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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
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President OF the Board or Health.

10 the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Meeting to-day our townsman DR.. James
c. Deaton, who has been absent short time
for his health, formed the idea that be
would make a capital president OF the Board
OF Health. DR.. Deaton was born and raised
amongst Us; all his interests are identified
with ours; he Is true and tried Democrat
and in every sense qualified for the position,
and IL the matter was left TO the choice OF the
majority Of Democratic voters be would be
made president Of the Board OF Health al.
most by acclamation; and the writer as wei
as many friends OF his hopes thst the new
City Council may nominate and elect him tC
that position. Nj. ID.
IuIv IA 1888
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Helpinr tne Good work.

4 check Tor s25 was received bere day OF
~ ago by Mrs. Edmund &. Minor, secretary
OF the Ladies' Hollywood Memorial Assecia.
tion. from Captain II. w. Dawson, editor Of
the Charleston Nelos and Courier. This Is
a donation "from the old soldiers OF Barn.
well county, ). Co." for the purpose OF help
Ina soldiers buried In Hollywood. and Cap
tain Dawson encourngingly adds in bis letier
the promise OF future donations, which he
will remit as he receives them.
Captain Dawson was one OF tbe first persons
after the war to start the Confederate soldiers
memorial movement In Virginia. He was
then on the DisPatch staff, and pushed ior'
ward the good work With all bis zeal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Atexan<1 Notes.

ISpeclnI teIesr1In % mo UI5phIch-I
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June l5.-RcceHtly
Fairfax county was sued by John A. Mar
shall and James Taylor 10 recover the
amount OF unredeemed bonds held by them.
These bonds were issued early In 1861 for
couipping BalPs cavalry, etc. The county
records being removed and unreturned (Dy
Federal troops and all officers and witnesses
being dead, Judge Keith held that the claim
was invalid and could not be granted.
The fiscal yesr's report shows that The city
collected $1,000 for licenses and $500 IN
fines.
Lewis Trisler, a cripple, some weeks ago
fell through an opening, and yesterday bis
leg was amputated. Later he died.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Tho Lee Monument.

A letter has been received at the Gov.
ernor's Office from the sculptor Mercie, OF
Paris. who says that the plans, specifications,
and drawings Of the Lee monument will be
shipped from Paris on the lSt OF July, and
they will reach Richmond probably by the
18th.
The statuette which WAS promised here
by the lst OF June will probably reach here
before the plans.
As soon as the drawings OF the pedestal
are received work will be begun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
DICHMOND COLLEGE.
Il
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.

cr.nay. JCNs i;TH.-Sermon: Rev. J. W.
Carter. ID. D.. OF Parkersbure, ". Va.
V..uty. JUNE 1STH.-Ceiebration Of Mu Sig.
frs Il0 and Phlologian Societies.
TUESDAY. JUSs l9Tn.-Address before the Soci-
s.e-. Rev Charles a. Stakely, of Washington
u e..
WEDNESDAY,. June 20rH-Alnmni address
JgFre George II. swami. OF Fin,asue. Va.
THURSDAY, june 2isr.-Aunouncoment OF
l.a.r- and ccliyory Of diplomas.
AZ thcso exercises will DO in the College
chapel. !, ginning al L. VI.
I.e trustees Will meet at the College JUNE
.iHatlI 4. NJ. le 1927
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

mile and quarter ever ruu. Eurus, the
winner OF 1887, was also by Eolus, and was
bred by Msior Thomas w. boswell, VIII,
also bred his sire. Eolrs. Eolus. the sire of
the two Suburban winners. IL BY imported
Leamington-dam. the great race mare Fan
ny Washington--and Is now owned by Cap
tain Hancock. OF the Eilerslis stud.farm, In
Albemarle county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
PrOpertY Transfers.

Among deeds recorded yesterday were the
following:
Richmond: n. w. Bowe and wife to
Robert Il. Jordan. 40 feet on Pine street
near spring, sl,100; William TreXler and
II. r. gilmore and their wives TO Henry
Kuhn. 1Si feet on Fifth street between Duval
and Baker, $1,000; same TO George Bryan.
1sI feet on Fifth street between Duyal and
Rakpr 30 600
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
cordaDce with the general rules of the asso-

cIatIOn.
The following colored citizens have been
appointed a committee to be known as the
Exposition Committee OF the Colored De-
plrtment: Messrs. j. L. Farrar. John OF
yer, Robert McNaughton, J. II. Wilson, j. Il.
Jones, and 8. II. Desmond, NJ. ID.
Governor Fitzhugh Lee Is now In corre-
spondence with the Governors Of the various
States, arranging for Governors day. As
soon as he has beard from them the date for
the Governors day will be fixed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
NTuannfa EfQeflnn

Metropolitan Lodge. No. IL, Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons, have elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing Masonic
year Jackson Guy, master; Edward n.
Eubank, senior warden; Charles ii. Page,
Junior warden; II. j. Myers, treasurer; ;.
Is. Jacobs, secretary; j. w. Williams, senior
deacon; S. S. =. Patteson. junior deacon ;
Reys. George NJ. Funsten, j. X. Hazen, and
w. L. Grayatt, chaplains; ID. B. Collins,
tyler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
For the Dispatch ]

It is reported that Mr. Van Ardale. the
assistant engineer OF the Old Dominion
steamer, who was so badly injured a few
days ago, is member OF lodge OF the
Knight. OF Honor in New Jersey. lie is in
need OF assistance, aud will be glad TO see
any brother who may call at the Retreat for
the Sick, on Twelfth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
CITY RAILWAY ,eLD.
Prospect of Unified System OF
Afreef-Inr4 lIlre.


A controlling interest In ilil City Railway
Company 0he borse.car liu' has been pnc-
chased by certain New Y0ri men who were
recently interested in the III tric Line. The
City Company will be re0f.ipiZe and run
under it, present charter, " the consent oil
the City Council, by electric Z
Among the investors in ID enterprise, it
Is said. will be Messrs. WilEis K. TTigg and
Joseph Bryan.
The CITY Railway Compay baye petition
before the Council now asipg permission
TO use electricity to run its crs, and the street
Committee will meet this Sening and con-
slider the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
The virginia Exposition.

The Executive Committee have decided
10 give the colored people special day du.
ring the Exposition, aud October 3ist mas
been designated for that purpose. On that
day all the pupils snd tcnchers OF the eolored
public schools win be admitted to the Expo
sltion for ten cents each.
All colored military companies viii be
admitted without charge, this being IN ac-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Fire.

A defective flue caused a fire In house
with coIored occupants) at the corner OF
Twenty ninth aud Leigh streets yesterday
about q quarter to > O'Clock. The alarm was
turned IN from Box II. The damage was
about $50. The house belonged to SIR. Henry
MpiZVpr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Meeting OF Men.

The mems meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association tomorrow at O'Clock
=. NJ. will be addressed by Mr.. Robert f..
White. general secretary at Chambersburg.
Pa. "Bob" was formerly assistant secretary
Of the Young Mems Christian Association in
this city and has host OF friends among the
Young men OF Richmond. An attractive
musical programme is being arranged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Match beametu Ashland To-day.

This afternoon a picked nine from this
city will play a nine Of the Randolph Macon
College in Ashland about 5 o'clock. The
Richmond nine ,is composed Of Messrs.
Blair, Cullen, Palmer, Peytop, Fairlamb,
LeftwIch, Ferguson, Hanewinckel, and
Sheppard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

There is preservatiye principle in sozoDosr
that effectuaIly preserves the teeth from decay.
Rich and poor endorse IL No lady ever tried it
without approving it, cleansing and purifying
properties Il outsells all other dentifrices. ASH
for SozoDosr, aud take no substitute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
COLLEGE or KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY.
mArrsNos, CARPETs. &c.

NEW MATTINGS JUST Re
~ CgIgED. On-ciofhs. Carpets, Rugs, aud
hats, Hollands usmmocks. Lace and Dsmask
Curtains. Largo lot Of choice shades a. zoe each.
promptly attended W. 4 JEANiNos, Ne. lsli
Main sLeek ~ MSsm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
GRATEFUI-CoMFoRrISG
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

"Bys thorough knowledge OF the natural iAvS
which govern the operations OF digestion and nu-
triton, and by a careful application Of The nns
properties u well-selected Cocoa, Mr.. kpPs hss
provided our bre.kfast-Lsbles with deicately
nayorod beverage which may rave Us many
heavy doctors bills. IL Is BY the iudicious use
OF such articles OF diet that constitution may
DO gradually built up until strong enough 70 re.
SIS, every tendency 70 disease. Hundreds OF
subtle maladios are floating around vs. ready 10
attack wherever there Is aweak point We may
escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves
well fortified win pure blood and properly
nourished frame. D-Ctuf~ S<rVies Gazette
Made simply With boiling water or milk. Sold
only In half-pound tins Oy grocers, Labelled
thus: JAMES Effo Co,
homeopathic Chemists. London. England
10 fe- IN, saxIuiy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Inhra WIN

Hon. Samuel Il. Witt, iudge.elcct OF the
Hastings Court OF this city, qualified ycster.
day before Judge Thomas ). Atkins, the
present incumbent OF the office. jude
Wits term commences the lat OF January
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

Among the many pleasant episodes con-
nected with the closing OF the city schools
wss the presentation OF n handsome tea'ser.
vice TO Mr. William @. Jones, principal OF
Madison School, rs tribute OF affection and
esteem from his teachers and scholars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

MANCHESTER TAXES.-I AM
vi NOW READY TO RECEIVE THE CITY
AND SCHOOL TAX FOR 1888. All persons pay
ing tho same By JULY isT, inclusive, Will 10
entitled % a rebate OF per cent on the city tax
ali peI sons paying ono half Of the same by JULY
Isr ana The other half by NOVEMBER /, isss,
will DO entitled 70 a rebate Of per cent. on 600
half and ~ per cent Oh the ether half o. tue
city tax.
FIVE PER CENT. will be added TO all taxes
unpaid DEC EMBkR lsr.
Treasurer City Of Manchester.
"a "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Uu.tines Court. Yesterday

Benjamin Harris, charged with ielonious
assault on Nelson Harris. and biting of a
portion OF his lip, was tried and found guilty
aud sent to Jail for six months and fined IS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

L'Art de Ia Mode for July, containing
latest fashions, and Hsrper's Bazaar can be
found at n. LEoSARD's, Newsdealer,
908 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Handana Cigar.

The latest thing out Is the Bandana Cigar,
Just manufactured, by Mr.. Charles NJ. Angle,
Of this city. The bandana label Is very
uDique
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

II IGHT SUMMER WINES. -OLD
4 BLACKBERRY tseysn years old), pure
vIRaINIA CLARsTs. wnlTk WINES DRY and
sweet, ,, made from nasiY grapes pr''sslvsry
Il e is.,w CHRISTIAN. WHITE . Co
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
CAMUEL P. LATHROP L CO.

BEST GOALS. PERFECT PREPARATION.
Antbracite-Broken, Egg. Stove and Hut sixes.
for fsmilies CRUSN-hiLL SPLlNf. the peer
less coal for open CRATES. FOUNDRY and STEAM
GOALS. WOOD--l0ag aud sawed.
Purchss~rs insites, with the assurance OF BE-
ing carefully served.
SP. .LATHRtp a CO.
Seventeenth street, a. Dfawbridga.
10 7-eo11t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

BE sure and 20 through Dutch.Gap SUM-
day afternoon and see tue monitors on the
Ariel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
virginia Captures the Suburban OF
IASA

Eikwood, the winner OF the Suburban OF
1888 (run at sheepshesd Bay, N. " was
bred by Mr.. Franklin stearns, Of CuIpeper,
and Is by Eolus-dsu, Minnie Andrews.
The race was run In she very fast time Of
2:07f- within bali . second Of the fastest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
Raspberrv ma Peach Cream

are delicious. Send your orders 10 Piz-
znPs for the best and purest made. Phone
153
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
coal. AND WOOD.
NHARLES Ii. PAGE.

n 'uATsLI11 H' hNL.
Having served the public Tor the isst twenty
three years am now better prepare ed than hero
tofore 10 furnish ali kinds of best estASfHkACf1E,
EGG. STOVE. and n Z sIzes, Tor families, a. vel
and STEAM COAL WOOD-long, sawed. end
split Purchasers are invited 10 examine my
stock before purchasing. Satisfaction gusren-
teed. 0liees: 100 west Broad street, phone
No. s07. 1903 east Cary; phone No fsA
fe 10 drtxtSuOt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

First Primary, B-Marls Co.ey. teacher
blanche Noseley, Rosa Smil. Bartha Ross
Eliza Tucker. Ella Waller Bcansenia Norrell'
Hattie Russell, Amt, Jacsson Easier Bennett
Kate jackson. solomon Pclnaa, Gldie Powell
Joseph Valentino, and Gard Wells.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

T..rar' Tare-covcred Black parasola reduced to
ft.3. former price was Slj;
F..r4r. lsce-fgImmed IHrasOi5 reduced TO tIvS;
former price was {ll;
oar stylish - Parasols marked down 20 SfYS;
tur Elegant tlD rara-Ols reduced 20 fiNs;
Il..n Pretty O. Parasols can pc had At 81 %;
t.- Good g. Farasols re iuccd 90 s3.25:
Only think-Sf15 FarasOls are now st2j;
our Pretty 81 Iaraso s. reduced 10 S211;
Those Good h. e. Iarasol, mat ked down 20 1880;
It.-e Good .5J rarHsos now arked i225;
sI.n style $3.50 iarAsols reduced 10 N.i5;
EI.. style s. Paraso's reduced - $l50;
Sire ~.yle $50 Parnsol- reduced 10 81;
~ .e STYLE 81 Fara4o'- now s}r.
Sever before Ga the history ~ tho irace was
e... au elegant stock Of Iarasols offered at such
daughter Oi values.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
EDUCATIONAL.
GUNNER SCHOOL

GUNNER SCHOOL
y for Ladies' IN all advanced polite hranchee'
Metropolitan advantages. Proximity aud re
Qscui rapid irausit b. nearby resorts. sepd ~
circular giving fan details. YAK NORMAN IN
blliTR tesiablished 1855, 20 Central fafk'
west. row iorz. 10 I6-is,
c0ssssclgL COLLEGE Or KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY.
x LEXINGTON, Ky.
~ Ny Highest As.fa words Eaposiilon
3D. lEssos. .keeplns Basitess, Skoft-nsrd, fgfs-
S~e-@< - WrlHnr Grt Teieaaphy tsnght 1909 sin'
Ssafs Is fsshers Gfsfaass in Business Dege NeN
I6ersss WILBUR R. SMITH, Pfest LeKisgten, k5.
lie l-wot&JexSa5il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16
momsgs. xrLrs. cows. ss.

EOR SALE.-JUST ARRIVED IN
n at Turner'S stables. 1910 Franklin <SxA
street. FIVE FIRST. CLASS SADDLE AND
DRiyiNG-HoRsES-for sale cheap 10 close them
ieiai' JJ. scAaGs
L,OR SALE, A Lor OF HIGH lxr
srs.s ~ ne nail Pr,css sso n ~ sass' A.n,v
10 Z. A. sNOWpE>,
10 t5st' Cover pepck Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

The tweDiy.Grst annual commencement
OF the Richmond Normal School (colofed)
TOOK place last night at the First Baptist
church, corner OF Broad and College streets.
On The platform sat members Of the School
Board and officers Of the school. The build
ing was crowded 10 suGocation almost. and
the atmosphere inside would have carried
the mercury IN the thermometer up very
high. The school sat IN the body OF the
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

The following is list Of the graduates IN
order OF Standing:
February, 1883: /, Mary II. Payne; 2,
James O. A. Forester; 3, Arthur w. Far
rar; 4. Mary l.. Gaines; ). Lucy V.Bollng;
q, Annie Belle Haskins; = Martha 7. Cou-
s'ns; s, Henry A. Knight; and 0, Robert
H. Thurston.
June. 1855: l, Mettie NJ. Johnson; 2,
Robert II. Williams; 3. Cora G. Robinson
4. SUSIE f.. Harris; ., Salie j. ballard; G,
Lena V. lsham; I, Carrie V. Walker; s,
George III. Fleming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

one thing not on the programme was the
presentation to Nayy-lIill school OF the pic
ture-an cngrarin handsomely framed
offered by Colonel ). B. cary, Superinteud-
ent OF the Public schools, to the coOred
school having the best attendance during
the past half session.
Colonel cary made the presentation speech.
and the picture was received on behalf Of the
school by Mr !. Il. Thompson, principal oil
NlNy.Hill school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-16

The following is list Of the Peabody medal
lists: Senior Glass a, No. /, Matte john
son; Intermediate A, No. 8, Lizzie Wills;
Junior A. No. 3, Olivia Oliver; Junior b.,
No. G, Maggie stevens.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-09-08
DuRlus.

Burglars and thieves have been try
ing their hand on the Innocent deni-
zens of Thibodaux. Last Tuesday
night seemed to have been their favor
lite time to ply their nefarious trade.
One burglar effected an entry into the
house of Mr.. A. Blum, on St. Philip
street, and distracted that worthy
citizens pantaloons with the keys of
his safe. 1t was about $50 o'clock,
and Mr.. Blum, thinking that it was his
son, Louis, moving about, called out
his name and thereby frightened the
burglar, who ran off.
About the same time a burglar tried
the doors and windows of the resi-
dence of the mayor, Col. l. D. Moore,
but fortunately without success. The
Colonel was away from home and his
wife vas alone with her children, but
she stood it bravely and scared off the
would-be burglar.
Mr.. Frank Hoffman, Jr., was also
away from home on Tuesday night,
and chicken thieves took advantage of
his absence to rob him of all his
chickens. There must have been two
or more thieves here, for it is stated
that Mrs. Hoffman heard q voice say
ing, "Hold your light higher"
The matter is getting serious and
some steps will have to be taken by
the authorities to put a stop to it.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-09-08
A Dance.

Scarcely a week now passes without
a dance at Protector Hall, but the one
given last Tuesday evening proved
more enjoyable than any had for some
time previous. Notwithstanding it was
an imprompt affair it was a splendid
ucces It was instigated by the ar
rival that evening of Miss Louise
Broussard, one of the pretty and So
cable young ladies of New Iberia.
Quite a number Of our youth aud
beauty graced the occasion with their
presence. The attendance was as fol-
lows: Misses Louise Broussard, New
iberia; Nellie Bourg, Houma; Rosa
and Corinne Himel, Assumption ;
Louise O%ehmichen, New Orleans; Edna
Blanchard, Bertha Hoffman,, Zenobia
and Ida Frost, Lou Hogan, Laura La
garde, Blanche Kahn, Mrs. J. E. Blan-
hard, pianist. Messrs. jefferson De
Blanc, r. A. Lagarde, Felix Celestin,
Albert Guillot, Geo. and Joe Oschwald,
Arthur Naquin, V. Lirette, Loudly
Bourg, WIN. Fleetwood, Aaron Marks,
Sam Blum, Philip Dansereau, John B.
Taylor
The music was excellent and highly
appreciated, and-greata praise is due
Mrs. Blanchard for her geperosity.~
Miss Broussard Ia y yeung lady of
refinement and samisbility.s She. :fef1
ThibOdaux, on "Wednesday on axvisit
to Miss Mary H1nief and sisters, Of
AssumptiOn. && on @s FL zls-FS
~ussas. 4srasn.a 90 -
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-09-08

Do not forget the excursion to Ope-
lousas that takes place on the 10th.
A committee representing the fire
companies under whose auspices the
rexcursioE is ootten up, have visited
FOpelousas and ma,.o. all the requisite
arrangements to have the excursionists
properly cared for. =
Meals will be furnished at the va
rior,s restaurants ut reasonable prices,
and a large hall will he open to the use
of the visitors, a. well the new and
elegant courthouse.
Everybody should go and visit. the
grand old town of O~pelousas, and to-
morrow week will be the day to make
! the visit.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-09-08
Electric Rittars.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. A purer medicine does not ex-
list and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malarial Fevers. For cure of head
ache, Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded.
Price so cts. and 81 per bottle at Thi-
bodaux Drug Store.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-09-08

On last Monday morning, Mr.. John
Simms brought a fine sample of pre-
pared flax to our Office, the fibre of
which measured about t~hirty-six in
ches in length. 1t was raised by some
Belgians, OF Capt. Blackshear's place,
in prairie Plaisance, who had planted
about a quarter of an acre as an expe-
riment, to see if the plant was adapted
to this soil and climate. They are
gratiied beyond their most sanguine
expectations, and say "that flax not
only grows more luxuriantly here than
in Belgium, but it only requires half
the time in the 'rOtting process to
prepare the fibre for Market With
q decorticating machine to prepare the
fibre for market, flax, ramie and jute
can all be successfully grown here, and
will be strong competitors against cot
ton, as a staple article, in the future.
What is now wanted to start these
new industries is cheap and effective
machinery to prepare the fibres for the
markets Of, the neutrality-suspicious.
| Courier.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-09-08
4 Woman Sends q Message.

~ want to send a message in a great
hurry"
The Western Union operator braced
himself for a crush" message.
otis to Chicago"
"Well, we have m open wire to
Chicago"
"Can you send it right away ?"
eyes, madam"
"Well, you see Emma's baby's sick
and Charlie is away on a trip"
"Well, what shall l say, madam 2"
"You see, l can't just think where
he is. Do you know
The operator had to admit that he
did not.
"Well, suppose you send to Chi
cago 1"
"Well, suppose you do. Where is
he 2"
"Have you a Chicago directory
here ?"
eyes, ma'am," handing it to her.
~ am afraid l have forgotten the
address,"
"What business is he in 2"
81 don't know. He makes a good
living, though. Don't you think a
telegram addressed to Chicago would
reach him Z"
"I'm afraid not"
"Well, then, I'll go home and find
out his address. Can you tell me the
nearest car that will take me home 7"
"NO, ma'am, l cannot"
"Well, it seems queer to me that you
telegraph operators don't know any
thing"