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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
The p.ve,ooment Of Central America.

Honduras has given vast tract Of land 70
the American Honduras Company, for the
purpose OF bringing about the development
OF the natural resources Of that pleasant and
fertile little republic. TIE attention Of
Americans has latterly been drawn more TO
these Central American states, especially
Nicaragua and Honduras Hubert Ban
croft's magnificent volumes led the way TO a
better knowledge Of our neighbors, but It 10
now fashionable to make journey OF SIX
months in the mountains, and then come
home to write book. The land grant re-
ferred 20 is about |, 500 miles FROM st. Louis
The Gulf Stream touches it and so makes
grand highway 10 London and back again.
Steamers run TO New York in seven days
Honduras exports to US lG4OOO punches
bananas, l,l24, 900 cocoanuts, ! 10000 plant
aims, with pineapp.es, lines, oranges man
goes, tamlrinds, india rubber and lumber. -
Globe Democrat
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
Dead Down on Junk" smith.

M HMV'Ui VVIVUVI ~"' IV'''
Edtor Duty Times:
Rear Sir,-I noticed in the paper this
morning that j. G. Smith attended the
Malone meeting in Petersburg on Saiur-
day night last aud occupied seat on
the stage. Now this same man received
hundreds of Democratic votes in the last
contest for City Sergeant, in which lie
was beaten by Mr. Car er, and ever since
he has been sore. Now think this man
should be remembered by the citizens of
this city for his ireachery. IL you can,
please publish this 10 let the people know
who he is / voted for him in the pr
mary, but never again will | touch him
under any circumstances.
A DEMOCRAT.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
Tie Ien Foot Is LargeY.

'The lett foot, please, " said a el.oe
dealer. about to fit customer TO PEN
of shoes. "You see," explained the
dealer, "the left foot is larger than the
right. Everybody to whom / make that
statement is surprised. Observation has
convinced me, however, that while the
right hand is larger than the left, the
left foot is larger than the right. Homo
Journal
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
IL Never Fails

To cure, and couse quently II Is becoming
the most popular remedy Tor coughs,
colds, Group, bronchitis and all thros'
and lung diseases. We refer TO lhst Ole
fashioned remedy, DR.. David's Cough
syrup Of hoarhound, pure pine tar and
wild cherry.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
Notice.


7 2 III 7 H|III-F
In answer to the many inquiries that
have been made al the Exposition Build
ing where the Old Virginia Cherors are
being msde) will say that they can be
found at any retail house that handles
cigars and tobacco, and are sold al D for
10 cents Trade supplied by my agents,
Messrs. Powers, Taylor & Co, whole.
sale druggists, 1905 Main street, and
Messrs Whitaker, Zander IL Co, whole
sale aud retail dealers in cigars and to-
bacco, 1928 Main street.
i. WmTLoCK,
Factory 2004-6 Franklin stree
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
TILE BICYCLE CONTESTS.


The bicvcle races have been postponed
until the Goth aud 30.h The track prom
ists to be an excellent one. The prizes
are very fine, and well worth competing
for.
Captain Steele sent in twenty entries
from Norfolk. The Norfolk and Ports
mouth bows stand good show Of capiur-
ing the Virginia division prizes. They
have the advantage Of excellent squirting
grounds. The Richmond boys are niue
on hills, but not for speed.
A few OF the Old Dominion Wheel
men are training hard, but the balance
are taking it easy They will feel as II
they are anchored unless they do. Crock
er, the professional, keeps In good trim,
and will give Rowe and Temple some
hard work to beat him. II the weather
Is fair, $50 speed is expected.
LAST DAYS OF PoMPEI.
Mr.. Payne OF the firm Of Cain & Sons,
who arrived in the city last Monday, has
completed his arrangements with Messrs.
Hill & Guvernator for the construction
OF the necessary buildings for the rendi-
ton Of The Last Days OF Pompeii.' and
Yesterday was actively engaged prepara-
tory 10 commencing the structures. TIE
grounds were surveyed and staked of
and several large loads Of lumber we e
received The work will be pushed As
rapidly as possible regardless of the
weather.
Mr. Hill thinks that everything can 10
put in proper form by Monday and If so
the first Performance will be given on
Tuesday night.
MINsTRELs.
Much 10 the surprise of the actors, n
large audience greeted ,be Ministries
last night. Despite The heavy rain that
was falling at the hour, tue spacious Mu-
sic Hall was filed 10 more than half its
seating capacity, and the repeated ap
plause OF the bighly-entertained audience
rang out more loudly than the noise ere
sled by the falling of large drops OF wa
ter upon The roof. Everybody seemed
delighted.
NOTES.
Messrs. Stearns & Co., of Petersburg
looms in the main building where per-
sons can see t TX fibre woven into
handsome dress six goods
The Richmond Cedar Works have
placed two growing cedars in their booth,
specimens Of The wood Of which they
manufacture tubs, buckets and churns Of
ali sizes.
Messrs. Il. A. Patterson IL Co.'S dis
play has been recently added to by two
very natural looking black snakes, ladies
frequently gather near the booth intentlY
listening 10 the singing by the dsfkics,
and when they catch a glimpse Of the
artificial sefpents, they scream with
fright.
The firm wish it understood that the
hands employed in their booth are not a
club, but only selected vocal talent from
their factory, who are paid to work and
sing at the Exposition.
The display OF Allen & Ginter attract
ed much attention on yesterday.
The press representatives were again
treated to repast by Mr.. John Bowers
on Yesterday. The bread, coffee and
meat cooked on the gauze-door stoves
were delicious
The number Of visitors in the CITY,
especially from far districts, increase
daily, and street cars and places OF amuse-
menls are largely patronized by them,
and the prospect IS that with clear
weather the attendance will again be over
Hfwiup
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
To Gooobland for best gold OF es.

To Gooobland for best gold oies
To Clarke for best exhibit OF wheat.
To Albemarle for display OF wine and
honey.
Your judges take occasion to say that
the examination they Lave been called On
to make satisfies them that 10 the DE.
parimenis OF agriculture. minerals and
woods the Stale OF Virginia could with
all her counties present have made 81
exhibit unsurpassed by any state or
country. Respectfully Submit d.
ISigned RANDOLPn HARRISON,
WILLIAM G. KNIGHT,
G. T.. MCPHAIL,
THOMAS WHITEHEAD.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24

A dispatch from Washington received
by the Times last night slaes that Past
Assistant Surgeon Cunningham W Dean
died on board the coast survey steamer
Macarthur at San Francisco Monday. lie
was native of Richmond.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
NJ There Is Anything

Better for coughs, colds, bronchitis, etc.
than DR.. Dayid's Cough Syrup, we have
never heard of IT, 1t cures and leaves no
bad after effects.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24
For "a Free Trade

Dr. Dsyid's Cough Syrup is tue best
selling article known because II Is so wen
known as the unexcelled cure for coughs
colds, Group, bronchitis and consump-
ton.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-24

There are thirty-seven tunnels more than
LOCO yards long in England -
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
Commodore Kittson's Generosity.

The late Commodore Kittson OF st.
Paul, and Gen. Sibley we're old, old
friends. How implicit was the faith
the former had was well exhibited when
he one day handed the General a power
of attorney, covering all his immense
property.
Not many years ago he walked into
Gen. Sibley's Office one day, and quietly
laid q check filled out for $75, 900 and
duly signed IN. w. kittson" on the old
soldiers desk.
II meant to leave you thatin my will, 7
sale he, sbnt may not die for some time
and it will do you more good now."
That was the kind of q man he was.
One of the many stories in st. Paul Of
Commodore Kittson strongly illustrated
his love for his children. He had num-
erous offspring. and was proyerbially
generous with them, as in fact he was
with any one for whom he felt q strong
regard. When his daughter married
young Baker of the Globe, arrangements
were made for tour abroad, and the
Commodore gave the bridegroom an nn.
limited letter of credit ON foreign bank
ers, besides making other handsome
presents. But Just before the ceremony
it seemed to strike him he had not done
quite enough, so, calling Baker aside, he
said: e...
"My boy, yon are going to take long
journey, and it takes money to run
things in this world. You may find it
handy to have little in your pocket
sometimes, and he handed over a check
for 5000 and went into another room
with tears in his eyes.
Later: when the bridal party was mt
the railroad station and about to depart,
Baker WAS again taken aside by the
Commodore.
"My boy" he said, 'Heaven bless
youl Take good care Of the girl. By
the way, / guess you'll want little more
stuff to see youthrough." And he hand
ed over another check, but for Just double
| the amount Of the first one, and then
made bee line for the waiting room to
/ hide his emotion.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
4 Condemned Mans ret.

The keeper Of Edward Deacons, the
condemned murderer Of Mrs. Ada Stone,
Of Rochester, N. Y, saw him shed the
iicst tears that have been seen in his
eyes, and they were all for the death of
rat. A month ago Deacons saw rat
in the corner of his cell. He threw q
morsel CT food in the corner. The next
day the rat came again, and was fed.
At last he tanned the animal, and it be-
gan to feed out Of his hand. Deacons
was elated by his success, and most OF
his time when awake has been spent in
teaching hispet tricksof different kinds,
and for the past week it has remained
constantly in his cell. The prisoner
taught il TO walk piece Of string tied
tightly from one side Of his cell to the
other. 1t also drew u toy cart, and Dea-
cons was trying yesterday TO catch an
other, and, as he said, shave span.
Sunday Deacon's keeper entered the
corridor where the cell Of the condemn
ed man is. The door was open, and q
dog which accompanied him sprang past
the prisoner, and in second shook the
life out Of the rat. Deacons looked at
the dog moment, and sitting down on
his bedstead cried like child. During
his entire trial and when sentenced he
never manifested a particle Of emotion.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
Farm and Garden Notes.

Professor L. II. Bailey considers native
trees and shrubs preferable for wind
breaks. Of exotic trees, only The Nor
way spruce and apple are desirable for
wind-breaks in Michigan.
A practical butter-maker says: 81
find that from open setting can Of cream
raised when the cows are fed hay and
grain will make thirty pounds of butter,
for the same quantity when the cows are
feeding on grass, twenty pounds"
If eggs are the main desideratum in
keeping fowls, avoid short-legged fowls
Of any breed. They rarely lay well the
second year on account of laying on too
much fat, while fowl of good length
Of leg will ordinarily lay well until three
years Of age.
When horse has nail in his foot,
either picked up or the broken part of a
shoe nail, the lameness is peculiar. The
animal holds up the leg; when he moves
he puts the foot tenderly on the ground,
resting it on the toe, and steps slowly
and carefully. When this is perceived
the foot should be examined. At first
the foot will not be hot, but in few
days Inflammation will occur, and un-
less the foot is cleaned aud the nail cut
out liberation may take place and cause
permanent injury.
In relation to the COW that sucks her
self, the better way would be to fatten
and beef her. You may possibly pre-.
vent her doing so by making cage OF
Stats to fit tue mech, and large enough
so the cow cannot reach the udder with
her mouth. The only advice for the
cows so thin that you have to lift them
up at calylng time, is to feed better
during the winter. Give the cows equal
parts by weight Of bran and corn meal,
commencing with eight pounds per day,
with plenty Of good hay, and warm
water to drink, and gradually increase
the feed to fifteen pounds per COW per
day.
To have good corn the soil should be
well plowed and thoroughly pulyerized
before planting. The seed bed should
be put in good tilth. Secure the very
best seed of whatever is planted, espe'
cially corn. No less than three ker.
nels TO each hill should be planted, and
the rows kept straight. More seed viii
make it necessary to thin out the stand,
as more than three stalks in each hill
will not yield we'll. About the time the
corn is coming up, go over the field will
smoothing harrow, and the corn vii
come up much better, and millions o.
weeds will be killed, 4 free use of th'
cultivator or horse hoe, or anything t
keep down the weeds, must follow.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
An Automatic Ocean Pump.

Across chasm in the rocks just north
Of Parallel point in California, a bridge
OF heavy timber WIS built. Suspended
from this Is a huge fan or paddle Of oak
tImbefs with the spreading portion
downward. This Is fastened TO the
bridge by immense hinges which allow
IL. when In operation to swing back and
forward a distance Of sis feet ~ the
waves strike il. The handle or upper
portion Of the fan is connected with a
solid plunger pump twelve inches in
diameter ani having a stroke Of nine 10
twelve feet. This pump, in turn. is con.
nected with suction pipe running out
into deep water. The fan Is 20 rigged
that it ean he drawn up out of reach of
the waves when not In use. when q
wave comes in, the fan is thrown for.
ward and forces the air out 0f TIE pump
barrel In which the plunger wofks. On
the wave reteding, the Ian is carried
seawafd aud the plunger drawn out,
causing q vacuum, and causes quick
rush Of water into the suction pipe.
The force with which the water Is drawn
MI is sufficient to raise Il 10 an elevation
of $50 feet above the sea leycL-iSaH
Fgaaeiso0 CaN.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
The DeadlIest Intoxlcant.

yfAbsinthe is the deadliest Intoxicant in
the world and its use is increasing. Its
slightest use is its abuse. And it is easy
TO form the habit Of taking it because
the intoxication it causes is exhilarating
aud pleasant, and il needs very small
quantity TO do the work. The drink
was introduced into New York by
Frenchmen and travellers and it is now a
common beverage In hotels, clubs and
fashionable barrooms. French soldiers
introduced il into Paris after the cam
paign in Algiers in 1874. In an
astonishingly short period il permeated
the civilized world. To-day its manu-
facture IS one Of the largest liquor trades
of Europe. Neufchatei, in switzerland,
Is the headquarters for its manufacture.
Two million Of gallons yearly are made
there. What France makes and does
not consume is sent for the most part to
America.
1t isa pretty, seductive and insidious
liquor. The taste is pleasant aud not at
oil like q spirituous compound. Yet il is
made by mashing together the leaves and
Towering tops Of four species Of worm
wood, with sweet flag aud angelica root
and star aniIe fruit, and macerating them
in alcohol. The compound Ia distilled
after eight days soaking and anise oil Is
added 10 give il taste. limitations arc
made OF essential oils and barks with
blue vitrol. This Is quickly fatal. But
the genuine is deadly enough. The imi.
tatiOn II very close, too, and importers
themselves are often deceived. I'm gen.
eral principles il mag be said that the
average absinthe tippler in this country
/ has never tasted the genuine absinthe in
his life. The hospitals are rapidly get.
( ting u know the victims Of absinshe.
I Its effects are frightful and unmistakable,
and very few Of its devotces are ever re.
stored TO entire health. 4 new and
special treatment Is even now being ex
perimentcd with by some Of the Bellesu,
physicians. .--Nens York Graphi.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
lie Rather Liked the Contriyance.

Out near the pretty town of Coates
vile, in Chester County, "The Ram
bier" with Philadelphia coaching
party) stopped one night at comfort
able, old-fashioned country hotel, and
dude from Philadelphia, stopping at
the same hotel, kept his eye fixed on
Colonel Jamison, who then, as always,
was driving. After smoking hot sup
per, where the very best country fare
was served in excellent style, the Indies
retired to the parlor, while the gentle-
men Of the coaching party strolled out
upon the time-stained porch, where
they took arm chairs and sat down to
smoke their Havanas.
Col. Jamison had just begun 10 blow
blue wreaths of smoke dreamily toward
the starlit sky, when the dude who had
spotted him when he drove up to the
hotel ldrifted up to his elbow.
'sGood evening, sir, said the would
be swell, condescendingly.
"How are youl" @
"Oh. I'm well. Nice horses you've
got"
Yes" ~
'Tm going to the village Of --- to-
morrow, and it might be worth wbiia to
drive me over"
"What will you giye2"
ga dollar, and its only about five
miles"
Here the conversation dropped for
the night, but in the morning when
Colonel Jamison's coach was brought
up to the door by the grooms. pale
faced, scared-looking young man was
seen standing by group of tho hotel
boarders. 1t was the dude and he had
evidently been gaining information over
night. He looked as if he wished he
had never made that munificent offer OF
one dollor to the stranger who drove up
to the hotel the night before. The party
had just taken their seats on the coach
when the dude rushed out and bowling
to Col. Jamison said:
81 beg your pardon"
"Why?"
81 thought you were the driver when
! saw you last night"
''lt's all right, am the driver" said
the Philadelphia banker, as he gave the
horses their heads and the tallyho dashed
on its way.-Philadelpaid Nsrs.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
The Great Jubilee.

No event of the nineteenth century
has attracted more attention than the
celebration of the one hundredth ami
versary of the Northwest Territory in
Cincinnati on the Fourth Of July, which
is to continue one hundred days; or un'
til October 27, 1888. Extensive prepa-
rations have been made for it in the
erection of mammoth buildings in the
heart Of the city; the million feet Oi
space for exhibiting purposes have been
allotted; the general government will
contribute handsome display, the best
art collection ever seen in America ha'
been secured; there will be the most
elaborate electrical display ever witnessed
in this country, and. in short, no show
Of the magnitude Of the Centennial Ex
position has ever been witnessed in this
country.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

and the other with red berries. The
plants being found about the houses,
aud the berries Of bright color, and thus
attractive 10 children, there is consider
able danger from these plants, and they
should be plucked up by the careful
farmer while the fruit is yet green.
Pokeweed poke, Pigeon berry and
garget) is a plant well known for its
purple berries. The young shoots are
used in the early spring for greens or
as substitute for asparagus; but this is
not safe thing to do, as mistakes are
often made, and when too old the plant
is poisonous. .--Nep Orleans Times Demo.
crdt. -.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
Marion Harland.

The celebrated authoress, 80 highly esteemed
by tho women of Ameria, elys on pages lo5
and as of her popula work ''Ept's D1uglter's:
on, Common Sense for Maid, VIE and Mother
For tine aching back-should III be slow In
recovering Is normal strength-an ALLcocK's
Porous PLASTER is an excellent comforter,
combining the sensation Of the sustained
pressure Of a strong warm hand with certain
tonic qualities developed In tho wearing. Il
should be kept over ths seat of uncasiness for
several days-in obstinate cases, for perhaps a
fortnight"
"Far pain III the back wear an ALLcocK's
PoRous PLASTER constantly, renewing asit
wears OH. This Is an invaluable support when
the weight on the small OF the back beclmes
heavy amt the aching incessant"
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

Whereas. The N non Route a. y. A. . q.
Rs Col desires 70 make e known 20 the world
at largs that it forms the double connecting
link of Pullman tourist travel between the
winter cities Of Florida ard the summer rU-
sorts Of the Northwest; and
Whereas, Its rapid transit" system i un-
surpa. sei. its elegant Pullman Buffet Sleeper
and Chair car service between Chicago and
equalied: and
WhsroIs, It's rates are as lowas the lowest:
then be IL
HCallrsd, That In the event Of starting on
trip it il gtEgf p1IieB 10 consult with y. q. Me-
COrmick, Genl Pass. Agent MOnDn Route, lsi
Dearborn st.. Chicago, for full particulars. In
any event send for Tourist Guide, enclose &c.
pustageJ
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
uov In,.IIIgrut womcu pecIde,

When The question has to be met AS 20 what
Is the best course ~ adopt 20 secure a sure,
safe and agreeable remedy for those organic
diseases aad weaknesses which afiiict the fc-
male ser. there Is but ore wise decision. viz. a
courss OF self-treatment with DIR, Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. IL san unfailing speciti !.
for periodical pains, mlsplacenent, internal
Inflammation, and all functional disorders
tnat render the lives Of so mans women mis-
erable and jOyless. They who try 1t, praise IL.
OF druggists.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

instantaneous photography By the
magnesium fash has been applied TO q
study of the pupil Of the eye ia Il rests
Is tosJ darkness.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
Beauty without Paint,

"what makes my skin so datk and muddy
NV cheeks were once so smod th and ruddy!
Iuse the best cosmetics male,
is what lovely IN siden said.
THAT'S not the cure, my charming Miss"
The doctor said-.remember this;
IL YOU your skin would keepfrom tainL
Discard the powder and the paint.
''The proper thing for all such ills
Is this" remarked the man or pills:
"Enrich the blood and make ttpure-
In this you'll find the nnly cure"
DIR. Fierce's Golden Medical Discovery win
do this without fail II has no eqlas. Al
druggists.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

A single highwayman In Texas held 40" a
stage and robbed its passengers. All males.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

II you are going 10 buy Cotton Gin this
year. don't fail TO write TO the Brown Cotton
Gin Co., New London, Conn, fol, their prices
used them.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

The Y. s. has the finest 1850 ton cruiser n
the world. She steams % knots an hour.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

Florida has 2s,45S farms, and 60 per cent
OF the number aTe cultivated by the owners.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

In Is days stay at Milan, the bills of the
sick emperor of BRAZIL were nearly sl0aO0l.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

Many inventors are NJ work on q machine
TO execute criminals by electricity.
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12
TIFFIN, OHIO.

BLOOD POISONING, s.assi,; q. N /; b. Di, si 4 II
ufnary Orrsns pasalsslg rltsl y NJ ,.l4arsei Waf
nelf1ins il rfsaeutee II Mal1ftt and fsiigH sHtaf
fII sifa saatlia bate fsat iEeaa receipt ~ .
rauts - pFsfaF p,ataHs. Aha5Nhs IlEH mAHB
MFuftINt go &suN 1tlfs Z niaHNtiirs -
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

BY it. mild, soothing and healing properties,
DIR. Saee's Catarfh Remedy cures iiIa worst
\cascs III nasal catarrh. also cold N the head =
fGryza. and catarrhal headaches ~ cents, by
druggists
Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-12

ElalF'S 8 Pills. aSsuasiis a.nsit
N 90 a. "a n da.. ssmplss w0fth tin ~
~ W Lines nat pngIeF t81 hofseafenl MstlS "a
80 Pure Biaoi pigs. English MasiifH. =.
sssts-eaa udfnkhi 4 FaSitfund iul A. 80 ID
atnuaslaasifte. !. " Isa8rf ~ 'ts.
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