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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

Thomas Rolfe was undoubtedly the son
of Pocahontas, and was born in 1916
and lust as undoubtedly that the gu :
nosed son of John Roife aud his third
wife Jane ri, rec, who Nr. NELL says " IS
horn in 1919. wa creature OF Dir.
Neilis imagin ,'ion.
And now we have all the argument Of
this new light in Virginia history, and
what do they amount ioY lie treats the
hearsay repoi. Of the childish games OF
AN ignorant Indian girl a. an indication
OF depravity. he tries 10 produce the be-
lief that she was "wantOn" in the present
sense OF The word land remember at tue
time spoken OF, Sue vas about II years oil
aeel when il seems he must have known
that the writer who used the word did
not intend such meaning. lie cast
doubt on marriage which we still have
narratives of by those who were in VIZ
ginia r, the time, and in "a position 10 b.
best informed OF a marriage which wa,
not long after reported in England, thu
parties 10 which lived as man and wife
unchalenged, and when not even a
whisper has been heard doubling the fact,
though 80 many must have known
whether il occurred or not He charges
Hamer, man of high standing. with
connecting and publishing a forgery in
the names of prominent men, who shortly
afterwards must have discovered and eX-
posed il; or if the crime is not charged
10 Hamor alone, then that he, Dale, Rolfe,
and the pious Whitaker were all
participants in fraud, for which
they could have no object and IN
which they must have been ex.
posed, but which no one before Mr. NELL
has ever suspected. He has charged that
letters in the names of Dale and ROlic
and Whitaker were forged, aud being
printed were spread TO The public, but
which, as has been said, the persons
whose names were signed never chai-
Ienged, which were then not suspected TO
be spurious, and which were reprblished
ten years later bv man who knew the
writer's, and was student OF Virginia
affairs. He supposes that the
former wife OF Rolfe was alive
when he married Pocshontas and
lived with her two years publicly
as her husband but made no opposition
and kept so silent that none OF her con-
temporaries ever heard of her existence
He supposes on the strength OF what
| Strachey, who never saw POcahontas
says was told him, that she mar.
ried Kokum, private captain.
He states, what one would think
no one could know better than himself
was untrue. that Thomas Rolfe was
the son Of Pocahontas, and was
born 10 1919 A statement he is chal'
lenged to produce one hairs weight OF
evidence in support of. This sta'e'
ment, too, he makes when he has be
fore him paper in which Thomas Role
calls Opechancanough his sinsman and
the Indian woman CleOpltie his aunt
SUCH is Mr. NeilPs account of Rolfe and
Pocahontas, and such are his methods oi
dealing with Virginia history. 1t is IN
necessary 10 say more.
= nee the abOys was written attention hl'
been called . al article ~ which Mr.. Ncill
withdfaws his statement that thomas Rolte
was not the sOl oil POcdhOntas He nos says
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

In minute an express train goes mile
and a street car thirty-t~o rods; the fastest
trotting horse III 9-l3 rods, and an average
pedestrian Of the genus homo has got over
sixteen rods
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12
And Yet We Kick 1T II.

"Centleness cannot be kicked into cow
says TN exchange. Neither can tenderness
or there wouldn't be so much tough beef
steak. -Dansville Breeze.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

If YOU are compelled TO eat at a railroad
station take but a light meal ard eat it
slowly. Drink milk instead of tea or coffee.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

Chicago proposes to have crematory in
running order in SIX months. The health
officers favor it, and there is plenty Of money
TO back it,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

A new thing in England is a walking stick
made hollow, with place in it for holding
eight or nine cigars.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

TALLULAH, GA, July 10, 1sS7-Dr. IL.
Mozley-Dear Sir: am great believer
in your Lemon Elixir. aud use it in my
family all the time. We never use any
thing else from the fact that it does more
good than al. other medicines combined
for the diseases you recommend it for.
Truly yours,
WILLIAM BERRY,
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

She lat a garden partyl-Isn't that young
Professor Brainfog coming this way, Mr.. De
Sappy'
He-Ya-as, Miss Maude. Shall present
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

She-Oh, dear, no. think young men
with brains, Dir. De Sappy, are such bore.
The Epoch.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP p.

THE FIRM OF SNELLINGS &
L LALLY is this day dissolved BY mutual
consent. Tie liabilities of the late concern
are assumed by WILLIAM SNELLINGS, and
all persons indebted 70 II will settle with MIN.
wM. SNELLINGS,
NJ +. LALLY.
RICHMOND. VA, July n. 1883. 4jys6-l0t
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

NIANTED - EVERYBODY TO
w read my Article ON soft Crabs and
0evilled Crabs, Quick IT Dead" Commercial
Hotel. emylf-tf.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

M ANTED PURCHASER FOR
w wo good family cows giving plenti-
ful supply OF milk. No reasonable offer re-
fused Apply to No. sic W est Marshall street.
4auri1-1t
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

NANTED-HORSE FOR HIS
w board during the summer. for light
buggy use. Apply at THINKS Office. 7jyS
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-12

S.S00 TO $500 WANTED. Secured by
eC Deed of Trust. Good per cent. and no
risk. Address BUSINESS care Carrier
No. ~. 5dccftf
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31

1t has been legally settled in
Texas that the moon has an immense
influence in enlarging the brand on
cattle. A lawsuit was pending re-
lstive to the ownership Of a herd OF
cattle, and the solution depending
upon the proof of the brand, which
was found OF comparison to be three
times as large as the branding iron
which the claimant used. Thirteen
witnesses were introduced, all OF
them experts in branding and cattle
herding. They all swore that when
cattle were branded in the dark OF
the moon the brand will never, no
matter how large the animal may
grow. get larger than the dimensions
of the iron used. On the other
hand, when either grown cattle or
calves are branded in the light Of the
moon the sea will spread, and the
lighter the moon the larger will be
the spread. And the suit, involving
several thousand dollars worth OF
cattle, was settled on this testimony.
So the question is legally settled
that ii is the moon that does it.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31

There's chivalry for you," re-
marked a handsome drummer at the
Griswold House recently. What's
that?" quoried a slender young man.
"See those kids over there helping
that girl get her ugly brother
along"
Everybody turned to look ont Of
the windows and saw q girl of II.
with q fair, fresh face, whose plump
form was cheaply clothed, endeavor-
ing to coax or force along toward
home a brother of about 10 years.
He was striking and kicking at her
and declaring he would not go home.
At this several newsboys and boot
blacks, who had been attracted by
the struggles Of the boy. said to the
girl: He'll go home; he'll go
home; he's only fooling." The boy
was then seized by two newsboys,
one on each side; three or four
others assisted from the rear, and
the youngster was walked along at a
lively pace, which was not relaxed
until his home was reached. The
girl thanked her assistants. who all
declared: That's all right. sis.
When you want any help jes let us
know, and we'll move him for you"
Detroit Free Press.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31

HI SEktaA Eoe I'M "o~D
who Took Sam Jones Adj
vice Literally u Game Out
we'll.
Here is q story that Sam Jones
told in the First Methodist pulpit
last week. he said:
81 was making a prohibition
speech in Robertson county, Ten.
nessee, last year. and noticed on the
right Of the platform q bleared.
bloated fellow who was about three
parts drunk-each part q third. As 1
talked he would screw his FIST into
his eyes and wipe away the tears.
After the speaking l went to q
friends house perfectly exhausted
and lay down. The lady Of the
house called at the door in Q few min
utes that q man wanted to see me.
"'Tell him / am tired / said, and
please excuse me-
"'Thst is all right she said. any
how, because he is q drunken,
ragged vagabond.'
II said: If he is that sort OF Q
fellow let him in. / used to belong
to that gang myself aud I never go
back on them The man came in
and I found he was the drunken
fellow who had listened to me speak.
He said: Mr.. Jones, l don't
want any money. Money q do me
no good. / am q ruined man. Drink
has made me q wreck. A short
time ago I had . happy home and
household. A few weeks ago !
buried my wife, having crushed
every drop Of blood out Of her heart
before she died. My two boys are at
the Orphans Home in Nashville.
One of them is q little blind fellow.
My two girls are 10 M~urfreesboro,
and this here he pulled q little
black cap out Of his pocket this is
the last thing that is left to remind
me that / ever had a household. 1t
is my little blind boys cap. Now, !
do not want any money from you.
but 1 just got an idea from the way
you talked that maybe You had some
sympathy for me. II you have,
pray for me. Good-by.' And he
started of.
Hold on here / said, and /
called up Mr.. Taylor, my secretary.
and said: Frank, go up town with
this man and wash him all over with
soap, and put q new suit Of clothes
on him from head TO foot, and bring
him back In an hour or two he
came back, and / did not know him.
/ had to be introduced to him over
1 took out 81 and handed it to him and
said: Railroad fare in this State is
three cents q mile-here is 81. Now
you get on a train and ride 33 miles,
40 matter in what direction. and gel
the conductor to put you off in the
woods when your 33 miles is out,
and then You strike out through the
woods for a new life.'
1.-THE fellow did exactly as / told
him. / got a letter from him the Other
day, and he said that he got into the
woods, and struck for q new life,
He got a school, sent for his child
rem, rented him q home, and was do
ing well."-Atlanta Constitution.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
BAD OMENB.
Two Instances where They Came
True.


True.
In a research for facts bearing upon
psychology Mrs. Bancroft, a daughter
in-law of the great historian, has
brought to light a rather strange story,
which may be said to prove the facts
OF spirit communication, or be merely
a series Of strange condolences. On
July 2, 1868, the wives of Major Thos.
Y. Bront and Captain Eugene Barnes
of the Confederate Southern army,
were together at a wedding in Fsyette
county, each wearing her bridal dress.
While dressing for the occasion Mrs.
Brent's companion discovered a blood
spot upon the dress of the Majors
wife, which could not be accounted
for, and somewhat excitedly ex-
claimed: "It's a bad omen!" Two
days afterward Mrs. Brent experienced
a severe pain in the region of her
heart, although at the time in the best
of health. This occurred at the birth
place of her husband. Two days later
she heard that while storming a Fed
eral fertilization her husband was
killed On July 4, 1868, as far as she
could learn at the identical time that
she had experienced the heart pain.
The Major was shot in the breast by
a MIME ball, and instantly killed.
Another fact occurred at the time OF
finding the blood spot, and that was
Mr.. Thomas Bright addressing the
two ladies as war widows" She
believes IN omens, and believes that
these facts pointed to the death of the
lady's husband, which occurred 80
soon charlottesville Courier Jour-
mol
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
Wrist watches.

I was not surprised to 9 that
nearly all the fair sex were wearing
wrist watches which are now SO
entirely the fashion in London, but
which, I believe. are very little worn
as yet in America. Made in every
form. from the plain leather strap
to the magnificent bracelet, where
the face of the watch is encircled by
precious stones. they are both orna-
mental and convenient. Novelties
are being introduced in the shape of
purses, pocketbooks, sticks, and UNI
brellas. containing diminutive time
keepers. and one jeweler. more dar-
ing than the rest. has manufactured
some rings resembling signet rings,
but having instead of q crest a tiny
watch. 1t is scarcely likely, how
ever, that these will ever become
fashionable, as they must be ex-
tremely bulky and ponderous for
wearing on the finger. = London
Letter.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31

Just arrived, at the Postofice
Variety Store, a full assortment of
French garden and flower seeds. The
choicest OF bird seed, feather busters,
tissue paper busters, wood tooth picks,
ladies work baskets, picture frames,
fine stationery. cutlery, meerschaum
goods, pipes, tobacco, imported and
domestic cigars, cigarettes and all the
novelties of the cas- always in
stock
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
They Laughed Mt the DuerIss.

In the neighborhood of st. Omer
q couple of farmers arranged to fight
a duel in consequence of a quarrel
over their cups. The seconds
persuaded them to fire at each other
blindfold and at q distance of ten
PAGES. The first shot took no effect.
but at the second shot n Of the
duelists, viz. the n who had
given the challenge, 81 am q dead
mani" At these words the bystand-
ers burst into laughter, instead of
running TO the assistance of our
wounded hero. who was indignant at
such inhuman conduct. But at last
he. too. joined in the laugh on being
told that the wound from which he
suffered had been inflicted on him
by one Of the seconds. who had
pricked him in the thigh With an ayl.
Gazette Nord.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
roo LEARNED BY HALF.

A college man from Boston town,
One sunny day Of Summer leisure,
Was introduced to Betty Brown
And thought that he would try to please
her.
For Betty taught a village school,
And doubtless in her life had never
Heard much Of ologies and isms,
In language dignifed and clever.
The college man from Boston town,
OF cosmos and q ~protoplasm
Talked like q book to Betty Bown,
And Of the late seismic spasm;
Explained the reasons, using words
Unheard before in country places,
And spoke Of ancient Greece spots, where
Explorers seek for antique traces.
OF abstruse questions new and old,
OF art, invention, progress, science,
With volubility he told,
While Betty listened with defiance;
At last said he, 81 understand
That you're a teacher on vacation"
you're misinformed, " said Betty Brown,
al am q Bored of Education |"
Amelia Archibald.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
CUT OFF HIS OWN LEG.

A Woodsnsan Operates ON Himself
with n Jackknife 60 Escape h
wolves.
A woodsman was caught by o fall
ing tree and one Of his legs was
pinioned between its heavy trunk and
that OF q brother monarch. There it
was held Of il in q vice, just below
the knee. The unfortunate man was
alone and too far from the nearest
camp to make his voice heard.
His AK had been dashed from his
hands and he could not reach it.
Night was approaching. and hungry
wolves were commencing to howl
about him. He recognized that to
remain there was to die. The
weather was growing bitter cold.
and he already felt o warning numb
ness. He knew that in his condition
and situation he could not fight the
wolves, and the prospect of becom-
ing q helpless victim Of their raven
Gus attack nerved him to desperation.
Removing his suspenders and
binding them as tightly as possible
about his imprisoned leg he inserted
the blade of his jackknife and cut
away the clothing and flesh. and
severed the joint. The operation
proved successful, and he raised
himself from the deathly trap. leav-
ing the lower limb as the CHASTITY
evidence OF his cool determination
to execute desperate measures as
against the grim certainty Of dissolu-
ton that would attend a lack of
effort. He managed to crawl to his
Ak, with which he cut a sapling and
made q rough crutch. With its aid
he made his way slowly to camp,
nearly four miles distant, frequently
lying down in the snow for rest.
It was a long and very painful
journey, and he hobbled into camp
Just as his strength was about to
give ont. Medical attendance was
secured and the self-amputation was
given proper dressing.
The man is yet alive, and the de-
tailed statement from his own lips Of
what he suffered physically and
mentally during his experience in
that relentless tree clasp, and of the
thoughts that nerved him up to
carving his own leg. are of an *
ceptionally thrilling character. The
morning following the injured
woodsman's arrival in camp some of
his companions, following his tracks,
visited the spot where he met with
his accident. The wolves had been
there, torn the covering from the
foot and leg. and nawed away the
flesh, leaving a clean polish on tho
bones.-Fond du Lac Reporter.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
An INTELLIGENT noe.
he n Not OnIy Perfectly bediens'
but Exceedingly Polite.

he Is Not onry Perfectly Obedtens'
but Exceedingly Polite.
The writer saw an instance OF in
telligence on the part Of a dog the
other day, which vas very remark
able as uniting o high degree OF
politeness with excellent understand
ing. Crossing the ferry from East
Boston he noticed, sitting on one
side Of the passageway, q gentleman
who was accompanied by an immense
aud very handsome st. Bernard dog.
Directly opposite were two young
ladies' who could not restrain their
admiration for the dog, and made
evident signs OF q desire TO be
friendly with him. The dog, how
ever, looked up at bis master and
declined to bulge. But presently
the gentleman remarked quietly,
go over and see the ladies'" where
upon the animal moved promptly
across the passagewsy and wagged
bis tail amiably, while the young
ladies patted his head and raved
over him.
But presently came the remark
able exhibition of politeness referred
TO. The wharf was reached and the
passengers rose and moved toward
the street cars. One Of the young
women carried q basket and the dog
insisted upon taking it in his mouth,
The lady gave it to him and be
walked proudly toward the car with
it. casting q glance at his master,
who remained standing on the plat
form. He entered the street cal
with the basket, deposited il in the
lap of the young lady when she had
seated herself. and then whisked
po~nderously out and reioined hi
master. 1t was q clear case OF
friendly service courteously per-
for med.-Boston Transcript.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
The Physician's bad break.

1t is not always the drug clerk who
is to blame for fatal mistakes in com.
pounding prescriptions. In WELL
known downtown drug store Sun
day. a prescription signed by one of
the leading physicians was received
by a messenger boy. The ~prescrip-
ton called for one ounce Of cocaine
and one ounce of ~glycerine. The ac-
c~onpanying directions to be put on
the bottle were one teaspoonful be-
fore each meal. Fortunately the
drug clerk understood his business,
and he at once called up the doctor
by telephone and asked him to re-
peat the prescription. The reply:
lone ounce four-per cent solution
cocaine" etc. Some clerks would
have compounded that prescription
without question. and sent it out.
The patient would never have lived
to take his second teaspoonful.-
Cincinnati Telegram.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31

Mrs. Clarinda Yates, an aged col
ored widow, is in a great "futtera-
tion," and all on account of dreaming
three nights in succession that on
April Is a huge tidal wave is to move
in through the Golden Gate and over
whelm Oakland, San Francisco and
other bay towns. So great an i'm
preston has this triple dream made
on the old "mammy's" mind she will
soon pack up and go to Nevada City
to reside. No argument can convince
her otherwise than that Oakland is
doomed.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
lust what You want.

P. Fl. HUI Is just In receipts of q large
lot Of glassware and crockery. Also. .
fine assortment OF library and parlor
~lamps-the finest ever brought 10 the
market. Also. 9 nice assortment of silk
plush cabinet frames. and frame mould
ings. Also. carpets, oilcloth and mating,
bird cages. He has also just been made
agent for the celebrated iightrunning
Domestic" sewing machines, which are
now on exhibition ct his store on South
Main street. They are Of all sizes and all
prices. .
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31
SheriffS Sale.
Thomas Haley, Plaintiff,
r. q. Manning, Defendant.

Under AND BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER
" of sale and decree OF foreclosure Issued
out of the District Court Of the State Of Ne.
vada, Eureka county. on the 27th day Of Feb
ruary, 1888, In the asose entitled action, wherein
Thomas Haley. tie above named plaintiff. OBJ
tanned judgment and decree against p. @. Mar
ming. defendant, which said decree was on the
26th day OF February, 1883. recorded Ia Judg-
ment Book Q. I am commanded to sell all Of the
following described property. situated in the
county Of Eureka. State Of Nevada, to wit:
That certain mine and mining claim known a.
and called the "DemocrAt mine, being /, 800
feet in length, situated on the northeast side OF
Adams Hill, in the Eureka Mining District, in
Ann !" mine and mining claim. being 1900 feet
In length. and Situated on the Spring Valley
road. northeast Of the Richmond mine. in said
Eureka Mining District. Also, the Merimaek
mine and mining claim, being 1900 feet In
length, and situated on the south OF the wide
wsst mountain. north Of Ruby Hill, In said Eu-
reka Mining District, In Eureka county. State Of
Nevada. to raise the sum of one hundred and fifty
$3.50 dollars. lawful money OF the United
States. with interest thereon from the Gath day
OF July, 1880, ct the rate Of FIVE per cent (5) per
month until paid. amounting to this date TO
the further sum Of six hundred and eighty-two
and nifty one-hundreths C$6s2 SOY dollars. the
total amount Of Judgment, principal and In
terest being the sum OF eight hundred and
thirty-two and ffty one hundredths i$632 SOY
dollars, and costa taxed ut mine ($9l dollars. to-
(t100) dollars a. attorneys fees. to be paid out
OF the proceeds Of the sale Of the mortgaged
property.
Public notice is hereby given that on
Saturday. the gath day Of March,
Isss,
Between the hours OF 0 O'Clock A. n. and 8 p. NJ,
10 wit: IL o'clock n. Of said day, I will sell ali
the right. title. claim and interest Of the above
named defendant, p. G. Manning. Of. In and to
the above described property. at the front door
OF the Courthouse, In the town and county Of
kureka. ct public suction. for cash In hand, 10
satisfy said order Of sale, with costs and all &C.
cruing costs. w. III. SWEENEY, Sheriff.
By N I. RIvKs, Deputy Sheriff.
BAKKH 4 WINS. Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Eureka. New, Feb. ~. 1883. mh3 I'd
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1888-03-31

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