sizes L. 20 d. fe.
duced from soc. 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-16

Consistent bargains One of those occasions that cr
cumstances make 1t is the winding up of the season thar
preparing for. No to atone, no mistake. ~
overcome but sacrificing of the surplus because it ex
dent to do it now.
1t would be poor return for your steadfast support
couldn't give you taste of the sweets of special bya
at time when it would be to your advantage.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-06-06

One of the artless and attractive charac
teristics OF children is their easy intimac,
with heaven and the deity. When it'll,
mite ut Sunday school, or out of 1t indeed
Is asked question whose answer is be
yond him, he is very apt to fall hack upor
the maker Of heaven and earth. often witt
most amusing incongruity. A little CIR
who wanted TO go out and play one Sunday
recently was told sne might sit on tn,
stoop, but could not go to the street. Sh,
trundled her little chair out accordingly
but at the end Of few minutes trundled II
back again. There is nobody out ther,
but bod, she announced, "and tan't sc,
him, so tummed in"
Another little girl. a 6-yearo old, who
couldn't play note, seated herself at tn,
piano to entertain caller waiting Tor hel
mother. "Shall play for your" she In
quired. with much affectation Of manner
would you like to hear a waltzf' n
Yea" replied the visitor, VERY much
What one can you playr'
WELL" was the answer, with oompiu
cent toss Of the head. u can play two O.
three, but my favorite waltz Is the kingdom
q heaven. "-Nsw York Times
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1895-06-06
Wendell p. Stafford



When the brilliant hues Of the sunset fade
Into amber and paly gold;
When the wren and the robin sleep in the
glade
Ard the shepherd shuts his fold;
When the lamps are lit in.the deep blue skie.
And the toll of the day is done
Pale. haunting ghosts Of the past arise
From the shadows one by one.
The ghost OF the words we did not say
In the days forever lied
Comes out of the shadows dim and gray,
And the ghost Of the words we said,
OF the cruel word, OF the bitter word,
OF the word of blame or scorn
That was keen as the point of warriors
sword
On u fateful battle morn.
The ghosts of the woes of age and youth
That we passed unheGding by,
OF the gIiefs we did not ask to soothe,
or the tears we did not dry,
OF the ills OF which we took no heed,
OF the gricvous wrongs unfought,
Come with that of many u churlish deed,
Or Of good deed left unwrought.
They cluster round US, these phantom shades
These ghosts of the days of old,
AS the cheerful glow OF the daylight fades
In the twilight dim and cold,
And IN vain we moan, and In vain we weep
And we may not from them hide;
Closer and closer these shadows creep
In the twilights to our side.