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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
New Anecdotes of Gen. Grant.

When Gen. Grant was about to retire from the command of the army, said Capt. John s. Loud in conversation a few days ago. he made farewell tour among the posts and outlying military stations of the west. was assistant acting adjutant gene- ral in the district of New Mexico at the time, and it was with Gen. Hatch and myself that he and Mrs. Grant made a flying trip with one car and an engine from Santa Fe to Trinidad. We were fairly flying along the road when the glasses began to fall off the ice cooler.
 Then Mrs. Grant began to get nervous.
 'Keep calm, Julia," said the general in his usual collected manner, "there is no danger as long as the car stays on the track"
 ''It's all very well to talk, general" said Mrs. Grant, t'perhaps if could smoke as you do might have some nerve, too" The only thing Gen. Grant dreaded was the appearance of delegations and committee men at the stopping places on the route.
 Anything at the next stationa" he would inquire
 s'Yes, general, there's crowd waiting to see you"
 Then he would look grave for a moment before asking: "Could you forget to stop therew-Detroit 1 Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Premonition of Coming Disaster.

Did you ever notice how an accident is always preceded by a premonitory thoughta We'll, in nearly every case it is so. have been in good many railway smashups, and can honestly say that just before every one of those accidents occurred felt premoni- tion of danger to come. One night last week, while riding here from Chicago, was lying on reclining chair, and my thoughts wandered onto the many accidents had been unfortunate enough to be in, when sud- denly the thought came tp my mind, "Sup- pose car was filled with a load of ties, that those ties through the jolting should become misplaced, and that we, in darting along through space should strike that tie and it offered resistance, what terrible accident would result" l had hardly completed the thought when crash came shower of broken glass down on my face and body, the car was filled with smoke, and the cries of terror from women and children were frightful in the extreme. The lights in the car were extin- guished by the great shock, and when they were relighted and an examination made of the damage done, it was found that one side of the car had almost been torn away, and the cause of the accident was tie project ing from car on 8 freight train which was passing us at the time.-Dr. William Lewis in Globe-Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Philosophy of Writing "Heads."

Philosophy of Writing "Heads.''
 The general rule that newspaper head should tell in brief the story that follows in detail is one that is never disputed. But how hard is it to conform to this rule! A complicated account of some business matter is not easily indexed in half dozen lines, especially when, is nearly always de- manded, the lines must each contain a cer- tain number of letters. Even commonplace items, such as those pertaining to fires, accidents or crimes, are not easily headed, mainly because every line that would suit has been used so many times before as to provoke ridicule when even suggested.
 Who is not acquainted to the point of familiarity that breeds contempt, with such headlines as IA Small Fire" ssA Midnight Blaze," "A Sad Accident" IA Heinous Crime, "Is it Murder?" 'Fell from Scaf- fold," and so on? And yet when such occur rences as they indicate have been described in the article, the pencil naturally traces such phrases for the heads. Schools for the teaching of all kinds of useful and orna- mental accomplishments are continually springing into existanca- Nzh., she,,ld mi the Press club establish college where the philosophy of writing "heads" may be taught that is, if anybody competent to impart such instruction can be foundi Such a mans annual salary should be in four figures, and the public would doubtless be willing to pay Pittsburg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

The Cyclone has come. The Cloak and Suit Market demoralized.
 Temporary dismemberment,-or total destruction staring concerns in the face.
 Owing to the unreasonable weather, a number of the large Metropolitan Retail Houses find themselves unable to handle the full quantities of Costumes contracted for early in the season.
 One of the most extensive manufactur- CTS who only supplies the finest trade, hay ing agreed with one of his largest Sixth Avenue Patrons to dispose of the balance would bring, the loss to be sustained eqnally by both parties.
 Our reputation of being Cash Buyers and of having facilities for using unlimi- ted quantities of Goods at our prices.
 We were solicited to make Cash Offer for the above lot containg sevevteen hun dred Ladies' Fine Woolen and Silk Suits.
 Being aware of the excelency of style and workmanship for which this manu- facturer is noted. It is almost un- necessary to say we have purchased the en- tire lot at prices that do not more than pay for the labor on them.
 The entire lot will be placed on sale Friday, June 1, at 10 a. m. It would be impossible to enumerate the prices in de- tail, suffice to say, they commence with Ladies' Tailor Made English Melton Suits, at $395 each, actual worth of labor alone on such Suit is $500, the entire lot at correspondingly low prices.
 Just think of it,Suits that retail on Sixth Avenue from S1s.OO to $29.5O we will sell during this sale from $675 to S10.50.
 To accommodate the rush we will have six extra Fitting Rooms. It behoves every one with the remotest idea of purchasing any kind of @ Costume, to call as early as possible, as we propose to close out the entire lot within the next ten days, (ani we will do it.)
 If you are disappointed in getting one o: these Suits it will not be the fault of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
A Jog to the Memory.

''There," said an old gentleman, transfer ring bloodstone ring from tho index finger of his left hand to less conspicuous place, live managed to remember that little errand and the ring can go back to the right finger" :" ''I've a better plan than that" said a by stander. "When I've something important to do write myself, 9 postal card. My clerks have got used to seeing these nlissives como in addressed to me in my own hand. No body can read the message, for use a rough sort of short hand known only to myself.
 "When get to the office in the morning with dozen things so do, there are the pos tai cards mailed the night before to remind me of any matter that I might overlook. The postoffice is great convenience. know a man who habitually posts small packages to his home address simply to save himself the trouble of carrying them up town. That plan, he says, is cheaper and safer than using messenger service. ."-New York Press "Every Day Talk"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

Bargains in Real Estate.

Any one who wants a bargain in Real Estate had better look at that Property we are offering on South Elm street. Lot about 67 by 170 with buildings already renting for over 10 per cent. on tne price we ask for the property.
 Also on South Main street we have Lot with Old House. about 60 by 160 which is just the place block.
 Just below this we have new block, which with another building on same lot rents for &2 100 per year. We will sell at price on which 1t will pay nearly 12 per cent On corner of West Lib- erty and Benedict, Lot 120 by l00 just rig for three new houses we will sell Cheap. already graded. On West Clay, two good Lots 50 by I2O, price right. On Baldwin street just below Wash ngton street school house. several good lots, diff ferent sizes and prices.
 On South Main, two Lots 60 by 150, opposite Buckle Shop.
 Also in Brooklyn we have good property to sell.
 Building Lots, one minutes walk from corner Drug store, $500 each.
 Three good Houses on John St., s25O0, Sa60o. $2SO0 A good House near the new church on Charles
 A nice Home for some one on North Elm near Grove, nice front and shade trees price low terms easy.
 place at $3SO0
 On North Main, Burton and Summer streets several new houses on easy terms. city, whether Lot, House or Business Property, you will find the best list at A. F. ABBOTT & SONS, 1OS Bank St. sw Open Tuesday and Saturday evenings from 80 to S.30 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
FRENCH CHILDREN AT HOME.
Watchful Rather Than Doting Parental
 Afection-Boys and Girls.


 Affection-Boys and Girls.
 In French homes have remarked certain quiet, orderly procession of affairs, great ap- parent harmony, watchful rather than dot ing parental affection, and filia1 piety almost out of fashion in our free and pro gresslve country. French children are usu- ally unobtrusive and quaiatly grave, natural and simple in their habits and tastes, but hardly so in their manners, which show marks of tutoring, and are little too cere- monlous. Nearly all girls of Catholic parents, not taught at home by governesses and masters, are educated in convents as pen sionnaires or as day scholars. In such insti- tutions they are severely drilled in the cate. chism and in polite manners; in history, sacred and profane, with the profanity which mitigates against the church left out; are taught little of the natural sciences and less of geography, which, by the way, is the weak point with most French people, for whom all lands beyond their frontier, es- peclally across alien seas, are resolved into hay, undetermined regions, inhabited prin- cipally by races more or less inferior and barbaric.
 While boys are suffered to acquire not only Greek and Latin, but modern language or two, for girls, except those belonging to high circles of society, one language-their incom- parable vernacular-is held sufficient; but they are taught to speak and write that lex cellent we'll" They are also good arithme- ticians, and are well instructed in music, drawing and dancing. Not the equals of English girls in outdoor accomplishments, such as riding, driving, rowing, skating and swimming, they, when really in society, sur pass them and all the other young ladies of the world in the art of entertaining and the grace of being entertained; in courtesy and tact, in taste and propriety and that inde- scribable something, called echic," in dress and appointments. But their crowning and most potent charm is just-politeness h. culcated from their earliest years, this virtue becomes habit, and sometimes takes the place and does the work of several Christian graces.
 Very young French girls are only charm ing in demure, shy way. They all seem ingenious, and some are really so. They are all light hearted, and many light headed They passionately love amusements, and are easily amused-a little pleasuring going a great way with them. The wholesomest thing l know about them is their intense love of the country and it's simple avocations and pastimes-Grace Greenwood in New York Graphic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
After pickett's Famous Charge.

Picketts division mustered, before tho charge, 4,5OO men and afterward 2, 500. When Pickett reached the Union line and saw his brigade commanders, Armisted and Garrett, down. and turning to the right and left found that he had no supports and stood alone. he threw down his pistols and went back, exclairning to Lee: General, my di- vision is destroyed" Lee replied: "I know it. general, know it; it is who have lost this battle; help me out of it the best way you can."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Colors for Metal Surfaces.

A German company has patented process for producing surface colorations upon arti- cles made of copper, zinc or brass. Upon the first named metal it is possible to develop all the colors of the rainbow, and upon zinc the coating is formed of such thickness as to per- init of chasing the surface. The most im- portant application of this invention seems to be in the imitation of antique bronze. the results in this direction being very satis1ac- tory, both in the matter of durability and esemblance-Public Opinion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

Chat with a Man Who Supplies Unfort- unate People with Artificial Probes cIdes Fingers and Hands Made to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Thaddeus Stevens Two Weaknesses. Thadde11s Stevens had tvn weaknesses. an

Thaddeus Stevens Two Weaknesses.
 Thaddeus Stevens had two weaknesses: an unconquerable love for poker, and heart so tender that he would give his last cent to re- lieve distress. Between the two he was usu- ally very far from "fush." One night he had a run of luck at cards, came out winner to the amount of an even S100, and when his cheeks were cashed he received crisp new bill of that denomination. Next morning he went to the Capitol at the usual time, and was there waylaid by soldiers widow, who had piteous tale of sorrow and suffering to relate. Stevens put his hand in his pocket, found the slo0 hill-it was all he had-and handed it to the astonished widow. A fellow member v;,s standing by who had seen the game tho night Lefore, and knew where the money came from Stevens caught his eye, smiled, and D. way Of explanation said: "God mo> :. ysterious way his won- ders to !c;..~.7.t Cor. Boston Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Millinery ( Hair Goods.
FANNY LovERlDcE

has removed from Bank street to % East Main street, where she is prepared to show the latest
 z Spring Styles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31
Spring Announcement

Our stock of Millinery Goods is particu- larly attractive this season. We are conf dent your interest will be served by calling on us when making your purchases.
 E. J. & c. M. HUDSON,
 100 So. Main Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-31

They are still giving Pinafore" in San Francisco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
THE Csc OF wArER-GAs.
The Committee of Inspection ke
(urns uuch Pleased.

At recent meeting OF the Council
Committee on Light, after considering
the best mode OF increasing the llumi-
native power and generating capacity OF
the gas works, and having before them
representatives from different water-gas
manufacturing companies, 1t was decided
to adopt the system, and sub-commit-
tee was appointed to visit northern cities
where this gas was consumed and select
aud report to the committee the best
system for Its manufacture.
The committee returned yesterday,
after having visited Washington, Balti-
more, and New York. In the national
capital two thirds coal and one third
water-gss are used in Baltimore, where
the gas-geDerators were the best in the
country, they have all been abandoned,
and water-gas is used exclusively in
New York city the gas consumed is nine
tenths water and one tenth coal.
The committee were very ffvorably
impressed with the system of manufac-
turing water-gas in the cities they visited,
and will make their report at an early
meeting OF the Committee on Light.
The illuminative power OF the wstcr-
gas greatly exceeds that OF cosl-gas, and
while il is admitted to be more poison
ous, yet the odor is more obnoxious and
can be more readily detected, and is
really not more dangerous
This committee Is composed OF Messrs.
w. g. Adams, superintendent of the
Gas Works; w. s. Gum. chairman, snd
John II. Grimes, OF the Council Com
mittee on Light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24

build his residence on the site OF the one
destroyed by FIRE last week. He has
rented q house near the courthouse,
where he will reside until his new one is
completed
The ladies OF the Memorial Associa-
ton have contracted with Mr.. Walch, a
practical gardener, to fix up the soldiers
section in our cemetery. He has been
at work for several days, and before long
the lot will be greatly improved.
George p. haw, Esq. county chair
man Of tho Democratic party, has called
meeting of the committee for Tuesday,
August 2stb, at12 o'clock NJ, at Hanover
Courthouse. They intend - formulate
plans for the fall campaign, and also 10
take into consideration the nomination
OF senator for the district 10 I'll ont the
unexpired term of the late General VIII
liams G. Wickham. RAT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
Ashland Nntes.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatch.l
ASHLAND. AuQust 23. 1893.


ASHLAND, August %, 1888.
Hugh Campbell. Esq, county-school
superintendent, has posted notices in
Ashland and throughout the county
for the annual examination Of teachers
of public schools. The board will meet
at this place to examine applicants for
teachers in the white schools on Septem-
ber 3D., aud for colored schools on Sep
tember 4th.
The Hanover Troop, Captain William
T. Wickham, met at Hanover Courthouse
to-day fcr drill. This command has
about fifty men on its roll. Forty
were in attendance. fhey intend TO go
into camp about September lst at Still
Pond, near the Courthouse, end will have
the Stuart Horse Guards from Richmond
with them part OF tho time.
Captain Irby, the treasurer Of Ran
dolph- Macon College, is having the
buildings oyerhauled aud doing sundry
little things about the campus. The
president expects the attendance thus
year 10 reach from ITS 10 400.
Mf. Charles G. Shaser has awarded the
contract to Mr.. John @. Tiller for a
handsome residence he intends to build
on what is known as tho Shaier Addi-
ton.
The heavy winds Of the past few days
have done considerable damage about
here. Many valuable trees have been
uprooted and the crops suffered greatly.
Hon. h n. Caraweil has begun 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
PHTEasBUsG NOTES.
Election OF De,egates-Po,ttsea and
News Notes-Pstnfutty Injured.

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispatchl
AUousr %, 1888.
The Democrats OF Dinwiddie county
have elected the following delegates TO
represent the county in the convention
10 be held in this city to nominate a
candidate for Congress
Rowanty-J. p. Tucker and Captain
Doyle
Darrilps-w. II. Young and I. F.
Riyes.
Namdzene--J. c. Smith and W. L.
Peebies
Sapony-H. Heartxell and DR.. Cor
don.
Delegates at Large DR.. r. s. Powell
and John Y. Harris
The delegates are empowered to select
their own aternateS
The friends OF Langston here state
that respectable body-gusrt OF colored
Republicans cannot be raked together in
Petersburg in favor OF any other Repub-
hcan candidate for Congress
The utmost quiet prevails in the ranks
Of the Wise Houston Republicans over
this way. They may be Going deal OF
thinking, but they are given to very lit
tie talking
A warrant has been issued for the
arrest Of Madame BGrtonia, an alleged
clairyoyant, who has been doing business
here, it is charged, without a license and
in violation OF law. But the police have
not yet been able to find her.
Mr.. Joseph Jordan, a citizen otPrince
George, who was severely injured yes
terday by fall from bis buggy. is re-
ported Us IN n more serious condition
than wss at first thought. The lull ex-
tent OF his injuries cannot be sscertained.
Chairman Quay has not been heard
from officially in response to Langston's
appeal for justice against the methods
that are being used to defeat him.
The high wind of Tuesday evening is
reported b have done considerable in-
jury to the growing crops in portions Of
Dinwiddie county. ROBIN ADMR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24

Special telegram to the D,spatch.l


PETERsBURG, August 23-John VI.
LaugstOn. the colOred candidate for the
Republican nomination for Congress in
the Petersburg district, spoke here to-
night to a large audience. He touched
upon Malone rather lightly. In the
course of his remarks no sad
THE first objection made against
me, - said he, "is that of my color. Here
am to plead guilty, for 1t is q fact that
my hair is curly, my face slightly sooty,
and my birthplace, If not the manger,
the outer quarters of plantation in the
old, famous county of Louisa, in this
State. But, if what have said already
be true, what weight has this
objection, and how logically may
it be urged against me to the
defeat OF my candidacy? Here it Is
said, in the second place, the color in
this case has weight in connection with
the fact that certain white Republicans,
chiefly among the leaders of the party
Of the district, and notably the man who
is known rs the chief of the party in the
State. will not support me. | under
stand that they admit my qualifications ;
| that they dwell sometimes elOquently
and with enthusiasm upon my learn
ing. eloquence, and power (to use
their own worlds; but then when
they call 10 mind my complexion they
stand aghast in utter dread and fear Of
what they term political consequences in
| the State and even the nation. Such per
sons pretend that my color, nothing else,
will work ruin to our Repub.ican cause
in the defeat in this district of the Ilarri-
son and Morton electoral ticket conse-
quently their PISS Of the State of VIr-
gina, and consequently the shipwreck of
the future well-beng Of the party in tho
nation. In this condition OF. things it
might be interesting 10 press the question,
What would be the situation Of the noble
baud Of Republican brethren who stand
with hands uplifled in holy dread of the
vast destructive power connected with 80
simple and natural fact as my COM
plexion ?"
Lnngston's speech, which occupied
over two hours in its delivery, was listen
ed TO with the closest attention, and his
references to General Malone and Mr..
Frederick Douglass, whom he rasped
pretty severely, we're received with
shouts Of apparent appreciation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
RTCUMOVD. August 23. ISI
varmv,,Ie ADpropr,ntes $4,000.

The Town Council of Farmville mani
mousIy ordered, at their meeting held on
the Dist instant, an issue of $4,000 &
per cent. bonds. $40. 600 of which is to
be Immediately applied to the grading
OF the Farmville and Powhatan railroad
between Farmyille and Cumberland
Courthouse.
As the grading is nearly completed
from the Brighthope railway in Chester
field county to Cumberland Courthouse,
this action on the part of the town of
Farmvilie insures the completion Of The
road-bed of the whole line before the
close of the year, and the opening of the
road for traffic early next spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-24
WILLIAM AND MARY.
A PULL xEErrsG or rHg BOARD or
vIsrToRa
Hon. Lyon q. Tyler. o. Richmond, Elected
President Of the
College.
Special telegram 70 The Disp.lchl

WILLIAMSBURG. Va. August e. The follow
ina tncfnbers OF The VisltOrisi Board of Wiiiism
and MARI Ooiisg> Assembled hore t-dsys
judges W. ". Cramp and Warner Jones, Colo
nels William Lamb and Robert say0, and Oeoe-
rel Wilusm Il. Taissfcrro. Is d. Nunford, James
l.. Gordon, Jsnles ~ Snbbs, DR.. 4 q. Booth.
X ". Ihomp-on, Rev q. :. Barteu. W. A. I'd
wards. John L. Buchanan. u. g. Tyier. and
Judge Dain<~rneh.
Tho board net " elect president % the COLI
lege. which position pays f25D year. win
residence, ard professor for the normal de-
partmenL With q salary c, ti,o0O year. 1hsre
were soventeen applicants for the presidency
and thirty-nine for the position - normal nn-
stfuctor. Nearly al he States AMI Territories
were represented among mo appii~ants. one
teiug from Dskot. and Oge frcm Ncw Mexico.
with one from Manitoba, Canada. for the posi-
tion of norma Instructor four females apply
ing.
Most Of the tins of the visitors was consumed
in reading the Applications and testimonials o.
thOzs applying OF which Clerk NoreeOck fur
nished ths board with large ha.ket niief no
professor for the Sosmsi Srhoci a rrst tlectef,
and on tho irst rsllot Mr. iiuch stockton Bird, OF
Petersburg, = graduate Of tbs Nashville Normal
College, Wns elected.
After several hours consumed In reading ap-
piicatlors snf estmonisls for the presidency
tho taliOaBg for that position vas begun, and
resulted Ia the selection Of Lyon g. Tyler. q
hichnond. on Tie hrst ballot. "a midnight the
board "A stiu Ia snecl0t-