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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
snicide Of a Cotton Broker

IHy ttIV -IaP IN 7" V1IV n P''7V'''-
SAVANNAH. GA, January ID
James A. Beall, a cotton broker and a
member of the New York Cotton Ex-
change, committed suicide at Albany
to-day by shooting himself through the
heart with revolver. Unlucky specu-
iation is believed to have prompted the
deed. He leaves wife and two sons
in New York. The father Of the de-
ceased won heavy cotton suits against
the Government after the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Bodies Recovered.
ny telegraph to the Dispatch. !

OGDEN. UTAH, January lj.--six Of
the thirteen victims Of the coal-mine
explosion at Almy, Wyoming, which oo-
Cured Tuesday night, have been recoy-
cred from the mine. The men met their
death from suffocation, and the appear
ance Of the bodies indicated terrible
struggle for life. The searching party
expect to reach the other seven bodies
remaining in the mine TO-DAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Chicego's Rioious strikers.

CHICAGO, January l5.-Fifteen
strikers, armed with clubs, attacked a
number Of non unionists on their way
to work in the Maxwell box-factOry
this morning. The attack was a fierce
one. and but for the interference Of the
police the result might have been Sc
rious. Asst was, only one man is re-
ported injured. The police arrested
three strikers,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Affairs I'm ireland.

DUBLIN, January l5.-Four dis.
guised men stopped the mail-car at
Listowell, County Kerry, covered the
driver with a revolver, and opened and
searched the mail-bags for writs Of
ejectment.
LONDON, January l5.-The 81.
James Gazette denies the rumors pub
lshed in the Ners this morning that
the Government meditates a coup d'Gtat
in Ireland, and says; The Government
must and will take precautions against
disorder in Ireland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Car.works Burned.

by ttickfnph W SHo
BEAVER FALLS, Pa, January Is.
The Beaver Falls Car Works-foundry
and machins-shOps-were burned this
morning, together with the Chinese
headquarters and every building on the
square facing Sixth avenue except the
old Mansion House. The fire started
in the foundry, but from what source,
is not known. I.dsstroysd over $50, 600
worth of patterns and rendered four
families homeless. Loss from ti50,-
600 to e20o, 600; uninsured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
q Weeks Esusiaess Failures

NEW YORK, January 1.-THE busi-
ness failures occurring throughout the
country during the last week number
for the United States. 301 Canada, %
total, 1872; against 1886 last week. The
casualties were exceptionally numerous
in the southern, western, and Pacific
States, which three sections Of the
country furnish more than two thirds
Of the whole Number named.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
AFTER Removing a Railroad Receiver.

BALTIMORE, January l5.-Judge
Bond, sitting as judge of the Western
District United States Court of North
Carolina, to-day began the hearing in the
case of the Richmond and West-PoiDt
Terminal Railroad against the Danyille.
Mocksyille and Southwestern Railway
on application TO remove J. I. More
head, receiver Of the defendant COM
pany. The case, it is expected, will
occupy several days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
virginia Postai NoIes.

The following postmasters Of the
fourth class have been commissioned
Thales G. Penn. PENIS Store, and An
anias Swartz. Cross Keys. New offices
have been established at Smithland,
Albemarle-James A. Smith, postmas-
ter; and Wardtown, Northampton
John ". Doughty. postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Other Hangfngs.

BY telegraph 10 the Dtspatch.l
NEW ORLEANS, January IA
special to the PieGyuHe from Lake
Providence says; William George tcOl-
ored) was executed within the enclo-
sure of the parish jail here to-day for
the murder of Peggy Johnson on Au-
gust 10, 1882. The hanging took place
in presence Of legal witnesses. George
acknowledged that he feigned insanity
during his trial, and at the last mo-
ment be cried out, " did kill Peggy
Johnson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
FtrefuLexington, Kentucky.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch
LEXINGTON, January IA fire
this morning destroyed the wholesale.
grocery store Of Innis & Sons. the
Lexington Opera House, and the Adams
express office and stables, and badly
damaged Honlihan & Brothers hard
ware store. Loss between s35, 900 aud
$40, 900; partly covered by insurance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Pire al High Point. sc.

Special telegram 10 the Dispatch.
HIGH POINT, y. c., January To-
The barracks at the High-Point CLASH
cal Institute formerly Lynch Military
SCHOOL, were destroyed by fire about 5
o'clock this morning. Loss $1,000 ;
insurance about $500. Some personal
property was destroyed. The origin Of
the fire is supposed to have been defec-
tive stoye-pipe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
seven Years
Do gal.Ia IN aHa Iflarafah

By caDle 10 the Dispaicu.l
LONDON, January l5.-John Ma
gee, who on Wednesday pleaded guilty
to the charge Of attempting TO procure
money from the Prince Of Wales by
writing threatening letters, was to-day
sentenced to seven years penal seryi-
tude
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Declined the sub.rreas9rcr.hip.
INV telegram 10 the Dispatch.I

RoNDoUT, n. v, January ia
special to the Freeman from Saugertiss
states that Hon. W. r. Russell has
declined the New York sub-treasurer-
ship rendered him by President Cleye-
land. Mr.. Russell celebrated his sew
enty-fourth birthday to-day, and thinks
il best at his time Of lie to decline the
honor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
striking Coal Artists.

PITTSBURGH, January l5.-The
miners and coke-dravers threw down
their tools at the Standard Coke Works,
in the Connellsville region, yesterday
and demanded 10 per cent. advance In
wages. The indications are that the
strike will become general, possibly
before any action can be taken by the
convention which meets Saturday. The
Standard Works are among the largest
in the coke regions. 1t is expected that
other workers will follow the strikers
Of to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

JASUARY -. lsS6.
The new bright tobaccos offered to-day
were again planters crops. and bidding was
more lively, with some good sales; but
prices Oh about one third we're re-
jected. O d wrappers have been in
better demand, and some good sales
are reported as made privately Alto
gether. the market has started OF IN
good sound shape and looks steady and
firm. and there appears little 10 affect pre-
sent values one way or the other. Common
filters and nondescript leaf Of all sorts are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Failure Of Bankers.
[By telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l

Iby trIrBIHFH -
NEW YORK. January l5.-George
Y. Brown, Ralph Leigh AudsrtOn, Jr.'
and Edward X. Auderton, composing
the firm Of Brown 4 Auderton, bank
ers, assigned to-day to Timothy Y.
Brown, giving preferences Of sIs,45O
10 Alexander Nicholl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Died Protesting His Innocence
IBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

ST. LOUIS, January l5.-Charlss
Wilson was hanged this morning ct
7:45 o'clock for the murder Of river
steamer mate some time ago. He retired
last night at q very late hour, and slept
quietly and soundly until 40 O'Clock.
He swoke cool and calm, protesting
that be was innocent Of the murder,
and stating that be committed the decd
in self.dsfepce. He remained calm to
the last, still protesting his innocencs.
After the trap was sprung the body
for . moment remained motionlsss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16

SAILS.
At Roanoke warehouse. 20 bales strict
low middling at l5.l6c.
Market steady.
QUOTATIONS..
STRICT TO GOOD MIDDLIsG.-9l.c.
MIDDLISG.-9c.
STRICT Low MIDDLISG.-s$c.
Low MIDDLING.-e34c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Renouncing Hesne-Ruis.
fpv ..,,is IN the DiEpatch.l

BELFAST, January l5.-Ata crowd
cd meeting at the Chamber Of Com
n.erce to-day, including merchants,
manufacturers, bankers, ETC., resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted express
ing loyalty to the Queen and renouncing
home.ruls. A deputation was appoint
ed 10 acquaint Lord Sslisbury and Mr..
Gladstone with the disastrous results
that would follow any tanPsrins with
the union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

TO An Whom n Aoy CaaecrH'
This Is notice that on the evening OF
the TIN day OF January, ieeG. ! have
taken possession OF the STOCK or hkk.
CHASDlSE In the store Nc. 1888 east
Main street. IN this city. conveyed TO
me as trustee by jacob Levitt, immsdi-
stely after the recoriation OF the deed,
and have appointed tae following - my
clerks and salesmen until farther notice
TO wit, JACOB Levitt, Bernard BottighsimeS.
Maggie Wrenn. Celests Augustine, Julius
Levitt. Bernard Taylor, Irene Noruton. An1
Sol. bottIgheimer. to conduct the retail
trustee sales of the stock " goodA constst-
ing Of large assortment Of Dxy 0Oop8.
DkESs GOODS, Wo0LLEN GOODS. BLAN.
KETs, CARPETS. sc.. MILLINERY
GOODS. GkxTLENENs AND LANES
FURNISHING GOODS, NOrloNs. rOrB.
JEwELRY. in fact large aud well-ssnoft.
ed stock aud varsity VI goods. usually Kept
IN frsi. class establisAme We cell ~
and below cost TO positively aud Eeediiy
wind up the tr1kl
TERMS Cash. W.x. COLI.
Jais-st Yyntss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
FATAL COLLISION.
crash Of Trims on the Valley Branch OF The
baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Crash of Trims on the Valley Branch OF tue
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
WINCHESTER. Va, January 10
A collision occurred on the Valley
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road near Millville, the first station
from Harper's Ferry, yesterday after
noon, between the engine OF ballast
train. said to have been running at a
high rate of speed, and freight-trsin'
also running very fast to make up time
William Fitzpatrick, supervisor OF the
read. a resident Of this city, who has a
wife and several children, and Charles
Order. brakeman, youth OF thirteen
wears. from Strasburg, who were on the
engine. were killed Order instantly.
F;tzpatrick was crushed from his abdo-
men down, and lived until 9 O'Clock
this morning. Bishop, the fireman Of
the freight.trsin, living at Sandy Hook,
was also killed. Others Of both trains
saved their lives by jumping. Seven
cars were thrown from the track into
the Shenandoah river, and both engines
were ruined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
LATE WEATHER REPORT
By telegraph 20 the DISPATCH.

IB5 IVlE-IHFl 10 V.1O 717F"V'7I1'I
WASHINGTON, January l6-l A.
M.-For the Middle Atlantic States,
local rains, higher temperature, loUer
barometer, roinds shifting to south and
rest.
For tie South Atlantic States, local
rams, ,riRds shifting TO southerly and
becoming uGriaJle, slight rise, foIloped
By stationary temperature, higher b.
rOmeteT.
For Richmond and ricinity, slightly
WQrmer pe0tkeT and local rams.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16

by telegraph 70 tho Dlspatch.l
CHICAGO, January l5.-The crowd
in attendance at the type-setting tour
nament increases daily. To-day Barnes,
in an hour and a half, set 5,sl2l ems,
and keeps the lead. McCann's total is
21.GG2; Hudson's. -, 1871 ems.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

49, soSS.
SALEs-SEcoSD BOARD. 800 Lyncbburs
city SIS at 10Y: 1000 Georgia Pacific LIST
6's At 10e, l 900 do. at LOG. 1000 do. Mt
Zoe; 1000 Western North Carolina rs AZ
Ios4; so shares Petersburg railroad II. c.
at SPY: 500 Richmond city 6is at 100; geo
Richmond city SIS at l06.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Fatal Fire.
(By telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

CHARLOTTE, n. c., January ia
fsnemsnt-house on the premises Of Cap
tain W. 7. r. Bell, at Kings Noun
tain, was burned before daylight yes
terday morning. Three colored per-
sons--Gertrude Rendleman, Julia Earle,
and julius. an eightsen-months-old
child--perished In the flames. The fire
originsted accidentally from Fireplace,
sad the women were not awakened
until developed In flames.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
KILTS FOR CHILDREN.

kits FOR CHILDREN.
ONLY FoRTY-oNE LEFT.
Now note the reduction on
KILT SUITS:
AL OF our s. now $3.50,
AL OF our 81 and s7.5s now IS.
All OF our 50 now So.
All OF our $40 now $3.50.
THIS reduction in price will move them
rapidly. That is our object.
We beg to add
Our REMoVAL-sALE
now going on Is a regular picnic for
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.
We have cut prices on every suit. Over
coat. Hat. and Furnishings in our establish
ment.
A. sAxs q CO..
THE LEADING MALE oUrFlrrEas.
1913 Main street. opposite rsi-once.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
FLOUR.
COTTON REPORT.

We quote: Fine, s2.T5sss snperfine
s9ass.5O; extra, 3.75sS4; family, s4a
S4.75; patent family. country. S5.3Oas5.75
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Heavy lsss ~ FIRE ~ Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, January l5.--Hiram
". Davis & Co.'S cArriage-manutac-
sefy, On Flint street, vas burned this
nernsag. The loss il $50, 600; insu-
cs elo0,00o, Ia companies repre-
- here. A wstchmsn discovered
- ~ y ths basement. WHARF Il Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
p,s,u,e Over q Murdered famt'y's Is
,,,.,..rsnb 20 the Dispatch. j

DETROIT, MICH, January d.
Several weeks ago Frank knoch, his
wife and their children, were murdered
and their bodies burned in the destruc-
t;or of their home. Within a short
time After the tragedy the relatives OF
The murdered family began TO dispute
over little property that had been len.
Ths fieht is nov fairly opened IN the
pyohste Court. Last week Gus, Al,
and Herman Rnoch fled . petition for
.hs .dn,;nistrstion Of the eststs Of
Frank Knoch's childrsn--Gsorge q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16

I ANGE & LICkRoTH,
IL STEAM. FLINDERS or
KNIVES, SCISSORS. and EDGE.TooIS,
and polishers Of
Rs ZOgs, Steel and Brass War, have re-
moved 10 40. 20l6 EAST MAIN STREET.
ia lA-Th, ssATusts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16

THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
Il ST. PAUL sc II Z X { H. HOME or
PHAN ASYLUM gratefully acknowiedgs
ChTistmss donations 90 the ehildrens also.
10 the Richmond leo Company for ice given
dur ng the summer months.
A. II. REYNoLDs,
Secretary % IT. Paul sChureh Home"
"a lf-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE
RICHMOND, January -. 1855,

OFFERINGS.
WHEAT -7l2 bushels.
OARS 500 bushels.
KNE-lO bushels.
IEA-.-36 bushels.
sALEs REPORTED TO sECRErARy.
WHEAT.-Red Sc bushels fair Shortbcrry
al soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
INroRTANr no wAtEarAKEas,
otFlcE " Cry wArkE.wcRKs.l
No el2 kkoAp srRExr.
RICHMOND, Va. January 10. lsss.
ITO TIE WATER.TAKERS Oh

i THE CITY respectfully caii your 81
tsntion 10 IKE solsowfps extract frou ths
city ordinance eoneeruins water works;
-. "whea the occapsos Of 10, % ssns-
ment ON which has been erected or plAes1
. hydrant, cock. OF other SEIZURE 70 sapfay
water shall permit ,he xasAr 70 run fFo-a
the hydant. cock. 90 nxtore without pso-
per caro- 20 prevent vssis there
shan In sscn sass W fne On aiA eccupAee
OF not lrss than ave nor more than tueniy
dollark y"
cHAaLu y. noLLISo.
N ls-g, sapsxintsnAsns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
MAXINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF VIEWPOINTS NEWS. JAS. i5rH
[By telegraph

Steamers Seneca. Walker. New York. and
sailed for West Point. George Appold.
Warren. Providence. and sailed West
Point: berkshire. March, Norfolk; Adj
vance, Beers. New York.
Brig Alice Barnes. Baltimore, for Rio dc
Jsneiro. in distress cut by Ice: to~ed 10 ~
the United States reyenue-cutter Hamil-
ton.
schoonsFs W. +. and W. l.. Tuck. Aide
ridge, Boston Maggie j. smith, Bennett.
Providence Grace Andrews, Andrews. bos-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
RKviIw o. tn
rurrA0 Ianuar

CHICAGO. January lathe strength de-
yeloped In wheat yesterday afternoon held
good dErsnK the early hours this morntng.
Nay advanced TO 66sc.. bal when mosw
urgent ororrs had teen nlled ths prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-16
Tn, W,ath>r in Richmond Yssterda,

Mean temperature. ...-....,.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Mrs. W. G. Brain, son and daughter, are
visiting Mrs. E. Dyer, of Cincinnati.
Miss Laura Hicks, of Nena, is the guest
of Mrs. Charles Woods, of west High street.
All the members of Phoenix Assembly.
No. 1850. X. of L.. are requested to be al
their hall next Friday evening.
Jack Shoupe, the popular short-stop who
PLAYED in the Springfield team. is lying at
the point of death in Brooklyn. Y. Y.
\ great part of the timothy hay of the
county remains yet to b. cured. 80 that on
the whole this is likely to be one of the lat
est harvcStS this section of Ohio has had for
years.
The order issued to the night officers by
Chief Walker last evening is a good one,
but it makes the work of the reporters in
gathering night police news all the more
difficult.
Joseph \. Hershey. one of Clark county
successful teachers, living near Medway.
was granted three years certificate Friday
by the state board of school examiners at
Columbus.
The past week has afforded the farmers
All excellent opportunity 10 harvest their
crops. While most Of the wheat is cut. very
little Of it, in many parts of the county, has
been hauled of the field yet.
At the meeting Of the county board ~ eS-
a miners Wednesday. certificates we've grant
ed i've out of eight applicants. Thrre fur
two Years each and two for one year. The
next examination will be held Saturday
August :.
The Clark and Miami county small fru
association, after month and half of sue
ceSsful berry handling, has decided to clost
| out It's business next week at No. e. Soutl
/ Limestone street. Considering the grea
abundance Of small fruits this year. tn,
association is to be congratulated upon it!
| comparatively small loss of berries by de
cay and upon the business management O
/ the house.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

Lake Chautauqua. the popular summer
resort. directly on the main line of the New
York Penn. n Ohio railroad. midway be
tween Cincinnati and New York. Highest
naYigahle body of water on the continent,
,3O5 feet above the ocean and G23 feet
above Lake Erie; distance. seven miles.
Climate pure and invig0rating. The lake
is 20 miles long. and from l to 3 miles
wide. Lakewood. Fluvanna, Griflith'S
Point, BemuS Point, Bay View, Raven
wood, Martha'S Vineyard. FairpOint and
Point Chautauqua are among Sle different
resorts on the lake, patTunZed by summer
visitors. There are good hotels at every
point. The famous ChaUtauqua Assembly
has its headquarters at Chautauqua Lake,
and cUnyeneS in July and August Of every
year. One of the most popular re-
sorts on the lake is Lakewood.
Here all passenger trains of the New York,
PENNSYLVANIA and Ohio Railroad stop during
the season. il being the thautauqua Lake
Station, and the distributing point for the
entire Lake. There are two hotels at Lake
wood both being of immense size. capable
Ot accommodating five hundred guests each.
Numerous steamers are constantly plying
the Lake transporting visitors to all points.
Those in search of a pleasant resort to
spend the summer months cannot find a
more convenient or delightful place than
Lake Chautauqua. Excursion tickets via
New York. Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad
are on sale at all local stations and at sta
tionS of connecting lines from June lSt,
good for return until October 3lst.
\. +. CLARK.
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
WM. CLEMENTS, Gen. Supt., Cleveland. O..
}. y. ABBoTT. Grn. PaSS'ger Agent, y. Y.
j. ID. PHIEGER, Tkt. Agt., - Arcade.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

JARRERWOCkY.
Twas brillig. and the slthy toNes
Did eyre and gimhe in the wabe;
All mimsy were the borogoves.
And the nome rathS OutErabe.
Beware the Jabberwock. my son!
The jaws that bite. the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch -
He took his yorpal blade In hand;
Long time the manNome foe he sought
So rested he by the Tumtum tree.
And stood awhile in thought.
And AS In ufilsh thought he stood,
The Jabbrrwock. with eyes Of flame.
Came whiting throu III the tulgey wood,
And burbled as ii came!
One two One. two! And through and through
The vorpaI blade went Snicker snack
He left II dead. and with lis head
Hewent galumphing back.
And hast thou slain the JahhrrwOck?
Come 10 my arms. my braniSh boy.
o irahjous dav Calluoh Callay -
He chortled in his joy.
Twas brillg. and the SIithy tovrs
Did eyre and gimbIe in the wabe;
All mimsy werO the bOrognyes.
And the nome raths oUtgrahe.
The author explains that 'brillig' means
four o'clock in the afternoon the time
when you begin broiling for dinner.
"stthy'' means 1.-the and Shiny, ''toveS"
are lizards. eyre" To 20 round and round
like a gyr-e~COpe, ''gmhlr" to bore like a
gimblrt, 'bnr"guve. a thin. shabby bird.
maine sraths, green pig, all this, Of
course, being the language of the fairies.
gnomeS and woOd-nymphs. The "Jabbrr-
wOck" Canoe club is happy idea.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11

Business has been booming for the past
few weeks with the Springfield Seed Co. al
their store, corner Main and Limestone
streets.
The soda fountain is growing more pop
lar day by day, and many say the soda here
far Surpa>Ses any i'll the city, both in flavor
and cOOlnesS.
Their cigar trade now is so large that or
ders are being placed FOR one hundred thou
sand cigars at clip and still booming.
Some OF our old smokers say that the
Springfield Seed Co. keep the best five and
ten cents cigars in the city. Try them for
yourself and ind out
f. q. Gillett, the genial young man in
connection with the above house, has just re-
turned from the east, where he made heavy
purchases Of Japanese goods that will be
handled more exclusively in the future.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-11
THE JABBERW OCH.
SpIingfeld'S Justly Famous Canoe Club
and Its Mystic and UnCanuy
Origin.
The Original JHbbcr, tn" .Iuhjub Bird, the
Frumiou- Band"rsnatch and the Ga
lumphing Novice The Slithy,
TuNes, aud tn" Rest " 1t.

There is an organization in this city
comprises in It's small but select roster OF
membership four as bob royal good frl-
lows a. you could stumble across in year
The club embraces some of them are mar
ried men and the use of this particu-
lar word is periIouS to degree
George A. Warder. VIM. A. Rogers, of New
York, r. J. KTkputrick and George
kepSay. Mr.. Rogers is the well-knnwn
artist whose sketches for HGrpcrS
Weekly and other publications have made
him famous. The rest of the Can"emen
need no introductiong. The selection Of
the aame arose in this way. Oue or two of
the boys had read that popular little volume"
Alice in Wonderland" and "Thrnugh the
looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll. the de
licious English humnriSt. They We're par
tlcularly struck with the poem The Jah-
herwOCky" and more particularly with the
fact that several Of the verses seemed par
tcularly adapted to the sport of canoeing.
Accordingly the name of The Iahhcrwock
Canoe Club" was chosen and ~ it will be Ia
the end Of the chapter. The club is of
ticrred aS follows;
| Geo 4: Warder. the original jahber.
| Wm. A. Rogers, the jubjuh bird
| T. !. Kirkpatrick. the frumious bander-
snatch.
George Kelray. the galumphing novice.
! Mr. Rogers set about Ia evolve out Of hi