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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28
TRIBUTE OLE RESPECT

Resolutions adopted by the Session of Windy
Cove church, on the death of JAMES L. BRAr-
TON, member of that body, who departed this
life December 28th, 1879.
Whereas, almighty God, who says, "Ikill and
make alive, has been pleased in the exercise of
his sovereign will to. remove by death our be-
loved brother, James l.. Bratton, for twelve
wears faithful elder in the Windy Cove church.
t erefore by the Session of this church, be it
ResOlCed l. While we deeply mourn the death
OF our esteemed brother, and realize the severe
chastsement visited upon us we recognize the
hand of Him who doeth all things we'll and bow
in humble submission to His will.
ResOJUed ID In the decease of Mr.. Bratton
the Church has lost the services of one whose
exemplary wisdom, zeal, and piety was produc-
tive OF great good to the church, and we thank
the giver of all good that for so many years he
blessed us with such a ruler in His house. In
tins we are sure we represent the sentiment of
the whole congregation
ResoIUed, Sd. We extend our most cordial
sympathy to the bereaved widow and orphans
IN their sad affection, and commend them to the
grace of their loved ones God praying that he
may prove their God forever and ever, and their
guide even unto death.
ResoLUed, 4th That a copy of these resolu-
lions be preserved in our seasonal records. an
other sent to the family of the deceased, and
third to the Central Presbyterian for publication
GEORGE L. BRowE, Pastor.
G estr'1 W IKE MoDanald Elders.
Chas. II. Hughart,
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M A r r 1 E d +,

December 18TH in the Second Presbyterian
church, Richmond, by the Rev Moses d. Hoge,
ID. D., GEORGE W. BLACK, of Norfolk, and Miss
JEANNE LUMPKIN, of this city.
December 2Sth, in the Second Presbyterian
church, by the same WILLIAM ST. JOHN and
Miss ANNIE GALBRAITH.
January l4th by the same, in the city of Pc
tersburg, WILLIAM n. BEDFORD and Miss FLOR
ENcE A. SWEENEY
January 2lst, near Parnassus, Augusta coun-
ty, Va, by the Rev l. N. Campbell, JOHN A.
HANGER and Mrs. AGNES c. HoGsHEAD, both of
Augusta county.
At the same time and place, by the same,
CHARLES L. ROBERTS and Miss MARY E. GRoGes,
both of Augusta county
December oath, in Brunswick, Va, by the
hev: I. I. Jones, B. S. WILLIAMS and Mrs MA
RY JONES
January 10Th, in Hicksford, Va, by the Rev.
). O. Bailey and Rev. D. Eaton, RUFUs NJ. Do
BE, OF Petersburg, and Miss SALL1E D. LuNDY.
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RAJ For bleeding gums use Meade q Bakers
Carbolic Mouth-Wash. Fifty cents bottle
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DRESS MAKING DEPARTMENT.
TT WILL PAY TO MAKE YOUR PUR-
l. CHASES AT
LEVY BROTHERS

DOUBLE-WIDTH, ALL-WOOL PLAIDS at
Toe. per yard worth 81 25
SILK-AND-WOOL MIXED DRESS GOODS
at 75c. per yard worth 81 80; at ST. so per yard
worth 1925;
BROCADED SILKS at $1.25 per yard, sold at
-$1.75 at the beginning of the season;
BLACK STRIPED WATERED SILK atS1 .25
per yard worth 81;
BLACK SILKS at 6Oc. worth soc.. at e5c. worth
Soc, at goo. worth Sl.15, at 81 rs worth 81
60, at $3.50 worth 81;
COLORED SILKS from zoe. to 81 rs per yard;
BLACK SILK PEKIN VELVET at s1.S5
worth SO;
SATINS in black and colors at all prices-an
excellent article Of OLD GOLD SATIN at
90c. per yard and LIGHT BLUE SATIN "A
inches wide at 1.25 worth $175;
WOOL PLAIDS at 15c. per yard worth 25c.;
CLOAKS, CIRCULARS and DOLMANS sold
at reduced Prices-some at less than cost;
BLANKETS can be had at old prices. notwith-
standing that there has been an advance of at
least 25 per cent.
large assortment of all kinds of goods for
MOURNING. Special bargains in MOURN
ING HA4DK ERCHIEFS, CREPE Wells
and CREPE COLLARS.
Black and Colored Silk VELVETS very CHEAP.
A large stock Of DRESS TRIMMINGS;
Special bargains in PRINCES. and large lot
Of BUTTONS at half value;
The largest stock Of cheap HAMBURG FDG-
INGS and INSERTINGS ever offered.
Examine our stock, and you will find it to
your advantage to make your purchases Of us, as
we show larger stock and greater variety Of
goods than any other house in this State
LEVY BROTHERS,
1917 and 1919 Main st., Richmond Va,
] ja2l-Sm And Main st. staunton. Va.
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w. j. ANDERSON,

w. j. ANDERSON,
Sole Agent for the Richmond Stove Companv's
COOKING STOVES and RANGES.
HEATING STOVES, STOVE Hollow Ware
and Furniture;
CRATES, FENDERS and Summer PIECES;
MARBLEIZED SLATE MANTLEs;
TIN, SHEET-IRON, and JAPANNED Ware;
GAS and OIL FIXTURES.
Thinning, Plumbing, and oas-Fitting.
Illustrated Catalogue and price list Of Stoves
sent free by mail
W. J. ANDERSON, ANDERSON & CO..
$50 & S32 Main st., 400 Main Ct.
RICHMOND, Va.
&c 10-sm
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JOHN BOOKER.

The solicitor above offers twenty-five years
experience in the Commission Business and
pledges strict personal attention to all sales with
prompt returns by Check or Express. Liberal
cash advances on consignments in hand Fertil-
izers and goods furnished on pledge Of shipments
on consultation.
Ass1sTAErs-W. II. Maddu1 James Luxiord,
G. Ball il 14-1y
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Died, December 2Sth, 1870 atihis residence in
Bath. county, Va, JAMES i. BRATToN, son of
the late Andrew Bratton, and son -in-law of Rev.
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WATT PLoWS,

d..
THE BEST GENERAL PURPOSE PLOWs
IN USE.
Unequalled in every essential of strength du-
rabllty, thoroughness of work, light draught,
and freedom from choking. Warranted to be as
represented, or to be returned at our expense and
price refunded.
THE MCSHERRY GRAIN AND FERTILI-
YER DRlLL-Stands at the head. Has stood
the test for sixteen years. and is fully warranted
in every respect We have the sole agency for
this section, and are prepared to meet the prices
and terms of any.
WELL-FIXTUREs, latest improved; Gu
CUMBER WOOD PUMPS. steam tested
STRAW and FODDER CUTTERS; HAIR
ROWS; WHEEL-BARROWS CORN Shell
LERS, and farming implements generally.
PLOW CASTINGS Of all kinds and of best
quality metal well chilled
Catalogue sent to any address
WATT & CALL,
ja15-1y 1880 Franklin St., Richmond
WE'LL Rust Well Anger, AUGER
DRILLS,
Wind MILLS & PUMPS.
BEST IN MARKET.
Hust's ARTESIA 7, DEEP and Success
SHALLOW WELLS
PROSPECTING
and all kinds Of earth and
xTTETT Rock boring Goods
The fastest working and
easiest handled in market.
SATISFACTION
Guaranteed.
1., bS-send for Catalogue.
o. Rust, Macon, Mo. S"ccess
de 10y
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In order to reduce his stock, preparatory to
making change in business, is selling out his
entire stock
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Died, December 2Sth, 1879, atlhis residence in
Bath county, Va, JAMES i. BRArroN son OF
the late Andrew Bratton, and son -in-law of Rev.
Samuel Brown, in the 5oth year of his age.
Some Christians, the noblest in the church,
must be known-to be appreciated, and are not
readily described. They exert certain indie
Unable influence in every sphere, felt and blessed
invaluable in the church and sadly missed when
they are gone. They say little yet comfort the
afflicted, cheer the depressed, pacify the angry,
and leave pleasant impression upon all. Such
man was Mr.. Bratton. Born of Christian pa
rents he early manifested hope in Christ. For
twelve years a Ruling Elder in Windy Cove
church, he never ceased to consider her welfare.
Modest and retiring by nature he was decided
IN conviction of duty and forward in every good
work His wisdom, prudence, and charity,
permeated his family, community and church ;
and proved rich blessing. Seeking the well
fare of others rather than his own, he was uni
versally beloved
For weeks before death, sorely afflicted in
body, he patiently endured unto the end and
calmly fell asleep. Called suddenly in the prime
OF life, to meet his Lord, his lamp was trimmed
and burning, and the bereaved are comforted
with the assurance he has entered into rest
The void produced by his departure will long be
felt by his wife, seven children, his connections
and his church Our loss is his gain, and we
trust his work in our midst will not be in vain
IN the Lord. Mark the perfect man and be-
hold the upright, for the end of that man is
peace PASTOR
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U1URNITURE AND MATTRESSES.

We would call the particular attention of all
in want of
CHAMBER, PARLOR, and DINING-ROOM
FURNITURE, and MATTRESSES,
to our new and elegant FALL STYLES.
With a large stock and great variety of goods.
we can supply the wants of the rich and the
poor at prices so very low that all who will call
and examine our stock will be induced to buy.
The goods we sell are made of the best material,
and will give satisfaction
SAMUEL w. HARDWOOD,
oc1-6m Governor st., Richmond, Va
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IMMENSE REDUCTION IN PRICES
Il CHANCE TO GET BARGAINS.
JULIUS MEYER,
6o3 Broad Street,
eo3 Broad Street,

In order to reduce his stock. preparatory to
making change in business is selling out his
entire stock
FANCY DRESS GOODS at and below cost
Black and Cold CASHMERES at greatly re-
duced prices; Black and Cold Silks at a
slight advance cost; Pekin Stripe SILKS
and SATINS at cost; III
Ladies CLOAKS and DOLMANS at and below
cost; BLANKETS at cost
Ladies, Gents, and Chidren's MERINO and
ALL-WOOL Underwear at reduced prices
harsellles and Crochet QUILTS, NAPKINS.
DOILIES, TABLE DAMASK and TOW
ELS, at less than old prices. Remnants of
IRISH LINEN at 40 and 5Oc worth SO and
75c.
KID GLOVES speciality button Black Kids
at 25c.; button Black and Cold Kids from
SOC. up Try the celebrated Vienna Kid at
81 button Kid in White and Opera shades
at 75c.; button Kid in Opera shades at Soc.
Gents unlaundered SHIRTSverv low: Superior
quality pure Linen BOSOMS and CUFFS at
Soc; The extra quality four-ply BOSOMS at
Soc, and the celebrated PEARL SHIRT at
81, these Shirts are entirely finished and made
Of good material, and frst-class in every re-
spect.
Orders by mail promptly filed at
de l7-ly JULIUS MEYERS.
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o BI T u A r I E S.

Died, January 4th, in Brunswick. Va. from a
disease of the heart, ROBERT MALONE.
Died, January 18th, in Hicksford, Va. of
pneumonia, Dr.. JoHN a FIELD, a popular gen
ueman and one who commanded full practice.
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IA When you wish to take Cod-Liver Oil,
use the Emulsion made by Purcell, Laid & Co.,
with Hypophosphite Of Lime and Soda. Small
bottles, price 90 cents.
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G. w. PURCELL,
STOCK BROKER.
Richmond, va.

Richmond, Va.
The undersigned has opened an Office at his
old stand, at the Office of the Merchants and Me-
chanlcs Insurance Company, next door to Pur-
cell, Ladd & Co.'s, and offers his services to the
public for the PURCHASE OF STOCKS.
BONDS and all solvent securities offered in this
or any other market. Will NEGOTIATE
LOANS ON REAL ESTATE or other securi-
ties on commission. Will buy on margin
STOCKS of all kinds TAX-RECEIVABIE
COUPONS bought and sold OK
] solicit the patronage of my old friends and
the public generally for continuance of their
favOrs, as generously bestowed in former years.
ia l4-lm G. w. PURCELL.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-08
Mistress and Servant.

There must be new relation between
mistress and servant, based on mutual
concession and mutual respect. The
mistress must abate that petty tyranny
which seeks to control the servant, body
and soul, by day and by night, as if the
fact of wages paid constituted an in.
visible yoke OF bondage, like the collar
Cf Gurth, the swine-herd.
For a certain sum the maid agrees TO
render certain services, which can not
be 100 explicitly stated. When those
are done, her time ought to be consid.
cred her own; and it should be the
duty and pleasure Of her mistress to
teach her to spend it wisely, if she does
not know how. With this understand.
ing almost any servant could he stimu-
lated to great thOrOughness and quick
ness in her work. And the mistress
should labor to make them understand
that their interests are allied to hers,
nor hostile to nor separated from them.
That any of these reforms should be
accomplished, it is nece sary that the
term of service should be of a certain
fixity of tenure. 1t would tend to be-
come so under better conditions, and if
housework were no longer felt to be the
lowest form of labor. But one remedy
which might be Immediately applied is
the Irish system of discharge" papers.
zach servant, on leaving a place, re-
ceives paper stating when the service
was entered upon, and when ended,
with the cause of dismissal or resigna-
tion. Each new employer demands to
see them, and the unwillingness of serv-
ants to produce folio of these pages
noticeably hinders their fugacious ten
dency. An unusual number of "dis.
charges" shuts any well-kept and
desirable house against their pOssessor.
The conditions OF household service
call for the best thought of the best
women. And they can not feel that
their duty is discharged until there
grows out of the ruins of the old tyran-
ny, on the one haud, and the old ser-
Witty on the other, a new relation OF
mutual benefit, which. in many cases,
shall deserve the noble name of friend.
ship
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-08
A New Occupation for Women.
Scrihner's Magazine

lC''i'hei
With the exception of the double
bass (violin) and the heavier brass-in.
deed | am not sure that these exccp.
tions are necessary-there is no instru-
ment of the orchestra which a woman
caunot play successfully. The ex'ent,
depth, and variety of musical capabil-
ity among the women of the United
States are continual new sources of
astOnishment and pleasure to this writer,
a'thou. n his pursuits are not specially '
OF a nature to Dring them before his at.
tent on. 1t may be asserted without ex-
travagance that there is no limit to the
possible achie :ements Of our country
women in this behalf, If their efOrts be
once turned in the right dir, ctiOn. This
direction is unquestiOnably, the orchts s.
ira. All the world has learned to play
the piano. Let our young ladies-al.
ways saving, Of course, those who have
the gift Cor the special instrument
leave that and address themselves to the
violin, the flute, the oboe, the harp, the
clariOnet, the basso)n, the kettle-drum.
1t is more than possible that upon some
OF these Instruments the superior dain-
tiness cf the female tissue might finally
make the woman more succe, sui play
er than the man. On the flute, for in
stance, a certain com bination Ofdelicacy
with fisxibility 10 the lips is ab-oluteIy
necessary to bring fully out that pas.
sionate, yet v+lvety tone hereinbefOre
alluded to; and many male players, of
all requisite qualifications, 80 far as
manual execution is concerned, viii! be
forever debarred from attaining it by
reason OF their intractablp, rough tone.
The same, in less degree, may be raid of
the oboe and bassoor. Besides, the
qualities required to make a rerf. ct
orchestral player are far more often
found in women than in men; for these
qualities are patience, fervor and fidel:-
ty, combined with deftness of hand and
quick intuitiveness of soul.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-08
RAYVILLE. LOU ISIANA, SATURDAY, MAY s. $780,
Habits Of ThurlOw Weed.

| New York torrespondence New or-an- ficayuneI
The veteran journalist and diploma
attributes his remarkable phv.ical pres
ervatiOn, at the age of eighty-twO, &c
regular habits long continued. Before
his eight o'clock breakfast, he eat.
either half large apple or an orange
rom his daughters orange grove in
Florida. For breakfast he has Oat meal
the yolk of hard boiled eggs. a piece OF
toast, fish in season, like Spanish
mackerel and porgies, and English
breakfast tea. Occasionally the bill OF
fare is varied with cold roast beef, a
saddle OF mutton, or corned beef hash
the latter usually on Sunday morning.
A light lunch of corn bread and butter
is served at one, varied by cold cOrned
beef or mutton and sometimes sardiUes.
Only water is drank ut this meal. AT
six o'clock fish in season is the chief
dish. No dessert except little fruit.
MIR. Weed rises at seven and devotes the
forenoon to literary Iabors. In the
afternoon he sits in his library and
chats with friends, and the evening is
also given up to social intercourse as a
rule. At ten O'clock he CO. to his room
and some member of the family reads
from such authors as Dickens. Thackeray
or Scott for an hour. Then prayer is
read from Rev. Ashton OxendeL',
Prayers for Private Use," and at a
quarter past eleven the venerable gem
tleman drinks glass of St. Croix rum
and vichy, and retires to what is almost
invariably sound and refreshing sleep.
Since his sunstIoke. twelve years ago.
Mr.. Weed has declined dinner parti-ss
and evening receptions. He smoked the
best mild Havana cigars for fifty years,
but tn rteen years ago Is physician told
him that tobacco was effecting his
nerves, and he gave up its use imme-
diately and entirely. He soon found
that he wrote with greater facility than
before. In his earlier editorial life he
drank sparlngly of champagne at din
ners but only socially. When he went
to the West Indies Tor his daughters s
health, in 1854, he acquired taste for
the famous rum brewed by planters for
their own Use and has used it since a.
described for might cap." He drinks
no other time, although his cellar is full
of wine. In regard to the temperance
cause. he says: am with those who
seek to mitigate the evils of intemper-
ance; for while human nature is what it
il, sll prohibitory laws must fail. A
like vigor of efforts IN other directions
would yield good results. If l were a
younger man l would labor to make
ours \ great grapes rowing country, 50
that wine might be as cheap as cider,
and | would impose an almost prohibi-
tive tariff upon imported and distilled
liquors. would strive to make America
what France is-a sober country"
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-08
Recipe for the Modern Successful Play,

Afrom the New York Graphic.I
No plot.
Or but the stub end of plot.
Song and air from "Fatinitza."
More airs from :" Pinafore."
Parody on Pirates of Penzance,
more or less.
Songs and airs from everything.
Two good female dancers.
One sacred melody to give tone.
One male dancer.
One male acrobat, with India-rubber
legs and arms.
Ladiessll pretty and robust.
One slang phrase to every twenty-five
words.
Short skirts, we'll turned ankles, and
fsncy hosiery.
Tons of highly colored pictures and
posters.
Printed opinions of the "play" from
United States ex-Senators and ex.
United States Ministers from Cane
Town or the Short Cake South Pacific
Islands.
Good for 10000 nights and $4,000
per month profit.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-08
Fast Horses.

The running horse in this country is
not 80 valuable as the trotter. Pierre
Lorillard paid $4,000 for the famous
runner Falsetto, three years old, recently
cent to England. Mr.. Keene paid Sl5,.
600 for Spendthrift. When we come to
the trotters we find the prices up. Mr..
bonner raid $4,000 for Pocahontas,
S36, 600 for Rarus, $33, 900 for Dexter,
$4,000 for Startle, SIG. 900 for Edwin
Forrest, and $4,000 for Grafton. Mr..
Goldsmith Maid, $4,000 for Jay Gould,
$50. 600 for Lady Thorne. f25, 600 for
Lucy, and $4,000 for Tattler. Mr..
Vanderbilt paid $2l 900 for Maud s.,
and $4,000 for Lysander Boy. The
largest sum ever paid for horse in Eng.
land, where they have few trotters, was
close on to $4,000, paid for Doncas:er
by the Duke of Westminster.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1880-05-08
The ImpositiOnal Hotel.

Very h;gh-,oned and stylish at tn,
rate OF ten cents per minute. "W,
never make less than half day in ou
/ bills" a dollar extra charged on tn,
least provocation. It's reneath the I'm
positional Hotels dignity to trihe with
lesser sum.
The traveller buys a meal for 81 OF
$l.25. The man i,ired by the landlord
to bring him the victuals expects 9;
cents gratuity for doirg what he ha,
already been paid for. The traveller is ir
the tolls of the Impositional: he feel,
tEat he must keep up style" befitting
the hotel; besides, who likes to appear
small and picayunish in the eyes of q
regro man and brother who waits on
him?
II the traveller at the meals wants a
glass of lager, whisky, or other bever.
age, he must pay twice or thrice the
amount asked at bar forty feet dis.
tant. Ditto if he requires the same
brought to his room, besides another
quarter TO the negro man for bring
ing it. Nobody pretends to give any
reason for these high taxes and extor-
tions. It's necessary in order to con-
form to the style beiittirg the Imposi.
tiOnal. No one dares to do otherwise.
The public il a most patient and tract
able beast, and seldom rebels or kicks
over the traces Of the l1pcsitiOnal har-
ness.
Washing at rates double those at out
side laundries, ard one collar over,
counted as an additional dozen.
"A plate of soup carried to sick wOm-
ans room 81 extra. All oranges taken
from the table charged extra. Board
81 per day, and every violation of the
Impositional Hotel etiquette fined 81.
Newspapers at the hotel stand double
the price of the same outside the hotel
door.
All requests deemed needless by the
dignifed impositional Hotel clerk, so
cents extra. Extra fees to chamber.
maid and p9rter on leaving. Tooth
picks used after midnight so cents ex-
ira. Terms 81 per day, and everything
extra. If accompanied by wife and
children all "exiras" doubled. Baths
at the lmpOsitional three times the
price charged at the barber's, next
BLOCK. Mattress punched once by
chambermaid constitutes an Imposi.
tiOnal madc-up" bed.
Gloves, etc . dropped accidentally on
your room floor. chambermaid's per-
quisites, and never seen afterward
French dictionary necessary to inter
pret bill of fare. Rancid butter in the
gravies, and patent powder for doctor
ing the soup to a rich brown hue.
twenty-five different names for the
same kind of soup, month in and month
out. "E Pluribus Unum," if not
Unum r Pluribus." For chicken"
understand old ben. Old eggs in every
style. Fried panfsh kept warm four
hours in the oven and dried to skin.
Rolled tea fresh cup any minute.
Fifty cents extra every fifteen minutes.
The 1mposi.ional is now running in
several parts of the country, and ready
to do guests day or night.