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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
,ALIsBuRY,s EGYPTIAN GAME.

The foremost question In Great Britain,
and on the Continent also, TO great
degree. is the Anglo-Egyptian expedition
M the Nile. In large measure it has
diverted public attention from all other
issues involving the relations or the
Powers to one another. In the British
House OF Commons Friday the govern
ment's action was made the subject or a
test vote, and after heated debate the
government was sustained by a majority
Of li3. On the Continent the movement
Is being discussed by all the leading
papers with an earne5tness that shows
the gravest Importance is attached to 1t.
The explanation given by the British
Government OF the object Of the expedi-
ton and the necessity for 1t falls very
far short OF disclosing all the interests
Great Britain has at stake In engaging
in another conflict with the Mahdists at
this particular juncture. Looked at from
a diplomatic standpoint, the movement
merely, in so far as it is calculated 10
relieve the pressure upon the Italians IN
the Red-Sea iittoral. marks q triumph
for Great Britain. While 1t is true that
IL has further alienated France and her
ally. Russia, Great Britain has, In COM
pensation FOR that result, secured the re-
newal OF the friendship Of Germany. and
a stronger hold upon Austria Hungary.
seeing that these two Powers are vitality
concerned In the restoration OK the prest
tige OF the third member OF the Dreibund.
Another point scored by Great Britain
il that she has placed herself in position
to prove that the time has not arrived
when IL would be safe for her TO eyacuate
Egypt. while third possible. nay. proba-
Bile, consequence OF the expedition. is
the Illustration OF the French scheme OF
territorial expansion on the Upper Nile.
Zhs latest intelligence regarding the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
A Canard About President Davis.

To the Editor OF the Evening Post:
Slr,-The enclosed slip was cut from the
issue OF the Evening Post Of the l4th in
slant, and 1 ask space FOR a short refu-
tatlon.
CThe extract was from the Wichita
(kan) Eagle giving an account of the
capture OF Jefferson Davis by the enemy
during the Mexican war. while he was
making n reconnaissance under the orders
OF General Scott, and his confinement in
an adobe hut for eight days, with
shackles on his legs. the shackles being
now in possession of nephew OF General
Sterling Price,
or all the extraordinary and absurd in
ventions or a scrlbber, the above state
ment is the most unfOunded and easily
refuted. Mr.. Davis was never with Gene
raj Scott's wing OF the army in Mexico.
He was never at Chihauhau: was never
a prisoner i'm Mexico. though he took
Mississippi Regiment and was in General
Taylor's wing Of our invading army. From
the knowledge COnfederates have Of Ster-
ling Price, none Of them entertain the
least doubt that the gallant General would
have risked his life at any time 10 serve
a brother officer In duress, but happily
he was never put 10 the test by MIR
Davis while they both were IN Mexico
IL that part OF the statement Of the
Wichita Eagle Is true-ylz, that General
Prices nephew has such shackles as the
alleged-he has been imposed on BY a most
absurd story. OF which any copy OF the
War-Ofiice reports OF that date will dlsa-
CMrs) v. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
New York, March 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
The Governor and the Conventions.

We observe that the Danville Register,
which is published at the home OF Sena-
tor Withers, who was the leader Of thu
convention movement. Is very much OPP
posed to the Stanton convention under
taking TO follow the advice given by the
Governor; which advice was that our
party in convention assembled should de-
clare that. in the event OF a constitutional
convention being ordered. it would not
favor certain radical changes in the
Constitution.-Richm Dispatch.
The above implies that the Register
being published at the home of Senator
Withers IL Is supposed 70 reflect his
views. Such Is not the case. however
We very frequently differ from
Senator Withers on public questions
and oftener agree with him than he
with us. but Mr.. Wthers usually thinks
for himself and the Register for itself,
That we 50 often agree on public ques-
lions may or may NOT be evidence OF
the truth OF the old adage that great
minds run In the same channels.
AS a matter Of fact. we DO not know
what are Mr.. WSthers's views on the
question OF action by the stanton con-
Yention on the cons titutional convention
subject. For our part, we favor an en-
dorsement Of the action of the Legislature
In submitting 70 the vote OF the people
tue question, snail q convention De called
10 make a new Constitution. but We see
no necessity for the Stanton convention
going into the business OF mapping out
the work OF proposed constitutional
convention so far In advance. II that Is
commenced at stanton there is no tell
ing where 1t Will end II might possibly
be that every one Of the sixteen hundred
and more delegates will want TO get in
his little instruction. and thus becloud
and confuse the whole subject.-The Dam
vile Register.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
UreyIty RebulSed.

Her name was Bessie Turner; she'd a
tendency 10 fat;
And nothing could offend her more than
any hint OF that.
She had lover who was quite addicted
to the fad
or practlclng abbrevlatlon when a chance
he had.
He entered unto her one day with light
and airy tread.
And with a jocund mien in tone OF ex-
ultation said:
20. Bessie t. o. Bessie T.P' and that
was all OF II,
A rolllng-pin assisted the forthwithness
OF his fit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

Mr.. c. T.. T. Lane, OF Port Haywood,
Mathews county. Va. recently stated In
the Dispatch that ex-Confederates were
disfranchised in Maine and some other
states. This the Fredericksburg Free
Lance questioned. And the Lance pro-
duced the statement of Congressman
Powers, of Vermont, denying that ex-Con-
federates are disfranchised in his State,
and declaring that no reason for such
statute ever existed in Vermont" In
answer to this Mr. Lane sends us GER
tifcate Of the Secretary OF State Of Yer
mont, showing that such a DISTINGUISHING
clause was enacted In 1856. and was re-
pealed in 1884" Until the Secretary's let
ter was received Mr.. Lane had supposed
that Confederates were still disfran-
chised by Vermont Mr.. Lane makes
the further statement that In far-off
Kansas, among the classes Of persons ex-
cluded from suffrage are rebels not re-
stored to citizenship" We think Mr..
Lane has clearly shown that there was no
intentional Misrepresentation Of facts by
him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

Every now and then there are publ
cations leading TO the belief that many
persons are buried alive. Veritable in
stances of such lamentable i'll luck are,
we think, rare indeed. Those who have
the best possible sources Of information
on the subject put little faith in the
stories current on the subject Tbs re-
moval Of bodies wholesale from old
cemeteries to new cemeteries. and dis
interments for other causes have given
scientific men good opportunity to form
a correct judgment on tho question, and
the result is as we state. OF course, when
great epidemics are raging and hundreds
are dying. where the mortality is usually
counted by dozens. the likelihood OF per-
sons being buried alive is far greater
than when society is in Its normal state
OF health and watchfulness. But the
rule is as we state It. and any other
representation of it is mischieyous and
calculated TO disturb the peace OF mind
OF numerous persons who have morbid
ideas on the subject. The modern pro-
cess of embalming. now much in vogue.
Is conclusive against the suspicion that
any one so treated can be buried alive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH is delivered 70
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
RICHMOND RAILWAY
AND
ELECTRIC COMPANY.
STREET-CAR TRANSFERS.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES OFFERED
40 THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

Commencing January !, 1893, this
company extended It's transfer system
10 embrace all connecting lines OF street
railwcy IL Richmond aud Manchester
A passenger Is allowed the privilege OF
tranJfer 10 any connecting HE in either
city. and in any direction at Junction
The payment OF a scent fare entities
a passenger 10 only ONE transfer ticket.
but additional transfers are allowed on
tre same ticket at any point printed
thereon, which does not return the pas
ssneer TO the point OF starting.
transfer tickets must be obtained from
Conductors at the time fares are paid
and passengers are requested 70 see tina,
tickets are properly punched for the de-
sired transfer
This arrangement enables passengers 70
,nterchnnge between the Main-street and
Clay-street lines. at central points. In
any direction.
An the parks and suburban districts
can be reached from any point In either
city by payment OF one fare. "a Its
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

Commander Ballington Booth has tried
again, whether at our suggestion or not
we do not know. and dropped the Amer
lean" from the title Of his new Saliva
ton Army, so that the latter is now
"The Volunteers only. This is an i'm
provement. in point OF name. on both
Gods American Volunteers" and Amer
lean Volunteers" and we trust the body
that It stands for will turn many OF the
evil-doers OF America from tina error OF
their MnYs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
CcnHIsteuf.

Whipple: What's the matter, old man;
you look as II you'd met with some great
disappointment?
Triple: Disappointment? 1 should say
I had. That rich aunt OF mine died re-
Gently, and cut me Off without a cent;
left all her money TO an inebriate asylum.
WhlppIe: Well, that's consistent You
have often told me that she was always
looking out for your future welfare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
In boston.

Visitor: Would you like to see the morn
ing paper Miss Wordleigh?
Miss Wordleigh: Thanks; no. At pres
ent l entirely eschew perusal OF the ma
tutinal chronicles.
Visitor: Indeedl
Miss Wordleigh: Yes. The atrocities as
ISOLATED with the sanguineous forhenta-
lions in the Cuban isle incits me to ex-
cessive lachrymation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
NOrah NIGH.

Temple BARI
The ways Of a woman,
Solomon said,
Would puzzle a wise man
Alive or dead;
An faith, I'm thinkin'
He'd say so sun.
II ever he'd met with
Moran McGill.
The wiles of a woman,
Antony said.
Were past bsiievfn',
An better fed;
An, faith I'm thinkin'
He'd say so still.
II ever he'd looked on
Norah McGlll.
The word OF a woman.
Malachi said,
Was az easy snapt
AS a SPIDERS thread:
An. faith I'm thinkin'
He'd say so still.
II ever ho talked with
Norah McGlll.
An yet, there's nothin'
That can compare
With the blue OF her eyes,
An the black OF her hair:
An, faith, I'm thinkin'
She likes me still,
The while she's plaguin' me.
NOrah McGlll.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
The True Policy.
QIenry Bulletin)

Don't desert the party because you
cannot rule it. but, rather. submit to be
led by the majority and push the for
tunes Of the party to the front, and de-
termine, If possible, TO Dust the Repub-
llcans from every spot where they have
obtained footing. There is nothing 10
be gained by deserving. Tho victory
will be achieved either by your old-tme
enemies or by the Democrats. There
Will be no Third party in II. So, Demo-
Gratis should come together as one man,
and push the old party once more TO a
triumphant march through every de-
partment Of government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Drugstore sapience.

Customer, in drugstore. has made pur-
chase and is waiting for a car. After
long pause, he suddenly turns to the
drug-clerk, and asks:
"By the way, did you have appendi-
citis?"
NO" answered the clerk; Two haven't
had II In stock ct all; there has really
never been any demand for It.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Disastrous Cycling.

Heavy-W Weight: You said that wheel
wouldn't hold me! why, took long
ride on II to-day!
Kinsman: Don't sayl
Heavyweight: Yes, and in great time,
too. Left here at sunrise and ran into
Petersburg about s o'clock.
Kinsman: That accounts for ~ read
In the evening paper that thered been
great destruction OF property down there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

The day OF the assembling here OF the
Grand Encampment of the United Con-
federate Veterans is tho anniversary of
seveR-days' battles) fought in 1852 June
30. 1863. Lees army was in Pennsylvania.
and on June 30. 1854 Early was on his
way to Maryland. and Lee and Grant
were confronting one another on the
lines extending from Richmond TO Peters
burg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Approving the Adsge.

There's no fool like an old foop' grows
diurnally more true,
Fen our winters help the proofs OF its
veracity accrue,
For the older they become tho more the
symptoms are on tap
That they grow in their propensity to
Niger IN a lap.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
Eject of Home Rule.

what is the ruling passion, Pa,
l read so much aboutY'
The notwithstanding son inquired
In tone Of wondering doubt
"The ruling passion?' echoed Pa,
In surly sort of fashion,
Its 1ust-wen, with your mother, boy
It's just the ruling passionV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

The first No. OF the Warren Regis
ter has Just been issued at Front
Royal Warren county. The manage
ment promises that 1t shall be an up-to-
date publication. and the copy before us
gives evidence of their sincerity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
VIII Probably BE I'm the Rnce.
Charlottesville Progress)

tCHaElOtteSFllle BrOgreSS.)
Congressman Jones, OF the First Dis
trict, will probably be in the guberna-
torial race next year. While not very
well known in this portion OF Virginia,
he is very popular in his own section Of
the State, and is recognized as man
eminently fitted for the Office. II he
decides to become a candidate, he will
make the contest interesting for the other
aspirants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

New York Democrats are talking OF
nominating Dan Lamont for Governor OF
the Empire State. Dan has been pretty
successful at everything he has so far
undertaken. and doubtless would be SO
as Governor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

We copy the following paragraphs from
the Wilmington On. c. Messenger. We
ara not prepared to dispute the claim
that It makes for the Old North State
inasmuch as Virginia has never taken
the trouble to make up the roster or
officers and men that she furnished to
the Confederate army, though the ORR
ginals Of nearly all Of her rolls are on
file in the War Records-Oiiice, at Wash
ington:
In the circular sent out by the Con-
federaAe Memorial Society. of Rich
mond, Va, il is said of North Carolina
in the late war:
'The Old North State gave more SOL
diers than almost any other State, ana
tho hearts and homes must be full OF
sweet memories and sacred relics The
women here have started this work or
love: Will not the men and women OF
the State take up the work now, ana
make the North Carolina room one to
be proud OFF,
Why not put II square and fair, and
say that North Carolina gave more
than any otzss- State? Why qualify II
by almost? 1t Is certain that she
the State says 10000. There are some
errors in the published roster OF North
Carolina troops by repeating names
men who were transferred from infantry
to cavalry, or to artillery, or vice versa.
The roster in this way makes II more
than 1900 soldiers. But, emitting al
careless errors. this State sent TO the
war not less than 1250o0. and we think
l26.OOO would be nearer the mark. The War
Records published by the Federal Govern
ment show that over 1900 OF her men
were killed or MORALLY wounded, ard
that over Il coo died from various causes.
4 state that lost Al 600 men can well
claim 10 have sent more than any other
State. In fact. neither Georgia nor
Tennessee claims to have sent so many
soldiers "a North Carolinians Know that
their State gave to the noble and glori-
Gus cause. So. Il Is not almost" but
altogether the State that had most SOL
dierS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

The Danyille Register. the Staunton
vlndicator. the Page Courier, the Norfolk
Landmark. and number OF other papers
that are ardent advocates Of consttu-
flonal convention, oppose the suggestion
of the Governor as to the stanton De
moeratlc convention outlining what the
constitutional convention. II called. should
not undertake to do.
These papers. we feel snra wonih Ike
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

situation In the Soudan comes Via CAIRO
and Is TO the effect that tho Khaiifa
Abdulla, the successor to the Mandi
Mohammed Ahmed, who in 1881 stirred up
the dervishes for the expulsion OF the
Egyptians, has declared holy war against
Egypt. While II Ia doubtful whether the
Khalifa can arouse the Soudanese to the
pitch OF fanaticsm his predecessor sue
ceeded In arousing them, proclamation
OF Jehad (holy war; would play effective
~ into the hands OF Great Britain. II
would afford her an excuse and justin
cation for making the present expedition
IL It is not already intended so to be.
demonstration against Khartoum, and
the beginning OF the reconquest OF the
Soudan. In any event, however, IL may
be set down as pretty certain that the
Dongola movement will not be "slaugh-
ter and scuttle' affair-will not be
repetition of the Gladstone fasco Of
lsSi-S5. Even II IT does not press on to
Khartoum. it will hold what II may gain
until such time as the Khartoum plum
shall prove ripe for the gathering. All
signs point to this conclusion. In the
game that Is now on Salisbury is playing
not only for more than is in INN adiate
sight in Africa, but for the key TO
new combination of European forces
against France and Russia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
After q Year.

Mr.. Crusht: This is the anniversary OF
our wedding-day. love. To-day We have
been married a year.
Mrs. Crusht: That's right. dearest; and
what do you think OF married life in the
light OF the years experience7
Mr.. Crusht: 1 don't think at all. love:
you have relieved me OF all necessity fol-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

The Republican question of the hour
is as TO how many OF the LambNes are
black sheep. or. conversely. how many
of ths darkies are LambklrA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
A CrOp Tint Never FRi1a,

pulaski News-R eview)
The prospect seems to be good for a
large crop Of candidates for the spring
election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

The man who holds the mirror up to
nature must expect to have a good many
reflections cast upon him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
.r1ND1v MARCH %, 1896.

THIS PAHER RECEIVES THE COa-
rINrD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN AssoCI -I,
TrD PRESS AND THE UNITED
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

The ball player who is not good bats
man is apt to be an out-and-out failure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

UPTOWN OFFICE. 4ss EAST BROAD
STREET r, pApK-PI,ACE
PHARMACY. Belvidere ana Nun NV IfrTL,
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
CLAIRvOYANT AND TRANCE ME-
nfIfM

Madame SEE, Olive House. l0s north
Seventh street Full life reading, busl-
ness, matrimonial. diseases diagnosed.
Circles Tuesdays and Fridays. Parlor
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

Even q well-read man may be awfuliy
blue at times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
The Flour Policy Problem.

with the blind man everything remains
10 be seen"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

An letters and kilograms mus, ,p %
81. Al 20 THE DISPATCH COMFAN.e Il q.
Rejected communications will not DC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

Notwithstanding his abundance of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
ADVERTISING RATES.

,ercs f7s words or less ....'...,;,'. az
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

mouth. the hippopotamus isn't much OF
n tail-bcarer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22
YOU ARE PRETTY

sure 10 want Groceries, most people 10.
and they wlnt the best. At whatever
price We quote on an article It must Re
the fullest quality for te money OBJ.
tainable. More prices ike these a, ils
at thu store
Dessert fears, San jose brand, 90 %,
reduced from 4Oc. tu........-..... 49, N@N'
Desserts Apricots. SAP jose 90 On,
brand, reduced from 400. to-. Nv I'M
Blue Label Pears, san jose Q0c "A,
brand. reduced from i5c. to-. "NN' N"h'
White Heath, reduced from zoe. 10 oan
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Crawford, reduced from 2je 60 can
to.....-.......-+... ssssststssssfstf
Aprico's, reduced from 2)c ~ cor
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Cherries Cherries reduced from . ?o'' zoe. can.
Pears, reduced from use. 00c cor
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

DOOK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT
I'D LY EXECUTED AT THE DlsPAcra
DptNTfNft- HogfsE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-10-28
THE HOUsEKERpHRs.
Some Timely Topics Discussed in Annual
Convention.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.,, October 28.-
Some fifty women from different parts
of the country gathered in the hall OF
the AtheD@um, this morning, wher
Elizabeth Roynton Harbert, of Evans
ton, Ills, called to order the fourth
annual convention OF the national
household economic association. The
morning session was devoted to re-
sumo of the work of the organiza-
tIon.
In her annual address, Mrs. Harbert
pointed out large increase OF late
years In the number of schools of do
mestic science established in this coun-
try; emphasized the distinction be-
tween 'sdomestic science" and ssdomes-
tic training" or the teaching of do
mestic servants, and commented upon
the fact that the schools of domestic
science were not patronized as they
ought to have been, owing primarily to
a lack of understanding of the oppor-
tunitaea offered Another cause Of this
lack of interest was, she stated, the
failure of hospitals, sanitariums, homes
and similar institutions to recognize
the value of trained ability. At the
present time, the majority of such in
stitutions paid to their matrons wages
more than those OF their SER
wants.