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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
GINA FEMALE INSTITUTE,
THE VIRGINIA MID ="
ACADEMY,

The School SO successfully conduct A.
Prcts X, Il, POWELL. JOHN HART, N. ri
end others tor the past three yearsat Loci
Dale, Va. Will he transferred the comipA
session 10 the beautiful heights near Cur.
peper. where the Piedmont Agricultural
taifsr have heretofore been held. Here,
this school, under the style OF The Nir.
ginia Midlppd Academy" frds wealth. on
advantages In Iis permanent location, WIN
new aud handsomely arranged buildings,
ample grounds, sba AIDES, two noble springs,
direct railroad and Geographic communi'
cations, and churches ofall denominations:
Hoard aud Tnifion the entire session OF
nine months, sl75. - ANN
For Catalogue address VIRGINIA MID
LAM ACADEMY, Cu'peper, Va.
FACULTY: John Hart NJ. A.. university
Virginia; John Hart, Jr.: Daniel kesd, 81
A., Univ ersity Virgins, and X. Il. POWELL
Bpyins - Manager
NE take pleasure IN stating our hearty
sympathy with the transfer and estaDl'sn"
mem here OF" The Virginia Midland Acsde-
ny" and commend 4, also as unsurpassed IN
beauty and health OF location -Rev. Z. =.
JANIS. Baptist Church; Rev. EDWARD
FILLS, Presbyterian Church: Rev. W. y.
KOYERTS Episcopal Church: Rev. L. >.
CI AkKE Method st Church.
10 40 ASu(Sw Il )&w2mO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
SURPRISING an Insurrecsion.
Fn-s..<ts Nf.uz Dx-.~-


Ia the early days Of Michigan, when
many Of the post-oiilces were carried
in tie hats Of the postmasters. a post
master in Livingston county was out IN
the woods one day and lost several
letters from the hat. A day or two
after that pioneer named Bailey came
to his house and inquired il there was
any mail for him.
"There was letter for you, Bill,
but I've lost it," was the reply.
" When?"
"'Tolher day in the woods"
swell, I'want that letter "
"BUt you can't git it. I'm sorry !
lost it. but that's all | can DO"
"Then Iii have you removed from
office -
LOOK here, Bill Bailey" said the
official, rs he began to skin Off his coat,
IL was appointed to hold this post
Office, and I'm bound to do it, AS
private citizen / have no hard feelings
agin YOU; as postmaster l lost let
ter writ to you by your sister in New
York State; as representative of thi.
great and awful Government | want tc
say to you that if | hear two more
words of sass from your throat III
suppress the instruction by hanging
you to the nearest tree, so help me
God, sir !"
Mr.. Bailey was, however, permitted
to make hunt in the woods for his let
ter, and he found it, and the insurrec'
ton was SUPPRESSED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
The Hai,tcGe.,i Theatre.

To the Editor Of the J .spdtch
In reply to Mr.. Ryan in the Dispatch
of this date, he is only about a mile
and half out of the way. The church
alluded to by Major Parker was in
rear of the Young Guard" of this
city, who ere the right company of the
Fifteenth Virginia infantry, Corse S
brigade.
There were two regiments between
the church and the left Of Stewards
brigade-viz., the Seventeenth and
Thirty.second yirginis--aud as one di-
vision held nearly eight miles of works,
of o necessity they were very well
stretched out. The theatre was in thc
centre Of Stewards brigade and near
Port.W althall Junction. | have often
been in the theatre, as one Of our bat
terry, Mr.. Shields, was one OF the
actors. Yours, w. NJ. II.
The Dispatch ought to say in refer
cree 70 the camp church that when Dr.
(Msiorl Parker spoke about "preach-
ing" there he used that word in jest
though it is fact that he often spoke
in the meetings hold there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
TIP THREE THOUSAND FEET.
DEER PARK AND OAKLAND. !.
on THE


on THE -
CREST or THE ALLEGHASllIl6,<
WTThIS THE ----4<<c<|
FAMOUS GLADE SECTION, D!ko4nx
ONTBE LINE OF THE BALTI-
MORE AND OHIO.
NO STAGE RIDES OR BUS TRASSFEtRSs
ALL LIMITED'FXPREsSS
TRAINS STOP.
With the new and Unparalleled iast scuS'
dule on the Baltimore and ONO HsIroSaf
these lovely twin resorts are beyond AL
comparison the most advantegeousiy 10
Gated. both a. 10 train services ahd sur.
rouudlngs OF any east Of 10 Rockies.
SEASON OPENS il NE ESD.
NO flies No mosquitoes NO nay ievekI
No malaria Deer Park ana Oaklanu-tn0
one be Ing blt six miles distant rom tue
other, with the most charming drives con-
Meeting them-wlll bs under the manage
n ent OF Mr.. w. J. WALKER, who, in his
three e. asons mansgeme mt has made many
enthusiastic friends OF the glorious resorts
among BaltiInoreans. All communications
should bc addressed tD w. j. WALKER
Queen City Hotel, Cumberland. Nd, up %
June Is. After that date. either Deer i'arx
or Oakland, Md. RArES-s60, S7os aud !gO
per month. according to location. Inc Bai.
tlmore and Ohio Company has spared no
expense in rendering Deer Park and oak
land thelesdipg mountain resorts cl mo
Fast, ard for the season OF 80 tho attrac.
lions VIII be OF q character not hltherSo
eaualed, and the cuisine OF both houfos un-
excelled. First-ciass laundry: fine liverys
Elega mt new bathing pools. TIE rINESx
PLACE FOR CHILDREN IN THE LAMB
my I0-Zm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
ALLEGHANY INSTITUTE,
RORER PARK. ROANOKE, VA.

Having accepted the office OF Superinten,
Gent Of This new enterprise, shall proceed
Mt once toRrrauge its courses OF study, ann
To select and secure the appointments OF MI
necessary teachers and officers. The courses
OF study. rules aud regulations. names ot
officers ard teachers, terms. sc, VIII oe
published soon IN pamphlet form, aud no.
iice given OF It's first sessions opening III
October.
find that the trustees have provided am.
pie accom- modations and most beantiiui
piemlses. Norer Park embracing six acr - !;
and covered with original forest-trees. mas
long been noted place for haalth, re,rea-
ton. and enjoyment. The hotel IL now
filled with boarders-all opposed 10 Us sale
for school purposes. All that energy, faith-
ful superylslOn earnest attention 10 the
wants aud comforts OF pupils can 90, i
hedge to those who favor me with tnelf
patronage. My first and highest aim, along
with thorough Instruction, VIII be 70 iln-
rress high type Of manhood aud Christian
character. - -,
1 may Indicate hero that the courses OF
study will be Classical. Scientific, and Com
mercial. bhhtN ia. 81 hA nSh"''
~ Iyll.Su. W&Su3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
DnFrAIo LIrHIA SPRINGS H0-

40 TEL. MECKLENBuRGCo COUNTY. VIZ
GINIA-sEASON OF lss6-Will open so
the public june !. under an entirely new
regime Mr.. Is. X. Tice. formerly connecteo
win the southern Hotel, OF 81. Iouik ~
Grand Pacific. OF Chicago, and moeo
Gently the Plankintsn, OF Nilwauke4 y14'
have management Of the hotel. ana IT,
can be assured OF comfort and good att91
&c. apply To b. X. TiCE. Manager,
Buffalo Lithis Springs. fas
or to the Company at their Office, SO barclay
street, New YORK. ,,.,
mOnd. - IVAN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

rieidity had TO be abandc. % tn s,srd.
after they were first laid. . a. A., s's sus.
aids Of track adopted by III ns' :. AR Az.
cessful railroads Of the connl y,aSsis I.
ferent times will be shown byi rr.;,,
cross sections Of differens forms Il ~
will be shown, together with mode. "
different kinds Of frogs, switches, : ~
II is the intention to bring these illuA
tratiops up to the present time, so that /
we will have correct history OF tho
birth and development Of the American
railway system during tho first half
century Of its existence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

A battling wind interfered with the
efforts of the marksmen at Wimbla-
don Wednesday. In the shooting for
the Queens prize at 200 and 500
Yards the Canadian competitors, out
of q possible 10 points, scored as fol-
loss: Russell, 6l; Armstrong, 60
Bell, So. The highest score. was GO.
In the shooting with revolvers, each
man firing six shots at 90 yards, Blair
and Wilson, Canadians, scored re-
spectively "a and SO points. Glen
downyn, a member of Welsh regi-
msnt, scored 80 points. The Cana
dams were fairly successful, winning
minor money prizes, and they are i'm
proving daily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
DAY RIDGE, 1.-THE COMFY

- ~ Il II L ~ " ~ ~ N>s'HA
ID ISLAND OF THE SOUTH."-This
popular summer resort VIII be open 20 the
did surf-ba tning. Finest fishing on the
coast Eiegsnt recommendation, Tine Ma Ma
PLAYS every day and evening. Restaurant
pavilion seating 2.ooo people open all the
tire. Gravity railroad l,OoO feet long.
Snil-boats on bay, lake. and river; large
and small row. and fishing boats 10 hire Tor
nominal price always ready. over nvs
miles OF waterfront. Hotel and all build
ipgs MY feer above nigh water. opera
House open afternoon and evening; Elec-
tric.nghis all Oveg the grounds. Frying
holses riding horses, pony ana goat.car-
riaees. swings, bOwling-alley, rine.Sauery,
aud thousan ds Of amusementS for the chill
sren. Highest observatory ia the Sta 10,
largest collection OF animals In tbe s0uth,
cove red pier 900 feet out In the bay. Spe-
cial excursion rates for churches, sunday
schools. and societies either By rail- or or
the new and elegant steamer " Bay Ridge
For dates and charter apply inmedlatelJ
70 the bA1-hlD'rb CoMfhNt,
1873 west baltimore street, baltimore.
my 27- 7st&wl3t or Apnap0lls. I'D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
nERnMuEAn TO EETT.n

Charles Eayre Hlnkle. Jersey CITY
Heights, y. j.. writes: My son, lad Of
Twelve wears. WAS completely cured OF a
terrible case NJ Eczema by the CUTICURA
REMEDIES. From the topof his head 20 the
solts OF his tcet vas one mass Of scabs. >
Every other remedy and physicians had
beeu tried IN vain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
DICUMOND COLLEGE.
II RICHMOND, VA.

EIGHT sCBOOLs-Latin, Greek Modern
Languages. English. Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry. and Philosophy. Fun corps OF
eight professors. Every facility for select
ing studies according TO previous prepare.
ton and future aims. Several courses OF
subsidiary lectures free. Ample grounus'
buildings. and apparatus. Library. mu-
scum, gymnasium, two literary societies;
all the appla noes and advantages OF q Well
equipped and prosperous College. h'Sfruc.
ton horough aud standards htgh: MORAL anu
social surroundings unsurpassed.
TERMS for nine months session: Matrlcu-
lation, Slb: room-reDt. So; tuition IN three
schools, $40; board, 600 To 500; fuel, light,
washing. &c, about $50. oo.
For catalogue with fuller Information, ad-
dress H. II. HARRIS, chm OF Faculty.
ty II-deodIOw-jy l3-swlow.ty l6-wlOw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
nrrRRIRLY AFFLICTED"

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Stebbins. Belcher-
town, Mass. write: "Our little boy was
Terribly afflicted with Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, and Erysipelas ever since he was
born. and nothing we could give him helpsd
him until we tried CUTICUKA REMEDIES,
which gradually cured MIN, until he is now
as fair as any child
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
ORKNEY SPRINGS, SHENAN-

~ DOAH COUNTY. YA.-the largest and
most fs,h iOnable resort In the moIntainf %
Virginia: the Hotels and Cottages beauti.
fully painted snd papered througnout:
drainage; greatest variety OF mineral
waters OF any resort In the United States.
Rooms newly furnished, new bair-mats
iresses, with woven wire-springs; hot.s
cod, and shower baths; table unexceled;
ftrst-class livery In connection with tho
hotel; full brass and stru g-banf. Descrips
five pamphlets can be obtained at the Of
rec of the Richmond and Allegheny raii.
road, 1903 east Main street; mesa psAke
and Ohio Offices, A. w. 0srbers. X. q. Cab.
ell Jr.'s Third and Main; Purcell, ladd .
Co.'S, Owens a Minors.
IL. CABELL MADDUx, Proprietor.
" a RURgF Chief Clerk. my I3-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
pABY HUM0RS.
INFANTILE AND BIRTH HUMORS
SPEEDILY CURED BY CUTICURA.

For cleansing the skin and scalp OF birth.
humOrs for allaying itching. burning, and
Inflammation for curing the first symp-
toms OF Eczema, Psoriasis, Milk-Crust.
Scald- head, ScrOfuls and other inherited
shin and Blood Diseases, CUTICURA, the
great skin Cure, and CUrGCURA SOAP, an
exuulslte -BeaUtiilcr, externally. aud
Ct'rICURA kEsOLVENT, the new Blood-Pu-
riner, internally, are inialiible. Absolutely
pure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
STN1ER ETSoGES.
sSH0RE COTTAGES"
Nt'UypuBp Il

- NEWPORT. II. l.,
corner Washington and Elm streets ION the
bay)-comfoItable rooms excellent table,
bathing, boating and ishins-now open for
guests. Terms, 81 90 to So per day. Rooms
cen be secured A. west Thlrtieth street,
New York. W. ID. WANN'
tvIsH25e Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
uUGUENOr SPRINGS.-PLEA-

HUGUENOr SPRINGS.-PLEA-
Ill SAINT SUMMER RESORT NEAR
THE JAMES. eighteen miles above hicn-
mond and one and quarter miles from tnS
teuot; elevated situation; In q besutiIuis
shady grove OF thirty acres; daily mals
eel. brsted. CHAI.YBFArE and SULPhu6
SPRINGS are conveniently situated IN w
grove. and = full ice-house. fertile garoen
and a DAIRY on the premises afford souno'
ance OF flesh milk. butter. aud vegetAnieA
A rleasart time and perIect satisfactiou
assured 10 all who come. ,r,,
10 T.ecd1w Owner aud Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
7 AXE VIEW HOTEL,
L. WATKiNa. n. Y.

on the y. e. railroad, direct irom
baltimore and Washington. Open from
JIiNE 10 OCTOBER. Only fve minuteo'
walk from the famous watkins Glen.
Located on high ground: overiooAine
seneca lake aud the village OF WatGiikss
Climate delightful: Pure ARR fure wa.ess
unexeelled. Rates moderate. ADDRESS
MiIIARD COOK. Manager.
"a % eos0m Watkins. ~. Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
STRIBLING SPRINGS.

" AUGUSTA COUNTY. VA.
This vell.t nowu resort, thirteen milk
from stapr ION, aud containing tho gneos
+, ulphur, Atm and Cbaiybea Waters, -
n, IVY OPEN (Jniy f5tbl for the deception OF
que. Dr. cnarie sp T. sisn tor Of aicS@osS:
Iesiden.t physician.
Terms very reasonable. Address
MIS-. CGI:siET KINNEY.
tvIA eodet Proprl4tor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

DAWLEY SPRINGS, VA, mot
III wlTHSTA NDIS6 the partial loss by
rre) WlILu OPEN JUNE Esd. For those VINO
desire the benefit OF our wor!d.renowned
waters. braclpg air, ard grand mountain
scenery. we promise an "old NlIgnls
Address. j. y, WOODWARD, General Mana
g. ie rs -eodl3t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
TIE NEW MOUNTAIN PARK
l. HOTEL,
HOT SPRINGS. N. q.

formerly WARM ePRiN95.)
will be opened for the reception OF guesse
JCNE s0rH. This Hotel IL situated In the
Mountains OF Western North tarniina. the
altitude OF which 10 tire highest ysst OF the
Rocky Mountains. summer atmospnero
cool end pleasant as any Northern Resort
Hot Baths snd Warn swimming Pools
ca nrot Re oxcelled for health. giving ua!l-
ties nd pleasure. Walks and Drives hroush
the beautiful mountain scenery, ana
oiher facilities for amusement unsurpassoos
FOR full particulars address
IL. 4. CIIATFiELD. Proprietor.
Warm springs. ". q.
Also Proprietor Highland Park Hotel.
Aiken, q. O., the Popular Winter Resort
- ~ lie Ia. eoitm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
DICHMOND SEMINARY,
Ii No. 8 East GRACE STREET,
RICHMOND, VA.
IoHS II. POWELL. Principal.

JOIN II. TOWFLL' FIIHvIPti' ,,-,...,..,
Mis-. T. q. PEYTON, Associate Principal.
The fourteenth session Of this BOARDING
and Day-Sch for young ladies' VIII begin
SEFTEsBER 90. 1885, and close June
10. 1887. Apply for catalogue 70 either
P''"N'f ~ 18TH Su&ru
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

Old newspapers for sale u this Of
fee /; price, twenty-five cents per hum
dTsd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

NIMROD HALL CAN ACCOMMO.
~ DATE FIFTY BOARDERS. Good fish
Ing, boating bathing, and fine hunting for
deer and all other game until December
3lst, Daily mail: pOst-otlice in the house.
MRS. DIR. II. r. SMITH,
Nmrod Hall Post-Oiiice.
10 ,a.CuOts hath county, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
THE HYGEIA HOTEL,
OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA.

OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA.
The Hyge,a Hotel will continue -
policy which has always character
fzed rs managem ent, and while great -.
reduction has been made In the rate! fot
tire summer OF 1888, the highest standard
OF excellence Will be maintained.
After June Ist, the terms for double
rooms occup ed by two persons Will be sl.o9f
a. and $3.50 pr day: SIS, $3.50 and VI
per week, and $50. eco and SIS per monto
each, aud single rooms. $3.50, g. $500 ana
"a per day; sl7.50. SCI. and S9t.eo pos
week; $50 and SIS per month.
FOR further psrtieuR rs send for illustrates
descriptive pamphlet h. n, PIKE,
mp 23-tAul MsnsSet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
.AI1rrLE Roy CuRED.n

Nash & Nash COvington, KY write:
lone OF our customers bought your CUT.
CURA REMEDIES for his little boy, VINO mad
Il kind Of humOr ~ the head, go that ne
was n solid scab OF sores. he was entirely
cured and his father says be would not be-
gluGge $500 for the good It has done him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
|VVrNWOOD HOTEL.

REDWOOD HOTEL,
" lis niles west OF Richmond, IN tns
Plue Ridge mountains on CHESAPEAKE enu
ohio railway. Beautiful scenery; pure ars
Mis-. l.. MUNDAf.
teoo.Ims Greenwood DEPOT, We.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
EDUCArrONAG.

TOHN @. GREEN SCHOOL or
q SCIENCE, COLLEGE or NEW JER-
sEY, PRInCkTON, NJ J.--Heaular four
year courses, as follows: I. For the degree
OF Bachelor Of science . general course !;
also elective courses In Chemistry. Biology,
Mathematics, aud Physics. III. For the de-
gree OF Cfvii Engineer, including. beside
the usual professional studies, applications
OF Elec,rieify OF the Arts. Post.grnduate
Instruction in Higher Mathematics. Grspa.
lea. Analytical and Applied Chemistry
and Asnyipg. Biology, Physics. ana As
'ronomy. Entrance examinations sEp.
yMBER IL and Is. 1850. For special
Ia rses and other Information apply 70 the
con con. 90 Treasurer. ~ sim
I'm GINA FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Vim sTAUNTON. VA,
ersl J. r. u. STUART. Principal.
MIS-. Gel n (of nine mouths) opens ser.
Next s.sst. W. witN fti,l corps OF superior
IEMBEh lol rs reasonable. Apply early.
teachers 1eri Catalogue sent upon APP
Number limited. 'ual. lyt4.w.sa&susw
-om,n 49,, OF MARYLAND.
N0TRE DANE 70 for Young Ladies
~ Collegiate instita II for Little Girls,
and Prepare tory Scho, from baltimore.
Embla y. o., three miles sisters OF Notre
Md, Conducted by the
Dane. send for Catalogue. V.Sa&su2m
by Ia,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
COBB's ISLAND REOPENED FOE

COBB'S ISLAND RE0PENED FOB
" THE RECEPTION OF yISITORS.
SPLENDID BATHING. FlshiN0s AND
SNIPE-SHOOTING.
Passengers for COBB'S ISLAND VIII a.
the steamer Northampton every A0Ns
DAY. WEDNESDAY,, and FRIDAY MORN.
ING from Norfolk or Old Point 20 Cnenyss
meet them.
The Northampton makes close connection
with the baltimore and Washington stean>s
err
TEENS Per day, %; per week. sis; %
Address J.T sPADY,
Bay View Post-o11ce,
10 5-2km Cobbs ikland. w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

sold everywhere Price CUTIcURA. 80
cents: REsOfvENT, 81: SOAP, 25 cents. Pre-.
pared by POTTER DRU q AND CHEMICAL
TO- Boston, Mass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18
Send for "How to Cure skin. Diseases

BABY-Use CUTICURA SOAP, an eyqui-
SKIN BeantlIer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

KENMORE UNIVERSITY HIGH
IA SCHOOL, NEAR AMHERST COURT
HOUSE. VA.-Fifteenth Session begins
SEPTEMBER o, 1856. II. A. STROBE
(Alath. Medalist, u. Va Plin.; Assistant,
&. Il. HARDING, \. VI. Completing I'm. ID.
grade select school. preparatory 10 me uni
.eIsities and To the business OF life: For
particulars address Principal for catalogue.
~ l6-eod2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

will be opened for the reception Of Whites
on the l5TH DAY or JUNE under the fDaD>
segment Of the undersigned, who VIII 60
deavor 10 make oil quite comfortable thoe
may favor him with their patronage. ~
descriptive circulars call 81 Me9rA Pufoe1s
Ladd a Co.'S, A. VI. CARRIERS oliics, or 81
dress WILLIAM ~. BifHOP,
my 2s-2m eupeYlnteudon6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

The propeller of these early expert
mental boats was placed on the SIDE
sometimes one being placed on each
side of the boat, so as not TO interfere
with the steering apparatus. A lew
experiments were made in when the
propeller was placed after the Iudder,
which made the boat steer very badly.
To Robert L. Stevens and Isaac Drlpps,
Mr.. Watkins thinks, belong the credit oil
being the first in this country TO sue
cessfully place the rudder after the
propeller, which made the boat steer
easily, though this may have been done
previously abroad. This was done Tor
the first time here on the iron steam
boat New Jersey, which was the frst
iron steam-vessel to cross the Atlantic,
about 1889. There will De exhioited
in the museum one OF the plates OF the
hull Of this steamboat, and also a
model made from original drawings Of
this propeller-wheel, showing the man
ner in which it was connected with the
engine. This model was made under
the direction of Isaac Dripps, VINO Is
still alive, and who originally butt the
wheel. There will also be engrasings
Of almost all the principal boats Quit
during the early years.
AS to railroads, Mr.. Watkins says
that he is satisfied that among the ear
liest was road from Quincy thass'l
granite-quarries, in this State 10 tue
Neponset river. The road was punt .,
strips Of granite, put on the groana
like . curbstonc, and upon these gran,'e
rails ran cars with DANCES on sne
wheels to carry the granite from .ns
quarries to the wharf. There was sn-
other road built very early At siaacn
Chunk, Pa. II was laid with Trans.
verse crosSties Of logs unhewn, oo'
notchsd to receive roughly-heWn '0ns''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-18

rolled from the first design of Robert L.
Stevens in 1880. When the exhibit is
complete, the rails will rest on the origi-
nal stone blocks made at Sing Sing,
n. Y, for this road, and We will use
spike similar to the original " hook
head" to join the rails to the wooden
pins in the holes in the stone blocks.
On those rails aow are what were orisi.
nally termed {" iron tongues" These
were the beginning of the iron splice
plates Of the present day. They were
attached to the rails by rivets put on
hot. Thus we see that as early as
1880 there was in use on the Cam
den and Amboy railroad tracks sub
stantially what is now the American
railroad splice bar and railroad spike.
These have been improved in shape
and made stronger to meet the require
ments of an increased amount Of traffic,
but the ideas approved now, after
lapse Of fifty-iye years, are suostan'
tally the same. The wooden cross
ties have taken the place Of the stone
block, which, owing to expense and
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Mrs. ID. NJ. Dunlop has returned
home from Baltimore.
Mrs. Alexander Cameron, Of Rich
mond, spent day in our city last
week.
MIR. Richard u. Iardaway, Of Ala
bsms, formerly superintendent Of pub
lie schools In Petersburg, Is visiting the
city with his wife.
Mr.. George Cameron, one Of our
worthiest and most honored citizens,
will be married in Richmond on Mon
day the 10th instant to Miss Della,
daughter Of Richard g. Psgsam, Esq.