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St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-20
OLD PUNKINHEAD.
He Relates His Experience at tho 50.
Nicholas Hotel.

Nicholas Hotel.
"If you can get Old Punkinhead there
to tell you the bed story, you're in luck,
said mine host, aside. "He's charac-
ter! His names So-and-So, but we call
him Old Punkinhead because he's so set
in his ways. He never reads newspa-
per and doesn't believe in any of the
new-fangled notions of our day. Can't
you tell this young man that bed storyP"
he asked, turning to the old 'un.
1t consumed half an hour and severa
more pots before Old Punkinhead was
wound up to the spinning point. He
was thin almost to transparency, and he
had one of those economical faces, for
whatever his nose dropped his chin
caught. He had whsk-broom beard
that poked out in front as if it dared
anybody to come near it.
'Tain't much ov story" he began,
''but it got me inter trouble. Now at
hum I've alters had a bed wat sooted
me. It wasn't much ov a bed, ter be
sure, but my grandpop slep' inter it an
it's good enough fur me. | hain't proud
eff I am #han sum. 1t is one ov them
high-posted beds, an whin gifts inter
it hain't huv up ter the wall like some
body wus under it boostin' ov it.
'Wall, one day he'd ter 60 to taoun
on biziness, an ez l wus goin' ter be
ouat all night I takes my grip along,
with my night gownd an nightcap in
it. went ter the circus. walked around
an seen the sights, he'd my fill ov pea
nuts, and about eleven o'clock, l
sashays up to the hotel watts kept by
Mr.. St. Nickylason, Broadway street [
walks up ter the desk and sez ter the fell
ler behind the bar, seZ /, 4 want
room
"'How high?' sez he.
"I don't care sez 1; 'ennywhar be-
twixt yer an the roof
"He laffs an sez; 4 mean ther price.
VIII ten dollars SCOT yer?'
II tole him that I didn't want ter buy
the house, an that I only KEN ter stay
one light. He sed he'd compermise on
two dollars, an [ finally gev it ter him.
''sWant me ter keep them valley.
buls:9' sed he, pintin' ter my grip.
II wusn't as green as that, and / TUX
it up with me. A niger showed me
up to ther attick, an to make a long
story short, got inside and locked my
self in. Their wus a bed in one end o.
ther room, but it looked too purity to
muss up, an I guess it wus only thar
fur show
II hunted through the other room,
an thar found a bed. 1t was funny
lookin' thing, an wus med ov tin with
wooden sides. I didn't like ther looks
ov it, but I wusn't goin' ter be green,
so ondresses an jumps in. Their folks
at hum he'd tole me not ter blow ther
gas out, but ter turn it out, an when
gets in I looks for ther crank. l finds
it all right an gives it yank. What
happint? l was almost drownded.
Somebody up stairs, I guess, pours
about million pals of water over me,
an I yells an yells ontil ther hired man
CUNT in an yanks me out
"'Who throwed that water?' sez [;
show me ther man wot throwed that
water, an I'll pulverize him; I will, by
grasshoppers?'
'sThen he called me derned fool, and
said it was bath-tub. Then he'd ter
60 down by the kitchen stove and stay
there all nj ght ter git dry. No more
hotels fur me, an if I'd caught old
St. Nickylas I'd mashed him. Iwould,
by chowder IN Y World.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-20
WORK OF FUNNY MEN.

Family Calendar and Book of Health
and Rumor for the Million.
We are in receipt of little book
which, in richness of humor and gro
tesqueness of illustration, may be said,
in the language of the wild West, to
stake the cake.' It is simply drawing
it mild to say that it contains some OF
the best examples of American humor
ever published; and the contributors,
who are well-known in the field of let
ters, have really excelled all former
efforts. The illustrations by comic art
the text ''Bill Nye" tells his ex-
perience with a cyclone. R. K. Mum
kittrick, of Puck, rhymes funnily on
the four seasons. Mr. II. D. Umbstaet-
ter, the originator of the book. de-
scribes his wrestle with a grilled bone
in "merrie England" and IN. Quad"
of the Detroit Free Press, gives some
quaint aphorisms of ''Brudder Gard
ner's." The book, in fact, is not one
to be glanced at and laid aside and for
gotten, but can be taken up with pleas
ure at any time. Its title Is the st.
Jacobs Oil Family Calendar and Boob
of Health and Hunaor for the Million for
1856. 1t is published by the Charles
A. Vogeler Company, Baltimore, Md,
the proprietors of St. Jacobs Ola
remedy which is universally known as
the only cure for rheumatism and all
bodily pains, and which has been in
dorsed by leading men in every coun-
try in the world. Red Star Cough
Cure, the new twenty-five cent remedy
for throat and lung troubles, which is
also being manufactured by this house,
has received the Endorsement of legis-
lators and boards of health on account
of its freedom from dangerous opiates
and its prompt efficacy. The book is
distributed in large cities by carriers
and in small towns by druggists. When
there is any difficulty in obtaining it,
stamp sent to The Charles A. Vogeler
Company, will insure a copy by mail.
--ErchanQe.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-20
AMlCABLE SETTLEMENT.
How Coolies of Korea Settle Troublesome
Disputes.

How Coolies of Korea Settle Troublesome
Disputes.
There is usually some amicable meth
cd of settling troublesome disputes,
even if it be the old resort of drawing
lots, though unfortunately too many of
us prefer to argue, or even wrangle,
about the matter in hand. The Japan
ese are not so foolish. Says the author
of .sA Sketch of Korea:'
As soon as the traveller has set foot in
Japan, and safely passed through the
ordeal of the custom-house, he will need
something in which to carry himself
and his baggage. He has been told that
a jssrikisha, or large baby-carriage,
drawn by man, is the vehicle in COM
mon use, and seeing some such convey
ances standing idle, he calls for one of
them. A score respond to his call, hur-
rying toward him SO quickly as to sug-
gest a rush of autumn leaves, started by
a sudden gust of wind from the
quiet corner in which they lay.
In a twinkling they are all about
Ulul, duu UL1O AoFS ASA1oi eso nAo
feet. As he is only one, and the bag
gage is limited, he can not use them all;
be therefore prepares to make choice.
He turns his attention for an instant to
his traps, to judge what he shall need,
and on turning back again, behold! the
men have all vanished, and he finds
himself the center of q mute but ex-
pectant-looking circle of baby-carriages,
their shafts all pointed toward him as if
in an attitude Of entreaty. He wonders
what can so suddenly have happened to
the men, until his eyes at last light upon
them in a group at the corner of the
square. After some watching, he be-
comes conscious that not quarrel, but
settlement, is going on. The coolies
are actually drawing lots for the privi-
lege of carrying him! One man in the
centre holds the slips, each man selects
his own, and all abide, in the best pos
sible humor, by the result. Youth $
Companion.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-20

desertion of him. But still her heart
had never really swerved from its first
real love, no more than had his own;
and when Gilbert Warner left the little
town it was as he hoped to do fifteen
years previous-with Alice Graves as
his bride. Chicago Times
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-20

Potato Fritters: Boil three large
potatoes and rub them through a colan-
der, then add to them four well-beaten
eggs, one teaspoonful of rich cream, a
little lemon juice, a little nutmeg and
some salt. Beat all very light, then
drop from spoon into hot lard and fry
the same as doughnuts Serve hot
The Cook
St. Landry democrat., 1886-02-20

The australian Chemist and Drug
gist says that essence of peppermint
painted on burn causes the pain to
cease at once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28
HAMPTON.
A Grand Tournament - Mysterious
DeaIh,

Grand Tournaments - Mysterious
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatcn.l
AUGUST q, 1886.
A grand tournament took place here
Yesterday afternoon on Mallory avenue,
eleven Knights contesting. Jeil. SIN
clair won the first prize--s handsome
watch--and chose Miss Mamie Sinclair
as the queen. The spurs were won by
Baker z. Lee, Jr., who conferred the
FIRST honor on Miss Susie Jones. Thorn
ton Jones and Charley Jones won the
third and fourth honors, and chose
Misses Jessie Woodfn and Lucy Tabb,
respectively. The affair was concluded
by grand ball at the ArmOry at night,
attended by large number of ladies
and gentlemen.
Mr.. Frank Lee bad the misfortune to
lose valuable mare yesterday morn
ing. lie turned the mare and her colt
into a pasture enclosed with barb
wire fence. and for some reason the
mare endeagOTed to jump out, and IN
the attempt fell on the wire, emitting
herself so terribly that it was consider
ed best to kill her, which was accord
ingly done.
Some days ago cOlored girl living
out on Bates's" farm died under
suspicious circumstances, only having
been sick a short time. Her mother
and another woman, who were with
her when she died, state that she told
them that, while returning home some
nights before, three girls manning them
set upon her and beat her with sticks.
Accordingly an autopsy was held, and
it was discovered that her skull was
broken. The girls were arrested, but
as there was no other evidence save
the statement made TO the two women
which could not be accepted, as it WAS
not made by the girl before an Off
ceT-they were discharged.
Rev. Mr.. Cridlin, Of Norfolk county,
has been conducting protracted meet
ing at DENLY church, in Warwick
county, and has met with much sue
cess.
Mr.. George a. Schmeley is having
a brick building erected at the corner
of Third and Queen streets.
The residence Of Captain Schermer-
horn is rapidly approaching completion.
PAUL.
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sPOTsYLvANIA COUNTY.
Fiso-The Tobacco CroD-PrOfracted
Neutrality-suspicious..

Neutrality-suspicious..
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. J
PARTLOw's, August 20, 1886.
A few days since the dwelling OF K.
c. Blaydes, ESQ.,, situated near Crutch-
fields mill, in this county, caught on
fire from a stoye-pipe and was totally
destroyed. 1t was insured for a small
amount through some fredericksburg
agency.
Quite a drought prevails in this sec
ton. The crop of tobacco, which con-
uacted spindling, narrOw-leafed
growth as a result Of the unprecedent-
ed abundance of wet weather in the
early summer, cannot possibly make an
average Weld should the rains be many
days deferred.
Protrscted meetings, marked by the
features Of large attendance and great
revival of religious interest, have Just
closed at the County-Line and walters
Baptist churches. These meetings were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Il. W.
Wipfrey, who is a young man ABOVE
the average mental vigor. He was as
sisted in his meetings by Rev. l.. Il.
Thoruhill, of Manchester.
1t will be gratifying news to his host
of friends TO learn that Captain Launce-
lot Par,low, now in his eighty-seventh
wear, is in the enjoyment of remsrka.
ble physical vigOr, and vivacity of
spirits. NIL mn F.,
teen wears old, a son Of Mr.. W. W.
Hall, fired a gun, which exploded and
so severely lacerated one of his hands
that it is thought that amputatiou may
yet be necessary. ZIP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28

Judge Stout, who thought each word
Is the reading progressed should 30
interpreted. As an interpreters ex-
position Of the indictment was at thus
time all that could be impressed upon
the understanding Of the prisoner, the
Court continued the case.
Winston Smith Ccolored), indicted Tor
grand larceny, confessed, and was sem
fenced by tho Court to FIVE years IN the
penitentisry. -,
The case Of T. ]. S. Coynsr for Kill
ing Montezuma Brown last October
will DO called on the S0th.
Captain Bumgsrdner and Mr.. IL. y.
Tinsley have returned from Highland,
where the first-named made his opening
campaign speech as the Democratic
nominee for Congress in tho Tenth dis
uict. The party is organized in that
county and will poll its full strength
No one could be more acceptable TO
them than the chosen champion in this
contest.
Baling hay has commenced in Aa-
susta county. Trading in this crop is
becoming more enlarged, as the owners
OF the presses in some instances are De-
coming purchasers Of crops.
CAxToE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28
MAJOR GRIFFIN.
The Democratic Nominee for cOn-
crsss Tn the Sixth District.
ILynchburg News

tLynchDufg news
1t is no Disagreement to the other
aspirants to say that the Convention
has made wise choice. In all the at
tributes Of true manhood Mr.. Griffin
has 10 superior in or out Of the dis
tIict. AS soldier his record is as
bright as the blade which he welded
so well. He rode through the war
with that dashiDg command the Second
Virginia cavalry, rose to be its adju-
tant, was several times promoted for
personal gallantry, aud bears on his
nerson the scars Of honorable battle.
But still that would not eutitle him
to 90 to Congress were he otherwise un-
suited. And just here is where the true
fitness comes in. AS man Of highest
integrity and stainless reputation; as a
man of broad views and clear, discrm-
mating mind as good speaker, able TO
impress his opinions as a man of appli-
cation, not afraid Of work; as a true,
chiyalrous Christian gentleman, ne will
make q worthy and valuable represen-
tative, one of whom the district will
have reason to be proud. The fact is,
We fear he is too good man to go TO
Congress, and that he will run risk Of
being spoilt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28

Rvvfrtue ots decree OF Chesterfield Circuit
Conrt. entered on the 18TH day Of June,
Isss. in the cause Of TOwues and ais. rs
James y. Jones. administrator. and as, the
undersigned, thereby appointed special
commissioners for the purpose, VIII proceed
10 sell by public auction, In front OF the
United States courthouse, IN the city OF
Richmond Va, on
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER I, 1855,
tI2 o'clock NJ, that VERY VALUABLE
FARM above described, fronting three
miles on James river. one mile rom Drew
rX's-Blun station aud pOst-oilce, on the
Richmond and Petersburg railroad about
eight miles from Richmond, and the rest
dence of the late James y. Jones. contain
ing about !, 800 ACRkS. OF which about 23O
acresafe river low. grounds. about 300 acres
on second low. grounds. shout 800 acres Of
fne rich upland (all In fine cultlvatiOnl, and
about 500 acres In original forest-plne, OAK,
hickory, aud walnut. The land lies beauu.
fully, and is well drained. Can be divided
into four farms OF nearly equal size three
fronting on the river ana the Other on tne
Richmond and Petersburg turnpike.
The Improvements consist OF large
famed dwelling containing ten ROOMS,
beautifully situated surrounded by lar.e
forest OF oak, hickory, &c; barns, STAB ),
grRnRries, nay sheds and houses for tel.
ants aud lsborers amply sufficient This IS
a valuable farm, and those wanting, either
for their own use or for Investment, Won q
DO well to examine and attend sale. Good
nelghboIs. Young bearing orchard OF fac
varieties Of fruits, grapes, &c.
TERMS Cash.
BENJAMIN II. NASH.
ALEXANDER DOMAIN,
Commissioners
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STANTON.
Funeral OF Judge -seurs items--
Hsy Crop.

Funeral OF Judge -sours stems-
Hay Crop.
fcures pondence ofthe Richmond pispatchl
AUGUST %, 1887.
The County Court, which has been
in sess,on since the 23d, transacted no
business yesterday forenoon, adjourn
ing In order that the bar aud officers OF
tho court might attend the funeral OF
Judge fultz, the hour OF which was
changed to the morning instead Of the
afternoon, as previously appointed.
The attendance was large.
Judge Stout had very large num-
\ Der Of Commonwealth cases before
him for trial this tern. lie is disposing
Iof them rapidly. The attorney for the
Commonwealth, Meade Z. White, ESQ,
is active and weilant, as will appear by
the number Of convictions now referred
70. The indictments by the grand jury
on the 23d have been reported 10 the
DispcteA and the trials Of the offenders
followed speedily. Charles Thomas
alas James Dolin white is sent TO the
pepiteutisry for five years for horse
stealing and two years for houss-break-
ing and robbery. James posey takes a
term, also, in the State prison three
years. for grand larceny.
John Nowalk. Hungarian, arraigned
Ger placing distractions on the track Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, can
not speak, nor can he understand, the
Epelish language. Germans who have
ropvsrsed with him Ia their language
silh some degree Of satisfaction wsfs
81 the opinion that they could make
sjm understand the purport OF tho IN
ije'mtnt, interpreting il 70 him ia Ger.
IAN, Tie matter mas considered By !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28

WANTED. a STU ALTON BY An
w experienced White Nurse. Has also
held the position OF Hour ekeeper Can give
the best Of references. Apply at virginia
House. on Grace between Eighth and Ninth
streets. al any hour after II O'Clock NJ.
u2S.ltf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28
PETERSBURG.
GENERAL MAHoNE's LITTER AND
THE coMISG CONVENTION.
Meath of an Old Publisher Record In
the Case Of Holmes
Puryear.
,c..-..,0naerce OF the Richmond Dispatchl

,co,roscondepce OF the Richmond Dispatchl
pETERsBuRa, August q, 1886.
General Mahone's letter published in
the Dispoteh of this morning, in which
he declines to be candidate for Oon-
Qress in this district, was read with
much interest here. 1t is understood
70 cover the same grounds taken by
General Malone IN letter claimed to
be in the possession Of Senator Gaines
and written to that gentleman some time
ego. II has always been asserted that
General Malone was no. a candidate
for the nomination, but it has also been
asserted that he might be induced
TO take it if rendered by the
Convention. His friends claim
that bis name would practically
heal all dissensions in the party, and
for this reason it is said all Legitimate
efforts would be made to unite the
party on him. The political leaders
are very quiet, and the public, or the
general Republican portion oil 1t, are
pretty much at sea as to the acton Of
the Convention. General Malone s let
ter, as read here, is not understood to
be a positive refusal Of the nomination,
if unanimously rendered to him as the
ore man who would kill of opposition.
But it is claimed that when the emer-
cency comes the man to meet 1t Will be
found.
Mr.. John %. Eye died about II o'clock
last night, at his home, on Old street,
after an illness of several weeks. lie
was about sixty-sIx years oil age, ana
was one OF the Oldest and most success
full publishers in our city. His job-ot-
fee is one Of the largest and most con-
plete in the State, and his life has been
devoted to the printing-business, by
which he made for himself handsome
property. lie was a most careful and
methodical man in business, and tho
roughly reliable. lie was the proprietor
Of the Rural Messenger, an agricultural
journal of merit, published here for
many years, and was interested in nu-
merous enterprises. lie leaves a family.
Mr.. Peter F. Cogbill to-day received
his commission from Washington as
collector Of customs for this district.
The record in the case Of Holmes r.
Puryear, convicted of the murder Of
his wife and sentenced by Judge Han
cock TO be hanged on the 9th Of
October, has been completed and placed
in the hands Of his counsel to be pre-
scented to the Court of Appeals on a
motion for a new trial. The record is
voluminous. Counsel for the prisoner
have dore themselves great credit by
their management Of the case, and they
intend TO fight it cut to the last. Pur-
year is confined in the Jail Of this city,
where be has been for over year.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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TKAINs NnKrHWAEn-

o., Leave Arrive
'' Petersburg. Richmond.
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Augusta Baptist Association.


Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch
GREENvILLE, AUGUSTA COUNTY, J
August 26, 1886. !
The Augusta Baptist Association,
which has been in session here for
several days, adjourned this afternoon.
The meetipgs-which were OF great in
terest-haye been attended by large
crowds. Rev. DR.. J. b. Taylor, OF
Lexington, was elected Moderator, and
Mr.. q. w. Sutler, of Fishersyille, clerk.
This body represents about twenty
eight churches, located in the counties
Of Rockbrijge. Allegheny, Bath, Rock.
ipgbtm, and Augusta. The letters
from these churches indicated . very
encouraging state OF things.
The subjects Of State missions, foreign
missions, Sunday-school and Bible work,
education, &C., &C., were considered
and discussed. There were sermons
preached every day. Qaite q number
Of visiting brethren were present,
among these we're Rev. DR.. Smith aud
Mr.. S. @. Hurt, of Lynchburg 4; Rev.
Dp. Hatcher, A. Z. Dickinson, and
W. ID. Thomas, and Mr.. 7. j. Stsrke,
Of Richmond Rev. DR.. Frost, of Ala
bama; Rev. j. NJ. Pitcher, Of Peters,
burg. The annual sermon was preached
by Rev. DR.. Nelson, Of Stanton. An
able address on Education was delivered
by Professor O. l.. Cooke, Of Hollins
Institute.
The next annual session Of this AS
ISOLATION will be held ss Clifton Forge.
I. 3,
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EIoped with "a Richmond Lady

HARRIsoNBURG, Va, August q.
Last night AlgernOn Daingerdeld, son
Of Foxhall A. Dsingerfeld, and nephew
of j. r. Keene, of New York, eloped
with Miss Tete Thomas, Richmond,
Va, lady, who has been here visiting
Hon. G. T. O'Ferrall. The pair at
tempted to take the midnight express
for Washington on Monday night, but
the groom's parents arrested him. They
were successful last night, and were
married in Washington. The groom is
nineteen and the BRIDE eighteen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-28
By II. l.. staples & Co.,
Real Estate Agents snc Aucli0neer.
llO3 Main street.

TRC STEE'S AUCTION SALE OF
A VALUABLE FARM OF 1875 ACRES
ABOUT THkEE AM A HALF MILES
FROM MANCHESTER By virtue OF
deed OF trust from ogden Cole. dated June
>, 1854, recorded Ia Chesterfield County
Court, Deed. Book 10. page 1875. daiault
having been made In the pay meut OF one OF
the notes thereby secured and being so re
quirei by the beneficiary / shall sell 10y
auction. on the premises. on
TUESDAY. SEPrEMBER 7. 1886
at IL O'Clock NJ. all that certain TRACT OF
LAND, with the improvements thereon
Bnd Sill rights aud way appurtenant tnere'
to- wing "a the county OF Chesterfield, state
OF Virginia. aud containing 1873 ACGES be
the same more or less, II being the same
tract OF land which was convey ed 10 ogden
Cole by samuel Halstead.
TEkMs: Enough Ia cash 10 defray the eN-
penses OF sale aud to pay OF uOte OF 700
due September 80. 1855. with interest until
paid, and upon the following credits Sl'lzO'
peyable September 80, 1886; sl;iso, payS-
bic September 30. 1887; and the residue
should there be any upon terms To Dc an
nounced at the time ~ sale.
Ii. l.. STABLES
auo7 Trustee.
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FREIGHT.

Freight received daily FOR Norfolk, Ports
Diouth, sMlthneld, Hampton, Old Point,
" AVERY, and HicksfOrd, Va. Washington,
II. C.; NeWoe Washington, and TarOO.
ro', n. C.; al, stations on Atlantic and Dan
vile railroad, SeaOOard and Roanoke rail-
road Norfolk Southern railroad, and East
ern North Carolina generally also for ERst-
ern Shore OF Virginia, and ail regular land
ings on the James AMI RappahannOcs rly-
ers, at LOW EST RATES. and tnrongn bills
issued, L.. Is. TATUM, superintendent.
Iel No. ll09 Main street and Rockets.