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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Tse Dull parwiu.


Since the days OF Sir Isaac Newton
there has not arisen a greater man o:
science than Charles Darwin, and yet
he was considered by his father and
schoolmasters as "a very ordinary boy.
rather below the common standard IN In
tcilect." TO my deep modification" he
tells us, my father ones said TO me:
You care for nothing but shooting, dogs,
and rat-catching. inc you viii be a dis
grace 10 yourself and all YOU family"
Young Darwin had strong snd diver
SIZED tastes" SO has many a boy who
is considered duh and stupid because his
tastes do not coincide with those OF his
companions or are not OF the kind that
hts parents and teacher consider most
profitable. The boy Darwin was called
Gas" because. with his brother. he got
up a small chemical laboratory in the
Toulouse Of the school garden. and
spent his leisure hours there making
gases and compounds. instead OF Joining
the boys In their games. He was also
publicly rebuked by the head master for
wasting his time ION such useless sub
jects." Darwin, the philosopher. has
taught US that evolution IL a slow pro-
cess. and his teaching was ~exempdhed in
Darwin, the boy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
LongfeIlow's Parody of Emerson.
Hartford CourantD

In the first No. OF the Atlantic
Monthly, forty years ago, Ralph Waldo
Emerson had a poem called "Brahma,'
which puzzled both critics and common
readers. Some said Il was the greatest
poem OF the century; some said IL was
nonsense. The first verse ran as follows.
III the red slayer think he Stays,
Or IL the slain think ne IS slain,
They know not we'll the subtle ways
i keep, and pass. and turn again"
That winter II happened tina a relative
or the poet, Longfellow. living in another
state, bought a sleigh, and in a family
letter TO the cousins in Cambridge there
was a wall, lest the January thaw, which
mad followed the purchase. should keep
them from enjoying the gay cutter that
season. When the letter was answered.
Longfellow contributed this verse, which
has we believe, never been printed:
TO , on the purchase Of a
sleigh
III the red sleigher thinks he sleighs,
or IL the sleighin' thinks IL is sleighin'
They know not well the subtle ways
Or snow, that comes-and goes again"
1t is delightful to find Longfellow paro-
dying his friend Emerson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY AT MEYERS.
The Great store Crowded With Holt
day and other Goods.


Among the Christmas displays on Broad
street there stands out prominently the
house OF Meyers. Early in the year
they had made preparations to move to
their massive new store, which even to-
day. in its half-inished condition. is re-
ferred to with pride by all Richmonders.
Being disappointed In getting into the
new store, they were compelled to place
on sale in their present quarters many
Of the holiday goods bought for tho
larger store. Two OF the most prominent
articles In the toy basement are some
BIsque Dolls, larger than O s-year-old
child; a Merry-Go-Round revolves by
clock-work, which makes It's own music,
just as the merry-go-rounds of real life.
Magic Boxes that merely, by pressing
a string, makes various shades OF metal
pieces and paper figures go through
all name OF contortions without fail
ing of. In the arrangement OF their
Christmas department this firm has
adopted a novel plan-each price article
Is placed in separate sections, virtually
turning the basement department INTO
different price stores. On the main floors
the quick changes OF the different arti-
cles on sale are really dazzling.
There are the sterling-silver articles,
where the finest Of sterling silver arti-
cles are retailed for a mere pittance, II
seems.
The plated-silver counter for a dollar
or two buys presents that have the ap-
pearance Of costing 80.
The Handkerchief counter IL one mass
Of snowy Wilderness. 1t being a fact that
this house some two weeks ago with
drew from the custom-house here IN
Richmond 1900 handkerchiefs that had
come direct TO them from the factories
OF st. Gall. Switzerland.
From the looks OF the Fur counter, II
will appear that all the ladies OF Rich
mond are preparing TO go TO the Klon-
regions, but when one considers that
these furs are all bought below the &C
cost OF making, simply because some
manufacturer needed cash, he can realize
they are not too many, when such
fine furs can be bought for such little
money.
To wander through the Coat section; |
little boys Fancy Suits, and big boys
Sunday Suits, the floors where the beau
tiful Rugs are displayed: the room OF
Lace Curtains and Portieres; the sec
ions OF Mems Ties, Handkerchiefs, and
the hundred and one things hat go 10
such a store the delight OF a wo-
heart, we cannot help but think
temptations they must be TO the
ones, and have to forgive them for
all our savings.
One Of the most prominent features Of
he holiday store at Meyers commences
tomorrow, IL being a great manufac-
.urers' sale of Ladies' and Mems Bicy-
lies, with each Of which they give written
guarantees for six months. and the prices
" which will be $3.50 for $50 bicycles;
$3.50 for SIS bicycles.
Truly, such enterprise deserves It's re-
Yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12

ATLANTA Con~stitution)
Talk bout the legislature not passin' any
bills,
To legisiate a fence law, or move the
moonlight stills
The good Lord bless YOU, brethren, there's
100 many bills been passed;
Thank heaven for a legislature that
gives us g rest at lasti
There's been bills for dogs and 'possums-
bills from the hills and rills;
Bills like the springfime blossoms. and a
few fye-dollar bills;
Bills from the hills Of Habersham'-bilIs
from "the valleys OF HaiI';
Thank heaven for a Legislature that
plays football with 'em ALL
Too many bills, dear bssthren! that's what
the troubles been;
1t was left for this legislature the finest
record TO win,
By simply ''a-doin' OF nothin' since first
they met In the fall;
Thank heaven for q legislature that
passes no bills at alli
Thank heaven from the southwest Iow-
ands that dream In the pinetree's
From the winsome wilds OF the virexrass
70 the Icy deeps Of Dadei
The good Lord bless you, brethren! there's
too many bills been passed;
Thank heaven for a legislature thar
ziyes US O Test at last!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
They Remarry Every Yenr.
(Kansas City Jonrnal.l

thdnsaS CITY JOurnal.)
Just before Probate-Judge Herr closed
his office Saturday night he was paid a
visit by a very strange couple. The ylsi-
tors were a middle-aged man and woman.
ialriy well dressed, and very good looking.
The man asked the Judge IL he would
issue them a marriage license n per-
form the ceremony. 1t was needless to
say that the Judge answered in the az
hrmatiye. for this is his business. The
man gave his name as @. c. Hopkins and
his companion answered to the name Of
Lillian Hopkins.
Are you related to each other?' in
quired the Judge.
Slightly" responded the visitor. 1--WE
are mar and wife"
Judge Herr naturally asked him his rea-
sons for being married again, and the
stranger related a very remarkable story.
He stated that they were married Ave
years ago In the city of Chicago. and have
celebrated their wedding anniversary each
year by getting remarked.
My wife and / entered INTO an agree
ment," said he, when we were first
united in the holy bonds OF wedlock. 10
the effect that at the expiration OF the
first year our marriage should become
void, n IL we wanted TO live together
longer, we should get married again. Our
adventure with Cupid has proved a happy
one to both. and for five consecutive years
we have lived together, and have been
married zach year"
Judge Herr was rendered almost speech
less by the strangers story, and after
much elaboration refused 10 marry them.
rs he was In doubt as TO whether or not
he had the power to do so. Hopkins
talked intelligently, and did not have the
appearance OF a crank"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
FULTON NEWS IN BRIEF.
A Manchester Divine 10 Give q Few
Points on MatrImOny.

Rev. S. c. Hatcher will preach TO th'
Junior order Of United American Me
chamcs at Denny-Street church this eve.
ming at S O'Clock.
The Virginia and North Carolina Wheel
Company. which has been put 10 the In
convenience OF shutting down a part OF
their works by the bursting OF an engine
wheel, will soon start up again.
Rev. Mr.. McFadden. of Manchester. Will
lecture at ~Denny-StreeL church on Thurs
day evening next at S O'Clock for the
benefit Of the Sunday school OF the
church. The subject Of the lecture will be,
How to Get a Wife" Those who don't
know should attend. II there are any such.
Miss Matte Gentry, the young lady
who was so suddenly paralyzed a few
weeks since, has regained the use of the
arm. She has been spending awhile IN
the country with friends.
The Sunday-School Union Of Richmond
n Manchester will meet at Denny
Street church to-day at $3.50 =. NJ. An
interesting programme has been arranged,
n some good music will be provided.
Mrs. Wood, who lives on Nicholson
street, is recovering from a stroke OF
paralysis.
Mrs. Dennis O'Dwyer. who was sudden
ly taken Ill at the home of her mother.
on Louisiana street, Thursday night. Is
much better.
This accident came at a most inoppor-
tune time. just on the verge OF the holi-
days, when the works were very busy.
On Tuesday night last the lodge of
knights OF the Mystic Chain met at Pow
hatan Hall and closed their charter MEM
bership with thirty-ive new members.
On Thursday morning last a mule be-
longing to Mr.. Bickerstaff got on the
tracks OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company and attempted TO cross the
trestle near here. when he fell between
the ties. and an approaching train fright
ened him so that I'm his attempt 10 get
out OF the way he broke a leg. and an
agent Of the Society for the Prevention
OF Cruelty TO Animals was called, who,
on his arrival. shot the wounded animal.
There seems to be a Lziendly rivalry
being revived between Mr.. Fillmore Nor
rs and Mr.. c. f. Mosby. of Engine Com
pany No. s. as to which had the honor OF
being the youngest drummer boy during
the late wal from Virginia, Mr.. Mosby
says that he Joined the Sixth Virginia
Regiment when he was only 10 years old.
and served through the entire war. He
also claims that these facts are unpre-
,edented.
The city is having Marshall libby
Park much improved by completing the
terraces that have so long remained an
sye-sore because they were uncompleted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
The Towers Holiday Array.

The Tower, of which Messrs. julius
Sycle & Son. are the proprietors, has
laid In It's holiday attire, and 1t is one
OF the most attractive places in the city.
Its popularity is shown by the large
crowds which throng their four-story es-
adjustment. In every department can be
obtained such articles as would suit the
most fastidious. The assortment of holi-
day gifts is bewildering and beautiful.
The basement is occupied almost ex-
clusively with children's Toys and Games.
In this connection It is well to state that
the toys this year are In greater variety
and more educative than ever before. A
distinctive advance has been made along
this line. Julius Sycle & Son have drawn
upon the principal markets, and have on
hand the finest and most stylish Fabrics,
Dress Goods, Silks, Laces, Cloaks. Furs,
and Household Goods. The Linen, Under
wear, and Carpet departments are full
and most effective.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
RETURNS.
Discovery OF n Piece OF Bomb-shelI,
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

OF n Pfece OF BOmb-She1I.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
EAST RADFORD, VA, December TO-
(Special.)eWhile Captain John r. Howe
was chopping down a wild cherry tree a
few days ago he discovered, about 3 feet
from the ground. what first looked like
n piece OF iron driven into the tree. but
upon investigation IL was found to be a
piece OF shell about 4 inches long and an
inch wide and thick. During the war the
Federals shelled the town OF Central,
now Radford, and this piece OF shell is
evidently a piece OF one that burst on
the hill above the depot, but now in the
centre OF the town. The depot still bears
the marks OF the Fedora fire Of shot and
shell. General afterwards Presidency
Kutherford Is. Hayes was in command OF
the enemy, and directed the firing. After
me war he passed through here, n
while at the depot remarked to some
citizens, who met him, that he remem-
Dered the place and the attempt TO de-
stroy the depot. The attack was made
on May 10, 1853. IL is but a few miles
from here that the bloody little battle or
Cioyds Mountain was fought. and VIII
nam Mckinley was breYeted for gall
Iantry. 1t was in this battle that Captain
Harman, a gallant Confederate. lost his
lie. and his son, Mr.. King Hartman, or
ruiaskI county, VIII be on Governor j..
The Governor-elect will go to Richmond
in a few days, and remain several days
In consultation with friends n officials.
Rev. r. q. Ribble, rector OF Grace
chapel and st. Johns church, has resign
ed his charge.
Rev. Mr.. Jones, of Isle OF Wight coun-
", has been called to the pastorate or
the Baptist church here, made vacant by
me resignation or Rev; w. w. Hamilton,
who will go TO Bluefeld. W. Va, the LIST
of January.
The Week OF Prayer is being observed
by union services at Grove-AVenue Me-
thodist church.
MIR. G.. w. Epling, a prominent citizen
of Radford, died a few days ago, after a
Illness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
To the Public,

On Wednesday, December 18th. at 1870
A. NJ, we will begin to sell by auction
ale the entire exhibit which has been
on Display" during the last week at our
store, 300 east Broad street, consisting
OF Japanese and Chinese Bric-a-Brac,
Old Satsumas, Cloissoinier. Teakwoods,
etc. Our Turkish and Persian Rugs will
be a special feature Of the sale. This will
be a rare chance for you TO own some OF
the best works Of art from the Orient.
This sale will be conducted in accordance
with the art prices offered. Three sales
will be held daily-at 1890 A. NJ, 2:3O and
1880 p. M.-and chairs will be furnished
for all in attendance. Respectfully.
THE JAPANESE FAIR COMPANY,
300 Broad street.
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The Economy shoe store.

The Economy Shoe Store. No. 81 east
Broad street, is one Of tho prettiest bust
ness houses in the city. and IL is coming
In for Its share In the holiday shopping.
This firm IL attractive In other ways.
however. 1t sells sterling goods az tho
lowest figures that ave been known In
the shoe trade here. The Economy is
able to do this. because 1t has the SER
vices Of II Of the best posted and
shrewdest buyers In the country, who
devotes his time exclusively 10 travelling
through the large factories and buying
goods direct. Then, too. the firm en-
ploys the services OF experienced shoe
makers, who are always at work upon
the premises. Tit number OF Christmas
Novelties carried by this firm is larger
than ever before. The display OF Shoes
runs through three floors. all OF which ara
light, warm. and comfortable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
THE AMBULANCE CORPS.
List of Members Of This Useful Or
ganization for 1S6i-IS05.

When the late war first broke out a
number Of Richmond's w~ell-known citi-
zens formed themselves into a commit
tee and charged themselves with the
duty Of supplying the needs OF the Con
: federate wounded. Their services IN
this respect are still gratefully remember
ed by many a surviving Confederate vet
eran who received the benefit of their
unstinted and kindly mlnistrations I'm
time OF dire distress. The committee,
which was limited to about 30 members,
was composed for the most part Of citi-
zens exempt from military duty. After
wards. as the exigency Of the war pc
riod demanded, many of them went into
active service. while others not only fur
nished substitutes. but continued their
membership in the committee till the
end came on that fatal 9Th of April,
1865. at Appomattox Courthouse.
Nearly the first thing done when the
committee organized was to form its
members into a military company, TO
serve in case OF emergency. OF which
John Dooley was chosen captain; Philip
J. Wright, first lieutenant, and John j.
Wilson, second lieutenant. The services
of the committee extended through the
battles of Gettysburg, S~harpsburg,
Charlottesville, the Wilderness, the
seven days fights around Richmond, in
Guiding Seven Pines, Mechanicsville,
Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill, Frayser's
Farm, and, in fact, most Of the engage
ments in which the Army Of Northern
Virginia participated. The committee
served without pay, and was always
ready to buy for the wounded, with their
own funds, any delicacy that could not
otherwise be procured for the use OF the
objects of their solicitude. But a few,
comparatively, survive the lapse OF years
intervening since the great contest ended.
Appended is a partial list, so far as can
be recalled, of this famous and useful
organization. Those who live deserve,
as they receive the gratitude of all sur
viving veterans, while the good deeds OF
those passed away are wreathed In men,
DRY that blooms sweetly and blossoms
In the dust:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Pianos.

Our Christmas stock stands complete.
All kinds. All kinds Of prices.
The Conover stands at the head OF all
Pianos sold or carried in stock In this
city.
Schubert Pianos-No better all-around
Pianos made. Musicians use them In re-
citals n concerts. and many homes are
the happy possessors OF these instru-
ments.
Kingsbury Pianos-You have never seen
a New Scale Klngsbury Plano, so you
don't know anything about them. Please
run In and see all these instruments. Re
member our instruments are strictly high
grade; that our terms are the lowest,
and our stock the most complete. Call
and be convinced.
RICHMOND MUSIC COMPANY,
2lS east Broad street.
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Christmas Holiday Rates via Norfolk
and Western Railway.

Richmond to Norfolk and return $3.50.
Richmond to Lynchburg and return s..
Correspondingly low rates to all points
on its line 10 parties desiring TO spend
their Christmas and New-Year at home.
Tickets on sale December 22d to 18th in
elusive, and December SOth TO January
LIST, inclusive, good for return passage
until January 4, 1898.
Students attending colleges will be en-
abled to secure these reduced rates De-
cember 10Th to 18th, inclusive, provided
they present a certificate signed by the
president or superintendent Of the coll
lege they are attending.
For full information apply at the Rich
mond Transfer Company, S3 east Main
street; b. G.. Carter, Ticket Agent, Byrd
Street (Union) Depot. or at company's
Office, corner Ninth and Main streets. .
II. w. COURTNEY,
District Passenger Agent.
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MEMBERS.
Apperson,

Apperson, James L. Burrows, Rev. j. l.
Archer, Robert S. Burress, James Il.
Ainslie, George A. Beville, VIM. j.
Allen, Charles W. Bates. Charles
Cabell, DIR. j. c.. Barney, DR.. G. q.
Dooley, John Bailey, Samuel VI.
Dudley, Thomas u. Hcbson, julius A.
boswell, Thomas w. Hackett, Jas. II.
Dibrell. r. II. Harrison, Saml j.
Enders, John, presi-
dent of committee. Harvey, John B.
Exall, Henry Isaacs, VIM. b.
Elicit, Andrew l.. Jlnkins, Andrew
Eacho, Edward D.. James, Edwin Il.
Edmond, Robert Johnston, Andrew
Ffayser, Lewis III. Lyons, William II.
Ellyson, Moses Leftwich, John Ii.
| Glazebrook, l.. w. McCance, Thos. W..
Gatewood, Robert Nickel, John w.
Goddin, Wellington Martin, Jordan ii.
Purcell, John Meredith, r. l..
Perkins, i. T. Mitchell, John
Paine, Robert A. urish patriot.)
Palmer, George ). Maury, Robert II.
Peachy, st. G. Or. Montague, John IL.
Quarles. Benz. NJ. Tucker, John X.
Randolph. Joseph w. Tyndall, Mark A.
Richardson, r. +. Valentine, Mann 5.
Register. George w. Wright, Philip j.
Spence, II. b.. Wells, Alex. Il.
Starke, L. III. Wilson, Edward
Starke, Marcellus T. Wilson, John j..
sutton, William NJ. Workman, G. r.
Snead. William w. Workman, G. Il.
Staples, w. IT. Weisiger, Pow
Smith, George w. Whitlock, Chas. Il,
Smith. Samuel b. Whitlock. John h.
Scott, James a. Wynne, Chas. H..
Walker, Isaac II.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
DR.. w. A. Darlington. DR.. J. e. Gag
gett, DIR. James Cammack. Thomas Glenn
mitt, Harvie A. Dudley, James II.
Grant. George w. Lowndes. Colonel Ro-
bert Guild. and j.. A. Cowardin. OF the
Dispatch.
COMMITTEE OFFICERS.
The officers Of the committee were:
John Enders, president; william q.
Paine. vice-president; Isaac II. Walker.
secretary, n surgeons, Drs. Cabell n
Peachy.
THE LIVING MEMBERS.
or those now living may be mentioned
Messrs. X. $. Archer, John Enders, An
drew l.. Elicit, Samuel j. Harrison, Jor-
dan II. Martin, John III. Montague, Pow
hatsn Weisiger, and Philip J. Wright.
The propriety OF recognizing the SER
vices OF these gentlemen In some suita-
bic way will. there Is little doubt. be call
ed To the attention OF Lee Camp OF Con-
federate Veterans at some early day.
ALWAYS WITH THE CORPS.
Although not members of the o~rganiza-
tlon, there were several OF our old citi-
Gems who had sons In the army who
went to nearly every battlefield with the
corps, and rendered valuable assistance
TO the wounded. among whom was the
veteran Charles q. Thompson, who Is
still living al a ripe old age.
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Cork stone Pavements.
philadelphia Record.)

ihiauttpnlh feCOIu.t
A new German building and flooring ma
terial Is known as Knocks cork stone,
Is ~damppToof, absolutely waterproof, and
practically fireproof: Is soundproof. and
almost proof against wearing out. It can
be blocked n colored TO represent thing.
or can be finished TO represent any wooc
design; can be vanished. polished, stain
ed. or finished in almost any way desired.
II Is very easy TO the foot In walking,
harbors no insects OF any kind, n il
very easily kept In order. Best Of all, II
Is simply easily made. The refuse
from cork-facrories is ground up INTO a
meal md mixed with O. similarly made
tan bark meal; with these Is mixed some
ground peanut shells or like vegetable
matter. together with paper waste, alum,
and water. The mass IL moulded into
bricks and dried In the sun or in kilns,
when II Is ready for use. The same in
ventor has produced another material.
which he claims II not only as good as
cork stone. but very much better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12

Of a picture he is looking at. He says
that. IL a painter paints the sky gray and
the grass brown, he belongs to the old
school.
II he paints the sky blue and the grass
green he belongs to the realistic school.
II he paints the sky green and the
grass blue he belongs TO the impression
istic school.
II he paints the sky yellow and the
grass purple ne is a c~oloylst.
IL he paints the sky black and the grass
red he Is ar artist Of great decorative
talent. and may make posters il he per-
spVprps
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Football.
Oanville Daily Press.)

Since there is no war in progress In
which our boys can obtain a decent edu,
cation In manliness and athletics. we are
most decidedly in favor OF the next best
thing--foot-ball.
A boy who has had a football curricu-
ium Is not apt. in after life. TO be abused
or oppressed. A few bones broken more
or less don't matter much. Such episodes
teach the dear boys resignation under ar
niction. and no end OF good lessons. While
IN splints they can reflect upon the Incl
dents OF the rush" or tackle" and
doubtless arrange plans to save their
bones In future engagements and innict
some OF this pain and enforced idleness
on the other fellow.