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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

do not remember the celebrated minority
plan adopted In this city by which Gov
ernor Tyler was virtually presented with
twenty-four more delegates than he would
| have otherwise been entitled 10. IL ~
well-known fact that Governor Tyler
friends were In n ma jority on the COM
mitfee at that time. 1 remember, with Pc
culiar pleasure. that. though l was a sup
porter of Governor Tyler as against my
townsman and warm personal friend, Mf.
Ellys0n, | did not vote for that plan; pu'
when the plan had once been adopted
felt that IL had become the act OF the
committee, and defended the committee
as best / could. although II was painful
| for in my heart / felt that the plan was
unjust to Mr.. Ellyson, and the plan and
the committee that made 1t were de-
nounced all through the city in terms
that were more lurid than polite. l do
not remember that. al this time. Cover
nor 0hen Major Tyler had any moral
spasms; l recall no interview of his In
which he intimated that Richmond was
dominated by a "shrewd clique Of politi-
clans; / am sure he made no charge
then of SNAP primaries" though the
| Tyler Ellyson primary was held on June
oath; on the contrary, he said In public
speech. in my hearing, that he liked Rich
| mond so well that he had mind to
make IL his native city" 1t does appear
to me that the same dignihed silence
which characterized Governor Tyler with
regard to the action of the Richmond
committee in 1897 should be preserved by
him now-to do otherwise necessarily ex-
poses him to the suspicion OF endorsing
the committees action when it was sup
posed to favor him, and denouncing us
action when 1t is supposed not 10 favor
him.
What / particularly object to Is TINS:
That Governor Tyler, or others In his
name, should seek TO manufacture lollu-
cal capital by impugning the motives OF
the City Democratic Committee. mat
committee is composed Of thirty as honor
able men as can be found In this hty or
State Some of the men who are mem
bers of the committee as now comp
have borne the heat and burden OF
dozen hardfought political battles; some
OF them are men who, in 1896, when the
whole financial world was laundering
anathemas at them, did not lose heart,
but fought the fight OF the people, ana
without money-almost without hope
carried Richmond for Bryan by splendid
majority; some of them, in that memora-
BILE year, displayed the most supreme
courage by risking the employment that
gave them and their families their daily
bread-and to attribute dishonesty 10
these men is to give utterance to that
which will find no credence in the minds
of honorable men, but which should
blacken forever the reputation OF its au-
thor. The men of the committee may
make mistakes sometimes. for they are
but human: they may be swayed some
times by their prejudices, for the iacl
that they have been elected TO the COM
mittee has not changed their natures; but
| would stake my life upon their honesty
and I do know that they have the cour-
age OF their convictions and the cen
| sclousness Of having done nothing dis-
honorable. Respectfully.
JEFFERSON WALLACE,
| Chairman, City Democratic Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
FILL or SUNSHINE AT 1o2.
Mrs. Phoebe w. Crabbe IL Two years
Beyond the Century Miiepost.


Mrs. Phoebe W. Crabbe, Of Norwalk'
Conn. an honorary member OF the Con-
necticut Branch of the Tribune Sunshine
Society. and the oldest member Of the or
ganization. is celebrating the lV2d ann
yersary OF her birth to-day.
Mrs. Crabbe has many friends, VINO VIII
call TO congratulate her and wish her
happy returns OF the day This VIII DOT
be inappropriate, for Mrs. Crabpe is en-
towing her old age. once she said to
friend: II used to think the years would
pass slowly when / became oin, out tney
seem 10 go faster and faster
The callers will enjoy their VISIT M .
Crabbe is never tirssome. She lives IN the
present as well as In the past. She Is
keen OF perception still. and quick anu
logical thinker. She grasps readily what
Is said. and replies without hesitation.
Her old-fashioned humor IS highly enter
tanning.
Mrs. Crabbe was born on August o. isi'
In North Stamford. Conn, two years De-
fore the death OF George Washington.
There were several brothers and sisters
In the family. OF whom nearly all lived
10 be So and two passed BEYOND the
yOth birthday; the last. Mrs. Sally Bailey
OF Litehnald Mich, died last year, after
nearly attaining an age OF - years.
In 1915. ut the age OF Is Mrs. craDpe
Joined the Congregational church at NORTH
Stamford. She believes she was convert
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

IN rubbish heaps. but they ore q uncou~
mon archaeological interest. fsfinB. -
they do, from the fifty century. when tbs
Greeks we're In Egypt. There are letters
dealing with private life and Iesol anairs.
such az wills and contracts OF appreDoc@-
ship. One manuscript contains the re-
coipts and expenditures Of large estate,
another q line or two Of shorthand which
would puzzle the most rtcondite ~ de-
cipher. another Christian prayer. There
are also fragments CT the earliest manu-
script Of the New Testament, end a num-
her OF potsherds on which afe ancient
writings regarding number OF things
and wooden impiements-ail IN excellent
preservation. The following ,etter about
nouse-catching has the merit OF pems
graceful and contains more rp-to-cato
wisdom than many people wouio De ois-
posed 10 ascrlbe to an early century.
Eieht dracnmac would equal about eighs
shiiljngs OF English money:
..Horus TO his esteemed Apion, grsetins:
':Regarding Lampon. the mouse satcnerS
I gave him on your account ID ausanvs
drachmae In order that lie miami catcn
The mice when they are with young
Please send him the money. ~,
II have also lent drachmae 10 ploEy-
sius. the head man OF Nemerae, %, ~
has not returned them. y. b>-Sooo-p''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

ed at 8. Ey letter she joined Stamford
Conversational church in lSi2, and Is stiil
o. member. after a lapse OF ffty-sevon
years.
she married David NJ Crabbe 10 issc.
and together the two lived until Mr.
crabbes death. In 1885. at the age Of IS.
Mrs. Crabbe's father died In 1876, aged
70, and her mother in ist0. having become
an octogenarian.
The hundredth anniversary OF Mrs.
Crabbe's birthday was notable event In
her simple life. Upon that occasion she
received a large number OF friends and
acouaintances. Many OF these she met
standing. and for all she had some appro-
pirate word.
The stamford Congregational church
presented her at that time with silver
loving cup. suitably engraved. and
friend added a bottle OF choice wine, a
little of which she was 10 drink from the
cup. As the cup containing the WINE
was presented 20 her, she uttered a re-
mark which revealed the Puritan sim
plicity of her life. Said she: Il am not
much of a drinking woman, and my nus
band was a temperance man.. but III.
force Of habit formed In early years and
continued through life, that or pntelht
others wishes above her own. asserted
itself. and she slipped a little on the. WINE
Mrs. Crabbe was trained early AFTER Inc
fashion of our New England forefatners
| and had to memorlze parts Of the Siolt
by chapters. as well as many long hymns
These she could repeat until a serious at
+, tack Of the grip few years ago deprived
| her memory OF the larger part OF cheese
| treasures The Bible and few books
! dealing with the sacred volume were bel
/ fayorite reading, and from these she
! studied how to make life a joy.
| At the age Of ~ Mrs Crabbe was living
| alone in a small farmhouse near North
Stamford. performing herself the simple
duties of her little household. and dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

the hosts Of Democrats were sun coming,
as far as the eye could reach, seeming 10
stretch out TO the crack OF doom. Then
Il was that q visitor from another state
who had been helping to keep tally, turn
ed away with the remark. Il nave seen
enough Indiana Is Democratic, ana Illden
is as good as elected now.
This is a little beside the question, eA-
cept as Introductory. The visitors TO
the Democratic meeting saw many rem
iniscences of the late Republican gain
ering Among them were plaOards posted
ON public buildings and other aVallaDle
places containing portions Of lpgersoli
great Grafton. On one the passer-by
would read:
"The past rises before me like dream.
Again we are in the great struggle Ioi
.ational life. We hear the soutiu ot pr Pr
paration--the music OF the polstet ,,J :
drums-the silver voices OF heroie pusle.
Thus the appeal was made 10 the war
spirit. A little further on, or perhaps
side by side with this, he read:
I'VE are with them as they enlist IN the
great army of freedom. We see them part
with those they love. Some are WAKING
in the quiet woody place with the
maidens they adore.
Further on he read: =,
1--WE go with them one and all. we are
by their side on all the CORY hsids, In all
the hospitals Of pain, on all the weary
marches We stand guard with them IN
the wild storm and under the quiet stars.
We are with them In raVnes running
with blood-in the burrows or OLD nelds.
We are with them between contendlnS
hosts, unable to move, wild with thirst,
the life ebbing slowly away among the
withered leaves. We see them pierced by
halls and torn with shells in the trenches
of forts and in the whirlwind Oh the
charge, where men became iron WIN
nerves Of steel"
Finally, appeal was made to the stories
of Andersonville and Libby prison TO
raise passion to its extreme height:
I'VE are with them in the prisons OF
hatred and famine, but human speech can
never tell what they endured.
This was eloquence, when addressed %
men who had seen and felt FAR more oi
this than had the orator himself. PAST an
this in full view, marched the Denlo-
cratic soldiers of Indiana, with their sons,
brothers. friends. All this they read as
they marched, and knew that lt was put
there TO induce them 10 vote the RepND-
Ilcan ticket. They went on cheering TOT
Williams and Tilden, and they went nome
and voted in utter disregard or the ap-
peal made 10 them. -
The words on the placards were rheto-
rlc but they were not logic. The men on
the other side of that great controversy
had done the same things, endured the
same things, or worse, than those mere
recited The Democratic soldiers IN the
Union ranks had done and suffered az
much as the Republicans. The rhetoric Oh
Colonel Ingersoll was fine, but II was not
an argument in favor OF voting the re
nuLlican ticket The Democratic soldiers
read IN admired H. and went home ana
disregarded it utterly. II had no reia-
ton 10 the serious business OF lie. III
was beautiful magnificent, but 1t was not
pOlitica
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

geon ]. II. White for special temporary
duty. August /, 1899.
Hospital steward r. II. Peck 10 proceed
20 Fort Monroe. Va, and report 10 Sur.
geon w. j. Pettrs for special temporary
duty. August 2, 1899.
Temporary Hospital Steward r. T. OIL.
sen. relieved from duty at Chicago. H.
and directed TO proceed TO Wilmington
y. c., and report TO commanding officer
for duty and assignment 10 quarters. Au.
gust 2. 1899.
PERSONAL.
Bishop Gibson. of Richmond, arrived
by the late train last night, stopped al
the Metropolitan. and left this morning
over the Southern railway for the South
Mr. Il. J. Morris, a well-known Norfoll
lawyer, Is registered at the Metropolitan
X. NJ. Calfee. Pulaski, Va, &. b. Slemp
Lexington, Va; G. r. Houchns. Stuart
va; W. A. Smith, Portsmouth. Va; w
4. Yancey. Virginia; w. ii. Bennett
Richmond-Hotel Johnson,
j. Il. Walker. Luray, Va; G. G. Penn
Martinsvillo, Va. c. X KlLppelberg
Raleigh. n. c.; III. c. Kluppelberg. Char
lotte, n. C.-National.
Louisa j. Grouse has been commissioner
fourth-class postmaster at Delphia, n
c., and Mary b. Webb. one at Hyter's
Va.
Colonel William r. Teller left to-day
for Deer Park Md, where he Will spend
a week or more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
BONHEUR'S MANTLE
HAS, 1T Is SAID, FALLEN ON THIS
GIRL-ARTIsT.
IN MISS LUCY E. KEMP WEIGH
The Artists First and Only Love
Ha. Been Horse, which Animal
She Paints with Marvellous Skill
Her Words 10 the students.
Correspondence of the Dispatch,

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)
LONDON. July 25-The mantle or
Rosa Bonheur has fallen upon one who,
while still little more than a girl, gives
promise of being the most remarkable
animal painter of the day. The name
OF this artist is Lucy Il. Kemp Welch. and
her fame has been ringing in the
realms of art ever since her painting,
entitled "To Arms" representing an
early morning scene i'm the camp of the
Duke of York's army before the first bat
tie of the Roses at ST. Adams was seen
at the Royal Academy exhibition. The
scene represents a camp alive with war
like preparations. with the war horses
that Miss Kemp-Welch has shown she
can paint SO splendidly true to life,
prancing and tossing their names as
though they already scent the battle
from afar. and are eager 20 be galloping
enemyward.
Miss Kemp WEIGH grew 10 be the great
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

rEetorician. and his eIocution, though not
pretentious. was Of high order. Among
the fine specimens Of his rhetorical
power Is his tribute to the Union dead,
in the passage which begins, "The past
rises before me like dream" His de-
lineation of the sufferings of the Federal
soldiers in camp, on the field, In hospi-
tails. and prisons rose to the high planes
OF rhetorical fervor and eloquence. There
were not wanting those who believed that
these rhetorical flights would come home
TO the business and bosoms of men in the
grave affairs of life-even in so important
a matter as the selection of their official
representatives..
There was q trial Of this. 1t was a
good while ago, but II may be worth
while to record 1t. In the fall OF 1876
there was a desperate political struggle
In Indiana. The State elections then oc-
CURED in October. The presidential
election came on four weeks later. The
State election was regarded IS OF SUI
preme Importance as forecasting the re-
suit in the national struggle. New York
and Indiana were then the pivotal
States. or New York, Tilden was rea-
sonably sure. All eyes were turned to
Indiana. The fight there was uncom-
fortably close. Both sides claimed IL,
and both were afraid they would lose
/ it, The Republicans got up soldiers
and sailors reunion at Indianapolis in
the interest Of Hayes. This was sue
ceeded a few days later by grand
! demonstration at the same place by the
Democrats. There were those who had
stood on washington street and tried
TO count and had actually timed the great
RenubIjcan parade. They bad tbelr nS-
uyes for purposes Of comparison on the
day of the democratic parade. When the
time occupied by the Republican process
sion was out and when the whole num-
Der believed to have been In the Repuo-
looked far away along the street, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
CANADA COLD TOWARDS Us.
Its Premier md coyernor-Gener"i
Can't vtsis Chicago.

WASHINGTON, August 5-ME y. w.
Fitzpatrick, OF the Treasury department.,
has Just returned to W-1i,nfgton froni
ottawa. where he went OF the instance
OF the committee Of ,it.sens Of Chicago
In charge OF the ceremonies Of the laying
Of the cornerstone Of that city's great
post-ofice building next October by Presi-
dent Mckinley, to arrange for formal
invitation from Chicago's citizens 10 the
Governor-General and Cabinet OK Canada
10 participate In the festivities and an
expected acceptance Of the same.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick Is the assistant United
Slater architect under Architect Henry
Ives Cobb, for the Chicago building.
To an Associated Press representative
ne admitted that his official reception
was slightly chilly. Sir Wllfred laurier
very candidly telling him that under pres
ent conditions il would be impossible for
him to accept or even consider any social
invitations sent to this side OF the border.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick says that, In substance.
Sir Wilfreds voluntary statements ana
answers 10 queries were as follows:
THE TINE UNPRoPITIouS.
"As a friend in whom / am deeply me
terested. | am very glad TO see you. butt
frankly, as a representative OF the fede-
raj or any local government In the United
States. your visit could not have been
more untimely When I received your
first letter took up the matter Win MS
Excellency, the Governor-Generai, an1
he expressed q sincere desire 10 visit Chi.
cago. and seemed as anxioss TO accept
the invitation as I was. We would have
been delighted to 90. and were lookin9
forward to the day with much pleasura~
bic anticipation. But since then the tone
OF your press has become so harsh in
dealing with the Alaskan boundary ques-
ton such misrepresentation nave Deem
made about our government, and parucu-
larIy about me, that II would be undigni~
fed for US 10 visit you, and j cannot ads
wise his Excellency 10 60"
Mr.. Fitzpatrick said that Sir wired
lntimated that in the present state oe
public feeling in the United States. as
Indicated in the press. II would not pe
entirely safe for the Goyernor-Generat
and himself TO visit Chicago. as he feared
that they might in a great gathering OF
such character az the Chicago ceremony
will bring about be subjected TO some UNI
pleasantness or indignity by thoughtlsss
persons.
ARBITRATION.
Sir Wnfred expressed himself as strong.
ly In favor OF arbitrating the Alaskan
boundary dispute. and concluded the In
terview as follows: AS much as regres
81, could not go 10 Chicago under pres
ent conditions, and must. however painfut
a duty il may be. advise his Exceilency
TO decline the invitation that know and
feel has so kindly been extended 20 US BY
the city Of Chicago"
Mr.. Fitzpatrick secured Sir Wifred's
promise. however. TO reconsider the mat
ter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
The Power of EIoauence.
',.,.,,,. rourler-Journal)

There are times when oratory has great
mower This Is usually when there Is no
opportunity for reflection. or when tho
hearers have not capacity to reflect. In
q council OF savages the wild and fierce
harangue of the boldest chieftain Is likely
~ carry with IL the majority OF the audi
once Oratory Is peculiarly a savage ac-
complement As men learn to reason
thev are leses swayed by 1t. though they
may enjoy IT, just as one enjoys the fcti-
tIous woes OF the actor without peins
I'm the slightest degree innuenceo Ply
them in his daily lie.
Tho death of Colonel ingersoll has led
10 the repetition OF many gems OF ms
oya,orv. He was certainly marvellous
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

pensing sunshine to all who came in-eon-
tact with her sphere OF existence. 1t Is
related that when a touring wheelman
would ask for an apple from her orchard
she would fill a bag aud insist on MS
taking It away with him.
Mrs. Crabbe thinks her friends are good
TO her. She sometimes declares that wnen
they are gone she will go back to her lit
tie farmhouse again to live. Should death
call at any time she would not be sur
prised, yet her expectation Is for added
years. She has a son, granddaughter
and three great-grandchildren.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
ARRITRATION.
Governor Himself saves . Negro.

ATLANTA, GA. August sit became
known to-day that Governor Gambler OF
this State. made personal trip 20 New
nan. a town sixty miles south OF this
city. yesterday morning. 10 save the BE
of John Muliens. the negro charged with
an assault upon Mrs. Cook. near senoia.
Ga. Wednesday.
Governor Gambler left the Executive
mansion ~ o'clock yesterday mornIn<s
boarded the first train. and arrived At the
public IAN OF cowets county an hour
after dAybrsak He took command OF
the Newman Guard, a company OF tia
state militia, which had been guarding
the fall during the night from mob, and
directed Shoriff Brown 70 take he prlson>
er AZ once 10 Atlanta Tor safakcsping.
The greatest sx2itemept pfevglisd in
she town during tie night, and Shsrin
Drown fearing an attack tferu the ncbt
,eleph0nsd Governor Gambler sevtya1
times Cor instructions.
The mob was skiffully aveidea, and tho
prisoner lodged IN Fultsn eqanty lxtls ~
Atlanta, shortly before neon.
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

The Baltimore Sun announces that Dr.
Pembroke Thom one OF the best
known physicians In that city and direc-
Tor OF several medical institutions, Is
Dr Thom is a native Of Culpeper county,
Va: served In the Mexican war, and In
the civil war on the Confederate side, ana
ia we'll known III Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
New York Correspondence Pit'Sou'
rafonotohl

DIspatch.)
1t Is positively maintained ny many
New Workers that this city - the poss
and coolest summer resort IN the eountrx
Judge Roger Pryor and Mrs. Pryor nsv
fine courage OF their convictions. Insy
are STAYING at their home, In one OF 10
pa,E on the west side. and intend -
remain there all summer Mrs; Pryor.
,,hn her husband. Is an intensely patti
otto American. being active IN the colo
NAL Danes. Daughters OF the american
,fer The society for the Preservation OF
VIrsinia Antiquities. and many other pa
triotic societies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06
An Ape,ent Mouse-Catchsr.
uondon Telegraph.l

Those persons who have any Lingering
should visit the rooms OF the Seeiety OF
Antiquaries in burlington House and IN
spect the discoveries made in Egypt ny
Messrs. Grenfell and Hunt and Ar no.
garth, director Of the British school az
Athens. The collection shown was founu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-06

Book aud Job Priatins ussty sxs>s>e1
at the Disgstsh Printing. Reuse.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-23

CHARLES PHILLIPS victim
was Patrolman Jas. l. Wells
OF the Seattle police depart
ment. The crime was commit
ted In November. 1887. Phillips
WAS q haif-Orrefi horu an an
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-23
F. M. JORDAN,
5 - = cGloulal Djoek
financial weakness into pasture Of mona
tary strength

financial weakness into . pasture Of none
tary strength.
PersoA Of Prosperity.
HAS there ever been a period In the
history Of the United States when 80 great
. change has been wrought in the coun-
tryg Our mills everywhere are busy. ena-
pioying thousands upon Thousands both
day and night to manufacture goods, and
. fair portion OF which are even now be-
ing sen; to Porto Rico. Cuba and the Phil
ippsnes. Before the war with Spain We en-
joyed q small trade with those coun-
tries, while at this time. say only year
after American occupation, statistics show
that our trade has not only doubled. but Ia
four times as great. That ID part OF the
meaning OF expansion even at this early
dag. What wiz our trade grow tot
with these conditions prevailing, why
should not the United States continue In
= policy that has brought prosperity to
her soSrsT DO firmly ,y believe , sna, III, rre s.
recorc-breaker In the history OF this
country.
In the elimination Of this fact. we be-
ss .a f d.s4ss s sse wen Years ana Wash.
iugfon gave 1900 majority for Bryan.
Had the voice OF this state elected pres
ident OF the United States. there IL no
doubt In the world but that Seattle, In
stead Of being one OF the busiest cities
of the West. would be nothing more than
q port carrying on trade with Alaska
and a small business on the Pacific. Ex-
pansion will be Of snesfim2he value to all
OF the Pacific coast states and 10 no small
degree all the Western states. This being
fact. We expect To see Washington and
the other Pacific coast states roll up .
handsome majority for Mr. Mckinley.
This expansion question should not be
lost sight OF on the Coast. and don't be-
Hsva IL will What IL good for the Coast
benefits the whole United States. and for
that zfs4 from other good
reasons. I expect to see the whole coun-
try 60 Republican"