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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-22

A citizen of Winnemuca, Colo,
while making some changes in his we'll,
discovered that trees 100 feet away had
sent roots to and down into the veil.
How did the trees discover the we'll
Boston University has graduated
ATS doctors of medicine and surgery,
aor1v one a lf IF 90
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-22

The colossal equestrian Statue Of
General Robert E.. Lee, designed by
Mercie of Paris, is now in the foundry
where it has been enlarged, section by
section, from the life size model supplied
by the sculptor. 1t will probably reach
Richmond toward the end of November.
The pedestal ID already in place. When
unveiled there will be grand ceremonies
about the statue, including a parade of
military and Of veterans of the Confeder.
ate armies.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-22
WHAT THIS WORLD Is COMING no.

fe0ple VI SpeeulGVlVe Turn VI mluu
nay we'll ask themselves what is to be
do7e with so enormous a population,
how are they to be supported, and many
other questions that, though purely
speculative now, may assume q vital i'm.
portance before the close of the next
century. The total area of the United
States, including Alaska, is s,580,242
square miles, OF 2,29l, ,364,8so acres.
This area necessarily includes the lakes,
FLYERS and uninhabitable mountains and
deserts, yet re dnd that there will be an
average of more than two aud one half
persons to each acre of our total ares
when the enumerators enter upon their
duties ons hundred years hence. The
exact figures are 2.504,
According to Mr.. Loomis, the ratio Of
increase of population by births over
deaths, although much less than it was a
century since, is at present 2 oil per cent.
per annum, or 20.1 each ten years. Ac-
cepting, for convenience, the ratio of
decennial increase as 20 per cent, and
casting aside oil accretion froln immi.
grafton, we find that in the year 1890
our total population will be more than
61f) 001 600.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-22
W..M. MILLER, :t
Arlington, Texas.

Arlington, 1eXas.
- Ofthe fifteen hundred and twenty.
two miles of railroad track reported in
process of building in this country
through che first half oflhe current year,
nine hundred and nine were in the
Southern States:
- w. Fl. Wright, of Rogers, Arkan.
sas, prominent farmer and stock grower,
says that Swift's Specific cured him OF
tetter of twenty years standing. OF
course in that time he had great
amount Of treatment, and says the won
der is that he did not scratch the flesh
from his bones. S. S. S. cured him quick
and permanently.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-08-22
PIANTATIOM SUPPLIES,

prices DOWN anything the market Their Hoes
Stocks Chains Collars rold at prices that
a 81 sanaot fail 70 build up trade.
5ss Don't buy anything until you try at
BROWN g SONS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25

schedule in FT3c. frtl Train
june ., lsn. ESQ., l 'tn %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
Tho dnnrndntions Of

Withholding fellows. The depredations OF
the Bedouins in the vicinity OF Damascus
and Baalbeck twenty miles distant) have
been infrequert of recent years. A strong
garrison OF Turkish troops in Damascus
holds them in check. | saw sixty-three
pieces OF heavy ordnance drawn through
the street by six times ne many fine horses,
andl also saw several regiments of cavalry,
we'll mounted. going through their man1u-
yrcs. The Turks make fine soldiers.
The Great Mosque in Damascus, one OF
the famous temples in the Mohammedan
world. was, like ST. Sophia in Constantine
pie. once a Christian church, dedicated to
st. John. whose head is said 10 be still pre-
served within. From one OF its three
minarets Christ ~ expected by the Moslcm
10 descend TO Judge the world and 10 read
ont the Of Book Of Life the names Of the
true believers. Like Moses Of the burning
bush, the Mbslems remove their shoes on
entering their temples, but
KEEP THr1R HEADS COVERED.
Tho Mosque. which is 425 feet long, is in
sad need of repair. A large company of
men aud boys followed us within the sacred
precincts. and We were put on our guard
against giving offence 10y look or action.
On the walls under the ceiling large patches
of blue and green Mosaic work represent
ing palms and buildings, relics OF Christian
art, nave become cNpoStu DN INC ldillliE
of the plaster. There are several other
pieces OF Christian symbolism which the
Mohammcdans imperfectly concealed OF
passed over altogether. two challceS on the
bronze doors and Greek INSCRIPTION over
the former principal gate now closed up by
buildings built against 1t. By clambering
up 20 the roof We read: Thy kingdom, q
Christ, is an everlasting kingdom. and Thy
dominion endurcth throughout all genera
tions." Perhaps the gate will be opened
some time in the future again 10 Christian
worshippers.
Damascus IS so fortunate as TO possess
the tombs Of three Of Mohammed's wives
and of Fatimah and the tomb of Saladin,
which Nicholas OF Russia III 1867 found IN
a bad condition and restored at cost of
$4,000 But NJ name is connected with
Damascus of equal importance IN history
with that Of Saul Of 1arsus, who on his
Journey 10 the city saw the brightness
above the midday SUM-" and underwent the
miraculous transformation from the perse-
cutor TO the earnest advocate Of the Chris
flau faith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
CRlDGE PAYS LIE MONEY.
John T.. Sullivan Receives the Prize for
His Fight.

A New York special says John L. Sulli-
van. the champion slugger, came into pos
session of $4,000 tins afternoon. II was
the stake-monev in the Sullivan-k ilrain
fight and was paid over by Stakeholder
Al. Cridge. 1T his establishment, 10 west
Twenty-eighth street. II was l o'clock
this afternoon before Sullivan and his
party arrived at Cridge's. The " Big Eel
low was accompanied by Editor Lumley,
of the Illustrated Ae,rs, Charlie Johnson,
of Brooklyn, and jim Wakely: sullivan
was as cool as a cucumber when Crldge
said TO him John. you are the champion
Of the world. and am ready to pay over
the money You have Won"
Here it is" said Cridge, as he made a
dive into an inside vest-pocket, from which
he drew forth roll of bills. There were
Just forty Of them, of the denomination Of
$500 each. Sullivan took the greeubacks,
sat down at II table near by. counted them
over very carefully twice, and then, showing
the wealth in his trousers pocket. thanked
Cridge for accepting the Office OF stake
holder and taking such good care of the
money. John l.. then invited all hands out
TO drink his health in bumpers OF cham
payne.
Crdge then said the 500 900 in cash was
not all he had to dispose OF. He then pro-
duced the Police GnzfHe championship belt.
According 10 the stipulations Of Mr.. Rich
ard X. Fox, the donor Of the belt. as Mr..
Cridge understood them. a guarantee must
be given for its safety before he could sur
render II.
sullivan insisted that the belt went with
the money. and demanded 10 on the spot.
Matters were smOothed over bv Wakcly's
giving the requisite guarantee, and then,
with money and belt in his possession, Sui
livan and party left Cridge's to celebrate
the event.
Every time champagne cork popped
John l.. called for settler and lemon.
Sullivan SAYS he will take all the stones
ont of the belt and distribute them among
his friends and then melt " the collar" into
"a solid mass
Sullivan. flushed with his recent victory,
is anxious for fresh laurels III the pusllislc
world.
Editor Lumlev said this afternoon that
the Big Fellow" would accept the cha!-
lenge Of Jem Smith, Englands champion,
and would present BIN with 5000 IF he
would come TO America and fight him War
quls of Quecnsbury rules before the Cali
fornia Athletic Climb.
The go. OU0-stake money is not all Su.li-
vans. Ten thousand dollars go 90 The
Big Fellow the balance VIII bedlyidrd
among his hackers, a- follows: One half 90
the New York Illustrated Mars, one quarter
10 jim Wakely. and one quarter TO Charlie
johnson. IL is sand that m this ratio the
hackers VIII present to Billy NuldO0n
81 600. Sullivan also intends 20 give him
two Of those $500 bills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
LEGION OF HONOR.
Grand Capitalization of Officers.
Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatrhl

LYNcHBURG, VA. July 24.-At the meet
ing Of the Grand Council, American Le-
gion Of Honor TO-DAY the following officers
were elected and installed: Grand Com
mander, Joseph l.. Thompson, Lynchburg;
Vice-Grand Commander, W. NJ. Athev,
stanton: Grand Secretary. l.. G. Davis,
Richmond Grand Treasurer. r. G. Sta
pies, Portsmouth; Grand Chaplain. ). II.
randall. Norfolk Grand Guide, +. j. Mcy-
mouth. Richmond: Grand Warden, II. A..
Hare. Richmond; Grand Sentry, +. L. Ihol,
Richmond Grand Trustee, ". D. Morris.
Petersburg. Finance Committee C. T..
Murden, Portsmouth; Thomas L. Lee,
Kempsville; Y. II. Wyatt. Richmond.
Committee on Laws. II. Alexander, Lees
burg; Elias Ball. Norfolk j. T. Parham.
Petersburg. An elegant banquet was ten
dercd the grand officers tonight by Otter
Council, No.l70 of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
EDISON SAYS IT'S SURE DEATH.
An Electrical Device Can XIII a Subject
Instantly, Surely, and Painlessly.

A New York telegram says: Thomas A.
Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park was
the drawing to-day az the hearing be
fore Referee Becker in the matter of vii
liam Kemmler, the condemned murderer.
His testimony was interesting and con-
vincing to all except Mr.. Cochran the prl-
soners counsel In verbal encounter
between the wizard and the lawyer Mr..
Cochran was manifestly wOrsted.
In response TO questions Mr.. Edison said
he measured the resistance of $50 men at
his laboratory few days ago, and the ave
rage resistance was 600 ohms. The highest
was / 800 and the lowest GO Ohms.
1.-The major part of resistance IN the hui
man BODY said Mr.. Edison, - IS through
the arms. Fifteen per cent. Is at the point
of contact and the rest IS distributed
through the system. In case of two paths
Of varying resistance the current divides
proportiOnately, the best conductor taking
the most current.
A burn is conclusive evidence Of i'm
perfect contact, the body receiving very
little of the current"
As to the main question, whether an cleo
trical current can be introduced into the
human body by artificial means sufficient
to produce instant, sure, and painless
death. MIR. Edison replied emphatically
that it could and unfailingly.
lone thousand VOLTS" he said, would
produce such death by an alternating
current or a much-interrupted continuous
current, the latter produced by mechanical
means. A continuous current has little
effect on the nerves, eight volts beng
hardly felt, while three volts of the other
is as much as man can stand"
Bourke Cochran was particularly face
tious in cross-eXamining Mr. Edison.
Suppose | giyeyou lump of clay tlled
A.. .Valu
sure the resistance of the clay!"
Yes: | would lump it,"
would you, then. find the resistance Of
the clay, the metals, or the moisture z"
II think that question IS nonsense" de-
clared the wizard, 81 couldn't give you
the resistance of a lump of lead an inch
square in a mass of iron a mile square,"
As TO the temperature, Mr.. Edison said a
800 volt alternating current from West
inghOuse dynamo would raise kemmler's
temperature five degrees above the normal,
and be would be mummihed. All the wa
ter in him would evapOTate III i've or SIX
minutes. A several thousand horsepower
current would burn a mannp.
"There'd be no bonfire" said Mr.. Ed
son. but he'd be carbonized. One am
pere would make 1000 volts. ten times too
much for "A man 10 survive"
Then man who wanted more than
one tenth of an ampere would be rapa-
cious?" rejoined Mr.. Cochran.
Mr.. Cochran grew very coy. He gave
Mr.. Edison a light for his cigar and then
asked:
Now, Mr.. Edison, you say you have
never seen a man killed by electricity and
know Of such cases only by reading. You
believe that 1000 volts would kill human
being. Really you only believe it-you
don't know it?"
THAT is So" responded Mr.. Edison, and
Mr.. Cochran mopped perspiration from his
brow and pulled ON his cigar in a fashion
indicating intense relief and satisfaction.
and Mr.. Edison was permitted TO return to
his laboratory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
A Head-waiter's Big Fees.

A St. Augustine letter 10 the Jackson
Vile Fla IimeS- Onion divulges the fol
lowing concerning former head-waiter of
a prominent and expensive Florida hotel:
This hcad-Waltcr was handsome chap.
a smart chap. but he had willy ways of eX-
tracing lucre from the pockets of the
waters that were not entirely agreeable to
the management, because these waters
would purlOin sundry articles of silver and
glassware 10 make up the deficiency caused
by their donations TO their chief. When
the latter had finished his engagement and
had reaped rich harvest by eXacting a
big percentage of the tips he mi
grated nOrthward. engaged at one of
the big watering place hotels, pursued
his old plan of getting rich too
quickly, and was summary bounced.
Recently a letter came TO the manager of
the hotel, dated February 10, 1889, post
marked New York. IT said; Der Sir
Pleas except this small amount of money
CD, which. think, VIII paw for what glass
pepper-boxes and small trivial matter |
have taken whilst | was employed. My
conscience troubled me. and | hope you
will forgive me. but | blame no one but
your head-waiter. He was the cause of all
my troubles and stealngs.' This was sign
ed A True Catholic Water Another let
ter from six of the waters stated that they
didn't propose to be losers, and had sup
piled themselves with linen, knives, forks,
crockery, &c. The True Catholic Waiter
accompanied his letter by package which
contained two blacking- brushes, one bun
die of toOthpicks, three salt-cellars, one
package Of macaroni, sundry articles Of
cutlery and tableware, one pair Of goloshes,
and one full set of false teeth. besides in
Vulnerable other articles stolen in different
places"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
WORK OF THE ALBEMARLE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS.
The Poorhouse - Want u New Armory-
Personal Notes-A Painful Acct
dent-Dcath.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond DIsDaicn.l
CnAR1orrEsvrLLE, Va. July "a. 1889

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. July "a. 1889.
The new Board of County Supervisors
adjourned Yesterday after two days ses-
sion. After organizing and electing a chair
man the board transacted among other
business the following:
Mr.. j. b. Durrett, superintendent of the
county poorhouse, appeared before, the
board and made his settlement and was
complimented 10y the board on presenting
such a good report.
The application from the Monticello
Guard of this city for money TO build an
armory was presented, but action upon 1t
was postponed until the next meeting.
Commissioner W. G. Thacker was in
structed TO visit the county poorhouse
and examine into its condition as 10 safety.
The board then went into the eXamina-
ton Of county claims, which occupied a
good deal of its time. After examining
these claims the board adjourned to meet
on the 9th day Of August. when the levy
for county taxes will be made.
Rev. j. G. Hiden. ID. d., former pastor
of the Baptist church in this place dellv-
cred lecture in the above church last
night on the subject Queer People"
The lecture was very interesting and was
well attended. Refreshments were served
by the ladies Of the church after the lecture
and a good sum was realized; The pro-
ceeds of the whole affair 60 to the Improve
ment Society Of the church.
judge and Mrs. William j. Robertson
and daughter. Miss Lettie. of this city, are
at the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, for
"A few weeks.
Captain Micaiah Woods. Colonel Il. I.
W. Duke, Messrs. George W. Morris. l.. T..
Hanckel and S. " SOuthall Of the Char
lottcsyille bar, have gone to the White sui
phur Springs 10 attend the meeting Of the
State Bar Association, which met at that
place to-day. JUDGE William J. Robertson,
who is president of the association, dellv-
ers the annual address this year.
Mr.. Smith Thomas, OF this city, while
handling parlor-rifle this morning. acct
dentally shot himself through the hand,
inficting painful wound.
The Rev. Jesse Herndon, pastor of the
Mt. Zion (coloreO Baptist church of tins
city. died at his residence yesterday after
noon. He had been in bad health for some
time. and his death was not unexpected.
Ills funeral took place from the above
church AT 5 o'clock this afternoon. He had
been pastor of this church for number
of years. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25

BY y. W. Bowc.
Real Estate Auct onecr.
COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE

y
~ OF THAT VALUABLE AND BEAUTIFUL
VACANT LOT OF 3HOUND On THE SOUTH
SIDE OF WEST MAIN SrHEET. g FEET WEST
FROM THE INrEkSkCTIOS OF MAIN AND
HARVIE STREETS. BEING IN THICKLY-
POPULATED AND CONST ANrLY-iMPROVIN
PART OF THE CITY AND WELL ADAPTED
FOR BUSINESS IMPOSES. As WELL AS FOX
PRIVATE RESI- DENCES-in pursuance ~ a de-
cree Of The Richmond Chaucrry COuri. entered
June s 1853, In the cause ~ Charles Kngel -
Adelaide niger lnes HiueD and Camille & niger,
her husband. the undersigned, special commits
siOner. viii sell by public auction, on the
nfnmlaaa on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25

physicians, ATTENTION.-THE
! most complete MANlKlN, or PHYSICIANS
AID. ever offered to the profession just ready for
the market An active, upright SALESMAN
Wnntsi. L. IS. OLMSIEAD.
~ 2)-7t 10 east Sixteenth street. New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
THE RICHMOND Observation-Disclosures, JULY rs, 1889.

Fink. whose resignation was accepted about
a month ago. II is believed he is consider
ing the adyIsability of accepting the $4,000
position. He is at present on trip To the
Pacific Coast. Should Judge Cooley decide
to accept some people will be curious 10
know how he will harmonic such action
with his preyiously-expressed opinion that
it was the height Of improperly for man
holding a place on the Interstate Com
merce Commission to accept any position
from railroads. Indeed, the expression OK
such an opinion will. in the minds OF many.
argue strongly against the probability that
Judge Cooley will accept any commission
at the hands of railroad people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25

selves closely yelled like the women of the
city.
Happened 10 be in Damascus October
oath. the day the pilgrims returned from
the pilgrimage 20 Mecca. They had left
1000 strong in June from Mezzerid, the
starting place, thirty-six hours 10 the
South. Very few women accompany the
pilgrimage, but the richer pilgrims often
bring women back with them. The tribes
OF the desert have to be paid for q safe pas
sage. A troop of Bedouins accompany the
4 company of thirteen of the Be-
douins escort dismounted opposite our
hotel while the chief went 10 the castle
10 get the promised fee. They had long
spears and pistols, and looked, like their
horses, worn out from their long journey.
/ felt If 1 went 10 Mecca would want to
have the company stronger IN number than
the guard. If il was 70 be made I'D Of such
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
A Negro Lxnched-Cotton.
IBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch.I

ST. LOUIS, july 24.-GeOrge Lewis, a
negro living near Beldon, Tex, was lynched
last night for poisoning the well Of VIII
liam Shaw.
The first bale Of new-crop cotton was
brought to Austin, Tex, yesterday.
The cotton crop of Texas this year VIII
reach 1900. 600 bales and the corn crop will
be euOrmOus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
ON THE DAN.
United States Court-A Clean Sweep-To-
bacCO.
Especial telegram TO the Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram TO lhe DlsphtCu'l
DAYv1LLE. VA, July 2I-1he United
States Court Is still in session here. and
there are a large number of cases TO try
perhaps hundred.
All the Democratic deputy United States
marshals iii this district have been re-
moved and Republicans substituted. J..
w Barksdale has been appointed for Pitt
svlvania. Halifax, Charlotte, Patrick. and
Henry.
The Danville District Conference is in
session to-day at Rock Spring church, Pitt
sylvania county The reports from the
churches generally are good.
There were large breaks Of leaf tobacco
here to-day and sales lasted the entire day
The character of the tobacco offered was
better than usual. Prices very good.
There is q strong sentiment here in favor
Of a corporate subscription of $4,000 to-
wards the western extension of the Allan
tic and DanvIlle railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25
A DANGEROUS ROAD.
Two Persons Killed and Two Wounded.

TSNN0IaT I0INKT8H w NO 7T7VHT NJ
CHARLESTON, W. Va, July 2i.-Yesterday
while Justice W. 4. Settle and James
Birchfeld were riding from Fayetteville to
Fayette station large tree on the roadside
killed Squire Settle and badly mangled
Mr.. Birchfeld Mr. Settle leaves wife
and five children.
This morning on the same road the wife
of Deputv-Sherif George W. McNey, Dr.,
of Fayette county. was coming down the
hill in "a buggy when the horse suddenly
took fright and ran away. Mrs. McNey
was thrown from the vehicle and instantly
killed, and Joseph Phillips, who was IN the
buggy with her, was badly hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25

Are you troubled with asluggish, inactive
liver? Are you bilious? DO you suffer
from jaundice? Has your complexion a
sickly, yellow finger The blood in It's pas
sage through the liver does not furnish the
healthy action which shouldresul from il.
The impurities are stopped, and clogging
up the duct, cause disordered condition,
which will produce serious results 10 your
health, unless you take Browns Iron Bit
tiers at once. Il will cure your biliousness
and jaundice, and incite 10 healthy action
the siuccish liver. n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-25

Suo7-'l' H. y" 'n'
20 DAl OF AUGUST l'>l
nj ~ o'clock NJ, tho MILLING PROPERTY.
BRANDS. AND FRANCHISE, OF SAID COM
PANY
The franchises Of tho company are derived
,tnd.r an a.t az General Assembly ~ kiIe.ula
,.ro-tti,,, fno sam. 49, srr very valuable
h ,r,,,,i ,,.,,, WI NJ, ffse nIiil. arc erected
IA he.d uui.r n porte-ual lea.e. expiring -l-t
Daca-p nor, 1Sl1 reu.sau.. t,rn..-q A. .iI.-rssIse
.ri,,4 ~ t,rr,. wears. A. fhs ourioa az the les
80 or t.eir assigns
Tho les-suoli e-tare is subject % rental Of
60 OOl uer aunum f.r the ttnf anil irltsf-Uprsr.
0Iti. exempted With DTS improvements Of every
de4,rirfion f~.m aU mupir.Ut taxes Tie
hi,ilIi3 ~ conaf,fof-
'rr0 VTlI rr,ror a RkTCE RTTfDING.
c,ger.t win tiu c-t.,., f,of e.ghf stories hfgh
u,,i.,. 'l.rfei,. al fte u,i'.,, machinery ana
mod 10, l,nI.er,-4.
2 1hattANtIA q BRICK Bull DING. cow
cred with fIn 5-xtfl f..t e.srI stories high.
wnl d CON aI1.s .I tlr .-raIn-,. frIu. machinery
and has annie storq. room fl- lOJUIJ bushels
of eD.atanl 10000 barrels of -four
g. Tne STORA0E WAkEUOl WOODEN
BUILDING. gravel rooted ffx-l fsnl. foursIO-
rio. ni,h ana with .foraes capacity Tor s,O0u bar
rel, ,f 10ur and ILL., Dbl empty barrp'-
These mills were established lu 1853, and wero
comrfstely remolallpI by tne celebrated mill.
butlls-- + T. ANA A Co., OF Milwaukee Nl-
win au the iste,, AMI best n.w-proce-5 MAJ