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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-07-17
Simpson, of the University OF

Prof. Simpson, of the University OF
Texas, takes the premium for absent
mindedness. He was sitting at his
desk writing a few nights ago when
one of his children entered: What do
you want? I can't be disturbed now.''
Il only want to say goodnight"
Never mind now. Tomorrow morn
ing will do Just as we'll" On another
occasion a friend said to him: ..Do
you know that your friend Smith is
dead?" els he. poor fellow? I am
sorry to hear it," care you going to
attend the f%uneral?" Certainly;
when is it?" Tomorrow morning at
ten o'clock" Il can't attend to-mor-
row, but [ will be on hand the first fine
day next week. "-Ieras Siiftings.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-07-17
-Nearly two Thousand girls. MOST

Nearly two thousand girls, most of
whom are French, are engaged in the
making of artificial flowers in New
York, according TO a manufacturer of
shat city. who says THAI he believes the
metropolis furnishes about half the
stock consumed in this country, which
formerly came from Paris. Only the
cheaper varieties, he adds, are manac
featured in New York.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-07-17

The United States consume NOR
lemons IN a year than all other coun-
tries combined. Russia comes next.
The custom Russians have OF drinking
tea with a slice of lemon in il accounts
for the large consumption. there.-N.
y. !Iui
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-07-17

+Psalm cxlui5: 4; Isaiah xl:26.
.ITillidm DCdTden, in Springfield (1Mdss.) Re
publican,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
FitZ Lee on Grant.

As FITZHUGH LEE is candidate
for the high Office Of Governor of Vir-
ginis, and as he is to serve on General
HAEcOCK's staff as a mark of respect
to the memory Of General GRANT, we
republish what he had to say Of the
distinguished deceased two weeks ago
when his death was announced. Gen
eral LEE said
General L. S. Grant was regarded
as q great soldier by the people of the
North. In that estimate a great ma
ority of the men Of the South must
unite. Extremes in man concur in him.
The judgment of impartial history will
confirm this verdict Of the sections. In
a half-milliOn Of soldiers no man could
have risen from the lowest to the high
est round of the military ladder, brought
to a successful close gigantic struggle,
dictated peace, and maintained himself
as the commanding general Of the
armies Of the United States with
out the genius Of soldier and a
natural talent for the profession of
arms. 1t was a big war, made by a
big government, with big armies. The
customary civil and military jealousies
were present on all sides. Statesmen
did not relish the growing fame of the
warrior, for its increasing weight might
crush their presidential aspirations,
while aspiring, ambitious soldiers and
their friends stood ready to assist the
official decapitating knife; but the
stolid, silent man Of war took no notice
of either, pursuing the even tenor of his
way until he saw at last the sun Of the
Confederacy sink behind the hills Of
Appomattox."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

all parts Of the city. Along the mainss
az frequent intervals, are The iire-hy-
drants for the use of the city, aud drink
ing.fountains for animals, while several
ornamental fountains are supplied from
the same source.
Two Artcsian wells are now in opera
ton In Charleston, and third is being
bored which will be, when completed, the
largest in the world, as it will be about
two thousand feet deep, with mini
mum diameter Of about six inches. The
existing wells are of incstimable valae
10 the people of Charleston, who for
merly were compelled to depend en-
tirely on cisterns Of rain-water
and on ordinary wells for the
supply for all purposes. The soil
Of this section of the country being
very loose and porous rendered the Or
binary wells peculiarly liable to con-
tamination. and much Of the sickness
that formerly prevailed here should UNI
doubtedly be attributed TO this source.
These wells are now but little used,
and with the introduction Of Artesian
water, and its use for drinking and
other domestic purposes, the health oil
the city has greatly improved.
The only objection made to the use
Of the Artesian water now obtained IN
Charleston is that, by its chemical ac-
ton on starch, it discolors rice, homi"
nv. &C., to some extent, and imparts
slightly unpleasant flavor to tea and
coffee the water is largely used for
ordinary drinking. purposes, however
as already stated, and is preferred for
such use on account Of its known pu'
rity. Even the slight drawback just
mentioned is expected to be removed
entirely when the new well is in opera
ton. The water is also peculiarly soft
and refreshing when applied to the
skin. and adds luxury to the bath
which is highly appreciated by all who
have enjoyed the opportunity of test
ing it.
Too much cannot be said, indeed, in
advocacy of the adoption of the Arte-
sian system wheverever stratum of
water can be reached by boring which
will rise to, or even near, the surface,
and which is of a quality suitable for
use. The wells have never failed to
give satisfaction, we believe, and as
their number can be increased to meet
any ordinary or reasonable demand
upon them, the success of the first one
bored anywhere, by way Of experiment,
will settle the question of wholesome
water supply for the fortunate city
where it may be located.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

Of the United States Senate, whereby
the removal OF disabilities oil an ex-
Confederate was prevented.
3. In seeking to establish a servile
and subsidized press by requiring OIL
fetal publications to be made in parti-
san journals, without regard TO their
circulation or fitness.
4. For multiplying Offices and III
creasing salaries TO reward favorites.
s. For attempting to take the busi-
ness Of the people out Of their hands
by creating more than one hundred
new officers to be called commissioners
Of sales, and at the same time refusing
to allow the people to elect them.
G. For attempting to lcgislate cir
cult judges out Of Office before the ex-
piration Of their terms, and dishonor-
ing the judiciary in many instances by
the selection Of judges VIGOROUSLY cor
rupt and ignorant.
7. For making the public offices,
which should be public trusts, the spoil
of faction divided out by favoritism,
without regard to merit.
8. For making the asylums OF the
insane, deaf, dumb, and blind, the
State University, the Virginia Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College, the
Virginia Military Institute, and the
entire public free-school system part OF
vast machine of partisan power and
plumber.
0. For attempting to gerrymander
the congressional districts of this State
in outrage of fair representative ex-
preston.
10. For attempting to band together
and incense the colored race against
the white, through leagues and re-
ligious organizations, and by false
and Infamous appeals to the worst
passions.
ii. For flooding the polls all over the
State with illegal and fraudulent votes,
manipulated and counted by corrupt
officials.
IL. For resorting to mean and trivia
technicalities to count into office dele
gates, representatives, and who were
rejected by the people.
Is. For claiming the conscience o.
legislators by exacting written Obliga
tions from them in advance to support
all measures of the ring, dictated by
caucus, regardless Of their oaths to sup
port the Constitution.
IA. For concentrating the powers o
Government-State and Federal-intC
the hands of a corrupt and intriguing
oligarchy, subordinate to the power o
a ringleader through the machinery o
a pledge-bound caucus, and exercising
these powers with shameless tyranny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
rHE RICHMOND DISPATCH THURSDAY. AUGUST 6. 1885


lated to affect the peace and prosperity
Of the State.
In conclusion, | appeal to every in-
telligent Virginian who feels the slight.
est pride in maintaining the honor and
glory of his State and in advancing her
material welfare to repel and bury for
ever, by his influence and vote, the base
less and innaming charge contained IN
the Republican platform, that the great
body of her intelligent, educated, and
tax-paying white citizens are ballot-box
suffers and assassins.
Upwards Of two hundred negro dele
gates in the Convention endorsed for
themselves and their people this gross
injurious, and Infamous libel upon thelI
employers, friends, and beneiactors
Will any right-thinking white Viz
ginian who is proud of his State ant
jealous Of the honor and reputation o
her citizens endorse it by voting for thu
Malone ticket? No, never. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
Artesian Wells.

Professor WINSTON, or Mr.. BLAIR,
OF some other geologist, can tell us
whether it is likely or not that Arte-
sian wells can be made useful in Rich
mond. There are such wells in ST.
Louis, in Charleston, in Illinois, in
New York, in the prairies Of the
West-all around US. II such water
can be had in Richmond, we shall need
nopumps and siand-pipes as in Charles
ton; but the wells may be bored at
points so high that the water will by
gravitation flow wherever needed.
Read the following charming descrip-
ton Of the water in use in Charleston.
The deepest Of these wells cost only a
few thousand dollars each. The
Charleston Nees and Courier saws !:
ARTEsIAS WELLs.-The Richmond
Dispatch quotes recent paragraph in
the NecS and Courier in regard to the
Artesian wells Of Charleston, and asks
how the water is supplied TO families.
There is nothing unusual or difficult
about the mode Of distributing the wa
ter from the wells in Charleston. The
water rises to the surface by its own
pressure and flows into a large
and clean reservoir, from which
II is pumped up by machinery
into a stand-pipe or tower, and
thence distributed through mains
to every part % the city. Twenty
miles Of mains fuhe already been laid,
and the system extending every year.
From these ma 5 the water Is con
dacted into reside, les, offices, aud pub
lie buildings by sd ice-pipes in the or |
binary way, the pressure from the
being sufficient to raise the |
water 70 the upper stories Of houses in |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
JOINT Discussions

A day or two ago, in reply to a
question from a correspondent, we
stated that we had not at hand a copy
Of the circular sent out in 1884 by the
State Executive Committee concerning
Joint discussions. Another CORE
spondent has kindly forwarded the same
to us. 1t reads as follows:
Rooms STATE DEMOCRATIC
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. |, 1884. J
To County Chairmen
The State Central Committee of the
Democratic party, conceding the right
of the county and local party authorities
to determine and regulate such matters
for themselves, yet respectfully sug-
gest that joint discussion with our po-
litical opponents be discouraged.
Apart from other considerations not
necessary to be mentioned. the extra
ordinary position taken by the Republi-
can leaders in Virginia, in charging that
the result Of the last State election was
due to violence and bloodshed, and
making it grave subject of congress
sional inquiry, has placed them beyond
the pale Of proper controversy upon the
hustings and rendered legitimate dis
cussion of party issues impossible
the true and only object Of public dis.
cussion being to enlighten, not to in
flame the popular mind.
Very respectfully,
JOHN S. BARBOUR,
Chairman.
II. Shepperd, Secretary.
The committee wisely left and wisely
leaves this matter for the decision OF
the local committees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
Candidate Wise.

We hear that Mr.. John Wise made
no impression in Pulaski Monday. So
it will be. Speaking against Fitz Lee
and for the murder" platform, he will
not be able to make any Roadway. 1t
will be an uphill business. lie is beaten
before the race begins. 1t will be just
a thing of moral impossibility to get the
noble people Of Virginia to reject the
one or endorse the other. 1t can't be
done. His 100000 negroes will do it ;
but the whites will be few and far be
tween who will thus stultify themselves.
A solid 10000 good, true Virginians
are going to deposit their votes for gal
liant Fitz Lee, and that will settle it.
LyRchLWq NerS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
- f~iOrn.f

There are few things which make a
body feel so utterly forlorn as chills and
fever. The system is utterly run down
by this wretchsd disease until life seems
hardly worth living. At this stage
comes in the blessing Of Brown, Iron
Bitters, concerning which Mr.. Newell,
Of Lexington, Va, says. "Por building
up the system after it has been run
down by chills and fever, and for gen.
ersl tonic, find nothing better" 1t
gives entire relief in all cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
THE FLAG OYER RICHMOND.
How General Grant Diyidod the Reward
Given BY n Patriotic Citizen.

now tenerai GrnBt DtYioc1 sne ~" w."
Given BY Patriotic Citizen
denver Coli Tribune, August 81
Mr.. Nathan Grossmeyer, OF this
city, was during the war a resident oil
New York and Washington, and at the
time very wealthy and patriotic. De-
string, as all northern men did, the
capture Of Richmond as a browning
act Of the war, Mr.. Grossmeyer
offered a reward Of $500 to the soldier
who should be the first to
hoist the Stars and Stripes over the
Confederate capital. AS the capital
was not taken by storm, and the hour
Of raising the first flag was not a
marked event, General Grant decided 1t
best that the reward be divided between
three soldiers who made very bril-
liant record before Petersburg. In
1868, desiring to know who had re-
ceived the prize, Mr.. GrOsSmeyer ad-
dressed letter to General Grant ask
ing for the desired information and re-
ceived in reply the following letter;
GENERAL GRANTS LETTER.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE }
UNITED STATES,
| WASHINGTON, ID. c., June %, 1868. )
Ny Dear Sir: Your favor of June
5, requesting to know how the money,
$500, presented by you to be given to
the soldier who first planted the Amer
lean flag on Richmond was awarded, is
received. Other patriotic parties sent
money for the same purpose, making
in all the sum of $3.50. The manner Of
the fall Of Richmond was such that
there was no special merit in the mere
running up of the flag after entering the
city by so large a force, and there was
great deal Of merit on the part OF
thousands who contributed to make the
fact practicable. So ! awarded the
money in three prizes to soldiers in
different parts Of the army. The en-
closed are copies Of letters forwarded
to the brave soldiers who were awarded
the prizes. Yours truly,
[. S. GRANT, General.
To Nathan GroSSmeyer, Esq, Men
York Cuy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
Whites and Negroes in Virginia
To the Editor of the Dispatch

Wv ~-N'''N' " wv DfoVNttW
For the benefit Of several of your
readers, will you kindly give the per-
centsge Of natural increase of the white
population of this State as compared
with the natural increase of the negro
population: b.
August 4. 1885.
The census Of 1870 has always been
considered very unreliable SO far as the
southern States were concerned. Ac-
cording to that census and the census
Of 1880, the percentage Of increase in
the negro population was about 23l.
and Of the white population about
23s-almost the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
NhiO for 1LnaIllN.

Congressman Lefevre, Of Ohio, not
only thinks that Governor Hoadly will
run as the Democratic candidate for
Governor this fall. but he said to a
New York interviewer "You may
look for almost any result in Ohio this
fall. 1t is not walk-away for the
Republicans. you may be sure. 1t is
true they think so, but only two years
ago they thought they hal Judge
Hoadly beaten and Judge Foraker
elected. Judge Hoadly came up smilins
with 10000 majority. Whore such
things have happened they may happen
again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
An Explanation.

We have heard Of rumor which
makes it proper for us to state that for
several years past all of the Dispatch
Company have paid their taxes in
money. The suit brought some time
ago in the Hastings Court in the name
Of one Of them as trustee to test the
gsnuineness of coupons which had
been rendered for taxes was brought
without his knowledge or consent, and
was a suit in which he had no interest
whatever. Having no interest in it,
he could not dismiss it without the
consent of the parties in interest, or he
would have done so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

"In the mild month of September
the venerable FRANZ JOSEF, Of Aus
tria, will meet his brother, OF Russia. {"
And say what the Governor of North
Carolina said to the Governor Of vir-
sx,n;a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

Fitz Lee is a farmer. lie may not
be as good a farmer as Bob Beverly or
George W. Palmer, but his living comes
by farming and his interests are those
Of the farmers. and when he is elected
one Of the old Virginia breed of farmers
Will be ia the Executive mansion, and
a gentleman will be there who will
know how to behave himself. Hurrah
for Ftz Lee, If you want to have a
good time LINE the cavalry. -
LynchJurg Adraace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

"This is a season of hopeful Repub-
lican preparation" announces Repub-
lican organ. We notice that, for the
first time in the history Of their party,
the Democrats have carried Portsmouth,
New Hampshire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06


CGOpER.-Dicd, yesterday morning at q
% clock. JOSEPH. the youngest child OF
norrc.l :. and Ann Jane Cooper; aged ten
months.
The funeral will take place from his IA
theirs residence 40. 2lJ south fitth street.
THIS AFTERNOON At 4 O'Clock. Friends
and acquaintances are respectfully Invited
10 attend.
HEFFERNAy.-Died a. tho residence
OF William Ii. Page. on Reservoir street. at
s clock August Jth. Mrs. MARGARET
HEFtbRNAN.
Funeral Will take place THIS EVENING
AZ O'Clock from ~. Peters Cathedral.
Friends and acquaintance are invited to
attend.
Baltimore papers please copy.
ANNFKS.-Died. August ). 1851. at
Q O'Clock A. NJ. NJ 40. PA east Broad
street. Mr.. JAMES hCAANNERS, In the
sIXty-fourth yearof his age.
The funeral services Will take place THIS
Thursday MORNING at 10 O'Clock ~
Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

"Of the 3l3 parties executed last
year, 21O-more than two thirds-met
their death by lynch law" And de-
spite the fact that lynch law is so popu-
lar in the West, the Mormon question
remains unsolyed,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

If any leader thinks Massey is weak
let him meet him on the hastings. Ii
any candidate so thinks, let him 90 ont
with him among the people, and see his
audiences and the attention they give
him. If he got a respectable vote as
an independent candidate for Congress,
what will he now get as the Democratic
candidate. His nomination is a pledge
that the debt question is out of poll
tics, and will not be disturbed by the
Democratic party.-LyHchburg Ad-
rance.
There is some comfort in rejecting
that Parson Newman will soon dsap-
pear from public gaze and fade out of
public hearing. One can bear the heated
term with greater fortitude in view
Of that happy prospect Washington
Post.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

DR.. NEWMAN says SHERIDAN and
SHERMAN "acted by sudden illumina-
tion." The people Of Georgia know
that to be a fact in respect of SHER-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06

General Fitzhugh Lee is one Of the
most graceful of men as well as the
brayest Of cavalry leaders. His reply
to General Hancock invitation to take
official part in the funeral of GRAFT will
be approved by every Confederate who
marched under the stars and bars. -
atlanta Constitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
To Onr AiaifOr1.

have made chemical examination
of the D." Montrose " Whiskey, the sam
pie having been collected by me from
many barrels, and find that it contains
no impurities or authorizations. As a
beverage or nedicinsl agent it is enti-
tied to full confidence.
WILLIAM II. TAYLOR, VI D.,
State Chemist.
RicLmond, Va, Feb. %, 1855.
Walter D. Blair & Co.. 100 east
Main street. are the sole proprictors of
the celebrated " AontroSe - Whisky.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
ExCTRsloNs. P,C-NiCs, &c.

no WASHINGTON AND lt1usJ
L RETURN FOR S2.5O-UN- ~1.-----''-'
DER TWELVE YEARS. $3.50.
GOOD TEN DAYS.
FROM RICHMOND AND ANY JAMES
RIVER LANDING.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH. .,,
ALL-WATER ROUTE-BEAUTlFUL Thlf
SCHEDULE:
Leave Richmond A. 81. COx's A. NJ
bermuda. g.3O A. NJ; CITY Point, Pf5 A.
NJ. and other landings at usual hour. Ar
rive old Point ) L. NJ. Take steamer Tor
Washington and arrive there ~. d
Thursday. Remain in Washington Ihurs-
day until r. NJ. cor a week II desired !.
then take steamer and arrive Old folnt /.
A. NJ. Friday. Remain at Old Point unNl ,
+. NJ. Friday, then take steamer Arlgi aRI
remain aboard that night FREE OF
CHARGE and come up TO river landings
and Richmond saturday, arriving here
about 4:30 L. NJ. ,.,,c,
- :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
VIRGINIA BEACH HOTEL,

up. HORBACH a co. propretOrs.
This splendid hotel - now open for guests.
Rates per day, $3.50 10 81. Special rates by
the week or month according 20 location.
The hotel Is furnished throughout In the
best style superior beds lighted with gas.
amply supplied with good water, and an eN-
cellent table. The Close proX unity Of thu
Gulf Strcam 10 Virginia Beach preserves
q uniformity, n dryness and mildness -
temperature In winter as well a. summer,
which makes this resort the most attractive
for health and for bathing ~ any place On
the Atlantic seaboard. Address J. y. HOR-
BACH & Co. virginia-Beach Hotel, PM
cess Anne county. Va.
In 1a.hi m vi m - AnlaNfIm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
MILITARY NOTICES.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANYE
4 d. FIRST REGIMENT NIRGtNtAH
NTEER5 AUGUST 5. lss5.--GEN- y
ERAL ORDERS, NJ. -: Officers aul men
will report ~ ArmUry on THURS DAY
the 9th Infant. ~ 4:30 +. NJ. in fuil-dress
uniform. for escort duty. A full ana prompt
attendance Is desired.
ny order OF KOBERr HAROLD. Captain.
j. =. GREGORY, Flrht Sergeant.
Au CIT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
NATURAL BRIDGE FOREST.

The three hotels will open under the sum.
mer management JUNE 22D. Everything
in our power has been done 10 continue ma
rare attractions OF this cool. clean. AMI
comfortable place. The Annapolis Band 5
re-engsged. There are eight miles OF car-
rtage-roads within the park. Tue lFety
Is excellent. Send Tor pamphlet.
J. b. PENTON. Superintendent.
lN 1.on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
STATES HOTEL,

~ ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.
Opens JUNE Attn The leading hotel.
Excellent cuisine. superb appointments.
Electric bells, fire escape. &c.
u. II. BROWN. Proprietor.
my 28-end3qt W WHITNEY, Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-06
BRIEF COMMENT.

"professor PEABoDY's essay at
Concord ought to be ruled out" Pro-
fessor PEABoDY's essay must have
been sensible.