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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
wHAT RICHMOND Is DOING.
The Council to Take Action-Called Meet
ing of the Chamber OF Commerce.

Yesterday Mayor Ellyson addressed the
following communication 10 the President
Of the Board OF Aldermen and the Common
Council:
MAYoR's OFFICE
RICHMOND, Va, December 6. 1889.
Dear Sir.-The morningpapers announce
the death Of Hon. jefferson DAVIS. think
il would be both graceful and appropriate
for the City Council TO take some action by
which the sense of loss and sympat hies OF
this community might be voiced through
tbeir representatives. ! would therefore
recommend that YOU call the Board OF
Aldermen together for that purpose.
Very truly yours,
j. TAYLOR ELLYsoN, Mayor.
President Campbell has called The Com
mon Council to meet at 6 o'clock Monday
evening. The Board of Aldermen will
meet half an hour later, It beng their re-
gular meeting night.
Chamber Of Commerce.
President John p. Purcell. of tho Cham
her Of Commerce, has called meeting OF
that body to be held at IL o'clock this
morning 10 take suitable action in respect
TO the memory OF Alr. Davis.
Howitzers to Fire a Salute.
The Richmond Howtzcrs viii fire sa-
Lutte on the occasion of Mr.. Davls's burial.
4 committee from the company waited on
Mayor Ellvson yesterday afternoon and
obtained permission to ire the guns.
The Bells to Toll.
Mavor Fllyson will order the bells Of the
CITY to toll daring the hours OF the funeral
of Mr.. Davis.
The flag on the DisDa'ch building and
many Others in the city were displayed ut
balf-mast Yesterday morning in respect to
the memory of Mr.. Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
THE BEREAVED PRAYED FOR.
Legislative Committee to Prepare suita-
BILE Resolutions-Flags at Half-Mast.

BILE Resolutions-Flags at Half-Mast.
Those sorely bereaved by the death Of
Mr. Davis were feelingly remembered in
the petitions 10 the Throne Of Heavenly
Grace offered at the opening Of yester-
DAVIS sessions of the two branches Of the
General Assembly Of Virginia.
in his prayer with which the proceedings
of the Senate began Rev. DIR. George
Cooper, OF the First Baptist church, said:
At all tpes. but more specially this morning
In the tidngs Of the death OF one who years ago
was leader in the councils aud fortunes OF his
city and southern laud are ve brought into
lively sense OF our dependence upon God as the
author Of our being, support OF eur lives, and
arbitOr OF Our desunieS SaGctfy 10 us IN Out
lee islative councils bis death that in all ndolty
and purity OF motive we may serve Thee. Com
fort those deeply Affected By the sorrow. Assure
them Of Thy presence with then aud Of the sur
6clency OF Thy grace 10 support them.
Rev. DR.. John B. Newton, rector of
Monumental Episcopal church. offered
prayer in the House and closed by asking
that Divine grace NAV rest upon the South
in the loss of SO distinguished q leader,
and that those upon whom the dispensa-
tion of Providence falls with such great
weight may find consolation in the Gospel
of Christ and lean upon Him for support.
TO PREPARE RESOLUTIONS.
Soon after the House met Mr.. Bolen
offered the following, which was adopted: !:
Resoired the Senate concurringl, That COM
miitee Of three on the part Of he House and Two
on the part Of the senate be appointed 10 pre-
pare and report suitable and appropriate roso-
lutlons upon the death OF Hon. Jefferson Davis,
the ex-Presidsnt Of the Southern Coniederacy.
MIR. Bolen informed the Senate of the ac-
ton of the House and the resolution.
Senators Jones of Highland and Black
stone of Accomack and Delegates Bolen
Of Carroll. Kent Of Wythe, and Cochran
of Augusta were appointed. The commit
tee met yesterday afternoon to prepare
their report. which viii be presented to
both houses this morning. The committee
represents the extreme sections OF the
State.
YLAos AT HALF-MAST.
As soon a. the committee on the part OF
the Senate had been named MIR. Heaton adj
dressed the Chair and said il was the Gus:
tom on such occasions to put the flags of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

PRESIDENT DAVIS.
Dying Hours Of the Heroic Con-
Rderato ClioIJliD.
HIS DEATH PEACEFUL.
In Beautiful Submission and Calm
Resignation the End Comes.
HIS WIFE'S HAND IN HIS.
80 lhf inevitable Summons Game and They
Were Parted.
THE WHOLE SOUTH M0URNS.
Many Pathetic Expressions of POpu-
lar Sorrow.
MAKEHIS GRAVE WITH US
Suggestion that He Should Be
Buried in Richmond.
VIRGINIA'S SYMPATHY.
Trompt Expression Of 1t Yesterday by The
legislature.
PERSONAL "REMINISCENCES.
Incidents and Events IN His Career While
in Our Midst.
AN ASSASSIN'S SHOT.
4 Rife Fired at Him While Riding Along
GllIeS lrcck.
HOME LIFE AT BEAUV0lR.
A Picture Of Love and Domestic
Happiness.
A FUND FUR HE FAMILY
The Friends Of the Lost Cause Should PrOVid:
for The Widow and Child
THENEWS IN THE NORTH
Expressions Of the Press and People
Beyond the Potomac.
COPIOUS TELEGRAMS'
Latest intelligence from New Orleans
and from All Other Quarters,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
GOVERNOR LEE
His Estimate of Mr.. Dayis-iie Asks that
the Body he Buried Here.

the Body BE Buried Here.
Governor Lee last night, IN speaking Of
Mr. DAVIS. SAID to d u spGit reporter:
jefferson Davis was in my opinion IN
many respects one of tho greatest men tins
republic has ever produced. lie was able,
bold. true. manly. conscientious, ciehr IN
thought. admirable in expression, cultured
in address, and stood steSdy IN MS hrn pc
lief in the construction and doctrines Of
this Government though the very light
ming scOrchcd the ground beneath his
feet The southern people loved him be-
cause he suffered for them. They are pre-
pared 10 protect and guard mis- memory
from the fierce future winds Of prejudice
in saving to all those who hated him and
whose hearts are consumed AT this hour by
sectional animOsitlos, ." II this be treason
mako the most Of it,
THE GOvEENoR's HEssAGE.
Governor Lee Yesterday sent the follow
ing message 10 Mrs. DAVIS:
Mrs Jefferson Darts, Ncso ORLEANS, La,:
The sympathetic chords Of the hearts Of
our people are deeply touched at the loss
of one We have ever regarded with the
greatest affection and the memory Of
whose valor and virtue we will ever hold
sacred. FITzHUGH LIZ,
WANTS HIN BURIED HIRE.
Last night Governor Lee sent this tele-
gram to Judge Fenner:
RICHMOND. VA. December 9th.
.I,t17e Charles T.. Fenaer, Ne,o Orleans, La. ::
Ivoice tie unanimous desire Of our citi-
Zens in asking that the last resting-place
Of the illustriOus statesman. Jefferson Da-
Wis. be in Richmond. As the capital Of
the Confederacy here he lived; here, then,
let him sleep, watched over by the city
which for SO many wears was the object OK
his loving sOlicitude. fITufUGH LEE.
" An Object of Respect and Admiration" ="
Mayor Ellvson in speaking 10 q DispGiCh
reporter last night OF Mr.. Dayiss life and
character, said:
Whatever great ability. accumulated
public hOnOrs, q spotless private character
and a firm religious faith could do TO rem
der anv one an object of respect and admi-
ration they have done for Jefferson Davis.
History will accord him his rightful place
among the great men Of the nineteenth
century. He made mistakes. but no one
who knew him ever questioned his spotless
integrity OF his lofty patriotism.
Few men are ever privileged 70 occupy
so many positions of honor aud trust, and
none ever discharged their duties with
more signal ability.
His vicarious sufferings in a Federal dun
geOn at the close of the war doubly en-
dcared him to the heart of every old Con-
federate who, wherever they may hear OF
his death, will speak the words Of sympa-
thy and mingle their tears with those who
are most keenly bereaved. Jefferson Davis
will always have warm place IN the al
fections Of the southern people.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
LEE CAMP VETERANS.
They VIII Send Detail to the Funeral and
VIII Probably Have "A Memorial
Meeting.

The meeting Of Lee Camp last night was
called 10 order at O'Clock.
Commander Brauder presided. On q
pedestal at his right was an oil portrait Of
the late ex-President draped with Grape.
opcned the proceedings with prayer, in
which he eloquently referred TO the dead
Chieftain of the Southern Confederacy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
ALTNK BEOKEN.

When the routine work had been dis
posed of Commander Brander in feeling
terms announced the death Of President
Davis, saving it grieyed him greatly to state
hat tho link OF the Confederacy had been
br,f-ap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

But above al, and erowning all OF his
other qualities, Mr.. Davis bore himself
amid ali Of bis stern duties, crushing re-
sponsibilities, bitter trials, and strong
temptations asa patriot OF the purest type,
and as a stainless Christian gentleman.
When the State called he closed his
brilliant career as United States senator
and gladly laid bis fortune, bis talents, aud
his life on the altar OF southern independ-
expediency OF his course, but mono who
knew him could ever doubt that he was
aetusted by motives OF the highest patri-
otism that be sought not self-lnterest or
self-promotion. but the good OF the land
he loved SO well. He burned TO eater the
Confederate army and 10 serve the cause
in the field, for he believed from the mt
that war was inevitable. but when with
one voice his countrymen called him to b
President OF the Southern Confedency -
lcQNczupSp on y1s1xn EA0nl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
MAYoR's OFFICE,

Yesterday Mayor Ellyson addressed the
following communication TO the President
Of the Board OF Aldermen andthc Common
Council:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

Of terse. chaste. vigorous. classic, Anglo:
Saxon English, he has had few equals ond
no superior among all Of our publlo men.
His reports when Secretary Of War his
messages. proclamatiOns. aud other State
papers when President Of tie Conlede-
racy-his Rise and Fall Of the Confcdo-
rate States his occasional articles for
magazines, reviews. or newspapers, and
his letters should be carefully studied ~
models of English uudoiiled' ~ well ~
for the great truths taught and the great
principles yindicated. He was especially
charming
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

One Of the greatest calaInities Of tho
kind with which | am acquainted - THAI
there was stolen from Mr.. Davis's papers
when stored ia New York package con-
tanning his STRICTLY confidential CORE
spondence with General Leo during the
war-lettcrs which be did not show even
10 his stad or bis Cabinet, and which con-
tanned the secret thoughts and plans OF
these two great men and congeDiai spirits.
Mr.. Davis spoke % me several times OK
this loss. aud always with doep feeling and
sorrowlul regret.
4 distinguished northern gentleman
with whom was conyerslng very freely as
Ocean Grove two years ago about the Con-
federacy, its measures, men, and history,
suddenly said. JEFF. Davis IS 10 bis do
tage now, is he notl"
Ny prompt reply WAS, II you think 80.
suppose you read his recent reply to Gen.
erai Sherman"
That reply 20 Sherman's unproyokod and
inexcusable ISLANDERS and bis reply To the
criticisms OF Lord Wolsoley in recent
number Of the Norih Ans5Tcps Rscsee VIII
rank among the finest specimens u saea
writing in the language.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

Mr. Davis came 10 Richmond as the
President of the Provisional Goyernlnent
of the Confederate States. Atterward the
permanent Government was esta
lie was inaugurated February p, 1904
cold. cheerless. drizzly day.
"The appearance OF the President was
siueularly imposing, though there were
visible traces Of his profound emotion, and
a pallor painful TO look upon renindea
the spectator OF his recent severe lnelsPo;. l';. ;.
sition. His dress was plain citizen SUIT
OF black. Mr. Hunter, OF Virginia Tempo
yarg president Of the Confederate Senate
nccnp;ed c the right Of the platform; Mr..
Rocnck. Speaker of the House OF Repre-
sen,atiyes. the left. When President DAVIS
accompanied by Mr.. Orr, OF south caro-
lima. Chairman of the Committee Oh Ar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

ranQemonts on the part of the Senate,
reached the hall and passed TO the char OF
the Speaker. subdued applause, becoming
short time sufficcd 20 carry into effect the
previously-arrauged programme, and tho
distinguished procession moved to the
Washington monument. where stand was
prepared for tho occasion. Hon. James
Lyons, Of Virginia. chairman OF the House
Committee of Arrangements, called the
asscmblage TO order, and an eloquent and
appropriate PRAYER was offered by. Bishop
Johns, Of the Diocese Of Virginia. he
President. having received a most enthn-
siastic welcome from the assemoia"e' WIN
a clear and measured accent, delivered his
inaugural address"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07
PRzsIDENr's GUARD.

For q year or more after his location
here MIR. Davis had no military or other
guard around his house. He felt secure in
the affections of the people. and never be-
lieved it possible that any one would
OF the stray bullet that came SO near him
nj Gillie's creek convinced him. or IL not
him, his friends. that he ought TO adopt
every precaution TO prevent assassination.
This idea was reinforced by the fact
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-07

The only other occasion upon which
I ever heard him speak VA. AT New Orleans
at the unyeiling OF the statue ~ stone
wall Jackson. erected by tho Louisiana
DIVISION Army Of Northern Virginia
General Fitz leo was the orator Of tho
day. aud acquitted himself tas " our gallant
iitz always does very handsomely. Sir.
Dayis wa, on the platform, a deeply into.
rested listener. and had declined on ac.
count Of his health the invitation of the
committee 10 speak. But the cI0wd
called for him so yocifer0usly and per.
sistently hat ne % last arose, was received
with deaiening cheers. and for about
twenty minutes thrilled the vast crowd
with a eulogy on Jackson which deserves
place among tha gems Of true oratory.
suppose that The calm verdict Of history
will be that jefferson Davis will stand ~
the very forefront Of American orators.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
The Indians of Ecuador,

While the Indians are under the rule
of tho priests, and have accepted the
Catho &c religion, three hundred and
fifty years of submission has not en-
tire divorced them from the ancient
rites they practiced under the pre-his-
toric civilization. Several times q
year they have feasts or celebrations
In honor of some event in the Inca his
tory. They mover laugh and seldom
smile; they have no songs and few
amuscments; their only semblance to
music Is q mournful chant which they
give in unison at the feasts which are
intended to keep alive tho memories of
the Incas. They cling to the tradi-
lions and tho customs of their an
ccstors. They remember the ancient
glory of their race, and look to its
restoration as the Aztecs of Mexico
look for the coming of Montezuma-
They have religious relics which they
guard with the most sacred care, and
there are two great secrets which no
fortunes at.the hands of tho SDaniards
have been able to wiring from Thorn.
Those are the art of tempering copper
SO as to give it as keen and enduring
m edge. as. steel, and the burial place
OF tho 1ncarial treasures. American
Magazine.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
SCHOOL AND CHURCH:

I'm Rome there are 80 cardinals,
So bishops, 1.469 priests, 2.215 nuns,
and 5000 monks, friars, candidates,
etc
DIR. Pierson estimates the money
annually raised for carrying on Prot
estant foreign missions at about $11.-
$4,000.
The income of the four great mis-
sionary societies of Great Britain
and of the British and Foreign Bible
Society is in amount equal to the
money spent on drink in England for
sixty days. If the $4,000, 600 Protest
ant church-membcrs of the world
would give one cent each day of the
year, over 500 100000 would be in
tho mission treasuries.- Christian
Union.
Tho city Of Toronto. Ont, though
spread over Il large area, permits no
horse-cars On Sundays, no saloons
open. no beer-gardens or places of
entertainment in the suburbs, and no
Sunday newspapers. 1t is believed
that the effect of not running the cars
on Sunday has been to scatter excel
lent churches all over the city, SO that
every small section has good churches.
Illustrated Christian Weekly.
"A Jamesburg IN. j. Christian
Endeavor Society has opened u
Christian parlor for young men and
boys. where reading, quiet games,
music, etc, can be enjoyed. A sing
ing school, literary entertainments,
O. library. ETC., are furnished, and all
under the charge of different men,
bers CT the society. A savings system
has also been instituted in connection
with the "parlor." Such efforts as
this arc being made by a number of
the societies.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
Water by Blasting.

Lass week employees OF Yerrington i
Bliss, i'll excavating for logging road
on the side OF the mountain near Biiou,
Lake Tahoe, had occasion t. remove
the stump of a fallen tree. which was
blown out of tho ground by firing n
blast of giant powder placed under the
butt of the stump. Tie firing of the
blast was followed by flow of wnter
Ave inches in diameter, which spuIted
up to great height, and is still flowing
without any dimin alton in it's original
volume. The water IL clear us crystnl,
cold as ice and free from all impurities.
The water flow washed down vast
body of qnicksand, and it was pecessary
&c divert the course Of the proposed
road from tue line Of the original SUR
vey,-L Reno Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
will Len d TO Trouble.

The decision of the United States Su-
Vrsme Court to the effect that Notari, 8
Public Cannot administer oaths in cas- es
where United States Duttprs mre involv-
ed, promises to lead t. II great deal of
trouble. During the last four years II
Large number of cases under the general
innd laws have been received for patent
OF the General Land O(ice. Where final
proof WIS made before the officer desig
natel by law for the purpose. and wheI o
no other error was iourd, they were nj
iowrd to 20 to patent; but when any
other informally has crept into filing,
patents will not issue. and 1t promises
to end III en- Hess litigation. ns it affects
the status Of more than 100 900 ca es
in the mineral division aIone.-I Times
Review.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
Detectives.

Under the above hend tho Enterprise
comments on the dirty work of Sher-
m"n IN "rresting CluIrpce Buck at
Tuscaroru, and cIoses rs fellows:
Whnt in the world can br expected of
detective, anyway While we are
willing to admit for h1maLity's g Ike,
TINT detectives would prefer to convict
guilty men rather than innocent per
h'ns, does it. not stnnd them in hand to
convict somebody rather than nobody?
Leave any case In God Almighty
world in the hands of detectives, md
our word for it, somebody will suff,
for it even if they have to sacrifice tn,
most trus'y ht""l pigeon they have in
stock at the altar Of their reputation,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
Com nlcrciaI Activity.

One Of the sure tokens of returning
activity i'll the commercial world is n
general and perceptible Improvement
i'll the rIilrond traffic of the country
!teports from all sections show an in.
crease Of force md revival of business
on the Leading lines, which suffered
from depression Of trade caused by
the open Winter, and the consequent
small drmn:d for fuel. With the urge
movement Of population which is TUX ing
place in the United States this spring,
and with the fine prospects for crops all
over the land, the present yenr PROM
i"ea t. be one OF great prosperity for
tho Railroads.&c. Reno GAZETTE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
sam Davis on rive.

The Carson Appeal snys. "Wp nre
quite discouraged ut noticing that sew
cr"' Of the Suite pnpers nre publishing
our article o" rye and cred' ing it to the
Virginia Chronicle This error mu.t
have arisen through misunderstanding
We "'c not speaking of oil I'VE, such ~
/" S"lt |" VrrgInis G ~ hy the glass or
drink. but rye in too fell, rye which
waves and undulHt-a III the Wvt,rr,
wind, not the rye tnat burns the stu,u.
'oh aud hrfuddlGs tue int, l,rct. The
Chromclc staff mny be- aurhnrity ON
tn" qmd n't'Cle. tint y" nrp a W k
Ing enoycIopeo liza on IL batursi rod.
10.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
y-rr'css seassy~s,i asa resp sc~sr,
sbtioitsa
live mnd h,etL.inn.

ThoEe who desire fresh Groceries and
Provirions, nv well aS glSS' ware, Queens
ware, etc. should mot fnil to examine
my stock aud prices before purch asihg
"a penny snSed IL ~ good as n penny
eHrhcd, md you Gan save money by
purchasing goods at hso,s. carry y
large stock u reasonable goods and
will ssll ct Live and Let Live rricSs.
2 ls, -.... IL. .CHA3R.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
Ealisnde Hotel.

S'Rre tn" recent fire ut PnlisHd'
VIII ~ - royed my hotel, together wO
it's contents, I have opened the PAIL
SADB HOTEL aud nm now prepare
to accommodate tho travelling pnbp
with good accommodations both mn
board and lodging. A libGral shhr. n
the pUblic patronage 10 respectfnI''
eNlioitet1 a. aH.5 t.HE r.I.s n.
Ne ..u.. ,-a r. II BAvH
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
BRA ytsAV.

Now that Spring has opened ana Me
town needs csean,pE up, the ole. piozsor
drOyman, George Dexter, is prepared to
oIsnA mp ana cart away all asOnn slstsd
rabbisA At reasonable Rrisss. ThsSs
desiring nay ssrviSss will please losvs
ssssrs At the Eaabslas HSsss.
~. &ESzaR Dnxssn.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
Elko, Nevada.
Indurntcd Fibre ware.

G"""b"NC0 II hOE0 W @E0s
Tho attention Of tho public 10 dirSesd
to my new stock of Tubs, Buckets, b.
rims, etc. y, manufactured from Inaura'1
Wood Fibre, pressed ont in one pisS'
without seams or hoops. It 10 ls''
and durable, will net shrink or sS'O
will not taipt any kind Of ljqSA
and bids fair to SaporGsds tin and w0'S
90 ware. Gall and s1aSins it..
II. CHA4s,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1889-05-27
Baby's Sleeping Time.

] wonder if all mothers know that
baby likes to be turned over after no
has slept for an hour or two on one
side? When he stretches and wriggles,
and finally, perhaps, cries out, try
turning him on his other side, or al
most on his back, and see if he does
not relapse into another sound nap
without further effort on your part.
Do not forget to turn the pillow over
also sometimes. Tho one or two-year-
old who wakes in the night and Mts up
in bed, rubbing his little fists into his
sleepy eyes, feels, perhaps, hot and
uncomfortable. Try turning the pill
low. II he is like some children the
writer knows Of, he will wait for the
sound of tho turning pillow, and then
drop back on 1t into renewed sleep.
Remember also to keep child's clothes
smooth under him. Drawing down the
rumplod night-clothes and smoothing
the cover has much to do with ouietine
tho restless tossings OF the little
sleeper. -Babyhood.
Obscure Service.
II Is said that the elder Booth used often
to take q subordinate character in n play,
like that of the gravo-diRser in Hamlet, aud
play his part so perfectly as TO glorify not
only the humble role which he assumed,
but the whole play. With many Of us, tho
position which wo occupy in Bociety will
necessarily be very obscure ono. but II we
will perform vol our part our life will be-
come OF Interest both 70 ourselves aud 70
others.