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The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21
LITTLE JACK HORNER.
True History of the Brave Boy with a
Penchant for Plums.
Most people have been made ac-
quainted in the nursery with


Little Jack Horner,
Who sat in corner,
Eating Christmas pie,
Put in his thumb
And pulled out plum,
And said: What a brave boy am Ir'
This individual was not a myth, but
real parsonage. Tradition furnishes
the following story of the fortunate
fellow: When Henry VIII. suppressed
the monasteries and drove the poor old
monks from their nests the title-deeds
of the abbey of Mells-including the
sumptuous grange built by Abbot Bell
wood-were demanded by the commits
sioners. The Abbot of Glastonbury de-
termined that he would send them to
London, and as the documents were
very valuable and the road infested by
thieves. it was difficult to get them to
the metropolis safely. To accomplish
this end, however. he devised the fol-
lowing plan:
He ordered a pie to be made-as fine
as ever smoked on a refectory table;
inside he put the documents-the
finest filling pie ever had since pies
were first made, and he intrusted this
dainty to lad named Horner to carry
up to London to deliver safely into
the hands for whom it was intended.
But the journey was so long and the
day cold, and the boy was hungry,
and the pie was tempting, and the
chance of detection was small.
So the boy broke off
piece of pie and beheld parchment.
He pulled it forth innocently enough,
wondering how it could have reached
there, tied up in pastry, and arrived
in town. The parcel was delivered,
but the title-deeds of Mells abbey es-
tate were missing. Jack had them in
his pocket. These were the juiciest
plums in the pie. Great was the rage
of the commissioners; heavy the ven
geance they dealt out to the monks.
Jack kept his secret, and when peace
able times were restored claimed the
estates and received them. Whether
Mr.. Horner deserves the title of good
boy" bestowed on him by the nursery
lament, is more than doubtful; how
ever, that's the story.-Troy Times.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
VISITING GRANDMOTHER.

The days are very short indeed
At grandmOther's, it seems;
Things are quickly crowded in
From morn till sunset beams,
There's romping on the feather bed,
With pillows fat and light
"A pugilistic warfare, boys,
That ends in mimic fight
We never have such fun at home,
For there we're very still;
But up here at grandmother house
We do whate'er we will.
Grandmother doesn't mind at al
Oar racing up the stairs.
The boys are such nuisance-yet
She loves them, she declares.
We turn the attic upside down,
And scare the mice away:
We masquerade among the clothes,
And play tricks all the day.
All, jolly is the life we lead
Out here upon the farm,
With not a teachers face in sight
To drive away the charm.
The days are very short indeed
AT grandmother it seems;
Things are so quickly crowded in
From morn till sunset beams.
H. S. Keller, in Judge.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21
Qualifying the Rem ark.

"Look here, young feller," said All
rate brakeman, 1--we been running on
this road for five years and l want to
state that l know my business.
"Oh. no; you're mistaken. 1t isn't
possible that you've been running on
this road for five years. You may have
been walking on this road for five
years. but not running. Nothing on
this road ever runs. n-Merchant Tray
elsv.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21

Said one man speaking of another
man recently dead, He was the stub
bornest man l ever saw, and always
the most stubborn over the smallest
things" The result of it was he lived
an unhappy and a useless life, and died
without being regretted. There is a
stubbornness that sometimes rises
or sinks inso firmness, and that has
blessing in 1t. But it takes its stand at
a point worthy of its character -
United Presbyterian
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21
VOLUME XVIII.
TEMPORA MUTANTUR.

Before the photograph was known,
Some artist limned this miniature
Your grandmamma; and one must own
It's likeness to yourself I'm sure.
Yet as Hook upon it, dear
The curious dress, the banded hair
at first say: How very queer!
And then add: How very fairi
AndAere's your picture by its side,
Your latest photograph. The hat,
The dress, the gloves-you know with pride
They're quite the mode and all Of that
Serenely conscious of your art,
Before the camera you stood.
A rival belle must, in her heart
Own that the pictures very good.
But fashions change. In years to come,
They'll say: How queer the dress, the hair
Some call it very quaint, and some
Quite odd, but all must call it fair.
Walter Learned, in Lippincott's Magazine.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-09-21

"A woman at Trenton, Kas., seized
and held four Of her neighbor's chill
dPea for debt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
Personals anu Briefs.

Colonel 4. M. X. Taicott is IN New York.
The whole Number Of deaths in the city
last week was thlriy.four.
Hon. James NeesOn Is slarmingly III at the
residence OF his sou-in-law, L. ii. smith,
Esq, No. 1Ilj east Clay street.
Governor Simon b. Buckner, OF Ken
tucky. called upon Governor Lee yesterday
morning, and the two officials spent some
time in pleasant chat.
Mr. Marceius Baker, tutor OF the Rich.
mond Athletic Club, has returned from BOS-
ton, and will soon resume his course OF
instruction in "the manly art"
Sergeant IIulce yesterday recovered fine
overcOat which was stolen by q sueak-thief
about two weeks before Christmas. The
coat is at the Third police-slstion.
There were reports on the streets yes;er-
day Of the failure Of some concern in the
city for a large amount. Investigation fails
to reveal any truth or foundation for such
report.
The ladies Of the FIRST Presbyterian
church, corner Madison and Craze streets,
will give a supper in the psrors Of the
churc1 on Thursday and Friday evenings OF
this week from o'clock to H..
Mr.. John H. Neimyer, Sr., died quite sud-
denly Tuesday night at the residence Of his
son on Fourth street; aged siXty-seyen.
Funeral services were held ut the residence
1t T.. VI. Yesterday. and the remains left on
the GEO train FOR Baltimore to be laid away
In the family vault in GreenmOunt. De.
ceased, who was at one time engaged in
business here, was universally respected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
rBy yAssocla,ed!Press.l J
NORFOLK AND PoRrsmoUrH.
Negro Thieves Sentenced The Cotton
Interest. &c
Correspondence Of the Richmond DlsDatch.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond DlsDatchl
NORFOLK. January %. 1889.
Four negroes were tried aud sentenced TO
the pcnitentiary In the County Court yester-
day for terms ranging from one TO i've years
for HOUSEKEEPING and stealing. The county
jail is full OF this grade Of criminals. Nor.
folk county seems 10 have it. full share Of
the criminal classes, and an extension has
lust been made 10 the Jail building to ac-
commodate them.
The need OF more room In our inner har-
Dor has led the HarbOr Commissioners 10
present TO the Advisory Board OF Goyern-
ment officers for their consideration plan
10 cut of a portion Of the Nayal-Iiospital
Park, and by dredging obtain wide and
deep channel.
The foundered schooner Allie r. Chester
now lies on the liatteras reefs with twelve
feet Of water over her decks and her masts
and rigging visible. She struck during the
worst OF the Sunday-night gale and went
down almost Immediately, and only four OF
the crew had time TO get into the rigging.
where they remained for eighteen hours
with the sea breaking over them until taken
of by the schooner j. l.. Kelsey. IL Is the
saddest wrecking disaster OF the present
winter on our coast.
toris Peed arrived in Hampton Roads with
the dismsntled and water-logged lumber
schooner J. b. Anderson, picked up of
LIatteras on Mondly.
The annual meeting OF Pickett-Buchauan
Camp, Confederate Veterans. was held last
night, and officers were elected for the en-
suing year with Captain James f. Cecil ~
commander All the reports showed the
Camp IN fl0urshng condition.
The receipts Of cotton At this port yester-
day were large Tor the advanced season.
reaching nearly 1000 bales. About l,6O0
bales were sold, and the market Is steady aud
in good condition. The cOttOn.men and
their forces are busy, but night work Is over
for The season at The cOmpresses and IN the
warehouses aud cOunting-r0Oms.
The cOlors OF the Old Dominion Steam.
ship Line on the wharVes ana ships were
at half-mast yesterday tribute TO the
memary Of Isaac Bell, Jr.
Captain Charles Davis, foreman in charge
OF the simpson dry.docS construction force
IN the navy-yard. died al his home. in POriS-
mouth, this morning OF heart-dlsease. lie
vas from the North.
Naval Constructor +. T. Bowles, OF the
nayy-yard, Is in New York. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
HANOVER COUNTY
Deaihs-Tciegraphtc-COiieGiate-
Minor Mention.
Correspondence Ct tha Richmond Dispatch.

Correspondence CT ths Richmond Dispetchl
ASHLAND, VA. January 25. 1889.
Mr.. George W. boswell, one Of the oldest
and most highly esteemed citizens Of Han
over, died this morning at his country place
near Hopeful church. about fourteen miles
above here. Mr.. boswell was quite an old
gentleman. being over seventy years Of age.
He has been in declining health for several
months, but his last illuesS was OF short du-
ration. Monday. January 1iih. he had fall,
broke his hip, and also received a severe
shock 10 his nervous system. This, with his
advanced wears, soon ended his long and USE
ful lie. For several terms be occupied the
position Of high sheriff aud afterwards was
elected county treasurer for two terms. 10
which pl,ce he could haye been elected 10
again aud again, but he decided on account
OF his health aud the necessary exposure the
duties would bring. Mr.. boswell married
MISS Taylor. Of Scottstown. She with four
sons and two daughters survive him. Stone
wall boswell. Esq, one OF his sons, Is IN
attorney 1t law in Richmond, and daughter
married DR.. Brook, who resides in He1rico
county. Hanover has los. useful. liberal,
and kind hearted citizen; one always ready
to help his iellOw-nan IN any way that 0p-
portunity offered. lie bad considerable
iufinS duh uNtu IT. ~ u iltuuci AhAt AWAY
did good. 4 delegation OF Ms'Ons from
Ashland Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted
Mas0ns. will 20 10 ScoltstOwn tomorrow 10
attend the funeral. which will take place at l
O'Clock. Mr. boswell had been an active
member OF the fraternity for years.
Mr. john Francis. aged twenty-five years.
a sou OF Charles IL. Francis. Esq, died at
his farm. near Kiby's station. yesterday.
Mr.. Francis was one Of o1r worthy young
farmers, and had lately come into possession
OF considerable property BY The death Of his
grandfather. His funeral took place to-day.
new telegraph aud tickei.otlice has
been located at Glen Allen station. on the
Frederick, burg road. This is a great con-
yeniencc 10 the citizens Oi that locality; also
20 the travelling public, for it Will facilitate
the movement OF trains and do away with
any further DELAYS. All the stations on The
road are receiving attention, and It Il hoped
that before long the master carpenter aud
his crew will be sent to Ashland, where \
new depot and wai'ing-rOOm are positively
necessary for passenger convenience.
The intermediate examinations at Ram
dolph-Macon College are now in full blast.
The students 1SS IN number) are busy as
bees, each one trying 70 out-do the other.
The new Christian church is fast approach
Ing completion. The plasterers are at work,
aud before long the edli!ce will be ready for
worship.
Mr. Thomas o. Bumpass, the superln-
tendcnt Of Ashland Park, who has been Ill
with pneumonia, /, gradually improving.
Rev. j. B. Laurtns still continues very III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
MANCaEsrERI SHORT SPACE.
Lecture on European Traveis-ffnau'
cfai Tnieu-rersouais aud Briefs.

Rev. Luther X. ThornbIll will deliver
lecture st the Balnbridge-S Baptist
church tonight on bis recent tripto Europe.
In former lecture, delivered at the Central
Methodist church, Mr. Thornhill spoke OF
bis voyage across the ocean and carried
his bearers vita him through Scotland. To-
night he will commence where bis former
discourse ended.
The following are the officers OF the branch
Of the Order Of Financis Union just organ
iZed In this city: James +. Bradley, past
governor; Z. c. d. Farmer, governor; w.
II. Owens, vice.goverDor; J. Il. Redford.
secretary; J. J. Bailey, treasurer; A. O..
AttkISson, adluster; J. J. Blanton, rector;
j. Craize. inside guard; George II. Jones.
outside guard. The trustees are Charles
Keller. J. J. Blanton, and y. A. Nunnally. .
The following officers have been installed
by the Manchester branch OF Of the Order OF
Iron Hall: George Q. Ely. chief Justice;
George II. Jones. yice-iustice; K. 1. swift,
accountant; L. T. Du Val. cashier; John L..
Smith, prelaie; j. II. smith, herald; Ezra
S. Moody, videite; G.. {. Smith, watchman.
Between the December and January terms
OF the IIustiugs Court iorty.two deeds of
conveyance were admitted 10 record In the
Clerks ohice.
Peter IL. Ilooe, Esq, OF Cumberland, and
Mr. B1rksdale. Of Albemarle. are IN the city.
The brickmakers Of this city are now eX-
clyatiBg ready for their next seasons WORK.
The next meeting Of the Chautauqua Circle
will be held st the residence Of Rev. l.. 4.
ThOrnhll on Tuesday night next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
Train noarded by Robbers.


CINCINNATI, O.. January 23.-The 8 p. VI.
sOuth-0ound express on the Cincinnati
Southern road was boarded by robbers just
beyond Ludlow last night. The train had
scarcely got beyond the lights OF Ludlow
when man heavily masked Knocked at the
rear door OF the exDress-car and one OF the
messengers, thinking it was the conductor
or brakeman, opened the door. The fellow
at once made for the front door, where a
vigorous pounding announced the presence
~ another person. The messenger, Henry
Carroll. and his assistant made desperate
fight and succeeded in dumping the would
be robber OF. aud be rolled down au EN-.
bankment aud disappeared. The other rob
Der seemed 70 realize that something was
wrong, aud his knocking ceased. At the
top Of the grade the messenger pulled the
bell-rope and stopped the train. but the rob
Der on The fr nj platform disappeared before
he could he caught. IL is not known whether
the man was thrown of at the wash-out or
not There was a large sum OF money on
the train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24

Charles l.. Todd and wife 10 Preston Cooke
and James Caskle. q feet on south SIDE
broad street near Jefferson. e., 100; Wei
lngton q. Tucker and wife to william y.
Nuckols, 30 feet on south side vensble street
between Pickett snd Scott, $1,000; Edwin
A. Wiun and vile 10 Kate :. Winn'S trus.
tee, 23s feet on Marshall street, northeast
corner Eighth. $500. Qultclsim deed,
Ann a. Branch, from George 4. Cunning.
BAN aud wife. release 0f annuity NJ 5000,
charged on legacy Of 100000 to Anne r.
Branch by will Of Thomas Branch, Si,1Gl.
Henrieo: Mary i. Boyd TO X. Fl. Duncan
son. 5l feet on south side Moore street near
Elizabeth and 81 feet on north side same near
same. S3i0; William J. Cussen and wife 10
George NcCabe, IS feet on Louisiana street
southeast cerner Gillian, $3.50; James A.
Kirby 10 same, IS feet on south side Louis
lana street near Gilli1m, 1912; Isham n.
Freeman and wife 10 Maggie =. wife Of J.
w. HoruberRer, 49l acres near Williams
burg road, $1,000; J. w. Hornberger and
vile 10 Isham II. freeman, the above pro-
perty, Sl,0s0; II. T.. Nandeventcr and wife
10 X. II. DuncansOn, 40 feet on north side
Henrico street. 40 feet on south side Hen
GicO street, and 80 feet on north side Brook
land street. $500; same TO same, so feet on
south side Thomas street, 1920.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
THE CBALKLEY AssIGSuEST.
Trustee Directed 10 Take Proper
steps 10 Protect the Property.

Mr.. J. Aston Cabel, counsel for the trus-
tee in the deed Of assignment from Ernest
II. Chalkey, returned last night from Nor
folk with an order from Judge Robert W.
Hughes. directing williamson Talley. the
trustee under the deed. TO do all such things
% are necessary TO preserve the property
from waste and destruction, 10 insure the
property. ID sell whatever may be necessary
10 realize ils full value, and TO hold the pro-
ceeds subject TO the order Of the Court.
The section Of the deed OF which Guggen-
heimer aud other attacking creditors COM
plain as giving too great powers TO hetrus-
tee. the Dispatch Is Informed, was drawn IN
accordance with direct decisions Of the Su-
preme Court Of Virginia. only part OF which
is quoted in the bill Of complaint. This Sec
ton, after authorizing the trustee to take
possession and TO complete the leather IN the
tanning-vats. &c. provides as follows: "But
II he should deem such course inexpedient,
or II majority IN interest OF creditors hereby
secured should object, then the material on
hand and all other personal property hereby
conveyed shall, as soon ~ practicable, he sold
by the trustee at prlyale.Or public sale"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
Marriage An AunoIk.

Especial telegram 20 tho Dspatch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, January 23.-At D O'Clock
this afternoon Wilbur j. hllbV, judge Of
NansemOud County Court, was united in
matrimony 10 Miss Marry u. II. Fnney, OF
the Suffolk Female Institute. The marriage
took place AZ the home of the BRIDE, and was
q very quiet one, only relatives and few
iriends being present. Rev. f. j. Boggs, oi
the Methodist church, was the officiating
miui.ter, and Professor George W. scott
presided at the organ. Wallace kilby,
Jr., a nephew OF the groom, aud Mss Lulu
Crump. niece Of the BRIDE, were attendants,
and Messfs. +. W. Hall and ". +. Pinuer
acted as ushers. The bride was the reel
picnt Of number Of handsome and useful
presents. After receiving The congratula-
tious Of their friends the newiy.married
couple took the Norfolk and Western train
for Richmond. whence they will make tour
ol the principal northern cities,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24

produced six witnesses; the evidence OF
tnree OF whom was used In coniradlcting the
statements made by Margaret Carey, the
colored woman whe testified that she had
heard the prisoner threaten Officer SeaPs
lie. The other witnesses for the defence
we're used in trying to break down the state
ments made yesterday by Lewis Wsylaud
and Eddie Fry, both OF whom identified the
prisoner and saw bin do the shooting, The
defence did not undertake TO prove an abb,
which the prisoner had claimed he could do,
but tried to prove manslaughter instead OF
murder In the first degree.
The examination OF witnesses was con-
cluded about 1 O'Clock, and then Common
weslth's- attorney Woods made his opening
speech, which was a very clear aud strong
one.
At the afternoon session OF the court
James Hayes tcolored) spoke at some
length for the defence. At the close
OF the speech Judge Duke left The
question 10 the jury az 20 whether The
Court should proceed with the case or ad-
journ until the morning. The jury we're
equally divided upon the question, but as
one OF them was sick the Judge adjourned
the court until A. NJ. to- morrow.
To-day the courtroom was more crowded
than on any previous day during the trial,
aud at one time II was absolutely impossible
TO get into the room.
Mr.. J. W. Seal, the father OF Mr.. George
T. Seal, the murdered officer, Is in the city,
and has been 4 constant attendant upon the
proceedings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24

what Richmond should DO TO Please
Ihe Delegates

The next State Democratic Convention VIII
he held I'm Richmond in July or August and
our Clty Committee ought 10 make the best
possible arrangements 20 receive, quarter,
and entertsin the delegat
Tho convention was held here for = long
series Of years aud the capital city has long
hecn a fAvOrite place for such meetings, but
" may be doubted II our people always eX-
hlbitcd the interest In the matter that its
importance demanded, and towards the
lsG considerable indifference was mani
tested, some persons who ought to
have shown better spirit seeming
N care very htile whether the cOvention
mot here or not. IL is an honor and prout.
too. 10 have a state convention come here.
"A brings. especially when governor Is To
he nominated, leaders OF public opinion from
ever, county aud city Of the state, ana II
they have an agreeable time they Will go
hOne singing our praises, and VIII be our
friends ever afterwards. The minshng OF
city and county people on such occasions can
easily be made productive OF good. Ihe
coming convention will bring 1900 men to
Richmond, all 10 stay two days at least, and
many 10 remain much longer.
Wen, what can The CITY Committee dog
A great deal. They can secure favorable
hotei rates. They can provide for each con-
l-rcssional district q convenient lite hall IN
which to caucus. They can have on hand at
tLe meetings OF the convention good band
az music can decorsle The hail, aud so
arrange that the delegates Will feel at home
and the convention can sit with the greatest
possible comfort.
The best hail in the city ought TO be eb-
taincd
II the Rogimental Armory is that placeit
oueht TO be secured. OF course some ohlec-
ton will be made. but the ArmoTy has been
granted for religious, Industrial. social, mill
iary. and political purposes IN times past
and no harm done.
Indeed one Of The most persuasive pleas
addressed 10 The City Council 10 induce IL TO
make the appropriation needed 70 erect The
building was that for great occasions The
c4ty WAS sadly IN want Of such hall ss this.
so n tue ArmOry il the best place Il should |
be 81 oxen for early aud gotten. Nearly two |
thous,pd people cSn be seated on ITS main |
floor. while the galleries will hold several |
hundred more.
The Exposition Hall ia larger than the
ATmOry. but It's acoustics are nol gooo'
Indeed the Armory il not perfect IN this re-
spect; bat Mr. Moody managed to preach
,hIe and be heard, aud dunng week or
Ten days the knights oi LsDor convention
held their sessions there.
All these things arc 10 be considered by
The committee, and hence the necessity Tor
earl, and enterprising action and Tor pio-
gfsmase that will be creditable 10 great
CITY such as we claim 20 be.
We cannot do too much for the proper en-
lertsinmept OF our brothers from other Sec
tions Of the state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-24
The Governor', Reception.

Last night from until III O'Clock Gov
ernor and Mrs. Lee received the public al
the Executive Mansion. Mrs. John Lee,
wife OF the Governors brother, assisted
Among those who called TO pey their re.
epects were Governor simon b. Buckner, OF
KENTUCKY; General Joseph Il. Anderson,
General Charles e.. Anderson, Colonel 10.
Lane stern, Colonel James a. honcure,
Mr.. aud Mrs. James T. Patterson. Mr..
and Mrs. II. l.. Pelouze, Mrs. ii. NJ. Harts-
born, II. 4. williams, Miss Williams. W. l..
and Mrs. Cox, Misses Leila, Elizabeth M
and Mary Lewis Dimmock, 4. Darlington,
Miss Adkins, Mr.. Marion J. Dimmock. w.
scott Darlington, Mr. and Mrs. J. b. Pace:
Niss Pace, Mr. and Mrs. q. L. Wade OF
Baltimore; Major W. j. johnston and wife'
Miss Mamie Rogers. OF Loudoun county;
Misses Nellie Rogers, Mary Mayo, Salie An
derson, Rosalie Winston, Naria Clark, and
MIllia Cuilen.