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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01
The MONDAY Moonlighfs.- -

The next one Of these popular excur-
sions viii take place Dext Monday night.
They have been very successful, and are
pstronlzed by our best people. The best
order i maintained, and the usual aftrac-
tions Of music, dancing. and refreshments
are offered. The Ariel leaves her wharf at
7:S0P. NJ. and returns promptly al l0:l5
T.. NJ. The streei-cars connect both going
and coming.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

During the past month the Police justice
disposed Oi z02 criminal cases and tried
go CHARGES % ordinance violations. ON
criminal charges 30 persons were sent on 10
The Hu.tings Court for indictment by the
grand iury. 3S were convicted Of misde-
meanor. and Il were sent TO Jail in default
Of surety for their good behavior. Fines
collecied-CIty, $3.50; State. SIG. Costs,
1922 Us. Total. S93s.lj.
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Married for the Tenth Time.

Among the marriages announced TO take
plsce shortly j. that Of an eiEhty-year-old
widower. His bride VIII be the tenth wo-
man he has led 70 the altar, be having fol-
lowed nine wiye. 10 the grave. lie j. very
shrewd. fact aite,ted by his visit 10 the
Mis6t store. 9l2 Main street, to obtain hi.
wedding suit.
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August Statistics.
nEEps ~ IIcFNsEs.

The Clerk of the Chancery Court during
the past month recorded l62 deeds. TIE
clerk Of the HDstiDgs Court issued II mar
riage-licenses. Of which number u were
white
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01
Resignation of a Railroad Official.

Z. :. Barbour. Esq, general freight
agent Of the Richmond and Allerhany
Railroad Company. who resigned hi> posi-
non some time ago. retired from the seT-
vice Of the company on Yesterday. Mr..
Barbour has been a competent officer. pop
ular. and hi. resignation has caused regret.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

Received from c. F. Johnston, Thicker
Than Vafer. a novel. by James Payne;
and By Ms Gate Of the Sea. a novel. by
David Christie Murray-both OF the Frank
lin-square Library; also, HIrpsr's Ba1ar
for September 18th.
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TT Nd IF.

IF yor are suffering from poor besI,h
scr lanrsLshing ON a hed q ssckDc~e.
take cheer. IS yon are Smpiy aiiinz.
or " ven fcsl weak and dispir1icd.
.~sfhouf eicariy KNOWING why. Hop
Biferz win surely cure yca-
~rfvon srx Nin 'ster. and have overta red your
s,,f sssl your pastoral dates. or a Mother. worn
49, Win care ard work, OF a msn Of business or
eref weakened by the strain Of your everyday
- O. q man u lefters- tollng over your mid-
rnt vogf. liop Bifters Eil surely strengthen
-lf you are suffering from
soyer-eztiag or drinking.
ANY iBdisoreljon or diSs3pa-
Hons are young and grov-
Ing too fSsi- as H often the
case
-or n yoa srx IN tie workshop. on
nc farm. AZ the desk. anywhere. xnd
fs-l DIAL your system needs cleansing.
.toulng. or Stimulating. without intoxi-
eating: II you are Old baood hin and
.lmpure. puise feea,ie. nerves unsteady,
.facGlties w1ninr- Hop Bltters is what
Voc Desd % give VOC new hse. health.
ard yigor."
n yoa AZ costive or dyspeptio. or sGf-
fering from sny other Of iie numerOns
diseases Of TIE stomach or bowels, ais
yos-r ewn fsGls N VOC remain IN
IL you are wasting away with any
form o. kidney-disezse- stop tempting
death this moment, AID turn for cure
% Hop BitierS
II you are SICK with thAi
terrible sickness Nervous
ness you viii fnd "a Balm
in Gilezd~ IN Hop BitierE
II you a-c frequenier or resident
81 q mizsmngic district, harric8de your
system arainsi the soOarEe of an o0un-
trieS-nalaria. epidemic. bilious and
Intermittent fcvers-by TIE use Of Hop
IntierS
II you have rou-h p3mply. or sailow skin. had
breath. Hep B.fors VIII give you falr skin. rich
blood. the sweetest hr Sth- aud health. $500 VIII
ie paid fof casC they VIII not cure Or help.
That poor, bc3l.1den, invalid wife. sister mo-
tner. % daughter. can be- made The pictale Of
health by fCW bottles q Hoo Bttcrs- costing but
s tr.ne az 2l-Tu. Thfw l&Salm
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ArIFGHASY SPRINGS,
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va,
AupuSt -. 1883.

August -, 1883.
understand a report is in circulation
that there are a number Of cases OF scarlet
fever at tbis place. This is misrepresen-
tation. There is not a case here, and have
never known the place so free Of all dis
eases Isaac WHITE,
Resident Physician
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

A lady In Norwich has two young ruby.
throated humming-birds contentedly Gagged
in her parior. They are quite tame, and
drink sugar and water from spoon or
cup held In her hand. They are little
sarger than grassboppers.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Beard OF Public Interests.

Yesterday evening in the Councir cham
Der meeting of the Board of Public In
teresis was beld, the following members be-
ing present: W. II. Pieasants. CAPTAIN
Andrew PizZipi. and Maxwell Clarke, of
TIE city Council; and Messrs. Joseph T..
Anderson, j. Il. Purcell, L. o. Noting,
A. X Courtney. and W. II. Palmer. from
The community OF citizens.
On motion Of Mr.. Pleasants. Captain
| Clarke was called TO the chair, in the alb
sence OF the chairman. Mr.. J. Taylor Ely
son.
The clerk read the following communi-
cation, which was presented 10 the Council
on the I'd OF July and referred TO this CON-
mittee:
MARgoEA, DrywIpDIE COUNTY. Va. !
June s, 1883.
TO TIE Common Council Of the CITY Of
Richmond
Al meeting OF the people Of DinwIddie
held az this place on June 3. 1883. the un-
dersigned were appointed committee TO
correspond with the Common Council of
Richmond 10 try 70 get il TO unite its influ-
ence with that OF the people all along the
route first surveyed for the location OF the
road through the counties OF Chesterfield,
Dinwiddie, and Brunswick, and 10 get the
road built upon that route, thus securing
10 the people Of those counnes the sdvan-
tages Of Richmond Is a market for their
various products. This route peneirates a
fine agricultural country. famous for it,
large crops Of tobacco. wheat, cotton, &c.
&c, and abOunds in the finest timber. such
as white oak, heart pine, hickory, poplar.
&c, all of which would be sawed up into
INN f.1F rrd ont. ., Dsol,~~,I
doubt. il would find a ready market. Pc
tersburg sees what il would lose and what
Richmond would gain by this route. hence
it, willingness 70 contribute literally 10
have the route changed so as 10 run the
road through that city. Richmond. no
doubt sees its opportunity, and will aid us
all II can in trying to prevent the change OF
route. The farmers along the route are
anxious TO swOp OF Petersburg for Rich
mond A. a market
Should YOU feel disposed TO correspond
with us upon the subject direct 10 Colonel
I. II. Coleman, MarmOra. va.
L. II. COLEMAN,
". ". ANDERSON,
J. W. FORD,
Committee.
After some consideration and discussion
of The merits Of the question, on motion Of
Colonel furcel. the entire matter was re-
terred 10 q subcommittee Of three ap-
pointed by the Chair, q follows: 4. Piz-
zini (cbairman). J. b. Purcell. and \. K.
Courtney. This committee will CORE
sPond with the gentlemen whose names are
appended 10 the communication 70 the
Council and the committee will afterwards
send in their report 10 the Council.
The committee then adjourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

TEE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear and
comfortable.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: 6 A. NJ. GA; ;
9 A. NJ, %; noon. 81; 3 L. NJ, 50; T..
NJ, -; midnight. 20.
Nean temperature, "A l-6.
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Tnr Grrar sorrnrRx Rrnrnr.

RosADALfs cures scrofu,A- RheumaiisrD. White
swelling. Gout. Goiire. Consumption. Bronchitis.
Servous Debility. Malaria. aud an diseases Il a
kindred nature arising from an impure condition
Of the blood. IL is perfectly marvellous how a
single bottle Of RosApALIs seems 10 eject such a
marked change as 10 give new hope and life. Read
this letter:
REHoBoTB, Va. November D. 1880.
have been q great surerer with Infam marorr
rheumatism for the last Twelve months. ! was
induced TO try your preparation RosADALIs, and
have been greatly benefited. Ny hands and feet
are stin enlarged. but feel - much letter that
want 10 continue taking the Eossdalis.
Mrs ". Y. DANcE.
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The Original Lime-Ade

made by George Sch9n, and drawn from
the coolest Of fountains, has q tremendous
run. Try II.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

EXTRACTED DIRECTLY Snoh Iha fLowkh-
Th,s 1, tle secrei OF the wonderfully sweet and
peuetr.,,ps aua,itie. of the perfumes manufsc.
turcd bx .. < L. ATKINSON, OF ON 'cns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01
REvENrE RECETPTs.
POIICE-COrRT sTATIsTICs.

The receipts OF internal revenue at the
cusiOm-hOuse here amounted during the
month 10 Sl0j.2jj.0G.
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

ST On AL sales Of Real Eststemaoe between The
lsf Of January and last of June the taxes Tor the
present year have 20 he psid by the purchaser. on
all sales made between the lst Of July and last or
the year the taxes have 10 be paid by the seller.
lThis custorn was adopted abeuf nfteen year AGO
by all the real estate agents IN Richmond and aI-
pllesto Richmond and yiciSip.l
RICHMOND BAZAAR, II A. ~ two Clarence
carriages.
RICHMOND BAZAAR. 10 A. NJ, horses. mules
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

SAVE MONTY by having your printing zone .;
the DISPATCH PRTsTrSG-HoUsT. GOOD work
low nrtces.anr satisf.ction ssAranteed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

TFTFrltl ffffgffW TO E1F I7IfElaFIIl.I
WASHINGTON, II. C., September IL a. ".
For the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
northerly winds, stationary or rising ba-
rometer and temperature.
For the Middle Atlantic States. fair
weather, winds mostly eastcrly. stationary
or rising barometer snd temperature.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01
FORTRESS MONROE

are bu, one nights sal from Baltimore or Wash
ington 90 magnificent steamers. Excursionisis 20
choosing can take The Bsy-Line steamers al BAiti-
more witness the grand electrical and pyrotec,ai
cal display IN the harbor. arrive al Old Point
Comfort and Fortress Monroe early The following
Iaorning. nd the day. and be back in Baltimore
sgaiD bright and early on The morning Of The
n git Of he great Mystic Pageant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01
MEETINGS..

4 MAsS-NEETING OF THE DEMO
II CRATIC VOTERS OF HENRICD COUNTY
viii b beid a. the county couri-house ON sATCR-
DAY the 9Th IL y ~ september for the purpoSe ~
orgztAtinr he psrfy fOr the cOuinr campaign
The HAaetiDz VIII sc ssdressed ~ disiinxuf sbed
speaker large attendance of the vDt<rS Is
looked for r. e. MINOR.
au Z6-td CoCnfT superintendent
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

Having purchased the exclusive right 20 mann
flrture The celebrated
COLEMAN's PATENT PLOW- AND HEAD
HAENE-s
in TIE State o. Virginia except a. % three coun-
fie-j we have this day appointed Nr. JOHN TIL
BIZ our genera sales ag@tt 10 solicit Oruers Tor
the same and 20 sell FOR cash only.
Y. n. FINNEl < CO.
Manufacturers ColemAn's Patent PlOw- and Head
Harness Mandatory. } nney's Mills PoNha-
tan county. Va.
Address of JOHN TRIBE. general sales agent.
LynchburV. Va Urders Will also he promptly
filed n addressed b. local agency. Sl2 cast rrGad
street. Richmond. Va - l->t3fr
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MILITARY NOTICES.

HFADQCARTEEs COMPANY ~C.-l
FIRST EEGTNEST NIEGINIA VOLUNTEERS.
september l. 1858. \
4 SSEMBLE AT YOUR ARMURYS
"a TONIGHT Saturday at $50 O'Clock in a
fuii-ress Uniform for drili and court martial ~
BY order Of Captain DAVIS. 81
II. G.. SUTTON.
sc l-lt Acting First Sergesnf.
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4ifflmond Dispaitil.
SATURDAY,. SEPTEMBER i. 1883

as-THE CIRCULATION on ThK DISPATCH
rs LARGER THAN THE COMBINED cRcU-
LATioN OF ALL TIE OTHER DAILY NEWS
PAPERS or TIE CITY.
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r. Write for Tie Little Book, which viii te
mailed free. an 2S-lw
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THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY,
Drawer 3. Atlanta Ca.
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PROPOSALS.
TO BRIDGEBUILDERs.

The commissioners appointed by he IT'S og
Henrico ADD Hanover counties 20 rebuild The
bridge Ov the ChickabOminy crC X neal he bead
Of Thomas mil-pond. ~ the crossing of the
graded road. will receive proposals .r writing on
The SIN DAY or >kPIENBER NEXT. at 10
O'Clock a. ". az the site 81 the bridge. for RE-
BUILDING the same. The plan aud syecihca
lions fpr the same be seen az the house Il Mrs
Terrell. close by the site. ~ 2S-eodl0t
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Elf TY YE \ Z :

! have known and watched tie use q >w.fi's
Specific tor over lfry YEAR and nave never known
or heard Of 4 failure 70 cure Blood-Poison when
properly taken. J used 10 on INV servants from
lsJOto 1865. as - also . number n my leigs-
bors. and iu every case Itf came within my know
ledge il elected : cure. b all my life have never
known a remedy tl4t would 50 fully accomplish
wha. 30 j. recommended 10 Do.
II. L. DENSARD. Perry Ga.
THE GREAT DRUG HOUSE OF CHICAGO.
We do not hesitate 20 say thst for wear pasi We
have sold more f swifs Specific T. :. - than all
other blosd-purhers combined and with most H.
iouishing results. one gentleman who used hall a
dozen bottles. says that il has done him more good
than treatment which cost him $1,000. Another,
who las used i for Serofulous affection. reports
Z permanent care from 81 use.
VAN SHACK, STEVENSON & CO.
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II EATING WERE 4 FELONY
IT COULD NOT BE MORE TERRIBLY PUN
lsHED THAN ~ THF TOBTTRES OF lNnl-
GESTlON. WHY ENDURE THEN. FNtRN
DYSPEPTfC KNOWS. or OUGHT 10 Know,
THAT TARBANT-S EfFEENt>CEN Sill
ZFR APEhIENT J. SPECIFIC FOR The
g0NPL ANT. WHY THEN >UfFFk IT i
SHEER FOLLY. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS,
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NEW AND BEAUTIFULc@.,
y ROUTE To WASHINGTON, u. .e=7s.-ssk
C..riG Old Point Comfort. va.
REMARK ABLY LOW RATES
FARE ONk WAY. ~: ROUND TRIP. $3.50.
Excursion parties Of twenty-five or over. only
s2.5c for The round friD.
Fare 20 Old Point or Norfolk. only 81.
VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMPANl'> BEAU
TIfCLLl REBUILT sIEAMER
Ariel.
Leaves Richmond TUESDAY. THURSDAY, and
SATURDAY 81 a. NJ.
SALT AIR. No DUST.
/. y. TA1I'M. superintendent.
e2s IICe east Main street.
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DOOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
;D.0ExEcUTEna TIC DISPATCH fRiSiiss'
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REASONS
FoR USING
HORsFoRD'S
BEEAD
PREPARATION
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CELLULOID COLLARS. CUFFS. &c.

CELLUEOID COLLARS. CUFFS. Ac.
CELLULOID COLLARS. CUFFS, AND
BOSONs
are perspiration proof and viii not wilt
For sale ~ wholesale and retail.
{. LUMsDEN & son.
je 26-eod3m s23 Main street.
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tKntared al The Posi-oasoe at Richmond. Va ss
secono-class mstier.i
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MOUNT VERNON

f. but fcw hour's ri on the historic Potomac
from Washington. splendid steamers leaving
every morning and returing during the after
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on PAGEANT NIGHT
FIFTY-MINUTE TRAINS
OLD POINT COMFORT

between the two cldes. Trains run 1t least every
hour.
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personal.

THE PUBLIC Is HEREBY NOTIFIED
Il that viii not De responsible for any debts
contracted by my w1fc. Kate ILRGI IscON.
NJ. r. FERGUSON.
AUGUST 3l.lss sc l2rs
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ian 25-SA,Tu6Th2wl
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BEWARE or INVITATIONS. *'~easn
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LURAY cAvERNs.

the most famoas Of all the sUbterrsnean wonders
Of lhe country. are readily u1lhin days time
from Washingion or Baltimore. special fast Ex-
cursion Trains. making The round trip. with four
hours Il the Caverns Which are low lighted
throughout by electricity.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-01

ALL TuE
DRUGGISTS SELL IT.
ian o-Tl.>a&TutSe
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-12-06

SATURDAY, DEC. LIST, 1888.
The Board met persuant to ad-
journment.
Present-W. L. Love Mayor,
Baxter Mcfarland,
}. W. Lee,
w. G. Sykes, Selectmen.
j. W. Maynard,
The minutes Of the last two meet
ings were read and appro, ed.
On motion, the Mayor was directed
to pay to Mrs. Mary E. Pendleton,
the sum of fifty dollars, for right of
way, for the G. A. and N. Rail Road,
after taking her acknowledgements to
the deed, said amount to be paid ont
of the City fund and charged to the
Rail Road fund.
Petition Of p. G. Thompson to re-
tail vinious and spiritious liquors or
dered to take the usual course.
The Mayor presented his report Of
disbursements of c. A. and N. r. r.,
fund which was referred to Finance
Committee.
Ordered, That the action of the
Mayor in insuring City property be
confirmed and that he be allowed
proper credit for the amount paid out
for said purpose, $4,000.
The Assessor and Collector present
ed his Assessment Roll for 1888,
which was ordered to remain on file,
subject to inspection by the tax pay
ers until December the 18th, at
2 o'clock p. m. at which time the
Board will meet to receive said roll,
hear complaints, correct assessments,
etc; after the adjournment of this
meeting no change will be made in
assessments.
At II o'clock, December LIST, upon
motion, the following School Trus-
tees for the City Free Schools were
elected for the term Of one year:
DIR. E. p. Sale, DR.. J. w. Ecllford,
and Myer Gattman for white school.
F. G. Bumpass, Sam Brack and j.
H. Sykes, for colored school.
The following accounts were al
lowed and Mayor ordered to pay
same.
c. II. Eckford for coal furnished
City for Tax Assessor and Collec-
tofS OlIlCe. ...................S l4 oU
Roy & Bro. articles furnished Hook
and Ladder Company ............Sl2 15
Account of Houston and Reynolds,
ordered to lay over until next regular
meeting.
Witness certificates in favor of B.
L. Burkitt, referred to Finance Com
mlttee.
The Board then adjourned until
next regular meeting Dec. II, 1888.
w. E. LOVE, Mayor.
I w M,yNApn Secretarv.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-12-06
Canton, Aberdeen and Nashville
Railroad.

Capt W. B. DeCourcey, Engineer
of the Canton, Aberdeen & Nash-
vile Railroad, registered at the Cor
don House on Friday. We ha3 no
opportunity to interview him, but
understand that his visit was
prompted by matters in connection
with contract for the new depot
buildings. as well as to examine into
the condition of the grade in the
vicinity OF Aberdeen.
The entire grading from Kosciusko
to this city has beeen completed,
except the troublesome cut through
Blanton's Gap, and re learn that the
company has about concluded to
put down the track over that piece
Of road, although it will be one of
the heaviest grades known to rail
road men, requiring at least two en-
gines to force train over it.
Mr. r III. Gresham, one of the
local engineers, rendered bis resig>
nation on Saturday and goes to
Texas, where position awaits him,
while Mr. McCutchen has been trans
ferred to some of the works of the
Illinois Central in the Mississippi
Valley.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-12-06
o. II. Whitfield.
Nov. 2 Bird If.


Do not fail to read the new advertise
ment of Mr.. G. 7. CLIFFORD, which ap-
pears in this issue In addition to the
large stock of Jewelry and goods in that
line which he keeps at all times, he is
daily receiving a choice assortment of
articles purchased especially for Christ
mas and New Years presents Mr.
G ford has supplied the vans of the
Aberdeen public in this respect so long
that he is perfectly conversant with all
the requirements, and no one can call
at his house without being suited if he
knows what he wants to buy. His reg
ulstor points out the late "revised'
Time which has been adopted by nearly
all the cities and railroads, aud those
who purchase one of his Elgin Watches,
or will take the trouble 10 give him II
call, can have their chronomettrs set up
about eight minutes ahead OF other
schedules.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-12-06
We had the pleasure of visit on

We had the pleasure of visit on
Thursday,fr Mr.. G. B. Keplnger,
Superintendent, repsenting j. B,
McElfatrick & Sons, Architects, St
Louis. The object of his visit is to
induce the erection of an Opera
House if possible, and to furnish the
plan for the building-The firm
whom he represents has drafted the
plans for similar structures in st
Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Indian.
apolis; Omaha aud Lincoln, Ne
braska; Birmingham and Montgome-
ry, Alabama; Fort Worth and Da,-
las, Texas; and sew eial cities and
towns in Missouri. Minnesota, New
York, Illinois, Arkansas and other
States, the cost Of the buildings
ranging from $25,000 to Sl80,000.
The build ing OF al Opera House or
Theatre in Aberdeen is only ques
ton of time, for the city in its in
evitpble growth and expansion must
keep pace with its progress in this
respect as well rs in others, and we
hope that our e., terprising citizens
may find it convenient and practica-
BILE to EN- brace theopp riunity offer
cd, and agitate the subject to its
that Mr.. j. H. Huntley proposes to
lease the building, if erected, for five
years, guaranteeing ten per cent on
the investment.
The Aberdeen examiner. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1866-current, 1883-12-06

WE sympathize with the Starkville
Times, in the misfortune of one of its
forms being pi'd last week. In a
newspaper career of seventeen years
this accident has happened two Or
three times in our office, andnever
does the Examiner 90 to press, al
though every caution and safeguard
are employ ed, that its Publishers do
not experience feelings Of dread and
anxiety. TO those of the uninitiated we
will mention that pi'd form means
the establishment of a whole page Of
a newspaper, consisting of whatever
number of columns are published to
the page, into conglomerated mass
of perhaps hundred different sizes
of types, requiring many tedious
hours and days to be read justed. 1t
is the dread and terror of printers,
and right here they invariably lose
their religion, if they ever had any,
Just as surely as the man loses his
money who bets on a slow horse.