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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
DecorastOn-Day at Cold Hsrbor No
tioDaI Cemetery.

The Stuart Horse Guard OF this city
were invited by Phil Kearney Post, q.
4. r., to attend Decoration day at the Mt
tioual Cemetery at Cold Harbor yesterday.
The company accepted the invitation
unanimously, and for that purpose left the
city at y. n. under command OF Lieu
tenant Deane.
The Guard mustered well, but II the
weather had been favorable they would
have carried many more men. The Gene
terry Is reached by the Creighton road
winding in TO the rear OF Fairfield race
course, and Is about ten miles from the
city. Several Of the Guard met on the
grounds men whom in other and opposing
commands they had c0ntended with two
decades ago. Many Of these rednions
were affecting; all were interesting and
typical OF a changed relation. Flowers
were strewn on the graves OF the nations
dead by Confederate and Federal people
alike. and with the same feeling-regret
for the dead; tender memories OF the
past; bright hopes for the future.
At eyentide the multitude assembled
started homeward. There was no martial
music 10 lend spirit TO the occasion, but
the sweet voices Of neighborhOod women
rose In song us benson and tribute 10
sleeping yalor.
National Cemetery, Near Richmond.
In the afternoon the Grand Army OF the
Republic and Captain Emmet Sc0tts
company went down TO the National ceme-
terry, few miles below Richmond, and in
an informal way strewed flowers on the
soldiers graves. There were also repre-
sentatiyes Of the white military present,
and the number OF visitors present far ex-
eeeded what any one expected, taking the
bad weather into consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01

pa- TRU NKS AND HAND
eATCHEI.S sold at lowest prices. We
show an immense assortment.
teI LEVY \ DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01

roy wESHALL CLOSE AT G p. NJ.
during the summer. commencing JUNE
l51H. .,..,,.
jc1 LEVY DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01

on mission Of mercy. fiIs appearance
was sgnrl for applause End Tor ram o'
f.oweis. II was right. flc Is ayenerao's
man, sowly advancing tow4rds the suns3'
Of life, and IL the beoplc of the South re.
presentatlyely coald weep a, the grave OF
Grant. surely none should stay the southern
hand that would brighten with novers tue
pathway Of jefferson Davis. This occasion
end thst lack political significance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
VICHY WATER.

The only genuine VICHY is from the
springs OF the French Government. We
have in store now and offer for sale fun
supply Of the
BAUTERIvE, GRAYDE GRILLE,
CELEsTINE. and HOPITAL SPRINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01

say" D. & f. MITTELD0RFER,
b27 BROAD STREET, oFFER SPECIAL
BARGAINS FOR THE WEEK COMMENC-
ING MONDAY. MAY sisT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
OFFICIAL COUNT.
mR. J. C. SMITHS MAJORITY GONE UP
TO 5000.
Statement Of the Vote for Aldermen,
Common Councilmen, and Jus
tiees CT the Peace.

The commissioners OF Election, Messrs.
We. Baker (chairrnan), Andrew kra'i>e,
George J. Hooper, Jr.. II. l.. Wlgand, and
James }. Rankin, resumed their labors yes
terday eanya-sIng the returns OF the late
election. The following are the results;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
srrCrAl NOTICES.

sy- DO YOU WANT A CHEAP
LAWN DRFsse We show the best as
soriment Of styles 10 be found.
lei LEVY & DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
TRTxY CIGARS.

smoke TRIxY CIGARS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01

ry~ HAMMOCKS AND CR0QUET
lei LEVY & DAVIS'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
Sword and shield.
In bloody field
Doth win immortal fame.n

But why are we hcref Why stand we
so reyerently amid the shaded aisles Of this
blue.yaulted temple! Why this vast
gathering Of soldiers, Of citizens, Of our
fairest women, crowding these sacred pre-
ciucts OF the silent dead? In answer let
me say
We have not come as enemies OF the
Federal Union. Secession is not once
named among US. In the language OF an
other, the South "has come back 10 her
fathers house, and has come TO stay" The
heart Of the South is loyal and true to the
Government. We glory in the old flag
whose fortunes IN the olden times our
fathers followed, and we have yielded to
force of arms and to the fortunes OF war
right royalty.
Mr.. DAVIS.
And all this Is true, despite the Wild and
baseless chsrges OF that company OF fanat-
les IN Albany who few days ago de-
nouneed the South a. untrue to the Union
because some southern citizens dared 10
honor with their applause the Honorable
jefferson Davis. This act OF honor, or the
series OF honors conferred on the ex-Presi-
dent, indicated naught OF political nature.
For many years Mr.. Davis has main
tanned dignitied silence, and came forth
only at the call Of his countrymen TO serve
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-01
yEYnRIEs nF THE PAsT.

Nor have we come together 10 revive old
animcsi,ies, which, thank God, are DYING
day by day. THIS we can leave. and DO
leave. to those on both sides OF Mason
Dixon's line. who feel that they are called
to serve at 70 lofiier shrine; thiSwe leave
to the dfmaeogue and the crafty 1auuter OF
the bloody shirt. And while our minds
will recur to the scenes oitweDty years ago,
II is as bird wings her Tay back 70 her
dcspoiled nest, aud. with only saddenfd
note, hovers over lis desolation. There
was a time when war memories were
aroused only 10 set into motion feelings OF
bitterness. but to-day the strains OF an
aolian harp are not more peaceful. nor are
they sadder, than our memories OF the
"days that are no more.o
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
A Good w hlteWash.

The whitewash season being at
hand, we publish the following re-
ceipt, which is recommended to us AS
being excellent:
"Take one bushel Of unslackel lime,
ten pounds of Spanish whiting, one
half gallon linseed oil. one pint sir
it's of turpentine. Slack the lime in
clean hot water, and, while Stacking,
put in the whiting, oil and turpentine.
Stir them all together, and don't use
it for two hours; then thin it with
sweet milk, and you have an excellent
whiteSash, ready for use and adhe-
sive"
The ju 'icious application of white
wash is a measure Of economy in the
protection of property, besides adding
materially to the appearances of the
premises when used
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Hancock and the Little Girl.

The braveSt are the tenderest. On
the dav after General Hancock was de
feated for president little girl named
Nirgie Wentz, living in Lancaster, this
Stat, wrote him u letter of coincidence,
This lettle he answered. and letter toll
lowed letter until the correspondence
numbered upwards of fifty by the time
the General di, d. Upon one occasion,
when he was passing through Lam
caster. she heard Of his coming, and
hurried to the depot to see the hero
and if possible meet him. She did
meet him, and the meeting was an af-
fectionate one. A large crowd had
gathered at the train, ,and distinguished
people pressed forward for shake OF
his hand, and while he was courteous
aud agreeable to all, he had more at
tention for that child than he had for
any one else, and when the train was
about to start and he lifted her little
form in his arms and kissed her good
bye, the people cheered, for they saw
how tender hearted prave man is
Carlisle (Pa.o T0lunteer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

Miss Esmeralda Longcoffin. imme

Miss Esmeralda Longcoffin, immed
lately afyefthe studfeuts al tiis Ia '1rss-
sity of Texas had gone home for their
Easter vacation, appeared in public
with her hair cut very short. Meet
ing her at ball, Miss Birdie McGin-
MS, who is rival b lie, said, in a
voice of horro-:
why, my dearest Esmeralda, you
look like a perfect fright. How did
you come to cut off your beautiful
locks?'
1T wasn't my fault said Esmer-
aida. blu.hing violently, 1.-The Univer
sity kids, Tom Anjerry and the rest oil
them. are to blame for it"
Nv hat have they got to do with it?
Every one Of them wanted lock
Of my hair to take home with them,
and couldn't refuse them" said Es-
meralda, blushing still more violently
IL believe il. know your mouth
never utters u ill., replied Birdie.
"Do you know why your mouth
never ntters lie ?
No"
"Because you do all your talking
through your nose"
And now they never pass as they
speak by.--1eraS Sittings.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
a Wasted Opportunity.

A few weeks ago a Young servant
girl in Salt Lake received an offer Of
marriage from a Mormon who already
had four wives. The offer was made
through a mutual fliend, and the girl
did not even have an opportunity Of
seeing her future husband. Suffice to
know that he owned consider BILE pro-
perty in Salt Lake and was otherwise
we'll fixed in the worll. She thought
the matter over, concluded to cali it
90, and sent word that he might name
the day. He did SO, and on foggy
Thursday morning he came around to
the house with two wives, and an
nounced that he was ready to take his
young bride away. The servant girl
was up stairs getting ready to be mar
ried, aud the lady Of the house met
the polygamous party at the door.
She noticed, somewhat to her aston
ishment, that the man was being led
by his wives for the very simple rea
son that he was as blind as bat and
also over sixty years Of age. Rushing
to the stairs she ca led to the girl:
''Sally, your beau has come to mar
ry YOU
"Tell him III be right down" said
the girl adjusting fresh hair pin and
throwing on few extra dashes Of
carmine powder.
"He's 65 years old, and as blind lis
a bat
"What's that!' inquired the girl,
anxionsly leaning over the banister.
Tie startling information was re-
peated.
Tell him to clear out" was the re-
sponse. The lady of the house COM
municated the command to move on
to the old poiyg aud his wives, and
the party stole sorrowfully away
The inexperienced girl thought she
had made lucky escape, but when
some married woman heard of it and
told her what a good thing she had
missed, she began to regret the hasty
decision. and now pines for the blind
man to return. There are hundreds
of women in Salt Lake who would
give almost anything for a g-aaine
blind husband. Tha girl may never
get another such an offer in lifetime.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
then Mrs. Leigh broke the silence by
rushing to her daughter and selzlng

then Mrs. Leigh broke the silence by
rushing to her daughter and seizlng
her arm.
care you mad ~ she whispered.
NO" answered He.ty, quietly, but
in those fearfully audible high-pitched
tones. "I'm sane. | amt going to
marry a man who the moment he
thinks he's got hold of me, talks to
me as if | were niger. He called
my papa a dirty oil merchant. No.
thank you, sir," turning to Nerrlner
"take your title and the rest of it, and
sell 'em to meeker sort than | am.
To know all the best people don't
make up for being bullied at home.
1t amt good enough. Besides, when
do marry mean to marry d gentle
man."
Every word Of this speech was heard
by everybody. Having finished 1t
Hetty courtesied to Nerriner and then
swept down the central aisle, followed
by her discounted bridesmaid, and
her weeping mother. People looked
at her as she passed with mingled
/ feelings of wonder, admiration, hor-
ror, awe.
"What trump of girl - said
Broadlands to himself. I'D like to
marry her, | declare..'
| But his attention was diStr cted by
! Nerriner, who having cast an agonlz
/ ing glance around, saw that the peo-
pie were hiding their faces in t'.eir
! prayerbooks, and handkerchiefs and
that their shoulders shook. He tle
through the vestry, BroadIands fol,
lowing HIM. What IA murmur of talk
ing and laughter rose from that dis
! tingujshed congregation as it left the
church aud got into the long string
Of carriages which a aited outside
There was no wedding breakfast, but
there were the most delightful after
noon teas that day, for everybody who
had been present had to relate the
story to innumerable friends. Nerri.
ner left the town bv the first train t.
/ Dover. and when he was next heard oI
had been living for some time in 1
very distant and very warm country
lie was among savages, and his feroc
itv had earned him ali enviable dis
tine ion in the most eleya'ed circles.
As for Hetty. she braved her moth
er's tears and her friends reproachei
without dismay. She was quite con
vinesd she had done the right thing
And 90 were her friends when, in th'
first SHOWS Of winter, they were bidde,
to a grand country wedding, which
made the ",rump of sirl' the Mar
chioness of Broadlanis. s.-1he LOmfi0,
| World.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
The National Capitcl.

The southern cornerstone Of the
Capitol of the United States of Amer
ica was laid September Is, 1893, and
the north wing finished in 1900. Con-
gress Immediately occupied it. By
1914 the capitol had expanded into an
imposing edifice. Then the British
troops fired both the north and south
wings Of the structure, bat the walls
were saved, thanks t, heavy rain
| lllar years otter Inngress met elsewhere
than in the capitol, WHICH hleanwf4leE
was being prepared for renewed occu-
pancy. BY 1S5. the capitol had been
enlarged externally, and made to ap-
pear precisely as it does today. Thir-
teen million dollars had been expended
on it. Its magniiicence places it among
the greatest structures Of either an
cient or modern times. 1t covers more
than three and Il half acres and is SUR
rounded by grounds having an area of
forty six acres. Standing on the brow
Of a hill it can be seen for many miles
and the view from lis dome it inc !fably
grand.
The main building IS 352 feet and
five inches long, and 1876 feet and six
inches deep. y portico on the eastern
facade measures 160 feet wide, and the
projection the western side measures
eight three feet, forming port.co Of
ten columns.
Congress sits in the wipgs, the Sem
ate in the north wing, and the House
of Representatives in the South wing.
Each of these wings has portico Of
twenty-five columns on its eastern
facade, and one Of ten columns at its
end and western facade.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
How to Kill a Locomotive.

"Iou want to know how the strik-
ers in the West kill locomotive ?"
said an old engineer to reporter.
well, I'll tell YOU. The quickest
and surest way is to take this away"
LAYING his hand on the throttle lever.
"Shut the throttle by pushing in the
lever pin, disconnect the fulcrum con-
nections with the boiler head stick
the lever under YOUR coat and march
off with it and the engine is useless.
Even if she is near the machine shop,
it will require couple Of days to re-
place the lever at a cost Of $l4, as it
must be forged and turned, and the
brass throttle rachel must be cast, fill
ed and polished. That is much better
than to carry off connecting rods, as l
saw represented recently in an illus
trated paper. Again, if the gauges
and the water glass with its filings
are bur t, the engine is no good. Take
down the eccentric links or take off
the valve stems and your engine is
dead. The favorite way, when an en-
CINE is on the road, is to put out the
fire, open the blow off cock which you
see standing ont from the side of the
fire box, under the cab, and let out all
the water. Then the engine must be
hauled to the nearest tank before she
can be fred up. AS for killing en-
gines in the round houses, the strikers
remove such of the parts as will re-
quire the longest time to replace, and
very likely at the same time let the
water all out Of the boilers. Its very
simply done, you see, if you know how
TO 90 ahnnt it.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
Sflfrt 1]ottry.
SILENT SOUNDS.

You do not hear it, Unto me
The sweet low sound come ceaselrSsly;
And, floating, floods the earth aSd sky
Wlh tender tone.
You do not hear the restless beat
I pom the floor OF childish feet
o. feet that tread ,hs fl WerS 81 eet
uf heaven al -.
II morn at noon, at eve, nt n ght,
J hear the palter soft and light,
Eud catch the guest Of wtngs, sao"-" bite,
Ao9ut my door,
And IN The - cut air j. borne
rfe voice that from my world wa> torn
That left m, comt"rrIe.s, 10 mourn,
For eyeCuoIe-
Sometimes floats up f-om ont the street
'he boli>h lang sh'er, bird i.re, sweet
! turn, lurseriu!.V, to greet,
Ny darling fair:
sSoft As The rlrP'e Of the stream,
Gratz--b .s>ri beneath The moon : pale bean
How strangely renl doth il seem
And he not there.
Al, 40 yog cAnao; hear h. cal
You catch no laugh nor Ugh; fyOr'aN
| 1m b. morhrr-th,l Is all
Ard " b0 sail,
Il va! rot leave ihre 8rSuilte
Has som,hor, laus~i lh- bond, Of f.'e
ARd l-fl sjar ihs golden gate
. y Ligh hides nv dead
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

THE COMPANY WAS organized n 1866 and
i did business upon tie Endowment and An.
nui,y Plan until the tai Of 1879 when they
adopted the safety fund - stem, by which plan
they can now carry insurance nj less thar halt
tie cost of the Old time companies.
The safety fund renders the pay meut OF essry
policy to the very last man, an absolute GER
tainty.
A man Of forty years old can carry one
Thousand dollars on his lite and thus secure
that amount to his family Mt his death, by the
pay ment OF about ten. dollars year, and when
he has paid his ten do lars additional into the
safety fund, and has been member for FIVE
Years, / ia payments viii he greatly reduced by
di. id,nds declared every six months. Tie
safety fund is already over Sl0O, coo aud is rap
IDLY increasing. They have cash capital of
$50, 900 and assets amounting to over one and
a quarter million.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

A lady who was member of class
studying art concluded recitation on
Benjamin Hayden by saying that "to-
ward the close Of his life he commit.
ted suicide.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

Bowling alleys should be popular
with the Knights of Labor, as some
body has to "set 'em up" whenever
there is q strike.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

There is no Immortality for spring
chickens. They have their necks
twirled on earth.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

An hour glass is made smallest in
the middle. 1t shows the waist of
time.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
=flerf Afabing.
\ MARCH HIO\ESS.

Why BRAVE HETTN LEIGH REJECTED
I LORD.
/ Why did I.rd Ncrr,usr wander in
|s.rangc and tropical climates. explore
Japan and Iimbuctno. and attempt ia
I ross the lIlmalayas. The noble Earl
#nnly tried To get married once, and in
I he story Of that wedding is contained
I ne reason for has becoming - dlstln-
Z ~ shed Traveller aud =. wing so very
oug a beard
Lord Nerrluer had be gong the
.uacc ever since he came into his title
al got hold Of h,s property: and, at
( he time Of which AN eaklng,
'housh the former necessarily remain.
u intact. the latter MAS practically
non existent. He had borrowed from
mis- boot maker. his tailor and his
jewellers, after having previously e1-
nausted the patience and generosity
IT mouey lenders Gambling racing,
etc. had in fact ruined him. But
still his title and position had 4 mark.
etable value; for lie VAS on. Of the
oldest and most distinguished familiei
A. England. This marketable value
Was nos only uf ore S,f.1. I.1G2>-s
and boot maker would uo longer listen
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s''','>, '''A'' % us ~ "''' ',.e ''''s
pr .s', manners anu on ~ ,'c i'S'S
~ '''-'- ,''"'' C''e'' - So - VIZ '''3
SIS " I'''' -" iH'E - o"'' "'>,
'-'' .'''- >'''''''.'''1 '',' man '''''
,,''.''.S - '''' ''St', ,h>''' I'''N ' ~"
,,'' ''' s!'''' .' ''.t ''s' '''''.' VI -! .
''''-. 80" ~ NO. az
Is ''.'' " 't,,.' -" "''''" among '"e
""'l' q. Ana u "oSGFr'" 3" MN Que
"hf ta4' hsF" WAS us MARKET lie
'""'- 90 ''e 's'"' IA'h- marry mo
"'t "".c' wanted i'''e III 'A'"a" Se'
+ Thinking the thing over, he sa"
I That most al his fellows who had sue
cceded IN grtt'CE out ol slu!liar pre-
dIcament oy these means had married
American girls nj. he thought
would be to'~rably "asv thing to do
English women appeared TO hum tc
require NOR attention aud to oe less
business like and more sentimental In
their matrimonial affairs. lie decided
10 l,oA out for an American. Nerrl-
uer believed ne understood women
thoroughly. Tie was an excellent &C
tor, aud could cloak himself with
Innguid and profoundly bored manne'
when Was great success among tht
women oi his own social status. lit
preserved tins !nngnor always when II
society except III the SMOKING room
Tor, as he well knew, 1t WAS sale. Il
prevented ne ever getting INTO no.
water. nderneatn TINS quiet surface
Noic"h" oiazed' ana very uhI 'eas
ant volcano. 100 NeIFlhtr had lht
most irightIui temp "hIch ne wa
accustomed TO let loose upon MS lady
friends. hiS servants, ms horses aho
dogs. Inc two tlr-t le!t nun; the las
showed their resentment IN different
ways lie was never safe from hItt
IN ms own stables; ana ms dogs hep'
ont OF his sight
/ Ihls was the man who, a month OF
two after he had made up hIs mind t'
do 1t, had discovered new American
beauty, Just over from the States Ion
the London season, with dollars anC
green backs enough to reInsta'e any
ruined lord. \errlner thought he'
really very toierable, and was muc'
amused by her independent and i'vel,
man"er, which contrasted well with
the profound ianguor II" always mann
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

Why BRAVE HErn LEIGH REJECTED
/ LORD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07


Narys nnol be Is
MaryIapd do
o
it. W.
dS men,
can a VI counr n u
n 10
Yousvey ytrIv,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07

" H.
BWba Mr. James MAning large and practice" farmer Chapeo % St
o W 81
weigh from more
Mr.
JOHN ~ LLOYD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1886-05-07
INSURANCE. WITHIN Reach lF ALL
THE HARTFORD LIFE
ANNUITY COMP 4 y \,
HARTFORD, CONNT.

VIII I<ute all HealHtn subjects, Na2e
and FpnHie.