Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-04

an unusual amount of steam pressure.
The fires of ambition. stirred by the imp
of political intrigue. and fed by the evil
spirit of personal gain, will paint the old
town red at the next general election.
CONCERNING THE COLORED FOLKS
The colored folks of this section of
country were out in force on New Years
day. and celebrated the anniversary of
the Emancipation proclamation with all
the vigor and native glory of the African
| race. Everything was ebony lined, ex-
cept the instruments of the negro band
! in attendance, and the clear blue vault
of heaven. The new Constitution does
not seem to have dulled the ardor of
these sons of Ham, and they are still
able to show the white man they have
the right to enjoy the blessings of free
dom in the manner peculiar to this race.
Nothing but a seismic disturbance a la
Mont Pelee, or a Democratic national
administration. can ever dull the Ethio-
plans delight of public display. nation
that can draw pleasure from attendance
at a funeral can never be greatly dis
turbed by a proscriptive article of govern
ment.
While not disturbing the negro's equa-
ninity to any great extent the new Con-
Stitution has surely given rise to new
political conditions, which cannot have
been overlooked by all thoughtful people.
The old Yankee maxim. United we
stand, diviIed we fall" is very applicable
to the present situation. with the love
| OF contention" removed, personal animosi-
ties leading to political intrigue would
undermine any political structure. no mat
ter how strong. In conversation with
a prominent gentleman Of the neighbor-
hood. few days ago. your correspondent
learned of the existence of Reformed
Democratic party" in this section. and
was authorized to make known its exist
ence.
THE TEMPLE FARM BILL.
Mr.. A o. Mauck is again at home from
Washington D. c., where he has been at
tending the short session of Congress.
When seen by your correspondent. Mr..
Mauck stated that 1t is impossible t.
tell whether the famous Temple farm bill
can be gotten be-ore Congress this ses-
sion or not. The bill must be offered
under propitious circumstances, other
wise it will be withheld. The st. Louis
Worlds Fair management has under con-
sideration the renewal of ale celebrated
Moore mouse, on this historic farm, to
ST. Louis, to be used as one Of the great
drawing cards of the occasion.
Real estate in York county is advanc-
ing by leaps and bounds. Mr.. ]. J. Whis-
pell has just sold his magnificent estate,
Kentucky for big figure. and real
ICED 100 per cent. on his investment. The
tide of Northern and Western immigra-
ton is beginning to be felt here, as sew
eral good deals in this line have been
pulled OF lately. Most Of these people
are Michigan folks. and readily adapt
themselves to the new climate and con-
ditions. and make many friends.
Mr. and Mrs, r. c. Maitland have res
turned to their home in Newport News.
accompanied by Mr.. James NJ. Cruik-
shank. after spending the holidays as the
guest Of Mr.. John Crufkshank.
The United States monitor Puritan, ac-
scompanled oy her tender, the armed tug
Peoria" left Tor Newport News, aud
Hampton 1osds. yesterdsT mornipE,