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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
Farmer, club In Eastern virginia.
WAvKRLY, SUSSEX co, VA,
September 10, lSe6.


To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The farmers Of this community, re-
coenizing that " in unity there IS
strength" organized few months ago
tie Progressive Farmers Club at
Ovens Grove. near Wakefield, Sussex
county. The objects Of the club are
- To advance the interests Of Agrical-
ture and encourage social intercourse
amoDg farmers TO promote discussion
Of economic and business questions ana
secure united action for mutual good.
On August ID q circular was issued
appealing to the farmers TO organize,
which is their only hspe. The cause
has advocates in four counties, and new
clubs are constantly being organized.
Success so far has renewed the energy
Of the farmers Of these clubs, and they
DO not intend 10 rest until al the farm
ers in Eastern Virginia are organized
for mutual protection therefore q con-
vention Of the different farmers clubs
has been called 70 assemble at Wake
field on the first Saturday in Octobsr.
There will be about fourteen clubs re-
presented by delegation Of three from
each club. All farmers clubs, whether
organized by the Progressive Farmers
Club or not, are requested 70 send q
delegation. The convention will de-
wise still better plans for the orgsniEa-
ton Of farmers, and consider any other
questions Of interest. ".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
THE AETI-SALOONiSIS.
Tie National Committee Meet ard
Organize.


IBy telegraph 10 the Dlspsten.l
CHICAGO, September 1.-The M
tionAl Committee Of Anu-Saloon he
pubhcsns held a meeting last night.
Albert Griffin was chosen chairman
and J. c. Scbsefier secretary. An Tx
ecutiye Committee was chosen, consist
ing OF ". i. James, Z. p. Wheeler,
General A. B. Nettleton, Albert Grif-
in, and five others yet to be elected.
They will be elected by the National
Committee as meinbers-st-large from
delegates residing in the vicinity Of
Chicago. At the meeting the subject
of campaign literature was fully dis
cussed. 1t was decided to present me-
morals TO State Republican conven-
tons and do al possible TO get the
psrty 10 commit itself to temperance
everywhere. 1t was decided, however,
10 work strictly within party lines and
TO discourage all boiling and third
party movements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
LADY swIamERs at The WARM.
" 4 water Party A Novel ana TX
eiIlng Contest for Four PrizeS-tir-
rtnia and CABIN Nleiori0us.
correspondence Of the r. nnoof bisps ;ch
WARM SULPHUR SPRINGS, J
BATH COUNTY. VA,

BATH COUNTY. A.
September Is, lss6. y
One Of the most novel entertain
nents was given here to-day. 4
water party" or, in other words, a
swimming. match between The best lady
swimmers. The competitors were
chiefly from Cuba, Washington city,
and Charleston. Only one Virginian
entered the lists, and she lady from
the ancient capital Of the Old Dominion
who was suffering from temporary in
jury which obliged her to 60 upon
crutches. In the w&ter she feels no IN
convenience, 3 strange thing in connec-
ton with all invalids while n these life
giving waters. There were four
handsome prizes prepared as rewards
for the fastest swimming for distance
Of $50 feet for carrying al apple upon
the head and at the same time one IN
the mouth; for crossing ;hs pool tdf'y
feet using the feet alone, and for the
most graceful swimmer. The race
around the pool $50 feet was warmly
contested. but good-nsturedly. too, by
Washington and Old Virginia, the lat
ter making the distance in fifty seconds,
while Washington came il in ffly-fve.
The spple prizs was given to the ca
hans. and their swGn-lke motion also
carried Of the prize for grace. The other
Prize was also awarded 10 Virginia
daughter. Mrs. Eubsnk had refresh
ments prepared, to which All cid ample
justice.
Though our number is comparatively
small. yet We have many little gay
gatherings around bsccarAt, stop,
and commerce tables, and much fun
and laughter issue therefrOm.
This is the most pleasant Of I'll sea-
sons Of the year in this lovely spot
and pity all persons shut up in the
hot city walls. HENRI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

mission Of General Baron Ksulbsrs to
Sofa is to scquaint hrmsslf with the
condition Of affairs IN Bulgaria, and BY
lis counsel to enable the Bnlgsrisns to
extricsse themselves BY psacesble and
orderly means from the criticsl position
in which Bulgaria has been placed BY
recent events.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
German seieptssts.

tBy Anglo-Ameriesn cable TO the Dispatch
BrsLIS, September l5.-The An
nusl Congress Of German Scientists was
opened in this city yesterday at the
same time that the German SSienanc
Exhibition was inaugurstsd. Twenty
seven hundred professional scientists
attended the opening session OF ths
Congress. The opening address vas
delivered BY Professor RodOiph sr-
chow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
AqHatic Notes.

lBy Anglo American cable TO me DisPateh.l
LONDON, September 1.-THE scull-
ire match between Beach, Of Australia,
and Gaudaw, Of Canada, will take place
to. morrow. Besch is the fayorite in
;be betting, s to . being laid on him.
Ross and Lee, the American oars
men. have issued challenge 70 row q
couble scull race with any two men in
The world for 600 side.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

IHY tclct DO 70 TIC Dlts~NA'I
OTTAWA. ONT, September lin
quify Al the Customs Department shows
that the fishery schooner Pearl Nelson
was seized a, Princetown for having
landed twelve men during the night.
The master Of the vessel reported the
next day. bnt not before the Customs
officer was on board, and everything
was seized. IL is understood that eco
Was deposited Is Q fine, bat as yet the
Customs Department have taken no &C
ton IN the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
Tirs az Sananha falls.

Special telegram 70 Toe Dispatch.l
CHARLESTON, W. VA, September
Hast night about ii o'clock the
dwelliDg-house Of John T. Hawkins, OF
Ksnawha Falls. q town some miles
above here, was destroyed by fire.
Eysry thing was lost. There was no in
surance and the losses aggregate about
sl.5oO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
Congregational Nominations.

Iby t1esfapu 70 ne Unfatch.I
WASHINGTON, d. c., September
flames Phelan, proprietor Of the
ASalaaehe Democrat), Tenth Tennes-
see district; x-United-States-Senator
Buckalew Democra,). for the Eleventh
Pennsylvania G. Newton (Democrstl,
Fifth Louisiana, on the sixty-fifth bal
L.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

kseTy thing Quses Yesterday -Preeia-
nation By Mayer Csurs<ssy.

nation By Mayer Csurtsnsy.
IBy telegraph 10 the D:spaich.l
CHARLEsToS, September Hast
night Was quiet. Work is going on &C.
lively, but brick,ayers and plasterers
are badly needed. The Subsistence
COMMITTEE are now issuing rstions to
nearly seven thousand persons. A large
majority OF these Is eolored.
Mayor Courtensy to-day issued the
following proclamation
City OF CHARLESTON. }
fXECUTIvE DEPARTMENT,
September II, 1856.
To lie Public:
The City Council Of Charleston at its
last regular meeting, on the 10th In
slant, took the following action:
Whereas q terrible calamity has
oeisllen Charleston, vast and wide
spread in the loss it inflicts, far greater
IN extent than was at first realized;
and whereas il is evident that the lib
eral and spontaneous assistance which
has come TO US from oil parts Of this
country and from England. and which
is deeply appreciated and gratefully ac-
kDowledged by our people, viii be
wholly insufficient to meet our unex-
pected emergencies therefore be it
"ReSOlred, That the mayor be re-
quested TO prepare and issue IN i'd
dress TO the public setting forth our
condition, and invoking additional aid
for this stricken city,"
In making known to the general
public this declaration Of the munich
pal government as to the condition OF
cur city at this time, il seems unne-
cessAry thst / should add any words Of
NV own. The unfortunate facts are
before the country by the statements Of
disinterested visitors from different
pSrts Of the land after personal obser-
walton, and are known here aud deeply
felt. ask the press of the United
States to give this proclamation the
benefit Of its far-reschipg circulation.
ISigDedl W. 4. CoURTENAY.
Thsrewss q slight shock Of earth
quake az 2:2j this morning.
The Relief Committee tonight pro-
vided FOR the appointment Of two mas
ter mechanics to visit every house Of
persons applying for assistance to re-
build ard 10 estimate the amount OF
damages.
A resolution WAS also passed pro-
vidipg first for the payment Of small
claims less than goo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
Mexican Independence.

BY Anglo-Ameriean cable tothe Dispatch.l
PARIS, September l7.-Sehor Fer
nandez, Mexican Minister TO France,
celebrated the seventy-sixth anniversary
Of the proclamation Of Mexico's iade-
pendence yesterday By splendid re-
ception, which was attended by UAited-
States Minister Mclean and majority
of the diplomats in Paris.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
roan,,u, ware. so per Cep,

by Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispa ten. !
NOTTINGHAM, September 1.-THE
lace-manufacturers Of nottingham have
combined in a proposition to reduce
the wages of their lace-makers 50 per
cent. 1t is believed the employees wall
resist the reduction, and lockout Is
considered imminent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
p,o,,oA..n..,ua,e Alexander.

lBy Anglo-Americsn cable 10 the D!spaieh.l
LONDON, September ia rumor
is current that . plot to assassinate
Prince Alexander has been discovered,
and that two men have been found who
were paid TO commit the crime.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
RICHMOND Tngtcco nARHEr.

sEPTEMBER IL, 1883.
Tie tobacco market furnishes nothing
new. and remains dull. The me weather Is
telling OF prices. and very many holders OF
old stock. as well as specuiatOE, are more
anxious 10 sell. while buyers are very few
ara very timid. Il is useless 70 try 70 force
bright tobaceos on snch a market A. We
often have OF late. Some o1ers made last
y Ct would be gladly accepted now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

rrvrrv o. run cnScAco KAs&2'
r,s,e:xoo. eers<ntw Lilac lero1Dy
IN Nd spsskeis Today was loser. 1850
! sbsrr bfeek in prsses Tor wheat go
PORK. In wheat frsdipg Vas meZs es@sS.
but largely Oh locpi scrount; aud 49, ~
ssn .. rsrs Tss ss asss,s srs sssiSss .
Erelsnd rae. export ei>arincz ven iHoS
sad Teceipss ~ eli ps1lcsry p1nn 49, 49,.
smaller The market ostred t..,tc. seSS-sss
sole OF ". srd closed ~ . e'osx &..ssssf
iececed " additional. and eo<rd ~ 80
Gay lsaisc. aoGer yesterday. cWp ro<eN
wesk and lower. Under rery fie> sp19e-
tive offerings toe market iecLoeo letxe-s
sftsrDoon Board prices sfowod lstls cheuge.
cats ruled wesk sni i{ssc. owsf. 49, 49,
pork opened lesi2sc. hishsf, sold OF 80
sz4c.. rhsisa ,ztAisc-. but broke 81 tes
l54c.. sna c oscd tame. Lard suiei so1
ssesdy.
sg. JoUn eey;smber i7.-Fiocr eciive
ard syn. Nhaal dCl ans loser: 70,
fec cash. ~ %: octob0r. 7bsks5,sc
Ger. sse s 81 sSse 49, s.,s s s:. o sss
TER. s;ssssse Oats duu and hrm: No
mixed cash. 2S4a25Sc tsraober. 2js<c.
abiskey steady ~ e. 10. Provisions ees--
rally Gull and unsettled. PORK. ti9e7t -
long e.eSI ard shogt-flhs. s7.so; clear.
s7tzt- Bacon unchanged.
rlaCissAYL
CfScTNSATI September i7.-flour
heavy: family 81 IS Wheat cul and
over: Ne. re. 77c Corn easier. No.
mixed. Ale. uaE heavy: No. mixed. a7e.
Frfk fuj a. sio50 Lard IA fair demand
81 81 IS Bulk nests IN TAR G. - nd short
Tih, $40 Bacon unchanged. " 3iskey Urn.
SuEsr oui~t. Hogs steAfy: co1asHo3 sud
lieht. ss.sess4.T5; packing sni eateaers,
s. sobt& -.
fsOuIsNILLE
LorRvrLLx Sepis mpsr I7.--xarkets an
charged and steady.
NEw YORK COTTON frJUH rs
NKw fcxK, September i7.-cottoa net
Tece pts more, gross 1850: futures closed
bsrey steady. sales 90 500: september,
s9ssa.12. OctotFr, ta.le. November 81 lisa
Sals: peceml,er s9.laAta ao: tanazTy.
80 27asa.9s; February. 80 s5ass 80: March.
a. 4asksss. April. faslssa.se. Mar.
80 scss9 81; June. ta.sszss 81. lazy,
SR.Tosse.77c.
NORFOLK PEANUT aAnkk-
lgepoT:sd foF Tie p.spaich.i
NORFOLK Sep.er Der iT.-Nsrkst coniin-
ues dull. PrlBle Sasi{c. fsDcy, &c. con-
mon. Is2c sheliec, 2sZJsc.; fsciory hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
n.a,n AZ CoIone, Rurss.

Ispecisl telegrsm 10 lne DkIalch.I
FINcAsTLE, VA, September L.
Colonel Robert S. Burks, school SUPER
jptspdent Of Botetourt, died this morn
ing Of heart-disease at his home, on
James river; aged ffty-eight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
A small ssanviiIe Break.

lBy telegraph 70 the DispAlch.l
DANvILLE, VA, September Id.
II steinruek, confsctioner. made an
assignment to-day. Liabilities, $500;
assets. 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

by telegraph 70 the Dispsieh.l
WASHINGTON, September Isl A.
K.-For Virginia, fair ,reGther, slight
IN cooler, rinds generally northerly.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lima, generally fair TeGther, slightly
cooler, nortkeastsrly tcinds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

10y telegraph 70 the Dispsich-i
icAoo, September E.-DuriDg
wsrs storm Of yesterday several
ers, who we're working on some
pildings ct Hermoss. took shell
bns Of the structures. A few
later lightning entered the
striking Lake Murphy on the
g ~ neck, and running sroand
enee md down his arm, tearing and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
I.abezzIemenr Ia abe New YOsh Gus
fom-HouSe.
by telegraph 10 the Dispstch.l

BY telegraph 70 the DLspsuch.l
NV YORK, September l7.-Dou-
glass Smith, clerk ID the auditors
Office at the custom-house, has been &C.
cused Of embezzlement. His duty was
20 receive al moneys from duties on the
books 81 the post-clHce. Lately Co..
lector Magone discovered that ded-
cheney Of 81, 900 existed in the accounts
Of Smith. The ihefts extend back
through the terms Of Collectors Hedden
and Robertson. A fuller Investigation
Dsv show the amount TO exceed e. ,00l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

CHICAGO, September III. B.
Glass, banker, Of Mount Sterling, ILL.,,
tins morning made al assignment TO j.
J. Mcdonald for the benefit Of his
creditors. Liabilities about s7S 900;
assets about 10000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
Rarsn LaseurDe

by AnEio-American cable TO the pispsich.l
PARIS, September l7.-Baron Ed
nond Csrayon' Lstour is dead; aged
seyenty-six.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
Fire I'm philadelphia.

IBy Telegraph 70 the Dispsiea.l
PHILADELPHIA, PA, September
iK--A destructive fire broke out about
9 o'clock this morning IN the fve-s'ory
brick building No. l3l Market street.
occupied By the whoIssale-groosry nrn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
CoIored preacher Hanged.

MACON, September l7.-Rev. Jesse
Cock scolorsd) WAS hanged to-day in
Butler county for the murder Of. his
wife last April. The crowd at the exc
cu;ion was estimated a. 5000. Cook
ua6e Z fol confession.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
TL(TR
COTTON REPORT.

We quote: Fine, e. 5O2y2.7s; suDertine,
EsBss.25: extra. ss.S0aSs.T5; iaUly tts
"a SO: patent family, country, S4.75As5.25
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
GRAN AND corro> EXCHANGE

GRAIN AND COTToN EXCHANGE
RICHMOND. sep-eMbe II. lsse.
OTFERIEGs.
wHEAT-White. 2S2 bCshels. Mixed,
22l2 bushelG Hei, !. soc bushels. Total,
1880 bushels.
CoRN.-Wnite, 500 bushels.
OATS. 266 bushels.
OECHARD-tiRAss SEED.-25 bushels.
SALES REPORTED 70 sEORETASf
WHEAT-Red. i. I04 bushels good 10 very
good Longberry 81 IS 10 zoe: 7so busne'.s
common Short berry al 90 TO 7ec.
CLASSIFYING $50 bushels prime az S3c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

by Anglo-American cable 10 the Dispstch.l
BERLIN, September l7.-Emperor
William has had . severe chill, and is
in . very feeble condition. lie will not
20 to Metz.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
A sucee..rai virx..,. Y.alh.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, September IL
Among the successful candidates Tor
cadstships is Wendell @. Neville, Oh
Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
r.trIuoRr >yoCK MAHKrr.

BALTIE oKE. MD. September l7.-Nicginis
e's consolidated 81: pasi.cu coupons. Ga.
do. rev Sc, 67S.: do. lo-sos. 40. Bid to-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
The reather IN Richmond yesterday
ras clear, close, and hot.

Range of TRsrmOmsssr Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

IBy ADeio-Anerican cable to the Dispatch
ST. PETERSBURG, September H.
The CDieiat Messenger says that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

Meeting Of she English Cabinet
by Angio-American cable TO the Dispatch
LONDON, September 1.-THE Cabi-
net met to-day and discussed the Par
nell land bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

Market nominal.
QCOTATToT7
GocD EIDDLIS6. -s e.l6c.
A.mDLrNG p 1-l6c.
Low H1DDLING.-e 9-loc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

scgr OF RICHMOND. sElT. II. less.
sAfLrn.
steamship wysnoke. Hnlpheu. New York.
merchandise and passengers. u. W. AHsn
a Co, ageDis-
Steamer Pioneer, Tunnfil. PnnAteipaia.
merchandise and passengers. J. W. AoC'sf.
rick. agent
states maj, merchaLdee AID pesssnxsnR
l. h. IAtlll. agent
PoKT or NEWPORT NEWS sEFr. IL, 1858.
fsy Telegraph
ARkIysD>
steamship Seneca, Wakes, Nav fork.
ano - LED nor " co. Point
tteamshfD haackFI0ne hyteS row
esnss' sr.d s.i:od iI.r West Punt
SAILED
stsansh,p KAnAvhs, fssfcs. Ssv torA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
RICHMOND sTOCk EACBANGI.
FRIDAY. September II. 1859.

sALEs.-looO City 5sailees
.oxrgNuVNT SFf'I-ETTrk6 EtJ AfEa(
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18

The locomotive works wonderfully
well, considering it is fed only on coal
victuals.-B0slos Traascrlpf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
FINaNCIALAND COMMERCIAL.
sew yesk Srecn mAeAgr.

NEW oRK. Heptefphsr ~ Al the stock
Frebarge Today BEADING sxa,n engaged
the largest attention, ard lie sstes are near
~ one thirf ~ The entire amount dealt In.
II has been the ro~f active stock for maay
weeks Rnyipg began .; the op&nsDe aod
every story ever circulated IN regard 70
R4Rding VAS frot;ed cot and again made 70
Co duty. Trading In the rsmsinter OF the
list was active and in general good feeling
Advances were established IA everything
except Ortgo9 and Pacific Nail. The opea-
irg vae firm The first prizes being IN most
cases LAX Rlove last week. wei disir1-
bufsd businsss followed bot ~ ces remain
ed sirggish uotil toward the end % the flrst
hour, sfter which they advanced srnnrtly.
A reaction occurred jest sfler the noon
hour. out the advance WIS soon rc-ufned.
and about 2 4. NJ. the best prices OF the day
were reached. after Wnicb reaiizztio0s ear
riet ever, thlpg nut Reading back suisn
fraction ana the market slosed heavy.
hesiern Union Was toe feature ~ the NAT
kei after Reading Canada So1thern IS. up
IL, Reading 4. and Others fractions. Ore
gon TTanscortinental Is down ~ aud
Soithern Pacific preferred y. sales. fts,-
eco shares
Aoosi.- stocks quiet and strong nouey.
5ee per cent. bxchsnee-Lone. sslAs4s2 /;
shoTi sssi.R4s91.. Governments duh.
EneHiae .-Ercha1ge, fsit- Money, ~
g. nr cent. Sub-Treasury oalaDces-tsolc.
sl27tss.Ooo; Currency, s2s.8il.Oo0. GOV.
srBirena dull: per cents. lS7x: Q pei
cents IoCa bid. StSfe bouds dull.
- 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-18
NORsoLK PEANUT xAnkss-.

hefoIstd Iiif De IlkiFlIcu-I
NoRFl Tx Sep;enn Der i7.-Nsrkst coniin-
ues dull. Prlnle Sasi{c.: fa1cy, &c; con-
mon. Issc shellsc, 2s2Jsc.: fsciory hand
tacEef 4asc.
The Dawson journal., 1886-06-17
Children's Day at Williford>s Mill.

Last Saturday was observed as
Children's Day by the Union
Sunday-school at. Williford's mill.
Under the direction of Mrs. J. II.
West beautiful programme, con-
slsting of essays, speeches and
class recitations, was arranged
and admirably executed. A large
company was present and showed
their hearty appreciation of the
good things by their respectful
and admiring attention to all parts
of the exercises. Rev. A. M. Will
liams, of Dawson, was present and
delivered an appropriate address.
The singing was very good indeed.
After the exercises at the arbor
the schools and guests formed in
procession and marched to the ta
bles, filled with all manner of good
things, in the grove near Will
ford's store. The afternoon was
devoted to the amusement Of the
children. The day will be long
remembered by the people who
were present.
The Dawson journal., 1886-06-17

The formal awarding of the
Sunday-school banner to the
Cross Roads school was postponed,
owing to the fact that some of the
material could not be procured in
time. It will be presented by the
president of the convention next
Sunday afternoon. The banner
will he a beautiful one, 1t is of
red satin on one side and blue on
the other with gilt cord and tas-
sells and made by Mrs. C. L. Mize.
The lettering and designing is the
work of Prof. NJ. A. Ware and is
exquisite in its execution. The
thanks of the Sunday-schools Of
the county are due to Prof. Ware
and Mrs. Mize, who have done
this excellent work without other
remuneration than their love Of
the cause and characteristic cley-
| erneSS.
The Dawson journal., 1886-06-17
Two Small BOYS Leave Home.

A few mornings since Garland,
the eipht-year-old son of w. G.
Statham, aud Frank, the eight
year-old son of Mrs. S. V. Hester,
of this city, left home without the
knowledge OF their parents for a
visit in Stewart coanty. A few
months ago Mrs. Hester moved
with her family from Stewart
county to Dawson, and Mr.. Stat
ham has frequently been in that
county with his little son visiting
relatives. The morning the boys
left, Garland was at Mrs. Hester 5
playing with Frank. Taking a
notion that they would like to see
their Stewart county playinates
and friends, the boys began teas
ing Mrs. Hester to let them go.
Becoming tired of being worried,
Mrs. Hester said: $50 along and
let me alone" The boys mistook
the meaning Of Mrs. Hester's
words and Immediately set out
foot and alone for Mr.. VIM. Over
by's, a distance of twenty-f five
miles, where they were found the
next day by Mr.. Statham and
brought home. They made the
trip in about eight hours.
The Dawson journal., 1886-06-17
CypresS Pond Picnic.

The members of the Cypress
Pond Agricultural Society will
have their annual picnic at
the academy the second Saturday
in July. We intend to be there
as sure as conveyance can be had.
Watermelons, lemonade, sweet
girls, chicken and barbecue! Just
think of the pleasure we'll have,
and all in one day! A forty
horse engine couldn't draw Us
from Cypress Pond on the second
Saturday in July. We are going
to that. picnic, girls-in fact, we
are almost there.
The Dawson journal., 1886-06-17
Festival Friday Night.

The ladies request the JOURNAL
to notify the public that al ice
cream festival will be given at
the park tomorrow FRIDAY j
night for the purpose of raising
funds with which to pay off the
indebtedness that accrued in hav-
ing benches and seats made. The
festival is for a deserving pur-
pose and we would be glad to see
it literally patronized. A pleas
ant evening is assured all who at
tend.